Tree MCT PLUS SERIES, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Professional Weighing Equipment Intelligent Weighing Machine MCT PLUS SERIES WITH CHECK WEIGHING FUNCTION Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...nforms to the following standards Electronic scale MCT Plus Mid Counting Scales Mark applied EU Directive Standards 2004 108 EC EN 61326 1 2006 Date 14 11 2012 Signature Boon Lim R D Manager Imperial version Metric version MCT PLUS 3 MCT PLUS 1500 MCT PLUS 7 MCT PLUS 3000 MCT PLUS 16 MCT PLUS 7500 MCT PLUS 33 MCT PLUS 15000 MCT PLUS 66 MCT PLUS 30000 ...

Page 3: ...d Chalkwell Park House 700 London Road Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 9HQ United Kingdom Tel 01702 476700 Fax 01702 477380 ASIA LW Measurements PTY Ltd Block 1004 Toa Payoh North 03 16 Singapore 318995 Tel 65 6458 3438 HP 65 8119 3401 http www lwmeasurements com Refer to our website for information about local customer service centers and details of their addresses ...

Page 4: ...ting instructions in their entirety so that you can make optimum use of the full potential and the diverse possibilities of the weighing machine in your daily work These operating instructions contain guidance in the form of pictograms and keyboard diagrams which should help you in finding the required information For the labeling of potential hazards and advice please see Safety below ...

Page 5: ...a 3 Getting started with your weighing machine 3 1 Unpacking the equipment 3 2 Scope of delivery 3 3 Assembling your weighing machine 3 4 Choice of a suitable location 3 5 Checking the mains voltage 3 6 Leveling the weighing machine 3 7 Calibration of the weighing machine 4 Working with the application menu using the Numeric Keypad 4 1 Display messages and key functions 4 1 1 Display messages 4 1 ...

Page 6: ...ht 5 2 2 Unit weight setting when unit weight is known 5 3 Alarm function 5 4 Unit weight enhancement 5 5 Lack of piece weight 5 6 Hi Lo check weighing with counting 6 Calibration 7 Maintenance and service 8 Transport and storage 8 1 Transportation and shipping 8 2 Storage ...

Page 7: ...e mains voltage If not please contact Customer Service at the address above If the power adapter or its cable is damaged the weighing machine must immediately be disconnected from the electricity supply pull out the power adapter The weighing machine may only be operated from mains electricity supply with a power adapter which is in perfect condition If there should be any reason to believe that i...

Page 8: ...quid is spilled into the inside of the weighing machine or into connections on the rear of the equipment or the power adapter If liquid is spilled on the weighing machine it must immediately be unplugged from the mains electricity supply pull out power adapter The weighing machine may only be operated again after it has first been re checked by a service technician These operating instructions mus...

Page 9: ...ruction and functions 2 1 1 Construction of the weighing machine The weighing machine consists of the weighing machine body 1 the platter 2 the weighing machine 3 the adapter 4 this operating manual Figure 2 1 Your weighing machine 3 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...n Model number Capacity Division Weighing pan Size MCT PLUS 3 3 lb 0 0001 lb 7 6 x 10 in MCT PLUS 7 7 lb 0 0002 lb 7 6 x 10 in MCT PLUS 16 16 lb 0 0005 lb 7 6 x 10 in MCT PLUS 33 33 lb 0 001 lb 7 6 x 10 in MCT PLUS 66 66 lb 0 002 lb 7 6 x 10 in Package Standard Carton 13 8 X 12 2 X 6 5 in 3 Package Master Carton 4 Units in one box 25 4 15 14 2 in 3 Operating Temperature 32 104 Power source Recharg...

Page 11: ...00 g 0 1 g 193 X 254mm MCT PLUS 7500 7500 g 0 2 g 193 X 254mm MCT PLUS 15000 15 kg 0 0005 kg 193 X 254mm MCT PLUS 30000 30 kg 0 001 kg 193 X 254mm Package Standard carton 35 X 31 X 16 5 cm 3 Package Master carton 4 Units in one box 64 5 38 36 cm 3 Operating Temperature 0 40Cº Power Source Rechargeable batteries or AC DC Adapter 10V 500mA ...

Page 12: ...ow battery indication Large bright backlit LCD Large heavy gauge stainless steel square pan Stability indication Auto calibration Selectable auto backlight Selectable auto shut off Unit switching kg lb Variable kg or lb reference weight calibration software Pieces counting 1 3 million internal resolution 30 000 display resolution 24 bit A D processor Highest quality sensor used Die cast aluminum s...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 2 2 Details of your weighing machine Mains power connection Fig 2 2 1 Display Fig 2 2 2 Numeric Keypad Leveling bubble Fig 2 2 3 Back of unit Label Leveling feet ...

Page 14: ... machine in combination with other appliances as well as with appliances produced by other manufacturers the appropriate regulations for the safe use of the relevant attachments and their application in accordance with instructions must be observed 2 2 2 Conformity The weighing machine has been manufactured and tested in accordance with the standards and recommendations set out in the declaration ...

Page 15: ...achine 3 1 Unpacking the equipment The machine is delivered in an environmentally friendly carton specifically developed for this precision instrument which provides optimum protection for the unit during transportation We suggest that you retain the original packaging in order to avoid transportation damage if re shipping or transporting the balance and to allow the unit to be stored in the best ...

Page 16: ...ivery for completeness immediately upon unpacking all components Checklist for complete delivery Component delivered present yes no Weighing unit body Weighing platter Power adapter Operating manual 3 3 Assembling your weighing machine The weighing machine is delivered in partly dismantled condition Assemble the individual components in the following sequence Place the base unit in position and ad...

Page 17: ...at the operating voltage stated on the power adapter agrees with the local mains voltage If the operating voltage is not the same as the mains voltage the power adapter must on no account be connected to the mains supply Contact customer service 3 6 Leveling the weighing machine To function properly the weighing machine must be precisely horizontal The machine is fitted with one bubble level and f...

Page 18: ...ch weighing machine must be adjusted to compensate for the gravity differences at each location in accordance with the underlying physical weighing principles This adjustment process known as calibration and must be carried out on initial installation and after each subsequent relocation In order to ensure exact measurements it is recommended that the balance should be calibrated regularly using a...

Page 19: ...ZERO icon indicates when the weights are tared to zero 3 The LO BAT icon indicates when the battery is running out of power 4 The PCS icon indicates when the pieces counting function is applied 4 1 2 Display Key Functions 1 WEIGHT DISPLAY indicates the Gross or Net weight on the platter when the tare function is activated 2 UNIT WEIGHT DISPLAY indicates the average or set unit piece weight ...

Page 20: ...re adjust the scale to the correct zero position 11 Pressing the TARE key eliminates the gross weight on the platter box or container etc as the tare weight 12 Press the SAMPLE UNIT kg lb to select the desired weighing unit The SAMPLE UNIT key is also used when setting the counted sample numbers on the platter into the machine s memory 13 The UNIT WEIGHT key is used when setting the known unit wei...

Page 21: ...he third line Press the QTY SET key to toggle between activating the beeper on or off Press the TARE key to select auto off time Press the ZERO key to toggle between activating the backlight On Off or Auto AU To save your settings and begin weighing turn the machine off and then back on again When there is no weight on the platter press the SAMPLE UNIT key to select the weighing unit kg or lb 4 1 ...

Page 22: ... Place the pre counted X number of sample pieces on the platter The total weight will be displayed Set the X number of pieces using the numeric keys and then press the SAMPLE UNIT key UNIT WEIGHT on the display shows the average piece weight of the samples TOTAL pcs on the display shows the number of sample pieces on the scale Add in more units and it will show the total number of pieces 5 2 2 Uni...

Page 23: ...tomatically adjust and calculate a new average unit weight when more samples are slowly placed on the scale This ensures higher accuracy as samples are now based on a larger population size 5 5 Lack of Piece Weight LOW UNIT VALUE indicator will turn on if the averaged unit weight of set unit weight is not enough for accurate counting operation Operator may still use the weighing machine if this in...

Page 24: ...ches the lowest quantity of 990 The alarm will sound when you reach 990 Keep adding pieces until it reaches the highest quantity of 1010 or above The alarm will sound with a different tone 6 Calibration Note Calibration is done in the factory Don t re calibrate the machine unless it is not accurate The weighing machine should be allowed to warm up for 10 minutes before calibration Single segment c...

Page 25: ...nd then turn on the machine The display will show LINE on the first row CAL 0 flashing on the second line and AD value on the third line When the AD value is stable press ZERO to calibrate ZERO After 2 or 3 seconds the second line will show 1 0000 Place a 1kg weight on the platter and press ZERO when the stable A D value is displayed After 2 or 3 seconds the display will show 2 0000 Place a 2kg we...

Page 26: ...pliance and the power adapter should not come into contact with liquids Regularly dismantle the weighing platter and the weighing platter holder and remove any dirt or dust from under the weighing platter and on the weighing machine housing with a soft brush or a soft lint free cloth moistened with a mild soap solution The platter and the holder can be cleaned under running water Ensure that both ...

Page 27: ...clean it thoroughly see Section 6 Maintenance and servicing and store it in a place which meets the following conditions No violent shaking no vibrations Minimum temperature fluctuations No direct solar radiation Minimum moisture The weighing machine should preferably be dispatched and transported in the original packaging to avoid transportation damage The weighing machine should preferably be st...