DC-200/300 Counting Scale Counting Scale Version 1.
Contents 1.0 Overview ............................................................................................................................................2 1.1 DC-200/300 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Keyboard and Display ......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2.1 Annunicators ..................................
5.2.4 Downloading the Label Format From the Computer to the Eltron Printer .................................................. 67 5.2.5 Predesigned Label Formats for Eltron Printers .......................................................................................... 68 5.2.6 Testing to See What Label Format or Graphic is in the Eltron Printer’s Memory ........................................ 73 5.2.7 Printing to the Eltron Printer from the DC-200/300 Scale...............................................
About This Manual This manual contains technical instructions and procedures for servicing the DC-200/300 counting scale. It is for the use of DIGI scale dealers and authorized technicians. The manual does not attempt to cover again all of the operating procedures covered in the DC-200/300 operation manual nor does it cover every possible service situation.
1.0 1.1 Overview DC-200/300 Specifications The following table illustrates all specifications associated with the DC-200/300 counting scale. General Operating Specifications Weight Display Resolution 1/2,500 1/5,000 1/10,000 Counting (internal) Resolution 1/1,000.000 Power Source and Frequency AC 100-120V, 50/60 Hz Battery (DC-200 only) 12V, 3.
Interfaces and Ports Electronic Components Amphenol one 14-pin interface to scale RS-232C three RS-232C data ports (8-pin DIN) to PC, printer, force balance or scanner Ethernet one Ethernet port to PC, hub, or router IBM Keyboard one IBM keyboard port Main CPU Hitachi HD6413003RF16 (H8/3003) Flash Memory MBM29F160BE-70 SRAM Hyundai HY628400ALLG-55 (Normal pin) Mitsubishi MEM5408ART-55LL (Reverse pin) Display Device IDW RD747SG-LG Printing Head (DC-300) Kyocera KYT-56-8MPP1-TRS DC Steppin
1.2.1 Annunicators Table 1-2 shows a list of the annunciators that the DC-200/300 uses to provide additional information about the value being displayed. The annunciators are illuminated when the specific function is being performed.
. Description Key Turns the scale display on or off to Used to enter numeric values. When using the scale, first enter a numeric value, then press the appropriate function key.
Key Description • Operation Mode – print a label or report • Report Mode – print out a report • Program Mode – enter information about an item into temporary memory to • Operation Mode – view item code data stored in memory • Program Mode – enter alphabetic data Move the cursor. Change the entry to the right. Also used to cycle forward between choices in SPEC setting mode. Move the cursor. Change the entry to the left. Also used to cycle backward between choices in SPEC setting mode.
1.3 Interface Ports The DC-200/300 is equipped with a number of interface ports enabling it to be connected with other devices. There are RS-232C ports that allow connection to bar code readers, printers or force balances. An IBM keyboard interface permits connection to an external keyboard or wedge scanner. The Ethernet connection makes the DC-200/300 a networkable workstation and allows you to use the Utility Transfer and Label Design programs. Figure 1-2. DC-200/300 Interface Ports 1.
2.0 Installation This section describes the procedure for the installation and setup of the DC-200/300 counting scale. 2.1 Unpacking Caution Do not turn scale upside down. Always work with scale on its side! Damage to the load cell can occur if the scale is turned upside down. Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the DC-200/300 counting scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged. If any were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.
2.2 Repacking If the DC-200/300 counting scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient cushioning materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the DC-200/300. Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty. 2.3 Setting Up Place the scale on a solid, level surface away from fans, breezes, and sources of electrical interference.
2.5 Initialize Scale Specifications When first setting up the DC-200/300 scale, the specifications can all be set to their default values in one procedure. The scale has three possible sets of default values: Japan, U.S.A., and Standard. If the scale will be used in the United States, the best initial combination of settings will be the U.S.A. Remember that you can customize many functions of the scale to fit your customer’s application by modifying these specification settings.
the procedure is taking place. 7. Once the settings are reinitialized, the scale will go through its normal start-up segment check and then return to the Span Switch On Mode. 2.6 Start-Up Screens The instructions below assume that you are using the scale as a stand-alone unit, with or without remote platforms. For information on using the DC-200/300 as a network workstation, see Section 6.0. 1. As the scale powers up it will display the current version of the firmware it is using.
2.7 Calibration (Span Adjustment) The DC-200/300 counting scale is a high-precision instrument. Although the scale needs very little maintenance, you may want to check the calibration after every month or so of normal usage. To do this you will need to have a test weight of approximately the total capacity of the scale (i.e. a 10 lb weight if you have a 10 lb capacity scale). After the scale is initially installed, put the weight on the platform and record the weight displayed.
4. The scale display confirms that you are in the Calibration Mode. 5. Next, press the REPRINT key to enter the zero setting mode. 6. Choose which scale platform you are calibrating. The scale defaults to platform A. To choose another scale platform, press the SCALE key until the platform you want to calibrate is displayed. 7. Make sure that nothing is on the scale platform and press the CODE key to have the scale automatically search for the zero point. 8.
10. Press the REPRINT key to enter the weight calibration setting. 11. Put a calibrated weight on the platform equal to the total capacity of the scale (Example, for a 25 lb scale, place a 25 lb weight on the scale). Alternatively, you can enter the weight from the numeric keypad. The weight appears in quantity window. Press the REPRINT key to save the calibration data.
2.8 Setting Time and Date Once you set the internal clock for the correct day and time it will continue to keep them, even when the scale is off, using the internal battery on the main board. The procedure below can also be used to adjust the time when moving from Standard to Daylight Savings Time or when the scale is moved to a new facility in a different time zone. Note: SPEC 05 - DATE ORDER and SPEC 06 -TIME FORMAT allow you to set the format for date and time that you prefer the scale to display.
use the + (plus) and – (minus) keys to scroll through the specifications until you find the one you want. Then make your changes per the instructions in Step 1. 3. To change another SPEC code before exiting, repeat Steps 1 and 2. 4. To save all the changed SPEC settings currently in temporary memory and exit to the Operation Mode, press the CODE key. You will hear a long beep to confirm that the scale is saving the change.
SPEC Description 00 Auto Power Saving When No Weight Change & No Key Press 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: 1 minute 2: 2 minutes 3: 3 minutes 4: 4 minutes 5: 5 minutes 6: 6 minutes 7: 7 minutes 8: 8 minutes 9: 9 minutes 10: 10 minutes 11: 11 minutes 12: 12 minutes 13: 13 minutes 14: 14 minutes 15: 15 minutes 01 Power Saving Type When set to 0, the backlight turns off when the scale goes into power-saving mode.
SPEC Description 10 Set Point Buzzer 0: Buzzer on (DEFAULT) 1: Buzzer off 11 Clear All Input Key in One Touch 0: Yes 1: No (DEFAULT) 12 Keep Lot Number in Registration (Operation) Mode 0: Allow (DEFAULT) 1: Inhibit 13 Job Sequence 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: Enable 14 Auto Exit From Add Mode 0: No 1: Yes (DEFAULT) 15 SIO Select Job Defines what the primary or standard input/output port on the scale is connecting to.
SPEC Description 22 RS-232 Data Length for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits (DEFAULT) 23 RS-232 Stop Bit for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: 1 bit (DEFAULT) 1: 2 bits 24 RS-232 Parity Bit for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: None (DEFAULT) 1: Odd 2: Even 25 RS-232 Baud Rate for 8 Pin DIN 2 Connector 0: 4800 1: 9600 (DEFAULT) 2: 19200 3: 38400 26 RS-232 Data Length for 8 Pin DIN 2 Connector 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits (DEFAULT) 27 RS-232 Stop Bit for 8 Pin DIN 2 Connector 0: 1 bit (DEFAULT) 1: 2 bits 28 RS-
SPEC Description 37 IBM Keyboard Port 0: IBM Keyboard 1: Scanner 38 Barcode Scanner (BCS) With Header 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 39 Track Nprint (TNP) Time Out 0: 2 seconds (DEFAULT) 1: 8 seconds 2: 32 seconds 40 Selection of Network Interface 0: No network (RS-232) (DEFAULT) 1: Twisted Cable (Ethernet) 41 Port Number (IP Address) The port number can be set anywhere in a range from 1 to 255 (DEFAULT = 001 for DC-300) (DEFAULT = 002 for DC-200) 42 Set Scale Number The scale number can be set anywher
SPEC Description 51 Human Readable Barcode Printing Format 0: No print (DEFAULT) 1: Print 52 Item Data Printing Format (DC-300 only) Sets the justification for printing the data associated with item codes in memory such as ID codes, part name, part number, and lot number 0: Centering 1: Start printing from the left (DEFAULT) 53 Date Title Print (DC-300 only) 0: No 1: Yes (DEFAULT) 54 Weight Data and Quantity Title Print (DC-300 only) 0: No print 1: Print (DEFAULT) 55 Printing of Factory Name on L
SPEC Description 64 Scale A <–> B Sets whether the unit weight determined by sampling on Scale A is automatically transferred to Scale B or not. 0: Manual (DEFAULT) 1: Auto 65 Unit of Pcs Weight Sets whether the unit weights are displayed per 1000 pieces or per 1 piece. For a further discussion of the benefits of each option, please see Section 5.4.
Weight and Measurement Specification (142 Settings) 1. Press and hold the REZERO key and enter 142 using the numeric keypad. SP600 appears in weight display and its current setting (ex. 2>2: LB) appearing in the second line. If this is the SPEC that you want to modify, press the >> or << keys to scroll through the possible settings. When the setting you want to store is displayed, press the + (plus) key to enter the change into temporary memory and move to the next SPEC code. 2.
Spec Description 605 Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale A 0: 4.00 mV/V 1: 3.76 mV/V 2: 3.52 mV/V 3: 3.28 mV/V 4: 3.04 mV/V 5: 2.80 mV/V 6: 2.56 mV/V 7: 2.32 mV/V 8: 2.08 mV/V 9: 1.84 mV/V 10: 1.60 mV/V 11: 1.36 mV/V 12: 1.12 mV/V (DEFAULT) 13: 0.88 mV/V 14: 0.64 mV/V 15: 0.
Spec Description 612 Load Cell Type for Scale B 0: Standard / Normal load cell (DEFAULT) 1: Abnormal load cell with large offset 613 A/D Board Type for Scale B 0: Normal (DEFAULT) 1: Prevent from small vibration / fast change in display 2: Prevent from medium vibration 3: Prevent from large vibration / slow change in display 614 External Scale C Connection 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: Enable 615 Minimum Display Increment for Scale C 0: 2 1: 1 (DEFAULT) 2: 5 3: 10 616 Weight Decimal Point Position for
Spec Description 622 Tare Accumulation 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes 623 Digital Tare When Loaded 0: Allow (DEFAULT) 1: Inhibit 624 Tare Subtraction (for Load Tare Only) 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 625 Tare Addition (for Load Tare Only) 0: Yes 1: No (DEFAULT) 626 Tare Value Exchange (for Load Tare) 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 627 Zero Tracking When Tare 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 628 Tare When Scale Change 0: Old Tare (DEFAULT) 1: New Tare 629 Weight Reset When Tare 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 630 Auto Clear Tare
Spec Description 638 Display at Minus Weight 0: Minus display (DEFAULT) 1: Masked display 639 Masked Display at Minus Weight 0: Gross weight (DEFAULT) 1: Net weight 640 Overweight Masked 0: At +1D (DEFAULT) 1: At + 9D 641 Selection of Scale Starting Method 0: Auto start (DEFAULT) 1: Manual start 642 Weight Unit Convert 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 643 Gross Mode Display 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 644 Selection of Decimal Point Type Sets whether the decimal point is displayed as a period (U.S.
Change Spec Settings Using the Spec Upload Utility 1. With the scale turned on and at the Stand-by screen, press REZERO + SHIFT UP. The scale display will indicate that it is changing to the data transfer mode. 2. The scale display will next indicate that it is ready for the data transfer mode after the scale is restarted. Turn the scale off and then on again, using the on/off switch located on the bottom of the scale at the back 3.
Select the radio button for Read From Scale. Also make sure that the Scale No. radio button for 192.168.0.1 (the IP address of the DC-300) has been selected if you are using the DC-300 or 192.168.0.2 if you are using the DC-200. Figure 2-5. Read From Scale Screen 5. Click on the Next button at the bottom of the Spec Setting dialog box. The program will confirm Spec reading in progress, please wait..., showing that it is uploading the current spec settings from the scale.
the scale and also save the new configuration to a named file on your computer for future updating of this scale or matching the specifications on another DC-200/300. To save the new configuration settings, click on the Save button at the bottom of the dialog box. You will be prompted to give this configuration a file name. The next time you open the DC-300 Spec Upload program, this file will show as one of the ones available to upload to any DC-200/300.
9. The program will confirm with the message Successfully Sent while the scale display shows the following. Warning If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire memory of the scale! Once the scale has completed the upload of the change(s), it will display the following: The scale should be powered down and then powered back up to initialize the new changes. When the scale is powered back up, it will still be in the DATA TRANSFER MODE - READY state.
Uploading Saved Spec Configurations to a DC-200/300 To download the spec settings from a DC-200/300 to the computer, see Section 2.9. If you already have a saved configuration file of spec settings, use the instructions below to upload the settings to a DC-200/300. This could be to change the settings of a DC-200/300 to fit a particular task, department or facility or it could be to take the spec settings configuration from one DC-200/300 and upload it to other DC-200/300’s so that their settings match. 1.
Note: If you have not yet installed the DC-300 Utility Programs, see “Installing the DC-300 Utility Program”. Figure 2-8. Load From File Screen At the opening screen of the Spec Upload program, you have the option to Load the Default Setting file; load from a named, saved file on your computer; or read the spec settings from the DC-200/300 scale connected to your computer. • to load the default specification settings to the scale, click the radio button next to Load Default Setting.
5. In the next screen you have the option to change any of the spec settings saved in this file before uploading. Figure 2-9. User Specification Screen To upload to the scale without making any changes, click on the Upload button. To change the setting of one or more of the first four specs, use the pull down list box for that spec to choose among the available settings for that specification. To move to the next four specifications, press the Next button at the bottom of the dialog box. 6.
8. The program will confirm with the message Successfully Sent while the scale display shows the following. Warning If you power off the scale while the saving process in going on, you can clear the entire memory of the scale! 9. Once the scale has completed the upload of the change(s), it will display the following: The scale should be powered down and then powered back up to initialize the new changes. When the scale is powered back up, it will still be in the DATA TRANSFER MODE - READY state.
2.10 Modes of Operation The DC-200/300 has four main modes of operation: • Operation Mode – where all the basic weighing and counting operations are performed (also called the Registration Mode). • Report Mode – where item, inventory, and shelf location reports can be printed. • Program Mode –where item data, factory name, and other data can be programmed into the memory of the scale.
3.0 Maintenance The following section describes basic maintenance involved with the DC-200/300 counting scale. 3.1 Hardware Testing 3.1.1 RAM and Communications Port Testing In the Service Mode you can cycle through a set of hardware tests that will check reading/writing to RAM, the RS-232 and Ethernet ports, and the ROM Checksum. If any of these tests fails, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for help in determining the problem. RAM Test 1.
RS-232 Main Port Test In order to perform the RS-232 port testing, you will need to have or make two test connectors with pins 4 and 5 connected as follows: Figure 3-1. Test Connector for RS-232 Ports 1. Press the + (plus) key. The display shows SIO LOOP BACK TEST. 2. Plug the test connector into the RS-232 port in the main interface board (the lower RS-232 port, next to the IBM keyboard port. Figure 3-2. DC-200/300 Interface Ports If the port tests correctly, the following message is displayed.
RS-232 Option Card Test Your DC-200/300 comes standard with the option board installed that gives you two additional RS-232 ports. You will need the two test connectors described in the RS-232 Main Test Port section on the previous page in order to perform this test. 1. Press the + (plus) key to move to the RS-232 Option Card test. 2. Plug the RS-232 test connectors into both of the ports on the option card (the two upper RS-232 ports next to the Ethernet port marked SIO1 and SIO2). Figure 3-3.
Ethernet Port Test 1. Press the + (plus) key to move to a test of the Ethernet port. If the port tests successfully, the following message is displayed. If the test fails, the scale displays the following screen: ROM Checksum Test Press the + (plus) key to move to the ROM Checksum test for the firmware.
3.1.2 Internal Test Count This test allows you to see more detail on the scale’s internal resolution than you can see on the weight and counting display. It may allow you to tell if there is a problem with the load cell being misaligned or if something is rubbing against a load cell during weighing operations. If the scale constantly does not return to zero during weighing, you can also rezero the internal counting using this procedure. 1.
Figure 3-4. Voltage Checkpoints 3.2 Internal Printer Tests and Adjustments (DC-300 only) The following sections describe internal printer tests and the appropriate adjustments. 3.2.1 Checking or Rezeroing the Thermal Head Usage Counter The DC-300 maintains a usage counter for the thermal head of the built-in printer. It displays the usage in thousands (incrementing 1 for every 1000 print operations).
3.2.2 Adjusting the Printer Label Gap Sensor The built-in printer in the DC-300 has a label gap sensor designed to detect the gap between labels on a label roll. This allows the printer to identify the starting position of each label so that only one label is issued at a time during a print operation. Figure 3-5. Label Gap Sensor A resistor detects a variation in voltage between the label and the backing paper. Figure 3-6.
Setting mode. The following will appear on the display. Figure 3-7. Gap Sensor Voltage Adjustment 2. You can test the voltage variation between the label and the backing by manually pulling labels past the sensor. The voltage level of the label should be low while the voltage of the backing material in the gap is high. Note the voltages on the display for the label stock you are using. 3. Use the << and >> keys to adjust the Threshold Voltage used by the printer.
• 3.2.3 to save the change and exit to the Stand-by screen. Press the TARE key to exit to the Stand-by screen without making any changes. Adjusting the Printing Position If the thermal print head gets misaligned vertically, the vertical position can be adjusted using the following procedure. 1. At the Stand-by screen, hold down the REZERO key while entering 514 to enter the Adjust Printing Position mode. The following message appears: 2. Print positions are measured in dots, where 1 vertical dot = 0.
display will show the message, PLEASE WAIT... until the procedure is done. Do not power off the scale while the memory clearing operation is in process. 4. Once the memory is cleared, the scale will go through its standard start-up segment check and then return to the Stand-by screen in the Weighing Mode.
3.4 Technical Drawings 3.4.1 DC-300 Exploded View Figure 3-9.
3.4.2 DC-300 Block Diagram Figure 3-10.
3.4.3 DC-200 Block Diagram Figure 3-11.
4.0 Assembly/Disassembly of the DC-200/300 The following instructions show the procedures for disassembling various parts of the scale to replace the display board, keyboard circuit board, interface main board, printer drawer block, and internal printer thermal head. 4.1 Removing the Main Cover 1. First, remove the stainless steel weighing platter from on top of the spider. Figure 4-1. Disassembly - Remove Platter 2.
4.2 Disconnecting the Display Board The display board is inside the main scale cover. Before following the steps listed below, you have to remove the main cover assembly as described in Section 4.1. 1. Remove the screws circled in Figure 4-4 which hold the display assembly in place. Figure 4-4. Display Assembly Screws 2. After removing the display assembly from the main cover, remove the four screws shown below to separate the display board from the rest of the display assembly. Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-7. Display Board Front View 4.3 Disconnecting the Keyboard Circuit Board In order to disconnect the Keyboard Circuit Board, you must first have removed the scale’s Main Cover (see Section 4.1) and removed the Display Board Assembly (see Section 4.2 above). 1. Unscrew the six screws holding the keyboard circuit board to the scale cover. Figure 4-8. Keyboard Circuit Board Screw Location 2. Gently remove the keyboard circuit board from the cover. Figure 4-9.
4.4 Removing the Interface Main Board In order to carry out this procedure, you must first have removed the scale’s Main Cover as described in Section 4.1. 1. Unscrew the three screws shown in Figure 4-10 which allow you to remove the housing covering the interface ports. Figure 4-10. Remove Interface Port Cover 2. Disconnect the Interface Main Board from the scale’s main board attached to the base. Figure 4-11. Separate the Interface Main Board from the Main Board 3.
4.5 Removing the Printer Drawer Block (DC-300 only) 1. Disconnect the connector from the printer to the Main Board, as shown below. Figure 4-13. Disconnect Printer From Main Board 2. To remove the drawer block, simultaneously push the two triggers on the printer drawer block tray. Figure 4-14. Printer Drawer Block Tray Triggers The printer block, when removed, looks as follows: Figure 4-15.
4.6 Removing the Thermal Print Head (DC-300 only) 1. Open the printer drawer block. 2. Remove the screw holding the print head assembly in place. Figure 4-16. Printer Head Assembly Screw 3. Turn the metal plate counter-clockwise. Then move the paper lead roller out of the way. 4. Disconnect the two cables going to the printer head. Figure 4-17. Disconnect Printer Cables 5. Remove the two Allen screws holding the thermal print head in the printer head assembly. Figure 4-18.
6. Pull the thermal print head out vertically from the print head assembly. Figure 4-19. Removing the Thermal Print Head Figure 4-20.
5.0 Network and Interfaces: External Printers 5.1 Connecting an External Printer to the Scale 5.1.1 Spec Settings for External Printers In order for the DC-200/300 scale to recognize an external printer properly and send data to it, there are customer specifications which must be set properly. The settings depend on which of the RS-232C ports you are connecting the printer to: the “main” RS-232C port or one of the “option ports” SIO1 or SIO2.
If connecting to... Set specs as follows...
Pin Number Description 1 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 5 GND 6 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Table 5-2. Nine-Pin DIN Connector- External Printer Pin Number Description 1 2 GND 3 4 RXD 5 TXD 6 CTS 7 RTS 8 Table 5-3. Eight-Pin DIN Connector - DC-200/300 5.
5.2.2 Designing a Label 1. Install the Create-A-Label software from Eltron on your computer and open the program. 2. Open the template file supplied by DIGI (Digi DC300- Eltron template.lbl). Resize the template for the size label you would like to design. Figure 5-3. Hidden Fields on the Eltron Template 3. Open the Edit Menu and select Label Setup. You will see that the DIGI template includes 17 hidden fields which appear in red in the template.
4. To add items to your design, select the Draw menu and choose either text, bar code, line or box. • Line or Box - you can use the drawing tools to put separator lines or boxes around elements on the label. • Text - text can either be fixed or linked. • Fixed text is not linked to the data output from the scale. This can be used for titles, addresses and other information where whatever you enter is what you want to appear on the label.
You can also choose to insert the DIGI Header Code, if you choose to, by putting the header code in quotes before the linked field. Adding the header code here will cause the header code to be added to the barcode on the label. You can use the DIGI header codes (Ex. “3”V00 for ID Code) or header codes specified by other organizations such us AIAG. (See Table 5-4 on page 60 for the DIGI Header Codes corresponding to each linkable field.) Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-7. Reducing String Lengths Caution DO NOT change the default field size for the bar codes for Tare, Net Weight, or Unit Weight. Doing so may cause them to be unreadable when scanning them into the scale. 6. You can place the new bar code field over top of the hidden fields on the label template. However, when editing or changing any of your new fields, be sure not to select a hidden field. Deleting or changing the hidden fields will cause the label to print incorrectly or not at all.
If you have clicked on the preview check box, the graphic or picture will appear in the preview pane. Figure 5-9. Inserting a Picture or a Graphic 5. After you click the OK button in the Pictures dialog box you will be returned to the main label design screen. The cursor will change to be a box the size of the graphic or picture you are inserting on the label. Move the box to the place on the label that you want it to appear and click to place it there.
7. Change the “O” in the first line to an “N”. Figure 5-10. Editing the .EJF File 8. In the second and third lines, if the name is too long for the program to recognize, it will truncate the name, putting a x in it. If you have names with an x in them in the second or third lines, rename them using 8 characters or less. 9. For each line from V00 to V16, change the justification from L to N. Example: change V00, 32, L, ““ to V00, 32, N,””.
N FK”DIGIDC2" FS”DIGIDC2" V00, 32, N, "" V01, 10, N, "" V02, 6, N, "" V03, 6, N, "" V04, 6, N, "" V05, 8, N, "" V06, 32, N, "" V07, 32, N, "" V08, 32, N, "" V09, 6, N, "" V10, 4, N, "" V11, 8, N, "" V12, 4, N, "" V13, 6, N, "" V14, 6, N, "" V15, 8, N, "" V16, 32, N, "" q816 Q1015, 24+0 S2 D8 ZT TTh:m TDy2.mn.
5.2.4 Downloading the Label Format From the Computer to the Eltron Printer 1. Install the Eltrterm.exe download program supplied by DIGI and open it. 2. In the Eltrterm program open the CommPort Menu and select Properties. 3.
5.2.5 Predesigned Label Formats for Eltron Printers In order to make it easier for you, DIGI can supply you with four basic label format templates for the Eltron printers. These formats cover the most-used and requested fields and designs. You can also customize and reuse these templates using the instructions in Section 5.2.2. Label Format L1- Individual Label with ID Code This template will print a single label with an Item ID Code when the *, + or - key is pressed on the DC-200/300 scale.
The contents of the .EJF file for Eltron Label Format 1 are: N FK"L1" FS"L1" V00,32,N,"0" V01,10,N,"1" V02,10,N,"2" V03,10,N,"3" V04,10,N,"4" V05,10,N,"5" V06,30,N,"6" V07,32,N,"7" V08,32,N,"8" V09,10,N,"9" V10,10,N,"A" V11,10,N,"B" V12,10,N,"C" V13,10,N,"D" V14,10,N,"E" V15,10,N,"F" V16,32,N,"G" Q808,0 R8,16 S2 D10 ZT A118,0,1,4,1,1,N,"SEQ. NO: "V05 A90,0,1,4,1,1,N,V06 B430,0,1,3,2,7,57,N,"3"V00 A362,0,1,4,2,2,N,"ID.
Label Format L2 - Individual Label Without an ID Code This template will print a single label without an Item ID Code when the *, + or - key is pressed on the DC-200/ 300 scale. It would be used in cases where you want an Item Label for an item you are weighing and counting that is not in the DC-200/300’s item database. Figure 5-15. Eltron Label Template 2 Sample The contents of the .
Label Format L3 - Total Label With an ID Code This template will print a total label with an Item ID Code. It would be used when doing an accumulation on an item which has previously been entered into the DC-200/300’s item database. Figure 5-16. Eltron Label Template 3 Sample The contents of the .
Label Format L4 - Total Label Without an ID Code This template will print a total label without an Item ID Code. It would be used when doing an accumulation on an item which has not previously been entered into the DC-200/300’s item database. Figure 5-17. Eltron Label Template 4 Sample The contents of the .
5.2.6 Testing to See What Label Format or Graphic is in the Eltron Printer’s Memory 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Start Button. 2. From the Start Menu select Programs and then, from the programs menu select Accessories. 3. Within the Accessories menu select Communications and in the communications menu choose HyperTerminal. 4. In the Connection Description dialog box, type Eltron Test in the Names field. Click on the OK button. 5.
Figure 5-19. ASCII Setup in HyperTerminal 10. Click on the OK button to close the ASCII Setup dialog box, then click on the OK button to close the Properties dialog box. Hyperterminal is now ready for data transfer. 11. Press the Cap Locks key on your keyboard and type one of the following two commands in the terminal window: • Type UG to have the printer return what graphic is stored in the Eltron printer’s memory. • Type UF to have the printer return what label format is stored in the printer. 12.
5.2.7 Printing to the Eltron Printer from the DC-200/300 Scale 1. Make sure that the following DC-200/300 spec codes are properly set for printing to the Eltron printer (or a printer that emulates the Eltron) as an external printer. Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9. • If you are using a label design format designed in Create-A-Label and downloaded to the Eltron printer from your PC (see Section 5.2.2), set SPEC62 - RS-232 - XON/XOFF to 0: Disable.
5.3 Epson Printers The DC-200/300 also includes a pre-programmed format that works with Epson printers or printers that emulate Epson printers. Figure 5-21. Epson Printer Label Format 1. Make sure that the following DC-200/300 spec codes are properly set for printing to the Epson printer as an external printer. Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.
6.0 Network and Interfaces: Connection to a PC The DC-200/300 can be connected to an IBM-compatible personal computer either by using one of its RS-232 ports to connect to the computer’s COM1 or COM2 port or by connecting its Ethernet port to a network card on the computer. 6.1 Ethernet Connection If you use the scale’s default IP Address of 192.168.0.1 for the DC-300, or 192.168.0.2 for the DC-200, then you do not need to use Section 6.1.2 - Machine Setup Utility or Section 6.1.
2. To change the IP Address of the DC-200/300, press the Edit button. Enter the new address in the IP Address field. Figure 6-1. Machine Setup Utility 3. After entering the new address, press the SAVE button. 6.1.3 Changing the IP Address Directly on the Scale To change the IP address of the DC-200/300 scale using the Machine Setup Utility program that is in the Service Tools Folder on your DC-300 Setup Tools CD-ROM, see Section 6.1.2.
6.1.4 Ethernet Cable Connection Between the Scale and the Computer If you are connecting the scale directly to an IBM-compatible PC, use a category 5 Ethernet crossover cable. (The cable MUST be a crossover cable, not a standard Ethernet cable.) Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the DC-200/300 scale and the other end into the network card on the computer. If you need help selecting the right cable or port on your computer, contact your Network Administrator or your DIGI dealer.
Figure 6-3. Select Network Interface Card 4. Once you have selected your NIC card for the TCP/IP protocol, click on the Properties button. This will open the Properties dialog box. At the IP Address tab, click the radio button for Specify an IP address. Then enter an IP address for your computer that is different than the scale’s IP address. If it not already being used on your network you can use 192.168.0.2. Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Then click the OK button. Figure 6-4.
5. You may be prompted to insert your Windows operating disc by a dialog box like the one below. If so, put the disc in your CD drive and click the OK button. Figure 6-5. Prompt for Windows Disc 6. After the necessary files have been updated on your computer, you will be asked to restart your computer so that the changes can be registered. Click the Yes button. Figure 6-6. Restart Computer Dialog Box 7. Once your computer has restarted, it is ready to communicate to the scale. Go to Section 6.1.6. 6.1.
ready for data transfer to and from the computer. Figure 6-9. Data Transfer Ready Confirmation 9. You can now use the software tools you received on the disc that came with your DC-200/300 scale. For instructions on how to use the various programs, please see the following sections of this manual. • to upload and download specification settings for scale, use the Spec Upload program (see Section 2.9.
6.1.8 Pinging the Scale to Test the Ethernet Connection If you are having trouble establishing an Ethernet connection between the DC-200/300 scale and your computer, you can test whether or not the connection is active by “pinging” the scale from the computer. 1. Make sure that SPEC 40 - Network Interface is set to 1: Twisted Cable (Eth). Set SPEC 61 - Ethernet Function to 2: Data Transfer Mode. For instructions on how to set the scale’s customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.
6.2 RS-232 Connection The DC-200/300 scale output can be sent to and captured by the HyperTerminal program in Microsoft Windows. This connection can also be used to test whether the scale is outputting correctly. To use the following procedure, you must connect one of the scale’s RS-232C port and one of the computer’s COM ports. 6.2.
If connecting to a PC on SIO1 a force balance on SIO2 Set specs as follows SPEC 20: RS232 OPTION CARD to “6: FB (DIN2) - PC (DIN1) SPEC 21: BAUD RATE (DIN1) to the appropriate baud rate for the PC SPEC 22: DATA LENGTH (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 23: STOP BIT (DIN1) to the appropriate number of bits for the PC SPEC 24: PARITY BIT (DIN 1) to the appropriate odd or even for the PC SPEC 25: BAUD RATE (DIN2) to the appropriate baud rate for the force balance SPEC 26: DATA LENGTH (DI
Pin Number Signal 1 CTS 2 GND 3 DSR 4 RXD 5 TXD 6 DTR 7 RTS 8 Vcc Table 6-5. Eight-Pin DIN Plug Pin Description 6.2.3 Configuring Communication Between the Scale and the Computer 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Start Button. 2. From the Start menu select Programs and then, from the Programs menu select Accessories. 3. Within the Accessories menu select Communications and in the Communications menu choose HyperTerminal. 4.
6.2.5 Sending Data from the Scale to HyperTerminal 1. Establish a unit weight and a count on the DC-200/300. 2. Press the * Reprint key to send the data. The output from the scale will appear in the HyperTerminal window. 3. In the HyperTerminal window, select the Transfer menu from the menu bar. Then select Capture Text and click on Stop. 6.2.
6.2.7 Requesting Data From the Scale Using HyperTerminal The Windows HyperTerminal application can also be used to send commands to the DC-200/300 scale to request data. 1. On the Windows Taskbar, click on the Start Button. 2. From the Start Menu select Programs and then, from the Programs Menu select Accessories. 3. Within the Accessories Menu select WordPad. 4. In WordPad enter a Z command in capital letters, followed by the Enter key.
7.0 7.1 Network and Interfaces: Scanners, Keyboards, Balances Connecting an IBM Keyboard The DC-200/300 can be connected to an IBM PC/AT keyboard to speed data entry in the Operation and Programming modes. The keyboard connects to the scale at the port labeled IBM KEYBD. Figure 7-1. Keyboard Port Location Set SPEC 37: IBM KEYBOARD PORT to “0: IBM KEYBOARD”. Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.
In addition to using the alphabetic and numeric keys on the IBM PC/AT keyboard to enter information such as Part Name, Part Number, Address, etc, the IBM PC/AT keyboard can also be used to control other scale functions.
With headers, the bar code data is received as follows: HEADER CR (carriage return) DATA Without headers, the bar code data is received as follows: DATA CR (carriage return) The DC-200/300 also supports the reading of three-line barcodes.
7.2.4 Connecting the Scanner to the RS-232C Port Pin # Signal 2 GND 4 RXD 5 TXD 7 RTS 1 CTS 8 VCC Table 7-5. Pin Configuration for Barcode Scanner RS-232C Connection 7.2.5 Configuring the Keyboard Port for a Scanner A wedge scanner (a type of scanner which emulates a keyboard) can be connected to the IBM KEYBRD port. If you choose this option, the spec settings should be as follows: Note: For instructions on how to set the customer specifications, please see Section 2.9.
7.2.6 Programming the QSC-6000 Plus Quickscan RS-232C Scanner If you are using the Quickscan RS-232C barcode scanner sold by Rice Lake Weighing Systems for DIGI scales, scan the following bar codes to set the scanner for proper communication with the DC-200/300. 1. Set to RS-232 Default Values and Enable RS-232 Interface Warning: use this barcode with caution because it will clear any features you may have programmed since the scanner’s installation and reset them all to the defaults. 2.
3. Set Handshaking Requirements disable hardware handshaking disable CTS/RTS flow control disable XON/XOFF software handshaking Set Disable Hardware Disable CTS/RTS Disable Xon/Xoff End 4.
5. Set Intercharacter Delay 0 milliseconds Set 0 milliseconds End 6. Disable ACK/NAK Set Disable ACK/NAK End 7.
8. Set Label ID disable ID Control Set Disable ID Control End 9.
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7.2.7 Programming the QuickScan Keyboard Wedge Scanner If you are using the QuickScan keyboard wedge barcode scanner connected to the IBM keyboard port as described in Section 7.2.5 , scan the following barcodes to set up your scanner to communicate with the DC-200/ 300 scale. 1. Set to RS-232 Default Values Warning: use this barcode with caution because it will clear any features you may have programmed 2. Set Keyboard Type to “E” (AT, PS2 W/US Keyboard) Set E End 3.
7.3 Connecting a Force Balance A force balance can serve as an external scale when connected to one of the DC-200/300’s RS-232C ports. 7.3.1 Spec Settings for Force Balance In order for the DC-200/300 scale to recognize an force balance properly and receive data to it, there are customer specifications which must be set properly. The settings depend on which of the RS-232C ports you are connecting the balance to: the “main” RS-232C port or one of the “option ports” SIO1 or SIO2. (See Figure 7-1).
If connecting to... Set specs as follows...
8.0 Firmware Upgrade The DC-200/300 uses a flash ROM rather than an EPROM to store its programming. This allows a dealer or authorized technician to upgrade the firmware on the scale without sending it in to Rice Lake Weighing Systems for service. On your DC-300 Set-Up Tools CD-ROM you will find the WinDload program that allows you to set up your PC to communicate with the scale and download updated firmware. 8.1 Determining Your Current Firmware Version Number 1. Turn the scale on.
3. The WinDload Setup screen will appear. Figure 8-3. WinDload Installation Setup Screen Please make sure that all other applications are closed, then click on the Next button. 4. The installation program will now ask you to confirm what directory you want to install the program to. Click the Next button to accept the default directory (C:\DIGISOFT\WINDLOAD_SE) or click on the Browse button to specify a different directory.
of the dialog box or type a new folder name under “Program Folders”. Figure 8-5. Select WinDload Program Folder 6. The installation program will now check the settings you have chosen and offer you a chance to change them before proceeding. Once you are satisfied with the installation settings, click the Next button to continue. The installation program will now copy the necessary programs to your PC’s hard drive. While the copying is going on, the program will show you its progress. Figure 8-6.
close the installation program and complete the process. Figure 8-7. WinDload Installation Complete 8.3 Setting Up the WinDload Software 1. Start the WinDload software by double-clicking on the program icon, either on your Windows desktop or in the Program Folder you selected to install it in. The WinDload main screen will come up. Figure 8-8.
The following options will be available from the toolbar: Button Select for: Shortcut icon Update bin file from zip file Comm port setting File (data) locations Production setting with password lock Reset the software Help Table 8-1. WinDload Toolbar 2. From the “Options” menu, click on “Software Settings”. Figure 8-9. WinDload Software Settings Make sure that the checkbox for “Set DC300 as default option for SM300/DC300 selection” is selected. If not, check this checkbox by clicking on it.
Locations”. Figure 8-10. WinDload File Locations Selection Use the drop-down “Select Series” list box to select “DC”. Then choose “DC200/DC300” from the “Select Product” list box. The program will then assign and show the file locations for the files needed for downloading the new firmware upgrade. Click on the OK button to close the “File Locations” dialog box. 4.
6. The program will now allow you to browse your computer for the latest DC-200/300 BIN ZIP files. Once you have located and selected the file, click the Open button. You will be prompted to verify the details of the file before proceeding. Click on the OK button if the file is correct or click to go back to the file selection screen. 7. A message will appear saying, this might take a moment.... Figure 8-12. WinDload Updating Message Click on the OK button to continue. 8.
8.4 Connecting the DC-200/300 Scale to the Computer In order to download the firmware to the scale, you will need to connect the RS-232C port on the DC-200/300 to the COM1 or COM2 port on the computer. The maximum cable length is 15 meters, with an 8 pin male DIN plug at the scale end and a 9 pin female D-Sub plug at the computer end. The pin configurations are shown below Figure 8-14. Connection from Scale to PC Pin Number Signal 1 CD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Table 8-2.
8.5 Downloading Firmware to the Scale 1. In the WinDload program’s main screen, click on the Start Monitoring button. The program will show that it is “ready to receive”. Figure 8-15. WinDload Ready to Receive 2. Power off the scale, using the power switch on the lower rear of the case of the scale, not the On/Off key on the keyboard. Power the scale back on while holding down the REZERO and D keys simultaneously. The scale display will show PRG LOAD. Figure 8-16.
4. Next, the program will ask you to confirm that you really want to erase the scale’s flash memory. The current DC-200/300 software version will be displayed along with the software update version you selected during BIN file updating (See Section 8.1). Figure 8-18. WinDload Erase Confirmation To proceed with the flash memory erase, click on the OK button. 5. The program will show the status message “Flash memory erase”, indicating that the procedure is in progress.
6. When the downloading of the new firmware to the scale is completed, the program will flash a message saying Download Complete. Figure 8-20. WinDload Download Complete Click anywhere on the “Download Complete” window to close it. The scale display will change stop displaying PRG LOAD to displaying the new firmware version number and then going to the stand-by screen. 7. To close the program, select the “Action” menu and then “Exit”.
9.0 9.1 Appendix DC-200/300 Error Message List The DC-200/300’s two-line alphanumeric display allows for detailed error messages. Use Table 9-1 to find the error message, possible causes for the error and ways to correct the problem. If these suggestions fail to correct the situation, please contact your DIGI dealer for assistance.
Error Message Causes Corrective Action Key invalid The key you have pressed is not valid during this operation Recheck the instructions for this operation to see what the valid key functions are (see Section 1.2.2 Key Functions) Number invalid You have exceeded the maximum number of characters allowed for this field Abbreviate the text you are entering so that it fits. See Section 7.1.3, in the DC-200/300 Operation Manual for character lengths allowed for different fields .
Error Message Causes Corrective Action Scale B start up err press clr key to exit Unable to detect scale B because it is not stable or the weight on the platform is out of the scale start-up range. Press Clear key to exit. Bring the weight on the platform down to within the start-up range Scale C start up err press clr key to exit Unable to detect scale C because it is not stable or the weight on the platform is out of the scale start-up range. Press Clear key to exit.
REZERO Combination Function Description REZERO + 515 Peel Sensor Adjustment When the printer is set to partially peel the backing off the label stock, the Peel Sensor determines where the end of the label is so that the backing is peeled off just to the right point. (See DC-200/300 Service Manual Section 3.
9.3 Character Code Tables These tables can be used together with the SHIFT UP + V (CHAR TYPE) keys to enter characters not available directly from the DC-200/300’s alphanumeric keyboard and numeric keypad. 9.3.1 ASCII Code The DC-200/300 can send or receive any ASCII character value but due to limitations of the scale display, some characters cannot be shown on the screen. To enter an ASCII character in a text field that will support it (ex.
ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex Ctrl-^ RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 3F Ctrl-_ US 31 1F ? 63 _ 95 5F DEL 127 Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 α 224 E0 ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 β 225 E1 é 130 82 ó 162 A2 194 C2 Γ 226 E2 â 131 83 ú 163 A3 195 C3 π 227 E3 ä 132 84 ñ 164 A4 196 C4 Σ 228 E4 à 133 85 Ñ 165 A5 197 C5 σ 229 E5 å 134 86 ª 166 A6 198 C6 µ 230 E6 ç 135 87 º 167 A7 199
9.3.2 Teraoka Codes To enter an character from the Teraoka Code Table in a text field that will support it (ex. Part Name, Part Number, Factory Name, Address, Text Field) enter the numeric value corresponding to the character you want. SPACE A B C D E F G H I 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 J K L M N O P Q R S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 T U V W X Y Z , .
