PCE Instruments PCE-DDM 20WI-ICA, PCE-DDM 3WI-ICA, PCE-DDM 5WI-ICA, PCE-DDM 10WI-ICA, PCE-DDM 3-ICA Users guide

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Crane Scales PCE-DDM seri es

Date of last change: 07.01.2015

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Units 12/13
Ensign way

Version 1.0

Date of creation: 15/12/2014

Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3

2 Safety notes ............................................................................................................. 3

2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Maintenance and inspection ....................................................................................................... 4

3 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 5

4 System description ................................................................................................. 6

5 Instructions .............................................................................................................. 7

5.1 Display and keys ........................................................................................................................ 7

5.1.1 LCD display .................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1.2 Keypad ........................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Wireless hand-held display unit .................................................................................................. 8

5.3 Function guide ............................................................................................................................ 9

5.3.1 ON / OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 9

5.3.2 Zero ................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.3.3 TARE .............................................................................................................................................. 9

5.3.4 PEAK HOLD ................................................................................................................................... 9

5.3.5 Data memory .................................................................................................................................. 9

5.3.6 Data search .................................................................................................................................... 9

5.3.7 Delete memory ............................................................................................................................. 10

5.3.8 Battery voltage ............................................................................................................................. 10

5.3.9 To change the unit ....................................................................................................................... 10

5.3.10 To return to measurement mode ................................................................................................. 10

5.4 Parameter selection and calibration ......................................................................................... 10

5.4.1 Key functions ................................................................................................................................ 10

5.4.2 Parameter settings ....................................................................................................................... 10

5.4.3 Calibration .................................................................................................................................... 12

5.5 Display explanations ................................................................................................................. 12

5.6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 13

6 Disposal ................................................................................................................. 14

7 Contact ................................................................................................................... 14

7.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 14

7.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 14

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PCE-DDM series crane scales from PCE Instruments.
These crane scales which are made of high-quality materials are perfectly suitable for mobile tension
measurements, e. g. as carried out by consultants. They have a high measurement capacity but are also
compactly constructed with a low net weight.

2 Safety notes

2.1 General

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.

- The device may only be used in approved temperature ranges as laid down in the specifications.
Exposure to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme atmospheric humidity or wetness (e. g. wet
hands) must be avoided.

- The case must only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.

- The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an objec t (e.g. keyboard side on a
table).

- You should not make any technical changes to the device.

- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or
solvents.

- If you do not use the device for a longer period of time, remove the batteries.

- The device may only be used with PCE access or ies or equival ent.

- Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres.

- Do not weigh more than the maximum capacity.

- To avoid hazards arising from load lifting, the producer as well as the user have to comply with certain
duties. The use of the measuring equipment may at no time be hazardous.

- The person responsible for the measuring equipment as well as the user must observe and fulfill the
national regulations, e. g. regulations for accident prevention, safety regulations, work protection
regulations and all other regulations applicable for the use of the measuring eq uip ment.

- Other directives such as regulations and safety information for the use of the measuring equipment must
be borne in mind, for example those of the crane producer, of the load suspension device producer and of
the shackle producer.

- In this relation, the measurement equipment may only be mounted, put into service, maintained and
operated by qualified personnel using appropriate protective equipment.

- The measuring equipment must not be changed and may only be used for intended purposes.

- The measuring equipment as well as all other equipment (e. g. the crane, the load suspension devices
etc.) must be maintained, serviced and accordingly recorded regularly. Before each use of this
equipment, you should at least visually inspect it. In case the equipment is incomplete or damaged (e. g.
cracks, deformations, split-offs) the equipment must be taken out of service. It is urgently necessary to
get advice from your company’s responsible safety representative regarding this matter.

- Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel and only quality-tested spare parts must be
used. All repairs, maintenance work and spare parts must be documented by the service partner.

- The manual as well as the safety notes should always be with the measuring equipment.

- The measuring equipment is not ex-protected and may not be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres. The environmental conditions such as the temperature ranges can be seen from the
manual and must be adhered to. Aggressive or corrosive areas of application must be avoided. When the
temperature fluctuates severely, an acclimatization period must be included.

- The measuring equipment is only approved for lifting and weighing freely-moveable loads. Torsion
(torsional stress) of the load is not allowed. Carrying persons, pulling, tearing, towing etc. of loads is
prohibited.

- The permissible nominal load [MAX] of the measuring equipment and other equipment in use (e. g.
crane, lifting fixation device etc.) may under no circumstances be exceeded.

- When you use the equipment, you must always observe the possible danger zone. Do not enter the
danger zone during use. This does not only include the area directly under the load but also the areas
which can be dangerous due to e. g. swinging ropes or other load suspension devices.

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Every 3 months or 12500 measurements,

- Control the wear and tear of the attachment

- Make sure that all parts work properly.

Every 12 months or 50000 measurements,

- Inspect all load-bearing parts, e. g. check for
by qualified personnel.

Every 5 years or 250000 measurements, whatever
happens first.

- All load-bearing parts must be replaced.

Every 10 years or 500000 measurem ents ,
whatever happens first.

- Service life of the equipment is over. Equipment
must be replaced.

This manual is published b y PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly refer to our general guarantee terms, they can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.

2.2 Maintenance and inspection

- Inspection ahead of each use of the measuring equipment

When inspecting the equipment before starting work, the user must make sure that

- there are no visible deformations or other damage such as cracks,

- all attachment parts are complete and in good condition (e. g. safety splits etc.)

- the existing complete system does not inherit any hazards (e. g. faulty mounting etc.)

- the environment does not inherit any hazards and if so, that counter measures are taken.

- Regular inspection / maintenance

whatever happens first.

whatever happens first.

Only the owner or user is responsible for damage and injuries resulting from improper use or non­observance of the regulations. The producer assumes no liability for improper use. The safety notes are
extracts from the valid norms and regulations along with some notes and tips. These do not replace the
valid regulations and norms but must be seen as assistance for safe use of the equipment. Please read
the valid national norms and regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE.

parts.

- Control all dimensions.

- Consider all possible deformations and damage.

hairline cracks etc. Have maintenance carried out

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accuracy

± 0,1 % of measurement range

taring range

max. 20 % of measurement range

display

25 mm (1 ”), 5 digits, LCD with 22 mm digit height

unit of measurement

kg / t / lbs / N / kN

wireless range

approx. 80 m

sampling rate

2.5 Hz

operating conditions

-10 ... +40 °C, ≤ 85 % RH

power supply

3 x 1.5 V AA batteries

operation time

approx. 50 h

battery life

≤ 40 hours

model

range

resolution

minimum load

weight

with shackle

3000 kg / 30
kN

5000 kg / 50
kN

10000 kg /
100 kN

20000 kg /
200 kN

50000 kg /
500 kN

3 Specifications

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PCE-DDM 3
PCE-DDM 5
PCE-DDM 10
PCE-DDM 20
PCE-DDM 50

Delivery contents

1 x crane scales PCE-DDM
1 x hand-held display unit
2 x shackle
1 x carrying case + batteries and manual

1 kg / 10 N 10 kg 2 kg 5 kg
2 kg / 20 N 40 kg 3 kg 6 kg
5 kg / 50 N 100 kg 11 kg 25 kg
10 kg / 100 N 200 kg 18 kg 49 kg
20 kg / 200 N 400 kg 39 kg 128 kg

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Model

A

(mm)

B (mm)

C (mm)

D (mm)

Ø (mm)

H (mm)

Material

PCE-DDM 3

260

123

37

195

51

365

aluminium

PCE-DDM 5

285

123

57

210

58

405

aluminium

PCE-DDM 10

320

120

57

230

92

535

steel

PCE-DDM 20

375

128

74

260

127

660

steel

PCE-DDM 50

465

150

104

305

184

930

steel

4 System description

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5 Instructions

5.1 Display and keys

5.1.1 LCD display

a) 25 mm (1“) 5-digit LCD display with all functions and units
b)

: Wireless connection signal. Symbol means that the signal is stable. It disappears when no signal is

received and it flashes when the signal is weak .

battery indication. : full, : low, : flat.

c)
d) PEAK: current value is the maximum value.
e) MEM: appears once when the value is saved in the parameter or calibration memory. When it appears
for a longer period of time, the values are saved in the data memory.
f) STB: stable condition.
g) kN: “kilonewton”, N: “newton”, in taring mode the “N” flashes.
h) t: “tonne”.
i) lb: “lbs”.
k) kg: “kilogrammes”.

5.1.2 Keypad

a) ON / OFF

1. Press the “ON / OFF” key to s witc h the de vice on.

2. When the device is switched on, press the “ON / OFF” key for 3 seconds to switch the device off.
b) ZERO: When the device is switched on without any load attached to the hook and the display still
shows numbers, press this key to set the device to 0.
c) UNIT: Press the “UNIT” key to change the unit: “kg” → “lb” → “N” → “kN” → “t” → “kg”.
d) PEAK: When you attach a new weight and press the PEAK key, the device will show the maximum
value of this new weight and freezes it into the display. By pressing the key again, you return to normal
measurement.

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5.2 Wireless hand-held display unit

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1) “Zero”
a) When the device is switched on without any load attached to the hook and the display still shows
numbers, press this key to set the device to 0.
b) In the settings this key is used as the up key.

2) “Tare”
a) Attach a loop or a container to the hook and press this key when the device displays a stable value.
The display will now show “0” and “N” flashes.
b) Pour the products into the container. The device will now show the net weight of the product.
c) When you remove the products and the container from the hook, the device will display negative
values.
d) In the settings this key is used to switch between the digits.

3) “Mode”
Press “MODE” to switch the backlight off and “ENTER” to confirm this.
Press “MODE” twice to get to the setup and “ENTER” to get to the parameter settings. Press “MODE” to
return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 3 times. The display will show “dC”. Then press the “ENTER” key to check the battery
level. Press “MODE” to return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 4 times. The display will show “Unit”. Then press “ENTER” to get to the mode in which you
can select the unit. Press “Zero” to select the unit and “Mode” to return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 5 times. The display will show “ACCU”. Then press “ENTER” to check the memory status.
Press “MODE” to return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 6 times. The display will show “SACCU”. Press “ENTER” to search within the memory.
Press “MODE” to return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 7 times. The display will show “CLEAr”. Press “ENTER” to delete the memory. Press
“MODE” to return to measurement mode.
Press “MODE” 8 times. The display will show “CLIBr”. Press “ENTER” and hold it for 3 seconds to check
the calibration process. Press “ENTER” and hold I for fewer than 3 seconds to return to measurement
mode.
Press “MODE” 9 times. The display will show “ESC”. Press “ENTER” and “Peak” to return to the default
settings.

4) “Enter”
Is used to select a function, normally in combination with the “MODE” key.

5) “Peak”
When you attach a new weight and press the PEAK key, the device will show the maximum value of this
new weight and freezes it into the display. By pressing the key again, you return to normal measurement.

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OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

ON / OFF

displayed twice, self-diagnostic

programme

displayed twice, shows capacity

current battery voltage is 3.98 V

current software version

stabilisation

capacity (5 t in this case)

1

manual switch-off

Press the “ON / OFF” key for 3 seconds.

2

remote switch-off

Press the “MODE” key on the hand-held display unit to select “Power Off

and hold “Enter” to confirm and switch off the device.

3

automatic switch-off

and switches off automatically after 60 minutes.

OPERATION

DISPLAY

When the device is switched on, it normally

numbers, press this key.

1

Press “ZERO”

2

Press “ZERO”

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Attach the tare weight

weight from now on

1

Press “Tare”

OPERATION

Description

Press “PEAK”

shows the maximum value

Press “PEAK” again

measured values change again

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press the “MODE” key 5 times

current saving time

first 4 digits of the entire weight

last 4 digits of the entire weight

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press “Mode” 6 times. Then

current saving time

current weight

first 4 digits of the entire weight

last 4 digits of the entire weight

Press the “Mode” key again.

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5.3 Function guide

5.3.1 ON / OFF

To switch on: Press “ON / OFF” and hold it for 3 seconds. The display will show the following:

Switch-off

Select “switch-off” in the parameter settings. is displayed. When the

device is not operated for 15 minutes it changes into the energy saver mode

5.3.2 Zero

5.3.3 TARE

5.3.4 PEAK HOLD

5.3.5 Data memory

and confirm with “Enter”.

displays . In case it shows small

after switching the

device on and press this

key. “TARE” is

displayed and the

display shows the net

5.3.6 Data search

press the “Enter” key.

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5.3.7 Delete memory

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press “Mode” 7 times and

question: delete or not?

Press “Mode” to stop.

Press “Enter” to delete.

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press “Mode” 3 times. Display

shows “dC”. Press “Enter”.

display power battery voltage

Press “Mode”.

back

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press “Mode”. Select “Unit” and

Press “Enter”. The units are

pressed.

Press “Mode” again.

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OPERATION

Description

Press “Mode”. Select “ESC” and

press “Enter”.

to return to measurement mode

Key

Function

“Tare”

to change numbers

“ZERO”

to increase values

“MODE”

to save and exit

“ENTER”

to confirm

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Press “Mode” twice.

to confirm, open the parameter

settings

Press “Enter”.

device displays capac ity in case it

is calibrated

Press “Zero” to select.

select capacity

Press “Enter” to confirm.

The display shows ld = 02. If the

the calibrated range.

Press “Zero” to select.

select division

01.

If the device is new, it will display

Pt = 0. If the device is calibrated,

confirm with “Enter”.

5.3.8 Battery voltage

5.3.9 To change the unit

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press “Enter”.

5.3.10 To return to measurement mode

5.4 Parameter selection and calib r atio n

You can use the hand-held device to select parameter settings or calibration.

5.4.1 Key functions

5.4.2 Parameter settings

changed every time “Enter” is

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02/03/05/06/10/15/20/30/50/60/75

2000 kg and for example FS =02.

The display shows

one after the other. Select cap:

device is calibrated, it will show

The display shows

01/02/05/10/20 one after the

other. 2000 kg The

division is 1 kg, so choose ld =

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it will display the calibrated

decimal place.

Press “Zero” to select.

Select the decimal place. 0/1/2/3

choose Pt = 0

Press “Enter” to confirm.

Device shows the zero point.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display

calibrated value.

Press “Zero” to confirm.

C: search zero point. Range: 0 …

(2.5 Hz), 2 = fast (5 Hz)

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “Zero” to select.

LL: filter parameter, 6 options (0

and LL = 2 after calibration.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “Zero” to select.

Select the unit. Un = 0: kg, Un =

Normally select Un = 0.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “Zero” to select.

Choose the switch-off mode. You

automatic switch-off

Press “Enter” to confirm.

set point 1

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “Zero” to select.

Select set point 1. “1 OFF” means

that set point 2 is 1 higher.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “ZERO” to determine the

decimal place.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

set point 2

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

is displayed one after the other.

0 = xxxxx, 1 = xxxx,x, 2 = xxx,xx,

3 = xx,xxx

The capacity is 2000 kg, so

Cd = 11. If the device is

calibrated, it will display the

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0 = 0 d, 1 = 0.5 d, 2 = 1 d, 3 = 1.5

d, 4 = 2 d, 5 = 2.5 d

d: display speed 3 options:

0 = slow (1.24 Hz), 1 = medium

LL = 2. If the device is calibrated,

… 5) from low to high.

Select LL = 0 before calibration

Un = 0. If the device is calibrated,

1: lb, Un = 2: N, Un = 3: KN, Un =

4: t

OFF 1. If the device is calibrated,

have 3 options: 0. manual switch-

off, 1. remote switch-off, 2.

1 OFF. If the device is calibrated,

that set point 1 does not inherit a

function. “1 LO” means that set
point 1 is 1 lower. “1 HI” means

02000. If the device is calibrated,

value and “TARE” to move the

2 OFF. If the device is calibrated,

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Press “Zero” to select.

Select set point 2. “2 OFF” means

that set point 2 is 1 higher.

Press “TARE” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “ZERO” to determine the

decimal place.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

Gravity is taken into account.

Press “Enter” to confirm.

If the device is new, it will display
it will display the calibrated value.

Press “Mode”.

Confirm the above parameter

settings.

OPERATION

DISPLAY

Description

Select 2000 kg as capacity and

switching the device on.

Press “MODE” 8 times. The

calibration.

no load

Attach a standard weight of 2000

kg.

Wait until the STB signal is

displayed.

Press the “Enter” key.

If the first number in the

the STB signal on the screen.

Press “Mode” to save.

Confirm.

Press “Tara” to move the

decimal place.

Calibration finished.

DISPLAY

explanation

note

no wireless signal

open parameter settings

open tension settings

calibration point

select max. limit

tare weight cannot be the max.

limit

select min. limit

tare weight cannot be the min.

limit

wait

weight < minimum load

cannot be weighed

saving time exceeded

cannot save after 30 times

memory full

cannot save more than 99999

value and “TARE” to move the

5.4.3 Calibration

that set point 2 does not inherit a

function. “1 LO” means that set
point 2 is 1 lower. “1 HI” means

01200. If the device is calibrated,

97940. If the device is calibrated,

make sure that the display

shows

the tare weight. You can also

attach the tare weight before

after attaching

display will show “CLIBr”. Press

“ENTER” and hold it for 3

seconds to confirm the

5.5 Display explanations

The display shows 0. Wait for the

STB signal.

parameter settings flashes,

select the capacity and wait for

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times

error in repeated saving

cannot save the same weight

twice

current number of memory locations

first 4 digits of the saved value

actual weight = first 4 digits + last

4 digits

last 4 digits of the saved value

actual weight = first 4 digits + last

4 digits

question whether you are sure that you want to

delete the memory

if not, stop the deletion process

deletion stopped

deletion confirmed

value is too high

value is too low

no value saved

appears when you check the

memory overload warning

overload warning

battery warning

after 1 min. automatic switch-off

battery voltage

end

finish parameter setting or

calibration switch-off

weight attached before STB light flashes

problem

possible reason

solution

no display

batteries defective

replace

key defective

call support

ON / OFF key has not been
pressed properly

press the ON / OFF key firmly for
3 seconds

numbers flash

batteries low

recharge batteries

display does not show new
attached

defective force transducer

call support

no longer calibrated

re-calibrate

display shows excessive
weighings

The device has not sufficiently

allow 3 – 5 minutes to warm up

display shows Error in huge
device has not been reset to 0

press ZERO before you start
weighing

repeat calibration

see calibration

kg / lb wrong choice

see hand-held device

wireless connection reduced

batteries low

replace batteries

5.6 Troubleshooting

values when new loads are

deflections towards 0 between

letters during weighing

stabilised after switch-on

after switch-on

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6 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the
contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to
collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or
give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

7 Contact

If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE
Instruments.

7.1 PCE Instruments UK By post:

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
Hampshire

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
By phone:

Support: 02380 987 035
Sales: 02380 987 030

7.2 PCE Americas By post:

PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
33458 FL
USA

By phone:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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