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SCALE LINK - SL2
Technical Manual
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin USA
www.digi-star.com
www.topconpositioning.com/agriculture
D4204-EN Rev B
December 19, 2018

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  • Page 1 SCALE LINK - SL2 Technical Manual Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin USA www.digi-star.com www.topconpositioning.com/agriculture D4204-EN Rev B December 19, 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Reference Documents ................. 3 Applicable Products ..................4 Specifications ....................5 Part Number Configuration and Options ............. 7 PCB and Wiring Connections ..............8 PCBA ...................... 8 Deutsch Connector ................. 9 Load Cell Connection................9 SLC2810 Remote Connection .............. 10 Serial Port/ RS232 Connection .............
  • Page 3 Menu 8.1 – calibration ................57 Menu 8.2 – memory management ............58 Menu 8.7 – setup number & settings ............59 D4204-EN Scale Link 2 Technical Manual...

  • Page 4: Reference Documents

    D4020 EZIV Direct Access Numbers D4021 Software Release Information D4055 10/60 Series Technical Manual D4195 SLC2810 Operator Manual D4196 Scale Link SL2 ISO Operator Manual D4197 Scale Link 2000 Installation Manual D4206 Software Update Instructions Technical Service Bulletins – reference details of software updates Other documents available at www.digi-star.com...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 11V – 36V DC (12V & 24V machinery) with reverse polarity protection Voltage Range: *For systems manufactured on or before 31DEC2017 9.0V – 36V DC (12V & 24V machinery) with reverse polarity protection *For systems manufactured on or after 01JAN2018 -Limited to 11-16V with SLC2810 or ISOBUS compliant systems -Gives Low Battery Warning below 11VDC and stops weight display.
  • Page 6 Scale Link 2 Technical Manual D4204-EN...

  • Page 7: Part Number Configuration And Options

    PART NUMBER CONFIGURATION AND OPTIONS SL2XXX ABC/123/XYZ Scale Link 2 Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Box Size Option Descriptions 1 = small 2M12 = Two M12 Load Cell Ports 2 = large 4M12 = Four M12 Load Cell Ports 4TB = Four Load Cell Connectors 8TB = Eight Load Cell Connectors Number of Scale Platforms...

  • Page 8: Pcb And Wiring Connections

    PCB AND WIRING CONNECTIONS PCBA Power, CAN1/ ISOBUS, CAN Ground (current limited) RS232 COM1 & COM2, COM ACC Power, Sensor Input, 3A Output Ground (current limited) SLC/ Remote Port (SPI bus - proprietary) CAN2 port, CAN2 Ground (current limited) USB port Reset button Load Cell connections Single scale models: All 4 terminal...

  • Page 9: Deutsch Connector

    Deutsch Connector 6 pin Deutsch Receptacle – Power + CAN1/ ISOBUS 1. +VIN System Input Voltage (Red) 2. CAN1 High (Yellow) 3. 0V System Ground (Black) 4. CAN1 Low (Green) 5. Plug 6. Plug CAN connection is non-terminated. CANBUS application requires external 120 ohm termination. ISOBUS application requires external active bus termination per ISOBUS standards.

  • Page 10: Slc2810 Remote Connection

    SLC2810 Remote Connection SLC Remote Port – Proprietary SPI Bus *Note: +V is fused at 750mA on this port Header Pinout: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Scale Link 2 Technical Manual D4204-EN...

  • Page 11: Serial Port/ Rs232 Connection

    Serial Port/ RS232 Connection Serial Port – Dual RS232 Ports with System Power 1. Brown +VIN 2. White 3. Blue 4. Black 5. Gray COM 0V (*current limited) 6. Pink *For higher current loads using +VIN, move Gray wire from COM 0V (current limited) to 0V (not limited). Set baud rate and parity with Menu 2 settings.

  • Page 12: System Configurations

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Small box, single 4 Terminal Block scale (410614 SL2110 shown) Accessory port for options such as remote input & output control ISOBUS/ CAN port for power and primary communication 4 load cells direct wire into box Single scale models (as shown): All 4 terminal connections are SCALE A Wire in J-boxes to handle additional Multi-scale models: Each terminal is...
  • Page 13 Small box, quad platform M12 EZMate scale (410624 SL2140 shown) Scale B Scale D 4 bars 4 bars M12 jumper cables are used between SL2 and J-blocks Accessory port for options such as remote input & output control SLC remote &...
  • Page 14 Large box, dual platform 8 Terminal Block scale (410619 SL2220 shown) ISOBUS/ CAN port for power and primary communication SLC Remote & Serial Port Scale A Scale B 4 bars 4 bars Single scale models: All 8 terminal connections are SCALE A Dual-scale models (as shown): Each 4 terminal section is a different scale;...
  • Page 15 More system configurations and options are available. Complete systems are configured based on similar box designs below. Mounting brackets are available for easier installation. Contact Topcon for more details. Small Box designs M12 or strain reliefs/ direct wire Single scale or up to 4 platforms Up to 4 load cell connections With or without cables and connectors...

  • Page 16: Operation References

    OPERATION REFERENCES Using SL2 with SLC2810 Remote Refer to D4195 SLC2810 Operation Manual for detailed operation, and D4020 Direct Access Numbers for the most current DAN codes. Some specific operations and features are described below. Using SL2 with Universal Terminal (UT) Refer to D4196 SL2 ISO Operators Manual for detailed UT operation, and D4020 Direct Access Numbers for the most current DAN codes.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Active Scale

    Selecting the active scale (multi-scale models only) SLC2810: Press ‘SELECT’ until SCALE is displayed. Press ‘FUNCTION’ to select available scales. UT: On the UT screen, touch the scale that you want selected. Changing Setup & Calibration Numbers SLC2810: Select the active scale (multi-scale units). Use DAN codes and ‘SELECT’ key to adjust counts, weigh method, setup, calibration, etc.

  • Page 18: Keys Used On Scale Link Iso Terminal

    Keys Used on Scale Link ISO Terminal --HOME: --MOVE UP: --ENTER SETUP SCREENS: --MOVE DOWN: --CLEAR MEMORY: --RECALL MEMORY: --CONFIGURE MAIN SCREEN LAYOUT: --HOLD: --TO ENTER DIRECT ACCESS NUMBERS: --CANCEL: --TARE: --NET/GROSS: --ZERO: --PRESET: --ADD TO MEMORY: --SAVE TO USB: --LOAD FROM USB: --MOVE TO RIGHT: --MOVE TO LEFT:...

  • Page 19: Scale Link Control Overview

    Scale Link Control Overview - Pause - Cancel - Enter setup screens - Temporary zero (Net Mode) - Toggles between Net and Gross Weights - Press and hold for 3 seconds to zero balance indicator. - Enter preset weight - Add to memory D4204-EN Scale Link 2 Technical Manual...
  • Page 20 Summed Weight – Total weight of scale A+B+C+D Scale A – Gross Weight Scale B – Gross Weight Scale C – Gross Weight Scale D – Gross Weight Mask Number – Mask version that is applied to screen Software Version – Displays current software version Hardware Detected –...

  • Page 21: Dead Weight Calibration From Isobus Mask

    Dead Weight Calibration from ISOBUS Mask Procedure to calibrate with known weight: until “Direct Access Number” 1. Press are shown at bottom of screen. 2. Press . Then press white box to enter D.A.N. Enter (D.A.N. 8121) and press , the SL2 will display WT CAL and prompt to zero the scale.

  • Page 22: Dead Weight Calibration From Slc2810 Indicator

    Dead Weight Calibration from SLC2810 Indicator Procedure to calibrate with known weight: 1. Enter (D.A.N. 8121) using numeric key pad and press , the SLC2810 will display WT CAL and prompt to zero the scale. WT CAL Press and hold the ZERO key for 3 seconds to zero the system.

  • Page 23: General Isobus/ Can Settings

    General ISOBUS/ CAN settings . This brings up the ‘System Setup’ screen. Broadcast Interval, address, On UT, touch spinning arrow button 2x and UT number to display on are set here. Refer to D4196 for more details. The main screen layout can be accessed here too. Touch the scale symbol , which will bring up a screen of 8 configuration boxes for the 4 possible scales.

  • Page 24: Entering Dan Codes On Ut

    Entering DAN codes on UT . This brings up the settings screen. Press the ‘Direct Access Number’ On UT, press spinning arrow button 2x button (1). In next screen, touch the white box to bring up number keypad, type in DAN code then enter. Time and Date DAN 1201: Sets time format DAN 1202: Sets time...

  • Page 25: Erm Settings

    ERM settings DAN 2003: Turns on External Radio Module; 900, 2.4, WiFi. ERM must be on COM2 (default). Remote input IP1 settings The remote input IP1 on SL2 can be set for ON/OFF detection as well as pulse detection. It can also be used to activate multiple SL2 functions such as hold, tare, or print.

  • Page 26: Options & Accessories

    OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES ERM WiFi 409665 using 410818 adapter cable. Use Cab Control App on your smart phone or tablet. Cab Control remote display using ERM2.4 or ERM900 and 410818 adapter cable. Cab Control display goes into cab of vehicle, connects wirelessly to SL2 with ERM. SLC2810 remote using SLC port.

  • Page 27: Problems & Troubleshooting

    PROBLEMS & TROUBLESHOOTING Weighing issues • Make sure setup and calibration numbers are correct for all scale platforms. • If using a UT, use DAN 1997. This will give system statistics like voltages & estimated load cell quantity. • On EZMate systems, make sure all connectors are fully inserted and tightened. •...

  • Page 28: Slc2810 System

    SLC2810 System • No SLC2810 display o No power. SL2 powers the SLC2810, so make sure SL2 is getting power. o Make sure M12 connector fully inserted and tightened to SL2 box. o Verify SLC2810 cable is not cut or crushed. o Verify no loose wires inside SLC2810 box.

  • Page 29: Menu 1.0 - General Settings (Jump List 1)

    MENU 1.0 – GENERAL SETTINGS (JUMP LIST 1) LANGAG (D.A.N. 1001) Language Select the language from the menu. ENGLSH ..English NEDRL ..Dutch FRANCS ..French DEUTSH ..German ITAL ... Italian PORT ..Portuguese ESPAN ..Spanish VESTA ..Special Spanish Translation for South America DANSK ..

  • Page 30: Menu 1.1 - General Settings (Jump List 11)

    W MTHD (D.A.N. 1005) Weigh Method Weigh method allows the operator to adjust how much processing or number-crunching the scale processor does to the load cell data before displaying the weight. 1 – General 2 – Slow 3 – Fast 4 – “Lock-on” (animal weighing, available only in Stock Weigh models) 1 ZERO (D.A.N.

  • Page 31: Menu 1.2 - Time & Date (Jump List 12)

    MENU 1.2 – TIME & DATE (JUMP LIST 12) TIME F (D.A.N. 1201) Time Format Select AM/PM or 24 HR time format. TIME (D.A.N. 1202) Time Enter the time. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrows or FUNCTION key to select hours/minutes/seconds. Use the UP/DOWN arrows or SELECT key to increment value.
  • Page 32 Performs a HOLD function, pull line low again to display “held” weight. Press ON to cancel HOLD HOLD and display weight change. NETGRS Performs a NET/GROSS function. Performs a M+ function, when line is pulled low the displayed weight will be stored to memory. This will be followed by RM and display the memory total.

  • Page 33: Menu 1.9 - Diagnostic 1 (Jump List 19)

    R1STAT (D.A.N 1413) REMOTE INPUT 2 SWITCH STATE Determines if the Remote Switch Message or Alarm Output lamp is displayed/illuminated for an ‘OPEN’ or ‘CLOSED’ condition on the remote input line of the remote port. The default setting is ‘CLOSED’. R1TIME (D.A.N.

  • Page 34: Menu 2.1 - Scoreboard & Operational Status Mess. (Jump List 21)

    MENU 2.1 – SCOREBOARD & OPERATIONAL STATUS MESS. (JUMP LIST 21) SCOREM (D.A.N. 2101) Scoreboard Modes There are multiple scoreboard modes available; this feature causes the indicator to continuously send data. No data is transmitted when SCOREM is set to ‘0'. See pages 11 & 12 for connections. Refer to D3648 for the most up to date details on scoreboard functions.
  • Page 35 " 142-5" - Normal weight decimal value also showing motion is active. Transmit weight displayed 2 times per second. Same data format as setting 1 Transmit weight displayed 3 times per second. Same data format as setting 1 Transmit weight displayed 10 times per second. Same data format as setting 1 Transmit weight displayed using the Display Rate setting (D RATE D.A.N.
  • Page 36 The serial gross weight data can be sent at any available baud rate, 1 start bit, 7 or 8 data bits, EVEN, ODD, or NONE parity bit, and 1 stop bit on pin 2 (COM #1 Tx line) or pin 4 (COM #2 TX line) on the Serial / Printer connector.
  • Page 37 Transmit comma delimited data which includes the feeding status 1 time per second. • Includes Preset, Net Weight, Gross Weight, display unit,(O – Operator, P – PC requested command), M – Motion, weight tag (GR, M+, etc...), ID, Rotation counter, Date & Time. •...
  • Page 38 Output example: Scales A & B with scale B selected at the indicator. 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 "^ 280LB GR,> 11300LB NE@C~" The weight tag changes from (NE,GR, or LU) to (NC,GC,or LC) when indicator is performing internal temperature calibrations (which can take up to 3 seconds). The weight sent at this time is the same weight prior to internal temperature calibrations.

  • Page 39: Menu 2.2 - Port Settings (Jump List 22)

    ZEROUT (D.A.N. 2102) Zero Output Use this selection to Zero / Balance the weight for the Continuous Serial Gross Weight - Scoreboard Mode setting #11 & 12 (described above). ZEROFP (D.AN. 2103) Front Panel Zerout When enabled, allows the Serial Gross Weight to be Zero/Balanced using Front Panel [Zero] key rather than the ZEROUT (D.A.N 2102).

  • Page 40: Menu 2.3 - Print (Jump List 23)

    C2 BD (D.A.N. 2211) COM 2 Baud Rate Sets Com 1 baud rate for 1200 – 115200 C2 PAR (D.A.N 2212) COM 2 Parity Sets Com 1 parity to EVEN, ODD, or NONE C2DATA (D.A.N 2213) COM 2 Data Bits Sets Com 1 data bits or 7 or 8 C2 DLY (D.A.N 2214) COM 2 Delay Com 2 Delay chooses the number of seconds the printer connected to the 2nd serial port will delay before...

  • Page 41: Menu 2.4 - Remote Display (Jump List 24)

    MENU 2.4 – REMOTE DISPLAY (JUMP LIST 24) RMDISP (D.A.N. 2401) Select Remote Display Type Most Remote Displays, including RD1000 or RD2000 EZ3MUX First Generation RD2400 Remote Display COG RD2500V Remote Display RMTERM (D.A.N. 2402) Remote Terminal ON - Allows external devices to use the Cab Control Communication on a serial “wired” interface. BARGRP (D.A.N.

  • Page 42: Menu 2.7 - Isobus (Jump List 27)

    MENU 2.7 – ISOBUS (JUMP LIST 27) ISO WT (D.A.N. 2701) Isobus Weight Set to periodically output the most current Gross, Net & Load/Unload weights to external devices connected to the Serial Port. Settings start at "OFF" (no transmissions) and increase in 0.1 second increments up to 2.0 seconds. ISOADR (D.A.N.

  • Page 43: Menu 3.0 - Weight (Jump List 3)

    MENU 3.0 – WEIGHT (JUMP LIST 3) COUNT (D.A.N. 3001) Display Count Indicator displays count in increments of 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. If the count is set too small, the readings will be unstable, and the indicator will not be accurate. Display count should be equal to or greater than 1/4000 of the capacity.

  • Page 44: Menu 3.1 - Motion (Jump List 31)

    ABCDSP (D.A.N. 3091) A,B,C,D Display Format Allows the weight for the ABCD scales to be displayed individually as four "SINGLE" scales (as on previous ABC scale systems), or always together showing the "TOTAL" (A+B+C+D) or "COMBINED" which also displays the A+B+C+D weight.

  • Page 45: Menu 3.3 - Accelerometer (Jump List 33)

    HIGHWT (D.A.N. 3202) Analog High Weight For Units with Analog Output The "HIGHWT "setting allows the user to enter the weight value that equals the high output limit (20mA or 5V) for the analog output. The “HIGH WT” value must be larger than the “LOW WT” value. ANAOUT (D.A.N.
  • Page 46 DEGOAL (D.A.N. 3307) Accelerometer Delta Degree Adjust Enter maximum allowable degree change to save a new value. ACLAVG (D.A.N. 3308) Accelerometer Average Enter frequency of averaging sample data. ORIENT (D.A.N. 3309) Accelerometer Forward Direction Set forward direction of accelerometer (Back, Front, Left, Right, Top, Bottom) P ADJ (D.A.N.

  • Page 47: Menu 4.0 - Preset, Alarm, & Timer (Jump List 4)

    MENU 4.0 – PRESET, ALARM, & TIMER (JUMP LIST 4) P MTHD (D.A.N 4001) Pre-Alarm Method Select WEIGHT OR PERCNT to activate Pre-Alarm P-ALM (D.A.N. 4002) Pre-Alarm Enter a value to activate an early warning that scale is reaching the preset weight. AL OUT (D.A.N.

  • Page 48: Menu 4.1 - Setpoint (Jump List 41)

    RLYOUT (D.A.N. 4008) Relay Out Selects the state of the relay when a preset is reached. SIG 12V or SIG 0V PRCLPT (D.A.N. 4009) Preset Clear on Print When enabled, the preset and preset ID will be cleared when a print occurs. Default setting is ON. MENU 4.1 –...

  • Page 49: Menu 4.2 - Preset Tolerance (Jump List 42)

    MENU 4.2 – PRESET TOLERANCE (JUMP LIST 42) T MTHD (D.A.N. 4201) Tolerance Method Select WEIGHT OR PERCENT to activate Tolerance. TOLER (D.A.N. 4202) Tolerance The Tolerance feature is a "tolerance window" for the entered preset. For example, if the tolerance is set to 5% and the preset is 1000 lbs., the "tolerance window"...

  • Page 50: Menu 7.1 - Scale Specific Settings (Jump List 71)

    MENU 7.1 – SCALE SPECIFIC SETTINGS (JUMP LIST 71) SCALE PLATFORM A SCALID (D.A.N. 7101) SCALE ID SETUP Identity of scale location (Truck ID or Mixer Number). W MTHD (D.A.N. 7103) WEIGH METHOD Select weigh method 1-General, 2-Slow, 3-Fast, or 4-Lock - On (Stockweigh only) LB-KG (D.A.N.
  • Page 51 SAVTAR (D.A.N. 7117) SAVE TARE ON = Indicator will save tare weight to non-volatile memory. WT COM (D.A.N. 7118) WEIGHT COMPENSATION Enables weight compensation functionality for scale platform A AD FLT (D.A.N. 7119) AD FFT FILTERING Enables A/D FFT filtering for scale platform A CAL100 (D.A.N.
  • Page 52 WMA2-2 (D.A.N. 7162) WM2 ADJUST 2 0=OFF. Use value less than WMA2-1 for quick weight response. WMA2-3 (D.A.N. 7163) WM2 ADJUST 3 Enter the weight to activate quick weight response. MOTION (D.A.N. 7164) MOTION ON = motion arrow flashes for unstable weight. MOT WT (D.A.N.
  • Page 53 CAP (D.A.N. 7206) CAPCITY Enter MAXIMUM weight measurable on scale. WMA1-1 (D.A.N. 7207) WM1 ADJUST 1 Increase this number to smoothen weighing (2 to 100) WMA1-2 (D.A.N. 7208) WM1 ADJUST 2 0=OFF. Use value less than WMA1-1 for quick weight response. WMA1-3 (D.A.N.
  • Page 54 SCALE PLATFORM D SCALID (D.A.N. 7251) SCALE ID SETUP Identity of scale location (Truck ID or Mixer Number). W MTHD (D.A.N. 7253) WEIGH METHOD Select weigh method 1-General, 2-Slow, 3-Fast, or 4-Lock - On (Stockweigh only) LB-KG (D.A.N. 7254) DISPLAY UNIT Display pounds - lb or kilograms –...

  • Page 55: Menu 7.1 - Scale Specific Settings (Scales A & B - Jump List 71)

    SAVTAR (D.A.N. 7267) SAVE TARE ON = Indicator will save tare weight to non-volatile memory. WT COM (D.A.N. 7268) WEIGHT COMPENSATION Enables weight compensation functionality for scale platform A AD FLT (D.A.N. 7269) AD FFT FILTERING Enables A/D FFT filtering for scale platform A CAL100 (D.A.N.

  • Page 56: Menu 7.2 - Scale Specific Settings (Scales C & D - Jump List 72)

    MENU 7.2 – SCALE SPECIFIC SETTINGS (SCALES C & D - JUMP LIST 72) Scale Specific Setting SCALE PLATFORM C SCALE PLATFORM D Scale ID Number See SCALID (D.A.N. 1003) SCALID (D.A.N. 7201) SCALID (D.A.N. 7251) Weigh Method See W MTHD (D.A.N. 1002) W MTHD (D.A.N.

  • Page 57: Menu 8.1 – Calibration

    MENU 8.1 – CALIBRATION CAL (D.A.N. 8121) Dead Weight Calibration Procedure to calibration with known weight: 1. Enter (D.A.N. 8121) and press , the indicator will display WT CAL and prompt to zero the scale. Press and hold the ZERO key to zero the system. 2.

  • Page 58: Menu 8.2 – Memory Management

    MENU 8.2 – MEMORY MANAGEMENT TMR Models CLEAR MEMORY/REUSE (D.A.N. 8201) ON – will clear feedline memory. CLEAR – Reuses feedlines. NET/GROSS – Exits back to weighing mode. CLEAR NVRAM (D.A.N. 8202) Resets all the internal data storage values stored in the non-volatile memory. GT/NT Models CLEARR (D.A.N.

  • Page 59: Menu 8.7 – Setup Number & Settings

    MENU 8.7 – SETUP NUMBER & SETTINGS SETUP (D.A.N. 8711) Setup Number Quick entry value to select weigh method (1-4 lb) (5-8 kg), gain (1-9), display counts (0-9), and capacity (*1000) Display Count Setting Recommendation Recommended display count setting equals capacity divided by 4,000. Example: System has capacity of 40,000 lb. Display count code should be “6"...
  • Page 60 CAL (D.A.N. 8712) CALIBRATION NUMBER Weight displayed at 0.4mV/V for these loadcells. SAVMEN (D.A.N. 8713) SAVE CURRENT RESTORE IMAGE Saves the current and restore settings to XML files on the USB LD MEN (D.A.N. 8714) LOAD CURRENT RESTORE IMAGE Loads any of the restore images from USB and saves those settings in memory ST SET (D.A.N.
  • Page 61 SCALE SPECIFIC SETUP AND CALIBRATION NOTE: Scale specific Setup /Calibration can be affected by the same global settings shown. When changed they will affect the currently selected scale. Global Setting SCALE PLATFORM A SCALE PLATFORM B SCALE PLATFORM C SCALE PLATFORM D SETUP NUMBER {SETUP} 8771 8772...
  • Page 62 NOTES: Scale Link 2 Technical Manual D4204-EN...

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