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Introduction
1.0Introduction
The 480 is a single-channel digital weight indicator housed in a NEMA Type 4X/IP66-rated
stainless steel enclosure. The indicator front panel consists of a large (.8 in, 20 mm), sixdigit, seven-segment LED display and
seven-button keypad.
Manuals can be viewed or downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems
website at www.RiceLake.com
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/
warranties
Features
• Auto switching AC power supply 115 VAC to 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
• Drives up to ten 350
• 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.
or twenty 700 load cells.
.
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.
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.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been
read and all instructions are understood. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing
Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT open the indicator, all procedures that require work inside the indicator enclosure
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 the enclosure completely assembled.
DO NOT use for purposes other than weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated specification of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
DO NOT submerge.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
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1.2Operating Modes
The 480 has two modes of operation:
Weigh Mode
The indicator displays gross or net weights as required, using the annunciators
described in Section 1.3.2 on page 5 to indicate scale status and the type of weight
value displayed.
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 MENU key on the front panel.
1.3Front Panel Display
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.
Numeric Keypad – Enter numeric values.
PRELIMINARY
The up, down, enter, left and right arrows by the keys describe the
functions assigned in the operating modes.
Keys are also used to navigate through menus, select digits within
numeric values, and increment/decrement values.
Figure 1-1. 480 Front Panel, Showing LED Annunciators and Key Functions
Note: 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.
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.
Switches the weight display to an alternate unit.
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.
Performs one of several predetermined Tare functions dependent on the mode of
operation s. To view a stored tare, see Section 1.5.6 on page 9.
Also acts as an “enter” key for numeric or parameter entry.
Toggles the display 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 is shown by the Gross/Brutto annunciator; net mode is shown by the
Net annunciator.
During a numeric entry, sets the currently select digit to 0, then selects one digit to
the right.
See the 480 Legend Series Technical manual (PN 119201) for more information.
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Table 1-1. Key Functions
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1.3.2Annunciator Functions
The 480 display uses a set of eight LED annunciators to provide additional information
about the value being displayed.
LEDDescription
Gross/Brutto LED
Gross weight display mode (or Brutto in OIML mode)
Net LED
Net weight display mode
Zero (Center of Zero) LED
0
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 1-2. LED Annunciators
See the 480 Legend Series Technical manual (PN 119201) for more information.
When moving through values below the first menu level, press to return to the level above.
Value
1st Level
Parameter
2nd Level
Parameter
1st Level
Parameter
2nd Level
Parameter
1.4Front Panel Key Functions
Move UP/Increment Value
ENTER Value
Move LEFT/Previous
Power ON/OFF
Move RIGHT/Next
Move RIGHT/Next
Access User Setup
Move DOWN/Decrement Value
Figure 1-2. Front Panel Key Functions
Four front panel keys are used as directional keys to navigate through the menus (see
Figure 1-2).
UNIT ( ) and PRINT ( ) scroll left and right on the same menu level.
•
ZERO ( ) and GROSS/NET ( ) move up and down to different menu levels.
•
TARE key serves as an Enter key () for selecting parameter values within the
• The
menus.
MENU key allows front panel access to user setup and configuration mode.
• The
1.4.1 Navigating Through Levels
Figure 1-3. Menu Navigation
To select a parameter, press or to scroll left or right until the desired menu group
appears on the display, then press to move down to the sub-menu or parameter you
want. When moving through the menu parameters, the present value appears first on the
display.
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00 0 0 0 0
When editing numeric values, press or to change the
digit selected. Press or to increment or decrement the
value of the selected digit. Press to save the value entered
and return to the level above.
Note
1.4.2Edit Parameter Values
To change a parameter value, scroll left or right to view the values for that parameter.
When the desired value appears on the display, press
ENTER (TARE) to select the value
and move back up one level. To edit numerical values, use the navigation keys to select
the digit and to increment or decrement the value.
With the numeric keypad option, the method for editing numeric values relies on the
numbers which are embossed on the keypad in oppose to using the arrows.
1. When editing numeric values, insert the required value using the numeric keypad.
2. Press to save the value entered and return to the level above.
• Press to set the currently selected digit to 0.
• Press to enter a decimal point.
When editing fractional numeric values, the decimal point must be
positioned in accordance with the primary units formatting, otherwise the
keyed number may be rejected by the software.
The 480 provides a number of front panel error messages to assist in problem diagnosis.
Table 3-1 lists these messages and their meanings.
Error
MessageDescriptionSolution
E A/DA/D physical errorCall Rice Lake Weighing Systems (Rice Lake
EEEROMEEPROM physical error
EVIREEVirgin EEPROMUse TEST menu to perform DEFLT (restore
EPCKSMParameter checksum error
EACKSMA/D calibration checksum
error
EFCKSMPrinter format checksum error Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems Service at
ELCKSMLoad cell calibration
checksum error
EIDATA Internal RAM checksum error Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems Service at
E REFA/D reference errorA/D converter requires recalibration.
ERRORInternal program errorCheck configuration.
OVERFLOverflow errorWeight value too large to be displayed.
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - RNGERRGRADS > 100,000
EEPERREEPROM errorCall Rice Lake Weighing Systems for service at
HINOFF?High offsetZero load at powerup is more than initial zero
Gross > overload limitGross value exceeds overload limit. Check
Gross < 20d behind zeroGross value is more than 20 divisions behind zero.
WVAL > 100,000
Weighing Systems) Service at 800-472-6703.
defaults) procedure, then recalibrate load cells.
A/D converter requires recalibration.
Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems Service.
800-472-6703.
Recalibrate load cells.
800-472-6703.
Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems Service.
Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems Service if unable
to clear error by cycling power or if error recurs.
configuration or signal input level. Overload can be
caused by input signal > 45 mV or common mode
voltage > 950 mV.
Only shows up in Config mode.
800-472-6703.
range (INIZR) setting of calibration zero – remove
the extra load.
Table 3-1. 480 Error Messages
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Error
MessageDescriptionSolution
LINOFFLow offsetZero load at power up is less than initial zero range
(INIZR) setting of calibration zero – add the
missing load.
NOBATTNo batteryThe RTC lost time/date tracking at previous power
off state due to low battery or no battery condition.
The printer, accumulator and AUDUT functions will
fail to get time and date.
EUCKSMConfiguration checksumThe checksum value of configuration has changed
from that stored in memory.
OIMLEROIML parameter errorParameter set incorrectly for use in the OIML
mode. Example: Primary units set for lb or oz.
EE-ACCAccumulator errorError with the accumulator such as attempting to
display an accumulated value greater than six
digits.
Table 3-1. 480 Error Messages
Shorting the excitation voltage shuts the excitation voltage off. The only way
to restore excitation voltage is to cycle power.
United States480-2A/480Plus-2A (NEMA Type 5-15)
International480-2A/480Plus-2A (CEE 7/7)
Power – AC
Line Voltages115 to 230 VAC
Frequency50 or 60 Hz
Power Consumption70 mA @ 115 VAC (8W)
35 mA @ 230 VAC (8W)
Fusing2.5 A 5 x 20 mm fuse
Analog Specifications
Full Scale Input SignalUp to 35 mV
Excitation Voltage5 ± 0.1VDC
Sense AmplifierDifferential amplifier with
4- and 6-wire sensing
Analog Signal
Input RangeUp to 7 mV/V
Analog Signal
Sensitivity0.1 V/graduation minimum
0.5 V/grad recommended
Local Resistance35-1140
Noise (ref to input)0.5 V p-p
Internal Resolution523,376 counts
Display Resolution100,000 dd
Measurement Rate37 measurements/sec
Input Sensitivity38 nV per internal count
System LinearityWithin 0.01% of full scale
Zero Stability13 nV/°C
Span Stability13 ppm/°C
Calibration MethodSoftware, constants stored in EEPROM
Common Mode
VoltageAGND + 250mV V min
Excitation - 250 mV V max
Rejection120 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz
Normal Mode
Rejection100 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz
Input Overload-0.3 V to Excitation +0.3 V
RFI ProtectionSignal, excitation, and sense lines protected by capacitor bypass and
ESD suppressors
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Analog Output (Optional)
TypeFully isolated, voltage or current output,16-bit resolution.
Voltage output0 –10 VDC
Voltage load resistance1K minimum
Current output0–20 mA or 4–20 mA
Current loop resistance1200 maximum
Digital Specifications
MicroprocessorARM Cortex M3 STM32F103ZET6
Digital FiltersAdaptive Filter and Rolling Averaging Filter; software selectable
Digital I/O (Optional)
TypeFully isolated
Digital Inputs2 or 4 inputs, Opto isolated, 5 to 24 VDC input, active high
Digital Outputs4 or 8 dry-contact relays
Up to 30VDC at 2A current
Serial Communications
Port 1Full duplex RS-232
Port 2Full duplex RS232, or output only Active 20mA current loop.
Both Ports1200 to 38400 bps; 7 or 8 data bits; even, odd, or no parity; 1 or 2 stop
bits
Operator Interface
Display6-digit LED display. 7-segment, 0.8 in (20 mm) digits
LED annunciatorsGross, net, center of zero, standstill, lb/primary units, kg/secondary
Keypad7-key flat membrane panel
units, T, PT
Environmental
Operating Temperature–10 to +40°C (legal);
–10 to +50°C (industrial)
Storage Temperature–25 to +70°C
Humidity0–95% relative humidity