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- Page 1 iQUBE² ® Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Version 1.03 Installation Manual Compatible with: 1280 Enterprise Indicator ™ 920i Programmable HMI Indicator ® VIRTUi ² PC-based HME ® PN 106113 Rev E August 19, 2020...
- Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Manual Assignment with VIRTUi² ............. . . 17 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. - Page 4 Advanced Calibration Options ..............58 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
- Page 5 Replacing a Secondary CPU board ............. . 91 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
- Page 6 10.0 Specifications ............... . . 95 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
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Page 7: Introduction
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. -
Page 8: Overview
Hardware The CPU board (PN 106390) provides four load cell input channels, four configurable I/O channels, a selectable multi-protocol communications port (RS-232, 2- or 4-wire RS-485) and an additional port that accepts various Rice Lake Weighing Systems option cards (see Table 1-2 on page 3) for simultaneous communications with multiple hosts. -
Page 9: System Configurations And Options
Supporting Indicators The iQUBE² supports any indicator as a serial scale. The 1280 and 920i provide special functionality to work in conjunction with the iQUBE², allowing for configuration, calibration, and diagnostics. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 10: Printed Information
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Printed Information iQUBE² Options • Fiber-Optic Interface Installation Instructions, PN 80230 • Ethernet Communications Installation Manual, PN 77224 • USB Communications Card Installation Instructions, PN 95490 • Serial Communications Expansion Card Installation Instructions, PN 110892 •... -
Page 11: Installation
___ Wire primary iQUBE² to secondary iQUBE² boxes ___ Provide transient protection between iQUBE² boxes ___ Wire load cells to correspond correctly with load cell sequencing Section 2.12 on page 18 for more information about specific applications. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 12: Unpacking And Assembly
Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the iQUBE² and the parts list to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. Parts kit contents for 4- and 8-channel models of the iQUBE². -
Page 13: System Current Draw
Transient Board Current Load Voltage Drop 1.0 A 0.16 V 1.5 A 0.24 V 2.0 A 0.32 V 2.5 A 0.40 V 3.0 A 0.48V Table 2-4. Transient Board Voltage Drop © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Transient Protection
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Power Cable Voltage Drop Power cable voltage drop is a function of the type of cable used and the length of the cable run. per Foot Stranded Wire Gauge 0.01015 0.00639 0.00402 Table 2-5. -
Page 15: Mounting The Enclosure
2. Route the cables through the cord grips and the shielding clamps to determine the cable lengths required to reach the appropriate cable connectors. 3. Mark cables to remove the insulated jacket as described below for Foil Shielded Cables and Braid Shielded Cables in Section 2.6.2 on page © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 16: Stripping Cables
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.6.2 Stripping Cables Foil Shielded Cables Shield wire Length of foil before folding back on cable insulation Cut insulated jacket here for foil shielded cables Figure 2-2. Foil Shielded Cable 1. Strip the insulated jacket and foil 1/2'' (15 mm) past the shielding clamp. 2. -
Page 17: Iqube² Board
Factory Use Only Communications Port 2 Section 2.9.2 on page 14 Communications Port 3 M/S Port Section 2.11 on page 16 Flash Updater Section 9.3 on page 90 Table 2-7. CPU Board Connections © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 18: Load Cells
Customers wanting to use load cells with a higher bridge resistance than 700 can consult the Rice Lake Weighing Systems service department for additional options. When load cells are wired to iQUBE² connectors, J1-J4 are assigned by default as channels 1-4 (5-8, 9-12, 13-16 for secondary units). -
Page 19: Serial Communications
See Table 2-10. 3. Place in the CFG position. 4. Apply power to the iQUBE². 5. Place in the OFF position. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 20: Communications Option Cards
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.9.2 Communications Option Cards Table 1-2 on page 3 lists communications option cards available for the iQUBE². Communications option cards are installed in the J9 connector of the primary CPU board for the iQUBE² system. All option cards use Port 3 except for wireless Ethernet, which uses Port 2. -
Page 21: 2.10 Digital I/O
If preacts are required, the host device should be used as the controller for its own I/O. Rice Lake Weighing Systems does not recommend the use of iQUBE² (local) I/O with host device controlled setpoints using the preact functions as variances in the reaction time in serially controlled I/O can dramatically affect the preact algorithm. -
Page 22: 2.11 Primary/Secondary Wiring And Configuration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.11 Primary/Secondary Wiring and Configuration An iQUBE² system can consist of up to four boards, with up to four load cell channels wired to each board. Standard enclosures can accommodate one or two boards; large enclosures allow up to three boards. For control of a multi-board system, one board is assigned as the primary unit and the J12 connector (M/S port) is used to provide communication between the primary and up to three secondary units. -
Page 23: 2.11.1 Assigning Board Addresses
For accessibility, in enclosures that contain more than one iQUBE² board, the top board is typically the primary. Note 2.11.5 Manual Assignment with VIRTUi² Primary/secondary assignment is performed within the Device Configuration section of the VIRTUi² Configuration Utility. Section 5.0 on page © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 24: 2.12 Applications
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.12 Applications 2.12.1 Truck Scale Truck scales can have up to 16 load cells. Below is an example of wiring necessary for truck scale applications with a remote display HMI or Remote Diagnostics Monitor (On-Scale) Figure 2-7. -
Page 25: 2.12.2 Four Scale Setup
Power Supply Connect iQUBE² to power supply; See Section 2.3 on page 6 Connect serial port 1 (J7) to HMI or Remote Diagnostics; See Section 2.9 on page 13 Not Used Table 2-18. Four Scale Wiring © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 26: 2.12.3 Tanks And Hoppers
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.12.3 Tanks and Hoppers Up to 4 iQUBE² junction boxes can be used linked together directly with a Digital I/O to control batching or other functions. Figure 2-9. Tanks and Hoppers Application Line Junction Destination Wiring J1-J4... -
Page 27: 2.12.4 Floor Scale With Remote Display
Connect Serial Port 1 (J7) to the remote display; See Section 2.9 on page 13 Power Supply Connect iQUBE² to power supply; See Section 2.3 on page 6 Not Used Table 2-20. Floor Scale with Remote Display Application © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 28: 2.13 Replacement Parts
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 2.13 Replacement Parts Brown Wire Top View - Cover Removed Top View Figure 2-11. iQUBE² Parts Illustration www.RiceLake.com Visit our website... - Page 29 80869 CPU board fuse – 1122262 Refresh cable Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating to protect against the risk of fire. CAUTION Table 2-21. Replacement Parts © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 30: 1280 Configuration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 1280 Configuration This section describes configuration for the iQUBE² using the 1280. Configuration and wiring of the 1280 depends on performing the setup procedures in the specified order. Before configuring the 1280 indicator, the iQUBE² must be wired correctly. See Section 2.1 on page 5 for installation and wiring check lists. -
Page 31: Configure 1280 Serial Port To Communicate With The Iqube²
Settings can be made to the iQUBE² independently of setting it as the scale kind. The 1280 must be set to the iQUBE² scale kind for the indicator to read weight from the iQUBE². © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 32: Initiate Communication Between Iqube² And 1280
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.2.4 Initiate Communication Between iQUBE² and 1280 1. Select iQUBE² Setup. iQUBE² Setup prompt displays. 2. Press YES to enter setup. The iQUBE² Setup menu displays. 3. Select Test iQUBE² Connection. 4. Press OK. 5. -
Page 33: Configure Iqube² Load Cells
S1 Last Secondary Secondary Secondary iQube² #1 iQube² #2 iQube² #3 CELLS 5 – 8 CELLS 9 – 12 CELLS 13 – 16 Press Press Press S1 First S1 Second S1 Third © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 34: Set Load Cell Assignments
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.3.2 Set Load Cell Assignments To manually adjust the position of a load cell in the iQUBE² without repeating the Auto Assign procedure, use Load Cell Assignments. 1. Select to display the Base menu. 2. -
Page 35: Calibrate The Scale
10.Repeat Steps 8 and 9 until all sections are calibrated. Press Next. 11.Select Finish to Return to the Scale Setup. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 36: Calibrate The Scale By Corner Match In 1280 Calibration Wizard
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.4.2 Calibrate the Scale by Corner Match in 1280 Calibration Wizard 1. Enter the configuration menu and Select . The Scales menu displays. 2. Select Calibration and select Calibrate Scale. iQUBE² Scale Calibration menu displays. -
Page 37: Send Settings To Iqube²
Device dialog box displays. 5. Press Both. Configuration and calibration will send to iQUBE². 6. Select Back to 1280 Setup. 7. Select Save and Exit. 1280 user mode will display. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 38: Additional Helpful Settings
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Additional Helpful Settings 3.5.1 Add Diagnostics Soft Key The diagnostics soft key is a shortcut created for the weigh mode screen that, when pressed, displays the diagnostics page of the configuration menu. To add the diagnostics Soft key: . -
Page 39: Tweak Wizard
Full Tweak Wizard is illustrated to the left. Press to enter calibration weight for tweak Section Tweak Wizard is illustrated to the left. Corner Tweak Wizard is illustrated to the left. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 40: Iqube² Menu Glossary
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box iQUBE² Menu Glossary This section defines all of the options that are available in the 1280 iQUBE² menu. 3.6.1 iQUBE² Setup Menu Figure 3-1. 1280 iQUBE² Setup Menu Item No. Description Base – used for assignment of board ID’s, time and date format, load cell settings and assignment, ports and digital I/O setup and diagnostics Scales –... -
Page 41: Base Setup Menu
3. Enter the appropriate ID or address on the displayed keypad. 4. Press after each parameter is set. 5. Repeat Steps 3-4 until all settings are complete. Start Auto Assign Procedure can also be selected for automatic assignment. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 42 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.6.2.2 General Parameter Default Description Warmup Delay Select a time in seconds to warm unit up Sample Rate 30 Hz Select a sample rate in HZ – 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 500 Date Format MMDDYY Select a format –...
- Page 43 Provides the same function as the front panel Tare key Units Provides the same function as the front panel Units key Print Provides the same function as the front panel Print key Table 3-7. Digital I/O Functions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 44 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Parameter Description Accumulate Add the current scale weight to the accumulator, if enabled Clear Accumulator Clear the accumulated value for the current scale, if enabled Setpoint Provides the same function as the Setpoint softkey Time/Date Provides the same function as the Time/Date softkey Display Tare...
- Page 45 Zero Reference Threshold Sets zero reference threshold (% of capacity) Zero Reference Range Sets zero reference range (% of capacity) Zero Reference Time Sets zero reference timer (seconds) Table 3-8. Diagnostics Functions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 46: Scales
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.6.3 Scales Select Scales Press the drop down arrow to select a scale to setup. Drop Down Arrow Scales Available Figure 3-5. Select Scale 3.6.3.1 General Parameter Default Description Name SCALE#1 Enter a different name for the scale using the displayed keyboard Unit Id Specifies the unit identification number with an alphanumeric value (1-9999999) Graduations... - Page 47 Off, COM Port 1, 2, 3, 1,2 1,3, 2,3 1,2,3 Table 3-12. Communication Parameters To set the communications parameters: 1. Select Communications. 2. Select each parameter and enter the required information. 3. Press after each parameter is set. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 48: Formatting
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 3.6.4 Formatting Identifier Default Format Format 1 Scale<SC><POL><W7.F><T7.><UNIT> Format 2 Scale<SC>:<CR><LF>Gross<TAB><G><CR><LF>Net<TAB><N><CR><LF>Tare<TAB><T><CR><LF> Format 3 <SC><POL><W7.><T7.><UNIT> Format 4 <STX><POL><W7.><UNIT><G/N> Format 5 <SC><POL><W7.><UNIT><G/N> Format 6 <SC><POL><W7.><UNIT><G/N> Table 3-13. Default Formats To edit the formats: 1. Select Formating. Format 1-6 are displayed with default or last used format. 2. -
Page 49: Setpoints
Performs functions based on the gross weight; the target weight entered is considered a positive gross weight Performs functions based on the net weight; the target weight entered is considered a positive net weight value Table 3-15. Setpoint Kinds © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 50: Iqube² Configuration Wizard
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box iQUBE² Configuration Wizard The iQUBE² configuration wizard walks you through the iQUBE² setup process. Ensure that all physical connections have been made properly (See Section 2.1 on page 5) and all communication settings in the 1280 have been properly set before attempting to use the configuration wizard (See Section 3.2 on page 24). - Page 51 *Power cycle the iQUBE² *Begin iQUBE² setup wizard again. 13. Select the decimal position. 14. Press Next. 15. Select the number of display divisions. 16. Press Next. 17.Select the Primary Units. 18.Press Next. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 52 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 19.Enter Scale Capacity. 20.Press Done. If number entered is outside of range as determined by decimal position and display Note divisions, the bottom right screen will display, prompting a value within range. Note 21.Enter Factory Sensitivity in mv/V. 22.Press Done.
- Page 53 Calibration Wizard (See Section 3.4 on page 29); configuration is saved • No to return to the Scales menu; configuration is saved • Cancel to exit to Scale menu without saving any settings © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 54: Configuration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 920i Configuration This section describes configuration for the iQUBE² using the 920i. Instructions in this section assume that the configuration application is installed on the PC and that the load cell and communications wiring between multiple iQUBE² boards (if applicable) and between the iQUBE²... -
Page 55: Connect To 920I
Section 2.11.4 on page 17 assign board addresses; or, press the MANUAL ASSIGN softkey to display an edit menu and manually assign the board addresses. Primary Board ID Figure 4-4. Edit Menu © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 56: 920I-Iqube² Menu Configuration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 4.1.3 920i–iQUBE² Menu Configuration Use the LEFT ( ) and RIGHT ( ) navigation keys to move between menu selections. Use the DOWN ( ) and UP ( ) navigation keys to enter and exit menu selections. Use the ENTER key to specify a parameter selection. SCALES SERIAL FEATURE... - Page 57 Rx- B Rx+ A Table 4-3. 4-Wire RS-485 Connections for 920i Host RS-485 is an addressed protocol. Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends using RS-422, if there is only one iQUBE² system. See 920i setup for port type. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 58 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box CONFIG Menu 1. Enter the CONFIG menu to select the iQUBE² board and cell configurations. 2. Enter the CELLS sub-menu to define load cell IDs, capacities, and factory sensitivity values (optional). 3. Enter the Scale Setup display. It is divided into three areas: •...
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Page 59: Set Comm Parameters And Download Configuration
Serial configuration changes require downloading; however, changes made under the Scale menu are made in real- time at the iQUBE². Note 4. Press to select Download iQUBE² configuration only. 5. Press ENTER © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 60: Associating A Scale
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 4.2.1 Associating a Scale If the 920i isn’t connected to the iQUBE², refer to Section 2.9 on page Scale 5 is the total scale. Note 1. Navigate to the SCALES menu on the 920i. 2. -
Page 61: Calibration
Screen Temp Zero count adjustment Trimming POINT 3 POINT 4 POINT 5 POINT 1 POINT 2 Same as Same as Point 1 Point 1 WGT1 CAL1 Figure 4-8. 920i Calibration Submenu © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 62: Front Panel Calibration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Level 4 Submenus Menu Description THEORET Provides access to perform a theoretical calibration, which mathematically calibrates the scale using load cell sensitivities and setting full scale capacity based on the sum of the load cell capacities. WZERO Provides access to perform a traditional zero calibration for a 2-point scale;... - Page 63 ENTER to view trim values. 9. Press UP ( ) to return to the SCALES menu. Press the Save and Exit softkey to exit setup mode. Section 4.3.2 on page 58 to continue with linearization. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 64: Advanced Calibration Options
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 4.3.2 Advanced Calibration Options Temporary zero calibration and theoretical calibration are available regardless of the number of load cells connected or the calibration type selected. The calibration options described in this section are optional. Basic calibration can be performed by following the instructions in Section 4.3.1 on page Selection... -
Page 65: Virtui² Configuration
, that are installed with the VIRTUi² Note application. By default, these services start automatically at system log on and control the PC serial port for iQUBE² communications when configured for RS-232. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 66: Device Configuration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Starting/Stopping VIRTUi² Services When installed, VIRTUi² adds two entries to Windows Services: Virtui Audit Trail Service and Virtui Service and their startup action is set to Automatic. These services must be temporarily stopped to allow other application use of the serial port. To stop VIRTUi²... -
Page 67: Communications
4. Zero and normalization values are set when the scale is calibrated, but can be customized by entering new values in the text boxes. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for as many cells as are connected to the iQUBE². Figure 5-5. iQUBE² Section, Load Cells © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 68: Load Cell Assignment
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 5.1.3 Load Cell Assignment List of Scales Section Layout Figure 5-6. iQUBE² Section, Load Cell Assignment Once the load cells have been defined, load cell assignment allows up to 16 load cells to be associated with up to four scales. 1. -
Page 69: Scale Configuration
This tab allows options for specifying consecutive numbering options (start, next, and ID). The consecutive number value is incremented following each print operation that includes <CN> in the ticket format. Figure 5-8. Gross Format © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 70: Sending Configuration To Iqube²
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Gross Format and Net Format tabs Use these tabs to specify the gross and net print formats. Click the Preview button to view a sample print ticket based on the tokens displayed in the text area. Button Description Gross weight field - Inserts gross weight value into the ticket format... -
Page 71: Configuration Utility Calibration
Calibration is an immediate process. The scale will be calibrated upon completion of the Calibration Wizard. If linearization points are used, they will be sorted in ascending order upon completion of the Calibration Wizard. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 72: 2-Point Calibration
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 5.2.1 2-Point Calibration This option calibrates a single load cell or scale with one load cell per A/D. 1. From the Scales section, select the scale to be calibrated. 2. From the General tab, select Two Point (Zero/Span) from the Calibration Type pull-down menu. 3. -
Page 73: Corner Match
11. Press Measure for the load cell corresponding to the corner with weight on it. Under Status, Success displays when the measurement is finished. As each measurement is completed, the next cell becomes available to measure. 12. Repeat steps 10-11 until each cell has been measured. 13. Press Next. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 74: Section Match
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 14. If certified test weights are not used, a span calibration must be completed. If they were used (Step 6), the calibration was completed during normalization. 15. Add the test weight to the scale and press Calibrate Span. 16. -
Page 75: Theoretical Calibration
6. Press Next. Calibration is complete. 7. Press Finish to accept the calibration values and send them to the iQUBE². Press Cancel to abort; this will require a re-calibration at a later time. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 76: Serial Commands
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Serial Commands The iQUBE² can be controlled by a PC using a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal). Control is provided by a set of serial commands that display and change setup parameters and perform reporting functions. The serial commands provide the capability to print configuration data or to save that data to an attached personal computer. - Page 77 Set stream format for scale s; FMT1–FMT6 SCs.PFMT Set polling format for scale s; FMT1–FMT6 FMT n Set format n; specify up to 128 characters Table 6-4. iQUBE² Data Formatting Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 78 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Command s = scale number Description Graduations; 1–100 000 SCs.GRADS SCs.CAPACITY Returns calculated scale capacity SCs.ZTRKBND Zero track band SCs.ZRANGE Zero range SCs.MOTBAND Motion band SCs.OVRLOAD Overload; FS+2%, FS+1D, FS+9D, FS SCs.DFSENS Digital filter cutout sensitivity; LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY SCs.DFTHRH Digital filter threshold count;...
- Page 79 Raw count value for linearization points 1–5 0–16777215 SCs.WLIN.V1–SCs.WLIN.V5 Test weight value for linearization points 1–5 -999999–9999999 SCs.WLIN.C1–SCs.WLIN.C5 Calibrate linearization points 1–5 — SCs.CALSPAN Platform span calibration on Cal-Match scale types Table 6-7. iQUBE² Calibration Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 80 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Command p = port number Description Values COMMOPTS Lists any option cards installed DEFAULT=7, Fiber=6, Ethernet=5, WiPort=4, Reserved=3, USB=2, RS232/485=1 0=OFF, 1–254 COMp.ADDRESS Port RS-485 address COMp.BAUD Port baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 450000, 460800 COMp.BITS Port data bits and parity 1, 2...
- Page 81 Returns real-time load cell noise (in counts) DIA.NOISE Enable peak-to-peak noise diagnostic OFF, ON DIA.NOISE.THRESH Set peak-to-peak noise threshold for all scales 0.01 – 1000 (microvolts) Table 6-11. iQUBE² Diagnostic Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 82 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Command s = scale number Description Values DIA.NOISE.TIME Set peak-to-peak noise timer 1 – 300 (seconds) DIA.UNBAL Query unbalanced load error — SCs.DIA.UNBAL Enable unbalanced load diagnostic OFF, ON SCs.DIA.UNBAL.RANGE Set unbalanced load range -100.00 –...
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Page 83: Diagnostics
Using the query command for a given error also clears the diagnostic flag for that error. Once cleared, that data is no longer available. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 84: Diagnostic Commands
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Diagnostic Commands Table 7-3 summarizes the diagnostic commands available for the iQUBE², including query commands, parameter-setting commands, and the values that can be assigned by the parameter-setting commands. The diagnostic commands are described in detail in the following sections. Parameter Values Parameter Setting <D>... -
Page 85: System Diagnostic Commands
For load cells with a resistance greater than 2,200 Ohms, a high precision 2k Ohm resistor should be placed between the EXC+ and EXC- pins of the load cell connection to maintain correct operation of the Cell Connect diagnostic. Note Precision resistor properties: Temperature Coefficient ±10 ppm/°C Tolerance ±1% © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 86: Scale Diagnostic Commands
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Cell Overload Error, <D> = V The overloaded cell diagnostic flag is set when the cell output exceeds a specified percentage of full scale cell output set for the scale. Query Command Example: DIA.OVERLOAD DIA.OVERLOAD=SC1 100.0% 4:15.233;... - Page 87 5% of capacity.) The default value is 2 (2%); allowed values are 0–100. SC1.DIA.DRIFT.TIME=15 Sets the number of seconds to wait between successive cell drift diagnostic tests to 15 seconds. The default value is 10 (10 seconds); allowed values are 0–300 seconds. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
- Page 88 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Cell Noise Error, <D> = N The noise diagnostic flag is set when a single cell experiences noise greater than the configured noise threshold. Query Command Example: DIA.NOISE DIA.NOISE=SC1 1.00 1:1.10 3:1.08; The cell noise query above, DIA.NOISE, returns information including the scale number (SC1), the value set as the system noise threshold (1.00 V), and the noise values of two cells (1: and 3:) that exceed the threshold (1.10 and 1.08 V).
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Page 89: Diagnostic Flag Commands
Table 7-4. Mask Bits and Codes for Diagnostic Errors 0x100–0x800 0x010–0x080 0x001–0x008 — — Table 7-5. Diagnostic Flag Mask Bits The DIA.CLEAR command clears all diagnostic flags. The completed command responds with an OK. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 90: Data Formatting
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Data Formatting Weight Data Formats The following data formats are available for the iQUBE². Each of the listed formats can be customized to suit the application. Identifier Default Format FMT1 (default gross format) Scale<SC>:<CR><LF>Gross<TAB><G><CR><LF> FMT2 (default net format) Scale<SC>:<CR><LF>Gross<TAB><G><CR><LF>Net<TAB><N><CR><LF>... -
Page 91: Weight Data Status Codes
Field Status Code Meaning Power supply <D> Secondary communication Excitation Cell connection Zero reference Overloaded cell Drift Underloaded cell Peak noise Unbalanced cell No error <space> Table 8-4. Diagnostic Status Codes © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 92: Data Formatting Examples
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Data Formatting Examples 8.2.1 Formatting Data from Multiple Scales Data from multiple scales can be streamed or polled using one or several formats, to one or more comm ports. Example, given a four-scale system with the following data format assigned to FMT1: FMT1=<SC><P><W7.><S>... -
Page 93: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Junction Box). On multi-cell systems, emulation performance is highly dependent on the ability to center the load with respect to all the load cells in the system. In general, the closer the load footprint size is to the size of the deck, the better the emulation performance will be. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 94: Cell Emulation In Virtui²
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box 9.1.4 Cell Emulation in VIRTUi² To enable cell emulation in VIRTUi²: 1. Log in to the VIRTUi² Configuration Utility as a user with administrator rights (see Section 5.2 on page 65). 2. If the bad load cell needs to be identified, use the Diagnostics Monitor in the Tools menu to make that determination. 3. -
Page 95: Restore System Defaults
3. Set SW1 to OFF to overwrite stored system parameters with default values. Power cycling the unit without overwriting stored parameters reloads stored parameters including previously assigned secondary board IDs and addresses. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 96: Installing Firmware Updates
The iQUBE² Flash Updater application is automatically installed with VIRTUi². If using VIRTUi², the iQUBE² Flash Updater can be run by clicking Start » All Programs » Rice Lake Weighing Systems » iQUBE² Flash Updater. Because the iQUBE² Flash Updater uses the same port as VIRTUi², the VIRTUi² services must be stopped before the iQUBE²... -
Page 97: Replacing Cpu Boards
8. Highlight the field that contains the old 8-digit hexadecimal ID and type the 8-digit hexadecimal ID of the new board (not case-sensitive). 9. Download the stored configuration file to the iQUBE², then place the system in WEIGH mode by moving SW1 to the OFF position. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 98: Replacing Transient Board
iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Replacing Transient Board Transient protection boards are recommended on each end of a power supply run when an external DC supply is used, and on any power supply cables to secondary units where the secondary enclosure runs are longer than 75'. To replace a transient protection board (PN 101369) in the iQUBE²... - Page 99 Figure 9-9. Transient Protection Board Wiring 9. Replace the enclosure cover. 10. Reconnect the power to the iQUBE². See iQUBE ² Transient Protection Installation Addendum (PN 160051) for initial installation instructions. Note © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 100: Troubleshooting
If the configuration looks good, check the outputs of each load cell. Cell outputs should change when a weight on top of each cell or when the load cell cable is disconnected. If these steps do not resolve the problem, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems technical support for further assistance. 9.6.2... -
Page 101: Specifications
5 ms (typical) Serial Communications Port 1 RS-232/422/485 9,600 - 460,800 Baud Port 2 Options: Fiber-Optic, Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet, USB, RS-232/422/485 9,600 - 460,800 Baud M/S Port RS-485 (2-wire) 450,000 Baud © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 102 iQUBE ² Digital Diagnostic Junction Box www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
- Page 104 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319...
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