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Catapult 5000 Series Scales Instruction Manual...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................1 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols ..................1 Safety Precautions..........................1 Overview of Parts and Controls ......................2 Overview of Parts and Controls (Cont.) ....................3 Overview of Parts and Controls (Cont.) ....................4 Control Functions ..........................
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3.5.1 Reset.............................. 16 3.5.2 Stable Range ..........................17 3.5.3 Filter ............................... 17 3.5.4 Auto-Zero Tracking ........................17 3.5.5 Sleep .............................. 17 3.5.6 Light ............................... 17 3.5.7 Auto Off ............................17 3.5.8 Expand ............................18 3.5.9 End Readout ..........................18 Mode Menu ............................18 3.6.1 Reset..............................
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Application Modes ..........................23 4.6.1 Weighing ............................23 4.6.2 Totalization ............................ 24 4.6.3 Dynamic ............................24 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ........................25 Interface Commands ......................... 25 Output Format ............................ 25 Printout Examples ..........................26 MAINTENANCE ............................27 Cleaning ............................. 27 Troubleshooting ..........................27 Service Information ..........................
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Catapult 5000 indicator. Please read this manual completely before installation and operation. Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.
EN-2 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Overview of Parts and Controls Item Description Front Housing Control Panel Power Receptacle Load Cell Cable Connector RS232 Connector (optional) Data Label FCC Information Rear Housing Mounting Track Screw (4) Security Screw...
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-3 Overview of Parts and Controls (Cont.) Main PC Board: Item Description Power Connector J1 Battery Connector J9 Option Connector J2 LFT Switch 4-6 Lines Sense Jumper W1 (located on the other side of PCB) Load Cell Connector J4 4-6 Lines Sense Jumper W2 (located on the other side of PCB)
EN-4 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Overview of Parts and Controls (Cont.) Item Description Pound, Kilogram, Gram symbols Battery function symbol TARE Menu button FUNCTION Mode button Accumulation Symbol NET function symbol PRINT Units button Dynamic symbol Stable weight Symbol ON/ZERO Off button Center of Zero Indicator...
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-5 Control Functions TABLE 1-4. CONTROL FUNCTIONS. Button Primary Function ON/ZERO PRINT FUNCTION TARE (Short Press) If Indicator is On, Sends the current Initiates an Performs a tare sets zero. value to the COM application mode. operation.
EN-6 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES INSTALLATION Unpacking Unpack the following items: • Indicator • Base • AC Adapter • Terminal mount kit • Instruction Manual External Connections 2.2.1 Scale Base to Indicator Connect the load cell cable to the indicator as shown below: Connection +EXE +SEN...
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-7 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR IF REPLACED WITH THE WRONG TYPE OR CONNECTED IMPROPERLY. Dispose of the lead acid battery according to local laws and regulations. 2.2.4 RS232 interface Cable to Indicator (Optional) Connect the optional RS232 cable to the RS232 connector Figure 1-1, item 5. Note: For installation instructions, please refer to optional RS232 user manual.
Be sure the equipment is level each time its location is changed. Wall/Base Mount A Wall / Base mounting bracket and screws are provided. Base mounting: Models: C51XE6R, C51XE30R, Models: C51XE30L, C51XE50L, C51XE50R, C51XE200R: C51XE100L ,C51XE200L, C51XE30X, C51XE50X,...
EN-10 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Menu Navigation TO ENTER THE MENU MODE Press and hold the Menu button until MENU appears on the display. The first upper level menu appears on the display. Summary of button navigation functions in menu mode: --Yes Allows entry into the displayed menu.
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-11 3.3.2 Span Calibration Span Calibration uses one point. The span point is established with a calibration mass placed on the scale. When SPAN is displayed, press the Yes button to access the Span Calibration menu item.
EN-12 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES 3.3.4 Geographical Adjustment Factor The Geographical Adjustment Factor (GEO) is used to compensate for variations in gravity. Attention: Changing the GEO Factor alters the calibration. The GEO value was set at the factory and should only be changed by an authorized manufacturer’s representative or certified verification personnel.
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CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-13 TABLE 3-2. GEOGRAPHICAL ADJUSTMENT VALUES Geographical Elevation in meters latitude away 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 from the 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 3575 equator, (North Elevation in feet or South) in 1060 2130 3200...
EN-14 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Setup Menu When the Indicator is used for the first time, enter this menu to set the Capacity and Graduation. Reset No, Yes 5…20000 kg Capacity 0,0005…20 kg Graduation Power On Unit Auto, kg, g, lb 2 %, 100 % Zero Range End Setup...
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CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-15 TABLE 3-3. SETUP AND CALIBRATION VALUES 0.0005,0.001,0.002,0.005...
EN-16 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES 3.4.3 Graduation Set the scale readability. 0.0005, 0.002, 0.005, 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20. NOTE: Not all settings are available for each capacity. Refer to the Setup Table 3-3 for available settings.
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-17 3.5.2 Stable Range Set the stable range. 0.5d 3.5.3 Filter Set the amount of signal filtering. = less stability, faster stabilization time (<1 sec.) mMEd = normal stability, stabilization time (<2 sec.) = greater stability, slower stabilization time (<3 sec.) 3.5.4 Auto-Zero Tracking Set the automatic zero tracking functionality.
EN-18 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES 3.5.8 Expand Set the expand functionality. = disabled = Expands 3.5.9 End Readout Advance to the next menu. Mode Menu Enter this menu to activate the desired application modes. Reset: No, Yes Totalize: Off, On Dynamic: Off, On End Mode...
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-19 3.6.4 End Mode Advance to the next menu. Unit Menu Enter this menu to activate the desired units. Default settings are bold. Reset: No, Yes Kilograms: Off, On Grams: Off, On Pounds: Off, On End Unit Exit UNIT menu 3.7.1 Reset Set the Unit menu to the factory defaults.
EN-20 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Print Menu (appears only with RS232 option installed) Enter this menu to define printing parameters. Default settings are bold. Reset No, Yes Baud Rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Parity: 7 Even, 7 Odd, 7 None, 8 None Stop Bit 1 or 2 Handshake:...
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-21 3.8.3 Parity Set the data bits and parity. 7 EVEN = 7 data bits, even parity. 7 Odd = 7 data bits, odd parity. 7 NONE = 7 data bits, no parity. 8 NONE = 8 data bits, no parity. 3.8.4 Stop Bit Set the number of stop bits.
EN-22 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES 3.8.8 Content Select the additional content of the printout. RESULT OFF = Result is not printed. ON = Result weight is printed. NUM = Numeric portion of the displayed reading is printed. GROSS OFF = Gross weight is not printed. ON = Gross weight is printed.
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-23 Security Switch A security switch is located on the Main PCB board. When the switch is set to the on position, user menu settings that were locked in the Menu Lock cannot be changed. Open the housing as explained in Section 2.3.1. Set the position of security switch, seen in Figure 1-2, to ON. OPERATION Turning Indicator On/Off To turn the Indicator on, press the and hold the ON/ZERO Off button for 2 seconds.
EN-24 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES 4.6.2 Totalization Totalization measures the cumulative weight of a sequence of items. To enter the Totalization mode, press and hold the Mode button until Total is displayed. After selecting Totalization mode, [clr.Acc] is shown on the display. Pressing the YES key clears the Accumulating data.
CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES EN-25 SERIAL COMMUNICATION An optional RS232 serial communication interface kit can be purchased and installed if required. Please see section 7.2 Accessories. The setup of RS232 operating parameters are more fully explained in Section 3.8. The physical hardware connection is explained in in Section 2.2.
EN-26 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES Printout Examples Weigh Mode Maximum 24 characters Description Comment 12.34 KG N PCS Result line ‘N’printed if a tare value is entered 12.34 KG G Gross value line If Print -> Content -> Gross is ON and a tare value is entered 11.11 KG N Net value line If Print ->...
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EN-28 CATAPULT 5000 SERIES SCALES TABLE 8-1. SPECIFICATIONS C51XE50L Scale Models: C51XE6R C51XE30R C51XE50R C51XE200R C51XE30L 50 x 0.02 kg Capacity x Readability (d) 6 × 0.002 kg 30 x 0.01 kg 50 x 0.02 kg 200 x 0.1 kg 30 ×...
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