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Cely VC50
Cely VC50
VC-50
INDICATOR VC-50
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 1
3. INSTALATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1. GENERAL INSTALATION .............................................................................................................................. 2
3.2. INSTALLATION OF SERIES SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50 ........................................................................... 2
4. DESCRIPTION OF KEYPAD ................................................................................................................................ 3
5. DISPLAY................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
6.1. MANUAL ZERO SETTING.............................................................................................................................. 4
6.2. SETTING THE TARE........................................................................................................................................ 4
6.3. SAMPLE WEIGHT............................................................................................................................................ 4
6.4. ITEM COUNTING............................................................................................................................................. 5
6.5. CHECKWEIGHER MODE................................................................................................................................ 5
6.5.1. Operative .................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.5.2. Setting the limits.......................................................................................................................................... 6
6.5.3. Setting the alarm......................................................................................................................................... 6
6.6. ACCUMULATED TOTAL................................................................................................................................ 6
6.7. WEIGHING SCALES FOR ANIMALS ............................................................................................................ 6
7. CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................. 7
8. BATTERY OPERATION........................................................................................................................................ 9
10. CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................................. 11
1. INTRODUCTION
NOTE: These indicators are not allowed for the uses mentioned in paragraph 2a of the article 1st of the
Directive 90/384/CE, therefore they are not valid for commercial transactions.
Weighing scales series VC-50 / SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50 offers precise, rapid and versatile weighing for
all uses, and includes item counting and weight check.
There are 3 scales in the series in this range with a platform size that starts at 350mm x 450mm and goes up
to 600mm x 800mm, with a capacity that ranges from 30 to 600 kg.
All keypads are sealed, membrane switches are colour-marked and displays are easy-to-read, large-sized
liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The LCDs are equipped with a backlight.
All models have manual zero setting, an acoustic alarm signal for preset weights, automatic tare, preset tare,
and accumulation function that permits calculations to be stored and retrieved as a total accumulated sum.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution 1:15,000
Operating
0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
temperature
Manufacture
ABS Plastic Indicator
materials
Operating voltage
of load cell Max 5V/150mA
Load cells
Up to four 350 ohm cells
3. INSTALATION
Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not place the scales in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents.
Avoid unstable tables. The tables and the ground should be firm and not vibrate. Do not place the platforms
near vibrating machinery.
Avoid unstable electricity sockets. Do not use the scales near equipment with high electrical power
consumption such as soldering equipment or large motors.
Avoid draughts such as those from fans or open doors. Do not place the scales near open windows.
These indicators and platforms do not have a waterproof design (IP44) and therefore high levels of humidity
should be avoided since this can cause condensation. Avoid direct contact with water. Do not spray water on
the scales or submerge them in water. If the scales come into contact with water, measurements may
become unstable or the scales may not operate correctly. Please unplug the scales immediately from the
power supply.
Do not stack anything on the scales when they are not in use.
The column is attached to the base by means of a bracket that should first be secured to the body of the
base using the 4 screws supplied. The column is attached to the bracket with 2 pressure screws. The cable
that runs from the indicator module base travels inside the tube and comes out of the plastic support at the
top. Any surplus cable can be stored inside the tube.
Series SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50 comes with a stainless steel platform that is packed separately. Place the
platform on the base.
Ensure the scales are standing level, by adjusting the four feet. Adjust the scales so that the bubble in the
vial is in the centre and the scales are resting on all four feet. If the scales wobble, readjust the feet.
Place the indicator module on the column by sliding it over the bracket, and securing the edges in the base
slots. Position the cable that is in the socket base situated at the back of the indicator.
Plug in the power supply cable in the socket situated at the back of the indicator.
Connect the load cell as indicated in the diagram below (7 pin air connector)
Pin 1 IN+
Pin 2 SENSE+
Pin 3 OUT+
Pin 4 OUT-
Pin 5 SENSE-
Pin 6 IN-
Pin 7 NOT USED
4. DESCRIPTION OF KEYPAD
KEY DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION
Manual zero setting.
Sets parameters and other functions.
Displays shows zero.
Sets the tare of the scales, saving the
current weight in the memory as the tare
value, subtracting the value of the tare Increases the active digit when a value is
weight and displays the result. This result set for a parameter or other function.
represents the net weight. If a value is
entered using the keypad, the value will be
stored as the tare value.
Press this key in the weighing mode to
Moves the active digit to the right when
change to item counting mode. In item
setting a value for a parameter or other
counting mode, this key changes to unit
function
weight, total weight and number of items.
It changes the unit of weight. Moves the active digit to the left when
setting a value for a parameter or other
function.
This is used to select the scale function. If Acts as a “clear” key when setting values
the scales are in weighing mode, it will for a parameter or other function.
select item count mode. If it is not in
weighing mode, it will return to this function.
This is to send data to a PC or printer using When the scales are in parameter set-up
the optional RS-232 interface. It also adds mode, press this key to return to normal
the accumulative memory value if the operation.
accumulative function is not automatic.
ON / OFF key.
5. DISPLAY
The LED display will show a value and a unit to the right of the digits.
There are also three labels for TARE; GROSS weight and ZERO and for low battery,
Low battery symbol
Stability symbol Item counting units
g/pcs
oz %
888888
HI GROSS
OK TARE
LO ZERO tkglb
Weight control symbols Units of weight
6. OPERATION
Press at any time in order to make a manual zero setting.. When zero is obtained, the display will show
the zero indicator.
The scales are provided with an automatic resetting function in order solve minor problems in weight
deviation or accumulation of materials on the platform. However, it may be necessary to press in order to
reset the scales to zero if the display shows a small weight when the platform is empty.
Set the scales to zero using if necessary. The zero indicator will appear.
Place some packaging on the platform and a weight value will appear.
Press to set the tare of the scales. The weight that appeared on the display is saved as the tare value
and that value is deducted from the display, which returns to zero. The “NET” indicator will be activated.
When a product is added, only the product weight will be shown. The scales may be tared for a second time
if another type of product is added to the first. Again, only the additional weight will be shown after the tare
has been set.
When the packaging is removed, a negative value will be shown. If the scales are tared before the packaging
is removed, this value will be the gross weight of the packaging plus all the product that was removed. the
zero indicator will also light up because the platform returns to the same situation as when was pressed.
In order to determine the weight of a sample, first tare the packaging and then place the sample in the same
packaging. The display will show the weight and the unit of weight in current use.
When the scales show the weight, press to initiate the item counting function.
The scales will show "P 10" , to request a sample size of 10 items. Change the sample size by pressing
. The display will move through the different options: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and back to 10.
Place the selected number of items on the platform and press -. When the number of items has been
calculated, the number of items on the platform will be shown, and from then on the scales will show the
number of items that are placed on the platform.
If packaging is to be used when counting items, the empty packaging must first be tared. To do this, place
the empty packaging on the platform and press .
6.5.1. Operative
The checkweigher mode triggers an acoustic signal when the weight situated on the platform matches or
exceeds the values stored in the memory. The memory stores values for a upper and lower limit.
Press and the display will show “F0 H-L”. Press to enter, use to select “SET HI” or “SET LO”,
press to enter. Use or to move the active digit and to change the value. Use to delete the
value. After entering the value, press to save and to exit.
Press to enter set-up mode, press until the display shows “F4 OFF”, press to enter and until
the display shows “BEEP”. Then press to enter and to select BP 2 (weight check mode 2), BP3
(weight check mode 3), BP1(no sound), press to save changes and to exit.
NOTE:
The weight must be greater than 20 scale divisions for the weight control function to operate.
To deactivate the weight control function, set both limits to zero by pressing when the current values are
shown. Then press to save the zero values.
The scales can be set to manual accumulation by pressing . Refer to the CONFIGURATION section for
further details on selecting this method using "F5 PRT”. The accumulation function is only available when the
scales are in weighing mode. It is deactivated in item counting mode.
The weight that appears on the display will be saved in the memory if is pressed when the weight is
stable.
The display will show “ACC 1” and the total saved in the memory will be displayed for two seconds before
returning to normal mode. If the optional RS-232 interface is installed, the weight will be sent to a printer or
PC (this type of machine does not have a print function).
Remove the weight so that the scales return to zero and put another weight on the platform. Press and
the display will show “ACC 2” followed by the new total.
The VC-50 / SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50 models can also be used as weighing scales for animals if the
external resolution is below 1/3000. To set the scales up in this mode, refer to the Technical Configuration for
VC-50 / SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50.
Place the animal on the platform. After a few seconds, if the data reading falls within the upper and lower
limits that have been set, a beep will sound to indicate that the data reading is being recorded. After the
animal has been taken off the scales, the data reading display will return to zero and the VC-50 / SVC-50 /
MVC-50 / LVC-50 will automatically perform the accumulation operation. If the mini-printer is connected, the
VC-50 / SVC-50 / MVC-50 / LVC-50 will print automatically.
To delete the accumulative memory, press when the scales are at ZERO.
7. CONFIGURATION
The scales have 6 Configuration parameters that can be set-up by the user, and there is also a method for
entering calibration mode.
The display will show the first function "F0 H-L". Press , to move through the other functions.
Press to set-up the function. It may be necessary to use or to set a value using in order to move
the active digit and then to use to increase a digit, followed by in order to enter a value. Use to
leave a parameter without modifying it.
For example, when the display shows “F0 H-L”, press to begin.
The display will show “Set Lo”. Then press to set the lower limit, or press to go on to the next
parameter, "Set Hi" to set the upper limit.
After pressing to set a limit, press to change the flashing digit and then use to increase the
flashing digit. Continue with the next digit and set the amounts as required.
When all the digits have been set, press to save the value. The display will return to the parameter that
has just been set, e.g. “Set Lo”. Continue until you reach the next parameter, where required, or press to
return to normal weighing mode.
When the scales are set up to show the weight in other units of weight, the accumulation function is still
shown in kilograms
8. BATTERY OPERATION
The weight indicator can operate with batteries if required. The battery will last approximately 100 hours.
When the battery needs recharging, a symbol will appear on the weight display. The battery must be
recharged when this symbol appears. The scales will continue to work for about 10 hours and then they will
shut down automatically to protect the battery.
To charge the battery, simply plug it into an electricity socket. It is not necessary to switch on the scales.
Immediately below the count display there is a LED to indicate the battery charge status. When the scales
are plugged into the mains, the internal battery will be charged. A green LED indicates that the battery is fully
charged. A red LED indicates that the battery is almost totally discharged and yellow means that the battery
is being recharged.
In the course of use, the battery may lose its capacity to be fully charged. If the battery does not last long
enough, please contact your distributor.
Note: new batteries are only partly charged. Before using the scales, insert and charge the battery following
the instructions provided below.
Some batteries will perform better after several full cycles of being charged/discharged.
Battery performance depends on many different factors, including the configuration of the backlight and
operation.
This is normal. If you charge the battery regularly and observe that the operating time is decreasing or the
charging time is increasing, it would probably be wise to purchase a new battery.
9. INTERFACE RS-232
These indicators can include an optional RS-232 interface.
Specifications:
Data format differs in normal weighing mode, item counting mode and memory total retrieval. Examples:
Normal output
GS 12.340kg GW for gross weight, NT for net weight and unit of weight
No. 1 This number increases each time a new value is stored in the memory.
Total 12.340kg Total value stored in the memory
<lf> Includes two line-feed characters
<lf>
When items are counted, the unit weight and count will be printed.
GS 12,.40kg GW for gross weight, NT for net weight and unit of weight
U.W. 123.4g/pcs The mean weight per item, calculated by the scales
PCS 100pcs Total number of items counted
<lf> Includes two line-feed characters
<lf>
When the total weight stored in the accumulative memory is retrieved, the outgoing format is:
10. CALIBRATION
Switch off the indicator.
The display will show “CAL”. While the “CAL” is being shown, press , and in the foregoing order in
order to enter calibration. The display will show “noLoAd”.
The display will show “LoAd”. Place the calibration weight on the scales. Press .
The display will show the last calibration weight used. If this weight is correct, continue by pressing . If it is
not correct, press the arrow keys to change the calibration weight value. When it is correct, press .
If the calibration is correct the display will return to normal mode. If an error message appears, try to calibrate
the weight again since there may have been something that prevented the calibration from taking place
successfully.
ERROR
DESCRIPTION SOLUTION
CODES
Err 1 Enter the date using the correct format and logical values.
Date set-up error
Format: yy.mm.dd
Err 2 Enter the time using the correct format and logical values.
Time set-up error
Format: hh.mm.ss.
Err 4 Zero set-up error The scales were not correctly set-up in the zero range, or
they were switched on when was pressed .
Remove the weight from the scales and try again.
Use to set the display to zero.
If the problem continues, contact your distributor or CELY
for assistance.
Err 6 The A/D converter values are out of the normal range.
Remove the weight from the scales if there is excessive
A/D out of range weight and check that the platform is in position.
This error may indicate that the platform or electronics may
not be working correctly.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufactures:
CELY
Type:
The aforementioned manufacturer declares that the apparatus described herein complies with the
requirements contained in Directive 89/336/CEE and 73/23/CEE and, where applicable, to the following
harmonised regulations:
- EN55022 Class B
- EN61000-4-2
- EN61000-4-3
- EN61000-4-4
- EN60950
02/09/05