Dillon FI-90 User Manual
Dillon FI-90 Force Indicator
Users Manual
CAUTION
Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cover. No user service-
able parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Weigh-Tronix reserves the right to change
specifications at any time.
12/19/03 FI90_U.P65 PN 29527-0011E e2 Printed in USA
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. 3
FI-90 Specifications.............................................................................................. 4
Features and Options ........................................................................................... 6
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 7
Annunciators ........................................................................................................ 8
Display Messages .............................................................................................. 8
Powering Up......................................................................................................... 9
Getting Around in the Operations Menu ............................................................. 10
Measuring Gross Force ...................................................................................... 11
Measuring Peak Force ....................................................................................... 11
Entering or Viewing an ID Number..................................................................... 12
Entering Data with Arrow Keys .......................................................................... 13
Introduction ........................................................................................... 13
ID Number as an Example ................................................................................. 13
Viewing and Entering Setpoints (Cutoffs) ........................................................... 14
Cutoff Connections ................................................................................ 17
Viewing and Setting Time ................................................................................... 17
Viewing and Setting the Date ............................................................................. 18
Transmitting Data ............................................................................................... 19
Analog Output Option ......................................................................................... 20
Using Test Mode for Indicator Diagnostics ......................................................... 21
Main Displays Viewed in the Test Mode Menu ...................................... 22
Pages are numbered consecutively beginning with the cover page.
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FI-90 Specifications
Display: 7-segment LCD, 6-1/2 digits plus sign, .5 inch high, movable decimal, with
7 annunciators
Display Update Rate: Two times per second
Analog-to-Digital
Conversion Rate: 60 times per second
Resolution: Up to 10,000 divisions standard
Controls: Pushbutton zero; pushbutton peak-hold; pound-, kilogram-, Newton-scroll selection;
PRINT, MENU, and SELECT keys for configuration; ON / OFF switch (optional: used
only on alkaline battery option); BATT / AC switch (optional: used on rechargeable
battery / AC versions)
Peak Detection Rate: 60 times per second
Peak Detection: Threshold 1% of capacity setting
Accuracy : Span: ±5.0 ppm/C Zero: ±.066 uV/C (-10 to 40°C)
Linearity: ±0.005% of capacity, maximum
Repeatability: ±0.005% of capacity, maximum
Hysteresis: 0.005% of capacity, maximum
Power: Std - 117VAC +10/-15% 50/60Hz 5 watt
Opt - 230VAC +10/-15% 50/60Hz 5 watt
Opt - 12VDC +10/-15% 130mA max.
Load Cell Drive Capacity: Up to four 350-ohm load cells. Up to twelve 1000-ohm load cells.
(+5VDC load cell excitation voltage)
Environment: -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F)
10 to 90% relative humidity
Calibration
and Programming: All calibration and programming is done through the front panel with data stored in
non-volatile memory.
Analog Range: -0.14 to +3.5 mV/V
Scale Capacities: .00001 to 999999, programmable to any number between these limits
Scale Division Sizes: .0001 to 20000, programmable to any division size between these limits
Pushbutton-Zero Range: 0 to ±100% of capacity; programmable in any percentage of indicator capacity;
independent positive and negative limits; unit will not allow zeroing beyond capacity.
Overrange Capacity: The indicator displays force measurements up to and including full-scale capacity
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Automatic Zero Tracking: Window programmable from 0 to 999999 divisions; decimal entries accepted.
Tracking in peak-view mode may be enabled or disabled..
AZT (Auto-Zero
Tracking) Rate: 0.1 division per second; starting delay of 2 seconds
Annunciators: Center of zero, pounds, kilograms, newtons, peak, gross, battery status
Standard Enclosure: ABS grey plastic case with RFI coating
Enclosure Dimensions: 2.65"H x 8.36"W x 9.11"D
RFI Rejection: Operates in the presence of moderate RFI
RS232 / 20mA Output: Data is transmitted when PRINT button is pressed. Host computer may solicit data by
sending an ENQ character. Auto print and broadcast data are also options. Format
programmable.
Baud rate options - 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800
Parity bit options - even, odd, logic 1, logic 0
Word length - 8 data bits, including parity
Stop bit options - one or two
Analog Output: Dip-switch selectable, isolated outputs: 1 to 5mA, 4 to 20mA, 10 to 50mA,
0 to +5 volts, 0 to +10 volts
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Features and Options
Standard AC Version
Options: RS232 / 20mA current loop serial I/O with real-time clock
Dual cutoffs with one programmable input
Analog output
230VAC
Panel mount
AC / Lead-Acid Battery Version
Options: RS232 / 20mA current loop serial I/O with real-time clock
Panel Mount
Features: Rechargeable 6V lead-acid battery
Operates on AC or internal battery
Sleep mode to conserve battery power
26-32 hours between recharge (1 load cell, continuous)
14-16 hours between recharge (4 load cells, continuous)
Alkaline Battery Version
Options: RS232 serial I/O with real-time clock
Panel mount
Features: Long battery life - 5 weeks @ 40 hrs / week for one load cell
Sleep mode to conserve battery power
12VDC Version
Options: RS232 / 20mA current loop serial I/O with real-time clock
Panel mount
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Introduction
Keyboard
The FI-90, a full-function force indicator, is available in four versions:
1) the standard AC powered version
2) an AC lead-acid, rechargeable battery version
3) an alkaline battery version
4) a 12 volt DC version
Operations mode provides gross force and peak force readings and allows
viewing and configuration of one or more of these parameters:
ID number
up to two cutoff registers
time
date
The key board consists of six keys that control all gross and peak force
measuring functions and provide access to configuration and system-test
information. See Figure 1.
A dual function key: UNITS selects the operational unit of
measure; LEFT ARROW enters data.
Enters data.
Selects menu topics.
A dual-function key: PRINT transmits displayed data to a printer,
computer, or programmable controller; SELECT accepts dis-
played data in configuration and helps you move around in the
configuration hierarchy.
A dual-function key toggles between gross mode and peak-view
mode and displays gross force or peak force.
A dual-function key: In gross mode, ZERO established a zero
reference; In peak-view mode, CLEAR clears the retained peak
value and displays the current gross load input.
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ON
FI-90 Front-Panel Keyboard, Annunciators, and Display
Annunciators
Figure 1
Gross Illuminates when the indicator is in gross mode.
Peak Illuminates when the indicator is in peak-view mode.
lb, kg, N Illuminates to show the active unit of measure.
Battery Illuminates when the battery voltage is low. "D" cells should be
replaced or a lead acid battery recharged.
C/Zero Illuminates when the indicator is within ±1/4 division of zero or the
force at which the indicator was zeroed.
Display Messages
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[8888888] Appears briefly at the time of power on. The indicator is
[ Loc'd ] The A-D converter is locked up. Applied force is too high
[ASLEEP] The indicator has gone to sleep to conserve on battery
] The indicator is in a state of over capacity.
] The indicator is in a state of under capacity.
being initialized.
or too low.
power. Make it operational again by pressing any key.
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