Summary of Contents for Pavone Systems 1006
- Page 1 Pavone Sistemi pesatura elettronica industriale TECHNICAL MANUAL TESTER 1006 For the simultaneous monitoring of up to 4 load cells Software version PMT 401 Rel. 1.5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INSTRUMENT’S FEATURES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Page 3 POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT Page 4 MAIN PERFORMANCES Page 5 SWITCHING BETWEEN LOAD CELL TESTER AND CALIBRATOR MODES Page 6 CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TO THE LOAD CELLS with Cable “A” Page 7 CONNECTION TO THE LOAD CELLS with Cable “B” Page 8 USING THE LOAD CELL TESTER IN “CALIBRATOR”... -
Page 3: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Instrument power supply 4 x 1.5 V alkaline disposable batteries -AA size- 4 x 1.2 V Ni-MH rechargeable batteries -AA size- Current consumption Min. 125 mA - Max. 190 mA Battery life About 4 hours with disposable batteries About 8 hours with Ni-MH batteries (2000 mAh) Operating temperature + 14°F to + 122°F (-10°C to +50°C) -
Page 4: Power Supply And Battery Replacement
POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERIES REPLACEMENT The Load Cell Tester is powered by “AA” size batteries : Use four x 1.5 V Alkaline Disposable Batteries or 1.2 V Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries The battery life depends on the number of load cells being powered and the intensity level of the LCD display. Min. -
Page 5: Main Performances
“SIGNAL” indicates a problem with one of the Signal leads Load Cells Peak Function The 1006 Tester in this operating mode allows to view the peak values of each load cell. The peak value cab be enabled or disabled, for all the 4 groups of parameters above described by pressing long the key 5. -
Page 6: Switching Between Load Cell Tester And Calibrator Modes
SWITCHING BETWEEN “LOAD CELL TESTER” AND “CALIBRATOR” MODES Switching between the 2 functions (as described on the previous page) is performed by pressing the Test/Cal key: Function Function LOAD CELL TESTER CALIBRATOR/SIMULATOR To be used exclusively for testing To be used exclusively for testing the load cells and calibrating the weighing instrument. - Page 7 CONNECTION TO THE LOAD CELLS with Cable “A” Cable “A”, terminates with a 25 pin female Sub-D connector and is supplied with the J1/PT Screw Terminal Board. Connection using Cable “A” to CGS4/C junction Board Cella 1 Cella 2 LC’s Tester side Cella 3 Cella 4 If the existing installation is equipped with model CGS4/C or model CEM4/C summing junction...
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Page 8: Using The Load Cell Tester In "Calibrator" Mode With J1/Cb Board
USING THE LOAD CELL TESTER IN “CALIBRATOR” MODE WITH J1/CB + Segnale - Segnale - Sense + Sense + Alimentazione - Alimentazione Load cell to be checked The card J1/CB board, supplied with the cable "B", provided allows the use of the tester for checking the load cell. See above illustration for wiring connections INSTRUMENT SIDE LC TESTER SIDE... -
Page 9: Cgs4/C And Cem4/C Summing Junction Boxes
CGS4/C and CEM4/C SUMMING JUNCTION BOXES The CGS4/C and CEM4/C summing junction boxes, are equipped with a 25 pin Sub-D connector, which provides a quick reliable connection to the Model 1006 LC System Tester with standard Cable “A”. Board Dimensions Ø... -
Page 10: Key Functions In Operating Mode
KEY FUNCTIONS IN OPERATING MODE Display intensity adjustment (see page 20) Test Switching between LOAD CELL TESTER and CALIBRATOR modes Switch Navigating through the various display views in LOAD CELL TESTER mode (see page 14) view Access to configuration menu Enter Short press: access to “WEIGHING PARAMETERS”... -
Page 11: Key Functions Within The Various Menus
KEY FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS MENUS Data Selection (from a list) They take meaning of “Arrow up” and “Arrow down”. They allow to select the previous/next parameter from a list of parameters proposed by the instrument Sometimes the selection of a certain parameter is performed with these keys instead of with the Arrow up/down keys. -
Page 12: Power-On Sequence
POWER-ON SEQUENCE When powering-on the LC Tester the following parameters must be programmed: Number of load cells - Load cells Impedance. Power-ON: LC System Tester The firmware code and the release number appear on the display for about 3 seconds: Firmware: PMT401 Rev. -
Page 13: Operating Mode : Data Visualization
OPERATING MODE : DATA VISUALIZATION During normal operation in Load Cell Tester mode (see page 6), the “SWITCH VIEW” key switches the display among 4 different views. mV/V Input Signals 1.024 1.131 0.978 0.856 Switch view Individual mV/V values coming from the load cells Switch Weight Distribution... -
Page 14: Weighing Parameters" Menu
“WEIGHING PARAMETERS” MENU In Operating Mode: Enter Press WEIGHING PARAMETERS Number of Load Cells Unit of Measurement Load Cell Capacity LC Sensitivity Values Display Division Value WEIGHING PARAMETERS Measurement unit selection, with and . Number of Load Cells Unit of Measurement The selected unit of measurement appears ... - Page 15 WEIGHING PARAMETERS Number of LC’s Setting the nominal sensitivity (in mV/V) Unit of Measurement of each single load cell. Take the data from the calibration Load Cell capacity certificates or from the labels sticked on LC Sensitivity Values the load cells. ...
- Page 16 WEIGHING PARAMETERS Number of LC’s Unit of Measurement Load Cell Capacity LC Sensitivity Values Selection of the Display division value Display Division Value Display Division Value The Display division value can be selected from a list (0.001 to 100, expressed in the measurement unit previously enabled). The LC Tester automatically offers a value optimised to 10000 Selection Confirm...
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Page 17: Additional Functions
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS In Operating Mode: Press Enter and hold Automatic shut off time delay selection. The selected value appears in the box on the left of the screen. SETUP MENU The LC Tester switches off automatically if Auto Shut Off no keys are pressed within the selected ... - Page 18 SETUP MENU Auto Shut Off Setting the Date LCD Contrast Max. values: 12 (month) Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 31 (day) 2050 (year) Set Time Baud Rate SETUP MENU Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 09/20/2006 Enter SETUP MENU Auto Shut Off LCD Contrast Setting the Time Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Max.
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Page 19: Display Intensity Adjustment
DISPLAY INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT In Operating Mode: Press Display Intensity Increases Intensity + / - keys to adjust key to exit Reduces Intensity Confirm and return to Operating Mode... -
Page 20: The "Calibrator" Function
THE “CALIBRATOR” FUNCTION How to enable the function: Test Press Transducer Simulator Output Signal mV/V + 1.600 + 7.920 V in +4.95 800 kg + 80% Through this function the LC Tester acts as a mV generator, therefore it can be used as a load cell simulator and/or calibrator for electronic weighing instruments, to check linearity, to check 0 and FS, to perform 0 and FS calibration. - Page 21 Key functions in “CALIBRATOR” mode Coarse increment of the mV signal output. Each step = 0.1 mV/V. Range from 0 to F.S. Coarse decrement of the mV signal output. Each step = 0.1 mV/V. Range from 0 to F.S. Fine increment of the mV signal output.
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Page 22: Accessories, Options And Spare Parts
ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND SPARE PARTS Cable “A” 2m long with two 25-pin connectors Product Code: 1006/A Spring Terminal load cell board Spring Terminal Calibration Board Model J1/CB Model J2/CB Product Code: 1006/CB1 Product Code: 1006/CB2 Summing Junction Box - Model CGS4/C... -
Page 23: Upload/Download Set Up File Instruments
APPENDIX “A” UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD FILE SET UP The following part of the manual describes the function of set up file upload and download of our weighing instruments model MC 302, DAT 400/500 and MC 352. For a general description of these functions refer to the next page "File Management Tools"... - Page 24 The LC Tester 1006 allows to do the upload/download of the parameters/calibration set up of the following instruments: model MC 302, DAT 400/500 and MC 352 ( max 8 file downloading on LC Tester 1006 ). The management file is made of the functions Receive, Send, and Reset File.
- Page 25 Reset Instrument File RECEIVE A FILE The File Receive Function allows to save the set up of CONFIGURATION FILE the indicator directly on Tester 1006 through the follo- Receive Instrument File wing steps: Send Instrument File Typing the file name and confirm Reset Instrument File ...
- Page 26 NAME: Entering the file name: The following grid appears on the display. The letter “A” is highlighted. After creating the file name press the enter key to transfer the file on LC Tester 1006. KEY FUNCTIONS ...
- Page 27 1234ABCD until normal operating mode. Deleting all files CONFIGURATION FILE This function allows to erase all set up configuration files stored on LC tester 1006. Receive Instrument filee Send Instrument File Reset Instrument File CFG13 Confermi eliminazione File ? Confirm ? ...
- Page 28 APPENDIX “B” CONFIGURATION FILE MANAGEMENT This section of the manual covers an OPTIONAL function that can only be activated by purchasing a PASSWORD. Please contact the Manufacturers Sales Department for Terms and Conditions. Please refer to page 25 for a general description of the Configuration File Management option.
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Page 29: Configuration Files Management
The CONFIGURATION FILE MANAGEMENT This function enables storage of up to 100 Configuration Files inside of the Load Cell Tester, each File contains all the weighing parameters for up to 100 different systems. The Configuration File management is performed using the Save, Open, Delete, Transfer File functions. Each file is identified by a name consisting of 8 alphanumeric characters. -
Page 30: Accessing The Configuration Files Menu
Once the “CONFIGURATION FILES” function has been activated, the following selections are automatically added to the “WEIGHING PARAMETERS” menu: Configuration Files Stored mV/V Signals Therefore, the last part of the “WEIGHING PARAMETERS” menu will appear as follows: WEIGHING PARAMETERS NOTE: Access to the “WEIGHING PARAMETERS”... - Page 31 Saving the weighing parameters in a file The Save function is used to store all the data previously CONFIGURATION FILES programmed in the WEIGHING PARAMETERS menu in a file Save using one of the following methods: Open Save the data into an existing file Delete Save the data into a new file Send and Receive Files...
- Page 32 Saving data in a new file Creating a new file From previous page Entering the file name: The following grid appears on the display. The letter “A” is highlighted. Save Existing File List NAME: Enter File name KEY FUNCTIONS ...
- Page 33 If the new file name matches an existing file name, the following message will appear on the display: CFG13 Overwrite the File ? Select Enter Confirm File is not Overwrites the File Enter Enter overwritten.Display and quits the procedure. returns to Save menu Operating Mode Save...
- Page 34 Opening a Configuration File The Open function is used to recall a file from the CONFIGURATION FILES instrument’s memory and make it “operative”. Save This procedure can be performed in two different ways: Open Opening a file from the existing file list. Delete Send and Receive Files Opening a file by entering the name.
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Page 35: Opening A File
Opening a file by entering the name Opening a file From previous page Entering the file name: The following grid appears on the display. The letter “A” is highlighted. Open NAME: Existing File List Enter File Name The procedures for entering the file name are those described on page 28. - Page 36 Deleting one of the files The Delete function is used to delete a file in the CONFIGURATION FILES instrument’s memory. Save This procedure can be performed in two different ways: Open Deleting a file from the existing file list. Delete Send and Receive Files Deleting a file by entering the name.
- Page 37 Deleting a file by entering the name Deleting a file From previous page Entering the file name: The following grid appears on the display. The letter “A” is highlighted. Elimina Delete NAME: Existing File List Enter File Name Delete all Files The procedures for entering the file name are those previously described on page 28.
- Page 38 Deleting all the files in the memory Elimina Delete Existing File List Enter File Name Delete all Files CFG13 Delete all Files Confermi eliminazione File ? Confirm ? Selezione Select Enter Enter Conferma Confirm Delete Existing File List...
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Page 39: Transferring One File / All Files
Transferring one file / all files In order to transfer the configuration files to a PC or vice-versa, the following conditions must be satisfied: Assure there is a valid RS-232 connection between the Load Cell Tester and the PC. “Hyper Terminal” application active on the PC, in “Receive File” (from LC Tester to PC) or “Send File”... - Page 40 Sending all the files to a PC From previous page CONFIGURATION FILES Send Current File Send all Files Receive File Send all Files Confirm ? Select Enter Confirm Next Enter Enter page CONFIGURATION FILES CONFIGURATION FILES Send Current File Files transfer in progress Send all Files...
- Page 41 Receiving a Configuration File from a PC From previous page CONFIGURATION FILES Send Current File Send all Files Receive File Receive File Activate ? Select Enter Confirm Enter Enter CONFIGURATION FILES Receiving File Please wait... (2 sec.) CONFIGURATION FILES CONFIGURATION FILES Send Current File...
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Page 42: Storing The Mv/V Load Cells Signals
STORING THE mV/V LOAD CELL SIGNALS This function is used to save the individual zero and span mV/V signals coming from the load cells into the instruments memory. Both the Zero and Span values can be saved (by “Zero” we mean the mV/V values coming from the ... - Page 43 Acquiring the Span mV/V signals Apply a known weight on the weighing system prior to performing the following operation Press and hold the key to save the span mV/V signals Once the Span mV/V signals have been acquired, the display prompts the following setting: mV/V Input Signals Enter weight value XXXXXX u.m.
- Page 44 Reading the Zero and Span mV/V signals stored in memory The user has the opportunity to read the zero and span mV/V values for each system simplifying any periodic checks required on the load cells. When recalling a Configuration File from memory, the Zero and Span mV/V values previously stored and assi- gned to the current file, are also recalled.
- Page 45 CALIBRATOR mode - GENERATING STORED mV/V LOAD CELL SIGNALS The stored zero and span mV/V signals can be used to check or calibrate the Zero and Span points of the instrumentation being used in weighing system. The load cell tester will generate a mV/V signal for zero and span based on the average of the individual signals previously stored in memory: Zero 0.318 +...
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Page 46: Rs 232 Connection
RS-232 CONNECTIONS The bi-directional RS-232 communication allows transferring the Configuration Files from the load cell tester to a computer and vice-versa. The female 25 pin Sub-D connector installed on the LC Tester, includes terminals for the RS-232 connection: LC Tester 25 pin Sub-D connector pinout The RS-232 connection to the PC can be established using Cable “B”... - Page 47 PAVONE SISTEMI S.R.L. Via Tiberio Bianchi 11/13/15, 20863 Concorezzo (MB), ITALY T 0039 039 9162656 F 0039 039 9162675 W en.pavonesistemi.it Industrial Electronic Weighing Systems since 1963...