SERIES 2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
Platform Size
®
The PROSHIP Series 2 range of platform scales has a stainless
steel platform on a steel frame.
The display has a large backlit
LCD and 4 easy to use function keys
,
,
and
.
C (30kg/75kg/150kg)
L
(30kg/75kg/150kg/200kg/300kg)
390 x 310 x 40mm
500 x 500 x 40mm
XL
(75kg/150kg/200kg/300kg)
900 x 600 x 40mm
POWER-supply
2.0
USB adaptor 5V (optional)
SPECIFICATIONS
Indicator Dimensions (w x d x h)
PROSHIP®
30 C
75 C
150
200 L
200 L
Stabilization time
Series 2
30 L
75 L
150 L
200 XL
300 XL
Tare
75 XL
150 XL
Model
4 x 1.5V AA Battery/ DC 5V /
215 x 100 x 70 mm
2-3 seconds
Full range tare by subtraction
Weighing units
kg, lb, oz, lb.oz
Automatic External user
Calibration
selectable calibration weight
Interface
Capacity x
30kg x
75kg x
150kg x
200kg x
300kg x
Readability
0.01kg
0.02kg
0.05 kg
0.05kg
0.1kg
d=e=
66lb x
165lb x
330lb x
440lb x
660lb x
0.02 lb
0.05lb
0.1lb
0.1lb
0.2lb
1058oz x
2645oz x
5291oz x
7054oz x
10582oz
0.5oz
1oz
2oz
2oz
x 5oz
66 lb:16
165 lb:16
330 lb:16
440 lb:16
660 lb:16
oz
oz
oz
oz
oz
x 1oz
x 1oz
x 2oz
x 2oz
x 5 oz
0.01kg /
0.02kg /
0.05kg /
0.05kg /
0.1kg /
0.02lb
0.05lb
0.1lb
0.1lb
0.2lb
0.02kg /
0.04kg /
0.10kg /
0.10kg /
0.2kg /
0.04lb
0.1lb
0.2lb
0.2lb
0.4lb
Repeat-ability
Linearity
Bi-directional USB
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Humidity
Up to 90% RH non-condensing
25mm Backlit LCD digits with
weight legends for kg, lb, oz,
Display
lb.oz and low battery, stable,
zero, net weight and Hold
symbols
Mechanical switches under
Keypad
overlay
Indicator: Aluminium
Scale construction
Base : Mild Steel
Platform : Stainless Steel
Weighing, Dynamic / Animal
Applications
1
weighing, Display Hold
2
3.0
3.1
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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING : The scales come with:LCD Display Unit with bracket
Steel Base & Stainless Steel Platform
2 Screws
Instruction manual
4.0
KEYPAD
Turns the scale on or off only
Sends data via USB and combines with Hold functions, if
enabled
Selects kilograms, pounds, ounces or pound-ounces
3.21 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Use only the correct AC adapter with the scale. Other adaptors may cause
permanent electrical damage. DO NOT use AC adapter at same time as batteries,
use only one power source.
This is not a toy, children should be supervised at all times if using this product.
Avoid overloading scale, as may cause permanent damage.
Avoid extremes of temperature. DO NOT place the scale in direct sunlight or near air
conditioning vents or open windows.
Always use on stable, level and vibration free surfaces.
If scale is not to be used for a long time, remove all batteries from the battery
compartment to avoid leakage, which may cause damage to this scale.
Avoid unstable power sources and using near matter charged with static or
electronic devices with strong magnetic field. (i.e. mobile phone, TV, motors).
Keep scale away from water. Avoid high humidity that might cause condensation.
Do not spray or immerse scales in water. Shock or electrical damage could occur.
Keep scales clean. Do not leave objects on platform when not in use.
3.22 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
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Always take care to fit batteries correctly, observing the plus & minus markings.
Always replace a whole set of batteries at one time. DO NOT mix old and new.
Only use the same or equivalent recommended type of batteries. DO NOT mix type.
Always store unused batteries in their packaging and away from metal objects that
max cause a short circuit.
Remove dead batteries and remove batteries if not using product for extended time.
Always make sure battery compartments are secure. NEVER dispose of batteries
in fire – Risk of batteries exploding. NEVER attempt to recharge normal batteries.
Rechargeable batteries should be removed from the appliance before being charged
Sets the display to true zero or net zero by storing the current
weight in the tare memory
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6.0
DISPLAY
SYMBOLS AND INDICATORS
Symbol
Description
Scale is in the zero position
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kg , lb, oz or lb.oz
Weighing result is stable
Active weighing unit
Low battery
Net weight is being displayed
3.3
SETTING UP
NOTE: When moving the scale, take care to prevent bending of the cable and
Hold
Display is held as per the Hold parameter setting
connector too much as over a period of time this can weaken the wires in the
connector and cause malfunction.
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BATTERY
When the batteries needs replacing a symbol on the display will appear.
10.2 ZEROING
If the weight on the scale less than 2% of the maximum capacity,
The batteries should be changed when the symbol is on, or remove the
batteries and then connect the correct AC mains adapter to the rear of the
LCD display unit.
8.0
pressing
will zero the scale. However, if the weight is more
than 2%, pressing
BACKLIGHT
The backlight for the LCD can be set by the user to always off, always on
or automatic (on only when the scale is in use or a key is pressed). See
will tare the scale. See the next section on
taring the scale.
10.3 TARING
setting of the parameter in section 13.1.2.
Press the
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displayed is stored as the tare value. This value is subtracted from
the display, leaving zero on the display. The indicator “ ” will be
on.
10.4 SELECTING THE UNIT
AUTO POWER OFF
The auto power off can be set by the user to disable the feature or to
apre-set time interval. See setting of the parameter in section 13.1.1.
10.0
10.1
OPERATIONS
SWITCHING ON THE SCALE
To select the weighing unit press the

To switch on the scale, press the

The display will show the software revision number and then flash all
key.
the digits and symbols before counting down to zero. This ensures all
LCD segments are working. The last active weighing unit will be
displayed.
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key to tare the scale. The weight that was
The scale will turn off automatically to conserve battery life if the
automatic turn off parameter is set (see section 13.1.1). To turn off
key to move form one
unit to another. The weighing unit must be enabled by the users
beforehand (see section 13.1.3). If a unit is disabled it cannot be
selected by using the
key.
11.0 USB INTERFACE
The scales come with a bi-directional USB interface.
Interface parameters are:
USB output of weighing data
the scale press the
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ASCII code
key.
A battery symbol will be on when the internal battery needs to be
Selectable Baud
re-charged. Connect the power supply module to the rear of the
Selectable data bits
indicator and switch on the mains.
Selectable Parity
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You should install the USB-Serial diver, and follow the diver
instruction, and then you can use the USB as a serial com.
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Normal OutputU: (See section 13.1.7)
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add: A
G/W: + 2.00
<cr><lf>
<cr><lf>
<cr><lf>
add: A
N/W: + 1.00
<cr><lf>
<cr><lf>
<cr><lf>
kg
G/W is Gross Weight
CALIBRATION
Occasionally the scale should be checked to see if it is still weighing
correctly by measuring to a known mass (i.e. calibration weight).

Zero the scale. Place the mass on the centre of the platform and note
the reading. Calibrate the scale, if necessary.
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kg
N/W is Net weight
A is communication address set by the user,
S stands for stable, N for no error G/W for
gross weight, xx for the chosen unit
CAL” along with the last selected unit. The unit
can be changed by using the
Continuous OutputU: (See section 13.1.7)
xx
xx
xx
key for
4 seconds.
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ASNG/W + 0.00
ASNG/W + 0.51
ASNG/W + 2.99
<cr><lf>
While in the normal weighing mode, press and hold the
key to calibrate in kg or lb.
The
mass must only be in kg or lb and must be a whole number, i.e.
200kg, 151kg, 400lb, 555lb.
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key. The display will show “L xx” where xx is the
mass that you will use which is user-selectable.
Input commands format:
Z <cr> <lf>
Tares the scale to display the net weight- same as

key to change the flashing digit and the
key to move to the next digit so displays says your mass.
pressing
Sets the scale to hold if the hold function is enabled.
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H <cr> <lf>
Same as pressing the
key.
N <cr> <lf>
Sends the net weight to the USB interface.
G <cr> <lf>
T <cr> <lf>
Sends the gross weight to the USB interface.
Sends the tare weight to the USB interface.
Output format:
G
N
T
+ 2.00
+ 1.00
+ 1.00
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kg <cr><lf>
kg <cr><lf>
kg <cr><lf>
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key to confirm the mass amount. The digit stops
flashing. So, for example, if a 200kg mass was chosen, the displays
should show 200kg. It is recommended to use a mass that is at
least 50% of total capacity, up to 100% of total capacity.
Note: If the selected mass is less than 10% of the capacity of the
scale, an error message “CALEr” will be displayed and the scale will
return to zero. Repeat the process correctly.
Place the correct mass as selected by user in the platform centre.
. The display will return to weighing mode.
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Note: If the mass actually used is more than ±20% of confirmed
mass amount you entered on the display then an error
message “CALEr” will be displayed and the scale will return to
weighing without calibration being saved. Repeat the process
correctly.
Remove the mass. Verify the scale is calibrated correctly.
Repeat the process, if necessary.
13.1 USER PARAMETERS
The scale can be set as desired by the user to control the weighing
operation.
 Switch off the scale.
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Hold the
key and then press the
Release the
key
momentarily.
key. The display shows the first parameter -
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To exit the parameter setting at any time, press the

To scroll through the user parameters, press the

(which will advance to the next parameter).
To return to normal weighing, turn the scale off and back to on
key.
key
key.
display will show “Pr oFF” (DEFAULT SET).
Press
2. Pr oFF : Disables the Auto Power Off function. The scale will not
automatically turn off.
13.1.2 SETTING OF BACKLIGHT
The second parameter to set the backlight function. Display will
show “bL 3” (DEFAULT SET).
1. bL 1 : Off- backlight is switched off always
3. bL 3 : Automatic- backlight will be off unless a weight is placed
on the pan. When the weight is removed it will stay on for 15
seconds after the scale returns to zero.
13.1.3 ENABLING OF UNITS
The third parameter is to enable or disable the weighing units so
that the user can select the enabled units during the weighing
13.1.1 AUTO POWER OFF
 The first parameter is to set the auto power off function. The
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turned off after 2 minutes if a key has not been pressed for 2
minutes and the scale is at zero. If there is any weight on the
scale or a key is pressed, the scale will continue to work.
2. bL 2 : On- backlight is set to on always
auto power off.
again or press the
1. Pr on : Enables the Auto Power Off function. The power will be
to toggle between “Pr on” and “Pr oFF”.
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operation. Display will show “on kg” (DEFAULT SET)
1. on kg : Enables the unit
2. off kg : Disables the unit
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Press the
key to confirm the selection and move to the next
unit which is “lb”. After all units are set, press the
key to move to
2.trn 2 : Continuous data output
3.trn 3 : Normal output when the
key is pressed.
the next parameter.
13.1.4 COMMUNICATION ADDRESS
The fourth parameter is for setting the ID for the USB results output.
Display will show “Add 0” (DEFAULT SET)
This parameter sets the communication address which is sent via USB
as an ID code. There are 26 options to select from “Add 0” to “Add 25”.
Set “Add 0” for no address. The numbers relate to alphabets for
example 1=A, 2=B to 25=Y.
13.1.5 SELECTION OF BAUD RATE
The fifth parameter is to select the baud rate per second which is the
speed of sending data to USB interface. Display will show “b 9600”
(DEFAULT SET) There are three options: “b 2400”, “b 4800”, “b 9600”.
13.1.8 SELECTION OF HOLD FUNCTION
The eighth parameter is to set the Hold function. Display will show
“Hod 3” (DEFAULT SET). See the HOLD AND PRINTING TABLE
in section 13.1.9.
1.Hod 1 : No hold function
2.Hod 2 : Automatic hold function
3.Hod 3 : Manual hold function
If selection of “Hod 2” or “Hod 3” is made then it will lead to
13.1.6 SELECTION OF BIT RATE AND PARITY
The sixth parameter is to select the bit rate and parity used for sending
data to USB interface. Display will show “PAr 1” (DEFAULT SET)
1. PAr 1 : 8 bits no parity
2. PAr 2 : 7 bits even parity
3. PAr 3 : 7 bits odd parity
SETTING OF HOLD TIME LIMIT (see section 13.1.9). The display
13.1.7 SELECTION OF TRANSMISSION MODE
The seventh parameter is to select the transmission mode. Display will
show “trn 1” (DEFAULT SET). See the HOLD AND PRINTING TABLE
in section 13.1.9.
press the
1.trn 1 : No data output
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will show “Hold” above the weight during operation. If “Hod 1” is
selected, pressing the
key will take you back to the first
parameter on Auto Power Off. If you want to return to weighing,
key.
13.1.9 SETTING OF HOLD TIME LIMIT
This parameter is to set the time limit by which the display is held
after the hold function is used. It is applicable if the hold function is
set to “Hod 2” or “Hod 3”.
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HOLD AND PRINTING TABLE:
1.Hti 0 : Holds the display for an infinite time limit
Hod
2.Hti 1 : Holds the display for 15 (1 x 15) seconds
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3.Hti 2 : Holds the display for 30 (2 x 15) seconds
4.Hti 3 : Holds the display for 45 (3 x 15) seconds
Hod
5.Hti 4 : Holds the display for 60 (4 x 15) seconds
2
Press the
trn 1
trn 2
trn 3
USB communication
is off. Hold is off.
USB prints
continuously. Hold
USB prints when
is pressed. Hold
key has no
is off.
key
function is disabled.
function.
has no function.
USB communication
is off. Hold occurs
automatically when
the weight is stable.
Hold is released if
USB print
continuously. Hold
occurs
automatically when
the weight is stable.
Hold is released if
key to confirm the selection and move back to first
is pressed or
parameter or press
to exit the parameter setting.
time expires as per
Hti setting.
Hod
3
USB communication
is off Hold occurs
when the
is pressed or
time expires as per
Hti setting.
USB print
continuously. Hold
occurs when the
key
is pressed. Hold is
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key is
pressed print will
occur again. Hold
function is released if
the key is pressed
again or time expires
as per Hti setting.
USB prints and the
hold occurs when
key is
is pressed a
is
pressed again or time
expires as per Hti
setting.
stable.
is pressed. If
pressed. Hold is
released if
USB prints and hold
occurs automatically
when the weight is
released if
is
pressed again or
time expires as per
Hti setting.
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second time print will
occur again. Hold is
released if
is
pressed again or time
expires as per Hti
setting.
13.2 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
The technical parameters allow adjustment of the scale for accuracy
and speed. See below for the complete list of parameters that can be
changed.
 To Change Parameters – First switch off the scale.
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Then hold the
key and then press
13.2.2 ZERO TRACKING (Default = ZEo 4)
This parameter is for setting the zero tracking range. Zero tracking
will help the scale to hold or return to zero and should be increased if
large weights have been left on the scale, environmental temperature
is not consistent or if after an object is removed from the platform the
display still shows a small weight and does not return exactly to zero.
momentarily.
Press
Release the
key. The display shows the first technical
to scroll through the range settings.
The display will show “ZEo 1” (smallest) to “ZEo 8” (highest).
parameter to set the filter “FiL x”.
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To exit the parameter setting at any time, press the

To scroll through the different technical parameters, press the
key.
key (which will advance to the next parameter).
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13.2.3 STABILIZATION RANGE (Default = StA 7)
This parameter is for setting how quickly the scale will determine that it
or a weight on the platform is stable and show the stability indicator on
the LCD display. It is also determines how quickly the scale will print
automatically according to the “HOLD AND PRINTING TABLE”.
To return to normal weighing, turn the scale off and back on again
Press
or press the
key.
The display will show “StA 1” (slowest) to “StA 8” (fastest).
13.2.1 FILTER (Default = FiL 3)
This parameter is for setting the speed of the display filter. For poor
environments the filter should be set at its slowest to minimise external
influences on the scale. For weighing small samples, static or gradual
filling, the filter should be set at a faster setting.
Press
to scroll through the settings.
to scroll through the speed options.
The display will show “FiL 1” (slowest) to “FiL 3” (fastest)
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13.2.4 STABILIZATION TRACKING (Default = Str 1)
This parameter is for setting the size of the stability effectiveness
tracking range which is used to stable the scale after a weighing result
is achieved and after the stable indicator is displayed on the LCD.
Select a higher setting when dynamic weighing.
Press
to scroll through the settings.
The display will show “Str 1” (smallest) to “Str 5” (highest).
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When the desired value is displayed, press the
key to
select the value and exit the Technical Parameters. The display
will count down to zero and the scale will return to normal
weighing.
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If
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ask for Pin for entering into the Factory Parameters. In that
instance switch off the scale.
Switch on the scale to start the operation.
13.3
is pressed instead of the
key, the display will
14.0 ERROR MESSAGES
During the initial power-on testing or during the operation the scale
may show an error message. The error messages are described
below.
ERROR
CODE
nnnnn
DESCRIPTION
A continuous beep is heard.
FACTORY PARAMETERS
CALEr
If after the last Technical Parameter
key is pressed, the scale
will advance to the Factory Parameter section. This section
contains critical calibration reference information and is protected
by a Pin Code which can only be accessed by a qualified technician.
To exit, the user must switch off the scale when the display shows
“Pi”.
If the selected mass is less
than 10% of scale capacity or
±20% of confirmed mass
amount you entered on the
display during calibration, an
error message “CALEr” will be
displayed and the scale will
return to zero.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The weight of the object
on the platform exceeds
the capacity of the scale.
Remove the object from
the platform.
Incorrect calibration mass
or incorrect confirmed
mass amount.
Repeat the calibration
process correctly.
If an error message is shown, repeat the procedure that caused the
message such as turning the scale on, calibration or any other
functions. If the error message is still shown, contact your supplier
for further support.
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