Specifications

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6.2 Review the Item Code Numbers Programmed in Memory
To see what Item Codes are currently programmed in the DC-788’s memory, press the MODE key twice to enter
the Programming Mode. Then press the CODE/IN-OUT key to show the first Item Code number in memory.
The left-hand side of the display will show the memory position starting with 001, while the right-hand side of
the display will show the Item Code number you programmed in. (memory position 001 and Item Code 1234 in
the example below)
You can scroll through the item codes in memory by pressing the + (Plus) and - (Minus) keys.
6.3 Program Item Code, Tare Weight, Unit Weight, Inventory, Part Number, Part
Name, Lot Number, Setpoint 1 and Setpoint 2
The DC-788 has the capacity to store information on up to 100 items, making it a self-contained
inventory system. This section details the procedure for storing the item code, tare weight, unit weight,
inventory level, part number, part name, lot number and set points to be associated with and item code.
You can enter all of this information for each item code or only the data pertinent to your application. To
exit at any time without saving your data press the TARE key. The memory fields associated with item
codes can be programmed subject to the following parameters:
1. Press MODE key twice to enter the Programming Mode. The display will show ProG. The PRG
indicator, indicating that you are in the programming mode, will illuminate. The number of items
currently programmed into memory will appear in the QTY column on the scale display.
2. Enter the Item Code number. The maximum length of the field is 10 characters. To enter an
alphanumeric character, press the . [DECIMAL] key and use the ASCII characters listed in Table 8-2.
When entering alphanumeric characters using the ASCII codes, the Unit Weight display will briefly
show the code you enter from the ASCII table, followed by the character that will be stored. The PCS
Parameters Format and Maximum Length
Item Code 10 digits numeric or alphanumeric data
Part No 16 digits alphanumeric data
Part Name 32 digits alphanumeric data
Lot Number 32 digits alphanumeric data
Tare Weight 5 digits plus the decimal point
Unit Weight 5 digits plus the decimal point
Inventory 8 digits numeric
Setpoint Value 2 points
Table 6-2. Format and Length of Item Code Memory Fields