Do you have a question about the 1280 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Justin
February 27, 2025
Tare sensitivity - how do u make less sensitive
Having troubles on two scales both after rebooot must be a setting I can’t or haven’t found
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Mr. Anderson
February 27, 2025
The Rice Lake 1280 scale allows you to adjust the tare function through the Scale Setup menu. To make the tare function less sensitive, follow these steps:
1. Enter the Scale Setup menu by pressing the Scales icon. 2. Select Setup from the Scales menu. 3. Locate the Tare Function parameter. 4. Adjust the settings to disable push-button or keyed tares if needed.
Additionally, you may need to adjust the Motion Band parameter to ensure the scale does not detect small fluctuations as motion, which can affect tare sensitivity.
Intrinsically safe digital weight indicator (77 pages)
Summary of Contents for Rice Lake 1280
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1280 Enterprise Series ™ Color Touchscreen Indicator Version 1.07 Technical Manual PN 167659 Rev G...
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All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
CPU Digital I/O Wiring ............... . 36 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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Softkeys ..................79 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
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Importing Revolution Files from a Flash Drive or Micro SD Card........120 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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Saving Databases from the 1280 to a PC ....... . .
SD card). Configuration can be performed using the front panel, serial commands or Revolution scale software. For applications using the 1280 indicator as a host device, Version 1.03 or later of the 1280 indicator software must be installed. ®...
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. WARNING Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Numeric/Alpha Entry When data entry is required, a keyboard or a numeric keypad will display on the screen. Additionally, the indicator’s front panel is equipped with a numeric keypad. 1280 Figure 1-2. On-screen Full Keyboard for Alphanumeric Entry 1280 Figure 1-3.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 1.4.2 Setpoints Targets are a set of values that when met, cause the setpoint to trip. Parameter Default Description Setpoint Value: Weight-based – specifies the target weight value, 0–9999999 Value Time-based – specifies time in 0.1 second intervals, range 0–65535 Counter –...
Introduction 1.4.4 Language The 1280 has 16 language choices, setting the language is only available in weigh mode. Configuration mode remains in English. Figure 1-5. Language Selections 1. Press to display the list of available languages. 2. Select the desired language.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 1.5.1 Toggle Units Pressing toggles between primary, secondary and tertiary units. 1.5.2 Zero Scale Use the following steps to zero the scale (if it is within the acceptable zero range). 1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale nd wait for to display.
The standard 7 inch panel mount has front panel keys, navigation softkeys and a virtual keypad. The 7 inch and 12 inch keyless panel mounts only support a virtual keypad (Figure 1-7). 1. To enter navigation softkey designations for the 7 inch panel mount, navigate from the 1280 main menu to Configuration Features Softkeys 2.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Indicator Keypad Operations Display/Virtual keypad Numeric Keypad Navigation Keys 1280 Figure 1-9. Front Panel 1.6.1 Navigation Keys Navigation keys are primarily linked to iRite handlers. If no iRite handlers exist, the navigation keys toggle through a selection of displayed scales.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Print the Accumulated Value To print the accumulated value, press while displaying the accumulator. Alibi Storage Alibi storage is a database of past transactions listed by date. This allows previous print transactions to be recalled and reprinted.
Table 1-6. Configurable Softkeys Applications The 1280 can be used in a variety of applications, including checkweighing, counting, recipe batching and truck in/out. For these frequently used applications, the 1280 includes built-in programs that can be used as-is or customized for specific needs.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 2. System prompts Enter ID to Checkweigh. Enter a stored ID with associated low and high weights. 3. The ID, low and high weights are displayed and the system waits for the threshold to be triggered.
Table 1-8. Checkweigher Application Setup and Configuration (Continued) 1.11.2 Counting Application The 1280 counting application is included with the 1280 standard firmware. This application has two scales, one for sampling and one for counting. Upon startup, the softkeys are available.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 1.11.3 Recipe Batching Application The 1280 recipe batching application is included with the 1280 standard firmware. Upon startup, the softkeys Recipe are available. Setup Menu Recall a Recipe 1. Press the softkey. The system prompts Enter Recipe ID.
Table 1-10. Recipe Batching Application Setup and Configuration 1.11.4 Truck In/Out Application The 1280 truck in/out software application is included with the 1280 standard firmware. See the 1280 Truck In/Out Addendum (PN 187311) for complete information on setup and functions.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 2. Enter the truck ID and press . System queries the Inbound database table: Enter If the ID is not found and there is not a keyed tare, the indicator • Momentarily displays Truck Not Found •...
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USB flash drive using .DB file type; also allows the Import/Export Data Import/Export user to save transactions to the USB flash drive. Reference the 1280 Technical Manual import/Export section for more details. Add/Edit Products Add//Edit Product Add/Edit products in the Product database table.
• Procedures requiring work inside the indicator must be performed by qualified service personnel only. • In the 1280 wall and universal mounts, the supply cord serves as the power disconnect. The power receptacle to the indicator must be easily accessible for these models.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Controller Assembly Locking Tab Bail Retaining Wire Clip Figure 2-4. Remove CPU Assembly– Universal 10.86 9.24 6.00 5.25 4.25 BASE AND HOLE PATTERN Dimensions are in inches IS SYMMETRICAL ABOUT C L 1.50 .344 Figure 2-5. Universal Surface Mount Stand Dimensions This illustration is not to scale.
1. Using the wall mount as a template, mark the screw locations. See Figure 2-14 on page 26 for dimensions. The 1280 wall enclosure can mount to the same location where a 920i was mounted; the screw locations are the Note same.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Sealing the Front Door In certain Legal for Trade applications, it may be necessary to seal the indicator to restrict access from the internal hardware of the indicator. To seal the wall mount enclosure front door, wrap the lead wire seal through the large screw securing the front door and the hole in the edge of the door enclosure.
Installation 2.2.3 Panel Mount Enclosure The 1280 panel mount will ship partially assembled. The display assembly must be removed from the backing plate to allow installation on the existing panel. 1. Tape the panel mount template to the outside of the panel.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Panel Mount Dimensions Dimensions are in inches 9.000 FOOT PRINT OF PANEL 7.440 AND BRACKET HOLE PATTERN Ă .250 DRILL 4.75 7.440 HOLE PATTERN 9.000 FOOT PRINT OF PANEL AND BRACKET Ă 1.00 CUT OUT ALONG...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Installing Grounding Bus Bar The grounding bus bar is installed on the controller assembly for grounding purposes on the 1280 panel mount enclosure. 1. Remove the four corner screws from the controller assembly. 2. Secure grounding bus bar onto controller assembly using screws from step 1.
Option Card Installation Use the following instructions to install option cards in the 1280. There are two SPI communication buses for the six option card slots: one for slots 1, 2 and 3 and a second for slots 4, 5 and 6. Communication is faster with less traffic on an SPI bus. For optimal performance, populate slots 1 and 4 first in order to keep cards on their own SPI bus.
Figure 2-27 Cable Connections The 1280 universal and wall enclosures provide cord grips for cabling into the indicator; one is for the power cord and the rest are to accommodate interface cables. Install plugs in all unused cord grips to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure. Secure wires after cabling is complete to avoid low voltage circuits contacting high voltage circuits.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 2.4.2 Panel Enclosure Grounding To ground cables to the panel enclosure, place the shield wire on the grounding clip on the controller assembly. Place the shield wire on the grounding clip on the Controller Assembly.
The hardware of J2 will not be populated on a single A/D scale card. Note 2.4.4 Serial Communications The two communication ports on the 1280 CPU board support full duplex RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications at up to 115200 bps. LVDS DISPLAY KEYBOARD...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Table 2-2 shows the pin assignments for communication ports. Connector Signal Port RS-232 RX/RS-485 B RS-232 TX/RS-485 A RS-232 CTS/RS-485 Z RS-232 RTS/RS-485 Y RS-232 RX/RS-485 B RS-232 TX/RS-485 A RS-232 CTS/RS-485 Z RS-232 RTS/RS-485 Y Table 2-2.
USB-A ANTENNA Figure 2-33. 7 and 12 Inch Panel Mounts - Touch Only Configuration Methods The 1280 indicator can be configured using: • Front panel keys to navigate through a series of configuration menus (see Section 3.0 on page ®...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Power Supply Replacement WARNING • Use a wrist strap for grounding to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the indicator enclosure. • Procedures requiring work inside the indicator must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
The power receptacle to the indicator must be easily accessible for these models. IMPORTANT If replacing CPU boards in the 1280, a new fan plate is also required. Use the follow ing instructions to replace the fan plate and back plane.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator procedure for reassembly. Reverse this 2.10 Replacement Parts Inside Bottom of Enclosure (some items are hidden for clairity) Figure 2-40. Replacement Parts Drawing - Universal Enclosure Visit our website www.RiceLake.com...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Figure 2-43. Replacement Parts Drawing - Controller Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Fan Mount Plate Assembly Note: CPU, Rev A, Requires Rev A Fan Plate CPU, Rev B, Requires Rev A Fan Plate 169350...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 4. Access to the configuration menu may be restricted with a password. If prompted, enter the password, then press . The configuration menu will display, see Section 3.3 on page KEYBOARD LVDS DISPLAY POWER Light pipes and mounting plate removed for clarity.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 3.3.1 Configuration Menu Map Figure 3-5 illustrates the menu structure in the configuration menu selections. Scales Scale 1-8 Format Calibration Filtering Setup Maintenance See Section 4.0 Communications Serial Ethernet Fieldbus See Section 5.0 Features Softkeys...
A scale receiving a stream of weight data over a serial or Ethernet connection. Parameter values are Industrial Serial Scale configurable. Scale functions zero and tare can be used. iQube2 Scale Scale is connected to 1280 via an iQube2 Junction Box, see Section 5.4 on page 77 Program Scale iRite program provides the scale data.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Setup a Scale 1. Select the scale (1-8) to be configured from the drop-down menu in Figure 4-1. 2. Press to select the scale kind. 3. If applicable, a screen will open showing available hardware to associate with the selected scale kind (for example, an analog load cell scale will have hardware identified as slot and channel).
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 4.1.3 Split Mode The 1280 supports multi-range and multi-interval scales of either two or three ranges or intervals. To set up Multi-Range or Multi-Interval, select from the Scales Format menu. Select from the Split Mode...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 4.2.1 Standard Calibration Use the following steps to perform a standard calibration on a scale. 1. Select the scale to be calibrated and enter the calibration menu. 2. Press 3. Select the method of calibration. Press For other methods calibration see: •Section 4.2.2...
Scale Filtering Digital filtering can be used to create a stable scale reading by removing environmental influences. The 1280 has two filtering methods that can be selected; Adaptive Digital and Three Stage Filtering. Three Stage Filtering is selected by default. In addition, the A/D sample rate and damping time constant can be set in this menu.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 4.3.2 Three Stage Filter The Three Stage Digital filter is a simple rolling average filter with three successive stages. The values assigned to each of the three stages determines the number of A/D readings averaged by that stage. The output value of each stage is passed on to the next stage at each A/D update.
For industrial scales, the only data needed is the gross weight. The data can (but does not need to) include the unit of measure, mode or status. If the unit of measure is included, it can be used to change the capacity label on the 1280 display. If not, the 1280 will always assume it is primary units.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Communications The Communications menu is used for the setup of communication parameters for the 1280. From the Configuration menu, select the Communications icon (circled in Figure 5-1) to enter the Communications menu. Once all parameters have been set, press to return to weigh mode.
The Ethernet menu is used for the setup of wired and Wi-Fi Ethernet connections, including Wi-Fi Direct. These are used to connect the 1280 to local area networks (WLAN and LAN). Network information can be found in weigh mode by pressing the Wi-Fi symbol or in the menu in Configuration Mode.
To use this feature, the 1280 and computer/mobile device must be connected to the same network. In the browser’s address bar (URL), type the 1280’s IP address using TCP port 3000.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 5.2.4 Wi-Fi Adapter When Wi-Fi Adapter is selected, the parameters in Table 5-6 will display. Parameter Default Description Enable Wi-Fi Ethernet Communications – Off speeds up the booting process and configura- Enable tion mode to weigh mode transitions.
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10. Press . The weigh screen is displayed. 11. Using the PC, mobile phone or iPad/tablet, enter settings, then Wi-Fi selections. The name of the 1280 SSID should be displayed as an option in the Wi-Fi selections. 12. Select the 1280 SSID from the list, a screen will display asking for the Password.
The amount of time an active connection is held before it is dropped. 30 Hz Sets the rate at which the 1280 polls the iQube2 for weight data. It is only visi- iQube2 Sample Rate ble when the Input Type is set to iQube2.
It is best to change the data order in the device being used, but if that is not possible, Data Swap is the best alternative. iQube2 Scale This system has a scale connected to the 1280 using an iQube2 junction box. The setup for this system can be found in the iQube2 technical manual (PN 67888).
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Features The Features menu allows the setup of parameters for the menu items listed inTable 6-1. From the Configuration menu, select the icon (circled in Figure 6-1) to enter the Features menu. Features Once all parameters have been set, press to return to weigh mode.
Section 13.5 on page 123 to complete the database import/export. 6.1.4 LaserLight Softkey User must configure 1280 softkeys to use Stop/Go. See Table 6-3 to view the pre-populated commands in the print formats. Figure 6-3. Database Screen in Weigh Mode Figure 6-4.
To use this feature, the 1280 and computer/mobile device must be connected to the same network. In the browser’s address bar (URL), type the 1280’s IP address, using TCP port 3000.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Front Panel Key Function Regulatory Parameter Value Weight on Scale Tare in System Tare Zero Tare zero or negative Clear Tare NONE Zero Tare positive Clear Tare Table 6-7. Tare/Zero Key Functions for Regulatory Parameter Settings (Continued)
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Parameter Default Description Time/Date Change Returns current status, only works in setup mode Restriction ON/OFF Table 6-10. Locale Parameters Menu (Continued) 6.5.1 Default Weigh Mode Languages There are 16 languages available for the indicator weigh mode.
4. Select the connection type to be used to connect to the printer, network or USB. 5. If using a network connection, enter the Network URl. The 1280 supports Direct Print and Internet Printing Protocol for printing directly to a printer. URI examples Note include: socket://<ip-address-of printer>:9100...
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The checksum is calculated when the weighment is stored in alibi storage. When the data is retrieved, the checksum is re- calibrated and compared to the initial value. If the values match, the data is transmitted. If they do not match, the 1280 will send an Invalid Record response.
Print Formats the setpoint push-print or truck weigh-in/weigh-out operations are performed. See Section 7.1 The 1280 supports four configurable data streaming formats that can be set to outside data frames in Stream Formats one of nine pre-configured formats (see Table 7-2), or the data frame can be customized.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Use the Revolution configuration utility, serial commands or the indicator front panel to customize the print formats. 1. Press , then select Print Format 2. Press the selection field arrow (circled in Figure 7-2) to select the print format to be configured.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Token Description Supported Ticket Formats Formatting and General-Purpose Tokens ASCII character (nnn = decimal value of ASCII character). <nnn> Used for inserting control characters (STX, for example) in the print stream. <TI> Time <DA> Date <TD>...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 3. Press Output Stream Type to set Industrial or Legal for Trade. 4. Press 5. Press Stream Source to set one of the eight scales for the format. 6. Press Stream Format to choose the format to be used and press 7.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Format Identifier Defined By Description =00 (not used) =01 if tertiary DSPDIV=1 Configuration =10 if tertiary DSPDIV=2 =11 if tertiary DSPDIV=5 =000 if current DECPNT=8888800 =001 if current DECPNT=8888880 =010 if current DECPNT=8888888 =011 if current DECPNT=888888.8 Configuration =100 if current DECPNT=88888.88...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Function Description Programmability Assigns the bit as a digital input used to generate a iRite program event. Zero Provides the same function as the front panel Zero key. Gross/Net Provides the same function as the front panel Gross/Net key.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Analog Output Calibration The following calibration procedure requires a multimeter to measure voltage or current output from the analog output module. Note The analog output must be calibrated after the indicator itself has been configured and calibrated.
10.0 Setpoints The 1280 indicator provides 100 configurable setpoints for control of the indicator and external equipment functions. Setpoints can be configured to perform actions or functions based on specified parameter conditions. Parameters associated with various setpoint kinds can be configured to: •...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 10.1 Select Setpoint for Configuration 1. Press to select the setpoint (1-100) for which the target value needs to be changed. Setpoint 1 2. Press the red number of the setpoint in the table (use the arrows to scroll through the setpoints).
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Parameter Description Batch Continuous Allows a digital output to remain active over a specified portion of the batch sequence. • Type 1 (VALUE=0): The digital output associated with this setpoint becomes active when the Start setpoint becomes the current batch step and remains active until the End setpoint becomes the current batch step.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Accumulate Target Value Source Trip Enter Scale Higher/Lower Inband/Outband Value Band Value Preact No parameters to be set. Actions Push Tare Alarm Clear Accum. Clear Tare Push Accum. Push Print Quiet Wait Standstill Digital I/O...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Auto-Jog Center Of Zero/In-Motion/In-Range Target Target Source Source Scale Scale 1-8 Preact Preact No parameters to be set. No parameters to be set. Actions Actions No parameters to be set. Push Accum. Push Print Push Tare Clear Accum.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Digital Input Count Target Digital Input Slot Mask Value Pre-Count Enter Enter Enter Enter Slot Value Value Value Preact No parameters to be set. Actions No parameters to be set. Digital I/O Sense Slot None...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Parameter Default Description For setpoints with Preact Type set to Learn, Preact Stability specifies the time (0.1 second), to wait for Preact Stability standstill before adjusting the Preact Value. Setting this parameter to a value greater than zero disables (seconds) the learn process if standstill is not achieved in the specified interval.
Setpoints 10.3 Batch Operations Softkeys can be configured to allow operator control of batch operations from the 1280 front panel, or they can be configured using MSI-8000HD, serial commands or the Features menu (see Section 6.1 on page 79). Display or change assigned setpoints.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator ABORT/RUN/START SWITCH BLACK CPU BOARD DIGITAL I/O 7 8 9 10 BLACK WHITE EMERGENCY START/STOP SWITCH Figure 10-14. Batching Switch Wiring Diagram Example To begin a batch process, turn the 3-way switch to Start momentarily. If the...
9171 on the numeric keypad and press Clear. Cycle power the indicator and follow steps 5 above. There will be no response from the screen until the power has been cycled. Alternatively, the user can send a REMOVE.TSCAL serial command to the 1280 to prompt for a touch screen recalibration after the next power cycle.
Option Cards The 1280 can host up to six option cards. The option cards can be installed in any of the six available option slots. The cards cannot be installed or removed when power is applied to the indicator (cards cannot be hot swapped).
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 99 = Single Channel Analog Output card 90 = Dual Channel Analog Output card B1 = Dual Channel Analog Input card AA = Fieldbus card (with any module) 12.2 Option Card Firmware The OPTVERSION#s serial command, where s is the slot number, can be used to return the version of the firmware installed on the option cards.
• Database – .db extension which are the actual data records that would populate a database schema. Definitions Export – pulling information from the 1280 to a file system to save as one of the two types of files. Import – sending information to the 1280 from a previously saved file system.
• Save the .rev file to a micro SD card and importing it into the 1280 from the micro SD card Slot • Connect to the 1280 from a PC that has 1280 open and is connected to any COM port (USB, Ethernet or Serial). See Section 13.7 on page 124...
• Import the program stored on a micro SD card. iRite • Connect to the 1280 from a PC that has Revolution open and is connected to any COM port (USB, Ethernet or Serial). Section 13.7 on page 124. 13.2.1 Importing Built-in iRite Programs 1.
13.3.1 Importing Databases from a Flash Drive or Micro SD Card 1. Insert a flash drive or a micro SD Card into the 1280 with a saved .db file (a text file with a special extension, that was previously exported pipe-delimited file of records).
Download to Figure 13-4. Database Commands in Revolution The data shown in the Data Editor will be sent one at a time to the 1280. This data is appended to any existing data in the 1280. 13.4 Exporting Configuration It is important to save a copy of the file to create a backup version of the Configuration. There are three ways this can be done.
124. 4. Navigate to the Database Editor in 1280 and click on the database name (in the middle) that is about to be populated. 5. A grid will display that is as many columns wide as there are fields, and as many rows down as there are records.
8. An address is required for connection to RS-485 or TCP/IP . 13.8 Loading New Firmware For the latest version of the 1280 firmware go to www.ricelake.com. Prior to loading new firmware, save existing configuration and/or databases by using the instructions earlier in IMPORTANT this section.
Importing/Exporting 13.8.1 Check Current Firmware Enter the configuration mode, the current firmware version loaded on the 1280 will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.. V1.07.00 Figure 13-9. Check the Firmware Version Compare it to the latest version available Online at www.ricelake.com...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator checking for the flash drive (this may take up to 12 seconds). Figure 13-11. Initializing – Firmware Update 4. Once the device is found the message ‘update’ directory found on USB storage device displays. Press the USB button.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Update Directory Missing The update directory does not exist on the flash drive. Figure 13-14. Update Directory Not Found Solution • Verify that the update directory containing the firmware image update files exists at the root level of the flash drive.
4. Type erasecard#s (s=Scale Card Slot Number) and hit . Reenter command to verify card erase displays. Enter 5. Type erasecard#s and hit . OK displays. Enter 6. Power down 1280 and remove the scale card. Visit our website www.RiceLake.com...
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12. Drag and drop the .bin file into the folder. The folder closes and the scale card pipe lights will blink green. Figure 13-22. Green Lights 13. Disconnect USB from scale card and reinstall card in the 1280. 14. Power on the 1280 and reconfigure card.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 13.10 Visual Studio Code – iRite This supports the iRite Language for Visual Studio Code. • Syntax Colorization • Snippets • Preprocessing • Compiling • Deployment to Indicator Installation 1. Press and enter iRite. 2. Press install and allow VScode to restart. The syntax highlighting and snippets are now available.
The Display Editor, in Revolution, is the only way to add widgets. Widgets can be added on up to 99 different screens. The type and location of elements shown on the 1280 display are easily specified using the drag and drop features of the 1280 utility.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Some widget types require that the location or size of the widget be specified, in pixels. Figure 14-2 shows the pixel counts (133.33 pixels per inch) used to specify the pixel location on the display.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 14.2.3 Bar Graph Widgets Bar graph widgets allow display of vertical or horizontal graphs, either a normal bar graph style or a needle gauge, with or without graduations. The graph can be used to represent scale weight or progress toward a setpoint target value. To...
SDimages folder. If using an image located at a URL Address, simply enter that address here. The 1280 has to be connected to a network that can access the specified URL Address.
14.2.7 Chart Widgets Chart widgets are used to visually graph data on the 1280 display. Available chart types include line graphs, vertical bar charts, and horizontal bar charts. These features can only be used in conjunction with an iRite program to populate these charts. See...
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 14.3 Widget Colors The 1280 display is capable of displaying 256 thousand colors. When defining the display widgets, the color of some of their elements can be specified. This ability varies by widget type. Scale Widgets – the color of both the foreground and background can be specified.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Description Widget State 1 Widget State 2 Widget State 3 Widget State 4 Power Folder Recipe Report Manual Mode Table 14-2. Widget Table (Continued) Visit our website www.RiceLake.com...
EDP Commands The 1280 indicator can be controlled by a personal computer connected to one of the indicator communication ports. Control is provided by a set of commands that can simulate front panel key press functions, return and change setup parameters, and perform reporting functions.
DUMPVERSIONS Returns the versions of all files, software and installed option cards. Table 15-2. Reporting Commands 15.3 Clear and Reset Commands The following commands can be used to clear and reset the 1280: Command Function PCLR Program Clear – erases the loaded user program (setup mode only).
For commands ending with “#n”, n is the scale number (1-8). Table 15-4. Scales Commands (Continued) 15.5 1280 Calibration using Serial Commands Use the following instructions to calibrate the 1280 using serial commands. For information on how to calibrate the 1280 using the front panel, see Section 4.2 on page The indicator must respond with OK after each step.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Command Description Values Up to 12 alphanumeric characters. Set as nothing SPPWD Setpoint password (no characters) in order to not have a password. Up to 12 alphanumeric characters. Set as nothing CALPWD Calibration password (no characters) in order to not have a password.
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Command Description Values Allow scale to be zeroed while in REG.ZEROINMOTION NO, YES motion SCRN.SAVE Enable screen saver ON, OFF SCRN.THRESH Screen saver weight threshold 0-1000 Screen saver activation time SCRN.TIME 10-120 (in seconds) Table 15-9. Regulatory Commands (Continued)
The commands listed in Table 15-18 can be used to create and maintain databases in the 1280. Except for the DB.DELALL command, all of the database commands require an extension to identify the number of the database within the memory.
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Sending the DB.DATA command alone, without assigned data, returns the database contents: DB.DATA#n<CR> The 1280 responds with the entire contents of the database. Returned data is cell-delimited with the pipe character (ASCII 124) and row-delimited with carriage returns (ASCII 13).
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator , and elements repeat for each column in the database. <Column Name> <Data Type> <Data Size> follows the rules for alias names: 8 character maximum; must begin with an alpha character or an <Column Name>...
EDP command, but in a specialized format. For a complete list of iQube2 commands, reference the iQube2 Manual (PN 67888). This is only valid for iQube2 configuration commands stored in the 1280 and is not direct a real-time pass through Note connection to the iQube2.
1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator 16.0 Specifications Power AC Line Voltages 100-240 VAC (Range 85-265 VCA) Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Power Consumption 60 Watts Power DC Line Voltages 11-30 VDC (Range 9-36 VDC) Power Consumption 60 Watts Scale Card Specifications Excitation Voltage 10 ±...
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1280 Series Color Touchscreen Indicator Memory Onboard 8GB eMMC (system use),1GB DDR3 460 MB onboard database storage Micro SD Card Up to 32 GB Environmental Operating Temperature Legal 14 to 104°F (–10 to +40°C) Industrial -4 to 131°F (–20 to +55°C)
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com...
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Tare sensitivity - how do u make less sensitive Having troubles on two scales both after rebooot must be a setting I can’t or haven’t found
The Rice Lake 1280 scale allows you to adjust the tare function through the Scale Setup menu. To make the tare function less sensitive, follow these steps:
1. Enter the Scale Setup menu by pressing the Scales icon.
2. Select Setup from the Scales menu.
3. Locate the Tare Function parameter.
4. Adjust the settings to disable push-button or keyed tares if needed.
Additionally, you may need to adjust the Motion Band parameter to ensure the scale does not detect small fluctuations as motion, which can affect tare sensitivity.
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