Hobart HLX Installation Manual

HLX Self-Service

Scale System

Operator Manual

ML-29309

HLX Self-Service Scale

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374 www.hobartcorp.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Industry Canada Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Verify Correctness of Weight and Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Operator Manual Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Chapter 2: Using the HLX Scale System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Power Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Operator Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Random Weight Product Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 By Count Product Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Search for Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Rezero Weigher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Removing the Label Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Installing the Label Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Removing the Label Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Loading the Label Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Removing the Scale Platter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Installing the Scale Platter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Adjusting Console Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Adjusting the Scale Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Cleaning the Exterior of Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Index: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

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	Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Welcome		The HLX Self-Serve Scale System is perfect for weighing appli-
		cations. All the consumer has to do is enter the product code
		number, weigh, and print.

	HLX Self-Serve Scale System
	All necessary operator data appears on the touch screen.
FCC Note	This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
	limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
	rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
	against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
	commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
	radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
	accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter-
	ference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
	a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
	case, the user will be required to correct the interference at their
	own expense.
Industry Canada Note	The term “IC:” before the equipment certification number only
	signifies that the Industry Canada Technical Specifications were
	met.

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Verify Correctness of		Routinely verify label information. Check the multiplication of
Weight and Price		price per pound times weight, and check the scale weight against
		printed label weight. Weigh the same package several times to
		verify outcome consistency. Packages that weigh near the middle
		of the 0.005 lb. increment will vary up or down by 0.005 lb. Vari-
		ation greater than 0.005 lb indicates the need for weigher adjust-
		ment. In such a case, or whenever necessary, contact your local
		Hobart Representative.
Operator Manual Terminology		This manual uses the following terminology for keystrokes and
		data manipulation procedures:
		• The word TOUCH means to activate an entry shown on the
		Operator Display screen.
		The following special instructions are used in the manual:
		Note
		A Note is information that you need to know, but is not an actual
		step in the process.
		Look At This
		Look At This is information to alert you that you may be doing
		something that will permanently alter your system.
Important Information		The following warning is provided for your protection.
		WARNING
		FLUORESCENT LAMP IN DISPLAY PANEL CONTAINS A
		SMALL AMOUNT OF MERCURY. PLEASE DISPOSE OF
		ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.
Electrical Connections		A power cord is located on the bottom of the scale. Electric
		power of 120 V., 60 Hz., 1 phase (2-wire plus ground) is required.
		Look At This
		The scale should be installed and/or moved only by a qualified
		Hobart Service Technician. The system can operate in a temper-
		ature range from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).

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Chapter 2: Using the HLX Scale System

Using the HLX Scale System

Power Up the System		To power up the HLX Scale System, plug the power cord into a
		dedicated electrical receptacle.
Operator Start Screen		The Operator Start screen is the starting point for scale operation.
		The start screen can be the Starndard Option or Expanded Option.
Standard Option		The Standard Option is basically divided into three sections. The
		keypad, most popular flashkey and search by A-Z flashkey. The
		keypad is used to enter the PLU (Product Look Up) number. The
		most popular flashkey will display the most popular products
		weighed by the scale. The search by A-Z flashkey is a way to
		look up products alphabetically.

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Expanded Option	The Expanded Option is basically divided into four sections. The
	keypad, popular products flashkeys, categories and search for
	product flashkeys. The keypad is used to enter the PLU (Product
	Look Up) number. The popular products flashkeys section will
	display the nine most popular products weighed by the scale. The
	categories flashkeys organize products by descriptions such as
	organic or fruits. The search for product (Find by ABC) flashkey
	is a way to look up products alphabetically.

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