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51297
Rev. 1 01/2013
Amendment Record
FB2255
Document 51297
Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc.
821 Locust
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Created 07/2012
Revision 1 01/2013
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................... 7
APPENDIX VI: FB2255 REMOTE DISPLAY ACTIVE KEYS ................................... 78
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Section 1: General Information
1.1. Model Descriptions
The FB2255 is a general purpose weighing instrument that can be used with a wide
variety of platforms and load receivers, and is available in eight (8) different
configurations.
MODEL PART NO.
• FB2255-1 Series ABS, AC Power
• FB2255 Series ABS, AC/Battery Power with Bracket
• FB2255-2 Series SS, AC Power
• FB2255 Series SS, AC/Battery Power with Bracket
• FB2255 Series SS, AC Power, No Bracket
• FB2255 Series SS, AC/Battery Power, No Bracket
• FB2255 Series SS, AC Power, No Bracket, IP69K
• FB2255-K Series SS, AC Power, IP69K
32351
32449
32352
32450
32451
32452
32453
32352
1.2. Main Product Features
Major features of the Instrument include the following.
• Push-button programming and calibration.
• Program data is stored in battery supported ram and backed up in flash memory.
– The battery should be replaced every twelve (12) months.
• The FB2255 series instrument features a large one inch (1”) green backlit LCD
weight display, which can be tilted up or down to accommodate different lighting
conditions.
– Microprocessor controlled design allows the instrument to be rapidly
programmed at installation to meet the specific requirements of the
application.
• The obtainable accuracy meets Handbook 44 requirements, and the instrument is
approved for commercial application up to 10,000 divisions.
– A maximum of 100,000 displayed divisions can be programmed for non-
commercial applications.
• A computer utility software program PC2255 is available, downloaded from
Fairbanks Intranet for programming using the computer, and is required for
certain features such as custom ticket formatting.
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1.2. Main Product Features, Continued
• The PC2255 software utility program can also upload and modify the instruments
set-up, configuration, and calibration.
– Saved information can be downloaded from a computer to the FB2255 Series
in the event of a catastrophic failure.
• The instrument provides two (2) serial communication ports to provide
communication to various types of peripheral devices for RS232, RS422, RS485,
and 20mA data outputs.
• Optional accessories include a 4-20 mA Analog Output, a Bluetooth® serial
adapter, and three different fieldbus devices; Profibus®, DeviceNet™, and
Ethernet/IP.
1.3. Specifications
1.3.1. INSTRUMENT APPROVALS
• CC
• MC
• ETL
• Conforms to ANSI/UL STD 60950-1
• Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 STD NO. 60950-1-03
09-023
AM-5720
ETL Listed
1.3.2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
• ENCLOSURE
• DISPLAY
• FRONT PANEL KEYS
• UNITS
• GRADUATION SIZE
• AD CONVERSION
• LOAD CELL EXCITATION
• SENSITIVITY
• LOAD CELLS
• DISPLAYED DIVISIONS
• CAPACITIES
ABS, Black NEMA 1, Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Desk and Wall
Mount
6-digits, One inch (1”) LCD, Green Backlight
On/Off, Units, Zero, B/G, Net, Tare and Print
lbs., oz, kg, g and lbs/oz, or custom
0.0001 to 50
66 per second
5 Volts DC
1µv/d (microvolt/division)
Eight (8) 350 ohm or Sixteen (16) 1000 ohm
10,000d Commercial and 100,000d Non-Commercial
Programmable to 999999
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1.3. Specifications, Continued
1.3.3. STANDARD SETTINGS
• Zero Range
• Auto Zero Tracking
• Balance
• Filter
• Display Update Rate
Off, 2 % or 100%
OFF, 0.5, 1 or 3 divisions
OFF, 0.5, 1 or 3 divisions
Slow, Animal, Standard, and Fast
0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 seconds
1.3.4. WEIGHT ACCUMULATOR
• Capacity
999,999 Weight Units
– Printed or viewed.
1.3.5. OUTPUTS
• PORT 1
• PORT 2
Bidirectional Serial Port. Settings include OFF, RS232, RS422,
and RS485. RS232 has 30+ updates a second
Port 2 is used to interface to the PC2255 program,
OR,
Provide 20 mA passive, RS232, RS422,or RS485.
1.3.6. PC2255
• Computer software utility program is available for your local Fairbanks Representative.
• PC2255 is required for setting certain aspects of programming, such as custom Units and custom
ticket formatting.
1.3.7. POWER REQUIREMENTS
• 117 volts AC +/- 10 %
• 220 volts AC +/- 10 %
• < 0/2 volts AC between Neutral and Ground
• 1.5 watts maximum
• The FB2255 is designed to operate from 80 to 260 volts AC, 50 to 60 Hertz
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1.3. Specifications, Continued
1.3.8. DC MODELS
• Batteries
• Battery Life
• Internal Battery
Five (5) Size “D” Alkaline batteries @ 1.5 Volts DC each.
•Up to forty (40) Hours or greater with a maximum load of 4, 350 load
cells and backlighting enabled.
•Battery usage time can be adversely affected by battery storage,
battery capacity and battery brand.
•To maximize battery life, Serial Ports 1 and 2 should be switched
OFF, if not used.
• Should be replaced every 12 months using Panasonic CR 1220 3V or
equivalent.
1.3.9. OUT OF RANGE WARNINGS
• HiCAP
• - - - - - - -
• Sleep Mode
• Time and Date
Scale input is over capacity
Displayed weight exceeds 6 digits
Settings include OFF, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes
Battery Maintained
1.3.10. EXTERNAL PRINTERS
• Citizens IDP 3550 Tape Printer
• Okidata 184 & 186 Serial Form Printer
• Okidata 420 Serial Form Printer
• Epson Models TM-U295 and TM-U590 Ticket Printers
1. Press and hold the ON / OFF Key for one to two (1 – 2) seconds.
– The Instrument will display “888888”, then a “1234567890” character display
moving from right to left, followed by the revision of software.
– Upon completing the warm-up, the FB2255 will display the actual weight on
the scale.
2. Press and hold the ON / OFF Key for one to two (1 – 2) seconds to turn off the
FB2255.
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2.1. Front Panel Key Functions
ON/OFF
UNITS
ZERO
B/G – NET
TARE
PRINT
0-9
MENU Gains access to the sub-menus in the Configuration Mode.
ARROW
KEYS
Turns the Instrument on or off.
Switches between pre-programmed selectable weight units.
Sets the display to zero, programmable: 2% or 100% of capacity.
Toggles between Gross and Net weights
• This apples only if a Tare Value has been entered greater than ZERO.
Automatically tares off displayed weight when key is pressed.
Simple RS232 output when key is pressed.
Used for Programming and inputting manual tares.
Used for scrolling through the menu selections.
Depending on programmed selection, Tare Weight amount will do one of the
following.
• Be retained for reuse until changed, or if power is removed.
OR…
• Automatically clear when
Gross Weight returns to
ZERO
.
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3 seconds
AM, PM,
ARROW Keys
ENTER
RIGHT
Time
0-9 Keys
ENTER
Date
2.2. Front Panel Programming Parameters
Follow these steps to program the Instrument.
2.2.1. SETTING THE TIME
Press, hold
PRINT for
1. Press and hold the
– The display momentarily displays
time in
2. Press the
dA”,
and then back to Weigh Menu.
HHMMSS
RIGHT ARROW
PRINT
.
key for three (3) seconds.
Set-ti
key will scroll to
, then shows the current
“12hr A”, “Set-
3. When the current time setting is displayed, press the
– The most significant digit will erase.
4. Key the new time setting with the
5. Press
ENTER
.
6. At the “12hr A” prompt, press the
7. Use the
•
12hr A
•
12hr P
•
24 hour
ARROW KEYS
to toggle through the option noted below.
– 12 hour clock, currently AM.
– 12 hour clock, currently PM.
– Military time (1:00 PM = 1300 hours).
0-9
keys.
MENU
key.
MENU
key.
Press
ARROW
Press MENU
Enter
Press ENTER
Press MENU
Enter
Mil. Time with
with
8. Press
ENTER
to save the setting.
2.2.2. SETTING THE DATE
•
Set-dA displays
• Date is entered in the MM-DD-YY format.
1. Press
2. Key the new time setting with the
3. Press
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Menu
– The first two digits will blink.
– The most significant digit will erase.
ENTER
, followed by the current date setting.
.
0-9
keys.
.
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Press
Press MENU
Enter
0-9 Keys
Press
with
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2.2.3. CHECKING POWER SUPPLY / BATTERY VOLTAGE
1. Press the
– The battery current or power supply voltage displays
– 8.3 VDC nominal.
TARE
key for three (3) seconds.
2.2.4. PROGRAMMING THE SLEEP FUNCTION
1. Press and hold the
– The display will indicate
– This function serves to prolong battery life by turning off the Instrument.
– When there is no activity, the Sleep Mode activates according to the
programmed time frame.
– Activity is when weight is applied to the scale exceeding the balance setting,
pressing a key, and receiving a polling request on a communication port.
2. Press
3. Use the
MENU
Arrow Keys
– Selections in minutes include
.
BG/Net
key for three (3) seconds.
SLEEP
to toggle between the available options.
, and then display the current setting.
OFF, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30.
4. Press
ENTER
to save the setting.
2.3. Operating Procedures
1. Press and hold the
– The Instrument will display “888888”, followed by “1234567890” character
display moving from right-to-left, then the revision of software.
– Once the warm-up is complete, the FB2255 displays the actual weight on the
scale.
2. To turn the FB2255 off, press the
• The Zero. Tare and the AZT functions require the displayed weight to be stable
before these functions will operate.
• The weight reading is stable if the variation in weight is less than the programmed
BAL RANGE
ON / OFF
.
Key for two (2) seconds.
ON / OFF
key for two (2) seconds.
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T
G
2.4. Gross, Tare and Net Weight
There are three terms used when weighing an object’s or
load’s amount.
The
NET WEIGHT
WEIGHT
(container only).
(total amount) minus the
NET WEIGHT
(product only) is the
GROSS
TARE WEIGHT
= Gross Weight – Tare Weight
WORKING EXAMPLE
A
R
E
NET
R
O
S
S
A full can of house paint is an object to be weighed. The empty can is the
weight. The paint is the
NET
2.5. Basic Weighing
Follow these steps for Basic Weighing.
1. Empty the platform.
2. Turn the scale
3. Press
– When the display indicates “0”, it is ready for use.
ZERO
.
ON
.
weight. Together they equal the
GROSS
TARE
weight.
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2.6. Gross Weighing
Follow these steps for Gross Weighing.
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Place container/object on scale (Tare weight).
4. Read the Gross Weight on the display.
GROSS/NET
ZERO
key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
key, if required, to set display to GR (gross).
2.7. Net Weighing
Follow these steps for Net Weighing.
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Place container/object on scale (Tare weight).
4. Press the
5. Place material in container or add objects (Net weight).
6. Read the Net Weight on the display.
GROSS/NET
ZERO
TARE
key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
key.
key, if required, to set display to GR (gross).
2.8. Gross/Tare/Net Weighing
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Place container/object on scale, noting the weight.
4. Press
5. Place material in container or add objects.
6. Note the Net Weight on the display.
7. Press the
8. Read the Gross Weight on the display.
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ZERO
TARE
.
GROSS/NET
key to display GR (Gross).
key, if required, to set scale to “0”.
key to switch to Gross.
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2.9. Weight Accumulation
1. Place a weight on the Scale Platform.
2. After the weight is stable, press the
between the number of Accumulations "n" and the Accumulated weight.
3. Press the
“ACCEPt”, or press the
4. The scale must return to “0” Gross Mode before another accumulation can
occur.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional accumulations.
UNITS
key to accept the weight, (display will momentarily indicate
B/G NET
B/G NET
key to skip and return to the weigh screen.
key until the display alternates
2.10. Number of Accumulations
1. Press and hold
– The display will alternate between the Accumulated Piece Count and the
Accumulated Weight for thirty (30) seconds, then return to the Weigh
Mode.
2. Press
UNITS
– Pressing the
ZERO
and exit immediately to the Weigh Mode.
for three (3) seconds.
UNITS
key will not clear the accumulator.
2.11. Clearing the Accumulators
1. Press and hold the
– The display will indicate “Sleep” and then display the current setting.
2. Press
3. Press the
settings.
Available selections include the following settings.
Clr.YES
4. Press
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– “CLr.ACC” will display.
MENU
(Clear the Accumulator)
ENTER
BG/Net
key.
key, then the
to enter the selection.
key for three (3) seconds.
Right Arrow
key to toggle the available
CLr. NO
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on Scale
TARE
Tare stored.
NET
UNITS
to Exit
2.12. Piece Counting
5. Place the empty weighing container on the Scale Platform.
6. Press
7. Press
8. Pressing the
"Add 1", "Add 5", "Add 10", "Add 25", Add 50", or "Add 100"
parts.
9. Add the required sample to the container, then press
10. Add the remaining parts to the container.
TARE.
– This stores the container weight the only, placing the scale
in the Net Mode.
– “0 Net Weight” should display on the indicator.
B/G NET
.
– The Display prompts to "Add" a number of sample parts to
the container.
B/G NET
key repeatedly prompt the user to;
– The Display alternates between indicating the weight and
the number of pieces.
UNITS
Place
Container
Press
. Scale in
MODE
Press B/G
Select sample
size
.
Add sample.
Press
– The display will update and continue to alternate between
the Weight and Number of Pieces, including the original
sample.
11. Press
– Pressing the
B/G NET
.
B/G NET
key will skip adding the Current
Piece to the Total Register and return to the Weigh Mode.
See the Print Example below.
NOTES:
The operating mode must be set to
If the prompts do not occur, clear the
PIECE COUNT & TOTAL
Accumulator
Add remaining
parts
Press
B/G NET
and start over.
to function.
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2.13. Piece Count and Total
This feature enables the FB2255 to count and display the Net Weight of the counted
items, and to display the total amount of those items.
1. Place the container on the scale platform.
2. Press
3. The Display should indicate
4. Press the
5. When the display prompts to "Add", add a number of sample parts to the
Container.
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Print Connect to ground to perform programmed Print function
5 Tare Connect to ground to Tare off Gross weight
6 B/G Net Connect to ground to Select Gross/Tare displays
7 Zero Connect to ground to Zero Platform Weight
8 Units Connect to ground to change to alternate weight units
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3.4. Remote Display Active Keys
INSTRUMENT FB2255 ACTIVE FRONT PANEL KEYS
FB2200
FB2255
FB2255
2300
2500
2800
5200A
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