DC-200/300 Counting Scale 21.
Contents About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Capacities and Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Modes of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.10.3 5.10.4 Sample, Count and Print a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Scan ID Bar Code, Count, and Print a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 5.11 Using Item Codes in Normal or Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 5.11.1 5.11.2 5.11.3 5.11.4 5.11.5 5.11.6 6.0 Recalling Item Codes using Item Code Number .
8.0 Job Sequence Programming ................................................................................................... 103 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9.0 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example of Job Sequence Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modifying a Job Sequence Step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.6.2 Teraoka Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 13.0 DC-200/300 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................
About This Manual This manual contains operating procedures for the DC-200/300 counting scales and provides the user with all the information necessary for setup and operation. It is organized based on the procedures you will likely follow when setting up and using your counting scale. This manual applies to Version 21.51 of the DC-200/300 counting scale series. #AUTION Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the scale base.
DC-200/300 Single Scale Note: Units are selectable from lb to kg and can be programmed to weigh in other primary units: lb, kg, g. Capacity Mounting Internal/External Weight Resolution Counting Resolution Platform Dimension 1.0 lb Both 0.0001 0.000001 6" x 8" 2.5 lb Both 0.0002 0.000002 7" x 10" 5.0 lb Both 0.0005 0.000005 12" x 14" 10.0 lb Both 0.001 0.00001 12" x 14" 25.0 lb Both 0.002 0.00002 12" x 14" 50.0 lb Both 0.005 0.00005 12" x 14" Table 1-1.
1.2 Modes of Operation 1.2.1 Description of 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.
DC-200/300 Mode Flowchart The chart below shows the functions under each of the DC-200/300 modes. Use the Mode key to switch between modes. Once you are in a particular mode, use the + and – keys to move between the different functions for that mode. 8&*()*/( .0%& BOOVODJBUPS " o LFZ 3&1035 .0%& BOOVOJDBUPS 9 *UFN 3FQPSU *OWFOUPSZ 3FQPS U 3FQSJOU LFZ 0OF *UFN 1SJOU "MM *UFN 1SJOU 5ISFTIPME 1SJOU *O 0VU $PVOU 3FQPSU $MFBS *O 0VU $PVOU 3FQPSU 4IFMG -PDBUJPO 1SJOU 130(3".
1.3 Keyboard and Display Figure 1-2 shows the DC-200/300 console with annunciators, the alphanumeric keyboard and the numeric keypad. Annunciators are described in Section 1.3.1. Section 1.3.2 describes the DC-200/300 keyboard and keypad. Figure 1-2. DC-200/300 Display 1.3.1 Annunciators Table 1-4 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.
. Key Description 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.
2.0 Installation This section describes the procedure for the installation and setup of the DC-200/300 counting scale. 2.1 Unpacking #AUTION 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.
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 11.0. 1. As the scale powers up it will display the current version of the firmware it is using. It also shows that the scale is currently being operated as a stand-alone unit. The DC-200 will show DC-200 Version X.XX. 2.
key to store the data in temporary memory and move to the time programming mode. 3. Enter the current time using the numeric keypad. For numbers from 1 to 9, enter a leading zero. (Ex. In a 12 hour format, 3:06 pm would be entered as 0306.) If SPEC 06 - TIME FORMAT is set to a 12 hour format, you use the << and >> keys to toggle between AM and PM. 4. Press the CODE key to save the data or press the PIECES key followed by the CLEAR key to exit without saving the data. 5.
4. Remove the battery slot screw holding in place the battery holder bracket, then remove the bracket. Battery Holder Bracket Location Figure 2-6. Battery Holder Bracket Location 5. Slide the faston connectors on the battery cables onto the faston tabs on the battery, being careful to match the wire color with the colored tag by the faston tabs to insure correct polarity. Figure 2-7. Faston Tabs 6. Place the battery inside the battery compartment.
3.0 Configuration Settings This section presents the setup and configuration of the DC-200/300 counting scale to be used specifically by distributors and service technicians. Configuring these specifications allow you to tailor the DC-200/300 to your specific applications. Setting the specifications allows you to modify the functionality of the DC-200/300. Use the tables in this section to view the options you can modify.
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 09 Display Accuracy Unit Weight Calculation During Recomputing 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes 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
SPEC Description 21 RS-232 Baud Rate for 8 Pin DIN 1 Connector 0: 4800 1: 9600 (DEFAULT) 2: 19200 3: 38400 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 (D
SPEC Description 36 PC Data Header Type 0: Code 9 - numeric headers (DEFAULT) 1: Title - alphabetic headers 37 IBM Keyboard Port 0: IBM Keyboard (DEFAULT) 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
SPEC Description 50 Selection of Label and Receipt Printing Operation 0: All operation (in/out/non-add) (DEFAULT) 1: Out (shipping operations) 2: In (receiving operations) 3: In and out 4: No printing 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 (DEF
SPEC Description 63 Sample Quantity Determines the number of pieces the scale assumes are on the platter when you press the PIECES key to calculate the Unit Weight. 0: 10 pieces (DEFAULT) 1: 25 pieces 2: 50 pieces 3: 100 pieces 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.
SPEC Description 73 Print Barcode This option allows you to print barcodes on labels with all headers printed, with no headers printed, or with all headers except the header for the Quantity barcode. 0: With Header (DEFAULT) 1: All Without Header 2: Quantity Without Header 74 Overwrite Unit Weight Allows you to protect the Unit Weight so that it cannot be overwritten by the operator. 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes (If Unit Weight = 0) Table 3-1. DC-200/300 (141) Settings 3.1.
Spec Description 604 Weight Decimal Point Position for Scale A 0: 0 1: 0.0 2: 0.00 3: 0.000 (DEFAULT) 4: 0.0000 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 611 Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale B 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 617 Load Cell Sensitivity Selection in mV/V for Scale C 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 (DEFAULT) 10: 1.60 mV/V 11: 1.36 mV/V 12: 1.12 mV/V 13: 0.88 mV/V 14: 0.64 mV/V 15: 0.
Spec Description 629 Weight Reset When Tare 0: Yes (DEFAULT) 1: No 630 Auto Clear Tare When Rezero 0: No (DEFAULT) 1: Yes 631 Initial Start Range Settings 0: +Unlimited to 10% full scale (DEFAULT) 1: +/- 2% full scale 2: +/- 10% full scale 632 Zero Range Settings 0: +Unlimited to 10% full scale (DEFAULT) 1: +/- 2% full scale 2: +/- 10% full scale 633 Zero Lamp Lighting Method 0: Gross weight (DEFAULT) 1: Net weight 634 Rezero When Changing Scale 0: No rezero (DEFAULT) 1: Rezero 635 Stability
Spec Description 644 Selection of Decimal Point Type Sets whether the decimal point is displayed as a period (U.S. usage) or a comma (European, Latin American, Asian usage) 0: Period display (DEFAULT) 1: Comma display 645 Selection of Scale Type 0: DC-300 scale 1: DC-200 scale 646 Automatic Unit Weight Clear Conditions 0: Disable (DEFAULT) 1: Over net 5D & gross 21D & weight stable 2: >=net 1D & weight stable 3: >=net 1D & quantity > 0 & weight stable Table 3-2. DC-200/300 (142) Settings 3.
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. After you restart the scale and it goes through its startup sequence, the scale will show that the data transfer mode is ready. 4. On your computer, open the Spec Upload program. Note: If you have not yet installed the DC-300 Utility Program, see Section 6.2.2 on page 54.
Figure 3-2. User Specification Screen 6. 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, click on the Next button at the bottom of the dialog box. 7.
9. The program will confirm with the message Successfully Sent while the scale display shows the following. 7ARNING 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.
3.2.2 Uploading Saved Spec Configurations to a DC-200/300 To download the spec settings from a DC-200/300 to the computer, see Section 3.2.1. If you already have a saved configuration file of spec settings, use the instructions below to upload the settings to a DC-200/300.
Note: If you have not yet installed the DC-300 Utility Programs, see “Installing the DC-300 Utility Program”. Figure 3-4. 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.
settings for that specification. To move to the next four specifications, press the Next button at the bottom of the dialog box. 6. Once you have made all the needed changes to the specifications, you can upload the changed specs to 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 (Section 3.2.2).
8. The program will confirm with the message Successfully Sent while the scale display shows the following. 7ARNING 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.
4.0 Calibration 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.
5.0 Scale Operations The following paragraphs contain detailed operator instructions for the DC-200/300 counting scale (see Figure 5-1). Included are instructions to enter tare weights, toggle between net and gross weight, enter unit weights, perform inventory accumulation and reduction, and toggle between scales. All operator instructions are conducted with the scale in the operation mode that is the weighing or normal mode. Figure 5-1.
5.1 Weight Unit Switching Notes: • SPEC 600 SCALE UNIT SPECIFICATION sets the default weight unit to Grams, Kgs or Lbs. • SPEC 642 WEIGHT/UNIT CONVERT must be set to “0: YES” in order for you to be able to switch weight units during weighing operations. The weight units displayed can be changed between Kg and Lb during weighing operations by pressing the SHIFT DOWN key followed by the N key. 5.2 Toggle Between Scales To toggle between Scales A through D, press the SCALE key.
5.3.3 Tare Addition or Subtraction Two tares can be accumulated or subtracted using the TARE key as well. Tare weights cannot be accumulated or subtracted by digital entry, although you can do tare exchange by digital entry (Section 5.3.2). Notes: • SPEC 620 TARE RANGE must be set to the appropriate tare range value. Default is “0: 100 PERCENT OF FULL SCALE”. • SPEC 621 DIGITAL TARE SETTING must be a “1: ENABLE” to allow digital tare. • SPEC 622 DIGITAL TARE ACCUMULATION must be set to “1: YES”.
4. Press SHIFT DOWN + NET/G. The weight display should now show 0.500 and the net weight annunciator is illuminated again. 5.5 Entering Unit Weights Entering unit weights can be done either by sampling, as presented in Section 5.5.1, or by key entry as described in Section 5.5.2. Note: SPEC 03 EXTENT OF INSUFFICIENT SAMPLES controls unit weight sampling. The default setting for the SPEC is 0.1 percent.
5.5.1 Unit Weight Operation by Sampling Unit weight operation by sampling is accomplished by placing a 10 piece sample on the scale and then pressing the PIECES key. The scale calculates a unit weight based on the capacity of the scale compared to the weight of the sample. The following paragraphs detail the procedure with SPEC 7 - UNIT WEIGHT AUTO-RECOMPUTING either set at 0 or 1. SPEC 7 - Unit Weight Auto-Recomputing Set to “0: No” (Default) 1. Press REZERO to zero scale. 2.
5.7 Setting a Lot Number When storing item codes in the scale’s memory, you have the option to attach a lot number to that item. (See Section 6.1.2) That lot number will appear on an item label unless overridden by setting a new lot number during weighing operations. Lot numbers set during weighing operations can be temporary (not stored with the item code) or update and override the lot number stored in the item database.
5.9 Changing the Factory Name (DC-300 only) The DC-300 can store up to 32 factory names in memory so that they can be printed on labels that include the Factory Name field. (For more information on how to program the Factory Name files, see Section 7.2.1 on page 74). The Factory Name that will be printed can be changed from the Weighing mode without going into the programming mode by doing the following: 1. Press the SHIFT DOWN key, followed by the LOT NO key. The display will read: 2.
5.10.2 Part Accumulation and Negative Counting - Without Recalling an Item Code The DC-200/300 counting scale is fully capable of part number inventory tracking and maintenance using the stored item code function internal to the scale software. See Section 5.11.5 Adding Part to and Subtracting Parts From Inventory.
Negative Counting - Total Removed Displayed at the End With this procedure you can count accurately out of a full container for kiting, shipping, etc.without having to know the tare weight of the container. 1. Place a full container on the scale and press TARE. 2. Remove a 10 piece sample from the container and press PIECES. After the unit weight has been calculated, return the 10 piece sample to the container. 3. Remove the number of pieces you need for kiting, shipping, etc.
5.11 Using Item Codes in Normal or Operation Mode The following paragraphs describe the procedure to recall item codes, recompute item code unit weights, quick add new item codes, override an existing tare associated with an item code, inventory operations related to the item code quantity, and delete an item code. All storage operations are done while the scale is in the operation mode. 5.11.
Key Stroke Description Inventory Threshold Set Point Press >> to view Set Point 2, << to return to Set Point 1 Address Number Lot Number Sequence Number Table 5-1. Item Codes 3. To exit the view item information mode and return to the Stand-by or operation mode, press the CLEAR key. 5.11.
5.11.5 Adding Parts To and Subtracting Parts From Inventory The DC-300 is a self-contained inventory control system, capable of tracking and reporting on stock, threshold and movement of up to 5,000 items. In order to track the inventory of an item, it must first have been programmed into the DC-300’s memory. The following procedure is used to add inventory to and remove inventory from an item code’s memory using the In and Out functions.
8. Repeat Step 7 above until you are done adding or subtracting all the bins or boxes of this item. 9. Press the * REPRINT key to add or subtract the quantity shown on the display to the amount already stored under the item code memory. The display will briefly say Please Wait... then return to normal.
6.0 Scale Programming The DC-200/300 can store information for the parts you count most frequently, eliminating the need for re-entering data during parts counting. With up to 5,000 item code numbers able to be programmed into your DC-200/300 counting scale, the scale can act as a stand-alone inventory system.
6.1.1 Checking Memory Status To see how many existing items have been programmed and how many items can still be stored, do the following: 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING. The S annunciator, indicating the Programming Mode, will illuminate 2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) keys to scroll through the programming options until you see the memory status screen.
11. Enter the opening inventory amount up to a maximum of 8 digits. If you do not want to define an opening inventory amount here, this can be added to the record using the scale to count and accumulate the stock. (See Section 5.7) 12. Enter the threshold amount up to a maximum of 8 digits. This is an “optimal stock level” that will be used by the scale to show under-stocked and over-stocked items on the threshold report (See Section 9.3.1 on page 108). Press the * REPRINT key to store the threshold.
6.1.3 View Item Codes in Memory The following procedure allows viewing item codes stored in memory but will not change any of the information (unit weight, tare weight, label format, part name, part number, lot number, location, inventory quantity, threshold, setpoints, and address number) stored with these codes. Note: This section assumes that SPEC 04 - SET NEW ITEM DURING REGISTRATION MODE is set to “1: NO”. If SPEC 04 is set to “0: YES”, you will be in the Quick Add mode (See Section 6.2.2 below).
6.2.1 Item Database File Format This utility will also allow you to compile an item database in Microsoft Excel which can then be downloaded to the scale. In some situations this may be easier than entering the data directly from the DC-300’s keyboard. The Item database is imported or exported in CSV format which can be opened in Microsoft Excel. The column order and structure of the file is fixed as shown in Table 6-4 below.
Label Format Code Label Format Code Label Format Code Label Format Code S 80 T3 86 T9 8C F3 3 A 81 T4 87 T10 8D F4 4 B 82 T5 88 T11 8E F5 5 C 83 T6 89 T12 8F F6 6 T1 84 T7 90 F1 1 F7 7 T2 85 T8 91 F2 2 F8 8 Table 6-5. Label Format Codes for Item Database File 6.2.2 Installing the DC-300 Utility Program 1. Place the DC-300 CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive and go to the Windows Run menu. 2.
5. The installation program will prompt you to select the directory into which you want to install the DC-300 Utility software. You can accept the default or use the explorer window to navigate to the directory you want. Click on the Next button. Figure 6-3. Pick Destination Directory Click the Next button. 6. You can next choose the Windows Start Menu Folder that the DC-300 Utility’s shortcuts will appear. By default they will appear in a folder called “DC-300 Utility”.
installation parameters, click on the Back button. Figure 6-5. Confirm Installation Selections Press the Install button to begin the installation of the DC-300 Utility Program files. 8. The Setup Wizard will display the progress of your installation. Figure 6-6. Installation in Progress 9.
to complete the installation. Figure 6-7. Restart Computer Once you have restarted your computer, you are ready to use the DC-300 Utility Program following the instructions in Section 6.2.3. 10. Remove the DC-300 CD-ROM from your computer’s CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place for future use.
6.2.3 Item Uploading From the Scale If you have not already configured your computer for communication to your DC-300 scale, please see See “Network Connection” on page 117. before proceeding. 1. In Windows, use the Start menu, then the Program menu to display the programs installed on your computer. Unless you specified otherwise during installation, the program will appear in the Start Menu folder labeled “DC-300 Utility”.
Figure 6-9. Choose File Name If you choose an existing file, be sure that you want to overwrite the data previously stored under that file name. If you enter a new file name, give it a “.csv” extension. You can also use the Directories explorer window to choose what directory to save the upload file in. When done specifying the File Name, click on the OK button. You will be returned to the DC-300 File Utility main screen. 4. Click on the Start button.
Table 6-4 and display it in the “View” screen. Figure 6-11. Item Data Mapping Click on the Save to File button to save the data under the file name and directory you assigned in Step 3 above. When you click on the Cancel button, you will be returned to the main DC-300 File Utility Screen. 6.2.4 Item Downloading To the Scale If you have not already configured your computer for communication to your DC-300 scale, please see Section 11.0 before proceeding. 1.
2. The main utility screen appears below. Figure 6-12. DC-300 Utility Main Downloading Screen In the Scale Number box, select the scale to which you want to upload the Item database by clicking in the check box next to it. If it is not already selected, click on the radio button for “Send to Scale”. Also make sure that the File Type is marked as Item. Then click on the folder icon in the Source File frame. 3.
4. If the CSV file to be imported into the scale (downloaded to the scale) contains a header showing the field titles, make sure that the Header check box in the Source File frame is checked, telling the program to read the data starting with the second line of the CSV file. If the CSV file with the Item database data does not have a header file, leave the Header check box empty or click on the check box to clear it if it has already been checked.
Once the data has been mapped to a form that the scale can receive, it will display the data in grid form. Figure 6-16. Item Download Data Grid Click on the Send to Scale button to write the data to the scale. 7. The DC-300 Utility will show the download progress and then confirm the success of the download. Figure 6-17. Item Database Download Progress If you want to save the log data from the download, click on the Save Log button and you will be prompted to assign the log a file name and directory.
7.0 Printing Labels (DC-300 only) Note: Chapter 7.0 Printing Labels deals with the DC-300 scale only One of the most useful features of the DC-300 is the ability to set up your own label formats, defining which fields you want to include, at what size and in what position on the label. The DC-300 gives you three ways to set up labels: • by using one of the 16 preprogrammed or standard label formats (see Section 7.1.
7.1.2 Label Format Samples Figure 7-2. Label Format A1 - 60 X 55 mm Figure 7-4. Label Format C3 - 60 X 55 mm Figure 7-3. Label Format B2 - 60 X 55 mm Figure 7-5.
66 Figure 7-6. Label Format U3-5 - 60 X 95 mm Figure 7-8. Label Format U5-7 - 60 X 95 mm Figure 7-7. Label Format U4-6 - 60 X 95 mm Figure 7-9.
Figure 7-10. Label Format U7-9 - 60 X 120 mm Figure 7-11. Label Format T5-11 - 60 X 120 mm Figure 7-12.
Figure 7-13. Label Format T6-12 - 60 X 120 mm Figure 7-14.
Figure 7-15. Label Format T8-14 - 60 X 120 mm Figure 7-16. Label Format T9-15 - 60 X 120 mm Figure 7-17.
7.1.3 Character Sizes Available for Printing The DC-300 has 10 different font sizes for label printing, designated as S1 through S5 and M1 through M5. The number of characters that will fit on a line will depend upon the label format you choose. Use Figure 7-18 and Table 7-2 below to determine what font size is best in order to fit your information onto your labels. Figure 7-18.
7.1.4 Label and Paper Roll Set-Up This section explains how to load label and paper stock into the DC-300’s built-in printer. The printer can use receipt paper for report printing or label stock (see Section 7.1.1 for label types). When printing label stock, the labels can be set either to leave the labels on the paper backing or to peel the labels as they print. When peeling the labels, the take-up reel is used to roll up the used paper backing.
. Figure 7-20. Loading DC-300 Printer 7.1.5 Cleaning the Thermal Printer Head Your DC-300 comes with a head cleaner kit for use in periodically cleaning the built-in printer’s thermal head. This helps avoid streaking or blotching when printing labels and reports. Slide one of the cleaning cloths onto the wedge end of the plastic stick. Remove the cap from the head cleaner fluid bottle and squeeze a few drops of the cleaning fluid onto the cloth.
7.1.7 Adjusting Printing Position If the thermal print head gets misaligned vertically, the vertical position can be adjusted using the procedure below. At the stand-by screen, hold down the REZERO key while entering 514 to enter the adjust printing position mode. The following will appear on the display: Print positions are measured in dots, where 1 vertical dot = 0.155mm. To adjust the print position upward, enter the number of dots from the numeric keypad.
7.2 Programming Fields for Label Printing 7.2.1 Programming Factory Name Files The DC-300 allows you to store up to 32 factory names in memory so that they can be associated with items in inventory and printed on labels for that item. The data can be up to three lines, with the number of lines and characters depending upon the size of the characters. The printing of a factory name on labels can be turned on and off using SPEC 55. Some label formats also do not include a print area for factory name.
5. Repeat Step 3 to enter data on lines 2 and 3 for this factory name, if desired, pressing the * REPRINT key to store the information. This can include other codes and data about this warehouse. It is not necessary to enter the address here since there is a separate file for that. (see Section 7.2.2). At any point that you are finished, you can save your data and exit by pressing the CODE key. To exit without saving the data, press the PIECES key followed by the CLEAR key. 6.
Figure 7-22. Address Report 4. To return to the Stand-by screen, press the MODE key three times. How To Program an Address File 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM PROGRAMMING MODE. The S annunciator, indicating the programming mode, will illuminate. 2. Press the + (plus) key four times to reach the address programming mode. 3. Enter a new address number between 1 and 16 and press the * REPRINT key.
How To Delete an Address File 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM PROGRAMMING MODE. The S annunciator, indicating the programming mode, will illuminate. 2. Press the + (plus) key four times to reach the address programming mode. 3. At the address programming mode, enter the address number you wish to delete and press the – (minus) key. 4. Press the CLEAR key to confirm deletion of this address. To exit without deleting the address, press the TARE key. 5.
How to Program a Text File 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING. The S annunciator, indicating the programming mode, will illuminate. 2. Press the + (plus) key six times to reach the text programming mode. 3. Enter a new text number between 1 and 20 and press the * REPRINT key. Remember that texts numbered 1-16 are available for Item labels, while 17-20 are available for total labels. Text files 11-16 can be moved between Item and Total labels by setting Spec 71.
7.2.4 Programming Logo Files The DC-300 allows you to store up to four logos in memory that can be utilized on free format or standard labels. Logos are stored as a pattern of dots on a grid of 128 horizontal dots by 64 vertical dots. (Note that the standard label formats in the DC-300 have a print area for logos of only 37 dots by 30 dots so if you want to use your logo on standard labels you’ll need to keep the size within those parameters.
You can also move manually around the grid using the keys shown below. Key Description Clear a dot Fill a dot Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right Move the cursor up Move the cursor down Move up to the first dot in the next line Store the data Table 7-3. Programming Keys Printing the Logo Files If this is the first time you are programming in a logo, you can go directly to How to Program a Logo File below.
How to Program a Logo File 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING. The S annunciator, indicating the programming mode, will illuminate. 2. Press the + (plus) key eight times to reach the LOGO PROGRAMMING mode. 3. Enter a new logo number between 1 and 4 and press the * REPRINT key. If you enter a logo number that has already been programmed into memory the screen will display the existing data for that logo. 4.
7.3 DC-300 Label Format Editor An alternative to using the label formatting worksheets to design a free format label (see Section 7.5 and Section 12.5) is to use the DC-300 Label Format Editor that comes on the CD-ROM you received with your DC-300 scale. It allows you to define a label size, visually place the different item data on the label and then download the format to the scale. If you have not yet configured your computer for Ethernet communication to the DC-300 scale, see Section 11.0. 7.3.
4. The installation program will now install the necessary files on your computer. When complete, you will see the following message. Click the OK button to continue. Figure 7-29. Setup Complete Screen 5. The installation now prompts you to restart Windows in order to complete the setup. You can choose to restart now or later, but installation will not be complete until Windows is restarted. Figure 7-30. Windows Restart Screen 6.
7.3.2 Formatting a Label With the DC-300 Label Format Editor Software The instructions below apply to Version 1.37 build 1 (IR 1) of the DC-300 Label Editor software. To check what version of the DC-300 Label Editor you are currently running, open the program and choose the “About” menu from the main screen menu bar. Opening the Program 1. In Windows, use the Start Menu, then the Program Menu to display the programs installed on your computer.
Enter the number of the Free Format you want to copy to the Free Format number you previously set in Step 1, making sure that this Free Format has an already programmed design. 5. Click the OK button to import this Free Format number’s layout. You may now use the procedures outlined below for “Inserting Fields”, “Modifying an Inserted Field”, and “Deleting an Inserting Field” to modify this layout for your new Free Format number. Inserting Fields 1.
Field Type Representation Logo Quantity Weight Date Time Barcode Table 7-4. Field Type Labels When the field is first inserted on the label, its representation will be colored green. The marker can be dragged with the mouse to any position on the label and remains moveable up until you select and insert the next field. At that point the previous marker changes from green to gray and its position is temporarily fixed on the label.
4. If you have inserted one of the 20 user-defined text fields, the Additional Parameters button at the bottom will become available. Clicking on Additional Parameters button opens the dialog box shown in Figure 7-33. Figure 7-33. Additional Parameters Screen In this dialog box you can enter up to two lines per text file and set the font size. The limit on the length of the text depends on the size of the print area and the character size you choose.
Exporting a Label Design as a Text File Label designs you store in the DC-300 Label Editor database can be saved and exported as a text (.txt) file which can be edited in any text editor. 1. Either design a new label using the label editor or call up an existing Free Format label design by choosing an existing Free Format number under “Label Properties” in the main screen. 2. Choose the Tools menu on the menu bar and then select the “Export DC datafile” option. 3.
button to exit the scale setup dialog box. 4. It is not necessary to use the Scale Preferences tab in the Setup dialog box since the label editor does not use the RS-232 interface to communicate to the DC-300. 5. Press the Upload to Scale button to upload the free format label number shown in the label editor program to the scale. Figure 7-36. Upload To Scale Screen 6. If you get the message “Upload Free Format: Error on Scale 1”, recheck the scale setup settings from Step 3.
7.4 Manual Printing of Labels You can print a label or receipt for a single transaction in Operation Mode. The format that will be printed is determined by the Label Format number that was stored with the Item Code during Item Code entry (see Section 6.1.2). Notes: • Before proceeding, make sure that SPEC43 SELECT RECEIPT PRINTING OR LABEL PRINTING is set to the type of stock you want to print on and that the built-in printer is loaded with the correct stock.
7.5 Free Format Label Programming 7.5.1 General Label Parameters Labels with widths of 32 mm to 56 mm and lengths of 19 mm to 111 mm can be programmed. Up to 99 Free Formats can be defined and stored in memory, with one Item Label and one Total Label under each Free Format number. 7.5.2 Print Area, Print Position and Print Angles A 1 mm margin from the edges of the label should be left unprogrammed.
The print angle of some items can be rotated in 90 degree increments. Depending upon the rotation, the X, Y starting point for setting the position changes. Please see the examples below. Figure 7-39. Starting Positions for Print Angles 7.5.3 Kinds of Data That Can Be Included on a Free Format Label There are five kinds of data that can be included in a label format.
Item Label Format Below are the fields and barcodes that can be printed on an Item Label. Item No. Item Data 1 ID CODE 2 GROSS WEIGHT 3 UNIT WEIGHT 4 NET WEIGHT 5 QUANTITY 6 PACK DATE 7 PACK TIME 8 PART NUMBER Notes 9 QUANTITY UNIT 10 PART NAME Shows what units the QUANTITY field (Item No. 5) is in (e.g. rolls, pieces, etc.
Total Label Format Item No. Item Data 1 TOTAL QUANTITY 2 TOTAL QUANTITY UNIT 3 UNIT WEIGHT 4 PACK DATE 5 PACK TIME 6 TOTAL TITLE 7 TOTAL BARCODE 8 TEXT 17 Notes Shows what units the TOTAL QUANTITY field (Item#1) is in (e.g. rolls, pieces, etc.) Sets a fixed title which appears by the TOTAL QUANTITY field (Item #1) The barcode representation of the TOTAL QUANTITY field (Item#1) User-defined text field. 9 TEXT 18 User-defined text field. 10 TEXT 19 User-defined text field.
4. If you pressed the CLEAR key, the next screen will ask you which existing format you want to copy (including previously defined Free Formats). Use the << and >> keys to scroll through the available) options. When the format you want to copy is displayed, press the * REPRINT key. 5. Accept the Label Width shown or enter a new Label Width (between 32 mm and 56 mm) and press the * REPRINT key. 6. Accept the Label Height shown or enter a new Label Height (between 19 and 120 mm) and press the * REPRINT key.
Formatting Frame Data This section will explain how to program the position of a frame on a label. The X and Y Base Position, X and Y Diagonal length, print Status and line Thickness can be user-programmed. Up to two frames can be programmed on a Free Format Label. 1. Use the + or - keys to move to Item No. 23-Frame or 24-Frame by entering 23 or 24 from the numeric keypad and pressing the + (plus) key. Then press the * REPRINT key. 2.
Print the Free Format File You can print as a report the parameters of a Free Format you have programmed. There is no report showing all of the Free Formats; only one Free Format can be printed at a time. Before following this procedure, make sure that the DC-300’s printer is loaded with receipt paper rather than label stock (see Section 7.1.4) and that SPEC 43 - SELECT RECEIPT OR LABEL PAPER PRINTING is set to “0: RECEIPT PAPER” (see Section 3.1.1). 1.
Data Item # Data Item X Position (mm) Y Position (mm) A1 new A1 14 new Angle (degree) A1 new Width (mm) A1 new Height (mm) A1 Print Status new A1 Character Size new A1 1 ID Code 0 33 0 2 M5 2 Gross Weight 14 15 0 1 M3 3 Unit Weight 41 11 0 1 M3 4 Net Weight 14 11 0 1 M3 5 Quantity 28 0 0 2 M5 6 Pack Date 0 0 0 2 S5 7 Pack Time 13 2 M2 8 Part Number 0 2 M2 9 Quantity Unit 51 0 14 21 56 7 0 19 0 0 56 5 0 2 M1 M2 10 Part Na
13. Press the * REPRINT key to accept the Character Size as M5 with no change. This will bring you to the ID Code programming mode opening screen. 14. To move to the item number for Part Number (the next item we want to change), enter 8 from the numeric keypad and press the + (plus) key (see Table 7-6 for item numbers). Then press the * REPRINT key to enter the Part Number programming mode. 15. Enter 14 to change the X Position from 0 mm to 14 mm, then press the * REPRINT key. 16.
47. 48. 49. 50. will bring you back to the Title Part No. programming mode opening screen. Press the + key once to move to the next item, temporarily saving the data programmed so far. To do a Test Print of your label, enter 50 from the numeric keypad and press the + (plus) key. Then press the * REPRINT key to enter the Test Print mode. Press the * REPRINT key to leave the print Status as “2 – All Print” and print a sample label. Check the print position and size of each field.
7.6 Changing Label Formats The DC-300 has four different ways to determine which label format will print. • change the label type programmed with an individual ID Code: (see Section 6.1.2). As long as it is not set to the DEFAULT Label Format, this will govern label printing for an item called up using the CODE key if you do not override it by using the REZERO + L command below.
7.6.2 Change the Default Label Type This changes the default label format for all item codes programmed with the label format set as DEF. Governs label printing for items called up using the CODE key if you do not override it using the REZERO + L key command in Section 7.6.4 below. 1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING. The S annunciator, indicating the programming mode, will illuminate. 2. Press the + key five times to reach the GENERAL LABEL PROGRAM screen. 3.
8.0 Job Sequence Programming The ability to program a series of instructions for the operators that appear on the display is one of the most useful features of the DC-200/300. The scale can be made easy to use even for operators not familiar with all of its features, ensuring accuracy by increasing consistency and avoiding operator error. Up to 10 job sequence steps can be programmed to be displayed in order, with each instruction having up to 22 characters.
4. Press the >> key until you see the option for 3 TARE (T). Press the CODE key to assign the TARE key to step one of the job sequence. Now when the operator follows the instruction to press the TARE key, it will both tare out the empty bin and move the prompt to the next job sequence step. 5. Enter a 3, followed by the * REPRINT key. Enter PUT 10 PCS & PRESS PCS, then press the * REPRINT key. 6. Press the >> key until you see the option for 6 PCS.
9.0 Reports 9.1 Available Reports The DC-200/300 has the ability to print reports on receipt paper to aid in analysis and management of inventory as well as to review the programming of the scale. These reports can be printed on the DC-300’s internal printer or on an external printer for both the DC-200 and 300. The following reports are available: • Item Reports Item Report for a single Item Code (see Section 9.2.1) Item Report for all Item Codes in memory (see Section 9.2.
9.2 Item Reports 9.2.1 One Item Report This option prints all stored information about the selected item code. To print a report of all information about all item codes in memory, see below. 1. From the stand-by screen, press the MODE key once to enter the report mode. The X annunciator will be illuminated confirming you are in report mode. 2. Press the * REPRINT key to select 1: ITEM REPORT which is the first available option shown. 3. Press the * REPRINT key again to select 1. ONE ITEM PRINT mode. 4.
9.2.2 All Item Print This option prints all the stored information about each item code stored in memory. To print a report for a single Item Code, see Section 9.2.1. 1. From the stand-by screen, press the MODE key once to enter the report mode. The X annunciator will be illuminated confirming you are in report mode. 2. Press the * REPRINT key to select 1. ITEM REPORT which is the first available option shown. 3. Press the + key to move from option 1.ONE ITEM PRINT to option 2. ALL ITEM PRINT. 4.
9.3 Inventory Reports These reports help you to manage your inventory so that you don’t have stockouts halting production or waste from overstocking parts. It also allows you to identify obsolete or other items that have no movement over a period of time so that your inventory can be valued properly. 9.3.
1. From the stand-by screen, press the MODE key once to enter the report mode. The X annunciator will be illuminated confirming you are in report mode. 2. Press the + key to move to 2: INVENTORY REPORT. Then press the * REPRINT key to enter the inventory report mode. 3. Press the + key to move to the option for 2: IN/OUT COUNT PRINT, then press the * REPRINT key again to select it. 4. Press the * REPRINT key to print the report. To stop at any time while the report is printing, press the FEED key. 5.
9.4 Shelf Location Label Print (DC-300 only) This option allows you to print labels that can either be used for shipping or used to mark warehouse shelf locations to aid in picking and stocking of items. In this operation you can select the format of the label to be printed. If the standard label formats do not allow print areas for the data you want to appear, see Section 7.5 on how to program the free format label internal to the scale or see Section 7.
9.5 Programming Reports (DC-300 only) 9.5.1 Factory Name Report (DC-300 only) To check what factory names are already programmed into the scale and see what factory name files are still available, follow the instructions below to print a report of the factory name file. You can print a factory name report for a single name or for all the names that are programmed. See Section 7.2.1 on how to program a factory name.
9.5.2 Address File Report (DC-300 only) To check what addresses are already programmed into the scale and see what address files are still available, follow the instructions below to print a report of the address file. You can print an address report for a single address or for all the addresses that are programmed. See Section 7.2.2 on how to program an Address File. Before printing the report, please make sure that the DC-200/300 printer is loaded with receipt paper rather than labels (see Section 7.1.
9.5.3 Text File Report (DC-300 only) Up to 20 pre-programmed text files can be stored in the DC-300. See Section 7.2.3 on how to program a text file. These are not associated with a specific item code. Instead, they allow you to print fixed data on labels such as “scale number” or “machine number”. Text files 1-16 can be used on item labels and text files 17-20 are specifically for use on total labels.
9.5.4 Logo File Report (DC-300 only) To check what logos are already programmed into the scale and see what logo files are still available, follow the instructions below to print a report of the logo file. You can only print a logo report for a single file. There is no report available for all the logo files at once. See Section 7.2.4 on how to program a logo file. Before printing the report, please make sure that the DC-300 printer is loaded with receipt paper rather than labels (see Section 7.1.
10.0 Password Protecting the Programming Functions In some situations it may be useful to password protect certain functions of the scale so that they can only be used by authorized personnel. Each of the major modes of the scale other than the operation mode can be set to require a password of up to six numeric digits. The ability to set, change or delete passwords in the password mode itself should also be password protected.
•If there is no existing password for this mode, you can leave it without one by pressing the * REPRINT key without entering anything. You will be prompted to choose one of these options for each mode for which a password can be programmed. 4. Once all of the passwords have been modified, cleared or reconfirmed, the scale will return to the operation mode. Press the MODE key five times to return to the Stand-by screen.
11.0 Network Connection If you use the DC-200/300 default IP Addresses 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 11.2 - Machine Setup Utility or Section 11.3 - Changing the IP Address Directly on the Scale. Go directly to Section 11.5 - Setting the Computer’s Network Communication. If your computer network requires that the scale’s IP Address be changed, use the steps below in Section 11.2 to change it by way of the Machine Setup Utility.
11.3 Changing the IP Address Directly on the Scale In most situations you will be able to simply use the DC-200/300’s default IP Address. 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 11.2. The scale’s IP address can also be changed directly on the scale itself. To change the IP address of the DC-200/300 directly from the keyboard of the scale, follow the instructions below: 1.
4. The Local Connection Status box will appear. Click on the Properties button. 5. The Local Area Connections Properties dialog box will appear. Find the listing for your network interface card (NIC) in relation to the TCP/IP protocol. (You may have to scroll down to find it.) Figure 11-3. Select Network Interface Card 6. Once you have selected your NIC card for the TCP/IP protocol, click on the Properties button. This will open the Properties dialog box.
Figure 11-4. Assign IP Address to Computer 7. Exit the Local Area Connection Properties and Local Area Connection Status windows by clicking on the Close button in each one. 8. You may be prompted to insert your Windows operating disc. If so, put the disc in your CD drive and click the OK button. 9. 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 11-5.
2. Next you will be prompted to restart the scale. 3. Turn the scale off and on again. After the power-up sequence, the DC-200/300 will confirm that it is ready for data transfer to and from the computer. 4. 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.
12.0 Appendix 12.1 DC-200/300 Error Message List The DC-200/300’s two-line alphanumeric display allows for detailed error messages. Use Table 12-1 below 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 Possible Causes Corrective Action Please press code key Save the data and exit programming by pressing the Code key Date invalid The date you have entered is not in the necessary format Enter date in correct format Note: SPEC 05 sets date format. Default is MM: DD: YY. See Section 3.0 Configuration Settings. Time invalid The time you entered is not in the necessary format Enter time in correct format Note: SPEC 06 sets time format. Default is HH: MM in 12-hour format. See Section 3.
12.2 Interface Ports 12.2.1 Overview of 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 or printers. 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 12-1.
RS232C Port If connecting to... Set specs as follows...
RS232 Option Card (SIO1 and SIO2) These two RS232C ports are set in tandem using the following specifications: If connecting to... Set specs as follows...
12.2.3 Connection from Scale to PC via the RS-232 Port Figure 12-2. 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 12-5. Nine-Pin Plug Pin Description Pin Number Signal 1 CTS 2 GND 3 DSR 4 RXD 5 TXD 6 DTR 7 RTS 8 Vcc Table 12-6.
12.2.4 Connection from Scale to PC via Ethernet Port 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.
Pin Number Description 1 CTS 2 GND 3 DSR 4 RXD 5 TXD 6 DTR 7 RTS 8 Vcc Table 12-9.
12.2.6 Connection From Scale to Remote Platform Figure 12-4. Fourteen-Pin Amphenol Female Pin Number Remote Platform Connector Description 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 + Excitation 4 - Excitation 5 6 + Signal 7 - Signal 8 Shield 9 through 14 Not used Table 12-10. Remote Platform Pin Identification and Function 12.3 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 connector must be a 5-pin DIN (female) with the following pin configuration: Pin Number Signal 1 Clock 2 Data 3 – 4 Ground (SD) 5 5VDC – Ground (FG) Table 12-11. Keyboard DIN Connector Pin Configuration 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.
12.4.1 Header Codes Data can be input with headers or without them. The following header codes are the ones recognized by the DC-200/300: Header Code ASCII Code Data 1 31 Unit Weight 2 32 Quantity 3 33 ID Code 4 34 Tare Weight A 41 Gross Weight E 45 Lot Number F 46 Set Point 1 (Weight) G 47 Setpoint 1 (Quantity) H 48 Setpoint 2 I 49 Total Quantity K 4B Inventory M 4D Part Number N 4E Part Name Table 12-13.
12.4.2 Z Commands via Barcodes You can also scan barcode representations of the scale’s Z commands. This allows the scale operator to use the scanner to initiate certain scanner functions: Z Command Function Z0 Rezero Z1 Print Z2 Unit Weight Clear Z3 Plus Z4 Minus Z5 Tare Z6 Clear ZS1 Scale 1 ZS2 Scale 2 ZS3 Scale 3 ZS4 Scale 4 Table 12-14. Z Command Functions 12.4.
12.4.6 Programming the QSC-6000 Plus Quickscan RS232C Scanner If you are using the Quickscan RS232C 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 RS232 default values and enable RS232 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 Interchange 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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12.4.7 Programming the QuickScan Keyboard Wedge Scanner If you are using the Quickscan keyboard wedge barcode scanner connected to the IBM keyboard port, scan the following barcodes to set up your scanner to communicate with the DC-200/300. 1. Set to RS232 Default Values 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. Set Keyboard Type to “E” (AT, PS2 W/US Keyboard) Set E End 3.
12.5 Label Formatting Worksheets (DC-300 only) The following worksheets are intended to help design and program free format labels by modifying existing formats. The worksheets can be photocopied and then filled out to simplify data entry of the format into the scale (see Section 7.5.5).
Format A1 Format being copied and modified: A1 New free format number: F__________ Label size: 56mm (W) x 28mm (H) Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) A1 new Y-Position (mm) A1 new Angle (degree) A1 new Width (mm) A1 new Height (mm) A1 new Print Status A1 new Character Size A1 ID Code 0 33 0 56 7 2 M5 Part Number 0 21 0 56 5 2 M2 Part Name 0 27 0 56 5 2 M2 Lot Number 0 15 0 56 5 0 M2 Gross Weight 14 15 0 1 M3 Unit Weight 41 11 0 1 M3 Net Wei
Format B2 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 31 mm (H) B2 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) B2 new Y-Position (mm) B2 new Angle (degree) B2 new Width (mm) B2 new Height (mm) B2 new Print Status B2 new Character Size B2 ID Code 0 33 0 56 7 2 M5 Part Name 0 27 0 56 5 2 M2 Part Number 0 21 0 56 5 2 M2 Lot Number 0 15 0 56 5 2 M2 Unit Weight 41 11 0 1 M3 Net Weight 18 11 0 1 M3 Quant
Format C3 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 34 mm (H) C3 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) C3 new Y-Position (mm) C3 new Angle (degree) C3 new Width (mm) C3 new Height (mm) C3 new Print Status C3 new Character Size C3 ID Code 0 25 0 56 5 2 M3 Part Name 0 22 0 56 4 2 M1 Part Number 0 18 0 56 4 2 M1 Lot Number 0 14 0 56 4 2 M1 Unit Weight 41 11 0 1 M2 Net Weight 18 11 0 1 M2 Quant
Format U2-4 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 40 mm (H) U2-4 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U2-4 U2-4 U2-4 new new new Width (mm) U2-4 new Height (mm) U2-4 new Print Status U2-4 new Character Size U2-4 ID Code 21 30 0 34 4 2 M2 Part Name 21 24 0 32 6 2 M1 Part Number 21 18 0 32 6 2 M1 Lot Number 21 12 0 32 6 2 M1 ID Code Total 4 32 0 2 M2 Part Name
Format U3-5 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) U3-5 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U3-5 U3-5 U3-5 new new new Width (mm) U3-5 new Height (mm) U3-5 new Print Status U3-5 new Character Size U3-5 ID Code 0 49 0 56 7 2 M5 Part Name 0 38 0 55 10 2 M3 Part Number 0 28 0 55 10 2 M3 Lot Number 0 18 0 55 10 2 M3 Unit Weight 40 13 0 1 M4 Net Weight
Format U4-6 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 46 mm (H) U4-6 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U4-6 U4-6 U4-6 new new new Width (mm) U4-6 new Height (mm) U4-6 new Print Status U4-6 new Character Size U4-6 ID Code 37 77 3 74 7 2 M5 Part Name 30 77 3 74 5 2 M3 Part Number 23 77 3 74 5 2 M3 Lot Number 17 77 3 74 5 2 M3 Unit Weight 12 15 3 1 M3 Net Weight
Format U5-7 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 49 mm (H) U5-7 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U5-7 U5-7 U5-7 new new new Width (mm) U5-7 new Height (mm) U5-7 new Print Status U5-7 new Character Size U5-7 ID Code 21 51 0 34 7 2 M5 Part Name 21 39 0 32 11 2 M4 Part Number 21 27 0 32 11 2 M4 Lot Number 21 16 0 32 11 2 M4 ID Code Title 4 54 0 2 M4 Part N
Format U6-8 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 55 mm (H) U6-8 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U6-8 U6-8 U6-8 new new new Width (mm) U6-8 new Height (mm) U6-8 new Print Status U6-8 new Character Size U6-8 ID Code 40 50 3 52 8 2 M5 Part Name 8 66 3 20 4 2 S3 Part Number 4 66 3 20 4 2 S3 Lot Number 0 66 3 46 3 2 S3 ID Code Title 43 78 3 0 0 2 M4 Part
Print Items You Want to Add to the Free Format Print Item Angle: Print Status: Character Size: X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U6-8 U6-8 U6-8 new new new Width (mm) U6-8 new Height (mm) U6-8 new Print Status U6-8 new Character Size U6-8 new 0-0 degrees 1 - 90 degree rotation, 2- 180 degree rotation, 3-270 degree rotation 0-Nonprint; 1-Weight Print; 2-All Print See Table 7.
Format U7-9 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 37 mm (H) U7-9 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) Angle (degree) U7-9 U7-9 U7-9 new new new Width (mm) U7-9 new Height (mm) U7-9 new Print Status U7-9 new Character Size U7-9 ID Code 0 66 0 56 7 2 M5 Part Name 0 53 0 56 11 2 M4 Part Number 0 40 0 56 11 2 M4 Lot Number 0 27 0 56 11 2 M4 Gross Weight 11 23 0 1 M3 Unit Weigh
Format U8-10 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 40 mm (H) U8-10 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) U8-10 U8-10 new new Angle (degree) U8-10 new Width (mm) U8-10 new Height (mm) U8-10 new Print Status U8-10 new Character Size U8-10 ID Code 38 97 3 83 8 2 M5 Part Name 31 97 3 79 7 2 M4 Part Number 24 97 3 79 7 2 M4 Lot Number 17 97 3 79 7 2 M4 Unit Weight 12 15 3 1 M3 Ne
Format T5-11 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) T5-11 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T5-11 T5-11 new new Angle (degree) T5-11 new Width (mm) T5-11 new Height (mm) T5-11 new Print Status T5-11 new Character Size T5-11 ID Code 21 64 0 34 8 2 M5 Part Name 21 50 0 33 12 2 M4 Part Number 21 38 0 33 12 2 M4 Lot Number 21 26 0 33 12 2 M4 ID Code Title 3 69 0 2 M4
Format T6-12 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 56 mm (W) x 49 mm (H) T6-12 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T6-12 T6-12 new new Angle (degree) T6-12 new Width (mm) T6-12 new Height (mm) T6-12 new Print Status T6-12 new Character Size T6-12 ID Code 40 80 3 74 8 2 M5 Part Name 8 88 3 20 4 2 S3 Part Number 4 88 3 20 4 2 S3 Lot Number 0 88 3 46 3 2 S3 ID Code Title 43 100 3 2 M4 Pa
Print Item Angle: Print Status: Character Size: 154 X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T6-12 T6-12 new new Angle (degree) T6-12 new Width (mm) T6-12 new Height (mm) T6-12 new Print Status T6-12 new 0-0 degrees 1 - 90 degree rotation, 2- 180 degree rotation, 3-270 degree rotation 0-Nonprint; 1-Weight Print; 2-All Print See Table 7.
Format T8-14 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 37 mm (W) x 46 mm (H) T8-14 F__________ Item and Total Label Formats Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T8-14 T8-14 new new Angle (degree) T8-14 new Width (mm) T8-14 new Height (mm) T8-14 new Print Status T8-14 new 2 Tare Weight 35 65 3 Tare Weight Barcode 6 85 3 0 27 2 Factory Name 8 38 0 28 8 2 Character Size T8-14 new M5 S4 Print Items You Want to Add to the Free Format Print
Format T9-15 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 37 mm (W) x 46 mm (H) T9-15 F__________ Item and Total Label Formats Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T9-15 T9-15 new new Angle (degree) T9-15 new Width (mm) T9-15 new Height (mm) T9-15 new Print Status T9-15 new 2 Unit Weight 35 85 3 Barcode (U/Wt) 6 85 3 0 27 2 Factory Name 0 111 0 56 9 2 Character Size T9-15 new M5 S4 Print Items You Want to Add to the Free Format Print Ite
Format T10-16 Format being copied and modified: New Free Format Number: Label Size: 37 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) T10-16 F__________ Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) T10-16 new Y-Position (mm) T10-16 new Angle (degree) T10-16 new Width (mm) T10-16 new 74 Height (mm) T10-16 new 8 Print Status T10-16 new Character Size T10-16 ID Code 40 80 3 ID Code Title 43 100 3 2 M5 2 M4 Quantity 35 70 3 Quantity Barcode 32 46 3 9 0 2 2 M4 Barcode (ID Code) 40 100 3 8 0
Format T7-13 Format being copied and modified: T7-13 F__________ New Free Format Number: Label Size: 37 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) Item label Format Print Item X-Position (mm) Y-Position (mm) T7-13 T7-13 new new Angle (degree) T7-13 new Width (mm) T7-13 new Height (mm) T7-13 new Print Status T7-13 ID Code 35 90 3 74 11 2 ID Code Barcode 6 90 3 27 0 2 Factory Name 8 20 0 28 8 2 Total Quantity Barcode 27 11 0 56 7 0 new Character Size T7-13 new M5 S4 Print Items You Wa
12.6 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. 12.6.1 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 Ctrl-_ US 31 1F ? 63 3F _ 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
12.6.2 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 , .
13.0 DC-200/300 Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by RLWS.
