PCE Instruments PCE-PB N Series Manual de usuario

Platform Scales PCE-PB N Series

User Manual

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Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Technical data .......................................................................................2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
4Introduction ........................................................................................... 2 
5Display overview...................................................................................3 
5.1 Key description................................................................................................................. 3 
6First use ................................................................................................. 4 
7Weighing................................................................................................ 4 
8Zero / tare function................................................................................ 4 
9Weighing units ......................................................................................5 
10 Piece counting function .......................................................................5 
11 Settings / functions............................................................................... 6 
11.1 Functions of the keys in the settings menu....................................................................... 6 
11.2 SEnd................................................................................................................................ 7 
11.3 bAUd................................................................................................................................ 8 
11.4 AU-Po.............................................................................................................................. 8 
11.5 bA-LI................................................................................................................................ 8 
11.6 Zero ................................................................................................................................. 9 
11.7 FIL ..................................................................................................................................10 
11.8 Ho-FU.............................................................................................................................10 
11.9 CALib..............................................................................................................................10 
11.10rESEt ..............................................................................................................................12 
12 Error messages / troubleshooting .................................................... 12 
13 Warranty............................................................................................... 13 
14 Disposal ...............................................................................................13 
 
 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Technical data

Scale type

PCE-PB 60N

PCE-PB 150N

Weighing range (max.)

60 kg / 132 lbs

150 kg / 330 lbs

Minimum load (min.)

60 g / 2.1 oz

150 g / 5.3 oz

Readability (d)

20 g / 1.7 oz

50 g / 1.7 oz

Accuracy

±80 g / 2.8 oz

±200 g / 7 oz

Weighing platform

300 x 300 x 45 mm / 11 x 11 x 1.7"

Display

LCD, 20 mm / 0.78" digit height (white on black

background)

Display cable

900 mm / 35" coiled cable extendable to approx. 1.5 m /

60" (plug connector)

Measuring units

kg / lb / N (Newton) / g

Working temperature

+5 ... +35 °C / 41 ... 95 °F

Interface

USB, bidirectional

Weight

approx. 4 kg / 8.8 lbs

Power supply

9V DC / 200 mA mains adaptor or 6 x 1.5 V AA batteries

Recommended calibration

weight

Class M1 (freely selectable)

3 Delivery scope

1 x platform scales

1 x display stand

1 x USB interface cable

1 x mains adaptor

1 x user manual

4 Introduction

Platform scales are scales that are used in almost any area due to their special function as multi-

function scales. The display of the platform scales is connected to an approx. 90 cm / 35" long

coiled cable that can be extended up to 1.5 m / 60". The objects to be weighed can thus be easily

moved across the weighing surface of 300 x 300 mm / 11 x 11 x 1.7". The objects to be weighed

can thus easily protrude beyond the weighing surface of 300 x 300 mm / 11 x 11 x 1.7". The

platform scales can be operated with a mains adaptor or with standard batteries. The special

functions are: multiple taring over the complete weighing range, Auto ON-OFF can be

deactivated, Auto Zero can be deactivated, adjustable data transfer, bidirectional USB interface.

5 Display overview

5.1 Key description

ON/OFF key

Turns the scales ON or OFF

ZERO / TARE key

(dual function)

1. Tare - The weight is tared, for gross / net

weighing.

2. ESC (Escape) - In the menu, you exit the functions

with this key.

UNIT / PRINT key

(triple function)

1. Change measuring unit in kg / lb / N / g

2. Print measured value / send to PC (press and hold

for 2 s)

3. Switch between settings in the menu

COUNT / ENTER key

(dual function)

1. Activate the piece counting function (function

explained in chapter 10)

2. Confirmation key in the menu (Enter)

MENU / SETTINGS

(key combination)

Enter the menu by pressing these two keys at the

same time

6 First use

Remove the scales from the packaging and place them on an even and dry surface. Make sure

that the scales stand firmly and securely. Now, if the display is to stand on the desk, you can slide

the display stand into the display (see back of display). Now connect the coiled cable of the

platform to the display, insert the batteries (6x 1.5 V AA) or the 9 V mains adaptor into the scales

(depending on which power supply you want to use).

ATTENTION:

If the scales are operated by electricity (mains adaptor), the batteries must be removed to prevent

damage.

Press the "ON/OFF" key to start the scales.

When the display shows 0.00 kg, the scales are ready for use.

7 Weighing

Do not start weighing until the display shows 0.00 kg. If a weight is already shown in the display

although the scales are not loaded, press the "ZERO / TARE" key to zero the value, otherwise

you would obtain falsified values.

When the display shows 0.00 kg, you can start weighing. When the weight display is stable (no

fluctuating values), the result can be read in the display. The stable value is indicated by a circle

at the top right.

8 Zero / tare function

Formula weighing / gross - net weighing

As already described, the "ZERO / TARE" key can be used to zero (tare) the result shown on the

display. Although the display shows a 0.00 kg value, the zeroed weight is saved in the scales’

internal memory and can be recalled.

The scales allow multiple taring until the maximum capacity is reached.

ATTENTION!

Taring/zeroing the weights does not increase the weighing range of the scales. (see weighing

range)

It is possible to switch between the net weight and the gross weight once. To do this, press and

hold the "ZERO / TARE" key until "notArE" appears in the display.

Example:

After starting, thescales display "0.00 kg". The user places an empty box on the scales, the scales

display e. g. "2.50 kg". The user presses the "ZERO / TARA" key, the display briefly shows the

information "tArE" and then "0.00 kg", although the box of "2.50 kg" is still on the scales. Now the

user removes the box from the scales, the scales now show "-2.50 kg" and the user fills the box

with the goods to be weighed, e. g. 7.50 kg of apples. After the box has been placed on thescales

again, the scales now show "7.50 kg" in the display, i. e. only the weight of the goods to be

weighed (net weight).

If you now want to see the total weight on the scales (apples + box = gross weight), press and

hold the "ZERO / TARE" key. After a short time, approx. 2 s, the display shows the information

"notArE" and then the gross weight. In this case, the scales show "10.00 kg" in the display.

9 Weighing units

With the help of the "PRINT / UNIT", key you can change the weighing unit of the scales. By

pressing the "PRINT / UNIT" key several times, you can switch between kg / lb / Newton and g.

g = gramme / kg = kilogramme = 1000 g / lb = pound = 453.592374 g / N = Newton = 0.10197 kg

10 Piece counting function

The scales enable piece counting with the help of reference weights. The piece weight should not

fall below the readability (resolution = d). Observe the minimum load, resolution and accuracy of

the scales. (see 2 Technical data)

The first use of the function is done in two steps.

1. Place 5 / 10 / 20/ 25 / 50 / 75 or 100 pieces of the products to becounted on the scales.

2. When the weight value is stable, press and hold the "COUNT / ENTER" key until the

display changes to "PCS" and one of these numbers flashes on the display: 5 / 10 / 20

/ 25 / 50 / 75 or 100.

3. Use the "PRINT / UNIT" key to switch between the numbers 5 / 10 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 75

and 100. Select the number that matches the reference number you are using and

confirm it with the "COUNT / ENTER" key. The number stops flashing and the scales

are now in counting mode. (see picture)

You can switch between the counting function and the normal weighing function by pressing the

"COUNT / ENTER" key. The determined piece weight remains saved until the next change.

If you want to continue counting with the last used piece weights, press the "COUNT / ENTER"

key. The display then changes to counting mode. (Display info "PCS")

Hint:

To obtain a more accurate count, the reference weight should be determined with as high a piece

count as possible. Fluctuating piece weights are quite common; therefore, a good average value

should be determined as the piece weight. (Observe minimum load / readability and accuracy).

Example: The user places 10 objects with a total weight of 1.50 kg on the scales. The scales

count 1.50 kg: 10 = 0.15 kg (150 g) piece weight. Each weight determined is simply divided by

the 150 g and shown as the piece count on the display.

11 Settings / functions

The special feature of these scales lies in the useful setting options. From the settings of the USB

interface to the settings of the automatic switch-off to the RESET, the scales offer the possibility

to adapt ideally to your requirements.

To enter the menu where the scale settings can be made, press and hold the "UNIT / PRINT" and

the "COUNT / ENTER" keys for approx. 2 s.

The display briefly shows "Pr-Set" and then one of the following menu items (see below).

- SEnd

- bAUd

- Au-Po

- bA-LI

- Zero

- FIL

- Ho-FU

- CALib

- rESEt

11.1 Functions of the keys in the settings menu

ZERO / TARE key

This key allows you to jump back one step in the menu or to

exit the menu.

UNIT / PRINT key

This key allows you to switch between the menus and

change the settings.

COUNT / ENTER key

This key is a confirmation key, i. e. for applying settings.

11.2 SEnd

Setting the USB interface or data transmission

The USB interface of the scales is a bidirectional interface. Bidirectional interfaces enable two-

way communication. This means that the scales cannot only send data but also receive data or

commands. For this purpose, there are different possibilities when the data is to be sent to the

PC. For this purpose, the scales offer the following transfer options:

- KEY = Datatransfer by pressing a key. Press and hold the"UNIT / PRINT"key (approx.

2 s) until a second beep signals data transfer.

- Cont = Continuous data transfer (approx. two values per second)

- StAb = With this setting, the data is sent automatically but only when the weight value

is stable (see stability icon in the display).

- ASK = Data transfer on request from PC

This is where the special feature of the bidirectional interface comes into play. With

the help of the following commands, the scales can be controlled remotely. This

enables convenient integration into systems such as merchandise management

systems or shipping software.

TARE command (-T-)

The command tares the weight that is on the scales

Command: ST + CR + LF

Entering a tare value

The command allows you to enter a tare value to be subtracted from the weight.

Command: ST_ _ _ _ (note the digits, see "entry option" below).

Entry option for 60 kg scales from ST00060 to ST60180

(min. 60 g / max. 60,180 g)

Entry option for 150 kg scales from ST00150 to ST150450

(min. 150 g / max. 150,450 g)

If the tare value entered is higher than the weighing range of the scales, the display shows

"*****" (The command does not work if the PEAK Hold or the animal weighing function is

active!)

Requesting the current weight indication

Command: Sx + CR + LF

OFF Switching off the scale

Command: SO + CR + LF

Attention!

If a command is sent that the scales do not know, the error "Err 5" appears in the display.

Interface description

USB interface settings are:

Baud rate 2400 - 9600 / 8 bits / none parity / one bit stop

Format 16 characters

The weight display including the weight unit ("g" / "kg" etc.) including the "+" or "-" characters is

max. 16 characters long.

Example: + 60 kg

Byte 1 -character "+" or "-

Byte 2 -SPACE

Byte 3 to 10 -number (weight indication) or SPACE

Byte 11 -SPACE

Byte 12 to 14 -Display unit (Newton / kg / g / lb or PCS)

Byte 15 -CR (0Dh)

Byte 16 -LF (0Ah)

11.3 bAUd

Setting the baud rate

In order to establish trouble-free communication, the baud rate of the scales must be matched

with the settings of the PC and the software. The following are available for selection:

2400 / 4800 or 9600 baud

11.4 AU-Po

Auto Power OFF

The scales allow you to activate or deactivate the automatic switch-off. This is useful if, for

example, batteries are to be conserved. If the function is active, the scales are automatically

switched off if not used for a longer period of time (approx. 5 minutes). To start the scales, simply

press the "ON/OFF" key on the scales again.

You can select:

- on OFF after approx. 5 minutes

- oFF Scales remain ON until the "ON/OFF" key is pressed

11.5 bA-LI

Setting the display backlight

This function allows you to adjust the backlight of the display to your needs.

You can select:

- on Backlight permanently ON

- oFF Backlight OFF

- Au-to Backlight "ON" when scales are used (approx. 5 s)

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