dx342 price computing weighing machines

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DX342Price Computing Weighing

Machines

User Instructions

1DX342 User Instructions

Contents

1 Installation and set–up 3

1.1 Introduction 3

1.1.1 Symbols 3

1.2 Getting started 4

1.2.1 Installation 4

1.2.2 Switching on 5

1.3 Displays and indicator 7

1.4 Operator keyboard 7

1.5 Routine maintenance 8

1.5.1 Cleaning 8

1.5.2 Changing the batteries 9

2 Weighing 11

2.1 Zeroing the weighing machine 11

2.2 Weighing goods 11

2.3 Using tares 12

2.3.1 Semi auto tare 12

2.3.2 Cumulative tare 13

2.3.3 Keyboard entered tare 14

2.3.4 Retaining a tare 15

2.4 Retaining a unit price 16

2.5 Multiplying a unit price 16

2.6 Using the Add key 17

2.6.1 Weighed goods 17

2.6.2 Non–weighed items 17

2.6.3 Viewing totals 17

2.6.4 Clearing totals 18

2.7 Selecting alternate units 18

Contents

2 DX342 User Instructions

1 Ywtwer tw 1.1 Introduction


1 Installation and set–up

1.1 Introduction

The DX342 is a portable price computing weighing machine withan optional column–mounted head–up display. The scale issupplied with a stainless steel weighplate. A stainless steelproduce scoop is available.

This section of this book describes the weighing machine and thesymbols used to illustrate its functions and operation. Thefollowing sections tell you how to install and operate the weighingmachine.

1.1.1 Symbols

–0–

Spirit level Weighingmachine

Adjustable foot Numerickeypad

Key orbutton

Display Press Weighedgoods

container orwrapping

Nonweigheditem

1 Installation and set–up1.2 Getting started


1.2 Getting started

Weighplate

Adjustable levelling feet (4)

Customer display screen

Operator displays

Spirit level

Power On/Off switch

Operator Keyboard

1.2.1 Installation

Lifting

�Levelling

Make sure work surface is firmand steady, and is free fromexternal vibration and draughts

�

1 Installation and set–up 1.2 Getting started


Switches and connectors

On/Off switch

External power supplysocket

REAR OFWEIGHINGMACHINE

1.2.2 Switching on

Battery power supply

Switch the scale on usingthe on/off switch

The weighing machine is ready for usewhen you see this display.

Battery low. Replacebattery as soon aspossible

21

Battery flat. Replacebattery immediately

External mains DC power supply

Plug in the mains cable and switch onthe scale using the mains on/off switch

The weighing machine is readyfor use when you see thisdisplay.

21

1 Installation and set–up1.2 Getting started


Error conditions

After switching on the scale and it has run through its testsequence you may see one of the following error messages:

UNDERRANGE –0–

If problem persists carry outthe following checks ....

.... check that there is no load on the weighplate ....

–0–

�.... check that the machine is level ....

�

.... do not exceed the maximum load ........ check that the machine is notsubject to external vibration ....

�.... clean the pan to remove any accumulation of dirt, food etc.

OVERRANGE

BATTERY FLATReplace batteries.

1 Installation and set–up 1.3 Displays and indicator


OUT OF BALANCE

The scale bleeps

Failure to balance. Check weighplate is inplace. Check there is no weight on theweighplate. Switch off scale and switchon again. If problem persists call yourservice engineer.

1.3 Displays and indicator

Fix indicator

Net indicator

Batteryindicator

Zero indicator

Weight display Unit price display

Total price displayItem indicator(market variant)

Total indicator (market variant)

///

Price baseindicators

1.4 Operator keyboard

→T← TARE TTARE key: Subtracts the weight of acontainer. Cancels a tare.

TESTTEST key: Tests the displays at any time.

ZERO NULL–0–ZERO key: Resets the displayed weight tozero. Under certain conditions cancels anactive tare.

STANDBY

STANDBY key: Switches the scale to standbyto reduce battery drain. Turns the scale on if ithas automatically turned off to save power.

F SAVE PRE–PACK

FIX key: Retains a tare or unit price.

PRICEBASE

PRICE BASE key: Allows the selection of twoweight units.

1 Installation and set–up1.5 Routine maintenance


C CECLEAR key: Cancels the Add functions.Clears the Add totals or unit price data.

ADD + ACCUM.

ADD key: Adds the total prices of a number oftransactions. (Only available where permittedby Local Weights and Measures Regulations.)

or0 9 00 000NUMERIC keys: For entering data.

X2 X4MULTIPLIER keys: Allows unit pricemultiplication in fixed weight unit machines.(USA only.)

lb/kglb/kg key: Selects Imperial or Metric weighingunits. (UK and Canada only.)

1.5 Routine maintenance

1.5.1 Cleaning

WARNING:TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WHILE IT CONNECTEDTO A MAINS ADAPTOR. SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE,THEN DISCONNECT THE MAINS ADAPTOR FROM THEMACHINE BEFORE CLEANING.

Caution:Do not use scouring cleaners or alkali cleaningsolutions such as washing soda.

The outside of the scale may be wiped with a clean clothmoistened with water containing a small amount of detergent.The weighplate lifts off for easy cleaning.

1 Installation and set–up 1.5 Routine maintenance


1.5.2 Changing the batteries

Caution:To prevent damage to the scale caused by leakingbatteries, remove flat or damaged batteriesimmediately.

You must use six 1.5V, ‘C’ size batteries. The life of the batteriesin the scale depends on the type and quality of batteries used. Toattain a battery life exceeding 90 hours alkaline batteries must beused.

2Switch the scale off usingthe on/off switch

1

3

4

5

Fit new batteries

6

1 Installation and set–up1.5 Routine maintenance


7

8 9

Switch the scale onusing the on/off switch 10

2 Weighing 2.1 Zeroing the weighing machine


2 Weighing

2.1 Zeroing the weighing machine

If the weighing machine does not return to gross zero afterremoving the goods from the weighplate press ZERO.

1 2–0–

2.2 Weighing goods

1 2

43

unit price

2 Weighing2.3 Using tares


2.3 Using tares

2.3.1 Semi auto tar�

1 2 3 T

Net

5 64

unit price

2 Weighing 2.3 Using tares


2.3.2 Cumulative tare

1 2 3 T

54

unit price

6

Repeat Steps 3, 4 and 5 until youhave weighed the required goods.

7

2 Weighing2.3 Using tares


2.3.3 Keyboard entered tare

Tare value must be a multiple of lowest weighing increment.

1 2 3

container weight

T

5 64

unit price

2 Weighing 2.3 Using tares


2.3.4 Retaining a tare

1 2 3F T

5 64

unit price

7 8

Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 until therequired goods are weighed.

CET F

2 Weighing2.4 Retaining a unit price


2.4 Retaining a unit price

1 2 3F

unit price

5 64

Repeat Steps 3 and4 until the requiredgoods are weighed.

CEF

2.5 Multiplying a unit price

1 2

unit price

43

orX2 X4

2 Weighing 2.6 Using the Add key


2.6 Using the Add key

2.6.1 Weighed goods

1 2 3

unit price

+

5 64 CE+Repeat Steps 1 to 4

until the required goodsare weighed.

2.6.2 Non–weighed items

1 2 3

item price

+

2.6.3 Viewing totals

1 2 +

2 Weighing2.7 Selecting alternate units


2.6.4 Clearing totals

1 + CE

2.7 Selecting alternate units

1 2

avoir

cental

or

kg/lb

metric


Index

Index


�

Batterychanging, 9type, 9

�

Function key, add, 17

�

Indicatorbattery, 7fix, 7item, 7net, 7price base, 7total, 7zero, 7

Installationconnections, 5switches, 5switching on, 5

Introduction, 3

�

Keysfunction, 7numeric, 7

�

Power supplybattery, 5battery icons, 5mains, 5

Power supply socket, 5

�

Tares, 12cumulative, 13keyboard entered, 14retaining a tare, 15semi auto, 12

�

Unit pricemultiplying, 16retaining, 16

WARNING, 8Weighing goods, 11

Index


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EuropeAustriaSchember Berkel Ges.m.b.H.A–2355 Wiener NeudorfIndustrie Zentrum Nörd–SüdStrasse 10Objekt 45Tel: 43 2236 62631Fax: 43 2236 626316

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New ZealandGEC Avery (NZ) Limited21–23 Pretoria StreetP.O. Box 44–155Lower HuttWellingtonTel: 64 4 569 8588Fax: 64 4 569 8822

PakistanGEC Avery (Private) Ltd.8 West Wharf RoadP.O. Box 4838Karachi 7400Tel: 92 21 2314620 –2314622Fax: 92 21 2310616

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Avery Berkel Group, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands,

This brochure contains a general guide only of the product and shall not form part of any contract unless specifically agreed by Avery Berkel in writing in each case on the Order Acknowledgement. The specification of the products described herein may vary from time to time and may be altered without notice.

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