ZK840 Grading Application User Instructions
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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. This manual applies to the Grading application. See Chapter 3 for
information about the Grading application.
The indicator, shown in
, 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.
shows the front panel of the ZK840 indicator. The front panel consists of the
keys and the graphic display.
Figure 2.1 ZK840 front panel
ZK840
T HE COUN TI NG
F EAT URE IS N OT LEGAL
F OR TRAD E
SETUP
ZERO
TARE
SAMPLE
Never press a key with anything but your finger. Damage to the overlay may result if
sharp or rough objects are used.