Cardinal APS8, APS12, APS160, APS10, APS15 Setup And Operation Manual

APS

ENTERPRISE SCALE

Setup and Operation Manual

CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
8527-0544-2M Rev G
03/15
www.detectoscale.com

Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261  [e-mail]

PO BOX 151  WEBB CITY, MO 64870

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8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale I

Printed in USA

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale II

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. Page 1

Options .............................................................................................................. Page 1

Certifications ...................................................................................................... Page 1

SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. Page 2

Site Requirements ............................................................................................. Page 2

Environmental Conditions .................................................................................. Page 2

Electrical Power ................................................................................................. Page 3

Electrical Noise Interference .............................................................................. Page 3

Transient Suppression ....................................................................................... Page 3

RFI Immunity ...................................................................................................... Page 3

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... Page 4

ALL MODELS EXCEPT APS250 ....................................................................... Page 4

Unpacking ...................................................................................................... Page 4

Level Adjustment ........................................................................................... Page 4

APS250 ONLY ................................................................................................... Page 5

Unpacking and Setup .................................................................................... Page 5

Level Adjustment ........................................................................................... Page 6

Interconnections ................................................................................................ Page 7

Data Cable Installation ....................................................................................... Page 7

Scale Display/Serial Port 1 ............................................................................ Page 7

Remote Display/Serial Port 2 ........................................................................ Page 7

POS/Serial Port 3 .......................................................................................... Page 7

USB Cable Installation ....................................................................................... Page 7

Power Adapter ................................................................................................... Page 7

Serial Data Cable, 8527-0545-0A ...................................................................... Page 8

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... Page 9

ANNUNCIATORS .................................................................................................. Page 9

SETUP AND CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... Page 10

To Enter Setup ................................................................................................... Page 10

type (Scale Type) ........................................................................................

Uns (Motion Range) ......................................................................................

Filter (Adjustable Digital Filtering) ............................................................

Calib (Calibration) ......................................................................................

Port1 (Serial Port 1) ....................................................................................

Port2 (Serial Port 2) ....................................................................................

Port3 (Serial Port 3) ....................................................................................

USB (USB Port) .............................................................................................

HirES (High Resolution Weight Mode) ........................................................

btdis (Button Disable) ................................................................................

ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS ........................................................................ Page 15

CARE AND CLEANING ......................................................................................... Page 15

SECURITY SEAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................ Page 16

APSRD (REMOTE DISPLAY) ................................................................................ Page 17

PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................... Page 18

ALL MODELS EXCEPT APS250 ....................................................................... Page 18

APS250 ONLY ................................................................................................... Page 22

SCALE DISPLAY AND APSRD (REMOTE DISPLAY) ...................................... Page 26

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SERIAL NUMBER ____________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ________________
PURCHASED FROM _________________
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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

PRECAUTIONS

Before using this scale, read this manual
and pay special attention to all
"NOTIFICATION" symbols:

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale I

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Detecto APS Enterprise Scale. It was built with
Detecto quality and reliability at our factory in Webb City, Missouri and incorporates the latest
in digital technology and innovative features for the weighing industry.

This manual is provided to guide you through installation, setup/calibration and operation of the
Detecto APS Enterprise Scale. Please read it thoroughly before attempting to install the scale
and keep it handy for future reference.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This equipment generates uses, can radiate radio frequency, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be
responsible to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

You may find the booklet “How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems”
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, stock No. 001-000-00315-4.

COPYRIGHT

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of editorial or
pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to
the use of the information contained herein.

DISCLAIMER

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been
checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working with
tools depend to a great extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason,
the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they
assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the
procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.

PROPER DISPOSAL

When this device reaches the end of its useful life, it must be properly disposed of. It must not
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Within the European Union, this device should
be returned to the distributor from where it was purchased for proper disposal. This is in
accordance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. Within North America, the device should be
disposed of in accordance with the local laws regarding the disposal of waste electrical and
electronic equipment.

It is everyone’s responsibility to help maintain the environment and to reduce
the effects of hazardous substances contained in electrical and electronic
equipment on human health. Please do your part by making certain that this
device is properly disposed of. The symbol shown to the right indicates that
this device must not be disposed of in unsorted municipal waste programs.

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale II

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Platform Size Capacity Increments Divisions Load Cell

APS8

APS10

APS12

APS160

APS15

APS20

APS30

APS70

APS150

APS250

Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz 12 VDC 1A wall plug-in UL/CSA listed

6 in x 10 in

15 cm x 25 cm

6 in x 10 in

15 cm x 25 cm

6 in x 10 in

15 cm x 25 cm

10 in x 10 in

25 cm x 25 cm

10 in x 10 in

25 cm x 25 cm

10 in x 10 in

25 cm x 25 cm

12 in x 14 in

31 cm x 36 cm

12 in x 14 in

31 cm x 36 cm

12 in x 14 in

31 cm x 36 cm

18 in x 18 in

46 cm x 46 cm

15 lb 0.01 lb 1500

7.5 kg 0.005 kg 1500
30 lb 0.01 lb 3000

15 kg 0.005 kg 3000

160 oz 0.1 oz 1600 TSP-10kg

160 oz 0.1 oz 1600 TSP-10kg

15 lb 0.01 lb 1500

7.5 kg 0.005 kg 1500
30 lb 0.01 lb 3000

15 kg 0.005 kg 3000

30 lb 0.01 lb 3000

15 kg 0.005 kg 3000

70 lb 0.02 lb 3500

31 kg 0.01 kg 3500

150 lb 0.05 lb 3000

60 kg 0.02 kg 3000

250 lb 0.1 lb 2500

113 kg 0.05 kg 2500

AC power adapter (Cardinal part number 6800-1045)

TSP-10kg

TSP-15kg

TSP-10kg

TSP-15kg

TSP-15kg

TSP-30kg

TSP-100kg

TSP-100kg

Operating Environment: Temperature Range: 14º to 104º F (-10º to +40º C)
Display: Five digit, seven segment, 0.875 inch (22 mm) high LCD
Interfaces: 2 RS-232 serial, 1 USB-B, 1 OPOS compatible serial, most POS

system protocols included (Cardinal Scale/SMA, Avery Berkel,
NCI/Worldship, Mettler PS, Mettler SICS)

Options

 APSWIFI – APS Wi-Fi  APSRD – Remote Display w/6ft. cable
 APSFS – Foot Switch Zero  APSPOST – Remote Display Tower

 APSPB – Push Button Zero  BT1214 / BT1818 – Ball Top Transfer

Certifications

This equipment is certified to comply with the requirements for a Class III device by the:

 National Conference on Weights and Measurements (Certificate No. 14-057).
 Measurement Canada (Approval No. AM-5968

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale 1

SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

The Detecto APS Enterprise Scale is a precision weight-measuring instrument. As with any
precision instrument, they require an acceptable environment to operate at peak performance
and reliability. This section is provided to assist you in obtaining such an environment.

Site Requirements

In order to keep cooling requirements to a minimum, the indicator should be placed out of
direct sunlight and to provide adequate air circulation, keep the area around the indicator clear.

Make certain the indicator is not directly in front of a heating or cooling vent. Such a location
will subject the indicator to sudden temperature changes, which may result in unstable weight
readings.

Insure that the indicator has good, clean AC power and is properly grounded. In areas subject
to lightning strikes, additional protection to minimize lightning damage, such as surge
suppressors, should be installed.

Environmental Conditions

The APS Enterprise scale has been designed to operate under the following environmental
conditions:

 Indoor use only.
 Ambient temperature range of 14 to 104 °F (-10 to +40 °C
 Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage.
 Transient overvoltage’s according to Installation Categories II (Overvoltage Categories per

IEC 1010). Temporary voltage spikes on the AC input line that may be as high as 1500V
for 115V models and 2500V for 230V models are allowed.

 Used in an environment of Pollution degrees 2 (i.e., where normally only non-conductive

atmospheres are present). Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation must be expected, in accordance with IEC 664.

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SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS, CONT.

Electrical Power

The APS Enterprise scale is powered by a 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz 12 VDC 1A wall plug-in
UL/CSA listed AC power adapter. Note that a special order is not required for operation at
230/240 VAC.

 The socket-outlet supplying power to the scale should be on a separate circuit from the

distribution panel and dedicated to the exclusive use of the scale.

 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Note that the wall plug-in AC power adapter serves as the power disconnect.

 The wiring should conform to national and local electrical codes and ordinances and should

be approved by the local inspector to assure compliance.

 On installations requiring 230 VAC power, it is the responsibility of the customer to have

a qualified electrician install the proper power adapter plug that conforms to national
electrical codes and local codes and ordinances.

Electrical Noise Interference

To prevent electrical noise interference, make certain all other wall outlets for use with air
conditioning and heating equipment, lighting or other equipment with heavily inductive loads,
such as welders, motors and solenoids are on circuits separate from the scale. Many of these
disturbances originate within the building itself and can seriously affect the operation of the
scale. These sources of disturbances must be identified and steps must be taken to prevent
possible adverse effects on the scale. Examples of available alternatives include isolation
transformers, power regulators, uninterruptible power supplies, or simple line filters.

Transient Suppression

The following recommendations will help to reduce transients:

 Always use shielded cables to connect signal wires to the weight scale.
 Do not run signal cables from the scale alongside or parallel to wiring carrying AC power. If

unavoidable, position the signal cables a minimum of 24" away from all AC wiring.

 Always use arc suppressors across all AC power relay contacts (see recommendations at

http://www.paktron.com/pdf/Quencharch_QRL.pdf).

RFI Immunity

The operation of sensitive electronic equipment can be adversely affected by RF (Radio
Frequency) radio transmissions. Digital weight scales are one such type of equipment. Radio
transmissions come from things like hand-held radio transmitters and cell phones. One
symptom of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) in a digital weight scale is weight indication
instability during a radio transmission.

The APS Enterprise scale was designed with special grounding and RFI shielding to achieve a
high degree of immunity to common RFI. To maximize the scale’s immunity to radio
transmissions, follow these guidelines:

1. ALWAYS use shielded cable for all I/O (Input/Output) connections to the scale.

2. NEVER operate any radio transmitter within 2 meters (~6ft.) of the scale.

3. NEVER connect un-terminated cables to the scale.

4. KEEP the intended external I/O devices connected to I/O cables entering the scale.

5. ALWAYS connect the shield of the shielded I/O cable at the scale end only. Leave the

shield unconnected at the I/O device.

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale 3

INSTALLATION

(ALL MODELS EXCEPT APS250)

Unpacking

Remove the scale from the shipping carton. Remove all packing material and then examine
the scale to make certain there is no shipping damage. Should damage be discovered contact
the shipping company as soon as possible. The packing material and shipping carton should
be retained for possible examination by the shipping company.

Determine where the scale is to be located. It should be a smooth surface capable of
supporting both the scale and any load to be placed on the scale. It should not be in direct
sunlight nor should it be subject to air flow from heating/cooling vents, fans or similar devices.
Plug-in the 12VDC adapter to use scale. Refer to Electrical Power section of this manual for
more instruction. The scale is now ready for use.

Level Adjustment

Place the scale in the chosen location and remove the stainless steel platform. The platform
can be removed by lifting upward on it removing it from the weighbridge. Locate the small
level indicator on the scale base to the right of the display and check to make certain that the
scale is level.

NOT LEVEL LEVEL

Bubble is not Bubble is

If the level indicator does not show a level
indication, the mounting feet should be adjusted to
obtain a level condition. To adjust a mounting foot,
first loosen the lock nut (located under the scale
base) and then turn the mounting foot in the
required direction to raise or lower that corner of
the scale. Once a level condition has been
achieved, secure the mounting foot settings by
tightening each of the lock nuts. Replace the
platform on the weighbridge.

within circle within circle

LOCK NUT

MOUNTING FOOT

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INSTALLATION, CONT.

(APS250 ONLY)

Unpacking and Setup

1. Remove the scale display, hardware pack, power supply, scale cover and scale base

assembly from the shipping carton. Remove all packing material and then examine the
scale to make certain there is no shipping damage. Should damage be discovered contact
the shipping company as soon as possible. The packing material and shipping carton
should be retained for possible examination by the shipping company.

2. Remove the four leveling feet from the hardware pack and install in each corner of scale

base as shown. NOTE: Leveling feet must be in place to operate the scale.

3. To mount the display on the scale base, use the two included mounting screws in the
hardware pack.

4. Insert the screws through the two holes in the scale
display bracket and attach the bracket to the scale
base.

5. Route the cable into the scale and plug into scale
display port (see interconnection section for port
location and more information).

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INSTALLATION, CONT.

(APS250 ONLY)

Unpacking and Setup, Cont.

6. Determine where the scale is to be located. It should be a smooth surface capable of

supporting both the scale and any load to be placed on the scale. It should not be in direct
sunlight nor should it be subject to air flow from heating/cooling vents, fans or similar
devices.

7. Plug-in 12VDC adapter to use scale. Refer to Electrical Power section of this manual for
more instruction.

8. The scale is now ready for use.

Level Adjustment

Place the scale in the chosen location and remove the stainless steel platform. The platform
can be removed by lifting upward on it removing it from the weighbridge. Locate the small
level indicator on the scale base to the right of the display and check to make certain that the
scale is level.

NOT LEVEL LEVEL

Bubble is not Bubble is

If the level indicator does not show a level indication, the mounting feet should be adjusted to
obtain a level condition. To adjust a mounting foot, first loosen the lock nut (located under the
scale base) and then turn the mounting foot in the required direction to raise or lower that
corner of the scale. Once a level condition has been achieved, secure the mounting foot
settings by tightening each of the lock nuts. Replace the platform on the weighbridge.

within circle within circle

8527-0544-2M Rev G  APS Enterprise Scale 6

LOCK NUT

MOUNTING FOOT