KERN FTB Service Manual

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56 FTx/ITx-SH-e-0720Only the settings and procedures for the “SCALE” and “TERMINAL” menus that are available exclusively to service techniciansare described here. The other menu options are described in the User Manual.7.3 Admissibility for certification (SCALE –> Metrology)The following settings are available:“no Appr” do not certify scale / no certifiable state“OIML” do certify to OIML / certified“NTEP” do certify to NTEP / certifiedCaution: If a scale is certified, a number of scale settings are no longer available.7.4 Selecting the scale to be configured (SCALE –> Scale 1/Scale 2)Here you specify which scale you want to configure. This option is only available for two-scale systems, i.e. when the scaleor terminal has an analog option for connecting a second weighing platform.The same menu blocks that are described in the sections below are available for both scales in the technician menu.7.5 Querying the value of the analog/digital converter (SCALE –> Ramp)The percentage deflection of the analog/digital converter (“Ramp”) can be displayed in this menu. This value can be used todetermine whether the load cell is operating correctly. Scales with identical and correctly operating load cells have roughly thesame ramp values. The value is dynamic and changes with the load.7.6 Serial number of the scale or terminal (SCALE –> Serial Number)In this menu, you can display and change the serial number of the scale or terminal, which consists of seven digits. Note: Thenumber should only be changed or reentered if necessary (e.g. after a new scale PCB is installed). The serial number is foundon the rating plate of the scale or terminal.The serial number can be entered with the numerical keypad for KMT-TM and terminals (ITT). Press for compact scalesFTx and KMB/KMS-TM terminals (ITB/ITS). The first digit starts flashing and can now be changed with the andkeys.Confirm new digit with . The second digit starts flashing and can be changed in the same way. This also applies for allfollowing digits (seven total). To exit the block, press again after entering the last digit.7.7 Entering configuration data (SCALE –> Scale Build)This menu includes a number of different submenus for entering configuration data for the weighing system. These submenusare described in the following sections:Defining the scale type (“Scale Type”) ––> Chapter 7.7.1Specifying the base unit (“Base Unit”) ––> Chapter 7.7.2Choosing the verification interval (“Verification Interval”) ––> Chapter 7.7.3Specifying the capacity of the weighing system (“Scale Capacity”) ––> Chapter 7.7.4Choosing the resolution (“Resolution”) ––> Chapter 7.7.5