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Dini Argeo DGT100 User Manual

Digital weight indicator with 4 channels
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Digital weight indicator with 4 channels
USER MANUAL
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For DGT100BC, DGT100AN and DGT100PB with firmware release minimum 08.03
www.diniargeo.com

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  • Page 1 DGT100 Digital weight indicator with 4 channels USER MANUAL ENGLISH For DGT100BC, DGT100AN and DGT100PB with firmware release minimum 08.03 www.diniargeo.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access to the menu and saving the changes   20 Function of the keys in the menu   21 Block diagram of the menu Mode of use of the DGT100   23 On / Off   24 Theoretical calibration   25  ...
  • Page 4 Filter and stability   33   33 Filter adjustment   33 Stability detection sensitivity   34 Display updating frequency Gravity   34 Zeroing parameters   35   35 Auto-zeroing on ignition   35 Maximum percentage of manual zeroing   35 Zero tracking  ...
  • Page 5   46 Transmission mode   47 Baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits   47 Printer power on mode   47 CTS signal   47 Print language   48 Reactivation of printing Configuration of the PC port (COM.PC)   48  ...
  • Page 6 USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing a DINI ARGEO product. This manual contains all the instructions for a correct installation and commissioning of the DGT100 4-channel digital weight indicator. While thanking you for purchasing this product, we would like to draw your attention to some aspects of this manual.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Installation

    Transmitter installation Installation requirements Observe the following conditions for correct installation of the indicator and of the load receiver: • Flat, level support surface. • Stability and absence of vibrations. • Absence of aggressive dusts and vapours. • Absence of draughts. •...

  • Page 9: Electrical Precautions

    Electrical precautions • Use a regulated mains supply within ± 10% of the rated voltage. • The electrical protections (fuses, etc.) are the responsibility of the installer. • Observe the recommended minimum distances between cables of different categories (see table on page 10). •...
  • Page 10 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AND CABLE CLASSIFICATION Category I Category II Category III Category IV ≥ 100 mm ≥ 200 mm ≥ 500 mm Distance ≥ 100 mm ≥ 500 mm ≥ 500 mm Fieldbus, LAN network (PROFIBUS, Ethernet, Devicenet...). Shielded data cables DC supply cables with (RS232...).

  • Page 11: Earthing Of The System

    Earthing of the system For correct earthing and optimal system operation, the load cells, junction box, if any, and weighing structure must be earthed. LOAD CELLS AND JUNCTION BOX The connection must be made by connecting the earth cables to the earth bar (cables that must have a cross-section of at least 16 mm finally, connect the earth bar to the earth post with a cable having a cross-section of at least 50 mm EXAMPLES: •...
  • Page 12 EXAMPLE OF EARTHING OF A WEIGHBRIDGE Weight indicator Junction box placed on the side wall of the pit Load cell Weighbridge Earth cables Ø 8 - sec. 50 mm Ø 11.3 - sec. 100 mm Drilled copper plate positioned on the side wall Weighbridge Earth post posi- Load cell bypass jumper...
  • Page 13 EXAMPLE OF EARTHING OF A SILO Protective earth bypass for the load cell Load cell USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...

  • Page 14: Technical Features

    12 - 24 Vdc LPS or with class 2 power supply. MAXIMUM ABSORPTION DGT100: 100 mA at 12 V / 70 mA at 24 V (2 W); (without load cells) DGT100AN: 185 mA at 12 V / 90 mA at 24 V (2.5 W);...

  • Page 15: Load Cell Installation

    Load cell installation After carrying out the instructions for the platform or load receiver, the shielded cable from the cell(s) must be properly connected to the terminal block(s) of the indicator (from CELL1 to CELL4; see section “Wiring diagrams”). The indicator has one channel (CELL1) for 6-wire connection to load cells (using the SENSE), while for the remaining channels (CELL2, CELL3 CELL4 CELL2...

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring diagrams DGT100BC 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 LOAD CELL 4 LOAD CELL 3 LOAD CELL 2 LOAD CELL 1 Internal use RS485 RS232 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...

  • Page 17: Dgt100An

    DGT100AN 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 LOAD CELL 4 LOAD CELL 3 LOAD CELL 2 LOAD CELL 1 Internal use ANALOG RS485 RS232 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...

  • Page 18: Dgt100Pb

    DGT100PB DGT100PB 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 LOAD CELL 4 LOAD CELL 3 LOAD CELL 2 LOAD CELL 1 PROFIBUS PORT Internal use RS232 15 16 17 USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...

  • Page 19: Display And Function Of The Keys

    Display and function of the keys IP68 Symbol Description Symbol Description Semi-automatic zeroing. Gross weight on zero. Decreases the selected digit. Semi-automatic tare. Unstable weight. Increases the selected digit. Activates the function. A tare is active. Selects the digit to be changed. Prolonged pressure allows you to select the A special function is active.

  • Page 20: Advanced Programming Menu

    Advanced programming menu The advanced menu contains all the indicator configuration parameters for the most advanced adjustments. Access to the menu and saving the changes Reboot the indicator. Press the key when the display shows 888888. HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP AND SAVE CHANGES Press several times, until the display shows “save?”.

  • Page 21: Block Diagram Of The Menu

    Block diagram of the menu Mode of use (page 23). 888888 TYPE f.mode funct Operating mode (page 40). Screen saver (page 58). sCr.sav Remote control configuration (page 59). ir.Conf Reactivating printing (page 48). ReaCt l.int Backlight intensity (page 58). Date and time (page 57). CloCk Tare (page 37).
  • Page 22 Full ConfiG setup menuis displayed. Setup ConfiG nChan Number of channels used. Calibration (page 25 / 26 / 27 / 29). Chan Channel to be configured. Calibration (page 26 / 29). Filt.50 Filter (page 33). param stabil auto-0 Zero parameters (page 35). 0-perC 0.traCk div.stb...

  • Page 23: Mode Of Use Of The Dgt100

    Mode of use of the DGT100 TYPE dep.Ch Smart junction box mode. 1 scale mode. ind.Ch 4 scale mode. transm Mode 1 “DEP.CH” Allows you to connect the load cells (from 2 to 4) directly and to equalise them. Cell 1...

  • Page 24: On / Off

    Mode 3 “TRANSM” Allows you to manage up to 4 independent scales. Scale 1 Scale 2 IP68 Scale 4 Scale 3 On / Off Once powered, the indicator switches on automatically. STAND-BY CONDITION During normal operation, pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds switches the indicator to standby mode.

  • Page 25: Theoretical Calibration

    Theoretical calibration Dependent channels 888888 TYPE dep.Ch Setup ConfiG nChan DECI Calib U.M. RANGE1 theo.CA Cel.sen Cel.Cap Dead.ld kno.wGt CALIBRATION PROCEDURE: Select mode of use dep.Ch. Set the number of channels used (from 1 to 4). Set the calibration parameters: = Number of decimals.

  • Page 26: Independent Channels / Transm

    Independent channels / transm 888888 TYPE Ind.Ch Setup ConfiG nChan Chan Calib DECI U.M. RANGE1 theo.CA Cel.sen Cel.Cap Dead.ld kno.wGt CALIBRATION PROCEDURE: Select mode of use ind.Ch. Set the number of connected scales (from 1 to 4). Select the scale to be calibrated (from 1 to 4). Set the calibration parameters: = Number of decimals.

  • Page 27: Calibration With Sample Weights

    Calibration with sample weights Dependent channels (with digital equalisation) 888888 TYPE dep.Ch Setup ConfiG nChan Calib DECI U.M. RANGE1 Calib.p equal n tp tp 0 ddt1 tp 1 ddt2 tp 2 ddt3 tp 3 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE: Select mode of use dep.Ch. Set the number of connected scales (from 1 to 4).
  • Page 28 Acquire the calibration points: Display View: Display View: Display View: n tP tp 0 press Press and select the number of calibration Unload the scale. points using the keys (from 1 to 3). To acquire the zero point press To confirm press Display View: Display View: Display View:...

  • Page 29: Independent Channels / Transm

    Independent channels / transm 888888 TYPE ind.Ch Setup ConfiG nChan nChan Calib DECI U.M. RANGE1 equal Calib.p n tp tp 0 ddt1 tp 1 ddt2 tp 2 ddt3 tp 3 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE: Select mode of use ind.Ch. Set the number of connected scales (from 1 to 4). Select the scale to be calibrated (from 1 to 4).
  • Page 30 Acquire the calibration points: Display View: Display View: Display View: n tP tp 0 press Press and select the number of calibration Unload the scale. points using the keys (from 1 to 3). To acquire the zero point press To confirm press Display View: Display View: Display View:...

  • Page 31: Equalisation

    Equalisation If the dependent channel mode has been set, you can improve the accuracy of the system by digitally equalising the connected cells. 888888 dep.Ch TYPE Setup ConfiG Calib deCi Visible only if Calib.p equal reset? type = Dep.Ch Display View: Display View: Display View: eq 0...

  • Page 32: Manual Calibration

    Manual calibration Manual calibration 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG Calib deCi man.Cal If you know the number of ADC converter points for a known weight (for example if you want to copy the calibration from one indicator to another) the calibration points can be entered manually: The display showsmod.pnt, proceed by pressing the key.

  • Page 33: Filter And Stability

    Filter and stability Filter adjustment 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG Param Stabil Filter Response time (ms) Updating frequency Filter Response time (ms) Updating frequency (Hz) (Hz) 1230 h.r.0 flt 2 1435 h.r.1 flt 3 1840 h.r.2 f.f.50.1 2050 h.r.3 f.f.50.2 3280 h.r.4 f.f.50.3 4100...

  • Page 34: Display Updating Frequency

    Display updating frequency Additional filter that acts only by displaying the weight, thus increasing its stability. Useful in particular applications where you want to make the weight more stable in the eyes of the operator. 888888 TYPE This parameter does not affect the actual speed and stability of the weight (set via the filter).

  • Page 35: Zeroing Parameters

    Zeroing parameters 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG param stabil % auto-zeroing on ignition. auto.0 % manual zeroing. 0-perC Zero tracking. 0.traCk Auto-zeroing on ignition auto.0 disab Disabled. enab C.perC Enabled, enter in C.PERC the % value of the capacity. from 0 to 50%. from 0 to 10%.

  • Page 36: Restoring Zero

    Restoring zero 888888 Type F.mode funCt rs.zero DISAB Restoring zero disabled. Restoring zero enabled. ENAB • If auto.0 = disab: The last zeroing in the memory before turning off the power is always restored. • If auto.0 = enab / CyCle: The last zeroing in the memory before turning off the power is restored only if the auto-zeroing fails.

  • Page 37: Tare Functions And Parameters

    Tare functions and parameters Tare mode 888888 Type F.mode funCt Tare blocked. When the gross weight drops to 0, the tare remains loCk tare engaged. Tare unlocked. When the gross weight drops to 0, the tare is cleared. unloCK Disab Tare disabled.

  • Page 38: Alibi Memory

    Alibi memory The alibi memory allows you to store the weight values transmitted to the computer for further processing and/or data integration. The stored values can then be retrieved from the PC port or directly on the display of the indicator for later checking. Enabling the alibi memory 888888 Type...

  • Page 39: Reading The Alibi Memory

    Reading the alibi memory FROM THE TRANSMITTER (MANUAL) By pressing the key you can read a saved weight: you will be asked to enter the rewrite number “rew.id” (from 0 to 255) and the ID number “id” (from 0 to 131072). The weighing data are shown.

  • Page 40: Use Functions

    Use functions 888888 Type F.mode funCt viss peak Conver alibi none High resolution Weight display in high resolution (x10). Press the key to activate or deactivate the function. viss When the weight is displayed in high resolution, the indicator light is lit.

  • Page 41: Input Configuration

    Input configuration The indicator has 2 configurable inputs (bidirectional optocouplers). 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG inputs inp.01 Such as inp.02 ( = zero). inp.02 NoNE No function. key. zero tare key. key. mode print key. key. Reboots the indicator. Disable keypad (and re-enable). Dis.key INPUT CONNECTION: The input is activated when there is a potential difference between terminals 4 - 5 (IN1 and IN2)

  • Page 42: Output Configuration

    Output configuration The indicator has 2 programmable outputs (photomosfet). 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG output out.01 Such as out.02. out.02 funC No function. 0 none 1 Gros Setpoint on gross weight. Setpoint on net weight. 2 net 4 Gro.0 Gross weight on zero. 5 net.0 Net weight on zero.

  • Page 43: Analog Output Configuration

    Analog output configuration The DGT100AN model has an analog output in voltage (0 - 5 / 0 - 10 Vdc) or current (4 - 20 / 0 - 20 mA). 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG Selection of the scale associated with the analog output. an.out Chan Visible only if type = ind.Ch / transm and Chan ≥...
  • Page 44 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE: Connect a multimeter to the indicator. Press to update the output value Increase or decrease the value to Go to the parameter to be changed reach the desired output. on the multimeter. min) and set an max, approximate value. 100 D/A points ~ 0.015 V / 0.035 mA 1000 D/A points ~ 0.15 V / 0.34 mA 10000 D/A points ~ 1.57 V / 3.42 mA...

  • Page 45: Serial Communication Configuration

    Serial communication configuration The indicator has 2 serial ports (232 and 485) that can be used indiscriminately to communicate: • In bidirectional mode with the PC / PLC (“PC” port); • In one-directional mode with the PC, thermal printer, repeater (“PRN” port); It is necessary to choose which port to use as PC and, consequently, which one to use as PRN.

  • Page 46: Configuration Of The Printer Port (Com.prn)

    Transmission not enabled. prpC.hk Transmission of the weight value when the key is pressed. Transmission of the weight to DINI ARGEO 6-digit repeater. repe.6 prPC.ex Extended string transmission when the key is pressed. prpC.st Standard string transmission when the key is pressed.

  • Page 47: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits

    Baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits baud.pr 9600 4800 2400 1200 115200 57600 38400 19200 prty.pr none No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Even. even Odd. bit.pr 8 bits. 7 bits. stop.pr 1 stop bits. 2 stop bits. Printer power on mode It is possible to set the way the printer is turned on: pWR.PRN...

  • Page 48: Reactivation Of Printing

    Data bits. stop Stop bits. Transmission mode Transmission on demand. pCmode onde Transmission of the weight on DINI ARGEO 6-digit repeater. repe.6 Prin.st Standard string transmission when the key is pressed. prin.ex Extended string transmission when the key is pressed.

  • Page 49: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits

    Baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits baud 9600 4800 2400 1200 115200 57600 38400 19200 none No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. parity even Even. Odd. 8 bits. 7 bits. stop 1 stop bits. 2 stop bits. LEGEND: Indicates repeated pressing of Parameter visible only under...

  • Page 50: Communication Protocols

    Communication protocols Standard string [01]ST,GS, 0.0,kg<CR><LF> Where: Transmitter code 485 (2 characters), only if communication mode 485 is enabled Scale status (2 characters): US - Unstable weight ST - Stable weight OL - Weight overload (out of range) UL - Weight underload (out of range) Character ASCII 044 Type of weight data (2 characters) GS - Gross...

  • Page 51: Multi-Scale String

    Multi-scale string If type = transm [01]ST, 612,kg,ST, 61.4, t,ST, 6.17, g,ST, 0.617,lb Where: Transmitter code 485 (2 characters), only if communication mode 485 is enabled Scale 1 status (2 characters): US - Unstable weight ST - Stable weight VL - Microvolts RZ - Converter points Character ASCII 044 Scale 1 weight (8 characters including the decimal point)

  • Page 52: Serial Commands

    Serial commands By selecting the PC port on demand mode (onde), you can communicate with the indicator via serial commands. For each command received, the indicator emits a string containing the response (refer to the command description) or one of the following signals: Command sent when sending a correct command.
  • Page 53 PRESSING A KEY Format Key code. To simulate pressing a key, you must send the KEYP and KEYR commands in succession. If more than 1.5 s pass after the KEYP command is sent, the indicator will execute the function associated with Where prolonged pressing of the key.
  • Page 54 READING OF MICROVOLTS READING OF CONVERTER POINTS Format Format Response Response Standard string. Standard string. INITIALISING ALIBI MEMORY WEIGHT READING WITH DATE AND TIME Format Format Response ALDLOK / ALDLNO Response Extended string. READING A WEIGHING OPERATION IN THE ALIBI MEMORY Format Response Scale number.

  • Page 55: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics 888888 TYPE diaG Cells / converter test Display of the µV related to the weight on the scale. adC.uv Use the keys to display the different channels (in dep.Ch mode the sum is also visible). For correct operation, the value of the µV of each channel must be less than 30000 with a weight equal to the maximum capacity. This value must be stable, and increase if a load is applied to the cell.

  • Page 56: Serial Ports

    Serial ports Bridge between serial ports (for manufacturer’s use). CTS signal Checking the CTS signal of the printer (on) connected to the PRN port. Cts.st. Inputs Checking the status of the inputs: inputs value 0 indicates that the input is disabled, value 1 indicates that the input is enabled. Usethe keys to display the two inputs.

  • Page 57: Restoring Factory Settings

    Restoring factory settings 888888 TYPE Setup ConfiG defau The indicator is initialized and the default parameters (indicated by the symbol) are activated. Pressing the display shows “dflt?” confirm further with or exit by pressing another key. The actual activation of the default parameters is performed by saving the settings (save?) while exiting the menu. Date and time setting 888888 TYPE...

  • Page 58: Screen Saver

    Screen saver 888888 Visible only with optional clock card TYPE F.mode funCt sCr.SAV Set the time value in minutes (1 to 255) after which the indicator shows the time, in HH.MM.SS format. As soon as a weight change is detected or a key is pressed, the indicator displays the current weight again. Backlight intensity 888888 TYPE...

  • Page 59: Remote Control Configuration

    1 rd 6 In the configurations all the radio remote controls provided by Dini Argeo work with the instrument. rd.br 1 rd.br 6 It is possible to combine a new remote control by pressing and holding (3 seconds) TARE and ZERO key.

  • Page 60: Alarms

    Alarms Alarm Description Displayed if you try to calibrate a point without first confirming the number of calibration points (n tp). preC Calibration error: unstable weight during point acquisition. er.mot Calibration error: during the acquisition of a calibration point a NULL value was read from the converter. erpnt Error that occurs if the capacity of channel X is not set, or there is an error in the calibration parameters of err.x.1...
  • Page 61 Notes This publication, part reproduced without written permission from Manufacturer. information this manual based data available time publication; Manufacturer reserves right make changes products time, without notice without incurring penalty. therefore recommend that always check updates. person responsible scale must ensure that safety...
  • Page 62 USER_MAN_ENG_DGT100_V8...
  • Page 64 Stamp of the authorized service center HEAD OFFICE Via Della Fisica, 20 41042 Spezzano di Fiorano, Modena - Italy Tel. +39 0536 843418 - Fax +39 0536 843521 SERVICE ASSISTANCE Via Dell’Elettronica, 15 41042 Spezzano di Fiorano, Modena - Italy Tel.

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