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Page 1: User Manual
Digital Scales Models with MKE-5 Indicator User Manual 59 Second Street East Rockaway, NY 11518 (800) 645-4301 www.arlynscales.com v12.0.071217... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS YOUR NEW SCALE ....................................5 ......................................5 CALE ERSION ....................................5 DDITIONAL ANUALS ........................................5 EATURES ........................................ 5 RECAUTIONS ..................................5 ONDITIONS FOR EIGHING ..................................6 NITIAL P AND PERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ................................6 ....................................6 ISPLAY CREEN .................................... - Page 3 Stability Control ....................................15 Zero / Motion Detect ................................... 15 Multi-Platform Settings (for Multiple Platform Configurations Only) ....................16 Adjust Zero Offset ....................................16 View Raw ADC Data ..................................... 16 CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 17 ................................17 CALE READS ZERO AND WILL NOT MOVE .
- Page 4 WEIGHT AVERAGING ..................................34 ..................................... 34 UTTON PERATION For Multiple Platforms ..................................34 ....................................35 ONTINUOUS PERATION ..............................35 ONFIGURING THE EIGHT VERAGE PTION MULTIPLE PLATFORM OPERATION ..............................35 BATTERY PACK OPERATION................................36 ....................................36 YPICAL ISCHARGE ................................. 36 OWER OGGLE WITCH ................................
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Page 5: Your New Scale
YOUR NEW SCALE Congratulations on your purchase of an Arlyn Digital Scale. This Scale offers a combination of versatility, accuracy and simplicity in an easy to use and easy to maintain package. Advanced menu driven operating software, large memory capacity and an easy to use menu structure allows the scale to be configured for almost any application. -
Page 6: Initial Set-Up And Operation
The weighing area should be kept clean and dry. The surface that the scale is resting on should be of solid construction and not prone to vibrations. Don’t install the scale near heater or air conditioner vents. Avoid drafts. Utilize a stable AC power supply. Avoid heavy motorized equipment on the same power line. Do not operate the scale in close proximity of RF transmitters like cell phones and walkie-talkies. -
Page 7: Front Panel / Keyboard
WEIGHT DISPLAY Shows the weight on the platform in the current units setting. COUNT DISPLAY Shows the current piece count on the platform. If there are any totals in the accumulate register it will indicate “pcs acc” UNITS Shows the active conversion units. NET INDICATOR Shows “Net”... -
Page 8: Main Function Keys
Main Function Keys ON/OFF Press once to place the scale in its normal operating mode. Pressing and holding the key will return the scale to the “ready” mode. On battery pack equipped scales, press and hold this key to power it down. TARE Pressing this key will tare any weight on the platform and switch the scale to the net mode. -
Page 9: Tare Functions
Tare Functions The tare function allows you to temporarily remove from the display any weight that may be on the platform. Tare weights are often used in filling processes. For example, the user will place an empty box on the platform. The scale will indicate the weight of the box. The user then presses the TARE key. -
Page 10: Parts Counting Functions (Series 8200)
Selecting this option to “Yes” will allow the activated tares to affect the 4-20ma analog output. For example, if the user tares a weight from the platform, and the screen shows zero weight, then this time, the analog output will produce 4ma (equivalent of 0 net weight). In effect, enabling this option will allow the analog output to reflect exactly what is on screen regardless of the weight on the platform. -
Page 11: The System Menu
The System Menu The system menu contains many useful features for checking and configuring your scale. To access, press the MENU button, then select SETUP MENU->SYSTEM. Each feature is outlined below. Backup Use this function to create a backup of the current scale configuration internally. Use this function and follow the prompts on screen to perform a backup of your scale. -
Page 12: Erase User Memory
d. Screen 5 – The Multiple Platform Screen. The default Unit Conversion – Set the first unit to be displayed. The “ready” prompt and the splash screen can be enabled/disabled. Zero lock can be enabled/disabled. Zero lock disables the front panel ZERO key. When this function is enabled the user must ... -
Page 13: Description
Description A fourteen-character description can be assigned to the platform. The default description is “Plat#001”. Platform Auto Setup This setting should not be touched unless instructed by a Service Technician. Auto Setup will erase all of the parameters for the selected platform and return it to the default state. It also erases the platform’s span and cornering calibration. -
Page 14: Zero Tracking
Zero Tracking A scale sitting for long periods of time without weight on the platform is prone to drift from zero due to temperature changes and a number of other factors. Generally, this is not a problem and you can press the ZERO button to return the reading to zero before weighing. -
Page 15: Stability Control
Noise Count – NCNT: This is the noise count of filtering mechanism. This sets the number of weight values that need to be discarded before considering that the new weight value is a new value and not part of the current weight value averaging process. The higher this number, the less accurate the weight value, the faster your performance. -
Page 16: Multi-Platform Settings (For Multiple Platform Configurations Only)
Time Interval – TIME: This works along with Motion Window to detect a stable reading. The reading must be stable within the motion window for this length of time (in seconds) in order to be considered a stable reading. As long as the weight remains within specified motion window within this time, the scale would confirm that there is no motion detected. -
Page 17: Calibration And Troubleshooting
0000000 – The ADC is damaged. Please call Customer Service for further assistance. 16777215 – Something is wrong with the ADC configuration. Perform a Restore to Factory Defaults to attempt to fix this issue. If it doesn’t work, call Customer Service for further assistance. CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Your scale has been precisely calibrated at the factory before shipping. -
Page 18: Platform Connector Pinout
Press ENTER to confirm input of calibration weight. Remove all weight from the platform. The current weight is shown at the top left side of the screen. Make sure that the reading is as stable as it can be. Then press ENTER. Wait for the next prompt to appear. -
Page 19: Primary Menu Tree
PRIMARY MENU TREE Activate Description Edit Value Tare Defs. Acquire Next Screen Delete Tares Persistence Activate Description Tare Settings Analog Edit Value Setpoint Parts Counting Sample Defs. Acquire Delete Pounds Kilograms Edit Descr. Grams View Raw ADC Data Ounces Platform Setups Resolution Troy Ounces CAP Zero... - Page 20 Options Guide...
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Page 21: Introduction To Options
INTRODUCTION TO OPTIONS This section will cover the operation and setup of all of the options available for your scale. It is important to note that some described menu items will be missing if that option was not installed in your specific scale. All of the options listed may be installed in any scale and may run concurrently. -
Page 22: The Print-At-Stability Setup Screen
on the platform, and when the scale gets a stable reading it will print the label automatically. The Motion Detect, Stability and printing at stability are fully configurable through their respective setup screens. The Motion Detect indicator looks like an ‘M’ and it is located just to the right of the Zero Indicator / Bar Graph located on the bottom of the display. -
Page 23: Print Frame (For Rs232/Usb/Ethernet)
Print Frame (For RS232/USB/ETHERNET) The print frame is a list of up to 20 functions for the scale to perform each time a print request is received. The list is executed in the same order as shown is shown. A function can either be an item to be printed or a command for the scale. With the MKE-5 indicator has the ability to store only one frame. -
Page 24: Print Frame Design Examples
NETWGT Prints a six-digit weight reading corrected for tare. Use SRC to select the platform. GRSWGT Prints a six-digit weight value ignoring any active tare weight. Use SRC to select the platform. NGTEXT Prints “NET” or “GROSS” depending on mode. This is meant to be used with the weight function. Use SRC to select the platform PLATTOT Prints a gross total reading of all active platforms. -
Page 25: Text Definitions [Not Supported At This Time ]
ScaDes // Line #6, The scales description followed by 3 spaces Weight // The weight ✓ ✓ UniTxt // The unit of the weight followed by a CR and LF ✓ ✓ Null // One blank line. Note the check marks on CR and LF. The label would look like: 11:31:43 AM 12/03/2016 ScaleDescr 123.456... -
Page 26: External Command Interface
External Command Interface The external command interface allows the user to control the scale and manipulate memory data through the RS232 interface. There are three basic command types, these are: The * Command (Keyboard Emulation) – This allows you to simulate key presses remotely. The ! Command (Remote Entry) [Not Supported] - Allows you to add, edit and delete memory contents like tares and parts counting samples [Future Expansion]... -
Page 27: The [*] Command: Used For Keyboard Emulation
If the scale receives a number in an incorrect format it will send the message "Error 3: Illegal numeric format. Aborting." Followed by a CR. The operation is then aborted. Command Abort Any command can be aborted at any time by sending a caret (^) character which is ASCII code 94. The scale will respond by sending the text “Command aborted”... -
Page 28: The [@] Command: Interactive Commands [Not Supported]
The [@] Command: Interactive Commands [Not Supported] Remote Span Calibration Your scale can be span calibrated remotely using this function. The command format is @CS <descr> <calibration weight value> <CR> To do this procedure you will need a calibrated weight of a known value. For this example, we will calibrate the scale’s primary platform whose description is “Plat #001”... -
Page 29: Test Using Terminal
59 REM Input scale’s transmitted frame 60 INPUT #1,FRAME$ 69 REM display the results on the computer screen 70 PRINT FRAME$ 75 REM Small time delay (at least 100ms, see External Command Limitations above) 80 FOR X=1 TO 20000 85 NEXT X 90 GOTO 50 Test Using Terminal You can also test the scale communication using a Serial Terminal. -
Page 30: Time And Date
TIME AND DATE When your scale is equipped with the time and date option you can get time and date and day of week readouts on the screen or use them in RS232/USB/Ethernet output frames. The time can be printed in either 12 or 24-hour format. Consult the section on Print Frame Functions for details. -
Page 31: Special Note For Multiple Platform Scales
Start Current – START - The starting current that will correspond to zero on the display. End Current – END - The ending current that will correspond to the full-scale weight on the display. Negative Reading – NEG - Allows negative displayed readings to affect the analog output. If disabled, the output will stop at the programmed starting current when there is a negative number on the display. -
Page 32: Creating Setpoints Formulas
thus protecting it from voltage spikes. If excessive noise is coupled back to the scale it could lock up or damage its microprocessor or memory. It should be noted that when you command an “OFF” CONDITION, the output will be grounded. In most open collector (switched ground) wiring schemes this will actuate the external light or relay. -
Page 33: Notes On Cycle Mode
Line 2: Output #1 is on if weight is greater than or equal to than 5.00lb You will notice that every output possibility must be dealt with when creating a formula. The next example represents a much more complicated definition. The scale would have three lights connected to three outputs and operate in an UNDER / ACCEPT / OVER check weighing scenario. -
Page 34: Output Connector And Pin Diagram
Cycle Off: The output is on as the box fills and the scale monitors the process. At 5lb the output switches off. The user then removes the box from the scale. When he does that, the indicated weight falls below 5 lb, the filling valve switches back on dumping material all over the platform. -
Page 35: Continuous Operation
Continuous Operation When configured for continuous operation, constant averages at the selected time interval will be taken and locked on the display. The text “Avg” will be shown on the status bar and the time progress shown on the graph line. The average key (the EIGHT-key) is used to start and stop this process. -
Page 36: Battery Pack Operation
BATTERY PACK OPERATION The Battery Pack Option will allow the scale to be operated in areas where no power is available. The battery pack itself is installed inside the indicator housing and is not user serviceable in any way. The only external differences are the addition of a Main Power toggle switch and power transformer connector located on the right side of the indicator housing. -
Page 37: Note
Note The scale will automatically shut off if the scale is not being used in 15 min (by default). You can change the “Shut Off Time” or disable the shut off time internally in the system menu. STATISTICAL PACKAGE [Not Supported] The Statistical Package allows you to save a large number of readings in memory for future use. -
Page 38: Adding A Reading To The Collection
Adding a Reading to the Collection Simply press the ENTER key at any time while you are in the main weight screen. The current reading will be saved and the top line will show you how many readings have been collected. If the data collection memory is full, you will see a warning message at this time. -
Page 39: Rint At Tability Sing Otion Etection And Tability Ontrol
Print at Stability Using Motion Detection and Stability Control [Refer to Print at Stability in RS232 Chapter] Print Frame The USB Print Frame configuration is shared with the RS232 Framework. Refer to Print Frame in RS232 Section. External Command Interface [Refer to the External Command Interface in RS232 Section]... -
Page 40: Datalogging Print Frame
The SHIFT+ENTER key-sequence will have the same effect as the TWO-key described above in the Basic Operation section. Datalogging Print Frame In this screen, you can configure what data can be recorded in during the Datalogging sequence. This section should not be touched. It has been configured in-factory to record the Date, Time, Weight and Unit on the USB stick. -
Page 41: Ethernet (Tcp/Ip Socket)
To change the frame to include more data types, you can refer to instructions outlined in the Print Frame section defined for RS232 Option. Please note that a frame is only saved when the user moves out of the Print Frame screen. If the scale is turned off while the user is still on this screen, the frame will be lost permanently. -
Page 42: Bluetooth Low Energy (Ble)
If you require an out-of-the-box datalogging software, you can take a look at commercial products such as WinWedge: http://www.taltech.com/products/winwedge.html. This software can pull data from many types of ports including Ethernet and you can do a lot more with your export data. For further help on integrating the Ethernet equipped scale to your framework, please refer to the documentation that came with the scale shipping package and the included CD. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Scales warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails to conform to these warranties, Arlyn Scales will, at their option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty period subject to the following conditions: Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, Arlyn Scales will be given prompt written notice with a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
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