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1. 14 5 1 1 Before You Begin 14 5 1 2 Test Weights 14 5 2 Zero Calibration F16 15 5 3 Span Calibration F17 15 5 3 1 Calibration Troubleshooting 16 5 4 View Calibration Values F18 16 5 4 1 Key In Zero Calibration Value F19 16 5 4 2 Key In Span Calibration Value F20 17 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 18 6 1 Display 18 6 2 Keypad 18 6 2 1 Primary F
2. BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 1 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 2 1 CONTENTS 1 CONTENTS 2 2 INTRODUCTION 4 3 INSTALLATION 5 3 1 Preparation 5 3 2 Connectio
3. Demand mode send data when a PRINT command is issued from the printer computer or indicator C d A4 Display Check Actuates the function that illuminates all digit segments decimal points and LCD annunciators in a test sequence Pressing the ZERO OFF key to scroll down one level begins the test sequence Press ZERO OFF key to begin sequence BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 12 Menu Name Description Possible Values A5 Disable the LB KG key Allows the lb kg key to be disabled so that an operator cannot accidentally press the key and change the displayed units 0 Disable the lb kg key 1 Enable the lb kg key 0 1 A 6 Serial Port Mode Selects the mode of the RS 232 serial port Refer to Appendix B for more information 0 Full Duplex Mode 1 Print Ticket Mode 0 1 A7 ID No Enable Allows the ID number to be disabled in the Print Ticket mode Valid only when A6 is set to 1 0 Disable the ID No 1 Enable the ID No 0 1 A8 ID No Entry Actuates the function that allows entry of a new ID No Valid only when A6 is set to 1 Pressing the ZERO OFF key to scroll down one level begins the sequence 0 999999 123456 A9 No of Line Feeds Actuates the function that allows entry of the desired number of line feeds to be printed in Print Ticket Mode Valid only when A6 is set to 1 Pressing the ZERO OFF key to scroll dow
4. Digital Filtering Software selectable SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Serial Port Full Duplex selectable Baud rate 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits odd parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits even parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits no parity 2 stop bits OPERATOR INTERFACE Display 0 8 20 mm 7 segment LCD 6 Digit Additional Symbols Net Gross Stable Tare lb kg Zero Low battery Keyboard 5 key flat membrane panel POWER AC Adapter 12 VDC 800 mA Rechargeable Battery 6 V 3Ah lead acid DC Power Consumption 70mA 13mA 350 Load Cell ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 10 to 40 C Storage Temperature 25 to 70 C MECHANICAL Overall Dimensions L x W x H 9 0 x 5 5 x 2 9 231mm x 140mm x 72mm APPROVALS NTEP COC 94 080A2 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 25 11 SERIAL PORT INFORMATION 11 1 Serial Port Modes 11 1 1 Demand Duplex Mode The Demand Duplex Mode A3 d A6 0 provides a two way serial transmission mode In this mode the output information is transmitted on demand either by pressing the PRINT key on the indicator s front panel or upon receiving a recognized command from a host device i e computer NOTE Ensure that your cabling contains the proper handshaking 11 1 2 Continuous Duplex Mode The Continuous Duplex Mode A3 C A6 0 provides a two way serial transmission mode In this mode the output information is transmitted continuously making i
5. emergency It is always better to use certified test weights to calibrate your scale F21 Press ZERO OFF to begin procedure Reset Factory Settings This completely erases all of the settings in all of your A and F Menus USE WITH CAUTION Press the ZERO button TWICE to activate 4 4 User Menu Descriptions This section provides more information about the A Menu User Menu functions Default indicator values are shown in bold and underlined NOTE To get to the A Menus simply follow the instructions to enter the F menus and use the arrow keys to scroll left or right until you reach the A menus Menu Name Description Possible Values A1 Baud Rate Selects the baud rate for data transmission through the serial port The connection to the serial port is not installed by default You must first wire a port to the internal RS 232 wire block on the mother board 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 A2 Data Bits and Parity Selects the number of data bits and parity of serial transmission 8n 8 data bits with no parity bit and one stop bit 7O 7 data bits with odd parity bit and one stop bit 7E 7 data bits with even parity bit one stop bit 7n 7 data bits with no parity bit and two stop bits 8n 7O 7E 7n A3 Mode of Serial Transmission Selects when data will be sent out of the serial port to a printer or computer C Continuous mode send data continuously d
6. enclosure type and power supply All models operate identically can readout up to 50 000 display divisions and can supply enough current for up to 4 350 load cells All setup parameters may be entered via the front panel keys including calibration If your Model BB 8100 SS Series Digital Indicator is part of a complete floor scale or Weighbeam Scale it normally arrives fully calibrated and you may skip to the operating instructions Prior to using the indicator please read this chapter carefully and completely Store the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concerning the operation of the scale Model BB 8100 SS Display Backlit LCD Enclosure Stainless Steel Power Source 12V DC 800mA A C Adapter or internal 6V rechargeable battery BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 5 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Preparation Any precision instrument requires a suitable environment in which to operate as intended Please review each of the following prior to installation Electrical Power The BB 8100 SS indicator has been designed to operate from 10 to 12 VDC and ships with an AC adapter designed to operate from the local line voltage To avoid electrical noise interference and or stray AC electrical transients try to operate the indicator from a circuit separate from any equipment containing inductive devices such as a contactor coil solenoid relay coil or motor
7. following conditions are met 1 The scale is not in motion 2 The scale is not in overload see Appendix D for error codes BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 20 7 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION 7 1 Weighing An Item 1 Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the UNITS key until that unit is indicated on the display 2 If necessary press the ZERO OFF key to obtain a weight reading of zero 3 If weighing an item in a container place the empty container on the scale s platter and after allowing the weight indication to stabilize press the TARE key The display shows zero weight and turns the NET annunciator on 4 Place the object to be weighed on the scale s platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize If the item weight exceeds the scale s weight capacity it displays oooooo 5 Read the weight shown on the display If you have established a tare you may toggle between the gross weight and the net weight by pressing the NET GROSS key WEIGHING ANIMALS Here are some tips when using the automatic hold function A11 to weigh animals Use a setting of 8 or lower for F6 Digital Filter Using higher settings will likely cause the indicator to lock onto the wrong weight prematurely Use the Motion Band setting F5 to adjust for the motion of the loads If the setting is too low then the indicator may never lock onto a weight If the setting is too high the ind
8. key to return to the current F menu 5 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the Menu is programmed 4 3 Setup Menu Descriptions This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the Setup Menu Chart Factory set defaults are shown bold and underlined IMPORTANT Some selections are subject to local legal metrology regulations BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 9 Menu Name Description Possible Values F1 Graduations Specifies number of full scale graduations i e capacity division For example to program your scale to weigh 5 000lbs you would set this value to 5000 and you would set the value of F9 to 1 To program your scale to weigh 10 000lbs at 2 pound increments you would set this value to 5 000lbs and you would set F9 to 2 IMPORTANT Value should be consistent with legal regulations and environmental limits on the useful system resolution 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 12 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 F2 Sampling Rate Selects the sampling rate of the indicator Selections are in samples per second Hz 10 F3 80 Zero Track Band Selects the range within which the scale will automatically zero Note that the scale must be in standstill to automatically zero Selections are in displayed in divisions d 0 1 0 5 3 5 F4 Zero Range Selects the range expressed as a percentage of full
9. scale capacity within which the scale may be zeroed Note that the indicator must be in standstill to zero the scale 1 9 100 2 20 F5 Motion Band Sets the level at which motion is detected If motion is not detected the scale can process a Print or Zero command Maximum value varies depending on local regulations Expressed as scale divisions per second d s 0 25 1 F6 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 Digital Filter Averages weight readings to produce higher stability The higher the setting the greater the accuracy but the slower the response time Choose the speed that works best for your application 1 2 4 16 32 8 62 128 F7 Overload Limit Selects the desired formula which determines the point at which the indicator shows overload All selections are based on the primary unit selected in F8 FS Full scale capacity FS FS 2 FS 1d FS 9d F8 Calibration Units Selects the primary unit of measure to be used in the calibration process This also sets the default for normal operation You can switch between Pounds and Kilograms by pressing the UNITS key on the face of the indicator This setting simply sets the default 1 primary unit is lb 2 primary unit is in kg 2 Kilograms 1 Pounds BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 10 Menu Name Description Possible Values F9 Display Divisions Determines the desired weight in
10. the same direction it does not matter if they are pointing up or down as long as they are all the same Check the connections in your junction box Try switching the white and green wire on the cable that connects the junction box to the indicator This is a frequent cause of this error Check that the feet on the load cells are not preventing the load cell from deflecting Rarely a wire will come loose inside the indicator Remove the back panel of the indicator and make sure that the quick disconnect ports are properly wired into the wire block on the motherboard 5 4 View Calibration Values F18 Note The values displayed in this procedure are valid only after a successful calibration has been performed using F16 and F17 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 18 then scroll down once using the ZERO OFF key to enter View calibration menu 2 The display will show the information listed on your calibration certificate at the back of this manual The code will display briefly followed by the value Press any key to continue down the list At the completion of the list the indicator reverts back up to F18 5 4 1 Key In Zero Calibration Value F19 Note This procedure is intended for emergency use only in the case of non volatile memory loss A valid zero calibration value obtained from a successful F16 calibration procedure must be used 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 19 then scroll down once usin
11. Be sure to use shielded cables for the load cell connections ground shield wire at indicator and run these cables away from your AC DC power cables if possible In extreme cases it may be necessary to install surge suppressors line conditioners or even UPS Uninterruptible Power Supplies systems not included Environment Avoid installing the indicator in areas of direct sunlight or high humidity Avoid sudden temperature change if this is unavoidable allow equipment to soak at a constant temperature for at least three hours before use Ensure that steady clean AC power is available to the unit IMPORTANT The installer is ultimately responsible to assure that a particular installation is safe and operable under the specific conditions encountered 3 2 Connections The BB 8100 SS typically comes with two five pin round quick disconnect ports In most installations you will only need to use one of these It does not matter which port you use simply plug in the home run cable to one of the two ports and tighten the ring screw to ensure a good connection In some instances one of these two ports may be wired to the internal RS 232 port to allow for the connection of a printer or to a computer This is typically done by special request at the time that you order your scale but is a simple field modification should you desire to modify your indicator See chapter XREF for more information on modifying indicator ports 3 3 C
12. IAL PORT INFORMATION 25 11 1 Serial Port Modes 25 11 1 1 Demand Duplex Mode 25 11 1 2 Continuous Duplex Mode 25 11 1 3 Recognized Host Commands 25 11 2 OUTPUT STRINGS 26 11 2 1 Text Print Ticket 26 12 ERROR CODES 27 13 Certificate of Calibration 28 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 4 2 INTRODUCTION The BB 8100 SS Digital Indicator is a general purpose industrial grade weight indicator with advanced functionality for weighing animals and other non stationary objects One model is currently available distinguishable by display type
13. al the indicator to place it In Service These drilled screws allow for a wire to be passed through them and sealed thereby preventing the indicator from being reprogrammed 3 Power on the indicator The display shows F 1 to indicate that you are in Setup Menu mode 4 Use the navigation keys shown in the figure below to move through the menus BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 8 To access the User A menu 1 Enter the Setup F menu as described above 2 Use the right or left directional keys shown below to move right or left in the Setup F menu until the indicator shows A 1 4 2 1 Menu Structure All menus consist of a top level heading and a secondary level The top level contains the name of the menus e g F1 F2 F3 etc for the parameter to be configured The secondary level contains the value for that menu Use the directional keys to move around in the Menu Structure as shown below 1 To move to a new heading use the TARE left or ON PRINT right key to move right or left in the Menu 2 To view or edit the value of a specific F menu press the ZERO OFF down key once The currently saved value is shown 3 To view the other available values for the current value use the TARE left or ON PRINT right key to move through the selection field 4 To save a new selection press the ANIMAL HOLD Set key To exit without saving press the UNITS up
14. crements Value should be consistent with legal requirements 2 1 5 F10 Decimal Point Placement Sets the decimal point should you need to weigh in tenths hundredths thousandths of pounds etc 0 0 0 0 00 0 000 0 0000 00 F11 Initial Zero Setting Mechanism IZSM Selects the range expressed as a percentage of full scale capacity within which the scale automatically zeroes upon power up initialization If you need the indicator to recall how much weight is on the scale when you first turn on the scale set this to zero This is useful for grain carts or other scales that always have weight on them 0 100 2 10 20 100 F12 SmartSense Animal Weighing Sets the percentage change required for the indicator to reset and take a new weight For example if two animals accidently jump on the scale and the scale locks at 3500lbs the scale will automatically reset itself if there is a change in weight of x of 3500lbs 5 10 20 50 75 F16 100 off Zero Calibration When calibrating the scale set this value to 1 to begin zero calibration You usually want to make sure there is nothing on your scale before doing this F17 Press ZERO OFF to begin calibration Span Calibration When calibrating the scale set this value to 1 to begin Span Calibration You must place your test weights on the scale prior to beginning this sequence When the sequence begins you will hav
15. d but not calibrated because the indicator was sold as part of a Build Your Own Scale Kit or a standalone indicator Scale was calibrated as follows Type of Scale_____________________ Calibrated Capacity _______________ Resolution ______________________ NIST Class F Cert Test Weights used during cal _______________ Emergency F19 zero Calibration Value _____________________ Emergency F20 span Calibration Value _____________________ Certified by _________________________________ ______________________________ Certified Scale Technician Date BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 29 B amp B Scales LLC www bbscales com sales bbscales com 575 332 4111
16. e an opportunity to enter the amount of weight you are calibrating your scale with F18 Press ZERO OFF to begin calibration View Calibration Settings When you calibrate the scale at F16 and F17 the indicator translates the signal from the load cells into a numeric value There is one numeric value for ZERO pounds and another numeric value for the amount of weight you used to calibrate the indicator in F17 This menu allows you to view those numeric values This is VERY useful if you ever need to recalibrate your scale in the field and you do not have test weights See F19 and F20 for more information F19 Press ZERO OFF to view values Zero Calibration Override When you calibrated the scale at ZERO pounds in F16 above the indicator assigned a numeric value to ZERO You can view the value at F18 above then enter it here to mimic ZERO calibration The scale must be calibrated first using F16 before this will work Press ZERO OFF to begin procedure BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 11 Menu Name Description Possible Values F20 Span Calibration Override When you calibrated the scale at F17 you entered a SPAN weight the amount of your test weights The indicator translated that to a numeric value that you can view at F18 Enter the SPAN value here to mimic your SPAN calibration The scale must be calibrated first using F17 for this to work Use this procedure only in an
17. e indicator is not in Setup Menu mode refer to previous section for instructions 5 2 Zero Calibration F16 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 16 then scroll down once using the ZERO OFF key to enter zero calibration menu The display will momentarily show C 0 followed by a value This value is the internal A D count and can prove useful when trying to troubleshoot setup problems 2 After making sure that there are no test weights on the platform press the ZERO key to zero out the displayed value The indicator should be stable at 0 and should not jump around If you cannot zero the indicator at F16 check your load cell connections and try again This is usually a load cell issue 3 Press the ANIMAL HOLD key to save the zero point value The display will show EndC0 momentarily and then revert back up to F16 At this time proceed to the F17 span calibration to complete indicator calibration 5 3 Span Calibration F17 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 17 then scroll down once using the ZERO OFF key to enter span calibration menu The display will momentarily show C 1 for the span calibration point followed by a value with one flashing digit This value will be zero with the Decimal Point parameter selected in F10 2 Place the test weights in the center of the weighing platform 3 Use the four directional keys to change the displayed value to the actual test weight value Increase the flashing digit by pre
18. eights that are inspected and certified annually by their local Department of Weights and Measures usually part of the State Dept of Agriculture If you are planning to sell trade auction barter any commodity including animals based on its weight you are required to have your scale certified and Placed in Service by a certified scale company or by your local Dept of Agriculture in almost all jurisdictions If you do not require your scale to be Legal for Trade here are some ideas for some common items that are routinely sold by weight You can use these to calibrate your scale provided that you know what they weigh Salt Blocks typically 50lbs Sacks of Feed typically 50lbs Sacks of Concrete typically 50lbs or 80lbs Exercise Weights as marked BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 15 The indicator requires two types of calibration zero and span Zero calibration F16 requires the scale to be empty nothing on scale and the span calibration F17 requires known test weights After a successful calibration you should record all calibration values using the F18 View Calibration procedure In the unlikely event that any calibration value is lost the setup menu makes provisions for re entering these values via F19 and F20 thus eliminating the need for re calibration with test weights NOTE This section assumes that the indicator is in Setup F Menu mode If th
19. g BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 17 the ZERO OFF key The display will momentarily show CAL 0 followed by a value of zero 2 Use the four directional keys to enter in the actual zero calibration value 3 After entering the exact value press the NET GROSS key to save the value The display will show E CAL 0 momentarily and then revert back up to F19 5 4 2 Key In Span Calibration Value F20 Note This procedure is intended for emergency use only in the case of non volatile memory loss Valid span calibration values obtained from a successful F17 calibration procedure must be used 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 20 and then scroll down once using the ZERO OFF key The indicator will prompt you to enter the span calibration data from the Calibration Certificate at the back of this manual 2 Use the four directional keys to enter in the actual calibration value 3 After setting the exact value press the NET GROSS key to save the value 4 If the entered values are entered successfully the display will show E CAL 1 momentarily before reverting back up to F20 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 18 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 6 1 Display This model utilizes a 6 digit LCD Liquid Crystal Display The table below summarizes the display annunciators Symbol Meaning 0 True zero within the tolerances that are set for zero T Tare weight i
20. hen installing a new battery IMPORTANT The US government has classified the internal battery as hazardous waste Do not discard battery in a landfill An automotive store or a local waste agency may accept the batteries for recycling Contact the manufacturer for more information BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 23 9 LEGAL FOR TRADE SEALING This indicator can be sealed for commercial Legal for Trade applications as follows 1 Power off the indicator 2 On the back of the indicator locate the setup calibration switch cover 3 Thread a wire security seal through both drilled head screws securing the calibration switch cover as well as the single drilled head screw holding on the rear panel BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 24 10 SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG SPECIFICATIONS Full Scale Input Signal 3 125 mV V Minimum Sensitivity Non trade 0 3 V grad Minimum Sensitivity H 44 0 6 V grad Input Impedance 30M typical Internal Resolution Approximately 280 000 counts 2mV V input Display Resolution 50 000 display division max Measurement Rate 10 Hz 80 Hz selectable System Linearity Within 0 02 of FS Calibration Method Software Calibration with long term storage in EEPROM Excitation Voltage 4 7 VDC 4 x 350 load cells DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS Microcontrollers Winbond W78E516 Program Memory 64K x 8 internal to C SRAM 512 x 8 internal to C EEPROM 256 x 8 external to C
21. icator may not lock the weight accurately Another approach is to completely disable automatic hold A11 and use a large setting for Digital Filter F6 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 21 8 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION 8 1 Overview IMPORTANT Your scale contains an internal lead acid rechargeable battery Before using the indicator for the first time please charge the battery overnight The indicator s battery should operate for about 40 hours if connected to a four load cell platform and left on continuously Greater usage times can be achieved by selecting an appropriate Auto Power Off Period under A10 of the User Menu The battery can be charged while ON or OFF and the indicator can be operated while it s charging unless the state of charge is very low 8 2 When To Charge The Internal Battery The best time to charge the sealed lead acid type battery is any time the indicator is not in use You need not wait for the Low Battery Indication in fact it s best that you don t Charging the battery when not in use keeps the battery fresh and is the recommended way to manage it When the battery needs to be charged the Low Battery Indicator will slowly flash in the upper left hand corner of the display The indicator may be used for an additional 10 minutes without damage to the internal battery Halfway thru this time the Low Battery Indicator will start to flash quickly Even
22. is command is sent to the indicator to toggle among the configured units of measure BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 26 11 2 OUTPUT STRINGS 11 2 1 Text Print Ticket The Text Print Ticket is designed specifically for a serial printer Ensure that A6 is set to 1 For printers with limited buffers this mode supports DTR pin handshaking The DTR pin from the serial printer is wired to the indicator s RXD pin which then functions as a CTS pin Refer to the printer s user manual to confirm which pin is the DTR pin NOTES 1 The TARE and NET fields are not printed unless a tare has been established in the system 2 The ID number field is not printed if it is disabled in A7 of the User Menu STRING FORMAT 1 Condec Demand String String Format 1 is designed for two way communication Ensure that A3 is set to d and A6 is set to 0 STRING FORMAT 2 Condec Continuous String String Format 1 is designed for one way communication Ensure that A3 is set to C and A6 is set to 0 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 27 12 ERROR CODES BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 28 13 Certificate of Calibration This scale was programmed and calibrated prior to delivery by B amp B Scales LLC 5386 Santa Teresita Dr Santa Teresa NM 88008 New Mexico Department of Agriculture License No 00546 As follows Scale was pre programme
23. n one level begins the sequence 0 99 8 A10 Auto Power Off Timer Selects the automatic power off time in minutes that indicator must be inactive before the indicator will automatically shut off Setting this value to OFF will cause the indicator to always remain on Off 1 2 3 5 8 10 15 20 30 A11 Animal Hold Mode Activates automatic animal hold mode in which the weight of the object on the platform is frozen until the weight is decreased by the percentage of weight specified in F12 Selects the Hold mode to use 0 Disabled 1 Automatic Hold 2 Manual Hold w display freeze 3 Peak Animal Hold 0 1 2 3 A12 Handshake Enable Enables hardware handshaking for Print Ticket Mode Valid only when A6 is set to 1 0 Disable Handshaking 1 Enable Handshaking 0 1 A13 Print Header Tells MP 20 printer to print the header information Valid only when A6 is set to 1 0 Do NOT Print Header 1 Print Header 0 1 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 13 Menu Name Description Possible Values A14 Minimum Hold Weight When automatic hold mode A11 is enabled sets the minimum weight that can be held expressed in scale divisions d 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 4 5 Exiting The Menus Exit the configuration menus by moving the slide switch on the rea
24. ns 5 3 3 Connecting The Power Supply 5 4 CONFIGURATION 7 4 1 Overview 7 4 2 Accessing The Menus 7 4 2 1 Menu Structure 8 4 3 Setup Menu Descriptions 8 4 4 User Menu Descriptions 11 4 5 Exiting The Menus 13 5 CALIBRATION 14 5 1 Calibration Overview
25. onnecting The Power Supply The BB 8100 SS indicator ships standard with an external AC adapter that can be used both to operate the unit and charge the internal battery Simply plug the AC adapter into the indicator s DC Power Jack first and then plug into a standard wall outlet BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 6 IMPORTANT Make sure that the AC voltage at the wall outlet matches the input voltage marked on the AC adapter BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 7 4 CONFIGURATION 4 1 Overview The indicator contains two main configuration menus The Setup F menu which configures the indicator to your weigh platform and The User A menu which configures the serial communication port and enables some user options The Setup and User menus consist of several menu selections each with its own sub menu of selections or programming procedures To configure the indicator you must first enter the appropriate menu mode Once there four of the front panel keys become directional navigators to move around in the menus and one key is used to save or SET the selections 4 2 Accessing The Menus To access the Setup F menu 1 Power off the indicator 2 Locate the slide switch on the rear cover and move it to the opposite position NOTE A metal plate held on by two drilled head screws may conceal the slide switch In some jurisdictions it is necessary to se
26. r of the indicator to its original position The display will go through a digit check and then settle into Normal Operating mode All front panel keys will now return to their normal mode of operation BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 14 5 CALIBRATION 5 1 Calibration Overview IMPORTANT If your indicator was shipped as a complete scale then calibration is not necessary Please check with your installer or supplier if you are unsure NOTE B and B Scales recommends having your weighing equipment checked by a qualified scale technician at least once a year depending on its intended use and working environment 5 1 1 Before You Begin Digital indicators work on internal counts They do not inherently know anything about pounds kilograms etc When you calibrate a digital indicator you are telling the indicator how many internal counts are equal to zero pounds and how many internal counts are equal to 500 pounds or however much test weight you use After you define 0lbs and 500lbs the internal logic is able to convert counts to pounds across the entire capacity of the scale It is a good practice to try to calibrate the indicator with an amount of weight that is close to what you will actually be weighing If you are weighing cattle for example you will get more accurate readings if you use at least 1200lbs of test weights 5 1 2 Test Weights Certified scale companies are required to use test w
27. s displayed N Net Weight is displayed G Gross Weight is displayed Lb kg Displayed weight is measured in Pounds or Kilograms Battery requires recharging The scale is at rest stable 6 2 Keypad The keypad is composed of fourteen function keys shown below 6 2 1 Primary Function Keys Units This key toggles the indicator among the available weight units if enabled in the User A menu Available weight units include lb and kg BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 19 Zero Off This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are met 1 The indicator is displaying Gross weight 2 The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of the Setup F Menu 3 The scale is not in motion 4 The scale is not in overload see Appendix D for error codes When held for five seconds shuts the unit off Animal Hold This key toggles turns on and off the manual Animal Hold provided that the Animal Hold function is programmed in manual mode A11 Tare This key is used to establish a Tare provided the following conditions are met 1 The indicator is not at or below Gross zero 2 The scale is not in motion 3 The scale is not in overload see Appendix D for error codes On Print When the unit is off turns the unit on When the unit is on this key is used to send weight information out to the serial port provided the
28. ssing the UNITS key Decrease the flashing digit by pressing the ZERO OFF key Pressing the TARE key or the ON PRINT key will change the position of the flashing digit 4 After entering the exact value press the ANIMAL HOLD key to save the value If the calibration was successful the display will show EndC1 momentarily and then revert back up to F17 5 At this time it is suggested that the calibration values be recorded for future use see next section BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 16 5 3 1 Calibration Troubleshooting If the calibration was not successful one of the error messages below will appear Take the indicated action to correct the problem then perform a new calibration Err0 The calibration test weight or the keyed in weight is larger than the full capacity of the scale Change the calibration test weight or check the input data Err1 The calibration test weight or the keyed in weight is smaller than 1 of the full capacity of the scale Change the calibration test weight or check the input data Remember the more weight you can use to calibrate your scale the more accurate it will be Err2 There is not enough signal from the load cells to establish a proper calibration Most common causes include incorrect load cell wiring a mechanical obstruction or a faulty damaged load cell or junction box Check to make sure that the arrows on the load cells are all pointing
29. t a popular choice for remote displays and other remote devices requiring a constant data stream The transmission automatically occurs at the end of each display update The indicator will react upon receiving a recognized command from a host device 11 1 3 Recognized Host Commands These commands apply to both demand and continuous duplex modes P This command is sent to the indicator to print the indicated display The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload Z This command is sent to the indicator to zero the scale The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload The indicator will also not respond if it is not in gross mode or within the zero range specified in F4 of the Setup Menu T This command is sent to the indicator to tare the scale The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload The indicator will also not respond if it displaying a negative gross value G This command is sent to the indicator to switch to gross mode The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload N This command is sent to the indicator to revert to net The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload The indicator will also not respond if a tare has yet to be established C Th
30. tually the indicator will display bAtt for 2 3 seconds and then automatically power down It is imperative that you charge the battery at this time to avoid damage 8 3 How To Charge The Internal Battery 1 Connect the charger AC Adapter 12 VDC 800mA to the scale and then plug the charger into an AC outlet Make sure that the AC voltage appearing at the wall outlet matches the input voltage marked on the AC adapter 2 After the charging period expires unplug the charger from the AC outlet then from the scale The scale is now ready for use under its own battery power NOTE The charger may be left connected to the scale indefinitely without damage to the internal battery 8 4 How Long To Charge The Internal Battery In general the battery should be allowed to charge a minimum of 1 5 hours for every hour of use If you discharge the battery below 50 and do not allow the proper time for charging you may start to notice a decline in the usage period This is normal and eventually the battery must be replaced BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 22 8 5 Replacing The Battery The recommended practice when removing the battery is to disconnect the ground connection black first then the red terminal This ensures that a short circuit will not occur from a battery lead or fuse lead touching the grounded housing while disconnecting the other terminal Similarly the ground should be connected last w
31. unction Keys 18 7 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION 20 7 1 Weighing An Item 20 8 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION 21 BB 8100 SS Operator s Manual amp Troubleshooting Guide 3 8 1 Overview 21 8 2 When To Charge The Internal Battery 21 8 3 How To Charge The Internal Battery 21 8 4 How Long To Charge The Internal Battery 21 8 5 Replacing The Battery 22 9 LEGAL FOR TRADE SEALING 23 10 SPECIFICATIONS 24 11 SER

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