Service Manual

for seca 769

Variants:
769 1321009
769 1321999

Service Manual Number

17-05-01-333- a
Valid as of: 01.09.2012
Description:
Colum scale with 4 load cell technology

When servicing or repairing seca devices according to this service manual, always take note of the
instruction manual of the product. To download the latest version of the instruction manual and EMC
Recommendation go to www.seca.com.

Contents:
Instruction manual 17-10-06-333

Function diagram 25-02-02-209 a

Short description display module 30-34-00-618 a

Short description DMS module 30-34-00-645 b

Description of faults 30-34-00-588 c

Cableplan baseframe 08-02-06-022 b

Description calibration 30-34-00-603

PC configuration program 30-34-00-672 b

Spare parts 30-34-00-734

EMC Recommendation 30-35-00-219

Manual number: 17-05-01-333- a

Brief description of the display module
Introduction
The display modules belong to the family of seca electronic modules and are used to display a weight
measured with a suitable module and transferred via the SeSAM bus (Seca’s Serial Autoconfiguring
Multicontroller bus). Furthermore, the display modules accommodate the operating elements and can
process the weight (hold, tare, etc.).
The following block diagram shows the most important function blocks of the display modules:

Display
The weight displayed on the LCD is updated approximately every 0.8s. A maximum of five digits as
well as a few special characters can be displayed, which can appear as shown below:

Explanation of the special characters:

• The battery symbol is used to alert of the fact that the battery is going flat.
• The plug symbol indicates that the scale is operated on a mains transformer.
• The warning triangle signals that the weight displayed on the scale is not verifiable.
• Hold indicates that the weight display has frozen.
• Tare or Net show that a weight on the scale has been tared out.
• The left and right arrows point to additional explanations next to the display.
• The weight units on the right show in which unit the measured weight is displayed.

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Power supply
Power supply is provided via the SeSAM bus.

Operation
With the exception of a start button that might be available, the connected buttons can be configured
as required for the particular model. These buttons can be pressed just lightly or longer (longer than
1.5s).
If you press another button when switching on the scale, the scale will switch to the verification counter
and recalibration mode.

SeSAM bus
The SeSAM bus connects the display modules to the other modules. On this bus the stabilized and
non-stablized supply voltages are available. Via a data and a clock pulse line all relevant data is
exchanged. A special start line is provided via which the scale can be switched on or the module can
signal that it wants to send data.

Identification code
If several display modules are connected, an unmistakable ID code must be assigned to them using
soldering jumpers to ensure that the different modules are correctly addressed via the bus.

Backlighting (optional)
Some display modules are equipped with a power supply for LCD backlighting. It can either be lit when
the scale is switched on or only when the scale is loaded.

Signal transmitter (optional)

Some display modules are equipped with a signal transmitter. A piezo diaphragm is used which is
controlled with a 4 kHz square-wave signal.

Clock module RTC (optional)

Display modules may be equipped with a clock function. If the circuit board is fitted with the relevant
RTC components, when switching on the scale the time is indicated in the display for about 2 seconds.
The power supply of the module results from the supply voltage of the scale. Voltage interruptions are
compensated for a short time

Fault handling
If faults occur, the SeSAM bus initiates a fault message with the relevant fault code. Furthermore, each
fault message includes the number of the module type on which the fault has occurred and a code
which indicates how long the message is to stay on display and which displays are to be suppressed.
The display module displays its own fault messges on its LCD. Module type (for the display module =
3) and fault number are output. In addition, the fault messages that other modules have transferred to
the SeSAM bus are displayed.
The following fault messages are implemented:

14 Fault in the kg value calculation

15 Recalibration fault
30 General bus fault
32 Command buffer full
33 More than 8 slaves detected
50 Other fault
51 Menu fault

Time base
From the quartz’s 4.19MHz a time base is derived which controls all timed processes in the scale.
These are, for instance, various timeouts.

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Recalibration
In order to compensate for linear measuring errors of the scale, which can, for instance, occur as a
result of the different forces of gravity at different geographical points, the module has a recalibration
function. To initiate the function, another button must be pressed when the scale is started. The
verification counter is then displayed which is incremented whenever the scale is recalibrated. It
enables the user to check whether the scale was manipulated. If, within five seconds, the button is
pressed longer than 1.5 s, the scale switches to recalibration mode. The scale now measures the
zeropoint and waits to be loaded with at least ¼ of the maximum load. By briefly pressing the button
the weight displayed can be decremented or incremented in steps of 10g until the weight of the load
placed on the scale is reached. The direction can be changed by pressing the button longer. To stop
recalibration the button must be pressed longer than 5s. The scale can be switched off any time using
the on/off button or by not actuating it for a while, thus aborting recalibration.

Optional functions
The functions “Tare“, “Hold“, “Autohold“ and “Replace weight in repeat measurements” and various
menu functions can be implemented via a program on the EEPROM (on the weight measuring
module). The functions are explained below:

Tare:
The tare function can be assigned to a button by the EEPROM program. If the button is pressed, the
weight is tared out as soon as the display has settled, if it is within the permissible range. Pressing the
button again alternatively switches the tare function off or causes the weight to be tared out again.

Hold and Autohold:

If the hold function is assigned to a button by means of the EEPROM, the weight reading is held on
display when the button is pressed as soon as the value has stabilized. Alternatively, the hold function
can be automated so that the weight will always be frozen when it has exceeded a certain threshold
and is stable.
The hold function is switched off after expiry of a predetermined time or by pressing the button again.
In addition the scale can be configured so that the hold function will be deactivated when the scale is
relieved, when the scale is relieved and then loaded again and / or when the load on the scale changes
significantly.

Replace weight in repeat measurements:

The scale can be configured so that the weight last displayed is displayed again in a measurement
when the scale detects that it has been loaded with almost the same weight.

Menu functions:
Not all the functions listed below can be activated on the same scale.
When the menu button is pressed long enough, the scale switches to the setting mode. Here, damping
and weight display settings can be made.
When the button is pressed briefly, the scale switches to function mode. The following functions are
possible:
• BMI: From weight and height the body mass index is calculated using the following formula
BMI = weight[kg]/ length[m]2 BMI = weight [kg] / height [m]2.
• IDE: The deviation from the ideal weight calculated using the formula
09
, × (length[cm] - 100) 0.9 (height[cm] - 100) is displayed.
• UL: When a limit weight is overshot or undershot an acoustic signal is generated.
• DIFF: The difference to a second weight is output. The second weight can have been measured
using the autohold function, entered manually or stored when the difference function was last
called.

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Technical data
Supply voltage: 2.7V - 3V and 2.7V - 15V (via SeSAM bus)
Supply current: typ. 0.5mA + power supply for backlighting (typ. 100mA)
Quiescent current: typ. 2µA
Operating temperature: approx. 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -10°C to 60°C
Dimensions: 74mm x 50mm x 23mm small display
100mm x 84mm x 21mm large display
67mm x 38mm x 23mm backlit display

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Service manual Description of the electronics

Brief description of the DMS module

Introduction
The DMS modules are used to determine weights using a load cell with strain gauges. The DMS low
end module also accommodates the display and the operating unit. To allow the modules to be
adapted to different scales, an EEPROM is integrated which is used to configure the module. A
connection to the SeSAM bus (Seca’s Serial Autoconfiguring Multicontroller bus) is provided via which
the scale can be calibrated and additional modules can be connected.

Display
I 0 0.0 0
Load cell A/D Converter
Operation

EEPROM
Voltage
control Quartz

Temperature SeSAM Bus

µC
measurement
Power On
Reset
Voltage
measurement
Voltage
control

Mains connection
Battery/rechargeable
batteries

Weight measurement
The DMS modules use load cells with strain gauges in a double bridge circuit as sensors.
The entire analog part runs on its own supply voltage. This voltage can be switched by the µC to 3V,
5V or 10V. This voltage is also supplied to the load cells. At full load, they deliver a bridge output
voltage of 2mV/V.
This voltage is measured by a dual slope a/d converter. The DMS ext module can evaluate up to four
load cells which are multiplexed accordingly. Only one load cell can be connected to the other types of
DMS modules.
The conversion time is selected so that a new measured value is available every 0.1 s.
The resolution of the a/d converter is 0.05 µV/V. If several load cells are connected, keep in mind that
the resolution relates to the mean output signal of all the load cells connected.
When these measured values are within the expected range, they are converted into a weight value
using a third order polynomial. In order to increase accuracy, eight measured values are used to
calculate the weight to be displayed.
The first value obtained after switch-on is used as the zero point. If the values obtained later on do not
deviate strongly from this value, the zero point is corrected in order to compensate for possible drifts.
(Please also refer to temperature measurement.)

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Display (only DMS low-end module and SLC highend)

Whenever eight new measured values are available, i.e. approx. every 0.8 s, the weight is displayed.
The display is an LCD which is controlled by duplex operation. A maximum of five digits as well as a
few special characters can be displayed.

Explanation of the special characters:

• The battery symbol is used to alert of the fact that the battery is going flat.
• Hold indicates that the weight display has frozen.
• Tare or Net indicate that a weight on the scale has been tared off.
• The left arrow indicates if additional explanations are given next to the display.
• The weight units on the right show the unit in which the measured weight is displayed.

Temperature measurement
In order to compensate for the load cell’s temperature drift, the temperature is measured regularly and
the measured value is adjusted accordingly.
To perform this measurement, a capacitor is charged every 2 seconds alternately via a reference
resistor and an NTC with a linearization resistor connected in parallel. The time until the capacitor has
reached a specific voltage is measured. The temperature is calculated from the ratio of the two times.
To reduce measured value fluctuations, a mean value of 16 temperature values is always formed. The
fluctuation then amounts to approx ±0.2°C.
The difference between the current temperature and the temperature measured when the last zero
point was obtained is used to determine a projected zero point. To do so, one assumes that the weight
change per °C is constant. The weight value is then corrected in accordance with the zero point
calculated and in accordance with the difference to the temperature measured when the scale was
calibrated. A linear and a square term are used for this purpose.

Power supply
Power supply is provided by AA size batteries (batteries or rechargeable batteries) and a plug-in power
supply unit. The batteries pass the voltage via reverse voltage protection diodes to a 3V in-phase
regulator. A coil which suppresses interference and a buffer capacitor come next. This 3 V supply
voltage is supplied to the digital part of the circuit.
Another in-phase regulator generates the voltage for the analog part. The µC can set this regulator to
3V, 5V or 10V.
In order to operate the module on rechargeable batteries a recharging circuit can be connected. This
circuit charges the rechargeable batteries at a constant current when a power supply unit is connected.
When the supply voltage is applied, a power-on reset is initiated at the µC via an RC element.
To monitor the condition of the batteries, their voltage is measured every 2s. For this purpose, a 2.2 V
reference voltage is integrated upwards and the time until the voltage has reached approx. 9% of the
supply voltage is measured. Afterwards, a downwards integration is made from 2.2V to the threshold.
From these two results, a measured value for the voltage is calculated. If the voltage drops below a
certain limit, the user is alerted by the battery symbol in the LCD. If the next threshold is undershot,
„bAtt“ is displayed and weighing is no longer possible.

Operation (only DMS low-end module and SLC highend, with the exception of
vibration-sensitive switch and platform switch)
Four buttons are provided; one is used to switch the module on and off, the others can be programmed
as required. These three buttons can be pressed just lightly or longer (longer than 1.5s), so that six
events are available. The actions tare, hold and unit switch-over can be assigned to them.
If you press another button when switching on the scale, the scale will switch to the calibration counter
and recalibration mode.
Instead of the normal start button a piezo diaphragm can be soldered to the PI connection. If the piezo
diaphragm registers a vibration, a transistor switches and generates an interrupt signal which causes
the µC to start.

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Service manual Description of the electronics

If the start button is directly connected to this interrupt input, a button is obtained which is only active
when the scale is switched off. It can be fitted under the platform, for instance, so that the scale is
started by briefly stepping on it.
Programming
The DMS modules are equipped with an EEPROM which is controlled via the I²C bus protocol. On this
EEPROM all parameters are stored that can be used to influence the program sequence. For example
the way the weight is displayed or the allocation of buttons. It also stores the coefficients for
determining the weight and data for temperature compensation, e.g. the factors for the polynomial.
Furthermore, the scale can store values to be retrieved when the scale is switched on the next time,
e.g. the weight unit used last.
In order to avoid errors, the EEPROM contents are divided into blocks which are monitored by cyclic
redundancy checks. The hamming distance is 4 so that single errors can be corrected and double
errors are certainly detected. In addition, values which are recalculated when the scale is in operation
can be replaced by default values if an error is detected that cannot be remedied.

Serial bus
To allow the scale to be calibrated and additional modules, such as additional displays, to be
connected, the DMS modules are equipped with an interface to the SeSAM bus.
On this bus the stabilized and non-stabilized supply voltages are available. Via a data and a clock
pulse line all relevant data is transmitted to other modules. A special start line is provided via which the
scale can be switched on or other modules can signal that they want to send data.
Both data and start line are open collectors so that they can be switched to low by all modules.
For further details on the bus, please refer to the relevant documentation.

Fault handling
If faults occur, the SeSAM bus initiates a fault message with the relevant fault code. Furthermore, each
fault message includes the number of the module type on which the fault has occurred and a code
which indicates how long the message is to stay on display and which displays are to be suppressed.
The DMS low end module displays its own fault messages on its LCD. Module type (0 for the low-end
module) and fault number are displayed. The other DMS modules only transfer fault messages to the
bus (module type = 1).
The following fault messages are implemented:

10 20 bit counter overflow

11 Counts out off range
12 Switch-on zero setting out off range
13 Zero tracking out off range
14 Error in the kg value calculation
15 Recalibration error
bAtt Battery voltage too low
21 Error in battery voltage measurement
22 Error in temperature measurement
tEMP Temperature range exceeded ( < 0°C or > 50°C)
30 General bus error
32 Command buffer full
33 More than 8 slaves detected
40 EEPROM error
41 Incorrect EEPROM access
50 Rom checksum error
51 Menu error
CArd Invalid Chipcard
OFF Chipcard has scale not released
6x Error in measurement of lenght
Notice : Chipcard is saving now

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Time base
From the quartz’s 4.19MHz a time base is derived which controls all timed processes in the scale.
These are, for instance, various timeouts and the on-time.
After expiry of the on-time, the supply voltage for the analog part, for voltage measurement and for the
EEPROM is switched off. The LCD is switched off, all ports are set to zero-signal level and the quartz
is stopped.

Recalibration
In order to compensate for linear measuring errors of the scale, which can, for instance, occur as a
result of the different forces of gravity at different geographical points, the module has a recalibration
function. To initiate the function, another button must be pressed when the scale is started. The
calibration counter is now displayed which is incremented whenever the scale is recalibrated. It
enables the user to check whether the scale was manipulated. If, within five seconds, the button is
pressed longer than 1.5 s, the scale switches to recalibration mode. The scale now measures the zero
point and waits to be loaded with at least ¼ of the maximum load. By briefly pressing the button the
weight displayed can be decremented or incremented in steps of 10g until the weight of the load placed
on the scale is reached. The direction can be changed by pressing the button longer. To stop
recalibration the button must be pressed longer than 5s. The scale can be switched off any time using
the on/off button or by not activating it for a while, thus aborting recalibration.

Optional functions (only DMS low-end module and SLC highend)

The functions “Tare“, “Hold“, “Autohold“ and “Replace weight in repeat measurements” can be
implemented via a program on the EEPROM. The functions are explained below:

Tare:
The tare function can be assigned to a button by the EEPROM program. If the button is pressed, the
weight is tared off as soon as the display has settled, if it is within the permissible range. Pressing the
button again alternatively switches the tare function off or causes the weight to be tared off again.

Hold and Autohold:

If the hold function is assigned to a button by means of the EEPROM, the weight reading is held on
display when the button is pressed as soon as the value has stabilized. Alternatively, the hold function
can be automated so that the weight will always be frozen when it has exceeded a certain threshold
and is stable.
The hold function is switched off after expiry of a predetermined time or by pressing the button again.
In addition the scale can be configured so that the hold function will be deactivated when the scale is
relieved, when the scale is relieved and then loaded again and / or when the load on the scale changes
significantly.

Replace weight in repeat measurements:

The scale can be configured so that the weight last displayed is displayed again in a measurement
when the scale detects that it has been loaded with almost the same weight.

Calibration
To ensure that the module functions properly, data must be written to the EEPROM before the module
is calibrated. Values that are only determined during the calibration process can be set to 0. The
correct figures will then be set after calibration.
If the weight is to be calculated using a third order polynomial, the scale must be calibrated using at
least four test loads. In order to increase accuracy, it is recommended to use even more weights.
If you wish to configure individual temperature compensation, the scale must be measured with a load
and without a load at temperatures on different ends of the range. In order to determine the square
term for slope compensation, the scale must also be measured at an average temperature.
To determine the required calibration values, please refer to the relevant documentation for EEPROM
programming.

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Technical data
Supply voltage: Load cell voltage + 0.5 V to 15 V
Supply current: approximate load cell current
Zero-signal current: typ. 2µA
Operating temperature: approx. 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -10°C to 60°C

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Service manual Description of faults

Please refer to the operating instructions to ensure that the scales were operated in the proper
manner. In case of a malfunction, the following table will help you to locate the fault.

Description of the Possible Remedy

fault cause
Scales cannot be • Battery is not • Check the batteries
started installed or
discharged
• Voltage supply • Check the voltage at the appropriate connections of the
is defective electronics; eliminate the interruption
• Bus • Check the plug-in connections; check the cables for interruption
connection and replace them if necessary.
cable is
defective
• Keypad is • Check the cable connections; check the cables and the keypad
defective or for interruption and replace them if necessary
not connected
• Bus fault • Disconnect power supply unit and battery from the scale, wait for
60 seconds, then reconnect.
Scales show no • Packaging / • Check the scales
weight or an transport
incorrect weight safeguard has
(repeatedly) not been fully
removed
• Scales are • Recalibrate the scales
maladjusted
• Sensor is • Replace the sensor and recalibrate the scales
damaged
• Load lever • Check the base frame (if present, the tie rod) for damage or
system is incorrect assembly
damaged or
transfer of
force to the
sensor is
interrupted
Scale shows only • Shortcircuit • Search for damaged isolation of the cabel and repair it. ( If
the segment test or between appropriated use multimeter.)
the readings are sensor cable
varying to much. and housing
Incomplete digits • Display is • Replace the electronics
defective
Malfunction during • Display: • The electronics have detected an error.
the weighing ! X: module number
procedure Er:x:no ! No: error number

• Er:x:10 • Sensor is • Check and, if necessary, replace the sensor (if the sensor is
defective or replaced, a recalibration is required)
not properly
connected

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Description of the Possible Remedy

fault cause
• Er:x:11 • Sensor is • Check connection cables, check sensor and replace as required
defective or (if parts a replaced, a recalibration is necessary)
supply lines
• If several load cell are used, check the allocation (colour codes)
are damaged

• Er:x:12 • Initial load is • Check the initial load

too high
• Check the load lever (stuck or bent; check the sensor, replace it if
necessary and carry out a recalibration

• Er:X:14 • Error during • Incorrect coefficient in the read-only memory of the module;
calculation of recalibrate the scales
the kg value

• Er:x:15 • Error during • Reference weight is outside the permissible range or operator
recalibration error

• Er:x:21 • Error while • Battery voltage is far too low (< 2.5 V) or electronics are defective
measuring the
-> Replace the electronics
battery voltage

• Er:x:22 • Error while • Replace the electronics

measuring the
temperature

• Er:x:32 • Error: • Check the cabling of the bus, eliminate any EMC malfunction,
command briefly (60 sec.) de-energize the electronics
buffer overflow

• Er:x:40 • No EEProm • Recalibrate the scale or write the correct EEProm data by service
data program

• Er:x:41 • Incorrect • Check the slave; disconnect or replace the slave

EEProm
access by the
slave

• Er:x:50 • Other errors • Error occurs directly after switching on -> wrong checksum in the
ROM
-> Replace the electronics

• Er:x:51 • Menu error • Incorrect use of a menu function (wrong data e.g.), try it again

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Description of the calibration mode for scales with modular
electronics

General:
Seca scales with modular electronics are fitted with a software-controlled calibration device
that is operated using the existing controls. This device can be used to recalibrate the
scales or to set the scales to different GAL values. During development of the calibration
device, special attention was paid to the following requirements:

• It must be possible to recalibrate the scales without any additional external

equipment/tools.
• It must be possible to calibrate the calibration device.
• It must be possible to recalibrate the scales without calibrated test weights.
• The calibration device shall be protected against inadvertent use.

Calibration counter
The scales fitted with the new, modular electronics are equipped with a calibration counter
allowing a software recalibration to be carried out according to the requirements for
calibrated scales. To carry out such a recalibration, the calibration counter setting can be
called up on the display of the scales and compared to the data given on the calibration
label mark (applies only for calibrated products). If the values are identical, the scales are
calibrated; whereas differing values match the situation of a broken calibration seal. Each
completed recalibration procedure is registered by the calibration counter, i.e. the number is
automatically incremented by 1.

Recalibrating the scales

Before the scales can be recalibrated, they must be switched to the calibration mode:

To do so, switch on the scales using the appropriate control. While doing so, simultaneously
press another control key (for example, the kg/lbs key). This causes the contents of the
calibration counter (i.e. the number of calibration procedures carried out so far) to be
displayed for five seconds (flashing).
During the 5 seconds the contents is displayed, press the kg/lbs key again and keep it
depressed (for more than 1.5 seconds) to switch the scales to the calibration mode.
If the kg/lbs key is not pressed within these 5 seconds, the scales are automatically
switched back to normal weighing operation.
When switched to the calibration mode, the scales first are in a decrementing state. This
state is indicated by a flashing "dec" that alternates with the currently measured weight.

Now place a test weight onto the scales. This test weight should have a weight of at least
25% of the maximum permissible load for the weight (we recommend a weight of approx.
66-75%). The weight shown on the display must match the test weight; otherwise, the
scales are maladjusted and the recalibration procedure must carried out in full length. To do
so, change the weight shown on the display using the kg/lbs key until it matches the test
weight.
If the value shown on the display differs from the test weight (if not, recalibration is not
required), estimate whether the required nominal weight is easier to reach by decrementing
or by incrementing. To toggle from the decrementing mode to the incrementing mode or
vice versa, press the kg/lbs key for more than 1.5 seconds (display indicates dec or inc).
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Pressing the kg/lbs key for less than 1.5 seconds causes the weight shown on the display
to be increased or decreased by 10 g (depending on the mode currently selected). As the
resolution of the display is lower, the displayed value will not necessarily be increased or
decreased each time the kg/lbs key is pressed. Repeat the above procedure until the
displayed weight and the test weight match. Set the scales to the middle between two
division values by additionally incrementing or decrementing the value by n=d/(2*10). The
calibration process can now be completed by pressing the kg/lbs key for at least five
seconds. The scales compute and store a new linearity coefficient and will then be switched
off automatically. The scales are now calibrated. Remove the test weight.

Note:
To prevent improper calibration by improper use, a timeout control has been implemented
in the calibration mode, i.e. the time that passes until the next key is pressed must never
exceed five seconds.

However, this timeout control is only active for the phase when switching to the calibration
mode.
If, during this phase, 5 seconds have passed and no key has been pressed, the scales are
automatically restored to the weighing mode so that the procedure must be repeated.

To reduce calibration errors to a minimum, recalibration is only possible using a test weight
of more than 25% and less than 100% of the max. load; otherwise, “Er:0:15” will appear
on the display.

If the scales need to be set to a different GAL value, the displayed value must be matched
to the test weight value adapted to the GAL value correction.

Example of a recalibration procedure:

The selected test weight is 100 kg.

The current weight shown on the display is 99.7 kg (max. difference of 300 g).
In this example, you must switch the scales to the incrementing mode to carry out the
recalibration procedure. After the kg/lbs key has been pressed (for more than 1.5 seconds),
a flashing "inc" is shown.
Now increase the value by the first 10 g (by briefly pressing the kg/lbs key). After this has
been done thirty times, the value 100.0 (rounded!) appears on the display although the
internal measured value still is 99.95 kg (not rounded!).
To correct this rounding error, increase the value by another 10 g to get exactly 100.00 as
the calculated value.
Terminate the recalibration procedure as described above.

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Summary of a typical recalibration sequence:

Action carried out by the user Result
The scales are switched off. No values or characters on the display.
Press the kg/lbs key and keep it depressed The contents of the calibration counter is
while simultaneously pressing the start key. shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
Release both keys. The contents of the calibration counter is
shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
Press the kg/lbs key for more than The system switches to the calibration mode:
1.5 seconds within the next 5 seconds. first "dec" appears on the display (flashing)
and then the current weight (0.0 - also
flashing).
5 seconds have passed and no key has The scales are switched back to normal
been pressed. weighing operation.
Place the test weight onto the scales. The measured weight of the test weight
appears on the display (flashing).
Decide whether to decrement or to
increment:
Incrementing:
Press the kg/lbs key for more than 1.5 The incrementing mode is activated; "inc"
seconds. appears on the display.

Decrementing:
No action required as the scales are already No output on the display.
in the dec mode.
Decrementing or incrementing: The measured weight is decreased or
Again briefly press the kg/lbs key (for less increased by 10 g. Please remember that
than 1.5 seconds). pressing the key does not always change the
value on the display due to the low display
resolution. Only the rounded value is given.
Repeat this step until the measured weight The display indicates the test weight (format:
matches the test weight (format: xx.0 kg). xx.0 kg).
To correct this rounding error, decrement or The display output does not change the first
increment the value five times by another four times.
10 g.

After the fifth time the value has been The display indicates the exact test weight
decremented or incremented, the measured (format: xx.00 kg).
weight appears; it now matches the test
weight.
Press the kg/lbs key for at least 5 seconds The display does not show any characters or
until the system is switched off. values any more.

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Instructions for PC-based configuration

PC-based configuration is used for diagnosis or recalibration of all seca scales with modular electronics.
The following equipment is required:

• PC with serial interface (RS -232)

• seca software 'SERVA” 10-02-01-004
• RS232 service set 68-60-00-002,
consisting of:
• RS-232-service module 68-60-00-003
• Connecting cable PC/service module 08-06-16-121
• Modular cable 08-06-16-115
• Bus cable for DETF-LEM 08-06-16-125
• Loading weights
• For scales with DETF sensor at least 5 weight stages up to the MAX
• For scales with DMS load cell at least 1 weight stage (=MAX)

Software Installation

If your 'SERVA'-software is in a ZIP-file, it has to be unpacked at first.

Execute the program's SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions displayed by the setup program.

Connecting and calibrating a scale

• If the service module has not been connected to the PC yet, shut the PC down, connect the service
module to the serial interface and reboot the PC.

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• Switch off the scale!

• For calibration, a connection between the service module and the measured-value
acquisition module of the scale to be calibrated must be established. For this purpose, a
modular cable must be connected to the scale’s SeSAM bus.

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Standard case Connection to the existing display unit port.

The display can instead be connected to the second modular

socket of the service module.

DMS module with integrated display

08-06-18-082

If there is no modular socket on the back of the PCB,

retrofit one.

DETF module with integrated display Pick off the signal directly from the PCB via the DETF LEM bus
cable.
08-06-18-051
08-06-18-073

• Once the cables have been correctly connected, start the scale.

• Start the software 'SERVA' from the programs menu.

• The 'Help'-menu of the 'SERVA'-program contains detailed instructions for available operations

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seca 769
Item Articel-no. Designation Price stage

Baseframe drawing page 3,

01 02-01-03-386-816 Frame for 4 loadcells 25

02 01-10-04-007-509 Levelling device 18

03 02-03-03-298-807 Platform 25

04 01-13-04-223-009 Mat (flute) for platform 20

05 08-06-12-245-009 Load cell VH 2 28

06 08-06-16-107-119 Harness battery connection 16

07 08-06-016-119-119 Harness for mains connection 24

08 08-06-14-239-009 Battery compartment 15

09 66-30-60-010-009 Battery holder 10

10 02-11-03-011-009 Roller compl. 18

11 02-01-03-130-509 Column connection 26

12 01-13-05-270-009 Plug white 01

13 02-01-03-383-009 Counter plate 10

14 04-02-06-215-008 Column varnished 34

15 08-06-16-430-119 Ribbon cable 200 mm 05

16 08-06-18-143-009 Adapter board 18

17 08-06-18-080-009 DMS ext. module 45

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Display housing drawing page 4

22 34-02-01-001-009 Display housing 26

23 34-02-04-342-009 Membrane keyboard 25

24 14-05-01-917-509 Sticker for window mod. 769 05

25 08-06-16-115-119 Modular cablel 1 m 15

(26) 08-06-18-054-009 Display electronic 40

Mearuring rod drawing page 5

38 19-17-02-218-009 Headpiece tongue 22

39 19-17-02-219-009 Headpiece plate 20

40 19-17-01-324-009 Sliding block 19

41 19-17-02-211-009 Slide guide left 03

42 19-01-02-212-009 Slide guide right 03

43 19-17-01-284-009 Upper guide 08

(44) 19-17-03-032-009 Fixing material with long bush 12

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