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Summing Indicator
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  • Page 1 400 Series (K481) Summing Indicator Reference Manual RI00-617-100...
  • 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

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 1.1. Overview ........................5 1.2. The Manuals Set ......................6 1.3. Document Conventions....................6 SPECIFICATIONS........................7 INSTALLATION ........................9 3.1. Introduction ........................9 3.2. General Warnings ......................9 3.3. Electrical Safety ......................9 3.4. Cleaning ........................9 3.5. Panel Mount Template ....................9 3.6.
  • Page 4 Reference Manual Rev 1.20 CONFIGURATION .........................35 6.1. General Setup Information ..................35 6.2. Calibration Counter .....................35 6.3. Passcodes........................35 6.3.1. Full Setup Passcode ...................35 6.3.2. Safe Setup Passcode .................35 6.3.3. Operator Passcode ..................36 6.3.4. Setup Lock-Out ...................36 SUMMING SETUP .........................37 7.1. Wiring Diagram ......................37 7.2.
  • Page 5 Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.8. PRINT (Printouts)......................56 8.8.1. NUM (Number of printouts).................56 8.8.2. HEADER (Print header) ................56 8.8.3. FOOTER (Print footer) ................56 8.8.4. PAGE (Print page options................56 8.8.5. SPACE (Print blank space options) ............57 8.8.6. PRINT.n … (Printout options) ..............58 8.9.
  • Page 6 Reference Manual Rev 1.20 15.2.3. Destructible Sticker Seals ................81 15.2.4. Electronic Seal ....................81 APPENDIX 2: PRINT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TOKENS........82 16.1. ASCII codes ........................82 16.2. Tokens ........................83 16.2.1. Non-paged generic tokens................83 16.2.2. Page tokens ....................83 16.2.3. Page 0, 1, 2, 3, 7 tokens: Weight Information..........84 16.2.4.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: The Manuals Set

    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.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Specifications Performance Operating Temperature: –10 to +50°C ambient Environment Humidity: <90% non-condensing Storage: –20 to +50°C ambient IP55 when panel mounted or with rear boot (otherwise IP40) Case Materials ABS, Silicon Rubber, Nylon, Acrylic (no halogen used) Packing Weights Basic Indicator: 0.6kg Digital...
  • Page 10 Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Software Summing Slaves Summing Subtotals Input/Outputs Setpoints External Keys Assignable Functions Analogue Output Communication 1xRS232 Duplex and 1xRS485 TX only Additional Communications Modules Products Automatic Output Automatic Output – Custom format Single Automatic Output Printouts Custom Printouts Report Printing Table 2: Instrument specifications Page 8...

  • Page 11: Installation

    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. •...

  • Page 12: Cable Connections

    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.

  • Page 13: Load Cell Connection

    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...

  • Page 14: Serial

    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) ♦...

  • Page 15: Optical Communications

    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.

  • Page 16: Connecting Shields

    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.

  • Page 17: Cable Shield Connection And Earthing

    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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Setup Menus

    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.

  • Page 20: Setup Display Prompts

    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.

  • Page 21: Changing Data

    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).

  • Page 22: Selections And Options

    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>...

  • Page 23: Literal String Editing

    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: •...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Basic Operation 5.1. User Interface Display and Controls 5.1.1. Overview Code Description Display Numeric Keypad Function Keys (user defined) Function Keys (Fixed) Power Key Page 22 004R-623-120...

  • Page 25: Display

    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.

  • Page 26: Keypad

    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...

  • Page 27: Operation Keys

    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.

  • Page 28: Zero Key

    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.

  • Page 29: Gross/Net Key

    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.

  • Page 30: Up, Down, Ok Keys: Products

    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.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Clock

    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...

  • Page 33: View

    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...

  • Page 34: Total

    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.

  • Page 35: Target

    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.

  • Page 36: Alibi

    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.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    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.

  • Page 38: Operator Passcode

    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.

  • Page 39: Summing Setup

    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.

  • Page 40: Basic Configuration Of The K481 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.

  • Page 41: Setup Menus

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Setup Menus 8.1. GEN.OPT (General options) 8.1.1. LANG (Operator language) Path Description GEN.OPT Sets the operator language. └ LANG NB: Setup menus are fixed in English. LANG Values <OPT> (Default) • English • German • Dutch •...

  • Page 42: Key.loc (Key Function Access Control)

    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 └...

  • Page 43: Usr.str (User Defined Strings)

    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 └...

  • Page 44: H.ware (Hardware Configuration & Test)

    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.

  • Page 45: Ser1.Hw, Ser2.Hw

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.2.2. SER1.HW, SER2.HW Path Description H.WARE BAUD (Baud Rate) └ SER1.HW Sets the baud rate for the port. └ BAUD PARITY └ PARITY └ DATA Sets the parity for the port. └ STOP DATA (Data bits) └...

  • Page 46: Io.hw

    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 └...

  • Page 47: Eth.hw

    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 └...

  • Page 48: Dsd.hw

    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.

  • Page 49: Ser.sum (Serial Summing Configuration)

    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>...

  • Page 50: Sub.num (Number Of Subtotals)

    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 └...

  • Page 51: Sfn: Type (Function Types)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.5.2. SFn: TYPE (Function Types) Path Description FUNC Sets the function type. └ SFn Options are: └TYPE • PRINT: Trigger a weight printout • SINGLE: Trigger a single serial weight TYPE Values <OPT> transmission (Default) • NONE •...

  • Page 52: Sfn: Print (Printing Functions)

    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 └...

  • Page 53: Sfn: Single (Single Serial Output Functions)

    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. └...

  • Page 54: Sfn: Thumb (Thumbwheel Product Selection)

    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.

  • Page 55: Sfn: Sc.exit (Scale Exit)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.5.11. SFn: SC.EXIT (Scale Exit) Path Description FUNC Key/input to trigger scale exit (SC.EXIT) setpoint. └ SFn KEY: Select key or external input to use. └TYPE : SC.EXIT └ KEY KEY Values <OPT> (Default) None , F1 .. F3, IO1 ..

  • Page 56: Ser.net (Network Communications)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.6. SER.NET (Network communications) Path Description FUNC Configure the serial networking support. └ SER.NET TYPE: Type of Network Protocol: └ TYPE • NONE: Disable networking └ SERIAL • Protocol B: See Network Communications └ ADDR page 62. TYPE Values <OPT>...

  • Page 57: Ser.aut (Automatic Transmit)

    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 └...

  • Page 58: Print (Printouts)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.8. PRINT (Printouts) 8.8.1. NUM (Number of printouts) Path Description PRINT Sets the number of printouts. └ NUM Values <OPT> (Default) .. _2_ 8.8.2. HEADER (Print header) Path Description PRINT Sets the print docket header. └ HEADER Values <STR>...

  • Page 59: Space (Print Blank Space Options)

    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 └...

  • Page 60: Print.n

    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 └...

  • Page 61: Setp (Setpoints)

    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. └...
  • Page 62 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).

  • Page 63: Anl.out (Analogue Output)

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 8.10. ANL.OUT (Analogue Output) Path Description ANL.OUT Configures the operation of the analogue └ ABS transmission. └ RANGE ABS (Absolute Weight): Transmit negative weight └ WGT.LO values the same as positive weight values. └ WGT.HI RANGE: Set the weight range. Options are: ABS Values FULLSCALE: 0 to fullscale <OPT>...

  • Page 64: Network Communications

    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.

  • Page 65: Termination

    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.

  • Page 66: Error Handling

    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...

  • Page 67: Examples

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 9.2.5. Examples Description Read Gross Weight COMMAND: ( Read Final) Read Gross Weight (Register 0026): ADDR = 20 Reply required from any instrument COMMAND: CMD = 11 : Read Final 20110026 REG = 0026 : Gross Weight RESPONSE: 81110026:00000064 RESPONSE:...
  • Page 68 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:...

  • Page 69: Automatic Weight Output

    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.

  • Page 70: Printing

    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.

  • Page 71: Report Printouts

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 Onions 4.06 kg, 5.04 kg, 3.15 kg, Apples 5.02 kg, 4.48 kg, 6.15 kg, Total 27.90 kg Thank You! FMT.B Joe's Fruit & Veg 30 Yarmouth Pde Tamworth 2040 13/03/03 11:09:27 Onions 4.06 kg 5.04 kg 3.15 kg 12.25 kg Apples...

  • Page 72: Special Functions

    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.

  • Page 73: Single

    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.

  • Page 74: Prd.sel

    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. ♦...

  • Page 75: Slave

    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.

  • Page 76: Setpoints

    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.

  • Page 77: Weigh In (Over) Setpoints And Weigh Out (Under) Setpoints

    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 •...

  • Page 78: Status Based Setpoint Types

    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.

  • Page 79: Analogue Output

    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.

  • Page 80: Appendix 1: Dimensions

    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...

  • Page 81: Legal Sealing Details

    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.

  • Page 82: Lead Seals

    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...

  • Page 83: Destructible Sticker Seals

    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.

  • Page 84: Appendix 2: Print And Automatic Transmission Tokens

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16. Appendix 2: Print and Automatic Transmission Tokens 16.1. ASCII codes Code Char Code Code Code Code NULL 026 (1A 052 (34 ‘4’ 078 (4E ‘N’ 104 (68 ‘h’ 001 (01 027 (1B 053 (35 ‘5’ 079(4F ‘O’...

  • Page 85: Tokens

    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)

  • Page 86: Tokens: Weight Information

    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...

  • Page 87: Tokens: Product Information

    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...

  • Page 88: Format Tokens

    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...

  • Page 89: Tokens: Summing Information

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 16.2.7. Page 9 Tokens: Summing Information These pages hold summing information where: Code Token Slave 1 Weight Slave 2 Weight Slave 3 Weight Slave 4 Weight Slave 5 Weight Slave 6 Weight Slave 7 Weight Slave 8 Weight Slave 9 Weight Sub Total 1 Weight Sub Total 2 Weight...

  • Page 90: Appendix 3: Communications Registers

    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.
  • Page 91 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;...
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93 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...
  • Page 94 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.

  • Page 95: Appendix 4: Setup Menu Quick Reference

    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...
  • Page 96 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...

  • Page 97: Appendix 5: Error Messages

    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.

  • Page 98: Setup Errors

    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...
  • Page 99 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)

  • Page 100: Glossary

    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.

  • Page 101: List Of Figures

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 20.2. List of Figures Figure 1: Weight Indicator.........................5 Figure 2: Cable Connections ......................10 Figure 3: RS-232 - Instrument to PC using COM Port (DB9)............12 Figure 4: RS-232 – Instrument to Printer (DB25)................12 Figure 5: Optical Communications attachment ................13 Figure 6: Cable Shield Connection ....................14 Figure 7: OVER verses UNDER setpoints.

  • Page 102: Index

    Reference Manual Rev 1.20 21. Index NVRAM, 5 Serial PC Link, 10, 11, 12 Automatic Weight Earthing, 15 Serial Printer Output, 68 Electrical Safety, 9 Operator Manual, 6 Auxiliary EMC Immunity, 9 Optical Connections, 12 Connection, 11 Error Messages, 97 Communications, Serial Remote Display, 12...
  • Page 103 Notes...

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