Flintec II IPC User Manual

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WEIGHING TERMINAL

FlintWeigh II IPC

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Flintec GmbH Bemannsbruch 9 74909 Meckesheim GERMANY

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

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.

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1. Safety Instructions

CAUTION

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

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

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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Step 5:

Fig 4.6: Sealing details with sticker

Fig. 4.7: Descriptive plate of the weighing terminal

Sticker

Put the supplied wire strap from the upside through one of the holes of the controller card. Lead the wire strap on the bottom side to a second hole of the controller card and from there back to the upside. Tighten the wire strap by hand.

Step 6:

Reinstall the weighing system controller into the weighing terminal. Fix the interlock of the PCI plug-in card. Close the enclosure of the weighing terminal properly.

4.6. Sealing Details with Sticker

The legal for trade operation requires a sealing of the plug connectors. The following figure shows a possible positioning of stickers.

4.7. Descriptive Plate

The descriptive plate has to be placed on the weighing terminal’s enclosure. It must coincide with the digital descriptive plate within the FlintWeigh II software.

The descriptive plate supplies following information:

► Owner and number of the EC type approval ► Version no. of the software incl. revision no./

check sum

► Serial no. of the built-in weighing system controller ► Type and serial no of the LDUs ► Year of manufacture ► Traceable access counter (TAC) ► Metrological symbol “M” ► Interval, min.load and max. load of the scale

Hint: You can find a template for the scale’s descriptive plate in RTF format on the Flintec CD-ROM.

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5. Installing the Device Driver

Fig. 5.1: Selectio

n of the installation mode

The device driver for the weighing system controller consists of two parts. A driver for the PCI-card and a driver for the serial port.

In the standard installation of the weighing terminal all installation files for the device driver of the weighing system controller are loacted within the directory

c:\install\WSC\Drivers; see also Flintec CD “\Software\For Flintec Products\FlintWeigh_II_IPC\Drivers“

Depending on the installed operating system the driver files are located in a sub-directory:

The system files for the operating system (Windows2000/XP) can be found in the directory

Hints:

1. The card and the port driver for the weighing system controller are installed by default.

2. For installing the device driver administrator privileges are required.

5.1. Installing the PCI Card Driver

The installation of the card driver will be shown exemplarily for the Windows XP operating system and a new driver installation.

Preparation:

If any version of the card driver is already present in the PC system, then first delete the port driver and afterwards the card driver. Please proceed as follows:

Installation steps for the hardware driver: Login with administrator privileges.

nxWeigh_W2k (Windows 2000) nxWeigh_XP (Windows XP) nxWeigh_Win7 (Windows 7)

c:\install\system\i386\

► Open the Device Manager ► First delete the COM port "nxWeigh Port" in section "Connections (COM and LPT)" ► Delete the hardware component "nxWeigh UART Driver" in section "Multi adapter (serial)" ► Restart the PC

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After a few seconds the window "Found New Hardware Wizard” opens.

Here you will be asked, if you want a connection with Windows Update.

Click "No, not this time" and "Continue". Select the option "Install from a list or specific

location" and click "Next" to continue.

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Fig. 5.2: Selection of the installation option and source for the card driver

Fig. 5.3: Note about the Windows Logo Test

Fig. 5.

: Completed Installation

A window for selecting the installation option and source opens.

In this window you enable the option "Search for the best driver in these locations".

Now select exclusively the option "Include this location in the search".

After clicking "Browse" you can select the source directory for the card driver, here e.g. "C:\install\WSC\Drivers\nxWeigh_XP\"

Click "Next" to continue.

Confirm by clicking "Continue Anyway".

After some files from the operating system have been copied, the card driver installation is finished.

Finish the intstallation by clicking "Finish". Now the port driver has to be installed.

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5.2. Installing the Port Driver

Fig. 5.

: Selection of the installation mode

The installation of the port driver will be shown exemplarily for the Windows XP operating system and a new driver installation.

Preparation: If any version of the port driver is already present in the PC system, then first delete the installed

port driver. Please proceed as follows:

► Open the Device Manager ► Delete the COM port "nxWeigh Port" in section "Connections (COM and LPT)" ► Restart the PC

Installation steps for the port driver: Login with administrator privileges.

After a few seconds the window "Found New Hardware Wizard” opens.

Here you will be asked, if you want a connection with Windows Update.

Click "No, not this time" and "Continue". Select the option "Install from a list or specific

location" and click "Next".

Fig. 5.6: Selection of the installation option and source for the port driver

A window for selecting the installation option and source opens.

In this window you enable the option "Search for the best driver in these locations".

Now select exclusively the option "Include this location in the search".

After clicking "Browse" you can select the source directory for the port driver, here e.g. "C:\install\WSC\Drivers\nxWeigh_XP\"

Click "Next" to continue.

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Fig. 5.

: Note about the Windows Logo Test

Fig. 5.

: Completed Installation

Fig. 5.

: Device Manager

Confirm by clicking "Continue Anyway".

After some files from the operating system have been copied, the card driver installation is finished.

Finish the installation by clicking "Finish".

5.3. Used COM Port

The interface driver of the weighing system controller will use the next free COM port automatically. For checking or changing the used COM port no. you can proceed as follows:

► Open the Device Manager of the operating system ► Open the section "Connections (COM and LPT)"

The entry "nxWeigh Port Driver" shows the used COM port no.

If you want to change the port no. you can do this in the following way:

► Select the entry "nxWeigh Port Driver" ► Open the Property window of this port ► Enable the register "Settings" ► Click button "Advanced..." ► Edit the port no.

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6. FlintWeigh II Software Installation

The FlintWeigh II software displays the continuously measured weight value of the weighing system controller within a graphical window in a legal for trade quality.

FlintWeigh II also provides an OLE interface. External programmes can access the data and information within FlintWeigh II by using OLE functions. All windows and control buttons are part of the OLE interface.

By configuring two digital outputs and one digital input it is possible to implement a simple limit monitoring or traffic light control.

6.1. Software Version

The software version is defined as follows: NWxyF.exe with x = Main version no.

and y = Revision no.

6.2. Installation of FlintWeigh II

It is not required to install the FlintWeigh II software in the conventional way. Just copy the files "NW11F.exe" and "nxWeigh.dll" to a directory of your choice. In this directory further configuration files will be created (see below).

Hint: Your profile as a Windows user requires writing preferences for this installation directory. When started for the first time FlintWeigh II should start with the language setting "English" (see chapter 8.2).

6.3. FlintWeigh II Files

In the FlintWeigh II software directory you can find the following files (some files may be hidden or protected and therefore not visible):

NW11F.EXE

NW10.KEY

NW10.INI

NW10.LIM

NW10xx.CFG

Following files may be located in the FlintWeigh II software directory or somewhere else (see data memory Server):

NW10.CNT

FlintWeigh II main programme; can be used directly (EXE file) as weight display or for service and calibration purposes. In weighing mode the main programme can communicate to application programmes via its integrated OLE interface. If the OLE interface is in use the FlintWeigh II software automatically starts in the weighing mode. This file will be created during the commissioning. It contains non-approved parameters and settings like COM port, baud rate, remote display, language, filter settings, zero tracking, etc.

This file will be created during the commissioning. It contains the path information to the storage location of the alibi data.

This file will be created during the commissioning. It contains the manual settings of the digital outputs (setpoints).

This file will be created during the commissioning. For diagnosis purposes it contains copies of the calibration data, which are stored in the approved memory of the weighing system controller.

Record counter (for multi scale systems), protected by CRC16 checksum

e.g.: NW11F.exe Main version no. 1, Rev. no. 1

NWmmjj.MEM

Alibi memory files, divided by month (mm = month, yy = year), protected by CRC16 checksum

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7. Weight Display and Control Buttons

Fig. 7.1 : Weight display and control buttons

Service functions: the window

FlintWeigh II

Settings

opens (6)

Displayed scale (no.) and select sc

ale (7)

Zeroing the selected scale (8)

Taring the selected scale (9)

Operation mode of the selected scale (10)

(1) Display window FlintWeigh II (2) Logo (3) Software version and checksum (4) Weight value (5) Weight unit* (6) Service functions (7) Displayed scale (no.) and select scale (8) Zeroing the selected scale (9) Taring the selected scale (10) Operation mode of the selected scale (11) “Print” (record) to alibi memory (12) Alibi memory

*Unit in black letters: scale is calibrated Unit in grey letters: scale has no valid calibration

The various functions will be described below.

In the weighing mode via the OLE interface only the window “Information“ will be opened. It’s not possible to set up anything.

Currently scale no. 1 is displayed.

Other options are:

Scale no. 2 is displayed

Dual scale function, sum of scale no. 1 and no. 2

Zeroing is only allowed for the empty scale. The current load must fall within the defined zeroing range ( -1% to +2% off max. load in legal for trade applications; user-defined range in industrial applications)

Taring is only allowed, if the current gros weight is positive and the scale is in no-motion condition. When clicking this button the scale will be tared (gros  net). The next click on this button will delete the tare weight (net  gros).

A tared scale will display the additional info “NET“. The next click on this button will delete the tare weight (net  gros).

Scale is stable (no-motion condition)

Scale is within the zero setting range

Active weighing range (1, 2 or 3)

“Print” (record) to alibi memory (11)

Performs a weighing and saves the corresponding data to the alibi memory

Alibi memory (12)

Here you can view and print the contents of the alibi memory

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8. FlintWeigh II Configuration

Fig. 8.1 Weight display before commissioning

Fig.8.2 Register „Communication“

Sensor inter

face:

Sensor type:

Scale system:

Data memory:

Remote display:

Gravitational factor:

8.1. Basic Setup during the Commissioning

When you commission FlintWeigh II for the first time, following basic setup has to be done:

• Sensor interface and Sensor type ( standard load cells OR digital load cells)

• Scale system

• Data memory

• Interface to remote display and remote display type

• Gravitational factor, if applicable

These basic settings will be described in this chapter.

Start the main programme ”NW11F.EXE“ A click on this button will open the service functions

(window FlintWeigh II Settings).

Select the serial interface, which has been assigned to the weighing system controller (see chapter 5.3) and set up the baud rate to „9600“

Defines, if standar or digital load cells will be connected (LDU = standard load cells; RC3D,= digital load cells)

Defines, if there will be “1 scale“, “2 scales“ (independend from each other) or a “Dual scale”

(Dual scale = sum of scale no.1 and scale no.2) Location for the alibi memory (see chapter 8.1.1) Define interface and type as required Is only used, if the calibration location and the installation location are not

identical. Otherwise this parameter remains untouched. Default setting: 9.8075656

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8.1.1. Configure the Alibi Memory

Fig.8.3 Configure the alibi memory

Fig.8.4 Alibi memory in a local directory

Fig.8.5 Alibi memory on a network drive

In legal for trade applications the recorded weighing results will be stored to an approved data memory, the so called alibi memory.

In the standard installation the data memory will be automatically created in the FlintWeigh II programme directory.

Generally the location for the data memory can be selected freely, e.g. it is allowed to choose another local directory or any network drive.

For changing the memory location click on the folder sign in the Data memory area.

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8.2. Language and other Settings

Fig. 8.6 Register „Parameters“

Filter characteristics:

Language:

Zero trackin

Zero after power on:

Frameless:

Record lock:

Input (tilt)

Zero crossing

Changing > 20e

Passcode:

Output 1:

FlintWeigh II has some setup parameters, which can be set up before or after the commissioning. If you have configured a multi scale system, then first select the wished scale (“1” or “2”) in the weight display (Fig. 7.1).

Selected scale

Filter characteristics for the digital signal processing: Depending on the application the settling characteristics can be set to “fast“ (shortest settling time), „medium“ (factory setting) or „slow“ (best averaging)

(the record lock is active, if the weight unit shows a grey background)

Select as necessary, the selected language will be activated immediately Enables / disables the automatic zero tracking in normal weighing mode

(automatic zeroing of the display, if the scale is stable and the current weight value falls within the zero setting range)

Enables / disables the automatic zeroing after software start (automatic zeroing of the display, if the scale is stable and the current weight value falls within the zero setting rang)

Enables / disables the frameless operation of the software If "Frameless" is enabled, the window will be displayed without title bar and frame in the operation via OLE communication.

Enables the digital input as a recording criteria, e.g. tilt sensor (closed = recording allowed; open = recording locked)

If enabled, the scale must be unloaded before a new weighing result can be recorded

If enabled, the displayed weight has to change by at least 20 e before a new weighing result can be recorded

Here you can define an alphanumeric user-defined password (1 to 8 characters) for protecting the FlintWeigh II settings from any unauthorized access. If this field is empty, no password will be asked.

Attention: Please note your password! If a password is defined you will never get access to the scale settings without this password.

Output 2:

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8.3. Scale with Standard Load Cells

Fig. 8.7 Register ”Calibration“

Sensor address:

LDU

Typ Sensor address

Comment

Scale type:

Setting

Comment

Scale interval 1/2/3:

Decimals:

Unit:

No-motion range

Max. capacity:

Important: The sensor type already has been set to “LDU” (see Fig. 8.2; Register “Communication“).

If you have to configure a multi scale system, then select the wished scale no. ("1" or "2") within the weight display (Fig. 7.1).

8.3.1. Define the Scale Parameters

For sensor type “LDU“ and single-interval scale

Selected scale

Defines the address for the LDU (see table below for the factory settings) and enables the LDU (by activating the check box besides the input field)

Note: The address in parentheses will be used for the second LDU, if two LDUs of the same type will be used.

68.1 1 (2) Legal for trade

69.1 3 (4) Legal for trade

78.1 5 (6) Legal for trade (see chapter 4.4)

68.2 7 (8) Not approved

Single-interval The scale has exactly one weighing range with a constant scale

interval

Multi-range The scale has 2 or 3 weighing ranges with different scale intervals. If

the current gros value of the measured weight falls within the next weighing range and larger scale interval (changeover threshold 1 and

2), then the larger scale interval remains active until the scale will be unloaded and will return to the zero point.

Multi-interval The scale has 2 or 3 weighing ranges with different scale intervals.

The current gros value of the measured weight determines the active weighing range and the active scale interval at any time.

Step size of the display resolution for the scale respective the weighing range

period:

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Number of digits after the decimal point Weight unit for the displayed weight: g, kg, t or lb Condition for a stable scale (no. of scale intervals, no. of measured values);

Default: 2d and 10 values in legal for trade applications; in industrial applications these criteria may be modified

Maximum load of the scale (as a multiple of the scale interval e1)

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Min. capacity:

Minimum load of the scale (as a multiple of the scale interval e1)

Test weight:

Changeover

Fig. 8.8 Addressing load cells in a weighbridge / vehicle scale

Fig.8.9 Register ”Calibration“

Fig.8.10 RC3D

Load cells

Sensor

Adresse:

Weight of the calibration weight (as a multiple of the scale interval e1) Only for multi-range / multi-interval scales:

threshold 1/2:

Transition points for range or interval (as a multiple of the scale interval e1)

Important: For saving all scale parameter settings you have to close the window FlintWeigh II Settings afterwards.

Now the weight display (Fig. 7.1) should show a random value. The next step is the calibration of the scale (see chapter 8.5).

8.4. Scale with Type RC3D Digital Load Cells

Important: The sensor type already has been set to “RC3D” (see Fig. 8.2; Register “Communication“).

If you have to configure a multi scale system, then select the wished scale no. ("1" or "2") within the weight display (Fig. 7.1).

8.4.1. Preliminary Note

The next figure shows the basic principles of addressing the load cells in a weighbridge / vehicle scale. The shown numbering simplifies the corner correction (chapter 8.4.3).

8.4.2. Define the Scale Parameters

for sensor type “RC3D“ and Single-interval scale

After activating the check box “enable” and clicking the button “RC3D“ the window “RC3D Load Cells“ will be opened (see Fig. 8.10). Here you select the load cells by their addresses (A, B, C, etc.). The serial numbers will be read and displayed automatically. If one or more address fields should have a red background, then the communication to this/these load cell(s) is not OK. The corresponding load cells have to be checked (address, protocoll, load etc.)

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Scale type:

Setting

Comment

Scale interval 1/2/3:

Decimals:

Unit:

No-motion range /

period:

Max. capacity:

Min. capacity:

Test weig

ht:

Changeover

Fig.8.11 RC3D Load cells

Single-interval The scale has exactly one weighing range with a constant

scale interval

Multi-range The scale has 2 or 3 weighing ranges with different scale

intervals. If the current gros value of the measured weight falls within the next weighing range and larger scale interval (changeover threshold 1 and 2), then the larger scale interval remains active until the scale will be unloaded and will return to the zero point.

Multi-interval The scale has 2 or 3 weighing ranges with different scale

intervals. The current value of the measured weight determines the active weighing range and the active scale interval at any

time. Step size of the display resolution for the scale respective the weighing range Number of digits after the decimal point Weight unit for the displayed weight: g, kg, t or lb Condition for a stable scale (no. of scale intervals, no. of measured values);

Default: 2d and 10 values in legal for trade applications; in industrial applications these criteria may be modified

Maximum load of the scale (as a multiple of the scale interval e1) Minimum load of the scale (as a multiple of the scale interval e1) Weight of the calibration weight (as a multiple of the scale interval e1) Only for multi-range / multi-interval scales:

threshold 1/2:

Transition points for range or interval (as a multiple of the scale interval e1)

Important: For saving all scale parameter settings you have to close the window FlintWeigh II Settings afterwards.

Now the weight display (Fig. 7.1) should show a random value. The next step is the digital corner correction (see chapter 8.4.3).

8.4.3. Digital Corner Correction

Important: After the digital corner correction the scale always requires a new calibration.

Each corner (load cell) will be loaded one after the other with a

calibration weight (the calibration weight should be at least 10%

of max. capacity; better is 30% of max.capacity).

Using the slider the display value of the loaded load cell will be

corrected until the displayed value equals the calibration

weight.

The corner correction doesn’t depend on the sequence of the

loaded load cell, but a systematic course may spare time and

minimises the risk for errors (see chapter 8.4.1).

Hint: It may be meaningful to perform a calibration of the scale

and save the calibration data before the corner correction. This

optimises the display characteristics already before the corner

correction.

The next step is always the calibration of the scale (see chapter 8.5)

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8.5. Calibrate the Scale

Important: Before you can calibrate the scale you have to define the basic setup (see chapter 8.1) and the

scale parameters (see chapter 8.3 respective 8.4). If you have to configure a multi scale system, then select the wished scale no. ("1" or "2") within the weight display (Fig. 7.1).

1. Open the window FlintWeigh II Settings

2. Open the register “Calibration”

3. Unload the scale

4. Click the button “Dead load“; this defines the current load status of the scale as the zero point. The weight display should show now the value “0”.

5. The calibration weight will be put on the centre of the scale. The true applied weight (at least 10% of max. capacity) has to be entered into the field “Test weight” (here 1000e = 20 kg).

6. Click the button “Gain“; now the correct gain for the selected scale will be calculated. The weight display should show now the value of the calibration weight.

7. For saving the calibration data click the button “Save calibration data”. Now a warning appears which describes the consequences in legal for trade applications. (“Attention! After

saving the calibration data, the internal calibration counter (TAC) is still counted forward. Afterwards the scale has to be reapproved by the Calibration Authority!”)

8. For confirming the saving click the button “Save”. If you want to keep an existing approval click the button “Cancel”.

9. After the calibration the window FlintWeigh II Settings has to be closed. This will save all setup changes.

10. The weight display will now show the weight of the calibration weight, if the calibration weight still loads the scale.

Hint: After the calibration you have to close the window FlintWeigh II Settings by clicking the button “X“ (upper right window corner). In multi scale applications you may select and calibrate the second scale now.

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8.6. Optional Linearisation of the Scale Curve

The standard scale calibration may be supplemented by a linearisation with up to 5 correction points. Hereby the correction points have to be in a stricly increasing order, which is:

Min. capacity < Point 1 < Point 2 < Point 3< Point 4 < Point 5 < Max. capacity of the scale Important: Before any linearisation you have to define the basic setup (see chapter 8.1), the scale parameters

(see chapter 8.3 respective 8.4) and you have to calibrate the scale (see chapter 8.5). If you have to configure a multi scale system, then select the wished scale no. ("1" or "2") within the weight display (Fig. 7.1).

1. Open the window “nWweigh Settings“

2. Open the register “Linearisation“

3. Correction point 1: A calibration weight will be

put on the centre of the scale. The true applied weight as a multiple of the scale interval e has to be entered. Then you use the slider to correct the display value until it equals the calibration weight

4. Define correction point 2, if applicable (this is

done like correction point 1 but uses a higher weight)

5. Define further correction points, if applicable

6. For saving the calibration data click the button

“Save calibration data”. Now a warning appears which describes the consequences in legal for trade applications. (“Attention! After saving

the calibration data, the internal calibration counter (TAC) is still counted forward. Afterwards the scale has to be re-approved by the Calibration Authority!”)

7. For confirming the saving click the button

“Save”.

Hint: After the linearisation you have to close the window FlintWeigh II Settings by clicking the button “X“ (upper right window corner). In multi scale applications you may select and correct the second scale now.

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8.7. Optional Use of Digital Outputs

Fig.8.11 Register “Parameters“

Setting

Function

Fig.8.12 Example for the limit monitoring

After opening the service functions (window FlintWeigh II Settings) and selecting the register “Parameters“, you can assign a functionality to the digital outputs:

for defining the digital outputs Step 1: Select the source to control the output Allowed settings are Scale 1, Scale 2 and

Combination.

Step 2: Assign a functionality to the output Allowed settings are:

8.7.1. Setpoints and Limit Monitoring

“Off“ Without “Limit“ Limit monitoring (see chapter 8.7.1) “Traffic light“ Traffic light control (see chapter

8.7.2)

1. Select the scale as the source

2. Select the function “Limit“

3. Define the weight value as a multiple of interval e; if the output shall follow the “Net value”, then activate the associated check box

4. The output will be switched, if the “weight value < Limit“. If the output shall show an inverse logic, then activate the associated check box “Exceeded”

5. By activating the check box “Input” you may use the digital input as an additional switching criteria for the limit monitoring: the setpoint output will only be activated, if the digital input is active, too

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8.7.2. Traffic Light Control

Fig.8.13 Example for the traffic light control

The implementation of a traffic light control requires following setup:

1. Define the function “Limit“ for digital output 1

2. Define the function “Traffic Light” for digital output 2

3. The setpoint values for both outputs have to be defined to the same value in such a way, that the system can reliably detect an “Empty scale”

A functional setup switches the outputs as follows (vehicle scale example):

Action/Status

Output 1

(“Empty”)

Entry Exit

Empty scale A1 = 1 Green Red Vehicle is on the scale A1 = 0 Red

Red Weight recorded A1 = 0 Red Green A2 = 1 Empty scale A1 = 1 Green Red

Output 2

(Weighing finalised)

A2 = 0 A2 = 0

A2 = 0

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9. Legal for Trade Operation

Fig. 9.1 Digital descriptive plate

Fig. 9.2 Successful recording of weight values

Fig. 9.3 Prevented recording of weight values

9.1. EC Type-approval and Test Certificate

See documents on the enclosed data medium or on the harddisk of the pre-installed FlintWeigh II terminal (C:\install\WSC\Conformity\).

9.2. Digital Descriptive Plate

The digital descriptive plate will be displayed after opening the service functions (window FlintWeigh II Settings) and selecting the register „Information“:

The digital descriptive plate must conform to the physical descriptive plate.

(1) Version and revision of the software, checksum in legal for trade applications in parentheses (2) Hint area in non-approved applications (3) Metrological symbol "M": green = approved, red = not approved (4) No. of EC type-approval (5) Electronic calibration counter "TAC" (6) Logo and address of the owner of the EC typeapproval (7) Parameters of the selected scale (8) Parameters of the weighing system controller and the LDUs

Here you can also enable the 10-times higher resolution display mode.

9.3. Recording of Weight Values in the Alibi Memory

Click the button within the weight display

The window „Information“ will be opened: Here the record no. and the weight value to record will be displayed.

For transfering them into the alibi memory click the “OK“ button.

If the error message „Recording is not possible“ appears, then the scale was in motion or any of the enabled record locks (see register „Parameters“) has prevented the successful recording.

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9.4. Show Alibi Memory

Fig. 9.4 Show alibi memory

Figure 9.5 Main window of the alibi memory

Fig

. 9.6 Show logbook

Fig. 9.7 Main window of the Logbook

Click the button within the weight display

The window FlintWeigh II long-time memory will be opened.

First select the month and year of the time period to display

If necessary it is also possible to display archived alibi data: search for the path to the file (“NWxxxx.MEM”*) and afterwards click the button “Show long-time memory”.

Contents of the long-time memory: COM port no., scale no., record no., date and time, weight, scale status and tare weight where applicable.

If you click the button “Print” the contents of the long-time memory will be printed.

*incl. path and file name e.g. C:\ FlintWeigh_II \NW0510.MEM

9.5. Logbook

Open service functions

Select register “Logbook” Here you can view all changes which are relevant

for the legal for trade operation (e.g. calibrations, updated software version, etc.).

Hint: The amount of logbook entries is limited to 200.

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9.6. Obligations with Legal for Trade Scales

Structure of the general scale data

Structure of the individual scales (3x for Scale 1, Scale 2 and Dual scale

)

Logbook

The operator is responsible for the first and all regularly recurrent official calibrations. Important: The official seal may only be broken by authorized qualified staff. If one or more of the following changes has happened, the operater has to send a written note to the assigned

public authority and a new official calibration is mandatory:

► Broken seals ► Replaced load cells ► Replaced load carrier ► Replaced wiring ► Replaced LDUs ► Replaced weighing system controller ► Replaced descriptive plate ► Calibration of the scale ► Changes to the approved software settings

Hint: The user is responsible for the correct performance of any official calibration.

9.7. Legal for Trade Data within the Weighing System Controller

In legal for trade and industrial applications all calibration data will be stored in a flash memory on the weighing system controller. These data can only be accessed, if the authentification of the FlintWeigh II Software to the weighing system controller is valid. If these data will be saved during a calibration, the electronic calibration counter (TAC) will automatically increased by one. The stored data is the following:

Serial no. Up to 17x per controller; up to 16x type RC3D digital load cell respective LDU Gravitational factor Default value: 9.8075656 Calibration counter Programme version x._ Programme revision _.x Corner correction Max. 16 data records for up to 16x type RC3D digital load cell Checksum EXE CRC16 for complete programme code Checksum CRC16 for general scale data

A copy of the general scale data is saved in the file “NW1000.CFG”.

Scale interval 3x for up to three ranges Decimals Unit Min. capacity Default value: 20e No-motion Calibration weight Max. capacity Max. capacity + 9e = overload Changeover threshold 2x per scale (up to 3 ranges per scale) Curve linearisation Up to 5 points per scale Zero point (Dead load pt.) Gain value Scale type Single-interval, Multi-range, Multi-interval Checksum CRC16 for scale data

A copy of the individual scale data is saved to the file “NW100x.CFG” (x=1..3).

Logbook entries Up to 200; 8 bytes incl. CRC for each

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10. Error Messages

Warnings

Software

Calibration

Important note: If a warning appears, the calibration data have to be saved again. Thereby the internal

calibration counter will be incremented by one which is especially relevant in legal for trade applications.

A new software version is used.

Elements of the calibration data have been changed.

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11. OLE Programming Interface

Function

Descriptio

The programming interface to an application programme is executed as an automation (OLE-) server for 32-bit Windows programmes (OLE = Object Linking and Embedding). The communication between any application programme and FlintWeigh II will be done exclusively by the following functions which are described below.

11.1. OLE Functions

Position (x,y) Position the weight display on the desktop ("0,0" belongs to top left corner)

Parameter Type Use x Integer Horizontal position y Integer Vertical position

Attention: It is mandatory to call this function exactly once during the initialisation of the application software!

Stop() Stops communication

Attention: It is recommended to call this function once just before closing the application software. This will stop the communication to the weight system controller clearly!

Switch(w) Select scale (only for multi scale systems)

Parameter Type Use w Integer w = 1 (scale 1); w = 2 (scale 2)

w = 3 (dual scale)

Zero() Zeroing the selected scale SetTare() Taring the selected scale

ClrTare() Delete the tare weight of the selected scale PreTare(v) Set the tare weight for the selected scale manually

Parameter Type Use v 32-bit

Integer

Tare value including all decimal places but without decimal point ( e.g. 13.25 kg  v = 1325)

Value Read the current weight value

Return value Format String, 9 digits „nnnnnnndd“ with

nnnnnnn = weight value including decimal point, 7 digits dd = weight unit, 2 digits

Hint: Unused places within the weight value will be filled with spaces.

Ten(t) Weight display with 10-times increased resolution (zoom)

Parameter Type Use t Integer zoom off (t = 0) / zoom on (t= 1)

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Function

Description

Regist Register the current weight value – Format 1

Return value Value range Format: string, 16 digits: “rrrrrr nnnnnnn dd w” with rrrrrr Record no., 6 digits 000001, 000002, 000003...

nnnnnnn

Weight value including decimal point, 7 digits

0...800 000

dd Weight unit, 2 digits g, kg, t, lb

w Scale no., 1 digit 1 (scale 1); 2 (scale 2); 3 (dual scale) Hint: Unused places within the weight value will be filled with spaces. Attention: In legal for trade operation an entry to the alibi memory will be created and the

record counter will be incremented by one. If a recording is not possible, a 2-digit error code will be notified:

E1 Scale in motion E4 No zero crossing

E2 Weight value ≤ 0 E5 Open input (tilt)

E3 Gros weight < minimum load E6 Overload, etc.

Regist2 Register the current weight value – Format 2

Return value Value range

Format: string, 30 digits:

“w_rrrrrr_nnnnnnn_kk_tttttt_dd“ with

w Scale no., 1 digit 1 (cae 1); 2 (scale 2); 3 (dual scale)

rrrrrr Record no., 6 digits 000001, 000002, 000003...

nnnnnnn

kk Tare indication

ttttttt

Weight value including decimal point, 7 digits

Tare value including decimal point, 7 digits

0...800 000 „ “ (no tare); „ T“ (normal tare);

„PT“ (manual tare entry)

0...800 000

dd Weight unit, 2 digits g, kg, t, lb Hint: Unused places within the weight value will be filled with spaces.

Attention: In legal for trade operation an entry to the alibi memory will be created and the record counter will be incremented by one.

If a recording is not possible, a 2-digit error code will be notified:

E1 Scale in motion E4 No zero crossing

E2 Weight value ≤ 0 E5 Open input (tilt)

E3 Gros weight < minimum load E6 Overload, etc.

Param(w) Read scale parameters

Parameter Type Use

w Integer w = 1 (scale 1); w = 2 (scale 2); w = 3 (dual scale)

Return value Value range

Format: string, 17 digits:

"w_t_z1_z2_z3_k_dd" with

w Scale no., 1 digit 1 (scale 1); 2 (scale 2); 3 (dual scale)

t Scale type, 1 digit 1 (single-interval), 2 (multi-range), 3 (multi-interval)

z1 Scale interval 1, 2 digits 01, 02, 05, 10, 20, 50

z2 Scale interval 2, 2 digits 02, 05, 10, 20, 50 (at single-interval: 01)

Z3 Scale interval 3, 2 digits 05, 10, 20, 50 (at single-interval: 01)

k Decimal places, 1 digit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

dd Weight unit, 2 digits g, kg, t, lb

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Function

Description

Status(w) Read scale status

Parameter Type Use

w Integer w = 1 (scale 1); w = 2 (scale 2); w = 3 (dual scale)

Return value Value range

Format: string, 31 digits:

"AB_gggggggdd_tttttttdd_nnnnnndd" with

A Status bit 1

B Status bit 2

gggggggdd Gros value and unit 0...800 000 / g, kg, t, lb

tttttttdd Tare value and unit 0...800 000 / g, kg, t, lb

nnnnnnndd Net value and unit 0...800 000 / g, kg, t, lb Hint: Unused places within the weight value will be filled with spaces.

SetOutput(o,w,f,v) Configure digital outputs and setpoints

Parameter Type Use

o 32-bit Integer o = 1 (output 1); o = 2 (output 2)

w 32-bit Integer w = 1 (scale 1); w = 2 (scale 2); w = 3 (dual scale)

f 32-bit Integer

Flag Operation

2 21

22 0 (= 0) Under-run 23 0 (= 0) Gros value 24 Status of fixed setting

25 Enabled by input

20 (= 1) = No motion 21 (= 2) = Active tare (net indication) 22 (= 4) = Zero setting range 23 (= 8) = Accurate zero 24 (= 16) = Error 20 (= 1) = Zero crossing 21 (= 2) = Minimum load 22 (= 4) = Tilt switch

00 Output not used

01 Fixed setting 02 Setpoint control 03 Traffic control

1 (= 1) Exceeded 1 (= 8) Net value 0 (= 0) Off

1 (= 16) On 0 (= 0) Off

1 (= 32) On

v 32-bit Integer Setpoint including all decimal places but without decimal

point ( e.g. 13.25 kg  v = 1325)

All functions are characterised in the type library “NW10.TLB”, which may be included into the programming environment of the application programme.

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11.2. Application Example

Example 1 – Visual Basic:

Call of OLE function "Regist" in VB

------------------------------------------------------ Dim scale As Object 'Create object and position the weight display '(only once in the programme during initialisation) Set scale = CreateObject("scale99.serv") Call scale.Position(0,0)

'Recording '(several times during normal operation) print_str = scale.Record

'Stop communication '(only once in the programme before closing) Call scale.Stop

-------------------------------------------------------

Example 2 - VisualBasicScript / Windows Scripting Host:

Call of OLE function "Regist2" in VBS

'-----------------------------------------------------------' Sample programme for use of OLE connection to FlintWeigh II '----------------------------------------------------------- '## Create Shell-Object ## Set ws = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

'## Create OLE-Object for " FlintWeigh II " ##

Set scale = CreateObject("Scale99.Serv")

'## First neccesary command to " FlintWeigh II "=position(x,y) ##

scale.position 0,0

'## Info message and waiting till " FlintWeigh II " is ready ##

ws.popup "Wait for initialisation of OLE server" ,1 WScript.Sleep (10*1000)

'## Show FlintWeigh II window *** scale.Show

'## Wait for scale is ready and do recording–format 2 ## Do regist2value = scale.regist2 Loop Until (left(regist2value,1)<>"E")

'## Show result of recording – format 2 ## msgbox regist2value

'## Stop OLE-Server ## scale.stop '----- End of Sample programme -----

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