VFS/AFS

ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INDICATOR

OPERATION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS INDICATOR

JULY 2012

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

X0VFS030000
CONTENTS

1. INSTALLATION

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

4. INITIAL SETUP

5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE

6. PRINTER AND RS232C INTERFACE

7. TROUBLE SHOOTING

8. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

APPENDIX: APPEARANCE
1. INSTALLATION
Because of metrological legislation, installation/some
metrological parameter settings are limited to be done
by authorized personnel only. Do not attempt to change
any of the built-in parameters. Contact your dealer for
installation and technical assistance.

CAUTION:
This unit is legal for trade only when it is sealed (and/or
stamped) and bearing a serial number. Do not attempt
to break the seal (or stamp) affixed to this indicator
or remove the serial number. Contact your dealer for
more information and after sales service.

For most accurate weighing result, do not use the

indicator in where or when the environment condition
falls beyond as those listed on SPECIFICATIONS.

Do not attempt to open this unit or conduct any trouble

shootings other than those listed on TROUBLE SHOOTING.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. VFS/AFS
(6-WIRE TYPE)
ABM/ABM
(4-WIRE TYPE)
INDICATOR
Max. USER DEFINED
nmax 10000 (NOTE 1)
Tare Range 1/3 Max. – e (NOTE 2)
Power-on Zero Range SELECTABLE (NOTE 3)
Zero Range ±2% Max.
Min. Load 20e (NOTE 4)
Max. measuring range ±20mV
Min. signal voltage per 0.45 µV
verification scale interval
9.0 VDC (BY EXTERNAL POWER
Power voltage requirements ADAPTOR OR RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY)
Minimum battery voltage 5.5 VDC
Load cell Excitation voltage 5 VDC
Minimal load cell impedance 85Ω
Maximal load cell impedance 1000Ω
Load cell connection 4 or 6 wires
Operation -10o~40oC
Environment Non-condensed. R.H.≦85%
Specifications subject to change without notice.

NOTE 1:
The recommend division when application is legal for
trade (OIML mode) is 10,000 and 120,000 when application
is not legal for trade (normal mode).

NOTE 2:
When under OIML mode, for Multi range or interval, change
e to e1. When under non-OIML mode, the default setting
is full tare range.

NOTE 3:
The power-on zero (initial zero) range can be selected
with ±2%, ±5%, ±10%, ±15%, ±20%, ±30%, ±40% at F3
function followed CAP1.? setting.
When under OIML mode, the default setting is ±10%.

NOTE 4:
For Multi range or interval, change e to e1.
3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION

(MODEL SHOWN: VFS/AFS)

1. OFF KEY
Press this key to turn indicator off.

2. MODE KEY
Press this key to shift among different weight units
and/or turn backlight on/off.

3. M+ KEY
Press this key to accumulate current weight to memory.
4. MR KEY
Press this key to recall the total accumulated weight
from memory.

5. TARE KEY
Press this key to tare off the weight of a container.

6. ON/ZERO KEY
Press this key to turn indicator on and/or set weight
displayed to zero.

7. NET INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the tare function
is in operation and weight shown is net weight.

8. ZERO INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate zero weight status.

9. WEIGHT UNIT INDICATOR

“kg” indicates the metric unit is being employed.
“lb” indicates the avoirdupois unit is being employed.

10. IN-CHARGE INDICATOR

Red color: Recharging on process
Green color: Charging completed

11. AVERAGE INDICATOR

This indicator flashes to indicate the digital motion
filtering function is being employed when choosing
Filt.7 at F6 internal function.

12. M+ INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate memory contains of
stored data.

13. MR INDICATOR
This indicator appears to indicate the value shown is
the total accumulated weight stored.

14. LO-BAT INDICATOR

This indicator appears when input voltage is below the
lowest input limit. Check the power supplied to the
indicator.
4. INITIAL SETUP
4.1 PLACING THE SCALE
In order to obtain an accurate weighing result, the
complete weighing instrument (hereinafter referred as
the scale) must be placed on a strong and level surface.

4.2 INTERNAL SETTING

4.2.1 Display Segment Check
User can enter this function to check and see if the
display and backlight (if purchased) are functioning
properly.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE once to F2
e. Press MODE and all segments will light up to allow
user to check the condition of display
f. Press any key to exit (scale displays P=00 that can
be ignored.) and press TARE for next function setup
or ON/ZERO to restart the scale

4.2.2 Select Auto Power Off Setting

The scale is equipped with Auto Power Off Function. The
scale will power off automatically if it is not used
for 4 minutes. Follow the below steps to enable/disable
Auto Power Off Function.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE three times to F4
e. Press MODE to shift between 0_OFF or 4_OFF
-To enable Auto Power Off Function, press TARE when
4_OFF appears
-To disable Auto Power Off Function, press TARE when
0_OFF appears
f. Press TARE to exit and press ON/ZERO to restart the
scale

4.2.3 Select RS-232 Baud Rate & Protocol

This scale is equipped with 4 RS232C output baud rate
and 2 transmission protocol settings for user to select.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE four times to F5
e. Press MODE to enter
f. Press M+ to select baud rate of 4800, 9600, 19200
or 38400
g. Press MODE again to enter transmission protocol setup
h. Press M+ to select protocol of P=N81 or P=E71
i. When the preferred transmission protocol shows on
display, press TARE to confirm and proceed to the
next selection or ON/ZERO to restart the scale

NOTE:
The default data output format of the scale is
Baud Rate = 9600
Data Bit = 8
Stop Bit = 1
Parity = None

4.2.4 Select Digital Motion Filtering Function

This indicator equipped with animal weighing function
that enables user to select when the indicator is using
for weighing livestock.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Indicator displays F1
d. Press TARE five times to F6
e. Press MODE to select filter strength of 0, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7
- To enable Animal Weighing Function, press TARE
 when display shows Filt.1~Filt.7.
Select Filt.7 will get strongest filter effect.
- To disable Animal Weighing Function, press TARE
when display shows Filt.0
f. After TARE is pressed, indicator display F7
g. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

4.2.5 Select Serial Output Mode

There are four selectable transmission modes to choose
according to end user preference. For which “Conti” is
continuous transmission when weight is stabilized,
“Auto” sends data once when weight is stabilized and
“P_Out” sends data in table form when press M+.
“OFF” disable Serial transmission
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE six times to F7
e. Press MODE to shift between Conti, Auto, P_Out or
OFF
- For continuous sending, press TARE when display
shows Conti
- For sending data once, press TARE when display
 shows Auto
- For manual sending, press TARE when display shows
P_Out
- Disable Serial output, press TARE when display
shows OFF
f. After TARE is pressed, indicator display F8
g. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

4.2.6. Select Printer Output Mode

There are three selectable printout formats to choose
according to end user preference. Prnt.1 will only print
the stabled weight detects when press M+ and Prnt.2 will
print in table form when press M+.
Choose utP will employ UTP thermal printer protocol.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE seven times to F8
e. Press MODE to shift between Prnt.1, Prnt.2 or utP
- For simple printout result, press TARE when
display shows Prnt.1
- For detail printout result, press TARE when
display shows Prnt.2
 - For connecting to UTP printer, press TARE when
display shows utP (When choosing utP, the setting
of F7 will change to OFF)
f. After printout format is selected, will enter
sub-menu for auto-printing or not.
Press MODE to shift between Auto or Nauto(non-auto)
- For auto printout when weight is stabilized , press
TARE when display shows Auto
- For manual printout when pressing M+ , press TARE
when display shows Nauto
- When choosing utP, form number from 0 to 9, Prnt.1
or Prnt.2 can be selected according to end user
preference prior to auto printout setting.
g. After TARE is pressed, scale display F9
h. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

4.2.7 Select Auto Tare Function

This scale is equipped with auto tare function which
tares off the initial weight automatically when this
function is engaged. The tare weight is automatically
cleared when everything is removed from platter.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE eight times
e. Scale displays F9
f. Press MODE to select between Tr_on or TroFF
-To enable Auto Tare Function, press TARE when Tr_on
appears
-To disable Auto Tare Function, press TARE when TroFF
appears
g. After TARE is pressed, scale display F10
h. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

4.2.8 Select Original Calibrated Zero Function

This scale is equipped with original calibrated zero
function that enables user to select if the original
calibrated zero is required to utilize as the weighing
base for initial power-on status.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE nine times
e. Scale displays F10
f. Press MODE to select between AC_on or AC_oF
-To enable Original Calibrated Zero Function, press
 TARE when AC_on appears
-To disable Original Calibrated Zero Function,
press TARE when AC_oF appears
g. After TARE is pressed, scale display F11
h. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

NOTE:
1. For OIML approval, this function would be prohibited.
2. Scale will perform Initial Zero Range setting after
turn-on when choosing AC_oF.

4.2.9 Select Accumulation Function when Pressing M+

This scale is equipped with accumulation function
enabled/disabled when pressing M+. When accumulation
function is engaged, press M+ will simultaneously print
out RS-232/printer data and perform accumulation
function.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE ten times
e. Scale displays F11
f. Press MODE to select between Ad._on or Ad._oF
 -To enable Accumulation Function when pressing M+,
press TARE when Ad._on appears
-To disable Accumulation Function when pressing M+,
press TARE when Ad._oF appears
g. After TARE is pressed, scale display F13
h. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale

4.2.10 Select Number of Printout Copy (This function

is UTP printer related)
9 parameters (copy 1 to copy 9) are available. Select
the required number of printout copy here.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE eleven times
e. Scale displays F13
f. Press MODE to select number of printout copy of
COPY1 ~ COPY9
g. When preferred number of printout copy shows on
display, press TARE to confirm.
h. After TARE is pressed, scale display F14
i. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale
4.2.11 Select Total Print when Performing Memory-clear
Function
This scale is equipped with total print enabled/disabled
when performing memory-clear function. When total print
is disabled, press MR & TARE will only perform
memory-clear function, it won’t print out data of total.
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE twelve times
e. Scale displays F14
f. Press MODE to select between tt_on or tt_oF
-To enable Total Print when Performing Memory-clear
Function, press TARE when tt_on appears
-To disable Total Print when Performing
Memory-clear Function, press TARE when tt_oF
appears
g. After TARE is pressed, scale display F15
h. Press MODE to enter next set up or ON/ZERO to restart
the scale
4.2.12 Set and Send Date & Time Data to UTP
a. Scale is off
b. Press and hold TARE, then press ON/ZERO
c. Scale displays F1
d. Press TARE thirteen times
e. Scale displays F15
f. Press MODE to enter data and time setting
Make sure that the UTP printer is connected to scale
and it is in online status.
Key Function
• MR = move cursor to the right
• M+ = increase numeric value

Sequently set y=xx for last 2 digits of year

m=xx for month d=xx for day
Once date is set, press MODE to set time.
H=xx for hour m=xx for minute
Once time is set, press MODE to confirm.

***F19 ~ F21 functions are reserved for verification

Use.
5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE
5.1 BEFORE WEIGHING
Make sure that:
a. Connect the load cell signal and power to the
indicator properly
b. Place the scale on a level and strong surface
c. The scale is turned on
d. The ZERO INDICATOR is on. If not, press ON/ZERO to
set display to zero

5.2 WEIGHING
a. Always place an object onto the scale gently
Excessive force applied to platter may cause damages
to weight sensor
b. The weight of the object is displayed on the indicator
automatically
c. It is a good practice to remove all loads from scale
after weighing. It would prolong the lifetime of
weight sensor

5.3 SELECT WEIGHT UNIT

Press MODE to shift between metric or avoirdupois weight
units. The weight unit used before power off would be
employed when the scale is turned on again.
NOTE:
To comply with the law of certain countries and certain
approval requirements, the avoirdupois weight units may
be disabled. Contact your dealer for more information.

5.4 TURN BACKLIGHT (OPTIONAL) ON/OFF

Follow the below steps to turn on and off backlight (if
purchased).
a. Scale is on
b. Press and hold ON/ZERO until backlight is activated;
or press MODE to shift between metric and avoirdupois
weight to turn on and off backlight

Even though the backlight function is employed,

backlight will be automatically turned off when a stable
weight remained for 25 seconds or a zero weight is
detected and remains stable for 10 seconds

Backlight will be automatically turned on again when

a new weight is detected or when any key is pressed.

5.5 SET DISPLAYED VALUE TO ZERO WHEN UNLOADED

By pressing ON/ZERO, weight displayed will be set to
zero and ZERO INDICATOR appears.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum zero range.

NOTE:
-When scale is set at OIML and application is legal for
trade. User only needs to press ON/ZERO once when setting
the value to zero. The re-zero function will take place
when reading is stabled
-When scale is set at Normal and application is not legal
for trade. User can set the value to zero at anytime
when pressing ON/ZERO

5.6 TARE OFF THE WEIGHT OF A CONTAINER

When a container is used, follow the below steps to
manually tare off the weight of container and get the
net weight.
a. Remove all loads away from platter
b. Make sure that the ZERO INDICATOR is on
c. Place the container on the platter
d. Press TARE

After TARE is pressed, the NET INDICATOR would appear.

Refer to 5.2 for weighing procedures. Weight displayed

under is the net weight of the subject matter. Refer
to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum tare range.

NOTE:
- When scale is set at OIML and application is legal
for trade. User only needs to press TARE once when tare
off a weight. The tare function will take place when
reading is stabled
- When scale is set at Normal and application is not
legal for trade. User can tare off the weight anytime
when pressing TARE

5.7 CLEAR THE TARE FUNCTION

a. Remove all loads from platter
b. The tare effect will be cancelled:
-Automatically if automatic tare function is
employed, or
-By pressing TARE
c. After TARE is pressed, the NET INDICATOR would
disappear

5.8 MEMORY FUNCTION

5.8.1 Accumulate a Transaction To Memory
a. Refer to 5.2 for weighing producers
b. Press M+ to save and accumulate data of current
 transaction to memory
c. Indicator displays “P. X” and M+ INDICATOR appears
to indicate that memory contains of stored data
NOTE: “P. X” means the total number of transactions
accumulated to memory.
d. Indicator returns to normal display status after 2
seconds
e. Repeat a to c for subsequent transactions

NOTE:
- When scale is set at OIML and application is legal
for trade. User only needs to press M+ once when trying
to store a value to memory. The weight accumulation
function will take place when reading is stabled
- When scale is set at Normal and application is not
legal for trade. User can save the shown value to memory
at anytime when pressing M+

5.8.2 Memory Recall

Press MR to recall total accumulated weight from memory.
After MR is pressed, indicator displays P. X (X Means
the number of transactions accumulated) follow by a value.
The value is the total accumulated weight stored in
memory.
When the total accumulated weight is being displayed,
MR INDICATOR appears to indicator that the value being
displayed is the total accumulated weight. Indicator
will return to normal display status after 3 seconds.

5.8.3 Memory Clear

All transactions stored in memory by pressing MR and
TARE at the same time.

CAUTION: All data stored will be erased when the indicator

is turned/powered off.

5.9 RECHARGE SCALE

The indicator is equipped with a built-in rechargeable
battery. When the LO-BAT INDICATOR appears, recharge
the scale immediately. Failure to do so may cause
unrecoverable damage to the rechargeable battery.
Charging is completed when the color of the IN-CHARGE
INDICATOR turns green.
6. PRINTER AND RS232C INTERFACE
The VFS/AFS series are capable to install printer
interface, and RS232 interface upon purchase.

6.1 Connect the Scale with a Computer

Follow the below steps to connect the scale with a
computer.
a. Turn scale off
b. Turn computer off
c. Connect the RS232C output of scale to computer with
an appropriate data cable(D-SUB 9)
d. Turn scale on
e. Turn computer on
f. Load and run the BASICA program file (For DOS
platform)

6.1.1 Default Output Settings

• BAUD RATE = 9600
• DATA BITS = 8
• PARITY = NONE
• STOP BITS = 1

6.1.2 When Using DOS System

a. Create BASICA computer program file as below to
enable the computer to receive data sent by scale.

10 OPEN "COM*:9600, N,8,1,CS,DS,CD" AS#1

 *: Input 1 if the input port of computer is
COM 1, or input 2 for COM 2 ...etc.
20 LINE INPUT #1, A$
30 PRINT A$
40 GOTO 20
50 END

b. Save the above program file.

Below is the data output format for RS-232 interface.

Please refer to the notes for more information.

S W W W . W W U U CR LF

Space Space

Space ： 〝 〞(20h)
S(sign) ： this digit remains space(〝 〞) if there
is a positive weight data, otherwise, S
will be as minus(〝-〞).
WWW.WW ： weight data(6 digits, including decimal
point)
UU ： weight unit(g, kg, lb)
6.2 Connect the Scale with a Printer(Parallel Port)

a. Turn scale off

b. Turn printer off
c. Connect the printer output of scale to printer with
an appropriate data cable(D-SUB 25)
d. Turn scale on
e. Turn printer on(in online status)

Below is the data output format for printer interface.

Data output format (Prnt.1 parameter in F8)

Ex.
165.2 g
165.2 g
330.4 kg
165.2 kg
0.3642 lb
1.0924 lb

Data output format (Prnt.2 parameter in F8)

Ex.
S/N WT-kg ---Heading
1. 0.200 ---Individual weighing with S/No
2. 0.215
3. 0.320
4. 0.215
4/ 0.950 ---Total and number of weighings
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Syndrome Indicator cannot be turned on

Check: Is the indicator powered properly?
Action: Check power supply to indicator.

Syndrome Indicator turned off automatically

Check Is Auto Power Off Function employed?
Action Refer to 4.2.2 to disable Auto Power Off
Function.
Check Is the LO-BAT INDICATOR on?
Action Check power supply.

Syndrome Rated capacity cannot be reached

Check Is the NET INDICATOR on?
Action: Turn the indicator off. Remove all loads
and turn on again.
Check Is there anything obstructing the scale?
Action Remove all obstacles.

Syndrome Blank display with only "kg" or "lb"

Check Is the load applied to scale excess the rated
capacity?
Action Remove all loads and try again.
Syndrome Indicator displays -----

Check Is the load cell signal cables connected

to the indicator properly?
Action Recheck signal cable connections.
Check Is load cell working properly?
Action Check load cell input/output.

Syndrome Display shows 00000 after counting down

Check Is the load applied to platter excess the
acceptable power-on zero range?
Action Remove all loads from platter and try again.

Syndrome Weighing result is not accurate

Check Is the scale placed in a level condition?
Action Obtain a level condition.
Check Is the scale affected by airflow, vibration
or RFI?
Action: Place the scale away from all disturbances.
Check Is the indicator calibrated correctly?
Action Contact your dealer.
8. DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE

8.1 Clean the indicator with a soft and damp cloth.

If necessary, apply a mild detergent.
8.2 Do not use any harsh, abrasive material, acetone,
volatile solvent, thinner or alcohol for
cleaning.
8.3 Verify the accuracy of indicator periodically.
Re-calibrate the indicator if necessary.
NOTE: In some countries, calibration requires
authorized/qualified agent. Contact your
dealer for more information.
8.4 Store indicator scale in a dry and clean place.
APPENDIX: APPEARANCE

MODEL SHOWN: VFS/AFS

 KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
Declaration of conformity
Déclaration de conformité

Die ichtselbsttätigen Waage

The non-automatic weighing instrument
L'instrument de pesage à fonctionnement non automatique

Hersteller:
Universal Weight Enterprise
Manufacturer:
Co., Ltd.
Fabricant
Typ/Modell:
Type/Model: VFS/AFS
Type/modèle:
Nr. der EG-Bauartzulassung (gegebenen falls):
No of the EC type-approval certificate (where applicable):
Nº du certificat d'approbation CE de type (le cas écheant):
entspricht dem in der Bescheinigung über die Bauartzulassung beschriebenen
Baumuster, sowie den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinie 2009/23/EWG in der jeweils
geltenden Fassung und den Anforderungen folgender EG-Richtlinien:
corresponds to the production model described in the EC type-approval certificate and
to the requirements of the Council Directive 2009/23/EC as amended and to the
requirements of the following EC directives:
correspond au modèle décrit dans le certificat d'approbation CE de type, aux exigences
de la directive 2009/23/CEE modifiée et aux exigences des directives CE suivantes:

*Diese Erklärung gilt nur in Verbindung mit einer Konformitätsbescheinigung einer

benanten Stelle.
*This Declaration of conformity is only valid with a certificate of conformity issued by a
notified body
*Cette dèclaration est valide seulement avac une aattestation de conformitè d´un
organisme notlflè.

Anmerkung 1: Der mit * gekennzeichnete Satz entfäilt, wenn die nichtselbsttätige

Waage vom Hersteller geeicht wurde.
Note 1: The sentence marked with * does not apply, if the non-automatic weighing
instrument was verified by the manufacturer.
Note 1: La phrasa marquie avac * ne s´applique pas au cas oü linstrument de passage
à fonctionnement non automatique a éié vàifié par ie fabricant.

Unterschrift Datum
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