Fairbanks BlueLineFS Scale System User Manual

Operator Manual

BlueLine Scale System

WITH TECHNOLOGY

COMMERCIALLY APPROVED

51198

© 2008 - 2009 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc. Revision 2 8/09

All rights reserved

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BLUELINE SCALE SYSTEM

WITH BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGY

COMMERCIALLY APPROVED

Operator Manual 51198

Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc.

821 Locust

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Created 08/2008 Created Document

Revision 1 08/2008 Documentation Release

Revision 2 08/2009 Added approval numbers

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Section 1: General Information

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However,
although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, Fairbanks
Scales makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual, and
reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice when and as improvements are
made.

It is the responsibility of the requesting party to develop, maintain, install, and connect networking
devices and general network connectivity as it applies to the originating party’s network. No warranty
or guarantee, expressed or implied, concerning the network, its design, its installation, or operational
characteristics has been offered by Fairbanks Scales. Fairbanks Scales shall not be liable for any
loss, damage, cost of repairs, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether or not based
on express or implied warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability arising in connection with the
design, development, installation, or use of an intended network.

The

Bluetooth

marks by Fairbanks Scales is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.

Bluetooth

© Copyright 2008 - 2009

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved; no part
of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................7

Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 7

The Components ............................................................................................................... 8

The Junction Box (J-Box) ............................................................................................................... 8

Indicator Specifications...................................................................................................................9

Comparing the Reliant and Aegis Floor Scales Using BlueLine FS............................................. 10

Reliant Floor Scale .......................................................................................................... 11

Description, Features and Applications........................................................................................ 11

Aegis Industrial Mild Steel Floor Scale.......................................................................... 12

Description, Features and Applications........................................................................................ 12

Environmental Characteristics for the System ............................................................. 13

SECTION 2: USER INFORMATION.........................................................................14

Overview........................................................................................................................... 15

Physical Installation Notes............................................................................................................ 15

Electronic Component Care.......................................................................................................... 15

Checkout.......................................................................................................................................16

Finding the Best Location............................................................................................................. 16

Service Technician’s Responsibilities...........................................................................................17

Users’ Responsibility.....................................................................................................................17

SECTION 3: BLUETOOTH® TECHNOLOGY...........................................................18

Technology Introduction ................................................................................................ 18

More about Bluetooth® Technology ..............................................................................................18

Acquisition and Operational Transmission Ranges...................................................................... 19

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS .....................................................................................20

Basic Scale Operations ................................................................................................................ 20

Shutting Down the Scale Unit....................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 5: SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ..............................................................21

Indicator Error Codes...................................................................................................... 21

LCD Display Indicators ................................................................................................................. 21

Audible Beep Errors/Signals.........................................................................................................21

Scale Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 22

Installing four (4) AA Batteries...................................................................................................... 22

Cleaning the Scale and Indicator..................................................................................................22

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Section 1: General Information

INTRODUCTION

The following outlines benefits of the BlueLine Platform Floor Scale.

• It is designed for indoor, moisture-free, non-corrosive environments.

• The BlueLine Junction Box connects directly to either the Reliant Floor Scale

or the Aegis Floor Scale (mild steel).

• The BlueLine Indicator uses four (4) AA Alkaline batteries or AC Power.

• The BlueLine System is not currently FM Approved.

• BlueLine Transmissions have a typical distance of 100 feet.

• There is currently NO RETROFIT KIT to convert existing scales to the

BlueLine System.

• The Indicator is set-up, paired, and calibrated to the floor scale at Fairbanks

Manufacturing Plant before they ship out.

• Commercially approved for the U.S. (NTEP) and Canada (MC).

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THE COMPONENTS

The Junction Box (J-Box)

Section 1: General Information

Components

Dimensions
Ratings
Enclosure
Wireless System

Capacity

The floor scale’s load cells and the BlueLine components are powered
by twenty-five foot (25’) long 9VDC, 200mA AC/DC adapter.

7-1/4” x 4-5/8” x 1-1/4”

Commercial Approved – 5000d

IP 12

Bluetooth

Up to

®

– Class 1

9,990 lbs.

CABLE COLOR CODE

GREEN (+) EXCITE

BLACK (-) EXCITE

RED (-) SIGNAL

AC/DC

Adapter

Wiring

Format

Micro

Screwdriver

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Connector