Setra Systems Super Count Operator's Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Setra Super Count scale. Its ease of operation and durable construction
should provide years of reliable service. While your scale is easy to operate, it is advisable to read
this guide carefully before use. It is designed to help you perform weighing, counting, and related
operations quickly and accurately.
This manual is divided into six sections. Section One, “Installing Your Scale,” explains the proper
installation of your scale. Section Two, “Understanding Your Scale,” explains the various keys, displays, and messages you will encounter while using your scale. Section Three, “Using Your Scale,”
provides the detailed instructions necessary to perform your scale’s various operations. Section Four,
“Advanced Functions” describes the use of the scale’s databases and using APWs in exponential
notation. Section Five “ScriptCoder” describes the scale’s programmable RS-232 output. The appendices include setup information, calibration procedures, examples, a description of RS-232 communications, options and specifications.
Typographical Conventions used in this manual include the following:
1. bold lower case characters indicate specific keys on the scale keyboard.
(e.g. Press — tare. Asks you to press the — key first and then the tare key on the scale
keyboard.)
2. “Quotation marks” enclose messages you receive from the scale display.
3. nnn indicates that a number will appear in the display message.
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Weighing Platform
Display
Rectangular weighing platform shown is
used on scales of 27 pound capacity
or more.
Keypad
Level Bubble
Display
Keypad
Adjustable Foot
Weighing Platform
Level Bubble
Round weighing platform shown is
used on scales of 5000 gram
capacity or less.
Adjustable Foot
RS-232C
Adjustable Foot
Interface
Connector
DC Connector
FIGURE 1. Components and features of the Setra Super Count.
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Battery
On/Off Switch
(Optional)
Remote Scale
Connector
(Optional)
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SETUP
1. Locating your scale...
The rugged design of your Setra Super Count scale ensures that it will operate well in typical
factory or office environments. Nonetheless, you should treat your scale as you would any
piece of precision equipment, locating it on a clean, dry surface; protected, where possible,
from extremes of draft and vibration.
2. Leveling your scale...
a. Retract the right rear foot completely into the scale.
b. Adjust the two front feet until the leveling bubble is centered in the circle.
c. Extend the right rear foot until it contacts the mounting surface. Make certain that all
four feet are contacting the mounting surface.
d. Make certain the scale is stable by placing both hands on the scale platform and attempt
to rock the scale. If it moves, adjust the leveling feet until the scale stands firmly on the
mounting surface.
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3. Installing the weighing pan...
Using the Allen wrench provided, secure the pan support to the four posts over the sensor.
Next, place the weighing pan over the pan support.
An Allen wrench and four socket head cap
screws are provided to assist in the
An Allen wrench and four socket head cap
installation of the load frame support for
screws are provided to assist in the
scales using a rectangular weighing platform.
installation of the load frame support for
sclaes using a rectangular weighing
platform.
4. Connecting your scale to an AC outlet...
To connect your scale to an AC outlet, insert the appropriate end of the AC adaptor into an
electrical outlet. Now connect the other end into the back of the scale (see FIGURE 1). Once
you have plugged your scale into a live outlet, it is automatically on, unless the scale is equipped
with a battery, in which case the on-off switch on the rear panel should be in the ‘on’ position to
power-up the scale. The scale draws very little current from an outlet, and may be left connected. This keeps your scale ready to use with no “warm-up” time.
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EXPERIMENTATION
1. Display test...
When your scale is first powered on, it automatically runs through a display test lasting about
six seconds, showing all possible segments which might be displayed. The scale next displays “C nnn g” (where nnn equals the full scale capacity in grams), performs self-diagnostics
to ensure proper operation and then sets itself to zero. A wake up message is always transmitted upon power up. (If a tape printer is connected to the scale, the scale model, capacity and
software version will be printed. If the scale is connected to a computer the wake up message
will be displayed if in the terminal mode. The scale is then ready for use. For best accuracy,
allow the scale to warm up for 5 minutes.
2. Using your scale for the first time...
It is important that you read this Operator’s Manual thoroughly to ensure proper use of your
scale. Nonetheless, experimenting with your scale and its keyboard prior to reading this manual
in its entirety will not harm your scale (provided it is not overloaded) and may actually give you
a better understanding of the instructions in this manual. If you instruct the scale to do something it is not capable of doing, the scale will respond by displaying the message “UnAbLE”. To
continue experimenting, simply press the clear key.
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KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
zero Assigns the pan and whatever is currently being weighed a value of zero. While
the scale is determining a stable weight reading, the display will indicate “bUSY”.
NOTE: If a tare value is stored in memory it will be cleared.
sample
size Displays preprogrammed sample sizes (10, 25, 50, or 100 pieces).
count Instructs the scale to begin or resume counting. This key may also be used to
“update” the average piece weight for increased counting accuracy.
setup/cal Instructs the scale to enter a setup or perform a calibration.
apw Instructs the scale to accept an average piece weight entry.
clear Clears the last number entered or operation requested, and displays weight.
tare Instructs the scale to accept a numerical tare weight entry. If a container is
placed on the pan, pressing tare assigns its weight as the “tare” (i.e. container
weight) and saves it in memory. The display will read net weight (i.e. contents
weight).
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gross Toggles between the gross weight and the net weight.
(gross weight - tare weight = net weight)
print Scale sends displayed and stored or programmed information to a printer, com-
puter (or other RS-232 peripheral device).
units Converts the weighing units of measure (e.g. changes from grams to ounces).
accum Sums and stores the results of multiple weighing or counting operations.
id Instructs the scale to store an identification number of up to 25 digits (e.g. a part
number or account number) to be printed or transmitted to a peripheral device.
display Instructs the scale to recall the value stored in any of the various registers (e.g.
tare, accumulate, etc.).
reset Sets all counting and weighing registers to zero. Clears all volatile ID registers.
Assigns the pan and whatever is currently being weighed a value of zero. Displays full scale capacity.
• Instructs scale to enter a decimal point during numeric entry.
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— Instructs scale to change the sign of a number. Interpreted as a hyphen when
entered as part of an ID number.
When preceding any register that stores a value, instructs the scale to clear the
stored value from that specific register. (e.g. Pressing the — tare keys will clear
the tare value in memory.)
When preceding the units key, instructs the scale to convert the weighing units
to the factory default (grams).
0-9 Instructs the scale to enter numerical values given for registers such as ID num-
ber, count, tare or average piece weight.
LED
low bat If lit, battery needs to be charged. (Battery option only)
bat charge If lit, battery is installed and is being trickle charged.* (Battery option only)
remote/local If lit, the remote scale base is active. (Remote Scale Option only)
* Depending on the condition of the battery and the line voltage this LED
may turn off when the battery is completely charged.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
OK Reading shown is stable. Further operations may be performed.
gross Reading shown is gross weight.
apw Reading shown is average piece weight.
accum Reading shown is the amount stored in the accumulator register.
tare Reading shown is the weight stored in the tare register.
PC Reading shown is given in number of pieces.
g Reading shown is given in grams.
oz Reading shown is given in ounces.
lb Reading shown is given in pounds.
t oz Reading shown is given in troy ounces.
dwt Reading shown is given in pennyweights.
c Reading shown is given in carats.
“x” Reading shown is given in user-definable units.
NOTE: “x” units are preset in kilograms.
INT Scale is operating in either a fast or slow fixed integration mode (update rate).
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DISPLAY MESSAGES
C nnn g Displayed when the scale is powered on and when the reset key is pressed,
this message identifies the scales rated capacity.
bUSY The scale is waiting for a stable reading.
UnAbLE The scale is unable to complete your requested operation. Press the clear key
and select another operation.
FLASHING
DISPLAY The weight on the pan exceeds the capacity of the scale or the scale is under
loaded (the pan or pan support is missing).
OFLO The displayed count or weight exceeds six digits (999,999).
UPdAtE The scale is recalculating the average piece weight to enhance counting accu-
racy.
TARE CLEAr If a value is stored in the tare register when the zero key is pressed, this mes-
sage will appear warning that the tare value has been cleared.
Add nnn PC The scale is requesting an additional number of pieces (nnn) to satisfy mini-
mum accuracy and/or minimum sample size setup requirements.
Sub nnn PC When kitting, the scale is requesting that an additional number of pieces (nnn)
be removed to satisfy minimum accuracy and/or minimum sample size setup
requirements.
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Section Three
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BASIC WEIGHING
To weigh a sample on your scale, use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key and place the object(s) to be weighed on the pan.
2. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the weight from the display.
CONVERTING THE WEIGHING UNITS
To convert from one unit to another, simply press the units key repeatedly. Continue pressing the key
until the units you wish to use are displayed. The order of units is as follows: GRAMS - OUNCES POUNDS - TROY OUNCES - PENNYWEIGHTS - CARATS - “x” UNITS (user defined) - GRAMS. To
return to the factory default (grams) press — units. NOTE: The units displayed can be limited to
certain selected units of measure, and can be restricted to as few as one if desired. See Appendix II,
Setup Functions.
WEIGHING WITH A CONTAINER
You can use your scale to weigh objects (or liquids) by placing or pouring them into a container. To
weigh objects or liquids in this manner, WITHOUT including the weight of the container, use the tare
or zero keys. If you wish to retain the container weight for later reference the tare key should be used.
If you do not need to retain the container weight, and do not need to display or print the gross weight,
use the zero key only. To tare out or zero out the weight of a container, and then weigh the contents
placed or poured into it, use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key. Place the empty container on the pan.
2. Press the tare or zero key. (If the tare weight is known, a full container may be placed on the
pan. In this case, enter the tare weight through the keyboard and then press the tare key.)
3. Wait for the “OK” symbol. Place or pour objects or liquids into the container.
4. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the net weight from the display.
NOTE: When you press the tare key, the container weight is stored in memory and the display will
read zero. You must use the tare key, not the zero key, in step #2 to store the container weight
in memory. To recall the stored tare value, press display tare. To clear the stored tare value,
press — tare.
DISPLAYING THE GROSS WEIGHT
To display the gross weight, press display followed by the gross key. To toggle between the gross
weight and the net weight, press the gross key repeatedly. The gross weight will equal the net weight
unless a container weight has been entered using the tare key (see section, Weighing with a Container).
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NOTE: a. A customized sample size may be preset by using the minimum sample size setup fea-
ture. The scale will never request a sample size less than the preset minimum sample
size. (e.g. If the minimum sample size has been preset at 12 pieces then the sample size
key will display Add 12 PCs, Add 25 PCs, Add 50 PCs, Add 100 PCs, Add 12 PCs...etc.
when pressed repeatedly.)
b. The scale may request that more pieces be added after the initial sampling if a minimum
accuracy requirement has been preset. (For details see the section entitled Using the
Minimum Sample Size or Minimum Accuracy Feature.)
BASIC COUNTING USING THE COUNT KEY
To count a number of like objects on the scale, use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place a known number of pieces on the pan.
3. Enter the number of pieces through the scale keyboard.
4. Press the count key.
5. Wait for the “OK” symbol.
6. Add pieces until you reach the desired count.
7. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display.
NOTE: The scale may request that more pieces be added after the initial sampling if a minimum
accuracy and/or minimum sample size requirements have been preset.
The operator may choose to employ the counting procedure outlined above which uses the
sample size key, or the procedure given for use of the count key. Both procedures deliver the
same level of accuracy using the same sample size.
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USING THE MINIMUM SAMPLE SIZE & ACCURACY FEATURE
Counting errors can be caused by non-uniformity in the parts being counted or by insufficient sample
weight. To reduce these errors your scale is designed with two special features. The minimum sample
size feature ensures the scale will calculate an average piece weight from a large enough sample
which is nearly equal to the average piece weight of the entire lot. This feature prevents an operator
from using a sample size which is too small and could be “biased”, i.e., not truly representative of the
distribution of unequal parts in the lot to be counted. Setting the scale to require a larger minimum
sample will reduce the error which is introduced by non-uniformity.
The minimum accuracy feature ensures that total sample weight is heavy enough to keep counting
errors very small. The higher the degree of accuracy desired, the larger the total sample weight that
will be required. This means that even if the sample satisfies the minimum sample size requirement it
may still be too light to achieve the accuracy level selected and therefore the scale will request more
pieces.
Your scale has been preprogrammed at the factory with no minimum-sample requirement and a minimum accuracy requirement of 95%. To change the minimum accuracy and/or a minimum sample size
setting refer to Appendix II, Setup Functions.
When the scale is set up to require a minimum sample size or certain degree of accuracy it may
display messages during the counting procedure. The steps are outlined below:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Press the sample size key.
3. The scale display will say “Add nnn PC”, where nnn represents the programmed minimum
sample size.
The sample size requirement can be increased by pressing the sample size key repeatedly.
The predetermined sample size are: 10, 25, 50 and 100 pcs. This sequence of predetermined
sample sizes will repeat itself as the sample size key is pressed. A custom sample size may be
preset by using the minimum sample size setup feature. The scale will never request a sample
size less than the preset minimum sample size. (e.g. If the minimum sample size has been
preset at 12 pieces then the sample size key will display Add 12 PCs, Add 25 PCs, Add 50
PCs, Add 100 PCs, Add 12 PCs...etc. when pressed repeatedly.)
4. When you reach the desired sample size, place the requested number of pieces on the pan.
5. Press the count key.
6. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display.
The scale may request that more pieces be added after the initial sampling if a minimum accuracy requirement has not been met.
If the minimum accuracy requirement has been met, the scale will display the correct number
of pieces and you can proceed to Step 10.
If fewer than the required number of pieces have been placed on the pan, the scale will ask you
to add pieces. In this case, perform Steps 7-11 below.
7. Add the exact number of pieces requested by the scale.
8. Press the count key.
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9. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display. The scale now reads the total number of
pieces on the pan.
10. Add pieces until you reach the desired count.
11. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display.
COUNTING WITH A CONTAINER
You can use a container when counting pieces without including the container weight in the count.
Your scale can do this by “taring out” (subtracting) the weight of the container before it begins counting. If you wish to retain the container weight for later reference, the tare key should be used in step
#3 below. If you do not need to retain the container weight, and do not need to display or print the
gross weight, use the zero key only. To tare out or zero out the weight of a container, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place the container on the pan.
3. Press the tare key or zero key. (If the tare weight is known, a full container may be placed on
the pan in step #2. In this case, enter the tare weight through the keyboard and then press the
tare key.)
4. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then press the sample size key.
5. The scale display will say “Add 10. PC”. (The sample size requirement can be increased by
pressing the sample size key repeatedly. The predetermined sample sizes are: 10, 25, 50 and
100 pcs. This sequence of predetermined sample sizes will repeat itself as the sample size
key is pressed.)
6. When you reach the desired sample size, place the requested number of pieces in the container.
7. Press the count key.
8. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then add pieces until you reach the desired count.
9. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display. The scale will read the total number of pieces
you have placed in the container.
NOTE: You may recall the tare weight by pressing display, tare, but only if it was stored in step #3 by
using the tare key and not the zero key.
DISPLAYING THE GROSS WEIGHT DURING COUNTING
To display the gross weight during a counting procedure, perform the steps below:
1. Press the gross key to display the gross weight.
2. Press count to return to the counting mode.
The gross weight will equal the net weight unless a container weight has been entered using
the tare key (see section, Counting with a Container above).
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COUNTING WITH A KNOWN AVERAGE-PIECE-WEIGHT
The scale can count the number of pieces in a lot by dividing the weight of the lot by the known
average piece weight (APW). To calculate the number of pieces in a lot using the average piece
weight, use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place the pieces on the pan.
3. Enter the known average piece weight through the keyboard.
4. Press the apw key.
5. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then read the display. The scale now reads the number of pieces on
the pan.
NOTE: a. Before you enter an average piece weight, make sure your scale is reading in the units
you wish to enter.
b. To determine an unknown average piece weight simply use the procedure for counting,
and press display apw when you have a known number of pieces displayed.
COUNTING WITH A KNOWN AVERAGE-PIECE-WEIGHT AND TARE WEIGHT
Items in a filled container can be counted without opening the container if the average piece weight
and tare weights are known. Simply key-in the weight values using the procedure outlined below:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Place a filled container on the pan.
3. Enter the value of the known tare weight and press the tare key.
4. Enter the value of the known average piece weight and press the apw key.
5. Wait for the “OK” symbol and then read the display. The scale now displays the count of items
in the container.
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COUNTING WITH ACCURACY ENHANCEMENT
When counting parts that are not uniform in weight, you can periodically update the average piece
weight (APW) and thereby increase the accuracy. Each time the count key is pressed, the scale will
update the APW as long as the additional weight is less than or equal to the previous sample weight.
If the added weight is more than 100% of the previous sample, the APW will not be updated. For
example, if you start with a sample size of 10 pieces then add 10 more and press the count key, the
APW will be recalculated based on a 20 piece sample. The next time you wanted to update the APW
you could add up to 20 pieces. If you added 11 or more to the original 10 piece sample, the APW
would not be updated and would continue to represent the original 10 pieces. To count using this
accuracy enhancement feature, follow the procedure below.
1. Place an empty container on the scale and press the zero key.
2. Press the sample size key. The scale display will say “Add 10 PCs.”
(The sample size requirement can be increased by pressing the sample size key repeatedly.
The predetermined sample sizes are: 10, 25, 50 and 100 pcs. This sequence of predetermined
sample sizes will repeat itself as the sample size key is pressed.)
3. When you reach the desired sample size, place the requested number of pieces in the container.
4. Press the count key. Wait for the “OK” symbol, then slowly add pieces until the displayed count
is increased by 100% or less.
5. Press the count key. The scale displays “UPdAtE” and automatically calculates a new average
piece weight based on the larger number of pieces, and is ready to continue counting.
If “UPdAtE” is not displayed, the additional pieces have exceeded 100% of the previous sample
weight and the APW will not be updated.
CAUTION: This accuracy enhancement feature is disabled if the average piece weight has been
scanned in from a bar code or entered via a computer.
REVERSE COUNTING OR KITTING
Using this feature, you can place a container full of pieces on your scale and count the number of
pieces removed. This is especially helpful when kitting (counting out a certain number of pieces to be
packed together). To perform reverse counting or kitting, use the following procedure:
1. Place a container full of pieces you wish to count on the pan.
2. Press the zero key then press the sample size key.
3. The scale display will say “Add 10. PC”. (The sample size requirement can be increased by
pressing the sample size key repeatedly. The predetermined sample sizes are: 10, 25, 50 and
100 pcs. This sequence of predetermined sample sizes will repeat itself as the sample size
key is pressed.)
4. When you have selected the desired sample size, REMOVE the indicated number of pieces
from the container.
5. Press the count key.
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6. Remove pieces until the display reads the number of pieces you wish to count out or kit.
7. Press the zero key.
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 as many times as needed.
NOTE: a. If the average piece weight is known, you may press the — key, enter the average piece
weight, and press the apw key in place of Steps 2-5.
b. If the sample size is not large enough to satisfy the minimum accuracy requirement the
display will read “SUb nnn.PC”. Remove the specified number of pieces (i.e. nnn) from
the container, then press the count key.
c. It is possible that the required sample size is larger than the quantity needed for each kit.
For instance, the required sample size is 100 pieces but only 50 pieces are to be kitted
together. In this case follow steps 1 through 5 above, then proceed as follows: place the
100 piece sample back into the container and press the zero key. Continue with steps 6
through 8 above.
ACCUMULATING RESULTS BY WEIGHT OR COUNT
It is sometimes necessary to accumulate weights or counts of various batches; e.g., the number of
capacitors counted or the total weight of fasteners weighed out during a day. The scale can be used
to simultaneously accumulate both weights and counts.
To accumulate a weight, use the following procedure:
1. Enter the weighing mode by pressing the reset key or the clear and zero keys (if in the counting mode).
2. To begin accumulating weights, clear the weight accumulator by pressing 0 accum while in
the weighing mode.
3. Place the object to be weighed on the pan.
4. Press the accum key. This weight is then added into the accumulator. The total accumulated
weight is then displayed.
5. Press the clear key. The current weight is displayed.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 anytime you wish to accumulate the weights of further measurements.
7. Press the display accum keys. The scale now reads the accumulated weight.
NOTE: The clear key must be pressed after completing each accumulation.
To accumulate a count (or reverse count, if kitting), use the following procedure:
1. Press the zero key.
2. Press the sample size key. The scale will display “Add 10. PC”. (To increase the sample size,
continue to press the sample size key until the scale displays the desired number.)
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3. Place the requested number of pieces on the pan. Press the count key. [To begin accumulating counts, clear the count accumulator by pressing 0 accum.]
NOTE: (If you press 0 accum while in the weighing mode, you will clear the weight accumulator.)
4. Add (or remove, if kitting) the desired pieces.
5. Press the accum key. The count is added into the accumulator and the total accumulated
count is then displayed.
6. Press the clear key to display the count currently on the scale pan.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 anytime you wish to add to the accumulated count.
8. Press the display, accum keys. The number of pieces shown is the total number accumulated.
NOTE: Pressing reset or — clear will clear the contents of both accumulators.
USE OF THE “INT” MODE
The Setra Super Count automatically adjusts the display update rate to provide stable performance
under environmental conditions such as vibration or draft. However, certain applications may require
that a fixed display update rate be set. When weighing in the presence of vibration or draft a slower
display update will provide a more stable reading. When filling containers to a target weight or count,
a fast display update can help prevent overshooting the target.
Either a slow or fast display update is available when the scale is in the INT mode. The factory default
setting for the INT mode is a fast display update. Refer to the Setup Functions in Appendix II to alter
the mode from fast to slow. To enter the INT mode, press the int key. The INT symbol will appear in the
display. Exit this mode by repressing the int key. This mode can be used while performing weighing
or counting operations.
ASSIGNING AN I.D. NUMBER TO A BATCH
To assign an ID number (such as a part number or an account number) to a given batch, use the
following procedure:
1. Enter the number you wish to assign (up to 25 digits).
2. Press the id key.
3. To recall the ID number, press display id.
NOTE: a. The ID number you have entered will be assigned to all batches until a new ID number is
entered or the reset key is pressed. To clear an ID number, press the — id keys.
b. If an ID number of more than six digits is used, the scale will display the last six digits
entered, but will store and print the entire number (up to its limit of 25 digits). For example,
if 123456789 is entered, the scale will display 456789, but will store and print 123456789
(as explained in “Printing Out Information”).
c. The — key may serve as a dash (hyphen) during ID number entry. Simply press the —
key wherever you wish to insert a dash (you may use as many dashes as you need,
however, no more than one dash may be used consecutively).
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ENTERING, RECALLING & CLEARING ADDITIONAL ID ENTRIES
A total of seven separate ID numbers may be entered. These multiple ID numbers may be used to
represent additional information related to a particular batch (i.e. vendor, lot number, etc.)
To enter additional ID numbers, use the following procedure:
1. Press the setup/cal key.
2. Enter the number you wish to assign (up to 25 digits, as indicated above).
3. Press the id key.
4. Enter a number from 1-7 to indicate which ID entry this data is to be assigned to.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to assign additional ID entries to a given batch.
NOTE: a. The ID entry numbers one, five and seven is not erased by the reset key or when the
scale is powered off. These entry numbers can be used to store the Company name
and address or any information that you wish to print with every transaction.
b. ID field number six cannot be used if your Setra scale is equipped with the optional time/
date feature.
To recall any of the seven ID entries, perform the following procedure:
1. Press the setup/cal key.
2. Press the display key.
3. Press the id key.
4. Enter a number from 1-7 to indicate which ID entry is to be recalled.
To clear any one of the seven ID entries, perform the following procedure:
1. Press the setup/cal key.
2. Press the — key.
3. Press the id key.
4. Press the ID number from 1-7 to indicate which ID entry is to be cleared.
NOTE: To clear all ID entries at once, except ID numbers one, five and seven, press the reset key.
(ID numbers one, five and seven must be cleared using the procedure outlined directly above.)
When the seven additional ID numbers are printed, the identifying entry numbers will not be printed.
We therefore suggest these numbers be formatted, if possible, to be easily recognized by the users
as to what their meaning signifies. (e.g. A date can be entered as 01-05-91, or an employee id
number may be 123-45-6789).
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PRINTING OUT INFORMATION
The Super Count is designed to print out requested or stored information regarding a given batch
when connected to an optional serial printer (see Appendix I). The default RS-232 output from the
scale is all available fields formatted for a label on a Dymo Setra 300 printer.
1. Connect the printer’s AC adaptor to a 110-volt outlet.
2. Connect the other end of the adaptor to the printer.
3. Connect the 6 pin telephone jack end of the printer connection cord to the printer's "Input"
port.
4. Connect the male RJ45 end of the connection cord to the scale’s female RJ45 port.
5. Perform the necessary counting or weighing procedures on the scale.
6. Press the print key on the scale.
7. Repeat Steps 5 through 6 any time you wish to print out information.
NOTE: a. The print output can be changed for either printing on receipt paper or another label
format on the Dymo Setra 300 printer. Refer to the Print Format in the Setup
Functions.
b. When using a printer other than the Dymo Setra 300, reset the print format and match
baud rate and parity of your scale to the match the printer(see Setup
Functions).
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Section Four
Advanced Functions
COUNTING WITH APW VALUES IN EXPONENTIAL NOTATION
The scale is able to accept an unlimited number of significant digits through the keyboard and serial
port for APW values when the APW values are stored using exponential notation. For example,
.0000567891 can be stored as 5.67891E-5. Using APW values in exponential notation is recommended
when counting small parts in pounds (lbs).
RECALLING APW VALUES IN EXPONENTIAL NOTATION
There is an alternate command sequence for displaying the APW with increased resolution. The
standard command sequence for displaying the APW is to press the display key then the apw key.
This recalls and displays the APW as six digits (.0000012345 will be displayed as .000001). To display the APW in exponential notation, the command sequence is setup/cal, display, apw. The scale
will display the APW as two alternating messages: the mantissa and the exponent (.0000012345 will
be displayed as 1.2345 followed by E - 05). These two messages will continue to display alternately
until another command is received.
NOTE: The command sequence for displaying the APW in exponential notation is only valid when
entered through the scale’s keyboard.
STORING A NEW I.D. & APW/TARE IN THE SCALE DATABASE
The Super Count can store up to 256 different, ten character part numbers and their associated
average piece weight (APW) and tare values in memory which may be retrieved simply by entering
the ID. This data can be transmitted to a printer or computer.
Once an ID number is entered the scale will automatically search its memory for a matching ID
number. If a match is found, the APW and tare values will be retrieved and the scale will enter the
counting mode. If no match is found, the scale will accept the entry as a new ID.
To perform the following procedure the database must be enabled and the APW and tare values must
be left unprotected. (To enable the system refer to Appendix II, DATABASE SETUP.) (See PROTECTING THE APW/TARE VALUES to select a specific ID protection.)
To store a new ID and its associated APW and tare values follow the steps below:
1. Press the reset; key to zero the scale and clear the ID, APW and tare registers.
2. Create a valid APW and tare, either by entering the values through the keyboard, with a bar
code scanner or by performing the tare and sampling procedures.
3. Enter the ID; up to ten characters.
4. Press the id key, then the setup/cal key and finally the apw key.
5. The scale will quickly display “StOrEd” and return to the previous weighing or counting mode.
The APW and tare values are now stored and may be retrieved when the ID number is reentered. If “StOrEd” is not displayed, make sure the database is enabled.
If the scale displays “UnAbLE” the ID protection is set to “LOC AL”. The ID protection setup should be
changed to “LOCOLD” or “NO LOC” to store a new ID in memory.
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COUNTING WITH THE DATABASE
To perform the following procedure the automatic APW/tare retrieval system must be enabled. To
enable the system refer to DATABASE SETUP.
To count parts using a stored APW follow the steps below:
1. Press the reset key. This will zero the scale and clear the ID, APW and tare registers.
2. Enter the ID, up to ten characters.
3. Press the id key.
4. The scale will automatically enter the counting mode if a matching ID is found. Parts may now
be placed on the pan to be counted. Note; the APW and tare will reflect the values stored
under the recalled ID.
If no matching ID is found, the scale will accept the entry as a new ID and will not enter the counting
mode.
PRINTING IDs & APW/TARE VALUES FROM THE DATABASE
This setup allows the stored IDs and their associated APW and tare values to be transmitted to a
printer, computer or another scale as backup.
To transmit the stored IDs and their associated APW and tare values use the following procedure:
1. Enter — 17776 and press the setup/cal key.
2. The scale will display “ID SC.”
3. To transmit the ID, APW and tare values to another scale or computer press the setup/cal key.
To transmit the data to a printer press the clear key.
4. The scale will display “ID PR.” To print the data to a serial printer press setup/cal. To exit this
setup press the clear key.
NOTE: A backup copy of the stored IDs may be transmitted to a computer and stored on disk.
Selecting “ID SC” will instruct the scale to also send the control codes which are required
when the data is read back into the scale. When the data is later transmitted back to the scale
from a computer, each record (1 record = 1 ID and associated APW and tare value) must be
followed by a 3 second delay. The Save and Restore program that comes with the Auto Count
200 can be used to backup the scale database.
UPDATING AN ID AND APW/TARE VALUES IN THE DATABASE
To perform the following procedure the database must be enabled and APW and tare values must not
be protected. (To enable the system refer to DATABASE SETUP.) (See PROTECTING THE APW/TARE
VALUES to select a specific form of ID protection.)
To update an ID and its associated APW and tare values follow the steps below:
1. Enter the ID and press the id key. The scale will enter the counting mode.
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2. Update the APW and/or tare, either by entering the values through the keyboard, bar code or
by performing the tare and sampling procedures.
3. Press the setup/cal key and then the apw key.
4. The scale will display “ChAngE”. To permanenty store these updated values press setup/cal.
The scale will quickly display “StOrEd” and return to the previous weighing or counting mode.
The new values are now stored with the ID in memory.
To exit without changing the existing APW and tare values press the clear key.
If the scale displays “LOcKEd” the stored IDs are protected. The ID protection setup should be set to
“NO LOC” before the APW and/or tare value may be changed.
DELETING AN ID AND APW/TARE VALUES FROM THE DATABASE
To perform the following procedure, the database must be enabled and the APW and tare values
must not be protected. (See section entitled DATABASE SETUP to enable the database and PROTECTING THE APW/TARE VALUES to select a specific protection mode.)
To delete an ID and its associated APW and tare values follow the steps below:
1. Enter the ID and press the id key. The scale will enter the counting mode.
2. Press the setup/cal key then the — and apw keys.
3. The scale will display “dELEtE.” Press setup/cal to delete the ID, APW and tare values. The
scale will briefly display “GOnE.”
Press clear to exit this procedure without deleting the existing ID, APW and tare values.
If the scale displays “UnAbLE” the stored IDs are protected. The ID protection setup should be set to
“NO LOC” before the APW and/or tare value may be deleted.
COUNT/WEIGHT ACCUMULA TOR DA TABASE
The Super Count can be programmed to accumulate the weight and count for 256 different, ten
character part numbers. The accumulated count and weight are stored in non-volatile memory until
they are cleared. The count/weight accumulator database feature can only be used if the APW/tare
database is disabled, likewise the APW/tare database can only be used if the count/weight accumulator database is disabled. (To enable this feature, see COUNT/WEIGHT ACCUMULATE BY ID SETUP
in Appendix II.)
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ACCUMULATING COUNT BY ID
To accumulate the count by ID number, perform the following steps.
1. Press the reset key. This will zero the scale and clear the ID, APW and tare registers.
2. Enter the ID, up to ten characters.
3. Press the id key. The scale will automatically load the accumulated count value into the count
accumulator. (If entering a new ID, a value of 0 will be loaded.)
4. Create a valid APW, either by entering the value through the keypad, a bar code scanner, or by
performing the sampling procedure.
5. Place the pieces to be counted on the scale.
6. Press the accum key. The scale will update the count accumulator, copy the new value into the
id-accumulator memory and then display the accumulated count.
7. Press clear to return to the count. Press print if you wish to print the new accumulated value.
(See print setup below.)
ACCUMULATING WEIGHT BY ID
To accumulate the weight by ID number, perform the following steps.
1. Press the reset key. This will zero the scale and clear the ID, APW and tare registers.
2. Enter the ID, up to ten characters.
3. Press the id key. The scale will automatically load the accumulated weight value into the weight
accumulator. (If entering a new ID, a value of 0 will be loaded.)
4. Place the material to be weighed on the scale.
5. Press the accum key. The scale will update the weight accumulator, copy the new value into
the id-accumulator memory, and then display the accumulated weight.
6. Press clear to return to the weight. Press print if you wish to print the new accumulated value.
(See print setup below.)
PRINTING THE ACCUMULATED COUNT OR WEIGHT
To print the accumulated value, follow the steps below.
1. Enter the ID, up to ten characters.
2. Press the id key. The accumulated value for the ID will be copied from memory into the accumulator register.
3. Press the print key.
NOTE: The scale must be setup to print the desired accumulator register (see ScriptCoder or Ap-
pendix II). Accumulating by ID does not store the number of entries in the accumulator.
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