Digi DC-530 Operation Manual
DC-530
Counting Scale
Counting Scale
Operation Manual
Version 2.01
95145
Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Capacities and Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Keyboard and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.1 Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.2 Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.3 Display Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.4 Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Powering Up the DC-530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.1 AC Power Cord and On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.2 Start-Up Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 Scale Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.0 Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Configuring Customer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Configuring Weight and Measurement Specifications (Dealer/Technician Maintenance) . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.0 Scale Operations........................................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Factors Affecting Counting Scale Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Teraoka Error Prediction (TEP) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 The Mode Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4 Tare Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4.1 One-Touch Tare, Tare Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4.2 Digital Tare, Tare Weight Known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.4.3 Tare Value Accumulation and Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.4.4 Tare Accumulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.4.5 Tare Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.5 Operations in Normal Counting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.5.1 Normal Counting Mode - Unit Weight Operation by Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.5.2 Normal Counting Mode - Unit Weight Operation by Key Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.5.3 Normal Counting Mode - Part Accumulation and Part Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.5.5 Normal Counting Mode - Part Subtraction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5.6 Normal Counting Mode - Negative Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5.7 Counting Out of a Full Container - See Total Amount Remaining in the Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5.8 Negative Counting - Total Removed Displayed at the End. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5.9 Normal Counting Mode - Clearing Accumulated Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6 Operations in TEP (Teraoka Error Prediction) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.1 TEP Mode - Unit Weight Operation by Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.2 TEP Mode - Unit Weight Operation by Key Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.6.3 TEP Mode - Parts Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.6.4 TEP Mode - Part Accumulation and Part Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.6.5 TEP Mode - Negative Counting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.6.6 TEP Mode - Clearing Accumulated Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.7 Toggle Between Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.8 Recalling Item Codes in Counting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.9 Sample, Count and Print a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.10 Scan ID Bar Code, Count and Print a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.0 Scale Programming................................................................................................................... 37
6.1 Programming a New Item Code (Item Registration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.2 Updating the Record of an Existing Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2.1 Update the Unit Weight of an Existing Item From the Counting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2.2 Update the Tare Weight of an Existing Item From the Counting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2.3 Update an Existing Item From the Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3 Deleting Item Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.1 Clearing an Individual Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.2 Deleting a Single Item Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.3.3 Deleting All Item Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.4 Setting a General Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.0 External Devices: Printers, PCs, Scanners and Scales ............................................................ 46
7.1 Printer Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.1 Zebra LP2824. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.2 Epson TM-U220 Tape Printer or Epson TM-U295 Ticket Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2 Printer Label Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2.1 No Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2.2 ZEBRA LP2844 Barcode Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.2.3 Epson TM-U220 Tape Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2.4 Epson TM-U295 Ticket Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3 Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.1 Setting the Scale Specifications for Communication to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.2 Communication Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.3 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.4 Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.5 Output Data Formats With Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3.6 Output Data Formats Without Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.4 Setpoint Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5 Bar Code Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6 Remote Scale Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.1 Setting the Specifications for Scale 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.2 Remote Platforms Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.0 Appendices ................................................................................................................................ 55
8.1 Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.2 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.0 DC-530 Limited Warranty........................................................................................................... 58
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About This Manual
This manual contains operating procedures for the DC-530 counting scale and provides the user with all the
information necessary for its setup and operation. It is organized based on the procedures you will likely follow
when setting up and using your counting scale. This manual applies to Version 2.01 of the DC-530 counting scale
series.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the scale base. These procedures are to
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be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the
DIGI distributor site at www.ricelake.com.
1.0 Introduction
The DC-530 is high-precision counting scale that offers practical solutions for a full range of counting
applications. With an internal counting resolution of 1/1,000,000, the UniBloc one-piece force cell design
provides quick response, stability against temperature change, and outstanding durability on top of maximum
counting precision and accuracy. Its high-visibility full dot color LCD display enables operators to easily see
weights and quantities. Counting and weighing operations are greatly speeded by the DC-530’s ability to store
and recall the item code, tare weight, unit weight, and three setpoint values for 200 of your pieces, parts, or items.
The RS-232 ports allow you to connect to a printer, PC, or barcode scanner, while the optional remote scale
channel lets you add another weighing platform.
The DC-530 Counting Scale includes the DIGI TEP (Teraoka Error Prediction) Function which detects weight
variances in sample quantities and calculates the maximum quantity of that piece that can be counted without
introducing error. To make the operator’s job easier, the scale’s display will change from green to yellow or red
when the maximum safe quantity has been exceeded. This function works by performing a series of sampling
operations which the scale uses to plot the weight variances of the pieces being weighed. By then accumulating
counting results within the calculated safe quantity, the counting operation can be completed without a counting
error.
1.1 Capacities and Resolutions
Table 1-1 lists the scale capacities, minimum graduations, and tare ranges for all models of the DC-530 counting
scales. The internal count span and display resolution can be set by the user in the weight and measurement
specifications (See Section 3.X). Weight units can also be set between lb and kg using the scale’s weight and
measurement specifications.
DC-530 Single Scale
DC-530 Capacity Minimum Graduation Platter Size
10 lb 0.0001 lb 13” x 9.3”
20 lb 0.0002 lb 13” x 9.3”
Table 1-1. DC-530 Capacities, Minimum Graduations and Platter Sizes
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1.2 Modes of Operation
The DC-530 has four modes of operation that are accessed from the MODE key:
• Counting Mode – where all weighing, counting and printing operations take place.
• Program Mode – where item data can be programmed into the memory of the scale and edited.
• Date & Time - where you can set the date and time used in printing on labels and reports.
• Set Point Setting - where you can program general set points.
1.3 Keyboard and Display
Figure 1-1 shows the DC-530 console with its indicator lamps, the main function keys and the numeric keypad.
Indicator lamps are described in Section 1.3.2. Section 1.3.3 shows the two main counting displays (Normal and
TEP); while Section 1.3.4 describes the DC-530 keys and keypad.
Figure 1-1. DC-530 Display
1.3.1 Display Specifications
Weight display 6 digits
Unit Weight display 5 digits
Quantity display 7 digits
Table 1-2. DC-530 Display Specifications
1.3.2 Indicator Lamps
Table 1-3 shows a list of the indicator lamps that the DC-530 uses to provide additional information about the
value being displayed. The indicator lamps are illuminated when the specific function is being performed.
Indicator Lamp Function or Meaning
Zero
STABLE
NET
INSUFF
ACC
RECOM
On when the gross weight is at zero and is stable
On when the weight on the platter is stable.
On when the display shows net weight (when a tare weight is entered or recalled)
On when the net weight is below the specified percentage of scale capacity
Indicates that an accumulated quantity is stored in memory.
On when unit weight recomputing is possible
Table 1-3. DC-530 Indicator Lamps and Function
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1.3.3 Display Elements
The DC-530’s display shows different elements depending on whether it is in “Normal Counting Mode” or “TEP
(Teraoka Error Prediction) Counting Mode”.
Figure 1-2. Normal Counting Mode Display Elements
Figure 1-3. TEP Counting Mode Display Elements
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1.3.4 Key Functions
The DC-530 features many functions for managing item information and scale operation. Table 1-4 lists the keys
and key functions of the DC-530 keyboard and keypad.
Some keys have different functions depending on what mode or function you are in.
Key Description
ON/OFF - Turns the scale display on or off.
REZERO key - Used to reset the weight display to zero.
SCALE key - Used to select between Scale 1 and Scale 2 if an external scale is connected.
TEP key - Used to toggle between “Normal Counting Mode” and “Teraoka Error
Prediction (TEP) Counting Mode”.
+ (Plus) key -
Counting Mode - Used to accumulate quantity data. Also prompts printing of a label if an
external printer is connected.
Program Mode - Used to navigate to the next editable data in all modes except Normal and
TEP counting modes.
- (Minus) key -
Counting Mode - Used to subtract a quantity during accumulation.
Program Mode - Used to navigate to the previous editable data in all modes except Normal
and TEP counting modes.
* PRINT key -
Counting Mode - Used to output data to print a label when an external printer is connected.
Used to show and then clear accumulated TOTAL data when doing
accumulation.
Program Mode - Used to save changes in data in all mode operations except Normal and
TEP Counting modes.
MODE key - Used to access the MODE menu for Program Mode, Date & Time Setting,
and Set Point Setting.
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Numeric keys - Used to enter numeric values. When using the scale, first enter a numeric
DECIMAL key - Used to set the decimal point.
PCS key - Used for computing Unit Weight by sampling.
TARE key -
Counting Mode - Used to set or clear the tare value.
Program Mode - Used to store SPEC changes and escape to the Weighing Mode when
Maintenance Mode - Used to escape to the Weighing Mode from the Maintenance Mode.
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value, then press the appropriate function key.
programming specifications.
Table 1-4. DC-530 Key Functions
Key Description
UNIT WEIGHT key -
Counting Mode - Used to set the Unit Weight.
Program Mode - Used to register an item code being entered into memory.
POUND key- Used to call up or recal an item code from memory.
Table 1-4. DC-530 Key Functions
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2.0 Installation
This section describes the procedure for the installation and setup of the DC-530 counting scale.
2.1 Unpacking
Do not turn scale upside down. Always work with scale on its side! Damage to the load cell can occur if
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1. Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the DC-530 counting scale to ensure all components are
included and undamaged. If any were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the
shipper immediately.
2. The DC-530 counting scale is carefully packed for protection during shipping. After opening the box,
remove all the components. Check the insides of the box carefully to make sure you have all of the
pieces. The package should include the following:
• DC-530 counting scale
• Platter support
• 4 rubber caps
• 4 screws for platter support
• Stainless steel platter
• AC power cord
• Operation Manual
• Warranty card
the scale is turned upside down.
3. Remove the bag protecting the scale and the protective film covering the front panel and platter.
4. Put the 4 supplied rubber caps on the ends of the platter support.
5. Set the platter support on the scale, lining up the screw holes on the support with the corresponding holes
on the scale. Use the 4 screws supplied to fix the platter support to the scale, taking care not to put strong
pressure down on the platter support while screwing it down to avoid damage to the force balance.
6. Seat the stainless steel platter on the platter supports, making sure that the rubber caps are completely
seated in the corners of the platter.
7. Connect the AC power cord to the plug on the bottom right-hand side of the scale.
8. Store the DC-530 scale box for possible future use.
2.2 Repacking
If the DC-530 counting scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed
with sufficient cushioning materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the DC-530.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
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2.3 Setting Up
Place the scale on a solid, level surface away from fans, breezes, and sources of electrical interference or
magnetic fields. The installation location should also be free from high humidity, direct sunlight, or excessive
dust. The operating temperature is 0 - 40º C.
Level the scale by turning the four adjustable legs located on the bottom of the scale while referencing the bubble
level located on the front of the scale (see
NOTE: To ensure a higher degree of scale stability, turn all four adjustable legs al the way in before leveling. Turn the adjustable
legs out to level as needed.
Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1. Leveling Bubble
2.4 Powering Up the DC-530
2.4.1 AC Power Cord and On/Off Switch
1. Connect the AC power cord under the scale base as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. AC Plug-in and ON/OFF Switch Location on Underside of DC-530
2. Plug the AC power cord into a grounded 115 VAC receptacle and switch the ON/OFF rocker switch on
the bottom right-hand side of the scale to the “On” position.
3. Press the ON/OFF key located on the front of the scale. This key turns the scale display on and off. To
turn AC power to the scale on and off, use the
ON/OFF rocker switch.
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2.4.2 Start-Up Screens
1. When powering up, the DC-530 will display the model number and firmware version.
2. Next, the scale tests the color modes of the display and says SEARCHING SCALE before bringing you to the
Normal Counting Mode screen
.
3. If there is anything on the platform(s) and it exceeds the scale start range, the display will show the error
message Out of start range. If this error appears, remove the weight from the platform and the scale
will continue its startup sequence.
2.5 Setting the Date and Time
Once the date and time have been set, the internal clock will be maintained by the main board battery even when
the DC-530 is not plugged in or turned off. The procedure below can also be used to adjust the time when
moving from Standard to Daylight Savings Time or when the scale is moved to a new facility in a different time
zone.
1. Press the MODE key until the display shows the Menu Screen.
2. Press the 3 key to enter the Date and Time Setting Screen.
(NOTE: The order in which the day/month/year fields appear on the screen may vary depending on how you scale is
programmed.).
3. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current date (2 digit format). Then press the + (Plus) key to move to
the setting of the month.
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current month (in 2 digit format). Continue forward to the other
fields by pressing the + (Plus) key. To move backwards to a modify a previous field, press the [-]
(minus)
key. To move to the next field without making any change, simply press the + (Plus) key
without entering data.
5. When all the date and time fields have been entered, press the * PRINT key to save the date and time
setting. To exit without saving the changes, press the TAR E key to return to the Mode Menu screen.
6. Press the [1] key to exit the menu and return to the Counting Mode Screen.
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2.6 Replacement Parts
The following table lists the part numbers and descriptions of replacement parts available for the DC-530
Counting Scale.
RLWS Part Number Description
97002 Platter
97003 Platter Support (without rubber stops)
97004 Rubber Stops for Platter Support (97003)
97005 Overlay
97006 Overlay Lens
97007 Display Board
97008 Loadcell Block, 10 lb
97009 Loadcell Block, 20 lb
97010 A/D Assembly
97011 Power Supply
97012 Main CPU Board
15438 Power Cord
Table 2-1. DC-530 Replacement Parts
2.7 Scale Dimensions
The following diagram illustrates the external dimensions of the DC-530 Counting Scale.
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3.0 Configuration Settings
This section presents the setup and configuration of the DC-530 Counting Scale to be used specifically by
distributors and service technicians. Configuring these specifications allow you to tailor the DC-530 to your
specific applications.
Setting the specifications allows you to modify the functionality of the DC-530. Use the tables in this section to
view the options you can modify. For example, if you want to deactivate the DC-530’s ability to enter Tare
weights digitally, refer to the specification table and locate SPEC 35, Bit 2. The default for SPEC 35 is 1, which
means it is enabled. To turn it off or disable it, change the SPEC setting to 0: No.
The following tables list the DC-530 specifications and their corresponding default values. The default values are
automatically set when the scale’s memory is initally set by the dealer.
SPEC 00 through SPEC 12, and SPEC 51 through SPEC 55 (Table 3-1) are Customer Specifications while SPEC
20 through SPEC 49 (Tab le 3-2) are Weight and Measurement specifications. In programming specifications, the
+ (Plus) and – (minus) keys allow you to move to the next or previous specification while saving changes to the
SPEC code you were just in. To exit from a specification without saving your changes, press the TARE key. To
save the changes when exiting, press the
3.1 Configuring Customer Specifications
1. To configure customer specifications, press the MODE key to enter the Menu Screen.
* PRINT key.
2. In the Mode Menu Screeen, hold down the REZERO key while entering 141 from the numeric keypad.
The first SPEC code,
3. Press the + (Plus) key until the specification you want to modify is displayed. (You can use the (Minus) key to move backwards through the list.)
4. Enter the new value for the specification. You must enter values for all four bits of this specification
even if you are only changing one of the bits, so your entry must be 4 digits long. Your new entry will be
displayed in the
5. Once you have entered your change, you have the following options:
• press the + (Plus) key to temporarily store the change and move to the next specification, then press
* PRINT key to permanently record the change and leave the SPEC setting mode.
the
• Press the TARE key to exit without saving the change.
SPEC 00 is displayed along with its OLD SETTING meaning its current setting.
NEW SETTING field.
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6. To change another SPEC code before exiting, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire memory of the
scale! Wait until the scale has returned to the Menu Screen before performing any other functions.
#AUTION
7. After returning to the Normal Weighing Mode, power the scale down completely by using the ON/OFF
rocker switch on the bottom of the scale to complete the registering of the changes.
SPEC No Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
00
01 Set Point Operation
00: No Operation [DEFAULT]
01: Common Setpoint
10: Item Setpoint
11: Not Used
02 Buzzer Output Type
Setpoint Selection
Setpoint Buzzer Output
LAN
[not currently used - for
future expansion]
0: Disable [DEFAULT]
1: Enable
Setpoint Range
03
RS232B for
Printer
04
RS232A for
Scanner
05
RS232C for PC
06
RS232C Output
07
RS232C1 Force
Balance
08
RS232C1 Force
Balance
0: Proper [DEFAULT]
1: Scare/Over
Printer Model
00: No Connection [DEFAULT]
01:DIGI TVP1000/ Zebra LP2824
10: EPSON CTM290/TM-U295/TM-U220
11: FL-2
Output Protocol
00: No Output
01: Continuous (this affects the printer output)
10: Manual [by key press] Key [DEFAULT]
11: Not Used
Baud Rate
000: 19200
001: 9600
010: 4800 [DEFAULT]
011: 2400
100: 1200
Parity
00: Even [DEFAULT]
01: Odd
10: None
11: None
0: Pieces [DEFAULT]
1: Weight
Connection Type
00: No Connection [DEFAULT]
01: Barcode Scanner
Connection Type
00: No Connection [DEFAULT]
01: PC
0: No
1: Yes [DEFAULT]
Header Type
NOTE: The header type SPEC only affects output
to a PC, not communication to a printer.
00: No Header
01: Code [DEFAULT]
10: Title
11: Not Used
Stop Bit
0: 1 [DEFAULT]
1: 2
0: Negative
1: Positive [DEFAULT]
Data Length
0: 7 [DEFAULT]
1: 8
Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications
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SPEC No Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
09
RS232C2
10
RS232C2
11
RS232C3
12
RS232C3
13 - 19 not currently in use
51 Insufficient Range for Load Cell
Baud Rate
000: 19200
001: 9600 [DEFAULT]
010: 4800
011: 2400
100: 1200
Parity Bit
00: Even
01: Odd
10: None [DEFAULT]
11: None
Baud Rate
000: 19200
001: 9600 [DEFAULT]
010: 4800
011: 2400
100: 1200
Parity Bit
00: Even
01: Odd
10: None [DEFAULT]
11: None
Stop Bit
0: 1 [DEFAULT]
1: 2
Stop Bit
0: 1 [DEFAULT]
1: 2
Insufficient Sample
Data Length
0: 7
1: 8 [DEFAULT]
Data Length
0: 7
1: 8 [DEFAULT]
Insufficient Range for
Force Balance
00: 0.1% of Full Scale [DEFAULT]
01: 0.2% of Full Scale
10: None
11: None
52 Unit Weight Sampling
Times
0: 5 times [DEFAULT]
1: 10 times
53 Gross Weight Output
0: Display [DEFAULT]
1: Internal
54 Wait for Stable Weight
During Unit Weight
Calculating
0: No [DEFAULT]
1: Yes
Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications
Change Scale When
Weight Stable
0: No [DEFAULT]
1: Yes
Normal Counting Mode
Auto Re-Computing
0: Manual
1: Automatic [DEFAULT]
Work Filter Function
0: No
1: Yes [DEFAULT]
0: Disable
1: Enable [DEFAULT]
Negative Counting
0: No
1: Yes [DEFAULT]
Exit the Total Mode
0: Manual
1: Automatic [DEFAULT]
Uni Bloc Average Sample (filter function)
00: 16 samples
01: 32 samples
10: 64 samples [DEFAULT]
11: 128 samples
0: 0.01% of Full Scale
[DEFAULT]
1: 0.1% of Full Scale
Sampling Times
0: 5 times
1: 10 times [DEFAULT]
TEP Sampling Method
0: Manual
1: Automatic [DEFAULT]
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SPEC No Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
55 Scan Quantity Type
Buzzer at Error
(activates the buzzer
when an operational
error is performed)
USA Pharmacy
Download Print Format
When Power On
0: Item Quantity
[DEFAULT]
1: Accumulate Quantity
56 - 59 not currently in use
0: Open [DEFAULT]
1: Close
0: Disable [DEFAULT]
1: Enable
NOTE: This SPEC must
be enabled for use in
pharmaceutical
applications. When this
SPEC is enabled, if the
Unit Weight is less than
3d or the sample size is
less than 10 the error
message “UNIT WEIGHT
BELOW LIGHT RANGE,
PLEASE RESAMPLE”
will appear.
0: No
1: Yes
Table 3-1. DC-530 Customer Specifications
3.2 Configuring Weight and Measurement Specifications (Dealer/Technician Maintenance)
1. To configure customer specifications, press the MODE key to enter the Menu Screen.
2. In the Mode Menu Screeen, hold down the REZERO key while entering 142 from the numeric keypad.
The first SPEC code, SPEC 20 is displayed along with its OLD SETTING meaning its current setting.
3. Press the + (Plus) key until the specification you want to modify is displayed. (You can use the -
(Minus)
key to move backwards through the list.)
4. Enter the new value for the specification. You must enter values for all four bits of this specification
even if you are only changing one of the bits, so your entry must be 4 digits long. Your new entry will be
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displayed in the NEW SETTING field.
5. Once you have entered your change, you have the following options:
• press the + (Plus) key to temporarily store the change and move to the next specification, then press
the * PRINT key to permanently record the change and store it and leave the SPEC setting mode.
• Press the TARE key to exit without saving the change.
6. To change another SPEC code before exiting, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire memory of the
scale! Wait until the scale has returned to the Menu Screen before performing any other functions.
#AUTION
7. After returning to the Normal Weighing Mode, power the scale down completely by using the ON/OFF
rocker switch on the bottom of the scale to complete the registering of the changes.
SPEC No Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
20 Minimum Display (Uni Bloc)
00: 1 [DEFAULT]
01: 2
10: 5
11: 10
Display Resolution (Uni Bloc)
(when internal count span is 500,000)
00: 1/10,000
01: 1/5,000 [DEFAULT]
10: 1/2,500
11: 1/12,500
(when internal count span is 1,000,000)
00: 1/100,000
01: 1/50,000 [DEFAULT]
10: 1/25,000
11: 1/20,000
21 Internal Count Span (Uni
Bloc)
0: 500,000
1: 1,000,000 [DEFAULT]
22 not currently in use
Weight Decimal Point Position (Uni Bloc)
(when internal count span is 500,000)
000: 00000
001: 0000.0 [DEFAULT]
010: 000.00
011: 00.000
100: 0.0000
Weight Decimal Point Position (Uni Bloc)
(when internal count span is 1,000,000)
000: 000000
001: 00000.0 [DEFAULT]
010: 0000.00
011: 000.000
100: 00.0000
101: 0.00000
Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications
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SPEC No Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
23 Minimum Display (Load Cell 1)
00: 1
01: 2
10: 5
11: 10
24 Internal Count Span
(Load Cell 1)
Weight Decimal Point Position (Load Cell 1)
(when internal count span is 500,000)
Display Resolution (Load Cell 1)
(when internal count span is 500,000)
00: 1/10,000
01: 1/5,000 [DEFAULT]
10: 1/2,500
11: 1/12,500
(when internal count span is 1,000,000)
00: 1/100,000
01: 1/50,000 [DEFAULT]
10: 1/25,000
0: 500,000 [DEFAULT]
1: 1,000,000
25 Weight Stable Condition for Load Cell 1 - waiting time 0.5 seconds to 10 seconds
0000: 0.5 seconds 1000: 4.5 seconds
0001: 1.0 seconds 1101: 5.0 seconds
0010: 1.5 seconds 1010: 5.5 seconds
0011: 2.0 seconds [DEFAULT] 1011: 6.0 seconds
0100: 2.5 seconds 1100: 7.0 seconds
0101: 3.0 seconds 1101: 8.0 seconds
0110: 3.5 seconds 1110: 9.0 seconds
0111: 4.0 seconds 1111: 10.0 seconds
26 Weight Stable Condition for Load Cell 1 - Limit No Check to ± 10.0d
000: 00000
001: 0000.0 [DEFAULT]
010: 000.00
011: 00.000
100: 0.0000
Weight Decimal Point Position (Load Cell 1)
(when internal count span is 1,000,000)
000: 000000
001: 00000.0 [DEFAULT]
010: 0000.00
011: 000.000
100: 00.0000
101: 0.00000
0000: No Check 1000: ± 5.0d
0001: ± 0.1d 1001: ± 10.0d
0010: ± 0.2d
0011: ± 0.3d
0100: ± 0.4d
0101: ± 0.5d [DEFAULT]
0110: ± 1.0d
0111: ± 2.0d
Table 3-2. DC-530 Weight and Measurement Specifications
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