AdamEquipment
Cruiser
(CKT & CKT-M) SERIES
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new scale.
1.0 CONTENTS
PN 3.02.6.6.14038 Rev 3, November 2018
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2
3.0 OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 SETTING UP AND TURN ON THE SCALE ................................................................................... 7
3.2 ZEROING THE DISPLAY ............................................................................................................... 7
3.3 TARING ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 WEIGHING ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 PARTS COUNTING ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.6 CHECK WEIGHING ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.7 PERCENT WEIGHING ................................................................................................................. 11
3.8 ACCUMULATED TOTALS ............................................................................................................ 12
4.0 RS-232 INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT ..................................................................................................... 14
4.2 RS-232 SETUP ............................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 USB SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.0 CALIBRATION .............................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 CKT CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.0 BATTERY .......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.0 MODULE OPTION COVERS/ BOARDS .......................................................................................... 17
8.0 REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP ............................................................................................................. 18
9.0 ERROR CODES ............................................................................................................................... 19
10.0 SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 20
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Cruiser Checkweighing (CKT) series provides accurate and reliable weighing for
stock control and general warehouse applications
There are 4 models in the CKT series:
1. CKT
2. CKT-UH
3. CKT-M
4. CKTa
Cruiser checkweighing scales can weigh in pound, gram or kilogram weighing units.
The scales have stainless steel weighing platforms on an ABS base assembly.
All scales are supplied with an RS-232 bi-directional interface and real time clock.
The scales have a sealed keypad with colour coded membrane switches and a large,
easy to read liquid crystal type display (LCD). with backlight.
The scales include automatic zero tracking, LED checkweighing lights with selectable
Hi/Low limits, automatic tare, pre-set tare, an accumulation facility that allows the
count to be stored and recalled as an accumulated total.
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Kilograms
Maximum
CKT 4 CKT 8H CKT 8 CKT 16 CKT 32 CKT 48
4 kg 8 kg 8 kg 16 kg 32 kg 48 kg
Capacity
Tare Range -4 kg -8 kg -8 kg -16 kg -32 kg -48 kg
Readability 0.0001 kg 0.0001 kg 0.0002 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg
Repeatability
0.0001 kg 0.0001 kg 0.0002 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.0002 kg 0.0002 kg 0.0004 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg 0.004 kg
Grams
Maximum
4000 g 8000 g 8000 g 16000 g 32000 g 48000 g
Capacity
Tare Range -4000 g -8000 g -8000 g -16000 g -32000 g -48000 g
Readability 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.5 g 1 g 2 g
Repeatability
0.1 g 0.1 g 0.2 g 0.5 g 1 g 2 g
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.2 g 0.2 g 0.4 g 1 g 2 g 4 g
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CKTa Series (USA models)
Pounds
Maximum
CKT 8H CKT 16UH CKT 32UH CKT 48UH
8 lb 16 lb 35 lb 70 lb
Capacity
Tare Range -8 lb -9.9995 lb -35 lb -70 lb
Readability 0.0002 lb 0.0002 lb 0.001 lb 0.002 lb
Repeatability
0.0002 lb 0.0002 lb 0.001 lb 0.002 lb
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.0004 lb 0.0004 lb 0.002 lb 0.004 lb
Ounces
Maximum
128 oz 256 oz 560 oz 1120 oz
Capacity
Readability 0.005 oz 0.005 oz 0.02 oz 0.05 oz
Repeatability
0.005 oz 0.005 oz 0.02 oz 0.05 oz
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.01 oz 0.01 oz 0.04 oz 0.1 oz
Pounds: Ounces
Maximum
Capacity
8 lb: 0.0 oz 16 lb:
0.0 oz
35 lb:
0.0 oz
70 lb:
0.0 oz
Display shows 8:_16.00 16:_16.0 35:_16.0 70:_16.0
Readability 0.01 oz 0.1 oz 0.1 oz 0.1 oz
Repeatability
0.01 oz 0.1 oz 0.1 oz 0.1 oz
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.02 oz 0.2 oz 0.2 oz 0.2 oz
Kilograms
Maximum
4 kg 8 kg 16 kg 32 kg
Capacity
Readability 0.0001 kg 0.0001 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg
Repeatability
0.0001 kg 0.0001 kg 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.0002 kg 0.0002 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg
Grams
Maximum
4000 g 8000 g 16000 g 32000 g
Capacity
Readability 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.5 g 1 g
Repeatability
0.1 g 0.1 g 0.5 g 1 g
(S.D.)
Linearity (±) 0.2 g 0.2 g 1 g 2 g
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Units of measure
Interface
Stabilisation Time
Operating Temperature
Power supply
Battery
Calibration
Display
CKT Series- kg, g
CKTa Series- kg, g, lb, oz, lb:oz
RS-232 bi-directional Interface
2 Seconds typical
-10°C to 40°C
14°F to 104°F
230 VAC 50/60 Hz
115 VAC available
Internal rechargeable battery (~90 hours operation)
Automatic External
6 digits LCD digital display
with capacity tracker and symbols for units
Scale Housing
ABS Plastic, Stainless Steel platform
Pan Size
Overall Dimensions (wxdxh)
315 x 355 x 110 mm
12.4” x 14” x 4.3”
Net Weight
Applications
Functions
Weighing, Parts counting, % weighing, Check weighing,
Weighing Scales
Check counting, Accumulation of weights.
Date/Time
Real Time Clock (RTC),
To print date and time information- battery backed
210 x 300 mm
8.3” x 11.8”
4.4 kg
9.7 lb
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CKT 4M CKT 8M CKT 20M CKT 40M
Grams
Max 4000 g 8000 g 20000 g 40000 g
e = 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g
n = 3000 3000 3000 3000
Kilograms
Max 4 kg 8 kg 20 kg 40 kg
e = 0.001 kg 0.002 kg 0.005 kg 0.01 kg
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Units of measure kg, g
Tare
Full
Interface
RS-232 bi-directional Interface
Stabilisation Time
Operating
Temperature
Power supply
-10°C to 40°C / 14°F to 104°F
2 Seconds typical
230 VAC 50/60 Hz
115 VAC available
Battery Internal rechargeable battery (~90 hours operation)
*Calibration *Not permitted
6 digits LCD digital display
Display
with capacity tracker and symbols for units
Scale Housing ABS Plastic, Stainless Steel platform
Pan Size 210 x 300mm
8.3” x 11.8”
Overall Dimensions
(wxdxh)
Net Weight
Applications
315 x 355 x 110 mm
12.4” x 14” x 4.3”
4.1 kg / 9 lb
Weighing Scales
Functions
Check counting, Accumulation of weights.
Real Time Clock (RTC),
Weighing, Parts counting, % weighing, Check weighing,
Date/Time
To print date and time information- battery backed
NOTE: For use in approved applications the scales do not
come with the RS-232 interface.
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Key descriptions
[0-9]
Numeric entry keys to set the unit price.
[CE]
Clears an erroneous entry or return to normal operation.
[Tare] or key
Sets the scale to display zero weight when an empty container is placed on the platform or
removed again. Also works as an [Enter] key
[MR]
The memory key shows the accumulation number and total weight
[SETUP]
Brings up the setup menu for changing date, time, power etc.
[Zero] or key
It sets the zero when the platform is empty and no tare value is entered. Also works as an
[Esc] key
[Print M+]
It sends the results of the current displays to the RS-232 interface.
[SMPL]
This is used to enter the number of items of a sample
[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.
[High Limit]
Used to set the ‘high’ limit when checkweighing
[Low Limit]
Used to set the ‘low’ limit when checkweighing
[Lim] It stores and recalls any of 10 preset limits
[Func]This is used to switch between weighing functions e.g parts counting, weighing or
percentage weighing. Also used to select RS-232 parameters.
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