Adam Equipment BKT Software rev: V 1.
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CONTENTS PN 3.11.6.6.15392, Rev A, August 2019 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................. 3 3.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 5 3.
1.0 INTRODUCTION The BKT series is an accurate, fast and versatile general purpose weighing platform scale with built in label printer that fulfils both weighing and data printing needs through a range of easy to operate functions including parts counting, percentage weighing and check-weighing. The scale provides clear and visible indication when a weight is below the low limit, between the limits or above the high limits using LCD symbols showing LO, OK and HI.
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS BKT Models Model name: BKT 8 BKT 16 BKT 32 BKT 60 BKT 120 BKT 75 BKT 150 BKT 300 BKT 600 Maximum Capacity 8kg 16kg 32kg 60kg 120kg 75kg 150kg 300kg 600kg Readability 0.1g 0.5g 1g 2g 5g 0.005kg 0.01kg 0.02kg 0.05kg Resolution 1:80000 1:32000 1:32000 1:30000 1:24000 1:15000 1:15000 1:15000 1:12000 Repeatability (sd) 0.2g 1g 2g 4g 10g 0.005kg 0.02kg 0.02kg 0.05kg Linearity 0.3g 1g 2g 4g 10g 0.01kg 0.04kg 0.04kg 0.
BKTaH Models Model name: BKT 165aH BKT 330aH Maximum Capacity 165lb / 75kg 330lb / 150kg Readability 0.005lb / 0.002kg 0.01lb / 0.005kg Resolution 1:37500 1:30000 Repeatability (sd) 0.005lb / 0.002kg 0.01lb / 0.005kg Linearity 0.01lb / 0.005kg 0.02lb / 0.01kg Eccentric Loading 0.01lb / 0.005kg 0.02lb / 0.01kg Hysteresis 0.01lb / 0.005kg 0.02lb / 0.
3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 UNPACKING This scale must be connected to a load cell platform and calibrated as necessary to match the platform and user requirements. The user’s application and the technical specifications of the platform or load cell will determine the necessary configuration. 3.2 LOCATING © Adam Equipment Company 2019 The scale should not be placed in a location that will reduce the accuracy. Avoid extremes of temperature.
4.0 KEYPAD AND DISPLAY 4.1 KEYPAD KEYS 0 PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION Sets the zero point of all Decrease displayed value. subsequent weighing. The Exit from Menu. display shows zero. It tares the indicator and stores Increase displayed value. the current weight in memory as a tare value, subtracts the tare value from the weight and shows the results. This is the net weight. UNITS This is used to select the To change parameter value in weighing units from a preset menus.
4.2 DISPLAY 0 The display is at Zero The indicator platform is Stable Net Net weight- The scale has been tared Kg / Lb / g / ct /dr / oz / Symbols shown for the units lb:oz / mm / T / Ton LO-BAT or Low Battery The indicator is in Tare mode % PCS The indicator is in Percent weighing mode The indicator is in Parts counting mode The indicator is in Check weighing mode : 5.
To charge the battery, simply plug into the mains power supply. The indicator does not need to be turned on. Once fully charged remove the mains power supply to help protect the battery. The battery should be charged for 8 hours for full capacity. To the right of the display is a LED to indicate the battery charging status. When the indicator is plugged into the mains power the internal battery will be charged.
6.2 TARING 6.2.1 Manual tare Zero the indicator by pressing [Zero]. The zero indicator will be on. Place a container on the pan and its weight will be displayed. Press [Tare] when the reading is stable. The weight that was displayed is stored as the tare value and it is subtracted from the display, leaving zero on the display. The stable and Tare will be on. As a product is added only the weight of the product will be shown.
To change the weighing unit, press the [Units] key. The various weighing unit options can be enabled by the user in the parameters section. See section 10. 6.4 PARTS COUNTING The indicator can be used to count parts based on the average weight of a sample weighed. When more parts are added the total number of parts are displayed. If a container is to be used, place this container on the platform before entering parts counting and press [Tare].
If the parts are too light to measure accurately, the count may become faulty. It is suggested that the samples to be weighed should each weigh more than the resolution of the indicator. After the sample has been weighed the indicator will count any other parts added by applying the average piece weight to the weight of the parts to be counted. The [Tare] key works normally during this time, so it is possible to tare the display with a container on the platform.
Mass on the platform is above the high limit Mass is between the limits Mass is below the low limit 6.5.1 Setting up check weighing parameters In normal weighing mode, hold down [Mode/Print] to enter the check weighing function. The limits are displayed in the weighing unit in use. The display will show “– H – L -”. The hyphens represent the audible alarm whilst the “H” represents the high limit and the “L” represents the low limit. The alarm can also be set to OFF.
NOTE: The single hyphen depicted in the table above represents the flashing hyphen which means the beep is on. Press [Units] to select the desired alarm setting. Press [Mode/Print] to save the selected alarm setting and to move on to setting the high and low limits. The display will show “H000.00” with one digit flashing. To set the high limit, Press [Units] to select the digit. Press [Tare] to increase the flashing digit and [Zero] to decrease the flashing digit as necessary.
NOTE: if there is no reference weight on the platform and percent weighing function is entered, this function will not work and the indicator will return back to PCS and to normal weighing mode. Remove the sample weight. When another item with a different weight value is put on the pan, the relative % value will be shown against the initial reference sample value. For example, if 3500g is placed on the platform and percent weighing is selected, the display will show 100.00%.
To use the Animal Weighing function it is necessary to set the amount of filtering required for the animals to be weighed. More active animals will require a higher level of filtering to give a stable result. The display will show “XXd - Hd” where x is a value from 10 d to 70 d. The higher the value the greater the amount of filter there will be. To increment the value shown press the [Units] key, to decrease the value press [Zero]. Press the [Mode/Print] key to accept it.
When using the manual unlocking option within animal weighing, press [Zero] to manually unlock the held weight. To select the peak hold function within animal weighing, use the same method as above until “PEK” is displayed. Press [MR] twice and then press [Zero] to return to normal weighing. The peak hold function allows the peak weight to be held and displayed even after the load has been removed.
The display will show the total weight and automatically return to weighing mode. The symbol “M+” will show on the left-hand side of the display to indicate that the user is still in the accumulation procedure. When the indicator is at zero place a second weight on the platform. When stable press [M+] to accumulate the weight. The display will show "ADD 2" for 2 seconds and then show the new total before automatically returning to normal weighing. Continue until all weights have been added.
7.0 CALIBRATION The indicator can be calibrated using a range of different unit weights, depending on the weighing unit selected at the time of calibration. Calibration before use is recommended for best accuracy. It is suggested that the indicator be calibrated when first installed and any time the indicator is moved to a different environment. 7.1 SIMPLE CALIBRATION To start the calibration, in normal weighing mode ensure all weights are removed from the platform.
8.0 RS – 232 SPECIFICATION The indicator is supplied with bi-directional RS-232 interface as standard. The indicator when connected to a printer or computer outputs the weight with the selected weighing unit through the RS-232 interface. Default Specifications: RS‐232 output of weighing data ASCII code 9600 Baud (user selectable) 8 data bits No Parity Connector: 9 pin d‐sub miniature socket Pin 3 Output Pin 2 Input Pin 5 Signal Ground The indicator can be set to print text in various languages.
8.1 PRINT OUT DATA FORMAT Data format will be different depending on the data format mode. See section 10.2 for more information on the different data output modes. 8.1.1 Continuous mode output S T , Header1 Header1 S T , U S , O V , N T , Header2 1 2 3 4 . 5 6 Data（8 digits in length） STABLE UNSTABLE OVER WEIGHT Header2 N T , G S , T R , k g Unit CR LF 0D 0A NET GROSS TARE Weighing data is in ASCII code which may show follow words: “0 ” - “ 9 ” ----numbers “ ” ----- blank “ .
9.0 LABEL PRINTING FUNCTION In normal weighing mode, press [Mode/Print] to print through built in label printer. Printing can also be done through RS 232 connectivity. Labels can also be printed via the built-in printer when in the accumulation recall function and in parts counting. 9.1 LABEL EDITING COMPUTER SOFTWARE The indicator is supplied with RS-232 interface which allows for connection between computer and indicator to edit labels for the inbuilt label printer and set printing parameters.
9.1.2 Operation method (1) Connect the indicator to the PC using the RS 232 cable provided, this is so the customised label can be downloaded straight to the indicator after completion. (2) Start up the label editing software. (3) Press the barcode icon in the top left-hand corner, the following menu will be displayed: From here select to start a new label design, open a previously saved template or save a template to your PC.
To change the parameters, left click the desired parameter and a drop-down arrow will appear with different options to select from. 9.1.3 Label customisation Once parameters have been set, the label can be customised and edited to the desired preference. 9.1.4 Adding text Various data can be added onto the label in which the text can be customised. Left click the TEXT icon and the drop down will appear Left click on any variable to add to the label.
Taking the net weight example: To add text, click the “TEXT” parameter on the left hand side of the display. Add the desired text into the box. 9.1.5 Adding pictures Pictures can be added to a label design, the pictures will show as a black and white picture. To add a picture, left click the picture icon in the editing tools section. The picture will appear as a small icon before uploading the image file via the parameter settings section.
9.1.6 Adding barcodes Bar codes can be added to the label which are capable of holding various weighing data. Left click the arrow next to the barcode icon and select the information for the barcode to hold, the barcode will then be added to the label.
9.1.7 Adding QR codes Left click the QR code icon located in the editing tools section and click on the label area to place the QR code picture. The parameters for the QR code are as follows: X: 8=1mm, 400=50mm Y: 8=1mm, 400=50mm Thickness: The size of the QR code will affect the size of the QR code.
9.2 LABEL DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE VIA RS 232 CABLE Save your final label design in preparation for download via RS 232 to the indicator by pressing the save icon located in the top left hand corner of the software. Export the image by selecting the export icon from the barcode icon in the top lefthand corner Press the download icon Select the necessary serial port and baud rate and click “download”. 10.
10.1 UNIT PARAMETERS Shortcut to enter this group is to press and hold the [M+] key for 3 seconds. The display will go directly to “P1 Unt”. Press [Mode/Print] to enter the group. Continue to press [Mode/Print] to scroll through the various unit weight options. Press [Units] to view the options for the unit settings. Press [Mode/Print] to confirm the change and then advance to the next unit parameter. Press [MR] to exit out of the unit parameter setting.
10.2 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Shortcut to enter this group is to press and hold the [M+] key for 3 seconds and press [MR]. The display will go to “P2 trA”. Press [Mode/Print] to view the list of parameters. Continue to press [Mode/Print] to scroll through the various communication parameters. Press [Units], [Tare] and/ or [Zero] to view the options for the unit settings. Press [Mode/Print] to confirm the change and then advance to the next unit parameter.
Parameter Description Options Default setting XX Mod Data Transmission mode via RS 232 connectivity. All compatible with PC command. 1 Mod X PFM Print format. 1 - Continuous sending mode 2 - Stable sending mode 3 - Answer sending mode 4 - Manual sending mode 5 - Stable sending mode 6 - Manual sending mode 5 and 6 are effective when connected to a printer 0-1 - Label Printer 0 2 - 4 – Paper Printer XX ADD XXXX BPS Used for multiple PC communication.
10.3 FUNCTION PARAMETERS Press [Mode/Print] to view the list of parameters. Continue to press [Mode/Print] to scroll through the various indicator parameters. Press [Units], [Tare] and/ or [Zero] to view the options for the unit settings. Press [Mode/Print] to confirm the change and then advance to the next unit parameter. Press [MR] to exit out of the unit parameter setting. Press [Zero] to return to normal weighing mode.
Parameter Description Options Default setting XXX PWR Enable or Disable sleep mode. Can set sleep mode over a 6 – 60 seconds of inactivity in which the backlight will be switched off. OFF XX BKL Enable or Disable the backlight or set the back light to only come on when in use to help maintain battery life. OFF 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 ON XXX Hd OFF AUTO Enable or disable animal weighing function. OFF Select division range.
XXX PZP Zero range when indicator is 0 turned on. 3 0 5 10 20 50 80 100 XXX CST Waiting for stability after OFF pressing Zero and Tare. ON OFF XX MAM Accumulation function can be ATO set to Automatic or manual. MAN When set to automatic, the accumulation function will automatically add up any weights added to the platform. MAN XX SST Enable or disable the On display showing the time in OFF sleep mode. On XX.XX.XX STT Set date information display format.
11.0 ERROR MESSAGES During the initial power-on testing or during operation, the indicator may show an error message. The meaning of the error messages is described below. If an error message is shown, repeat the step that caused the message. If the error message is still shown then contact your dealer for support.
12.0 SERVICE PARAMETERS 12.1 ACCESS TO THE SERVICE PARAMETERS Access to the indicator parameters and calibration parameters is controlled in all indicators. In this case the display will show the passcode request screen, “Pn----“. To continue enter a passcode as described below. Hold [M+] for 3 seconds and press [MR] until the display shows “Pn----". Enter the factory password: [Units] [Units] [Tare] [Units] then press [Mode/Print] to confirm the entered password.
X ZTR 12.1.2 Creep tracking: When load cell creeps set this parameter to help stabilize the indicator. The load cell creep is often caused by environmental conditions and other variables. 0 (low) – 5 (high) Press [Tare] to increase value, [Zero] to decrease value and [Mode/Print] to move on to the next parameter. Then press [MR] to return to Menu.
12.1.3 Multistage calibration (P6 LI) Parameter Description LINE 1 “LINE 1” will appear briefly on the display to show that you are entering the linearity calibration. XXXXXX Set the 1st linearity calibration weight Use [Units] key to move flashing value; place the weight on the scale, digit, [Tare] to increase and press [MODE/PRINT]. [Zero] to decrease the value. LINE 2 Set the 2nd linearity calibration weight value; place the weight on the scale, press [MODE/PRINT].
12.1.5 Calibration store and restore setting (P8 EC) Parameter Description Option E1 ruL “E1 ruL” will display for 1 second, Press [Units] to modify the XXXX is the calibration value. calibration value and move the flashing digit. For example, if you do not have the suitable weights by entering the Press [Tare] to increase and calibration value this can then be [Zero] to decrease the numeric restored. values then press [Mode/Print] to move onto the next setting.
13.0 SERVICE INFORMATION This manual covers the details of operation. If you have a problem with the scale that is not directly addressed by this manual then contact your supplier for assistance. In order to provide further assistance, the supplier will need the following information which should be kept ready: A. Details of your company ‐Name of your company: ‐Contact person’s name: ‐Contact telephone, e‐mail, fax or any other methods: B.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for any components that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date of delivery. During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company. The company or its authorised Technician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at any of its workshops at no additional cost, depending on the severity of the problems.
WEEE 2012/19/EU This device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements. Disposal of batteries (if fitted) must conform to local laws and restrictions. Cet appareil ne peut être éliminé avec les déchets ménagers. L’élimination de la batterie doit être effectuée conformément aux lois et restrictions locales. Dieses Gerät nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt.
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