Rice Lake 480 User Manual

480 Legend Series

Digital Weight Indicator

Version 1.0

Installation/Service

Manual

119201 Rev E

Contents

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or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1

Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2 Front Panel Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 LED Annunciators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.5 Indicator Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.1 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.2 Status Lights While in Various Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.3 Zero Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.4 Toggle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.5 Acquire Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5.6 Preset Tare (Keyed Tare). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5.7 Display Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5.8 Print Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5.9 Toggle Gross/Net Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5.10 View Audit Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.5.11 Enter New Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.5.12 Display Accumulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.5.13 Display or Change Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.5.14 Display, Edit and Set Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.5.15 View Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.5.16 Enter User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.1 Unpacking and Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2 Enclosure Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3 Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3.1 Cable Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 Option Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.5 Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.6 Enclosure Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.6.1 Seal the Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.7 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.0 Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 18

3.1 Front Panel Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2 User Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2.1 Setpoint Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.2.2 Serial Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.2.3 Print Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.2.4 Version Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.2.5 MISC Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.3 Configuration Using the Front Panel (Legal for Trade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.3.1 Configuration Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.3.2 Format Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.3.3 Calibration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.3.4 Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.3.5 Digital Input Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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3.3.6 Analog Output Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection

of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.

3.3.7 Password Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.8 Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.9 User Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.4 Revolution® Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 37

4.1 Front Panel Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.2 EDP Command Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.3 Revolution Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.4 More About Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.4.1 Adjusting Final Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.0 Using Revolution ........................................................................................................................ 40

5.1 Connecting to the Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.2 Saving and Transferring Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2.1 Saving Indicator Data to a Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6.0 EDP Commands.......................................................................................................................... 42

6.1 The EDP Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6.1.1 Key Press Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6.1.2 Reporting Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.5 Soft Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.6 Normal Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

7.0 Print Formatting ......................................................................................................................... 47

7.1 Print Formatting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.2 Customizing Print Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

7.2.1 Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

8.0 Setpoints .................................................................................................................................... 49

8.1 Batch and Continuous Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

9.0 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 50

9.1 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

9.1.1 Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

9.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

9.2 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

9.2.1 Using the P EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

9.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

9.3 Data Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

9.4 Local/Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

9.5 Audit Trail Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

9.6 ASCII Character Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

9.7 Front Panel Display Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

9.8 Conversion Factors for Secondary Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9.9 Digital Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9.9.1 Sample Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9.9.2 Digital Filter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9.9.3 Stability Filter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9.10 Analog Output Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

9.11 Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

9.12 Regulatory Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

9.13 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

480 Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................. 62

ii 480 Operator’s Manual

About This Manual

WARNING

Important

WARNING

WARNING

This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing 480 digital weight
indicators. This manual applies to indicators using Version 1.0 of the 480 software.

Configuration and calibration of the indicator can be accomplished using the Revolution
the indicator front panel keys. See Section 3.3 on page 26 for information about configuration methods.

®

configuration utility or

This manual can be viewed from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor site at

www.ricelake.com.

The Operator Card included with this manual provides basic operating instructions for users of the 480.

Please leave the Operator Card with the indicator when installation and configuration are complete.

Safety

Safety Signals

Safety Symbol Definitions

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.

Safety Precautions

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this Manual. 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. Proper care is your
responsibility.

Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures
are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.

General Safety

Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
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 than 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.

Safety 1

1.0 Introduction

The 480 is a single-channel digital weight indicator housed in a NEMA 4X/IP66-rated stainless steel enclosure.
The indicator front panel consists of a large (.8 in, 20 mm), six-digit, seven-segment LED display and
seven- button keypad.

Features

• Auto switching AC power supply 115 VAC to 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz.

• Drives up to ten 350or twenty 700 load cells.

• Supports four and six wire load cell connections.

• Two communications ports with Demand or Continuous outputs.

• Optional analog output module provides 0–10/2-10 VDC or 0–20/4–20 mA tracking of gross or net weight
values.

• Optional digital I/O card, four outputs/two inputs for setpoints and key functions.

• Unit ID up to six numeric, operator entered.

• Accumulator with report and clear.

• Time and date.

• Audit trail tracking.

Supported Applications

• Custom Ticket Printing: Gross, Net & Setpoint format can be customized up to 300 characters and print
Time and Date, Unit ID, and Consecutive Ticket Number.

• Basic Weighing: Gross or net mode with operator menu to other functions.

• Accumulation: Weights are totaled, with armed print function.

• Batching: Up to eight batch steps with latched or continuous outputs for Gross, Net, Delay setpoint.
Actions include trip high or low, wait for standstill, print, accumulate and tare.

• Keyed Tare: Preset tare value can be entered when the gross weight is at zero.

• Local/Remote: Remote unit displays weight and transmits key press commands to the local unit.

2 480 Operator’s Manual

1.1 Operating Modes

Note

Power can be set to power up when plugged in (Auto) or when the power key (Manual) is pressed. See
Section 3.2.5.

The 480 has four modes of operation:

Normal (Primary) Weigh Mode

Normal mode is the default mode of the indicator. The indicator displays gross or net weights as required,
using the annunciators described in Section 1.4 on page 5 to indicate scale status and the type of weight value
displayed.

Configuration Mode

Most of the procedures described in this manual, including calibration, require the indicator to be in
configuration mode.

To enter configuration mode:

1. Remove the large fillister head screw from the back of the enclosure.

2. Insert a nonconductive tool into the access hole and press the configuration switch. Indicator display changes
to show

User Menu Setup Mode

The user menu setup mode is used to access the Accumulator Functions, Audit Trail, display the Tare, Unit ID,
Time & Date, Setpoints, Serial Communications parameters, Print Formats, and view the Firmware Version.

It is accessible by pressing the
See Section 3.2 for more information about the user setup mode.

Test Mo de

Test mode provides a number of diagnostic functions for the 480 indicator. See Section 9.11 on page 59 for
more information about entering and using test mode.

CONFIG.

MENU key on the front panel.

Introduction 3

1.2 Front Panel Keypad

PRELIMINARY

PRINT

MENU

UNIT

POWER

TARE

GROSS

NET

B/N

ZERO

WEIGHING SYSTEMS

POWER

Note

MENU

ZERO

UNIT

PRINT

TARE

GROSS

NET

B/N

Figure 1-1 shows the 480 LED annunciators, keypad and key functions.
The symbols shown by the keys (representing up, down, enter, left, right) describe the key functions assigned in the

operating modes. The keys are used to navigate through menus, select digits within numeric values, and increment/
decrement values. See Section 3.1 for information about using the front panel keys in configuration mode.

Figure 1-1. 480 Front Panel, Showing LED Annunciators and Key Functions

1.3 Keypad Functions

Key Function

Turns the u nit on/off.

If power mode is set to manual, the POWER button must be used to turn the unit on and off. If
power mode is set to auto, the unit will automatically power on when it’s plugged in and the only
way to turn it off is to unplug power. See Section 3.2.5.

The MENU key is used to access the User Setup menu.

Sets the current gross weight to zero, provided the amount of weight to be removed or added is within the
specified zero range and the scale is not in motion. The zero band is defaulted to 2% of full scale, but can be
configured for up to 100% of full scale.
Also used as a “move up” key to navigate to different menu levels or used to increment a number when editing a
value.

Switches the weight display to an alternate unit. The alternate unit is defined in the Configuration menu, and could
be kg, g, lb, oz, tn, or t.
Also used as a “scroll left” key to navigate to different menus.
In numeric entry mode used as a “clear” key.

Sends “on-demand” print format out the serial port, provided the conditions for standstill are met. PRINT may be
displayed while the unit prints.
Also used as a “scroll right” key to navigate to different menus or to toggle to another digit when editing a value.

Performs one of several predetermined Tare functions dependent on the mode of operation selected in the
TAREFN parameter. To view a stored tare, see Section 1.5.7.
Also acts as an “enter” key for numeric or parameter entry.

Switches the display mode from gross to net, or from net to gross. If a tare value has been entered or acquired,
the net value is the gross weight minus the tare.
Gross mode is shown by the Gross/Brutto annunciator; net mode is shown by the Net annunciator.
Also used as a “move down” key to navigate to different menu levels or to decrement a number when editing a
value.

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1.4 LED Annunciators

The 480 display uses a set of eight LED annunciators to provide additional information about the value being
displayed.

LED Description

Gross/Brutto LED

Gross weight display mode (or Brutto in OIML mode)

Net LED

Net weight display mode

Zero (Center of Zero) LED

The Center of Zero LED indicates that the current gross weight reading is within +/- 0.25 display divisions of the
acquired zero, or is within the center of zero band.
A display division is the resolution of the displayed weight value, or the smallest incremental increase or decrease
that can be displayed or printed.

Standstill LED

Scale is at standstill or within the specified motion band. Some operations, including Zero, Tare and Printing, can
only be done when the standstill LED is on.

lb/kg LED

Displays which unit of measure is being used.
lb and kg annunciators indicate the units associated with the displayed value: lb = pounds, kg = kilograms.
The displayed units can also be set to short tons (tn), metric tons (t), ounces (oz), grams (g), NONE (no units
information displayed). The lb and kg LEDs function as primary and secondary units annunciators. If neither
primary nor secondary units are lb or kg, the lb annunciator is lit for primary units and kg is lit for secondary units.

T LED

Indicates that a push-button tare weight has been acquired and stored in memory.

PT LED

Indicates that a preset tare weight has been keyed in or entered and stored in memory.

Table 1-1. LED Annunciators

See Section 3.3.2 for more information about configuring primary and secondary display units.

Introduction 5

1.5 Indicator Operations

MENU

Note

ZERO

Note

UNIT

TARE

Basic 480 operations are summarized below.

1.5.1 Menu

Press , MENU will be displayed.
Press , then or to select the following parameters.

• Audit Trail (See Section 1.5.10)

• Display Tare (See Section 1.5.7)

• Unit ID (See Section 1.5.11)

• Accumulator (See Section 1.5.12)

• Time and Date (See Section 1.5.13)

• Setpoints (See Section 1.5.14)

• Serial (See Section 3.2.2)

• Print Formats (See Section 7.0)

• Version (See Section 1.5.15)

• Misc. (Power Option) (See Section 3.2.5)

See Section 3.2 for more information.

Press repeatedly to return to the weigh mode.

Menus may be password protected. See Section 1.5.16 to setup a password.

1.5.2 Status Lights While in Various Menus

The left side LEDs light depending on where you are in the menu levels.

Gross/Brutto Level 1

Net

()

()

Table 1-2. Menu Levels

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

1.5.3 Zero Scale

1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the LED to light.

2. Press . The LED lights to indicate the scale is zeroed.

See Section , INIZR parameter for Input Zero Range limitations.

1.5.4 Toggle Units

1. Press to toggle between primary and secondary units. The current unit LED will be lit.

1.5.5 Acquire Tare

1. Place container on scale and wait for the LED to light.

2. Press to acquire the tare weight of the container. Net weight is displayed and the T LED lights to
show the tare value was entered.

See Section 9.12 for Regulatory Mode Functions.

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1.5.6 Preset Tare (Keyed Tare)

TARE

TARE

MENU

PRINT

PRINT

GROSS

NET

B/N

MENU

1. With the scale empty and display showing zero weight, press .

2. Display will show (000000); the focused digit will flash.

3. To edit the value:

• Press or to select the digit.

• Press or to increment or decrement the value.

• Press when the value is correct.

4. The display will change to the Net mode and the PT LED lights to show the preset tare was entered.

1.5.7 Display Tare

When a stored Tare value is displayed, the Gross and Net LEDs will be off and the will be lit. To display a
stored tare:

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press to

TAR E and press .

4. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.
If there is no tare in the system, the value displayed will be zero and the Gross and Net LED will be turned off.
See Section 9.12 for more information pertaining to the regulatory mode of operation.

1.5.8 Print Ticket

1. Press to print either the Gross or Net format. When the accumulator is enabled and displayed, it is

used to print the accumulated value.

2. Wait for LED to light.

3. Press to send data to the serial port.
If LED is not lit and the

PRINT key is pressed, the print action will take place only if the scale comes out

of motion within 3 seconds. If the scale stays in motion for over 3 seconds, the PRINT key press is ignored.

1.5.9 Toggle Gross/Net Mode

1. Press to switch the display mode between gross and net. If a tare value has been entered or

acquired, the net value is the gross weight minus the tare.

Gross mode —
Net mode —

Gross/Brutto LED is lit.

Net LED is lit.

1.5.10 View Audit Trail

See Section 3.2.

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press . The audit trail CALIB is displayed.

4. Press then or to CNT, TIME or DATE.

5. Press to view selected parameter.

6. Press twice to return to CALIB.

7. Press to the audit trail CONFIG and repeat steps 5 and 6 to view configuration number.

8. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

Introduction 7

1.5.11 Enter New Unit ID

MENU

TARE

MENU

TARE

TARE

Note

MENU

TARE

Note

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press twice to UNIT ID.

4. Press to view the current value.

5. To enter/edit Unit ID value:

• Press or to select the digit.

• Press or to increment or decrement the value.

• Press when the value is correct.

6. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

1.5.12 Display Accumulator

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press until display reads ACCUM.

4. Press to display VIEW.

5. Press or to select desired parameter (VIEW, TIME, DATE, PRINT, CLR Y).

• Press to view last accumulation for VIEW, TIME or DATE.

• Press to return to selected parameter.

• Press , then to PRINT or CLEAR the accumulator.

6. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

See Section 3.2 for the ACCUM menu structure.

If the accumulated value exceeds 999999, display show “EE ACC”. The value will still be correct and will print
correctly up to 1,000,000,000.

1.5.13 Display or Change Time and Date

To set the date and time:

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press until display reads TIMDAT (TIME/DATE).

4. Press and select Time or Date with or .

5. Press to view the current setting.

6. To edit the value of the time in 24 hour or 12 hour format (hhmm):

• Press or to select the digit.

• Press or to increment or decrement the value.

• Press when the value is correct.

Use the same procedure to enter the date in the same format configured for the indicator.
See Section 3.3.4 for available formats.

7. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

The time and date are backed up with an internal battery. If the main power is interrupted, time and date will
not be lost.

When in 12 hour format, the PT LED indicates pm setting.

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1.5.14 Display, Edit and Set Setpoint Value

MENU

TARE

TARE

MENU

TARE

Important

(Also see Section 8.0.)

1. Press .

2. Press to AUDIT.

3. Press until display reads

4. Press and navigate across to desired setpoint number (1-8).

5. Press and navigate across to select User.

6. Press and navigate across to select Enable, Value, PreAct or Hysteresis.

7. Press to view and edit the value.

• To edit Value, PreAct or Hyster:

- Press or to select the digit.

- Press or to increment or decrement the value.

- Press when the value is correct.

SETPNT.

• To edit

ENABLE:

- Press or to select ON/OFF.

- Press when the value is correct.

8. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

See Section 3.2.1 for the

SETPNT menu layout.

1.5.15 View Version

1. Press .

2. Press . AUDIT is displayed.

3. Press until display reads VERS.

4. Press . FIRMW is displayed.

5. Press to view version.

6. Press repeatedly to return to weighing mode.

1.5.16 Enter User Password

1. Remove the large fillister head screw from the back of the enclosure.

2. Insert a nonconductive tool into the access hole and press the configuration switch. Indicator display changes

to show CONFIG.

3. Press or until PASWRD is displayed.

4. Press . CNFG is displayed.

5. Press to USER.

6. Press . 000000 is displayed.

7. To edit the password:

• Press or to select the digit.

• Press or to increment or decrement the value.

• Press when the value is correct.

8. Press to return to PASWRD.

9. Press to CONFIG.

10. Press to return to weighing mode.

When entering a user function, the operator will now be required to enter the password.

Enter 999999 to reset password, this will also reset the configuration back to default values.

Introduction 9

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2.1 Unpacking and Assembly

Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the 480 to ensure all components are included and undamaged. The
shipping carton should contain the indicator, this manual, and a parts kit. If any parts were damaged in shipment,
notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.

See Section 2.7 on page 16 for parts kit contents.

2.2 Enclosure Disassembly

The indicator enclosure must be opened to connect the scale load cell cable and any other interface connection.

Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.

Ensure power to the indicator is disconnected, then place the indicator facedown on an antistatic work mat.
Remove the screws that hold the backplate to the enclosure body. Then lift the backplate away from the enclosure
and turn it over to access boards.

The display cord will still be attached. Be careful when lifting and turning over the backplate so it does not
become damaged or dislodged.

2.3 Cable Connections

The 480 provides four cord grips for cabling into the indicator: one for the power cord, three to accommodate load
cell, communications, digital inputs and outputs, and analog output cables. Two of the three free cord grips come
with a plug installed to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure. Depending on your application, remove the
plug from any cord grip that will be used and install cables as required. Figure 2-1 shows the recommended
assignments for the 480 cord grips.

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Figure 2-1. Recommended Cord Grip Assignments

2.3.1 Cable Grounding

Grounding
clamp

Braid

Braided Cable

Cut insulation here

Foil Insulated Wire

Silver

side out

Shield wire (cut)

Cut insulation here
for foil sheilded cables

Length of foil before
folding back on
cable insulation

Grounding
bracket

Grounding
clamp

480 Indicator
Back Panel

Ground
clamp screw

Ground
clamp screw

Except for the power cord, all cables routed through the cord grips should be grounded against the indicator
enclosure. Do the following to ground shielded cables:

• Use the ground clamp screws to install grounding clamps on the grounding bar. Do not tighten screws yet.

• Route cables through cord grips and grounding clamps to determine cable lengths required to reach cable
connectors. Mark cables to remove insulation and shield as described below:

• For cables with foil shielding, strip insulation and foil from the cable 1/2

clamp (see Figure 2-2). Fold the foil shield back on the cable where the cable passes through the clamp.
Ensure silver (conductive) side of foil is turned outward for contact with the grounding clamp.

• For cables with braided shielding, strip cable insulation and braided shield from a point just past the

grounding clamp. Strip another 1/2

 (15 mm) of insulation to only expose the braid where the cable

passes through the clamp (see Figure 2-2).

• For load cell cables, cut the shield wire just past the grounding clamp. Shield wire function is provided

by contact between the cable shield and the grounding clamp.

• Route stripped cables through cord grips and grounding clamps. Ensure shields contact grounding

clamps as shown in Figure 2-2. Tighten ground clamp screws.

 (15 mm) past the grounding

Figure 2-2. Grounding Clamp Attachment for Foil-Shielded and Braided Cabling

Installation 11

2.3.2 Wiring

Relay (D/O) Board

Analog Output Board

A/D Board

CPU Board

Power Supply

Analog Output
Connection

Load Cell Connection
Under Option Card

1 I/O 15

20mA Communication
Connection

Comm 1 & 2

Connection

Option Card
Bracket

Figure 2-3. 480 Board Options

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20mA_Out

RXD1

TXD1

GND

RXD2

TXD2

GND

GND

Sig+

SIG-

SEN+

SEN-

EXC+

EXC-

Load Cell Connection

RS-232
Connection

20mA
Connection

L

GND

N

Power Supply

CPU Board PN 131318

A/D Board PN 131319

Power Supply PN 131316

Analog Output
PN 131341

Relay Board PN 131342

J3

J2

J2

J1

J2

J13

J17

J5

J6

J15

J16

J14

J7 to display board

J2

J10

R1_NC

R1_C

R1_NO

R2_C

R2_NO

R3_C

R3_NO

R4_C

R4_NO

IN-

IN1+

IN-

IN2+

+5V_OUT

GND

I_OUT

RETURN

V_OUT

RETURN

Analog Output Terminal

I/O Terminal

J3 J4

R1_NC

GND

+5V_OUT

IN2+

IN-

IN1+

IN-

R4_NO

R4_C

R3_NO

R3_C

R2_NO

R2_C

R1_NO

R1_C

Relay Board

Wired for TTL

BATRUN

BATSTART

1k

1k

1k

1k

Analog and Relay boards require an option
card bracket (PN131340) for mounting.

Note

Note

Output relay rating of relay

2 AMPS at 30 VDC

Figure 2-4. Wiring Diagram

Installation 13

2.4 Option Card Installation

Note

Note

Note

1

2

4

3

11

5

7

9

6

8

12

10

Step 1.
Torque 1-4 in the order shown

1 3

4 2

Step 2.
Torque 5-8 in the order shown

7 6

5 8

Step 3.
Torque 9-12 in the order shown

11 10

9 12

To rq u e in-lb Nm

Backplate screws

10 1

Cable Glands

22 2.5

Cable Gland Caps

13.3 1.5

Vent

5-7 0.6-0.8

Table 2-1. Torque Values

Note

To install or replace the Analog Output Module (PN 131341, connector PN 76513) or Relay Board (PN 131342,
connector PN 157223):

1. Disconnect power to the indicator. Remove backplate as described in Section 2.2 on page 10.

2. If not already in place, install an option card bracket (PN 131340). See Figure 2-3.

3. Mount the analog output module or relay card on the option card bracket in Figure 2-3.

4. Plug the module input into connector J13 on the CPU board.

5. Connect output cable to the analog output for either current or voltage (see Section 9.10 on page 59).

Output relay rating of relay

2 AMPS at 30 VDC

Either slot position can be used for Analog Output Option. If slot one already has an option card in place, use
slot 2.

2.5 Board Removal

If you must remove any 480 board, use the following procedure:

1. Disconnect power to the indicator. Remove backplate as described in Section 2.2 on page 10.

2. Disconnect board from power supply cable.

3. Unplug connectors. Label connections for reinstallation of board.

4. Remove the four screws from the board, then lift the board off the backplate.

To install a board, reverse the above procedure. Be sure to reinstall cable ties to secure all cables inside the
indicator enclosure.

When removing lower boards, the upper boards and option bracket, if installed, will need to be removed first.

2.6 Enclosure Reassembly

Once cabling is complete, position the backplate over the enclosure and reinstall the backplate screws. Use the
torque pattern shown in Figure 2-5 to prevent distorting the backplate gasket. Torque screws to 10 in-lb (1 N-m).

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Torqued screws may become less tight as the gasket is compressed during torque pattern; a second torque is
required using the same pattern and torque value.

Figure 2-5. 480 Enclosure Backplate

2.6.1 Seal the Indicator

Note

Allows Service Access

Prevents Service Access

With A/D cover

12 - Screw, Pan Cross Head
8-32NC

Calibration Cover
for Hardware Sealing

Setup Switch
Access

1 - Screw, 4-40 drilled
fillister head

1 - Screw, 8-32 drilled
fillister head

Without A/D cover

11 - Screw, Pan Cross Head
8-32NC

1 - Screw, 8-32 drilled
fillister head

Calibration Cover
for Hardware Sealing

2 - Screw, 8-32 drilled
fillister head

For access to configuration parameters, the setup switch must be pressed.

Allows Service Access

The calibration cover is used for inserting a lead wire seal through both fillister screws and the plastic cover. The
cover allows access to the electronics and electrical contacts, while preventing access into Legal for Trade
configuration parameters.

There is an alternative cover over the A/D to ensure the A/D and load cell connection cannot be changed after the
unit is sealed.

There is also an audit trail counter to track calibration and configuration changes made to legally relevant
parameters.

Place the Calibration Cover on the backplate and secure with the existing fillister head screws and o-rings to seal
the indicator for Legal for Trade approval.

Prevents Service Access

The calibration cover is used for inserting a lead wire seal through 3 fillister screws. This prevents access to the
electronics, electrical contacts, and Legal for Trade configuration parameters.

Figure 2-6. Sealing the Indicator

Installation 15

2.7 Replacement Parts

4

1

1

2

3

5

7

4

7

4

4

7

8

4

9

19

16

18

17

6

12

11

10

23

25

26

3

20

21

27

28

29

15

14

13

Representation only.
Actual boards may
look dierent.

22

24

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Figure 2-7. Replacement Parts

Item No. Part No. Description QTY

1 131322 Battery Bracket assembly, 480

(Future Version)

2 131323 Battery, 480 lithium

rechargeable battery (Future
Version)

3 131322 Backplate, 480 back plane

base 304SS
4 14626 Nut, Kep 8-32 NC Hex 4
5 131326 Washer, lock LW Type A

external tooth, steel zinc plated

0.112

6 131328 Screw, pan cross head 4-40 x

0.3125 steel zinc plated
7 131333 Ground clamp 3
8 131334 Ground wire, 480 insulated
9 131340 Bracket for option module 1

10 131341 Analog output, 0-10 VDC,

4-20 mA

131342 Relay board, 2 digital inputs, 4

dry contact relays

11 131326 Washer, lock LW Type A,

external tooth, steel zinc plated

0.112

12 131328 Screw, pan cross head, 4-40 x

0.3125 steel zinc plated

13 131345 Overlay, 480 6-key red window,

membrane panel
14 131343 Enclosure, 480 front 1
15 131346 Display board, 480 LED 7

segment
16 131316 Power supply, switching

85-265 VAC input, 6 VDC

output
17 131317 Battery charger, 480 VDC to

VDC (Future Version)
18 131318 Board assembly, CPU 480 1
19 131319 Board, assembly, A/D 1
20 131324 Screw, 4-40 drilled fillister head,

304SS
21 131325 Screw, 8-32 drilled fillister head,

304SS
22 131335 O-ring 2
23 15626 Cord-grip 4
24 30375 Seal Ring, Nylon Pg9 4
25 131336 Calibration cover assembly 1
26 131337 Washer, rubber 2
27 131344 Gasket, 480 backplate 1
28 131328 Screw, pan cross head, 4-40 x

0.3125 steel zinc plated

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

8

8

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

Item No. Part No. Description QTY

29 131326 Washer, lock LW type A

external tooth, steel zinc plated

0.112

103462 2-Position Screw Terminal

Pluggable

76513 4-Position Screw Terminal

Pluggable

76514 6-Position Screw Terminal

Pluggable

155230 Ribbon Cable CPU Board to

Display

155231 Ribbon Cable CPU Board to A/D1

155232 Ribbon Cable Power Supply to

CPU Board

155233 Ribbon Cable CPU Board to

Option Boards

155234 Power Cord 115 VAC with

NEMA 5-15 Plug

155235 Power Cord 230 VAC with Euro

CEE 7/7 Plug

4

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

Table 2-2. Repla cement Parts List (Continued)

Part No. Description Qty

94422 Label, Capacity 1

53374 Label, Annunicators 1

14862 Screw, 8-32NCx3/8 8

45042 Washer,Bonded Sealing #8 x

0.375

76514 Connector, 6-Pin for Load Cell

and RS232 ports

103462 Connector, 2- Pin for 20 mA port 1

131325 Screw, Fillister 8-32NC x ¼ 1

131320 Screw, Fillister 8-32NC x ½ 1

8

2

Table 2-3. Part s Kit PN 131314

Table 2-2. Replacement Parts List

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