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Model 4215 Plus
Smart Indicators
Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.
1742 Sixth Ave, York PA 17403 USA
Tel: (717) 843-0081, Fax: (717) 846-4193
www.mhforce.com

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  • Page 1 Model 4215 Plus Smart Indicators Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc. 1742 Sixth Ave, York PA 17403 USA Tel: (717) 843-0081, Fax: (717) 846-4193 www.mhforce.com...

  • Page 2: Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.  January 27, 2022 Morehouse Instrument Company. All rights reserved. Model 4215 Plus Pg. 1 PUB.6396-02 Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 CONTENTS WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................. 1 COPYRIGHT ..............................1 CONTENTS ..............................2 INTRODUCTION ............................5 QUICK START ............................. 7 RUN MODE ..............................8 ..............................9 UTTON ..............................9 UTTON ..............................9 UTTON ..............................
  • Page 4 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 REMOTE OPERATION ..........................23 ............................. 23 IGITAL NPUTS .......................... 24 EMOTE OMMUNICATIONS USB COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION ..................24 USB Driver ..............................24 Communications Settings .......................... 24 REMOTE RUN MODE COMMAND SUMMARY ................. 26 REMOTE RUN MODE COMMANDS .....................
  • Page 5 Morehouse Instrument Company Inc. Copyright January 27, 2022 all rights reserved. Model 4215 Plus Pg. 4 PUB.6396-02 Morehouse Instrument Company, Inc.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 INTRODUCTION The Model 4215 Plus is a versatile precision Instrument intended for the digital readout of Strain Gauge Sensors such as Load Cells. Optical Encoders are also supported. Here is a quick listing of its features: Full bi-polar 6-digit display (±999,999) using two-line, 20-Character, vacuum...
  • Page 7 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Calibration for Load cells using manufacturer’s milli-volt per Volt calibration factor • (2- point milli-volt per Volt), 5- point milli-volt per Volt, 2-point data calibration, 5-point data calibration, shunt calibration, or Polynomial calibration. A back panel switch allows you to choose between two values used for the Shunt Calibration so there is no need to open the unit.

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 QUICK START This section will help you get your Model 4215 Plus set up and operating in just a couple of minutes. The rear panel is shown below. You will need to make at least two connections here.

  • Page 9: Run Mode

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 RUN MODE The Model 4215 Plus has three modes of operation: Run Mode, Setup Mode, and System Calibration Mode. After the startup sequence, the unit will be in Run Mode. The first Line of the Display shows an Item Label (Load A), a Value (0.0000), and a Unit Label (lbf).

  • Page 10: Tem Utton

    Pressing “Esc” will return to the previous menu/Run Mode without selecting anything. Note: All menu lists on the Model 4215 Plus start with the “>” symbol and that the Esc button will always back out of a menu without making any changes. Each submenu adds an additional “>”...

  • Page 11: View Button

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 > Reset Limits - will reset any limits that require manual resetting. > Reset All Channels - will reset the Peak and Valley for Channels A and B. For a single channel unit, the following menu will appear: >...

  • Page 12: Setup Mode Summary

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 SETUP MODE SUMMARY The table below summarizes the Setup Mode Menus. Detailed information about each individual Item is presented in the following sections. Setup Options ╠══════ >User Data Entry ║ ╠════════ >>Base Area Entry → Channel → Area ║...

  • Page 13: Setup Mode

    >>Max Vel Decimals SETUP MODE Setup Mode is used to change the Setup of the Model 4215 Plus. To enter Setup Mode press the Item and Unit buttons at the same time. Once in this mode, the front panel buttons will operate with their secondary functions.

  • Page 14: Entering Numerical And Alphanumerical Data

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Entering Numerical and Alphanumerical Data At times you will need to enter numerical or alphanumerical data into the Model 4215 Plus. The method is consistent in all cases. A character is presented on the display with a blinking underline cursor.

  • Page 15: Sensor Options

    Analog Voltage (+10.0 volts). 5. Zero Scale: ▬ The Zero Scale Entry specifies the value of Source Data (in the selected units) that will cause the Model 4215 Plus to output zero analog voltage (0.0 volts). Once you have entered these five (5) selections the Analog Output is setup.

  • Page 16: Calibration

    Load Cell was calibrated. Note: The Model 4215 Plus has a switch on the back panel that allows you to select either a 30K Shunt or a 60K Shunt. Be sure that this switch is set correctly for the Load Cell that you are using.

  • Page 17: Five Point Mv/V

    The “Mass 1 Ready?” message will wait, while you physically apply the mass to the attached Load Cell. Once the mass is applied press the Enter button. When the Model 4215 Plus is reading the Load Cell it will display the •...

  • Page 18: Polynomial Cal

    For example, if a 1 degree polynomial is desired, the Model 4215 Plus will prompt you to enter the following values: Mantissa degree 0, Exponent degree 0, Mantissa degree 1, Exponent degree 1. Once all values have been entered the unit will ask, “No Masses Ready”, and upon pressing the Enter button will record a shunt check value.

  • Page 19: System Options

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 1. Select a Limit: ▬ The first selection chooses which of the Limiters you want to set up (Limiter 1 to Limiter 4). 2. Default State: ▬ An option of making the limiter contacts either Normally Open or Normally Closed.

  • Page 20: Printer Baud

    230.4k. >>Com Line Feed The >>COM Line Feed controls whether a Line Feed is added to each carriage return that is sent out by the Model 4215 Plus when the Remote ASCII Command set is being used. >>Retain Tare The >>Retain Tare controls whether the most recent Tare Value is retained through the power down of the unit and used again immediately on power up.

  • Page 21: Eot Char

    These are listed in a submenu that works exactly like the Setup Mode Main Menu. >>Filter Select There are two types of filters available on the Model 4215 Plus: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 filters are good for removing most kinds of noise but may leave some •...

  • Page 22: Decimal Select

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 To turn a Window on for a Specific Channel, use the “Enter” button to progress through the different steps. • First select the channel you wish to adjust the window setting for, A or B.

  • Page 23: Vel Filter Level

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 >>Vel Filter Level The >>Vel Filter Level sets the size of the Velocity Filter Window. The Filter Time and Settling Time for each of the 4 levels of filtering is shown in the table below:...

  • Page 24: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION Digital Inputs There are 4 Digital Inputs available on the Model 4215 Plus. Inputs are accessible on the Digital I/O Connector on the back panel (pins 9-16). The four inputs are individually opto-isolated and include Current Limiting Resistors. An Input Voltage anywhere from +4 to +22 Volts DC may be used to obtain the “ON”...

  • Page 25: Remote Communications

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Remote Communications All the features and settings of the Model 4215 Plus can be accessed remotely using the Remote ASCII Command set. These commands fall into two groups: Commands that are like Run Mode and Commands that are like Setup and Calibration Mode.
  • Page 26 The @ symbol initiates the Command. • o All Commands must begin with this symbol. The number 123 is the address of the Model 4215 Plus which should respond to • this command. o The address MUST be 3 digits so type 001 for unit one and 026 for unit twenty-six.

  • Page 27: Remote Run Mode Command Summary

    The commands listed in this section mirror (and in some cases extend) the functions that are available from the front panel of the Model 4215 Plus when it is in Run Mode. Each entry in this section will include the name of the Command, followed by a short description that includes the command format.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Display Command (F)

    01 - C/M Front Panel Display Command (F) This Command is used to set the front panel display of the Model 4215 Plus to a desired combination of Items and units. There are five (5) subcommands: Front Panel View (FV) •...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Set Command (Fs)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Front Panel Set Command (FS) The Front Panel Set Command (FS) allows you to specify the item number and unit number for what is currently on the front panel display. The format is: FS(item number)(unit number) Where the Item and Unit numbers are 2 digits each and may be found using the Question Mark Command (?).

  • Page 30: Value Command (V)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Value Command (V) This Command is used to read the numerical value of the desired Item and unit without altering the front panel display. The format is: V(item number)(unit number channel A)(unit number channel B)(repeat) Where the Item and unit numbers can be found using the Question Mark Command (@001?).

  • Page 31: Reset Tare, Peak, Valley, And Position Command (R)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Repeat 2 will return a set of readings approximately every tenth second (like the • Value Command) to the Remote Terminal. Repeat 0 will turn off the printing that was started with repeat 2.

  • Page 32: Optional

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Hold Data Command (X) OPTIONAL This Command will freeze the reading until it is sent again. While in Hold Mode, the unit will still respond to front panel button depressions and Remote Commands (GUI and RS-232).

  • Page 33: Remote Setup Mode Command Summary

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 REMOTE SETUP MODE COMMAND SUMMARY @(addr) ╠═ User Data Entry ║ ╠═ View current settings ║ ╠═ (channel)(number)# Set Base Area ║ ╚═ (number)# Set Base Length ║ ╠═ Analog Output ║...

  • Page 34: Remote Setup Mode Commands

    Set the text displayed on line 2. REMOTE SETUP MODE COMMANDS The Commands in this section allow you to change the setup of the Model 4215 Plus. You will notice that these Commands form a menu, which duplicates the Setup Mode Menu used during the setup of the Model 4215 Plus from the front panel.

  • Page 35: User Data Area Command (Ua)

    @001UL2.5# Acknowledgment: @ 001 Base Length is 2.50000 inches Analog Output Command (A) This Command is used to view or set the Analog Output of the Model 4215 Plus. There are two (2) subcommands: Analog Output View (AV) • •...

  • Page 36: Analog Output Set Command (As)

    0.0000 lbf Sensor Command (S) This Command is used to view or select calibration data from the list of calibrated Load Cells maintained by the Model 4215 Plus. There are four (4) subcommands: • Sensor View (SV) Sensor Select (SS) •...

  • Page 37: Sensor Select Command (Ss)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Sensor Select Command (SS) The Sensor Select Command (SS) is used to select the calibration data for a stored Load Cell using the Load Cell Serial Number. The format is: SS(channel)(serial number)#...

  • Page 38: Sensor View Calibration Points Command (Sz)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Sensor View Calibration Points Command (SZ) The Sensor View Calibration Points Command (SZ) is used to view the calibration points that were entered during sensor calibration. It works for all Mass and milli-volt per Volt Calibrations.

  • Page 39: Calibration Check Command (Cc)

    You must issue the CB Command before trying to calibrate by milli-volt per Volt, Masses, or Shunt (CV, CM, or CS). While the Model 4215 Plus is being calibrated using the Remote Commands, the front panel will show “RS232 CAL STARTED”.

  • Page 40: Calibration Escape Command (Ce)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Acknowledgment 1: @ 001 Calibrate Begin 1 Command - New Load Cell S/N 123456 - Channel A Example 2 (User Entered): @001CB2 011122 Acknowledgment 2: @ 001 Calibrate Begin 2 Command - New...

  • Page 41: Calibrate By Milli-Volt Per Volt Command For Five-Points (Cmv5)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 unused S/N 105, 4.00 lbf 4.00000 mV/v, 5.00 V Cal on Jan11-22, 1.4564 lbfShunt unused S/N 110, 4.00 lbf 4.00000 mV/v, 10.00 V Cal on Jan11-22, 1.4440 lbfShunt unused S/N 210, 4.00 lbf 4.00000 mV/v,...

  • Page 42: Calibrate By Mv/V Mass And Mv/V Volt Commands (Cmvm And Cmvv)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 @001CP2 Acknowledgment: @ 001 Calibrate by Polynomial - 2 Degree Ready for CPD0 command Example 2 (User Entered): @001CPD05.000e-01# Acknowledgment: @ 001 Calibrate Degree 0 Coefficient Command entered Ready for CPD1 or CE command Example 3 (User Entered): @001CPD12.000e+00#...
  • Page 43 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Example (User Entered): @001CMVM10# Acknowledgment: @ 001 Calibrate Mass 1 Command entered Ready for mV/V Value CMVV1 or CE command The CE or Calibration Escape Command will discontinue this calibration without •...

  • Page 44: Calibrate By Masses Command (Cm)

    To read the first mass, issue the Calibration Mass Point 1 Command (CMP1). The format is: CMP1(mass)# The CMP1(mass)# will cause the Model 4215 Plus to read 10 seconds of data from the Load Cell. These readings are averaged to obtain the first Calibration Mass Reading.

  • Page 45: Calibrate By Shunt Command (Cs)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Mass Calibration. Remove the masses from the Load Cell before entering this command since it will perform the Shunt Calibration Measurement that is recorded for use with the Calibration Check Command. The format is: CMP0...

  • Page 46: Calibrate Counts-Per-Inch Command (Ci)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Ch B = S/N 205, 4.00 lbf 4.00000 mV/v, 5.00 V Cal on Jan11-22, 1.4563 lbfShunt Ch A = S/N 123456, 1000.0 lbf 4.50037 mV/v, 10.00 V Cal on Jan11-22, 320.86 lbfShunt...

  • Page 47: Limit Set Command (Lis)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 signal driving this limit is Load A in Lbf. The limit will be turned on when the Load exceeds 0.90000 Lbf. It is not a Latching limit (latching requires a manual reset). The limit will automatically reset when the Load is less than 0.80000 Lbf.

  • Page 48: Limit Setup Escape (Le)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Example 2 (User Entered): @001L1SB 50.0# Acknowledgment 2: @ 001 Limiter Setup Command 2 - Ready for Command 3. Example 3 (User Entered): @001L1SC >0 Acknowledgment 3: @ 001 Limiter Setup Command 3 - Ready for Command 4.

  • Page 49: Option View Command (Ov)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Option Line Feed (OL): is used to turn the Auto Line Feed option on or off. • • Option Tare Retain (OT): is used to turn the Tare Retain option on or off.

  • Page 50: Option Auto-Identify Command (Oi)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Option Auto-Identify Command (OI) The Option Auto-Identify Command (OI) is used to turn Auto-Identification of Load Cells on or off. The format is: OI(0 or 1) Where 0 turns Auto-ID off and 1 turns Auto-ID on.

  • Page 51: Option Line Feed Command (Ol)

    Option Line Feed Command (OL) The Option Line Feed Command (OL) turns on or off the generation of line feed characters when the Model 4215 Plus sends information to your Remote Terminal. The format is: OL(0 or 1) Where 0 turns Line Feeds off and 1 turns Line Feeds on.

  • Page 52: Display View Command (Dv)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Display Count By Command (DC): is used to set the smallest number that the • display will count by for the Load, Peak, and Valley measurements. Display Second Line Command (D2): is used to set the second line of the display •...

  • Page 53: Display Count By Command (Dc)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Example (User Entered): @001DDA0 Acknowledgment: @ 001 Channel A shows 0 decimal digits Display Count By Command (DC) Display Count by Command The Display Count by Command (DC) sets the smallest Code...

  • Page 54: System Calibration Mode

    TECHNICIANS utilizing the proper precision devices to ensure the most accurate performance of the unit. Also, it is highly recommended to allow the Model 4215 Plus to be powered on for at least 1.5 hours before performing a System Calibration.

  • Page 55: Force Averaging (Optional)

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 FORCE AVERAGING (OPTIONAL) The Avg A and Avg B, in the Item menu, is an optional Digital Input function for the display of Force Averaging. If this function is selected, it replaces IN2 of the standard Digital Input function.

  • Page 56: Appendix A - Model 4215 Plus Specifications

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 APPENDIX A – MODEL 4215 PLUS SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Interface Excitation 5VDC or 10VDC software/auto selectable Current Drive 180mA at 5VDC or 10VDC Push Button Shunt Internal Shunt Resistor 1 standard, 2 optional. Rear panel selectable...
  • Page 57 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Digital I/O Digital Inputs Interface 4 optically isolated inputs Function remote tare, peak/valley reset, position reset, print Digital Outputs Function 4 independent limits Quad-Limits Setup Front panel, latching or non-latching set points,...
  • Page 58 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Digital Display Display Characters 2 lines by 20 characters Display Update > 4/Sec Scaling Automatic or Manual Maximum Display Count ± 999,999 Decimal Points Selection 0 to 5 software selectable. Display Type...

  • Page 59: Appendix B -- Cables And Connectors

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 APPENDIX B -- CABLES AND CONNECTORS Sensor Connectors DB9 Female Notes: Signal EXCITE - HI 1. If the sense lines are not used, SENSE - HI must be tied to EXCITE - HI and SENSE - LO must be tied SENSE - HI to EXCITE - LO.
  • Page 60 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 High Density 26 Female Signal LIM 1 A LIM 1 B LIM 2 A LIM 2 B LIM 3 A LIM 3 B LIM 4 A LIM 4 B ISO IN 1 - HI...

  • Page 61: Digital I/O Connector

    +12VDC supplied on pin 26 and the GND on pin 24. 3. The keylock input will be in the “unlocked” state if left unconnected. Tie this pin to GND to “lock” it. When locked the setup of the Model 4215 Plus cannot be changed (you cannot enter Setup Mode).

  • Page 62: Chart Rec. Connector

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Chart Rec. Connector Notes: 1. The source and scaling of ANALOG – OUT is selected through the menus. 2. The HIGH BANDWIDTH – OUT is a buffered analog output permanently connected to the Load Cell Channel.

  • Page 63: Precision Shunt Calibration Resistors

    MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 Precision Shunt Calibration Resistors This diagram shows the connection of the Precision Internal Shunt Resistors. The back panel switch (shown to the left of the two resistors) selects between 30 KΩ and 60 KΩ.

  • Page 64: Application Note

    Identification found in the TEDS standard can be implemented simply on any Load Cell ® and, when connected to the Model 4215 Plus Smart Indicator or Model 4325 CellMite Embedded Digital Signal Conditioner, becomes transparent to the user. Multi Load Cell- multi-Instrument matched pair calibrations are also supported.

  • Page 65: How To Make The Teds-Tag ® Plug-And-Play Load Cell

    Identification Chip is a Dallas Semiconductor, part number DS2401. It is readily available from distributors such as Digikey, or it can be provided by Morehouse Instrument Company. As shown in Figure 1, the chip is very small, making it easy to fit into a cable hood or load cell housing.
  • Page 66 MOREHOUSE INSTRUMENT COMPANY INC. MODEL 4215 PLUS V5.0.6 When using off the shelf Load Cells, it is often convenient to locate the DS2401 in the hood of the cable. Figure 3 shows a typical integration of the DS2401 with a commonly available S-Type Load Cell.

  • Page 67: Plug-And-Play Operation

    After they’ve been initially calibrated on the Instrument, changing Cells is done by simply plugging the new Cell into the Instrument and turning on the power. Figure 5 shows the front panel of a dual channel Model 4215 Plus Intelligent Indicator that ®...

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