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USER MANUAL WEIGHT INDICATOR E-AF04: PROGRAM VERSION FOR STATISTICAL CHECK OF PREPACKAGED GOODS 3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION ................................. 4 2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................5 2.1 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ............................6 2.2 SYMBOLS USED ................................. 6 3. INSTALLATION .................................. 7 3.1 POWER SUPPLY ................................. 7 3.2 START UP ..................................7 3.3 TURNING OFF THE INSTRUMENT ..........................
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 13.2 CUSTOMIZED STATISTICAL CHECK ........................30 13.2.1 DETERMINATION OF THE RANGE OF TOLERANCE ................. 31 13.2.2 SAMPLING PROCEDURE AND TOTALIZATION ..................31 13.2.3 TOTALIZATION OF ONLY THE WEIGHS WITHIN TOLERANCE ..............32 13.2.4 SELECTION OF THE ARTICLE WITH THE LOT INSERTION FUNCTION DISABLED ........
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 1. INTRODUCTION This manual was created to help you install and learn all about the functional possibilities of the purchased indicator. The instrument is suitable for use in various weighing environments. Not only does it have all the normal features of high-precision scales, but it also gives you the possibility to work in specific environments due to the functioning modes contained in the software implemented in the FLASH MEMORY on the internal board;...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3590E: - 12 ÷ 24Vdc ( 12 Vdc with internal supply adapter) - 6 Vdc from internal rechargeable battery, available in according to the model. POWER SUPPLY CPWE - CPWET: - 12 ÷...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 2.1 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE On the indicator it is possible to implement internal and external modules used to increase interfacing possibilities. (For example, the number of usable outputs various types of printers, in order to have a report of the weighs made, or giant display in order to better see the weigh operations.
- Initially a welcome message (settable in the TECHNICAL SET-UP, << LoGo >> StEP, TECH.MAN.REF) while the instrument carries out a series of checking and preheating self tests. - E-AF04 - XX” name of the installed software, in which XX identifies the software language.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 3.3 TURNING OFF THE INSTRUMENT TO TURN OFF the 3590E/CPWET or TO RESTART the CPWE keep the C key pressed until the “- OFF -“ message appears on the display and “ *** POWER OFF *** ” on the display. TO TURN OFF the CPWE remove the instrument’s power supply 3.4 TURNING ON PRINTER IN ENERGY SAVING MODE In a system where the indicator is connected to a printer, both are battery powered, the printer is normally maintained in...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 4.1 FUNCTION OF THE KEYS In the following section, and later on in the manual, the keys’ functioning is described in accordance to how these are configured by factory. It is possible to customise the functionality of the keys through the << F.KEYS >> step (TECH.MAN.REF). - Turns the instrument on/off - If pressed for an instant, it clears the tare value.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 4.2 "2ndF" KEY: SECOND FUNCTION OF THE KEYS In the weighing phase, by pressing the 2ndF key together with another key, it’s possible to execute various functions (continue reading the manual for the details of the functions): 2ndF TARE/ZERO Cyclical scale zero on the connected scales...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U Examples: - To enter the letter “B” one should press the “2” key twice in the ChAr mode. - To enter the number “3” one should press the “3” key four times (in the ChAr mode) or press the F5 key (one passes to the nuM mode) and press the “3”...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 4.6 INDICATOR CONNECTED TO PC KEYBOARD It’s possible to connect a PC keyboard (optional), used to emulate the functions of the indicator keys. The keys are managed in the following way: KEYBOARD KEY OR FUNCTION EMULATED - C key.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 4.7.1 “19-KEY” INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL With this type of remote control, the functioning of the keys will be as described in the following table. FUNCTION OF THE KEYS KEYBOARD KEY OR FUNCTION EMULATED F1…F3 F1…F3 keys C key...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U USE OF VARIOUS REMOTE CONTROLS WITH SEVERAL INDICATORS IN THE SAME AREA If one needs to use several indicators in the same area, it is possible to combine each remote control to the desired indicator, in order to execute the function only on it and therefore avoid emulating the function on all indicators in use.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 5. FUNCTION DISPLAY During the weighing the displays are subdivided mainly in 3 sections, shown in the figure below: - WEIGHT - STATUS INDICATORS (led pilot lights / or graphic symbols) - DATA (two lines in the 3590E; one or two lines in the CPWE/CPWET, depending on the weight zoom function, see following section).
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 5.2 STATUS INDICATORS FUNCTION Indicates the type of indicator power supply: - red pilot light: through built-in power adapter; POWER - green pilot light: through battery (charged battery); - pilot light off: through battery (discharged battery). Indicates that the weight detected by the weighing system is near zero, including the interval of 1/4 +1/4 of 0...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE LCD DISPLAY SYMBOL FUNCTION The weight detected by the weighing system is near the zero, included within the interval of –1/4 and +1/4 of the scale division. The weight is unstable. The displayed weight is a GROSS WEIGHT (depending on the software language).
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 5.3 BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION The indicator is able to recognise whether it is powered by mains or by battery, and indicate its charge level; to enable the battery level indication, one should configure the << bt.LEVEL >> step. The charge level is shown during weighing by the battery symbol.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U By linking the function to a direct key, see the << F.KEYS >> step, it is possible to quickly recall a visualisation by digiting, with the numeric keyboard, the relative number and pressing the key linked to the function. Furthermore, by linking the number of a specific visualization to the function (preamble function in the <<...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U NUM. VISUALISATION Net/gross weight. 0.000kg Active scale and active semiautomatic tare (PT if manual tare). B1 TARE 0.000kg First article description. ARTICLE DESCRIPTION NOTE: this visualisation is available with an active sample. VISUALISATION WITH ACTIVE WEIGHT ZOOM The data is shown on one line under the “weight”...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U CUSTOMIZED VISUALISATION Through the function 120, matched by default to the keys combination Fn + F9, one can enable the data visualisation programmed in the print format 99 or change the visualized data if the function is already enabled. For the programming see the manual of Dinitools ™...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U CONFIGURATION OF THE REMOTE SCALE See the manual of the remote scale. CONFIGURATION OF THE INDICATOR Refer to the technical manual for programming the indicator (SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoMAuX >> rEM.SCA step TECH.MAN.REF.).
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U CONDITIONS FOR AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING: - In case of SEMIAUTOMATIC TARE, the net weight before unloading the scale may also be 0. - In case of MANUAL OR CALCULATED TARE or FROM DATABASE, the net weight before unloading the scale must be of at least 2 stable divisions.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U To display the metric data: - Press in sequence the 2ndF and C key - “METROLOGIC INFORMATION” is displayed - The display will show the number of the scale, the type of displayed data and its value. - Press the F6 key to quickly scroll the following data in this order: - Press the F7 key to quickly scroll the previous data backwards.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 11. DATABASE 11.1 ARTICLES The indicator has a database in which it is possible to store up to 1000 articles having three descriptions of 20 characters; each article is linked to a storage number, from 0 to 999. The selected article is shown on the display during the weighing operations, and can be printed through the relative print block.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 11.1.2 MODIFICATION 1) Press the F1 key to enter in the article database. 2) Select the storage to be modified: a. by using the arrow keys b. or by typing the storage number with the keyboard (the display shows the first corresponding DESCRIPTION line). c.
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 12. DATABASE ACCESS PASSWORD In the SETUP (F. Mode>> dtb.PWd parameter, TECH.MAN.REF.) one can set a password for access to the databases. A password will be required only when one wants to insert, modify or delete an element of the file; for a moment the display shows the message USER-PRESS KEY;...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 13.1.2 CHECKING CRITERIA AND TOLERANCE OF RANGE The procedure for the statistical check is enabled according to the norm of law which provides for the respect of the conditions shown in the following tables. TAB.1 SELECTION OF T1 (Main tolerance) BASED ON THE TARGET TARGET IN GRAMS...
3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 13.1.3 SAMPLING PROCEDURE AND TOTALIZATION 1) Press the F7 key. 2) Enter the lot description (up to 20 characters). 3) Select the article to be checked: a. by using the arrow keys b.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 6) Press the C key various times until the message “SAVE?” appears on the display: press ENTER to confirm. 13.2.1 DETERMINATION OF THE RANGE OF TOLERANCE It is possible to define the negative tolerance (- T3, - T2, - T1) and the positive tolerance (+ T3, + T2, + T1) which determines the range in which the weight of the weighed pack must be within, in order for it to be valid.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 6) The display shows: First 16 characters of ARTICLE DESCRIPTION the article description B1-L0 NP.000/030 Number of weighs to be made Number of weigh Production line Scale number carried out number 7) The weigh heading is printed, which is inside the Setup >> Serial >> Prn.FMt >> C.F.04 formatting step. 8) Put the weight on the scale and press F6 to totalize: the current weight is printed, which is inside the Setup >>...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 13.4 MANAGING PRODUCTION LINES It is possible to manage up to 10 production lines, by carrying out the sampling of various products simultaneously, or of the same product on various lines. It is possible to manage various lines on a single scale or various scales; however it is not possible to manage one line on more than one scale.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U When the weight exceeds the lower check threshold (see section 13.7.19, the instrument enables the output linked to the detected tolerance level. During configuration, it is possible to define the tolerance levels used to manage the enabling of the (F.ModE >> totAL >> SEt.thS step), and linking the desired outputs to these (SEtuP >>...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 13.9 CONDITIONS FOR TOTALISATION With APPROVED instrument: - The MANUAL and AUTOMATIC totalisation works with a POSITIVE NET WEIGHT of at least 20 divisions (in LOADING) or a NEGATIVE NET WEIGHT of at least 20 divisions (in UNLOADING). - The totalisation is reenabled depending on how the F.mode >>...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U The other totals are GENERIC, and can be cleared INDEPENDENTLY ONE FROM THE OTHER (i.e. if one clears the Grand total, with the following totalisation, the other totals will continue to increment, while the Grand total will restart from 0).
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U SAMPLING END: - Programmable printout - If a format is linked to the "END SAMPLING" function, this format will be printed (as long as the end of the preestablished weighs is reached, or caused manually through the F7 key followed by the C key). It is also possible to recall this function later on, pressing 2ndF and F3 in sequence.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 14.1 LINKING OF THE FORMATS TO THE PRINT FUNCTIONS Through function 200, combinable with the desired key (<< F.KEYS >> step, TECH.MAN.REF.), one accesses the linking of the print formats (configurable in the SetuP >> SeriAL >> Prn.FMt step TECH.MAN.REF.) to the 10 programmable print functions: Print function Linked format...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U Once entered, the display shows: in which: XX indicates the number of the format to be linked to the function. Type the format number and press ENTER. NOTE: In order to not link any format to a vector one should enter the number 00. 14.1.1 QUICK LINKING OF THE FORMATS By linking the number of a specific print function to the function 200 (preamble function in the <<...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 14.2.2 TOTALIZATION The data configured for the totalisation formats (WITHIN TOLERANCE or OUT OF TOLERANCE) allows to create various formats for each outcome of the check; depending on the outcome of the check, the relative format is printed. It is useful to print all the totalised weights by eventually indicating the weighs out of tolerance.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 14.5 PRINTOUT EXAMPLES LINE 1 LINE 1 LOT: 123456 LOT: 123456 ORANGE JUICE ORANGE JUICE TARGET: 1000 g TARGET: 1000ml BEGIN TIME DATE BEGIN TIME DATE 19/01/05 18:03:57 19/01/05 18:03:57 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 1003 g 1003ml 1002 g...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 15. OTHER FUNCTIONS 15.1 CALCULATOR Through function 114 combinable with the desired key (<< F.KEYS >> step, TECH.MAN.REF.), one enables the calculator function. It is possible execute the following operation: ADDITION ...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U - the check is made on all the set outputs - the enabling of one of these does not cause the disabling of the others. 15.4.1.1 SETPOINT ON THE GROSS WEIGHT Functioning with hysteresis (rL.iSt “HYSTERESIS” parameter set as iSt.on) By selecting this functioning mode the output function on the GROSS weight is activated;...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 15.4.1.5 INSTABILITY By selecting this functioning mode, the output function on the unstable weight is enabled. 15.4.1.6 TOTALISATION By selecting this functioning mode, the output function is enabled when the totalisation has taken place; the output remains enabled until the totalisation is restored;...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 15.4.1.14 WEIGHT OVER T1+ By selecting this functioning mode, one enables the output on the NET weight greater than the TARGET+T1 threshold; if this is enabled in the F.ModE >> totAL >> Set.thS step. See section 13.5 for further details. EXAMPLE Not active Not active...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 15.4.3 QUICK MODIFICATION OF THE SETPOINTS By linking the number of a specific setpoint to the function 202 (preamble function in the << F.KEYS >> step, TECH.MAN.REF.), it is possible to access directly to the modification of it with a direct key, for example F1 key to quickly modify the SETPOINT 1, and F2 key to quickly modify the SETPOINT 2.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 16. ALIBI MEMORY The alibi memory allows storing the executed weighs or the weights transmitted to the PC. The stored values can then be recalled by the PC serial line or directly on the indicator’s display for a following check. The data stored with each weigh or upon each weight transmission is: - Gross weight - Tare...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U NOTE: It is possible to read the weigh carried out also through the PC serial line (see the “WEIGH READING” serial command in the following section). 16.2 SERIAL PROTOCOL FOR MANAGING THE ALIBI MEMORY: !! IMPORTANT !! If the serial commands are transmitted in the format: <ESC>...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 16.2.3 WEIGH READING Command: [II]ALRDXXXXX-YYYYYY <CR o CRLF> in which [II] 485 address (only in the case of 485 transmission mode) XXXXX rewriting number, from 0 up to 255. ASCII 045 character YYYYYY ID code <CR o CRLF>...
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 17. MESSAGES While using the indicator, it is possible to incur into the following errors: 17.1 INSIDE THE SET-UP OR MENU OR AT START-UP MESSAGE DESCRIPTION When carrying out the multirange or multidivisional calibration, the ranges have not C.Er.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U 17.2 IN WEIGHING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION NON VALID OR UNSTABLE Printing or totalisation not possible with weight at 0, negative, unstable, or out of the WEIGHT totalisation field. NO ZERO CROSS OR Printing or totalisation not possible without having the weight pass by the net zero or INSTABILITY by instability.
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3590EKR, 3590EXP, 3590EXT, CPWE, CPWET series indicator E-AF04_03_16.05_EN_U DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device conforms to the essential standards and norms relative to the applicable European regulations. The Declaration of conformity is available in the web site www.diniargeo.com. WARRANTY The TWO-YEAR warranty period begins on the day the instrument is delivered. It includes spare parts and labour for repairs at no charge if the INSTRUMENTS ARE RETURNED prepaid to the DEALER’S PLACE OF BUSINESS.
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