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Adam Equipment
GBC/GFC Series
(P.N. 3056610587, Revision B3, November 2011)
Software Rev 2.18 and up
© Adam Equipment Company 2011
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Easy Reference: Model name of the indicator/scale: Serial number of the unit: Software revision number (Displayed when power is first turned on): Date of Purchase: Name of the supplier and place: © Adam Equipment Company 2011
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1.0 CONTENTS 1.0 CONTENTS.......................................................................................... 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 3 3.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 6 3.1 UNPACKING ..................................................................................... 6 3.2 LOCATING..........................................................
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2.0 INTRODUCTION • The GBC/GFC series provides accurate, fast and versatile parts counting scales. • There are 2 types of scales within the GBC/GFC series: GBC/GFC scales are kilogram/gram scales and the GBC/GFC-a scales are changeable from pounds to kilograms if the user requires it. The scales have the same functions except that GBC/GFC-a scales have the ability to toggle between the weighing units. • All scales are supplied with a RS-232 bi-directional interface and real time clock
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SPECIFICATIONS GBC Models Model # GBC 16 GBC 32 GBC 60 GBC 35a GBC 70a GBC 130a Maximum Capacity 16kg 32kg 60kg 16kg/35lb 32kg/70lb 60kg/130lb Readability 0.5g 1g 2g 0.5g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb 2g/0.005lb Repeatability (Std Dev) 0.5g 1g 2g 0.5g/0.001lb 1g/0.002lb 2g/0.005lb Linearity + 1g 2g 4g 1g/0.002lb 2g/0.004lb 4g/0.01lb Units of Measure Kilograms and Grams. Pounds for GBC XXa units Stabilization Time 2-3 Secs Operating Temperature -10°C to +40°C / +14°F to +104°F Power Supply
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GFC Models Model # GFC 75 GFC150 GFC 300 GFC 165a GFC 330a GFC 660a Maximum Capacity 75kg 150kg 300kg 75kg / 165lb 150kg / 330lb 300kg / 660lb Readability 5g 10g 20g 5g / 0.01lb 10g / 0.02lb 20g / 0.05lb Repeatability (Std Dev) 5g 10g 20g 5g / 0.01lb 10g / 0.02lb 20g / 0.05lb Linearity + 10g 20g 40g 10g / 0.02lb 20g / 0.04lb 40g / 0.1lb Units of Measure Kilograms and Grams. Pounds for GFC XXa units Stabilization Time 2-3 Secs Operating Temperature -10°C to +40°C / +14°F to +104°
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3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 UNPACKING The user’s application and the technical specifications of the platform or load cell will determine the necessary configuration. 3.2 LOCATING • The scales should not be placed in a location that will reduce the accuracy. • Avoid extremes of temperature. Do not place in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents. • Avoid unsuitable tables. The table or floor must be rigid and not vibrate. • Avoid unstable power sources. Do not use near
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3.3 SETTING UP THE SCALES • The pillar is attached to the base using a bracket that must be attached to the base frame first using the 4 bolts supplied. The pillar is secured to the bracket using 2 sets of screws. The cable from the base to the indicator module is run through the tube and taken out through the plastic support at the top. Excess cable can be stored within the tube. • The GBC/GFC Series comes with a stainless steel platform packed separately. Place the platform in
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4.0 KEY DESCRIPTIONS Keys Functions [0-9, .] Numeric entry keys, used to manually enter a value for tare weights, unit weight, and sample size. [CE] Used to clear the unit weight or an erroneous entry. [M+] Add the current count to the accumulator. Up to 99 values or full capacity of the weight display can be added. Also prints the displayed values when Auto print is switched off. [MR] To recall the accumulated memory. [Pst] To set the upper limit for the number of items counted
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5.0 DISPLAYS The scales have three sections. These are “Weight”, “Unit Weight” and “Count”. The LCD design is: WEIGHT UNIT WEIGHT COUNT 5.1 WEIGHT DISPLAY It has 6-digit display to indicate the weight on the scale. Net Weight Display, "Net" Stability indicator, symbol Zero indicator, 0 symbol The weighing unit: kg, lb P a g e 9 © Adam Equipment Company 2011
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5.2 UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY This display will show the unit weight of a sample. This value is either input by the user or computed by the scale. The unit of measurement is grams if grams if kilograms is selected for the weighing unit, or pounds if pounds is selected. 5.3 COUNT DISPLAY This display will show the number of items on the scale or the value of the accumulated count. See the next section on OPERATION. 5.4 OTHER SYMBOLS • The symbol, when there is insufficient number of samp
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6.0 OPERATION NOTE: GBC/GFC-a Scales only SETTING THE WEIGHING UNIT, lb or kg The scale will turn on displaying the last weighing unit selected, either kilograms or pounds. To change the weighing unit press the [U. Wt./Units] key when the “Unit Weight” display shows zero. If necessary press the [CE] key to clear the unit weight before changing. 6.1 ZEROING THE DISPLAY • You can press the [Zero] key at any time to set the zero point from which all other weighing and counting is measu
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• The user can enter a preset tare value if the display is at zero or gross weight. Enter the value for preset tare using the keypad, then press the [Tare] key to set the preset zero value. • If the display was at zero the weight will show a negative value equal to the preset tare value entered and the “Net” indicator will be on. 6.3 PARTS COUNTING 6.3.1 Setting Unit Weight In order to do parts counting it is necessary to know the average weight of the items to be counted. This can be
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B. Entering a known Unit Weight • If the unit weight is already known then it is possible to enter that value using the keypad. • Enter the value of the unit weight in grams, using the numeric keys followed by pressing the [U. Wt./Units] key. The "Unit Weight" display will show the value as it was entered. • The sample is then added to the scale and the weight will be displayed as well as the quantity, based on the unit weight. 6.3.2 Counting more parts • After the unit weight has b
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6.3.4 Manually Accumulated Totals • The values (weight and count) shown on the display can be added to the values in the memory by pressing the [M+] key. The "Weight" display will show the total weight, the "Count" display will show the total accumulated count and the "Unit Weight" display shows the number of times, the items have been added to the memory for accumulation. The values will be displayed for 2 seconds before returning to normal. If the accumulated number exceeds 6 digits th
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7.0 USER PARAMETERS The parameters are set to customise the scale to suit the weighing applications. You need to enter a secure menu by entering a password when requested. • Press [Tare] once, during the initial counting of the display after the power is turned on. • The “Weight” display will show "PIn " requesting for the password number. • The default password is "0000" but other numbers can be set using the parameter menus. Press the [0] key four times. • Press the [Tare
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SETTING OF PIN • Display will show “F2” “Pin”. This parameter allows setting of a new password number. The default password is “0000”. • Press [Tare]. The “Weight” display will show "Pin 1". • Enter the new password number. The “Unit Weight” display will show dashes. Press [Tare]. • The “Weight” display will change to "Pin 2 ", Enter the password again and press [Tare]. • The display will show "donE" to show the new password has been accepted and will return to the menu. Record the n
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8.0 CALIBRATION • The GBC/GFC scales are calibrated using metric weights and GBC/GFC-a scales are calibrated using metric or pound weights depending on the unit in use before calibration. See the Service parameters section for more information. • The scale will display a value of the weight to be used for calibration, this value is the last weight used for calibration. You can enter a different value, if desired. • For entering Calibration, see section 7.0 Parameters • When “F1” “CAL
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9.0 RS-232 INTERFACE The GBC/GFC Series are supplied with a RS-232 bi-directional interface. The scale when connected to a printer or computer through the RS-232 interface, outputs the weight, unit weight and count. 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 Output Pin 2 Input Pin 5 Signal Ground The scale
