VC-210

OPERATION MANUAL
 Contents

Ⅰ Overview

Ⅱ Main Technical Specification

Ⅲ Main Function

Ⅳ Working Principle

Ⅴ Operation Instruction

Ⅵ Installation

Ⅶ Maintenance and Safeguards

Ⅷ Troubleshooting

Ⅸ List of Main Elements

Ⅹ Guarantee
Ⅰ Overview
VC-210 weight indicator is an intellectualized instrument with microprocessor, featuring stable
and accurate weighing, AC power supply, LCD display, low power consumption, compact
structure, light weight and easy operation. Thus it is ideal for electronic table scale, electronic
ground scale, and various weight measuring devices.

Ⅱ Main Technical Specification

1. Accuracy: Ⅲ
2. A/D conversion speed: 40 times/sec.
3. Inner resolution ratio: 400 thousand
4. External resolution ratio: 1/1000-1/15000
5. Non-linear error: ＜0.016% F.S
6. Range of signal input of the transducer: 0-20mV
7. Exciting power of transducer: +DC5V; four 350Ω or 1000Ω transducers allowed
8. Power supply: (1) six DC1.5V dry batteries (2) DC6V1.2Ah chargeable battery (if need,
please specify it in the order) (3) AC/DC 12V 300mA adapter power;
9. Display: big 6-digit LCD (with background lighting) display with figure height up to 22mm
10. Symbol indication: battery; stable; gross weight; net weight; tare deduction; zero set; carat;
ounce; pound; kilogram;
11. Power consumption: 0.1VA
12. Operating temperature: 0-40℃
13. Operating humidity: ≤85%
14. Outer dimensions: 210mm×140mm×88mm
15. Weight: about 0.8kg

Ⅲ Main Function
1. Automatic keyboard calibration; automatic regulation of weighing range by software;
2. Error indicator;
3. Automatic shut-down in preset time (20-30min);
4. Indication and automatic shut-down in undervoltage;
5. Filter to avoid vibration and shake;
6. Free conversion of kg/lb on the panel
7. Print out port: weight printing and printing of accumulative weight available
Equipped port: RS-232; RS-485; 20mA current ring (if need, please specify it in the order);
8. Automatic program reset: high anti-jamming performance; no loss of key parameter
9. Free set of decimal point with maximum weighing capacity; multi resolution ratio available;
10. Auto-tracing of zero digit; abnormal zero digit alarm; overloading alarm;
11. Signal indicators:
(1) Battery: it lights when voltage is too low
(2) Stable: it lights in stable weighing
(3) Gross weight: it lights when tare is zero
(4) Net weight: it lights when tare is displayed
(5) Tare deduction: it lights when tare deduction is required
(6) Zero digit: it lights when weight value is zero
(7) Kilogram: it lights when ‘kg’ is chosen
(8) Pound: it lights when ‘pound’ is chosen
(9) Ounce: it lights when ‘oz’ is chosen
(10) Carat: it lights when ‘ct’ is chosen
 (11) Minus sign: it lights when weight value is negative

Ⅳ Working Principle
Transducer Amplifier CPU processor LCD display

AC/DC adapter Dry battery Chargeable 20mA current ring, Keyboard

battery printing RS-232,
RS-485

Figure 1: Principle Diagram

VC-210 weight indicator comes with LCD display that applies extended strain-weighing
transducer with high precious resistance and special power supply (+5V). When deformation
occurs due to pressure imposed on the transducer, the output voltage signals are directly
proportional to the force imposed.

Signals output from transducer are amplified by calculating amplifier with high gain, low drift and
high impedance output. As program of zero adjustment and auto zero tracing through software of
monolithic microprocessor is applied, drift generated by transducer and DC amplifier is overcome,
thus automatic zero adjustment is achieved and the equipment enjoys long-term stability.

Ⅴ Operation Instruction

ct
oz
lb
kg

Battery/ Stable/ Gross Weight/ Net Weight/ Tare Deduction/ Zero

On/Off Tare deduction Zero set Function Accumulative Printing

printing

Figure 2 Panel of the weighing equipment of SME series

1. Usage of buttons
(1) ‘ON/OFF’: for on/off of power; press this key, the equipment enters into weighing status
after 0-9 self-checking; when power on, press this button for 1.5 seconds, the panel
displays quantity of battery electric charge in percentage: ‘bpt 99’ and then power is cut;
(2) ‘TARE’: press this button to deduct current tare and displays net weight;
(3) ‘ZERO’: for zero setting of the scale; range of zero set is ±2% of total;
(4) ‘MODE’: for automatic conversion of diversified functions and weight display;
On/off of background lighting: press ‘Mode’ button for 1.5 seconds to on or off
background lighting;
 (5) ‘PRINT’: press this button once to print current weight; accumulative times ‘n××’
and accumulative weight ‘YYYYY’ will be displayed for 1.5 seconds respectively;
During above operation, press ‘zero reset’ button to eliminate accumulative times and
accumulative weight.
(6) ‘ACC PRINT’: for accumulative printing of current weight; accumulative times ‘n×
×’ and accumulative weight ‘YYYYY’ will be displayed for 1.5 seconds respectively;
During above operation, press ‘ZERO’ button to eliminate accumulative times and
accumulative weight.
Print format:
Press ‘PRINT’ button once to print current weight; number 1-10 on printing sheet refers
to serial number; press ‘ACC PRINT’ for accumulative printing of current weight (unit
of the time shall prevail.)
NO WEIGHT
1 2.000 kg
2 6.000 kg
3 9.920 kg
4 10.000 kg
5 12.000 kg
6 20.000 kg
7 30.000 kg
8 40.000 kg
9 50.000 kg
10 60.000 kg
Add 10 239.920 kg

2. Preset of automatic shut-down and buzzer

Do not conduct the following operation until the circuit breaker is set at ‘off’ position:
Depress ‘TARE’ button for 1.5 seconds, the equipment will display ‘OFF××’, ××
denotes time of shut-down respectively for 3, 10, 15, 30 and 0 by depressing ‘PRINT’ in a
circular order to select the specific figure. Figures 3, 10, 15 or 30 respectively indicates that if
no change of weighing value or no change on the keyboard after 3, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, the
equipment will be shut-down automatically; but 0 denotes automatic shut-down function is
not available. Press ‘MODE’ button to input the value.
At this moment, ‘bp on’ or ‘bp off’ is displayed on the equipment. To choose ‘On’ or ‘Off’
for indication of buzzing or non-buzzing, just depress ‘PRINT’ button. To choose
non-buzzing mode help to save more power consumption. After the choice, depress
‘MODE’ button to resume weighing mode.
Ⅵ Installation

1. Cording diagram of signal wire of the transducer

Before the first use, for better performance of the electronic scale, welds the output wire of
transducer with 5-pin round plug (see figure 2); then insert the plug into 5-pin socket and fasten
the screw; make sure the plug should be fixed well in the socket.
① Pin + IN +signal
1 5 ② Pin – IN - signal
③ Pin AGND shield
2 4 ④ Pin + E, + S +exciting, +feedback
3 ⑤ Pin - E, - S -exciting, -feedback

Figure 2: Cording diagram of 5-pin round plug of the transducer

Note: for 6-pin transducer, please remember to connect + E, + S and - E, - S in short circuit.

2. Cording diagram of RS-232 (if need, please specify it in the order)

RS-232 serial interface adopts D-SUB-9 (needle) plug as figure 3 shows:
12345
② Pin RXD
OOOOO ③ Pin TXD1 ⑨Pin TXD2
OOOO ⑤ Pin GND

6789
Figure 3: Cording diagram of RS-232 plug

3. Cording diagram of 15-pin plug for 20mA current ring and RS-485 output (please specify in
ordering)
1234 5678
② Pin 485-A
OOOOOOOO ③ Pin 485-B
OOOOOOO ⑤ Pin GND
⑦ Pin I+
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ⑧ Pin I-
Figure 4: Cording diagram of 20mA current ring and RS-485

3. Cording diagram of 25-pin plug with printing serial output

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

O O O O O O O O O O O O O
O O O O O O O O O O O O

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
(1) Pin: STRB (2)-(9) Pin: D0-D7 (11) Pin: BUSY (10), (12)-(18) Pin: empty
(19)-(25) Pin: GND
4. Fit of dry battery
Fit six #5 dry batteries into the battery box as signs of positive pole + and negative pole – guides.
After a period of use, the equipment may display a sign of under-voltage, indicating that it is time
to replace battery.

5. Fit of chargeable battery (please specify in the order if required)

The chargeable battery is 6V1.2Ah. The red line end is positive pole, while the black line end is
negative pole. Connect the wiring terminals and fasten the screw to fix the battery well.

6. Fit of AC/DC adapter

Insert the DC plug of AC/DC adapter (specification: 12V300mA) into a ‘DC’ socket, while insert
the other end into relevant AC socket and connect 220V power supply. In case there is no AC
supply (or fails to insert the adapter into 200V power supply) and dry battery is used instead, do
remember to pull out DC plug of the adapter, otherwise the equipment will fail to work.
In case voltage of chargeable battery is too low, it may be recharged through adapter supply (insert
the adapter into 220V power supply to achieve automatic charging);

Ⅶ Maintenance and Safeguards

1. To ensure long working life, do remember not to use the equipment in place where
there is direct sunshine. Place it on even and flat location.
2. Do not use the equipment in place where there exists dust or serious vibration.
3. It is strictly forbidden to exceed the maximum weighing capacity (including the
tare) in weighing.
4. Pull out the power plug if it is idle.
5. When under-voltage sign of battery appears after a period of use, it indicates that
it is time to replace or recharge the battery; otherwise it may affect measuring
accuracy;
6. It is strictly prohibited to clean the outer case with strong solvent such as benzene
and nitryl oil.
7. Never let water go into the equipment, as it may damage electronic elements and
get an electric shock.
8. For any troubles, pull out the power plug first, and then take it to our factory for
maintenance. Do remember not to repair it by yourself, as it may cause worse
trouble.
9. It is strictly forbidden to open any weighing scales with lead sealing in operation.
 Ⅷ Troubleshooting

Troubles Causes Solutions

No display when on/off button Adapter not connected to 220V Connect the adapter to a 220V
is depressed. power supply yet, or no batteries power supply or fit in dry batteries
in. or chargeable batteries.
No reaction when on/off button Poor contact of soft touch switch Replace a new soft touch switch.
is depressed.
No reaction when on/off button Poor contact of soft touch switch Replace a new soft touch switch.
and other button are depressed.
Incomplete words are shown Poor contact or false welding or Replace a new LCD display.
up when self-check of damage from impact on pins of
equipment has been done. LCD chips
Inaccurate weight value is Badly-welded cord of transducer Check the cord and the welded plug;
displayed on the equipment. or fatigue of transducer due to calibrate it as shown in the manual.
overload operation for a long
time.
Readings are not stable when Alien objects beneath the Open the platform, check and clean
no load is on the scale platform or the 4 feet of scale are it; make sure not to clean it with
platform. not even on the ground, or water.
serious vibration, or transducer
cords spring up and touch the
platform;
No reaction from the buzzer The preset buzzer fails to sound Preset the buzzer or replace a new
when any button is depressed. or it is damaged. one.
Calibration fails to be done. The circuit breaker is not set at Set the breaker at ‘On’ position.
‘On’ position.
Display of weight value differs The weights loaded do not agree Place on weights within the
from the weights after with the maximum weighing maximum weighing range as
calibration. range. indicated on the nameplate.
The word ERROR appears Incorrect welding of transducer Check the cords; weld it again and
during calibration. cords; or mistakes in analog conduct calibration as indicated on
calibration. the nameplate
The equipment fails to resume Heavy objects are loaded on the Clear off the heavy objects and
to zero position after platform during calibration. calibrate again.
calibration
Readings are not accurate after Under-voltage of batteries in Replace new batteries or recharge it.
work for a period of time. operation; the sign of battery is
displayed.
Ⅸ List of Main Elements

No. Name Specifications

119L001 Assembly of circuit board SME (PCB) assembly
119L002 Non-dry glue panel SME weighing equipment
119L003 LCD display SME (LCD)
119L004 Soft touch switch 12×12×13
119L005 Buzzer 5V φ12
119L006 AC adapter 12V300mA
119L007 Chargeable battery 6V1.2Ah
119L008 Dry battery 1.5V5#×6
119L009 Round 5-pin signal plug (socket) Round big 5-pin
119L010 Plug (socket) with single-row signal 2×2.54
119L011 Plug (socket) with single-row signal 3×2.54
119L012 Plug (socket) with single-row signal 5×2.54

Ⅹ Guarantee

We guarantee one-year of free maintenance since the date of purchase for any non-manmade faults
in normal working conditions. For maintenance, please send the equipment with the guarantee
card to our after-sales division.