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1.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.
Overview .................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.
The Manuals Set ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3.
Document Conventions .............................................................................................. 7
1.4.
Software Comparison K404, K405 and K422 ............................................................. 7
2.
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 8
3.
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.
General Warnings ...................................................................................................... 9
3.3.
Electrical Safety.......................................................................................................... 9
3.4.
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.
Panel Mount Template ............................................................................................... 9
3.6.
Cable Connections ..................................................................................................... 9
DC Power (DC PWR + , DC PWR -) ....................................................................... 10
3.7.
3.8.
Load Cell Connection ............................................................................................... 10
3.8.1.
3.8.2.
3.8.3.
3.9.
Auxiliary Connections ............................................................................................... 11
3.9.1.
3.9.2.
3.10. Optical Communications ........................................................................................... 14
3.11. Connecting Shields .................................................................................................. 15
3.11.1.
3.12. Regulatory Sealing Requirements ............................................................................ 16
3.13. Accessory Module connection .................................................................................. 17
4.
SETUP MENUS ................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.
Accessing Setup Menus ........................................................................................... 18
4.1.1.
4.2.
Exiting Full or Safe Setup ......................................................................................... 19
4.3.
Menu Navigation ...................................................................................................... 19
4.4.
Changing Data ......................................................................................................... 20
4.5.
Numeric Entry .......................................................................................................... 20
4.6.
Selections and Options............................................................................................. 21
4.7.
Strings ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.1.
4.7.2.
4.7.3.
4.8.
IP Addresses ............................................................................................................ 22
5.
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 23
5.1.
User Interface Display and Controls ......................................................................... 23
5.1.1.
5.1.2.
5.1.3.
5.1.4.
5.2.
Operation Keys......................................................................................................... 26
5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.2.3.
5.3.
Zero Key ................................................................................................................... 26
5.4.
Tare Key................................................................................................................... 27
5.4.1.
5.4.2.
5.4.3.
5.5.
Truck Key ................................................................................................................. 28
5.5.1.
5.5.2.
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Load Cell Signals and Scale Build ............................................................ 10
4-Wire Connection .................................................................................... 10
6-Wire Connection .................................................................................... 11
RS-232 Serial ........................................................................................... 12
RS-485 Serial ........................................................................................... 14
Cable Shield Connection and Earthing ..................................................... 16
Setup Display Prompts ............................................................................. 19
Normal String Editing................................................................................ 21
Numerical String Editing ........................................................................... 22
ASCII String Editing .................................................................................. 22
Overview .................................................................................................. 23
Display ..................................................................................................... 24
Primary Annunciators ............................................................................... 24
Keypad ..................................................................................................... 25
Additional Power Information .................................................................... 26
Setting Preset Tare on a Permanent Truck ID .......................................... 27
Setting Preset Tare on a Temporary Truck ID .......................................... 27
Gross/Net Key .......................................................................................... 28
Truck Key to enter an ID........................................................................... 28
Truck Key to select a Truck ID ................................................................. 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.1. Overview ........................6 1.2. The Manuals Set ......................7 1.3. Document Conventions ....................7 1.4. Software Comparison K404, K405 and K422 ............. 7 SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 8 INSTALLATION ........................9 3.1. Introduction ........................ 9 3.2. General Warnings ...................... 9 3.3.
  • Page 2 UNITS ........................39 7.6. HOLD ........................40 7.7. HI.RES ........................40 7.8. SC.EXIT ........................41 TRUCK WEIGHING OPERATION-STATIC (K404) ............. 42 8.1. Static Truck Weighing Summary ................42 8.1.1. Weighing in ....................42 8.1.2. Weighing out with preset tare ..............42 8.1.3.
  • Page 3 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 11.3. Filtering Techniques ..................... 5253 11.4. Industrial vs Trade Modes ..................5354 11.5. Calibration Counter ....................5354 11.6. Passcodes ......................5354 11.6.1. Full Setup Passcode ................5455 11.6.2. Safe Setup Passcode ................5455 11.6.3. Operator Passcode ................5455 11.6.4.
  • Page 4 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.9. AXLE (K405) ......................7980 12.9.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight) ..............7980 12.9.2. IDLE (Idle time) ..................7980 12.10. AXLE (K422) ......................8081 12.10.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight) ..............8081 12.10.2. HYS (Hysteresis) .................. 8081 12.10.3. WINDOW (Window size) ..............8081 12.10.4.
  • Page 5 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 17.6. Logic Setpoint Types ..................108109 17.7. Scale Entry/Exit Setpoint Types ............... 110111 APPENDIX 1: DIMENSIONS ..................111112 18.1. Trade Label ...................... 113114 18.2. Lead Seals ....................... 113114 18.2.1. Destructible Sticker Seals ..............113114 18.2.2. Electronic Seal ................. 113114 APPENDIX 2: PRINT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TOKENS ......

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview This precision digital indicator uses the latest Sigma-Delta A/D technology to ensure fast and accurate weight readings. The setup and calibration of the instrument are digital, with a non-volatile security store for all setup parameters. It may be operated from either a DC power source (12V to 24V ) or AC power...

  • Page 7: The Manuals Set

    Setup and is trade critical. When trade critical settings are changed the calibration counter is incremented. Table 1: Document Conventions 1.4. Software Comparison K404, K405 and K422 The table below only lists the features that vary between each version of the K404, K405, and K422 software. Feature K404 K405 K422 ...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 2. Specifications Performance Resolution Up to 100,000 divisions, minimum of 0.25V/division Zero Cancellation 2.0mV/V Span Adjustment 0.1mV/V to 3.0mV/V Stability/Drift Zero: < 0.1V/C (+ 8ppm of deadload max) Span < 8 ppm/C, Linearity < 20ppm, Noise < 0.2Vp-p Excitation 7.4 volts for up to 16 x 350 or 32 x 700 ohm load cells (4-wire or 6-wire plus shield)

  • Page 9: Installation

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 3. Installation 3.1. Introduction The following steps are required to set up the indicator.  Inspect indicator to ensure good condition.  Use connection diagrams to wire up load cell, power and auxiliary cables as required. ...

  • Page 10: Dc Power (Dc Pwr + , Dc Pwr -)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Figure 2: Cable Connections DC Power (DC PWR + , DC PWR –) 3.7. The DC supply need not be regulated, provided that it is free of excessive electrical noise and sudden transients. The instrument can be operated from a high quality plug-pack as long as there is sufficient capacity to drive both it and the load cells.

  • Page 11: 6-Wire Connection

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Figure 3: 4-Wire Connections 3.8.3. 6-Wire Connection The excitation and signal lines are connected the same as for a 4-wire installation. The extra two wires (Sense + and –) should be connected to the Excitation + and – lines as close as possible to the load cell itself.

  • Page 12: Serial

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 3.9.1. RS-232 Serial  Direct Personal Computer Link (RX, TX, GND) Figure 5: RS-232 - Instrument to PC using COM Port (DB9)  Printer Connections (TX, DTR and GND) Figure 6: RS-232 – Instrument to Printer (DB25) ...
  • Page 13 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 When operating in a Ring Network, the Instruments must have:  same serial port options, i.e., baud, parity, data bits, stop bits;  unique addresses. Figure 7: RS-232 Short Cable Runs (Ring Network using COM Port) Page 13 004R-646-112...

  • Page 14: Serial

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Figure 8: RS-232 Long Cable Runs (Ring Network using COM Port) 3.9.2. RS-485 Serial  Remote Display (TA, TB) RS485 is recommended for communicating over distances longer than a few metres. Connect TA to RA and TB to RB on the remote display. 3.10.

  • Page 15: Connecting Shields

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Figure 9: Optical Communications attachment 3.11. Connecting Shields To obtain full EMC or for RFI immunity, cable shields MUST be connected and the earth lug on the rear of the instrument must be grounded. Figure 10 illustrates an example of possible connections. Also shown are the connecting cables restrained using cable ties fastened by screws into the rear of the unit.

  • Page 16: Cable Shield Connection And Earthing

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Figure 10: Cable Shield Connection 3.11.1. Cable Shield Connection and Earthing  Care should be taken when connecting shields to maximise EMC or RFI immunity and minimise earth loops and cross-talk (interference) between instruments.  For full EMC or for RFI immunity, termination of the cable shields to the connectors is very important.

  • Page 17: Accessory Module Connection

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 proper sealing procedures be adhered to. Refer to Trade Label page 113114, Lead Seals page 113114, Destructible Sticker Seals page 113114 and Electronic Seal page 113114 sections for more information. 3.13. Accessory Module connection Up to 4 accessory modules can be plugged into the rear of the instrument. There are many types of modules which can be used.

  • Page 18: Setup Menus

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 4. Setup Menus Throughout the setup menus different data entry methods are used. Each method is described below. 4.1. Accessing Setup Menus There are two methods to access the Setup area:  The Full Setup method provides access to all functions in Setup, including legal for trade and calibration sensitive settings.

  • Page 19: Setup Display Prompts

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 4.1.1. Setup Display Prompts When accessing Full or Safe Setup the instrument will beep twice and enter the Setup Menus. If a passcode has been configured, the P.CODE prompt will display and the correct passcode must be entered to continue. Refer to Passcodes page 5354 for more information.

  • Page 20: Changing Data

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Code Description Parent Menu Item Name Menu Level Item Data - If this is blank then the Item is a sub-menu. 4.4. Changing Data Menu items containing data are shown along with their data (strings may show the first few characters only).

  • Page 21: Selections And Options

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 4.6. Selections and Options A selection entry requires the choice of a single option from a list. Using the up and down arrows, select the desired option and press the OK key. Example: When in Setup follow the steps below to set Scale:Build:Cable. Press <ZERO>...

  • Page 22: Numerical String Editing

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 4.7.2. Numerical String Editing Numerical string editing is useful when entering strings containing only numbers. The available characters are the numbers and the decimal point. Special keys are:  <OK>: Accept changes and finish.  <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes ...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5. Basic Operation 5.1. User Interface Display and Controls 5.1.1. Overview Code Description Display Numeric Keypad Function Keys (user defined) Function Keys (Fixed) Power Key Page 23 004R-646-112...

  • Page 24: Display

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.1.2. Display Code Description Primary Annunciators Primary Display Auxiliary Display Primary Units Secondary ID Eg Product Name = CONCRETE in example above. Miscellaneous Annunciators Secondary Units Secondary Display 5.1.3. Primary Annunciators Symbol Name Description HOLD Visible when the displayed reading is held. Visible when the displayed reading represents Net weight.

  • Page 25: Keypad

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.1.4. Keypad Code Description Numeric Button White Characters Hold 2 seconds Orange Characters (Alpha and Symbols) Cancel Undo last command; step backwards (including in setup menus). Move cursor backwards; previous option Down Move cursor forwards; next option Accept this choice Decimal Point Place decimal point...

  • Page 26: Operation Keys

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.2. Operation Keys 5.2.1. Turn Instrument ON - Short press <Power> 5.2.2. Turn Instrument OFF - Long press <Power> 5.2.3. Additional Power Information Power Key Locked: If the power key is locked, the Instrument cannot be turned off from the front keypad.

  • Page 27: Tare Key

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.4. Tare Key This key is used to temporarily set the scale to zero. The display will show the Net weight and the NET annunciator will be lit. The weight tared is deducted from the allowable range of the scale, reducing the maximum weight that can be displayed.

  • Page 28: Gross/Net Key

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.4.3. Gross/Net Key This key toggles the weight display between the Gross weight and the Net weight (provided that a Tare has previously been acquired using the <TARE> key). If a preset Tare has been entered, the value of the preset Tare will be temporarily displayed when switching from Gross to Net display.

  • Page 29: Print Key

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.6. Print Key 5.6.1. PRINT (K404) A print key can be used to trigger any of the configured printouts, noting that it will also trigger the weigh in and weigh out events. It can also add to totals or undo the last add.
  • Page 30 Reference Manual Rev 1.12  Long press A long press allows the units conversion factor to be entered. If lb/kg switching is chosen, this will be unavailable. Function key 3 and external keys are programmable. Refer 7 Special Functions and External Keys page38 for other available functions.

  • Page 31: Clock

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.8. Clock A long press of the 1 key (Clock) allows the system time and date to be viewed and changed 5.9. Report A long press of the 3 key (Report) allows reports to be printed. Page 31 004R-646-112...

  • Page 32: Total

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.10. Total A long press of the 4 key (Total) allows totals to be viewed and cleared. 5.11. User ID A long press of the 5 key (ID) allows User IDs to be viewed and cleared. The Settable Consecutive Print ID can also be viewed and edited, refer also to 16.2 Print ID page 99100.

  • Page 33: Target

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.12. Target A long press of the 7 key (Target) allows setpoint targets to be viewed and changed. 5.13. Lock A long press of the . key (Lock) allows instrument to be locked. The instrument can be unlocked by entering the operator passcode when prompted.

  • Page 34: Alibi

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.14. Alibi A long press of the +/- key (Alibi) will switch the instrument to Alibi mode. Alibi mode is used to verify scale readings. To return from Alibi mode, long press the +/- key (Alibi) again. 5.14.1.

  • Page 35: Acc

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 5.15. Acc A long press of the 0 key (Acc) is used to view information about the attached accessory modules. When a M4221 Ethernet module is attached, the current IP (Internet Protocol) settings can be viewed from the Acc menu. The “.” key allows the second half of longer IP addresses to be displayed.

  • Page 36: Select/Add/Delete Truck Ids

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 6. Select/Add/Delete Truck IDs 6.1.1. Select a Truck ID - Short Press of Up and Down keys A short press of the up and down arrow keys will allow the user to select the desired truck from a list of the most recently used. The keypad can be used to enter the first letter of the truck name.

  • Page 37: Delete A Truck Id - Long Press Of The Down Key (Del)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 6.1.4. Delete a Truck ID - Long Press of the Down Key (Del) A long press of this key allows the user to delete a truck. Trucks can only be deleted if the total weight is 0. Truck totals can be cleared using a long press of the 4 key (Total).

  • Page 38: Special Functions And External Keys

    7.1. Overview The instrument has three (3) special function keys on the front panel, the K404, K405 and K422 have F1 set to the Truck key and F2 as a Print key. Functions are set in the FUNC menu, labels are provided that can be applied depending on what function is assigned.

  • Page 39: Units

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 7.5. UNITS The units key is used to convert primary (calibrated) units to alternative units.  Short press A short press switches between primary and alternative units.  Long press A long press allows the units conversion factor to be entered. If lb/kg switching is chosen, this will be unavailable.

  • Page 40: Hold

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 7.6. HOLD A hold key performs a manual hold. Pressing the hold key again will cancel the hold.  Hold  Release 7.7. HI.RES A short press of the high resolution button will enable or disable high resolution mode.

  • Page 41: Sc.exit

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12  Short press – Trade Mode Display high resolution reading for five (5) seconds, then return to original state. 7.8. SC.EXIT A short press of the scale exit button will trigger the scale exit setpoint if the weight is outside of the zero band.

  • Page 42: Truck Weighing Operation-Static (K404)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 8. Truck Weighing Operation-Static (K404) 8.1. Static Truck Weighing Summary 8.1.1. Weighing in Once a Truck ID with no first weight or preset tare has been selected the indicator will move to weigh in mode. When the truck is on the scale you can...

  • Page 43: Print Current Weight Of Truck

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 8.2. Print Current Weight of Truck 8.3. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare Page 43 004R-646-112...

  • Page 44: Single Pass - Temporary Id (Operator Entered) With A Preset Tare

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 8.4. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare 8.5. Page 44 004R-646-112...

  • Page 45: Two Pass

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 8.6. Two Pass Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated 8.7. Page 45 004R-646-112...

  • Page 46: Truck Weighing Operation-Static Axle (K405)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 9. Truck Weighing Operation-Static Axle (K405) 9.1. Print Current Weight of Truck 9.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare Page 46 004R-646-112...

  • Page 47: Single Pass - Temporary Id (Operator Entered) With A Preset Tare

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 9.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare 9.4. Page 47 004R-646-112...

  • Page 48: Two Pass

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 9.5. Two Pass Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated 9.6. Page 48 004R-646-112...

  • Page 49: Truck Weighing Operation-Dynamic Axle (K422)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 10. Truck Weighing Operation-Dynamic Axle (K422) 10.1. Print Current Weight of Truck 10.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare Page 49 004R-646-112...

  • Page 50: Single Pass - Temporary Id (Operator Entered) With A Preset Tare

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 10.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare 10.4. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare Page 50 004R-646-112...

  • Page 51: Two Pass

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 10.5. Two Pass 10.6. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated Page 51 004R-646-112...

  • Page 52: Configuration

    Reference Manual Rev 1.12 11. Configuration 11.1. General Setup Information Configuration and calibration can be performed entirely from the front panel, using the digital setup facility. When Full Setup is used, all menu items are accessible and care must be taken to ensure no accidental changes are made to calibration and trade settings.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 11.4. Industrial vs Trade Modes The instrument may be operated in Industrial or Trade modes. These modes restrict certain aspects of the operation of the instrument to ensure compliance with trade certified standards. The following table lists the operation differences for each of these modes. Element Industrial Trade...
  • Page 54 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 11.6.1. Full Setup Passcode Setting a passcode for Full Setup restricts access to Full Setup. 11.6.2. Safe Setup Passcode Setting a passcode for Safe Setup restricts access to Safe Setup functions. In addition, front panel functions can be configured to prompt for a Safe Setup passcode before operating.
  • Page 55 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12. Setup Menus 12.1. GEN.OPT (General options) 12.1.1. LANG (Operator language) Path Description GEN.OPT Sets the operator language. └ LANG NB: Setup menus are fixed in English. LANG Values <OPT>  English (Default)  German  Dutch ...
  • Page 56 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.1.4. KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) Path Description GEN.OPT Access to each of the operator functions can be └ KEY.LOC configured separately. └ P(*) The options are: └ ZERO AVAIL: function always available └ TARE OPER.PC: requires a valid Operator Passcode └...
  • Page 57 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.1.6. ID.NAME (User Defined Strings) Path Description GEN.OPT There are five User Strings available to the operator └ ID.NAME when the ‘5’ key is pressed for 2 seconds (function └ NAME.1 ‘ID’). └ NAME.2 NAME.1, NAME.2, NAME.3, NAME.4 and NAME.5 └...
  • Page 58 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Values This will not affect settings in the SCALE menu which includes all calibration and configuration <OK> DEFAULT? settings. <OK> CONFIRM? Page 58 004R-646-112...
  • Page 59 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.2. H.WARE (Hardware Configuration & Test) 12.2.1. ALLOC (Allocation Report) Path Description H.WARE Check hardware allocation. └ ALLOC Displays the function of each item of hardware. Items of hardware include serial ports, function keys, inputs and outputs. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to step through the hardware.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.2.3. SER1.HW, SER2.HW Path Description H.WARE BAUD (Baud Rate) └ SER1.HW Sets the baud rate for the port. └ BAUD └ PARITY PARITY └ DATA Sets the parity for the port. └ STOP DATA (Data bits) └...
  • Page 61 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.2.4. ETH.HW Path Description H.WARE DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) └ ETH.HW Enables or disables the use of DHCP to configure └ DHCP the IP settings of the M4221 Ethernet module. To └ IP use this option requires a DHCP server on the └...
  • Page 62 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.2.6. IO.HW Path Description H.WARE FRC.OUT (Force Outputs) └ IO.HW Use this when testing and fault finding to force the └ FRC.OUT IO on and off. Use the UP and DOWN keys to └ TST.IN select the output. Use the +/- key to switch the └...
  • Page 63 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.3. SCALE (Loadcell options and calibration) 12.3.1. BUILD (Scale parameters) Path Description SCALE Scale Base configuration settings: └ BUILD TYPE: Range type. Options are: └ TYPE ()  SINGLE : Single range └ CABLE ()  DUAL.I: Dual interval └...
  • Page 64 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.3.2. OPTION (Scale options) Path Description SCALE USE (Trade Use): This setting affects the └ OPTION operation of trade functions. Options are:  INDUST: Industrial (no standard) └ USE ()  OIML: OIML trade mode └ FILTER () ...
  • Page 65 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.3.3. CAL (Scale calibration) Path Description SCALE Calibrate Scale └ CAL ZERO: Perform a zero calibration. └ZERO () SPAN: Perform a span calibration. A zero └SPAN () calibration should be done before doing a span └ED.LIN () calibration.
  • Page 66 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4. FUNC (Special functions) The instrument supports up to eight special functions. Enter the number of special functions to use and configure each one according to the function type required. Most functions need only to be associated with a key or input to function but some have additional configuration settings as detailed below.
  • Page 67 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4.3. SFn: KEY (Function Key / Remote Input) Path Description FUNC Select front panel key or external input to trigger the └ SFn special function. All functions that respond to input └KEY events have a KEY setting. F1 and F2 are permanently assigned to Truck KEY Values <OPT>...
  • Page 68 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4.5. SFn: SINGLE (Single Serial Output Functions) Path Description FUNC Single serial outputs are similar to printing but do └ SFn not support any interlocking or totalising functions. └TYPE : SINGLE KEY: Function key or external input to use. └...
  • Page 69 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4.7. SFn: UNITS (Unit Switching Functions) Path Description FUNC Unit Switching enables the display and printing of └ SFn alternative units to those used for the primary └TYPE : UNITS calibration of the instrument. └ KEY KEY: Select key or external input to use.
  • Page 70 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4.9. SFn: REM.KEY (Remote Key Functions) Path Description FUNC Remote key functions allow external inputs to be └ SFn used to trigger instrument key functions. └TYPE : REM.KEY The external ‘keys’ operate even if the instrument └...
  • Page 71 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.4.12. SFn: SC.EXIT (Scale Exit) Path Description FUNC Key/input to trigger scale exit (SC.EXIT) setpoint. └ SFn KEY: Select key or external input to use. └ TYPE : SC.EXIT └ KEY KEY Values <OPT> (Default) None , F1 ..
  • Page 72 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.5. SER.NET Path Description └ SER.NET Configure the serial networking support. └ ADDR └ NUM ADDR (Address): Address of instrument (1..31). └ NET.n NUM: sets the number of networks └ TYPE TYPE: Type of Network Protocol: └...
  • Page 73 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.6. SER.AUT (Automatic transmit) 12.6.1. NUM (Number of Automatic Transmissions) Path Description SER.AUT Sets the number of special automatic outputs └ NUM Values <OPT> (Default) .. -2- 12.6.2. AUTO.n (Automatic Output Configuration) Path Description SER.AUT These settings are the same for AUTO.1 and └...
  • Page 74 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.7. PRINT (Printouts) 12.7.1. NUM (Number of printouts) Path Description PRINT Sets the number of printouts. └ NUM Values <OPT> (Default) .. _2_ 12.7.2. HEADER (Print header) Path Description PRINT Sets the print docket header. └ HEADER Values <STR>...
  • Page 75 CUSTOM: For custom printing, each type of printout └ EV.WO.1 uses event strings as follows: └ EV.WO.2 DOCKET: └ EV.D.WO PRN.KEY (K404 only)(Docket Print) controls the └ EV.AXLE format of each transaction on the docket. └ ABORT EV.D.NEW (Event Docket New) defines the start └ EV.GRP of the docket.
  • Page 76 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 NAME Values EV.GRP (K422 only) defines the string to be <STR> printed for each axle group. 6 character String REPORT: CUSTOM Values <STR> REP.ST (Report Start) defines start of report. Active token strings depend on the TYPE setting REP.PR (Report Product) controls the information printed for each product.
  • Page 77 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.8. SETP (Setpoints) 12.8.1. NUM (Number of setpoints) Path Description SETP Sets the number of special setpoints └ NUM Values <OPT> _1_ … _8_ (Default) SETP1 … SETP8 (Setpoint options) 12.8.2. Path Description SETP Configure the operation of each setpoint. └...
  • Page 78 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 active. Options are:  GROSS (Default) NONE: no alarm  NET SINGLE: single BEEP  GR.or.NT DOUBLE: double BEEP  ALT.GR FLASH: flash display  ALT.NET SOURCE: Select which weight values the setpoint  ALT.G.or.N checks against the target weight. Options are: ...
  • Page 79 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.9. AXLE (K405) 12.9.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight) Path Description AXLE The minimum axle weight. └ MIN.WGT Values <NUM> 0 .. 999999 Default 500 12.9.2. IDLE (Idle time) Path Description AXLE How long to wait for next axle. └...
  • Page 80 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.10. AXLE (K422) 12.10.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight) Path Description AXLE The minimum axle weight. └ MIN.WGT Values <NUM> 0 .. 999999 Default 500 12.10.2. HYS (Hysteresis) Path Description AXLE Hysteresis for axle weight. └ HYS Values <NUM>...
  • Page 81 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Values <NUM> 0..100 % Default 40 % 12.10.7. ED (Dynamic reading count-by) Path Description AXLE Count-by setting for dynamic weights. └ ED Values <OPT> (Default) _1_, _2_, _5_ , _10_, _20_, _50_, _100_ 12.10.8. MODE (Capture mode) Path Description AXLE...
  • Page 82 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 12.10.13. I/LOCK (Truck weighing interlock) Path Description AXLE Input for interlock, must be high for the entire truck. └ I.LOCK If set, this input must remain high throughout the entire truck capture. The truck will be finished as Values <OPT>...
  • Page 83 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13. Calibration The calibration of the indicator is fully digital. The calibration results are stored in permanent memory for use each time the instrument is powered up. Note: Some of the digital setup steps can affect calibration. The SCALE:BUILD and SCALE:OPTION settings MUST be configured before calibration is attempted.
  • Page 84 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13.1.1. ZERO (Zero Calibration Routine) Page 84 004R-646-112...
  • Page 85 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13.1.2. SPAN (Span Calibration Routine) 13.2. Performing a Calibration with Direct mV/V Entry In applications where test weights are not easily available, it is possible to calibrate the instrument directly by entering the mV/V signal strength at Zero and Span. The Direct Zero setting (SCALE:CAL:DIR.ZER) specifies a gross zero point for the scale.
  • Page 86 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 key. Change the mV/V setting to the correct value and press the <OK> key. DONE will be displayed along with the weight to allow the reading to be checked. Press the <OK> to leave the zero routine. Page 86 004R-646-112...
  • Page 87 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13.3. Using Linearisation Linearisation is used to approximate the weight output to a non-linear scale. The chart below shows a non-linear characteristic for the load cell output. From the chart, it can be seen that the trace with no linearisation applied is a poor approximation to the real characteristic.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13.3.1. ED.LIN (Edit Linearisation Points) 13.3.2. CLR.LIN (Clear Linearisation) Page 88 004R-646-112...
  • Page 89 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 13.4. Calibration Errors Following are a list of the possible error messages that may be displayed to warn of failed or incorrect calibration: Error Description Resolution (FAILED) An attempt has been made to Check weights and retry. (BAND) calibrate with a weight or signal which is not in the valid...
  • Page 90 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 14. Network Communications 14.1. Introduction The RS-232, RS-485 and the optical communications can be used for networking. Warning: The calibration counter is incremented when the calibration related settings are changed. This means that calibration via a serial port cannot be carried out without affecting the certification of a trade installation.
  • Page 91 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 CMD is a two character hexadecimal field: Command Description Read register contents in a ‘human readable’ format Read Literal Read Final Read register contents in a hexadecimal data format Read Final Same as Read Final except numbers are decimal. (Decimal) Write Final Write the DATA field to the register.
  • Page 92 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 14.2.3. Error Handling If a command cannot be processed, the indicator returns an error. The ERROR bit in the ADDR field is set and the DATA field contains the Error Code as follows: Error DATA Description Unknown Error C000 Error is of unknown type...
  • Page 93 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 These registers are protected by the full access passcode if it is being used. In this case, the Enter Full Passcode register is necessary in the process of calibration. If the rear button is used to access the menus normally, then a long press of the rear button will enter a mode that permits calibration via the network.
  • Page 94 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 0..9 Keys 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, . K0, K1 .. K9, KDOT<CR> OK Key \E5h \0Dh KENTER<CR> Cancel Key \1Bh 14.4. Network Protocol BARCODE The barcode network protocol allows a barcode scanner to be connected to the instrument to select the Truck ID.
  • Page 95 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 14.4.1. Protocol B Examples Description Read Gross Weight COMMAND: ( Read Final) Read Gross Weight (Register 0026): ADDR = 20 Reply required from any instrument COMMAND: CMD = 11 : Read Final  20110026 RESPONSE: REG = 0026 : Gross Weight ...
  • Page 96 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Description Trigger Zero Button COMMAND A: Press Send down the Zero button key code. (Write Final) RESPONSE A: Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”. COMMAND A:  21120008:0B RESPONSE A:  81120008:0000 COMMAND B: COMMAND B: Do a long press of the F1 key. ...
  • Page 97 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 15. Automatic Weight Output 15.1. Overview The automatic output is normally used to drive remote displays, a dedicated computer, or PLC communications. It is configured using the SER.AUT menu. The RS-232 or the RS- 485 port can be used. The rate of transmission is set by the TYPE setting.
  • Page 98 Reference Manual Rev 1.12  CONSEC: Consecutive print ID  DATE, TIME: Date and time.  TRACE: Traceable displayed weight. Page 98 004R-646-112...
  • Page 99 – for example where a truck is being weighed (normal mode) there is a single line for the weight, the case where there is preset tare being used the docket format will automatically adjust for this and use Gross, Tare, Net.  K404 Format Example Sams Public Truck Scale FMT.A...
  • Page 100 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Sams Public Truck Scale FMT.A Two Pass 06/01/10 16:47:07 000000003 T1 Weigh in WEIGH IN: 960kg Thank you for your business! Weigh out Sams Public Truck Scale 06/01/10 16:47:50 000000004 T1 WEIGH IN: 960kg WEIGH OUT: 1440kg NET WEIGHT: 480kg...
  • Page 101 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 AXLE 1760kg AXLE 2160kg AXLE 1800kg 19/09/13 15:14:00 000000071 T2 AXLES: GROSS: 9500kg TARE: 8000kg NET: 1500kg Thank You for your business Drive Carefully Sam's Public Truck Scale FMT.A Two Pass AXLE 1960kg weigh in AXLE 1760kg Weigh out AXLE...
  • Page 102 Event Print - controls the format of each transaction in normal PRN.KEY mode on the docket. (K404 only) Event Weigh In – controls the format of each weigh in EV.WI transaction on the docket.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 16.4. Report printouts Format Example 06/01/10 16:54:37 FMT.A Grand Total 480kg 690kg Total 1170kg 06/01/10 16:55:29 FMT.B Grand Total 480kg, T3 690kg, Total 1170kg CUSTOM REP.ST REP.PR REP.END Custom Report Events and associated operator actions: Action Event Event Description Press...
  • Page 104 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 A simple custom format string might be: ‘Weight: \D7\C1' To produce Weight: 30.0kg ^ when the print key is pressed. Events are triggered by short and long press of the Print key and changing products as listed as listed in the tables for each type.
  • Page 105 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Report Example Print Outs Custom Print Strings 06/01/10 16:54:37 REP.ST: \C3\BF \C0\C1Grand Total\C1 Grand Total 480kg REP.PR: \BA\D7 \D9\C1 690kg Total 1170kg REP.END: Total \B8\D9\C1\C4 06/01/10 16:55:29 REP.ST: \C3\BF \C0\C1Grand Total\C1 Grand Total 480kg, T3 REP.PR: \BA\D7 \D9, 690kg, Total 1170kg...
  • Page 106 17. Setpoints 17.1. Overview The K404, K405 and K422 software supports up to 8 separate set points. Each set point is independently configured for a particular function and can be associated with a particular Output Driver. The set point can be configured to flash the instrument display or sound a buzzer as well as driving a physical output.
  • Page 107 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 17.4. Weigh in (OVER) Setpoints and Weigh Out (UNDER) Setpoints LOGIC Point A Point B HIGH Figure 13: OVER verses UNDER setpoints. 17.4.1. Additional Settings In addition to the common settings the following settings control the operation of the OVER and UNDER setpoints ...
  • Page 108 Reference Manual Rev 1.12  REG: If the source is set to register (REG) then this setting is used to set the register to use. The register must be a number or weight value. 17.5. Status Based Setpoint Types The following setpoint types are all based on the status of the instrument. ...
  • Page 109 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Status info Unused Bits 30-32 Interlock error (K422 only) Wrong direction error (K422 only) Captured weight below min error (K405 and K422 only) Motion error (static weighing mode) (K405 and K422 only) Too slow error (K422 only) Too fast error (K422 only) No axle weighing error (K405 and K422 only) Waiting state (K405 and K422 only)
  • Page 110 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Not setpoint 6 Not setpoint 5 Not setpoint 4 Not setpoint 3 Not setpoint 2 Not setpoint 1 Setpoint 8 Setpoint 7 Setpoint 6 Setpoint 5 Setpoint 4 Setpoint 3 Setpoint 2 Setpoint 1 DLY.ON: delay before setpoint becomes active. HLD.OFF: delay before setpoint becomes inactive.
  • Page 111 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 18. Appendix 1: Dimensions Weight Indicator Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 3D View Front View Side View Back View Weight Indicator (With Rear Enclosure) Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 3D View Back View Side View With Boot and Stand Side View...
  • Page 112 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) Stainless Steel Weight Indicator 3D View Front View Side View Back View Stainless Steel Weight Indicator Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) (With Rear Enclosure) 3D View Front View 323.3mm 12.73in...
  • Page 113 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 18.1. Trade Label A trade label showing scale and instrument information is usually required. This can be placed on the front of the instrument: Figure 14: Trade label position. 18.2. Lead Seals Figure 15: Lead seal on rear of instrument. Figure 16: Lead Seal on boot 18.2.1.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19. Appendix 2: Print and Automatic Transmission Tokens 19.1. ASCII codes Code Char Code Code Code Code ‘4’ ‘N’ ‘h’ NULL 026 (1A 052 (34 078 (4E 104 (68 ‘5’ ‘O’ ‘I’ 001 (01 027 (1B 053 (35 079(4F 105 (69...
  • Page 115 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19.3. Tokens Tokens are special ASCII characters outside the normal printing range. These characters are used to specify where instrument data fields like ‘Current Weight’ are to be inserted into custom format strings. 19.3.1. Non-paged generic tokens Code Token ASCII NULL (send an ASCII 00H character)
  • Page 116 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19.3.3. Page 0, 1, 2, 3, 7 tokens: Weight Information These pages hold weight information. The same codes are used for each page. Code Token 215 (D7 Displayed reading (gross or net) 216 (D8 Gross reading 217 (D9 Net reading 219 (DB...
  • Page 117 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19.3.4. Page 4, 5, 6 tokens: Product Information: These pages hold product information where: Code Token Product name Barcode Total weight Total alternative weight Number of adds Total docket weight Total docket alternative weight Number of docket adds Preset tare Alternative weight conversion Last weight added...
  • Page 118 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19.3.6. Page 10 tokens: Default print strings: These pages hold the default print strings, they are translated when the language is switched. Code Token Axles (K405 and K422 only) Axle (K405 and K422 only) Group (K405 and K422 only) Total Weigh in Weigh out...
  • Page 119 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 19.3.7. Format tokens Format tokens define the behaviour of all subsequent tokens in a string. Code Format Tokens , decrementing to 3 with wrapping (5,4,3,5…) 5 character weight string 6 character weight string 7 character weight string 8 character weight string 9 character weight string 10 character weight string...
  • Page 120 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Whereas if the AA is used after the D7 it has no effect. \BE\D7\AA would be 10kg Page 120 004R-646-112...
  • Page 121 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 20. Appendix 3: Communications Registers Name Address Type Description Software Model 0003 String Returns software loaded (eg K404) Software Version 0004 String Returns software version (eg V2.0) Serial Number 0005 Number Returns instrument serial number Key buffer entry...
  • Page 122 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description 00010000 : Underload 00008000 : Error (see System Error) 00004000 : SETUP menus active 00002000 : Calibration in progress 00001000 : Motion 00000800 : Centre of Zero 00000400 : Zero 00000200 : Net For calibration, bit 13 (00002000 ) is high when a calibration is taking place.
  • Page 123 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description available flag 1: Traceable weight data is valid Traceable ID 0031 Number The unique ID for the traceable weight. Traceable weight 0032 Number Traceable weight in primary units Traceable weight (alt) 0033 Number Traceable weight in alternate units Traceable tare weight...
  • Page 124 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description hexadecimal. All numbers are returned as 32 bit. Example: To get the net and tare weights, send “2012004E:00270028;”. Reply Stream ID 004F Same as register 004E except that stream IDs are used. Example: To get the first 3 items of stream data, send “2012004F:010203;”.
  • Page 125 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description 0103 Execute This register is used to perform a span Span calibration * calibration in the same way as the span calibration via the menus. The display will change to indicate that a span calibration is taking place.
  • Page 126 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description calibration is very fast and the display may not change in the same way as a zero calibration. The mV/V value is sent as a parameter. It is sent as mV/V x 10000. Example: •...
  • Page 127 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description Session Total Num 0213 Grand Total Weight 0220 Number Grand total information Grand Total Alt Wgt 0221 Grand Total Num 0223 The following registers relate to the DSD. Auto clear DSD 8290 Option Auto write over oldest records when full (0..1) 33424...
  • Page 128 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description 45058 Clear Session Totals B003 Execute Execute to clear Session Totals only 45059 Clear Docket Totals B004 Execute Execute to clear printing Docket Totals only 45060 Delete all products B005 Execute Execute to delete all of the products 45061 Change Active Product B006...
  • Page 129 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Name Address Type Description Total Docket Weight B180 Number Product docket total information 45440 Total Docket Alt Wgt B181 Total Docket Num 45441 45443 Note: The viewer software will show the register address for each setting in the menu structure when they are accessed.
  • Page 130 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 21. Appendix 4: Setup Menu Quick Reference Note:  Read-only Safe Setup. Changing this setting will increment the Calibration Counter. 1 Read-only Safe Setup. Changing this setting will not increment the Calibration Counter. Item Operator language GEN.OPT LANG Date Format...
  • Page 131 Printout type TYPE PRINT.n Format FORMAT SERIAL Serial port Name NAME Custom string for docket printout (K404) CUSTOM PRN.KEY Custom string for new docket EV.D.NEW Custom string for end of docket (normal mode) EV.D.END Custom string for weigh in EV.WI Custom string for weigh out with PT EV.WO.1...
  • Page 132 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Item Window size WINDOW Minimum time MIN.TIM IDLE Idle time Window offset OFFSET Dynamic reading count-by MODE Capture mode Capture start input IN.STRT End capture input IN.END GROUP Axle group time Dynamic reading scaling factor DYN.SCL Truck weighing interlock I/LOCK IL.TIME...
  • Page 133 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 22. Appendix 5: Error Messages 22.1. Overview A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of the acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the secondary display. Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message. Longer messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts, first the (XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.
  • Page 134 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Error Description Resolution using start and end inputs). (ERROR) (K422 only) The interlock went low during (ILOCK) an axle capture or the interlock time was exceeded. (ERROR) (K422 only) Axle weighing will be aborted (Exxxx) if an application error occurs during the truck.
  • Page 135 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 Error Description Resolution (E0400) The factory information has been lost. Return for Service (E0800) Application settings have been set to Check and re-enter defaults. application settings (E2000) ADC Out of Range Error. This may be Check BUILD:CABLE caused from a broken load cell cable.
  • Page 136 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 23. Appendix 6: M4221 Ethernet Module 23.1. Overview The M4221 Ethernet module provides IP (internet protocol) connectivity to the indicator. The information in this appendix only applies to indicators fitted with this module. 23.2. Network Configuration After installing the module, and connecting it to the network it is necessary to configure the network settings for the module.
  • Page 137 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 24. Appendix 7: M4501 DSD Module 24.1. Overview The M4501 DSD module provides alibi memory along with custom string support. The information in this appendix applies only to indicators fitted with this module. 24.2. Writing records A record will be stored in the DSD whenever a traceable weight is generated, A traceable weight is only generated when a print of type RECORD or DOCKET occurs, and only for TOTAL values of NONE or ADD.
  • Page 138 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 25. Glossary 25.1. Glossary of Terms Term Definition Count-by The smallest change in weight units that the display can show. See also Resolution. Division A single graduation. EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Regulation Finite Impulse Response Full Scale The maximum gross weight allowed on the scale.
  • Page 139 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 25.2. List of Figures Figure 1: Weight Indicator ......................6 Figure 2: Cable Connections......................10 Figure 3: 4-Wire Connections ....................... 11 Figure 4: Loadcell Connections ..................... 11 Figure 5: RS-232 - Instrument to PC using COM Port (DB9) ............12 Figure 6: RS-232 –...
  • Page 140 Reference Manual Rev 1.12 26. Index Digital Calibration Serial PC Link, 12 with Test Serial Printer 4-Wire Connection, Industrial vs OIML Weights, 83 Connections, 12 and NTEP Mode, Direct mV/V Serial Remote Calibration, 85 Display, 12, 14 6-Wire Connection, Direct Span Setup Display Load Cell Calibration, 85...

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