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ZK830 Counting Scale User Instructions

Supervisor menu

8.1.1  Setpoint menu item

With the General Weighing application active, access the Supervisor menu. Refer to 

Accessing the menus on page 29

 for instructions. From 

SuPEr

, press 

SELECT

 …

SEtPnt

 is displayed. Use this to set the following parameters:

outPutS

For each output, 1, 2, and 3, key in a weight value and accept it by pressing 
the 

ENTER

 key.

inPutS

You can use this to assign any of the inputs listed in the submenu to input 
1, input 2 or input 3. Press 

ENTER

 to accept the selection.

Default choice is 

nonE

. The choices are listed in 

Figure 8.1

.

Print

Use this to print the settings under 

SEtPnt

. Choose which port to use.

rESEt

Use this to reset the settings under 

Edit

 to factory defaults.

8.1.2  Battery menu item

Use this to enable the battery and to set a timeout length (in minutes). If this time 
expires with no scale or keypad activity the indicator will automatically shut off.

EnAbLE

Choose 

bSq

 or 

otHEr

 to enable battery usage. If you pick 

otHEr

, setpoint 

#3 will be disabled. Choose off to disable battery usage.

A setpoint value can be entered up to scale capacity. 

Turn off or disable any setpoints you are not using. See the Service manual for 
information on disabling or turning off setpoints.

The remote input can be used to perform an accumulated print total function. Use the 

PrintHoLd

 function to simulate a “press and hold” of the 

PRINT

 key. If you are using 

a momentary switch, press and release. If you are using a toggle switch, switch it ON 
then OFF to reset the function for the next time.

Inputs and Outputs must be enabled ON in a separate password protected menu. 
Some input choices will not apply in the application that is active.

The battery status and timeout features are for the internal battery option and do not 
function with other battery sources.

Only enable the battery and set the 

tMout

 value if using the internal ZK830 battery 

option. The shut off timer will not work with other external battery sources.

Summary of Contents for ZK830

Page 1: ...ZK830 User Instructions AWT35 501609 Issue AE...

Page 2: ...wo dimensional work and the making of a copy in two dimensions of a three dimensional work stored in any medium by electronic means or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic mech...

Page 3: ...ting 15 Chapter 3 Indicator applications 16 First time power up 16 Counting application 16 Sampling methods 16 Remote base switching optional keypad required 17 Entering known tare weights and piece w...

Page 4: ...pad 37 Light stack 37 Debris shield 38 Desk wall mount 38 Columns 39 Draft shield 39 Underhook 40 Ball top 40 Batteries 41 Clamp down plate 41 802 wireless option card 42 Remote base analog card 42 Pr...

Page 5: ...d 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 dis...

Page 6: ...e of protection provided by the socket is suitable for the environment N O U SER SER V I C EA B LE PA R TS R EFER TO Q U A LI FI ED SER V I C E PER SO N N EL FO R SER V I C E Equipment to be powered b...

Page 7: ...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 IMPORTANT This equipment must be routinely che...

Page 8: ...an have a remote base attached which can be analog or digital For information on the BSQ bases please refer to the manuals for BSQ line 2 1 Basic counting principles There are several things which aff...

Page 9: ...function Press the PRINT to send information to a peripheral device through a configured communications port Press and hold the PRINT key to print accumulated totals if enabled Acts as a left arrow ke...

Page 10: ...unted on the rear of the base you can expect approximately 16 hours of operation between charges Recharge time is four hours using the in line PSU The battery pack requires 24 to 36V to charge See Bat...

Page 11: ...ou choose One is for AC power only and the other is for use with the optional battery pack or AC power These two panels and their connections are shown in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 BSQ connections Power c...

Page 12: ...power supply unit PSU is attached by a bracket to the back of the scale base The DC output barrel jack plugs into the 12 36 VDC input as shown in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 AC power block Plug the power c...

Page 13: ...ly charged the red CHARGING light will go out and the power supply can be unplugged to work on battery power only The standby power button pointed out in Figure 2 6 can be used to turn the ZK830 indic...

Page 14: ...e right Repeatedly press the TARE or SELECT key until 7 appears on the display Press the ZERO key to enter or accept the value Press the PRINT key to move the entry function one digit to the left This...

Page 15: ...is used to change the active application To display active application name You can display the active application name by doing one of the following l Press and hold SAMPLE F1 until the numeric entr...

Page 16: ...3 2 3 Entering known tare weights and piece weights optional keypad required If you know a tare or piece weight you can quickly enter those values using these steps Entering a known tare weight only...

Page 17: ...press the SAMPLE key The display will show SAMPLinG briefly and then Add XX where XX is the size you keyed in 3 2 7 Counting in dribble mode With the count application in dribble mode active follow t...

Page 18: ...page 22 3 Press the SAMPLE key SAMPLinG is briefly displayed This means the indicator is zeroing itself A message Add XX is then displayed XX is the current sample size 4a Place XX number of items on...

Page 19: ...the 3 7 digit part number and press PLU The stored piece weight tare weight and units are now active Repeat this process for other PLUs Updating PLU stored tare and piece weights If enabled in the pas...

Page 20: ...k counting You can fill boxes within a specific upper and lower count limit The bar graph will show when you are under over or at the accept number Or if you have the optional light stack the lights c...

Page 21: ...percent display and high resolution values by repeatedly pressing SELECT 3 3 2 Gross weighing To perform gross weighing power up the unit and follow these steps 1 Empty the scale and press ZERO to zer...

Page 22: ...as described in step 2 and 3 Using Entered Tare with optional keypad only If enabled you can enter in a tare value using the optional keypad and this procedure 1 Key in a tare weight using the keypad...

Page 23: ...and be sure there is no active tare and press ZERO to zero the scale if necessary Press the SELECT key repeatedly until the annunciator is lit Place the target weight on the scale and press SAMPLE F1...

Page 24: ...r Instructions 25 3 3 General weighing application 3 3 7 Printing To print the current weight information press PRINT The configured print format will be output through the configured port to the conn...

Page 25: ...a quick visual check of the acceptability or unacceptability of an item s weight Figure 3 1 shows the checkweighing bargraph at the top of the display Figure 3 1 Checkweighing bargraph Checkweighing c...

Page 26: ...items The current target weight will be active until you repeat steps 1 through 3 with a new item of a different weight 3 4 5 Checkweighing using PLUs with optional keypad only The PLU database contai...

Page 27: ...ctions Indicator applications 3 4 6 Accumulating gross and net weights If enabled you can press the PRINT key to accumulate gross and net weights You can then press the SELECT key to scroll through th...

Page 28: ...from which you choose one item To help you know where you are in the menu the bargraph at the top of the display is on while the indicator is in the menus and will change appearance according to the f...

Page 29: ...to accept the displayed choice If you choose SAVE no or SAVEYES the indicator exits the menu and returns to normal weighing mode OR If you choose CAnCEL the indicator remains in the menu 4 4 USER lev...

Page 30: ...s explained below tiME Use this to set the time and clock style Two items appear below tiME Set Use this to set the hour minute and second h x This is the entry screen for the hour m x This is the ent...

Page 31: ...YLE Use this to set the style of clock for printouts Choices are MMDD2Y MMDD4Y DDMM2Y and DDMM4Y SitE id Use this to key in a site ID number SEAL Use this to view the Seal status This is the status of...

Page 32: ...he first four digits are displayed Press UNITS to view the last five digits EnEt Use this item to view the values for the IP Subnet Gateway and MAC addresses Press the ENTER key successively to see al...

Page 33: ...s must match or you will see a BSQ error displayed This completes the About menu To exit the menu see Exiting the menus on page 30 4 7 Audit menu The Audit menu is shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Audit...

Page 34: ...dition Bounds Entry not in valid range Invalid Password entry failed Z error Power up zero error Error 252 Scale not communicating check interface cable from scale to indicator contact scale service p...

Page 35: ...to edit or add delete a character String Index number Character ASCII characters are entered as decimal values Table 1 Key Action When In The String Index Select Mode Action TARE SELECT ZERO PRINT UNI...

Page 36: ...asy number entry access to the function of a second scale a PLU database and easy piece weight entry 7 2 Light stack The light stack provides quick visual feedback on the status of checkweighing and c...

Page 37: ...ield The debris shield fills the gap between the BSQ base and the ZK830 to prevent debris from falling behind the indicator 7 4 Desk wall mount The desk wall mount bracket attaches easily to the indic...

Page 38: ...or can be mounted one of two columns available as options one is 15 38cm and the other is 23 58 5cm tall 7 6 Draft shield The draft shield offers protection from drafts which can adversely affect the...

Page 39: ...ptions 7 7 Underhook An underhook kit allows weights to be suspended beneath the BSQ base 7 8 Ball top The ball top allows easy movement of heavier objects especially in assembly line situations Only...

Page 40: ...nd the ZQ BAT which can be used in combination with the column option The first can give approximately 16 hours of operation and the second can give 25 hours of continuous use or 1 2 weeks of occasion...

Page 41: ...d allows the ZK830 to communicate wirelessly to many peripheral devices This must be installed by a qualified technician 7 12 Remote base analog card The 5V remote base analog card allows the connecti...

Page 42: ...h the ZK830 A range of compatible printers can be used with the ZK830 One style available through Avery Weigh Tronix is shown below 7 14 Scanner A barcode scanner can help speed up inventory processes...

Page 43: ...n page 48 l Checkweighing application supervisor menu on page 52 Wherever there is an option to print information in the any of the supervisor s menus the information will print out of Port 1 or Port...

Page 44: ...ges The Setpoint menu is the same for all the applications so will only be explained once here Exceptions are noted in the text Super Plu Battery Setpnt Totals App Pwr Off On Print Off On Prnft Clr To...

Page 45: ...the indicator will automatically shut off EnAbLE Choose bSq or otHEr to enable battery usage If you pick otHEr setpoint 3 will be disabled Choose off to disable battery usage A setpoint value can be...

Page 46: ...PLU the user can get a new tare weight and press the PLU key once to view the current PLU number then quickly press the PLU key twice more to update the tare weight in the PLU 8 1 4 Totals menu item T...

Page 47: ...f On Update Number Units TareSc1 lbs kg g Off Off 1 2 5 10 25 50 100 Pce Wt Tare All None Pc Wt Sample Lo Limi Hi Limi Under Latchou TareSc2 1 2 Off On Other Over Lo Limi Hi Limi Bold boxes and text d...

Page 48: ...ay of the count Increase the sample weight to more then the minimum to maintain accuracy at lower accuracy settings in less stable environments Min SAmP If you want to count very small parts and the e...

Page 49: ...like checkweighing except counts are used instead of weight If you enable this function these menu items appear Lo LiMi This stands for Low Limit Enter the lowest acceptable count Hi LiMi This stands...

Page 50: ...r to update the piece weight with an active PLU the user can take a new sample get a new piece weight and press the PLU key once to view the current PLU number then quickly press the PLU key twice mor...

Page 51: ...Divisions Enter the number of divisions below your low tolerance which will cause the first under segment to appear Super Plu Battery Setpnt Totals App Pwr Off On Print Off On Prnft Clr Tot Off On In...

Page 52: ...two under segments illuminate Below 89 7 three under segments would be shown At 120 2 one over segment illuminates At 120 4 two over segments illuminate LAtcHou This stands for Latch Output If On onc...

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