Specifications subject to change without notice. Version 2.05
March 2008
About This Manual
Caution
This manual is intended for use by service technicians
responsible for installing and servicing the
LaserLight
®
LED remote display.
Installation procedures are presented in the order
like
ly to be followed by the installer: pre-installation
setup, configuration, and on-site installation.
Authorized distributors and their employees
can view or download this manual from the
Rice Lake W
site at
Most procedures described in this
manual require work inside the remote
display e
are to be performed by qualified
service personnel only.
nclosure. These procedures
eighing Systems distributor
www.ricelake.com.
1.0Introduction
The LaserLight remote display features a super-bright LED display and non-glare filtered lens for use in a wide
variety of applications. The
six-digit display or an 8- or 12-character matrix display. The
most digital weight indicators, host computers, and peripherals using 20 mA current loop, RS-232, or RS-485
communications.
The unique IntelliBright
LaserLight display between day and night settings.
The display has seven internal buttons and three e
include two for setting the time and date, and one for the learn sequence. The configuration menu is entered via
the setup button and is displayed on the display board panel for easy configuration of the unit.
This manual provides installation and configuration instructions for
LaserLight M-Series and LaserLight 4-SG Series are available with a 7-segment,
LaserLight remote display is designed to work with
™
feature uses a photo sensor to read ambient light and autom atically adjusts the
xternal buttons to set various parameters. The external buttons
the display.
Standard Features
The LaserLight 7-segment remote display is available in 4" or 6" digit sizes and the matrix display is available in
2.5" character size with 8 or 12 positions. The LaserLight 4-SG remote display comes in a 4" digit size in a 6"
enclosure size. Both styles use an Auto-Learn function which automatically determines the serial settings and
data format used by the attached indicator .
Additional standard features include:
•Hold displayed weight (demand input)
•Adjustable daylight/night intensity
•Mirror function (weight only)
•Auto-sensing 115/230 VAC power supply
•Mode and unit legends
•Echo
•Traffic light option (4" digit size only)
Optional Features
Optional features of the LaserLight remote display include:
•Temperature
•Time and date
•Field-installable metal visor for all models
•Interchangeable mounting bracket adapter plate
Introduction1
1.1 Annunciators
LED
annunciators
Optional traffic
light display
Arrow
annunciators
The 7-segment LaserLight remote display uses a set of four high-intensity LED annunciators (shown in
Figure 1-1) and the matrix display uses two positions of the di
provide additional information about
Gross and Net annunciators are lit to show whether the displayed weight is a gross or net weight.
•
•
lb, kg annunciators indicate the units associated with the displayed value and represent primary and
the value being displayed:
secondary units.
•Red, green circle and green arrow annunciators indicate the
applies to only the LaserLight 4-SG.
The LaserLight remote display can be easily set up and configured once mounted to a wall or pole. This section
describes basic installation, AC wiring, RS-232, RS-485, and 20 mA current loop connections. Once installation
setup is complete, go to Section 3.0 for information on configuring the remote display.
Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the
enclosure.
This unit uses double pole/neutral
remote display must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
The LaserLight 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 LaserLight remote display for damage. If any parts were
damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. The shipping carton
contains the remote display and this manual. The main components of the
•Painted steel enclosure
•Primary and secondary display boards
•Power supply
•Mounting panel for the CPU board (located on back of mounting plate)
fusing which could create an electric shock hazard. Procedures requiring work inside the
For ease of installation, remove the mounting plate (which includes the primary and secondary display boards)
before installing the
enclosure lighter for installation. Use the following steps to remove the mounting plate from the enclosure.
1. Remove the captive screws located on the bottom of the enclosure. The mounting plate is located on the
inside of the enclosure. It is mounted on a frame that can be held in place by tabs and two pins, (located
on the inside of the enclosure, shown in Figure 2-2).
2. Glide the mounting plate frame downward so that it ha
3. Disconnect the chassis ground wire from the top of the mounting plate mounting frame.
LaserLight remote display. This protects the LEDs from unnecessary jarring and makes the
Use caution when lowering or raising the mounting plate to ensure the LEDs do not touch the enclosure. If
any of the LEDs get bent, they can be stra
ightened back into position.
ngs freely beneath the enclosure.
Mounting Plate Installation and Setup3
4. Disconnect the AC cord assembly from the power supply.
W arning
Caution
5. Using a slight diagonal twisting motion, slide the mounting pla
te out from the inside of the enclosure and
set it aside.
Figure 2-2. Tab Pin Assembly on Inside of Remote Display Enclosure
2.3Wall Mounting
The LaserLight remote display can be mounted to any vertical surface or pole.
Select a site and use installation screws or wall anchors to secure
the remote display to a wall. If installing the
remote display on a pole, an optional pole mounting kit is required, this kit fits 4" - 8" poles. Once the enclosure
is secured, slide the mounting plate down so that it is hanging freely from the enclosure with the tabs secured
against the pins. This enables the user to continue wiring the remote display.
2.4Wiring
The LaserLight remote display provides three cord grips located on the underside of the enclosure for cabling;
one for the power cord (cord supplied), and two for serial communications. The
pre-wired. Ribbon cables connect the CPU board to the dig it display boards. An A/C power cord is also sup plied.
Only the serial communications cable must be connected. Use the following steps to wire the remote display.
LaserLight remote display is
The LaserLight remote display has no on/off switch. Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is
disconnected from the power outlet.
1. If the remote display is not open, remove the captive screws located on the bottom of the remote display
enclosure.
2. Lower the mounting plate from the inside of the enclosure.
Use caution when lowering or raising the mounting plate to ensure the LEDs do not touch the enclosure sides.
If any of the LEDs get bent, they can be straightened back into position.
3. Loosen the retaining screws located on the front of mounting plate (Figure 2-3). The mounting plate is
hinged on a backplate frame to allow easier ac
J1 - DIGITAL I/O - FUTURE USE
J2 - FIBER LINK OPTION CARD
J3 - POWER SUPPLY INPUT
J4 - TEMPERATURE PROBE
J5 - LEARN SWITCH
J6 - 20mA SERIAL
J9 - RS-485 SERIAL
CONNECTOR GUIDE
J7 - TIME SET
KP1 - KEYPAD
J5
J8 - RS-232 SERIAL
The LaserLight power supply can run on either 115 or 230 VAC. The AC wiring is run through the cord grip to a
3-position AC terminal block bracket on the inside of the enclosure (shown in Figure 2-4). This bracket can be
removed by loosening the two standoffs
and lifting it off. It can then be lowered and pulled outside of the
enclosure to ease wiring connections.
Figure 2-4. Inside Enclosure Backplate Diagram
Wiring is run from the terminal block down to the power supply on the back of the mounting plate (location
shown in Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5. Mounting Plate Diagram with CPU Board and Power Supply Locations
NOTE: Pin 1 is positioned at the left end of the connectors. See Figure 2-5 above.
Refer to the following table for AC wiring connections.
Note: Ensure that a ground wire is attached to the grounding stud located on the enclosure backplate (see Figure 2-4).
3-pin Terminal Block on Enclosure BackTo Power Supply
PinWireColorPin
1HotBrown1
2NeutralBlue2
3GroundGreenGround Tab
Table 2-1. AC Wiring Connections
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2.4.2Serial Wiring
Captive retaining
screw
Cylindrical
ferrite
Plastic cable ties
Serial communications are connected to the CPU board using removable screw terminal plugs on J6, J8 and J9
(see Figure 2-8).
To connect the communications
cable to the remote display, do the following:
1. If the enclosure is not open, disconnect power and open the remote display by removing the captive
ws on the bottom of the enclosure and lower the mounting plate.
scre
2. Open the captive retaining screws (Figure 2-6) and flip forward the hinged mounting plate.
Figure 2-6. LED Primary and Secondary Display Boards (7-Segment Display)
3. Loosen the serial cable cord grip and push enough communications cable into the enclosure to allow
attachment to the CPU board.
4. Strip 1/4" (.65 cm) of insulation from the serial cable ends.
5. Make cable connections for RS-232, RS-485, or 20 mA cu rrent loop communications as described in
Table 2-2.
6. Remove any excess cable from inside the enclosure. T
NOTE: If you are experiencing RF Interference, follow the instructions below.
ighten the serial cable cord grip.
1. Loop the serial wires through the cylindrical ferrite (PN 66730) provided with this manual. See
Figure 2-7 below.
2. Using the plastic cable ties provided,
secure the wires to the ferrite and the serial cable to the learn switch
wires to keep ferrite from contacting the CPU board. See Figure 2-7 below.
•Terminals J6, J8, and J9 are removable screw terminal plugs.
•Port 0 is used for input only and port 1 is used to drive the next
above.
LaserLight Remote Display. See Table 2-2
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Figure 2-8 shows the LaserLight remote display CPU board.
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TX0_232
RX0_232
RX0_485
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TX1_232
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RX1_232
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J9
VR1
DP1
MX1
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TRIPSET
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J2 - FIBER LINK OPTION CARD
J3 - POWER SUPPLY INPUT
J4 - TEMPERATURE PROBE
J5 - LEARN SWITCH
J6 - 20mA SERIAL
J9 - RS-485 SERIAL
CONNECTOR GUIDE
J7 - TIME SET
KP1 - KEYPAD
J5
J8 - RS-232 SERIAL
20 mA
Active/Passive
Port 0 Jumpers
Signal LED’s
Signal LED’s
Reset Switch
Port 1
Jumpers
Figure 2-8. LaserLight Remote Display CPU Board
Port 0 which is connected to the indicator supports three configurations; 20 mA, RS-232, and RS-485
communications. Port 1 which is the Echo port, supports 20 mA and RS-232 communications.
2.4.320 mA Current Loop
The 20 mA current loop communication is provided on connector J6 of the CPU board (Figure 2-8,Table 2-2).
Ensure receive jumpers are across RX0, 20 mA and select
active or passive switch settings. Remove any unused
jumpers. (Figure 2-9)
2.4.4RS-232
The RS-232 connection is provided on connector J8 of the CPU board (Figure 2-8,Table 2-2). Ensure the
transmit and receive jumpers are across TX0
2.4.5RS-485
The RS-485 connection is provided on connector J9 of the CPU board (Figure 2-8,Table 2-2). Ensure the
transmit and receive jumpers are across TX0
The reset switch enables a simulated power up reset. It then goes back to normal operation mode. The reset
switch eliminates having to unplug the unit to do a reset. Refer to Figure 2-8 on page 7 for the reset switch
location on the CPU board.
2.4.7Communicating with Indicators and LEDs
Small LEDs located on the CPU board flash when serial data is received or sent. The transmit indicators flash
when data is being sent out of the port. The receive indicator flashes when the data is received. A steady indicator
on any receive LED reflects a connection with no streaming data. See to Figure 2-9 on page 7 for communication
indicator locations on the CPU board.
2.4.8Decimal Point (7-Segment Display)
The primary display board has decimal LED’s. These can be changed to commas by moving a jumper located on
the front of the display board shown in Figure 3-2 on page 10.
Ensure that the decimal point/comma jumper
is in the proper position on the display board.
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3.0 Configuration
Once the LaserLight remote display is installed, it may need to be configured if your indicator requires special
settings. This can be done manually and is explained in Section 3.2.
Using Auto-Learn (Section 3.1) simplifies installation by automatically detecting
and data rate used by the indicator and eliminates
the need for configuration.
3.1Auto-Learn
The LaserLight remote display incorporates a software feature called Auto-Learn. Auto-Learn examines the
serial data stream sent from the attached indicator and attempts to determine the data settings and format used by
the indicator.
Auto-Learn occurs automatically when Port 0 is not locked via software
(Table 3-5), and the connecting indicator is con
automatically if the currently stre
amed format changes. LaserLight will Auto-Learn by itself in most cases. Or,
figured to send continuous (streaming) data. It will also occur
you can force this by pressing the external Auto-Learn button.
Use the following quick steps for Auto-Learn.
1. Open the enclosure per disa
ssembly instructions in Section 2.2 on page 3 and connect the serial
interface.
2. Visually inspect that the Auto-L
earn button is connected to J5 on the CPU board (see Figure 3-1 for
plug-in location).
3. Power up the remote display.
4. Momentarily press the Learn button.
5. Use the right and left buttons to shift the displayed data string if the displayed weight
with LSD.
NOTES:
• If you are using an indicator with a Toledo T8142 format, follow steps 1 throug h 5 and then go to SP IND
in the serial me
nu. Select 1 under special indicators.
• It is recommended to lock Port 0 (see Table 3-5), to eliminate any un-intenti
configuration (not locked by default)
the communications format
is not positioned
onal changes from occurring.
3.2Manual Configuration
To begin configuration, open the enclosure (See Section 2.2 on page 3 for enclosure disassembly instructions), to
access the CPU board (Figure 3-1) and digit display board (Figure 3-2).
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MX1
VR1
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DP1
TRIPSET
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RX0_232
RX0_485
RX0_20MA
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J7
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Figure 3-1. LaserLight CPU Board
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J2
VR3
VR4
CONNECTOR GUIDE
J1 - DIGITAL I/O - FUTURE USE
J2 - FIBER LINK OPTION CARD
J3 - POWER SUPPLY INPUT
J4 - TEMPERATURE PROBE
J5 - LEARN SWITCH
J6 - 20mA SERIAL
J7 - TIME SET
J8 - RS-232 SERIAL
J9 - RS-485 SERIAL
KP1 - KEYPAD