Kilotech Abacus AB30 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual
Contents subject to change without notice
Version 01.02
01/2016
Ce manuel est disponible en français à www.kilotech.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
General Precautions .................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and setup ................................................................................................................. 6
Contents .................................................................................................................................... 6
Communication ports ................................................................................................................ 7
Control box (optional)................................................................................................................ 7
Signal Output port ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Display and keypad .................................................................................................................... 8
Faceplate .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Symbols on Display .................................................................................................................................... 8
Keypad ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Operations ...............................................................................................................................10
Turn on/off ............................................................................................................................................... 10
BATTERY OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 10
Switch between platform......................................................................................................................... 10
Sampling .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Store/Program Unit Weight in Memory................................................................................................... 12
Recall Unit Weight from Memory ............................................................................................................ 13
TARE ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Weight/Quantity Accumulation ............................................................................................................... 15
Program High/Low Range ........................................................................................................................ 17
Service mode ............................................................................................................................19
Auto off .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Change Unit of Measure .......................................................................................................................... 19
Backlight................................................................................................................................................... 20
Unit Weight Recalculation........................................................................................................................ 20
Transmit Mode Setting............................................................................................................................. 20
Baud Rate Setting..................................................................................................................................... 21
Label Format ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Check Alarm Style .................................................................................................................................... 22
Zero Tracking Range ................................................................................................................................. 22
Zero Display Range................................................................................................................................... 23
Stable Filter .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Zero Return Range ................................................................................................................................... 25
RS232 Output ...........................................................................................................................25
Format:..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Pinout....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Transmit Format ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Variables................................................................................................................................................... 26
Error codes ...............................................................................................................................27
2
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Kilotech Scale. We appreciate your business and hope that you will enjoy using your
scale. Should you require support, please contact your local dealer from whom you have purchased.
Happy Weighing!
General Precautions
Avoid lengthy exposure to heat
or cold.
Allow sufficient warm up time.
Do not leave a load or weight
on a scale for a prolonged
period of time.
Do not tamper with the scale
yourself.
Do not dissemble the scale
yourself.
Do not load beyond max cap
the maximum weight limit.
Do not pull the plug by its cord
when unplugging.
Do not use the scale near fire or
corrosive gas.
Do not spill water or immerse
in water.
Avoid placing the scale near a
heater.
Always make sure to use a
Kilotech approved adapter.
Do not drop the scale or apply
a sudden shock.
Do not drag the scale.
Avoid exposing to other
electromagnetic devices.
Level the scale or make sure it
is on an even surface.
Scale should be used within
stated temperature & humidity
limits.
The scale should always be
used in an environment which
is free from excessive air
currents, corrosives, vibration
and temperature or humidity
extremes.
Allow the scale to acclimate to normal room temperature before
use.
Turn the scale on and wait for a few minutes to allow the internal
components a chance to stabilize before weighing.
This will void the warranty. Contact your local distributor to
properly repair your scale.
This will void the warranty. Contact your local distributor to
properly repair your scale.
It could cause a fluctuation to the indicator reading.
These devices emit RF and can cause unstable readings. If your
scale should perform poorly, try moving the scale to a different
room or location.
A scale used on an uneven surface may provide an unstable
reading.
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Specifications
Product Number
Product Name
Capacity
Graduation
Weighing Modes
Display
Back Light
851212
Abacus AB30
30 kg/ 60 lb
0.5 g / 0.001 lb
Battery
Product Dimensions
Platter Size
Operating Temperature / Humidity
g/kg, lb
19 mm high, 6 digits, 7 segment LCD.
LED Backlight: colors change in check-weighing and
count modes to indicate different check status
Yes
12Vdc 800mA AC adaptor / interchangeable sealed
lead acid battery
6Vdc4AH lead-acid battery
320 × 310 × 120mm/ 12.5" x 12.2" x 4.7"
290 × 215mm / 11.4" x 8.4"
0° C - 40° C / 32° F - 104° F / <90% RH non condensing
RS232
Bidirectional RS232
Zero Range
Tare Range
+/- 4 %
Full capacity by subtraction
Stabilization Time
Calibration
≤ 2 seconds
Automatic external calibration with kg & lb mass
Safe Overload Capacity
120% of capacity
External platform capable
Options
Yes
Control box, traffic light
Auto Power Off
Power
5
Unpacking and setup
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Remove the scale from the box and place it on a firm, level surface.
Avoid locations with rapid temperature changes, excessive dust, moisture, air currents, vibrations,
electromagnetic fields, heat or direct sunlight.
Adjust the leveling feet until the bubble is centered in the circle of the level indicator (located on the front
panel).
NOTE: Ensure that the scale is level each time its location is changed.
Before using the scale for the first time, the internal rechargeable battery should be charged for at least 12
hours.
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the power input receptacle underneath the scale. Plug the AC adapter
into a power outlet and the battery will begin charging.
This product comes equipped with a protection screw to protect the scale during transportation. Prior to
first use, remove the protection screw. Please refer to the drawing below.
If the scale will be stored or transported in the future, save the packaging material and re-install the
protection screw to ensure the best possible protection for the scale.
Contents
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Scale
6Vdc4AH lead-acid battery (installed in scale housing)
12Vdc/800mA UL adapter with positive center
Manual
6
Communication ports
The AB-30 has connectors that are located at the left side of the bottom housing.
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Bidirectional RS-232, which can be connected to PC, printer, or control box
9-pins connector for a remote platform.
.
Location of the connectors
Remote platform
RS232 or Control box*
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Control box is optional
RS232(PC, Printer) and Control box cannot be connected to the scale at the same time.
Control box (optional)
Port for power
adaptor
Signal Input

Scale with control box
output port
Use the included cable to connect the signal input port with the scale.
Signal Output port
There are three section controllers:
 C1A、C1B (LO)
 C2A、C2B (OK)
 C3A、C3B (HI)
The signal output port can be connected
to a lamp, buzzer, annunciator, etc.
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Display and keypad
Faceplate
Symbols on Display

Stable annunciator

Zero annunciator
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Net weight annunciator
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Weight unit annunciator
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Weight unit annunciator
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Weight unit annunciator
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Local /remote platform annunciator
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Unit weight error annunciator
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Sample weight error annunciator
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High weight annunciator
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High weight annunciator
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High weight annunciator
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Accumulative mode annunciator
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Low bat indicator

Charging annunciator
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Keypad
:
Numeric keys
:
Decimal point key
Set the backlight on or off*
:
Clear out the displayed numeric readings
Exit from setting mode
:
Input the sampling size
:
Short press: Confirm known unit weight of ítem to be counted
Long press: Save unit weight in memory
:
Set weight check range
:
Recall: Total weight, count & accumulation times
Print: Print displayed or the total accumulated values
Enter: Confirm value in program mode
:
Used to set the scale to zero
:
Add current weight to accumulation
:
:
Switch between local or remote platform
Short press: Used to tare the scale
Long press: P.Tare used to preset known container’s weight
Program mode: Select desired value in setting mode
*Only available when backlight has been set to manual
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Operations
Turn on/off
Make sure the scale platter is empty. The switch is located on the right side of the scale. I = on O = off.
The scale will start to count down from nine to zero and will display the max capacity of the scale in the WEIGHT
display. Once the scale shows all zero’s it is ready for use.
Note:
Please allow for a warm-up for 15~30 minutes to get optimal performance.
BATTERY OPERATION
The battery life is approximately 40 hours. When the battery needs charging, an indicator “Battery Low” will be
displayed on the COUNT display.
The battery must be charged when the symbol appears. To charge the battery, simply attach the power supply to
the scale and plug it in. The scale does not need to be turned on.
There is an LED to indicate the status of battery charging on the right of display. If the LED is Green the battery has
 Green is full
 Yellow is charging
 Red is empty
When the battery fails to hold a full charge, contact your distributor for a replacement.
Note: When the scale is stored for prolonged period, the battery should be recharged every 3 months.
Switch between platform
Weight Display



Unit Weight
Display



Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
Press
The annunciator in the
weight screen will switch
from local to remote
Press
The annunciator in the
weight screen will switch
from remote to local



If the remote platform is
NOT connected to the scale,
the scale display will show
E2.
NOTE: default platform is
LOCAL.
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Sampling
Unit Weight is not known
In the example below a sample of 200.00 items at 1 gram each is used
Unit Weight
Weight Display
Count Display
Keys used
Display
.

Comment
Place know amount of
items on the platter

Press
.

Input the sample quantity
of the item on the platter
(Count display will flash)

Press
.


Press the sample key
.
.

The scale is ready to use
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Note: The larger the sample size, the more accurate the piece count
Press sample key to recalculate unit weight during counting process
Unit Weight is known
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
Press
.


.


To confirm press
Value in Count display will
flash
The scale is ready to use
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Store/Program Unit Weight in Memory
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
.


Keys used
Provide unit weight
(See sampling)
Press
.

Comment

Long press Unit
Weight/Save
Press
.

Enter an address cell
Example: 200

To confirm press
.


The scale is ready for use
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Recall Unit Weight from Memory
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
.


Keys used
Comment/Description
Scale is at 0
Press
.

Enter an address cell
Example: 200

To confirm press twice
.


Enter an address cell
Example: 200
.


The scale is ready to use
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TARE
Platter tare
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
.


Keys used
Comment
Place the receptacle (box,
bowl etc…) on the scale
Press
.


Press Tare to deduct the
weight of the item on the
platter
.


The scale is ready to use.
Press
Remove all items from the
platter.
Press the TARE key to clear
the tare
Keys used
Comment

Keyboard tare
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Press
.


Long press the TARE key
Press
.


To confirm press
Input the container’s known
weight
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.


Scale ready to use
Press
Remove all items from the
platter.
Press the TARE key to clear
the tare
Weight/Quantity Accumulation
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
.


Keys used
Comment/Description
Place items to be weighed/
counted on the platter
Press
.







Press the Add key
Weight display =
total weight
Unit weight =
number of accumulations
Weight screen =
Total amount of pieces

Press
.





Remove items and place
next items on platter
Press the Add key
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Weight Display
.
Unit Weight
Display

Count
Display
Keys used
Comment/Description
Weight display =
total weight
Unit weight =
number of accumulations
Weight screen =
Total amount of pieces

Repeat until all items have been accumulated
.


Press
Press TOTAL/PRINT/ENTER
To clear press
key to enter into
accumulation status mode
and press CLEAR/EXIT key
to clear all accumulated
data.
Note: scale needs to return to zero for accumulation
To view the total accumulative weight/count press
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Program High/Low Range
The Hi – Lo range can be set for check counting or weighting.
Depending on the settings programmed: The scale can warn the operator by one or more features:
 Annunciator in count screen
 Changing color display
 Buzzer
 Remote peripheral (if control box is connected)
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
.


Comment
Keys used
Press ALARM key to start
Press
Pieces
Set



Use whole numbers
High
To confirm press
limit
Weight
Use decimal point
Pieces
Set



Use whole numbers
Low
To confim press
limit
Weight
Use decimal point



For pieces
For weight
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To disable the High/Low feature: set the High and Low limit to zero
When the backlight type is set to be “Auto” (Please refer to Page 18)
The scale will use three colors for check-weight/count.
Red: The weight/ count on the pan is greater than the High limit.
Green: The weight/count on the pan is within the High-Low limits
Yellow : The weight/count on the pan is smaller than the Low limit.
When the backlight type is set to “Manual”the color is always in green
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Service mode
To enter the service or programming function mode press 4x the
The menu has the following chapters:
Or press
key during count down (selft check)
to return to normal mode
Auto off
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press



To select and go to the
next step press
(2min., 5 min.,8 min., and
0)
(Default setting: 0)
Change Unit of Measure
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Units of measure



To select and go to the
next step press
(0=kg or g, 1= lb )
(Default setting: 0)
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Backlight
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Backlight type



To select and go to the
next step press
(0=auto, 1= manual backlight )
(Default setting: 0)
Unit Weight Recalculation
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Recalculation mode



To select and go to the
next step press
(0=disable, 1= enable )
(Default setting: 0)
Transmit Mode Setting
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Type
0=output disabled
1=auto-transmit



2=auto-transmit
(for a label printer,)
To select and go to the
next step press
3=transmit by print key
4=transmit by print key
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(for a label printer)
5=Series transmit
Baud Rate Setting
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
baud rate

.

(0=1200, 1= 2400, 2=4800,
To select and go to the
next step press
3=9600 )
(Default setting: 3)
Label Format
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Only available when transmit



mode is set to " 2" or "4"
To select and go to the
next step press
label format
(Form 0-9)
(Default setting: 0)
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Check Alarm Style
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Alarm style
(0= Buzzer activated when



readout is within limits
To select and go to the
next step press
1= Buzzer activated when
readout is outside limits)
(Default setting: 0)
Zero Tracking Range
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
zero tracking range (0,1,2,3,4)



(Default setting: 2)
To select and go to the
next step press
22
Zero Display Range
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
To see options avalible
Press
Comment
zero display range
(0,1,2,3,4)
(Default setting: 3).



Larger number = wider range.
To select and go to the
next step press
Stable Filter
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
Comment
To see options avalible
Press
Stable filter range (0,1,2,3,4,5)



(Default setting: 1).
To select and go to the
next step press
Smaller number = faster
stabilizing.
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Zero Return Range
Weight Display
Unit Weight
Display
Count
Display
Keys used
To see options avalible
Press
Comment
Zero return
(0,1,2,3,4,5)
(Default setting: 0).

.

Larger number = greater zero
To select and go to the
next step press
point correction.
RS232 Output
Format:
Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bit
Code format
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
1200~9600 BPS
8 BITS
1 BIT
ASCll
Pinout
Pin2
Pin3
Pin5
Input
Output
Signal Ground
Transmit Format



Press the
Record#01
Net
02000.0
U/W
000000
Pcs
000000
Press the
Record#02
Net
03000.0
U/W
000000
Pcs
000000
Press the
TOTAL
Net
05000.0
Pcs
000000
Net=Net Weight
key
g
g
key again
g
g
key
g
Pcs=Quantity
U/W=Unit Weight
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Variables
Variable Name
SER
NWA
NWB
TWA
TWB
GWA
GWB
TNA
TNB
TTA
TTB
TGA
TGB
UWA
UWB
QUA
QUB
TQA
TQB
UNT
Specifications
Accumulated times
Net weight
Net weight(no dot)
Tare weight
Tare weight (no dot)
Gross weight
Gross weight (no dot)
Total net weight
Total net weight(no dot)
Total Tare weight
Total Tare weight (no dot)
Total Gross weight
Total Gross weight(no dot)
Unit weight
Unit weight (no dot)
Quantity
Quantity (no dot)
Total Quantity
Total Quantity (no dot)
Weighing Unit
Note:
Variable name must be stated in capital letters
Command (PC -> Scale)
Command(1byte)
Char.
HEX
S---53
S(s)
S---73
T---54
T(t)
t---74
P---50
P(p)
p---70
U—55
U (u)
u—75
R---52
R(r)
r---72
D---44
D(d)
r---64
Z—5A
Z (z)
z—7A
C---43
C(c)
c----63
K---4B
K(k)
k---6B
A---41
A(a)
a---61
Size
2 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
7 byte
6 byte
2 byte
Weighing Mode
Same as SMPL key
Same as TARE/P.TARE/MOVE key
Same as TOTAL/PRINT/ENTER Key
Same as U.WT/SAVE Key
Same as LOCAL/REMOTE keys
Same as ● /BL Key
Same as ZERO Key
Same as CLEAR/EXIT key
Same as ALARM key
Same as ACCUMULATION key
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Error codes
During the initial power-on testing it is possible the scale may show an error message.
The meaning of the error messages are described below.
Error
codes
E1
Possible causes
Remedy
EPROM data loss.
Recalibrate the scale.
E2
Remote platform is not
connected to the scale when
LOCAL/REMOTE key to
change to remote platform is
pressed.
Connect the remote
platform properly to
the scale.
E3
The low limit value is set
higher than the high limit
value.
Reset the limit
values.
E4
--OL--
The address programmed is
out of the address range.
Low battery charge.
Load exceeds scale capacity.
A value exceeds the display
range.
--------
System is busy.
Input new address.
Recharge the battery.
Reduce the load on
the pan.
Cancel some
operation items.
Be patient. Please
wait.
If the problem still cannot be solved, then contact your dealer for further support.
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