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NEPTUNE 4500
Digital Indicator
Setup / Operation Manual
Revision 0.3
February 6, 2003
 2003 Transcell Technology, Inc.
Contents subject to change without notice.
Transcell Technology, Inc.
975 Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel (847) 419-9180
Fax (847) 419-1515
E-mail:
transcell@transcell.net
Web:
www.transcell.net

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  • Page 1 NEPTUNE 4500 Digital Indicator Setup / Operation Manual Revision 0.3 February 6, 2003  2003 Transcell Technology, Inc. Contents subject to change without notice. Transcell Technology, Inc. 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Tel (847) 419-9180 Fax (847) 419-1515 E-mail: transcell@transcell.net...
  • Page 2 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NEPTUNE 4500 Page Chapter 1: Introduction To The Neptune 4500 Series Indicator ............. 1-1 Chapter 2: Installation ........................2-1 Stainless Steel Enclosure ..................... 2-1 2.1.1 Connecting the weigh platform................. 2-1 2.1.2 Connecting the serial printer, remote display or computer ......2-1 2.1.3...
  • Page 4 Simplex Mode....................B-3 Appendix C: Determining Proper Span Gain (F2) ................C-1 Span Gain Overview ..................... C-1 Setting the initial value for span gain ................C-1 Viewing the internal counts ................... C-1 Appendix D: Displayed Error Codes ....................D-1 Neptune 4500...
  • Page 5 LIST OF FIGURES Neptune 4500 Front Panel...................... 1-2 Neptune 4500 Main Circuit Board Overview ................2-1 Connection assignments for load cell ..................2-1 Connection assignments for the serial communication terminal ..........2-2 Setup Menu Key Assignments....................3-2 Setup Menu Chart ........................3-3 User Menu Key Assignments....................

  • Page 6: Neptune 4500 Front Panel

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE Neptune 4500 SERIES DIGITAL INDICATORS The Neptune 4500 Series Digital Indicator is a general purpose, industrial grade weight indicator. All models operate identically, can readout up to 50,000 display divisions and can supply enough current for up to 4-350Ω load cells. All setup parameters may be entered via the front panel keys, including calibration.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation

    TXD RXD GND E+ S+ E- S- SH Figure 2-1: Neptune 4500 Main Circuit Board Overview 2.1.1 CONNECTING THE WEIGH PLATFORM 1. Connect your shielded load cell cable (not included) to the appropriate terminal on the main board. Connection assignments for the Load Cell Terminals are shown in Figure 2-6.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Serial Printer, Remote Display Or Computer

    Figure 2-3: Connection assignments for the serial communication terminal 2.1.3 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The Neptune 4500 indicator ships with an AC line cord attached to the indicator. Simply plug the unit into a standard wall outlet. 1. Simply plug the AC adapter into the indicator’s DC Power Jack first, and then plug into a standard wall outlet.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Configuration

    To save/exit a new selection, press the UNIT/SET key .To exit without saving, press the UNITS (up) key to return to the current “F” heading. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until the Setup Menu is programmed. Neptune 4500 Page 3-1...

  • Page 10: Setup Menu Key Assignments

    Figure 3-1: Setup Menu Key Assignments Neptune 4500 Page 3-2...

  • Page 11: Notes On The Setup Menu

    To view the available selections for the current “A” heading, use the ZERO (left) or PRINT (right) key to move through the selection field. To save/exit a new selection, press the UNIT/SET key . Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the User Menu is programmed. Neptune 4500 Page 3-3...

  • Page 12: Notes On The User Menu

    1. Exit the User (“A”) menu by sliding the setup switch to its original position. Replace the metal cover. The display will go through a digit check, then settle into Normal Operating mode. All front panel keys will now return to their normal mode of operation. Neptune 4500 Page 3-4...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Setup Menu Descriptions And Procedures

    Maximum value varies depending on local regulations. Averages weight readings to produce higher stability. The higher the filter setting, the greater the stability but the slower the indicator’s Digital Filter 8√ response time. Choose 8 unless a very fast response is needed. Page 4-1 Neptune 4500...
  • Page 14 UNIT/SET key twice to execute. Used to enable or disable the piece count feature. This feature must 0√ be disabled for commercial applications. Piece Count "0" = Disable piece count "1" = Enable piece count Enable Page 4-2 Neptune 4500...
  • Page 15 SUB-MENU TITLE SELECTIONS Graduations 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 Zero Tracking Band (SAZSM) Motion Band 15 d Digital Filter Table 4-1: Invalid Setup Menu selections for commercial applications Page 4-3 Neptune 4500...

  • Page 16: Chapter 5: User Menu Descriptions And Procedures

    0 - 99 No. of Line feeds to be printed in Print Ticket Mode. Valid only when A6 is set to 5√ Feeds “1”. Pressing the UNIT/SET key to scroll down one level begins the sequence. Neptune 4500 Page 5-1...

  • Page 17: User Menu Procedures

    Figure 5-1: User Menu Key Assignments After setting the exact value, hold the UNIT/SET key to save the ID Number value. The display will show "END" momentarily, then revert back up to A8. Neptune 4500 Page 5-2...
  • Page 18 Pressing the ZERO key will change the position of the flashing digit. After setting the exact value, hold the UNIT/SET key to save the line feeds value. The display will show "END" momentarily, then revert back up to A9. Neptune 4500 Page 5-3...

  • Page 19: Chapter 6: Calibration

    3. Use the directional keys (shown in Figure 6-1 below) to adjust the displayed value to the actual test weight value. Change the flashing digit by pressing the UNIT/SET key. Pressing the ZERO key will change the position of the flashing digit. Neptune 4500 Page 6-1...

  • Page 20: Setup Menu Key Assignments

    Change the calibration test weight or check the input data. "Err2" - The internal resolution of the scale is not high enough to accept the calibration value. Select a larger parameter for the Span Gain (F2). SEE APPENDIX C FOR MORE INFORMATION. Neptune 4500 Page 6-2...

  • Page 21: View Calibration Values (F18)

    4. If the entered value is greater than zero, the display will show "E CAL 1" momentarily, then revert back up to F20. If a value of zero is entered, the indicator will briefly show "Err 5", then revert back to the screen described above in Step # 2. Neptune 4500 Page 6-3...

  • Page 22: Chapter 7: Operation

    LED’s are used indoors where brightness is needed. Table 7-1 summarizes both types of dis- play annunciators. 7.1.1 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DISPLAY Figure 7-1 shows the display detail of the LED display indicators. FIGURE 7-1: Neptune 4500 Series LED Display Detail Neptune 4500 Page 7-1...

  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Oz, PCS STABLE This light is on whenever the scale is stable. TABLE 7-1: NEPTUNE 4500 Series Annunciator Definitions 7 .2 KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of TWO function keys. Refer to Figures 7-2 for the overall layout and key locations.

  • Page 24: General Scale Operation

    You will get an error message, but piece counting will still be allowed. 1. If the items you will be counting require a container, you must first tare the container off by pressing the ZERO key. Neptune 4500 Page 7-3...
  • Page 25 4. To exit the piece count mode, press the UNIT/SET key. NOTE: The APW will NOT remain in scale memory when you exit piece counting mode. Neptune 4500 Page 7-4...

  • Page 26: Chapter 8: Legal For Trade Sealing

    2. On the rear cover of the indicator, locate the calibration switch cover. 3. Thread a wire security seal through both drilled head screws securing the calibration switch cover as well as the two drilled head screws holding on the rear panel. Neptune 4500 Page 8-1...

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Specifications

    0.56" (14 mm) 7-segment, LED, 6 Digit Additional Symbols Stable, Zero, lb, kg, lb/oz, oz, Zero, PCS Keyboard 2-key water proof buttons POWER DC Power Consumption – Neptune 4500 80mA + 30mA/350Ω Load Cell ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature –10° to +40° C Storage Temperature -25°...

  • Page 28: Appendix B: Serial Port Information

    APPENDIX B: SERIAL PORT INFORMATION SERIAL PORT MODES B.1.1 FULL DUPLEX MODE The Full Duplex Mode provides a Demand serial transmission mode and is selected by setting A3 to “d” and A6 to “0”. The Demand mode allows control from a host device, usually a PC.

  • Page 29: Recognized Host Commands

    B.1.1.1 RECOGNIZED HOST COMMANDS “P” - This command is sent to the indicator to print the indicated display. The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload. “Z” - This command is sent to the indicator to zero the scale. The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload.

  • Page 30: Simplex Mode

    B.1.3 SIMPLEX MODE The Simplex Mode provides a continuous serial transmission mode and is selected by setting A3 to “C” and A6 to “0”. The Continuous mode is used to interface to computers, scoreboards, and other remote devices requiring constant data updating. The transmission occurs at the end of each display update.

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Determining Proper Span Gain (F2

    4. If the displayed count is large enough, remove the test weight(s), re-zero the indicator if necessary, and proceed with the calibration. If the displayed number is not large enough, increase the Span Gain to the next highest choice in the Setup Menu and re-calibrate. Page C-1 Neptune 4500...
  • Page 32 Neptune 4500 # of External Full Scale Input Range (mV/V) Grads 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 4,000 5,000 – 6,000 – 8,000 – 10,000 – – 12,000 – – 15,000 – – – 20,000 – – – – 30,000 –...

  • Page 33: Appendix D: Displayed Error Codes

    (F20) Err 7 Initialization No reading from the ADC. Make sure there is a load cell(s) connected to the indicator at start-up. Normal Operating Span calibration value has been lost. Re-calibrate the scale. Err 9 Mode Page D-1 Neptune 4500...
  • Page 34 These warranties are made upon the following TERMS and CONDITIONS: This warranty is limited to the original equipment manufactured by TRANSCELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. Items not covered under this warranty are batteries and normal wear items like connectors, shrouds, front panels and fuses.

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