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Large-Display Weight Indicator
Firmware Version 1
Technical Manual
December 8, 2022
PN 213589 Rev A

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  • Page 1 LaserLight3 Series ® Large-Display Weight Indicator Firmware Version 1 Technical Manual December 8, 2022 PN 213589 Rev A...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
  • Page 3 Initial manual release with the launch of the product; firmware V1.00.00 Table i. Revision Letter History Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Menu and Read Only Message ..............33 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 5 4.10 Version ................... 68 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 6 Serial Ports................. 99 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 7 Rice Lake Weighing Systems Stream Format ........
  • Page 8 14.0 Specifications ............... . 137 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

  • Page 10: Fcc Compliance

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator FCC Compliance United States 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 protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 11: Operating Modes

    • Flange Pole mount kit (see PN 75856) • VESA Pole mount kits (see PN 212745) • Sunshade Visor kit (see PN 214693) • Wi-Fi (factory installed, PN 209118) • ConnexLink (see PN 212753) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Use a grounding wrist strap to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the enclosure. Unpacking Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the LaserLight3 for damage. If parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.

  • Page 13: Mount Bracket Dimensions

    2.2.1 Mount Bracket Dimensions Figure 2-2 displays LaserLight3 the mounting bracket dimensions. Figure 2-2. Mounting Bracket Dimensions Item Inches Millimeters 6.00 8.00 16.00 23.00 24.76 0.39 0.76 Table 2-2. LaseLight3 Dimensions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 14: Wall Mounting

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Wall Mounting LaserLight3 can be mounted to a flat surface in two ways: • Using 0.39 in (10 mm) - 0.76 in (19 mm) keyholes • Using 100 x 100 or 200 x 200 VESA mounting holes Figure 2-3.

  • Page 15: Opening The Enclosure

    Figure 2-4. Front Door Fasteners and Wire Seal Location 3. Pull the hinged display outward to open the enclosure. Figure 2-5. LaserLight3 Open 4. Reverse the procedure to close the enclosure. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 16: Legal For Trade Sealing

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Legal for Trade Sealing Insert a lead wire seal through two holes on front door and through retaining bracket in enclosure. This restricts access of the setup jumpers, electronics, electrical contacts and Legal for Trade configuration parameters. NOTE: The audit jumper (J24) must be set to off to require shorting the setup jumper (J25) to access configuration parameters.

  • Page 17: Cable Connections

    Cable plugs must be installed in unused cord grips. Cord grips have a clamping range of 0.197-0.472 in (5.0-12.0 mm). Mounting Location for optional Wi-Fi or Power Cable Cord grips for Communication ConnexLink Antenna Cables or DIOs Figure 2-7. Cord Grip Layout © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 18: Power Supply Wiring

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.6.2 Power Supply Wiring The LaserLight3 AC power supply is mounted inside the enclosure and supplies power to the CPU board. AC wiring runs through a cord grip to the power supply. Figure 2-8. Power Supply Wiring NOTE: The far left wire illustrated in Figure 2-8 is a ground attached to power supply mounting plate and enclosure.

  • Page 19: Cpu Board Connections

    + 5VDC (4.85 to 5.05 VDC tolerance) J17 CH 2 Display Power Output + 5VDC (4.85 to 5.05 VDC tolerance) Figure 2-11. CPU Board Display Power Out Connectors (J15 and J17) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 20: Load Cell Input

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.7.3 Load Cell Input To attach the cable from a load cell or junction box, connect cable to the J1 connector (Section 2.8 on page 24). See Figure 2-12 for the pin assignments for the J1 connector. Connector Signal +SIG...

  • Page 21: Digital I/O

    For the Micro USB device port, it does not matter what the settings are for Baud, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits in the computer software. The port communicates in the same way regardless of these settings. Figure 2-16. Micro USB Input (J7) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 22: Ethernet Tcp/Ip

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.7.8 Ethernet TCP/IP The LaserLight3 features Ethernet TCP/IP 10Base-T/100Base-TX communication using the J8 connector (Section 2.8 on page 24), and can support two simultaneous connections, one as a server, the other as a client. Through an Ethernet network, software applications can communicate with the LaserLight3 using the EDP command set (Section 9.0 on page 94), or data can be streamed continuously from the LaserLight3, or printed on demand.

  • Page 23: Usb Host

    A cylindrical EMI filter is pre-installed on LED power cables (J15 and J17) and two rectangular EMI filters are pre-installed on the LED data cable (HUB75) to eliminate RF interference. Power Cables with EMI Filter Data Cable with EMI Filters Figure 2-20. EMI Filters Placement for RF Interference © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 24: Cpu Board Features

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator CPU Board Features 2.8.1 Status LEDs There are several small LEDs located on the CPU board that indicate status for a specific connector or component. Typically, LEDs are located adjacent to their relevant connectors or components. Figure 2-21 illustrates the locations of LEDs on the CPU board.

  • Page 25: Cpu Board Jumpers

    The reset jumper (J30) enables a simulated power up reset, eliminating the need to unplug the unit to perform a reset. The unit then goes back to normal operation mode, see Figure 2-22 for the reset jumper location on the CPU board. Table 2-9. Jumper Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 26: Cpu Board Switches

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.8.3 CPU Board Switches The CPU board contains several switches that are identified in Figure 2-23. SW1 (Boot Switch) SW2 and SW3 Figure 2-23. CPU Board Switches Switches Description SW1 (Boot Switch) SW1 is located near the Setup jumper (J25) and controls the operating state of the CPU board. SW1 has two positions: Update (top) and RUN (bottom/default).

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Screw, Machine M5 X 0.8 X 10 MM Slotted 187876 Nut, Lock M5 Nylon Insert 165902 Serial Label 184457 (Optional, not shown) Tamper Seal, Wire and Disc 71398 (Not Shown) CR203 3V Battery Table 2-12. LaserLight3 Assembly Parts © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 28: Front Door Assembly Parts

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.10.2 Front Door Assembly Parts Figure 2-25. LaserLight3 Front Door Parts Illustration www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 29 Washer Flat #2 Small .094 ID X .250 OD X .02 Thick 215024 16 Conductor Data Cable Assembly With two Ferrites 212422 Power Cable Assembly with Ferrite 214423 Cable, Laserlight3 Display Communication Cable Table 2-13. LaserLight3 Front Door Parts © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 30: Cabinet Assembly Parts

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 2.10.3 Cabinet Assembly Parts Section A Section B Figure 2-26. LaserLight3 Cabinet Parts Illustration Item No. Part No. Description 205782 Cabinet, Painted 206521 Power Supply,12V 150W, 12.5A, AC Input, 100-240 VAC 15628 Cord Grip, 1/2-NPT 19538 Cord Grip Post, Slotted Black Seal 1/4 x 1 30376 Seal Ring, 1/2-NPT Nylon...

  • Page 31: Operation

    NOTE: The layout of annunciators and size of weight digits vary depending on which Type option is configured in the Display menu: Legacy provides about 3.75 inch weight digits with annunciators along the bottom while Standard provides about 5 inch weight digits with annunciators along the right side. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 32: Keypad

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Keypad The keypad, located on the bottom right corner of the unit, allows for easy setup and operation of LaserLight3. The keypad includes six function keys. MENU Figure 3-2. LaserLight3 Keypad Description Sets the current gross weight to zero, provided the amount of weight to be removed is within the specified zero range and the LaserLight3 is not in motion.

  • Page 33: Menu Element Overview

    • On left or right sides to indicate previously available menus, options, or parameters White Font Indicates a read only message NOTE: Read only messages, typically display as a result of selecting an information parameter. Table 4. Menu Element Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 34: Menu With Text Editable Parameter

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 3.4.3 Menu with Text Editable Parameter Setup Config Sense Capcity ZtrkBn 10000.0 Figure 3-5. Editable Text Parameter Menu Example Number Element Description Red Font Red font appears in two scenarios: • In center column to indicate previously selected menus and parameters •...

  • Page 35: Edit Date

    1. Navigate to Audit ► Setup ▼ Config ►... ►Remote ▼Manual ► ... ► Tm/Dt. 2. Press to view the configuration. 3. Press until On is selected. 4. Press to accept the configuration. 5. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 36: View Ethernet And Wi-Fi Media Access Control (Mac) Ids

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 3.5.4 View Ethernet and Wi-Fi Media Access Control (MAC) IDs Select MAC ID in the top-level menu to view the Ethernet and Wi-Fi MAC IDs. MAC addresses display in the following format: 88:88:88:88:88:88. Mac ID Audit Setup Setpnt Accum...

  • Page 37: Reset Configuration

    For additional information about brightness, see Section 4.3.4 on page 5. Press . Day displays. 6. Press to exit the menu and load the new brightness setting. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 38: Change Display Color

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 3.5.8 Change Display Color The LaserLight3 display can illuminate as red (default), yellow, green, blue, magenta, cyan or white. Select the desired color in the Color parameter. NOTE: Changing the display color requires access to Setup mode (Section 2.8.2 on page 25).

  • Page 39: Indicator Functions

    1. Place a container on the scale and wait for to display. 2. Press to acquire the tare weight of the container. The net weight displays and the NT (Net) is indicated on the right side of the display. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 40: Remove Stored Tare Value

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 3.6.6 Remove Stored Tare Value 1. Remove all weight from the scale and wait for to display. The display shows a negative net value or 0 Gross value and >0< displays. >0< NOTE: Press to zero the scale, if is not displayed.

  • Page 41: View Legally Relevant Version

    The audit trail calibration and configuration counters can be viewed in Menu mode. 1. Navigate to Audit ▼ LRV ► ... ►Config. 2. Press . The audit trail configuration counter number displays. 3. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 42: Display Accumulator

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 3.6.13 Display Accumulator Select DispAcm (Display Accumulator) in the Accum menu to display the accumulator. Setpnt Accum Tare DispAcm ClrAcum Figure 3-21. DispAcm Parameter Menu Path 1. Navigate to Audit ► ... ► Accum ▼ DispAcm. 2.

  • Page 43: View Configured Setpoint Values

    (Access = Off) or hidden (Access = Hidden). 6. Use arrow keys to edit the setpoint. 7. Press to accept the new value. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 44: Configuration

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Configuration There are two types of configuration parameters in the LaserLight3, Setup mode parameters (or Legal for Trade configuration) and Menu mode parameters (or non-legal configuration). Setup mode parameters are accessed by enabling the Audit Jumper or shorting the Setup jumper (Section 2.8.2 on page 25).

  • Page 45: Audit Menu

    Setup Menu is accessed, Config displays as the first option. Subsequent times Setup Menu is accessed, without exiting Setup Mode, changes Comm to the first option and Config to the second option. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 46: Configuration Menu

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.1 Configuration Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Configuration menu. NOTE: Not used for remote display configurations. Audit Setup Setpnt Comm Config Format Sense Capcity ZTrkBn ZRange InitZro MotBnd Overloa SmpRat Fltrchn DigFl1 DigFl2...
  • Page 47 17); this parameter must be set correctly to match the actual load cell cable connection to ensure the load cell functions properly with the indicator; Settings: 4-WIRE (default), 6-WIRE Table 4-4. Configuration Menu Descriptions (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 48: Format Menu

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.2 Format Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Format menu. Audit Setup Setpnt Config Format Calibr Secndry Primary Secndry Figure 4-5. Format Menu Parameter Description Scale format and units settings for the Primary format; Sub-Parameters: Primary Format –...

  • Page 49: Calibration Menu

    Temporarily zeros the displayed weight of a non-empty scale, after a span calibration was performed; TmpZero The difference between the temporary zero and the previously calibrated zero value is used as an offset (Section 6.2.2 on page (Temp Zero) Table 4-6. Calibration Menu Parameter © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 50: Program Menu

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.4 Program Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Program menu. Audit Setup Setpnt Calibr Program PFormt GrvDest PwrUpM PstTare Regula Dsplay ConsNu Constu WmtThrh NumWegh Contact MaxWgh Accum MaxDate Date KbdLock Zeronly KeyHold Locale...
  • Page 51 (Origin Elevation) LatDest Destination latitude (to nearest degree) for gravity compensation; displays when Locale parameter is set to On; Enter value: 0–90, 45 (default) (Destination Latitude) Table 4-7. Program Menu Parameters (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 52 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Parameter Description EleDest Destination elevation (in meters) for gravity compensation; displays when Locale parameter is set to On; Enter value: -9999–9999, 345 (default) (Destination Elevation) GrvOrig Origin gravity factor (in m/s ) for gravity compensation; displays when Locale parameter is set to Factor; Enter value: 9.00000–9.99999, 9.80665 (default) (Origin Gravity) GrvDest...

  • Page 53: Print Format Menu

    COMPANY NAME<NL>STREET ADDRESS<NL>CITY, ST ZIP<NL2> (default) HdrFmt2 (Header Format 2) – Header 2 Format String; Enter characters: Alphanumeric entry up to 1,000 characters, COMPANY NAME<NL>STREET ADDRESS<NL>CITY, ST ZIP<NL2> (default) Table 4-9. Print Format Menu Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 54: Stream Format Menu

    SFormt (Stream Specifies the stream format used for streaming output of scale data or specifies the expected input for a serial scale; Settings: Format) RLWS (default) – Rice Lake Weighing Systems stream format (Section 13.8.2 on page 133) Cardinal – Cardinal stream format (Section 13.8.3 on page...

  • Page 55: Setpoint Menu

    Auto – Allows the batch sequence to repeat automatically once it has been started Manual – Requires a Batch Start input/command to run the batch sequence Table 4-11. Setpoints Menu Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 56 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.7.1 If Kind = Gross, Net, Negative Gross, Negative Net, Positive Relative, Negative Relative, Percent Relative Audit Setup Setpnt SFormt Setpnt Digio StptCfg Batchng Batchng Setpnt 8 Setpnt 1 Setpnt 2-8 If Trip = Inband If Trip = Higher or Outband or Lower Alias...
  • Page 57 (in tenths of a second); Enter value: 0–65535, 0 (default) Table 4-12. Kind Parameter Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 58 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Parameter Description PCount Setpoints with Preact set to Learn, specifies the number of batches after which the preact value is recalculated; the default value, 1, recalculates the preact value after every batch cycle; Enter value: 1–65535, 1 (default) (Preact Count) RelNum For relative setpoints, specifies the number of the relative setpoint;...

  • Page 59: Digio (Digital I/O) Menu

    Set this parameter On to view the splash screen on start up; Settings: On, Off (default) DspTest (Startup Display Test) Tm/Dt (Time/Date) Time and date on displays when weight is zero for increments of five seconds; Settings: On, Off (default) Table 4-14. Remote Menu Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 60 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.9.1 Manual Mode Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Manual Mode menu. Audit Setup Setpnt DfltCfg Remote Comm Tm/Dt Manual HoldWt SetAnn MnlMode MnlMVal AnchrSq WgtBeg WgtEnd UnitBeg UnitEnd ModeBeg ModeEnd StatBeg StatEnd PolBeg...

  • Page 61: Communications Menu

    Features Ethernet TCP/IP 10Base-T/100Base-TX communication and can support two simultaneous connections, one as a server, the other as a client (Section 4.3.10.3 on page WiFi Supports Wi-Fi communications (Section 4.3.10.4 on page Table 4-16. Communications Menu Descriptions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 62 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.10.1 Serial Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Serial menu. Audit Setup Setpnt Remote Comm Config WiFi Serial 20MA 20MA RS232 1 RS32 2 RS485 Figure 4-20. Serial Menu Parameter Description Configurable parameters for serial communications ports;...
  • Page 63 Eoldly (End of Line Delay) End of line delay sets the delay period from when a formatted line is terminated to the beginning of the next formatted serial output (0.1-second intervals); Enter value: 0–255, 0 (default) Table 4-18. USB Menu Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 64 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 4.3.10.3 Ethernet Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Ethrnet (Ethernet) menu. Audit Setup Setpnt Remote Comm Config Ethrnet WiFi EthClnt Mac ID DHCP Enabled Ip Addr Subnet Gateway EthSrvr EthClnt Figure 4-22. Ethernet Menu Parameter Description Mac ID...
  • Page 65 Specifies if the port transmits replies to serial commands; Settings: On (default), Off Mac ID Displays the read only Wi-Fi MAC address (in installed): 00:00:00:00:00:00 or blank (if not equipped) Table 4-20. WiFi Menu Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 66: Accumulator Menu

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Accumulator Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Accumulator menu. Setpnt Accum Tare DispAcm ClrAcum PrtAcum ClrAcum Figure 4-24. Accumulator Menu Parameter Description DispAcm (Display Accumulator) Displays the accumulator value (read only) PrtAcum (Print Accumulator) Prints the accumulator value to specified port, if setup ClrAcum (Clear Accumulator)

  • Page 67: Test Menu

    Fail NOTE: For more information, see Section 12.8.3 on page 126. LightLvL (Light Level) Displays raw data received from the light sensor. Table 4-24. Test Menu Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 68: Time Menu

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Time Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Time menu. Test Time Date Figure 4-28. Set Time Menu Parameter Description Time Sets hour, minute and Meridian Indicator. Table 4-25. Time Menu Date Menu This section provides a flow chart and descriptions for the Date menu.

  • Page 69: Remote Display Configuration

    . The Type configuration displays. 3. Press repeatedly until the desired Type is selected (Standard or Legacy). 4. Press to confirm the Type configuration. 5. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 70: Automatic Configuration

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Automatic Configuration LaserLight3 provides three functions that attempt to automatically set remote display parameters: • Automatic Baud Configuration (Section 5.2.1 on page • Auto-Learn (Section 5.2.2 on page 5.2.1 Automatic Baud Configuration The automatic baud configuration feature automatically sets the serial communication protocol (RS-232, RS-485/422 and 20 mA current loop) parameters.

  • Page 71: Auto-Learn And Data String Recognition

    Port Echo RS232 1 RS32 2 RS485 Name Eoldly Trigger IPAddre Trigger LnTerm Command StrInd StrLft RmtIn Port Respons Trigger Command StrInd StrLft RmtIn Figure 5-3. Remote In Parameters Menu Paths © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 72 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator If Remote In parameter is enabled, LaserLight3 attempts to learn the incoming data steam when it is powered on, when the data stream starts or when the data stream is paused and restarted. In order for the Auto-Learn to function, the incoming data stream must be supported (Section 13.7 on page 132).

  • Page 73: Manual Mode

    1. Navigate to Audit ► Setup ▼ Config ►... ►Remote ▼ Manual ▼ MnlMode. 2. Press . The parameter configuration displays. 3. Press until display. 4. Press . MnlMVal displays. 5. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 74: Configuring Manual Mode Parameters

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 5.3.2 Configuring Manual Mode Parameters After Manual Mode is enabled, many parameters must be configured. Manual Mode parameter configuration differs from most other parameters found on LaserLight3. Instead of selecting from a list of predefined values, most Manual Mode parameters are configured by: •...
  • Page 75 3. Move the cyan cursor with to the character in data string that represents selected parameter. 4. Press to confirm character selection. 5. LaserLight3 returns to Manual Mode menu with next parameter (if available) displays. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 76 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 5.3.2.2 Text String Parameter Configuration Overview Text string parameters are configured by using a text string editor to change character value. The following parameters are configured with a text string editor: • AnchrSq (Anchor • ModeDef (Mode •...
  • Page 77 10. Press to save and exit menu. 11. Repeat steps through until all parameters are configured. 12. Press to save and exit menu. NOTE: Press twice to a delete character. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 78 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 5.3.2.3 MnlMode (Manual Mode) Parameter Configuration Cursor selection and text string parameters are contained in Manual Mode configuration. This section provides a general guide of how to configure Manual Mode parameters. For information about hows to configure each parameter and menu paths, see Section 5.3.2.1 on page 74 Section 5.3.2.2 on page 1.
  • Page 79 UdrLoad OK Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Figure 5-18. Configured StatDefs Parameters 5.4 Configure PolDefs parameters Positiv (Positive) and Negativ (Negative) Positiv Negativ Configuration Configuration Figure 5-19. Configured PolDefs Parameters © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 80 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 5.3.2.4 SetAnn (Set Annunciator) UnitAnn and ModeAnn Options SettAnn UnitAnn and Mode options lock a selected mode (Gross or Net) or unit annunciators in place on screen. Figure 5-20 displays a menu path to SetAnn parameters. Audit Setup Setpnt...
  • Page 81 7. If needed, repeat steps through for remaining options. 8. Press to exit the menu. MENU NOTE: Unit, Mode and Status options apply to Automatic Configuration and Manual Mode. Polrity only applies to Manual Mode. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 82: Mnlmval (Manual Mode Validation) Operation

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 5.3.3 MnlMVal (Manual Mode Validation) Operation After Manual Mode is configured, the built-in validation tool should be used to ensure the configuration is correct. Figure 5-22 displays a menu path to the MnlMVal (Manual Mode Validation) parameter. Audit Setup Setpnt...

  • Page 83: Demand Print Displaying

    NOTE: The returned value must be converted from hex to decimal. For example, all bits turned on would be a hex value of F (15 in decimal). Table 5-3. Remote Display Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 84: Advanced Display Message (Dm) Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Command Description Example Set digital output levels with digital output bits. Digital output bits follow: |00DOx! • Digital output bit 1 = 1 Where x references the hex value 0–F • Digital output bit 2 = 2 •...
  • Page 85 User configurable message with a variable character quantity depending on commands. (n) = line number NOTE: This parameter must be adhere to the total character limit described for commands listed in Table 5-5 Table 5-5. Advanced Display Message Options © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 86: Calibration

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Calibration The LaserLight3 can be calibrated using the front panel and EDP commands. The following sections describe the procedures required for these calibration methods. NOTE: The LaserLight3 requires a Zero Calibration and Span Calibration to be calibrated. The Linear Calibration points are optional;...

  • Page 87: Linear Calibration

    Once a span calibration is complete, remove the hooks or chains and the test weights from the scale. With all the weight removed, a rezero calibration is used to adjust the zero and span calibration values. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 88: Edp Command Calibration

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator EDP Command Calibration Use the following instructions to calibrate the LaserLight3 using EDP commands. For information on the EDP commands of the LaserLight3, see Section 9.0 on page 94. Access to Setup mode (Section 2.8.2 on page 25) is required.

  • Page 89: Digital Filtering

    • Digital Filter Threshold sets a threshold value, in display divisions; When the specified number of consecutive A/D readings (Digital Filter Sensitivity) fall outside of this threshold, filtering is suspended; Set Digital Filter Threshold to NONE to turn off the filter override © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 90: Digital Rolling Average Filter Procedure

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 7.1.3 Digital Rolling Average Filter Procedure Audit Setup Setpnt Comm Config Format Sense Capcity ZTrkBn ZRange MotBnd Overloa InitZro SmpRat Fltrchn DigFl1 DigFl2 DigFl3 DfSens DfThrh AdSense AdThrh DmpVal RtlTrap TareFn SSTime Sense Figure 7-1. Configuration Menu 1.

  • Page 91: Adaptive Filter (Adaptive Only)

    With Damping When Weight is Placed on Scale When Full Weight and Full Weight Value Displays Value Displays When Weight is Placed on Scale DAMPVAL Figure 7-2. 500 lb Displayed Weight Progression © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 92: Revolution

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Revolution The Revolution utility provides a suite of functions used to support configuration, calibration, customization and backup of the LaserLight3 software. Calibration values and scale configuration can both be saved and restored to the LaserLight3 using Revolution.

  • Page 93: Updating Firmware

    5. In Revolution, open the LaserLight3 module. The LaserLight3 Information page displays. 6. Select Update Firmware and follow steps on-screen. Micro USB Port (J7) Table 8-1. CPU Board SW1 Switch and Micro USB Port © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 94: Edp Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator EDP Commands The LaserLight3 indicator can be controlled by a personal computer connected to one of the indicator communication ports. Control is provided by a set of commands which can simulate front panel key press functions, return and change setup parameters, and perform reporting functions.

  • Page 95: Reporting Commands

    Command Function RESETCONFIGURATION Restores all configuration parameters to default values (Setup mode only) Table 9-3. Reset Configuration Command NOTE: All scale calibration settings are lost when the RESETCONFIGURATION command is run © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 96: Scale Parameter Setting Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Scale Parameter Setting Commands Parameter setting commands allow the current value for a configuration parameter to be displayed or changed. Current configuration parameter settings can be displayed in Setup mode or Weigh mode using the following syntax: command<ENTER>...
  • Page 97 Number of graduations from the zero base at which the accumulator re-arms itself For commands ending with #n, n is the scale number (1) Table 9-4. Scale Parameter Setting Commands (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 98: Laserlight3 Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator LaserLight3 Commands The following commands can be used to configure LaserLight3 parameters. 9.5.1 Learn or Manual Mode commands Command Description Values MANUALMODE.VALIDATE Used to validate Manual Mode configuration when con- No parameters, action only. figured through EDP commands. MANUALMODE Used to enable Manual Mode.

  • Page 99: Additional Laserlight3 Commands

    Table 9-7. Serial Port Commands 9.6.1 Serial Ports • Ports 1 and 2 are the two RS-232 ports (J3) • Port 3 is the RS-485/422 port (J4) • Port 4 is 20ma (J11) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 100: Ethernet And Usb Setting Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Ethernet and USB Setting Commands The following commands can be used to configure Ethernet and USB parameters. Command Description Values WIRED.MACID Ethernet hardware MAC ID (read only) xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx ON (default), OFF WIRED.DHCP Enable Ethernet DHCP WIRED.ENABLED Enable wired Ethernet adapter ON, OFF (default) WIRED.IPADDR...

  • Page 101: Program Commands

    Up to 8 alphanumeric characters, T (default) STRM.TARE#n Mode token when streaming the tare weight Up to 2 alphanumeric characters, O (default) STRM.RANGE#n Status token when the weight is Out of Range Table 9-11. Stream Formatting Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 102: Regulatory Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Command Description Values Up to 2 alphanumeric characters, Z (default) STRM.ZERO#n Status token when the weight is at Center of Zero For commands ending with #n, n is the stream format number (1) Table 9-11. Stream Formatting Commands (Continued) 9.11 Regulatory Commands The following commands can be used to configure regulatory parameters.

  • Page 103: Batching Control Commands

    Returns XYYY where X is S (if the batch is stopped), P (if the batch is paused), R (if the batch is running); and YYY is the setpoint number the batch is currently on (1-8) Table 9-14. Batching Control Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 104: Print Format Commands

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 9.14 Print Format Commands The following commands can be used to configure print format parameters. Command Description Values GFMT Gross demand print format string Each format can be sent out one or two ports; for the .PORT and .PORT2 commands, GFMT.PORT specify the port name as one of the following: RS232-1 (PORT default), RS232-2, 20MA, GFMT.PORT2...

  • Page 105: Weigh Mode Commands

    • 3 = 20mA • 4 = RS422/485 • 5 = USB • 6 = TCP Server • 7 = TCP Client • 8 = WIFI Table 9-17. Weigh Mode Commands © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 106: Print Formatting

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 10.0 Print Formatting The LaserLight3 provides multiple print formats, Gross, Net, Accumulator, Setpoint, Header which determine the format of the printed output when the key is pressed. If a tare has been entered or acquired, Net is used; otherwise, Gross is used. Print Each print format can be customized to include up to 1,000 characters of information, such as company name and address, on printed tickets.
  • Page 107 Company contact names (up to 20 characters) <CONM2> <CONM3> <COPH1> Company contact phone numbers (up to 20 characters) <COPH2> <COPH3> <COML> Company contact e-mail address (up to 30 characters) Table 10-1. Print Format Tokens (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 108: Customizing Print Formats

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Format Default Format String When Used GFMT GROSS<G><NL2><TD><NL> Weigh mode – no tare in system NFMT GROSS<G><NL>TARE<SP><T><NL>NET<SP2><N> Weigh mode – tare in system <NL2><TD><NL> ACCFMT ACCUM <A><NL><DA> <TI><NL> Accumulator demand print format string SPFMT <SCV><SP><SPM><NL> Setpoint print operation with Push Print = ON HDRFMTn COMPANY NAME<NL>STREET ADDRESS<NL>CITY ST ZIP<NL2>...

  • Page 109: Setpoints

    Negative Relative Performs functions based on a specified value below a referenced setpoint, using the same weight mode as the referenced setpoint Table 11-1. Setpoint Kinds © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 110 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Parameter Description Batch Continuous Percent Relative Performs functions based on a specified percentage of the target value of a referenced setpoint, using the same weight mode as the referenced setpoint; the actual target value of the Percent Relative setpoint is calculated as a percentage of the target value of the referenced setpoint Pause Pauses the batch sequence indefinitely;...

  • Page 111: Batch Operations

    Figure 11-2 on page 112. Each switch uses a separate digital input. Digital I/O Bit 1 must be set to Batch Start and Bit 2 must be set to Batch Run. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 112 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Once cables and switches have been connected to the indicator, use the setup jumper (J25) to place the indicator in Setup mode. Use the Digital I/O menu (Section 4.3.8 on page 59) to configure digital input and output functions. ABORT/START SWITCH BLACK CPU BOARD...

  • Page 113: Batching Examples

    Timer. If the Timer expires before Setpoint 5 starts, Digital Output 4 is turned on as an alarm to signal a process fault. Setpoint 6 Start = 4 Kind = Timer End = 5 Value = 100 Digital Output = 4 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 114: Example 2

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 11.3.2 Example 2 The following example uses six setpoints to control a two-speed fill operation where both fast and slow feeds are on simultaneously. Bits 1 and 2 in the Digital I/O menu (Section 4.3.8 on page 59) are assigned to Batch Start and Batch Run functions.

  • Page 115: Maintenance

    The maintenance information in this manual is designed to cover aspects of maintaining and troubleshooting the LaserLight3 indicator. Contact the local Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer if a problem requires technical assistance. NOTE: Have serial number available when calling for assistance.

  • Page 116: Removing Front Door

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 12.4 Removing Front Door The LaserLight3 front door can be detached when service is required. Perform the following to remove the front door. NOTE: The following procedure involves disconnecting wiring, for more information about wiring see Section 2.6 on page WARNING: The LaserLight3 has no on/off switch.
  • Page 117 NOTE: Positioning the door approximately 30 degrees from vertical, allows the door hinge to pass over the enclosure seal. Figure 12-2. LaserLight3 Quick Release Pins 9. Place front door in ESD safe work area and perform required maintenance. 10. Reverse procedure to reinstall front door. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 118: Battery Replacement

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 12.5 Battery Replacement The battery life varies depending on use. It is recommended to replace the battery every three years, or sooner, if left powered off for extended periods of time to prevent data loss in the event of a power failure. Use the Revolution configuration utility (Section 8.0 on page 92) or EDP commands (Section 9.0 on page...

  • Page 119: Cpu Board Replacement

    Cabling Figure 12-5. Disconnecting Components from CPU Board 7. Remove all CPU board mounting screws and washers. 8. Remove CPU board. Remove CPU Board Mounting Screws Figure 12-6. Removing CPU Board © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 120 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 9. Ensure display power cable is connected to display power input (adjacent to large ribbon cable with ferrites), and then set to the side. Cable Connection Figure 12-7. Display Power Cable Connection 10. Position new replacement CPU board on standoffs in enclosure and secure with previously removed hardware. Secure CPU Board Mounting Screws Figure 12-8.

  • Page 121: Led Display Replacement

    5. Lift the heat shield slightly and then unplug 4-pin cable connected to LED display (approximately under CPU board HUB 75 connector). Disconnect Cable Figure 12-11. Disconnecting Cable Under Heat Shield © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 122 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 6. Lift heat shield and PCB away from door frame and set aside. Figure 12-12. Removing Heat Shield from Door Frame 7. Remove ribbon cable attached to the two LED displays. NOTE: The ribbon cable has a locking feature that must be carefully unlocked to allow removal. Connector Locks Figure 12-13.
  • Page 123 9. Note orientation of connectors on LED display. 10. Press the two locating pins down, then slide out LED display from door frame. Figure 12-15. Slide Out LED Display from Door Frame © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 124 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 11. Slide new LED display into door frame while maintaining same connector orientation as previous LED display. NOTE: The display provides orientation arrows. Ensure they point toward the captive screws. 12. Ensure two locating pins engage in door frame. 13.

  • Page 125: Test Functions

    NOTE: The summed data range is 0 - 15. Each input bit provides a specific value: Connector Signal Input Bit +5 VDC, 250 mA max DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 Table 12-2. Digin Bit Range 3. Press to exit the menu. MENU © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 126: Loop-Back Test

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 12.8.3 Loop-back Test This test provides a loop-back self test for use in diagnosing CPU board serial communications errors. The loop-back self test checks the function of the LaserLight3 by connecting a jumper wire to specific serial port pins and sending and receiving data to itself.

  • Page 127: Appendix

    Units key. Secondary Units can be configured in the Format menu (Section 4.3.2 on page 48). NOTE: Multipliers are preconfigured within the indicator. Ensure the unit format is set appropriately for the scale capacity in the Secondary Unit Format. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 128: Parameter Abbreviation List

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 13.4 Parameter Abbreviation List Table 13-2 lists parameter abbreviations and definitions from the menu (Section 4.0 Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition Accum Accumulator HttpSvr Http Server PrtAcum Print Accumulator AccumFmt Accumulator Format Hysteres Hysteresis PshAcc Push Accumulator Addr 1-3 Address 1-3...

  • Page 129: Non-Printable Characters

    ↕ Cancel ↑ ↓ End of Medium Substitute → ← Escape File Separator └ ╫ Group Separator Record Separator ▲ ▼ Unit Separator Space “ & ‘ Table 13-3. ASCII Symbols © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 130 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Character Hex Decimal Abbreviation Description Character Hex Decimal Abbreviation Description è ï î ì Ä Å É ‘ æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ¢ £ ¥ ₧ ƒ á í ó ú...
  • Page 131 ╨ ≤ ⌠ ╤ ╥ ⌡ ÷ ╙ ≈ ╘ ° ╒ ∙ ╓ · ╫ √ ╪ ┘ ⁿ ² ┌ █ ■ ▄ ▌ Table 13-3. ASCII Symbols (Continued) © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 132: Zz Edp Command

    NOTE: The full 65-character format must be used, but only the gross weight is displayed. For Hardy only, a stream of at least 5 full frames per second is required for Auto-Learn to work. Ishida <P><W7.><U><S1><S2><CR><LF> Measurement Systems International <W-7.><SP><UU><SP><MM><CR><LF> Rice Lake / Condec <STX><P><W7.><U><M><S><CR><LF> SCT 20 <W6><CR><LF> SCT 2200 Standard <ID><S1><,><M><,><W8.><,><U><CR><LF>...

  • Page 133: Continuous Data (Stream) Output Formats

    Leading zeroes transmitted as spaces. Figure 13-1. Rice Lake Weighing Systems Stream Data Format 13.8.3 Cardinal Stream Format <CR> <POL> <wwwwww> <S> <SP> <UNIT> <SP> <G/N> <SP> <SP> <ETX> Carriage...

  • Page 134: Avery Weigh-Tronix Stream Format

    LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator 13.8.4 Avery Weigh-Tronix Stream Format <SP> <G/N> <POL> <wwwwww> <SP> <UNIT> <TERM> Space Space <CR><LF> g for Gross lb = pound <CR> n for Net kg = kilogram Polarity: g = gram <+> for positive tn = ton (short) "–"...
  • Page 135 Bit fields. Comma-separated sequence of bit field specifiers; must be exactly 8-bits; minus sign ([–]) inverts the bit Always 0 Always 1 Configuration =1 if even parity Dynamic =1 if MODE=NET Dynamic =1 if COZ Table 13-6. Custom Stream Format Tokens © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 136 LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Format Token Defined By Description Dynamic =1 if standstill Dynamic =1 if gross negative Dynamic =1 if out of range Dynamic =1 if secondary Dynamic =1 if tare in system Dynamic =1 if tare is keyed Dynamic =00 if MODE=GROSS =01 if MODE=NET...
  • Page 137 Continuous or out-of-motion modes Message interrupt mode Keys/Buttons Integrated keypad Time Software enable, 12- or 24-hour format Date Software enable, US or ISO format Rating/Material IP66 weathertight Mild steel, powder coated © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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