ACOM OWNER’S M ANU AL MODEL: PC-100 PRICE COMPUTING SCALE VER 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... NOMENCLATURE ......................................................... FUNCTION KEYS .......................................................... DISPLAY ........................................................................ UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY ........................................... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................... OPERATING THE SCALE ...........................................
Specifications Model: Maximum Capacity: Minimum Graduation: Maximum Tare: Internal Resolution: A/D Conversion Rate: Direct PLU Keys: Indirect PLUs: Vacuum Fluorescent Displays: Platter Size: Product Dimensions: Power Requirements: Operating Temp: Humidity Power consumption Fuse rating Nomenclature 1 PC-100 30 / 60 lb Dual Range Dual Range 0 to 30 lb x 0.01 lb / 30 to 60 lb x 0.02 lb Full Capacity 0 to 60.
Function Keys 00 ~ 9 Numeric keys, used to enter pricing data, tare, programming, etc. C Clear key, used to release error conditions and to clear erroneous entries. ZERO Zero key, used to manually set the zero point. TARE Tare key, used to enter tares and clear tares. SAVE Save key, used to disable the price / tare auto-clear function.
MW Memory Write, used to program PLUs. MR Memory Read, used to call-up PLUs. 1/2 1/2 key, used to price items by the half pound. (This key is not allowed in some states.) 1/4 1/4 key, used to price items by the quarter pound. (This key is not allowed in some states.) ¿ ¿ key, reserved for future use. Direct PLU keys, these are the 6 light blue keys located on the upper right-side of all PC-100 scales. Direct PLU keys can also be found on the left-side keypad of the PC-100 Pole Display model.
Unpacking & Assembly Your PC-100 scale should come with the following: NO 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 Parts Name IN CARTON BOX STYROFOAM BODY POLY BAG MANUAL POLY BAG AC CORD MANUAL PAN SCREWS, pole model only CAL SEALING BOLTS FUSE CAL PLATE AND SEAL BRACKET COVER, pole model only FUSE POLY BAG STYROFOAM PAD BOX PAD SILICA DESICANT POLE DISPLAY, pole model only Units EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA QTY 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 4
Once you have unboxed your PC-100 you must determine whether you have a Pole or Standard display model. If you have a Standard display model, simply connect the power cord to the scale and then to a 110 VAC 60 Hz outlet. If you have Pole display model follow the instructions below on how to assemble it.
Operating the Scale Make sure the platter is sitting properly on top of the platform and that there is nothing on top of the platter. Also, make sure that the scale is plugged into the proper outlet. Place the power switch into the ON position. The scale displays will run through a self test, count down to zero, and then beep. All of your displays should look as follows: Simple Weighing: 1. Enter a unit price using the numeric keys and press the 1/2, 1/4, or 100g keys if necessary 2.
Steps 2 and 4 can be interchanged. Once you press the TARE key you will notice that the NET light will come on indicating to you that the weight shown is a net weight. For example: After you place an item on the scale and enter a price the displays may look like this: After step 5 you will notice that the displays will return to there initial state of o.oo. Simple Weighing Using Known Tares: 1. Enter a tare weight using the numeric keys 2. Press TARE 3.
Weighing Using Direct PLUs: 1. Press the Direct PLU key on the keyboard and change the price if desired. 2. Place an item on the platter 3. Remove the item from the platter Steps 1 and 2 can be interchanged. You can learn how to program Direct PLUs in the next section. Weighing Using Indirect PLUs: 1. Type the PLU number and press the MR key and then change the price if desired. 2. Place an item on the platter 3. Remove the item from the platter Steps 1 and 2 can be interchanged.
3. You can now enter a Tare weight for this PLU. The displays will now show the following: 4. Once you have entered the Tare, press the MW key. Step 5 is Percent Tare programming. This feature can be disabled so if you do not see the following displays then go to step 6. (Only an ACOM Authorized Dealer can change this option for you.) 5. At this point you can enter a Percent Tare value. Remember, if your scale does not show this please go on to step 6. Once you have entered a %Tare, press the MW key.
Check Stand Operation If you have purchased your PC-100 scale with the RS-232 kit you will be able to interface your scale to a PC or virtually any ECR (Electronic Cash Register.) If you do not have this feature or aren’t sure, please contact your local ACOM Authorized Dealer to assist you. The following page will explain the RS-232 setup. Type Setting: The PC-100 communicates using the following protocol: 9600 Baud, Even Parity, 7 Data Bits, and 1 Stop Bit. This is fixed and cannot be changed.
Options & Accessories The following options are available through your ACOM Authorized dealer: Description Fish Pan Platter RS-232 Kit Spill-Proof Overlay (Wet cover) AC Power cord Adjusting feet (set of 4) Part Number 260-00001-020001 070-10001-020000 101-00001-020000 690-00001-02002M 4B0-00001-020000 For any type of service or troubleshooting, please contact your nearest ACOM Authorized dealer.
A complete list of cable diagrams is located at: http:\\www.acomamerica.com\ docs\PC-100 Cable Diagrams P.pdf\ A complete list of cable diagrams is also located in the PC-100 Service Manual.
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