ZK840

Counting Scale

User Instructions

AWT35-501613
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Table of Contents

page

Chapter 1 General information and warnings ......................................................................................... 5

About this manual .............................................................................................................. 5
Text conventions ......................................................................................................... 5
Special messages ....................................................................................................... 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 5
Safe handling of equipment with batteries .................................................................. 6
Wet conditions ............................................................................................................. 6
Routine maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning the machine ........................................................................................................ 7
Training .............................................................................................................................. 7
Sharp objects ..................................................................................................................... 7
FCC and EMC declarations of compliance ........................................................................ 8
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. 9

Chapter 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 10

Front panel keys .............................................................................................................. 11
Annunciators .................................................................................................................... 11
Powering up a ZK840 indicator ........................................................................................ 11
Menu access and navigation ........................................................................................... 12
Escaping or exiting from a menu ............................................................................... 13
Adjusting screen contrast ................................................................................................. 13
Touch screen calibration .................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................... 14

Power up .......................................................................................................................... 14
Printing ............................................................................................................................. 14
Simple Weighing (no database active) ............................................................................ 15
Gross weighing .......................................................................................................... 15
Tare/Net weighing ..................................................................................................... 15
Counting .................................................................................................................... 16
Advanced operations ....................................................................................................... 17
Customizing screens ................................................................................................. 17
Database ................................................................................................................... 20
Accumulation ............................................................................................................. 21
Check counting .......................................................................................................... 21
Autobase switching ................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 4 Menus ...................................................................................................................................... 25

User menu ....................................................................................................................... 25
About menu ...................................................................................................................... 26
Audit menu ....................................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 5 Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 29

Printing errors .................................................................................................................. 29
‘Copying to or from USB’ errors ....................................................................................... 29
BSQ errors ....................................................................................................................... 29
Accumulation errors ......................................................................................................... 29

Chapter 6 Print formats ........................................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 7 Supervisor menu .................................................................................................................... 38

CONFIG key .................................................................................................................... 39
System key ................................................................................................................ 40

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 PLU key ..................................................................................................................... 41
APP key ..................................................................................................................... 43
DBASE key ...................................................................................................................... 46
EDIT key .................................................................................................................... 47
IMPORT key .............................................................................................................. 47
EXPORT key ............................................................................................................. 47
RESET key ................................................................................................................ 47
Totals key ......................................................................................................................... 47
Battery key ....................................................................................................................... 47

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 1.1 About this manual

1 General information and warnings

1.1 About this manual

This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The
names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.

1.1.1 Text conventions

Key names are shown in bold and reflect the case of the key being described. If a key
has a dual function it may be referred to by its alternate function.

Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.

Annunciator names appear as italic text and reflect the case of the annunciator.

1.1.2 Special messages

Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.

CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.

1.2 Installation

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.

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General information and warnings

1.2.1 Safe handling of equipment with batteries

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

ATTENTION: Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la

batterie, remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d'un type
équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

1.2.2 Wet conditions

Under wet conditions, the plug must be connected to the final branch circuit via an
appropriate socket / receptacle designed for washdown use.

Installations within the USA should use a cover that meets NEMA 3R specifications
as required by the National Electrical Code under section 410-57. This allows the unit
to be plugged in with a rain tight cover fitted over the plug.

Installations within Europe must use a socket which provides a minimum of IP56
protection to the plug / cable assembly. Care must be taken to make sure that the
degree of protection provided by the socket is suitable for the environment.

1.3 Routine maintenance

IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation

and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for
safe operation.

Always isolate the indicator from the power supply before starting any routine
maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

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 1.4 Cleaning the machine

1.4 Cleaning the machine

Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts

DO DO NOT
Wipe down the outside of standard products Attempt to clean the inside of the machine
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or
a small amount of mild detergent alkaline cleaning solutions
Spray the cloth when using a proprietary Spray any liquid directly on to the display windows
cleaning fluid

1.5 Training
Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction books.

To avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which
is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. Take frequent breaks during prolonged usage.

1.6 Sharp objects

Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.

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General information and warnings

1.7 FCC and EMC declarations of compliance

United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

European Countries

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

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Introduction

2 Introduction
The ZK840 is a fully programmable indicator which, when attached to a BSQ digital
scale base, creates a highly accurate counting and weighing system. With custom
programming the indicator and its touch-screen graphic display can perform many
other functions.

The indicator, shown in Figure 2.1, requires 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz or 9-
36VDC. The indicator has two full duplex RS232 ports, two USB host ports, Ethernet
port, one Micro SD slot, three logic level inputs with configurable functions, three
setpoint outputs and an expansion card slot for 1 of 2 option cards:

l 802 Wireless card

l 5V Analog scale card
Other options available are a stack light kit for visual confirmation of outputs, two
columns for mounting the indicator above the BSQ base, battery packs and scanners.
The ZK840 allows five bases to be used (one local BSQ base, two remote BSQ bases
and two analog platforms). Other base combinations are available.

See the Specification literature for a full list of specifications.

For information on the BSQ bases please refer to the manuals for the BSQ line.

Figure 2.1 shows the front panel of the ZK840 indicator. The front panel consists of the
keys and the graphic display.

ZK840
SAMPLE

TARE

SETUP ZERO

T HE COUN TI NG
F EAT URE IS N OT LEGAL
F OR TRAD E

Figure 2.1 ZK840 front panel

Never press a key with anything but your finger. Damage to the overlay may result if
sharp or rough objects are used.

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 2.1 Front panel keys

2.1 Front panel keys

The keys and their functions are listed below.

The SAMPLE key can be used to perform custom application

SAMPLE
functions.

Press the TARE key to perform a pushkey tare function or with zero
TARE weight on the scale press the TARE key to enter a known tare. To
clear a tare, press and hold the TARE key.

ZERO Press the ZERO key to zero the display.

The SETUP key can be used to perform custom application

SETUP functions. It can also be used to access the password entry screen
for menu access.

Press the PRINT key to print the configured information through the
configured port. A long key press will print and clear the Count totals.

Press the SCALE key to switch the display between different

connected scale bases.

2.2 Annunciators
On screen you will see various annunciators. Below are the annunciators and what
they mean.

Motion - This appears when the indicator senses scale motion.

Center of Zero - This appears when the scale is in the zero window.

SCL#1 Scale - If multiple scales are attached and active, this annunciator shows
which scale’s information is being displayed.
W1 Weight Range 1 - For multi-range operation, this shows which weight
range the weight is in. May also be W2 or W3.
PT Appears when a Preset Tare is active.

2.3 Powering up a ZK840 indicator

The indicator is always active as long as power is received. Power must be 100-240
VAC with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, or 9-36 VDC.

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Introduction

2.4 Menu access and navigation

The menus used to configure the ZK840 are accessed with passwords. Press and hold
the SETUP key to access the password entry screen, shown below.

Note that the display shown above and throughout the manual is not proportional to
the actual screen. It is shortened vertically to save space on the page when practical.

In general, a menu is made up of a group of top level items, sub levels under each of
those and lists of items to view or configure. There are variations on this theme.
Sometimes there may be no sub level or there maybe two sub levels before you get to
a list of items to set.

You will see on-screen lists with instructions on how to choose and set an item in each
menu list. On-screen prompts guide you as you move through the menus.

When icons are on screen the bold box around an icon means it is the highlighted icon.
See the example below.
Audit User About

Highlighted icon

When a text list appears on screen the highlighted item is shown by a green bar over
the text. See the example below.

Press the up or down arrow to move the highlight and then press the Enter key to
accept the choice. Press Esc to return to the previous screen without making a change.

The main menu is made up of the User, About and Audit menus. See Chapter 4 for
complete information.

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 2.5 Adjusting screen contrast

2.4.1 Escaping or exiting from a menu

In any menu you will have either UP or ESC keys listed on-screen.

If ESC is listed use it until it disappears then use the UP key until you are asked if you
want to save any changes or not. Highlight your choice and press ENTER to accept.

The indicator will reboot and return to the startup screen.

2.5 Adjusting screen contrast

To adjust the screen contrast press and hold the middle key on the left side of the
ZK840 and repeatedly press the SAMPLE key to increase contrast or the TARE key to
decrease the contrast. You may need to press the key many times until the change is
visible.

2.6 Touch screen calibration

If you need to calibrate the touchscreen, press and hold the top key on the left side of
the ZK840 on powerup and the touch calibration screen appears. Follow the prompts
to calibrate the screen.

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Operating Instructions

3 Operating Instructions

3.1 Power up
The indicator can be powered by one of the battery options on the BSQ scale or by AC
power supply. If the battery option is used, there is a power key on the rear of the scale.
Press and hold the key until the screen lights up. If AC power is used, when the power
is on, the indicator is on.

When the indicator is powered up, you will see a start screen similar to the one below.

The Count application without the database is active by default. The screen shows the
user name and time and date in the top line. Below that is the current weight and the
count screen. Below that are the piece weight and active softkeys.

Click the User area of the screen and a keyboard pops up so that you can enter your
desired user name. Press Enter to accept. The user name will remain active until
changed or deleted.

Click the time and date area and enter the requested data, i.e. Year, month, etc.

Below are short descriptions of three softkeys’ functions.

UNITS key Use this key to change unit of measure.

SELECT key Use this key to scroll through the active display values. By default
they are: Gross, Net, Tare, Count and Piece weight.

PCWT key Use this key to enter a known piece weight.

3.2 Printing
Press the PRINT key when there is no scale motion. What is printed is typically
controlled by the custom program. If accumulation function is configured, press and
hold the PRINT key and any accumulated counts will be printed and cleared.

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 3.3 Simple Weighing (no database active)

3.3 Simple Weighing (no database active)

The Count application is the default application when you power up the ZK840. You can
also do simple gross/tare/net weighing by following the instructions below.

First step - power up

The first step for all these instructions is to power up the scale by applying AC or DC
power. If DC power is being used with a BSQ base, a power key is on the back panel
of the scale. Press the key to power up the indicator. If AC power is used, when the unit
is plugged in it will power up immediately.

Second step - zero the scale

The next step is to zero the indicator if the display does not read 0 weight. Press the
ZERO key to zero the indicator.

3.3.1 Gross weighing

To weigh any object within the scales capacity, place the item on the scale …

The weight is displayed.

3.3.2 Tare/Net weighing

1. To perform a tare weighment, place the container to be tared on the scale and
press the TARE key …

The display shows the Net annunciator and the weight is tared from the
display.

2. Place the material to be weighed in the container …

The net weight is displayed.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a different sized container. Repeat step 2 if the
containers are all the same weight.

4. To remove a tare weight, empty the scale, press and hold the TARE key.

To key in a known tare, remove all weight from the scale, press the TARE key and
enter the known tare weight using the keyboard that is displayed. Press Enter to
accept.

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3.3.3 Counting

Simple counting
To perform a simple counting procedure, follow these steps:

1. Press the SAMPLE key …

The scale zeros itself and the following screen appears:

Since, by default, the scale zeroes itself when sampling, you need not tare the weight
of a container. Place it on the scale first and it’s weight will be zeroed when you begin
the sampling process. If this option is active, tare the weight of a container first, before
sampling. See R.Sample on page 45.

2. There are several actions you can take using the available keys (which can
vary depending on configuration of your indicator through the supervisor
menu):

Press the ABORT key to return to the start screen.

If enabled, press the S.Size key to change the sample size. Use the displayed
keypad to enter your desired sample size and press Enter.

If enabled, press the Acc% key to change the desired accuracy. Choose from
the choices displayed. The expected accuracy is based on the noise in the
zero acquired and the weight of the sample on the scale. The expected
accuracy can be improved by aborting and changing the environment and then
starting over, or by increasing the sample size and adding more parts.

If enabled, press the SMODE key to change the sample mode. Choices are
Dribble (default) or Bulk sampling. This is set in a password protected
Supervisor menu. Each type is defined below.

Dribble sampling definition:

When sample parts are being added to the scale they can be counted
out slowly or, in other words, dribbled onto the scale. A key press
(SAMPLE key) is needed to finish the sampling process. The piece
weight is calculated and the count is displayed.

Bulk sampling definition:

When sample parts are being added to the scale they must all be placed
on the scale at once, in other words, in bulk. If the sample is large
enough to meet the minimum weight requirements the piece weight is
calculated and the count is displayed with no extra key presses.

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3. Place the number of samples shown on the screen onto the scale: Current
sample size = 5 …

The following screen is displayed:

The screen shows the expected accuracy and requests you press the
SAMPLE key when ready.

4. Press the SAMPLE key …

The screen briefly shows that the sampling was successful and then
returns to the start screen with the new piece weight active and the
current count shown in the Count window.

5. Add more parts to be counted.

6. Clear the scale and weigh more parts of the same piece weight or sample new
parts that have a different piece weight.

3.4 Advanced operations

This section will explain scale operation using some of the options which are available
through the password protected Supervisor menu on page 38. Using this menu a
supervisor can alter the configuration of the ZK840. Alternate display layouts can be
chosen. Different keys can be shown. Different functions such as use of the database
and accumulation can be configured. This section will introduce and give examples of
how these advanced features can be used.

3.4.1 Customizing screens

There are screens which can be chosen in the supervisor menu to display different
information in various formats. Following are examples of these screens.

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Split Screen w/o DB: Split screen without database. This screen shows the
weight on the left side and the counts on the right. User
and Time and Date are shown across the top of the
display. Piece weight is shown above the softkeys.
Softkeys appropriate to this option are displayed. The
database is disabled.

Split Screen w/ DB: Split screen with database. This screen shows the weight
on the left side and the counts on the right. User and Time
and Date are shown across the top of the display. Piece
weight is shown above the softkeys as well as other PLU
information. Softkeys appropriate to this option are
displayed. The database is enabled.

Large w/o DB: Large screen without database.This screen shows a large
count display and a small weight display below the count.
User and Time and Date are shown across the top of the
display. Softkeys appropriate to this option are displayed.
The database is disabled.

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Large w/ DB: Large screen with database.This screen shows a large

count display and a small weight display below the count.
User and Time and Date are shown across the top of the
display. Softkeys appropriate to this option are displayed.
The database is enabled.

Check w/o DB: Check counting screen without database. This screen
shows a large weight display with a bar graph beneath
that to show the status of the check counting operation,
i.e. Over, Under or Accept. User and Time and Date are
shown across the top of the display. Piece weight is
shown above the softkeys. Softkeys appropriate to this
option are displayed. The database is disabled.

Check w/ DB: Check counting screen with database. This screen shows
a large weight display with a bar graph beneath that to
show the status of the check counting operation, i.e. Over,
Under or Accept. User and Time and Date are shown
across the top of the display. Piece weight is shown above
the softkeys. Softkeys appropriate to this option are
displayed. The database is enabled.

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Dual Check w/o DB: Count and Weight screen without database. This screen
shows a large count display over a small weight display
and a bar graph beneath that to show the status of the
check counting operation, i.e. Over, Under or Accept.
User and Time and Date are shown across the top of the
display. Softkeys appropriate to this option are displayed.
The database is disabled.

Dual Check w/ DB Count and Weight screen with database. This screen
shows a large count display over a small weight display
and a bar graph beneath that to show the status of the
check counting operation, i.e. Over, Under or Accept.
User and Time and Date are shown across the top of the
display. Softkeys appropriate to this option are displayed.
The database is enabled.

Check with No Graph Check counting with no graph showing. Can be useful
when using stack lights.

3.4.2 Database
When configured for using a database a PLU key appears on the display. Use this to
recall a specific PLU # which exists in the database. This makes active all the enabled
features of the product or item assigned to the PLU.

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For example the following information can be displayed: Part number, piece weight,
tare weight, Description 1, stock on hand, number of transactions and location. Other
data which is not displayed but which can be printed, if so configured are: Company
name, address, phone number, etc. For the full list see the Supervisor menu on page
38.

When the PLU is active, all associated tare weights, limits and tolerances are also
active.

Auto Updating of the piece weight and tare weight:

If Plu Piece Weight Update and Plu Tare Update are set to ON (in the Supervisor
menu on page 46) and you have an active PLU, if you take a new sample to establish
a new piece weight, the display will ask if you want to save the new piece weight to
the PLU. If you do, the piece weight value is updated in the database. If you choose
not to update the PLU piece weight the, recalled PLU becomes inactive and the piece
weight value is used in the temporary PLU with the number 0.

If you establish a new tare, you are asked if you want to replace the tare value in the
active PLU. If you say YES, the new value is saved in the PLU and the new tare value
is active. If you say NO, the tare weight is active but the value is not saved in the PLU.

3.4.3 Accumulation
When configured, you can accumulate multiple counts by pressing the ACCUM+ key.
You can subtract a count using the ACCUM- key. The accumulated count will be
displayed on the screen along with the number of transactions completed. The weight
must return to within the zero band before you can do another accumulation. An error
message will appear if not in the zero band when you press the ACCUM key.

To clear the accumulated counts and transactions, press and hold the PRINT key. The
totals print format will be printed and the totals are cleared from memory.

The totals are also cleared if the indicator is powered off or if a new piece weight sample
is taken.

If a PLU is active, the accumulated total becomes Stock on Hand and the counts will
be added or subtract from this item in the database. Press and hold PRINT to clear
the transactions. This will not clear the total in Stock on Hand.

3.4.4 Check counting

This configuration allows you to quickly count items to a preset number or range of
numbers. A bargraph shows the current comparison of counts to the desired count by
showing Under condition, Over condition or Accept condition. A moving line within the
Accept section of the bargraph will show even finer graduations as the count
approaches the center of the section. See the example shown later in the is section.

For example: If you are counting ball bearings into a box and want exactly 50 bearings,
you can set the low and high limit to 50 so the graph will show an Accept condition only
when 50 are in the box.

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If the database is on, any tares, target counts, high and low limits or tolerances will be
preset when a PLU is recalled.

If the database is off you can set the parameters for check counting. Press the Target
key and the following screen is displayed:

Each key is explained below.

LowLim This the smallest acceptable count for the bargraph to show an Accept
condition.

HiLim This the highest acceptable count for the bargraph to show an Accept
condition.

Min Value at which the Under bar graph starts to shorten. For example: If your
Min value is 50 the bargraph will start to move towards the Accept
condition when the count reaches 50.

Max Value at which the Over bar graph maxes out. For example: If your Max
value is 75, the Over condition bargraph will max out when the count
reaches 75.

Check counting example

To show how the bargraph works in conjunction with the settings under Target Setup
lets use the example below:

Set:

l LowLim = 22
l HiLim = 30
l Min = 15
l Max = 40
This means the middle of the Accept bargraph is a count of 26. The moving needle
within the Accept section will appear and move to the right at count 23 and will be
centered at count 26. The Under section of the bargraph will first start to move at count
15. At a count of 16 the first visible movement occurs. The Over section of the bargraph
will be completed at count 40.

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See the bargraph examples shown below that illustrate the bargraph features as the
count increases.:

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3.4.5 Autobase switching

This configuration works when two or more scales are connected. You can choose
which base you want to be the sampling base and which base to be the counting base.
After a sample is taken the display automatically switches to the counting base.

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4 Menus
The ZK840 three user accessible menus:

l User menu - Use to set Time, Date, Site ID, check Seal status and check
Archive information.
l About menu - Use to see information on the software, firmware, application,
serial number, options, ethernet and downloads
l Audit menu - Use this to check and/or print the calibration and configuration
counters.
The password for these menus is 111. Follow these steps to access and use these
menus.

1. Press and hold the SETUP key until …

the password entry screen appears.

2. Key in 111 and press the ENTER key …

This screen is displayed:

Audit User About

The bold box around the center image means that is the highlighted
menu item.

3. Use the Left and Right keys to highlight the menu you want to enter and press
the ENTER key. Below are the explanations for these menus.

4.1 User menu

When the User menu is selected, these choices appear:
Time Date Site ID Seal Archive

Use the Left and Right keys to highlight the menu item you want to access and press
the ENTER key.

Time Set - Use the numeric keys to enter the correct time in the style chosen
below.
Style - Choose the style of time display from these choices:

l 12HR - Shows time in the 12 hour style

l 12HR-AP - Shows time in the 12 hour style with AM/PM
l 24HR - Shows time in the 24 hour style

No matter which style you pick, time must always be entered in the 24 hour style. The
display of the time will follow the style you pick.

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Date Set - Use the numeric keys to enter the correct date in the style chosen
below.
Style - Choose the style of date display from these choices:

l MMDD2Y
l MMDD4Y
l DDMM2Y
l DDMM4Y

The date format is how the date is stored internally. Printed dates will appear as
programmed in the selected print format.

Site ID Use the alphanumeric keys to enter a Site ID, up to six characters.

Seal Shows the status of the physical seal jumper inside the indicator: SEAL or
NO SEAL. If the unit is sealed, no changes can be made to the
configuration of the indicator.

Archive This item appears only if so configured in the ADMIN password protected
menu. This stands for electronic archive. In other regions it is known as an
alibi memory or tally roll. These will be transmitted via configured
communications ports. These reports can be used to confirm a weighment
if it is ever in dispute. Only records that are qualified as a LEGAL record,
per site motion criteria, are considered as entries to this log.

The indicator has memory capacity to store approximately 5,000 transactions.

The Archive report uses a rolling memory configuration (FIFO) so the oldest
transaction will be written over first when all the memory slots are filled.

You can exit the menu by following the instructions in Escaping or exiting from a menu
on page 13.

4.2 About menu

If you access the About menu you will see this menu:

Boot Firm App Serial Option Enet DLoad

Definitions:
Bootloader Software that makes the electronics run.

Firmware Embedded system software that creates core functions of the product.

App Specific software that controls the behaviour for a given installation.

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Use the Left and Right keys to highlight the menu item you want to access and press
the ENTER key.

Boot PartNo - See the bootloader part number.

Version - See the version of the bootloader.

Firm PartNo - See the firmware part number.

Version - See the version of the firmware.

App PartNo - See the application part number.

Version - See the version of the application.

Serial See the serial number of the indicator.

Option Bus 1 - Choose the Bus of the option card. Only one Bus available on the
ZK840.
Card 1 or 2 - Choose the Card you want to view.

l Type - View the type of card.

l Version - View the firmware version of the card.
Enet This stands for Ethernet. Use this to view the network addresses:

IP Addr - See the IP address.

Subnet - See the Subnet address.
Gateway - See the Gateway address.
MAC - See the MAC address.

DLoad This stands for download. Use this to view the following:

sSerial - View the license number that created the configuration file.
dSerial - View the license number that downloaded the configuration file.
dName - View the company name for the license shown for downloading.

This is used for security and licensing purposes.

BSQ Scale X - Choose the scale.

l SW Part - View the firmware part number of the cell that is

connected.
l Version - View the firmware version of the cell that is
connected.
l Cur. Ser - View the serial number of the cell that is connected.
l Cal. Ser - View the serial number of the cell that WAS
connected at the time of calibration.
You can exit the menu by following the instructions in Escaping or exiting from a menu
on page 13.

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4.3 Audit menu

If you access the Audit menu you will see this menu:
Counter Print

Counter Config - See the number of configurations the indicator has undergone.
Calib - See the number of calibrations the indicator has undergone.

Print Use this to select which port to print the audit report through. The audit
report will contain both Config and Calib information. Choices are:

Port 1 Under Port 1 choose to print to a column or ticket printer.

Port 2 Under Port 2 choose to print to a column or ticket printer.

USB Printing to USB requires that a USB flash drive is connected

to the indicator host USB. Printing to USB will create a folder
on the flash drive and a comma separated file with the data.

You can exit the menu by following the instructions in Escaping or exiting from a menu
on page 13.

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5 Error messages
In order to complete the weighing process, a number of conditions must be met. The
following messages may appear which may prevent completion of the weighing
sequence.

5.1 Printing errors

Timeout Something interfered with the printing process. Check
connections and retry.

Print Error Something interfered with the printing process. Check

connections and retry.

Print Aborted Something interfered with the printing process. Check

connections and retry.

Print Failed Something interfered with the printing process. Check

connections and retry.

5.2 ‘Copying to or from USB’ errors

Failed to Copy File Something interfered with the copy process. Check USB
device.

Can’t Close database Software error. Restart indicator.

File Not Found File doesn’t exist. Create the database.

5.3 BSQ errors

BSQ Error Communications error

BSQ XCAL BSQ Calibration Mismatch Error - cell that is connected to

the scale is not the cell that was calibrated. X = scale
number.

5.4 Accumulation errors

FAILED RTZ ERR Scale must return to zero between accumulations.

NO COUNT ERR Count is not a positive number when you try to

accumulate. Count must be a positive value to
accumulate.

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6 Print formats
Below are examples of the print formats available by default. Any number of new
formats can be created for special applications. See the Service Manual.

PF #1 - Gross, Tare, Net w/Units

PF #2 - Accumulations, Transactions, G, T, N w/Units

PF #3 - Count w/PCS

PF #4 - Net weight

PF #5 - Broadcast to Remote display

PF #6 - Count

PF #7 - Broadcast to Remote display

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PF #9 - G, T, N w/Units

PF #10 - Net w/Units

PF #11 - Net, Count and Pcwt

PF #12 - C (count)

PF #14 - Time, date, G,N,T with units

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PF #15 - #14 plus Counts and Piece Weight

PF #16 - Time, date, company info, PN, Desc., G, N, T, Counts, Pcwt

PF #17 - Format #15 plus Hi and Low Limit

PF #18 - Format 17 plus PN and Desc.

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 PF #1PF #20 - 1.25 x 1.0 Label with Time and Date

02:23 12-8-15

G 2242 lb
T 0 lb
N 2242 lb

PF #22 - 2.5 x 4 Thermal Ticket w/ID, Time and Date

02:23 12-8-15

ID 10
G 2242 lb
T 0 lb
N 2242 lb

PF #23 - 2.25 x 4 Data Label

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PF #24 - 2.5 x 4 Bar Code Ticket w/ Site ID, Time and Date

02:23 12-08-16

ID 10

G 2242 lb

T 0 lb

N 2242 lb

PF #25 - 2.25 x 4 Bar Code Label

PF #27 - 4 x 6 Thermal Label Ticket w/ID, Time and Date

02:23 12-8-15

ID 10

G 2242 lb

T 0 lb

N 2242 lb

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PF #29 - 4X6 Data Label + ID

PF #30 - 4 x 6 Data Label

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PF #32 - High Resolution Gross weight (Analog output)

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7 Supervisor menu
The supervisor menu, shown in Figure 7.1 allows access to the items related to the
indicator’s function and the Counting application that you can set or enable/disable.
Follow the steps below to access the menu items described.

Press and hold

SETUP

= Front panel key

Key in 1793
password and = Softkey
press
Enter

Supervisor Setup

CONFIG DBASE Totals Battery EXIT

See Totals key See Battery Return to
on page 47 key on page 47 start screen

Database Select Action

EDIT IMPORT EXPRT RESET BACK

See IMPORT See EXPORT See RESET Return to
key on page 47 key on page 47 key on page 47 previous screen

Database Select Record Type

PLU

PLU Setup

EDIT ADD DELETE

See page 47 for all three.

Configuration Setup

System PLU APP BACK

See System See PLU key See APP key Return to
key on page 40 on page 41 on page 43 previous screen

Setup PLU fields

BASIC Extend ACCUM CHECK BACK

See page 41 See page 41 See page 41 See page 42 Return to
previous screen

Figure 7.1 Supervisor menu

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Press and hold the SETUP key until the password entry screen appears. Key in the
Supervisor password, 1793, and press the Enter key. The screen below appears.

CONFIG Press this to set the system parameters and choose what items will be
available in the PLU database. See CONFIG key on page 39.

DBASE Press this to access the creation and editing functions for the PLUs in the
database. You can also import, export or reset the database under this
key. See DBASE key on page 46.

Totals This key lets you choose a report format and to print totals or clear them.
See Totals key on page 47.

Battery Press this to monitor battery activity or to set a shut down timer. See
Battery key on page 47.

7.1 CONFIG key

The following screen appears when you press the CONFIG key:

System key Press this key to setup system parameters. See System key on
page 40.

PLU key Press this key to configure the PLU database. See PLU key on
page 41.

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APP key Press this key to configure application parameters. See APP key
on page 43.

Back key Press this key to return to the Setup menu screen.

7.1.1 System key

The following items appear in the System menu. To choose the item for modification,
use the up or down arrow keys to move the highlight to the desired item and press the
Enter key.

Screen Invert Select this to invert the color scheme of the

indicator display. The default scheme is green on
a black background. If you choose to turn screen
invert On, the screen will change to black text and
graphics on a green background.

Zone NA Enter a zone number representing where this

scale is located in your system. This is useful if
you have a very large facility and want to
communicate with a particular zone of the facility
for setup or reporting.

DB Location Choose between Internal or SD card for the

location of the database.

PLU Barcode Prefix1-3 Input PLU barcode prefix 1 through 3 using the
keypad that appears. Press Enter to accept.

Lot # Barcode Prefix1-3 Input Lot # barcode prefix 1 through 3 using the
keypad that appears. Press Enter to accept.

Operator Barcode Prefix1-2 Input Operator barcode prefix 1 through 2 using

the keypad that appears. Press Enter to accept.

Next Ticket # Input the next sequential transaction value.

Next Case # Input the next sequential Case number.

Next Pallet # Input the next sequential Pallet number.

Next BOL # Input the next sequential Bill of Lading number.

Company Name Input the Company Name.

Address 1-2 Input 2 lines of address for the company.

City Input the City portion of the address.

State Input the State name.

Zip Code Input the Zip Code.

Phone # Input the phone number.

Contact Name Input a contact name.

Label Header 1-4 Input up to four label headers.

Label Footer 1-4 Input up to four label footers.

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7.1.2 PLU key

When you press the PLU key the following keys appear. Press the desired key to
access that item.

BASIC This key lets you enable or disable basic database fields. See the list under
BASIC key on page 41.

Extend This key lets you enable or disable an series of UDF (user defined fields)
for the database. See the list under Extend key on page 41.

ACCUM This key lets you enable or disable a series of fields for the database
dealing with the accumulator function. See the list under ACCUM key on
page 41.

CHECK This key lets you set the parameters for check counting. See the list under
CHECK key on page 42.

BACK This key returns the display to the previous menu screen.

BASIC key This accesses a list of PLU fields you can choose to enable or
disable. Items enabled here will appear in the database during
PLU Setup. See DBASE key on page 46.

Description 1-3 Enable or disable up to three fields

for describing the PLU.

Local Tare Enable or disable a local tare field

in the database.

Digital Tare Enable or disable a digital tare field

in the database.

Analog Tare Enable or disable an analog tare

field in the database.

Piece Weight Enable or disable a piece weight

field in the database.

Piece Weight Variance Not used at this time.

Piece Weight Uncertainty Not used at this time.

Units of Measure Enable or disable a unit of measure

field in the database.

Resample Timer Enable or disable a timer which will

require a resampling of parts for
this PLU.

Last Sample Time Enable or disable a field showing

the last sample time.

Extend key This accesses an extended list of 10 alpha fields to define and 10
prompts, one for each field. It also has 10 numeric fields and
prompts you can define. A UDF us a User Defined Field you can
create.

These can be used to hold other principal data that can be stored
in the PLU or can be used by a custom application.

ACCUM key This accesses the following list of accumulator related functions
you can turn On or Off:

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Accumulator Net If on, this will be shown in the

database.

Accumulator Counts If off, no accumulation shown in

database or on screen.

Transactions If off, no transaction shown in

database or on screen.

Inventory Location If off, no location shown in

database or on screen.

Case Counting Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Pallet Counting Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Pack Size Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Average Run Weight Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Average Run Count Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Max. Run Weight Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Min. Run Weight Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

CHECK key This accesses check counting items you can set:

Target Weight Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Target Count Not applicable in this application.

May be used for custom
applications.

Checkweigh Count If ON, this allows checkweighing by

count.

Max point If ON, this allows setting of the Max

item under the TARGET key.

Min point If ON, this allows setting of the Min

item under the TARGET key.

Target High Limit If ON, this allows setting of the

HiLim item under the TARGET
key.

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Target Low Limit If ON, this allows setting of the

LowLim item under the TARGET
key.

7.1.3 APP key

When you press the APP key the App Configuration list appears. Highlight the
desired item and press Enter to access that item. Each item in the list is explained
below.

Application Select this to choose the application mode you want to

use. Choices and example start screens are shown
below:
Split Screen w/o DB (default):

Split Screen w/ DB:

Large w/o DB:

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Large w/ DB

Check w/o DB

Check w/ DB:

Dual Check w/o DB:

Dual Check w/ DB:

Sample Base If a second base is attached to the system, use this to

choose which base is used for sampling. 1 = local base.
2-5 = remote bases.

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Counting Base If a second base is attached to the system, use this to

choose which base is used for counting. 1 = local base.
2-5 = remote bases.

R.Sample This stands for Reverse sampling. Default is Off. When

Off, press the SAMPLE key, the scale automatically zeros
before sampling occurs. If On, you can reverse sampling.
This is placing a full box with a known on the scale and
sampling removed items.

Count Repeatability This causes the scale to remember the last display weight
and count. If the next weighment is the same weight or
within the number of divisions selected, the last displayed
count will be repeated. Choices: oFF, 1, 2, 5 or 10.

Sample size key Choose whether a Sample Size key appears on the
Sample screen. Choices are Off or On.

Sample accuracy key Choose whether a Sample Accuracy key appears on the
Sample screen. Choices are Off or On.

Sample mode key Choose whether a Sample Mode key appears on the
Sample screen. Choices are Off or On.

Units key Use this to enable or disable the UNITS key. If disabled
the key will not appear on the main display.

Target key Use this to enable or disable the Target key. If disabled
the key will not appear on the main display.

Select key Use this to enable or disable the SELECT key. If disabled
the key will not appear on the main display.

Sample Mode Choose the sampling mode. Choices are Bulk and
Dribble. Dribble is the default.

Bulk sampling is an automated sampling method. You

place all the items to be sampled on the scale at the same
time and the scale will automatically calculate the piece
weight and display the count.

Dribble sampling requires one more step than bulk

sampling You can count the items to be sampled onto the
scale and then press the SAMPLE key to begin the piece
weight calculation. This can be handy if the items are
more easily counted onto the scale one at a time versus
all at once.

Sample Size Enter the sample size to be displayed when sampling.

% Accuracy Select the percent accuracy desired. Choices are Off, 95,
98, 99 and 99.5. Default is 98%. Your accuracy can be
affected by environmental conditions (vibration, air
movement, etc.) sample size and piece weight of the
sample.

Counting Latch Set count latch size. If enabled the count must change by
the selected amount before the display changes.

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Piece Wt. Rounding This forces a rounding of the piece weight obtained using
the percentage factors listed below in the choices. This
can make counts more repeatable and predictable.

Choices: Off, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, or 5. The higher the

percentage picked, the more the piece weight is rounded
and the more repeatable and predictable the counts. This
may also mean less accurate counts.

Piece Wt Stabilisation This causes the scale to compare a newly calculated

piece weight with the existing piece weight. If the new
piece weight is within the selected percentage of the
existing piece weight, the scale will continue to use the
existing piece weight. Choices: oFF, 1, 2, 4 or 10.

Min. Sample Wt If you want to count very small parts and the environment
is such that the scale is unable to get a sample weight that
meets your accuracy requirement, you can turn this
requirement off. This will allow the ZK840 to successfully
get a sample weight. This may be done at the expense of
your requested accuracy. Choices are On or Off.

If enabled you must have a sample size of 0.01% of

capacity in dribble mode or 0.02% of capacity for bulk
mode. If the weight you place on the scale is below these
percentages the display will request additional parts until
the weight is equal to or exceeds these levels. Choices:
On or Off.

Min. Sample Size Use this to choose the minimum allowable sample size
when you press the SAMPLE key. Key in your desired
size. Example: If you select 10, you cannot pick a lower
sample size when sampling. Default is 5.

Plu Piece Weight Update If ON, the user can update the piece weight stored in the
database.

Plu Tare Update If ON, the user can update the tare stored in the database.

7.2 DBASE key

The following screen appears when you press the DBASE key:

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This menu allows you to populate the available fields in the database. The default field
selection can be added to or changed using the PLU configuration. See PLU key on
page 41.

Each item is described below.

7.2.1 EDIT key

Choose which database you wish to edit. By default there is only one choices: PLU.
Your indicator may have more databases enabled but the action is still the same for
each.

Press the PLU key and choose to EDIT, ADD or DELETE items in the database.

7.2.2 IMPORT key

Use this to choose to import a database from a USB stick or via FTP. An Abort choice
is also available to abort the action.

7.2.3 EXPORT key

Use this to choose to export a database to a USB stick or via FTP. An Abort choice is
also available to abort the action.

7.2.4 RESET key

Resets the entire supervisor to defaults and clears the PLU database.

7.3 Totals key

Use this to enable or disable these two items or to select the report format:

Print Totals Enabled Enable this to print totals when you press and hold the
PRINT key.

Clear Totals Enabled Enable this to clear totals when you press and hold the
PRINT key.

Report Format Use this to key in a print format number (1-40).

7.4 Battery key

Press this to choose the following:

Battery type Choices are NONE, BSQ and OTHER.

Shutdown Timer Key in the number of minutes of inactivity which will cause the
indicator to shutdown.

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