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TI-500 Series
Digital Indicator
Setup / Operation Manual
Revision 2.6
October 12, 2004
 1994-2004 Transcell Technology, Inc.
Contents subject to change without notice.
Transcell Technology, Inc.
975 Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel (847) 419-9180
Fax (847) 419-1515
E-mail:
transcell@transcell.net
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www.transcell.net

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  • Page 1 TI-500 Series Digital Indicator Setup / Operation Manual Revision 2.6 October 12, 2004  1994-2004 Transcell Technology, Inc. Contents subject to change without notice. Transcell Technology, Inc. 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Tel (847) 419-9180 Fax (847) 419-1515 E-mail: transcell@transcell.net...
  • Page 2 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1: Introduction To The TI-500 Series Indicator ..............1-1 Chapter 2: Installation ........................2-1 ABS Enclosure ......................2-1 2.1.1 Connecting the weigh platform................. 2-2 2.1.2 Connecting the serial printer, remote display or computer ......2-2 2.1.3 Connecting the power supply................
  • Page 4 C hapter 5: User Menu Descriptions and Procedures ..............5-1 User Menu Descriptions....................5-1 User Menu Procedures ....................5-3 5.2.1 ID Number Entry (A8)..................5-3 5.2.2 Line Feeds Entry (A9) ..................5-4 C hapter 6: Calibration ........................6-1 Calibration Overview ..................... 6-1 Zero Calibration (F16) ....................
  • Page 5 Appendix D: Displayed Error Codes ....................D-1 Appendix E: Information on 4-20 mA Analog Output ................ E-1 LIST OF FIGURES TI-500 Front Panel ........................1-2 TI-500E Front Panel........................ 1-3 TI-500E-SS Front Panel......................1-3 TI-500-BW Front Panel ......................1-4 TI-500-SSB Front Panel......................1-4 TI-500-SL Front Panel ......................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE TI-500 SERIES DIGITAL INDICATORS The TI-500 Series Digital Indicator is a general purpose, industrial grade weight indicator. Six models are currently available, distinguishable by display type, enclosure type and power supply. Table 1-1 shows the TI-500 Series product matrix. All models operate identically, can readout up to 50,000 display divisions and can supply enough current for up to 4-350Ω...

  • Page 7: Ti-500 Front Panel

    MODEL DISPLAY ENCLOSURE POWER SOURCE TYPE TYPE TI-500 AC adapter - 12 VDC, 500 mA TI-500E AC adapter - 12 VDC, 500 mA TI-500E-SS Stainless Steel 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz TI-500E-SS (4-20) Stainless Steel 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz TI-500-BW 6 x “C” (UM-2) batteries or internal 6V battery TI-500-SSB Stainless Steel...

  • Page 8: Ti-500E Front Panel

    GROSS TARE STABLE ZERO CLASS = 5000 ZERO TARE UNITS PRINT GROSS MODEL TI-500E FIGURE 1-2: TI-500E Front Panel GROSS TARE ZERO STABLE =5,000 CLASS PRINT UNITS ZERO TARE GROSS CAPACITY : TI-500E MODEL FIGURE 1-3: TI-500E-SS Front Panel Includes (4-20) model. Page 1-3...

  • Page 9: Ti-500-Bw Front Panel

    =5,000 CLASS ZERO TARE UNITS GROSS PRINT CAPACITY : TI-500 MODEL FIGURE 1-4: TI-500-BW Front Panel =5,000 CLASS ZERO UNITS TARE GROSS PRINT CAPACITY : TI-500 MODEL FIGURE 1-5: TI-500-SSB Front Panel Page 1-4...

  • Page 10: Ti-500-Sl Front Panel

    CLASS =5,000 ZERO UNITS TARE GROSS PRINT CAPACITY : TI-500 MODEL FIGURE 1-6: TI-500-SL Front Panel Page 1-5...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation

    CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ABS ENCLOSURE For indicators contained in the standard ABS enclosure, the rear panel contains all connectors necessary to make the appropriate connections to the weigh platform, printer, remote display and power supply. Figure 2-1: TI-500/TI-500E ABS Enclosure Rear Panel Figure 2-1a: TI-500-BW ABS Enclosure Rear Panel Page 2-1...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Weigh Platform

    2.1.1 CONNECTING THE WEIGH PLATFORM The indicators mounted in an ABS enclosure ship with a 15 ft shielded load cell cable for connection to weigh platform’s load cell(s) or junction box. 1. Plug the cable’s 14-pin Centronics-type connector into the load cell port on the rear panel of the indicator.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Supply

    2.1.3 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The TI-500 and TI-500E indicators ship standard with an external AC adapter. 1. Simply plug the AC adapter into the indicator’s DC Power Jack first, and then plug into a standard wall outlet. Make sure that the AC voltage appearing at the wall outlet matches the input voltage marked on the AC adapter.
  • Page 14 Figure 2-5a: TI-500E-SS Main Circuit Board Overview –4-20 version MICROPROCESSOR FUSE Figure 2-5b: TI-500-SSB Main Circuit Board Overview Page 2-4...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Weigh Platform

    Figure 2-5c: TI-500-SL Main Circuit Board Overview 2.2.1 CONNECTING THE WEIGH PLATFORM 1. Connect your shielded load cell cable (not included) to the appropriate terminal on the main board. Connection assignments for the Load Cell Terminals are shown in Figure 2-6.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Serial Printer, Remote Display Or Computer

    2.2.2 CONNECTING THE SERIAL PRINTER, REMOTE DISPLAY OR COMPUTER The TI-500 Series indicator comes standard with one full duplex RS-232 serial port, designed for connection to either a PC or a serial printer. The same port may be also used as a simplex, RS-232 port designed for connection to a remote display.

  • Page 17: Connecting The 4-20 Ma Analog Output

    2.2.4 CONNECTING THE 4-20 mA ANALOG OUTPUT (TI-500E-SS 4-20 ONLY The digital indicator provides a passive analog 4-20 mA output on two wires designated ”4-20A” and “4-20B”. A 12-bit DAC is used along with a current loop transmitter. Since the output is passive, you will need an external 24 VDC power supply.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Configuration

    CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW The indicator contains two main setup menus: The Setup (“F”) menu, which configures the indicator to your weigh platform and the User (“A”) menu, which configures the serial communication port and enables some user options. The Setup and User menus consist of several menu selections, each with its own sub-menu of choices.

  • Page 19: Navigating In The Setup Menu

    TI-500-SSB (without slide switch) 1. Remove the rear cover and locate the two-position dipswitch. 2. Place switch #1 to the OFF position. Note: On certain units, the dipswitch position will be exactly the opposite. 3. Power on the indicator. The indicator shows ” F 1” to indicate that you are in Setup Menu mode.

  • Page 20: Notes On The Setup Menu

    Grads Span Gn. Zero Band Zero Range Mot. Band Dig. Filter Ovld. Limit Calib. Unit 0.5d 1d 1d 3d 5d 10d 0d 2% 1d 9d 1 2 4 8 100% 1.9% lb kg 25 50 75 100 150 200 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 12000 20000 30000 40000 50000 Dsp.

  • Page 21: Exiting The Setup Menu - Abs Enclosure

    3.2.5 EXITING THE SETUP MENU – ABS ENCLOSURE 1 . Power off the indicator. 2 . On the rear panel, move the Setup/Calibration Switch back to its original position. 3. Power on the indicator. The display will go through a digit check, then settle into Normal Operating mode.

  • Page 22: Navigating In The User Menu

    3.3.2 NAVIGATING IN THE USER MENU Use the directional keys shown in Figure 3-3 to move around in the User Menu Chart shown in Figure 3-4 on the following page. To move to a new “A” heading, use the TARE (left) or PRINT (right) key to move right or left in the User Menu Chart.

  • Page 23: User Menu Chart

    Baud Rate Data Bits, Parity Transmission Mode Display Check Enable lb/kg Key Press ZERO 7O 7E key to begin 1200 2400 4800 9600 Serial Port Mode ID No. Entry No. of Line Feeds ID No. Enable Press ZERO Press ZERO key to begin key to begin Handshaking Enable...

  • Page 24: Notes On The User Menu

    3.3.3 NOTES ON THE USER MENU 1 . Detailed descriptions of the user menu parameters can be found in Chapter 5 of this manual. 2. Some selections shown are not available on all models in the series. Likewise, additional selections may be available on other models in the series. See Chapter 5 for more information. 3.3.4 EXITING THE USER MENU 1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Setup Menu Descriptions And Procedures

    CHAPTER 4: SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCEDURES SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the Setup Menu Chart. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark (√). Table 4-1 shows the selections that are not allowed for “Legal-for-Trade” applications: NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE...
  • Page 26 Selects the desired formula which determines the point at which the indicator shows overload. All selections are based on the primary unit Overload Limit FS + 2%√ selected in F8. FS + 1d FS + 9d "FS" = Full scale in primary units. Selects the primary base unit to be used in the calibration process.

  • Page 27: Setup Menu Procedures

    TI-500E and TI-500E-SS only NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Used to enable or disable the piece count feature. This feature must 0√ be disabled for commercial applications. Piece Count "0" = Disable piece count "1" = Enable piece count Enable SUB-MENU TITLE SELECTIONS Graduations 6,000...

  • Page 28: Chapter 5: User Menu Descriptions And Procedures

    CHAPTER 5: USER MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND PROCEDURES USER MENU DESCRIPTIONS This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the User Menu Chart. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark (√). NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Selects the baud rate for data transmission through the serial port. 1200 2400 Baud Rate...
  • Page 29 TI-500 only NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Allows you to permanently disable the backlight feature for outdoor 1√ use. Factory default setting is “1” (Enabled). Backlight "0" = Disabled “1" = Enabled Enable Enables hardware handshaking for Print Ticket Mode. Valid only 0√...

  • Page 30: User Menu Procedures

    TI-500-SL only NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE Selects the auto off time period in minutes: Auto Power Off 1, 2, 3, 5√, 8, “Off” = Disabled (Always ON) Period 10, 15, 20, 30 Activates the “Hold” mode where weight of the object on the platform 0√...
  • Page 31 5.2.2 LF (Line Feeds) Number Entry (A9) While in the User Menu mode, scroll to "A 9", then scroll down once using the ZERO key to enter the Line Feeds menu. The display will momentarily show "LF", followed by the current line feeds value. Use the four directional keys (shown in Figure 5-1 above) to adjust the displayed value to the actual line feeds value.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6: Calibration

    CHAPTER 6: CALIBRATION CALIBRATION OVERVIEW The indicator is calibrated by following the procedures embedded in F16 (Zero) and F17 (Span) of the Setup Menu. Each procedure enters a value into the indicator's non-volatile memory - F16 the zero value (deadweight) and F17 the span value (test weight). The minimum test weight that can be used is 1% of full-scale capacity.

  • Page 33: View Calibration Values (F18)

    4. After setting the exact value, press the NET/GROSS key to save the value. 5. If the calibration was successful, the display will show "EndC1" momentarily, then revert back up to F17. At this time it is suggested that the calibration values be recorded for future use (see Section 6.4).

  • Page 34: Key-In Span Calibration Value (F20)

    KEY-IN SPAN CALIBRATION VALUE (F20) Note: This procedure is intended for emergency use only in the case of non-volatile memory loss. A valid span calibration value, obtained from a successful F17 calibration procedure, must be used. 1. While in the Setup mode, scroll to "F 20", then scroll down once using the ZERO key. 2.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7: Operation

    CHAPTER 7: OPERATION 7 .1 DISPLAY As mentioned in Chapter 1, some models utilize a 6 digit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) while others utilize a 6-digit LED (Light Emitting Diode) display. Typically, LCD’s are used for outdoor applications while LED’s are used indoors where brightness is needed. Table 7-1 summarizes both types of dis- play annunciators.

  • Page 36: Keyboard

    LCD Annun- LED Annun- MEANING ciator ciator ZERO Better known as the “Center of Zero” annunciator, this light is active when- ever the displayed weight is within ± 0.25 divisions of true zero. Indicates that the indicator is displaying net weight. GROSS Indicates that the indicator is displaying gross weight.

  • Page 37: General Scale Operation

    Zero - This key sets the indicator to display zero provided the following conditions are met: 1. The indicator is displaying Gross weight. 2. The displayed weight is within the zero reset range that is programmed in F4 of the Setup (“F”) Menu.

  • Page 38: Piece Counting

    7.3.3 PIECE COUNTING IMPORTANT NOTE: The piece counting function cannot be used in commercial (NTEP) ap- plications. This mode is used to indicate the number of pieces of an item you have placed on the scale’s platform and is accessed by pressing the UNITS key. To ensure accuracy, the parts you are counting must be consistent in weight.

  • Page 39: Chapter 8: Legal For Trade Sealing

    CHAPTER 8: LEGAL FOR TRADE SEALING ABS ENCLOSURE Indicators in the ABS enclosure can be sealed for commercial (Legal for Trade) pplications as follows. 1. Power off the indicator. 2. On the back of the indicator, locate the setup/calibration switch cover (see illustrations below).

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Specifications

    APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG SPECIFICATIONS Full Scale Input Signal 30mV, including dead load Minimum Sensitivity - Non H-44 0.4 µV / grad Minimum Sensitivity - H-44 1.0 µV / grad Input Impedance 30MΩ, typical Internal Resolution - TI-500, TI-500E, TI-500E-SS Approximately 260,000 to 325,000 counts Internal Resolution –...
  • Page 41 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature –10° to +40° C Storage Temperature -25° to +70° C MECHANICAL Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) – 8.5" x 3.0" x 4.6" (215mm x 75mm x 117mm) TI-500, TI-500E Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) – 10.4"...

  • Page 42: Appendix B: Serial Port Information

    APPENDIX B: SERIAL PORT INFORMATION SERIAL PORT MODES B.1.1 FULL DUPLEX MODE The Full Duplex Mode provides a Demand serial transmission mode and is selected by setting A3 to “d” and A6 to “0”. The Demand mode allows control from a host device, usually a PC, and can be activated by pressing the PRINT key on the indicator’s front panel.

  • Page 43: Recognized Host Commands

    B.1.1.1 RECOGNIZED HOST COMMANDS “P” - This command is sent to the indicator to print the indicated display. The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload. “Z” - This command is sent to the indicator to zero the scale. The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion, positive overload or negative overload.

  • Page 44: Simplex Mode

    B.1.3 SIMPLEX MODE The Simplex Mode provides a continuous serial transmission mode and is selected by setting A3 to “C” and A6 to “0”. The Continuous mode is used to interface to computers, scoreboards, and other remote devices requiring constant data updating. The transmission occurs at the end of each display update.

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Determining Proper Span Gain (F2

    APPENDIX C: DETERMINING PROPER SPAN GAIN (F2) SPAN GAIN OVERVIEW The Span Gain parameter found in F2 of the Setup Menu is directly related to the ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) integration time. This means that the lower the setting, the higher the number of measurements per second.
  • Page 46 TI-500, TI-500E, TI-500E-SS # of External Full Scale Input Range (mV/V) Grads 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 4,000 5,000 – 6,000 – 8,000 – 10,000 – – 12,000 – – 15,000 – – – 20,000 – – – – 30,000 –...
  • Page 47 TI-500-BW, TI-500-SSB, TI-500-SL # of External Full Scale Input Range (mV/V) Grads 1,000 1,500 2,000 – 2,500 – 3,000 – 4,000 – – 5,000 – – 6,000 – – – 8,000 – – – – 10,000 – – – – –...

  • Page 48: Appendix D: Displayed Error Codes

    APPENDIX D: DISPLAYED ERROR CODES CODE MODE MEANING / POSSIBLE SOLUTION Normal Operating Gross Overload. A weight greater than the rated capacity has been Mode applied to the scale. Remove the weight from the platter or try re- calibrating the scale. Otherwise, check for a bad load cell connection or possible load cell damage due to overloading.

  • Page 49: Appendix E: Information On 4-20 Ma Analog Output

    APPENDIX E: INFORMATION ON 4-20 MA ANALOG OUTPUT GENERAL INFORMATION Some models provide a passive analog 4-20 mA output on two terminals. These terminals are covered in Chapter 2 (see Section 2.2.5). The output tracks the weight displayed on the indicator, so you must first have the indicator configured and calibrated correctly in order for it to work properly.
  • Page 50 Here is how to test to see if it is working correctly: 1. Configure and calibrate the indicator to your load device. Ensure the weighing func- tion is working properly. 2. Connect the AA and BB output wires to an external 24 VDC power supply and 250 Ω resistor as shown in the above test diagram.

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