Flintec FT-1 Series Technical Manual

FT-1x Quick Start
Important hint:
This instruction note does NOT replace the technical manual
It is only a brief survey for the commissioning of a type FT-1x
indicator.
1. All mechanical assembly has to be done properly
2. Execute electrical connections
Connect load cell with FT-1x:
6-wire load cell
+ Excitation
+ Sense
Shield
- Sense
– Excitation
+ Signal
– Signal
Shield
Optional FT-1x to PC communication:
RS232,
PC typical allocation
2
3
5
Shield
3. Setup the scale
1. Turn on the instrument and wait for the start up.
2. Access the menu for setup and calibration. Here you have
to press following keys in sequence:
<F> and <Info> and ->0<- and <Info> and <Enter>
With the <↑> and <↓> keys you select the parameter block [XXX], with the <Enter> key you confirm
your selection. The <F> key is used to exit the setup.
3.1 Weight display
Select parameter [212] and confirm with the <Tare> key.
The capacity of the scale will be entered by the <Tare> and <Zero> keys.
[CAP]
The value will be confirmed by pressing the <Enter> key.
The display resolution of the scale will be selected by the <Zero> key.
[d]
The selection will be confirmed by pressing the <Enter> key.
FT-1x Quick Start, May 2012
4-wire load cell
+ Excitation
+ Excitation
Shield
– Excitation
– Excitation
+ Signal
– Signal
Shield
Definition
TxD
RxD
GND
Connector casing
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
Connector casing
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
3
2
7
Plug connector J12
Stainless steel housing
1
2
4
6
7
3
5
4
Plug connector J11
Stainless steel housing
3
4
2
1