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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 3
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................3
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ 3
Special Messages ....................................................................................................... 3
Error Messages and Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 34
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1General Information and Warnings
1.1About this Manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.1.1Text Conventions
The keys used to interface with the PS-500 are located on the front panel of the
indicator. The keystrokes are shown in BOLD incased between brackets. (e.g. [ZERO])
Displayed messages appear in LCD format (e.g. setup) type and reflect the case of
the displayed message.
1.1.2Special Messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.
CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.
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1.2Warnings
l Read all operating instructions carefully before use.
l Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your scale works best when
operated at normal room temperature. Always allow the scale to acclimate to
a normal room temperature before use.
l Allow sufficient warm up time. Turn the scale on and wait for a few minutes if
possible. This will give the internal components a chance to stabilize before
weighing.
l These electronic scales are precision instruments. Do not operate near an
in-use cell phone, radio, computer or other electronic device. These devices
emit RF and can cause unstable scale readings.
l Avoid using in heavy vibration and airflow conditions.
l Read the weight shortly after loading. The output of the loadcell and A/D
may be a little influenced after weight sits for a long time.
DANGER: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALL MAINS (110V OR 230V)
EQUIPMENT USED WHERE DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR
MUST BE SUPPLIED FROM A CORRECTLY FUSED SOURCE AND
PROTECTED BY AN APPROVED GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
DEVICE (RCD, GFCI ETC).
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. BE SURE TO UPLUG THE
INDICATOR BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR OPENING THE UNIT.
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.
1.3EMC Compliance
The following warning may be applicable to your machine.
CAUTION!
This is a Class A product.
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
United States
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 interference 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 his own expense.
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Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
1.4Routine Maintenance
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation
and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for
safe operation.
Always turn off the machine and isolate from the power supply before starting
any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
1.5Cleaning the Indicator
Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts
DODO NOT
Wipe down the outside of standard products
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and
a small amount of mild detergent
Spray the cloth when using a proprietary
cleaning fluid
1.6Sharp Objects
Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.
Attempt to clean the inside of the indicator
Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or
alkaline cleaning solutions
Spray any liquid directly on to the display window
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2Specifications
2.1Scale Platform
2.1.1Capacity
l PS1000: 500 kg x 0.2 kg / 1,000 lb x 0.5 lb
l PS2000: 1000 kg x 0.5 kg / 2,000 lb x 1.0 lb
2.1.2Dimension
l PS1000: 55.75” L x 20.25” W x 2.5” H
m 1416 mm (L) x 514 mm (W) x 64 mm (H)
l PS2000: 59” L x 30” W x 2.5” H
m 1498 mm (L) x 762 mm (W) x 64 mm (H)
2.1.3Options
l Table top stand
l Floor stand
2.2Scale Indicator
l Input signal range: 0mV - +30mV
l Sensitivity: >0.2µV/grad
l Internal Resolution: Approximately 520,000 counts
l Display Resolution: can be selected between 500-100,000
l System Linearity: within 0.01% of Full Scale
l Calibration Method: Software calibration with long-term storage in EEPROM
Data Format7 data bits, even or odd parity, 1 stop bit
8 data bits, non-parity, 1 stop bit
Protocol7 selected protocols (one compatible with NCI standard SCP-01)
Output Datagross weight, net weight, tare weight, indicator displaying weight, weighing unit etc.
/display grad)
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3Introduction
d=Max
ZERO
NET
lb
kg
oz
This chapter introduces indicator mounting, display and keypad operation in normal
weigh mode.
3.1Indicator Mounting
The PS-500 is supplied with an ABS plastic bracket. Wall mount vertically or bench
mount horizontally depending on your needs.
3.2Front Panel
The front panel incorporates the display and keypad.
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3.3Display
Max
d=
lb
kg
oz
Display SymbolDescription
ZEROThe scale is at zero point and the gross weight is 0.
The PS-500 indicator utilizes a 7 segment LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) providing the
weight and system information.
Arrows will illuminate to designate the current mode.
Figure 3.1 PS-500 Display
Table 3.1 LCD Display Annunciators and Definitions
HOLDThe scale is in HOLD mode.
The current live weight is being displayed when the arrow flashes. The current weight is
locked when the arrow does not flash.
NETIndicates net mode and the tare weight is not 0.
lbIndicates the current unit of measure is lb.
ozIndicates the current unit of measure is oz.
kgIndicates the current unit of measure is kg.
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3.4Keyboard
KeyFunction
The keyboard consists of four keys, some of which have multiple functions.
Figure 3.2 SBI-521 Keypad
Table 3.2 Function of the Keys (Normal Working Mode)
If this key is only set for HOLD (P2=0), press to enter or exit the HOLD mode.
If this key is only set for PRINT (P2=1), press to output the data according to P4 setting.
If this key is only set for HOLD and PRINT (P2=2), press to output data according to P4
setting and hold the current weight.
Choose weighing units; lb, kg, lb:oz
Note: The weighing units that can be used are restricted by display division, and
calibration weight unit (restricted by P8, P9, and P10)
For example, if the calibration unit is kg; calibration display resolution is 50kg (that
means: P8=5, P9=0, P10=0). If the UNIT key is pressed to choose weighing units, lb or
lb:oz are not allowed to choose since the display resolution of 100lb or 2000oz is not
available to this indicator.
Tare function
This function can be activated only when the scale is in stable mode and the gross
weight is not a negative value.
Power on
Zero function: When the weight is within zero range, it will activate as ZERO function
and clear the tare weight. When the weight is not within the zero setting range (P13),
the scale will show 0----- (zero point is over the setting range) or 0_____ (zero is below
the setting range).
Power off
ignore modification
Prepare to exit from current working mode
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3.5Navigating the Weigh Mode
3.5.1Power the Indicator
Turn the indicator on or off with the [ON/OFF] key.
3.5.2Enter or Exit the HOLD Mode
Press the [HOLD] key.
3.5.3Zero
When the weight is stable and within the zero range, press the [ZERO] key to set a new
zero point. Refer toTable 3.3for zero limitations.
3.5.4Tare
When the gross weight is larger than zero and the scale is stable, press the [TARE]
key. The indicator will show a net weight of zero and the arrow to the right of NET will
be illuminated. Refer toTable 3.3for tare limitations.
3.5.5Clear Tare Weight
Remove any weight on platform and wait until the scale is stable. Press the [TARE] key.
Standard
USA ≤0noNo actionZero
Canada≤0noNo actionZero
Table 3.3 Zero and Tare Limitations
Weight on
platform
>0 noTare
>0noTare
Data in TARE
memory unit
yesClear the tared weight
yes
yesClear the tared weight
yesNo action
Tare keyZero key
key function
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Standard
Weight on
platform
Data in TARE
memory unit
key function
Tare keyZero key
Europe
None
(same with Europe)
3.5.6Output Data (Print)
When scale is stable press the [PRINT] key.
3.5.7Change Weight Unit
Press the [UNIT] key to select kg, lb or lb:oz. Note: under some conditions lb:oz is not
available. Please refer the following tables.
≤0noNo actionZero
yesClear the tared weightZero and clear the
tared weight
>0noTareZero
yesZero and clear the
tared weight
≤0noNo actionZero
yesClear the tared weightZero and clear the
tared weight
>0noTareZero
yesZero and clear the
tared weight
Table 3.4 Use kg as Primary Unit
Calibration
Division Value
0.0001kg0.0001kg0.0002lbNot available
0.001kg0.001kg0.002lbNot available
0.01kg0.01kg0.02lb0.5oz
0.1kg0.1kg0.2lbNot available
1kg1kg2lbNot available
10kg10kg20 lbNot available
0.0002kg0.0002kg0.0005 lbNot available
0.002kg0.002kg0.005 lb0.1 oz
0.02kg0.02kg0.05 lb1 oz
0.2kg0.2kg0.5 lbNot available
2kg2kg 5 lbNot available
20kg20kg50 lbNot available
0.0005kg0.0005kg0.001 lbNot available
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
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Calibration
Division Value
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
0.005kg0.005kg0.01 lb0.2 oz
0.05kg0.05kg0.1 lb2oz
0.5kg0.5kg1 lbNot available
5kg5kg10 lbNot available
50kg50kgNot availableNot available
Table 3.5 Use lb as Primary Unit
Calibration
Division Value
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
0.0001lbNot available0.0001lbNot available
0.001 lb0.0005 kg0.001 lbNot available
0.01 lb 0.005 kg0.01 lb 0.2 oz
0.1 lb0.05 kg 0.1 lb2 oz
1 lb0.5 kg1 lbNot available
10 lb5 kg10 lbNot available
0.0002 lb0.0001 kg0.0002 lbNot available
0.002 lb0.001 kg0.002 lbNot available
0.02 lb 0.01 kg0.02 lb0.5 oz
0.2 lb0.1 kg0.2 lbNot available
2 lb1 kg2 lbNot available
20 lb10 kg20 lbNot available
0.0005 lb0.0002 kg0.0005 lbNot available
0.005 lb0.002 kg0.005 lb0.1 oz
0.05 lb0.02 kg 0.05 lb1 oz
0.5 lb0.2 kg0.5 lbNot available
5 lb2 kg5 lbNot available
50 lb20 kg50 lbNot available
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3.6Hold Function
HOLD function can be used to freeze a displayed number. In this mode, the scale can
capture a dynamic number, hold a stable number, or average a unstable number and
then HOLD (freeze) this number temporarily for the user to view or record.
The HOLD function can be used in normal weighing mode, counting mode and percent
weighing mode. After entering HOLD mode, the speed of A/D converter can be
increased to 80Hz (if USER-HOLD-AD.H.SPD is set to YES) from original 10Hz for
some dynamic weighing applications.
It is possible to weigh restless weighing samples such as live animals or moving objects
within the hold function. The indicator provides special mode settings to accommodate
weight movements.
3.6.1Access the Hold Mode
To enter the HOLD mode, press the [HOLD] key while in the normal weighing mode.
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4Setup Mode
To set up the indicator, you must first enter the appropriate menu mode. The front panel
keys become directional navigators to move around in the menus. See Table 4.1 for
details.
4.1Entering the Setup Menu
1.Press and hold the [ON/OFF/ZERO] and [UNIT] keys unit setup is displayed.
1a.This indicator offers 19 different setup parameters.
4.2Navigating the Setup Menu
1.Once setup is displayed, use the [UNIT] key to change the flashed digits
and use the [HOLD/PRINT] key to shift the flashed position.
The parameter will be designated in the following format:
PN.x or PNN.xx - P is parameter; N or NN is the parameter number; x or xx is the choice
within the parameter. Refer to Table 4.2 for parameters and the options for each
parameter.
2.Use the [TARE] key to confirm the entry, save the data and go to the next
parameter.
Table 4.1 Key Functions in the Setup Mode
KeyFunction
Move cursor from right to left.
Scroll selected digit (0 - 9).
Cycles through the parameters.
Confirm parameter choice selection.
Exit from setup mode to normal work mode.
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4.3Setup Menu Parameters
This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the Setup
Menu.
The menu table shows the options and default parameter in LCD display format to
coinside with the actual display.
Table 4.2 Parameter Choices and Explanations
SubMenu1OptionDefaultParameter DescriptionComment
P100-1505Auto off time00 = no auto off
01-15 = auto off time in minutes. The scale will
automatically turn off after specified time when
there has been no flucuation of weight.
p20-22Hold key function 0 = only HOLD function
1 = only PRINT function
2 = HOLD and PRINT function. Short press for
Print function and long press for Hold function.
p30-22Hold mode function0 = no hold function
1 = hold larger weight reading
2 = auto release hold function when weigh is
below 10d and auto hold new stable weigh
(more than 10d)
3-503-50 = unchangeable reading when the variety
is within ±3-50d
p40-72Output of print data0 = no RS232 function. Will not transmit or
receive data.
1 = output display data when PRINT is pressed
and weight reading is stable.
<LF><weight reading, minus sign, decimal
point, unit><CR><EXT>
2 = output gross, tare and net weight and weigh
unit when PRINT pressed.
<LF><Gross:weight reading, minus sign,
decimal point, unit><CR><EXT>
<Tare:weight reading, decimal point,
unit><CR><EXT>
<Net:weight reading, minus sign, decimal point,
unit><CR><EXT>
3 = continuously output displayed weight
reading and unit. No data will be received.
Output format same as choice 1.
4 = continuously output gross, tare, net weight
and weigh unit. No data will be received. Output
formats same as choice 2.
5 = output display data and weigh unit one time
when scale is stable. Output format same as
choice 1.
6 = output gross, tare, net weight and weigh
unit one time when scale become stable.
Output formats same as choice 2.
7 = Bio-RS232 data output, compatible to NCISP1
Table 4.4 Calibration Units (kg) per P8, P9 and P10
Calibration
Division Value
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
0.0001kg0.0001kg0.0002lbNot available
0.001kg0.001kg0.002lbNot available
0.01kg0.01kg0.02lb0.5oz
0.1kg0.1kg0.2lbNot available
1kg1kg2lbNot available
10kg10kg20 lbNot available
0.0002kg0.0002kg0.0005 lbNot available
0.002kg0.002kg0.005 lb0.1 oz
0.02kg0.02kg0.05 lb1 oz
0.2kg0.2kg0.5 lbNot available
2kg2kg 5 lbNot available
20kg20kg50 lbNot available
0.0005kg0.0005kg0.001 lbNot available
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Calibration
Division Value
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
0.005kg0.005kg0.01 lb0.2 oz
0.05kg0.05kg0.1 lb2oz
0.5kg0.5kg1 lbNot available
5kg5kg10 lbNot available
50kg50kgNot availableNot available
Table 4.5 Calibration Units (lb) per P8, P9 and P10
Calibration
Division Value
kglblb:oz
Display Division Value
0.0001lbNot available0.0001lbNot available
0.001 lb0.0005 kg0.001 lbNot available
0.01 lb 0.005 kg0.01 lb 0.2 oz
0.1 lb0.05 kg 0.1 lb2 oz
1 lb0.5 kg1 lbNot available
10 lb5 kg10 lbNot available
0.0002 lb0.0001 kg0.0002 lbNot available
0.002 lb0.001 kg0.002 lbNot available
0.02 lb 0.01 kg0.02 lb0.5 oz
0.2 lb0.1 kg0.2 lbNot available
2 lb1 kg2 lbNot available
20 lb10 kg20 lbNot available
0.0005 lb0.0002 kg0.0005 lbNot available
0.005 lb0.002 kg0.005 lb0.1 oz
0.05 lb0.02 kg 0.05 lb1 oz
0.5 lb0.2 kg0.5 lbNot available
5 lb2 kg5 lbNot available
50 lb20 kg50 lbNot available
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4.4Relationship of Capacity and P7, P8 and P9 Settings
Table 4.6 Capacity Unit is kg or lb (Count by 1)
Resolution
set by P7
5000.05000.5005.0050.05005000
6000.06000.6006.0060.06006000
7500.07500.7507.5075.07507500
8000.08000.8008.0080.08008000
10000.10001.00010.00100.0100010000
12000.12001.20012.00120.0120012000
15000.15001.50015.00150.0150015000
20000.20002.00020.00200.0200020000
24000.24002.40024.00240.0240024000
25000.25002.50025.00250.0250025000
30000 .30003.00030.00300.0300030000
35000.35003.50035.00350.0350035000
40000.40004.00040.00400.0400040000
50000.50005.00050.00500.0500050000
60000.60006.00060.00600.0600060000
70000.70007.00070.00700.0700070000
75000.75007.50075.00750.0750075000
80000.80008.00080.00800.0800080000
100001.000010.000100.001000.010000100000
120001.200012.000120.001200.012000120000
150001.500015.000150.001500.015000150000
200002.000020.000200.002000.020000200000
250002.500025.000250.002500.025000250000
300003.000030.000300.003000.030000300000
350003.500035.000350.003500.035000350000
400004.000040.000400.004000.040000400000
500005.000050.000500.005000.050000500000
600006.000060.000600.006000.060000600000
700007.000070.000700.007000.070000700000
750007.500075.000750.007500.075000750000
800008.000080.000800.008000.080000800000
10000010.0000100.0001000.0010000.01000001000000
0.00010.0010.010.1110
Division set by P8 (P8 = 0) and P9
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Table 4.7 Capacity Unit is kg or lb (Count by 2)
Resolution
set by P7
0.00020.0020.020.2220
Division set by P8 (P8 = 1) and P9
5000.10001.00010.00100.0100010000
6000.12001.20012.00120.0120012000
7500.15001.50015.00150.0150015000
8000.16001.60016.00160.0160016000
10000.20002.00020.00200.0200020000
12000.24002.40024.00240.0240024000
15000.30003.00030.00300.0300030000
20000.40004.00040.00400.0400040000
24000.48004.80048.00480.0480048000
25000.50005.00050.00500.0500050000
30000.60006.00060.00600.0600060000
35000.70007.00070.00700.0700070000
40000.80008.00080.00800.0800080000
50001.000010.000100.001000.010000100000
60001.200012.000120.001200.012000120000
70001.400014.000140.001400.014000140000
75001.500015.000150.001500.015000150000
80001.600016.000160.001600.016000160000
100002.000020.000200.0020000.020000200000
120002.400024.000240.002400.024000240000
150003.000030.000300.003000.030000300000
200004.000040.000400.004000.040000400000
250005.000050.000500.005000.050000500000
300006.000060.000600.006000.060000600000
350007.000070.000700.007000.070000700000
400008.000080.000800.008000.080000800000
5000010.0000100.0001000.0010000.01000001000000
6000012.0000120.0001200.0012000.01200001200000
7000014.0000140.0001400.0014000.01400001400000
7500015.0000150.0001500.0015000.01500001500000
8000016.0000160.0001600.0016000.01600001600000
10000020.0000200.0002000.0020000.02000002000000
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Table 4.8 Capacity Unit is kg or lb (Count by 5)
Resolution
set by P7
0.00050.0050.050.5550
Division set by P8 (P8 = 2) and P9
5000.25002.500025.00250.0250025000
6000.30003.00030.00300.0300030000
7500.37503.75037.50375.0375037500
8000.40004.00040.00400.0400040000
10000.50005.00050.00500.0500050000
12000.60006.00060.00600.0600060000
15000.75007.50075.00750.0750075000
20001.000010.000100.001000.010000100000
24001.200012.000120.001200.012000120000
25001.250012.500125.001250.012500125000
30001.500015.000150.001500.015000150000
35001.750017.500175.0017500.017500175000
40002.000020.000200.0020000.020000200000
50002.500025.000250.002500.025000250000
60003.000030.000300.003000.030000300000
70003.500035.00350.003500.035000350000
7500375.0037.500375.003750.037500375000
80004.000040.000400.004000.040000400000
100005.000050.000500.005000.050000500000
120006.000060.000600.006000.060000600000
150007.500075.000750.007500.075000750000
2000010.0000100.0001000.0010000.01000001000000
2500012.5000125.0001250.0012500.01250001250000
3000015.0000150.0001500.0015000.01500001500000
3500017.5000175.0001750.0017500.01750001750000
4000020.0000200.0002000.0020000.02000002000000
5000025.0000250.0002500.0025000.02500002500000
6000030.0000300.0003000.0030000.0300003000000
7000035.0000350.0003500.0035000.03500003500000
7500037.5000375.0003750.0037500.03750003750000
8000040.0000400.0004000.0040000.04000004000000
10000050.0000500.0005000.0050000.05000005000000
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4.5Exit the Setup Menu
1.Power off the indicator by pressing and holding the [ZERO/ON/OFF] key.
2.Move the slide switch on the rear cover back to the left and replace the metal
protective plate. Refer to section 4.2 for location.
3.Turn the indicator back on by pressing the [ON] key. The display will go
through a digit check, then settle into Normal Operating mode. All front panel
keys will now return to their normal mode of operation.
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5Calibration
The config/cal switch must be set to the ON position in order to calibrate the indicator.
NOTE: More than 25% of the full scale weight is needed for calibration.
5.1Calibration Mode
Before calibration, prepare the standard weight (more than 25% of full scale).
1.Remove any weight on the scale.
2.When in normal weighing mode, press and hold down [TARE] and [ON/OFF/ZERO] keys to enter calibration mode.
3.When the indicator displays cal-, the scale is ready for calibration. Press
[TARE] to confirm and go to next step or press [ON/OFF/ZERO] to exit the
calibration mode.
4.The indicator will display cap--.
4a.This means the following data is the full capacity according to your setting of
display resolution (P7), display division value (P8), location of decimal point in
calibration unit (P9) and capacity unit in calibration (P10).
4b.If the setting of full scale is more than 199999 (regardless of decimal point and
weight unit), the full scale capacity will be shown by first four digits and last
four digits: Hxxx and Lxxx.
5.Press [TARE] to go to next step directly, press [ON/OFF/ZERO] to exit the
calibration mode or after a few seconds it will automatically to next step.
6.The scale will automatically display the setting of division. Firstly it will display
d.--, and then the data according to your setting of P8, P9 and P10. Refer to
Table 5.1 to choose a division size.
Table 5.1 Divison Sizes
0.0001 kg/lb0.0002 kg/lb0.0005 kg/lb
0.001 kg/lb0.002 kg/lb0.005 kg/lb
0.01 kg/lb0.02 kg/lb0.05 kg/lb
0.1 kg/lb0.2 kg/lb0.5 kg/lb
1 kg/lb2 kg/lb5 kg/lb
10 kg/lb20 kg/lb50 kg/lb
7.Press [TARE] to go to next step directly, press [ON/OFF/ZERO] to exit the
calibration mode or after a few seconds it will automatically to next step.
8.CAL.P0 is displayed. This is the scale zero point. Remove weight from scale
and press the [TARE] key.
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9.Cal.p1 will be displayed. This is the second calibration point. The default
standard weight is 50% of full scale. Load weight from 12.5% to 100% of full
scale.
10.Use the [PRINT/HOLD] and [UNIT] keys to input the loaded weight.
10a. If the input data is larger than 199999 it will be shown by first four digits and
last four digits: Hxxx and Lxxx.
10b. If the triangular symbol on the left bottom of LCD window appears, it means
that the digit being changed is the displayed most significant bit which can only
be 0/blank or 1.
11.Press the [TARE] key to confirm your setting and the indicator will flash the
input standard weight. Wait till the scale comes steady and input A/D data as
per the standard weight.
12.Cal.p2 will be displayed. This is the third calibation point. When xxxxxx kg (or
lb) is displayed (100% FS is default), you can press [ON/OFF/ZERO] to exit
the calibration mode or place a standard weight (must be in the range of 25%100% FS, and equal or larger than that for the second calibration point; this is
also the range of your input number) on the scale.
13.Use the [PRINT/HOLD] and [UNIT] keys to input the loaded weight.
14.Use [TARE] key to confirm the standard weight and input number are correct.
14a. If the calibration weight for third point is same with that for second point and
the calibration weight is more than 25%FS, input the standard calibration
weight same as second point calibration and press [TARE] key to confirm the
setting. The indicator will flash the input weight. If the indicator get reasonable
data (the input weight is correct, and the calibration weight of third calibration
is more than equal to the calibration weight of second calibration), it will go to
next step.
15.Cal.p0 will be displayed again. Press [TARE]. The display will blink. If the
calibration is good the data will be saved. The display will perform an auto
reset and return to the working mode.
15a. If an error occurs during calibration, cal.er will be displayed. Start from step
1 and recalibrate.
5.2Display ADC Code or Working Voltage Value
In this mode, you can examine the stability of weighing system and increment the ADC
output code corresponding to the loaded weight.
Note:
l The increment of ADC code for full scale weight must be larger or equal to 2
times of selected display division. Otherwise, the calibration cannot be
properly completed.
m e.g. The display division is 0.1kg. Load 100kg standard weight on the
platform, the increment of ADC code should be at least more than
2x100kg/0.1kg= 2x1000=2000. In this case, the scale can be calibrated.
Otherwise, smaller division needs to be chosen.
l The data should be stable. Otherwise, the calibration cannot be properly
completed.
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In this mode, the proper ADC data at zero point can be viewed by examining the A/D
data for loaded weight.
m If the ADC increase for full capacity is NFS, the power-on zero range is
set to Zp% FS (P12 setting) and zero key range is set to Zk% FS (P13
setting). Then proper ADC data of zero point is larger than (Zp%+ Zk%)
x NFS.
1.From the weigh mode press and hold the [ON/OFF/ZERO] and [HOLD/PRINT]
key until Code is shown. The indicator will show the firmware version.
2.ADC increase for full capacity (NFS) can be make by loading the weight (W) on
the platform and the ADC increase for W weight is Nw. The ADC increase for full
capacity WFS is (NFS)= (Nw)x (WFS)/W.
2a.It is possible a negative value will be displayed due to an error from the
loadcell(s) or the position of the zero-point potentiometer on PCB. However,
the software only deals with positive values. In this case the position of zeropoint potentiometer will need to be adjusted to make the ADC data will be
positive value and larger than (Zp%+ Zk%) x NFS. Normally the indicator is
factory-calibrated and adjustment is not necessary. Refer to Figure 5.1 for the
zero point potentiometer location. Decrease ADC data by rotating clockwise,
and increase ADC data by rotating counter-clockwise.
Figure 5.1 Zero Point Potentiometer Location
3.Press the [UNIT] key to select the ADC weight inner code or input the inner
working voltage value. When Ux.xx is displayed, the displayed digits are the
voltage value. The proper working power voltage is between 5V - 8V.
4.Press the [TARE] key to display filtered or unfiltered weigh A/D data. When
is on the data is filtered.
5.Press the [ON/OFF/ZERO] key to exit this mode and return to the normal
weighing mode.
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6Serial Communication
6.1Com Port 1
COM1 is a RS-232 bi-directional port. Communication wires are connected to the RS232 connector using TXD1, RXD1 and GND.
Table 6.1 PS-500 Com1 Port
DesignationDescriptionPin
TXDtransmit2
RXDreceive3
GNDground/common5
DSRdata set ready4
DTRdata terminal ready6
CTSclear to send7
RTSreturn to send8
no connectionno connection1
no connectionno connection9
NOTE: The indicator DB9 female connector has pin 4 and pin 6 shorted together.
Pin 7 and pin 8 are also shorted together.
6.2Protocol
The baud rate and byte format is fixed by P5 and P6 settings.
Responses to serial commands will be immediate or within one weight measure cycle
of the scale. One second should be adequate for use as a time-out value by remote
(controlling) device.
6.3Transaction String
The length of the weight field will be 7 digits. One digit for minus sign, one for decimal
point, 2 for unit of measure.
l If the unit is lb:oz, another two for lb and on for a space after lb. Units of
measure abbreviations are always lower case.
l If the weight is over capacity, the scale will return nine "^" characters (the
field of minus sign, decimal point, weight data is filled by "^").
l If the weight is under capacity, it will return nine "_" characters (the field of
minus sign, decimal point, and weight data is filled by "_").
l If the zero point is error, it will return nine "_" characters. The character will
be “-” for negative weight or a space character for positive weight. Minus
sign follow after the first digit.
Useless leading 0 before digits is suppressed.
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Table 6.2 Symbols Used
<LF>Line Feed character (hex 0AH)
<CR>Carriage Return character (hex 0DH)
<ETX>End of Text character (hex 03H)
<SP>Space (hex 20H)
H
1H2H3
Four current status bytes
<P>Polarity character: "?" or " "
---W
W
1
7
Reading data, 1-7 bytes (seven digits)
<DP>Decimal point
U
1U2
Measure units, kg, lb, lb:oz, % or pcs; 2-5 bytes
Bit
Table 6.3 Bit Definition of H
Byte 1 (H
)Byte 2 (H2)Byte 3 (H3)
1
1H2H3
00 = stable0 = not under capacity 00 = compare disable
1 = not stable1 = under capacity
10 = not at zero point 0 = not over capacity
01 = lower limit
10 = ok
11= upper limit
1 = at zero point1 = over capacity
2always 0always 00 = gross weight
1 = net weight
30 = eeprom OKalways 0always 0
1 = eeprom error
4always 1always 1always 1
5always 1always 1always 1
6always 0always 1always 0
7parityparityparity
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6.4Commands and Response
Command: W<CR> (57h 0dh), request current reading
Response
<LF>^^^^^^^^U
<LF>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ U
<LF> - - - - - - - - U
Note: If the weigh unit is lb:oz, U
<LF><P>W
<CR><LF> H1H2H3 <CR><ETX>---over capacity
1U2
<CR><LF> H1H2H3 <CR><ETX>---under capacity
1U2
<CR><LF> H1H2H3 <CR><ETX>---zero-point error
1U2
oz in above responses
1U2
1W2W3W4W5W6
<DP>W7 U1U2<CR><LF> H1H2H3 <CR><ETX>---scale is stable and the
current weigh unit is kg or lb. With or without decimal point and the position is as per the P9 setting.
<LF><P>W
<LF><P>W
lb<SP>W4W5lb<SP>W6W7oz<CR> H1H2H3<CR><ETX>
1W2W3
lb<SP>W4lb<SP>W5W6<DP>W7oz<CR> H1H2H3<CR><ETX>
1W2W3
Command: S<CR> (53h 0dh), request current status
Response
<LF> H
1H2H3
<CR><ETX>
Command: Z<CR> (5ah 0dh)
Response
Zero function is activated (simulate ZERO key) and it returns to current scale status.
<LF> H
1H2H3
<CR><ETX>
If ZERO function cannot be activated, it will return to current scale status.
Command: T<CR> (54h 0dh)
Response
TARE function is activated (simulate TARE key), and then returns scale status.
<LF> H
If TARE function cannot be activated, it will return to current scale status.
1H2H3
<CR><ETX>
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Command: U<CR> (55h 0dh)
Response
Changes units of measure (simulate UNIT key) and return scale status with new units,
The new measure unit should be allowed to use
<LF> U
<CR><LF> H1H2H3<CR><ETX>
1U2
Command: L<CR> (4ch 0dh)
Response
If Hold function can be activated, it will enable/disable hold function (simulate HOLD key) and returns scale status.
<LF> H
1H2H3
<CR><ETX>
Command: X<CR> (58h 0dh)
Response
Power off the scale, just like press down the ON/OFF key to turn off the scale.
U<CR>55 0d<LF> U1U2 U3 U4U5<CR><LF> H1H2H3H4<CR><ETX>; simulate UNIT key
L<CR>4c 0d<LF> H1H2H3H4<CR><ETX>; simulate HOLD key
X<CR>58 0dpower off the scale, simulate OFF key
others<LF>? <CR><ETX>
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7Troubleshooting
This chapter gives explanations on commonly seen errors, display characters and
display symbols.
7.1Display Characters
ASCII
0AN
1BO
2CP
3DQ
4ER
5FS
6GT
Display
Character
ASCII
Display
Character
ASCII
Display
Character
7HU
8IV
9JW
KX
LY
MZ
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7.2Display Symbols
SymbolDescription
0------Zero is over the setting range
0_______Zero point is below the setting range
Ad------Signal to ADC is over maximum range
Ad______Signal to ADC is below minimum range
--------Weight is over upper limitation or display data is over limitation
________Weight is below lower limitation
eep.e0EEPROM can’t be accessed.
EEP.E1The parameters are not the same as the backup data
EEP.E2The setting parameter(s) is not in normal range
Lo.bAtBattery voltage is below 4.7V
CAP.- -The setting full capacity will be displayed
CAL.PxCalibration on point (x)
CAL.ErCalibration error, maybe input data or loaded weight is incorrect, unstable, non-linear
d.--The division will be displayed
px.yThe x = parameter, y = parameter choice
7.3Error Messages and Troubleshooting
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Ad------Loadcell wires to indicator are incorrectly
Ad______
0------Weight reading exceeds Power On Zero limit.Make sure scale platform is empty. Perform zero
0______Weight reading below Power On Zero limit.Install platform on scale. Perform zero calibration.
--------Weight reading exceeds Overload limit or the
________Weight reading below under load limit.Install platform on scale. Perform zero calibration.
EEP.E2Parameter is not correctly set.Re-set parameter
CAL.ErCalibration error. Input data or loaded weight is
Will not turn on.Power cord not plugged in or properly
Cannot zero the display
or will not zero when
turned on.
connected, shorted, opened, ADC or loadcell(s)
are damaged.
weight value cannot be displayed in the current
unit of measure because it exceeds 6 digits.
too small, too big, unstable, non-linear.
connected. Power outlet not supplying
electricity. Battery discharged. Other failure.
Load on scale exceeds allowable limits. Load
on scale is not stable. Load cell damage.
Make sure wires are ok and correctly connected.
Replace loadcell or ADC chip, Service required.
calibration.
Reduce load on scale until weight value can be
displayed. Use a more appropriate unit of measure.
Input correct data, load correct weight onto
platform, Service required.
Check power cord connections. Make sure power
cord is plugged into the power outlet. Check power
source. Replace batteries. Service required.
Remove load on scale. Wait for load to become
stable. Service required.