Salter Brecknell PS400 User Manual

Model PS 150 and PS 400

Digital Receiving Scale

User Instructions

AWT 35-500826

Issue AE

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 2

About this Manual ..............................................................................................................2

Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ 2

Special Messages ....................................................................................................... 2

FCC Compliance Statement .............................................................................................. 3

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. 4

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 5

Description of Parts ............................................................................................................ 5

Installation .......................................................................................................................... 5

Battery Installation ............................................................................................................. 6

Auto Shut-off Feature ......................................................................................................... 6

Mounting the Indicator ....................................................................................................... 7

Routine Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 7

Sharp Objects .................................................................................................................... 7

Cleaning the Indicator ........................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 General Operation .................................................................................................................... 9

Display and Function ......................................................................................................... 9

Keypad ............................................................................................................................... 9

Functions ......................................................................................................................... 10

Power on ................................................................................................................... 10

Weighing ................................................................................................................... 10

Tare Operation .......................................................................................................... 10

Tare Capability .......................................................................................................... 10

Weight hold ............................................................................................................... 10

Error and Status Messages ............................................................................................. 11

Low Battery ............................................................................................................... 11

Over Load .................................................................................................................. 11

Minus Weight ............................................................................................................. 11

EPROM Failure ......................................................................................................... 11

PS150 and PS400 User Instructions 1

1 General Information and Warnings

The Model PS 150 is a 150lb Digital Receiving Scale. The Model PS 400 is a 400lb
Digital Receiving Scale. Both units are powered with batteries. The scale is equipped
with a movable display that can be placed on the work surface or mounted to the wall.

1.1 About 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.

1.1.1 Text Conventions

The keys used to interface with the PS 150 and PS 400 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 bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.

1.1.2 Special 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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1.2 FCC Compliance Statement

WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in
a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause interference in which case the user will be responsible to take whatever
measures necessary to correct the interference.

You may find the booklet "How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems" prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock
No. 001-000-00315-4.

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of
editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. While every precaution has
been taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of
the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for
accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working with tools
depend to a great extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason
the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor
can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons
occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at
their own risk.

PS150 and PS400 User Instructions 3

1.3 Declaration of Conformity

Brecknell is part of Avery Weigh-Tronix

Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Manufacturer

Type

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

corresponds to the requirements of the

following EC directives:

EMC Directive

2004/108/EC

The applicable harmonised standards are:

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Hersteller

Typ

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

entspricht den Anforderungen folgender

EG–Richtlinien:

EMV-Richtlinie

2004/108/EG

Die angewendeten harmonisierten Normen sind:

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Fabrikant

Type

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

is in overeenstemming met de voorschriften

van de volgende EG richtlijnen:

EMC Richtlijn

2004/108/EG

Toegepaste geharmoniseerde normen:

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Produttore

Modello

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

è conforme alle caratteristiche previste dalle

seguenti direttive CE:

Normativa EMC

2004/108/CE

Le norme standard armonizzate e nazionali
applicate sono:

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Fabricant

Type

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

correspond aux exigences des directives CE

suivantes :

Directive CEM

2004/108/CE

Les normes harmonisées applicables sont :

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Fabricante

Tipo

Avery Weigh-Tronix

Brecknell PS150,
PS400

conforme a las exigencias de las siguientes

directivas CE:

Directiva CME

2004/108/CE

Las normas armonizadas en vigor son:

EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
+A1:2011

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-Tronix
Foundry Lane, Smethwick,
West Midlands, B66 2LP, England

Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road,
Berkshire SL4 3BL, England
Registered in England No. 00559693

Declaration of Conformity

Verklaring van Overeenstemming

Déclaration de Conformité

Konformitätserklärung

Dichiarazione di conformità

Declaración de Conformidad

Signature/Name

Handtekening/Naam

Signature/Nom

Unterschrift/Name

Firma/Nome

Firma/Nombre

K. Detert

Global Head of R&D

Authorised signatory for Avery Weigh-Tronix
Namens van Avery Weigh-Tronix
Signataire autorisé d’Avery Weigh-Tronix
Unterschriftsberechtigter für Avery Weigh-Tronix
Firmatorio autorizzato per Avery Weigh-Tronix
Firmante autorizado para Avery Weigh-Tronix 8 January 2014

Date

Datum

Date

Datum

Data

Fecha

76501-388 Issue 1

4 PS150 and PS400 User Instructions

1.4 Specifications

Capacity (LB): PS 150 = 150lb x 0.2lb

Capacity (KG): PS 150 = 70kg x 0.1kg

Power Source: 6 AA batteries with automatic shut-off

LCD Display 1” digit size displays weight

1.5 Description of Parts

PS 400 = 400lb x 0.5lb

PS 400 = 181kg x 0.2kg

1.6 Installation

1. Remove scale from the box along with control panel.

2. Install batteries. Refer to section 1.7.

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1.7 Battery Installation

The Digital Receiving Scale operates with (6) "AA" batteries (Alkaline preferred).

1. Place unit upright on a flat surface and lift platform from top of scale.

2. Remove battery compartment door and insert batteries into compartment.
Make certain to observe the correct polarity.

3. Replace compartment door and platform cover on scale.

1.8 Auto Shut-off Feature

This feature makes the scale shut-off after 2 minutes of nonuse to conserve the battery.
You can disable this feature and the scale will operate continuously.

1. With the scale off, press the [UNITS] button and hold down.

2. Press and hold [ON] button, while holding the [UNITS] button down.

3. The display will show "8888 " and then "A_of " will appear. The auto-off
feature is now de-activated. Release the buttons.

4. To make the auto-off active again, repeat step 1 and 2 and "A_on " will
appear. The auto-off is now functional.

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1.9 Mounting the Indicator

1. Mount bracket to wall using (2) screws that are appropriate anchors for the
surface being mounted to.

2. Lower control panel into mounted bracket. Insert flat tip screws (included)
through round holes in mounting bracket and drive the screws into existing
threaded holes in lower half of control panel to secure control panel to bracket.

1.10 Routine 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.

1.11 Sharp Objects

Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.

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1.12 Cleaning the Indicator

Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts

DO DO 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

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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2 General Operation

0. 0

kg

lb

UNITS

TAR E

HOLD

ON

OFF

PS 400

lb

Display

LCD

Display

TARE / HOLD

Button

OFF

Button

kg

Display

ON

Button

UNITS

Button

2.1 Display and Function

2.2 Keypad

Tare/Hold Button

When pressed one time the scale will tare (zero out) the load on the platform. When
pressed and held for 2 -3 seconds any load on the scale will continue to show on the
display even after the load has been removed.

Units Button

When pressed, converts the displayed weight from pounds to kilograms or from
kilograms to pounds.

ON Button

When pressed turns scale "ON".

OFF Button

When pressed turns scale "OFF".

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2.3 Functions

2.3.1 Power on

To turn the scale on, press the button marked "ON". The display will first show " 8888"
for approximately two (2) seconds, then display " 00". This indicates that the scale is
ready for use.

2.3.2 Weighing

When the display shows "00 " it is ready to weigh an object. If the object exceeds the

capacity of the scale by more than 5%, the display will show "

Until the overload condition is reached, objects can be placed on the platform, with the
display showing the total weight of all objects on the platform.

2.3.3 Tare Operation

To tare (zero out) a load on the platform (i.e.: the weight of a container), press the button
marked "TARE/HOLD" one time. When this is done, the display will show the value "00
". This could be followed by the addition of another load, if so desired. The display will
show the sum of all additional loads above and beyond the tared load.

oooo

".

2.3.4 Tare Capability

A load of up to the capacity of the scale can be tared (zeroed out).

When a load is tared, an additional load up to the full capacity of the scale can be
weighed.

Example: If a scale with a capacity of 150 lbs has a load of 20 lbs on that scale is tared
(zeroed out), an additional load or loads of up to 130 lbs can be weighed.

2.3.5 Weight hold

To activate weight the hold feature.

1. Press and hold the [HOLD] button for 3 seconds. The display shows "H_ on".

1a. Weigh Hold is now active, until turned off or the scale goes to sleep.

2. Place a package on the scale, allow the scale weight to become stable.
Remove the package, the weight of the package will remain on the display.

2a. If the loading weight is bigger than the weight that shows on the display, the

displayed weight will be updated by the new weight.

3. To perform another weight hold transaction, press the [HOLD] key to zero the
scale, repeat step 2.

4. To turn off the weight hold feature, press and hold the [HOLD] button for 3
seconds. The display shows "H_oF".

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2.4 Error and Status Messages

batt

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----

ErrE

2.4.1 Low Battery

If battery is discharged, the display will show the"bAtt" message. The operator
should replace the batteries.

2.4.2 Over Load

If the total load exceeds the maximum capacity of scale, the display will show the "
message. The weight must be removed from the platform and not allowed to remain on
the platform.

2.4.3 Minus Weight

If the weight value is less than -99.9 lbs, the display will show the following: "----".To
adjust the minus weight, press the [HOLD] button.

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"

2.4.4 EPROM Failure

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If the "ErrE" message appears, the operator should contact their scale service
representative.

Brecknell USA

1000 Armstrong Dr.
Fairmont MN 56031
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
http://www.brecknellscales.com

Brecknell UK

Foundry Lane,
Smethwick, West Midlands,
England B66 2LP
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
http://www.brecknellscales.com