INSTALLATION & OVERVIEW Remember that the installer is ultimately responsible to assure that a particular installation will be and remain safe and operable under the specific conditions encountered. This manual covers the following products: Model Display Enclosure Type Max. Sampling Rate TI-500 FDI-01 Aluminum/ABS 80 Hz...
The TI-500 force data instrument features one full duplex RS-232 serial port, designed for con- nection to a computer or a serial printer. The same port may be also used as a simplex, RS-232 port designed for connection to a remote display. DSUB9 Connector Pin No.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Configuration Menus The TI-500 force data instrument contains three menus to configure the instrument system: Setup (“F”) Menu – Configures all metrologically-related parameters including calibration procedures. User (“A”) Menu – Configures COM2 communication parameters and other misc parameters, e.g. automatic turn off. COM1 (“C”) Menu –...
Entering the Setup (“F”) Configuration Menu To access this menu, please follow these directions: 1. Switch off the instrument by pressing and holding down the ZERO/OFF key for about 5 sec- onds. 2. Press and hold down the ON/PRINT key (about 20 seconds) until the screen shows “-F-”.
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CODE/NAME DESCRIPTION SELECTION LIST Averages weight readings to produce higher stability. Lower number 0 to 12 8 Digital Filter provides a faster response. Choose the speed that works best for your application. Selects the primary base unit to be used in the calibration process. 1...
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CODE/NAME DESCRIPTION SELECTION LIST This sub-menu will reset all parameters in the “F” and “A” menu to the Press the ZE- Factory Reset default settings. It will not overwrite any previously saved calibration RO/OFF key twice (EU) data. USE WITH CAUTION! to execute This sub-menu will reset all system parameters to the default set- Press the ZE-...
Entering the User (“A”) or COM (“C”) Menu NOTE: Follow the same steps to enter the COM (“C”) Menu– just substitute “C” for “A” be- 1. Switch off the RF force data instrument by pressing and holding down the ZERO/OFF key for about 5 seconds.
User (“A”) and COM (“C”) Menu Descriptions This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the User Menu Chart. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark; (√). CODE/NAME DESCRIPTION SELECTION LIST A1/C1 Selects the baud rate for data transmission through the serial port. 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 , Baud Rate...
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CODE/NAME DESCRIPTION SELECTION LIST A9/C9 Allows you to key-in the number of line feeds. Pressing the ZE- Key-in Line Feeds RO/OFF key to scroll down one level begins the sequence. 0 to 99 8 Allows you to configure the automatic power off time for the RF force Key-in Auto Power Off data instrument.
Setting system time and date (A20) 1. Switch off the instrument by pressing and holding down the ZERO/OFF key for about 5 sec- onds. 2. Press and hold down the ON/PRINT key (about 20 seconds) until the screen shows “-F-”. 3.
17. In order to save all parameter settings, it is imperative to exit all menus in the following manner: At the parameter level, press the UNITS (up) key twice (two times) to exit the User Menu. The instrument displays ‘SAvE’ and then automatically powers off. Diagnostics (A24) Here is a brief description of each test mode: A24-U1 Display Test –...
7. To scroll thru the available parameter settings, use the TARE (left) or ON/PRINT (right) keys. 8. Once the setting you want is displayed on the screen, press the NET/GROSS (set) key to save this value and revert back up to the parameter level, e.g. ”B 1”.
SYSTEM CALIBRATION Calibration Overview Digital system calibration is accomplished in two steps: zero calibration (F16) and positive span calibration (F17). A third calibration for negative span calibration is also available via F15. You can calibrate up to 7 points per side. Here is the recommended sequence for multiple fixtures and multiple calibration points: 1.
Digital Span Calibration (F15 and F17) You must perform each span calibration point from lowest to highest absolute value. 1. Switch off the instrument by pressing and holding the ON/PRINT key for about 5 seconds. 2. Enter the Setup mode by pressing and holding the ON/PRINT key for about 20 seconds or until the screen shows “F”.
Digital Zero Calibration (F16) 1. Switch off the instrument by pressing and holding the ON/PRINT key for about 5 sec- onds. 2. Enter the Setup mode by pressing and holding the ON/PRINT key for about 20 seconds or until the screen shows “F”. 3.
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4. Scroll down once using the ZERO/OFF key to enter the “Bluetooth” menu. Instrument shows “B 1”. 5. While in the Bluetooth mode, scroll to "B 6”. 6. Press the ZERO/OFF key once; the display says “F-CAL”. 7. To view all of the factory corner calibration values, press the ZERO/OFF key once; the in- strument automatically displays the calibration values for each corner (1-4) in sequence and then returns to the “F-CAL”...
SERIAL PORT INFO SERIAL PORT MODES DEMAND DUPLEX MODE The Demand Duplex Mode provides a two way serial transmission mode. In this mode, the output information is transmitted on demand; either by pressing the ON/PRINT key on the instrument’s front panel or upon receiving a recognized command from a host device (i.e.
OUTPUT STRINGS TEXT PRINT TICKET The Text Print Ticket is designed specifically for a serial printer. ID. NO. 123456 GROSS 25.00 lb DATE 03/01/2011 NOTES: 1. The ID number field is not printed if it is disabled in A7 of the User Menu. 2.
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O = Over/under range NOTE: Additional unit is available: N = Newtons O = oz G= grams L= pounds K = grams Contents subject to change without notice. Transcell Technology, Inc. 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 847.419.9180 .419.1515 Fax 847 Web:...
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