Cardinal 205 Installation And Technical Manual

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WEIGHT INDICATOR

INSTALLATION and TECHNICAL MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL

WARNING

STATIC

SENSITVE

SPECIFICATIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 1

Standard Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 2
Optional Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 2

Certifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 2
EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 3
PRECAUTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 4
SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 4
INSTALLATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 6

MOUNTING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 6

LOAD CELL CONNECTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7

LOAD CELL CONNECTIONS WITH OVER 30 FEET OF CABLE - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 8

SERIAL I/O CABLE INSTALLATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 9

OPTICALLY ISOLATED INPUTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 9

MAIN PCB (Figure No. 7) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 10

MAIN PCB JUMPERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11

RE-INSTALLING THE REAR PANEL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 12
ANNUNCIATORS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 15
SETUP AND CALIBRATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 16
SETUP REVIEW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 33
CALIBRATION "C" NUMBERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 33
ACCUMULATORS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 34
BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 35
ERROR CODES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 36
CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 38
PART IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Page 39

APPENDIX A: MODEL 205DC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 43

SERIAL NUMBER _____________________

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________

PURCHASED FROM __________________

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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

PRECAUTIONS

Before using this indicator, read this manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:

IMPORTANT

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

WARNING! This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the
user will be responsible to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

You may find the booklet “How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems”
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 001-000-00315-4.

PROPER DISPOSAL

When this device reaches the end of its useful life, it must be properly disposed of. It must not
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Within the European Union, this device should
be returned to the distributor from where it was purchased for proper disposal. This is in
accordance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. Within North America, the device should be
disposed of in accordance with the local laws regarding the disposal of waste electrical and
electronic equipment.

It is everyone’s responsibility to help maintain the environment and to reduce the effects of
hazardous substances contained in electrical and electronic equipment on human health.
Please do your part by making certain that this device is properly disposed of. The symbol
shown below indicates that this device must not be disposed of in unsorted municipal waste
programs.

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of editorial or
pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to
the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the
preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the information contained
herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of application;
however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual
accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any
procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or
injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so
entirely at their own risk.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: 90 to 264 VAC (50/60 Hz) at 0.4A
Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X/IP66
Enclosure Size: 9 3/16" W x 7 1/2" H x 3 1/8" D

(233mm W x 191mm H x 79mm D)
Weight: 8.2lbs - (9.6lb with battery)
Operating Environment: Temperature: 14 to 104 ºF (-10 to +40 ºC)

Humidity: 90% non-condensing (maximum)
Display: Six digit, seven segment, 0.6" high LED
Transducer Excitation:
(Jumper selectable)
Signal Input Range: 1.0 mV min. to 40 mV max. (with dead load boost)
Number of Load Cells: 8 each, 350 OHM minimum resistance
Load Cell Cable Length: 1500 feet maximum. Consult factory for other requirements

Division Value: 1, 2, or 5 x 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 commercial

Sensitivity:

NON-COMMERCIAL
NTEP
CANADA
OIML

Scale Divisions:

NON-COMMERCIAL
NTEP
CANADA

OIML
Internal Resolution: 1 part in 16,777,216
Tare Capacity: Scale Capacity
Sample Rate: 1 to 100 samples per second, selectable
Auto Zero Range: 0.5 or 1 through 9 divisions
Weighing Units: Tons, Pounds, Pounds-Ounces, Ounces,

Keypad: Color coded Membrane type, 7 keys
Standard I/O: (1) bi-directional RS232 (20mA)

Battery Operation: 205EU - CAM-350 Type, 12V 2Ah

12 VDC
8 VDC with battery operation (jumper selectable)

30 feet maximum without sense lines

0 to 99, non-commercial

0.15 uV/e

0.3uV/e (Class III/IIIL)

0.3uV/e (Class III/IIIHD)

0.7 uV/e (Class III)

100 to 240,000
100 to 10,000 (Class III/IIIL)
100 to 10,000 (Class III/IIIHD)
100 to 10,000 (Class III)

Metric Tons, Kilograms, Grams

(1) output only RS232 (20mA)

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

ATTENTION: RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIES EST REMPLACE'E PAR UN
TYPE INCORRECT. REJETEZ LES BATTERIES UTILISE'ES SELON LES
INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS, CONT.

Standard Features:

• Push button tare function

• Gross, tare, net conversion

• Selectable key lockout

• Hi-Resolution mode

• Adjustable filtering

• Gross and Net accumulators

• Dual serial ports

• Remote input lines for Zero, Tare, Gross and Print (1000 feet maximum)

• Programmable print format using Visual Print or nControl (2 Visual Tickets available)

• SMA level 2 compliant serial communications
(For more information see http://www.scalemanufacturers.org)

• Field re-programmable via PC interconnection

• Test feature (performs display and internal tests)

• Auto Shutoff and Sleep modes

• Battery operation
(Requires additional hardware and includes additional documentation)

Optional Features:

Analog Output*, Allen-Bradley Interface*, 10/100 mbps Ethernet Adapter*, Additional Serial
Port*, Internal Relay Box*, External Relay Box*, Special Filtering, and Column Mounting

*This feature requires additional hardware and includes additional documentation.

Certifications:

This equipment is certified to comply with the requirements for a Class III/IIIL device by the

• National Conference on Weights and Measurements (Certificate No. 01-011)

• Measurement Canada (Approval No. AM-5397)

• And for a Class III device by OIML R-76 (Certificate No. DK 0199.47).

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EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer: Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company

PO Box 151
203 East Daugherty
Webb City, Missouri 64870 USA
Telephone No. [phone]
Fax No. [phone]

Product: Non-automatic Weight Indicating Instrument

Model Numbers 200, 205, 210, 210FE, 215, 220 and 225
Serial Number EXXXYY-ZZZ

where XXX = day of year

YY = last two digits of year
ZZZ = sequential number

The undersigned hereby declares, on behalf of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company of
Webb City, Missouri, that the above-referenced product, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the provisions of:

European Standard EN 45501: 1992 and equivalent International
Recommendation OIML R76, edition 1992
EU Type Approval Certificate Number DK 0199.159
Report No. DANAK-1910304

Council Directive 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
as amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC (22 July, 1993)

Council Directive 90/384/EEC (20 June, 1990) on the Harmonization
Of the Laws of Member States relating to non-automatic weighing
Systems as amended by:
Council Directive 93/68/EEC (22 July, 1993)

European Standard EN50082: 1995 for radiated emissions and
European Standard EN50082-2: 1995 Class B for EMC immunity.

The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate
headquarters of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company, 203 East Daugherty, Webb City,
Missouri.

____________________

Ginger Harper
Director, Quality Assurance

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Static Electricity

CAUTION! This device contains static sensitive circuit cards and components.

Improper handling of these devices or printed circuit cards can result in damage to or
destruction of the component or card. Such actual and/or consequential damage IS
NOT covered under warranty and is the responsibility of the device owner. Electronic
components must be handled only by qualified electronic technicians who follow the
guidelines listed below.

ATTENTION! ALWAYS use a properly grounded wrist strap when handling,
removing or installing electronic circuit cards or components. Make certain that the
wrist strap ground lead is securely attached to an adequate ground. If you are
uncertain of the quality of the ground, you should consult a licensed electrician.

ALWAYS handle printed circuit card assemblies by the outermost edges. NEVER
touch the components, component leads or connectors. ALWAYS observe warning
labels on static protective bags and packaging and never
component from the packaging until ready for use. ALWAYS store and transport
electronic printed circuit cards and components in anti-static protective bags or
packaging.

SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

PRECAUTIONS

remove the card or

The Cardinal 205 indicator is a precision weight-measuring instrument. As with any precision
instrument, it requires an acceptable environment to operate at peak performance and
reliability. This section is provided to assist you in obtaining such an environment.

Environmental

The Model 205 indicator meets or
exceeds all certification requirements
within a temperature range of 14 to 104 °F
(-10 to +40 °C).

In order to keep cooling requirements to a
minimum, the indicator should be placed
out of direct sunlight and to provide
adequate air circulation, keep the area
around the indicator clear.

Make certain the indicator is not directly in
front of a heating or cooling vent. Such a
location will subject the indicator to
sudden temperature changes, which may
result in unstable weight readings.

Insure that the indicator has good, clean
AC power and is properly grounded.

In areas subject to lightning strikes,
additional protection to minimize lightning
damage, such as surge suppressors,
should be installed.

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Electrical Power

The 205 indicator has been designed to operate from 90 to 264 VAC at 50/60 Hz. Note that a
special order is not

CAUTION! - To avoid electrical hazard and possible damage to the indicator,
DO NOT, under any circumstance, cut, remove, alter, or in any way bypass the
power cord grounding prong.

 The socket-outlet supplying power to the indicator should be on a separate circuit from the

distribution panel and dedicated to the exclusive use of the indicator.

 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Note that the power cord on the 205 (without the Battery Option) serves as the power
disconnect.

 The wiring should conform to national and local electrical codes and ordinances and should

be approved by the local inspector to assure compliance.

 On installations requiring 230 VAC power, it is the responsibility of the customer to have

a qualified electrician install the proper power cord plug that conforms to national electrical
codes and local codes and ordinances.

Electrical Noise Interference

To prevent electrical noise interference, make certain all other wall outlets for use with air
conditioning and heating equipment, lighting or other equipment with heavily inductive loads,
such as welders, motors and solenoids are on circuits separate from the indicator. Many of
these disturbances originate within the building itself and can seriously affect the operation of
the indicator. These sources of disturbances must be identified and steps must be taken to
prevent possible adverse effects on the indicator. Examples of available alternatives include
isolation transformers, power regulators, uninterruptible power supplies, or simple line filters.

required for operation at 230 VAC.

Transient Suppression

The following recommendations will help to reduce transients:

y Always use shielded cables to connect signal wires to the weight indicator.

y Secure the cables in the cable clips provided inside the indicator.

y Connect the cable shield (indicator end only) to a ground point inside the indicator. Keep

wires that extend beyond the shield as short as possible.

y Do not run load cell or signal cables from the weight indicator along side or parallel to

wiring carrying AC power. If unavoidable, position the load cell and signal cables a
minimum of 24" away from all AC wiring.

y Always use arc suppressors across all AC power relay contacts (see recommendations at

http://www.paktron.com/pdf/Quencharch_QRL.pdf

y Use zero voltage switching relays, optically isolated if possible.

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INSTALLATION

Battery Access Cover

Load Cells

Before beginning installation of your Model 205 Weight Indicator, make certain that the
indicator has been received in good condition. Carefully remove the indicator from the
shipping carton and inspect it for any evidence of damage (such as exterior dents or
scratches) that may have taken place during shipment. Keep the carton and packing material
for return shipment if it should become necessary. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to
file all claims for any damages or loss incurred during transit.

Mounting

NOTE! Should your 205 indicator come already installed on a scale, the following information

describing the installation of the indicator does not apply.

The Model 205 indicator is housed in a NEMA 4X/IP66 stainless steel wall or desk-mount
enclosure. The gimbal may be mounted on a desktop or other smooth, flat, horizontal surface
or may be mounted on a wall. Refer to Figure No. 1 for a layout of wall-mounting bolts.

+

If wall mounted, make certain the mounting surface is strong enough to support the indicator.
The mounting location should be where the display is easily viewed while being close enough
to provide the operator easy access to the keypad. Carefully lay out the mounting hole
locations, then drill and install the anchor bolts. Attach the gimbal to the wall and securely
tighten the retaining bolts.

6.00"

Clearance for
#10 size screw

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Figure No. 1

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Figure No. 2

INSTALLATION, CONT.

Load Cell Connection

CAUTION! Disconnect any external load cell power supply before connecting

load cells to the indicator. Failure to do so will result in permanent damage to the
indicator.

Load Cell Cable Connection for RFI Suppression

The load cell cable should be routed through the special metallic gland connector and the
shield wire must be connected to this gland connector for grounding and to eliminate RFI.
Refer to Figure No. 2 and Figure No. 3 for the appropriate gland connector.

1. If using a battery, remove the three acorn
nuts securing the Battery Access Cover to
the bottom of the indicator and remove the
battery.

2. After removing the battery, remove the 12
acorn nuts securing the back panel to main
housing.

3. Loosen and remove the metal gland
connector nut and remove the plastic insert.

4. Route the load cell cable through the nut and
plastic insert and into the enclosure.

5. With the load cell cable routed into the
enclosure, remove approximately 18 to 20
inches of the outer insulating jacket from the
cable exposing the internal wires.

6. Cut the shield wire so that it extends past the
outer jacket approximately 3/4 inch.

7. Remove 1/4" of insulation from the end of
each of the 4 wires (without sense leads) or 6
wires with sense leads (refer to figure No. 4).

8. Connect each of the wires to terminal block
P1 referring to labels on circuit board for
terminal connections. Refer to Figure No. 7
for terminal block location.

9. To terminate a wire, press down on release
bar for the terminal, insert wire into terminal
opening then allow release bar to return to its
original position, locking wire in place.
Repeat procedure until all wires are in place.

10. Route load cell cable wires through the two
cable clips provided on upper and left sides
of enclosure interior.

Figure No. 3

Figure No. 4

TERMINAL NO. Function TERMINAL NO. Function

1 + EXCITATION 5 - SIGNAL
2 + SENSE 6 - SENSE
3 + SIGNAL 7 - EXCITATION

NOTE! If the sense leads are NOT used, you must install plug-in jumpers at J4 and J5
adjacent to the terminal block. These jumpers attach the sense leads to the excitation leads.
If sense leads ARE used (as in motor truck scales), these plug-in jumpers should be positioned
on one plug-in pin only or removed and stored for later use (see Figure No. 8).

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INSTALLATION, CONT.

Load Cell Cable Shield Wire Connection for RFI Suppression

1. After all terminations have been made, remove
the excess cable from the enclosure.

2. Referring to Figure No. 5, fold the shield wire
back over the plastic insert and then insert the
plastic insert (with the shield wire) into the gland
connector.

3. The shield wire is secured when tightening the
gland connector nut.

4. Do not over-tighten the connector but make
certain it is snug.

5. DO NOT USE TOOLS! Finger tighten only!

Load Cell Cable Connection (Standard Gland Connector)

The following instructions describe the load cell connection should it be desired to route the
load cell cable through a standard gland connector. If a standard gland connector is used, the
shield wire should be connected to the threaded stud inside the indicator enclosure.

1. Remove the 12 acorn nuts securing the back panel to main housing, then loosen a gland
connector for the load cell cable. Refer to Figure No. 2 for illustration of connector layout.

2. Slip the single cable from the load cell or load cell junction box through the gland connector
and into the enclosure.

3. Remove 3" of the outer insulation jacket then remove 1/4" of insulation from each of the 4
wires and shield (without sense leads) or 6 wires and shield (with sense leads). Refer to
Figure No. 4.

4. Connect each of the wires to terminal block P1 referring to labels on circuit board for
terminal connections. Refer to Figure No. 7 for terminal block location.

5. To terminate a wire, first press down on release bar for the terminal, insert wire into
terminal opening then allow release bar to return to its original position, locking wire in
place. Repeat procedure until all of wires are in place.

6. Route load cell cable through the two cable clips provided on upper and left sides of
enclosure interior.

Figure No. 5

Load Cell Cable Shield Wire Connection (Standard Gland Connector)

The load cell cable shield wire should be connected to the
threaded stud inside the indicator. This stud is located on
the top inside of the indicator near the load cell connector
P1. See Figure No.6.

The shield wire should be wrapped around the stud
between the 2 flat washers and secured using hex nut.

Load Cell Connections With Over 30 Feet Of Cable

For installations with over 30 feet of cable between the indicator and the load cells, sense
wires should be used. The sense wires must be connected between the +SENS, -SENS
terminals on the indicator and the +EXCITATION, -EXCITATION wires of the load cells or the
+SENS, -SENS terminals of the load cell trim board or the section seal trim board.

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Threaded Stud

P1 Load Cell

Figure No. 6

INSTALLATION, CONT.

Serial I/O Cable Installation

The 205 indicator may be connected to a printer to record weight and associated data or it may
be connected to a remote display or even to a computer for transmission of weight data. The
weight data may be transmitted on demand (pressing the PRINT key or on receipt of a
command from the computer). Refer to the Setup, SIO Serial I/O section of this manual.

1. Remove the 12 acorn nuts securing the back panel to main housing, then loosen a gland
connector for the serial cable. Refer to Figure No. 2 for illustration of connector layout.

2. Slip the serial cable through the gland connector and into the enclosure.

3. Remove 2" of the outer insulation jacket then remove 1/4" of insulation from each of the
wires (refer to Figure No. 4).

4. Connect each of the wires to the Serial Data terminal block (P11) referring to Figure No. 7
for terminal block locations.

5. To terminate, first press down on the release bar for the terminal, insert the wire into the
opening then allow the release bar to return to its original position, locking the wire in place.
Repeat the procedure until all of the wires are in place.

BI-DIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE SERIAL OUTPUT

TERMINAL NO.

1 TXD 1 - RS232 5 TXD 2 - RS232
2 RXD 1 - RS232 6 TXD 2 – 20 mA Active
3 TXD 1 – 20 mA Active 7 GROUND
4 GROUND

Function TERMINAL NO. Function

Optically Isolated Inputs

Included with the I/O are 4 programmable inputs that may be used to remotely (up to 100 feet)
initiate various functions within the indicator. These inputs are accessed via a terminal block
(P9) on the back of the PC board (see Figure No. 7). The 4 inputs are defined as follows:

TERMINAL NO.

1 Gross
2 Print
3 Zero
4 Tare
5 Common

NOTE! The input must be connected to Gnd to initiate the function.

Function

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Main PCB

INSTALLATION, CONT.

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Figure No. 7

INSTALLATION, CONT.

Main PCB Jumpers

J1 – BATTERY CHARGE MODE

Place jumper J1 in the F
only recharging the battery pack when it is low. Place jumper J1 in the T
operating the indicator from commercial power and using the battery pack to supply power only
in the event of a power loss.

J2 – AUTO-ON JUMPER

The AUTO-ON jumper J2, when connected, will cause the indicator to power on automatically
whenever power is applied to the power input connector. If power is lost momentarily and then
reapplied, the indicator will turn on without pressing the ON key.

J3 – 8V EXCITATION JUMPER

The 8V EXCITATION jumper J3, when connected, sets the load cell excitation voltage to 8V
for operation with the 12 VDC battery. To operate from the 12 VDC battery, the load cell
excitation voltage MUST be set to 8 VDC (J3 closed). Battery operation with the load cell
excitation voltage set to 12V will result in an unstable weight display.

J4 AND J5 – SENSE JUMPERS

If the sense leads are NOT used, you must install plug-in jumpers at J4 and J5 adjacent to the
terminal block. These jumpers attach the sense leads to the excitation leads. If sense leads
ARE used (as in motor truck scales), these plug-in jumpers should be positioned on one plug­in pin only or removed and stored for later use.

ull position when operating the indicator totally from battery power and

rickle position when

J10 – DEAD LOAD BOOST JUMPER

For very low dead loads (less than 10% of the combined load cell capacity) connect the dead
load boost jumper J10 on the printed circuit board.

J11 – 12V PWC SRC (SOURCE)

The J11 jumper, when connected (CLOSED) supplies 12 VDC @ 25mA from the 205 indicator
to a solid-state relay or other load of 200 ohms or greater. When J11 is OPEN (positioned on
one plug-in pin only or removed), the 12 to 24 VDC must be provided from an external source
to P10-6. The load must still be 200 ohms or greater.

Re-Installing The Rear Panel

After all terminations have been made, remove the excess cable from the indicator enclosure
and securely tighten each of the cable gland connectors. Do not over-tighten these connectors
but make certain they are snug. DO NOT USE TOOLS! Finger tighten only! Insure any
unused gland connectors are plugged.

1. Make certain no cables or wires are exposed between the main housing and rear panel and
then place the rear panel onto the main housing.

2. Secure with the 12 acorn nuts removed earlier. Follow a diagonal pattern when tightening
the acorn nuts.

3. If using a battery, slide the battery into the opening, until you feel resistance and the edge
of the battery is flush with the bottom of the indicator.

4. Replace the Battery Access Cover and install the three acorn nuts removed earlier,
securing the battery in place.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

The Model 205 is equipped with a 7-key keypad. The keypad is used to enter commands and
data into the indicator. This section describes each key along with its normal function. It is
helpful to refer to the actual indicator while reading this section.

Figure No. 8

DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc).
Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty.

ON/OFF KEY

This key performs two functions. Pressing it when the indicator is off will apply power to the
indicator. If the indicator is already on, pressing this key will turn the indicator off.

ZERO KEY/

REVIEW

Pressing this key will cause an immediate zeroing of the weight display up to the selected limit
of 4% or 100% of the scale’s capacity. This selection is made during the setup and calibration
of the indicator. Note the indicator will not respond to this command unless the weight display
is stable.

Pressing the ASTERISK key before the ZERO KEY/

REVIEW key will enter the Review

mode of Setup and Calibration. Refer to the Setup Review section of this manual.

TARE/

ENTER

Pressing the TARE key alone will store the current gross weight as the new tare weight and
the weight display will change to the net weight display mode (

Pressing the ASTERISK key before the TARE/

ENTER key serves two purposes. First,

when reviewing setup parameters, pressing the TARE/
current setting of the parameter. Second, the TARE/

Net annunciator will turn on).

ENTER key will display the

ENTER key is used to signal

completion of the entry of data and causes the indicator to process the data entered.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS, CONT.

NET/GROSS KEY

This key is used to toggle between Net and Gross weight modes. The selected mode is
indicated by turning on the appropriate annunciator on the display. Note that if no valid tare
weight has been entered, pressing this key will cause a momentary “notArE” display error and
the indicator will remain in the Gross weight mode.

UNITS / W LEFT ARROW KEY/

TEST

This key is used for several functions. In normal operation, this key is used to select the units
in which the weight is to be displayed. The available units of measure ("unit1" and "unit2") are
selected in setup. The available units include tons, pounds only, pound-ounces, ounces only,
Tonnes (metric tons), kilograms, and grams. Note that not all combinations are supported.

During setup, this key is used to advance the cursor left to the next position when
inputting setup parameters.

Pressing the ASTERISK key before the UNITS/LEFT ARROW KEY/

TEST key will enter

the Test mode. Refer to the description of the ASTERISK key below for details.

ASTERISK / S UP ARROW KEY

This key is used for several functions. During setup, when a setup parameter (not a parameter
value) is displayed, pressing this key will "backup" to the previous prompt. Also during setup,
when a parameter value is displayed, pressing this key will "toggle" between the different
available values for the setup parameter. In normal operation, this key is used in conjunction
with the other keys on the keypad to access additional indicator features. These features and
their associated key combinations are as follows:

ASTERISK, ZERO KEY

This combination will enter the Review mode of Setup and Calibration. Refer to
Setup Review section of this manual for details.

ASTERISK, TARE KEY

This combination will display the current tare weight for three (3) seconds.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY

This combination will display the Net accumulator.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY, PRINT KEY

This combination will print the Net accumulator.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY, ZERO KEY

This combination will zero (clear) the Net accumulator.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY, NET/GROSS KEY

This combination will display the Gross accumulator.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY, NET/GROSS KEY, PRINT KEY

This combination will print the Gross accumulator.

ASTERISK, NET/GROSS KEY, NET/GROSS KEY, ZERO KEY

This combination will zero (clear) the Gross accumulator.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS, CONT.

ASTERISK, UNITS KEY

This combination will enter the Test mode. The Test mode is used to conduct a test
of all display elements. The test consists of 5 cycles, each lasting about one second:

1. All horizontal segments will turn on (no annunciators).

2. All vertical segments and decimal points will turn on (no annunciators).

3. All annunciators will turn on.

4. All display elements off.

5. The model number (205) and the software version X.X.

6. The calibration numbers (C1 to C4).

ASTERISK, PRINT KEY

This combination is used to change the selected print ticket format. Pressing the
ASTERISK then the PRINT key will display a prompt "Prt=". Press the TARE/
key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the

TARE/

to "toggle" between the different available values, then press the TARE/
save it. Allowable values are:

0 = print tab settings 1 = visual ticket format 1 2 = visual ticket format 2

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, press the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key

ENTER key to

NOTE! When a print format is selected, it will remain active until changed
by the operator.

ENTER

PRINT KEY

Pressing this key will add the displayed gross or net weight to the associated accumulator and
initiate the transmission of weight and other data depending on the Print Tab Settings (see
example) via the selected printer output port (see Port= under Print menu) unless the
continuous data feature of this port was enabled during setup and calibration. Note that the
indicator will not respond to this command unless the weight display is stable. If displaying
gross weight, the only weight printed is gross weight. If displaying net weight, the gross, tare,
and net weights will print.

The 205 includes support for v

tickets are designed by the

Visual Print or n Control, then downloaded to the
indicator. The 205 allows two programmable formats
in addition to the standard print tab settings format.

Print formats are selected by using the ASTERISK and
PRINT keys in combination (refer to the next section

isual tickets. Visual

PC based programs

#2

100.00 lb G

20.00 lb T

80.00 lb N

0.00 lb GROSS ACCUM

272.00 lb NET ACCUM

for details). NOTE! When the PRINT key is pressed
the indicator looks for the selected format. If no visual
ticket is found it reverts to the print tab settings.

TICKET EXAMPLE

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ANNUNCIATORS

Annunciators are turned on to indicate that the display is in the mode corresponding to the
annunciator label or that the status indicated by the label is active. The annunciators flash on
and off to indicate that the indicator is waiting for input from the keypad for the mode indicated
by the flashing annunciator. Refer to Figure No. 9 for the location of the annunciators.

ZERO

This annunciator is turned on to indicate that the weight displayed is within +/- 1/4 division of
the center of zero.

[\ (STABLE)

This annunciator is turned on when the weight display is stable. When off, it means that the
change in successive weight samples is greater than the motion limits selected during setup.

NET

This annunciator is turned on to show that the displayed weight is the net weight (gross
weight less tare weight).

GROSS

This annunciator is turned on to show that gross weight is displayed. Gross weight will be
displayed when no tare weight is stored.

TARE

This annunciator is turned on to show that the displayed weight is the tare weight.

LO BAT

This annunciator is used with the battery operation and will turn ON to indicate the battery
has less than one hour useful life before recharging will be required. If continued use furthers
drains the battery, no change in operation will occur until just before the battery voltage drops
to a level where operation is affected. At this level, the indicator will automatically turn off.

T

This annunciator is located to the right of the weight display and is turned on to show that the
displayed weight unit is tons.

g

This annunciator is located to the right of the weight display and is used to indicate that the
displayed unit of weight measurement is grams.

lb

This annunciator is located to the left of the weight display and is turned on to show that the
displayed weight unit is pounds.

oz

This annunciator is located to the right of the weight display and is turned on to show that the
displayed weight unit is ounces.

kg

This annunciator is located to the left of the weight display and is used to indicate that the
displayed unit of weight measurement is kilograms.

t

This annunciator is located to the right of the weight display and is used to indicate that the
displayed unit of weight measurement is Tonnes (metric tons).

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION

Your Model 205 indicator has been
thoroughly tested and calibrated before
being shipped to you. If you received the
indicator attached to a scale, calibration
is not necessary. If the indicator is being
connected to a scale for the first time or
recalibration is necessary for other
reasons, proceed as indicated.

The calibration switch is located on a
bracket on the inside of the enclosure
rear panel. You may gain access to this
switch simply by removing the calibration
switch access screw on the rear panel.
Refer to Figure No. 9.

During the setup and calibration process it will be necessary to enter operational
parameters via the 205 keypad. Pressing the TARE/
entered or displayed to be retained and the 205 to advance to the next prompt. The
functions of numeric keys are replaced by using the UNITS/

ASTERISK/

UP ARROW keys. The cursor location is identified by the blinking character

and can be advanced to the left to the next position by pressing the UNITS/
key. Pressing the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key will change the blinking character to the
next value. Continue to press this key to "toggle" between the different available values
for the setup parameter. Pressing the ASTERISK/
parameter (not a parameter value) is displayed, will "backup" to the previous prompt.

Access
Screw

Figure No. 9

ENTER key will cause the data

LEFT ARROW and the

LEFT ARROW

UP ARROW key when a setup

DO NOT operate the keypad with pointed objects (pencils, pens, etc).
Damage to keypad resulting from this practice is NOT covered under warranty.

Enter Setup Mode

To enter the setup mode, with the indicator ON, insert a small screwdriver or other tool through
the calibration switch access hole on the rear panel. Press and release the calibration switch.
The menu *4;'$ will be displayed. Continue to press and release the switch to rotate
through the beginning point for entering the setup mode.

*;'$ Setup Mode (starts at '* prompt)
@3 Analog to Digital Filtering (starts at 3!t= prompt)
! Calibration (starts at ! prompt)
*-6 Serial Input/Output (starts at 2'3 prompt)
$9-0; Print Tab Settings (starts at $#9; prompt)
`*$0 Fine Span Adjustment
-`9*` Display high-resolution weight mode
!66';`` Key lock out function

If you press the TARE/
section (up to and including 5`*$0 ) by pressing the TARE/

ENTER key at the *4;'$ prompt, you may proceed through to the next

ENTER key.

IMPORTANT! Setup may be interrupted at any time. ALL data previously
entered and finalized with the TARE/
volatile memory.

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ENTER key will be retained in the non-

SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

Pressing the calibration switch at any prompt will return you to the *;'$ menu. To exit
setup, press the ASTERISK/
or cycle power at any time (press the ON/OFF key twice).

NOTE! With the exception of the *;'$ prompt, the prompts displayed for each section
are different if you push the calibration switch instead of pressing the TARE/
proceed through the section. For example, if you press the calibration switch with the
*;'$ displayed, the next prompt displayed will be @3. If you step through the setup
prompts by pressing the TARE/
addition, at a prompt with the  displayed, you must press the TARE/
1/YES key then the TARE/
section and advance you to the next menu selection, press the TARE/

*``;`'`$`

'*> (Domestic or International)

With *;'$ displayed, press the TARE/
the TARE/
the TARE/
to a new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press
ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to toggle

UP ARROW key with any of the above menu selections displayed

ENTER key to

ENTER key, the next prompt displayed will be @3. In

ENTER key, the

ENTER key again to proceed with that section. To skip the

ENTER key twice.

ENTER key. The display will change to '*>. Press

ENTER key to save it.

'*> (Domestic) '*> (International)

;9!`> no ;9!`> yes
$ + 4% to OC $ + 9 grads to OC

PT printed with tare
Lamp test on power up

!;> (Legal For Trade)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

!;>` !;>`

Interval Settings ()0;>) allowed
are: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50

NOTE! When both !;> and '*>, the followings results occur:

Scale must have between 100 and 10,000 divisions
;9`> .5 or 0 to 3
Inhibit serial data during input

;9!`> no
$ + 4% to OC

NOTE! When !;> and '*>, the followings results occur:

'0*`> 1
;9!`> yes
$ + 9 grads to OC

PT printed with tare
Lamp test on power up

ENTER key to save it.

Interval Setting ()0;>) is
selectable from 1 to 99.

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'0-;> (Weighing Unit 1)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

0 = none 3 = lb (pounds) 6 = tonnes (metric tons)
1= tn (tons) 4 = oz (ounces) 7 = lb/oz (pounds/ounces)
2= g (grams) 5 = kg (kilograms)

-0;> (Interval Setting)

Press the TARE/ENTER key to show the current value.

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

If !;`>` (Legal For Trade = YES), use the ASTERISK/
new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 1, 2, 5,

UP ARROW key to toggle to a

10, 20 or 50.

If !;> (Legal For Trade = NO), use the ASTERISK/
setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 1 through 99.

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new

In either case, if the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/ENTER key again it.

3$$> (Decimal Point Setting)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

0, 1, 2 or 3.

0 = XXXXXX 2 = XXXX.XX
1= XXXXX.X 3 = XXX.XXX

$> (Capacity)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 1

through 999,999. NOTE! Capacity cannot exceed 999,999.

'0-;> (Weighing Unit 2)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

0 = none 3 = lb (pounds) 6 = tonnes (metric tons)
1= tn (tons) 4 = oz (ounces) 7 = lb/oz (pounds/ounces)
2= g (grams) 5 = kg (kilograms)

NOTE! The selection for '0-; cannot
dependent upon the selection for '0-; and the interval and decimal point settings,
not all unit combinations are available.

;9> (Zero Tracking Range)

Press the TARE/ENTER key to show the current value assigned to the Automatic Zero
Tracking Range. This is the value in scale divisions that will be automatically zeroed off. If the
setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use
the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/ENTER
key to save it. Allowable values are: 0 (disables Zero Tracking), .5, or 1 through 9.

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be the same as '0-;. In addition,

SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

;9!> (4% Zero Range)

Press the TARE/ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,
press the TARE/ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW
key to toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

;9!> (Yes) ;9!> (No)

4% of scale capacity Full capacity (no limit)

$'#> (Power-Up Zero Feature)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

$'#> (Yes) $'#> (No)

*!$> (Sleep Mode Feature)

The Sleep Mode feature conserves battery power when the indicator remains unused for a
selected period of time. With the feature enabled, the load cell excitation will be reduced and
the display will be blank.

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it.

Automatic Re-Zero on Power-Up No Re-Zero on Power-Up

Press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current status of this feature. If a number other than 0

is shown, this feature is selected and the number shown corresponds to the number of minutes
of a stable zero weight reading before the indicator enters the sleep mode. If the setting
displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting (0 to 10) and then press the TARE/ENTER

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the

key to store the new setting. Note that selecting 0 disables this feature.

`6> (Auto Shutoff)

The Automatic Shutoff feature will automatically turn the indicator off (when it is not in use)
after a predetermined period of inactivity to prolong battery life. To turn the indicator back on
you must press the ON / OFF key.

Press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current status for this feature. A number other than 0

indicates that the auto shutoff feature is enabled and the displayed number corresponds to the
number of minutes of stable weight displayed before the indicator is turned off automatically.
Note that a 0 indicates the feature has been turned off. If the setting displayed is acceptable,
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting (0 to 10) and then press the TARE/

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to store the new setting.

!;9> (Clear Tare)

The Clear Tare feature allows the indicator to clear the Stored Tare weight when the Net
weight goes below a value greater than 1/2 the stored tare weight or goes below zero (a
negative net weight after display of a positive net weight). With this feature enabled, the
operator must re-set the tare after completion of a transaction when the load (container plus
item) is removed from the scale.

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

!;9> (Yes) !;9> (No)

Automatically clears Stored Tare
when Net weight goes below zero

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ENTER key to save it.

Stored Tare is not cleared when
Net weight goes below zero

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`@`3 (`@`3) - Analog to Digital Filtering

3!;> (Digital Filtering)

With `@`3`(`@`3) displayed, press the TARE/
3!;>. Press the TARE/

acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is

ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW

key to toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it. Allowable
values are: 0, 1, 2 or 3. Note, that if you select 3 (Custom Filtering) two additional prompts will
be displayed.

3!;>`

0 Disabled – NO Filtering
1 MINIMAL FILTERING (sample rate = 2)
2 MODERATE FILTERING (sample rate = 1)
3 CUSTOM FILTERING

ENTER key. The display will change to

NOTE! The prompts, > (Filter Level) and 2> (Break Range) will only

be displayed if you

selected 3 (Custom Filtering) for the 3!;> (Digital Filtering) prompt.

>`(Filter Level)

Press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the filter level. The filter level is

a number from 1 to 99 that corresponds to the level of filtering with 99 being the greatest
filtering and 1 the least. To accept the value displayed, press the TARE/
otherwise, use the ASTERISK/

TARE/

ENTER key to save it.

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting and then press the

ENTER key,

2> (Break Range)

Press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the break range. The break

range is a number from 1 to 255 that corresponds to the number of division change to
break out of the filtering. Press the TARE/
the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/ENTER

ENTER key to keep the displayed value or use

key to save it. Note that selecting 0 disables this feature.

*9> (Sample Rate)

Press the TARE/
displayed is the sample rate in samples per second. Press the TARE/
the displayed value or use the ASTERISK/

100) and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the sample rate. The value

ENTER key to save

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new value (1 to

ENTER key to save it.

'0*> (Motion Range)

Press the TARE/
displayed value is acceptable, press the TARE/

ASTERISK/
permitted before indicating unstable) and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to view the current setting for the range of motion detection. If the

ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, use the

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new range (the number of divisions of change

ENTER key to save the new

setting. Allowable range values are: 0 through 99 divisions.

*> (Stable Count)

Press the TARE/

ENTER key to view the current setting for the number of consecutive stable

weight readings before indicating stable weight. This helps filter weight readings for stability
when trying to capture stable weight. If the displayed value is acceptable, press the

TARE/

ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to toggle to a new

value and press the TARE/
count are: 3 through 255.

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ENTER key to save the new setting. Allowable values for the stable

SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

FILTER SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Non Critical Sample Rate

If the sample rate is not critical, as in static weighing, set 3!;> to “0” (no filtering),
3!;> “1” (>6, 2>12, *9> 2/Sec), or 3!;> “2” (>6, 2>8, *9> 1/Sec).

Critical Sample Rate

If the sample rate is critical, as in a filling operation, use the Custom Filtering (set 3!;> to
“3”).

1. *9> SAMPLE RATE (1 to 50 samples/second) determination:

Set the sample rate as close as possible to produce a display graduation change for
every graduation of material added to the scale.

Material Flow Rate (lbs/second)
Resolution

EXAMPLE: 100lbs/sec

10lbs

2. 2> BREAK RANGE (1 to 255 graduations) determination:

Turn the filtering off by setting the 3!;> setting to “0”. Operate the system as it will be
normally used and, by observation, determine the number of grads of instability that
needs to be filtered out. Set the break range (2>) to that value.

Weight Change

Graduation Value

EXAMPLE: 20,000 x 10lb capacity scale with 800lb variation in the weight

display.

800

10

3. > FILTER SETTING (1 to 99) determination: Set to desired results.

4. If stability is unacceptable with any setting of >, reduce the sample rate and/or
increase the break range, 2> setting for increased filtering.

= 2 = 80

= 2

=

= 10s/s = *9

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

! (!) - Calibration

With ! (!) displayed, press the TARE/ENTER key. The display will change to show the
current setting 06. If calibration is desired, press the ASTERISK/
change to (*) and then the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to advance to the *-6 menu.

ENTER key to continue to the !> setting, otherwise

CALIBRATION MODES

The 205 indicator has five modes that can be used to perform calibration. Three of the modes
require a test load or test weights, one requires the scale to be empty (and at zero) and the
last uses the calibration “C” numbers from a previous calibration. The modes are as follows:

1. Dual-Point with Zero (First Zero)

This is a standard calibration method requiring one weight, an empty scale and has one
conversion factor. This method uses two calibration points (!> and !>) to
establish a zero (no load) calibration value and to span the indicator. The two points
correspond to zero weight and the test load or test weight and can be applied in any order.
This method should be used for first-time calibration and complete recalibration.

UP ARROW key (display will

2. Dual-Point without

Zero (False Zero)

This calibration method requires one test weight and establishes a new conversion factor
only. It is used to establish a false (temporary zero) zero without affecting the zero
calibration value stored during the last calibration. This is particularly useful in tank
weighing applications, where it may be impractical or impossible to completely empty the
tank. This method uses two calibration points, !> and !>. The value of the test
weight is entered when !> is displayed and the NET/GROSS key is pressed when
!> is displayed.

3. Single-Point for Span Only (Last Zero)

This calibration method requires one test weight and establishes a new conversion factor
(span) without affecting the zero calibration value stored during the last calibration. This
minimizes placing and removing test weights and is especially useful when checking high
capacity scales. This method uses two calibration points, !> and !>. The value
of the test weight is entered when !> is displayed and the ZERO key is pressed when
!> is displayed.

4. Single-Point for Zero Only (Only Zero)

This calibration method requires no test weight, an empty scale and establishes a new
zero without affecting the conversion factor (span). This is useful to regain the full range of
zero limit when the dead load of the scale has changed. This would occur for example, if a
guard rail has been added to the scale platform. This method uses two calibration points,

!> and !>. The TARE/

ENTER key is pressed when !> is displayed and the

ZERO key is pressed when !> is displayed.

5. Calibration “C” Numbers

The calibration “C” numbers (, ,  and ) are displayed only during the Test mode
operation and are shown at the end of the test. Each number is displayed for
approximately 4 seconds, allowing you to record them. These numbers correspond to the
calibration setting of the indicator. The numbers may be up to three digits in length. By
recording these numbers you will be able to return the indicator to its present calibration
settings without using test weights simply by entering the “C” numbers. Refer to the
Calibration "C" Number section of this manual for instructions on viewing the “C” numbers.

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

Dual-Point with Zero (First Zero) Calibration

IMPORTANT! The functions of numeric keys are replaced by using the
UNITS/

identified by the blinking character and can be advanced to the left to the next
position by pressing the UNITS/

ARROW

!> – First Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the first of two calibration weights. This weight
could be ZERO (NO LOAD) or the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD.

LEFT ARROW and the ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys. The cursor location is

LEFT ARROW key. Pressing the ASTERISK/UP

key will change the blinking character to the next value.

• If the first calibration weight is to be ZERO (NO LOAD), press the TARE/

ENTER key.

• If the first calibration weight is to be the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD, use the

UNITS/

LEFT ARROW and ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys to input the value of the calibrated

test weights. NOTE! When entering values for !>, the digits start displaying on
the right side of the display and proceed to the left. When large values are used (more
than 3 digits), the !> prompt will automatically scroll off the left side of the display
to show the additional digits on the right as they are entered.

• Place the weights on the scale platform, then press the TARE/

ENTER key.

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.
The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the display
will show: !>.

!> - Second Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the second of two calibration weights. This
weight could be ZERO (NO LOAD) or the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD.

• If the second calibration weight is to be ZERO (NO LOAD), press the TARE/

ENTER key.

• If the second calibration weight is to be the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD, use the

UNITS/

LEFT ARROW and ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys to input the value of the calibrated

test weights. NOTE! When entering values for !>, the digits start displaying on
the right side of the display and proceed to the left. When large values are used (more
than 3 digits), the !> prompt will automatically scroll off the left side of the display
to show the additional digits on the right as they are entered.

• Place the weights on the scale platform, then press the TARE/

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.

The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the display
will show: !>.

!> - Last Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This weight is not used. Press the TARE/
skip !> and advance to *-6.

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ENTER key.

ENTER key to

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

Dual-Point without Zero (False Zero) Calibration

IMPORTANT! The functions of numeric keys are replaced by using the
UNITS/

identified by the blinking character and can be advanced to the left to the next
position by pressing the UNITS/

ARROW

!> – First Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the first of two calibration steps. This weight is
the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD.

• Place the weights on the scale platform.

LEFT ARROW and the ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys. The cursor location is

LEFT ARROW key. Pressing the ASTERISK/UP

key will change the blinking character to the next value.

• Using the UNITS/
calibrated test weights / test load, then press the TARE/

LEFT ARROW and ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys, input the value of the

ENTER key. NOTE! When

entering values for !>, the digits start displaying on the right side of the display
and proceed to the left. When large values are used (more than 3 digits), the !>
prompt will automatically scroll off the left side of the display to show the additional
digits on the right as they are entered.

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.
The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the
display will show: !>.

!> - Second Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the second of two calibration steps.

• Remove the weights on the scale platform, and then press the NET/GROSS key.

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.

The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the display
will show: *-6.

Single-Point for Span Only (Last Zero) Calibration

!> – First Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the first of two calibration steps. This weight is
the TEST WEIGHTS / TEST LOAD.

• Zero the scale, and then place the weights on the scale platform.

• Using the UNITS/

LEFT ARROW and ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys, input the value of the

calibrated test weights / test load, then press the TARE/
entering values for !>, the digits start displaying on the right side of the display
and proceed to the left. When large values are used (more than 3 digits), the !>
prompt will automatically scroll off the left side of the display to show the additional
digits on the right as they are entered.

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.
The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the
display will show: !>.

!> - Second Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the second of two calibration steps.

• Remove the weights on the scale platform, and then press the ZERO key.

• The display will advance to *-6.

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ENTER key. NOTE! When

SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

Single-Point for Zero Only (Only Zero) Calibration

IMPORTANT! The functions of numeric keys are replaced by using the
UNITS/

identified by the blinking character and can be advanced to the left to the next
position by pressing the UNITS/

ARROW

!> – First Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the first of two calibration steps.

• Insure the scale is empty.

LEFT ARROW and the ASTERISK/UP ARROW keys. The cursor location is

LEFT ARROW key. Pressing the ASTERISK/UP

key will change the blinking character to the next value.

• Press the TARE/

ENTER key.

• Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will appear on the display.
The dashes will stay on the display momentarily, then disappear, after which the
display will show: !>.

!> - Second Calibration Weight

The display will show !>. This is the second of two calibration steps.

• Press the ZERO key.

• The display will advance to *-6.

Calibration “” Numbers

1. With !> displayed, press the TARE/ENTER key (with diamond “T” symbol).

2. At the > prompt, press the TARE/

3. If the > number displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

4. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/

> number, then press the TARE/

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for >, > and >.

NOTE! If any components have been changed that affect calibration and/or
your scale is used in a commercial application and must be "Legal for Trade"
you cannot use the “” numbers to re-calibrate.

ENTER key to show the current value of the  number.

ENTER key again to save it.

UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to enter a new

ENTER key.

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*-6 (*-6) - Serial Input/Output

With *-6 (*-6) displayed, press the TARE/ENTER key. The display will change to show the
current setting 06. To skip configuring the *-6 (serial input/output) and proceed to the

$9-0; menu, press the TARE/
ASTERISK/
After pressing the TARE/

UP ARROW key (display will change to (*) and then press the TARE/ENTER key.

ENTER key, the display will change to 2'3>.

2'3> (Serial Port Baud Rate)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new baud rate for the serial ports and then press the TARE/
Allowable values are:

12 = 1200 Baud 24 = 2400 Baud 48 = 4800 Baud
96 = 9600 Baud 19 = 19.2k Baud 38 = 38.4k Baud
76 = 76.8k Baud

$9;=> (Serial Port Parity)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

0 = NONE (No Parity) 1 = Odd Parity 2 = Even Parity

ENTER key again. To configure the *-6, press the

ENTER key to save it.

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

2-;*> (Serial Port Data Bits)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/
or 8.

*;6$> (Serial Port Stop Bits)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/
or 2.

60;> (Continuous Output Serial Port 1)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

60;>`(* 60;>`06

Continuous Output No Continuous Output

If 60;>`(* (Continuous Output) is selected, an additional prompt, ;($>
will be displayed.

If 60;>`06 (No Continuous Output) is selected, proceed to the Weight On
Demand section.

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 7

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 1

ENTER key to save it.

;=$> (Continuous Output Format)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

0 = SMA 3 = Rice Lake IQ355 6 = Number
1 = SB-400 4 = AnDFV 7 = Toledo Short
2 = SB-200 5 = WI110 8 = SB500 with Traffic Light

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ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

If SMA is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<lf><s><r><n><m><f><xxxxxx.xxx><uuu><cr>

Where:

lf = Line Feed
s = Flags Z= center of Zero, O = Overcap, E = zero Error,

e = weight not currently being displayed
r = Range 1, 2, 3, ...
n = Mode G = Gross, T = Tare, N = Net
m = Motion M = Motion, " "(blank) = no motion
f = Custom Custom flag
xxxxxx.xxx = Weight Six digits with decimal point
uuu = Units ton, lb , l/o, oz , t , kg , g

cr = Carriage Return (hex 0D)

*

If SB-400

Where:

or Computer is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<s><xxxxxx><d><uu><m><cc><cr>

s = Sign "-" = negative, " " (blank) = positive
xxxxxx.xxx = Weight Six digits
d = Decimal point Added to string if enabled in setup
uu = Units tn, lb, l/o, oz, t, kg, g

m = Mode G = Gross, N = Net
cc = Weight Status OC = overcap

CZ = center of zero

MO = motion

ee = weight not currently being displayed
cr = Carriage Return (hex 0D)

*

The SB-80, SB-300 (multiple displays not supported) and WinVRS use the SB-400 format.

If SB-200 is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<cr><s><xxxxxx><d><c><uu><m> ETX

Where:

cr = Carriage Return (hex 0D)
s = Sign "-" = negative, " " (blank) = positive
xxxxxx.xxx = Weight (with leading zeros)
d = Decimal point Embedded into weight (after weight dpp=0)
c = status m = motion

o = overcap

e = weight not currently being displayed

uu = Units tn, lb, l/o, oz, t, kg, g

m = Mode G = Gross, N = Net
ETX = End of TeXt (hex 03) MUST terminate ALL serial commands

If Rice Lake IQ355 is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<stx><s>xxxxxxx<u><m><s><cr><lf>

If AnDFV is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<hdr1>,xxxxx<uu><cr><lf>

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If WI110 is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<m><sp><s>xxxxx<sp><uu><cr><lf>

If number only is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

xxxxxx<cr><lf>

If Toledo Short is selected, the data will be transmitted in the following format:

<stx><swa><swb><swc>xxxxxx<cr><sum>

Weight On Demand

If continuous output has not been selected for Serial Port 1 (Cont1=NO), the 205 indicator will
respond to a weight request (ENQ).

The host device (computer) sends:

ENQ - (hex 05)

The 205 will respond:

<s><xxxxxx><d><uu><m><cc><cr>

Where:

s = Sign "-" = negative, " " (blank) = positive
xxxxxx.xxx = Weight Six digits
d = Decimal point Added to string if enabled in setup
uu = Units tn, lb, l/o, oz, t, kg, g
m = Mode G = Gross, N = Net
cc = Weight Status OC = overcap

CZ = center of zero

MO = motion

ee = weight not currently being displayed
cr = Carriage Return (hex 0D)

NOTE! The Weight On Demand function is not available for Serial Port 2.

60;> (Continuous Output Serial Port 2)

Press the ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press
the ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, using the arrow keys, select a new setting then
press the ENTER key to save it.

60;>`(*` 60;>`06`

Continuous Output No Continuous Output

If 60;>`(* (Continuous Output) is selected, an additional prompt, ;($> will be
displayed.

;=$> (Continuous Output Format)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are:

0 = SMA 3 = Rice Lake IQ355 6 = Number
1 = SB-400 4 = AnDFV 7 = Toledo Short
2 = SB-200 5 = WI110 8 = SB500 with Traffic Light

NOTE! See Continuous Output Serial Port 1, ;($> for description of output formats.

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

;9:> (Threshold Weight)

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/
toggle to a new value for the threshold weight or zero (0) to disable the traffic light and then
press the TARE/

The threshold weight is used to automatically toggle between the Red and Green lights.

• When the scale gross weight is less than the threshold weight, the Green light will be on,
otherwise the Red light will turn on and stay on until the weight goes below the threshold
weight or a ticket is printed.

• When a ticket is printed, the Green light will turn on and stay on until the scale gross weight
goes below and back above the threshold weight and then the Red light will turn on.

• NOTE! If you enter a zero (0) for the threshold weight (&%*>), the traffic light feature
will be disabled (turned off).

ENTER key to show the current value. If the setting displayed is acceptable,

ENTER‘ key again to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW key to

ENTER key to save it.

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$9-0; ($9-0;) - Print Tab Settings

With $9-0; ($9-0;) displayed, press the TARE/ENTER key. The display will change to
show the current setting 06. To skip configuring the Print Tab Settings and proceed to the
*$0 menu, press the TARE/
the ASTERISK/
pressing the TARE/

UP ARROW key (display will change to (*) then the TARE/ENTER key. After

ENTER key the display will change to $69;>.

The general format for the input is A = YY.XX where A is the
character identifying the data printed, YY is the number of lines
down and XX is the number of spaces to the right.

NOTE! Enter 00 in either the YY or XX location to
disable the data from printing.

$69;> (Select Port for Printer)
Press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value. If the

setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/
to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 1 or 2.

NOTE! Although either port can be used for the printer port, it is recommended to

use the bi-directional port 1 with a bi-directional cable.

ENTER key again. To configure the Print Tab Settings, press

ENTER key again

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting and then

-3`> (ID Prompt Print Location)

Press the TARE/
the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of ID prompt printing. If

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise,

use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input a new location and
then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

0`0> (Consecutive Number Print Location)

Press the TARE/
printing. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/
Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/
location and then press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of consecutive number

ENTER key again to save it.

UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input a new

ENTER key to save it.

96**> (Gross Weight Print Location)

Press the TARE/
printing. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of Gross weight

ENTER key again to save it.

Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input a new
location and then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

;9> (Tare Weight Print Location)

Press the TARE/
If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of Tare weight printing.

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise,

use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input a new location and
then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

0;> (Net Weight Print Location)

Press the TARE/
If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of Net weight printing.

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise,

use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input a new location and
then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

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SETUP AND CALIBRATION, CONT.

`> (Gross Weight Accumulator Print Location)

Press the TARE/
accumulator printing. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/
to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to
input a new location and then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

0`> (Net Weight Accumulator Print Location)

Press the TARE/
accumulator printing. If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/
to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to
input a new location and then press the TARE/ENTER key to save it.

9!> (Carriage Return Line Feed) - Data Format Termination

Data transmitted from the serial I/O port can be terminated with a single carriage return and
either no line feed or a single line feed command. Press the TARE/
current setting. A (* on the display means the data will be terminated with a carriage return
AND a line feed while a 06 on the display means the data will be terminated with a single
carriage return only.

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of Gross weight

ENTER key again

ENTER key to show the current setting for the location of Net weight

ENTER key again

ENTER key to view the

If the setting displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/
use the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to toggle to a new setting and then press the TARE/ENTER

ENTER key again to save it. Otherwise,

key to save it.

6$> (End-Of-Print Line Feeds)

At the end of a data transmission to a printer, the indicator can transmit a pre-selected number
of line feed commands to space the paper in the printer to the desired position for withdrawal
or for the next print.

Press the TARE/
press the TARE/

ENTER key to view the current setting. If the displayed value is acceptable,

ENTER key to save it. Otherwise, use the ASTERISK/UP ARROW and

UNITS/LEFT ARROW keys to input the number of End-Of-Print linefeeds and then press the
TARE/

ENTER key to save it. Allowable values are: 0 through 99.

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`*$0 (*$0) - Fine Span Adjustment

NOTE! The *$0 and -`9* modes require a load of 10% of Capacity be on
the scale before adjustments can be made.

With the `*$0 prompt displayed after pressing the TARE/

ENTER key at the last Print

prompt:

With *$0 displayed, press the TARE/

ENTER key. The display will change to show the

current setting 06. To skip the Fine Span Adjustment and return to the *;'$ menu, press
the TARE/
weight on the scale and press the ASTERISK/
and then the TARE/

After pressing the TARE/

ENTER key again. To perform the Fine Span Adjustment, place a calibrated test

UP ARROW key (display will change to (*)

ENTER key.

ENTER key, the display will change to show the amount of the test

weight and the annunciators will alternately flash off and on i.e. (all ON, weighing unit off,
then all OFF, weighing unit ON). Press the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to increase the span

OR press the UNITS/LEFT ARROW key to decrease the span. Press the ASTERISK key
to return to the previous prompt or press the TARE/

ENTER key to exit *$0 and return

to the *;'$ menu.

With the `*$0` prompt displayed after pressing the Calibration switch:

With `*$0 displayed, place a calibrated test weight on the scale and press the

TARE/

ENTER key. After pressing the TARE/ENTER key, the display will change to show the

amount of the test weight and the annunciators will alternately flash off and on (all ON,
weighing unit off, then all OFF, weighing unit ON). Press the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to

increase the span OR press the UNITS/LEFT ARROW key to decrease the span. Press
the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key to return to the previous prompt or press the TARE/ENTER

key to exit `*$0 and return to the *;'$ menu.

-`9* - Display High Resolution Weight

With -`9* on the display, pressing the TARE/ENTER key will show the active weight in
"high resolution" mode (in 1/10 interval). Press the PRINT key to print the weight (followed by
the text TEST) via the selected printer output port enabled during setup and calibration. Press
the TARE/

ENTER key to return to the -`9`*`prompt. To exit the -`9`* mode, press

the calibration switch or cycle power (press the ON/OFF key twice).

!66'; - Key Lock Out Function

With !66'; on the display, pressing any key will display !63 (locked) or '0!63
(unlocked) for the current key state. Pressing a locked key during normal operation will results
in a 1/2 second display !63 and the key will be ignored. To exit the !66'; function, press
the calibration switch or cycle power (press the ON/OFF key twice).

NOTE! The menu selections -`9* and !66'; can only be selected using
the calibration switch.

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SETUP REVIEW

The 205 indicator allows several operational parameters to be reviewed and changed without
breaking the calibration seal. These operational parameters are:

Power Up Zero Reset Enable/Disable
Sleep Mode Feature Enable/Disable
Auto Shutoff Feature Enable/Disable
Clear Tare Feature Enable/Disable

Serial Input / Output Configuration
Baud Rate
Parity
Number of Data Bits
Number of Stop Bits
Continuous Output Port 1
Continuous Output Format
Type
Continuous Output Port 2
Continuous Output Format
Type

Print Tab Settings
Printer Port Selection
Gross Weight
Tare Weight
Net Weight
Gross Weight Accumulator
Net Weight Accumulator
CRLF Data Format Termination
End-Of-Print Line Feeds

To enable the Setup Review feature, with the indicator ON:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

'0;> (Function) prompt and alternately flashing off and on (all ON, weighing unit off,
then all OFF, weighing unit ON) the annunciators.

2. Press the ZERO/REVIEW key. The display will change to the prompt for the selection of

power-up zeroing ($'#>).

3. Using the same procedure as described in the Setup and Calibration section of this
manual make the required changes.

4. Press the ASTERISK/

5. To exit Setup Review, press the ASTERISK/
remaining prompts OR at anytime, cycle the power (press the ON/OFF key twice).

UP ARROW key. The indicator will respond by showing the

UP ARROW key to return to the previous prompt.

UP ARROW key to step through the

CALIBRATION “C” NUMBERS

The “” numbers are displayed only during the Test mode operation by pressing the

ASTERISK/

of the test operation and each number is displayed for approximately 4 seconds, allowing you
to record them. Each number may be up to three (3) digits in length. By recording these
numbers you will be able to return the indicator to its present calibration settings without using
test weights simply by entering the “” numbers. Refer to the Setup and Calibration, !
section of this manual for instructions on using the "" numbers.

UP ARROW key then the UNITS/TEST key. The "" numbers are shown at the end

If any components have been changed that affect calibration and/or your scale
is used in a commercial application and must be "Legal for Trade" you cannot
use "" numbers to re-calibrate.

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ACCUMULATORS

To view the NET accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. Press the ASTERISK/

To print the NET accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. The indicator will return to normal operation when printing has been completed.

To clear (zero) the NET accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. Press the ASTERISK/

To view the Gross accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. Press the ASTERISK/

To print the Gross accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. The indicator will return to normal operation when printing has been completed.

UP ARROW key then the NET/GROSS key.
UP ARROW key to return to normal operation.

UP ARROW key, the NET/GROSS key, then the PRINT key

UP ARROW key, the NET/GROSS key, then the ZERO key
UP ARROW key to return to normal operation.

UP ARROW key then the NET/GROSS key twice.
UP ARROW key to return to normal operation.

UP ARROW key, the NET/GROSS key twice, then the PRINT key

To clear (zero) the Gross accumulator:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

2. Press the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key, the NET/GROSS key twice, then the ZERO key
UP ARROW key to return to normal operation.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

The 205 indicator has been designed to provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
However, should you experience a problem, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below
before you call for service. The following describes several types of symptoms along with
suggested remedies.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Display does not turn on AC operation:

Is the AC power cord fully inserted into the wall receptacle?
Check wall receptacle for proper AC power. Try another
electrical appliance in the same receptacle, does it work?
Check the circuit breaker. Has there been power failure?

Battery operation:

Check if battery is installed and correctly. Is battery
discharged? Replace or recharge.

Incorrect weight
displayed

Indicator will not
display weight

The printer prints but
does not use the Print
Tab Settings or prints a
test ticket

Has the indicator been calibrated? Insure that the scale platform
isn’t touching an adjacent object. Check the load cell connector
wiring. If using four (4) wire load cells, insure the sense lead
jumpers (J4 & J5) are installed. Have proper operation
procedures been followed?

Refer to Error Codes section and make certain that the "6$"
message is not displayed. If so, and scale is not loaded, perform
the calibration sequence.

The print tab setting or visual ticket format must be selected prior
to beginning the weighing operation or just prior to printing the
ticket.

To select the ticket format prior to beginning the weighing
operation:

1. Press the ASTERISK/

UP ARROW key then the PRINT key.

The display will change to the “$9;>”.

2. Press the TARE/

3. If the value displayed is acceptable, press the TARE/

ENTER key to show the current value.

ENTER

key again to save it.

4. If the displayed value is incorrect (or another ticket format is

desired), use the ASTERISK/
new setting and then press the TARE/

UP ARROW key to toggle to a

ENTER key to save it.

Allowable values for ticket formats are:

0 = print tab settings
1 = visual ticket format 1
2 = visual ticket format 2

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NOTE! When a print format is selected, it will remain active until
changed by the operator.

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ERROR CODES

The 205 indicator is equipped with software that indicates when an error in the operation takes
place. The following lists the error codes displayed by the 205 along with their meaning.
Should you encounter an error code, please refer to this list for the cause.

!2;0 (Calibration button)

!2;0 will be displayed (until the condition changes), on power-up if the calibration switch
is pressed in by the operator, the calibration access screw is the wrong length and is
depressing the switch, the switch is disconnected from the PC board, or the switch is
defective.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

: Release the switch. Insure correct screw (#10 x ½ Stainless Steel
fillister head) was installed for the calibration access screw. Referring to Figure No. 6, make
sure calibration switch cable is plugged into P7 on the PC board. Replace calibration switch
assembly. Consult your scale service provider.

60- (Configuration)

2

PROM checksum failure. Indicates improper stored calibration data, calibration is

E
necessary.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

: Recalibrate with calibrated test weight.

9969 (Error)

An invalid keypad entry was attempted:

A. PRINT key pressed with a negative weight.
B. TARE/ENTER key pressed to enter a push button tare value of a negative value.
C. TARE/ENTER key pressed to enter a tare weight value that exceeds the scale capacity.
D. TARE/ENTER key pressed to enter a tare weight value that is inconsistent with the scale

division value (i.e. attempt to enter a tare of 123 with scale divisions of 5).

E. ZERO key pressed when the gross weight is outside the scale zero weight range.
F. UNITS/TEST key pressed to change to kg when the kg tare weight value exceeds 4

digits in length.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

: Determine which of the reasons for the error display is applicable
and take the appropriate corrective action.

99, (Error Analog high)

1. The load cell input is above the range of the indicator.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
output of 1 to 40mV.

2. Load cell or circuit failure.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

99! (Error Analog Low)

1. The load cell input is below the range of the indicator.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Load cell or circuit failure.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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: Check for improper load cell wiring, excessive load, and for

: Consult your scale service provider.

: Check for improper load cell wiring and for output of 1 to 40mV.

: Consult your scale service provider.

ERROR CODES, CONT.

99 (Error 1)

A program checksum mismatch has been detected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

99 (Error 3)

Internal RAM failure.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

< (HuH?)

UNITS key pressed in an attempt to perform a unit conversion that is not allowed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
appropriate corrective action.

06;9`(no tarE)

NET key pressed with no stored tare weight value.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
appropriate corrective action.

6$ (over Capacity)

The load on the scale exceeds the scale capacity plus nine (9) divisions.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
indicate miscalibration.

: Consult your scale service provider.

: Consult your scale service provider.

: Determine the reason for the error display and take the

: Determine the reason for the error display and take the

: Remove the over capacity load from the scale platform. May

@6@ (overflow)

The indicator is attempting to display a positive number greater than six (6) digits in length
or a negative number of more than five (5) digits.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
indicate miscalibration.

;662- (too big)`

UNITS key pressed in an attempt to perform a unit conversion where the interval would

have been greater than 50.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
appropriate corrective action.

'0*;2 (Unstable)

Motion is present when trying to perform a print function.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
performing any of this operation.

: Return to Gross Weight mode and review Tare value. May

: Determine the reason for the error display and take the

: Wait for a stable weight display (STABLE annunciator on) before

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CALIBRATION SEAL INSTALLATION

If your Model 205 Weight Indicator is used in a commercial application it must be tested and
sealed by your local weights and measurements official. The 205 is designed to accept a lead
and wire security seal to prevent unauthorized access to the calibration adjustments. Refer to
Figure No. 10 for details on the installation of the seal.

Figure No. 10

NOTES

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PART IDENTIFICATION

(Rear Enclosure Sub Assembly)

ITEM NO. QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 8 6013-0039 HEX NUT #6-32
2 4 6013-0245 HEX NUT #4-40
3 2 6021-0654 SCW PAN HEAD #6-32 x .250 PDMS
4 1 6021-1108 SCW FILLISTER MACHINE-SCW #10-32 x .375 S.S.
5 4 6024-0108 WASHER LOCK INT. TOOTH #4 S.S.
6 1 6024-1081 WASHER FLAT #10 NEOPRENE BACKING S.S.
7 4 6540-1104 PLUG, HOLE 0.173-.240 RED POLYETH
8 5 6610-2248 GLAND CONNECTOR

9 1 6610-5007 CABLE CLIP
10 10 6680-0004 WASHER LOCK INT. TOOTH #6 Z/P
11 4 6680-0138 SPACER #6 x .187 NYLON
12 1 6680-0200 POP RIVET
13 2 6680-0203 SPACER (PCB) #6-32 x .500
14 1 6800-1032 POWER SUPPLY BOARD
15 2 6980-0014 WIRE TIE 4” BLACK
16 1 6980-1030 POWER CORD 18/3 SVT CEE 6.3 FT
17 1 8200-B019-08 BRACKET: CALIBRATION SWITCH
18 1 8200-B104-08 LABEL: 205/210 TERM. BLOCK
19 1 8200-B204-0A CABLE: 205/210 POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT
20 1 8200-B205-0A CABLE: 205/210 BATTERY CABLE
21 1 8200-B212-0A CABLE: GND
22 1 8200-B215-0A CABLE: AC POWER W/FILTER 205/210 DWI
23 1 8200-C012-08 BRACKET, BATTERY HOLDER
24 1 8200-C016-0A WELDMENT: ENCLOSURE REAR
25 1 8200-C018-08 POWER SUPPLY COVER
26 1 8510-C346-0I LABEL – HIGH VOLTAGE
27 1 8512-B350-0A WIRE: 18GA, GRN, 5.0, #8RT/TINNED
28 1 8200-B206-0A BATTERY POWER BOARD
29 1 8526-B232-08 SPRING, BATTERY COVER
30 1 8539-B254-0A ASSEMBLY: CABLE, CALIBRATION SWITCH

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PART IDENTIFICATION

(Rear Enclosure Sub Assembly)

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PART IDENTIFICATION

(Front Enclosure Sub Assembly)

ITEM NO. QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 14 6013-0039 NUT HEX #6-32

2 1 6013-0297 NUT 10-32 HEX

3 3 6013-0433 NUT HEX #10-32 ACORN S.S.

4 1 6021-0623 SCW PAN HEAD #6-32 x .750 PDMS

5 10 6024-1078 WASHER FLAT #6 NEOPRENE BACKING S.S.

6 1 6560-0064 DESSICCANT 1 x 1 BAG

7 1 6610-5002 GROUND LUG

8 3 6610-5007 CABLE CLIP

9 4 6680-0004 WASHER LOCK INT. TOOTH #6 Z/P
10 4 6680-1049 SPACER (PCB) #6 x ..438
11 1 6710-1017 TAPE DBL SIDED 1.0 WIDE 45 MIL THK.
12 1 8200-B014-08 GASKET FOR 210 ENCLOSURE
13 1 8200-B020-08 COVER, BATTERY
14 1 8200-B021-08 GASKET: BATTERY DOOR
15 1 8200-C015-0A WELDMENT: BEZEL FOR 210
16 1 8200-C017-0A WELDMENT: ENCLOSURE, FRONT
18 1 8200-D100-08 KEYPAD: 205 DWI
19 1 8200-D201-0A PCB ASSEMBLY - 205 CONTROLLER

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PART IDENTIFICATION

(Final Assembly)

ITEM NO. QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 1 593GR986 SERIAL TAG ASSEMBLY

2 11 6013-0433 NUT HEX #10-32 ACORN S.S.

3 1 6650-0087 LABEL: MADE IN THE USA

4 1 8200-B026-08 NUT HEX #10-32 ACORN S.S. DRILLED

5 1 8200-D207-0A SUB ASSEMBLY: REAR ENCLOSURE

6 1 8200-D208-1A SUB ASSEMBLY: FRONT

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APPENDIX A:

K

MODEL 205DC

The Model 205DC indicator has been created to change the input power requirement from
115-230VAC, 0.4A to 12-15VDC, 1.0A. The AC input filtering and AC–DC converter
components have been removed from the back panel of the indicator.

The input power wiring and the main printed circuit board power wiring have been changed.
The input power source can be provided by the user and is to be 12-15VDC, 1A. The main
printed circuit board positive (red) power wire is connected to the L1(H) terminal and the
negative (black) wire is connected to the GND terminal of the input power terminal block.

Strip ¼” of insulation from each of the power source positive and negative wires. Solder tin
each wire. Connect the positive (+) voltage source wire to the terminal marked L1(H) on the
terminal block as shown below. Connect the negative (-) voltage source wire to the terminal
marked GND on the terminal block as shown below.

The indicator can be operated as described in this manual.

IMPORTANT! The indicator is shipped with the load cell excitation voltage set to
12V (J3 open) for a 14-15 VDC source. To operate from a 12-14 VDC source, the
load cell excitation voltage MUST be set to 8V (J3 closed). Operation with the load
cell excitation voltage set to 12V will result in an unstable weight display. Refer to
Figure No. 7 for the location of J3.

Positive Wire

Negative Wire

B

R

L

E
D

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43

AND

1,2,3,5,6

LIMITATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

LABOR

ON-SITE

See note 4

CORROSION

WATER

DAMAGE

See note 7

A,B,C,D

A,B,C,D

1,2,3,5,6

1,5,6,8

A,B,C,D

DAMAGE

LIGHTNING

See note 9

WARRANTY TERMS

AND

MATERIAL

WORKMANSHIP

YES YES YES YES NO

YES YES YES YES 90 DAYS

STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

1

TERM

YEAR

TYPE

PRODUCT

WEIGHT

INDICATORS

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company warrants the equipment we manufacture against defects in material and

workmanship. The length and terms and conditions of these warranties vary with the type of product and are

summarized below:

VEHICLE SCALE

5

LIFE YES YES YES YES 90 DAYS

YEARS

HYDRAULIC

Ex. Hydraulic

LOAD CELLS

LOAD CELLS

VEHICLE SCALE

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1

2

AND

1,2,3,5,6

LIMITATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

LABOR

ON-SITE

See note 4

CORROSION

WATER

DAMAGE

See note 7

A,B,C,D

1,2,5,6

A,B,C,D

YES YES NO

A,B,C,D

1,2,4,5,6

YES YES NO

1,2,5,6

A,B,C,D

YES YES 90 DAYS

12/07

Printed in USA

315-WARRANTY-CAR-E

Ph. [phone]

203 E. Daugherty

Webb City, MO 64870

DAMAGE

LIGHTNING

See note 9

AND

MATERIAL

WORKMANSHIP

TERM

YES YES YES YES 90 DAYS

5

YEARS

1

NO

YES

YEAR

90

NO

YES

DAYS

E-mail: [e-mail]

NO

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YES

1

YEAR

TYPE

PRODUCT

SCALE

VEHICLE

CARDINAL

ALL OTHER

STRUCTURE

PRODUCTS

PARTS

IN-MOTION

SCALES

VEHICLE

REPLACEMENT

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APPLICABLE LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

tampered with, defaced, damaged, or had repairs or modifications not authorized by Cardinal or has had the

serial number altered, defaced or removed.

recommendations.

responsible freight carrier in accordance with freight carrier regulations.

the hydraulic load cell structure itself (does not include pressure transducers, rubber seals, o-rings, and

associated wiring).

device is installed in strict accordance with Cardinal’s installation instructions including the use of recommended

grounding and surge suppression circuitry.

1. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. The warranty does not apply to equipment that has been

2. This warranty is not applicable to equipment that has not been grounded in accordance with Cardinal’s

3. This equipment must be installed and continuously maintained by an authorized Cardinal dealer.

4. Applies only to components constructed from stainless steel.

5. This warranty does not apply to equipment damaged in transit. Claims for such damage must be made with the

6. Warranty term begins with date of shipment from Cardinal.

7. Only if device is rated NEMA 4 or better or IP equivalent.

8. Lifetime warranty applies to damages resulting from water, lightning, and voltage transients and applies only to

9. Except for hydraulic load cells, warranty coverage for damage resulting from lightning is valid ONLY when the

3

4

12/07

Printed in USA

315-WARRANTY-CAR-E

EXCLUSIONS

Ph. [phone]

and Canada.

203 E. Daugherty

Webb City, MO 64870

E-mail: [e-mail]

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overloading, theft, fire, lightning, water, prolonged storage or exposure while in purchaser’s possession or

This warranty does not include replacement of consumable of expendable parts. The warranty does not

apply to any item that has been damaged due to unusual wear, abuse, improper line voltage,

acts of God unless otherwise stated herein.

A.)

This warranty does not apply to peripheral equipment not manufactured by Cardinal. This equipment will

normally be covered by the equipment manufacturer’s warranty.

B.)

This warranty sets forth the extent of our liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency in connection

with the sale or use of our product. Cardinal will not be liable for consequential damages of any nature,

including but not limited to loss of profit, delays or expenses, whether based on tort or contract. Cardinal

reserves the right to incorporate improvements in material and design without notice and is not obligated

to incorporate said improvements in equipment previously manufactured.

C.)

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any warranty that extends

beyond the description of the product including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose. This warranty covers only those Cardinal products installed in the forty-eight contiguous United

States

D.)

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