The integrated circuits used in this equipment are highly immune to noise and RFI when properly installed
in the unit.
The terminal on the rear panel must be grounded directly, not with the AC ground.
Therefore, when shipping please always use original packing (conductive material) for shiping. Remove
equipment from the shopping container and examine the external surfaces of the equipment for physical
damage.
The A 810 should be positioned in a safe area with no combustible gas, the operating temperature is
+14°F to 104°F (-10°C to +40°C), storage temperature -28°F to 185°F (-20°C to +85°C)
Confirm the AC voltage of all equipment before power-up. The A 810 can operate within a -15% to + 10%
voltage variation.
1.1.2. Unit Display ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.1.3. Status display.........................................................................................................................................7
3.1.1.2.Select primary measurement unit “MU”..........................................................................................................24
3.1.1.3.Range of zero setting lower limit “LLZS”....................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1.4.Range of zero setting upper limit “ULZS”....................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1.9.Upper limit taring range “ULtAR”...................................................................................................................26
3.1.1.11.Stable number “StAN”............................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1.12.Stable range “StAR”................................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1.16.Select character of free unit “CM1”.............................................................................................................28
3.1.1.17.Select character of free unit “CM2”.............................................................................................................28
3.1.1.18.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................29
3.1.2.1.Parameter for unit “MU”.................................................................................................................................. 30
3.1.3.5.Set to default “def”...........................................................................................................................................33
3.1.4.1.Two position practical calibration “2P”........................................................................................................... 34
3.1.4.1.1. Zero calibration “ZC”..............................................................................................................................34
3.1.4.1.2. Span calibration with balance “BW”........................................................................................................ 34
3.1.5.5.Consecutive Number “CN”.............................................................................................................................. 37
3.1.5.8.Set to default ”dEF”......................................................................................................................................... 38
3.1.6.2.Feeding / Discharging control “Fd-Con”..........................................................................................................39
3.1.6.3.Complete signal output mode “CSO-MD”.......................................................................................................39
3.1.6.4.User function “UF1” ........................................................................................................................................40
3.1.6.5.User function “UF2” ........................................................................................................................................40
3.1.6.6.Set to default “dEF” .........................................................................................................................................40
3.1.7.6.Compare inhibited time “CITI” ........................................................................................................................42
3.1.7.7.Judging time “JTI” ...........................................................................................................................................42
3.1.7.8.Complete output time “COTI” .........................................................................................................................43
3.1.7.9.Set to default “dEF” .........................................................................................................................................43
3.1.8.1.Auto Zero Count “AZC”..................................................................................................................................44
3.1.8.4.Auto free fall compensation “AFFC”...............................................................................................................45
3.1.8.5.Auto free fall compensation counter ”AFFC-CN”...........................................................................................45
3.1.8.7.Near zero confirmation “NZC” ........................................................................................................................45
3.1.8.9.Wait discharge gate open “dISO-TI”................................................................................................................46
3.1.8.10.Discharging time “dIS-TI”...........................................................................................................................46
3.1.8.11.Wait discharge gate close “dISC-TI”...........................................................................................................46
3.1.8.12.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................47
3.1.9.2.Printer port select “PoRT”................................................................................................................................48
3.1.9.5.Protocol typ select “HndSH”............................................................................................................................49
3.1.9.6.Printer type select “SEL” .................................................................................................................................49
3.1.9.7.Set to default “dEF” .........................................................................................................................................49
3.1.10.8.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................51
3.1.11.5.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................53
3.1.12.2.Output value select mode “MD”..................................................................................................................54
3.1.12.3.Output range definition “NI”.......................................................................................................................54
3.1.12.5.Error case “Err” ...........................................................................................................................................55
3.1.12.6.constant analog output “SPFix”...................................................................................................................55
3.1.12.7.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................55
3.1.13.1.3.Set to default “def”..................................................................................................................................57
3.1.13.2.5.Set to default “def”..................................................................................................................................59
3.1.14.8.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................61
3.1.15.1.Key Function “ENT”................................................................................................................................... 62
3.1.15.2.Key Function “Shift+0”...............................................................................................................................62
3.1.15.3.Key Function “Shift+9”...............................................................................................................................62
3.1.15.4.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................62
3.1.16.5.Set to default “dEF”.....................................................................................................................................65
3.1.16.9.ADC – ouput at zero “I – ZE”..................................................................................................................66
3.2.2. Show actaul code (1)...........................................................................................................................67
3.2.3.2.1.Parameter set of code N° 0........................................................................................................................ 68
3.2.3.2.2.Parameter “FINAL” of code N° 0............................................................................................................. 68
3.2.3.2.3.Parameter “Compensation” of code N° 0.................................................................................................. 68
3.2.3.2.4.Constant analog output “CPS out”............................................................................................................ 68
3.2.3.2.5.Parameter “Set Point 2” of code N° 0.......................................................................................................68
3.2.3.2.6.Constant analog output “SP2 out”............................................................................................................. 69
3.2.3.2.7. Parameter “Set Point 1” of code N° 0......................................................................................................69
3.2.3.2.8.Constant analog output “SP1 out”............................................................................................................. 69
3.2.3.2.9.Parameter “Over” of code N° 0................................................................................................................. 70
3.2.3.2.10.Parameter “Under” of code N° 0.............................................................................................................70
3.2.3.2.11.Parameter “Upper” of code N° 0.............................................................................................................70
3.2.3.2.12.Parameter “Lower” of code N° 0................................................................................................. ........... 70
3.2.3.2.13.Parameter “Near Zero” of code N° 0......................................................................................................71
3.2.3.2.14.Parameter “AFFL” of code N° 0............................................................................................................. 71
3.2.3.2.15.Parameter “CFTI” of code N° 0............................................................................................................ 71
3.2.3.3.Parameter set of code N° 1............................................................................................................................... 71
3.2.3.4.Parameter set of code N° 9............................................................................................................................... 71
3.2.4. Show accumulation total sum (3) ........................................................................................................72
3.2.5. Show accumulation count (4)..............................................................................................................72
3.2.6. Clear active accumulated sum (5).......................................................................................................72
3.2.7. Clear all codesets (6)...........................................................................................................................73
3.2.8. Set date and time (7)............................................................................................................................73
3.2.9. Edit Consecutive number (8)...............................................................................................................74
3.2.10. Show higher resolution (9) ..................................................................................................................74
4. SERIAL INTERFACES ...................................................................................................................................75
4.1.MODES OF OPERATION OF THE SERIAL INTERFACES ....................................................................................75
4.2.EXCHANGE OF A CHARACTER ......................................................................................................................75
4.2.1. Data Exchange Parameters.................................................................................................................75
4.2.2. Character Coding................................................................................................................................75
4.2.3. Electrical Implementation of the Serial Interfaces..............................................................................75
4.5.3.2.Commands for Weighing Operations...............................................................................................................79
4.5.3.3.Commands for Printer Output ..........................................................................................................................82
4.5.3.4.Commands for Data Protocol...........................................................................................................................84
7.2.SURVEY OF OPERATING FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................................109
7.3.DESCRIPTION OF STATES OF ERROR ...........................................................................................................112
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1.10.22 (May 11): signal output B21 used in sequence-mode; generation of Err109 due to
missing confirmation signal at input pins D18 or D19 (with user function
“230” associated); detailed description of signal input D18/19 at page 65;
change of picture “PC-Interface” at page 88; new parameter “SPFix” in
menu “DAC” for constant analog output at setpoints SP1, SP2 and CPS
1.10-21 (November 10): Interface: USB as option
1.10-20 (September 10): graphics of frontdesign and rear-panel changed due to constructive
reasons
1.10-19 (January 10): due to change of processor, sample rate of 400/s is selectable
(Firmware-Version V.32)
1.10-18 (June 09): due to Firmware-Update to V.31 default parameter dISP-R changed
(faster display rate)
1.10-17 (June 09): due to Firmware-Update to V.30 parameter dISP-R added (display rate
selectable)
The front panel contains a 7 digit numeric display, a two digit alphanumeric display, a multiple status
display and 16 key membrane pad.
Legal-for-trade weighing parameter information is available in a separate window (Descriptive marking).
1.1.1. Numeric Display
The seven digit large size display allows showing a six digit weighing value and an additional plus / minus
character. This display is used for weighing values like Gross, Net, Tare, accumulation values and setup
values as well as Error messages.
1.1.2. Unit Display
This two digit unit display is used for units in weighing mode and for alphanumeric information in setting
mode.
1.1.3. Status display
SP3 : Turns on, if the weighing value has reached “FINAL” – “CPS” and the desired output
signal at the rear panel is active on.
SP2 : Turns on, if the weighing value has reached “FINAL” - “SetPoint2” and the desired
output signal at the rear panel is active on.
SP1 : Turns on, if the weighing value has reached “FINAL” - “SetPoint1” and the desired
output signal at the rear panel is active on.
KEY : Turns on, if the calibration lock is enabled.
ZT : Turns on, if zero tracking is in operation.
ZALM : Starts flashing if zero drift exceeds the Digital Zero limit.
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STAB
: Turns on, if weighing value is stable.
: Turns on, if Tare weight is displayed.
TARE : “TARE” turns on, if Tare subtraction is active and Tare has a content.
NET : Turns on, if Net weight is displayed.
GROSS : Turns on, if Gross weight is displayed.
HI LIM : Turns on, if upper limit has been reached and the desired output signal at the rear panel
is active on.
HI : Turns on, if “weighing_value” > “FINAL” + “OVER”.
GO : Turns on, if ”FINAL” - “UNDER” ≤ “weighing_value” ≤ “FINAL” + “OVER”.
LO : Turns on, if “weighing_value” < “FINAL” - “UNDER”.
LO LIM : Turns on, if lower limit has been reached and the desired output signal at the rear panel
is active on.
HOLD : Turns on, if weighing display is held.
NZ : Turns on, if “weighing_value” ≤ “Near_Zero”.
: Turns on, if weighing value is at +1/4 scale division.
: Turns on, if weighing value is at centre zero.
: Turns on, if weighing value is at -1/4 scale division.
Entry in setting modes according
followed key inputs
(see page 67)
Shifting active cursor position one
position to the left
SHIFT
Entry into code display modes
according followed key inputs
Shifting active cursor position one
position to the right
if pressed the weighing value is
0
zeroed, the Gross weight becomes
Zero. Only available when “ZALM”
is inactive.
Æ one step up in navigation at the
present level
Æ incrementing the value of active
(flashing) character position
Æ toggle between on / off display
GROSS
/NET
if pressed the weighing value display
toggled between Gross and Net
indicated by the
or sign
Æ one step down in navigation at the
present level
Æ decrementing the value of active
(flashing) character position
Æ toggle between on / off display
if pressed the Tare weight will be
subtract, Net weight becomes Zero
TAR E
(ESC)
and “TARE” -sign switches on;
SHIFT
to clear Tare weight press
6
LOWER
then
Signs
Press
.
are illuminated.
TAR E
for 2 sec and tare weight
and
Æ if pressed in setup mode the
present action is terminated and the
setting goes one level up;
Æ in first setting level this key
terminates the setup mode and
returns the display to weighing mode
is cleared.
ENT
Default: Print;
User defined action selectable.
(Refer to 3.1.15.1)
Confirms the present setting.
Changed Parameter will be stored.
1
UPPER
…..
direct display and setting of values of
the presently selected code
Connector B / Output-SignalsConnector D / Input-Signals
PIN Signal PIN Signal
B13 COM *2 D3 COM *2
B1 SP1 D4 G/N
B2 SP2 D5 D/Z ON
B3 SP3/ CPS D6 Tare subtraction ON
B4 near zero D7 Tare subtraction OFF
B14 COM *2 D12 COM *2
B5 under D8 Hold or Judgment
B6 over D9 Feed/ Discharge
B7 lower limit D10 start *1
B8 upper limit D11 stop *1
B15 COM *2 D24 COM *2
B9 stable D16 start accumulation
B10 discharge D17 clear accumulation sum
B11 go D18 user defined function
B12 complete D19 user defined function
B16 COM *2 D15 COM *2
B21 sequence active *1 D20 Code No. 8
B22 run D21 Code No. 4
B23 sequence error D22 Code No. 2
B24 weight error D23 Code No. 1
Relay outputs (connector B) and Opto inputs (connector D) can either be with power (active) or neutral
(passiv) depending on interal jumper position on mainboard. Both Input and Output connectors are
separated into four groups. Each group contains four signals with dedicated COM. By setting each
individual jumper’s position to decide each group whether the I/O are with power or neutral.
Connector B Connector D
COMCOM
Fig. 1 Internal schematic of Relay Output (B) and Opto Input (D)
Display value is switched between Gross and Net by pressing key or by changing input
D4.
When input signal is shorted to COM (OFFÆON) Net weight is displayed.
When input signal is opened to COM (ONÆOFF) Gross weight is displayed.
Pressing dedicated key will always toggle between Net and Gross, independent of input signal.
- Digital Zero (DZ)(pin D5)
(edge triggered)
The Gross weight is set to zero by pressing key or by shorten input D5 to COM
(OFFÆON).
When “ZALM” is illuminated, Digital Zero Regulation Value is exceeded and no setting to zero can
be done. Refer to 3.1.1.3 and 3.1.1.4 at page 25 for zero settings.
The Net weight is set to zero by pressing key or by shorten input D6 to COM (OFFÆON).
Taring depends on its mode (3.1.1.10 at page 26) and its limit (3.1.1.9 at page 26).
- Tare Reset (TARE long press, when is illuminated )
(pin D7)
(edge triggered)
The Net weight is brought to Gross weight by pressing key and then key.
6
LOWER
After that is illuminated. Reset Taring weight by pressing for longer then 1s or by
shorten input D7 to COM (OFFÆON).
- Hold or Judgement(pin D8)
(level triggered)
The weighing value is hold by shorten input D8 to COM (OFFÆON) and “HOLD” is illuminated.
Over/Go/Under (3.1.7.4 at page 42) and Upper/Lower (3.1.7.5 at page 42) Limit have to be both
set to “0”.
At other settings the input switches to “Judgement”.
Over/Go/Under comparison mode (“OUC-MD”, 3.1.7.4 at page 42):
0: compare always
1: compare when judging input is ON
2: compare when complete output is ON
3: compare when complete output is ON
and weight will be hold during that time
Note: “Hold mode” is only available in Simple Comparison mode.
Feed or Discharge is accessed by shorten(Discharge) or open (Feed) input D9 to COM.
“Fd-Con” (3.1.6.2 in submenu “control” at page 39 has to be “2”).
0: feeding
1: discharge
2: external control
During Dischrage mode, “Upper/ Lower Limits” has to be compared with Gross weight (“ULLCMD” 3.1.7.3 set to “0”) and “Final/Over/Under” has to be ompared with Net weight (“FOU-CMD”
3.1.7.2 set to “1”).
Note: “Discharge mode” is only available in Simple Comparison mode.
- Start (pin D10)
(edge triggered)
During “Sequence mode” shorten input D10 to COM will start sequence cycle.
During “Sequence mode” shorten input D11 to COM will stop sequence cycle or clears sequence
errors.
Refer to 6.6 “Sequence mode” at page 103 for more detail.
- Start accumulation (pin D16)
(edge triggered)
Accumulation is done when shorten input D16 to COM (OFFÆON) and at rising edge of
“Complete output” signal. FOUC-MD (3.1.7.2 at page 41) has to be set to 0 (gross) or 1 (net).
“Func” + “3”: shows sum of accumulated weight
“Func” + “4”: shows counter of accumulated weight cycles
- Clear accumulation (pin D17)
(edge triggered)
Accumulation Counter and weight value is cleared when shorten input D17 to COM (OFFÆON)
for more than 3 seconds. For confirmation “del Acc” will be displayed.
- User Function I (pin D18)
(edge triggered)
This user defined function is activated when shorten input D18 to COM (OFFÆON). Refer to 3.1.16.1 at page 64.
This user defined function is activated when shorten input D19 to COM (OFFÆON).
Refer to 3.1.16.2 at page 64.
- Code selection (pins D20-23)
(level triggered)
This binary input select active codeset when inputs are shortened to COM. “External Code”
(3.2.3.2 at page 67) has to be “ON”.
Any selected codeset greater than 9 will generate “Err110”.
D23 is low-bit and D20 is high-bit.
Example: binary presentation
Selection of codeset 5: shorten D23 to COM (code N°1); 1
Will set „ON“, when actual weight matches stable conditions.
Parameter that affect that condition are:
Stable number “StAN”, 3.1.1.11, p.27;
Stable range “StAR”, 3.1.1.12, p.27;
ADC sampling rate “SR”, 3.1.3.3, p.32;
Filter component “FC”, 3.1.3.1, p.32;
Threshold of filter jump “FT”, 3.1.3.2, p.32;
- Discharge (Pin B10)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when “Complete”-signal is set in sequence-mode. Duration of that signal is set via
Discharging time “dIS-TI” (p.46).
- Go (GO) (Pin B11)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when actual weight is between threshold underweight UN (3.2.3.2.10, p.70) and
overweight OV (3.2.3.2.9, p.70) of active codeset.
- Complete (Pin B12)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when conditions under Complete signal output mode “CSO-MD” (3.1.6.3, p.39) are
fulfilled. Duration of that signal is set via Complete output time “COTI” (p.43).
- Sequence active (Pin B21)
(low-active)
Will set “ON”, when “Start”-signal is activated. Will set “OFF”, when “Complete”-signal is finished
or an error is reset.
- Run (Pin B22)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when A810 is ready for operation.
- Sequence error (Pin B23)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when an error during a weighing cycle has occurred. Observation via Near zero
confirmation “NZC” (p.45) and Setpoint SP1 confirmation “SPC” (p.46) possible.
- Weight error (Pin B24)
(low-activ)
Will set „ON“, when an error of A810 or load cell has occured. Refer to „Description of States of
Error“ at page 112.
At delivery the A810 is preset on default parameters (comply with legal-for-trade) to operate as a simple
scale provided the resolution is set and the calibration has been carried out.
The following section explains how to setup the instrument according the required function by using the
front panel keypad and display.
As an option a sophisticated Windows® based setup program is available to make the adjustment easier
and faster. Via PC-Programm all parameter can be saved for backup in a separate file, the print image is
changable and A810 can send weighing- and status-strings to PC via commands (see separate
information).
This menu contains the basic adjustments affecting the ability of the scale to be approved for calibration.
The adjustment might be carried out before calibration.
3.1.1.1. Enable Setup “Set”
Alternative decision to enable access
to a reduced setup section via function
call 108.
When ON, only parameters that not affect
legal-for-trade settings are available.
When OFF function call has no affect.
default setting: off
Refer to 5.3 at page 93 for locked menus.
TAR E
GROSS
0
/NET
b A S
ENT
S
TAR E
o
F F
0
o
n
I
E
C
T
ENT
GROSS
/NET
S
E
T
S
E
T
3.1.1.2. Select primary
measurement unit
TAR E
M
U
“MU”
Select one of the units
KG, To, Gr, Lb, oz, N, KN and FU (free unit)
as primary unit.
This unit is used for scale settings and
calibration.
default setting: KG
The Weighing Controller A810 will be calibrated with this unit and after each restart this unit is shown.
Note: Free Unit “FU” is scaled and calibrated as “KG”. Setting appropriate chars for “FU” is done in
The lower limit of zero setting range
can be adjusted between 0 … –20%
of full scale.
default setting: 1
3.1.1.4. Range of zero setting
b
A S
TAR E
TAR E
I
C
0
GROSS
/NET
L L
>
SHIFT
cursor
right
U L
Z
FUNC
cursor
left
Z
S
ENT
S
+1
incr. decr.
0
value
0
GROSS
/NET
1
-1
upper limit “ULZS”
FUNC
cursor
left
Z
Z
ENT
T
ENT
GROSS
/NET
T
+1
incr. decr.
0
value
0
GROSS
/NET
Z
Z
3
-1
T
T
The upper limit of zero setting range
is adjustable between 0 … 20% of FS
and indicates in which range the zero
setting function is operating.
default setting: 3
3.1.1.5. Zero tracking “ZT”
This toggle decision enables or disables
the zero tracking option.
default setting: off
3.1.1.6. Zero tracking
TAR E
TAR E
GROSS
0
/NET
cursor
GROSS
0
/NET
>
SHIFT
right
TAR E
o
F F
0
o n
d
distance “dZT”
FUNC
cursor
left
ENT
0
0
value
GROSS
/NET
0
+1
incr. decr.
5
-1
Set in terms of number of divisions
(tenth of division per second) in the
range of 0…100.
Weight deviations within the
selected window that have been stable
for more than one second is tracked off.
Please note: zero tracking should be off
for most set point filling operations to
prevent tracking off any product trickle at
the start of the filling process.
This toggle decision enables or
disables the power-on zero setting
option. Range is selected at 3.1.1.3
(Lower Limit) and 3.1.1.4 (Upper Limit)
previous page.
default setting: off
3.1.1.8. Minimum Load “ML”
Set in terms of divisions in the range of
0 … 250.
This value indicates the trigger for the
print out.
default setting: 20
Æ If enabled and other settings are default
printing is possible when weight >2kg
is on load cell (20(ML)*300kg(FS)
3000(DN)
=2kg)
3.1.1.9. Upper limit taring
range “ULtAR”
Set in terms of percentage of full scale
in the range of 0 … 100%.
It indicates the weight above zero up to
which an enabled tare option is operating.
default setting: 100
3.1.1.10. Taring Mode “tAR_M”
This mode selection defines the action
after the tare command.
Set in terms of numbers in the range from
0, 1 or 2.
mode 0 tare always;
mode 1 tare only when stable;
mode 2 if stable Æ tare
not stable Æ tare if stable
Set in terms of numbers in the range
between values from 10 … 250.
This value defines the number of
averaged ADC values taken into account
for testing the stable condition.
A higher number provides a safer stable
condition but it also extends the minimum
time necessary to recognize the stable
condition after a load has been changed.
default setting: 50
3.1.1.12. Stable range “StAR”
Set in terms of tenth of a division in the
range of 1 to 255.
This value defines the range of tolerance
a weighing sample has match in order to
meet the stable condition.
A higher value provides a safer and
faster stable condition.
default setting: 10
3.1.1.13. Limit underload “LUNL”
Set in terms of divisions in the range of
0 to 1000.
This value defines the number of divisions
below zero that have to be indicated
before the underload message has been
generated.
default setting: 9
3.1.1.14. Limit overload “LOVL”
Set in terms of divisions in the range of
0 to 1000.
This value defines the number of divisions
above FS (max.) that have to be indicated
before the overload message has been
generated.