Digi-Star TCX-1000 SERIES - Manual (Page 31)

D3556 05/29/03 REV. 2.2 Copyright 2001
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Using the indicators numeric keypad, input the calibration number*. The
calibration number depends on the type of load-cells in the scale system. (Call
Digi-Star at 920-563-9700 to get the calibration number for your system.)
* The calibration number must be rounded to the nearest graduation.
(Example: If your indicator is set to display in 5-pound graduations
round your calibration number to the nearest 5.)
With the TCX Calibration Number “CALPnt” visible on the indicator, press
the [YES/ENTER] key.
The indicator will display “BUSy” for up to three minutes, then it will go into
segment test (flash
888888
with all Red LED’s on.) After Segment Test the
indicator should settle into Gross Weighing Mode (The Gross LED should be on.)
The amount of weight being displayed should be equal to the “CALpnt” or
“Calibration Number” which was just entered.
Calibration is complete!
Switch the simulator to 0.0 mV/V, the indicator should go to 0, Press the word
“ZERO” if the indicator isn’t displaying 0.
When reconnecting the load-cell cable – the weight of the “box” will appear on
the indicator. The weight of the box can be “zeroed out” by pressing the ZERO
key. (When the Box is “zeroed off” it will use a portion of the Indicators User
Defined Capacity.)
B. Calibration using weight.
REQUIRED TOOLS / ITEMS:
-Screwdriver: Medium, flat blade. (To Open/Close the TCX indicator.)
-Calibration weight, (or a way to figure out how much weight will be loaded into
the truck/wagon.)
1.) Turn on the “TCX-1000 Series” scale indicator.
2.) Make sure the “load-cell cable” is connected to the indicator.
3.) Open the TCX scale indicator and press internal push-button (SW1) one time. (A
large positive number –higher than 200,000 will be displayed.)
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