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accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make
changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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Contents
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
This manual is intended for use by service technicians and operators responsible for installing and operating the FlexWeigh
®
Bulkweigher Systems 107, 108 and 109. The 920i
inputs that are wired when built.
Additional information on the actual hardware features of the 920i are explained in the 920i Installation and Operation Manual
(PN 67887) and is included with this product.
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
to and loss of data.
with custom programming can serve three different systems based on
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures are to be performed by
qualified service personnel only.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not step on the unit.
Do not jump up and down on the scale.
Do not use for purposes other then weight taking.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not use near water.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
Three Flexweigh systems are supported by custom software.
• 920i Flexweigh Systems 107 is a shipping mode bulkweigher, designed for basic shipping mode bulkweighing
applications. In shipping mode, a scale is loaded and discharged repetitively until the accumulated total meets or
exceeds the preset target.
• 920i Flexweigh Systems 108 is designed for basic receiving mode bulkweighing applications. In receiving mode, a
scale is loaded and discharged repetitively until there is no more product to receive.
• 920i Flexweigh Systems 109 allows the user to select between shipping or receiving modes of operation.
1.2Standard Features
The FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 comes with the following standard features:
• Fill and discharge sequence controls
• Fill and discharge gate monitoring
• Printer available checking
• Weigh and surge hopper overfill monitoring
• Accumulated weight streaming
The iRite program and source code that make up the 920i FlexWeigh 107, 108 and 109 are property of the
manufacturer. Modifications to this program and equipment must be performed by Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
For more information on the iRite compiler utility program, refer to the 920i Installation and Operation Manual
(PN 67887) and is included with this product.
1.3Button Functions
Front Panel ButtonFunction
E-StopStops the filling process and removes power from the relays. It also puts the process into a paused state
Start/ResumeStarts the filling process from a paused state. Requires that the E-Stop is in a run position
End CycleInitiates completion of final draft
Ship/RecvSelects between shipping mode or receiving mode operation on the Flexweigh 109 model
Figure 1-1. Front Panel Button Functions
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Introduction
PRINT
UNITS
PRESETSID1
ID2
SETUP MENU
1.4Operation Menu Softkeys
Operation menu softkeys are defined to provide the flexibility of operator functions for specific applications. Softkey
assignments are listed on the tabs shown at the bottom of the LCD display. Softkey functions are activated by pressing the
arrow keys below the softkey tabs. They are password protected and offer access to the following:
• Presets
• ID 1
• ID 2
• Setup menu
Figure 1-2. 920i Front Panel
The softkeys shown on the display are determined by the indicator configuration and
program.
SoftkeyDescription
PresetsAllows operators to key in parameters prior to running the unit (see Section 3.7)
ID1 and ID2Allows operators to log an extra data field. A softkey will appear on the main screen to allow the operator to enter more
data (e.g: formula, ID truck, container, operator) (see Section 3.4)
Setup MenuAllows operators to set configuration and time and date parameters (see Section 3.1)
This section describes procedures for setting up the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 to weigh.
Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working
inside the indicator enclosure.
The supply cord serves as the power disconnect for the unit. The power outlet supplying the indicator must be
installed near the unit and be easily accessible.
The FlexWeigh System has no on/off switch. Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected
from the power outlet.
2.1Unpacking and Assembly
Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the unit to ensure all components are included and undamaged.
The shipping carton should contain a FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 or 109 unit and this manual. If any parts were damaged in
shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.
2.2Enclosure Disassembly
The FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 or 109 must be opened to install option cards and to connect cables for installed option
cards. Ensure power to the indicator is disconnected, then open the enclosure.
2.3Cable Connections
The FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 provide eleven cord grips for cabling into the indicator. The parts kit includes cord
grip plugs to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure. Install these plugs into all cord grips that will not be used in your
application.
Use the cable grounding instructions for wiring into the indicator.
An additional adhesive label (PN 121108) is included in the parts kit and can be installed at the installer’s discretion
indicating correct terminal block numbering.
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Note
Figure 2-1. 920i Flexweigh System 107 Bulkweigher Block Wiring Diagram
Circuit breaker = 4 A. All wires are 18 AWG unless otherwise specified. Dashed lines represent field wiring.
Cables routed through the cord grips should be grounded against the indicator enclosure. Follow cable grounding instructions
in the 920i Installation and Operation Manual (PN 67887) which is also included with this product.
2.5Parts Kit Contents
Table 2-1 lists the parts kit contents for the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109.
Part No.DescriptionQty.
14626Kep nuts, 8-32NC6
15133Lock washers, No. 8, type A6
15631Cable ties (4 single A/D, 6 dual A/D)4
15665Reducing glands for 1/2 NPT cord grips11
158876-position screw terminal for load cell connection (1-single A/D, 2-dual A/D)1
19538Cord grip plugs (10-single A/D, 9-dual A/D)10
94422Capacity Label (1-single A/D, 2-dual A/D)1
53075Cable shield ground clamps6
705996-position screw terminals for J2 and J102
711253-position screw terminal for J111
711264-position screw terminal for J9 and optional keyboard connection 2
121108Label, Terminal Block Identification1
Table 2-1. Parts Kits Contents (PN 121143)
See Figure 5-2 on page 26 for a complete list of replacement parts.
2.6Option Cards
Table 2-2 list the available option cards that are used in the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109. The single channel A/D card
can be installed in slot 1 and the 24 channel I/O card in slot 2.
This section describes the various setup parameters for the FlexWeigh 107, 108 and 109 Systems.
A password protected supervisor mode is provided to support configuration of the application, setting time and date, or
changing the password. To enter configuration mode, press the Setup Menu softkey on the unit. If a non-zero password is in
effect, the operator is prompted to enter the password. Key in the password and press the enter key to enter the supervisor
mode.
A default password of BLANK or 0 is defined for the system. Setting the password value to zero disables password checking.
The password is valid as long as the operator remains in setup mode. After that time, the password must be re-entered when
entering the supervisor mode.
In setup mode, a list of items is presented. Use the more and back softkeys to select a category and use the corresponding
softkey to access the selected item.
Softkey FunctionDefaultDescription
Delay after fill3 secondsSpecifies the delay after fill (in seconds) to allow the scale to settle and the gate to mechanically
close. At the end of this time delay, the gate closed switch is checked. If not closed, the system enters
into an error condition. No further operation is allowed until the condition is cleared.
Delay after discharge3 secondsSpecifies the delay after discharge in seconds to allow the scale to settle and gate to mechanically
close. At the end of this time delay, the gate closed switch is checked. If it is not closed, the system
enters into an error condition. No further operation will be allowed until the condition is cleared.
Slow cycle timer45 secondsSpecifies the period of time allowed to complete a fill or discharge cycle. The purpose of the slow
cycle timer is to detect starved or blocked product flow. If a fill or discharge cycle is started that does
not complete within the selected slow cycle time period, a slow cycle alarm is displayed and a slow
cycle alarm output is turned on.
The system remains in a slow cycle alarm state until the fill or discharge cycle is completed, until the
end cycle switch input is turned on, or until a manual mode switch input is turned on.
TimeSet system time and date. In configuration mode, select the clock item. Select either the time item or
Date
the date item. The indicator prompts Enter new time (hhmm) or Enter new date (mmddyy). Enter the
new time in 24 hour format or enter the new date in the specified format (no separators) and press
enter.
Password*********To change the password, select the Password item in configuration mode. The indicator prompts Key
in new password. Key in the new password and press enter. The indicator prompts Rekey new password to verify. Key in the new password again and press enter. If valid, the indicator momentarily dis-
plays Password accepted.
Enabling ID#1 and ID#2 Allows the operator to log an extra data field. A softkey appears on the main screen that allows the
operator to enter more data (formula, ID truck, container, operator).
Test Digital I/ORefer to Section 3.5 for detailed information on these functions.
Discharge Delay3 secondsThe Discharge Delay softkey specifies the length of time in seconds that discharge output remains on
after the discharge has reached empty weight.
The default time is 3 seconds. To change the default, enter the new time and press enter to save the
value.
Draft SubtotalsSpecifies the number of drafts between the subtotal printout.
Abort CyclePress the Abort Cycle softkey to abort the current batch.
Table 3-1. Setup and Configuration Parameters
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3.1Entering the Setup Menu
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SCALE #1
Cancel
End
Enter New Password:
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SCALE #1
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Home
ID #1: (Disabled)
ID #2: (Disabled)
Slow Cycle Time (sec): 45.00
Delay After Fill (sec): 3.0
Delay After Discharge (sec): 3.0
Discharge Delay (sec): 3.0
Subtotal Print: 3
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Setup Menu
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SCALE #1
ID #1
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Setup Menu:
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SCALE #1
Gross
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SETUP MENU
Time/Date
Setup
Password
ID #2
Program: Express 101 (V 1.00)
ID #1 (disabled) Start O Zero Tol
ID #2 (disabled) Resume O Fill Copt
Dual Speed (enabled) Reset O Slow Fill
Auto Tare (enabled) Stop O Fast Fill
Auto Print (disabled)
Delay After Discharge (sec) :30
The front panel E-stop button must be in the stopped position (pushed in) to enable the following keypad entries.
1.Press the Setup Menu softkey on the main menu screen and the system performs one of the following actions.
• If a system password is entered, proceed to Step 2
• If no system password is entered, the Setup Menu Main Screen displays (Figure 3-2)
2.Press the Setup Password
softkey. The system prompts with Enter Password.
Setup Menu
3.Enter the password and press the Enter key on the 920i. The system checks the entered value against the system
password and performs one of the following actions:
• If the password is valid, the Setup Menu Main Screen displays (Figure 3-2)
• If the password is invalid, Invalid password displays momentarily and display exits the operation
ID #1 (Disabled)
ID #2 (Disabled)
Slow Cycle Time (sec): 45.0
Delay After Fill (sec): 3.0
Delay After Discharge (sec): 30
Discharge Delay (sec): 3.0
Subtotal Print: 3
Cancel
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Note
3.2Setting the System Time and Date
Use the following steps to set up the system time and date.
1.From the Main Setup Menu Screen, press the Time/Date softkey.
Figure 3-3. Select Time/Date Softkey
2.Use the arrow keys on the 920i and the numeric keypad to modify the time and or date.
3.Press the Enter key to save the settings.
The Cancel softkey can be pressed at any time to exit this sequence without saving any changes.
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Figure 3-4. Time and Date Main Screen
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3.3Modifying the Setup Password
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SCALE #1
Cancel
End
Enter New Password:
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SCALE #1
Gross
Lb
Home
ID #1: (Disabled)
ID #2: (Disabled)
Slow Cycle Time (sec): 45.00
Delay After Fill (sec): 3.0
Delay After Discharge (sec): 3.0
Discharge Delay (sec): 3.0
Subtotal Print: 3
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Program: Express xxxx, PN
Setup Menu
Use the following steps to modify the setup password.
1.From the Main Setup Menu Screen, press the Setup Password softkey.
2.The system prompts, Enter New Password.
Figure 3-5. Enter New Password
Setup Menu
3.Enter the new password and press the Enter key.
4.The system prompts Re-enter password to verify.
5.Re-enter the password and press the Enter key again. The system performs one of the following actions.
• If the passwords match, the system displays Password Changed
• If the passwords do not match, the system displays Passwords Did Not Matchand exits the operation.
ID #1: (Disabled)
ID #2: (Disabled)
Slow Cycle Time (sec): 45.00
Delay After Fill (sec): 3.0
Delay After Discharge (sec): 3.0
Discharge Delay (sec): 3.0
Subtotal Print: 3
Program: Express xxxx, PN
Setup Menu
3.4Enabling/Disabling Additional Data Fields
Use the following steps to enable or disable additional data fields.
1.From the Main Setup Menu Screen, press the Setup Password softkey (Figure 3-2 on page 11).
A setup password is not required if it has never been set or if you are already in Setup mode.
2.Press the ID #1 or ID #2 softkey. The system displays Enable ID #1 or ID #2 while displaying Yes or No softkeys or
Disable ID #1 or #2.
Figure 3-6. Enabling IDs
3.The operator does one of the following:
Press the Yes softkey, the system prompts Enter Extra Data #1 Name. Enter the name and press the Enter key on
the 920i. A new data field appears on the main display and as a softkey so that the operator can change it.
To enter alpha characters, press the Up navigation key to access a pop up alphabet.
Press the Yes softkey and this returns the operator back to Step 1.
3.4.1Delay After Fill
The Delay After Fill softkey specifies the delay after fill in seconds to allow the scale to settle and the gate to mechanically
close. At the end of this time delay, the gate closed switch is checked. If not closed, the system enters an error condition. No
further operation is allowed until the condition is cleared. The default is 3.0 seconds. To change the default, enter the new time
and press enter to save the value.
3.4.2Delay After Discharge
The Delay After Discharge softkey specifies the delay after discharge in seconds to allow the scale to settle and the gate to
mechanically close. At the end of this time delay, the gate closed switch is checked. If it is not closed, the system enters an error
condition. No further operation will be allowed until the condition is cleared. The default is 3.0 seconds. To change the default,
enter the new time and press enter to save the value.
3.4.3Discharge Delay
The Discharge Delay softkey specifies the length of time in seconds before the gate opens and the scale starts discharging.
The default time is 3.0 seconds. To change the default, enter the new time and press enter to save the value.
3.4.4Slow Cycle Time
Specifies the period of time allowed to complete a fill or discharge cycle. The purpose of the slow cycle timer is to detect starved
or blocked product flow. If a fill or discharge cycle is started that does not complete within the selected slow cycle time period, a
slow cycle alarm is displayed and a slow cycle alarm output is turned on.
The system remains in a slow cycle alarm state until the fill or discharge cycle does complete, until the end cycle switch input,
until the reset switch input, or until a manual mode switch input.
3.4.5Draft Subtotals
Specifies the number of drafts between the subtotal printout.
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SCALE #1
Slow CycleExit
Open
Fill Gate
Open
Disch Gate
More =>
Start/Resume
E-Stop
End Cycle
Auto Manual
Fill Gate/Closed
Discharge Gate Closed
Surge Hopper Level
Weigh Hopper LevelOverfill
Open Fill Gate
Open Discharge Gate
Lower Surge
Printer
Slow Cycle
Gate Open
ALARMS
Printer
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SCALE #1
Setup Menu
SCALE #1
Presets
0
Gross
Lb
Accum: (0) 0
DraftEmptyPreactTarget
1000 lb5 lb
OFF (0) lb
5000 lb
Discharge Gate Closed
Fill Gate Closed
Manual
Receiving
3.5Test Digital I/O
Press the Test Digital I/Osoftkey to test and toggle through any of the softkeys to manually control the selected I/O.
Figure 3-7. Test Digital I/O
3.6Abort Cycle
Press the Abort Cycle softkey to abort the current batch.
3.7Presets
Press the Presets softkey to display the presets menu for draft weight, empty weight, preact weight, and target weight.
Press one of the softkeys and enter a desired weight value pressing enter to save that value.
3.8Preact
Preact provides some scale overfill protection on the first draft of a cycle when the upper garner may be full and the surge of
flow on the first draft might be overwhelming. The preact value entered may be exceptionally large and is the fixed value in
effect on every first draft that occurs after pressing Start or after recovering from a stop by pressing Resume. On subsequent
fills during the cycle, the preact self learns and makes large auto preact adjustment corrections of 50% whenever the final fill
weight is more than 2% of the fill weight preset.
Press the Preact Mode softkey to access that screen. Select a preact option. Press the Preact Mode softkey to toggle between
ON, OFF, and LEARN.
Enter the preact weight by pressing the Preact Weight softkey. Press Enter to save that selection.
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4.0Sequence of Operation
While all three systems operate much the same way, there are subtle differences between their setup and in the actual
operating sequence. For that reason, this manual has been divided into three sections to address each system.
4.1Sequence of Operation for System 107
The following instructions explain a basic setup and sequence of operation for the 920i Flexweigh Systems 107 Bulkweigher.
4.1.1Setup
The Flexweigh Systems 107 (Shipping Mode) is designed for basic shipping mode bulkweighing applications. In shipping
mode, a scale is loaded and discharged repetitively until a desired accumulative weight is achieved. Use the following steps to
set up the operating sequence for System 107.
The front panel E-Stop button must be in the stopped position (pushed in) to enable any of the following keypad
entries.
If the load-out target, fill weight, discharge weight, target weight, draft weight, empty weight, preact weight*, ID#1, or ID#2
settings need to be changed, use the following steps:
1.Push the E-Stop button in.
2.Press the Presets softkey to display the presets menu for draft weight, empty weight, preact weight, and target weight.
3.Press one of the following softkeys and enter a desired weight value:
• Draft weight
• Empty weight
• Preact weight*
• Target weight
• Load-out target weight
• Fill weight
• Discharge weight
4.Press the Exit softkey when finished to return to the main screen.
5.Press the ID softkey to enter the ID number setup if the IDs are to be changed.
6.To disable an ID, press the corresponding ID Off softkey.
7.To enable an ID key in the ID number, press the corresponding ID On softkey.
8.To change an ID value key in the new ID number, press the selected New ID softkey.
9.Press the Exit softkey when finished to return to the main screen.
*Preact: Preact may be selected as off, fixed, or learned. The learned preact is a design that provides some scale
overfill protection on the first draft of a cycle when the upper garner may be full and the surge of flow on the first draft
might be overwhelming. The preact value entered may be exceptionally large and is the fixed value for every first draft
that occurs after pressing Start or after recovering from a stop by pressing Resume. On subsequent fills during the
cycle, the preact self learns and makes automatic adjustment corrections of 50% whenever the final fill weight is more
than 2% of the fill weight preset.
Use the following steps to run through an actual operating sequence.
1.Ensure that the E-Stop button is in the out position and preset and ID# data entry are inhibited.
2.Press the Start/Resume button.
3.The system checks for the following inputs to all be in initial ON state: fill gate closed, discharge gate closed, surge
hopper not full, weigh hopper not overfilled, printer online. If any inputs fail the initial start test, an appropriate error
message flashes and the sequence faults to Step 2.
4.The system clears the indicator display of the accumulated total weight and draft count remaining for view from the
previous cycle*.
5.The system prints the ticket header with the time and date and ID#1 and ID#2, if enabled.
6.The system turns on the fill output and keeps it on until the draft preset weight is achieved.
7.The system turns off the fill output, and pauses during delay after fill.
8.When the delay after fill elapses, the fill gate closed input is checked. If it is open, the system is stopped in the gate
error state.
9.The system then waits for the scale to come out of motion and captures the full weight*.
10. While the printer is online, the system prints the full weight.
11. The system turns on discharge output and keeps it on until the scale weight drops below the empty weight preset.
12. The system turns off the discharge gate output after discharge delay, and pauses during the delay after discharge
state.
13. When the delay after discharge state elapses, check the discharge gate closed input. If not closed, the system is
stopped in the gate error state.
14. The system waits for the scale to come out of motion and captures the empty weight*.
15. The system prints the empty weight.
16. The system increments the draft number, calculates the draft weight (full minus empty), adds it to the accumulator, and
prints the draft number and draft weight.
17. The system updates the display with the new accumulated weight and draft number.
18. If the accumulated weight is within one draft weight preset of the target weight, the system automatically recalculates
the final draft weight preset. If the difference between the current accumulated weight and target weight is less than
half the draft weight preset, change the draft weight preset to the current difference and begin the final draft.
If the difference between the current accumulated weight and target weight is more than half the draft weight preset,
automatically divide the current difference in half and begin the next draft weight preset of that value.
19. Repeat Step 6 through Step 18 until the accumulated weight equals or exceeds the target weight.
20. The system checks that the printer is online. If not, the system is stopped in the printer offline error state.
21. The system prints total accumulated weight, time and date, and ID#1 and ID#2, if not disabled.
22. The system returns to the idle state.
If at any time during the sequence the printer goes offline, the printer offline error state will be shown.
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4.2Sequence of Operation for System 108 (Receiving Mode)
The following instructions explain a basic sequence of operation for the 920i Flexweigh Systems 108 (Receiving Mode
operation).
4.2.1Setup
The Flexweigh Systems 108 (Receiving Mode) is designed for basic receiving mode bulkweighing applications. In receiving
mode, a scale is loaded and discharged repetitively until there is no more product to receive. Use the following steps to set up
the operating sequence for System 108.
The front panel E-Stop button must be in the stopped position (pushed in) to enable any of the following keypad
entries:
If the fill weight, discharge weight, preact weight*, draft weight, empty weight, ID#1, or ID#2 settings need to be changed, use
the following steps.
1.Push the E-Stop button in.
2.Press the Presets softkey to display the presets menu for fill weight, preact weight, discharge weight and overfill
weight.
3.Press one of the following softkeys and enter a desired weight value:
• Draft weight
• Empty weight
• Discharge weight
• Fill weight
• Preact weight*
4.Press the Done softkey when finished to return to the main screen.
5.Press the ID softkey to enter the ID number setup if the IDs are to be changed.
6.To disable an ID, press the corresponding ID Off softkey.
7.To enable an ID, key in the ID number and press the proper ID On softkey.
8.To change an ID value, key in the new ID number and press the selected New ID softkey.
9.Press the Exit softkey when finished to return to the main screen.
*Preact: Preact may be selected as off, fixed, or learned. The learned preact is a design that provides some scale
overfill protection on the first draft of a cycle when the upper garner may be full and the surge of flow on the first draft
might be overwhelming. The preact value entered may be exceptionally large and is the fixed value for every first draft
that occurs after pressing Start or after recovering from a stop by pressing Resume. On subsequent fills during the
cycle, the preact self learns and makes automatic adjustment corrections of 50% whenever the final fill weight is more
than 2% of the fill weight preset.
Use the following steps to run through an actual operating sequence.
1.Ensure that the E-Stop button is in the out position and Presets and ID# data entry are inhibited.
2.Press the Start/Resume button.
3.The system checks for the following inputs to all be in initial ON state: fill gate closed, discharge gate closed, surge
hopper not full, weigh hopper not overfilled, printer online. If any inputs fail the initial start test, an appropriate error
message flashes and the sequence defaults to step 2.
4.The system clears the indicator display of the accumulated total weight and draft count remaining for view from the
previous cycle*.
5.The system prints the ticket header with the time/date and ID#1 and ID#2, if enabled.
6.The system waits for scale out of motion and captures the empty weight value*.
7.While the printer is online, the system prints the empty weight.
8.The system turns on the fill output and keeps it on until the draft preset weight has been achieved.
9.The system turns off the fill output, and pauses during delay after fill.
10. When the delay after fill elapses, the fill gate closed input is scheduled. If it is open, the system is stopped in the gate
error state.
11. The system waits for scale out of motion and captures the full weight*.
12. The system prints the full weight.
13. The system increments the draft number, calculates the draft weight (full minus empty) adds it to the accumulator, and
prints the draft number and draft weight.
14. The system updates the display with the new accumulated weight and draft number.
15. The system turns on discharge output and keeps it on until the scale weight drops below the discharge weight preset
and the discharge delay elapses.
16. The system turns off the discharge gate output, and pauses during delay after discharge.
17. When delay after discharge elapses, check the discharge gate closed input. If it is not closed, the system is stopped in
the gate error state.
18. Unless the end cycle button has been pressed during the cycle, the system returns to step 5 for the next draft.
Pressing the E-Stop button and performing the end cycle push button routine is required to complete a cycle.
If at any time during the sequence the printer goes offline, the printer offline error state will be shown.
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4.3Sequence of Operation for System 109 (Shipping/Receiving Mode)
The following instructions explain a basic sequence of operation for the 920i Flexweigh Systems 109 (Shipping /Receiving
Mode operation). This system allows the user to select between shipping or receiving modes of operation depending on the
user selected position of a front panel switch.
Changing the selection of the shipping/receiving switch during an ongoing bulkweighing process is disregarded and displays an
error.
The only time switching between shipping and receiving modes is allowed is when the system is in the idle state between
completing a bulkweighing process and pressing the
Start/Resume button to initiate a new bulkweighing process.
4.4End Cycle
An automatic cycle for either Systems 107 or 108 may be concluded at any time by pressing the E-Stop button.
The front panel E-Stop button must be in the stopped position (pushed in) to enable any of the following keypad
entries.
1.Release the E-Stop button on the front of the unit and also press the End Cycle button.
2.The system turns on end cycle pressed flag.
3.The system checks that the printer is online. (If it is not, the system is stopped in the printer offline error state).
4.The system prints end cycle with a time and date stamp.
5.If the system is at steps 1 through 7 in the sequence, the system then advances to step 7 of the end cycle.
6.If the system had started a fill in the sequence, terminate the fill process and resume the sequence from that point:
•Step 7 through Step 17 of the Systems 107 Bulkweighing (Shipping Mode)
•Step 9 through Step 17 of the Systems 108 Bulkweighing (Receiving Mode)
If the system has started a discharge in the sequence, resume the discharge from where it left off and continue
through Step 18 of the sequence.
7.The system checks that the printer is online. If it is not, the system is stopped in the printer offline error state.
8.The system prints total accumulated weight, time and date, and ID#1 and ID#2 (if not disabled).
9.The shipping/receiving sequence is ended; the system returns to the idle state.
4.5Manual Abort Mode
If the system has an optional manual/off/auto selector switch to allow changing from automatic to manual modes of operation,
select the manual position for use only while the system is in an idle state. After completing an automatic cycle through all
sequence steps and before pressing Start for a new automatic sequence, the system will immediately end the cycle and print
end on the automatic cycle at that point.
4.5.1System 107 Shipping Mode of Operation
If the system is set to manual during the filling cycle, the cycle is halted and aborted. The current accumulated total of draft net
weights is the completion of the shipping cycle, after jumping to steps 15, 16, and 17 in sequence.
If the system is set to manual during the discharging cycle, the cycle is halted, and the current scale weight is recorded as the
empty weight (step 14) and the cycle is aborted after performing steps 11-18, and then 22.
4.5.2System 108 Receiving Mode of Operation
If the system is set to manual during the filling cycle, the cycle is immediately halted and aborted. The current weight is
recorded as the full weight (step 12), jumps to steps 13-14, and then completes the cycle with a printed report.
If the system is set to manual during the discharge cycle, the cycle is immediately halted, and the final printed report is
generated using the current accumulated total of draft net weights.
No automatic sequences or printing/recording capabilities are provided in the manual mode.
4.5.3Accumulator Streaming
The current total received weight will be streamed to a remote display. It also streams in shipping mode.
Record keeping is an important part of any system. The FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 has the ability to be connected
to a printer for retaining detailed records on batches, cycle runs, cycle paused, etc.
The preferred printer to integrate with the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 is the TMU-220 Tape Printer but will easily
integrate with any strip printer.
Hook up the printer to the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 per printer manual instructions.
Shown below are tape samples that can be printed using the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 and the TMU-220 Tape
Printer.
Batch Stopped & Resume & Reset Print
Sub Total Printout
No Extra ID Fields Running Batch Print
2 Extra ID Fields Running Batch Printout
Total Printout
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Figure 4-1. Tape Printer Example
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Appendix
5.0Appendix
The section provides additional information for the FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109.
5.1Error Messages
The following error conditions are explained below.
5.1.1Weigh Hopper Overfill
Weigh hopper overfill is detected if either the weigh hopper or high bindicator goes off or the scale weight exceeds the overfill
weight preset during a fill cycle or at the start of a sequence.
It can also be detected if the weight increases after resuming after a weigh hopper overfill.
The operation is paused if this condition is detected before or during a fill operation. If this condition is detected during the
sequence, it is recorded on the printed record.
5.1.2Lower Surge Backup
Lower surge backup is detected if the lower surge or high bindicator goes off during the discharge cycle or it is off at the start of
the sequence.
The operation is stopped if this condition is detected before or during a discharge operation. If this condition is detected during
the sequence, it is recorded on the printed record.
5.1.3Printer Error
The printer error condition is detected if an attempt is made to print data and the printer is either offline or in an error status that
will not allow printing. The operation will be stopped.
The operation is paused if this condition is detected. If this condition is detected during the sequence, it is recorded on the print
record when the ability to print is restored.
5.1.4Gate Error
The gate error condition is detected if:
• Either gate is open when the sequence is started.
• The fill gate does not close within the specified delay after fill time.
• The discharge gate does not close within the specified delay after discharge time
• The discharge gate closed signal goes off during a fill operation.
• The fill gate closed signal goes off during a discharge operation.
5.1.5Error Recovery
On entry to the stopped state, the fill and discharge outputs are set to off and all error conditions are checked.
Once in stopped state, the system remains stopped until all error conditions are cleared (all gate closed signals are on, the
printer is online, and the lower surge not high signal is on). At that point the system enters into a paused state.
On entry to a paused state, the fill and discharge output are set to off. Press the Start/Resume button or the Resume softkey
on the display.
All detected errors are printed along with their detected date and time.
If the resume was following a weigh hopper overfill error, the system resumes at Step 9 in System 108 instructions or Step 7 in
System 107 instructions. All other resumes will be at the step they were recognized in.
Several options are available with the 920i Flexweigh Systems Bulkweighers:
• Manual/off/auto selector — 3-position keylock
• Manual fill on/jog selector, spring jog
• Manual discharge on/jog selector, spring jog
Manual Mode Front Panel Push Button
• Manual fill
Maintained Return Buttons
• Fill — on/jog
• Fill — fast/slow
Optional Front Panel Event Pilot Lights
• Filling
• Discharging
• Printer error
• Surge backup
• Overfill error
• Gate error
• Slow cycle
5.3FCC Compliance
United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Class A prescites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
5.3.1Radio Certificate Numbers
• US: R68WIPORTG
• Canada: 3867A-WIPORTG
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5.4Product Dimensions
14.33
11.00
18.24
18.83
19.63
14.22
6.69
14.00
Appendix
Figure 5-1. FlexWeigh Systems 107, 108 and 109 Enclosure Dimensions
Rice Lake Weighing Systems warrants that all Rice Lake Weighing Systems equipment and systems properly installed by a
Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/
OEM and accepted by Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship for two years.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications
authorized by Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Rice Lake Weighing Systems warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship
and defective materials. If any equipment fails to conform to these warranties, Rice Lake Weighing Systems will, at its option,
repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty period subject to the following conditions:
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, Rice Lake Weighing Systems will be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
• Individual electronic components returned to Rice Lake Weighing Systems for warranty purposes must be packaged to
prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment.
• Examination of such equipment by Rice Lake Weighing Systems confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and
was not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper testing; Rice
Lake Weighing Systems shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than Rice Lake Weighing Systems or
its duly authorized repair agents.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is
responsible for shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will Rice Lake Weighing Systems be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or
disassembly of equipment, nor will Rice Lake Weighing Systems be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.
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fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Rice Lake Weighing Systems or distributor will, in any event, be liable for incidental or
consequential damages.
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