Avery Weigh-Tronix XLR-8, XLR-6, XLR-12 Installation And Technical Instructions

XLR Agricultural Remote Display

XLR-6, XLR-8 AND XLR-12 Models

Installation and Technical Instructions

AWT35-500576

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 5

About this Manual ..............................................................................................................5

Text Conventions ........................................................................................................5

Special Messages .......................................................................................................5

Installation ....................................... .................................... ...................................... .........6

Routine Maintenance .........................................................................................................6

Cleaning the Machine ........................................................................................................6

Training ..................................... ................................................................ .........................6

Sharp Objects .............................................................................. .... ... ... ............................6

Declaration of Conformity (CE approval) ........................................................................... 7

FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance .......................................................................8

Technical Support ..............................................................................................................8

Chapter 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 9

Chapter 3 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 10

Mounting Brackets ...........................................................................................................10

Adapter Mounting Plate ..................... .... ... ... ... .... .............................................................11

Stainless Steel Shield ......................................................................................................11

Connecting the Display to Your Equipment .....................................................................12

XLR-8 / XLR-12 Connections ....................................................................................12

XLR-6 Connections ...................................................................................................13

Cables ....................................................................................................................... 14

Stainless Steel Shield Installation ....................................................................................15

Setup of AWT Ag Indicators for Use With XLR Displays .................................................16

Setup for 640 Series Indicators .................................................................................16

Setup for 1040 and 2040 Series Indicators ...............................................................17

Setup for 2060 Indicators ..........................................................................................17

Setup for 3060 Touch Screen Indicators ...................................................................18

Using two XLR's with 2060 or 3060 Indicators ..........................................................18

Setup for Digi-Star Indicators ....................................................................................19

Chapter 4 Communicating With the Remote Display .............................................................. ............. 20

Computer Control Protocol ..............................................................................................20

Transmit a Weight String ...........................................................................................21

Transmit Status Characters .......................................................................................21

Transmit an Alphanumeric Message / Data String ....................................................21

Control Commands ...................................................................................................22

Sample Data Strings Sent to the Display ..................................................................22

Connector Pin outs ................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................................23

Chapter 5 Learn a New Transmitter Code (channel 1) ......................................................................... 24

Chapter 6 Specifications and Parts Lists .............................................................................................. 25

Specifications .................................. .................................... ...................................... .......25

Service Parts List ...... ...................................... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ..........26

Accessory Parts List ........................................................................................................27

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1 General Information and Warnings

1.1 About this Manual

This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appe ar at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manu al name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.

1.1.1 Text Conventions

Key names are shown in bold and reflect the case of the key being described. This
applies to hard keys and onscreen or soft keys.

Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.

1.1.2 Special Messages

Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional inform ation or the relative
level of hazard.

ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING!
This is a Warning symbol.
Warnings mean that failure to follow specific practices and procedures may
have major consequences such as injury or death.

CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.

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1.2 Installation

DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.

1.3 Routine Maintenance

Always turn off the machine and isolate from the power supply before starting any
routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Make sure that it is placed securely on a flat and level surface.

1.4 Cleaning the Machine

Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts

DO DO NOT

Wipe down the outside of standard products
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and
a small amount of mild detergent

Spray the cloth when using a proprietary
cleaning fluid

1.5 Training

Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction books.

1.6 Sharp Objects

Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.

Attempt to clean the inside of the machine
Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or

alkaline cleaning solutions
Spray any liquid directly on to the display windows

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1.7 Declaration of Conformity (CE approval)

The following XLR-6, XLR-8, and XLR-12 part numbers are CE approved:

Model Part Number

XLR-6 AWT05-508584
XLR-8 AWT05-507376

XLR-12 AWT05-507377

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1.8 FCC and EMC Declarations of 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

European Countries

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

1.9 Technical Support

24/7 Customer Support

Avery Weigh-Tronix is dedicated to customer service. W e under sta nd downtim e is not
an option for AG producers and we're ready to help anytime. The technical suppo rt
team for all Avery Weigh-Tronix agri-business scales is available 24 hours a day 7 days
a week.

Ag Technical Support GroupUSA and Canada:

Toll free Phone: (800) 458 - 7062
Outside USA: [phone]
Tech Support Phone 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST [phone] Ext. 8261
Tech Support Phone/ after hours answering 5:00 pm to 7:00 am CST [phone]

Service e-mail:

[e-mail]

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2 Introduction

The XLR-6, XLR-8 and XLR-12 remote displays incorporate the most features and
highest performance standards of any agricultural weighing display; making them the
best choice for remote viewing applications.

The XLR series features:

l Scrolling 8 or 12 character full Alphanumeric Display.
l Ultra wide viewing angles up to 120 degrees.
l Multi interface support including: Avery Weigh-Tronix, Digi-Star and RS-232

Computer interfaces.

l Quad (single for XLR-6) LED digits offering bold and easy to read digits in

direct sunlight.

l Dedicated bar graph assists in loading of ingredients.
l Large G and N annunciator for clear Gross/Net indication.
l Built-in standard Radio Clicker for ingredient advancement.
l Auto brightness control dims the display for ease of readin g dis pla y at night

time (XLR-8 and XLR-12 only).

l Easy to use communication protocol for custom applications.
l Same installation bracket and bolt pattern across all 3 models.

Figure 2.1 XLR-8 and XLR-12 Remote Display

Figure 2.2 XLR-6 Remote Display

NOTE: Remove the protective film on the XLR display. If the film is left on, it will
bake on the display over a period of time and decrease visibility.

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