Rice Lake Counterpart Configurable Counting Indicator - User Manual Rev. E - Version 2.5 - Manual (Page 8)

2 Counterpart Counting Scale Indicator
1.0 Introduction
The Counterpart offers practical solutions for a full range of precision counting applications. A bright LCD display
enables operators to easily view quantities, alphanumeric text messaging displays, part numbers to verify
descriptions, and correct part called from memory. One hundred and fifty item memory and two RS-232 ports and
Ethernet enable the Counterpart to provide real-time data collection and position it for the future growth of your
business. Multiple scales can be connected to the Counterpart, as well as an RS-232 bar code scanner and external
printer. When portability is required, choose the battery operation option of the Counterpart with up to 24
hours of
continuous use for mobile workstations, outdoor applications, and rental fleets. It’s built to withstand transport
from one area of the plant to another or from one business to the next. Simply connect a printer via RS-232 for
labeling, ticketing, or receipt tasks.
1.1 Standard Features
Counterpart offers a variety of standard features:
• AC operated (battery operation is optional)
• Lb, kg, g, oz weight display conversion
• Single- or dual-channel models with serial scale
• Two RS-232 ports for peripheral connections (with one port also supporting 20 mA transmit)
• On board Ethernet capability
• Scanner input (using RS-232 port)
• Revolution software utility for setup
• 150 item memory
1.2 Capacities and Resolutions
Table 1-1 lists the scale capacities and resolutions for all part numbered models of the Counterpart.
Counting scales specify two types of resolution:
• Weight (or external) resolution
• Counting (or internal) resolution
Weight resolution is displayed in divisions of the full scale capacity, which is divided into weight increments. For
example, a 5 lb scale divided into 10,000 display divisions would display weight with 0.0005 lb divisions (10,000
divisions x 0.0005 lb = 5.0 lb).
Counting resolution is based on the internal resolution of the scale. The default weight and counting resolutions for
the Counterpart capacities are shown below.
Table 1-1. Counterpart Capacities
Platform Capacity Weighing Resolution Counting Resolution Platform Dimensions
5.0 lb (2 kg) 0.0005 lb (0.0002 kg) 0.000005 9 in. x 12 in.
10 lb (5 kg) 0.001 lb (0.0005 kg) 0.00001 11 in. x 16 in.
25 lb (10 kg) 0.002 lb (0.001 kg) 0.00002
50 lb (20 kg) 0.005 lb (0.002 kg) 0.00005
100 lb (50 kg) 0.01 lb (0.005 kg) 0.0001
1.3 Modes of Operation
1.3.1 Description of Modes of Operation
• Count Mode – where all the basic weighing and counting operations are performed.
• Setup Mode – where item data can be programmed into the memory of the scale.