Adam Equipment ABK 8 User Manual

Adam Equipment

ABK, AFK Scales

(P.N. 3116611364 - Revision A, December 2011)

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CONTENTS

1.0

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3

2.0

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................ 4

3.0

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1

UNPACKING....................................................................................................................................6

3.2

LOCATING....................................................................................................................................... 6

3.3

SETTING UP THE SCALES ............................................................................................................ 8

4.0

KEY DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................... 9

5.0

DISPLAYS .......................................................................................................................................... 11

6.0

OPERATION....................................................................................................................................... 12

6.1

ZEROING THE DISPLAY............................................................................................................... 12

6.2

TARING.......................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3

WEIGHING A SAMPLE.................................................................................................................. 13

6.4

PARTS COUNTING ....................................................................................................................... 14

6.5

CHECK-WEIGHING.......................................................................................................................15

6.6

ACCUMULATED TOTAL ............................................................................................................... 18

6.7

PERCENT WEIGHING................................................................................................................... 19

6.8

ANIMAL (Dynamic) WEIGHING..................................................................................................... 21

6.8.1 ANIMAL WEIGHING PROCEDURE.............................................................................................. 22

7.0

USER PARAMETERS........................................................................................................................ 23

7.1

CHECK WEIGHING PARAMETERS............................................................................................. 23

7.2

PERCENT WEIGHING and ANIMAL WEIGHING.........................................................................24

7.3

RS-232 PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................. 25

7.4

SCALE PARAMETERS.................................................................................................................. 26

8.0

BATTERY OPERATION..................................................................................................................... 28

9.0

RS-232 INTERFACE .......................................................................................................................... 29

9.1

INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT...................................................................................................... 32

10.0 RELAY INTERFACE........................................................................................................................... 33

11.0 CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................... 35

12.0 SERVICE SECTION........................................................................................................................... 36

12.1 USING “1000” TO ENTER THE SERVICE PARAMETERS..........................................................36

12.2 USING “2006” TO ENTER THE SECURE PARAMETERS........................................................... 37

12.3 PARAMETER DETAILS................................................................................................................. 38

12.3.1 F1 -CALIBRATION....................................................................................................................... 38

12.3.2 F2–DECIMAL POINT POSITION ................................................................................................38

12.3.3 F3 – CAPACITY/ WEIGHING UNIT/INCREMENT...................................................................... 39

12.3.4 F4 –INITIAL ZERO RANGE.........................................................................................................40

12.3.5 F5 -RE-ZERO RANGE................................................................................................................. 40

12.3.6 F6 -SUCCESSIVE TARE.............................................................................................................40

12.3.7 F7 –ADC COUNTS......................................................................................................................40

12.3.8 F8 –ZERO MODE........................................................................................................................40

12.3.9 F9 –LOW VOLTAGE DETECTION..............................................................................................41

12.3.10 FA –AZn Auto Zero Range ........................................................................................................ 41

12.3.11 Fb –FPS User Function Password ............................................................................................41

13.0 ERROR CODES................................................................................................................................. 42

14.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES................................................................................ 43

15.0 SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................................................................................. 43

16.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................... 44

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

• The ABK/AFK scales provides an accurate, fast and versatile general purpose weighing scales with parts counting, percent weighing and check-weighing functions.

• The ABK/AFK has LEDs to indicate when a weight is below the low limit, between the limits or above the high limit next to the display. These can work in conjunction with an audible alarm for check weighing as well as LCD showing LO, OK and HI.

• The ABK/AFK is supplied with a RS-232 bi-directional interface and real time clock (RTC).

• The ABK/AFK has a sealed keypad with colour coded membrane switches and a large easy to read liquid crystal type display (LCD) supplied with a backlight.

• Includes automatic zero tracking, semi-automatic tare and accumulation facility that allows the weight to be stored and recalled as an accumulated total.

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Model #

Maximum

Capacity

Readability 0.2g/0.0005lb 0.5g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb 2g/0.005lb 5g/0.01lb

Resolution 1:40000 1:32000 1:32000 1:30000 1:24000

Repeatability

(Std Dev)

Linearity + 0.4g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb

Eccentric Loading

Pan size

w x d

Units of Measure g / Kg / Lb / Lb:oz / Newtons/Ounces for all non approved

Stabilization Time 2-3 Secs

Operating

Temperature

Power Supply

Calibration External

Calibration Mass

Display Backlit Green display 40mm with capacity tracker

Draft Shield

(w x d x h)

Balance Housing 304 Stainless steel housing IP66 rated

Overall

Dimensions

(w x d x h)

Net Weight 7.9kg / 17.4Lb (approx)

ABK 8

ABK 16a

8000g/16lb 16kg/35lb 32kg/70lb 60kg/130lb 120kg/260lb

0.2g/0.0005lb 0.5g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb 2g/0.005lb 5g/0.01lb

0.4g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb

User Selectable for non approved only, pre set for approved models

ABK 16

ABK 35a

-10°C to +40°C / +32°F to +104°F

12vDC 800mA External adaptor

300mm x 520mm x 610mm/ 11.8in x 20.5in x 24in (approx)

ABK 32

ABK 70a

2g/0.004lb 2g/0.004lb

300 mm x 400mm

+ 6v 4.5Ah battery

Not Applicable

ABK 60

ABK 130a

4g/0.01lb 4g/0.01lb

ABK 120

ABK 260a

10g/0.02lb 10g/0.02lb

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Model # AFK 75/165a AFK 150/330a AFK 300/660a AFK 600/1320a

Maximum

Capacity

Readability 5g/0.01lb 10g/0.02lb 20g/0.05lb 50g/0.1lb

Resolution 1:15000 1:15000 1:15000 1:12000

Repeatability

(Std Dev)

Linearity + 10g/0.02lb 20g/0.04lb 40g/0.1lb 100g/0.2lb

Eccentric

Pan size

w x d

Units of

Measure

Stabilization

Time

Operating

Temperature

Power Supply

Calibration External Calibration

Mass

Display Backlit Green display 40mm with capacity tracker

Draft Shield

(w x d x h)

Balance Housing

Overall

Dimensions

(w x d x h)

Net Weight 12.8kg/28.2lb (approx)

75kg/165lb 150kg/330lb 300kg/660lb 600kg/1320lb

5g/0.01lb 10g/0.02lb 20g/0.05lb 50g/0.1lb

10g/0.02lb 20g/0.04lb 40g/0.1lb 100g/0.3lb

400mm x 500mm

g / Kg / Lb / Lb:oz / Newtons/Ounces for all non approved

2-3 Secs

-10°C to +40°C / +32°F to +104°F + 6v 4.5Ah battery

12vDC 800mA External adaptor

User Selectable for non approved only, pre set for approved models

Not Applicable

304 Stainless steel housing IP66 rated

600mm x 940mm x

400mmx 620mm x 790mm/ 15.7in x 24.4in x 31 in (approx)

23.6in x 37in x 32.7in

830mm

(approx)

24.3kg/ 53.6lb (approx)

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3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1 UNPACKING

The ABK/AFK scales have already been adjusted to work with a platform and have been configured for this application. The platform and indicator have been calibrated as a pair and must be used together .

3.2 LOCATING

• The scales should not be placed in a location that

will reduce the accuracy.

• Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in

direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.

• Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor must be

rigid and not vibrate.

• Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near

large users of electricity such as welding equipment or large motors.

• Do not place near vibrating machinery.

• Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation.

Avoid direct contact with water. Do not spray or immerse the scales in water.

• Avoid air movement such as from fans or opening

doors. Do not place near open windows or airconditioning vents.

•

Keep the scales clean. Do not stack material on the scales when they are not in use.

3.3 SETTING UP THE SCALES

• The pillar is attached to the base using a bracket that must be

attached to the base frame first using the 4 bolts supplied. The pillar is secured to the bracket using 2 sets of screws. The cable from the base to the indicator module is run through the tube and taken out through the support at the top. Excess cable can be stored within the tube.

• The ABK/AFK Series comes with a stainless steel platform

packed separately. Place the platform in the base.

• Level the scale by adjusting the four feet. If the scale rocks re-

adjust the feet.

• Attach the indicator module to the pillar by securing it with the 2

thumb screws provided. Attach the cable from the base to the connector on the rear of the indicator.

• Attach the power to the indicator. Press the [On/Off] key. The

software revision number will be displayed followed by a self-test showing all digits before the zero is displayed along with the unit of weight that was selected last.

4.0 KEY

[>Z/T<]

DESCRIPTIONS

If near zero, Sets the zero point for all subsequent weighing. The display shows zero.

Tares the scale. Stores the weight currently on the scale as tare value, subtracts the tare value from the gross weight and shows the results

A secondary function, is of “Enter” key used when setting up the value for the Parameters.

[Pcs/] Selects parts counting. Used to set the sample

quantities while parts counting. A secondary function,  is of incrementing the active digit when setting a value for Parameters.

[Unit/]

Selects the weighing unit to be displayed from those which are enabled. See parameter S1 in section 7.4.

A secondary function,  is to move the active/flashing digit to the left when setting values for Parameters.

[Func/C]

[Print/M+/Esc]

[O/I]

Selects the Functions of the scale. If the scale is weighing, it will select parts counting. If it is not in weighing mode, it will return the user to weighing.

A secondary function (C) is to act as a clear key when setting values for Parameters.

Sends the results to a PC or a Printer using the RS232 interface. It also adds the value to the accumulation memory if the accumulation function is not automatic.

A secondary function (ESC) is to return to normal operation when the scale is in a Parameter setting mode.

To switch on and switch off the indicator. The ABK/AFK will store the weighing unit in use and the check weighing values currently in memory when power is off.

5.0 DISPLAYS

The LCD display will show a value and a unit to the right of the digits. In addition the LED’s above the display will show when a weight is below or above check-weighing limits.

Other symbols will show when a weight has been tared (NET) the scale is at zero and stable, if a value has been stored in memory or when the animal weighing function has been enabled. A battery symbols will show the state of charge of the internal battery.

6.0 OPERATION

6.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY

• You can press the [Z/T] key at any time to set the zero point. This

will usually be necessary when the platform is empty. When the zero point is obtained the display will show an indicator for zero.

• The scale has an automatic re-zeroing function to account for

minor drifting or accumulation of material on the platform. However you may need to press the [Z/T] key to rezero the scale if small amounts of weight are shown when the platform is empty.

6.2 TARING

• Zero the scale by pressing the [Z/T] key if necessary. The

“ZERO” indicator will be ON.

• Place a container on the platform, a value for its weight will be

displayed.

• Press the [Z/T] key to tare the scale. The weight that was

displayed is stored as the tare value and that value is subtracted from the display, leaving zero on the display. The “NET” indicator will be ON. As a product is added only the net weight of the product will be shown. The scale could be tared a second time if another type of product was to be added to the first one. Again only the weight that is added after taring will be displayed.

• When the container is removed a negative value will be shown. If

the scale was tared just before removing the container this value is the gross weight of the container plus all products that was removed. The “ZERO” indicator will be on to indicate that the platform is back to the same condition as it was when zero was last set.

• To delete a Tare value, press [Z/T] when the pan is empty.

6.3 WEIGHING A SAMPLE

To determine the weight of a sample, first tare the empty container if it is to be used and then place the sample in the container. The display will show the net weight of the sample and the units of weight currently in use.

6.4 PARTS COUNTING

If parts counting is enabled, See section 7.4, it is possible to count parts using a sample of the parts to determine average piece weight.

• Before starting, tare the weight of any container that may be used,

leaving the empty container on the scale. Place a known number of samples in the container, if used. The number should match the options for parts counting, i.e., 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 pieces.

• When the scale is showing weight, pressing the [Pcs/] key will

start the parts counting function.

• The scale will show “P 10” asking for a sample size of 10 parts.

Change the sample size to the desired quantity by pressing the [Pcs/] key. It will cycle through the options: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and back to 10.

• Press the [Z/T] key again when the number matches the number

of parts used as the sample. As more weight is added the display will show the number of parts (Pcs).

Pressing the [Unit/] key will display the unit weight (g/pcs), pressing it second time will display the net weight (pcs and kg) and the third time, it will be the count again (pcs).

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