Service Manual

for seca 953, 954, 957Wibu, 958, 959, 963

Variants:
954 1309003
954 1309103
954 1309203
954 1309363 Service Manual Number
954 1309403
954 1309623 17-05-01-313-i
954 1309803
958 7021193 Valid as of: 01.09.2012
Description:
958 7021283
958 7021003 Electronic chair scale with selectable display units, wheel brake and swivelling armrests.
959 7021093
959 7021193
959 7021632
959 7021703
959 7021793
963 7021249
957 7021009
957 7021099

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:
Function diagram 25-01-02-497 a

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

Cableplan 08-02-06-027 d

Description of DMS interface 30-34-00-605 c

Calibration (lin.) 30-34-00-603

PC configuration program 30-34-00-672 b

Description of faults 30-34-00-588 d

Replacement 30-34-06-699 a

Spare parts 30-34-00-700 g

EMC Recommendation 30-35-00-219

Instruction manual 954 17-10-06-287

Instruction manual 957 17-10-07-534

Instruction manual 958, 959 17-10-07-393

Instruction manual 963 JP 17-10-07-475

Manual number: 17-05-01-313-i

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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Service manual Description of the electronics

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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Description of New RS232 DISPTYPE displayed format - low nibble
6 CTRL_1 control byte 1 - high nibble
Interface, Index c: CTRL_1 control byte 1 - low nibble
7 CRC CRC high byte
Description of Hardware: CRC CRC low byte
The seca weighing scales Controller owns an 8 CR Carriage Return
integrated UART-interface which may be configured 9 LF Line feed
by software. The UART is loaded with serial data 10 ETX End of Text
out via software. The serial data are transmitted as
3V or 5V leveled signals to a RS232 signal level
converter (e.g. MAX 232). After this conversion • KK_0 - Identifier new protocol:
serial data is applicable at the serial interface as "A": With the new protocol every data block
"TXD inverted" and "TXD-GND" for two line serial starts after STX (start of text) with the
data transmission. identifier indicating you are receiving the
new protocol. It's a ASCII "A"
Transmission Parameter:
The serial interface is configured as follows: • KK_1 - kind of data
Baudrate: 1200 "0": periodic normal weight
Parity: even "1": single measured value occurred because
Databits 8 of trigger event e.g. measured value
Stopbits 1 became stable
Startbits 1 "4": periodic normal length
No hardware handshake

REMARK: The amount of "kind of data" may be

RS232 Protocol:
broadened for future purposes
Every second a complete data block of ASCII coded
bytes is transmitted with high nibble first and low
nibble last. Every data block starts with STX and
ends with CR, LF, ETX. • BCD_0..BCD_4 - BCD Information
contains the actual binary coded decimals
For the kind of data A0 and A1 every data block for each digit without datapoints
owns the following structure with the new protocol:
• DISPTYPE - Displayed format ( for "A0", "A1")
Byte Name Description "0": adult weighing scale, kg.g kkk.gg
"1": adult weighing scale, kg.g kkk.g
1 STX Start of Text
"2": baby weighing scale, kg.g kk.ggg
2 KK_0 Identifier new Protocol
"3": adult weighing scale, lbs.lbs ppp.p
KK_1 kind of Data "4": adult weighing scale, lbs ppp
3 BCD_0 BCD-Information MSDigit "5": adult weighing scale, lbs:oz ppp:oo
BCD_1 BCD-Information "6": adult weighing scale, stones ss:pp.p
4 BCD_2 BCD-Information "7": baby weighing scale, lbs:oz pp.oo.o
BCD_3 BCD-Information "8": by weighing scale, lbs:oz pp.oo
5 BCD_4 BCD-Information LSDigit "9": adult weighing scale, lbs.lbs ppp.pp
DISPTYPE displayed format
6 CTRL_1 control byte 1 - high nibble • DISPTYPE - Displayed format ( for "A4")
CTRL_1 control byte 1 - low nibble "01": length in cm , unit 1 mm
7 CTRL_2 control byte 2 - high nibble "02": length in foot-inch
CTRL_2 control byte 2 - low nibble "03": length in inch , unit 0.01 inch
8 CRC CRC high byte
CRC CRC low byte
9 CR Carriage Return
10 LF Line feed
11 ETX End of Text

For the kind of data A4 every data block owns the

following structure with the new protocol:

Byte Name Description

1 STX Start of Text
2 KK_0 Identifier new Protocol
KK_1 kind of Data
3 BCD_0 BCD-Information MSDigit • CTRL_1..CTRL_2 - Control byte (for “A0“,“A1“)
BCD_1 BCD-Information
4 BCD_2 BCD-Information control byte 1
BCD_3 BCD-Information
5 DISPTYPE displayed format - high nibble

30-34-00-605 Ind. c 1(2) Rev.: 18.10.05

 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
stable
bat
hold
minus
net
value not applicable
temperature drift
zero point time out

The contents of the second byte is still under

construction predefined as spare byte so there
is no specific interpretation at the moment.

• CTRL_1 - Control byte (for “A4“)

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Data Valid active
periodic sending
user zero active
Sensormodul on
minus

• CRC
The CRC byte usually contains an error
correction code to check out whether the
transmitted data were correct or not. At some
software versions one may reveal a double
zero at this point. This means a CRC
calculation is not implemented

The generator polynomial is 0x107

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Created on: 30.06.1998
Holger Panier / SE
Printed on: 07.07.1999 seca
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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Printed on: 07.07.1999 seca
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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Printed on: 07.07.1999
Summary of a typical recalibration sequence:
Action carried out by the user
The scales are switched off.
Press the kg/lbs key and keep it depressed
while simultaneously pressing the start key.
Release both keys.
Press the kg/lbs key for more than
1.5 seconds within the next 5 seconds.
5 seconds have passed and no key has
been pressed.
Place the test weight onto the scales.
Decide whether to decrement or to
increment:
Incrementing:
Press the kg/lbs key for more than 1.5
seconds.
Decrementing:
No action required as the scales are already
in the dec mode.
Decrementing or incrementing:
Again briefly press the kg/lbs key (for less
than 1.5 seconds).
Repeat this step until the measured weight
matches the test weight (format: xx.0 kg).
To correct this rounding error, decrement or
increment the value five times by another
10 g.
After the fifth time the value has been
decremented or incremented, the measured
weight appears; it now matches the test
weight.
Press the kg/lbs key for at least 5 seconds
until the system is switched off.
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Result
No values or characters on the display.
The contents of the calibration counter is
shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
The contents of the calibration counter is
shown on the display for 5 seconds
(flashing).
The system switches to the calibration mode:
first "dec" appears on the display (flashing)
and then the current weight (0.0 - also
flashing).
The scales are switched back to normal
weighing operation.
The measured weight of the test weight
appears on the display (flashing).
The incrementing mode is activated; "inc"
appears on the display.
No output on the display.
The measured weight is decreased or
increased by 10 g. Please remember that
pressing the key does not always change the
value on the display due to the low display
resolution. Only the rounded value is given.
The display indicates the test weight (format:
xx.0 kg).
The display output does not change the first
four times.
The display indicates the exact test weight
(format: xx.00 kg).
The display does not show any characters or
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.

Vorderseite / Frontside Rückseite / Backside

Waage \ Scale

Drucker
Printer
Anzeige / Display

PC

• 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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Service manual Description of faults

Please refer to the operating instructions to make sure that scale malfunctions are not
caused by operation faults. Should any faults occur, the following table will help you to
identify the cause of the fault.

Fault description Possible cause Remedy

Scale does not start  Battery not inserted  Check the batteries
or flat
 Voltage supply  Check the voltage at the relevant electronics connections, correct
defective the interruption
 Bus connecting  Check the plug-in connections, check the cable for interruptions,
cable defective replace if necessary
 Keyboard defective  Check the cable connections, check cable and keyboard for
or not connected interruptions, replace if necessary. (If possible please state the
number of the keyboard when ordering a replacement.)
 Bus fault  Disconnect power supply unit and battery from the scale, wait for 60
seconds, then reconnect.
 Electronics  Replace the electronics. (Warning: The damaged electronics can
damaged by a draw so much current that the power supply unit is also damaged.)
wrong type of power
supply unit
Scale repeatedly shows  Packaging /  Check the scale
no weight or an incorrect transport locking
weight device not removed
completey
 Scale not correctly  Recalibrate the scale
adjusted
 Sensor damaged  Replace the sensor and readjust the scale
 Lever system  Check the base frame (and tie rod if present) for damage or incorrect
damaged or load assembly
transmission to
sensor interrupted
Scale remains in the  Short-circuit  Look where the insulation is damaged (using a multimeter if
segment test or between sensor necessary) and repair it.
measured values cable and housing
fluctuate heavily
Display incomplete  Display defective  Replace the electronics
Scale does not respond  Keyboard defective  Check the cable connections, check cable and keyboard for
to keystrokes or not connected interruptions, replace if necessary. (If possible please state the
number of the keyboard when ordering a replacement.)
Faults occur during the  Display:  Electronics detecting a fault.
weighing operation  X : Module number
Er:x:no  No Fault number
 Er:X:10  Sensor defective or  Check the sensor and replace it if necessary (readjustment required
connected after replacement).
incorrectly
 Er:X:11  Sensor defective,  Check supply lines, check sensor and replace as required
supply lines (readjustment required after replacement)
damaged or
electronics defective  If several load cells are fitted, check the allocation (colour codes)
 Replace the electronics
 Er:X:12  Initial load too high  Check the initial load
 Check the load levers (jammed or bent), sensor damaged, replace
and readjust if necessary

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Service manual Description of faults

Fault description Possible cause Remedy

 Er:X:14  Fault in the kg value  Wrong coefficients in the module’s ROM, reprogram and readjust the
calculation scale
 Er:X:15  Recalibration fault  Reference weight outside the permitted range or operating fault
 Er:X:21  Fault in battery  Battery voltage much too low < 2.5 V or electronics defective
voltage
measurement -> Replace the electronics

 Er:X:22  Temperature  Replace the electronics

measurement error
 Er:X:30  Data transmission  Check the bus connection, remove external sources of faults.
interrupted.
 Er:X:32  Command buffer  Check the bus cabling, eliminate the EMC fault, de-energize the
overflow fault electronics for a short instant (60 secs)
 Er:X:33  To many modules  Reduce the number of modules connected to the bus.
connected to bus
 Er:X:40  No data on  Readjust the scale or reload the scale adjustment data to the
EEPROM / data EEPROM via the service interface
deleted
 Er:X:41  Incorrect EEPROM  One of the modules connected accesses the memory in an incorrect
access way. Determine the faulty module and replace it.
 Er:X:50  Software checksum  Fault immediately after switch-on -> wrong checksum in the ROM
not correct
-> Replace the electronics
 Er:X:51  Menu fault  Fault when operating the menu functions (impermissible values or
similar)

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Service Manual Replacement instructions

seca 954, 958, 959, 963

Safety measures:
Before starting any work on the scale, first disconnect the power supply (mains and rechargeable battery); see
instructions below.
ESD protection measures must be taken whenever work is performed on electronic components.
Drawing related to replacement instructions: 30-34-00-699, pages 3 - 5.
Disassembly (the references to pages and items relate to the replacement instructions drawing, pages 3 – 5)
1. Disconnecting the power supply (page 3).
1.1 Pull the plug-in power supply unit’s low voltage plug (item 3.1) out of the socket in the display head.
1.2 Open the battery compartment (item 3.2) and disconnect the battery connector (item 3.3).
Remove the rechargeable battery (item 3.4).
2. Removing the moulded seat (page 3).
Extract the 4 recessed head screws (item 3.5) and take off the moulded seat (item 3.6).
3. Removing and dismantling the seat frame (page 4).
3.1 Remove the right armrest.
3.1.1 Remove the nut and the washer (item 4.1) and pull out the arm rest (item 4.2).
3.1.2 If required: Take out the bearing bushes (item 4.3).
3.2 Remove the left armrest (item 4.4), follow the same procedure as in step 3.1.
3.3 Remove the left foot rest.
3.3.1 Remove the 4screws (item 4.5) and lift off the foot rest (item 4.6) together with the bearings.
3.3.2 Pull bearing cap (item 4.7) and bearing core (item. 4.8).
3.4 Remove the right foot rest (item 4.9) as described in item 3.3.
3.5 Remove the seat frame.
3.5.1 Remove the screws and washers (item 4.10). Be careful with the plate (item 4.11) and the
toothed lock washers (items 4.12 and 4.13). Lift off the seat frame (item 4.14).
3.5.2 If required: Remove the stop screw (item 4.15).
Attention: the screw is secured with a special locking adhesive.
4. Removing the electronic and load cell unit (page 4).
4.1 Remove the 5 holding clips (Item 4.16). New clips should be used when the scale is reassembled.
4.2 Remove the screws and washers (item 4.17). Be careful with the plate (item 4.18) and the
toothed lock washers (items 4.19 and 4.20).
4.3 Remove the nuts (item 4.21) and take off the electronic unit (item 4.22) with the load cell (item 4.23).
5. Dismantling the baseframe (Page 4).
5.1 If required: Remove the stop screw (item 4.24).
Attention: the screw is secured with a special locking adhesive.
5.2 Remove the 2 screw connections (item 4.25) and pull out the handlebar frame (item 4.26).
Attention: the handles (item 4.27) are glued in place and cannot be pulled off without being damaged.
5.3 Depending on the model: Unscrew the adjusting feet and the locknuts (item 4.28).
Or: Remove the plugs (item 4.29).
5.4 Unscrew the steering rollers (items 4.30 and 4.31-38).
5.5 If required: Dismantle a steering roller.
5.5.1 Remove the nut (item 4.31), pull out the axle (item 4.32) and take out the wheel (item 4.33).
5.5.2 Remove the knurled nut (item 4.34).
5.5.3 Slacken the knurled nut (item 4.35) and remove the screw (item 4.36), the spring washer (item 4.37) and
the distance sleeve (item 4.38).
5.6 Remove the nuts and washers (item 4.39) and take off the rollers (item 4.40).
5.7 Remove the washers (item 4.41) and screws (4.42)
5.8 Depending on the model: Removing a defective bubble level.
Attention: Only remove the bubble level if it is defective, as destruction of the bubble level cannot be
avoided. A new bubble level can only be fitted by a skilled person working with great care!
Lever the bubble level (item 4.44) out of the bearing bush. Scratch the bearing bush free and clean it.
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6. Dismantling the electronics (page 5).

6.1 Calibrated models: Remove the approval sealing stamps from the recessed head screws (item 5.1).
Attention: This means that the scale is no longer officially calibrated.
6.2 Extract the 4 plastic screws (item 5.1) and remove the 2 side covers (item 5.2).
6.3 Pull the cover plate (item 5.3) out of the aluminium housing.
If required: Disengage the insert (item 5.4).
6.4 Push the cover plate (item 5.5) approx. 5 mm to the left so that the display housing (item 5.6) is released.
Take off the display housing.
6.5 Unsolder the soldered connections on the membrane keyboard (item 5.7) from the board (item 5.9) and
pull the cover plate (item 5.5) out of the aluminium housing.
6.6 If required: Remove the membrane keyboard (item 5.7).
Attention: The membrane keyboard is glued on and cannot be replaced in the same quality.
6.7 Unsolder the mains socket cable (item 5.10).
6.8 Unsolder the cable for the rechargeable battery connection (item 5.11).
6.9 If fitted: Unsolder the ribbon cable (item 5.12) for the RS232 board.
6.10 Cut the cable tie for the load cell cable (item 5.13). Remove the 4 screws (item 5.8) and lift off the
complete display board (item 5.9) and load cell unit (5.14)
Attention: the load cell should only be detached from the display board if repairs are necessary.
6.11 If fitted: Unsolder the ribbon cable (item 5.12) from the RS232 board.
6.12 If fitted: Unsolder the cable for the RS232 connecting socket (item 5.17).
6.13 If fitted: Unsolder the cable for the Sub-D-connection (item 5.18).
6.14 Remove the screw (item 5.19) and pull the board holder (item 5.20) out of the housing.
6.15 If fitted: Remove the 3 screws (item 5.15) and lift off the RS232 board (item 5.16).
6.16 Remove the 2 screws (item 5.21) and take out the mains socket (item 5.10).
6.17 If fitted: Remove the nut (item 5.22) and take out the RS232 socket (item 5.17).
6.18 If fitted: Remove the 2 screw connections (items 5.23 and 5.24) and take out the sub-D socket (item
5.18).
6.19 Open the battery housing (item 5.25), disengage it from the aluminium housing and take it out.
6.20 Take the cable for the rechargeable battery connection (item 5.11) out of the battery housing.
6.21 Slacken the 2 nuts (item 5.26) and take out the 2 screws (item 5.28) together with the
toothed lock washers (item 5.27).
6.22 If required: Take off the display sticker (item 5.29).
Attention: The sticker is glued on and cannot be replaced in the same quality.
Assembly (the references to pages and items relate to the replacement instructions drawing, pages 3 -5)
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Please note the following points:
The soldered connections on the boards must be established in accordance with the cabling and components
plan.
Solders without any fluxing agent residues must be used.
The toothed lock washers (page 5, item 5.27) must be positioned directly under the screw heads (item 5.28).
Only tighten the screw (page 5, item 5.19) after you have completely assembled the electronics housing and
centred the display housing.
After you have screwed the load cell in place, turn in the stop screws (page 4, items 4.15 and 4.24) until they are
in light contact with the load cell. Afterwards turn them back by exactly 2 turns. Secure the stop screws in this
position with a screwlock adhesive.
If you have fitted a new bubble level, the scale must be tested again and readjusted and calibrated as required.
Adjusting the scale after assembly:
1. If the electronics and the load cell have not been replaced:
Recalibration in accordance with our instructions 30-34-00-603.
2. If the electronics or the load cell have been replaced:
Configuration aided by PC in accordance with our instructions 30-34-00-672.

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seca 954, 958, 957Wibu, 959, 963 Japan

Item Articel-no. Designation Pricestage
Parts 01 - 23 (page 3)
01 02-02-03-105-008 Baseframe light grey 45
02-02-03-119-008 Baseframe light grey Mod. 963 Japan 45
02 depends on model:
02-04-03-067-007 Seat frame black 45
02-04-03-067-008 Seat frame light grey 45
02-04-03-067-006 Seat frame distant blue 45
02-04-03-077-007 Seat frame black Mod. 963 Japan 45
03 02-04-03-071-507 Foot rest with plate. comp, black 23
02-04-03-071-508 Foot rest with plate. comp, light grey 23
02-04-03-071-506 Foot rest with plate. comp, distant blue 23
04 01-16-02-263-009 Core for bearing 10
05 01-16-02-264-009 Cap for bearing 10
06 02-02-03-120-008 Handlebar frame light grey 40
07 je nach Modell
02-04-03-066-007 Armrest left comp. black 35
02-04-03-066-008 Armrest left comp, light grey 35
02-04-03-066-006 Armrest left comp, distant blue 35
08 je nach Modell
02-04-03-065-007 Armrest right comp, black 35
02-04-03-065-008 Armrest right comp, light grey 35
02-04-03-065-006 Armrest right comp, distant blue 35
09 02-12-15-248-009 Moulded seat 35
10 02-11-04-060-509 Wheel fork compl. with wheel 30
11 02-11-04-230-009 Wheel 20
12 For approved models
02-11-10-009-509 Set screw comp.. 10
(12) For non-approved models
50-90-00-700-009 Plug 01
13 For approved models
01-17-01-203-009 Bubble level 15
(13) For non-approved models
50-90-00-710-009 Plug 01
14 01-18-01-257-009 PVC-handle 10
15 01-13-05-355-009 Plug 01
16 01-13-05-392-009 Plug 01
17 01-13-05-004-009 Stopper complete 05
18 08-04-02-211-009 Pressure plate for load cell 15
19 08-06-12-239-009 Load cell C4 (Mod.963/959) 50
08-06-12-233-009 Load cell C3 (Mod.953/954/957Wibu) 50
08-06-12-234-009 Load cell (Mod. 958) 50
20 01-13-05-354-009 Plastic bush (Satz) 15
21 50-00-98-640-009 Cap nut M10 05
22 50-07-98-160-009 Pan head tapping screw (seat fastening) 01
23 66-30-42-051-009 Clip-holder 01

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Item Articel-no. Designation Pricestage

Housing
(24) Depends on model:
08-04-05-032-509 Display housing compl, without electronic
and membrane keyboard 37
08-04-05-033-509 Display housing compl, 957 Wibu
without electronic and membrane keyboard 37
25 08-06-18-114-009 Display electronic DMS high-end SLC 45
08-06-18-133-009 Display electronic DMS high-end SLC with Clock 45
Mod 959 with clock, Mod.954 with clock
26 Models with interface:
08-06-18-116-009 RS232 module high speed 36
08-06-16-425-119 Connection display RS 05
08-06-16-124-119 Harness RS Interface 20
08-06-16-131-119 Harness printer Interface 25
27 08-06-16-116-119 Harness mains connection 20
28 08-06-16-058-119 Harness for rechargeable batteries connection 15
29 08-06-14-239-009 Battery compartment 15
30 34-02-01-223-807 Profile punched 28
31 34-02-01-214-009 Board holder 10
32 34-02-01-005-807 Display housing printed with window 15
33 Depends on model
14-05-01-941-009 Sticker for window mod. 954 kg/lbs 05
14-05-01-939-009 Sticker for window mod. 953 kg/lbs 05
14-05-01-940-009 Sticker for window mod. 958 kg USA 05
14-05-01-898-009 Sticker for window mod. 958 kg/lbs 05
14-05-01-938-009 Sticker for window mod. 959 kg 05
14-05-01-957-509 Sticker for window mod. 959 kg MT 05
14-05-01-936-009 Sticker for window mod. 963 Japan 05
14-05-08-200-509 Sticker for window mod. 954 kg/lbs/sts 05
14-05-08-202-509 Sticker for window mod. 957 kg Wibu 05
34 Depends on model
34-02-04-370-009 Membrane keyboard mod. 963 Japan 25
34-02-04-342-009 Membrane keyboard mod. to ser. no. 1958349065596, 25
Membrane keyboard mod. to ser. no. 1959346065473 25
Membrane keyboard mod. 957 Wibu 25
34-02-04-391-009 Membrane keyboard mod. valid from ser. no. 1958349065597 25
Membrane keyboard mod. valid from ser. no. 1959346065474 25
35 34-02-01-216-807 Operating housing left 10
36 34-02-01-217-807 Operating housing right 10
37 Depends on model
34-02-01-219-807 Cover for operating housing right 05
34-02-01-243-009 Cover for operating housing right mod. 953 10
38 34-02-01-220-807 Side cap 10
39 50-00-96-520-009 Countersink PA 02
(40) 68-21-12-721-009 Rechargeable battery 28
41 68-32-10-266-009 plug in power supply unit with coupling 28
(42) For approved models
14-05-01-886-009 Calibration count sticker re-calibration 01
14-05-01-870-009 Foil for calibration count sticker 01
(43) 18-01-07-034-009 Packaging complete for mounted scales 23
(44) 18-01-01-570-009 Cardboard box for mounted scales 15
(45) 18-01-01-436-009 Cardboard box for demounted scales 15

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