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Adam Equipment
AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a SERIES
(with EC type Approval)
(P.N. 6315, Rev. C7, July 2011)
Software rev.: 2.29A & above
© Adam Equipment Company 2011
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© Adam Equipment Company 2011
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CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................3 1.1 FEATURES ...........................................................................................................3 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................4 2.0 INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................
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1.0 INTRODUCTION The AZe ex xt tr ra a series of digital price-computing scales are EC Type approved. e ex xt tr ra a These scales provide an accurate, fast and versatile method of computing price by weight. 1.1 FEATURES • Stainless steel weighing platform • Level indicator with adjustable levelling feet • Colour coded, sealed keypad • Large 3 x 6 digits backlit liquid crystal displays (LCD) • Displays for Weight, Unit Price and Total Price (or Price to Pay) • Displays on b
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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a AZe e e ex x x xt t t tr r r ra a a a 3 6 15 30 3P* 6P* 15P* 30P* Maximum Capacity 3 kg 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg 3 kg 6 kg 15 kg 30 kg Readability 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g Tare -3 kg -6 kg -15 kg -
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2.2 SETTING UP THE SCALES • The scales come with a stainless steel platform, packed separately. • Place the platform in the receptacles on the top cover. • Do not press with excessive force as that could damage the load cell inside. • If an optional scoop has been supplied, place it on top of the platform. • If an optional display on Pillar is supplied, install the pillar in the upright position into the socket at the rear of the scale by carefully pushing the cable insi
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The window for the Weight has arrows to indicate when the scale is at zero or if the scale is displaying a net weight (if a tare value has been entered). It also indicates when the scale is stable. The window for the Unit Price has arrows to show when the Auto Clear function is active and if the unit price is per 100g or per kilogram. NOTE: For South Africa and Far East, unit price per 100g or per kg is not available. The window for the Total Price displays the price of the items on
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2.5 KEY DESCRIPTIONS Not applicable for South Africa and Far East [0-9] keys Numeric entry keys to set the unit price. [00] key Numeric entry keys to enter double zero values. For example, to enter 2 pounds or Euros, press [2] and [00]. The display will show “2.00”. [CE] key Clears an erroneous entry or return to normal operation. [PLU1] to [PLU+] keys Stores or recalls one of the PLU values. [PLU1] and [PLU2] are to immediately recall the most used PLU values. [PLU+] i
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3.0 OPERATION 3.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY • You can press the [Zero] key when no tare is entered to set the zero point from which all other weighing is measured. This will usually be necessary when the platform is empty. • When the zero point is obtained the Weight window will show an arrow next to the Zero legend marked under the Weight window. • The scale has an automatic re-zeroing function to account for minor drifting or accumulation of material on the platform. However yo
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3.3 DETERMINING VALUE OF A PRODUCT BY WEIGHT • To determine the cost of a product sold by weight, it is necessary to enter the cost per kilogram or per 100g using the numeric keys or one of the preset PLU values. • The Weight window will show the net weight, the Unit Price window will show the price per kilogram or per 100g as selected by the [kg 100g] key. The Total Price window will show the computed value for the total price. Example: Display will show Weight Unit Pr
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The user can store and recall up to 103 PLU values as PLU1, PLU2, PLU3 and PLU00 to PLU99. The keys labelled [PLU1] and [PLU2] are used to immediately recall the most frequently used PLU values saved as PLU1 and PLU2. The [PLU+] key is used to access the other values saved as PLU3 and PLU00 to PLU99. To recall one of these PLU values the following procedure applies. 1. To recall PLU1, simply press [PLU1]. 2. The same applies to PLU2, simply press [PLU2]. 3. To recall one of th
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3.5 ENTERING VALUES FOR THE PLU s To store values for the PLUs into the memory follow the procedure. Entering values for PLU1 and PLU2 keys • Enter the unit price value using the keypad, selecting either price/kg or price/100g if needed. • Press and hold down the key [PLU1] or [PLU2] for more than 3 seconds till a beep is heard, then release the key. The scale displays “PLU” “ 1” ”SAVEd” or “PLU” “ 2” ”SAVEd”, followed by the PLU value displayed in the Unit Price window
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3.6 AUTO CLEAR KEY • The [Auto Clear] key will enable the Auto Clear function. • When this function is active the scale will automatically clear (set to zero) the unit price when the last item to be weighed has been removed from the scale. • When the Auto Clear is active the Auto Clear indicator (arrow) on the LCD will be ON. • Pressing [Auto Clear] will turn off the function and the indicator will disappear. Pressing it will turn the function to on again. 3.7 PRICE PE
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3.8 AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION This function may be enabled or disabled by the user. If enabled, when the scale is not used for some time (as pre-set by the user under this function) it automatically switches off. To set this parameter- • During self-checking, press [Zero] and release at once. The display shows “SLEEP nodE”. • Press [Print] key to scroll through the auto sleep values. “0” Auto sleep mode disabled “1” Auto sleep after 1 minute “5” Auto sleep after 5 minutes “10”
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3.10 RS-232 INTERFACE The AZextra scales include a bi-directional RS-232 interface. When connected to a printer or computer, the scale outputs the weighing results using the RS- 232 interface. The scale can be controlled sending commands from a PC. See section 3.10.1. Specifications: RS-232 output of weighing data ASCII code Adjustable Baud rate, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 baud 8 data bits No Parity Connector: 9 pin D-subminiature socket Pin 3 O
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displays will guide you through the parameter selected and the options available. The parameters and their function are: Displays Options Functions Weight Unit Price Total Price Enable or disable Port on on or oFF the RS-232 interface. Set baud rate. 4800 bPS 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 Select label LAbEL 1 1, 2 or 3 format to print. Select Language CoUntr Y E nGLiSH EnGLiSH, FrEnCH, to be printed. GErMAn or SPAniSH Select currency- StErLi
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3.11 REAL TIME CLOCK SETUP The Real Time Clock (RTC) is used only for the RS-232 output. The Date and Time can be set as required. The scale will keep the clock running even when the power is off. Setting up the clock • Press and hold the [CE] key when power is first turned on, release the key when the revision is displayed. The displays show the current date and time set. “ rtC “ “11,14,06” “16,41,35” • Press the [CE] key to change the date and time. The disp
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4.0 ERROR CODES During the initial power-on testing or during operation, the scale may show an error message. If an error message is shown, repeat the step that caused the message. If the error is still shown contact your dealer for further support. ERROR DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES Time input error. Tried to set an illegal time, i.e. Err 1 26 hours Date input error Tried to set an illegal date, i.e. Err 2 th 36 day Initial Zero is greater than Weight is on the pan
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5.0 CALIBRATION 5.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE The scales are sealed to prevent unauthorised calibration. Contact Adam Equipment or your supplier for more details. The calibration of the AZextra scale is accomplished by removing the label at the base of the scale which covers a hole through which the PCB can be accessed. If your scale is not provided with this hole, you need to break the security seals and remove the top cover to gain access to the circuit boards inside. See
