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RADWAG MW-04 User Manual

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Weighing Module MW-04
User manual no.:
ITKU-83-01-03-13-A
B A L A N C E S A N D S C A L E S
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND
Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10
export@radwag.com
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  • Page 1 User manual no.: ITKU-83-01-03-13-A B A L A N C E S A N D S C A L E S RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10 export@radwag.com...
  • Page 2 MARCH 2013...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTENDED USE..........................5 2. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES....................5 3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS......................5 4. TECHNICAL DATA........................6 4.1. INPUT/OUTPUT parameters ....................7 5. CONSTRUCTION ........................7 5.1. View ............................8 5.2. Dimensions ...........................9 5.3. Description of sockets and slots ..................10 5.4. Diagrams of connecting cables...................11 6.
  • Page 4 13. PARAMETERS IN FILE ......................46 13.1. Saving to file........................47 13.2. Uploading file data ......................49 14. OFFLINE MODE ........................50 15. ERROR MESSAGES ......................52 16. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL....................53 16.1. General information ......................53 16.2. A set of commands recognized by the module ..............53 16.3. Response message format ....................54 16.4.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Profibus. The MW-04 is designed for cooperation with terminals PUE 5 or PC computers. Operating of the weighing module MW-04 from a PC level is carried out with a computer software “MwManager”. A detailed description of the application is included in the further section of the weighing module user manual.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    • Removing or destroying protection stickers for the weighing module. F. The detailed warranty conditions are listed in the warranty certificate. 4. TECHNICAL DATA MODEL MW-04-1 MW-04-2 MW-04-3 Number of platforms in standard Max number of platforms...

  • Page 7: Input/Output Parameters

    Control voltage range 5 -24V DC 5. CONSTRUCTION The weighing module MW-04 series comprises a metal housing. The signal cables are assembled on glands. MW-04 communicates with peripheral devices through one of the available interfaces: RS485, RS232, Ethernet, Profibus.

  • Page 8: View

    The weighing module enables cooperating with a terminal PUE 5 series or a PC computer. It features 4 optoisolated inputs and 4 outputs type OptoMOS. The MW-04 is supplied from mains 100-240VAC. 5.1. View Fig. 1 Weighing module MW-04...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    5.2. Dimensions Fig. 2 Dimensions MW-04...

  • Page 10: Description Of Sockets And Slots

    5.3. Description of sockets and slots Weighing module MW-04 series features interfaces sockets located at the main board. All cables are assembled in the housing using glands. Fig.3 Schedule and description of sockets on the main board of the weighing module...

  • Page 11: Diagrams Of Connecting Cables

    5.4. Diagrams of connecting cables Cable: RS232 – DB9/F Fig. 4 Cable PT0020 Cable: RS485 Fig. 5 Cable PT0012 Cable: Ethernet Fig. 6 Cable PT0224...
  • Page 12 Cable: IN/OUT Fig. 7 Cable PT0209 Cable: PROFIBUS Fig. 8 Cable no. PT0225...

  • Page 13: In/4Out Module

    6. 4IN/4OUT MODULE The 4IN/4OUT module is assembled on the main board of the weighing module MW-04 series. The in and out signal cables are assembled using glands. 6.1. IN/OUT diagram Inputs diagram Outputs diagram 6.2. Description on IN/OUT cables The signals are available on two cables, one for inputs and the other for outputs.

  • Page 14: Ins Allation Of "Mwmanager" Software

    • RADWAG company takes no responsibility for loss or protection of any data caused by the incorrect use of the software or computer. 7.1. Minimum hardware requirements...

  • Page 15: Installation Procedure

    7.2. Installation procedure 1. When having the software installation version, run it with MwManager x.x.x.x.exe file. Select one of software language version and press OK button. 2. Press “Next” in the welcoming window.
  • Page 16 3. Window for specifying installation directory: Use the window to specify software location on the computer (default: do not change the path), and press “Next” button. 4. Window for selecting tasks: Mark / unmark options and press “Next” button.
  • Page 17 5. Window on readiness to carry out installation process: To continue press “Install” button. 6. Window on completion of software installation process: Successfully installed application should be closed by pressing “Close” button.

  • Page 18: Pc Program Description

    Caution: 1. This manual complies with the software “MwManager” starting from version 1.0.3.1 and software of the weighing module MW-04 series from version 1.1 2. The entered values are accepted by pressing Enter button. The changes are saved in the weighing module on pressing Save button.

  • Page 19: Application Settings

    - weighing unit - weighing platform number Function buttons: Zeroing Tarring Weighing platform selection, enabled in case the MW-04 cooperates with more than one weighing platform. Caution: Zeroing and tarring functions are enabled for an active weighing platform. 8.2. Application settings...
  • Page 20 Fig. 10 Connection settings window In order to establish a connection with the weighing module MW-04, go to tab “Select device” and mark option. Description: Select device Device you want to connect to: Weighing module MW-01 series Weighing module MW-04 series...
  • Page 21 Address Weighing module address in network Caution: 1. The default baud rate of RS232 and RS485 interfaces in the MW-04 is set to 57600 bps by default. 2. If case of problems with establishing a connection to the weighing module via interfaces RS232, RS485, set and check accessible baud...

  • Page 22: Language

    Description of buttons: Establishing a connection with the weighing module. After connecting, the button changes its function to “Disconnect” and colour of the button changes to green. Terminating communication with the module. In case of terminating communication with the module, the button changes its function to “Connect”...

  • Page 23: Other

    On selecting the language version, press “Apply” button to save the changes. Present software version provides access to the following language versions: • English • Polish 8.2.3. Other tab, button to start other software options. Fig.12 Other options window Mark “autostart” option, and after switching on the software automatically establishes connection to the weighing module, using default or last used means of connection.

  • Page 24: Parameters

    Mark “Enable touch screen interface” option to adapt the look of software “MwManager” to operation on weighing terminal PUE5 series and enabling operation of the touch screen display. 8.3. Parameters comprises all user parameters, communication parameters of the weighing module and functions of inputs / outputs. 8.3.1.

  • Page 25: Communication Settings

    None – means disabling the filter Current unit Toggling between weighing units in the weighing window Caution: In case the MW-04 operates a few weighing platforms, then the displayed parameters enable editing only the weighing platform currently previewed in the weighing window: 8.3.2. Communication settings button opens a window with communication parameters of the weighing module.
  • Page 26 • Ethernet Fig.14 Communication parameters window for Ethernet Description of window fields: IP address Device’s IP address, default 192.168.0.2 Subnet mask Ethernet subnet mask, default 255.255.255.0 Default gate Ethernet default gate, default 192.168.0.1 Port TCP communication port, default 4001. Inactivity time in which the device breaks communication, Timeout expressed in seconds, range 0 –...
  • Page 27 • RS 232/485 Fig.15 RS communication parameters window Description of window fields: Weighing module address in RS 485 network (the network requires Module address setting different address for each of the devices), default set to 1. Range from 1 to 254. Baud rate Baud rate setting for RS 232 communication interface.

  • Page 28: In / Out Functions

    8.3.3. IN / OUT functions The weighing module MW-04 series comprises four inputs and four outputs. Use tab button to open a window enabling software user to access configuring functions of the weighing module’s inputs and outputs. Each input and output requires selecting number of a scale / weighing platform for which its function should be carried out.
  • Page 29 • Inputs configuration Functions accessible for inputs: None Input disabled Tarring Tarring of an individual platform Zeroing Zeroing of an individual platform Start dosing Initiate dosing process on an individual platform Stop dosing Stop dosing process on an individual platform •...

  • Page 30: Previewing Available Weighing Platforms

    8.3.4. Previewing available weighing platforms button opens a simultaneous view of weighing windows of all weighing platforms operated by the weighing module MW-04. Additionally, for information purposes, each weighing platform features data on number A/D converter divisions (or converters), adjustment factor and start mass.

  • Page 31: Previewing Accessible A/D Converters

    8.3.5. Previewing accessible A/D converters button enables previewing divisions, adjustment factor, mass, correction factor and start mass of all available A/D converters. Caution: Window look depends on number of used A/D converters, connected weighing platforms and their configuration. Fig. 18 Window for previewing divisions from A/D converters...

  • Page 32: Functions

    8.4. Functions to set functions of dosing, checkweighing, inputs and outputs status and simulation. 8.4.1. Dosing button opens a window for settings dosing process parameters of a weighing platform that is active in the weighing window. Fig. 19 Window on dosing parameters •...
  • Page 33 Fig. 20 Bargraph scaling for the bulk dosing limit Fig. 21 Bargraph scaling for the bulk and fine dosing limits Fig. 22 Bargraph for low mass without scaling Fig. 23 Bargraph for the same low mass with enabled scaling option...
  • Page 34 • Dosing parameters Fig. 24 Window for setting dosing parameters The dosing process can consist of one or two phases depending on the needs. Description of fields: Threshold fast dosage Output No Mass value for which the first dosing Selection of output number or outputs phase is completed.
  • Page 35 Description: Dosing process status: DOSAGE – dosing in progress TERMINATED – dosing terminated by pressing STOP Dosing status button. STOP – dosing stopped, COMPLETED – Dosing completed. • Simulation of inputs operation Inputs simulation enables simulating the operation of a function assigned to an individual input.

  • Page 36: Checkweighing

    8.4.2. Checkweighing Start option and press button to open a window enabling checkweighing setting for a weighing platform that is active in the weighing window. Fig. 25 Checkweighing settings window Description of fields: Value of net mass, above which the checkweighing function is LO threshold active Mass value for determining the value of tolerance thresholds.

  • Page 37: Input/Output Status

    Signaling function with limits: Caution: The checkweighing signalization in the software is accessible on setting the functions to outputs. 8.4.3. Input/output status Start option and press button to open a window enabling setting inputs signalization and setting outputs status. Fig. 26 Window of inputs and outputs status...

  • Page 38: Weighing

    Caution: In case the weighing module MW-04 cooperates with more than one weighing platform, pay attention that the weighing window previews the corresponding weighing platform for reading mass of weighed loads. 9.1. Principles of use...

  • Page 39: Zeroing

    • Place the loads in the centre of the weighing platform (eccentric weighing errors are outlined in the standard PN-EN 45501 sections 3.5 and 3.6.2): • Do not load the weighing platform with concentrated force: • Avoid side loads and particularly side shocks: 9.2.

  • Page 40: Tarring

    Zeroing can be carried out by pressing the external push-button connected to an input configured to zeroing function. Caution: Zeroing display status can only be carried out within the ±2% of the maximum scale capacity. If a zeroed indication is beyond the range ±2% of maximum scale indication, the display indicates an error message Err2.

  • Page 41: Toggling Between Weighing Units

    Weighing in range II is signaled by displaying pictogram in the top left corner of the display. When unloading the weighing platform, the indication returns to zero. Weighing in the 2 range continuous until the indication returns to zero indication. Fig.

  • Page 42: Sc Le Parameters

    Selection options: • If the basic weighing unit is [kg], the following units are accessible: [kg, lb, oz, ct, N, g]. For verified scales, [lb, oz, N] are not accessible; • If the basic weighing unit is [g], the following units are accessible: [g, kg, lb, oz, ct, N] For verified scales, [lb, oz, N] are not accessible.

  • Page 43: Median Filter

    Procedure: • Enter the group of User parameters window by pressing button, choose parameter <Autozeroing> and set its appropriate value. autozero disabled autozero enabled 10.2. Median filter The intended use of the median filtering is eliminating short lasting interference of impulse character (e.g. mechanical shocks). Procedure: •...

  • Page 44: Checkweighing

    Caution: The higher filtering level, the longer stabilization time of measurement result. 11. CHECKWEIGHING Checkweighing is a function that aims at precise weighing a sample with pre-defined low and high weighing limits (checkweighing thresholds (LO – sample mass too low, HI –...

  • Page 45: Min/Max Threshold

    11.2. MIN/MAX threshold Parameter <MIN threshold> in checkweighing mode determines the net weight limit for switching between the status from MIN to OK. Parameter <MAX threshold > in checkweighing mode determines the net weight limit for switching between the status from OK to MAX. Output signalization is activated over the set net value of LO threshold.

  • Page 46: Parameters In File

    • If any changes in limits values are introduced and but not saved, then it is possible to preview the currently set limits by pressing button. • The readout is confirmed by a message: Caution: Description and parameters of dosing mode is described in chapter 8.4.1 of this user manual.

  • Page 47: Saving To File

    Fig. 30 An instance of a window with accessible option for saving and reading a file. File format: MW04_(factory number)_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM.sav 13.1. Saving to file Procedure: • As the weighing module parameters are set, press button to save them in a file. •...
  • Page 48 Fig. 31 System window “Save as” • Correctly saved parameters are followed by displaying the below message: Caution: The system window look depends on installed OS version, and may differ from the one visible in Fig.30.

  • Page 49: Uploading File Data

    13.2. Uploading file data Procedure: • In order to upload parameters from a file, press button, • Then, using system dialogue window, see fig. 31, select a previously saved file, and press button. Fig. 32 System window „Open” • Next, using window for uploading groups of parameters select one or all parameters to be uploaded to the weighing module.

  • Page 50: Offline Mode

    Fig.33 Window for selecting groups of parameters. The selected parameters are grouped according to their location in the main software menu. • Parameters that are correctly uploaded are confirmed by the below message: 14. OFFLINE MODE The Offline mode enables starting different software options with no need to connect to a weighing module.
  • Page 51 Fig.34 Window for enabling the Offline mode. Procedure: • On software start, enter connection settings tab and in the connection settings options select Offline, and press “Connect” button. • The weighing window displays a message “Offline”. • Set parameters and save them into a file according to description in chapter 13.1 of this user manual.

  • Page 52: Error Messages

    15. ERROR MESSAGES Err2 Value out of zeroing range Err3 Value out of tarring range Err8 Tarring / Zeroing operation timeout NULL Zero value from A/D converter FULL Maximum measuring range exceeded Data to be displayed exceeds maximum display capacity Start mass error, indication out of range (from -5% to +15% of start mass)

  • Page 53: Communication Protocol

    16. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 16.1. General information A. Serial communication protocol “weighing module – terminal” is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG scale and a peripheral device through interfaces: RS232, RS485 and Ethernet. B. The protocol consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the scale, and responses sent inversely.

  • Page 54: Response Message Format

    Set low checkweighing threshold Set high checkweighing threshold Give value of low checkweighing limit Give value of high checkweighing limit Set platform n Send all implemented commands Caution: 1. Each command has to be terminated with CR LF characters; 2. When sending subsequent commands without waiting for a response from a previous one may result in scale losing some of the commands.

  • Page 55: Description Of Commands

    16.4. Description of commands 16.4.1. Zero scale Format: Z CR LF Accessible responses: - command understood and in progress Z_A CR LF - command carried out Z_D CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_A CR LF - command understood but zeroing range exceeded Z_^ CR LF - command understood and in progress Z_A CR LF...

  • Page 56: Set Tare

    4-12 space tare space unit space Tare - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with left justification Caution: Tare value is always given in adjustment unit. 16.4.4. Set tare Format: UT_TARE CR LF, where TARE - tare value Accessible responses: UT_OK CR LF - command carried out...

  • Page 57: Immediately Send The Result In Basic Weighing Unit Of An Active Weighing Platform

    Mass frame format which is scale’s response: 7-15 stability space space character mass space unit marker Example: S CR LF – command sent from a computer S _ A CR LF - command understood and in progress S _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 . 5 _ g _ _ CR LF - command carried out, response is mass value in basic measuring unit.

  • Page 58: Immediately Send The Result In Basic Weighing Unit Of A N Weighing Platform

    16.4.7. Immediately send the result in basic weighing unit of a n weighing platform Format: SPn CR LF, where n – weighing platform no. (from 1 to 4) Accessible responses: SPn_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FRAME “Pn”...

  • Page 59: Send The Stable Result In Current Weighing Unit

    Where: - weighing platform number Mass - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with left justification Example: Assume the weighing module is connected with two weighing platforms (platform 1, platform 2). S I A CR LF – command sent from a computer P 1 _ ? _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 1 8 .

  • Page 60: Immediately Send The Result In Current Weighing Unit

    16.4.10. Immediately send the result in current weighing unit Format: SUI CR LF Accessible responses: SUI_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FRAME - response is mass value in current weighing unit Mass frame format which is scale’s response: 7-15 stability space...

  • Page 61: Switch Off Continuous Transmission In Basic Weighing Unit

    16.4.12. Switch off continuous transmission in basic weighing unit Format: C0 CR LF Accessible responses: C0_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment C0_A CR LF - command understood and in progress 16.4.13. Switch on continuous transmission in current weighing unit Format: CU1 CR LF Accessible responses: CU1_I CR LF...

  • Page 62: Set Low Checkweighing Threshold

    16.4.15. Set low checkweighing threshold Format: DH_XXXXX CR LF, where XXXXX – mass format Accessible responses: DH_OK CR LF - command carried out ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) 16.4.16. Set high checkweighing threshold Format: UH_XXXXX CR LF, where XXXXX - mass format Accessible responses: UH_OK CR LF - command carried out...

  • Page 63: Change Platform N

    Mass frame format of scale’s response: 4-12 space mass space unit space Mass - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with right justification 16.4.19. Change platform n Format: Pn CR LF, where n – weighing platform no. (from 1 to 4) Accessible responses: Pn_OK CR LF - command carried out...

  • Page 64: Comunication Module Profibus

    Setting and reading Max threshold value 17.2. Setting instrument’s address in a Profibus network The address of the weighing module MW-04 in Profibus network has to be set in accordance with module addressing specification. (See point 8.3.2 of this user manual – „Communication settings”). Field module address is used to...

  • Page 65: Memory Map

    17.3. Memory map 17.3.1. Output address Address Offset Tab. 1 - Mass for weighing platform no. 1, 4 bytes, float - Mass for weighing platform no. 2, 4 bytes, float - Mass for weighing platform no. 3, 4 bytes, float - Mass for weighing platform no.

  • Page 66: Input Address

    - LO threshold of weighing platform no. 1, 4 bytes, float - LO threshold of weighing platform no. 2, 4 bytes, float - LO threshold of weighing platform no. 3, 4 bytes, float - LO threshold of weighing platform no. 4, 4 bytes, float - MIN threshold of an active platform, 4 bytes, float - MAX threshold of an active platform, 4 bytes, float - Bulk (fast) dosing threshold of an active platform, 4 bytes, float...

  • Page 67: Description Of Variables

    17.4. Description of variables 17.4.1. Output variables Readout of output variables enables obtaining data on instrument’s status. Caution: All output values, except for mass, are displayed in adjustment/calibration unit length Name of output variable address data type [word] mass of platform no. 1 float tare of platform no.
  • Page 68 adjustment status of an active word platform process status of platform no. 1 word process status of platform no. 2 word process status of platform no. 3 word process status of platform no. 4 word Table. 3 • mass – mass value in current unit is returned •...
  • Page 69 Example: byte no. value The scale does not report an error, the measurement is stable in the second weighing range. • LO the value of LO threshold in calibration/adjustment unit is returned • MIN - set value of MIN Threshold (in calibration/adjustment unit) is returned.

  • Page 70: Input Variables

    17.4.2. Input variables Saving the input variables in the weighing module MW-04 enables controlling module’s operation. Caution: All input values are set in relation to calibration/adjustment unit. Name of input variable address length [word] data type command word complex command...
  • Page 71 Example: 0000 0000 0010 0000 – command carried out, dosing process start on an active weighing platform. • complex command - Setting of an appropriate command’s byte is directly responsible for carrying out a task, in accordance with below table: command task bytes...
  • Page 72 • tare – complex command parameter – tare value (in calibration/adjustment unit) • LO – complex command parameter – LO threshold value (in calibration/adjustment unit) • MIN - complex command parameter – MIN threshold value (in calibration/adjustment unit). • MAX - complex command parameter – MAX threshold value (in calibration/adjustment unit).
  • Page 73 O F E L E C T R O N I C W E I G H I N G I N S T R U M E N T S RADWAG WAGI ELEKTRONICZNE POLAND, 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28 Phone.

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