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SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS

NAME/CODE

DESCRIPTION

CODE/VALUE

F1

Display Mode

Selects display mode for the scale.

"0" = Non-NTEP mode

"1" = NTEP mode

0

√√

1

F6

Zero Range

Selects the range within which the scale may be zeroed. Note that
the scale must be in standstill to zero the scale.

100%

√√

1.9%

F9

Calib. Unit

Selects the primary base unit to be used in the calibration process.
Also the default unit for normal operation.
"0" = primary unit is lb.                       "1" = primary unit is in kg.

0

√√

1

F11

Display Check

Actuates the function that illuminates all digit segments, decimal
points, and LCD annunciators in a test sequence. Pressing the

ZERO

 key to scroll down one level begins the test sequence.

Press 

ZERO

 key

to begin sequence

F12

Calibration

Places scale into the calibration routine. Scrolling down with the

ZERO

 key one level begins the procedure.

Press 

ZERO

 key

to begin sequence

F13

Factory Reset

This sub-menu will reset all parameters in the “F” and “A” menus to
the default settings. USE WITH CAUTION!!!!!

Press the 

ZERO

key twice to exe-
cute.

NOTE: 

S

ub-menu F13 restores all parameters in the User (“A”) Menu and Setup (“F”) Menu

to the factory default settings. PLEASE USE CAREFULLY AS YOU MAY LOOSE VITAL
SETUP PARAMETERS!!!

Calibration

ON/OFF

SWITCH

DC POWER

JACK

RS-232

PORT

ID TAG

CALIBRATION

SWITCH COVER

CALIBRATION MODE KEY FUNCTIONS

ZERO

GROSS

NET

TARE

PRINT

SET

lb

kg

The scale can be calibrated by following the procedure below. The minimum test weight that can
be used is 1.5 lb (0.7 kg), but 100 lb (50 kg) is the recommended test weight.

Summary of Contents for PC 150

Page 1: ...PC 150 Digital Bench Scale Operation Manual Revision 1 2 September 14 2000 ...

Page 2: ... Transcell Technology Inc Contents subject to change without notice Transcell Technology Inc 35 Waltz Drive Wheeling IL 60090 Tel 847 419 9180 Fax 847 419 1515 E mail transcell transcell net Web www transcell net ...

Page 3: ...rd It comes standard with a bright LED screen for easy readout a removable stainless steel platform and an RS 232C serial communi cation port The scale can be configured to display its divisions in two separate modes non NTEP mode and NTEP mode The scale is shipped from the factory configured in non NTEP mode The NTEP mode is supplied for scales that need to comply with Hand book 44 requirements T...

Page 4: ...cale is now ready for use ON OFF SWITCH DC POWER JACK RS 232 PORT ID TAG CALIBRATION SWITCH COVER PC 150 Back Panel The female 9 Pin RS 232 connector is used to interface to a PC Shown at right are the pin assignments for the connector Pin No Pin Name 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 5 Signal Ground 2 3 5 9 pin RS 232 connector female Shown at right is the suggested cable diagram for direct connecti...

Page 5: ...enever the displayed weight is within 0 25 divisions of true zero NET Indicates that the scale is displaying net weight GROSS Indicates that the scale is displaying gross weight TARE Indicates that the tare weight in the system was established by means of the push button method lb and kg Indicates the unit of the displayed weight STABLE This light indicates that the scale is in equilibrium ...

Page 6: ...ggles between Gross and Net weight display if a tare has been established TARE Used to establish the weight on the platform as the tare weight You cannot establish zero or negative gross weight as a tare Also the scale must not be in motion or in overload lb kg Toggles between lb and kg units if enabled in the User A Menu PRINT Sends Print data to serial port if scale is not in motion or in overlo...

Page 7: ... power off to the unit 2 While holding down the lb kg key turn the power back on 3 When the display shows A1 the unit is in User Menu mode and you can release the lb kg key Shown at right are the di rectional and SET key assign ments SET USER MENU CHART A1 Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 A2 Data Bits Parity 8n 7O 7E A3 Transmission Mode C d A4 Serial Data Format A5 Enable lb kg Key 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 7...

Page 8: ...al Data Format Selects the data format to be transmitted via the serial port to a printer or computer 0 Consolidated Controls Format 1 Toledo 8213 Format 2 NCI 3825Format 3 Transcell Technology Format 4 Detecto ASD Format 5 Triner Format 6 Fairbanks 70 2453 4 Format 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 A5 Disable the lb kg Key Allows the lb kg key to be disabled so that an operator cannot acci dentally press the key and...

Page 9: ...wo keys Shown at right are the di rectional and SET key assign ments SET SETUP MENU CHART F1 Display Mode F6 Zero Range F9 Calib Unit 0 1 F11 Display Check F12 Calibration Press ZERO key to begin Press ZERO key to begin 0 1 100 1 9 To place the unit back into the Normal Operating mode 1 With the scale on or off toggle the Calibration Switch back to its original position Turn the scale back on with...

Page 10: ... level begins the test sequence Press ZERO key to begin sequence F12 Calibration Places scale into the calibration routine Scrolling down with the ZERO key one level begins the procedure Press ZERO key to begin sequence F13 Factory Reset This sub menu will reset all parameters in the F and A menus to the default settings USE WITH CAUTION Press the ZERO key twice to exe cute NOTE Sub menu F13 resto...

Page 11: ...nged by pressing the PRINT key or the TARE key 5 After setting the exact value press the NET GROSS key to save the value 6 If the calibration was successful the display will show ECAL momentarily then freeze Exit the Calibration mode and enter the Normal Operating Mode by positioning the Calibration Switch back to its original position 7 If the calibration was not successful one of the error messa...

Page 12: ...7 Segment Green LED OVER CAPACITY ANNUNCIATION 102 of Full Scale Capacity OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C PLATTER SIZE 13 x 13 330 mm x 330 mm POWER SOURCE AC Adapter 12VDC 500mA included WEIGHT Net Weight 24 3 lb 11 kg Shipping Weight 27 8 lb 12 6 kg APPROVALS Meets H 44 Class III at 3 500 divisions COC 96 136A1 General Class III at 3 500 divisions NOA AM 5262 PHYSICAL DIMEN...

Page 13: ...rTerminal Select the proper settings for the following using the scale s settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits 1 4 Enable the CAPS LOCK key on your PC 5 This test verifies that the scale is transmitting properly If the scale is set to Demand mode pressing the PRINT key on the scale should echo the weight readout on the PC screen If the Continuous mode has been selected on the scale the PC ...

Page 14: ...necessary Try re calibrating the scale if this doesn t solve the problem Otherwise possible load cell damage due to overloading LO Warmup Mode The scale has been turned on without the platter installed Install the platter and then press the ZERO key if neces sary Try re calibrating the scale if this doesn t solve the problem Otherwise possible load cell damage due to shock loading Err 0 Calibratio...

Page 15: ...loses that the nonconformity actually exists and was not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation improper or un authorized repair or improper testing and 4 Such goods have not been modified altered or changed by any person other than the Tran scell or its duly authorized repair agents 5 Transcell Technology Inc will have a reasonable time to repair or replace such goods ...

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