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- Page 1 Model 4300 Digital Scale INSTRUCTION MANUAL DORAN SCALES, INC. 1315 PARAMOUNT PKWY. BATAVIA, IL. 60510 1-800-262-6844 FAX: (630) 879-0073 http://www.doranscales.com MANUAL REVISION: 4.0 MAN0166 12/26/2002 Made in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking Your Scale Quick Start User's Guide Fig. 1: Model 4300 Front Panel Layout Installation Electrical Connections Power Up Model 4300 Front Panel Button Operations ZERO UNITS PRINT OVER UNDER Basic Checkweighing Reference Guide Fig. -
Page 3: Print Buffer Address Menu
Motion Aperture Setup Menu Start Up Zero Setup Menu Latching Zero Request Setup Menu Latching Print Request Setup Menu Printer Data Output Setup Menu Output Formats Setup Menu Baud Rate Setup Menu Print Buffer Activation Menu Print Buffer Address Menu 1 Print Buffer Address Menu 2 Serial Data Handshaking Setup Menu Units Conversion Setup Menu... -
Page 4: Introduction
- Software configurable remote push-button support (Optional). - Non NTEP parameters are user configurable. Please be sure to read the entire manual to maximize the benefits of the Model 4300. If any questions arise, please feel free to contact the Doran Scales Technical Support Department at 1-800-262-6844. -
Page 5: Quick Start User's Guide
Be sure the AC power is not excessively noisy - this can occur if large inductive loads, such as solenoids or motors, are on the same power line. The Model 4300 has a filtered power supply to reduce the effects of normal line noise, but they cannot limit severe fluctuations. If problems occur, noise-producing devices may have to be suppressed to minimize their effect. -
Page 6: Model 4300
To zero the scale, wait until the scale is stable and press the ZERO button. The scale will zero immediately. The 4300 will not "zero" if the scale is in motion. The 4300 is equipped with an optional "Zero on Demand"... -
Page 7: Print
The 4300 is equipped with an optional "Print on Demand" feature which holds "print" requests until motion stops. Once stable, the scale transmits the current weight to a printer or computer. The 4300 also has several automatic print options which may be used to simplify printer operation. -
Page 8: Basic Checkweighing Reference Guide
Basic Checkweighing Reference Guide Fig. 1: Model 4300 Front Panel Layout Basic OVER, UNDER and ACCEPT Checkweighing Operation: 1) Remove all items from the scale platter. (If checkweighing to zero, place the target weight on the scale.) 2) Press ZERO to zero the scale. The weight indication should now be zero. -
Page 9: Five Band Checkweighing Operation
The 4300 is shipped from the factory as an "over-accept-under" Checkweigher. The 4300 may be configured for "low-under- accept-over-high" (5 band) operation. Consult your Doran Authorized Dealer for more details. The 4300 is factory configured for digital limit entry. The 4300 may be configured for push-button limit entry. Consult your Doran Authorized Dealer for more details. -
Page 10: Quick Setup Guide
PC. board. This connection (P3) is accessed by removing the rear cover. Newer 4300's will have a 4 screw contact connector (Fig. 3). Like the load cell cable and power cord, the option cables are passed through watertight fittings mounted on the... -
Page 11: Capacity
CTS /RXD REMOTE SWITCH *GROUND Fig. 3: Serial Communications and Remote Push Button Connections *NOTE: Some 4300s have one less digital ground connection off the bottom Capacity: Capacity selection is performed by pressing and release the Calibration button (S1) to enter the calibrate mode. Press and release UNITS until "CAP 50"... -
Page 12: Calibration
Scales calibrated at 10% of capacity are more likely to have significant errors at full capacity than are scales calibrated at 25% or 50%. Doran Scales recommends that all scales be calibrated at full capacity whenever possible. 10% calibration should not be used when calibrating scales for legal for trade applications. -
Page 13: Analog Setup
Analog Setup: NOTE: Use this section only if you are curious about the load cell output. On scales with factory installed platforms, the zero and span will lie within permissible limits. There are no jumpers, pots, or switches to adjust. Raw counts are used to verify if a load cell will operate within specified limits. -
Page 14: Detailed Parameter Setup
Detailed Parameter Setup The Model 4300 has 26 setup and calibration parameters, which can be accessed through two setup modes. The Configuration mode will allow the user to change the scale configuration without accessing the scale calibration parameters or breaking the Weights and Measure seal. -
Page 15: Stepping Through The Menu Parameters
UNITS to go to the next menu item. Quick Review of Setup Parameters: Setup parameters for the 4300 may be quickly reviewed without opening the scale. Remove power and press and hold the ZERO button while you apply power. Hold the button until the scale begins to scroll through the setup parameters. -
Page 16: Setup Menus Explained (In Order Of Occurrence)
Setup Menus Explained (In order of occurrence) Capacity Setup Menu Capacity Select Menu Allows the selection of scale capacity. 5 pounds 6 pounds 10 pounds 15 pounds 2, 3 20 pounds 25 pounds 30 pounds 50 pounds 60 pounds 100 pounds 150 pounds 2, 3 200 pounds... -
Page 17: Calibration Menu
NOTE: "XXXXXX" will be the dialed in weight value. * NOTE: For maximum accuracy, Doran Scales recommends that all scales be calibrated at full capacity. When location or installation make it difficult to bring full capacity weights to the scale, calibration with as little 10% of capacity is possible. -
Page 18: Digital Filter Setup Menu
Digital Filter Setup Menu Averaging mode Determines the number of samples to average Stabil-izer auto averaging. All readings are © averaged. Display updates 10 times a second. Stabil-izer auto averaging. All readings are © averaged. Display updates 9 times a second. Stabil-izer auto averaging. -
Page 19: Motion Aperture Setup Menu
Motion Aperture Setup Menu m.A. * Motion aperture * Determines how many divisions consecutive readings must change before the scale is considered to be in motion. 1 division change must be seen to enter motion. 3 division change must be seen to enter motion. 5 division change must be seen to enter motion. -
Page 20: Printer Data Output Setup Menu
Printer Data Output Setup Menu ‡ d.o. Data Output Mode Determines when serial data will be sent. t.o.d. Transmit on demand. Print when the PRINT button is pressed. C.P. Continuous Print. Print when display is updated. A.P.1 Auto Print 1. Print once only when scale goes stable. A.P.2 Auto Print 2. -
Page 21: Print Buffer Activation Menu
CTS Handshaking (Hardware). Data is sent only when CTS is active. NOTE: Activating the print buffer causes some of the options in the 4300 calibration menu to appear. These items have been indicated by **. Other menu items disappear when the buffer is activated. -
Page 22: Units Conversion Setup Menu
Units Conversion Setup Menu ‡ Convert Select Modes Determines which unit selections will be active. CA * Convert All. lb, kg, g, oz and lb-oz are active. lb, kg, g and oz are active. lb and kg are active. lb and oz are active. g and oz are active. -
Page 23: Remote Push-Button Configuration Menu
Password is on. Password must be entered before data entry is permitted. NOTE: Activating password protection causes some of the options in the 4300 calibration menu to appear. These items have been indicated by ‡ ‡ ‡. Checklimit Entry Mode Menu ‡... -
Page 24: Legal For Trade Setup Menu
Precision mode (5000d typ.) Super precision mode (10,000d typ.) NOTE: For maximum accuracy, Doran Scales recommends that all scales be calibrated at full capacity. When location or installation make it difficult to bring full capacity weights to the scale, calibration with as little as 10% of capacity is possible. -
Page 25: Raw Counts Display Mode
Configuration Mode Exit Menu ‡‡ donE Exit Configuration Menu. Do not exit menu. Start over at the top of the parameter list. Exit Configuration menu. Save all parameter changes. The 4300 will return to normal weighing when UNITS is pressed. -
Page 26: Data Communications
Data Communications Introduction to Data Communications: In the Model 4300 data is sent to a printer or computer by using "asynchronous serial data communications." Data is broken up and sent one piece at a time to the printer or computer. In spite of this apparent simplicity, a basic understanding of serial data communications is needed when setting up the scale. -
Page 27: Rs485
TXD line of the receiving unit. RS485 The 4300 offers an RS485 data communications option. RS485 communications are similar to RS232 except the RS485 provides better noise immunity and it will allow multiple scales to be attached to the same serial cable. -
Page 28: Printer Modes
Since the 4300 with RS485 may not speak unless spoken to, a print buffer is needed to store scale data until it is requested. This buffer is included as part of the RS485 option. When in the RS485 operation mode, all print requests are redirected to the print buffer rather than the printer port. -
Page 29: Data Output Format
OVER, UNDER, or ACCEPT status is included. Refer to Table 2 for details. NOTE: Dual print format: The dual print modes provide the 4300 with the ability to print the current scale reading followed by the equivalent value in Kilograms. -
Page 30: Table 2: Doran Serial Protocol
Command Scale output Response (TXD) Description (RXD) <STX><xxxx.xx><SP><uu><SP><MOT><LF><CR> “_ ” standard format, Prints current weight (hex 57) and units. <STX><xxxx.xx><SP><uu><SP><AUO><SP><MOT><L “_ ” enhanced format, Prints current weight F><CR> and units with Accept, Under, Over status. “_ ” dual print format, Prints current and kg <STX><xxxx.xx><SP><uu><SP><MOT><LF><CR>... -
Page 31: Specifications And Interconnect Data
Specifications and Interconnect Data Specifications: Model 4300 Resolution: 10,000d in super precision mode Sensitivity: 0.5 µV min. Load Cell Capacity: 0.5 mV/V to 3.5mV/V Power Supply: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz Display: 6 digit LED. 0.56" high Displayed units: lb, kg, oz, g, and lb-oz... -
Page 32: Table 4: Options Connections (P3)
PIN # TITLE CTS for Hardware Handshaking RTX for Software Handshaking Remote Switch High Remote Switch & RS232 Ground Table 4: Options Connections (P3) PIN # TITLE (G) Ground (N) Neutral Table 5: Power Connections (J4) PIN # TITLE Zero Switch Ground Zero Switch High Units Switch Print Switch... -
Page 33: Table 7: Serial Cable Assembly With Software Handshaking
Serial Cable Assembly DB25 Female connector w/ Software Handshaking Function Wire Color White Signal GND Black DB9 Female Connector w/ Software Handshaking White Signal GND Black Table 7: Serial Cable assembly with Software Handshaking Serial Cable Assembly DB25 Female connector w/ hardware handshaking Function Wire Color... -
Page 34: Fig. 4: Installation Of Emi / Rfi / Esd Protection Devices
Fig. 4: Installation of EMI / RFI / ESD protection devices. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Averaging to a higher setting to stabilize the reading (see Section "Setup Menus Explained). If you are still experiencing a problem with your scale, or if the problem you are having is not covered in the above list, please contact your Doran Scales authorized dealer. -
Page 36: Resetting The Scale Parameters
Resetting the Scale Parameters: - If at some point the Model 4300, user wishes to return the setup parameters to factory default, follow these steps. WARNING: Defaulting the scale will require recalibration. - Remove power. - Press and hold CAL button (S1) while power is restored. -
Page 37: Scale And Error Messages
Scale Messages: Message Meaning "donE" The scale has successfully completed the Function complete. requested action. "Abort" The requested action has been canceled prior to Aborted Function. completion. "SAVEd" The scale has successfully store and verified Parameter value saved. parameter value in nonvolatile memory. "Ent. - Page 38 "Er Ad" A/D failure The scale has detected a failure in A/D circuit. Have scale serviced by a qualified scale repair technician. "Err EP" EEPROM error Calibration data and parameter data are corrupted. Reset parameters and recalibrate. "Er CAL" Calibration error Calibration data corrupted.
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Page 39: Limited Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT DORAN SCALES, INC. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment. Any product found to be defective within this time period may be returned to DORAN’s factory, freight prepaid, with prior return...
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