A&D HC-15Ki Instruction Manual

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Counting Scale HC-30Ki HC-15Ki HC-6Ki HC-3Ki WM+PD4001164 ...

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This manual and Marks All safety messages are identified by the following, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”, of ANSI Z535.4 (American National Standard Institute: Product Safety Signs and Labels). The meanings are as follows: WARNING A poten...

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1 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................3 1-1. Introduction.............................................................................

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2 11. AWA FUNCTION...............................................................................................................................39 11-1. AWA Audible Weighing Assist.....................................................................

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3 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. Introduction Thank you for your Purchase! This manual describes the functions of your counting scale and how to get the most out of it. Read this manual carefully before use. Features The HC-i counting scales have the fol...

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4 1-2. Unpacking  Unpack the scale carefully and keep the packing material if you are likely to transport the scale again in the future.  In the carton you should find this manual plus:  The counting scale.  An AC adapter (check that...

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5 1-4. Setting Up Your Scale 1. Place the scale on a suitable weighing surface (see “Best Conditions For Weighing” below) and turn the adjustable feet until the spirit level shows that the scale is level. 2. Plug in the AC adapter. The AC inpu...

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6 1-5. Simple Operation Mode If desired, the HC-i scale can be set in a Simple Operation Mode. Set the F-Function f-01-01 at “1”. In this mode, only front panel keys that would be used in “3-3. Unit Weight By a Sample” counting operations ...

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7 3. Press the ENTER key. The scale will recall the previous unit weight. This feature cannot be used in Simple Operation Mode. Automatic Last Unit Weight Used When you turn the display ON, the scale can automatically recall the last unit weig...

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8 2. Front Panel Overview 2. Front Panel Overview Comparator results, HI/OK/LO. Th e  ZER O annunciator comes ON when the scale is at the center of ZERO. TheACAI annunciator comes ON when weight is within the ACAI rang...

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9 3. BASIC OPERATIONS 3-1. Basic Operations Turn The Power ON and OFF 1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the power ON. All the display symbols will turn on. After a few seconds, the display turns off once. Then, the scale will automatically tak...

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10 TARE  The TARE key will subtract the displayed container weight. 1. Remove everything from the weighing pan and press the ZERO key to zero the scale. 2. Place a tare container on the weighing pan. The weight display will show the w...

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11 3-2. To Start Counting 1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the scale ON. Or press the RESET key to initialize any previous operations. 2. The three LED’s on the UNIT WEIGHT BY keys will blink. This is to prompt you to select a method f...

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12 3-3. Unit Weight By a SAMPLE 10 Sample Size 1. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key. to clear any unit weight. If you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing pa...

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13 5, 25, 50 or 100 Sample Size 1. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key. to clear any unit weight. If you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing pan. 2. Press the ...

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14 Desired Sample Size 1. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key. to clear any unit weight. If you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing pan. 2. Press the SAMPLE ...

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15 Desired Sample Size Not Using The SAMPLE Key 1. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key. to clear any unit weight. If you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing p...

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16 3-4. Unit Weight By KEYBOARD 1. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key. to clear any unit weight. If you are going to use a tare container, place it on the weighing pan and press the ...

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17 3-5. Unit Weight By ID Number 1. If there are no unit weights stored into memory, see “5-1. Store unit weight by ID Numbers”. The three UNIT WEIGHT BY LED’s should be blinking at this point, if not, press the RESET key to clear any un...

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18 4. ENTERING A TARE WEIGHT There are two methods of tare operations.  Using the TARE key to subtract the displayed container weight directly. Please see “3-1. Basic Operations ”.  Using the KEYBOARD TARE key to enter a tare weigh...

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19 4-2. To Clear TARE Either: 1. Have nothing on the weighing pan.  If the ZERO indicator is not displayed, press the ZERO key to zero the scale. 2. Press the TARE key. The weight display will go to “0”, and the TARE ENTERED indicat...

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20 5. STORE UNIT WEIGHT 5-1. Store Unit Weight by ID Numbers The scale can memorize up to 99 unit weights by 2 digit ID numbers, from 01 to 99. To recall, see “3-5. Unit Weight By ID. Number”.  The scale is initially set to memorize ID num...

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21 5-2. Clearing A Memorized Unit Weight 1. Press and hold the C key, then press the STORE UNIT WEIGHT key – release both. 2. “Clear” will appear and “id-00” will appear with Ñ00Òblinking. 3. Use the 0 Æ 9 10-key pad to dis...

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22 5-3. Unit Weight, Tare & Comparator Limits Memorized The scale is initially set to store ID numbers with a unit weight only. However, it can be set to store a tare weight and/or comparator limits also by setting F-Function f-01-05. 1. First ...

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23 6. USING THE M+ MEMORY 6-1. The M+ Memory Function  The scale can accumulate count data by pressing the M+ key, or automatically (see the next page). It also keeps track of the number of times you add to the total.  When you view the t...

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24 Automatic M+ Accumulation Mode  M+ Accumulation can also be done automatically each time you count a different batch, As soon as you have a stable count, it will be added to the M+ memory and the scale will beep. The weight display will h...

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25 7. COMPARATOR FUNCTION  The scale contains a comparator function that checks the amount on the weighing pan against set acceptable count or weight levels. When the comparator function is activated, “HI”, “OK” or “LO” indicator �...

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26 5. Press the ENTER key to save the setting and move to next F-Function, f-05-02. 6. Continue to enter f-05 comparator settings – refer to “9-2. F-Functions” for a listing. If there are no changes to a F-Function, press the ENTER key...

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27 8. CALIBRATION  Calibration of the scale is required when it is initially installed, if it is moved often, or it is moved a substantial distance. Calibration is also necessary in regular scale maintenance due to normal mechanical wear-and-te...

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28 If you know the exact weight value, or if you wish to use a different weight, use the 0 Æ 9 and . 10-key pad to display the desired calibration weight. (For example: Using 5 kg calibration weight that actually weighs 5.001 kg. Do not f...

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29 8-2. Gravity Compensation When the scale is first used or has been moved to different place, it should be calibrated using a calibration weight. But if the calibration weight cannot be prepared, the gravity acceleration correction will compens...

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30 9. F-FUNCTION PARAMETERS 9-1. To Change or View F-Function Settings  Start with the scale switched off. 1. Press and hold the ZERO key, then press the ON/OFF key. The count display will show “f-00” with “00” blinking. Then rel...

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31 9-2. F-Functions  “” designates Factory Settings. F-00-X Weight Unit  Weight Display when the scale is switched on. See also setting “f-09-01=2”. 0 kg (kilograms). 1 lb (pounds).  Unit Weight (when “lb” is selected...

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32  ID Memory contents. The scale ID memory can contain unit weights with tare weights and comparator limits, or just unit weights alone. 00 ID memory contains the unit weight only. You select which data to be stored by keying in a 0 o...

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33 F-03-X M+ Accumulation Function  M+ Accumulation – Automatic or manual 0 Manual accumulation (by pressing the M+ key). 1 Automatic accumulation (Positive data only).  + or – Count Data Acceptable. (Manual Accumulation) 0 Po...

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34 010  Auto power-off 0 Auto power-off disabled. 1 Auto power-off enabled.  “f-04-06” is for factory use and should be “0”. F-05-X Comparator  Comparator Mode. 0 Comparator OFF. 1 Compare all data. 2 Compare stable data...

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35 F-06-X RS-232C Data Output F-06-X requires OP-03 or OP-04 RS-232C interface.  Data Out Mode 0 Key Mode: Data is sent by pressing the PRINT key. + Command Mode. 1 Stream Mode: Data is sent continuously. Command Mode cannot be used. ...

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36  Data Length and Parity 0 7 bits, even parity. 1 7 bits, odd parity. 2 8 bits, non parity.  “f-07” and “f-08” are for factory use and should be “0”. F-09-X ½ key  Operation mode for the ½ key 0 Operating as a ...

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37 10. ACAI FUNCTION 10-1. ACAI Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement The ACAI TM (Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement) function recalculates the unit weight as more pieces are added to improve count accuracy. When the scale calculates ...

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38 Pcs On the ACAI Weighing Pan Addition Range 60 63~122 10 13~26 70 73~138 20 23~49 80 83~152 30 33~70 90 93~166 40 43~89 100 103~299 50 53~106 over 200 203~492 As you add, the ACAI annunciator will be ON as long as you are in rang...

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39 11. AWA FUNCTION 11-1. AWA Audible Weighing Assist The AWA (Audible Weighing Assist) function will assist you to count a certain amount of pieces by listening to the buzzer sound. The buzzer sound changes its interval as the pieces getting cl...

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40 Tasrget Mode Setting 1. The count display shows target count blinking. 2. Use the 0 Æ 9 keys to set or change the count. The C key clears the input setting if you press the wrong key and want to re-enter. 3. Press the ENTER key. The di...

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41 12. OP-02 BATTERY Using OP-02 SLA Battery  The scale can operate with by an SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery that will be commercially available.  The scale (with no other options) can be operated for around 80 hours by fully charged batt...

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42 Charging the Battery WWhen the count display shows “lo bat”, the battery power is almost exhausted and should be recharged. While the scale is operating with the battery, the annunciator  will light.  The scale can be used while the...

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43 13. OP-03 RS-232C SERIAL INTERFACE This interface allows the HC-i series to be connected with a multifunction printer or a personal computer.  The OP-03 unit includes an interface board, a connector plug (DIN type) and two screws. (M3x6 tap...

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44  The HC-i is designated as DCE (Data Communication Equipment). 13-3. Data Output Mode  The Data Output Modes and Parameters are set by F-Functions in F-06-X as described in the “9-2. F-Functions”  To control the scale using command...

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45 Baud Rate (f-06-04) Select the baud rate according to the device to be connected.  2400 bps (f-06-04="0") Select 2400 bps to connect with an AD-8121.  4800 bps (f-06-04="1")  9600 bps (f-06-04="2") 13-4. Co...

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46 13-5. Connecting the AD-8121 Printer / MODE 3  When using MODE 3 of the AD-8121 printer, printouts are obtained using the PRINT key (f-06-01 = 0), or auto-print mode A/B (f-06-01 =2 or 3).  The total data (accumulated by the M+ key)...

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47 Command List Command Definition Notes @ Start / stop continuous data transmission. A Same as RESET key. Key command D Set a known tare weight. “D,1.23C R L F ” sets the tare weight as "1.23kg". E Store the unit weight ...

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48  If the command is S , T or Z , the scale will send a second acknowledgment <ACK><C R ><L F > or <ACK> (see F-Function “f-09-02”) when the command operation is completed. If an error occurs, the scale will send...

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49  Unit Weight Command ? U W C L F Reply U W, + 1 . 234567 [ [ g C L F U W, + 0 . 272531 [ lb C L F  Total Count Command ? A Q C L F Reply A Q, + 0 0 999999 [ PC C L F  Accumulation Numbers Command ? A N C L F Reply A N, 0 0 0 0123...

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50 Reply ACK C L F ID Number: Maximum 6 digit Upper Limit: Maximum 9 digit including sign Lower Limit: Maximum 9 digit including sign  Request the scale to reply with the setting of F-Function. Command ? F C , 0 5 0 1 C L F Requ...

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51 13-6. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) Function  The UFC function allows you to print out as you format the printer (UFC format).  The scale can store the UFC format as text data. It will include parameters to replace with the count data, ...

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52 PF,‘ID~’,$CD,$CR,$LF,& $CR,$LF,& ‘Count’,$CR,$LF,& $SP 4,$PC,$CR,$LF,& ‘Unit ~Weight’,$CR,$LF,& $SP 4,$UW,$CR,$LF,& ‘Weight’,$CR,$LF,& $SP 4,$WT,$CR,$LF,& $CR,$LF,& #1B,#44,$CR,$LF,&...

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53 14. OP-04 RS-232C & RELAY OUTPUT RS-232C interface and relay output for comparator results are obtained by installing OP-04.  The OP-04 unit includes an interface board, a connector plug (DIN type) and two screws. (M3x6 tapping type). OP...

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54 15. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC-3Ki HC-6Ki HC-15Ki HC-30Ki Capacity kg 3 kg 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg Resolution (k)g 0.0005 kg 0.001 kg 0.002 kg 0.005 kg Capacity lb 6 lb 15 lb 30 lb 60 lb Resolution lb 0.001 lb 0.002 lb 0.005 lb 0.01 lb ...

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55 16. GRAVITY ACCELERATION MAP Values of gravity at various locations Amsterdam 9.813 m/s 2 Manila 9.784 m/s 2 Athens 9.807 m/s 2 Melbourne 9.800 m/s 2 Auckland NZ 9.799 m/s 2 Mexico City 9.779 m/s 2 Bangkok 9.783 m/s 2 Milan...

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56 World map ...

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