Platform Scale SP C

Platform Scale SP C – Compact Counting Scale for Precise Weighing and Piece Counting

The platform scale SP C combines the compact weighing platform SP with a powerful counting scale display for precise weighing and counting tasks. Depending on requirements, the platform scale is available with the GTC counting display for non-trade-approved applications or with the MCI counting display for legally for trade counting and weighing applications.

With its stainless steel platform measuring 250 x 250 mm, the SP C is ideally suited for precise weighing and piece counting in the lower weighing range. The sturdy construction, reliable strain gauge load cell technology, and the convenient counting display with three illuminated screens make this platform scale a practical solution for industry, warehouse, shipping, production, goods receipt, order picking, and quality assurance.

Applications of the Platform Scale SP C

The platform scale SP C is designed for applications where piece counts need to be reliably determined, checked, accumulated, or documented in addition to weight. Thanks to its intuitive operation and numeric keypad, the scale is particularly well suited for counting processes, checkweighing, and recurring order picking tasks.

• Piece counting of small parts, screws, nuts, components, and assemblies
• Goods receipt, shipping, and order picking
• Production and manufacturing processes
• Warehouse, logistics, and packaging areas
• Quantity control with target piece count and limit values
• Weight control with HIGH-OK-LOW function
• Quality control and internal inspection processes
• Weighing and counting of containers, components, and small parts
• Industry, trade, workshop, and laboratory

Features of the Platform Scale

• Compact platform scale with separate counting scale display
• Available with GTC display for non-trade-approved applications or MCI display for legally for trade applications
• Stainless steel platform with 250 x 250 mm weighing surface
• Overall dimensions of the weighing platform: 250 x 250 x 90 mm
• Weighing range: 3 kg / 6 kg / 15 kg / 30 kg
• Sturdy base frame in powder-coated steel
• High-precision strain gauge load cell
• Robust and overload-protected design
• Height-adjustable feet for secure positioning
• Spirit level for precise alignment of the scale
• Cable length 2 m for flexible positioning of platform and display
• Ideal for precise weighing and counting applications
• Optional connection of a second weighing platform for counting systems with reference scale and quantity scale

Counting Scale Display GTC and MCI

The platform scale SP C is available in two display variants: the GTC display is intended for non-trade-approved counting and weighing applications, while the MCI display can be used for legally for trade applications. The MCI display is legally for trade according to accuracy class III and IIII.

The counting display is designed for demanding counting applications and clearly shows all key values on three illuminated LCD screens: weight, piece weight, and piece count. This allows the operator to quickly and reliably read the current weighing and counting results.

Weight and piece count can be accumulated in memory. In addition, the display supports quantity control and weight control with freely selectable limit values. An audible signal can be triggered when a target piece count or limit value is reached or exceeded.

Technical Features of the Counting Display

• MCI counting display legally for trade / GTC not legally for trade
• MCI display legally for trade according to accuracy class III and IIII
• Three illuminated displays for weight, piece weight, and piece count
• 60 mm three-section LCD display with high-contrast digits
• LED backlighting for good readability in poor lighting conditions
• Tactile keypad with numeric keyboard
• 22 numeric and function keys
• Input of piece weights, tare weights, and target piece counts via the keypad
• Moisture-protected membrane keypad
• Robust aluminium housing for MCI-T / GTC-T
• Robust stainless steel housing for MCI-N / GTC-N
• Protection class IP65
• Variable reference piece count with reference optimisation
• Audible signal when a target piece count is reached or exceeded
• Internal alibi memory with time and date
• High internal resolution 1,000,000
• Very simple and user-friendly operation
• Can be mounted as a table-top, wall-mounted, or stand-mounted unit
• Mounting via VESA 75
• Table/wall bracket included as standard, stand available as an option
• Optional: RS 232 for connection to PC or printer
• Optional: WLAN or Ethernet
• Optional: internal rechargeable battery
• Optional: integrated signal light for visual control indication

Functions of the Counting Scale Display

• Piece counting with high internal resolution
• Variable reference piece count
• Automatic reference weight update to reduce counting errors
• Reference optimisation for more accurate counting results
• Weight display, piece weight display, and piece count display on three separate screens
• Zero function
• Manual tare function
• Auto tare
• Gross/net weighing
• Tare pre-entry via the numeric keypad
• HIGH-OK-LOW function for weight control
• Quantity control with lower and upper limit values
• Audible signal when target values are reached or exceeded
• Totalling and accumulation of piece counts and weights
• Accumulation memory for up to 9,999 weighings
• Adjustable backlighting
• Calibration and function settings via the keypad
• Internal alibi memory with time and date
• Optional connection of a second weighing platform

Operating the Platform Scale SP C

The platform scale SP C is operated via a convenient, moisture-protected membrane keypad with numeric and function keys. The large keys have a distinct tactile click, giving the operator confidence when using the scale.

Reference piece counts, piece weights, tare weights, and target piece counts can be entered directly via the numeric keypad. This allows counting and checkweighing processes to be set up quickly and operated safely even by untrained personnel.

The three illuminated displays show weight, piece weight, and piece count separately. All relevant values are therefore clearly visible at all times. The backlighting can be adjusted via the menu and ensures good readability even in poor lighting conditions.

Piece Counting and Reference Optimisation

During piece counting, the average piece weight is calculated from the weight of a reference quantity. The platform scale SP C can then reliably determine the piece count of larger quantities. The high internal resolution of 1:1,000,000 parts supports precise determination of the piece weight.

The automatic reference weight update enables the counting display to continuously optimise the piece weight. This reduces counting errors and improves accuracy in recurring counting processes.

For particularly flexible applications, a second weighing platform can optionally be connected. This allows a counting system to be set up with a small reference scale and a larger quantity scale.

Quantity Control and Weight Control

The platform scale SP C is ideally suited for control tasks with predefined target piece counts or weight limits. Two freely selectable limit values can be defined via the HIGH-OK-LOW function. The display then assists the operator with on-screen indication and an audible signal when evaluating the weighing or counting result.

For piece count control, a lower and an upper limit can be set. This allows the operator to quickly see whether the current piece count is below, within, or above the defined target range. An integrated signal light can optionally be used to provide additional visual support during checkweighing.

• Yellow: too few parts in the target range
• Green: target value reached or within the tolerance range
• Red: limit value exceeded or too many parts

Interfaces and Data Transfer

The counting display features a serial RS-232 interface that enables bidirectional communication with a scanner or barcode reader, printer, PC, or remote display.

Weighing and counting results can be transferred to external systems via the interface, or customer-specific receipts can be printed. For legally for trade applications with MCI display, a legally for trade receipt printout with alibi number, date, and time can be generated.

A signal light can also be controlled via the interface to provide visual support for checkweighing and piece count control. WLAN or Ethernet are also available as options to integrate the platform scale into existing workflows and data capture processes.

Legal for Trade with MCI Display

The version with MCI display is suitable for legally for trade applications. The display is legally for trade according to accuracy class III and IIII and can therefore be used for weighing processes requiring documentation.

The weighing function is approved for up to 10,000 scale intervals in accordance with OIML R76. The maximum number of verification values is n = 10,000 for single-range and multi-range 3 x 3000 e, depending on ambient conditions and the composition of the modules.

The integrated alibi memory enables verified transfer of weight values with date and time to a printer or PC. This makes the platform scale SP C with MCI display particularly suitable for applications where verified and traceably documented weighing results are required.

Power Supply

As standard, the counting scale display is powered via a mains adapter. This makes the platform scale SP C ideal for stationary use at workstations, inspection stations, packaging stations, and production areas.

An internal rechargeable battery is available as an option. This allows the scale to be used flexibly at changing locations, for example in warehouse areas, production lines, or mobile inspection stations.

Construction and Installation

The weighing platform SP features a robust stainless steel platform with a sturdy base frame in powder-coated steel. The load is reliably transferred to the high-quality strain gauge load cell. Height-adjustable feet and an integrated spirit level support precise alignment of the scale at the point of use.

Thanks to the 2 m connecting cable, the counting display can be positioned flexibly alongside the platform. This keeps the display easily accessible and readable even when the weighing platform is integrated into work surfaces, inspection stations, packaging areas, or control points.

Depending on the version, the display is housed in a robust aluminium or stainless steel enclosure with protection class IP65. The housing is mounted via VESA 75 and is supplied as standard with a table/wall bracket. A stand is available as an option.

Technical Dimensions of the Weighing Platform SP