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Weight Processor HI 6500 Series User’s Guide Hardy Process Solutions Document Number: 0596-0331-01 REV D3...
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(6:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time) if necessary. HI 6500 Series Weight Processor Description The HI 6500 series of single-channel weight processing instruments with an optional big, bright multi-channel display is suitable for PLC, PAC, DCS or PC-based control systems or stand-alone weighing applications.
It also provides a piece count mode. The HI 6500 series can be used with or without a display. The display is a bright 4.3” high-contrast LCD capable of high-resolution graphics and discrete messaging. The unit can be panel mounted, DIN mounted, and remote display mounted.
NOTE C2, INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN and WAVERSAVER are registered trademarks of Hardy Process Solutions. Using the Set-Up Wizard The Set-up Wizard is designed to guide you through the basic steps of setting up an HI 6500 instrument for the first time or to easily make changes to an instrument after the initial set- up is complete.
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NOTE To set up advanced features such as instrument security settings; please refer to later chapters in this User's Guide. The Wizard can be launched at any the time from the Webserver by clicking the link located in the side-bar menu or from the front panel display by selecting the Wizard option located in the Configuration menu.
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The front panel display will launch the Wizard automatically the first time the instrument is powered up. To re-launch the front panel display Wizard the next time the instrument is powered up: Select "Later" in the initial Welcome screen • Or set 'Startup' found in the Wizard sub-menu to "ON"...
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Help text can be accessed at any time while using the Wizard by either clicking the question mark located next to the command on the Web browser or by pressing the set-up button/down arrow on the Front Panel Display. For further explanation on the Front Panel Display keypad functions, see Chapter 5 Using the Front Panel Display Menus to Set Parameters.
Specifications • • • • • • Chapter 2 provides specifications for HI 6500 series instruments. The specifications listed are designed to assist in the installation, operation and troubleshooting of your instrument. All service personnel should be familiar with this section before installing or repairing the instrument.
5 Watts nominal with display • 7 watts maximum with two IT junction boxes and 8 load cells • Input Up to eight 350-ohm full Wheatstone bridge, strain gauge load sensor/cells (5 volt • excitation) can be connected to the weigh scale input (Note: Connecting 8 load cells requires two summing cards with a J10 connector to jumper to the next board) ...
Modbus TCP • Analog 4-20mA (HI 6510 or HI 6510-XP models) • Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Range -10ºC to 60º C (14º to 140º F) • Temperature Coefficient Less than 0.005% of full scale per degree C for Cal-LO and Cal-HI reference points •...
Chapter 3 HI 6500 Installation • • • • • • Chapter 3 covers unpacking, cabling, interconnecting, configuring, and installing the HI 6500 series of instruments. User and service personnel should read this chapter before installing or operating the weighing functions of the instrument. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR DIVISION 2.
Web Site: http//www.hardysolutions.com E-Mail: hardysupport@hardysolutions.com Step 4. Record the model number and serial number of the HI 6500 series instrument. Store them in a convenient, secure location for reference when contacting Hardy Customer Service Department or to buy parts or firmware upgrades.
Installing the HI 6500 Series Instrument Before getting started, take the following precautions: WARNING - Electrostatic discharge may damage semiconductor components in the module. DO NOT TOUCH THE CONNECTOR PINS. WARNING AVERTISSEMENT – Les décharges électrostatiques peuvent endommager les composants semi-conducteurs dans le module. NE TOUCHEZ PAS les broches du connecteur.
The following sections provide details on how to mount the front panel display on a panel door or cover and how to install and connect the front panel to the HI 6500 series instrument for each of these four configurations.
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Step 1. Make sure that all Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions are taken before and during installation. Step 2. A thin plastic template comes with the product. Make the hole pattern in the panel door or cover using the dimensions provided on the diagrams below. Panel Hole Dimensions (not displayed to scale) A printable template is available on the Hardy website.
Panel Mount Option 1 FIG. 1 Exploded View of the Panel Mount Assembly – Option 1 with optional mounting kit Step 1. Screw the Panel Mounting Brackets to the top of the enclosure Step 2. Connect and hand tighten the four screw rods into the front panel display Step 3.
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Finished Panel Mount Assembly – Option 1 Panel Mount Option 2 Exploded View of the Panel Mount Assembly – Option 2 NOTE No brackets are needed for this installation. Step 1. Connect and hand tighten the four screw rods into the front panel display Step 2.
Step 4. Secure display to panel using four 4mm nuts and washers on the screw rods. Step 5. Tighten the four 4mm nuts enough to completely compress the gasket for IP65 compliance. Step 6. Position the enclosure with the connectors pointing downwards Step 7.
Making Longer Display Interface Cables If you need to install the front panel further away from the HI 6500 series than is possible with the supplied cable then, you will need to make a display cable between the panel and the instrument.
Step 3. Push the DIN rail clip up until it locks in place. Step 4. While holding the HI 6500 series instrument, gently pull the bottom of the HI 6500 away from the DIN rail to verify that it is mounted correctly.
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Step 1. Attach the mounting brackets using the supplied brackets and screws Exploded View of the Wall Mount Assembly – Rear View Step 2. Place the assembled wall mounted unit against the wall Step 3. Mark the centers of the wall mounting brackets Step 4.
Remote Display Mount Exploded View of the Remote Display Mount Assembly The display for the HI 6500 series instrument can be mounted in a remote location and the supplied cable can be modified to support the desired length of cable (not supplied).
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Step 7. Connect the cable assembly to the HI 6500 series instrument Finished Remote Display Mount Assembly Blind Unit (No display) The front display is not necessary for the HI 6500 series instrument to operate as a weight processor. Blind units can be fully configured using the Web browser communication.
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DC Power Input WARNING - Do not operate with incorrect line voltage. To do so will result in property damage and/or personal injury. Make sure that the power source does not exceed 24 VDC. AVERTISSEMENT – Assurez-vous que la source d’alimentation ne dépasse pas 240 V.
WARNING - If the HI 6500 series equipment is used in a manner that is not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. AVERTISSEMENT – Si l'équipement de série HI 6500 est utilisé d'une façon qui n'est pas spécifiée par le fabricant, la protection fournie par l'équipement peut...
The simple wiring diagram above shows how to connect a single load cell to the HI 6500 series instrument. Note: when connecting the HI 6500 series instrument to a junction box, the sense lines would be connected between the +Sen and –Sen Connections for the junction box and the instrument.
Connecting to a Hardy Junction Box or Summing Card Junction Box Wiring Diagram NOTE When connecting two IT Junction Boxes together to connect 8 load points, you must run an external 5 Volt DC power supply if you will run C2 cabling a long distance. You cannot use a higher voltage power supply due to over voltage damage to your Hardy controller.
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HI 6010 Summing Card Diagram NOTE When connecting a Hardy Summing Box to the HI 6500, you must remove the two factory installed jumpers on pins 1 & 2 and on pins 5 & 6 on the module and install C2 and sense wires.
This chapter also explains how to either configure the HI 6500 series instrument from its own front panel or with a PC-based Web interface connected to the HI 6500 series instrument over a standard Ethernet network. The features of the HI 6500 series instrument operate the same way in either case.
Direct Connection section below. LAN Connection To connect the HI 6500 series instrument to a LAN, you simply connect a standard Ethernet cable between the instrument and the common network hub. You will then need to determine which scheme is used on the network to assign IP addresses. Every node on the network must have a unique IP address or conflicts will result.
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Fixed IP Configuration Using the Front Panel The HI 6500 series instrument can be configured to use any Fixed IP address. The Fixed IP addresses must be carefully selected to avoid accidentally configuring two devices to the same address with unpredictable results. Since ‘guessing’ a value could lead to personal or property damage and/or interrupted network services, your network administrator should provide this address.
Direct Connect Hardware Any standard Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end can be used to connect the HI 6500 series instrument to your PC. A ‘crossover’ cable is not required. Simply plug the cable into each instrument. ...
Windows XP Step 1. After starting your computer, click Start.and then Control Panel. Step 2. Click on Settings > Network Connections. Step 3. Right click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and select Properties. Step 4. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button to open the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.
Tolerance parameter to 0.5 See the Operation/Diagnostics/Parameters web page for a list of parameter numbers. The HI 6500 series instrument has only 1 TCP/IP socket available for this command interface, so only 1 master can connect, say using HYPERTERMINAL Telnet. There is no such limit with UDP –...
I/O Tables For Communications to PLCs The following I/O table description is common for the following communication protocols EtherNet/IP Modbus-TCP Modbus-RTU Profibus-DP For a full list of command parameters, please see the “Default Parameter IDs and Values” on page 115 at the end of Chapter 5. OUTPUT Table Description The first four variables in the output table, Command, Aux Command Information, Parameter ID, and Parameter Value, are used to send commands to the instrument, write...
The 32-bit Aux Command Information is used for specific information required for special commands. To select which parameter is being read or written, set the predefined number into the Parameter ID. If the value is being read, then the Parameter Value is ignored, or set to the required value if the value is being written.
A 32-bit value, Instrument Status, provides the current state of all the major instrument. The top 8 bits are a cyclic “measurement functions within the update count”, which will increment by a count of one every time a new measurement value is taken, following a 0 to 255 then repeat cycle. If this value remains the same in two consecutive reads from the instrument then the communication or the measurement function has failed and the appropriate action needs to be taken.
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0: READ PARAM CMD. To read a parameter, write a #0 to the command register • (register #0), and write the parameter number in the parameter ID number in registers 2 and 3, most significant word first. The parameter value may then be read from registers 4 and 5, again most significant word first.
HardcalFailCounts 8: not enough counts between hard cal hi and hard cal lo • During a Cal High Command,:Code 2 indicates "calibration in progress". • 0x66 (102 decimal): C2 CAL CMD. Write a 0x66 hex to the command register to •...
MODBUS is an application layer messaging protocol used to support client / server communications between devices connected on different types of buses or networks. All the HI 6500 series units have Modbus TCP built-in..There is no setup in the HI 6500 unit to configure the Modbus TCP.
If you do not have a Modbus PLC available to test the Modbus communications, then you can download the Hardy Modbus Link test software from the Hardy Web site at http://www.hardysolutions.com. This program can be found currently on the HI 4050 products page under the Docs &...
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Step 2. Click Connect n the Connection pull-down menu, to display the TCP/IP Connection form. Step 3. If TCP/IP is not selected, select it from the pull-down list. Step 4. Step 4. Type the address of the HI 6500 module you want to communicate with into the IP Address text box and click The red “No Connection”...
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Step 6. On the Hardy Modbus-Link page. Display pull-down menu, select Float Inverse. The Weight value would be found in register 5 (net) or 6 (gross). Other registers are not float values so be aware of random numbers in other registers. Step 7.
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Step 8. From the FUNCTION drop down list select Read/Write registers, or click button 23 to open the Write multiple registers display. Step 9. Double click on the first register and the Enter Value box appears. Enter the new value you wish to write to this register. Our example shows writing a value of “2”, which is the Tare command number.
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Step 10. Click on OK to accept the value and click on the Send button to send it to the HI 6500. Click OK to the Response OK message. Step 11. Change the display back to Float Inverse and notice that our Tare command has caused the Net weight to change to zero •...
Modbus Termination Parameter This parameter is used to enable termination of the Modbus-RTU interface, either through sofware or manually by inserting a wire link between the TERM and GND connections on the RS-485 terminal connector The Termination Parameter has three options, DISABLE, ENABLE and LINK. Disable: The Modbus-RTU signal is not terminated Enable: The Modbus-RTU signal is terminated Link: Manual Termination.
ENTER or the RIGHT button to change the parameter if the Termination needs to be modified. Modbus-RTU (over RS-485) Step 1. Setup a slave address assigned to the HI 6500 series instrument from the communications menu and the Modbus-RTU submenu.. Use a unique address between 1 and 247 Step 2.
Registers 10 and 11 will contain the statusword • Registers 12 and 13 are for the count function. • Network Command Interface The "network command interface" uses 6 registers (0 – 5) in and 6 registers out. Register 0: command (shown below) •...
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6: WEIGHT SAMPLE CMD: Write a #6 to the command register to run the Weigh • Sample command to set up the calibration of the Counts (if enabled). Status Error code 1 (motion) • Status error code 2 (A/D error) •...
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ErrorNotFound 0x8000 : parameter id not found • All communications will be controlled by the Modbus functions. The Modbus protocol will determine the function, address, size, and offset register for the message. The command interface data will be within the data portion of the message and will define the command to our unit.
Run the Modbus Function code #4 (read multiple registers). This will allow the user to read the status of the command in data register #1. If you wish to then read back the value you have written: Enter the command #0 into data register #0. Run the Modbus Function code #16 (write multiple registers), or Function code #6 (write single register) insuring the correct data location is being set.
allocation list, and the bus parameters for all connected stations. A master uses this information to set up communication with each slave during startup. Slaves can only acknowledge the messages they receive or transfer messages to a master when the latter requests a slave to do so.
Select the *.GSD option to download the file. Regardless of Simatic Manager you use, you must go through these three steps: Step 1. Connect the HI 6500 Series Instrument to the Profibus DP network and verify the address. (See the Installation Section for Installation and Cabling Instructions.) Step 2.
Step 3. Cycle power, or perform the two previous steps before powering up your network. Address selection can only occur after cycling the power. Make sure that the software you use will detect the values as you have set them. CAUTION: The address should never be changed during operation.
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Step 2. Click on the “+” to expand the Additional Field Devices Folder. Step 3. Click + to expand the General Folder. Step 4. Highlight the CPU you selected in the UR dialog box. • • • Network Configuration • •...
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DP Network. This opens the HI 6000 PDP Parameters dialog box where you can set the address of the instrument, if necessary. Step 6. Click OK to set the Node Address. Step 7. The HI 6500 Series module appears in the Profibus Network. • •...
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Step 8. Click in the module properties at slot 1. In the catalog, expand the module properties and make selection for "48 bytes in and out". Step 9. Once the selection has been made, you should see the input and output words showing the associated addresses in the table as shown.
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NOTE The HI 6500 or HI 6510 Series Input and Output Sizes are expressed in 32 bit words. 12 words input and 12 words output. Step 10. Click the Download Icon to download the configuration to the PLC and open the Select Destination Module dialog box.
HI 6500 parameters to be saved, restored. or copied to another instrument. NOTE The HI 6500 series does not include a USB memory stick port when used in a Swivel Mount Enclosure. See Appendix A for further information. The USB memory stick commands can be activated through the web interface or the display panel.
Step 1. Insert the USB stick into the HI 6500 series instrument Step 2. Using the web interface or display panel, save or restore system parameters. RESTORE Command This command replaces the existing HI6500 or 6510 parameters by the parameters stored on a USB memory stick.
Communications Parameters for the HI 6510 Only Analog 4-20mA Available on the HI6510 only The analog 4-20mA output is directly proportional to the programmed gross, net, or count range; by setting the low value equal to 4mA and the high value equal to 20mA. These values can be set from either the front panel or the web interface.
Please review Chapter 1, pages 3-6. Otherwise proceed with this chapter. Enter your HI 6500 series home page by typing the IP Address you used to set up the instrument (see Chapter 4 for information on setting the IP Address) accessing the instrument via a direct connection on a PC.
Using the Front Panel Display Menus to Set Parameters NOTE If you have already completed hardware installation, you may use the Setup Wizard for basic instrument parameters. Please review Chapter 1, pages 3-6. Otherwise proceed with this chapter. Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display is a 480 x 272 LCD graphical display.
TARE Command Button When the TARE button is pressed the NET weight value is set to zero. The TARE button also has the alternative function of moving the cursor RIGHT in the navigation when using the display for menu navigation. ZERO Command Button When the ZERO button is pressed the GROSS weight value is set to zero.
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Chapter 4. The CONFIG Menu Structure To configure and setup the HI 6500 series instrument press the CONFIG button. To enable you to continue to monitor the weighing process, the display for the the weight, mode, and zero symbol are reduced in size and placed in the top right hand corner.
Entering Numeric and Alphanumeric Values At the lowest level of the menu hierarchy, you may need to enter a numeric value (which could represent a tolerance), or an Ethernet IP address or an alphanumeric value (such as those used for entering a user ID or a security password). When a parameter value is selected, either the current value is displayed or a 0 (zero) is displayed.
Example 7: □ □ □ □ Example 8: a 0 z 9 As in the numeric example, the UP button increments from 0 through 9, then the alphabet letters a through z, then back to 0, while the DOWN button decrements from 9 through 0, then the alphabet letters z through a, and back to 9.
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These 10 categories are further broken down into sets of commands and parameters as shown in the following figure. • • • Instrument Configuration • • •...
Calibration Menu C2 eCAL • o Sensitivity o Gravity o Ref Wt o Do C2 Calibration o Cal Tol o Num Dev Hard Cal • o Cal Tol o Sensitivity o Cal Lo Wt o Do Cal Lo o Span Wt o Do Cal Hi...
On the Web page, enter the value in the text box provided. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the C2 (eCAL) submenu, then select the Cal Tolerance (Calibration Tolerance) menu item.
Gravity value (see table in Chapter 6). On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the DO C2 eCAL submenu, then select the Gravity menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the C2 eCAL submenu, then select the Ref Weight menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
On the Web page, enter the value in the text box provided. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Hard Cal submenu, then select the Cal Lo Weight menu item.
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On the Web page, left click on the Do Cal Lo button On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Hard Cal submenu, then select the Do Cal Lo menu item then press the ENTER button.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Hard Cal submenu, then select the Span weight menu item. The current Span Weight value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
Communication Menu The following parameters are used to setup instrument communication EtherNet/IP • Ethernet TCP/IP • o DHCP o Fixed IP o Dynamic IP o Mask Address o Gateway Address o DNS Server Ethernet UDP • o Hardy Port Modbus TCP •...
EtherNet IP connection. The system will show either connected or not connected to display the availability of an EtherNet/IP connection. The EtherNet/IP Diagnostics Screen The EIP diagnostic screen may help with troubleshooting connection problems with the HI 6500 series units. • •...
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The EIP diagnostic parameters count the number of packets of various types received (in) or transmitted (out). TCP in TCP out UDP out UDP in UDP IO in UDP IO out PCCC in PCCC out TCP is used for most explicit or unconnected messages. The usual sort of EtherNet/IP connection is one in which packets are sent and received at some specified RPI (requested packet interval).
Enable or Disable from the list next to the DHCP parameter. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, then select the DHCP menu item.
Mask Address text field and enter the mask address. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, then select the Mask Address menu item.
DNS Server Parameter The DNS Server parameter provides the host name when the HI 6500 series instrument is communicating with a remote host. On the Web page, select the communication menu and the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, and left click inside the DNS Server text field and enter the domain name of the DNS Server.
Modbus TCP connection. The Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU Diagnostics screen may help with troubleshooting connection problems with the HI 6500 series units. The Modbus Diagnostics parameters count the number of frames received by the Hardy 6500 unit and how many of these are valid compared to error frames. In this case, the unit is correctly reporting that it is not connected and is not receiving any frames.
Slave Address text field and enter the Slave Address assigned to the HI 6500 series instrument. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Modbus-RTU submenu, then select the Slave Address menu item.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Modbus-RTU submenu, then select the Baud Rate menu item. The current Baud Rate value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the value needs to be modified.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Printer submenu, then select the Printer Mode menu item.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Printer submenu, then select the Baud Rate menu item. The current Baud Rate value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the value needs to be modified.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the USB submenu, then select the Restore menu item then press the ENTER button. Save Command This command saves the current HI 6500 parameters to a USB memory stick.
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Value 4mA Parameter Sets the minimum value that will produce a 4mA output value On the Web page, select the communication menu and left click inside the Value 4mA text field and enter the value. On the HI 6510 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the 4-20mA submenu, then select the Value 4mA menu item.
The Backlight parameter sets the display panel brightness level in 16 equal steps shown as a progress bar on the instrument. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Backlight submenu. The current Backlight level will be displayed, press the ENTER button if the value needs to be modified, and use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to set the required backlight level.
The Auto Enable parameter is used to turn ON or OFF the power saving mode. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Power Saving submenu, then select the Auto Enable menu item.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Set Background submenu. The current background level will be displayed, press the ENTERbutton if the level needs to be modified, and use the LEFTor RIGHT buttons to set the required background level.
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On the Web page, enter a name to identify the instrument in the Instrument ID text field. We used “HI BLI.” In this example. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Instrument ID menu item. The current Instrument ID will be...
On the Web page, this parameter is not configurable via the web interface. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Split Screen submenu, then select the Mode menu. The current mode will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the mode needs to be modified.
Number of Averages. Yours will vary depending on your application. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Filter menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the NumAverages menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the FILTER menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select WAVERSAVER menu item. The current value will be displayed. If the WAVERSAVER selection needs to be modified, press the ENTER key, then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and press the ENTER button to set and save the new WAVERSAVER setting.
The information page merely displays the firmware versions and description of the HI 6500 series instrument. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, the information displays on two screens.From the first page, pressing the right arrow progresses to the second screen and pressing the left arrow will exit.
The Language selected for the front panel HI 6500 series instrument display menu is independent of the language setting for the Web Page. To change the Language on the Web Page, select English or Chinese from the Drop Down Menu and click on Save Parameter.
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This value is reset to zero when net and gross are the same weight, and totalizes the differences each time the Tare command is run. This value excludes the initial Tare Offset value, which is a constant value subtracted from the Net weight value without the operator running the Tare command.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Tare Operations submenu, then select the Tare Amount menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
The Tare operation will fail if the scale is in motion. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Tare Operations submenu, then select the Tare menu item and press the ENTER button to execute this command.
On the Web page, the value will appear on the Operations web page. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Zero Operations submenu, then select the Zero Amount menu item.
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On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Piece Count submenu. Select Count Enable to allow the option of running the instrument in count mode. Piece Count can be displayed on the main screen by pressing the MODE button and cycling through to the count mode: GROSS >...
NOTE All the samples must be the same weight, type and size. Be sure the scale has been Zero’d before determining piece count. Hint: When the weight of individual pieces varies, it is better to take the Weight Sample of a larger number of pieces when the weight of individual pieces varies. On the Web page: first select Count Enabled, and then either enter the weight of a unit in the unit weight field, or use the weigh sample field entering the correct number of pieces in the Sample size field as shown above.
Enable or Disable from the drop down list. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Calibration Lock submenu, select the Calibration Lock submenu, press enter.
On the Web page, on the security web page, select the Configuration Lock parameter, then select either Enable or Disable from the drop down list. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Configuration Lock submenu enter the 4 character alphanumeric configuration password, then select the Configuration Lock parameter.
Enable or Disable from the drop down list. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Display Lock submenu, enter the password and then select the Display Lock parameter.
Keypad Password left click inside the text field and enter a new 4 character alphanumeric password and press enter. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the keypad Password submenu. Enter the password and then press the ENTER button.
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Read Only submenu. Enter the password and then change the current password press the UP or DOWN button and enter the current password then arrow to "password"...
On the Web page, from the Decimal Point pull-down list, select the decimal position for this instrument. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Decimal Point menu item. The list of decimal point values...
On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Grads menu item. The list of graduation sizes supported will be displayed and the current value will be highlighted. If the graduation size needs to be modified, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and then press ENTER.
On the Web page, enter the value in the text box provided. On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Motion Tolerance item. The current value will be displayed, ...
Change Unit to set the units value. Our example shows pounds (kg). On the HI 6500 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Units menu item. The list of weight measurement units supported will be displayed and the current unit will be highlighted, if the unit needs to be modified use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and press the ENTER button.
It is important that users and service personnel be familiar with the procedures in this chapter before installing or operating the HI 6500 series instrument. All calibration is done in the Gross mode. Be sure to follow all the procedures completely to insure that the weights read by the unit are accurate.
Electrical Check Procedures Load Cell/Point Input/Output Measurements The HI 6500 series instrument is designed to supply 5 VDC excitation to as many as four 350-Ohm load cells/points per channel.
It can use up to 2 junction boxes with up to 4 load cells per junction box, interconnect cable and an instrument with C2 capabilities, such as the HI 6500 series instrument. Digital information within a Hardy C2 or eCAL-certified load sensor details its unique performance characteristics.
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Depending on the latitude of your location, your scales would measure somewhere in between. The table below shows the gravitation correction factor for a few cities around the world. NOTE Ensure that the scale system is clean and ready to receive product. This step establishes the gross zero reference.
Cal completed OK appears and gross weight will read your reference value. However, if no load points are connected to the HI 6500 series the following message appears. Check the cable and connectors of the load point(s) and re- calibrate.
Step 2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select the NumDevices menu item. The read-only NumDevices value provides the number of C2 (or eCal) load cells on the system detected by the HI 6500 series instrument. Verify that the displayed number matches the actual number installed. If not, check to ensure that each load cell/point cable connection is securely fastened and that each load cell/point cable is not broken.
Hard Calibration Hard Calibration is the method of calibration that uses test weights. We recommend that the span total 80 to 100% of the scale live load capacity and the weights be distributed uniformly on/in the scale. Step 1. Put a load (weight) on the scale or vessel. For a full load test you can put 80% to 100% of the expected weight you will see in your process on the scale or vessel.
Step 4. Click the Do Cal Lo button to do the hard Cal Zero operation. A “Cal Completed OK” message appears briefly if the calibration was successful. An Error number appears if the calibration was not successful. See the Error list in the troubleshooting chapter for help in correcting the error.
Step 6. To set the Span Weight, place a certified test weight, equal to the span weight entered in step 5, on the scale. This value is the amount of test weight that you will apply, typically 80-100% of the expected maximum product loading on the load cells.
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First, select the number of Cal Points necessary to accommodate for non-linearity that can not be mechanically corrected in the system. Users that have previously performed a Calibration or set the span weight value using traditional or C2 calibration, will see that value populated as the nighest number of Cal Points selected.
Being familiar with the operating procedures insures that the instrument will provide trouble free service. Getting Started Before operating a Hardy HI 6500 series Weight Processor, check to make sure the following procedures have been performed: Power and Load Point cables properly installed.
Zero Operation In GROSS mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait until the scale has settled. A scale in motion will show the symbol “ “ in the lower right hand corner of the screen to indicate the scale has not settled. A scale that will not settle may have the Motion Tolerance parameter established during SETUP adjusted too small for the environment.
The ZERO command can also be initiated from the Operations webpage by left clicking the ZERO button as shown in the screen shot from an HI 6500 below. The ZERO function can also be performed on the MONITOR page using the web browser. NOTE Tare Operation In NET mode, pressing the Tare button will zero out the scale.
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NOTE A scale in motion will show the symbol “ “ in the lower right hand corner of the screen to indicate the scale has not settled. The TARE command can also be initiated from the web page by left clicking the TARE button.
Auto Mode Tracking – Disabled (Default) 1. The displayed weight mode will remain unchanged when TARE or ZERO is pressed. 2. To change the displayed weight mode, press the MODE button from the front panel display 3. or send the DISPLAY MODE command over communications. 4.
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Determining Piece Count: If the weight of an individual piece is known: Select Unit Weigh by pressing ENTER and input the unit weight value using the up, down, right and left arrows. If the weight of an individual piece (or pieces) is unknown: Place the sample or samples onto the scale and then press enter while Weigh Sample is selected.
The Monitor Page The Monitor page is available on the Web Server only and is designed to allow users to monitor weight readings and to perform Zero and Tare operations all on the same page. Users who perform routine weighing operations in a repetitive fashion may want to use this centralized page for monitoring operations.
A sample wiring diagram for wiring four HI 6500 instruments to one HI 6110 Panel Making Longer Display Interface Cables If you need to install the front panel further away from the HI 6500 series instruments than is possible with the supplied cable then, you will need to make a display cable between the panel and the first instrument.
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View from the rear of the front display panel The terminal type is a spring cage type contact. There is a slot provided to use an insert/release tool. The tool is a 2.0 mm x 0.4 mm wide flat blade screw driver. Inserting the tool opens the cage contact and allows one or two bare wires to be inserted.
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Once Instruments are Wired and In Place Connect the display to the port on the instrument. If the Split Screen Display Mode is not enabled, the user will be connected to a single unit. Enter the Display->Split Screen menu to enable the Split Screen Display Mode. Here you can send a Discover command and the display will find all compatible instruments on the RS-485 Display Network.
Chapter 8 Security • • • • • • Chapter 8 covers the security menu, which allows the user to lock out different levels of the menu hierarchy. The user configurable security settings only limit access through the front panel to ensure the consistency of the instrument setup and weighing process.
To access or modify the security parameters through the front panel display, a password always needs to be entered before a lock can be enabled or disabled or the password modified. Note, that as the password can be read over the network, any security password can always be over written if the local operator enters an incorrect password.
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Figure 1: Display Lock Flowchart The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. Display Password: The current display lock setting is saved. • The display lock is set to disabled and the MODE button is unlocked, •...
Configuration Password: The current display lock, keypad lock, and configuration lock setting are • saved. The display lock is set to disabled and the MODE, TARE, and ZERO buttons • are unlocked, enabling the operator to view the current Gross or Net weight on the front panel display, and to tare or zero the scale.
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Figure 2: Keypad Lock Flowchart The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. Keypad Password: The current keypad lock setting is saved. • The MODE, TARE, and ZERO buttons are unlocked, enabling the operator •...
The TARE and ZERO buttons are unlocked, enabling the operator to tare or • zero the scale. The CONFIG button is also enabled allowing the operator to open the • configuration menus. When the operator exits the configuration menu, the display lock and keypad •...
The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. Configuration Password: The current configuration lock setting is saved. • The CONFIG button is also enabled allowing the operator to open the •...
Modifying the Security Parameters To view or modify the security parameters use the UP or DOWN button to select the security menu then press ENTER. Figure 5: Parameters Lock Flow Chart To modify the security feature use the UP or DOWN button to select the security feature then press the ENTER button.
To modify the calibration parameters use the UP or DOWN button to select the calibration menu and press the ENTER button. The password dialog box will appear; if the correct 4 digit alphanumeric character sequence is entered the calibration lock will be disabled until you exit the calibration menu;...
• • • • • • Chapter 9 provides procedures for troubleshooting the electrical, mechanical and firmware elements of the HI 6500 series instrument and for using Hardy’s Integrated Technician (IT®) software utility to isolate problems. Flow charts provide troubleshooting procedures for the ontroller, load cells, and cabling.
If you are in doubt as to how to resolve a problem or if you need assistance, review Hardy Process Solutions Web-tech at http://www.hardysolutions.com. Web-tech is updated often and is available 365 days a year 24/7. It contains frequently asked questions to aid you in troubleshooting, and it provides a form for requesting additional information and answers to questions, with no waiting on hold.
® Trouble Shooting Using Integrated Technician (IT The front panel display for the HI 6500 instrument’s Stability test is shown below. To navigate this screen, select a test on the right using the right and left arrows with exit using the left arrow when you are at the first out of the five positions.
NOTE INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN (IT) is a registered trademark of Hardy Process Solutions. Weight This displays the amount of force seen by all load cells installed in the summing junction box. Further investigation to isolate system problems will require the use of hand tools and Multi-meters or the Integrated Summing Junction box and using the IT test section.
mV DC voltage signals are between 0-25 millivolts. Overloads and negative millivolt readings are not shown as actual readings but 25.5 mVfor over voltage and 0.0 for negative voltage. You will need to use a multimeter with a 200 or 300mVDC range to view the out of range voltages.
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NOTE Warning: Do not install your summing board in areas susceptible to high vibrations. The relays on the board can chatter and affect your weight readings. • • • Chapter 9 • • •...
F. Verify Individual Load Sensor Millivolt Output readings Testing an individual load sensor output requires an IT summing card or Millivolt meter with two decimal place resolution.To determine the sensitivity and parameters for your load sensor, use the load sensor certificate or read the C2 chip with the utility found under the Diagnostic menu.
Tests and Diagnostics The Test and Diagnostics menus provide an expanded view of how the weight processor and scale are working. You can run several tests from either the test links on the Web Diagnostic page or the front panel Test menu. Each test is described in its own subsection below.
Parameters Parameters is the first listed hyper- link at the base of the Diagnostics page. Click that link to display the Parameters page. Note the scroll bar on the right of the list. The steps below explain how you can duplicate the configuration of one HI 6500 to use in configuring another HI 6500 for sending a copy of your parameters to...
System and Load Cell Tests Overview of Typical Load Cell System The typical system consists of one or more load cells/points, a summing junction box, and an HI 6500 Weight Processor. Load sensor - Used to measure pressure, weight, or torque, the sensor is a strain gauge- based force transducer that generates an electrical signal proportional to the load applied.
INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN ® INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN (IT) is an optional diagnostics utility that enables the operator to rapidly troubleshoot individual load cells. The option requires an HI 215IT or HI 6010IT Summing Box (shown above) that provides distinct inputs for each load cell. Without the HI 215IT or HI 6010 Summing Box, it is difficult to isolate the signals from different load cells.
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WARNING - D O NOT PERFORM THE TABILITY EST DURING PRODUCTION TEST ACTIVITIES CAN CAUSE INCORRECT READINGS AVERTISSEMENT – Ne pas effectuer le test de stabilité lors de la production. Ces tests peuvent résulter à des lectures incorrectes. Running the Stability Test from the Web Interface A Stability Test column on the IT test results display (see picture above) shows PASS or FAIL for each load sensor.
Stability: Gross = 0.9lb Waversaver Mean 32918 32993 Variation 0.17 0.00 Results mV/V 0.0184 Pass Weight and Voltage Tests The Weight and Voltage tests are used to diagnose a weighing system and, if certain types of problems are indicated, determine their source. It provides the total scale input to the instrument such as mV, mV/V and Weight in the units selected (i.e.
If all the load sensor readings are 0.00, something is wrong between the HI 6500 and the junction or summing box box or with the summing or junction box itself. Either the cable is disconnected, or something is causing the junction box to not transmit the readings to the HI 6500.
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Raw variation for each load cell and the junction box ref weight. • WAVERSAVER® variation for each load cell and the junction box ref weight. • Raw variation results (pass/fail) for each load cell and junction box ref weight. • WAVERSAVER®...
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0x49D3 RAW VARIATION RESULT CHAN3 0x49D8 RAW VARIATION RESULT JBOX REF1 0x49D4 RAW VARIATION RESULT CHAN4 0x49D5 RAW VARIATION RESULT CHAN5 0x49D6 RAW VARIATION RESULT CHAN6 0x49D7 RAW VARIATION RESULT CHAN7 0x49D9 RAW VARIATION RESULT JBOX REF2 0x49E0 WAVERSAVER® VARIATION RESULT CHAN0 0x49E1 WAVERSAVER®...
Appendix A Installation of Swivel Mount Enclosures • • • • • • Mounting Location The swivel mount enclosure is designed to accommodate a wide range of installation requirements for 6300 and 6500 instruments, including mounting horizontal and vertical surfaces. It is also ideal for mounting on top of an instrument column or pedestal. Table Mounted Wall Mounted •...
Mounted On an Instrument Pedestal Installation of Cable Glands Cable Glands Assembly Three cable glands and one breather vent are ship with the enclosure. Both the glands and the vent have an integrated seal to meet IP66 ingress requirements. To install, simply insert glands and vent into the pre-cut holes found on the back lid of the enclosure and secure with included nuts by firmly tightening (torque: 20 in-lbs).
Figure A2: Rear View with Glands Installed Wiring Install wiring through glands following the recommend sequence shown in Figure A2. Wiring must be round and have an outside diameter between 0.17" to 0.45" (4.3mm to 11.4mm) to achieve a proper seal. Before tightening glands around wiring (torque: 20 in- lbs), check to be sure there is enough length of wire left inside the enclosure to reach the termination points found on the instrument.
Figure B: Rear Wiring Diagram for Swivel Mount Enclosure Assembly Power is supplied by either directly connecting to the DC Power connector or connecting AC power to the optional AC-DC power supply. (See I/I Diagram for further detail.) Before sealing the back of unit, it is recommend to power up the instrument to test that all connections have been properly made.
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Figure C: Proper Installation of Back Panel Align back panel and attached gasket to the back of the enclosure and loosely insert screws into locations 1 through 5 (see Figure C). Once screws are located in holes 1 thru 5, tighten each screw in numerical order.
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Figure D1: Assembling the Swivel Mount Enclosure on the instrument pedestal • • • Appendix A • • •...
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Figure D2: Assembling the Swivel Mount Enclosure on a Table • • • Installation of Swivel Mount Enclosures • • •...
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HI 6500 SERIES USER GUIDE INDEX Disassembly Symbols 147, 179 Disassembly and Reassembly !C2 Caps Unequal! Do C2 Calibration button !Function Error! Do Cal Hi !Not Allowed! Do Cal High button !Security Violation! Do Cal Lo Do Cal Low button...
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PASS/FAIL and Variance Test Physical Characteristics PP# = Program Part Number Unit of Measure Pre-Calibration Procedures Units Printed circuit boards Update Rate Printer USB Memory Stick Printer (over RS-232) Process weighing • • • HI 6500 Series USER GUIDE Index • • •...
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Weight and Voltage ALL Wizard 3-6 Variation Threshold 3, 96, 98 Zero Button Washers Zero Failed 3, 7, 96, 97 Waversaver Zero OK Weight • • • HI 6500 Series USER GUIDE Index • • •...
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• • • HI 6500 Series USER GUIDE Index • • •...
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