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1. Avery Weigh Tronix p 1 What is NSF ANSI 3 A and why is it important for the food industry NSF stands for National Sanitation Foundation ANSI stands for American National Standards Institute and 3 A stands for Sanitary Standards Committee which has its roots in the Dairy industry These standards are used to monitor and control sanitation through cooperation with federal authorities manufacturers and users 3 A criteria is used throughout North America and it is gaining worldwide recognition NSF ANSI Standard 3 A 14159 1 2010 specifically refers to hygiene requirements for the design of Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment 2 What grade of stainless steel is used in the ZQ375 The ZQ375 is manufactured using food grade AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 304 stainless steel and finished with a fine brushed surface finish that is under Ra 0 8 um as specified with in NSF ANSI Standard 3 A 14159 1 2010 Using a fine grain brush finish under Ra 0 8 um helps to stop microorganisms from taking hold and growing on the surface Cleaning Barrier Level Microorganism e amp e Din AR om nn mm e Coarse Surface Finish Fine Surface Finish 3 What is pickle and electropolish finished and why do we use it on the checkweigher The main food contact areas where raw food comes in to contact with the stainless steel such as the weight platter and column are normally subjected to a pickled and elect2. IP69K without certification 20 In addition to the ingress protection IP69K provides is there a solution for internal condensation that may occur when a cold stainless steel enclosure is subjected to hot steamy water during a cleaning cycle Each stainless steel IP69K enclosure includes a patented air pressure equalizing solution 21 What is IP65 NEMA4X gt IP6x refers to the product s ability to resist ingress of dust gt IPx5 refers to protection against low pressure water jets from any direction Limited ingress is permitted gt NEMA4X means the product is watertight dust tight and corrosion resistant for Indoor Outdoor use 22 How resilient is the keyboard to operator misuse Designed for the food industry the ZQ375 has a flat easy to clean audible key pad and an extra thick outer layer to protect the keypad from occasional knife abuse This overlay construction has been tested to over 1 million knife presses without any failures occurring 23 Can an external light stack be used with the ZQ375 The ZQ375 offers an optional external OPTO22 relay box that fits neatly within the rear of the column And optional DC light stack can easily be attached to this box making it a quick and easy option to install 24 Can the light stack be used with the ZQ battery pack No Only one external option can be used The OPTO22 relay box fits in the same location as the ZQ battery pack 25 How many waterproof qui
3. all times while keeping the same base clamping hole positions used on the old torsion base to ensure compatibility between old and new bases and the new ZQ375 checkweigher column 35 What is an IBN display This display technology provides tremendous contrast between its illuminated digits and surrounding background It is used within the automotive industry to improve viewing in both bright and dimly lit environments 36 How do you configure the set up parameters for the indicator The indicator can be configured through a sequence of key presses on the front panel or through the use of the PC support software program Ztools 3 5 Technical Specification 37 Can communication output strings be changed The selected application suite includes a default print string and protocol but these can be enhanced or modified through the front panel or by using Ztools For ease of configuration we recommend the use of Ztools PC software program 38 Can the new IP69K loadcell be fitted into the old torsion bases No Due to the size and hole patterns of the new IP69K loadcell it will not automatically fit in to the old torsion base design 39 The loadcell on the old torsion base design was very expensive to replace Will it be the same on this new loadcell The old design required complete loadcell assembly with spacers to be replaced The new design means only the loadcell itself has to be replaced resulting in cheaper servicea
4. ble components Avery Weigh Tronix USA Avery Weigh Tronix UK hs h bd 1000 Armstrong Drive Foundry Lane Smethwick Avery Welig Tro n IX Fairmont MN 56031 1439 USA West Midlands B66 2LP UK eee usinfo awtxglobal com info awtxglobal com Toll Free 800 533 0456 Phone 44 0 8453 66 77 88 Phone 507 238 4461 Fax 44 0 121 224 8183 Please call us or visit www averyweigh tronix com Avery Weigh Tronix group of companies 2012 All rights reserved Avery Weigh Tronix is a registered trade mark of the Avery Weigh Tronix group of companies This publication is issued to provide outline information only which unless agreed by an Avery Weigh Tronix group company in writing may V1 not be regarded as a representation relating to the products or services concerned This publication was correct at the time of going to print however zq300series_faq_500855 indd C amp D Avery Weigh Tronix reserves the right to alter without notice the specification design price or conditions of supply of any product or service at any time AWT35 500855
5. ck connect glands can be fitted to the ZQ375 Only one USB or Ethernet waterproof quick connect gland can be used on the ZQ375 If the customer requires both one can be hard wired inside the indicator and they can also use one of the fixed glands provided on the base of the indicator 26 What battery is in the ZQ battery pack Designed for serviceability the ZQ battery pack uses a standard off the shelf 6V lead acid battery 27 What IP rating is the battery pack IP69K approved and designed for use within the food industry the battery pack fits neatly within the rear of the column to allow easy removal for cleaning or recharging 28 How long will the battery last in the ZQ375 how is the battery charged and how long does it take to charge the battery It is designed to give up to 16 hours of use between recharges and can be recharged remotely in 8 hours It has mainly been designed for external recharging allowing customers to have more than one battery per scale For applications where power outage is a regular occurrence the battery can be wired to allow recharging to take place within the scale Avery Weigh Tronix gt eee 29 Is the IP69K rechargeable battery pack a serviceable item Designed to be fully serviceable this IP69K rechargeable battery pack runs from a standard off the shelf lead acid 6V battery The battery can easily be replaced by removing the service plate found on the underside of the batte
6. ed using hernet FTP or through a thumb drive through the USB port via he Supervisor menu The PLU database can be exported from the ZQ375 in the same fashion moe UDUwW 16 What communication ports and options are available on the ZQ375 Standard gt 2x serial ports USB Host gt Ethernet Options 1 option at a time USB Device Option gt RS422 RS485 Current Loop Option gt 802 11b g Wireless Option 17 Can the weight data be logged into a PC Yes we can connect to a PC via several different methods RS232 Serial gt Ethernet gt USB Device optional gt Wireless optional 18 What distance does the ZQ375 Wireless connection cover Tests have shown an operational distance of 200 feet 60m but this will be subject to working environments 19 What is IP69K The IP69K rating is used in applications where high pressure amp high temperature wash down is used to sanitize equipment gt IP6xx refers to the product s ability to resist ingress of dust gt IPx9K refers to the product s ability to resist ingress of high temperatures up to 176 F 80 C and high pressure steam water at 1160 1450psi 80 100 bar IP69K is a worldwide recognized standard which defines the ingress protection of the enclosure base and external options The ZQ375 stainless steel has been third party IP69K IEC 60529 certified by TRAC Labs Do not be misled by brands that state their products are designed or equal to
7. esigned for high pressure cleaning to IP69K making it ideal for food applications 11 What capacities and resolution are available with the ZQ375 The ZQ375 indicator and base are fully NTEP approved and available in two legal for trade accuracies depending upon the base chosen The ZQ375 linked with the BSG torsion base offers an accuracy of 3000d When linked to the BSF torsion base or BS diamond the ZQ375 offers a legal for trade accuracy of 5000d For non legal for trade applications higher resolution and accuracies can be configured 12 How fast is the ZQ375 The ZQ375 has been designed to be fast accurate and reliable and in normal working environments will stabilize within 0 6 of a second This makes the ZQ375 the fastest static checkweigher within the AWTX product offering 13 How many PLUs does the ZQ375 have 500 when operated in the advanced application 14 What types of data can be stored under each PLU The PLU data can be stored in two ways gt Target Lower Tolerance Upper Tolerance gt Low Limit and High Limit Technical Specification 15 How do you enter PLU data PLU 0 is a free PLU that cannot be stored and allows the operator o set and change target limits All PLUs from 1 to 500 are entered in the Supervisor mode which password protected A more convenient method is to store the LUs in a spreadsheet export the data to a CSV file and perform PLU download to the indicator This is accomplish
8. ove cleaning and reduce food trap areas while also adding strength and rigidity to the product 7Q375 CHECKWE 8 How bright is the display in various lighting conditions The display on the ZQ375 uses IBN technology this provides tremendous contrast between its illuminated digits and surrounding background It is used within the automotive industry to improve viewing in both bright and dimly lit environments It has a very wide viewing angle to allow the display to be clearly seen by the operator from any angle 9 What is meant by torsion base design and what advantages does it give over other bench bases The torsion base is a unique Avery Weigh Tronix design which protects the load cell from accidental damage shock loads and overloading This design protects the loadcell better than any other bench base on the market today Based on past data the failure of the loadcell when used in this base design has resulted in a failure rate of less 0 001 over the last 20 years 10 What is the main difference between the BSF and BSG base designs The main difference between the two bases is the load cell accuracy and wash down protection offered gt The Model BSG base uses the same load cells as used on the current torsion bases is NTEP approved to 3000d and uses a fully stainless steel IP65 NEMA4x load cell suitable for some wash down applications gt The Model BSF base offers a high legal for trade accuracy of 5000d and is d
9. ro polished finish This helps to remove any impurities on the surface of the stainless steel while smoothing and rounding 375 CHECKWEIGHER Checkweighing solutions for food processing and beyond Frequently Asked Questions the peaks found within the fine brush finish This results in a finish that is much easier to clean and prevents bacterial microorganisms from growing on the surface of the scale An ideal surface finish is under Ra 0 8 um Before electropolishing After electropolishing 4 Why use blue feet on the new ZQ375 indicator This is an industrial standard designed to identify foreign objects within foods quickly and easily The color blue is not normally found within natural foods allowing the feet to be easily located should they become detached from the scale 5 Why is the base flat with open corners The base structure has a flat bottom to stop unwanted food particles from bouncing up inside the scale base while being high pressure cleaned Corners of the base are left open to allow any food particles that find their way into the base to be easily washed out during the cleaning process 6 Why have we removed the rubber bumpers from under the weight pan The rubber bumpers have now been incorporated in the breakaway plate This is intended to aid cleaning and prevent them from becoming loose and falling off 7 Why have rounded corners on the column indicator and top pan Rounded corners impr
10. ry 30 What power source is required The ZQ375 utilizes a universal medical grade PSU designed to auto switch for voltage ranges between 110VAC to 240VAC 50 or 60 Hz 31 What connectivity comes as standard Rs232 USB host and Ethernet are standard and can be hard wired through one of the glands on the bottom of the indicator A removable wash down USB or Ethernet gland can be retrofitted in place of the big gland on the bottom of the indicator if required Only one wash down gland can be installed due to space restraints 32 What is USB host and USB Device The ZQ375 comes standard with USB host allowing data to be simply and quickly transmitted to printers and data transfer to thumb drives The addition of a USB Device option card enables simple transmission of data when inputting data from a PC or controlling the checkweigher remotely This can also be done using the Ethernet port which is standard on all ZQ375 checkweighers 33 Can the checkweigher be controlled from an external database Yes Using the SMA protocol the ZQ375 checkweigher allows PLUs to be selected remotely This feature allows lines to be set remotely from the supervisor s office 34 Can the new column be used on the old Torsion base and vice versa Yes The new open backed torsion base column has been specially designed to remove all food trap areas The use of thicker food grade 304 stainless steel helps to guarantee strength and rigidity at
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