Model 574 Programmable Counting System (PCS)
2 - GSE Scale Systems
the 574 in programmability. Much of the information
covered in this reference manual can be related to these
other two instruments. (Refer to Figure 1, Model 574
Counting System). Refer to the model 550/570 technical
reference manual for specific information on these
instruments.
We will be discussing information primarily concerned
with the model 574 Counting System in this manual.
When a weigh system is mentioned, we are discussing
the integration of the Model 574 system to a load cell
scale platform. The GSE Model 500 series of
instruments have been designed to display outputs from
either GSE manufactured platforms or platforms built by
other manufacturers.
The 500 series of equipment is built to give you years of
industrial quality weighing in the most demanding
environments. They provide outstanding accuracy and
durability when matched with any of our GSE platforms
or load cells. Every weighing or counting application is
different, and with this in mind, the Model 500 series of
equipment has been designed to permit customization of
output to computers or printers through programmable
software transmitted through RS-232 or 20mA current
loop outputs.
1.3 Model 574 Features
The GSE Model 574 Counting System is a precision
instrument with industrial environment capability. The
following list shows the available features of this
accurate and durable weigh system component:
• Highly Visible Display. Brilliant 0.75 inch high 6
digit vacuum fluorescent display.
• High Capacity: Capable of powering up to 8 load
cells (350 ohm) for demanding applications such as
floor, sample scale, tank and hopper scales, etc.
• Versatile Communications: Programmable RS-232
• Time and Date Clock (Battery backed is optional)
• Front Panel calibration and linearization procedures.
• Full scale response time from 0.06 to 8 seconds
Selectable weighing units: lb., kg., oz, g, custom,
etc.
• DC or AC power operation (10 - 28 VDC or AC),
DC connection is internal.
• Weighing increments: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
and 500.
• Five function keys are on the front panel (invoke
custom macro operations).
• Can be connected to GSE models 450 and 550 for
remote display operation.
• Expandable memory for increased setup storage.
1.4 Common Counting Applications
The focus of this manual is to provide operation, setup
and customization information of the Model 574 system,
however it is important to understand the application
capabilities of this system. Following is a list of typical
weighing/counting applications which other users have
found GSE weighing systems beneficial to their
operations:
• Small or Large Parts weighing/counting
• Tank weighing
• Process industry weighing
• Inventory control
• Order picking
• Floor and Hopper Scales
• Conveyor weigh systems control
• Batching (mixing)
Refer to Chapter 16 Macro Programming Operations for
specific information on how to combine the features of
the 574 to customize your own counting system.
1.5 Reader's Guide
The Technical Reference Manual for Model 574
Counting System is a comprehensive textbook which
includes much information related to the operation of
other GSE Instruments. Some chapters contain more
technical information than the average user needs to
know, or even cares about. As you begin to use this
manual, keep one thing in mind. It is not necessary to
read all of this manual. The manual has been designed to
provide you with the technical information for which you
are looking. Don't try to treat it like a novel which must
be read from cover to cover.
If you are a first time user of the GSE Model 574
System, we suggest reading the following chapters:
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