Flintec II IPC User Manual
WEIGHING TERMINAL
FlintWeigh II IPC
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Flintec GmbH
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www.flintec.com
Table of Contents:
1. Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................ 5
3. Introduction and Block Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 6
3.1. Application Range .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Block Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.3. Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Weighing System Controller and Technical Characteristics .................................................................... 8
4.1. Connectors of the Weighing System Controller ....................................................................................... 8
4.1.1. Connector for Standard Load Cells .................................................................................................................. 9
4.1.2. Connector for Digital Load Cells and Digital I/O ............................................................................................... 9
4.2. Important Information about the Operation of Digital Load Cells ........................................................... 10
4.3. Information about the Digital Inputs / Outputs ........................................................................................ 10
4.4. Weighing Modules for the Operation of Standard Load Cells ................................................................ 11
4.5. Weighing Module Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.6. Sealing Details with Sticker .................................................................................................................... 12
4.7. Descriptive Plate .................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Installing the Device Driver ........................................................................................................................ 13
5.1. Installing the PCI Card Driver ................................................................................................................. 13
5.2. Installing the Port Driver ......................................................................................................................... 15
5.3. Used COM Port ...................................................................................................................................... 16
6. FlintWeigh II Software Installation ............................................................................................................. 17
6.1. Software Version .................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2. Installation of FlintWeigh II ..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3. FlintWeigh II Files ................................................................................................................................... 17
7. Weight Display and Control Buttons ......................................................................................................... 18
8. FlintWeigh II Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 19
8.1. Basic Setup during the Commissioning ................................................................................................. 19
8.1.1. Configure the Alibi Memory ............................................................................................................................ 20
8.2. Language and other Settings ................................................................................................................. 21
8.3. Scale with Standard Load Cells ............................................................................................................. 22
8.3.1. Define the Scale Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 22
8.4. Scale with Type RC3D Digital Load Cells .............................................................................................. 23
8.4.1. Preliminary Note ............................................................................................................................................. 23
8.4.2. Define the Scale Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 23
8.4.3. Digital Corner Correction ................................................................................................................................ 24
8.5. Calibrate the Scale ................................................................................................................................. 25
8.6. Optional Linearisation of the Scale Curve .............................................................................................. 26
8.7. Optional Use of Digital Outputs .............................................................................................................. 27
8.7.1. Setpoints and Limit Monitoring ....................................................................................................................... 27
8.7.2. Traffic Light Control ........................................................................................................................................ 28
9. Legal for Trade Operation .......................................................................................................................... 29
9.1. EC Type-approval and Test Certificate .................................................................................................. 29
9.2. Digital Descriptive Plate ......................................................................................................................... 29
9.3. Recording of Weight Values in the Alibi Memory ................................................................................... 29
9.4. Show Alibi Memory ................................................................................................................................ 30
9.5. Logbook .................................................................................................................................................. 30
9.6. Obligations with Legal for Trade Scales ................................................................................................ 31
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9.7. Legal for Trade Data within the Weighing System Controller ................................................................ 31
10. Error Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 32
11. OLE Programming Interface ................................................................................................................... 33
11.1. OLE Functions .................................................................................................................................... 33
11.2. Application Example ........................................................................................................................... 36
RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Flintec
GmbH
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 book, FLINTEC assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein.
The information herein is believed to be both accurate and reliable. FLINTEC, however, would be obliged to be
informed if any errors occur. FLINTEC cannot accept any liability for direct or indirect damages resulting from
the use of this manual.
FLINTEC reserves the right to revise this manual and alter its content without notification at any time.
Neither FLINTEC nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages,
losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of
this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with
FLINTEC operating and maintenance instructions.
FLINTEC shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any
consumable products other than those designated as Original FLINTEC Products.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2010-2011 by Flintec GmbH, 74909 Meckesheim, Bemannsbruch 9, Germany
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1. Safety Instructions
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
READ this manual BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment. FOLLOW these
instructions carefully. SAVE this manual for future reference. DO NOT allow untrained personnel to
operate, clean, inspect, maintain, service, or tamper with this equipment. ALWAYS DISCONNECT
this equipment from the power source before cleaning or performing maintenance. CALL FLINTEC
ENGINEERING for parts, information, and service.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN MAKING CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE
MADE WITH POWER ON. FAILING TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
BODILY HARM.
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG.
SERVICING.
COMPONENTS OR INTERCONNECTING WIRING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ALWAYS REMOVE POWER AND WAIT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SECONDS BEFORE ANY
CONNECTIONS OR DISCONNECTIONS ARE MADE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT OR
BODILY HARM.
DEVICES.
ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD CONNECT TO
DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO THIS UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE FUSE OR
BEFORE CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING ANY INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE
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2. Declaration of Conformity
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG
EG-Konformitätserklärung
0
Monat/Jahr: month/year:
Hersteller: Manufacturer:
Anschrift: Address:
Produktbezeichnung: Product name: FlintWeigh II IPC Wäge-Terminal / Weighing Terminal
Das bezeichnete Produkt stimmt mit folgenden Vorschriften der Europäischen Richtlinien überein:
This product confirms with the following regulations of the Directives of the European Community
Parlaments und des Rates vom 15. Dezember 2004
zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinie
89/336/EWG
EC-Declaration of Conformity
12/2010
Flintec GmbH
Bemannsbruch 9
D-74909 Meckesheim
Deutschland / Germany
des Europäischen
Niederspannungs-Richtlinie
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15th December 2004 on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
Directive 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
Die Absicherung aller produktspezifischen
Qualitätsmerkmale erfolgt auf Basis eines zertifizierten
Qualitätsmanagement-Systems nach DIN ISO 9001.
Diese Erklärung bescheinigt die Übereinstimmung mit
den genannten Richtlinien, beinhaltet jedoch keine
Zusicherung von Eigenschaften.
Folgende Normen werden zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung mit den Richtlinien eingehalten:
As a proof of conformity with the directives following standards are fulfilled:
EN 61326-1
EN 60950-1
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen (IEC 61326-1:2005)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005)
Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 609501:2005, modifiziert);
Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60950-1:2005 modified)
All product-related features are assured by a quality
system in accordance with ISO 9001.
This declaration certifies the conformity with the listed
directives, but it is no promise of characteristics.
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3. Introduction and Block Diagrams
Fig. 3.1: Connection of standard load cells
The FlintWeigh II IPC Weighing terminal is the ideal solution for approved (legal for trade) or non-approved
(industrial) weighing applications. In legal for trade applications the instrument has an alibi memory which
allows to trace back weighing results for years.
The integrated weighing system controller (WSC) provides connectors for standard load cells. Additionally there
is an option to connect type RC3D digital load cells by an RS485 bus system.
For evaluating standard load cells / scales there are various plug-in weighing modules ( LDU = Load cell
Digitizing Unit ). The selection of the applied weighing module will be determined by the requirements of the
standard load cells / scales to connect. The integrated scale interface assures, that all weighing will be
transferred straight and savely to the industrial PC.
The technical characteristics of the weighing modules and the information to connect the standard load cells or
the digital load cells will be described in chapter 4.
3.1. Application Range
For protecting the consumers all scales which are used for commercial transactions (legal for trade
applications) have to be calibrated in a standardized way. Typical legal for trade scales are retail scales in
shops. Privately used bathroom scales or kitchen scales are examples for scales which don’t require an
approved calibration.
Legal for trade applications
The weighing terminal has an EC type approval which covers standard load cells and scales of the accuracy
class and .
All load cells have to keep the tolerances according "OIML R60, Metrological regulation for load cells, Edition
2000".
For selecting the proper weighing module in legal for trade applications, it is required to verify the compatibility
of modules for the weighing instrument (see file KOMPMODENG.XLS on the Flintec CD-ROM).
For further information about software, alibi memory and legal for trade applications see chapter 4.
Industrial applications
All scale connections in industrial applications fall within the responsibility of the scale operator. In such
applications an approved alibi memory is not available.
3.2. Block Diagrams
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Fig. 3.2: Connection of standard load cells via junction box with an int
egrated LDU
Fig. 3.3: Connection of type RC3D digital load cells
3.3. Scope of Delivery
In addition to the industrial PC the scope of delivery consists of:
► The weighing system controller (=WSC, already built into the industrial PC)
► The ordered weighing module (already plugged to the WSC)
► A suitable plug connector for the standard load cells
► An optional plug connector for the digital load cells and the digital I/O
► The preinstalled device driver for the weighing system controller
► The FlintWeigh II software
► This manual
► A medium (CD-ROM) with the FlintWeigh II software, the device driver for the weighing system
controller, the technical manual, the test certificates of the LDUs, the FlintWeigh II EC type approval,
some examples for using the OLE functions and a template for the scale’s descriptive plate in RTF
format
Hint: All data of the supplied medium are localized on the industrial PC’s hard disk in the directory
“C:\Install\WSC”.
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4. Weighing System Controller and Technical Characteristics
Fig. 4.1: Weighing system controller with sockets for up to two weighing modules (LDU)
Fig. 4.2:
Connectors of the weighing system controller
The following section describes the technical characteristics of the relevant weighing components within the
weihing terminal.
Hint: You can find the industrial PC’s technical characteristics and further important information in the operation
manual of your instrument.
The weighing system controller is executed as a PCI plug-in card according PCI specifications Rev. 2.2. It can
be used in “half-length” PCI slots (at least 155 mm long).
The device driver for the weighing system controller provides a serial port as an access point for the operating
system. The FlintWeigh II software communicates with the weighing modules and the digital load cells on the
RS485 bus system via this port.
You can find further information about the driver installation in chapter 5.
4.1. Connectors of the Weighing System Controller
Der Wägesystem-Controller stellt drei Anschlüsse zur Verfügung: Die beiden Anschlüsse J1 und J2 können für
analoge Wägezellen verwendet werden. Der Anschluß J3 ist ein kombinierter Anschluss für digitale
Wägezellen (über einen RS485-Bus) und digitale Eingabe-/Ausgabe-Signale.
Plug connectors for J1 and J2:
► Standard 9-pol D-Sub connector, male, e.g. Schukat SL09LF
► Suitable plug housing made of metal, e.g. EVG 6560-0137-01
Plug connector for J3:
► 8-pol multipoint connector with clamping terminals, e.g. Weidmüller B2L 3.50 (article no. 1748180000)
► Protective cap for multipoint connector, e.g. Weidmüller B2L 3.5-AH (article no. 1781570000)
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4.1.1. Connector for Standard Load Cells
F
ig. 4.3: Connector pin assignment J3
The connectors J1 and J2 can be used for connecting standard load cells in 4– or 6–wire technique.
Hint: If 4–wire technique will be used, then pin no. 1 and no. 2 as well as pin no. 4 and no. 5 have to be short-
circuited.
It is mandatory to interconnect the shield of the connection cable with one of the shield connector pins
(pin no. 3, 6 or 9).
Pin no. Signal Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tab. 4.1: Plug connector for standard load cells (J1 / J2)
+ Excitation Excitation, positive pol
+ Sense Sense, positive pol
Shield Shield connector for load cell connection cable
– Sense Sense, negative pol
– Excitation Excitation, negative pol
Shield Shield connector for load cell connection cable
+ Signal Measurement signal, positive pol
– Signal Measurement signal, negative pol
Shield Shield connector for load cell connection cable
4.1.2. Connector for Digital Load Cells and Digital I/O
The connector J3 provides a RS485 bus interface and a power supply for the digital load cells.
IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to leave pin no. 2 unconnected, if the digital load cells are powered externally,
see also chapter 4.3.
The connector also provides the digital I/O interfaces,see chapter 4.4.
Pin no. Signal Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Tab. 4.2: Plug connector for digital load cells and digital I/O (J3)
GND
+12V DC
Power supply
+12V DC / 450 mA
RS485 A RS485 bus – non-inverted Signal
RS485 B RS485 bus – inverted signal
IO - GND Digital I/O – signal ground
IO - In1 Digital I/O – input
IO - Out1 Digital I/O – output 1
IO - Out2 Digital I/O – output 2
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4.2. Important Information about the Operation of Digital Load Cells
Fig. 4.4:
Schematic of the external power supply to the digital load cells
Fig. 4.5 : Wiring example for the digital I/O
Pin 6
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 5
Pin 7
Pin 8
It is allowed to connect up to 16 digital load cells (e.g. type RC3D) to the weighing system controller.
The integrated power supply can provide electrical power for up to 8 digital load cells.
IMPORTANT: If you connect more than 8 digital load cells, then it is mandatory to power all load cells from an
external power supply.
External power supply for digital load cells
The external power supply has to provide a stabilized +12 V DC / ±5% with at least 1.5 A current. The input
goes directly to the connection cable of the digital load cells. Only the pins "RS485 A", "RS485 B" and "GND"
will be connected with the weighing system controller.
4.3. Information about the Digital Inputs / Outputs
The digital I/O connections (one input, two outputs) can be used connecting e.g. a traffic light, a gate or a
switch-key.
Digital output: 2x, open collector (max. 24 V DC, max. 50 mA)
Digital input: 1x, opto-isolated, 3...24 V DC, max. 20 mA; min. switching current = 1,5 mA
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4.4. Weighing Modules for the Operation of Standard Load Cells
IMPORTANT:
The weighing system controller can accommodate up to two weighing modules. Depending on the application –
legal for trade scale or industrial application – it can be selected among various weighing modules.
Weighing module type LDU 68.1 LDU 69.1 LDU 78.1 LDU 68.2
Accuracy class
Certificate no.
Intervals "n" acc. Kompmodeng: n
Internal resolution ± 130 000 > ± 1 000 000 ± 260 000 ± 130 000
Approved single range scale
Approved multi range scale no
Approved multi interval scale no
Load cell excitation U
Minimum input voltage U
Approved min. input per vsi ∆U
Input sensitivity 0.05 µV/d 0.02 µV/d 0.05 µV/d 0.1 µV/d
Min. load cell impedance R
Max. load cell impedance R
Min. operation temperature T
Max. operation temperature T
Fractional error limit P
Load cell connection 4-/6- wire technique
Factory sensor addresse (RS485-ID)
Tab. 4.3: Technical characteristics of weighing modules
EXC
ind
MIN
Lmin
Lmax
min
max
min
ind
DK0199-R76-
10.04 Rev.1
10.000 10.000 10.000
yes yes yes*
5 V DC 5 V AC 5 V DC 5 V DC
0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
1.0 µV 0.1 µV 0.3 µV
87.5 Ω 87 Ω 87.5 Ω 87.5 Ω
1150 Ω 1200 Ω 1150 Ω 1150 Ω
-15 °C -15 °C -15 °C -15 °C
+55 °C +55 °C +55°C +55 °C
0.5 0.5 0.5
4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
DK0199-R76-
11.08 Rev. 1
yes yes*
yes yes*
DK0199-R76-
10.08 Rev. 1
Hint: If two weighing modules of the same type are used, then the sensor address of the second module is
increased by one (see RS485-ID in parentheses).
Not approved
no
no
no
4.5. Weighing Module Upgrade
You can upgrade the weighing system controller with a second weighing module. Auch eine Umrüstung der
Wägemodule ist möglich.
ATTENTION: LEGAL FOR TRADE APPLICATIONS
If any of the relevant weighing components will be changed, the operating license als legal for trade scale
expires. Please read chapter 9 to this.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
(only for retrofit)
Step 4:
For all service operations use an appropriate protection against electrostatic
discharge. Follow the safety instructions within the operation manual of your
instrument.
Shut down your operating system. Disconnect the weighing terminal from the power
source. Open the enclosure of the weighing terminal.
Remove the interlock of the PCI plug-in card. Afterwards you can take out the
weighing system controller.
Remove the wire strap from the weighing module to replace and remove the two M3
x 6 mm cross slot screws. Pull out the weighing module.
Insert the new weighing module into the corresponding socket. Secure the weighing
module by fastening the supplied M3 x 6mm cross slot screws.
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