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12.1.1 Reloading at the end of the cycle ............. 40 12.1.2 Reloading at the start of the cycle ............. 40 12.2 Cycle description ..................40 12.2.1 Flow rate control (optional) ..............40 12.2.2 Verification of the available product quantity ........40 SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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13.2.3 Dosing Timing Setup ................76 13.2.4 In-flight correction Settings ..............77 13.2.5 Flow rate control settings ..............78 13.2.6 Dosing Tolerance control ..............79 13.2.7 Dosing Target values ................79 13.2.8 Configuration of Quick Access menu ..........81 SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Warning: situation potentially dangerous that could lead to death. CAUTIOUS Cautious: situation potentially dangerous that could lead to injuries. 1.1 Getting started WARNING Security provided by this product is provided for use for its intended purpose. Maintenance can only be performed by qualified staff. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
2. Disconnect the power cords from the outlets. 3. Connect the interface cables to the connectors. 3. Disconnect the interface cables from the 4. Connect the power cords into outlet. connectors. 5. Turn on the units. 4. Disconnect all cabled from the units. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
In conjunction with all communication protocol versions and IO+ version, eNod4 can supports a communication board that allows to exchange information via Bluetooth®. Radio information Wireless communication Bluetooth® Low Energy 4.2 Max. RF output power -16.9 dBm Frequency range 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
2.3 eNodView Software So as to configure eNod4, SCAIME provides eNodView software tool. eNodView is the software dedicated to eNod devices and digital load cell configuration from a PC. This simple graphical interface allows accessing the whole functionalities of eNod4 for a complete setting according to the application.
Maximum voltage of the weighing range Value of factor p Minimum impedance for the load cell Type of load cell(s) connection system 4-wire or 6-wire Maximum impedance for the load cell 1500 Maximal length/section measurement cable m/mm SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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This identifier is incremented each time a weighing result is stored and transmitted. The minimum time between two DSD recording operations is 50ms. * legal for trade use does not apply to software applicative for beltweigher (-B) and weigh feeder (-F) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
For ESD protection, cabling for the analog load cell must include a ferrite and a silicone protection sleeve, not included with the transmitter. Install the ferrite by passing the analog cell connection through the ferrite and wrapping it around once, as shown on the following picture: SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Create a homogeneous reference potential and ground all electrical equipment. Use sufficiently dimensioned equipotential bonding conductors if potential differences exist or are expected between your system components. Equipotential bonding is absolutely mandatory for applications in hazardous areas. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
3.6mA. It is software setting and both output (current and voltage) might separately be enable. Current output connection Voltage output connection Iout Iout GNDA GNDA Vout Vout The IO+ version is fitted with two additional inputs IN3 and IN4: SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Load successively each corner with the same reference weight and adjust at each step the potentiometer to match the lowest output corner value. 4. The load cells outputs are now matched. Then proceed to normal zero and gain adjustment of the weighing indicator. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
2. Stick the wire end into the relevant opening. 3. Release the pressure on the screwdriver. 4. Pull slightly the cable to check it is held tight. 7-10mm 4.7 220V option Plug the supplied power cord into the AC outlet. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
USB Communication stops AUX communication when used. The appropriate USB driver can be downloaded from our website: www.scaime.com. It is also available on CD to order from our sales department. Note: If eNodView software has been correctly installed, it is not mandatory to re-install the USB drivers when connecting another eNod4 on the same USB port (Windows only asks for the driver if the device is connected to another USB port).
EtherNet/IP eNod4 Ethernet NS état du réseau EtherCAT NS Network Status MS défaut système (vert) Ethernet / défaut bus (rouge) MS system failure (green) Profinet / bus failure (red) NS état du réseau NS Network Status SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
PC Connection Simultaneous Ethernet RS485 AUX communication yes* Ethernet Yes** (*) Simultaneous use of Ethernet with USB port can reduce performance of this interface. (**) In this configuration, we recommend low speed rate on AUX output. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Set application parameters, And more… The theoretical range of the Bluetooth® communication is about 10 meters without obstacles. eNodApp application is available in English and French version and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
6.5 Scale interval The scale interval is the difference between 2 consecutives indications. Possible values are: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. Modification of scale interval is taking into account after a new calibration. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
This filter can be set in cascade after previous filters. It is particularly efficient for static measurements but avoid using it in dynamic or dosing processes. The aim of this filter is to eliminate erratic measurements and to average consistent measurements. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
The second, when the user wants to check the integrity of the system, allows to make the difference between a new simulated weight value and the reference. Then this difference can be compared with a dedicated maximum tolerance value. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
'Sensor input control reference' specific command (e.g. after the device is calibrated). Note: Load cell sensor input control must be realized if no process cycle is in progress. 9.3 Functions attached to an operating mode: See corresponding sections for a complete description. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
2, output 3 to set point 3 and output 4 to set point 4. Set points are characterized by a high and a low value. Their operating mode is either operating in hysteresis or operating in window. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Voltage output might be set either 0-5V or 0-10V, and the current output to 4-20mA, 0-24mA, 0-20mA or 4-20mA with alarm at 3.6mA. Both output (current and voltage) might separately be enable. Settings are effective after eNod4 reset. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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When analog output is assigned to “Gross measurement” or “Net measurement” its value jumps to a special error value when the internal alarm flag described in “Weighing diagnosis” § in the MEASUREMENT AND STATUS § is activated. This allows to warn about defection of the measurement chain. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
(target weight – in-flight weight) (target weight – fine feed level) max empty weight min empty weight Time start cycle coarse feed fine feed cycle in progress emptying dosing result available Fig. 6: filling cycle without emptying phase SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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1: start delay motion time out coarse feed effect neutralization time fine feed effect neutralization time 5: final stabilization time 6: emptying holding time end of cycle waiting time SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
During this delay time, the flow rate control and the level comparisons are inhibited. 11.2.4 Fine feed level If the level (target weight – fine feed) is crossed the ‘coarse feed’ output is immediately disabled. It is ignored if only the coarse feed is used. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
11.3.2 Suspend current cycle This input function has got two different effects: If the ‘relaunch cycle if suspended’ option is inactive: this edge-active input causes the feeding cycle to be stopped inhibiting the different outputs involved. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Else the cycle is suspended until a new request of starting the cycle is activated. 11.3.3 Stop cycle This edge-active input causes the feeding cycle to be stopped inhibiting the different outputs involved. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Fig. 8: dosing by unloading cycle with reloading phase at the end of the cycle Note: Except the ‘reloading max and min levels’, the variables set used for delimiting the phases of the cycle on the graph are related to the reference weight. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
6: reloading holding time end of cycle waiting time 12.1 Reloading management eNod4-D provides two mechanisms (optional) for reloading management. They allow eNod4-D to enter a reloading phase in case of a lack of product in the tank. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
This value can be automatically adjusted; the correction amplitude is affected by a percentage that can be configured. It is also possible to have a stronger correction (x 3) as the result is outside the fixed tolerances. The in-flight weight value is corrected according to the equation: SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Else the cycle is suspended until a new request of starting the cycle that causes the cycle to continue from its last step. 12.3.3 Stop cycle This edge-active input causes the feeding cycle to be stopped inhibiting the different outputs involved. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
In this case, check the wiring between eNodTouch and eNod4 (§ Electrical Powering) and check that the communication parameters of eNodTouch and eNod4 are correct (§Peripheral – Device PLC Settings). Communication error screen Connection screen Redirection screen SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
- Go to the Starting Parameters screen by touching the right arrow button. Main Menu eNodTouch menu Starting parameters By default the eNod number is 1, eNodTouch starts on the main screen of the first eNod. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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According to the number of eNod settled, eNodTouch redirects to the following multi-eNod screens: Channel name Weight value Gross/Net Indicator Unit Multi eNod (2 eNod) Multi eNod (3 eNod) Multi eNod (4 eNod) Multi eNod (5 eNod) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Main screen of eNod To display the main screen of an eNod, touch its display area (Example for eNod n°1): To return to multi eNod screen, touch the channel red button: Touch of channel display Multi-eNod screen SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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The display module tries to recover the communication with eNod4 during 1 second, the button toggles to the « Reconnection » state. After 1 second if data from the eNod4 appears, the communication is re- established, else the button toggles to « eNod disconnected » state. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
13.1.3 Main screen 13.1.3.1 Dosing Mode (eNod4-D) Access to result screen keyboard Last dosing result Status bar Dosing Status bar Dosing cycle status Dosing error SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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« F Err » = flow rate failure « OUT+ » = Dosing result upper to max tolerance value «OUT -» = Dosing result lower to min tolerance value « STA Err » = Error in launch cycle SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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D, F and B. Quick access can be configured to manage what is accessible in this menu for eNod4-D and F. Weighing result acquisition (DSD) only in transmitter functioning mode. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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RESET TOTALIZATION: Reset the totalization value. 13.1.3.3 Diagnostic (available depending on version) The Quick Access diagnostic screen can be called directly from the main screen with the touch The Diagnostic screen can be called using the key SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Recorder indicators Recorder stopped Recorder running Clear statistics From this screen, it is also possible to record up to 1000 results with the possibility to transfer these stored results on USB key in .CSV format. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Access to a screen displaying the table of stored results Access to a screen allowing the Transfer of stored results to an USB key, under .CSV file. Indicators Indicates the recorder running. Indicates the maximum recorder capacity (1000 results) is reached. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Setup menu access can be secured by password (see § 3.5.1). In that case, the following screen is displayed: After entering a valid password (or OLEG if you’ve forgot your password), the following menu will be displayed: eNod4-D : Dosing Modes eNod4-F : Dosing Modes eNod4-T : Transmitter Mode eNod4-C : Checkweigher Mode SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Change the language of eNodTouch software Keyboard mask [Yes], [No] Enable/Disable keyboard display on main screen [Yes], [No] Enable/Disable access protection to setup menu Password 4 Char By default, “OLEG” is a master password always valid SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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If there is only one eNod4 supported this function is necessarily activate. 13.1.5.3 Calibration setup When using eNod4 for legal for trade purpose, it is imperatively required to activate the legal for trade switch BEFORE any calibration procedure (cf § legal for trade switch). SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Time unit (display s, mn, h Time unit of flow rate which is displayed on main screen. flow rate) Cut-off frequency Cut-off frequency of flow rate which is displayed on main screen. (display flow rate) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Allows creating relation between the weighing sensor and the physical values. Number of loads 1, 2, 3 Number of calibration loads used during the physical calibration. Load 1/2/3 1 – 1 000 000 Weight values corresponding to each calibration segment. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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1. Emptying the scale and press 2. Wait for the end of data acquisition. Remark : If you press the operation will stop and the values will not be saved. The latest valid calibration values will be restored. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Remark : If you press the operation will stop and the values will not be saved. The latest valid calibration values will be restored. Theoretical calibration An automatic scaling to migrate from the factory calibration to the user calibration. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Load cell sensitivity in mV/V at maximum capacity Span Calibration correction Span. cor 0.9 – 1.100000 Allows to adjust initial calibration Calibration g >0 (9.805470) Allows compensating the gravity difference between calibration place and using place. Use g >0 (9.805470) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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13.1.5.4 I/O setup settings (IO+ version only) (Available depending on version) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Suspend cycle, Dynamic Zero, Manual emptying, Belt fault Logic [Positive]-[Negative] defines the edge (or level) that triggers input function Minimum required time of the logical inputs before their Debounced time 0 – 6553 ms activation Output 1-4 Parameters eNod4-F external totalizer (Page 2) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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When an overflow is occurred on pulses output an alarm is set. Thresholds control Allows modifying the Threshold values of the concerned outputs. Remote Control Allows fixing the level [On], [Off], of the concerned outputs. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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« Result within tolerances » and « Result out of tolerances » (activation time and delay). Parameters Analog output (IO+ version only) Analog output remote (Page 2) with “remote control” function or “Flow Rate Ctrl” function SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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“defective 0 – 65535 ms alarm activation measurement alarm activation time” when it come to be active time and whatever the error conditions are during activation. 13.1.5.5 Configuration setup SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Parameter Possible Value Description Metrology Parameters SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Thus, this mode must be activated before processing any calibration. Save Tare in FRAM It allows saving tare in non-volatile memory (FRAM). [Yes], [No] Save Zero in FRAM [Yes], [No] It allows saving zero in non-volatile memory (FRAM). Audit trail (Available depending on version) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Data Storage Device (Available depending on version) Record ID to read Record of the ID to be read. Erase all records from the DSD memory. This is possible only when the legal for trade sealing is disabled. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Option « Use rotary Allows on Save automatic appending of hexadecimal representation of rotary switches in switch in Name » the Name. Byte order Byte order in Profinet exchanges ([Little Endian], [Big Endian]) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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0.10 Hz for 6.25 meas/s, 4 Hz for 400 meas/s Notch Filter parameters High & Low 0.1 to 200Hz Frequency band to attenuate with the digital Notch filter Frequency * * May not be implemented depending on eNod4 applicative version. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Allows resetting eNod4 or making eNod4 come back to factory settings Channel name Name or rename the channel with a maximum of 4 characters Parameter Possible Value Description Sensor Input Control Parameters (Available depending on version) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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This command must be performed before using the Sensor input control command and each time the weight measurement chain (sensor, connection, calibration) is modified. This command must not be realized when any process cycle that use weight is in progress. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
13.1.5.6 Functioning Mode (eNod4-C, D, F, B) According to the eNod4 model, the following screen is displayed to select the functioning mode eNod4-C eNod4-D eNod4-B eNod4-F 13.2 Dosing setup menu (eNod4-D) SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
The following setup menu allows modifying the parameters related to dosing (Filling or Unloading) mode. 13.2.1 Dosing Cycle Setup Parameter Possible Value Description Dosing cycle parameters NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx SCAIME SAS – Technosite Altéa – 294, Rue Georges Charpak – 74100 JUVIGNY - FRANCE Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 87 78 64 – www.scaime.com...
Allows SUSPEND and RESUME cycle. It makes possible to restart a Suspend/Resume [Yes], [No] dosing cycle when starting weight is greater than "empty max. cycle allowed weight". 13.2.2 Starting conditions setup Parameter Possible Value Description Starting Conditions Unloading mode Filling mode SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Tare / result dynamic mode, Time to calculate Tare or Result 0 – 6553 ms Dynamic Zero time time for average calculation used for ‘Dynamic Zero’ command 13.2.4 In-flight correction Settings Parameter Possible Value Description In-flight correction parameters SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
Enable if time interval >0. If during ‘Time interval’, the net 0 – 65535 variation measurement has been changed of less than the ‘minimal weight variation’, then the cycle is stopped and a flow rate error is Time Interval 0 – 65535 ms detected. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
13.2.7 Dosing Target values Target adjustment screen can be displayed from the Setup menu or directly from the main screen with key According to the Feed sequence setting, the following screen are displayed: SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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Defines the transition threshold, relative to the target weight, between the Fine Feed and Coarse Feed phase. Used in sequences using 3 feeds. HF to CF Level Defines the transition threshold, relative to the target weight, between the High Feed and Coarse Feed phase. SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
13.2.8 Configuration of Quick Access menu Allows selecting the dosing data accessible by touch, from the main screen (§3.3.3 and §3.3.4). With the example shown above, touch will open the following menu: SCAIME Manual : NU-eNod4D-ETH-E-0418_216710-E.docx...
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