Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 counting scale with Quartzell digital technology, high accuracy of crystal technology, double benefit of more accuarte than analog at extremely competitive price

AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX

Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 counting scale
Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 counting scale with exclusive Quartzell digital technology defines a highly precise method of counting that's not available anywhere else.
Better counting means a better bottom line
The closer you can get to a perfect parts count, the closer you can get to just-in-time inventory. Which will then give you greater manufacturing efficiencies, quicker turnaround and improved profits. Owning a Avery Weigh-Tronix Quartzell PC-820 counting scale makes a difference.

National Controls, Inc. (NCI), acquired by Avery Weigh-Tronix in the 1980s, is the company that brought you the first electronic counting scale—a significant milestone in accuracy. Now we bring you the advanced accuracy of Quartzell technology, teamed with ease-of-use and flexibility.

Rely on the ultimate in accuracy - Quartzell load cells are the only transducers in the industry with the high accuracy and reliability of crystal technology. Quartzell has the double benefit of being more accurate than analog, at an extremely competitive price.

It increases productivity from the start - Ease-of-use is critical to the success of any counting scale, so we’ve made the PC-820 a model of simplicity. Even with multiple shifts and personnel changes, users will quickly feel confident in all phases of its operation.

Easy-to-read display - Instructions in the prominent display window lead employees through the use of every function, with easy-to-follow directions and prompts.

The backlit dot-graphic display features 63 different contrast settings. A quick keystroke makes the adjustment to high or low lighting conditions with no interruption of work.

"Soft keys" tailor functions to your needs - Five separate keys—we call them "soft keys"—let you personalize the scale to your individual applications. Easily changed, they direct the scale to perform as many or as few of the functions as you need for a specific task. As a result, operators push fewer keys, and are not faced with a confusing selection of functions that don’t apply to their job.

Built-in adaptability gives you more - To be truly valuable, a counting scale needs to do more than just count. The PC-820 is flexible enough to adapt to being part of a variety of configurations. So, rather than buying a new scale when your needs change, simply reprogram the soft keys to add additional capabilities-such as remote base operation, accumulation of counts, database information and more.

Put cycle-count information at your fingertips - Store as many as 1000 records with an internal, configurable database. Each record has enough room to include part number, description, tare weight, and various numeric fields, with 32 characters available for each field (except PN which is 16 characters). As a result, you can maintain part and count information in the scale. When you need it, it can be quickly and easily recalled, printed, and transmitted for further use.

Interface with any serial printer - A customized program makes any brand of printer compatible with the PC-820. Your distributor can tailor and deliver the program directly to you. If you change printers, the distributor can adjust the program for you.

Scan bar codes - Get fast piece weights without keying them in or going through the sample process. The PC-820 powers either a bar code gun or wand.

Access a remote base - For applications that demand it, the PC-820 expands to a dual or triple base system. Just add an optional Quartzell base, and/or an analog deck scale.

Enjoy complete portability - With both internal and external battery options, the PC-820 is ready to be moved right to the job, instead of forcing you to move the job to the scale. Store cycle-count information with a bar code scanner even when you’re in the most remote corners of a warehouse, and download later to a computer.

Customer support that rates at the top of the scale. The Avery Weigh-Tronix authorized distributor network provides local service and complete technical support throughout the world. These experienced distributors are not only scale specialists, but are dedicated to helping you keep your business running as smoothly as possible. The Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 is a member of our family of advanced programmable instruments. Ask your RACO Industries sales rep about custom programs for using the Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 in more complex applications.

Avery Weigh-Tronix PC-820 counting scale Specifications

Scale capacity Standard resolution Expanded resolution

10lb
50lb
100lb .001lb
.005lb
.01lb .00005lb
.0002lb
.0005lb

5kg
25kg
50kg .0005kg
.002kg
.005kg .00002kg
.0001kg
.0002kg

Power input (inline transformers)
115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Optional 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Operational keys
Zero, Tare, Enter, Escape, Clear, 0-9, Decimal Point, Previous, Next, and 5 Soft Keys
All keys provide users with tactile and (configurable) audio acknowledgement when they are activated

Operational annunciators
Display symbols include Stability, Active Tare, Current Base, Center of Zero, Low Battery, Unit of Measure and Display Label

Display
240 x 64 dot matrix LCD display
5" x 1.33" displayable area
PC-820: cold cathode fluorescent backlit (white on blue)

Display rate
Selectable, 0.1 to maximum readable updates

Units of measure
Pounds, kilograms, grams, ounces, pounds and ounces, and two fully custom units of measure

Displayed resolution
Up to 1 part in 500,000

Time and date
Battery protected real time clock

Internal resolution
Quartzell: 1 part in 2,000,000
Analog (optional): 1,000,000 counts analog

Harmonizer digital filtering
Fully selectable to ignore noise and vibration

Memory
Capable of storing 1,000 records (2,000 with expanded memory) including part number (16 char), description (32 char), count accumulator, tare and piece weight.

Power saving
Scale has 2 power-saving timers; one controls backlight and another has capability of shutting the scale off. Any keypress wakes the scale.

Standard input and output

Com1: RS232 and RS485; can be used for printing or bi-directional communications

Com2: RS232; bi-directional port or capability of connecting to a serial keyboard (TTL or RS232), scanner, and printer at the same time

I/O: I2C connection capable of connecting to as many as 32 OPTO 22 I/O modules

Available options

Remote scale card with connections for an analog base with Analog to digital conversion rate of 60 times per second and an external Quartzell interface

Remote expanded control interface for 8, 16, 24, or 32 OPTO 22 I/O modules (SSCU-8)

External battery: BP-25R 12-volt battery with built-in charger. Up to 18 hours continuous operation

Internal battery: Two 6volt batteries with internal charger. Up to 9 hours continuous operation

230 VAC inline transformer

Ball top (N/A on 10lb scale)

Alphanumeric, serial keyboard

Draft shield for 10lb scale (recommended for display resolution above 10,000 divisions)

Operating temperature
14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)

Dimensions
Platform 12" x 14" (50- and 100lb models)
Platform 8.5" dia. (10lb model)
Overall 14" W x 17" D x 4.5" H

Weight
18.5lbs (internal options increase weight)

Agencies
UL/CUL
CE pending
NTEP Class III 10,000 divisions

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Call 513-984-2101 or 800-446-1991 for the RACO Discount Price!

Back to Weigh-Tronix main

RACO Industries has competitive prices and quality, guaranteed. View our Manufacturers Listing Page to see a listing of manufacturers with their products that we sell or visit our Home Page to learn more about the products that we carry and about RACO Industries. To hear our most recent low prices just call us at 513-984-2101 or 800-446-1991!

RACO Industries also carries a full line of barcoding printers, supplies, software and accessories. Call for more details!