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380/380X/381 Synergy Series Battery Powered Digital Weight Indicators Technical Manual 380X Synergy Series Digital Weight Indicator 380 Synergy Series Digital Weight Indicator 381 Synergy Series Digital Weight Indicator August 15, 2023 PN 201481 Rev G...
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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.
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Added the 380X indicator model to the manual 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.
Preset Tare (Keyed Tare) ..............34 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
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Stream Setting Commands ................54 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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Rice Lake Weighing Systems Stream Format (RLWS) ........
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.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Options The 380/380X/381 Synergy indicator includes several factory installed options. Some features in this manual are not available in all models. Synergy Series Models Stainless Steel Model • 380-2D (PN 202711) ― Universal alkaline C-cell battery powered (Adapter sold separately) •...
380/380X shipping carton contains the indicator, this manual and a parts kit (Section 2.11 on page 22). The 381 shipping carton contains a power adapter, the stand and a quick start guide. If parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. 380/380X Product Dimensions...
Holes in the 380/380X universal mount stand are configured differently than the 381. The 381 universal mount stand supports additional mounting options. NOTE: The universal mount stand comes attached to the 380/380X. Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends removing the indicator from the stand prior to mounting.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 2.5.2 381 Back Cover Removal Remove the back cover of the 381 to connect cables and to gain access to the 381 board. WARNING: Before opening the unit, ensure power cord is disconnected from the power outlet. 1.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 2.6.2 380X Cord Grip Connections (PN 214337) The 380X provides four cord grips at the bottom of the enclosure for cabling into the indicator. See Figure 2-7 for the recommended assignments for the 380X cord grips. Cord grips for communication cables Cord grip for load cell cable...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 380/380X Cable Shield Grounding All cables routed through the cord grips on the 380/380X must be shield grounded against the grounding rail in the enclosure. • Use M4 screws provided in the parts kit to install shielding clamps on the grounding rail at the back of the enclosure •...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Power Connections Power is connected to the power supply and the CPU board through the power harness. Connector Wire Power +Vin Black Table 2-8. CN1 Power Pin Assignments (Power Supply) 2.9.1 380-2D Power Connections The 380 Synergy Indicator is powered by 4 C-Cell Batteries or an optional 12 V adapter (PN 206433). When the adapter is inserted into the power jack, indicator power is disconnected from the battery holders and batteries no longer drain.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 2.9.4 381-2D-NiMH Power Connections The 381-2D-NiMH Synergy Indicator is powered by a rechargable NiMH battery. The Power adapter (PN 185064) charges the battery. IMPORTANT: The 381-2D-NiMH must not be powered on while battery is charging. Leaving the charger attached to the 381-2D-NiMh while not plugged in will discharge the battery even if the indicator is powered off.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator LCD Annunciators The 380/380X/381 display uses LCD annunciators to provide additional information about the value being displayed and battery status. Figure 3-2. LCD Display Description The Center of Zero annunciator – Indicates the current gross weight reading is within ± 0.25 display divisions of the acquired zero; A display division is the resolution of the displayed weight value, or the smallest incremental increase or decrease which can be dis- played or printed Gross annunciator - Gross weight display mode...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Weigh Mode Operation This section summarizes basic 380/380X/381 operations. 3.4.1 Zero Scale 1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the " ~ " annunciator to turn off 2. Press . The displays to indicate the scale is zeroed.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 3.5.5 Print Accumulator 1. Press for five seconds to enter user mode. Audit displays. ZERO 2. Press until accum displays. PRINT UNITS 3. Press . dspacm displays. GROSS 4. Press . prtacm displays. PRINT 5. Press to print the accumulator value. ok displays. GROSS 6.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 4.1.2 Seal the 380/380X To seal the 38/380X indicator to restrict access of the CAL jumper, electronics, electrical contacts and Legal for Trade configuration parameters: 1. Short the CAL jumper to restrict access to setup mode. (Figure 4-1 on page 2.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Parameter Description Linear Calibration – A linear or multi-point calibration is performed by entering up to four additional calibration wlin points; WLIN V# – Sets the test weight value for linear calibration point WLIN C# – Executes the linear calibration process for the point; generates the raw count value (F) for the test weight value (V) WLIN F# –...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Parameter Description Time – Allows setting of the time format and the separator character; (only available when RTC is installed) time TIMEFMT – Time Format; Settings: 12HOUR (default), 24HOUR TIMESEP – Time Separator; Settings: COLON (default), COMMA, DOT Key Hold –...
Stream Format – Specifies the stream format used for streaming output of scale data; SFMT Settings: RLWS (default) – Rice Lake Weighing Systems stream format; see Section 10.3.1 on page 61 CRDNAL – Cardinal stream format; see Section 10.3.2 on page 61 WTRNIX –...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Tare Menu TARE dsptar CLRTAR Figure 4-14. Tare Menu Parameter Description Display Tare – Displays the current tare value; Read Only dsptar Clear Tare – Clears the current tare value clrtar Table 4-11. Tare Menu Description Audit Menu Audit Figure 4-15.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 5.1.2 Linear Calibration Linear calibration points provide increased scale accuracy by calibrating the indicator at up to four additional points between the zero and span calibrations. 1. Complete steps 1–14 Section 5.1.1 on page 2. Press . wlin displays. PRINT 3.
Calibration values and scale configuration can both be saved from and restored to the 380/380X/381 using Revolution. NOTE: For system requirements visit the Revolution product page on Rice Lake Weighing Systems website. Connecting to the Indicator Connect the PC serial port to com 1 of the 380/380X/381, then click Connect in the toolbar.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Reporting Commands Reporting commands return specific information to the communications port. The commands listed in Table 7-2 can be used in either setup mode or weigh mode. Command Function DUMPALL Returns a list of all parameter values AUDIT.LRVERSION Returns the legally relevant firmware version VERSION...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Print Formatting The 380/380X/381 provides three print formats, GFMT, NFMT and ACCFMT, which determine the format of the printed output when the key is pressed. If a tare has been entered or acquired, NFMT is used; otherwise, GFMT is used. Print Each print format can be customized to include information, such as company name and address, on printed tickets.
The maintenance information in this manual is designed to cover aspects of maintaining and troubleshooting the 380/380X/381 indicator. Contact the local Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer if a problem requires technical assistance. NOTE: Have the scale or indicator model number and serial number available when calling for assistance.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 10.0 Appendix 10.1 Error Messages The 380/380X/381 provides a number of front panel error messages to assist in problem diagnosis. Table 10-1 lists these messages and their meanings. Error Message Description Overflow error – Weight value too large to be displayed ------- Gross >...
Leading zeroes transmitted as spaces. Figure 10-1. Rice Lake Weighing Systems Stream Data Format 10.3.2 Cardinal Stream Format (crdnal) <CR> <POL> <wwwwww> <S> <SP> <UNIT> <SP> <G/N> <SP> <SP> <ETX>...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 10.3.3 Avery Weigh-Tronix Stream Format (wtrnix) <SP> <G/N> <POL> <wwwwww> <SP> <UNIT> <TERM> Space Space <CR><LF> g for Gross <CR> n for Net lb = pound kg = kilogram Polarity: g = gram <+> for positive tn = ton (short) "–"...
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator Digital Rolling Average Filter Procedure 1. In setup mode, set the rolling filter stage parameters (DGFLTR1-3) to 1. 2. Set DFTHRH to NONE. 3. Return to weigh mode. 4. Remove all weight from scale, then watch the indicator to determine the magnitude of vibration effects on the scale. 5.
380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 10.7 Front Panel Display Characters Refer to Figure 10-5 for the seven-segment LCD character set used on the 380/380X/381 front panel display for alphanumeric characters. " < > Figure 10-5. Display Characters www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
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2016/1101 Low Voltage IEC 62368-1:2014 2016/1091 EMC EN 61326-1:2013, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 2017/1206 Radio EN 300 328:2019, EN 301 489-17:2020 2012/3032 RoHS EN 50581:2012 Rice Lake, WI USA Brandi Harder March 7, 2022 Quality Manager www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
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380/380x/381 Synergy Indicator 380X-2D (PN 214337) Warranty Two-year limited warranty Power EMC Immunity Battery: Lithium Ion Charger: 120VAC Internal 10 V/m Power Consumption Certifications and Approvals 25 W max with internal power NTEP Excitation Voltage CoC Number: 21-051A1 5 VDC, 8 x 350Ω or 16 x 700Ω load cells Accuracy Class: III / IIIL;...
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