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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.
Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection
of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars
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Introduction
Note
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING
1.0Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to help the technician understand the LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 Remote Display’s functioning
modes, key functions, display indications, setup and configuration.
The LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 require firmware version 8.02 to operate as a remote display. Firmware can be
downloaded from the product page at www.ricelake.com and a replacement board (PN 206795) is also available with
the remote display firmware version 8.02 already installed.
Manuals and additional resources are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems at www.ricelake.com/manuals
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
1.1Safety
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.
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.
Electric shock hazard!
There are no user serviceable parts. Refer to qualified service personnel for service.
The unit has no power switch, to completely remove power from the unit, disconnect the power source.
For pluggable equipment the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
Always disconnect from main power before performing any work on the device.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not use for purposes other then weighing applications.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not use near water, avoid contact with excessive moisture.
Standard Mounting
Bracket for LaserLT-60
and LaserLT-100
Optional Side Mount
Bracket for LaserLT-100
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Table 1-1. Product Dimensions
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Note
1.3Product Displays
The front panel of the LaserLT-60 Remote Display has a six digit display that is 2.4" high, six LED annunciators and five
function keys.
The front panel of the LaserLT-100 Remote Display has a six digit display that is 3.9" high, six LED annunciators and five
function keys.
Figure 1-1. LaserLT-60 Remote Display Front Panel
The following table describes the function keys:
KeyDescription
Steps forward, or moves right in the menu or increments an entry value;
Used to adjust the display intensity; When is pressed by default KZERO<CR> is transmitted;
To modify display intensity press and hold until (Lint 01) displays then press again to increment the display
intensity from – (Lint 01 – Lint 05)
Steps backward in the menu or decrements, decreases, an entry value;
When is pressed by default KTARE<CR> is transmitted
Returns to the default level of the menu or scrolls in entry mode;
When is pressed by default KGROSSNET<CR> is transmitted
Enter a parameter step or confirm entry of a value; When is pressed by default KPRINT<CR> is transmitted
Press to turn on the unit; Hold until OFF displays to put the unit into standby mode (‘,’ displays to indicate unit is in standby);
Exits a parameter step when pressed in a menu
Table 1-2. Front Panel Key Descriptions
The following table describes the function LEDs:
AnnunciatorDescription
>0<Illuminates when the weighing system is within ±1/4 division of zero
~Illuminates when the weight is unstable
NetIlluminates when a tare is established, measuring for net weight
W1Indicates the activation of the first output (Sp1) or Primary (unit 1) if set
W2Indicates the activation of the second output (Sp2) or Secondary (unit 2) if set
FuncIlluminates:
• When the specification function of the instrument is active (set in F.ModEFUnCt parameter)
• When a key is pressed
Turns off:
• When the specification function of the instrument is disabled with an active function
• Blinking indicates instrument function is active for five seconds
Table 1-3. LED Annunciator Descriptions
Net, W1 and W2 require setting values in Adv.CEd. The labeled default unit of measurement is pound.
A kilogram sticker label is provided with the unit to indicate a change in units of measurement.
Stickers for unit of measurement are provided to replace W1 and W2 function LED labels.
This section provides an overview of LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 installation.
Install the instrument on a stable, vibration free, flat surface. Disconnect from power source to completely power off the
instrument. The back mounting bracket is for vertical mounting. An optional side mount for horizontal surfaces is available for
the LaserLT-100.
Remove protective film from the overlay as it may become difficult to remove if exposed to heat or sunlight.
2.1Grounding the System
For proper grounding and optimal functioning of the system, it is necessary to create a single point ground in proximity of the
instrument on which to connect the ground of the instrument, an interface cable and shields. Connect the ground point of the
remote display directly to the ground bar of the electric panel or to a grounding rod.
2.2Wiring Schematic
For proper device wiring, refer to the schematic below:
RS-485
RS-232
2
233
5
Figure 2-1. Wiring Schematic
Pins 3 – 12 and 18 – 35 are not used for remote display models.
ConnectorPinFunction
12/24 VDC1+24 VDC
2GND
RS-485 Serial Port13(A) 485 + Line
14(B) 485 - Line
RS-232 Serial Port15(TX) Transmit
16(RX) Receive
17GND
Table 2-1. Remote Display Connections
2.3Power Supply
The instrument is supplied with an AC power cord, connected to an internal AC/DC power adapter. To power the instrument
with 12 VDC or 24 VDC, connect the power supply cable directly to the terminal strip on the CPU board, see J1 in Figure 2-1.
This input is for static DC, not for an automotive source.
The maximum power of the outputs 48 VAC 0.15A max (or 60 VDC 0.15 A max), the maximum voltage applicable to the inputs
is between 12 VDC and 24 VDC with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum 20 mA.
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3.0Configuration
SEtUP
dSP.rF
SEriAL
inPUtS
PC SEL
Com.Prn
Com.PC
PCModE
bAUdbit
t.oUt
rEPE.inA.rEPE
rEPE.6
W.rEPE
PR1577rEPE.dC
oUtPUt
dEFAU
An.out
diAGF.modE
This section provides an overview of LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 configuration.
3.1Quick Setup Menu
Press when the firmware version is displayed during power on to enter the Setup (Quick Setup) menu.
The Quick Setup menu contains options for remote display configuration.
Navigate configuration parameters by using the function keys, see Table 1-2 on page 3 for navigation assistance.
Use and to move across the menu and use to move to the next level.
Configuration
Figure 3-1. Setup Navigation
MenuParameterDescription
SEtUP
(Setup)
SEriAL
(Serial)
CoM.PC
(Communication PC)
PCModE
(PC Mode)
dSP.rFDisplay Radio Frequency – Display refresh; Settings: norN, 1hz, 2.5 hz, 5 hz, 10 hz,, 20 hz
SEriALSerial – Access to serial port parameters
inPutSInputs – Settings: inP.01, inP.02
outPutOutput – Settings: out.01, out.02
an.outAnnunciator Output – Settings: Capac, mode, Ao max, ao zer, ao min, Sign
dEFAuDefault – Resets each parameter to the default setting
PC SELPC Select – PC serial selection; Settings: 485, 232
CoN.PrnCommunication Print – Printer Serial
CoN.PCCommunication PC – Port configuration for incoming data
PCModEPC Mode – Port setting for baud rate, bits, and time out
baudBaud – Common baud rate selection; Settings: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bitBit – Set parity, word, and stop bit; Settings: n-8-1, e-7-2, e-7-1, n-7-2, n-8-2
Add.EnAdd.En – Settings: yes, no
t.outTimeout – Sets the timeout communication; Select a value from 0.5–20; the default value is 1.5 seconds;
Maximum value is 20 seconds and the minimum value is 0.5 seconds
rEPE.6REPE.6 – Reception of the SCT 2200 string
W.rEPEU.REPE.6 – Configurable mode that allows identification and location of data in the string;
Default configuration for the Rice Lake continuous format by default (Section 3.3 on page 7)
Pr1577PR 1577 – Reception of the Pr1577 string
rEPE.dCREPE.DC – Used when the indicator is connected to digital load cells while connected to the same network
rEPE.inREPE.In – Auto lean mode that allows reading of the received string automatically without setting any parameters
A.rEPEAuto.REPE – Alpha numeric mode that allows ASCII text to be displayed when a string is six characters followed
Access to RS-485/422 and RS-232 allow for hardware to connect to the LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 Remote Displays through
the specific port selected. Software selection determines the communication carrier used. RS-232 is the default carrier.
To select RS-485/422 or RS-232 from the setup menu, see Section 3.1 on page 5, navigate to PCSeL (PC Select):
Figure 3-2. Navigation to RS-485/422 and RS-232
MenuParameterDescription
SEtUP
(Setup)
SEriAL
(Serial)
dSP.rFDisplay Radio Frequency – Display refresh; Settings: norN, 1hz, 2.5 hz, 5 hz, 10 hz,, 20 hz
SEriALSerial – Access to serial port parameters
PC SELPC Select – PC serial selection; Settings: 485, 232
Table 3-2. RS-485/422 and RS-232 Parameter Definitions
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Configuration
W.rEPE
tErn
Wei.PoSWEi.LEn
Str.LEn
dECiunit
StAb
StA.inttrShLd
AdU.CEd
rEq.Wei
rEM.key
Note
3.3Manual Configuration Using W.rEPE
W.rEPE is a configurable mode that allows identification and location of data within the string. The W.rEPE parameter is
selected, it allows for the manual configuration of parameters to parse string data. The manual configuration is defaulted to read
the Rice Lake continuous format.The Rice Lake continuous format is defined as:
Figure 3-3. STR-1 Rice Lake Stream Data Format
Figure 3-4. String Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescription
tErNTerminator – Identifies the string terminator at the end of the string in ASCII code; Default value is 10 = LF
wEi.PoSWeigh Position – Identifies the 1st character position of the weight in the string; 1st string character has index zero;
Default value is 01, see Figure 3-5 on page 8
WEi.LEnWeigh Length – Identifies number of characters of the weight data string; Default value is 08 (polarity and seven weight digits)
Str.LEnString Length – Identifies the length of the string transmitted from the indicator; Enter a value from 0–39; Default value is 13
dECiDecimal –Enter a number of scale decimals from 0-5 for FIXED; Default value is STREAM
unitUnit –Identifies unit of measure; available units are G, Lb, t, KG; Default unit of measure is Lb but not available for incoming data
StAbStability – Identifies number of readings used to compare for stability; Default value is 3
StA.intStability Intensity – Identifies weight difference for the stability sample between reading to identify motion; Default value is 2
trShLdThreshold – Identifies minimum and maximum capacity for display blanking
AdU.CEdAdvanced – See Section 3.3.2 on page 8 for advanced settings information
req.WeiNot applicable
rEM.KEyRemember Key – Settings: K.Zero, K.tare, K.ModE, K.Print;
Allows for the command to be sent to the indicator when the relative function key is pressed;
Up to 12 characters can be defined for the string if the first character is ASCII 0 the remote key is disabled;
Function key defaults are:
The weight value of the first character position is defined within the parameter of weight position, or Wei.pos, in the string
transmitted by indicator. A possible polarity sign is also part of the weight value. The unit can parse a string up to 39 characters.
For example, if the received string is bpwwwwwwwLGS+CR+LF:
Received String
String Position
bpwwwwwwwLGSCR LF
0001020304050607080910111213
Figure 3-5. Rice Lake Continuous Data Format Example
3.3.2Advanced Parsing Parameters
Advanced Parsing Parameters utilize logical operators and bit masking to set the individual bits of the string to read the sign,
stability, zero and over/under load and units.
Figure 3-6. Advanced Configuration Parameters
ParameterDescription
W.nEtWeight Net – Bit and character that indicates if the weight is net
nEG.SiGNegative Sign – Bit and character that indicates if the weight is positive or negative
StAbiLStability – Bit and character that indicates if the weight is stable
W.ZEroWeight Zero – If the value is not set (MASK = 0) the scale is considered to be in the zero range when the weight is equal to 0
W.UnDeR.LWeight Under Load – Bit and character that indicates if the weight is under load
oUEr.LOver Load – Bit and character that indicates if the weight is over load
Unit 1Unit 1 – Lights W1; If 076 lights unit 1, the unit of measure is L, or pounds;
Unit of measurement stickers are provided to replace W1 function LED labels
Unit 2Unit 2 – Lights W2; If 075 lights unit 2, the unit of measure is K, or kilograms;
Unit of measurement stickers are provided to replace W2 function LED labels
Table 3-4. Advanced Parsing Parameter Settings
Each of the Advanced parameters are defined by setting the following parameters:
ParameterDescription
maskMask – Byte where will extract the data, relative to step indicated in AdU.CEd (from 0–255); Character is logical Adv.Ced with this mask,
the result is compared with Value; Parameter is not managed if the value is set to 0
n.byteIndex Byte – Indicates the character where the data will be extracted; Character index in the string
valueValue – Character value that defines what was selected in AdU.CEd step; If the character of the string is a letter it is necessary to insert the
relative ASCII code value Und.Our if the tr.L0 is set and the tr.HI parameters will be ignored
Table 3-5. Advanced Parsing Parameter Settings
Example: If the string sent by the scale indicator has the form: WWWWWWF<CR><LF>
Where WWWWWW is the weight, F some flags.
Wei.pos will be 0. Wei.Len 6.
If check bit 2 of flag character F is desired and this bit is about negative weight, then set in Adv.ced / Neg.sig:
• Mask = 4 (if check bit 2 is desired, binary mask is 00000100, decimal = 4)
• N.Byte = 6
• Value = 4
When character 6 of the string AND (logical AND) Mask = 4 weight is considered negative.
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Check Multiple Bits
Sum the mask decimals of all bits to be checked to check multiple bits.
Example: Check bits 7 (decimal 64) and 6 (decimal 128) the mask will be 192 (binary 11000000).
Sum all mask decimals to check a whole character.
Example: If the stability condition is a character ‘S’ in a certain position, the mask will be 255 (11111111 binary) and
value will be 83 (ASCII code of character S). When character and 255 (character remains unchanged) is equal to
ASCII of S (83) the weight is considered stable.
An example for standard string parameters of the Rice Lake continuous format:
Figure 3-7. STR-1 Rice Lake Stream Data Format
Configuration
<STX><POL><wwwwwww>
F.ModE >> FunC = rEPE
SEtuP >> SEriAL >> PC.SEL = 232 or 485 (depending on the connection)
CoM.PC >> Baud = 9600
Bit = n-8-1
t.out = 01.5
PC.ModE = WrEPE
tErM = 010
WEi.PoS = 01
WEi.LEn = 08
Str.LEn = 13
dECi = set in function of the scale
dECi = STREAM
uM = set in function of the scale
StAb = 03
StA.int = 02
trShld >> tr.Lo = -99999; tr.Hi = 999999
AdV.CEd >> W.nEt >> MASk = 255
rEPE.in is a semi-automatic mode to establish the start and end positions of the weight value. rEPE.in has no parameters
and does not read annunciators for units, mode, or status. This parameter is in the PCMode.
The polarity sign is to be included as part of the start position. The total weight length can be more than six characters. If a
negative value is present, the negative sign will be placed in the character to the left of the displayed value, as long as the value
is not more than five digits.
If the weight value includes leading zeros they will be displayed. Navigate parameters for the configuration of the weight
indicator by using the display keys, see Table 1-2 on page 3 for navigation assistance:
1. Con.Ai displays, press .
2. The detected baud rate and the milliseconds to read the string displays, press .
3. Verify and the first recognized character displays, navigate parameter using the five function keys, press .
4. Set? displays, press .
5. Wait....Start displays, wait for the process to finish.
6. The start of the string will display, navigate parameter using the five function keys, press .
7. End displays the end of the string, navigate parameter using the five function keys, press .
Baud, bits, address (for RS-485) and timeout can be configured or the learn mode can be saved.
3.5Function Mode Menu
The F.modE (Function Mode) menu changes parameter functions of the device:
Figure 3-8. Function Mode Navigation
MenuParameterDescription
F.modE
(Function Mode)
FunCt
(Function)
FunCtFunction – Access to function parameter; Not applicable
ir.ConFNot applicable
L.intLight Intensity – Display back light intensity selection that defaults on power on;
Settings: Lint00, Lint01, Lint02, Lint03, Lint04, Lint05
rEPEREPE – Single scale repeater; Reception of the RS-485 address, see PC SEL in Table 3-2 on page 6
MasterNot applicable
Table 3-6. Function Mode Parameter Definitions
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4.0Troubleshooting
diAG
PrG.UEr
disPLA
kEyb
SEr
output
CtS.St.
inputs
AN out
S.radio
SEr.nun
F.modESEtUP
This section provides an overview of LaserLT-60 and LaserLT-100 troubleshooting.
4.1Diagnostics Menu
The diAG (Diagnostics) menu provides device information:
Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Navigation
MenuParameterDefinition
diaG
(Diagnostics)
PrG.UErProgram Version – Firmware version
diSPLADisplay test – 8.8.8.8.8.8. displays
KEybFunction key test – 0000 displays; Navigate with the front panel keys to display related codes to confirm the key is
working; Press any key two times to exit
SErSerial – RS-232 serial port test
CoN1-2Not applicable
CtS.St.Not applicable
outPutOutput Test – Test of the outputs; Settings: rEL 01, rEL 02
inPutSInputs Test – Test of the inputs; Settings: in. 1-0, in. 2-0
AN outNot applicable
SEr.nuNSerial Number – The serial number of the unit, scrolls
S.rAdioNot applicable
Input120/240 12–24 VDC
Power Consumption160 mA max
Warranty
One-year limited warranty
Certifications and Approvals
FCC 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.
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