Transcell Technology DCSG series Operation Instruction Manual

DCSG Series

Digital Counting Scale

Dual-Channel

Operation Manual

Revision 2.0

February 15, 2000

ATTENTION:
To extend the life of your digital scale, do not drop items to be weighed onto the

platform or overload the scale beyond its rated capacity. Shock-loading and
overloading may damage the load cell and void the warranty.

 2000 Transcell Technology, Inc.
Contents subject to change without notice.
Transcell Technology, Inc.

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Wheeling, IL 60090
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement for Europe

PRODUCT DCSG Directives with which this equipment complies:

Harmonized Standards applied:

EN 55011:1991 + A1:1997 + A2:1996 (Group 1, Class B) EN 45501:1993
EN 61000-3-2:1995 + A13:1997 IEC801-2:1991
EN 61000-3-3:1995 IEC801-3:1991

Year in which CE mark affixed 1999 Date of issue March 1999

EMC 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
EMC 92/31/EEC EMC Directive
EMC 73/23/EEC EMC Directive

IEC801-4:1988
Short Time Power Reductions

Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement for North America

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 instructions 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/her own expense.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Transcell DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale ............................ 1-1

Chapter 2: Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3: Basics of Operation .................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Display ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)......................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Keyboard.................................................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Soft Keys ..................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Function and Numeric Keys ......................................................................... 3-2

3.3 General Scale Operation .......................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Weighing an Item......................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.2 Taring an Item of Unknown Weight .............................................................. 3-3

3.3.3 Taring an Item of Known Weight.................................................................. 3-3

3.3.4 Clearing a Tare ............................................................................................ 3-3

3.3.5 Piece Counting............................................................................................. 3-4

3.3.6 Clearing the Piece Count.............................................................................. 3-4

Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Operation............................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Unit Weight Entry ..................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Unit Weight Entry......................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Item ID Storage ........................................................................................................ 4-1

4.2.1 Recalling an Existing Item Entry................................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Adding a New Item Entry.............................................................................. 4-2

4.2.3 Editing an Item Entry.................................................................................... 4-2

4.2.4 Deleting an Item Entry.................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.5 Deleting All Item Entries ............................................................................... 4-3

4.3 Memory Accumulator................................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.1 Displaying the Memory Accumulator ............................................................ 4-4

4.3.2 Adding to the Memory Accumulator.............................................................. 4-4

4.3.3 Clearing the Memory Accumulator ............................................................... 4-4

4.4 Using the Target Value............................................................................................. 4-4

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Chapter 5: Setup........................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.1 Setup Overview........................................................................................................ 5-1

5.2 Supervisor Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Configuration Sub-Menu (Config)................................................................. 5-1

5.2.2 Print Format Sub-Menu (PrtFmt).................................................................. 5-2

5.2.2.1 Margins (Margin) .......................................................................... 5-2

5.2.2.2 Header (Header)........................................................................... 5-2

5.2.2.3 Starting Characters (Start)............................................................ 5-3

5.2.2.4 Field Selection (Fields)................................................................. 5-3

5.2.2.5 Ending Characters (Ending).......................................................... 5-4

5.2.2.6 Restore Defaults (Deflt) ................................................................ 5-5

5.2.3 Setting the System Clock Sub-Menu (Clock)................................................ 5-5

5.2.4 Item ID Sub-Menu (ItemID).......................................................................... 5-5

5.2.4.1 Initial Item ID’s (Initial).................................................................. 5-6

5.2.4.2 Print Item ID’s (Print) .................................................................... 5-6

5.2.4.3 List Item ID’s (List)........................................................................ 5-6

5.2.5 Exiting the Supervisor Menu ........................................................................ 5-6

5.3 Service Menu ........................................................................................................... 5-7

5.3.1 Local/Remote Scale Sub-Menus (Local/Remote) ......................................... 5-7

5.3.2 Calibration Sub-Menu (Calibrt)..................................................................... 5-7

5.3.3 Diagnostics Sub-Menu (Diag)....................................................................... 5-9

5.3.4 Restore System Defaults Sub-Menu (SysDft)............................................... 5-10

5.3.5 Setup Sub-Menu (Setup).............................................................................. 5-10

5.3.5.1 COM Port Setup (COM1/COM2) ................................................... 5-10

5.3.5.2 Limited Feature Mode (Limited).................................................... 5-11

5.3.6 Exiting the Service Menu ............................................................................. 5-11

Chapter 6: Calibration................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Calibration Overview ................................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 Calibration Menu ...................................................................................................... 6-1

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Appendix A: Specifications........................................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: Serial Port Information .............................................................................................. B-1

B.1 COM1 Serial Port ..................................................................................................... B-1

B.1.1 Connecting the Serial Printer........................................................................ B-1

B.1.2 Default Print Format ..................................................................................... B-2

B.2 COM2 Serial Port ..................................................................................................... B-2

B.2.1 Connecting the Scanner, Remote Display or Computer................................ B-2

B.2.2 Full Duplex Modes for COM2....................................................................... B-3

B.2.2.1 Demand Mode.............................................................................. B-3

B.2.2.2 Continuous Mode .......................................................................... B-4

Appendix C: Error Messages......................................................................................................... C-1

C.1 Error Messages......................................................................................................... C-1

C.1.1 Operator Errors............................................................................................ C-1

C.1.2 Calibration Errors......................................................................................... C-2

Appendix D: Remote Scale Wiring................................................................................................ D-1

D.1 Remote Scale Wiring................................................................................................ D-1

LIST OF FIGURES

1-1 DCSG Series Front Panel .................................................................................................. 1-2

2-1 DCSG Back Panel.............................................................................................................. 2-1

3-1 DCSG Display Detail .......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Function and Numeric Keys Layout.................................................................................... 3-2

4-1 Item ID List Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-2

4-2 Edit Item ID Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-2

B-1 Pin Assignments for COM1 Serial Port............................................................................... B-1

B-2 Cable Diagram for Scale to Dot Matrix Printer.................................................................... B-1

B-3 Cable Diagram for Scale to Thermal Printer....................................................................... B-1

B-4 Default Print Format for Thermal Printer ............................................................................ B-2

B-5 Pin Assignments for COM2 Serial Port............................................................................... B-2

B-6 Cable Diagram for Scale to Computer................................................................................ B-3

B-7 Cable Diagram for Scale to Scanner.................................................................................. B-3

B-8 Consolidated Controls Demand Mode ................................................................................ B-3

B-9 Consolidated Controls Continuous Mode............................................................................ B-4

D-1 Color Codes for Shielded Load Cell Cable ......................................................................... D-1

D-2 Pin Assignments for the Load Cell Port.............................................................................. D-1

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LIST OF TABLES

1-1 DCSG Series Product Matrix.............................................................................................. 1-1

3-1 DCSG Series Annunciator Definitions ................................................................................ 3-1

3-2 DCSG Sampling Limits ...................................................................................................... 3-5

4-1 Entering Alphanumeric Characters..................................................................................... 4-3

5-1 Configuration Sub-Menu Items........................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Field Names and Definitions .............................................................................................. 5-4

5-3 Local/Remote Scale Sub-Menu Items ................................................................................ 5-8

5-4 Field Names and Definitions .............................................................................................. 5-9

5-5 Listing of Key Codes .......................................................................................................... 5-9

5-6 COM1 and COM2 Sub-Menu Items .................................................................................... 5-11

6-1 Minimum / Recommended Calibration Test Weights for Local Scale.................................. 6-2

B-1 Cable Diagram for Scale to Printer..................................................................................... B-1

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSCELL DCSG SERIES DIGITAL COUNTING

SCALE

The Transcell Model DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale is an easy to use, high-resolution
counting scale featuring keyboard tare, unit weight entry and item ID storage. It is equipped with
many useful features that are normally found on much more expensive scale products, including
dual-channel, memory accumulator and target values.

The scale is available in four avoirdupois weight capacities and four metric weight capacities.
Table 1-1 shows the DCSG series product matrix.

If your Model DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale is part of a complete scale system or has
been installed for you, it is necessary to read only Chapters 2 through 4 for complete scale op­eration. Prior to using the scale, please read this user’s guide carefully and completely. Store
the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concern­ing the operation of the scale.

If you are an installer, the remote scale’s installation and wiring instructions are found in Appen­dix D. The scale contains two main setup menus: The Service Menu configures the scale to your
remote weigh platform. The Supervisor Menu configures the serial communication ports and en­ables some user options. Chapter 5 covers both menus in detail. Chapter 6 covers system cali­bration. Prior to installing the scale, please read this manual carefully and completely. Store the
manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concerning
the setup and operation of the scale.

MODEL CAPACITY / GRADUATION MODEL CAPACITY / GRADUATION

DCSG-12 12 x 0.0005 lb DCSG-6M 6000 g x 0.2 g
DCSG-30 30 x 0.001 lb DCSG-15M 15 x 0.0005 kg (0.5 g)
DCSG-60 60 x 0.002 lb DCSG-30M 30 x 0.001 kg (1 g)
DCSG-120 120 x 0.005 lb DCSG-60M 60 x 0.002 kg (2 g)

TABLE 1-1: DCSG Series Product Matrix

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1

MODEL

DCSG

FUNC

TIONS

LOCAL

REMOTE

*

CLR

2

3

4

5

6

7 8 9

0

ENT

FIGURE 1-1: DCSG Series Front Panel

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

COM 1 Serial Port (RS-232)

After unpacking the scale, a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used.
Please refer to Figure 2-1 below as needed.

1
0

COM 2 Serial Port (RS-232)

Remote Scale Connector

(If equipped)

DC Power Jack

ON/OFF Switch

Figure 2-1: DCSG Back Panel

Step 1. Position the scale in its area of intended use. Observe the following guidelines for suitable

location.

1. Choose a firm, stable floor or table.

2. Do not share an AC outlet with electrical noise producing equipment, such as refrigeration
units. This includes products with electrical motors and/or relays.

3. Do not place the scale in an area with changing ambient temperature and/or high humidity.

4. Do not place the scale in an area prone to exposure to direct sunlight, wind, or dust.

5. Do not place the scale in an area with vibrating equipment.

Step 2. Install the AC Adapter.

1. After placing the scale in its area of use, locate the Model A41408 AC Adapter.

2. Connect the female end of the AC Adapter to the connector on the rear of scale, and then

plug the adapter into an AC outlet.

Step 3. If applicable, install the serial printer to the COM1 serial port.

1. Connect the printer to the COM1 port using the optional serial cable. See Appendix B for

cabling requirements and pinouts.

2. Configure the communication parameters and select the device type as detailed in Section

5.3.5.

3. Configure the formatting parameters for the printer as detailed in Section 5.2.2.

4. Set the current Time and Date as detailed in Section 5.2.3.

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Step 4. If applicable, install the second serial device to the COM2 serial port. Currently, the second

serial device can be a bar code scanner or a computer. Note: Some earlier models do not have
a second serial port.

1. Connect the device to the COM2 port using the optional serial cable. See Appendix B for

cabling requirements and pinouts.

2. Configure the communication parameters and select the device type as detailed in Section

5.3.5.

Step 5. If applicable, install the remote scale.

1. Connect the remote scale to the DCSG’s remote scale port using the provided remote scale

cable. Consult Appendix D for proper cabling.

2. Configure the remote scale’s parameters in the Service Menu as detailed in Chapter 5.

3. Calibrate the remote scale as detailed in Chapter 6.

4. Enable the remote scale in the Supervisor Menu as detailed in Chapter 5.

Step 6. Turn the scale’s AC power on to begin use.

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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION

3.1 DISPLAY

The Model DCSG scale utilizes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) capable of displaying various sizes
of characters and graphic images.

3.1.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

Figure 3-1 shows the display detail of the DCSG Series. As shown in Figure 3-1, the scale
displays weight information as well as the soft keys. Soft keys are generic keys whose func­tions change as the scale’s operation changes. When additional information is needed, the
scale will prompt for the information in pop-up windows. Table 3-1 lists the various annun­ciators you may see and their meanings.

LB

GRS

0.00

LOC

Zero

Annunciator MEANING

Unit Wt

GRS, NET

LB, KG

PCS

REM, LOC

T

Indicates that the scale is displaying the unit weight of the items you are counting.

Indicates that the scale is displaying gross or net weight.

Indicates the unit of the displayed weight.

Indicates the number of pieces on the platform.

Indicates that the displayed weight is from the remote scale or the local scale.

Indicates that a tare has been established in the system.

Sample

FIGURE 3-1: DCSG Display Detail

UnitWt

Print

Mode

Tare

LTD

Indicates that the scale is operating in “Limited Feature” mode as setup in the Serv­ice Menu. (See Chapter 5). Limited feature mode prohibits use of the FUNCTIONS
key operations.

TABLE 3-1: DCSG Series Annunciator Definitions

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3.2 KEYBOARD

The keyboard is composed of six soft keys, six function keys and ten numeric keys. Refer to Fig­ures 3-1 and 3-2 for the overall layout and key locations.

3.2.1 SOFT KEYS

Here are some soft keys that you will encounter during normal scale operation.

Zero - This key sets the scale to display zero.
Sample – This key puts the scale into sampling mode, which is used for piece counting. See

Section 3.3.5 for more information.

Unit Wt – This key is used to enter a known unit weight of an item into the scale.
Mode – This key toggles the scale among the weight, pieces and unit weight display

screens.
Tare - This key is used to establish a Tare provided the scale is not at or below Gross zero.

1 2

3

*

LOCAL

REMOTE

FUNC

TIONS

CLR

FIGURE 3-2: Function and Numeric Keys Layout

4

5

7 8 9

0

ENT

6

Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial interface port provided
the scale is in a state of stability.

3.2.2 FUNCTION AND NUMERIC KEYS

CLR - This key is used to clear the current unit weight and tare from the scale. This key is

also used to escape from a screen that you may have entered accidentally.
Decimal Point - This key is used to enter a decimal point when entering numeric values.

This key is also used to activate and deactivate the hold feature if enabled in the Supervisor
Menu.

ENT - This key is used to enter a numeric entry and to answer “YES” to a Yes/No question.
Local/Remote - This key is used to select the local or remote scale. The scale displays in-

formation pertaining only to the scale that is selected.
Functions - This key is used to access the scale’s advanced features and operations. See

Chapter 4 for more information.
* – This key is used to access the scale’s Supervisor and Service Menus. See Chapter 5 for

more information.
0-9 – These keys are used to enter numeric and alphanumeric data into the scale.

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3.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION

3.3.1 WEIGHING AN ITEM

1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.

2. If necessary, press the Zero soft key to obtain a weight reading of zero.

3. Place the object to be weighed on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to

stabilize. If the item weight exceeds the scale’s weight capacity, it displays “Maximum
Scale Weight Exceeded”.

4. Read the weight shown on the display.
Note: If you wish to change the unit of measure, press the Functions key followed by the

“More” and “lb-kg” soft keys.

3.3.2 TARING AN ITEM OF UNKNOWN WEIGHT

To weigh an item in a container, the weight of that container must first be subtracted from
the overall weight to obtain an accurate weight reading. This is known as taring.

1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.

2. If necessary, press the Zero soft key to obtain a weight reading of zero.

3. Place the empty container on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to stabi-

lize.

4. Press the TARE soft key. The scale prompts “Key-in Tare?”

5. Press the No soft key. The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on.

6. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to sta-

bilize.

7. Read the weight shown on the display.

3.3.3 TARING AN ITEM OF KNOWN WEIGHT

If the weight of the container or object is known, you may enter this weight via the keyboard.
This value must be rounded to the nearest scale division. For example, on a 60 x 0.002 lb
scale, you must enter the tare weight value to the nearest 0.002 lb.

1. First use the Local/Remote key to select the scale you wish to use to do the weighing.

2. Press the TARE soft key. The scale prompts “Key-in Tare?”

3. Press the Yes soft key. The scale prompts for the tare value.

4. Using the numeric keys, key-in the known tare weight and press ENT. The display shows

minus weight and turns the NET annunciator on.

5. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to sta-

bilize.

6. Read the weight shown on the display.

3.3.4 CLEARING A TARE

1. To clear a tare, press the CLR key at any time. The NET annunciator disappears and the

gross weight is displayed.

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3.3.5 PIECE COUNTING

This mode is used to indicate the number of pieces of an item you have placed on the
scale’s platform and is accessed by pressing the SAMPLE soft key. To ensure accuracy, the
parts you are counting must be consistent in weight.

The scale uses the sampling method to determine the average piece weight (APW) of the
items you wish to count. When sampling items, always count the parts in your hand and
place them on the platform all at once. If the APW of the items is too light or the total weight
of the sample is too light, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. You will get an error message, but
piece counting will still be allowed. Consult Table 3-2 for minimum piece weights and sample
weights.

1. If the items you will be counting require a container, you must first tare the container

off by pressing the TARE soft key. The scale switches to NET mode and sets the displayed
weight to zero.

NOTE: Enabling the Auto Tare feature in the Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5) can elimi­nate this step.

2. Press the SAMPLE soft key. The scale will display “Add 10 pcs to the platter then

press the ENT key”. The scale is prompting you to place ten identical items on the
platform.

NOTE: If you wish to change the sample number, simply choose a displayed soft key
selection. Available choices are 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100. If you have a non-standard
sample amount, press the Key-in soft key to enter the sample number.

3. Place the sample items on the platform all at once and press the ENT key to take the

sample. If the sample meets the limits shown in Table 3-2, the scale will now display
the number of pieces on the scale. If it does not, the scale briefly displays an error
message, but still allows piece counting. If this occurs, you should use a higher sam­ple amount to achieve better piece count accuracy. Please see Appendix C for an
explanation of the error messages.

NOTE 1: You can eliminate the need to press the ENT key by enabling the Auto
Sampling feature in the Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5).

NOTE 2: You can program the scale to automatically switch from the local scale to
the remote scale (if equipped) by enabling the Auto Switch Channel feature in the
Supervisor Menu (Chapter 5). The scale will automatically switch channels after a
successfully sample has been made.

NOTE 3: If the scale displays a “Low Resolution” message, the unit weight of the
items you wish to count is too light for your scale to process at all.

3.3.6 CLEARING THE PIECE COUNT

1. To clear the piece count, either press the CLR key to erase the sample or press the

SAMPLE soft key to take a new sample.

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MODEL Capacity / Graduation Minimum Piece Weight Minimum Sample Weight

DCSG-12 12 x 0.0005 lb 0.0004 lb 0.0125 lb
DCSG-30 30 x 0.001 lb 0.0008 lb 0.025 lb
DCSG-60 60 x 0.002 lb 0.0016 lb 0.05 lb
DCSG-120 120 x 0.005 lb 0.004 lb 0.125 lb
DCSG-6M 6000 x 0.2 g 0.16 g 5 g
DCSG-15M 15 x 0.0005 kg (0.5 g) 0.4 g 12.5 g
DCSG-30M 30 x 0.001 kg (1 g) 0.8 g 25 g
DCSG-60M 60 x 0.002 kg (2 g) 1.6 g 50 g

TABLE 3-2: DCSG Sampling Limits

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CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION

4.1 UNIT WEIGHT ENTRY

If you already know the unit weight (a.k.a. Average Piece Weight or APW) of the items you wish to
count, then use the following procedure.

4.1.1 UNIT WEIGHT ENTRY

1. Press the UNIT WT soft key. The scale prompts you to enter the unit weight.

2. Using the numeric and decimal point keys, key-in the actual unit weight value.

3. Press the ENT key. If the unit weight is large enough, the scale will now display the
number of pieces on the scale. If it does not, the scale briefly displays an error
message, but still allows piece counting. Please see Appendix C for an explanation of
the error messages.

NOTE 1: If the scale displays a “Low Resolution” message, the unit weight of the items
you wish to count is too light for your scale to process at all.

NOTE 2: If so equipped, you may use your scale’ s bar code scanner to scan in the unit
weight from a pre-printed label. In order for the scale to properly read the data, the label
must have been previously printed by a DCSG series scale.

4.2 ITEM ID STORAGE

Your scale can store piece weight information for up to 500 items of your choosing. These items
are stored and retrieved under an Item ID number. The Item ID number is assigned and
maintained automatically by the scale and cannot be changed. Each item entry stores the following
information:

• Product ID – a numeric field consisting of up to 10 characters

• Name – an alphanumeric filed consisting of up to 15 characters

• Unit Weight (APW)

• Tare Weight - of the Container for Local Scale

• Tare Weight - of the Container for Remote Scale (if equipped)

After sampling an item, you can store its information automatically by adding a new item entry.
Once created and stored, you can recall and modify the item’s information by calling up its Item ID
number. A list of all stored items can be called up very easily.

4.2.1 RECALLING AN EXISTING ITEM ENTRY

1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.

2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.

3. Key-in the Item ID number and press the ENT key. The scale automatically recalls the
stored information.

NOTE 1: If you do not know the Item ID number, press the List soft key. The scale
displays the screen shown in Figure 4-1. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the
PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the item. Once the desired item is highlighted,
press the Recall soft key.

NOTE 2: If so equipped, you may use your scale’ s bar code scanner to scan in the
Product ID number from a pre-printed label. In order for the scale to properly read the
data, a DCSG series scale must have previously printed the label.

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ItemID Product ID Name

Unit-wt

001 123456789 EYEBOLT

PgUp

FIGURE 4-1: Item ID List Screen

4.2.2 ADDING A NEW ITEM ENTRY

1. Sample the new item or enter its unit weight (APW) into the scale as previously
described.

2. Press the FUNCTIONS key.

3. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.

4. Press the Add soft key. The scale displays a summary of information for the new item.
NOTE: Some fields will be blank. You can edit this information later as detailed in the

following section.

5. Press the Done soft key.

4.2.3 EDITING AN ITEM ENTRY

1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.

2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.

3. Press the List soft key. The scale displays a list of stored item entries.

4. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the
item.

5. Once the desired item is highlighted, press the Edit soft key. The scale displays a list of
stored item entries. The scale displays a summary of the item’s information on the
screen shown in Figure 4-2.

PgDn

0.08520 lb

Recall Edit More

Item 001 INFO

Product ID:

Tare Wt (L): Tare Wt (R):0.12300

Name:

6. Use the Up and Down soft keys to highlight the field you wish to edit.

7. Once the desired field is highlighted, press the Edit soft key.
To edit a numeric field, simply enter in the new data using the numeric keys followed by

the ENT key. Numeric fields include Product ID, Unit Wt, Tare Wt (Local) and Tare Wt
(Remote). If you make an entry mistake, press the CLR key to restore the original data.

0

0.08520Unit Wt:

Edit

FIGURE 4-2: Edit Item ID Screen

Recall Edit Done

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Unit: LB

0.9980

To edit the Name field, use the numeric keys to enter alphanumeric characters. Two
numeric key strokes are required to enter a single alphanumeric character. Use Table
4-1 to determine how to enter each alpha character. When you are done entering the
Name field, press the ENT key. If you make an entry mistake, press the CLR key to
restore the original data.

“0” = 0 + 0 “1” = 0 + 1 “2” = 0 + 2 “3” = 0 + 3 “4” = 0 + 4 “5” = 0 + 5 “6” = 0 + 6
“7” = 0 + 7 “8” = 0 + 8 “9” = 0 + 9 “A” = 2 + 1 “B” = 2 + 2 “C” = 2 + 3 “D” = 3 + 1
“E” = 3 + 2 “F” = 3 + 3 “G” = 4 + 1 “H” = 4 + 2 “I” = 4 + 3 “J” = 5 + 1 “K” = 5 + 2
“L” = 5 + 3 “M” = 6 + 1 “N” = 6 + 2 “O” = 6 + 3 “P” = 7 + 1 “Q” = 7 + 2 “R” = 7 + 3
“S” = 7 + 4 “T” = 8 + 1 “U” = 8 + 2 “V” = 8 + 3 “W” = 9 + 1 “X” = 9 + 2 “Y” = 9 + 3

“Z” = 9 + 4

“ ” = 1 + 1

TABLE 4-1: Entering Alphanumeric Characters

8. Once all fields are edited, press the Done soft key. The scale confirms that you wish to
save the changes.

9. Press the Yes soft key to save the changes. Otherwise, press the No soft key.

4.2.4 DELETING AN ITEM ENTRY

1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.

2. Press the Item ID soft key. The scale prompts for the Item ID number.

3. Press the List soft key. The scale displays a list of stored item entries.

4. Use the up/down arrow soft key and/or the PgUp and PgDn soft keys to highlight the
item you wish to delete.

5. Once the desired item is highlighted, press the More soft key.

6. Press the Delete soft key. The scale asks you to confirm this action.

7. Press the Yes soft key to delete the item or press the No soft key to exit without
deleting.

4.2.5 DELETING ALL ITEM ENTRIES

NOTE: This procedure erases ALL items from memory storage. Once completed, this
procedure cannot be undone. Use with extreme caution.

1. Press the * key. The scale prompts for the menu you wish to enter.

2. Select the Super soft key. The scale prompts for a password.

3. Enter in the password (1234). There is no need to press the ENT key.

4. Press the Item ID soft key.

5. Press the Initial soft key. The scale asks you to confirm this action.

6. Press the Yes soft key to erase all of the items from memory. The scale confirms the
action and returns to the previous screen. Press the No soft key to exit without deleting.

7. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

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4.3 MEMORY ACCUMULATOR

Your scale comes equipped with a handy memory accumulator, which can be used in conjunction
with the piece counting feature. As with a hand-held calculator, the memory accumulator can be
added to, displayed and cleared at anytime. To access the memory accumulator soft keys, press
the FUNCTIONS key.

NOTE: This feature can be used when in PCS mode only.

4.3.1 DISPLAYING THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR

1. Press the MR soft key. The scale briefly displays the total number of pieces,
followed by the total number of entries.

4.3.2 ADDING TO THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR

1. Press the M+ soft key. The scale adds the current number of pieces to the memory
accumulator, then briefly displays the total number of pieces, followed by the total
number of entries.

4.3.3 CLEARING THE MEMORY ACCUMULATOR

1. Press the MC soft key. The scale asks if you wish to clear the memory accumulator.

2. Press the ENT key to clear the accumulator memory or press the CLR if you do not
wish to clear the accumulator memory.

NOTE: To exit the memory accumulator function, press the CLR key once.

4.4 USING THE TARGET VALUE

This function works in conjunction with the piece counting feature and allows your scale to act as a
checkweigher. This is useful if you are filling a container with a pre-determined amount of items.

To use, you must enter two values – a lower limit value and an upper limit value. These are
chosen based on the tolerance of your target value. For example, if you wish to fill a bottle with
100 items and you have a tolerance of ± 2 pieces, you would set your lower limit value to 98 and
your upper limit value to 102. The lower and upper limit values may be the same if you have no
tolerance allowance.

If the number of items on the platform is within the two limits, the scale flashes the “Target” soft
and beeps.

NOTE: This feature can also be used when in weighing mode.

1. Press the FUNCTIONS key.

2. Press the TARGET soft key. The scale prompts for the lower limit value.

3. Use the numeric keys to key-in the lower limit value then press the ENT key. The scale
prompts for the upper limit value.

4. Use the numeric keys to key-in the upper limit value then press the ENT key.

5. Place items on scale until the scale signals that the items are within the entered limits.

NOTE: To exit the target function, press the CLR key once.

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CHAPTER 5: SETUP

5.1 SETUP OVERVIEW

The system setup consists of two setup areas: Supervisor Menu and Setup Menu. The Supervisor
Menu allows configuration of items that customize operation of your scale. The Service Menu
allows configuration of items that are more technical in nature. The Service Menu allows you to re­calibrate your scale.

5.2 SUPERVISOR MENU

The Supervisor Menu is used to configure the formatting of the information sent to your printer, set
the time & date and enable some of the advanced features.

To access the Supervisor Menu, use the following instructions.

1. Press the * key. The scale prompts for Service Menu or Supervisor Menu.

2. Press the Super soft key. The scale prompts for a password.

3. Key-in the Supervisor Menu password (1234). There is no need to press the ENT key. You are
now in the Supervisor Menu.

5.2.1 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU (Config)

The Configuration sub-menu is used to enable some of the advanced features and to set
the print format for the time and date. Table 5-1 lists the items which are contained in the
Configuration sub-menu.

Item Soft Key Description

Remote Scale Enable/Disable Remote Allows you to change the status of the remote scale (if equipped).

The default setting is disabled.

Auto Sampling Enable/Disable AuSmpl Allows you to change the status of the auto sampling feature. The

default setting is disabled.

Auto Tare Enable/Disable AuTare Allows you to change the status of the auto tare feature. The

default setting is disabled.

Auto Switch Channel
Enable/Disable

Target Operation Enable/Disable Target Allows you to change the status of the target operation feature.

lb/kg Conversion Enable/Disable lb/kg Allows you to change the status of the lb/kg conversion feature.

Time Print Format TmFmt Let’s you choose the format of the time on the serial printer.

Date Print Format DatFmt Let’s you choose the format of the date on the serial printer.

Hold Mode Enable/Disable Hold Allows you to change the status of the hold feature. The default

AuSw Allows you to change the status of the auto switch channel

feature. The default setting is disabled.

The default setting is enabled.

The default setting is enabled.

Choices are 12 hour (AM/PM) and 24 hour (military). The default
setting is 12 Hour.

Choices are standard (mm/dd/yy) and international (dd/mm/yy).
The default setting is standard.

setting is disabled.

TABLE 5-1: Configuration Sub-menu Items

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To access the Configuration sub-menu, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter the Supervisor Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to
setup.

2. Press the Config soft key. The Configuration sub-menu items are listed above the six
soft keys. Press the More or Back soft keys to see more choices.

3. Press the soft key pertaining to the item you wish to modify. The scale shows the
current status or selection of that item in the form of a highlighted soft key text.

4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired status then press the ENT key. You
may exit this screen without making changes by pressing the CLR key.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the configuration is complete.

6. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

5.2.2 PRINT FORMAT SUB-MENU (PrtFmt)

This function is used to configure how the information appears on your printer. This sub­menu consists of Margin, Header, Starting Characters, Ending Characters and Field
Selection.

1. Enter the Supervisor Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to
setup.

2. Press the PrtFmt soft key. The Print Format sub-menu items are listed above the six
soft keys.

5.2.2.1 MARGINS (Margin)

This function is used to configure the left margin on your printer. To use, enter the
number of spaces to be printed prior to a line of information. The default setting
varies according to the device selected for COM1.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Margin soft key. The scale displays the current setting.

3. Use the numeric keys to enter in the new value and press the ENT key or just
press the CLR key to keep the current value.

5.2.2.2 HEADER (Header)

This function allows three alphanumeric messages to be printed at the top of each
printout. For example, your company name and address can be entered and
printed. A maximum of 38 characters may be entered for each message. The
default header messages can be found in Appendix B.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Header soft key. The scale displays a message setup screen for the
first message (MSG1).

3. Use the numeric keys 2 and 8 to change the character at the cursor. Use the
numeric 4 and 6 keys to move the cursor left and right.

4. When finished with your message, press the ENT key. The scale asks you to
confirm the changes. Press the Yes soft key to save the changes or the No
soft key to exit without saving.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for Message 2 (MSG2) and Message 3 (MSG3).

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5.2.2.3 STARTING CHARACTERS (Start)

This function allows you to program ASCII control codes which are sent to your
printer before the messages and fields. You can program up to six control codes.
Consult your printer manual for a list of available commands.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Start soft key. The scale displays the six ASCII codes in decimal. A
value of 255 indicates that no code is programmed.

3. Use the left and right soft keys to select (highlight) the control code you wish to
edit.

4. When the control code is highlighted, press the Edit soft key. The scale
prompts for a new control code.

5. Use the numeric keys to enter in the new control code in decimal (1-255).

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all control codes are edited.

7. Press the Done soft key to exit and save changes.

5.2.2.4 FIELD SELECTION (Fields)

This function allows you to specify which fields to print and in what order. Note that
all fields automatically contain one CR/LF (carriage return / line feed) command.
The available print fields appear in Table 5-2. The scale contains a default print
ticket which is shown in Appendix B.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Fields soft key. The scale displays the available fields in the “Fields
for Selection” column and the selected fields in the “Fields Selected” column.

3. Use the up/down arrow soft key to scroll through each list. When a field is
highlighted, it is selected. To jump from one column to the other, use the
right/left arrow soft key.

4. To send a highlighted field from the available column to the selected column,
use the Select soft key. To remove a highlighted field from the selected
column, use the Delete soft key.

5. When you are finished programming the fields, press the Done soft key to exit
and save changes.

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FIELD NAME DEFINITION

MSG1 The first alphanumeric message printed in the header.
MSG2 The second alphanumeric message printed in the header.
MSG3 The third alphanumeric message printed in the header.
CR/LF Inserts an extra carriage return / line feed.
GROSS WT The gross weight.
TARE WT The container weight tared from the scale.
NET WT The net weight which is gross weight minus tare weight.
UNIT WT The unit weight (APW) of the items you are counting.
PIECES The number of pieces currently on the platform.
TOTAL PCS The total number of pieces stored in the memory

accumulator.

TOTAL ENT The total number of entries you have stored in the memory

accumulator.
DATE The current date.
TIME The current time.
ITEM ID The Item ID of the item being printed.
PROD. ID The Product ID of the item being printed.
PROD. NAME The Product Name of the item being printed.
CHANNEL The channel (remote or local) that the weight information is

coming from.

TABLE 5-2: Field Names and Definitions

5.2.2.5 ENDING CHARACTERS (Ending)

This function allows you to program ASCII control codes which are sent to your
printer after the messages and fields. You can program up to six control codes.
Consult your printer manual for a list of available commands.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Ending soft key. The scale displays the six ASCII codes in decimal.
A value of 255 indicates that no code is programmed.

3. Use the left and right soft keys to select (highlight) the control code you wish to
edit.

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4. When the control code is highlighted, press the Edit soft key. The scale
prompts for a new control code.

5. Use the numeric keys to enter in the new control code in decimal (1-255).

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all control codes are edited.

7. Press the Done soft key to exit and save changes.

5.2.2.6 RESTORE DEFAULTS (Deflt)

This function allows you reset all print format parameters back to the factory
default. Default settings will vary depending on the type of printer selected in
Section 5.3.5.

Use with extreme caution – this process cannot be undone!

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Deflt soft key. The scale automatically restores the default settings
and returns to the Print Format sub-menu screen.

5.2.3 SETTING THE SYSTEM CLOCK SUB-MENU (CLOCK)

This function is used to set the current date and time into the scale. Although you may
choose any format to print the time and date, you must program the date using standard
format and the time using military (24 Hr) format.

1. Enter the Supervisor Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to
setup.

2. Press the Clock soft key. The scale displays the current time and date settings. A
flashing cursor appears in the date field.

3. If the date is correct, press the ENT key to move to the time field. Otherwise, use the
numeric keys to key-in the current date in Standard (mm/dd/yy) format. For example,
for January 7, 2000 you would enter 010700. For November 30, 2000 you would enter

113000. There is no need to press the ENT key. The flashing cursor moves
automatically to the time field.

4. If the time is correct, press the ENT key. Otherwise, use the numeric keys to key-in the
current time in 24-Hour (Military) format. For example, for 9:00 AM you would enter

090900. For 5:00 PM you would enter 170000. (The last two digits are the seconds).
There is no need to press the ENT key. When the time is entered, the flashing cursor
disappears.

5. Press the ENT key to save the changes and exit this sub-menu.

5.2.4 ITEM ID SUB-MENU (ItemID)

This function is used to list, print or erase all items stored in the scale.

1. Enter the Supervisor Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to
setup.

2. Press the ItemID soft key. The Configuration sub-menu items are listed above the six
soft keys.

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5.2.4.1 INITIAL ITEM ID’s (Initial)

This function is used to erase all stored item ID’s.

Use with extreme caution – this process cannot be undone!

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Initial soft key. The scale asks you to confirm this action.

3. Press the Yes soft key to proceed or press the No soft key to abort the
operation.

5.2.4.2 PRINT ITEM ID’s (Print)

This function is used to print all stored item ID’s using the device connected to
COM1.

1. Enter the Print Format sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Print soft key. The scale sends the list to the device on COM1.

5.2.4.3 LIST ITEM ID’s (List)

This function is used to list on the screen all stored item ID’s. Once an ID is
selected, it can be recalled, edited or deleted.

Refer to Section 4.2 for usage of this screen.

5.2.5 EXITING THE SUPERVISOR MENU

1. Press the CLR key twice to return to Normal Operating Mode.

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5.3 SERVICE MENU

The Service Menu is used to configure both the local and remote scales. The local scale is setup
and calibrated at the factory. The remote scale can be any size platform with up to four 350Ω load
cells. The Service Menu is also used to configure both serial ports.

NOTE: Some earlier scales may not be equipped with two serial ports. In that case, use only the
COM1 setup.

To access the Supervisor Menu, use the following instructions.

1. Press the * key. The scale prompts for Service Menu or Supervisor Menu.

2. Press the Servic soft key. The scale prompts for a password.

3. Key-in the Service Menu password (336699). There is no need to press the ENT key. You are
now in the Service Menu.

5.3.1 LOCAL/REMOTE SCALE SUB-MENUS (Local/Remote)

The Local and Remote Scale sub-menus are identical in content and use. Table 5-3 lists the
items which are contained in both sub-menus. The parameters for the Local Scale sub­menu are pre-configured for you at the factory.

To access the Local and Remote Scale sub-menus, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter the Service Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to setup.

2. Press the Local soft key to access the Local Scale sub-menu or press the Remote soft
key to access the Remote Scale setup. The sub-menu items are listed above the six
soft keys. Press the More or Back soft keys to see more choices.

3. Press the soft key pertaining to the parameter you wish to modify. The scale shows the
current status or selection of that item in the form of a highlighted soft key text.

4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired status then press the ENT key. You
may exit this screen without making changes by pressing the CLR key.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the configuration is complete.

6. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

5.3.2 CALIBRATION SUB-MENU (Calibrt)

The Calibration sub-menu is covered in detail in Chapter 6.

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PARAMETER

(Soft Key Text)

DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE

CHOICES

Graduations
(Grads)

Creep Tracking
(CrpTrk)

Zero Track Band
(ZTrack)

Zero Range
(Zrange)

Motion Band
(MotBand)

Specifies number of full scale graduations. Value should be
consistent with legal requirements and environmental limits on
the useful system resolution.

Sets the range within which the scale will attempt to offset the
effects of load cell creep. Use a lower setting for lower capacity
load cells and vice-versa. Selections are in seconds. Note: This
spot was formerly occupied by the Span Gain parameter.

Selects the range within which the scale will automatically zero.
Note that the scale must be in standstill to automatically zero.
Selections are in Display Divisions.

Selects the range within which the scale may be zeroed. Note
that the scale must be in standstill to zero the scale.

Sets the level at which motion is detected by comparing the
present display update with the previous one. If motion is not
detected for two seconds or more, scale is in standstill and can
process a Print or Zero command. Maximum value varies
depending on local regulations.

1,000 1,500
2,000 2,500
3,000 4,000
5,000 6,000
7,500 8,000
10,000 12,000
15,000 20,000
24,000 30,000
40,000 50,000
100,000

Off
1, 3, 5, 10, 15,
20, 30, 50, 60,
120, 180, 240

0 d, 0.5 d, 1 d
3 d, 5 d

100%

1.9%

0.25 d 0.5 d
1 d 3 d
5 d 10 d

Digital Filter
(DFltr)

Overload Limit
(OverLd)

Calib. Unit
(CalUnt)

Display Divisions
(DspDiv)

Decimal Pt.
(DecPnt)

Sets the scale’s digital filtering method. The auto setting is a
dynamic filtering algorithm which optimizes stability and
response time. The settings 8 to 128 employ an averaging
algorithm and the settings Full 8 to Full 32 employ a hybrid
averaging/dynamic filtering algorithm.

Selects the desired formula which determines the point at which
the scale shows overload. All selections are based on the
primary calibration unit.

"FS" = Full scale in primary units.

Selects the primary base unit to be used in the calibration
process. Also the default unit for normal operation.

Determines the desired weight increments. Value should be
consistent with legal requirements.

Determines location of the decimal point. 0, 0.0, 0.00, 0.000

Auto
8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Full 8, Full 16,
Full 32

FS
FS + 2%
FS + 1d
FS + 9d

lb
kg

1 2 5

0.0000, 0.00000
00

TABLE 5-3: Local/Remote Scale Sub-menu Items

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5.3.3 DIAGNOSTICS SUB-MENU (Diag)

The Diagnostics sub-menu allows you to test certain parts of the scale’s operation for
troubleshooting purposes. Available areas for testing include ADC (Analog-to-Digital
Converter) test, keyboard test and display test. This sub-menu also allows you to key-in the
scale’s calibration. Table 5-4 lists the items which are contained in this sub-menu.

To access the Diagnostics sub-menu, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter the Service Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to setup.

2. Press the Diag soft key. Key-in the password (336699). The sub-menu items are listed
above the six soft keys.

3. Press the soft key pertaining to the diagnostic function you wish to access.

4. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

Item Soft Key Description

ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
Test

Keyboard Test KeyTst Shows the key code for any key pressed. Useful for

Display Test DspTst Displays a number of test screens for analysis of display

Calibration CaliBrt Thoroughly covered in Chapter 6.
Key-in Zero Calibration Value KcalZR Allows you to key in a zero calibration value from a prior

Key-in Span Calibration Value KCalSP Allows you to key in a span calibration value from a prior

ADTst Shows the selected scale’s internal counts. Useful for

troubleshooting calibration problems. Use the L/R soft key to
toggle scales. Press the Exit soft key to exit this function.

troubleshooting keyboard problems. Consult Table 5-5 for a
listing of key codes. Press the CLR key to exit this function.

problems. Press any key to sequence through the test screens.
Automatically exits after displaying last screen.

successful calibration. The scale shows the currently saved
value. If incorrect, key-in the new value and press the ENT. If
correct, press the ENT key only.

successful calibration. The scale shows the currently saved
value. If incorrect, key-in the new value and press the ENT. If
correct, press the ENT key only.

TABLE 5-4: Diagnostics Sub-menu Items

Key Code Key Code

SOFT KEY #1 16 FIVE (5) KEY 05
SOFT KEY #2 17 SIX (6) KEY 06
SOFT KEY #3 18 SEVEN (7) KEY 07
SOFT KEY #4 19 EIGHT (8) KEY 08
SOFT KEY #5 20 NINE (9) KEY 09
SOFT KEY #6 21 ZERO (0) KEY 00
STAR (*) KEY 13 LOCAL/REMOTE KEY 14
ONE (1) KEY 01 FUNCTIONS KEY 15
TWO (2) KEY 02 DECIMAL (.) KEY 10
THREE (3) KEY 03 ENTER KEY 12
FOUR (4) KEY 04 CLR KEY EXITS

TABLE 5-5: Listing of Key Codes

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5.3.4 RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS SUB-MENU (SysDft)

The Restore System Defaults sub-menu allows you completely restore all configuration
settings throughout the scale to those programmed at the factory. This procedure will not
overwrite your item ID storage.

Use with extreme caution – this process cannot be undone!

To access the Restore System Defaults sub-menu, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter the Service Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to setup.

2. Press the SysDft soft key. The scale asks if you wish to restore factory defaults.

3. Press the Yes soft key to restore factory settings or press the No soft key to exit.

4. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

5.3.5 SETUP SUB-MENU (Setup)

The Setup sub-menu allows you to setup both serial ports (if equipped). This sub-menu also
allows you to program the scale to operate in limited feature mode. In limited feature mode,
access to the FUNCTIONS key is locked out during normal operating mode.

To access the Setup sub-menu, follow the instructions below.

1. Enter the Service Menu as described above. The scale prompts for the area to setup.

2. Press the Setup soft key. The sub-menu items are listed above the six soft keys.

5.3.5.1 COM PORT SETUP (COM1 / COM2)

The configuration items for both serial ports (COM1 and COM2) are mostly
identical in content. Table 5-6 lists the items which are available to be configured
for each serial port.

1. Enter the Setup sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the COM1 or COM2 soft key to configure the serial port of your
choosing. The sub-menu items are listed above the six soft keys.

3. Press the soft key pertaining to the parameter you wish to modify. The scale
shows the current status or selection of that item in the form of a highlighted
soft key text.

4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired status then press the ENT key.
You may exit this screen without making changes by pressing the CLR key.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the configuration is complete.

6. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

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PARAMETER

(Soft Key Text)

DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE

CHOICES

Device (Device)
for COM1

Device (Device)
for COM2

Baud Rate (Baud) Selects the baud rate for data transmission through the serial

Data Bits and
Parity (Bits)

Mode of Serial
Transmission
(Mode) for COM2

Selects the device connected to the COM1 serial port. The
default setting is LP452. DotPrt should be selected for a dot
matrix serial printer. All others are popular models of thermal
printers.

Selects the device connected to the COM2 serial port. The
default setting is Scaner. Scaner should be selected for a
Symbol LS2401 or compatible bar code scanner. PC should be
selected for a full duplex connection to a PC or remote display.
See Appendix B for serial data format.

port. The default setting for both ports is 9600.

Selects the number of data bits and parity of serial transmission.
The default setting is 8 None.

"8 None" = 8 data bits with no parity bit and 1 stop bit
"7 Odd" = 7 data bits with odd parity bit and 1 stop bit

"7 Even" = 7 data bits with even parity bit and 1 stop bit

Selects when data will be sent out of the COM2 serial port to a
computer or remote display. The default setting is Demand.

"Contiu" = Continuous mode; send data continuously

"Demand" = Demand mode; send data when a PRINT command

is issued from the computer.

DotPrt
LP452
TDP5
ET-LTP

Scaner
PC

600
1200 2400
4800 9600

8 None
7 Odd
7 Even

Contiu
Demand

TABLE 5-6: COM 1 and COM2 Sub-menu Items

NOTE1: Factory set defaults are subject to change.
NOTE2: More devices may be supported in the future. Contact Transcell for an up to date

list of supported devices.
NOTE 3: Whenever a new device is selected, the scale will automatically overwrite all of

the parameters for the Print Format to factory defaults.

5.3.5.2 LIMITED FEATURE MODE (Limited)

Use this menu to enable or disable the limited feature mode of operation.

1. Enter the Setup sub-menu as described above.

2. Press the Limited soft key. The scale asks if you wish to enable the limited
feature mode.

3. Press the Yes soft key to enable the limited feature mode. Press the No soft
key to disable the limited feature mode.

4. Press the CLR key twice to return to normal operating mode.

5.3.6 EXITING THE SERVICE MENU

1. Press the CLR key twice to return to Normal Operating Mode.

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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION:

Housings: Gray ABS
Sub-Platform: Metal
Platter: Stainless Steel
Feet: Non-skid Hard Rubber

DISPLAY:

240 x 64 Graphic LCD,
EL Backlighting

KEYPAD:

22-key Tactile Keypad

OVER CAPACITY ANNUNCIATION:

103% of Full Scale Capacity

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

10.2" [258 mm]

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:

32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)

POWER SOURCE:

AC Adapter, 12VDC, 800 mA,
included

COM1 SERIAL PORT:

Simplex RS-232, DSUB9M

COM2 SERIAL PORT:

Full Duplex RS-232, DSUB9F

WEIGHT:

Net Weight: 23.0 lb (10.4 kg)
Shipping Weight: 24.0 lb (10.8 kg)

13.2" [336 mm]

14.5" [368 mm]

13.5" [343 mm]

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APPENDIX B: SERIAL PORT INFORMATION

Front View

B.1 COM1 SERIAL PORT

B.1.1 CONNECTING THE SERIAL PRINTER

The COM1 serial port is a simplex RS-232 port designed for connection to a serial printer.
Figure B-1 shows the serial port pinout. Figure B-2 shows a suggested cable diagram for a
dot matrix serial printer. Figure B-3 shows a suggested cable diagram for a thermal serial
printer. The cable shown in Figure B-3 is a standard Transcell cable – Model NMC-1.

Note: The COM1 serial port contains a non-standard pinout for a DSUB9 connector.
Earlier DCSG models may contain a standard pinout for a DSUB9 connector. In this case,
pin 3 is the Transmit Data (TXD) pin.

1. Plug the serial printer cable (not included) directly into the DSUB9 serial port
connector.

2 5

Pin No. Pin Name

2 Transmit Data

Signal Level

RS-232

5 Signal Ground RS-232

Figure B-1: Pin assignments for the COM1 serial port connector

SCALE PRINTER

3 RXD

TXD 2

S. GND 5 7 S. GND

DSUB9F DSUB25M

FIGURE B-2: Cable Diagram for Scale to Dot

Matrix Printer

SCALE PRINTER

3 RXD

TXD 2

S. GND 5 5 S. GND

DSUB9F DSUB9M

FIGURE B-3: Cable Diagram for Scale to

Thermal Printer

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B.1.2 DEFAULT PRINT FORMAT

Front View

Figure B-4 shows the fixed format of the print format. The fields can be enabled or
disabled as described in Section 5.2.2.4.

FIGURE B-4: Default Print Format for Thermal Printer

B.2 COM2 SERIAL PORT

B.2.1 CONNECTING THE SCANNER, REMOTE DISPLAY OR COMPUTER

The COM2 serial port is a full duplex RS-232 port designed for connection to a computer,
scanner or remote display. Figure B-5 shows the serial port pinout. Figure B-6 shows a
suggested cable diagram for a PC-type computer. Figure B-7 shows a suggested cable
diagram for a scanner. The cable shown in Figure B-6 is a standard Transcell cable –
Model NMC-1.

Note: Earlier DCSG models may not be equipped with a COM2 serial port.

1. Plug the scanner, remote display or computer communication cable (not included)
directly into the DSUB9 serial port connector.

Pin No. Pin Name

2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
5 Signal Ground RS-232

Signal Level

RS-232
RS-232

Figure B-5: Pin assignments for the COM2 serial port connector

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SCALE COMPUTER

SCALE SCANNER

RXD 2
TXD 3

S. GND 5 5 S. GND

DSUB9M DSUB9F

2 RXD
3 TXD

4

DTR

6

DSR

8

CTS

FIGURE B-6: Cable Diagram for Scale to

Computer

B.2.2 FULL DUPLEX MODES FOR COM2

B.2.2.1 DEMAND MODE

The Demand mode allows control from a host device, usually a PC, and can be activated
by pressing the Print soft key. Figure B-8 shows the serial data format for the Demand
Mode. Table B-1 shows the recognized host commands.

<STX> <POL> xxxxx.xx <LB/KG> <GR/NT> <CR> <LF>

<SP> <SP>

2 TXD

RXD 2

S. GND 5 5 S. GND

DSUB9M DSUB9M

FIGURE B-7: Cable Diagram for Scale to

Scanner

Start
Transmission

Polarity:
<SP> = Positive
"–" = Negative

FIGURE B-8. Consolidated Controls Demand Mode

Weight Data

Units:
lb = pound
kg = kilogram
pc = pieces

SpaceSpace

Gross/Net:
GR = Gross
NT = Net

Carriage
Return

Line
Feed

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“P” - This command is sent to the scale to print the indicated display. The scale will

not respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload.

“Z” - This command is sent to the scale to zero the scale. If the scale is in motion,

the scale will wait until a state of equilibrium is achieved. The scale will not
respond at all if the scale is in positive overload or negative overload. The
scale will also not respond if it is not in gross mode or within the zero range
specified in F4 of the Setup Menu.

“T” - This command is sent to the scale to tare the scale. If the scale is in motion,

the scale will wait until a state of equilibrium is achieved. The scale will not
respond at all if the scale is in positive overload or negative overload. The
scale will also not respond if it displaying a negative gross value.

“G” - This command is sent to the scale to revert to gross mode. The scale will not

respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload. The
scale will also not respond if it is not in net mode.

“N” - This command is sent to the scale to revert to net. The scale will not respond

if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload. The scale will
also not respond if it is not in gross mode or a tare has yet to be established.

“C” - This command is sent to the scale to toggle among the configured units.

TABLE B-1. Recognized Host Commands

B.2.2.2 CONTINUOUS MODE

The Demand mode is used to interface to computers, scoreboards and other remote
devices requiring constant data updating. The transmission occurs at the end of each
display update. Figure B-9 shows the serial data format for the Continuous Mode.

<STX> <POL> xxxxx.xx <L/K> <G/N> <STAT> <CR> <LF>

Start
Transmission

Polarity:
<SP> = Positive
"–" = Negative

Weight Data

Units:
L = pound
K = kilogram
P = pieces

Gross/Net:
G = Gross
N = Net

Carriage
Return

Line
Feed

Status:
<SP> = Valid
M = Motion
O = Over/under range

FIGURE B-9. Consolidated Controls Continuous Mode

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APPENDIX C: ERROR MESSAGES

C.1 ERROR MESSAGES

If the scale encounters an error condition, it will display a message alerting the operator. A
description of each display follows:

C.1.1 OPERATOR ERRORS

Message Explanation

Maximum Scale Weight
Exceeded

Indicates that the weighing capacity of the selected
scale has been exceeded.

Not Enough Resolution Indicates that there is not enough internal resolution to

calculate the unit weight of an item. This means that
the items you are counting are too light for the scale to
process at all.

Unit Weight too Light Indicates that unit weight of the items you are sampling

or manually entering is too light for the scale to
process accurately.

Sample Weight too Light Indicates that total weight of the items you are

sampling is too light for the scale to process
accurately.

Invalid Tare Value Entered Indicates that the tare weight value you are entering is

not rounded to the nearest scale division. For example,
you cannot enter 0.01 lb for a 0.05 lb increment scale.

Value Exceeds the Scale
Capacity

Remote Scale Error – Cannot
Switch

Indicates that the tare weight value or unit weight value
you are entering exceeds the capacity of the scale.

Indicates that there is a problem with the remote scale
or the remote scale has been disconnected.

Remote Scale Disabled Indicates that the remote scale is disabled. Occurs

No Such ID in System Indicates that the ID number you have entered or

No Pieces for Accumulating Occurs when you press the M+ soft key with nothing

when you press the Local / Remote key.

scanned does not exist in the scale.

on the scale platform.

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C.1.2 CALIBRATION ERRORS

Message Explanation

Scale Not Ready Scale is unstable or there is an internal error in the

scale.

ERROR: Value Exceeds Scale
Capacity

ERROR: Value <1% of Scale
Capacity

ERROR: Internal Resolution
Too Low

Indicates that the test weight value you have chosen
exceeds the scale’s capacity.

Indicates that the test weight value you have chosen is
less than 1% of the scale’s capacity.

Occurs when you do not place the test weight on the
scale during calibration. Can also indicate that there is
an internal error in the scale.

Wrong Test Weight During a multi-point calibration, the entered test weight

value did not match the test weight applied to the
scale. This error can also occur if the following
relationship is not true:

Cal Point 1 < Cal Point 2 < Cal Point 3

Invalid Data Occurs when you enter a value of zero for the KcalZR

or KcalSP functions. See Chapter 5 for more
information.

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APPENDIX D: REMOTE SCALE WIRING

D.1 REMOTE SCALE WIRING

The DCSG ships with a 15 ft shielded load cell cable for connection to the remote platform’s load
cell(s) or junction box. The DCSG supplies enough current to drive up to 4-350Ω load cells.

1. Plug the cable’s 14-pin Centronics-type connector into the load cell port on the rear panel of
the scale.

2. Wire the bare wires and shield to the remote platform’s load cell(s) or junction box using the
color codes shown in Figure D-1.

Color Wire Name

RED +Excitation
BLK –Excitation
GRN +Signal
WHT

–Signal

Figure D-1: Color Codes for Shielded Load Cell Cable

3. If you do not wish to use the shielded load cell cable, you may use own, following the pin
assignments shown in Figure D-2. (A 14-pin Male Centronics-type connector is required).

Pin Nos. Pin Name

1/8
3/10
5/12

+Excitation
–Excitation
+Signal

7/14 –Signal

7 15 3

12 10 8

14

Figure D-2: Pin assignments for the Load Cell Port

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the DCSG Series Digital Counting Scale will conform to written specifications,
drawings, and other descriptions made by the manufacturer, including any modifications thereof. The
Seller warrants the goods against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any goods fail to
conform to these warranties, Seller will, as its sole and exclusive liability hereunder, repair or replace
such goods if they are returned within the following warranty period:

Twelve (12) months from date of shipment from manufacturer.

These warranties are made upon the express condition that:

1) Transcell Technology, Inc. is given prompt written notice upon discovery by Buyer of such non­conformity, with a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies;

2) Such goods are returned to the Seller at the expense of the Buyer;

3) Examination of such goods by Seller discloses that the nonconformity actually exists and was not
caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation improper or unauthorized repair,
or improper testing, and

4) Such goods have not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than the Seller or its
duly authorized repair agents.

5) Transcell Technology, Inc. will have a reasonable time to repair or replace such goods.

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