MODEL 6745 BABY SCALE Operation Manual 8535-M074-O1 Rev A 04/05 CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO. PO BOX 151 v WEBB CITY, MO 64870 PH (417) 673-4631 v FAX (417) 673-5001 www.detectoscale.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK START INSTALLATION Unpacking Level Adjustment Baby Tray Installation Battery installation Low Battery Indicator Battery Status Battery Charging Placing the Scale KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ANNUNCIATORS OPERATION Basic Weighing operation Operating Hints CARE AND CLEANING PRINTER OUTPUT SERIAL DATA FORMATS SETUP AND CALIBRATION SETUP REVIEW ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE PART IDENTIFICATION " 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 16 17 17 18 SERIAL NUMBER __
INTRODUCTION The Model 6745 Baby Scale is a 30 pound (15 kilogram) capacity, battery-operated baby scale housed in a painted steel enclosure. The scale is equipped with a removable baby tray and a color coded membrane keyboard. The Model 6745 has a number of special features that make it both easy to use and maintain. This manual contains information on the operation of the scale. Please take time to read the manual before using your new Model 6745.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Begin the installation by removing your new Model 6745 Baby Scale from the shipping carton. Examine the scale and baby tray for any damage that may have taken place during shipment. If you find evidence of shipping damage, the shipping company should be contacted at once. It is a good idea to keep the scale shipping carton and packing material for later use should storage or transport of the scale become necessary. Level Adjustment Check to make certain the scale is level.
INSTALLATION, Cont. Baby Tray Installation Before using the scale, it will be necessary to install the baby tray and batteries. Note that the baby tray is designed to lock into place on the scale weighbridge preventing accidental separation from the scale. Follow the steps listed below to install the baby tray. Refer to figure No. 3. Step 1 Place the scale on a table top. Step 2 Position the baby tray onto the weighbridge.
INSTALLATION, Cont. Battery Installation The 6745 Baby Scale can use 6 "C" size Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included). If you wish to operate the scale from batteries, you must first obtain and install batteries before operations can begin. The batteries are contained in a battery holder inside the scale. Access is via a removable panel on the bottom of the scale.
INSTALLATION, Cont. Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are near the point they need to be replaced (Alkalines) or recharged (NiCad or NiMH), the low battery annunciator on the display will turn on (see Figure No. 5) If the battery voltage drops too low for accurate weighing, the scale will automatically shut off and you will be unable to turn it back on. If using Alkaline batteries when the low battery annunciator turns on, turn the scale off, remove the old batteries and replace with new ones.
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Figure No. 5 The membrane keypad is not to be operated with pointed objects (pencils, pens, fingernails, etc). Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty. ON I With the indicator off, pressing this key will apply power to the scale and turn on the display. OFF { If the scale is on, pressing this key will remove power from the scale. Î|Í ZERO This key is used to reset the display to zero up to the limit set during setup and calibration of the scale.
ANNUNCIATORS The annunciators are turned on to indicate that the display is in the mode corresponding to the annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. Î0Í (Center-of-Zero) The Center-of-Zero annunciator is located to the lower right of the ounce weight display and is turned on to indicate that the weight is within +/- 1/4 division of the center of zero.
OPERATION The following steps describe the operation of the Model 6745 Baby Scale. Note that a set of condensed instructions appear on the face of the scale as well. Basic Weighing Operation Step 1 Press the ON key. The scale display will turn on showing the model number, battery status and if the threshold feature is enabled, the last locked weight will display. Press the UNITS key to select the desired weighing unit.
PRINTER OUTPUT The Model 6745 Baby Scale has a RS-232 serial port that may be connected to an optional printer to record weight. The output connector is located on the rear panel (see Figure No. 6). When the weight display is locked on the baby’s weight and the Weight Lock annunciator is turned on, the weight data may be transmitted by pressing the PRINT key or on demand with receipt of a command from a computer).
SETUP AND CALIBRATION Your scale was calibrated at the factory and should not require adjustment. In the event that it should need recalibration, the following describes the calibration procedure. A qualified technician should perform this procedure to maintain the scale’s high degree of accuracy.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. Weighing Units With the display showing 8QLW press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. Acceleration of Gravity This scale is equipped with an acceleration of gravity function which means that it can be calibrated in one location and then adjusted to match the acceleration of gravity at the location where it will used. With the display showing $ && press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. USA (Domestic or International) The display will change to show 86$ . This is the prompt to select whether the scale is used in the USA (Domestic) or outside the US (International). Press the PRINT key to show current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. Battery Type With the display showing QL&$G press the PRINT key to show current setting. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the PRINT key again to save it. Otherwise use the UNITS key to select the new setting and then press the PRINT key to save it. NOTE! This setting may be revised without having to enter the calibration mode.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature also conserves battery power when the scale remains unused for a selected period of time. With the feature enabled, the load cell excitation will be reduced and the display will show 6/((3. The Sleep feature requires that the scale remain at the center of zero to activate, unlike the Automatic Shutoff feature which only requires no motion. Weight placed on the scale will activate the scale and return it to the weight mode.
SETUP AND CALIBRATION, Cont. End-Of-Print Line Feeds At the end of a data transmission to a printer, the scale can send a number of line feed commands to space the paper in the printer to the desired position for withdrawal or for the next print. NOTE! This prompt will only be displayed if you select 3UW 1. With the display showing (R3 , press the PRINT key to show the current setting. If acceptable, press the PRINT key to save it.
ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS The Model 6745 Baby Scale s equipped with a diagnostic software program that tests various portions of the scale’s circuitry and verifies proper operation. Should a problem be detected, an error or status message will be displayed alerting the operator to that condition.
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PART IDENTIFICATION, Cont. ITEM NO. QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 2950-C118-1A 2 4 6013-0045 NUT HEX 1/4-20 3 2 6013-0245 NUT HEX #4-40 4 4 6021-0654 SCW PAN HEAD #6-32 X .250 PDMS 5 1 6021-1032 THUMB SCRW, 6-32 X 0.25 6 2 6021-1429 1/4-20 X 0.75 SHCS 7 2 6024-0039 WASHER LOCK HELICAL 1/4 REG. 8 2 6024-0126 WASHER #6 FLAT Z/P 9 4 6540-1011 LEVELER SCREW 1/4-20 X 1 S.S.
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PART IDENTIFICATION, Cont. ITEM NO. QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 593GR986 SERIAL TAG 2 1 593R1007 FACTORY SET LABEL 3 3 6021-1058 SCW TRUSS HEAD MACH-SCW 10-32 X .375 4 1 6021-1103 SCW HALF-DOG. SET SCREW #8-32 X .50 5 2 6021-1108 SCW FILLISTER MACH-SCW #10-32 X .375 S.S. 6 2 6021-1554 SCW SOCKET HD CAP SCW .025-20 – 1.50D 7 2 6024-0039 WASHER LOCK HELICAL 1/4 REG. 8 5 6024-1010 WASHER LOCK INT-TOOTH #10 Z/PL.
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