• The CBD series offers a range of an accurate, fast and versatile
counting scales that can use one additional external platform
(Remote scale) for weighing or counting of heavier items.
• These counting scales have the ability to use many stored
information (PLU).
• The scale can be operated using either pounds only, kilograms only
or can be switched between pounds and kilograms.
• All have stainless steel weighing platform on a Steel base assembly.
• All the keypads are sealed, colour coded membrane switches and
the displays are large easy to read liquid crystal type displays
(LCD). The LCD’s are supplied with a backlight.
• All units include automatic zero tracking, audible alarm for pre-set
weights, automatic tare, pre-set tare and an accumulation facility
that allows the count to be stored and recalled as accumulated total.
• The scales have an bi-directional RS-232 interface for
communicating with a PC or printer. An optional USB interface is
available.
(allows 3 mV/ V LC with 5 mV zero offset)
Zero range 0-5 mV
Sensitivity 0.02µV / internal ADC count or better
Internal ADC counts 500,000 typical at 10 mV input
Load 87 ohm – 1200 ohm,
Suitable for 4 X 350 ohm load cells
Connection 4 wire connection to load cells plus shield
Maximum cable length 6 meters
Termination 9 pin D-subminiature plug on scale
adjusted such that the bubble in the spirit level is in the centre of
the level and the scale is supported by all four feet.
• AC powered scales, attach the power cable to the connector on
the bottom of the scale base. If using the external plug in power
supply module (USA) connect it to the socket on the side.
• The power switch is located at the right side of the scale base.
• The scale will show the model number in the “Weight” display
window (CBD 15, where 15 denotes the maximum capacity of the
scale in Kg) and the current software revision number in the “Unit Weight” display window .
• Next a self-test is followed. At the end of the self-test, it will
display “zero weight and zero values in all three displays. If the
weight display shows a value it was not possible to set a new
zero during power on.
SETTING UP THE REMOTE SCALE
• The CBD Series can be connected to any size of load cell type
weighing base via the Remote scale port on the right side of the
scale case. Ensure you have the correct base for the scale as
each is matched for calibration.
• Place the remote scale platform in the position where it is to be
used. Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. If fitted with a
spirit level then it should be adjusted such that the bubble is in the
centre.
• Press [Local/Rem] to select the local scale or the remote base
for configuration and operation.
(The sense wires connections of a six wire load cell are not used and should
be connected to the respective Excitation pins).
REMOTE SCALE SET UP
The remote scale should set for a realistic resolution with respect to the input
provided by the load cell/s. See Section 12 for details of configuring the
remote scale.
If a single 2 mV / V load cell is fitted and more than 60% of the load cell is
used for full capacity then the high output of >6 mV span makes it possible to
set a high resolution.
If this criterion is met then the remote scale can be set to a high resolution
with a maximum of 1:30,000, i.e. 300 kg x 0.01 kg.
Where more than one load cell is fitted or the total load cell capacity is not
utilised then a reduced resolution should be selected in the remote scale
technical set up. For example, if a system uses four 2 mV / V 1000 kg load
cells for a scale of 1000 kg capacity then the span output at full scale will be
only 2.5 mV.
In this situation the resolution should be reduced to give a good number of
ADC counts per displayed division. ie. Set to 1:5000 or 1000 kg x 0.2 kg.
Setting a high resolution without providing a good input to the remote scale
ADC will not give better accuracy and may make the scale difficult to meet
performance specification.
For best performance ensure a minimum of 0.1 µV / d.
These keys are used to manually enter a value for tare weights, unit weight
and sample size. A secondary function is to enter alpha-numeric characters
for PLU descriptions etc.
[CE]
Pressing this key clears the unit weight or an erroneous entry. It also clears
the memory accumulation when the total is displayed.
[M+]
This key is used to add the current count to the accumulator. It also recalls
the memory when pressed with no load on the scale. Up to 99 values or full
capacity of the weight display can be added. Also prints the displayed values
when Auto print is switched off.
[Smpl]
This is used to enter the number of items of a sample.
[PLU]
To store and recall the Product Look Up sample information.
[U. Wt./Units]
This key is used to enter the weight of a sample manually. It will also change
the weighing units when other units are enabled.
[PST]
To set the upper limit for the number of items counted. When this upper limit
is exceeded the scale will sound the beeper. A secondary function is to use it
access the menus for user settings.
This key is used to select the local or remote scale.
[Tare/Zero]
This key has a combined Zero and Tare function.
If the net weight is below ±2% of maximum then it acts as a Zero key. This
sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing by setting the display to zero.
It also tares the scale by storing the current weight in the memory as a tare
value, subtracting the tare value from the total weight and displaying the
results as a net weight.
5.0 DISPLAYS
The scales have three display windows- Weight, Unit Weight and Count.
5.1 WEIGHT WINDOW
This consists of a 6 digit display to indicate the weight on the scale.
An arrow above the symbols will indicate the following:
Low battery,
Net Weight Display, "Net"
Stability indicator, “Stable”
Zero indicator, “Zero”
Unit in use indicator, “Lb” or “Kg”
•This display will show the unit weight of a sample. This value is
either entered by the user manually or computed by the scale.
The unit of measure is either gram on all scales with kilogram
selected as weighing unit or in pounds.
•When the scale has determined that there is insufficient number
of samples to accurately determine the count, an arrow will be
shown above "Smpl".
•When the unit weight is not large enough to determine an
accurate count, the arrow will show at "U.Wt".
•When a value has been entered into the memory, the arrow
above "M+" will be on.
•In both the cases the scale continues to operate and the
indicators are to alert the user of a potential problem.
5.3 COUNT WINDOW
•This display will show the number of items on the scale or the
value of the accumulated count. See the OPERATION section.
•An arrow above the symbols will indicate the following:
Checkweighing is active during counting, "Ck Pcs"
Checkweighing is active during weighing, “Ck Wt”
Checkweighing is active, result is above the High Limit, “High”
Checkweighing is active, result is between the Low and High
Limit, “OK”
Checkweighing is active, result is below the Low Limit, “Low”
•Just under the “Count” display is an LED to indicate the status of
the battery charging. When the scale is plugged into the main
power the internal battery will be charged. If the LED is green,
the battery has a full charge. If it is red, the battery requires
further charging and yellow indicates the battery is being charged.
• The basic weighing functions are same for both the local and remote
scales. However the number of weighing divisions may be less on the
remote scale dependant on the total capacity of the load cell/s used.
• Each scale (local or remote) has the ability to count parts based on the
current unit weight. This is best obtained by weighing and counting a
sample on the local scale which may have the best sensitivity. Then the
scale can be switched to the remote where large quantities can be
counted.
• Each scale has a separate tare value that can be entered through the
keypad or by placing a weight on the platform and pressing the
[Tare/Zero] key. The tare value for each scale is retained as the user
switches between the remote and local scales.
• Either scale can be used to determine a unit weight.
• When the scale is switched from local to remote, a clear display will be
shown to identify the change and the scales will count based on the
tare and unit weight currently in use for the scale selected. Display for
the change is:
“
c h A n g E
” ”
L o c A L
“
and
“
c h A n g E
” ”
r e m o t E
“
The display will be based on the 7 segment interpretations,
some of the letters are shown later.
• The switch from local scale to remote scale should be possible at any
time by pressing the [Local/Rem] key.
NOTE: For frequently used items, counting is made easier by using PLU
numbers (Product Look Up). Up to 100 PLU’s can be stored and
recalled. Place the item on the pan and enter the appropriate PLU
number using the keypad. The scale will display the Total Weight, Unit
weight and the Count of the item in the respective windows.
See section 6.4