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400 Series (K481) Summing Indicator Reference Manual RI00-617-100...
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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.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Introduction 1.1. Overview This precision digital summing indicator can sum up to nine slave indicators from either the R300 or R400 range. These can be connected together on a multi-drop serial RS485 bus or RS232 ring network. The summing indicator polls each of the slave units summing all of the weight readings, and displays the resulting total weight.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 transmit-only RS-485 communications port can be used for remote displays. There is a built-in clock for date-stamping printed outputs. The instrument can support different software applications depending on the functionality required. This manual covers the K481 summing indicator. Please refer to the relevant manual for the slave indicators.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Installation 3.1. Introduction The following steps are required to set up the indicator. • Inspect indicator to ensure good condition. • Use connection diagrams to wire up slave indicator serial connections, power and auxiliary cables as required. •...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 3.6. Cable Connections All cable connections are made to the rear of the instrument using pluggable screw terminals. It is not necessary to tin the ends of the wires with solder or to add crimp ferrules to the wires, however, these techniques are compatible with the terminals. Figure 2: Cable Connections 3.7.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 ♦ Summing R320 Indicators using RS232 Ring Network 3.9. Load Cell Connection As this is a summing indicator, the loadcell connection is not required and should not be connected. 3.10. Auxiliary Connections This section provides diagrams to illustrate the communication connections. Page 11 004R-623-120...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 3.10.1. RS-232 Serial ♦ Direct Personal Computer Link (RX, TX, GND) Figure 3: RS-232 - Instrument to PC using COM Port (DB9) ♦ Printer Connections (TX, DTR and GND) Figure 4: RS-232 – Instrument to Printer (DB25) ♦...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 3.11. Optical Communications A temporary infrared communications link can be established between the instrument and a PC using an optional cable. This connection can be used to transfer setup information from a PC or to download software upgrades. The PC end of the cable is a standard female DB9 RS232 connector or a USB connector.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 3.12. Connecting Shields To obtain full EMC or for RFI immunity, cable shields MUST be connected and the earth lug on the rear of the instrument must be grounded. Figure 6 illustrates an example of possible connections. Also shown are the connecting cables restrained using cable ties fastened by screws into the rear of the unit.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 3.12.1. Cable Shield Connection and Earthing • Care should be taken when connecting shields to maximise EMC or RFI immunity and minimise earth loops and cross-talk (interference) between instruments. • For full EMC or for RFI immunity, termination of the cable shields to the connectors is very important.
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 A summary of the module resource usage is available in the instrument setup menus. See ALLOC (Allocation Report) described in section 8.2.1 page 42. Note: Power supply options can only be connected in the left position. Other modules can be connected in any position.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Setup Menus Throughout the setup menus different data entry methods are used. Each method is described below. 4.1. Accessing Setup Menus There are two methods to access the Setup area: • The Full Setup method provides access to all functions in Setup, including legal for trade settings.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 4.1.1. Setup Display Prompts When accessing Full or Safe Setup the instrument will beep twice and enter the Setup Menus. If a passcode has been configured, the P.CODE prompt will display and the correct passcode must be entered to continue. Refer to Passcodes page 35 for more information.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Code Description Parent Menu Item Name Menu Level Item Data - If this is blank then the Item is a sub-menu. 4.4. Changing Data Menu items containing data are shown along with their data (strings may show the first few characters only).
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 4.6. Selections and Options A selection entry requires the choice of a single option from a list. Using the up and down arrows, select the desired option and press the OK key. Example: When in Setup follow the steps below to set Gen.Opt:Date.F. Press <ZERO>...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 4.7.2. Literal String Editing Literal string editing is useful where strings are small, contain no lowercase or unprintable characters and string position is important. The available characters are printed in orange on the keypad. Special keys are: •...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.1.2. Display Code Description Primary Annunciators Primary Display Auxiliary Display Primary Units Secondary ID Eg Product Name = CONCRETE in example above. Miscellaneous Annunciators Secondary Units Secondary Display 5.1.3. Primary Annunciators Symbol Name Description HOLD Visible when the displayed reading is held. Visible when the displayed reading represents Net weight.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.1.4. Keypad Code Description Numeric Button White Characters Hold 2 seconds Orange Characters (Alpha and Symbols) Cancel Undo last command; step backwards (including in setup menus). Move cursor backwards; previous option Down Move cursor forwards; next option Accept this choice Decimal Point Place decimal point...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2. Operation Keys 5.2.1. Power Key ♦ ON Instrument (1) Short press <Power>. ♦ OFF Instrument (1) Long press <Power>. ♦ Additional Information Power Key Locked: If the power key is locked, the Instrument cannot be turned off from the front keypad.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.2. Zero Key When an empty scale has drifted away from a true zero reading, this key is used to perform a zero adjustment on the scale display. When pressed the summing indicator sends a command to each slave to force the zeroing to occur.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.4. Gross/Net Key This key toggles the weight display between the Gross weight and the Net weight (provided that a Tare has previously been acquired using the <TARE> key). When pressed the summing indicator sends a command to each slave to force the indicator to show either gross or net weight.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.6. Up, Down, OK keys: Products These keys are used to control the products. A short press of <UP> and <DOWN> keys is used to select products. A long press of the <UP> key will add new products.
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 ♦ Long Press of the Up Key (Add) A long press of this key allows the user to create a new product. The name of the new product must be specified. ♦ Long Press of the Down Key (Del) A long press of this key allows the user to delete a new product.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 ♦ Long Press of the OK Key (Edit) A long press of this key allows the user to change the name of a product. 5.2.7. Clock A long press of the 1 key (Clock) allows the system time and date to be viewed and changed Page 30 004R-623-120...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.8. View A long press of the 2 key (View) allows the display function to be changed. 5.2.9. Report A long press of the 3 key (Report) allows reports to be printed. Page 31 004R-623-120...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.10. Total A long press of the 4 key (Total) allows totals to be viewed and cleared. 5.2.11. User ID A long press of the 5 key (ID) allows User IDs to be viewed and cleared. The Settable Consecutive Print ID can also be viewed and edited, refer also to 11.2 Print ID page 68.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.12. Target A long press of the 7 key (Target) allows setpoint targets to be viewed and changed. 5.2.13. Lock A long press of the . key (Lock) allows instrument to be locked. The instrument can be unlocked by entering the operator passcode when prompted.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 5.2.14. Alibi Alibi mode is not present in the K481. A long press of the +/- key (Alibi) will display an error message, and return to normal weighing. 5.2.15. A long press of the 0 key (Acc) is used to view information about the attached accessory modules.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Configuration 6.1. General Setup Information Configuration and calibration can be performed entirely from the front panel, using the digital setup facility. When Full Setup is used, all menu items are accessible and care must be taken to ensure no accidental changes are made to trade settings. In addition, there is also Safe Setup that provides restricted access.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 passcode before operating. Refer to 8.1.4 KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) on page 40 for more information. 6.3.3. Operator Passcode The operator passcode is used to protect access to instrument functions available from the front panel keypad. Refer to 8.1.4 KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) on page 40 for more information on how to add security to operator functions.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Summing Setup 7.1. Wiring Diagram Please refer to Section 3.8 for the wiring between the summing indicator and the slaves. 7.2. Configuring the Slave R300 or R400 Indicators The slave units must be configured to communicate correctly with summing indicator.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 • Set SER.NET:TYPE to PROTOCOL.B • Set SER.NET:SERIAL to the serial port the slave will communicate with the master on • Set SER.NET:ADDRESS to a unique address between 1 and the number of slaves configured in the summing indicator 7.3.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.1.4. KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) Path Description GEN.OPT Access to each of the operator functions can be └ KEY.LOC configured separately. └ P(*) The options are: └ ZERO AVAIL: function always available └ TARE OPER.PC: requires a valid Operator Passcode └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.1.6. USR.STR (User Defined Strings) Path Description GEN.OPT There are three User Strings available to the └ ID.NAME operator when the ‘5’ key is pressed for 2 seconds └ NAME.1 (function ‘ID’). └ NAME.2 NAME.1, NAME.2 and NAME.3 specify the actual └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.2. H.WARE (Hardware Configuration & Test) 8.2.1. ALLOC (Allocation Report) Path Description H.WARE Check hardware allocation. └ ALLOC Displays the function of each item of hardware. Items of hardware include serial ports, function keys, inputs and outputs. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to step through the hardware.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.2.3. IO.HW Path Description H.WARE FRC.OUT (Force Outputs) └ IO.HW Use this when testing and fault finding to force the └ FRC.OUT IO on and off. Use the UP and DOWN keys to └ TST.IN select the output. Use the +/- key to switch the └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.2.5. ETH.HW Path Description H.WARE DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) └ ETH.HW Enables or disables the use of DHCP to configure └ DHCP the IP settings of the M4221 Ethernet module. To └ IP use this option requires a DHCP server on the └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.2.7. DSD.HW Path Description H.WARE AUTO.C (Auto Clear) └ DSD.HW Sets whether the DSD will automatically write over └ AUTO.C the oldest records when it becomes full. └ DSD.STR DSD.STR (DSD String) AUTO.C Values <OPT> Custom string to be stored along with the traceable (Default) OFF, ON data when the DSD is written.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.4. SER.SUM (Serial summing configuration) 8.4.1. SERIAL (Summing serial port) Path Description SER.SUM The serial port for the summing indicator to use └ SERIAL when communicating with the slaves. Only bi- directional serial ports may be selected. This serial port cannot have other simultaneous uses, Values <OPT>...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.4.5. SUB.NUM (Number of subtotals) Path Description SER.SUM Sets the number of subtotals to be calculated. └ SUB.NUM Values <NUM> (Default) .. 4 8.4.6. S.TOT.x (Subtotal settings) Path Description SER.SUM NAME: Provides a name for each subtotal to be └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.5.4. SFn: PRINT (Printing Functions) Path Description FUNC Configuration of the PRINT Special Function. └ SFn KEY: Select PRINT key using front function key or └ TYPE : PRINT external input. └ KEY PRT.OUT (PRINT OUT): Selects the printout to └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.5.5. SFn: SINGLE (Single Serial Output Functions) Path Description FUNC Single serial outputs are similar to printing but do └ SFn not support any interlocking or totalising functions. └TYPE : SINGLE KEY: Function key or external input to use. └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.5.8. SFn: THUMB (Thumbwheel Product Selection) Path Description FUNC The Thumbwheel function supports the use of an └ SFn external thumbwheel to select the current product using the product number. └TYPE : THUMB └ IO.BAND A selection of ‘0’ on the thumbwheel enables keyboard selection of the current product.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.7. SER.AUT (Automatic transmit) 8.7.1. NUM (Number of Automatic Transmissions) Path Description SER.AUT Sets the number of special automatic outputs └ NUM Values <OPT> (Default) .. -2- 8.7.2. AUTO.n (Automatic Output Configuration) Path Description SER.AUT These settings are the same for AUTO.1 and └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.8.5. SPACE (Print blank space options) Path Description PRINT Space controls the amount of white space to leave └ SPACE around the printout. └ TOP TOP: Sets the number of blank lines to add at the └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.8.6. PRINT.n … (Printout options) Path Description PRINT Each printout has its own format settings. └ PRINT.n TYPE: Sets the printout type. Options are: └ TYPE • NONE (default) └ FORMAT • RECORD └ NAME • DOCKET └...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.9. SETP (Setpoints) 8.9.1. NUM (Number of setpoints) Path Description SETP Sets the number of special setpoints └ NUM Values <OPT> _1_ … _8_ (Default) 8.9.2. SETP1 … SETP8 (Setpoint options) Path Description SETP Configure the operation of each setpoint. └...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 (**) NB: Only for OVER, and SINGLE: single BEEP DOUBLE: double BEEP UNDER setpoints. FLASH: flash display HYS Values <NUM> SCOPE: The setpoint target can be set to be 0 to 999999 identical for all products (GLOBAL) or different for Default: 0 each product (PROD).
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Network Communications 9.1. Introduction The RS-232, RS-485 and the optical communications can be used for networking. Warning: The calibration counter is incremented when the calibration related settings are changed. This means that calibration via a serial port cannot be carried out without affecting the certification of a trade installation.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Command Description Read Literal Read register contents in a ‘human readable’ format Read Final Read register contents in a hexadecimal data format Read Final Same as Read Final except numbers are decimal. (Decimal) Write Final Write the DATA field to the register. Write Final Same as Write Final except numbers are decimal.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 9.2.3. Error Handling If a command cannot be processed, the indicator returns an error. The ERROR bit in the ADDR field is set and the DATA field contains the Error Code as follows: Error DATA Description Unknown Error C000 Error is of unknown type...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Description Trigger Zero Button COMMAND A: Press Send down the Zero button key code. (Write Final) RESPONSE A: Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”. COMMAND A: 21120008:0B RESPONSE A: 81120008:0000 COMMAND B: Do a long press of the F1 key. COMMAND B: 21120008:8E RESPONSE B:...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 10. Automatic Weight Output 10.1. Overview The automatic output is normally used to drive remote displays, a dedicated computer, or PLC communications. It is configured using the SER.AUT menu. The RS-232 or the RS- 485 port can be used. The rate of transmission is set by the TYPE setting.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 11. Printing 11.1. Overview The instrument can have up to two(2) printouts. There are three (3) types of printout: • RECORD: Record printouts are essentially a single printout generated by a single print event. • DOCKET: Docket printouts are comprised typically of the output of a number of print events.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 12. Special Functions 12.1. Introduction The instrument has 3 special function keys on the front panel. The function of these keys can be configured to any of the key functions detailed below. <FUNCTION> keys have no primary function pre-programmed. Each primary function has an associated overlay sticker (supplied) that should be applied to the function key to label the function.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 12.2.3. SINGLE A single key is a manual trigger for the serial automatic transmit. A single automatic transmit string is sent when this key is pressed. This may be useful where a continual stream of serial data is not wanted. 12.2.4.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 12.2.5. PRD.SEL A short press of the product select button will cycle the total display (for the current product) though the available totals information. A long press allows the current product to be selected by number rather than name. ♦...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 12.2.6. SLAVE A short press of the slave key will cycle through each slave weight followed by each sub total on the lower display. The name of the slave or sub total will be shown in the lower right display.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 13. Setpoints 13.1. Overview The K481 software supports up to 8 separate setpoints. Each setpoint is independently configured for a particular function and can be associated with a particular Output Driver. The setpoint can be configured to flash the instrument display or sound a buzzer as well as driving a physical output.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 13.4. Weigh in (OVER) Setpoints and Weigh Out (UNDER) Setpoints LOGIC Point A Point B HIGH Figure 7: OVER verses UNDER setpoints. 13.4.1. Additional Settings In addition to the common settings the following settings control the operation of the OVER and UNDER setpoints •...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 13.5. Status Based Setpoint Types The following setpoint types are all based on the status of the instrument. • NONE: Setpoint is always inactive. • ON: Setpoint is always active. This type of setpoint is useful to show that the instrument is running.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 14. Analogue Output 14.1. Overview The K481 software supports a single analogue output used for analogue weight transmission. Setting up a system is a two stage process: • First install the analogue output hardware and configure, calibrate and test the accessory module using the options in the H.WARE:ANL.HW menu.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 15. Appendix 1: Dimensions 15.1. Dimensions Weight Indicator Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 3D View Front View Side View Back View Weight Indicator (With Rear Enclosure) Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 3D View Back View Side View With Boot and Stand...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Table 4: Dimensions 15.2. Legal Sealing Details There are several methods of legally sealing the instrument. The method chosen will depend on local regulations. 15.2.1. Trade Label A trade label showing scale and instrument information is usually required. This can be placed on the front of the instrument: Figure 8: Trade label position.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 15.2.2. Lead Seals There are 2 methods of sealing the instrument with lead and wire seals: Figure 9: Lead seal on rear of instrument. Figure 10: Lead seal on boot. Page 80 004R-623-120...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 15.2.3. Destructible Sticker Seals There are 2 methods of sealing with destructible stickers: Figure 11: Destructible sticker seal on rear of instrument. Figure 12: Destructible sticker seal on boot. 15.2.4. Electronic Seal The value of the calibration counter should be written on the scale certification/sealing sticker.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16.2. Tokens Tokens are special ASCII characters outside the normal printing range. These characters are used to specify where instrument data fields like ‘Current Weight’ are to be inserted into custom format strings. 16.2.1. Non-paged generic tokens Code Token ASCII NULL (send an ASCII 00H character)
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16.2.3. Page 0, 1, 2, 3, 7 tokens: Weight Information These pages hold weight information. The same codes are used for each page. Code Token Displayed reading (gross or net) Gross reading Net reading Piece reading Alternative displayed reading (gross or net) Alternative gross reading Alternative net reading...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16.2.4. Page 4, 5, 6 tokens: Product Information These pages hold product information where: Code Token Product name Barcode Total weight Total alternative weight Total pieces Number of adds Total docket weight Total docket alternative weight Total docket pieces Number of docket adds Preset tare...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16.2.6. Format tokens Format tokens define the behaviour of all subsequent tokens in a string. Code Format Tokens 5 character weight string , decrementing to 3 with wrapping (5,4,3,5…) 6 character weight string 7 character weight string 8 character weight string 9 character weight string 10 character weight string...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 17. Appendix 3: Communications Registers Name Address Type Description Software Model 0003 String Returns software loaded (eg K402) Software Version 0004 String Returns software version (eg V1.0) Serial Number 0005 Number Returns instrument serial number Key buffer entry 0008 Number Adds a key to the key buffer.
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Name Address Type Description 00002000 : Calibration in progress 00001000 : Motion 00000800 : Centre of Zero 00000400 : Zero 00000200 : Net For calibration, bit 13 (00002000 ) is high when a calibration is taking place. Example: Send (status):20110021;...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Name Address Type Description Traceable date: second 003C Number Stream Data 0040 Block Returns a block of data which is selected in Stream Register 1 .. 5. Use a read command to read a single set of data.
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Name Address Type Description Hour 0155 Number Read/Write current hour (0..23) Minute 0156 Number Read/Write current minute (0..59) Second 0157 Number Read/Write current second (0..59) Session Total Weight 0210 Number Session total information Session Total Alt Wgt 0211 Session Total Pieces 0212...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Name Address Type Description The Active Product is the product shown on the instrument display. It is the product which is currently active in the instrument. Change Active Product B000 Number Write number to change the active product. using Product number Read to find out active product number.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 18. Appendix 4: Setup Menu Quick Reference Note: ⊗ Read-only Safe Setup. Changing this setting will increment the Calibration Counter. 1 Read-only Safe Setup. Changing this setting will not increment the Calibration Counter. Item GEN.OPT LANG Operator language DATE.F Date Format...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Item Serial port AUTO.2 SERIAL Format FORMAT Custom format string EV.AUTO Number of printouts PRINT Header HEADER Footer FOOTER Page width PAGE WIDTH Page Height HEIGHT Page End String PG.END Blank lines at the top SPACE LEFT Blank characters on the left BOTTOM...
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 19. Appendix 5: Error Messages 19.1. Overview A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of the acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the secondary display. Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message. Longer messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts, first the (XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Bad Data The payload could not be parsed Data Rng The data in the payload was outside the allowable range No Slaves No slaves replied on the ring network Bad Setup The summing indicator setup is bad (ie bad number of slaves or subtotals) Setup Chg The setup of one of the slaves has changed...
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Reference Manual Rev 1.20 The E type error messages are additive. For example if instrument is running off batteries and the temperature drops, the battery voltage may be too low. The resulting error messages will be E 0011 (0001 + 0010). The numbers add in hexadecimal as follows: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - A - B - C - D - E - F (For example, 2 + 4 = 6, or 4 + 8 = C)
Reference Manual Rev 1.20 20. Glossary 20.1. Glossary of Terms Term Definition Count-by The smallest change in weight units that the display can show. See also Resolution. Division A single graduation. EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Regulation Finite Impulse Response Full Scale The maximum gross weight allowed on the scale.
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