Rinstrum 1203 Installation Manual

Rinstrum 1203 Installation Manual

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1203
Weight Transmitter
Installation Manual
For use with Software Versions 1.0 and above
1203-601-120

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  • Page 1 1203 Weight Transmitter Installation Manual For use with Software Versions 1.0 and above 1203-601-120...
  • Page 2 Rinstrum Pty Ltd. Disclaimer Rinstrum Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products contained in this manual in order to improve design, performance or reliability. The information in this manual is believed to be accurate in all respects at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..............4 1.1. Approvals ................4 1.2. Features ................4 1.3. Manuals................5 1.4. Models................5 2. SPECIFICATIONS..............6 3. INFORMATION..............7 3.1. Digital Setup..............7 3.2. Setpoints .................7 3.3. Remote Input..............7 3.4. LEDs ................7 3.5.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 1. Introduction The 1203 is a precision digital weight transmitter using the latest Sigma-Delta A/D converter to ensure extremely fast and accurate weight readings. 1.1. Approvals • C-tick approved. CE approved. UL approval pending.
  • Page 5: Manuals

    1.3. Manuals • For more information on the 1203 refer to the 1203 Weight Transmitter Reference Manual and 1203 Display Manual (available free of charge from www.rinstrum.com).
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 2. Specifications General Operating Temperature –10 to +50°C ambient Environment Humidity: <90% non-condensing Power Supply 12VDC at 500mA max to 24VDC at 250mA max Analog Input Load Cells Excitation: 8VDC Connection: 6-wire + shield Available Excitation Current: 150mA (6 x 350Ω...
  • Page 7: Information

    • The flashing red LED indicates the 1203 is experiencing an error. 3.5. 1203 Viewer Software • The 1203 Viewer Software can be used in the setup of the instrument. This software is available by contacting Rinstrum or from the web site at www.rinstrum.com.
  • Page 8: Warnings

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 4. Warnings 4.1. General • Instrument not to be subject to shock, excessive vibration or extremes of temperature (before or after installation). • Inputs are protected against electrical interference, but excessive levels of electro-magnetic radiation and RFI may affect the accuracy and stability.
  • Page 9: 6-Wire Connection

    (J4) must be joined by wire bridge. 4.6. Serial Ports • Serial ports not completely independent. Commands cannot be sent to 1203 on both ports simultaneously. • Serial 1 - RS-232 Port: Terminals 5 to 7 of communications connector (J6) connected directly to pins 2, 3 &...
  • Page 10: Cable Shield Connection And Earthing

    • 1203 enclosure is directly connected to the shield connections on the terminal blocks. • 1203 should be connected to earth via a single reliable link to avoid earth loops. • Where each instrument is separately earthed, interconnecting cable shields should be connected at one end only.
  • Page 11: Connections

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 5. Connections 5.1. Load Cell: 6-Wire Connection (J4) Note: Sense lines MUST be connected. 5.2. Load Cell: 4-Wire Connection (J4) *For more information on shielding refer to page 10. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Communications: Rs-232 Connection (J1)

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 5.3. Communications: RS-232 Connection (J1) 5.4. Communications: RS-232 Connection (J6) *For more information on shielding refer to page 10. Page 12...
  • Page 13: Communications: Rs-485 Connection (J1)

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 5.5. Communications: RS-485 Connection (J1) 5.6. Communications: RS-485 Connection (J6) *For more information on shielding refer to page 10. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Analog Out (J8)

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 5.7. Analog Out (J8) 5.8. Input / Output: Setpoints (J10) 5.9. Input / Output: Inputs (J10) *For more information on shielding refer to page 10. Page 14...
  • Page 15: Power (J12)

    Warning: Use 12-24 VDC only. Voltages outside this range may cause improper operation or damage. 6. Controls • The 1203 controls consist of a single button (SW1). • This button: Version 1.6 and below Version 1.7 and above Resets the...
  • Page 16: Commands

    • This section briefly describes the ESR, MSV? and FCN commands. Refer to the 1203 Weight Transmitter Reference Manual for complete details on these and all other commands. • The 1203 Viewer Software or any terminal program (eg. Windows Hyperterminal) can be used to enter commands. 7.1.
  • Page 17: Query Scale Mv/V Value

    Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 7.2. Query Scale mV/V Value Command Response Details Setup S99; Select All Units Get mV/V Reading MSV?,,6,4; 1.2345<CRLF> Query Reading 7.3. Force Setpoint Outputs Command Response Details Setup S99; Select All Units Choose Outputs FCN6;...
  • Page 18 Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Notes: Page 18...
  • Page 19 Rinstrum - Weight Transmitter Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Notes: Page 19...

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