Specifications

Job Sequence Programming 103
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. Since this screen does not automatically display how many characters remain in the line as you enter,
it is helpful to write out your prompts on paper ahead of time to determine the best wording possible within the
22 character limit.
Note: For the job sequence prompts to appear on the display, SPEC 13 – JOB SEQUENCE must be set to “1: ENABLE”.
8.1 General Instructions
1. Press MODE key until the display shows ITEM CODE PROGRAMMING. The S annunciator, indicating the
Programming mode, will illuminate
2. Press the
+ or - key until you reach the program job sequence mode.
3. Choose the job sequence number for the step you want to program. If you are programming a new job
sequence or programming one for the first time, to enter a
1 followed by the * REPRINT key. If you are
adding steps to an existing sequence you can start at a later step. (Ex. If you have an existing job
sequence of 5 steps and want to add a sixth, enter a
6 followed by the * REPRINT key.)
4. Use the alphanumeric keyboard to enter an instruction of up to 22 characters to be displayed. Press the
SHIFT UP key followed by the Q key to insert a space. You can also use any of the ASCII codes given in
Section 12.6.1. Once you have entered the first instruction, press the * REPRINT key to move to the next
step.
5. Next you can associate a key with the instruction you have just entered. When this key is pressed the job
sequence will advance to the next step. If the key you choose also has a function associated with it
(
TARE, * REPRINT, UNIT WEIGHT, etc.), the scale will carry out that function and then move to the next
step.
Note: Do not use the + (plus) or * REPRINT keys to move to the next job sequence step unless you want to print a
label as part of the operation.
You can scroll through the available keys by using the << and >> keys. When the key you want to use is
displayed, press the
CODE key to store it.
6. If you want the job sequence steps to no longer be displayed at the end of the task, prompt the operator to
press the
CLEAR key once as the last step. If you want the job sequence to start over again once the task is
done, prompt the operator to press the
CLEAR key twice as the last step.
7. Repeat Steps 3-6 above until you have programmed all the steps you want. To exit programming mode
and return to the stand-by screen, press the
MODE key twice. At the stand-by screen you will see the
prompt for the first step in the job sequence flashing on the second line of the display.
8.2 Example of Job Sequence Programming
In this example you are going to program a 6 step job sequence that will include taring out a container,
establishing a unit weight, weighing and counting a bin of parts, and printing a label. At the end we will return
the scale to the beginning of the job sequence so the task can begin again. All the operator needs to know is to
follow the instructions on the display.
Note: This job sequence requires that the unit weight of the parts being counted and weighed is high enough that the initial
sample of 10 pieces is enough to set the unit weight without the INSUFF lamp lighting up. For more information on the calculation
of unit weights,
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 twice to reach the program job sequence mode.
3. Enter a
1, followed by the * REPRINT key to program the first step in the job sequence. Enter PLACE BIN &
PRESS TARE
using the alphanumeric keyboard and using SHIFT UP + Q to enter the spaces between the
words. Then press the
* REPRINT key to move to the next step.