DC 688
DC 688
Counting Scale
When Accuracy Counts
Operation Manual
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1.0. GENERAL
1.1. Unlocking Procedure and location of span (calibration) switch 2
The DC-688 counting scale offers a practical solution to a full range of precision counting applications. There
is a variety of models available ranging from a weight capacity of 6 lb. through 60 lb.
This manual will provide the user with information necessary to operate and program the DC-688. Included in
this manual are examples, descriptions, specifications, operating instructions and service guide.
(1) ON/OFF key : Turn display ON/OFF. (7) Net/Gross Key : Switch between Net and Gross
(2) Preset Keys : Recall Unit Weight data. weight display.
(3) Plus Key : Add parts in total accumulation. (8) Re-zero Key : Reset weight display to zero.
(4) Minus Key : Subtract parts in total accumulation. (9) Tare Key : Set or clear tare value.
(5) Enter Key : Clear data in total accumulation. (10) Pieces Key : Enter unit weight by sampling.
(6) Unit Weight Key : Set unit weight after numeric data entry. (11) Numeric Keys : Input Numeric data.
(12) Clear Key : Clear the entry data or unit weight.
! Zero Lamp : Light on when zero point is " Insufficient Lamp : Light on when sampling
adjusted and weight is stable. quantity is too small
# Net Lamp : Light on when tare $Recomputing Lamp : Light on when Unit Weight may be
weight is present Recalculated by pressing PIECES key.
% Gross Lamp : Light on when Gross weight is & Memory Lamp : Light on when accumulated data is
displayed. in memory.
LAMP “ON”
KEY FUNCTIONS
[TARE] Used for setting and clearing tare weight and used to exit
SPEC setting mode and save spec changes.
[UNIT WEIGHT] Used to enter the unit weight using numeric key board.
−]
[− Used for Subtraction function and for decrementing SPEC
numbers in SPEC setting mode.
']
[' Used for clearing accumulated quantity and for storing new
specification data when making spec changes .
4. Remove the parts, the display will clear the total display.
5. Place parts on platter, the quantity will be displayed.
6. Press [ + ] key to accumulate the data.
7. Remove the parts, the display will clear the total display.
8. Place parts on platter, the quantity will be displayed.
9. Press [ − ] key to subtract the data.
Note(: See spec 16 page 11, Exit From Accumulate Mode, for the method that fits the
application.
3.7. OPERATION EXAMPLE:
TASK PROCEDURE
1. Enter Tare value, Place an empty container on platter and press [TARE] key.
2. Compute Unit Weight, Place a number of pieces on platter, enter the quantity of samples
and press [PIECES] key.
3. Re-compute Unit Weight, Add a number of pieces to the samples and press [PIECES]
key.
4. Accumulate quantity, With the first quantity on platter, press [ + ] key. Remove them and
the display returns to the weighing mode. Place the second quantity on platter , press [ + ]
key and count them. Repeat the same procedure until all items have been counted. If a
mistake is made during the accumulation, press [ − ] key with the over count on the scale.
0 - On 0 - On
0000 0 0
1 - Off 1 - OFF
2 Sampling time Negative Unit Weight Not used
for Unit Weight Counting Rounding
Calculation
0
0 - 10 times 0 - NO 0 - NO
1100 1 - 5 times 1 - YES 1 - YES
3 Not used Not used Not used Not used
0000 0 0 0 0
Default Specs
[re-zero] [1] [4] [1] [re-zero] [1] [4] [2]
Capacity 6 lb. 15 lb. 30 lb. 60 lb.
Spec 0 0 0 0 0 to 0 1 0 1 Spec 8 0001
Spec 1 0000 Spec 9 1101 1101 1101 1001
Spec 2 0110 Spec 10 0001 0011 0101 0001
Spec 3 0000 Spec 11 1100
Spec 12 0000
Spec 13 0000
Spec 14 1000
Spec 15 0011
Spec 16 1110
Spec 17 0100
Spec 18 0001
Spec 19 0000
10 Selection Of Capacity
B3 B2 B1 B0 Capacity Increment (Single/Multi-
Interval)
0 0 0 1 (6.000lb, 60.00lb) 1
0 0 1 1 (15.000lb) 2
0 1 0 1 (30.000lb) 5
10
1 - NO 1 - NO 1 - NO 1 - NO
0 - YES 0 - YES 0 - YES 0 - YES
0000
14 AUTO Tare Clear Tare AUTO Clear Unit Weight AUTO Clear
When Rezero AUTO Clear Condition
1 - NO 0 - 50% of F.S.
0100 0 - YES 1 - 100% of F.S. 0 0
18 Not used Not used Not used Not used
0 0 0 0
0000
19 Not used Not used Not used Not used
0 0 0 0
0000
11
12
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Prior to the calibration of the scale, please note that the SPEC settings
corresponding to Minimum Display, Weight Decimal Point Position for
that particular scale have to be correctly set. Ensure that the [SPAN] Switch
is ON.
7.2. Using less than capacity weight .Enter the weight placed on the
platter using the [Numeric] Keys. Example: enter [5][0][••][0][0]
8 Press the [∗∗] Key to start span calibration.
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4.5.2. CALIBRATION
The following procedure should be followed periodically (every six to twelve months is suggested) to
determine that the scale is functioning in all modes.
a. Electrical
Follow section 4.0 through all its steps
b. ACCURACY
Weighing: The scale weighing accuracy can be determined by applying various known
weights to the platform. Because of the scale's very high accuracy, only weights that are
certifiably more accurate than the scale's specifications should be used in testing for accuracy.
(NBS class "F" or higher) Since the scale owner does not normally have such certifiable
weights available to him, it is suggested that the customer call their authorized DIGI dealer.
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OPERATION PROCEDURE
Tare out an empty container Place an empty container on the scale, press [TARE] key
Enter a known tare Enter the tare weight as it would appear in the window,
press [TARE] key.
Re-compute a unit weight (only as long Add a number of pieces to the sample and press the
as the RECOMP light is on after pcs. are [PIECES] key.
added)
Enter a known unit weight Enter the weight /1000 pcs, press
[UNIT WEIGHT] key.
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A. Sampling Procedure (To develop the Unit Weight with Negative Counting)
The net weight of the container will be displayed, and the total
Quantity in the container will be shown in the quantity window.
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in materials and workmanship for one year.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications
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