Rice Lake Tracer AV User Manual

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Tracer AV

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Aviation Baggage Instrumentation

Installation Manual

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Contents

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

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Display and Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 LED Annunciators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 Tracer AV Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4.1 Toggle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4.2 Zero Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Unpacking and Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2 Enclosure Security/Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.3 Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3.1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3.2 Load Cells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.3.3 Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.3.4 Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.4 Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.5 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.0 Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 10

3.1 Configuration Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.1 Revolution Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.2 EDP Command Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.3 Front Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1.4 Setting Numeric Values For Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1.5 Editing Integers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1.6 Editing Floating Point (Decimal Point Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.2.1 Default Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2.2 Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2.3 Format Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.2.4 Calibration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2.5 Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.2.6 Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2.7 Setpoint Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2.8 Version Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 23

4.1 Default Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.2 Standard Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3 EDP Command Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.4 Revolution® Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.5 More About Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.5.1 Adjusting Final Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.5.2 A/D Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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5.0 EDP Commands.......................................................................................................................... 26

5.1 The EDP Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.1.1 Key Press Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.1.2 Reporting Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.5 Soft Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.6 Normal Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5.2 Saving and Transferring Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.2.1 Saving Tra cer AV Data to a Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to

Tra cer AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.0 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 32

6.1 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

6.1.1 Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

6.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.2 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.2.1 Using the P EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.3 Continuous Output (Stream) Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6.4 Front Panel Display Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6.5 Conversion Factors for Secondary Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6.6 Digital Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6.6.1 DIGFLx Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6.6.2 DFSENS and DFTHRH Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6.6.3 Setting the Digital Filter Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6.7 Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

6.8 Regulatory Mode Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6.9 LED Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6.10 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Tracer AV Limited Warranty................................................................................................................... 42

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About This Manual

W arning

This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing

Tra ce r AV

aviation baggage instrumentation. This manual applies to units using Version 1.14 of the

Tracer AV

software. Configuration and calibration of the

Tra ce r AV can be

accomplished using the 2-button keypad, the EDP command set, or the

Revolution

configuration utility. See Section 3.1 on page 10 for information about configuration methods.

1.0 Introduction

The Tracer AV is a single-channel digital weight indicator comprised of three components:

•The

• The RD-1 remote display (See Figure 1-1 2)

• The RK-1 keypad (See Figure 1-1 2) has two

Tra cer AV features include:

The

• Four-wire load cell connections; remote sense

• The electronic data processing (EDP) port is

• The serial port connects to the RD-1 remote

• Print formatting is defaulted for RD-1

• Digital inputs are defaulted for RK-1

• Setpoints values will cause the display to

• Available for 115 VAC and 230 VAC.

Tra cer AV houses the AC power supply

and CPU board. There are external DB-9 connectors for a PC connection, two remote display connections, two remote keypad connections, and a load cell connection (See Figure 2-3 4).

is a large .8 in., six-digit, seven-segment LED display. There are connectors for two remote displays.

keys which are used to zero the scale and to toggle between a primary and secondary unit of measure in the normal mode of operation. These keys have a secondary function for the setup mode.

connections are not provided.

full duplex; RS-232 communications at up to 38400 bps. The EDP port is accessed through the COMM connection.

displays. The output is RS-232 and will drive two RD-1 units.

communications.

functionality.

flash when a specified weight value is exceeded.

Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the

enclosure. These procedures are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.

Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor

www.ricelake.com.

site at

1.1 Operating Modes

The Tra cer AV has three modes of operation:

Normal (Primary) mode

Normal mode is the default mode of the Tra ce r AV . The indicator displays gross or net weights as required, using the LED annunciators described in Section 1.3 on page 2 to indicate scale status and the type of weight value displayed. Once configuration is complete and a legal seal is affixed, this is the primary mode in which the

Tra ce r AV can operate.

Setup mode

Most of the procedures described in this manual require the Tra cer AV to be in setup mode, including configuration and calibration.

To enter setup mode, remove the setup switch access screw on the Once the screw is removed, use a small screwdriver or pen tip to press the setup switch. The display changes to show the word

Test mode

Test mode provides a number of diagnostic functions for the mode is entered using the setup switch. See Section 6.7 on page 39 for more information.

NOTE: Test mode is intended for factory use only.

Tra ce r AV (See Figure 2-3 4).

DEFCAL.

Tra ce r AV . Like setup mode, test

Tra cer

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1.2 Display and Keypad

Figure 1-1 show s the Trac er AV LED display with annunciators and keypad. In setup mode, the keys are used to navigate through menus, select digits within numeric values, and increment/decrement values. See Section 3.1.3 on page 11 for information about using the front panel k eys in setup mode.

Figure 1-1. RD-1 Front Panel, Showing LED Annunciators (left), and RK-1 2-Button Keypad (right)

1.3 LED Annunciators

The Tra ce r AV display uses a set of six LED annunciators to provide additional information about the value being displayed:

•

Gross and Net annunciators are lit to show whether the displayed weight is a gross or net weight.

• Center of zero ( ): Gross weight is within 0.25 graduations of zero. This annunciator lights when the scale is zeroed.

• Standstill ( ): Scale is at standstill or within the specified motion band. Some operations, including tare functions and printing, can only be done when the standstill symbol is shown.

•

lb and kg annunciators indicate the units associated with the displayed value: lb=pounds, kg=kilograms.

1.4 Tracer AV Operations

Basic Tra cer AV operations are summarized be low.

1.4.1 Toggle Units

Press the Units key to switch between primary and secondary units. The appropriate units LED under the display is lit.

1.4.2 Zero Scale

1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the standstill annunciator ( ).

2. Press the The center of zero ( ) annunciator lights to indicate the scale is zeroed.

Zero key.

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2.0 Installation

Security cables

This section describes the connections between the DB-9 plugs and the CPU board. This section also includes assembly drawings, connection tables, and parts lists for the service technician.

• Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the Tracer AV enclosure.

• This unit uses line fusing which could create an electric shock hazard. Procedures requiring work inside

Tra cer AV enclosure must be performed by qualified service personnel only.

the

• The supply cord serves as the main power disconnect for the Tracer AV. The power outlet must be installed near the unit and be easily accessible.

2.1 Unpacking and Assembly

Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the Tra ce r AV to ensure all components are included and undamaged. The shipping carton should c ontain the manual, two cables, and a power cord. If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.

2.2 Enclosure Security/Disassembly

After an NTEP inspector has examined the unit, he/she will install security cables pictured in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2. These cables prevent the cables are removed, NTEP certification will become void.

If the

Tra cer AV enclosure must be ope ned by an a uthorized tech nic ian, ensure power is disc onne cted, then place

it on an anti-static work mat. Cut tamper-proof cables, remove screws, and remove the enclosure’s top cover. An NTEP inspector will have to examine the unit and attach new security cables.

Tra ce r AV from being tampered with by an unauthorized individual. If these

Tra ce r AV enclosure, remote display, remote keypad, this

Figure 2-1. Trac er AV (front) security cables installed after NTEP certification.

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Figure 2-2. Trac er AV (back) security cables installed after NTEP certification.

Remove Screw to

Power Cord

Connection

Access Setup Switch

DB-9 Connections

2.3 Cable Connections

The Tracer AV provides several cable connections: one for the power cord, one to accommodate the load cell, communications, remote displays, and keypads. Figure 2-3 shows the assignments for the Details on pin assignments are shown in Table 2-1 through Table 2-5.

Figure 2-3. Trac er AV Power Cord Connection, DB-9 Connections, and Setup Switch Access Screw.

Tra ce r AV connections.

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2.3.1 Illustrations

RESET

C15

C20

C19

MECCA

+5A V

C13

R16

LED2

GND

GD1

DI 2

DI 1

DFB2

TR1

TVS2

TVS3

TVS6

C33

C31

DO2

DO1

C10

+5V

G2E

R25

C30

VR3

R15

LED1

EDP/ RS-232

JP2

C65

SW1

SETUP

C32

XT1

DFB1

TR2

TVS1

TVS5 TVS4

+3. 3

C16

DIGIN

LOAD CELL

U19

SERIAL

Gn d

20mA+

Gnd

TxD

Gnd

Gn d

DI 2

EXC-

E XC+

SEN-

SEN+

SIG-

20mA-

RxD

TxD

DI 1

SIG+

Micr opr ocesso r

DISPLA Y

DRIVERS

KEYPAD

CONNECTOR

REMOTE SETUP SWITCH

DC INPUT

R10

R11

R12

ANA

ME M

J10

OFF TEST

A/D CONVERTER

U10

U11

J2 J3 J4

J11

J12

JP1

DIGOUT

+5V

DO2

Gnd

DO1

R46

R47

U14

JMP3

(Factory Only)

OF F

KEYPAD

CONNECTOR

HE_J2

1 2

85-265 VAC

50-60Hz 2A

Comm Remote

Display 1

Remote

Display 2

Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Load Cell

Revolution

Connection

Remote Display RD1/#1

Remote Keypad

Load Cell Cable

Tracer AV

Scale Base

Remote Display RD1/#2

ZERO UNITS

Remote Keypad

ZERO UNITS

The following illustrations show the Tra ce r AV CPU board, system configuration, remote display cutout, and remote display drawing.

Figure 2-4. Tracer AV CPU Board

Figure 2-5. System Configuration

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Figure 2-6. Remote Display Cutout

Figure 2-7. Remote Display Drawing

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Figure 2-8. Switch Panel Cutout

Figure 2-9. Switch Panel Drawing

2.3.2 Load Cells

The load cell cable is connected to the socketed DB-9 marked load cell. This DB-9 is connected to the CPU board on J1; see the table below for the pin assignments. The DB-9 is for four-wire installations, so leave sense jumper JP1 and JP2 on.

DB-9 J1 Pins Function Pad Number

Pin 3 2 -Sig P 13

Pin 4 5 +Exc P 12

Pin 5 Shield

Pin 6 6 -Exc P 11

Pin 7 1 +Sig P 14

Table 2-1. J1 Load Cell

NOTE: The DB-9 is factory pinned for four-wire connections. Leave sense jumpers JP1 and JP2 on.

2.3.3 Serial Communications

The pinned DB-9 connector marked as COMM is connected to EDP port J3. It is bi-directional communication to be used for a PC connection. Configuration using Revolution® software can be loaded through this connector.

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There are two socketed DB-9 connectors for remote displays which are connected to the serial port J4. The remote display’s DC power and communications are run in the same three-conductor cable. The serial port data is transmitted on the 20 mA pins to the remote displays.

DB-9 EDP Port

COMM J3 Function Pad

Pin 2 1 EDP TxD P 1

Pin 3 2 EDP RxD P 2

Pin 5 3 EDP Gnd P 3

Table 2-2. EDP Port/COM

DB-9 Serial Port Digital Output

Remote J4 J6 Function Pad

n/a 4 +5 VDC P 4

n/a 4 20 mA+ P 5

n/a 5 20 mA- P 6

Pin 1 +7.5 VDC n/a

Pin 2 Gnd n/a

Pin 9 TxD n/a

Table 2-3. Serial Port/Remote Display

2.3.4 Digital I/O

Digital inputs can be set to provide several indicator functions, including all keypad functions. In the Trac er AV, these inputs are set to

Zero and Units for the remote keypad. The inputs are active (on) with low voltage (0 VDC)

and can be driven by TTL or 5V logic without additional hardware. LEDs on the CPU board light when digital inputs are active.

Digital Input

DB-9

Pin 4 1 Setup P 10

Pin 5 3 Gnd P 7

Pin 8 1 Dig In 1 P 9

Pin 9 2 Dig In 2 P 8

J12 Function Pad Number

Table 2-4. Digital Input/Remote Keypad

Digital outputs are typically used to control relays that drive other equipment. In the

Tra ce r AV , the setpoint value

will cause the display to flash. Outputs are designed to sink not source, switching current. Each output is a normally open connector circuit, capable of sinking 250 mA when active. Digital outputs are wired to switch relays when the digital output is active (low, 0 VDC) with reference to 5 VDC supply. LEDs on the CPU board light when the digital outputs are active.

Port Connector Pin Function

Digital Output

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J6 1 Gnd

2DO 1

3DO 2

4+5V

Table 2-5. J6 Digital Outputs

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2.4 Board Removal

If you must remove the Tracer AV CPU board, use the following procedure:

• Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the

Tra ce r AV enclosure.

• This unit uses line fusing which could create an electric shock hazard. Procedures requiring work inside the

Tra cer AV enclosure must be performed by qualified service personnel only.

• The supply cord serves as the main power disconnect for the

Tra cer AV. The power outlet must be

installed near the unit and be easily accessible.

1. Disconnect power to the

Tra ce r AV .

2. Cut security cable (if installed) and remove screws.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Disconnect power supply cable from connector J7 on the

Tra ce r AV CPU board.

5. Unplug connectors J1 (load cell cable), J2 (digital inputs), J3 (EDP), J4 (serial), J6 (digital outputs), and J2 (display). See Figure 2-4 5 for connector locations.

6. Remove the five screws from the CPU board, then lift the board out of the enclosure.

To replace the CPU board, reverse the above procedure.

2.5 Replacement Parts

Table 2-6 lists replacement parts for the Tr ac er AV.

PN Description (Quantity)

97994

70599 6 Pos Screw Terminal - Pluggable 5mm Center Screws (2)

71125 3 Pos Screw Terminal - Pluggable 5mm Center Screws (2)

71126 4 Pos Screw Terminal - Pluggable 5mm Center Screws(1)

76556 Power Supply (1)

87958 CPU Board Assembly (1)

97881 Coverplate - 10” x 6 ”x 2” (1)

97978 DB-9 PCB Assembly (1)

93558

93213 Back Cover Enclosure (1)

93215 Remote Display Lens (1)

93559 Front Panel Assembly (1)

93561 PCB Assembly (1)

93563 Cable Assembly (1)

97995

50749 DB-9 FEM to DB-9 Cable (1)

71014 Piezo Switch SST SPSI (2)

97877 Front Switch Panel (1)

97878 Rear Switch Panel Cover (1)

97977 PCB Assembly (1)

Tra ce r AV Enclosure Assembly

Remote Display

2-Button Keypad

Table 2-6. Replacement Parts

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3.0 Configuration

To configure the Tra cer AV, it must be placed in setup mode. Setup mode is initiated by pressing the setup switch on the

When the

CONFIG is shown on the display. The CONFIG menu

Tra ce r AV (see Figure 2-3 4).

Tra cer AV is placed in setup mode, the word

is the first of 7 main menus used to co nfigure the

Tra ce r AV. Detailed descriptions of these menus are

given in Section 3.2 on page 12. When configuration is complete, continue pressing the (

Units) key to

exit setup mode.

3.1 Configuration Methods

The Tracer AV can be configured by using the Zero and

Units keys to navigate through a series of

configuration menus or by sending commands or configuration data to the EDP port. Configuration using the menus is described in Section 3.1.3 on page 11.

Configuration using the EDP port can be accomplished using either the EDP command set described in Section 5.0 or the

3.1.1 Revolution Configuration

The Revolution configuration utility provides the preferred method for configuring the

Revolution runs on a personal computer to set

configuration parameters for the

Revolution configuration is complete, configuration

data is downloaded to the

Revolution® software.

Tra ce r AV.

Tra ce r AV. When

Tracer AV.

To use

Revolution, do the following:

1. Install the running Windows

Revolution module on a PC

98 or later. Minimum system requirements are 4MB of extended memory and at least 5MB of available hard disk space.

2. With both the connect the PC serial port to the

Tra ce r AV and PC powered off,

Tra ce r AV’s

EDP port.

3. Power up the PC and the

Tra ce r AV . Use the

setup switch to place the Tra ce r AV in setup mode.

4. Start the

Figure 3-1 shows an example of one of the

Revolution program.

Revolution

configuration displays.

Revolution provide s online help for each of its

configuration displays. Parameter descriptions provided in this manual for front panel configuration can also be used when configuring the

Revolution: the interface is different, but the

Tra ce r AV using

parameters set are the same.

3.1.2 EDP Command Configuration

The EDP command set can be used to configure the

Tra ce r AV using a personal computer, terminal, or

remote keyboard. Like configuration sends commands to the port; unlike

Revolution, EDP commands ca n be sent

Revolution, EDP command

Tra ce r AV EDP

using any external device capable of sending ASCII characters over a serial connection.

EDP commands duplicate the functions available using the

Tra ce r AV front panel and provide some

functions not otherwise available. EDP commands can be used to simulate pressing front panel keys, to configure the

Tracer AV, or to dump lists of parameter

settings. See Section 5.0 on page 26 for more information about using the EDP command set.

Figure 3-1. Sample Revolution Configuration Display

Revolution

supports both uploading and downloading of configuration data. This capability allows configuration data to be retrieved from one

Tra ce r AV ,

edited, then downloaded to another.

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3.1.3 Front Panel Configuration

1st Level

Parameter

Default value

Value

1st Level

Parameter

Level

Parameter

Level

Parameter

Value

When moving through values below the ﬁrst menu, press UNITS to view the selections. Press ZERO to set the parameter and move to the next parameter on the leval above.

The Tracer AV can be configured using a series of menus viewed on the RD-1 display when the Tra ce r AV is in setup mode. Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of each of the main menus.

Menu Menu Function

DEFCAL Default

Configuration

CONFIG Configuration Configure grads, zero tracking, zero range, motion band, overload, tare function, sample rate,

FORMAT Format Set format of primary and secondary units, display rate.

CALIBR Calibration

SERIAL Serial Configure EDP and printer serial ports.

PROGRM Program Set power-up mode, regulatory mode, and consecutive number values.

SETPNT Setpoint Configure Setpoints and digital outputs.

VERS Version Display installed software version number.

Select a 500lb or 300lb default configuration. You can also display and edit zero calibration a/d count value, test weight value, and span calibration a/d count value.

and digital filtering parameters.

Calibrate

Tra cer AV. See Section 4.0 on page 23 for calibration procedures.

Table 3-1. Tra ce r AV Menu Summary

Button Function

Zero

Units

Move DOWN/ Increment Value

Move RIGHT/Next

Table 3-2. Button Functions in Setup Mode

The two-button numeric editor works as follows: Press

Units to navigate RIGHT. Press Zero to drop DOWN or select from a list of values.

Figure 3-2. Setup Mode Menu Navigation

3.1.4 Setting Numeric Values For Parameters

1. Press Zero to immediately accept the current value and navigate to the next menu item.

2. Press

Units to enter edit mode.

The leftmost digit will flash to indicate it can be altered.

3. Press

4. When the value is correct, press

Zero to increment to the desired value.

Units to move to the next digit.

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3.1.5 Editing Integers

Figure 3-3. Editing Procedure for Numeric Values

Change Digit Selection

Increment Value/

Save Value Entered

And Return to Level

Above

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

VERS

XXXXXXX

DEFCAL

SELECT WV AL WSPAN WZERO

500lb

300lb

1. By pressing Units , navigate all the way to the right (beyond all ‘-’

characters until there are no

segments flashing).

NOTE: The ‘-’ characters are placeholders for appending or removing digits at the end of numbers that exceed the six-digit display.

2. Press Zero to accept the modified value.

3.1.6 Editing Floating Point (Decimal Point Position)

1. By pressing Units , navigate all the way to the right (beyond all ‘-’

characters until there are no

segments flashing).

2. Press

Zero to initialize editing of decimal point

position.

3. Press

Units to move the decimal point to the desired position.

The decimal point will move forward one position with the Units button and wrap around until the Zero

button is pressed to select the position.

4. When the decimal point is in the desired position, press

Zero .

3.2 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions

The following sections provide graphic representations of the Tracer AV menu structures. In the actual menu structure, the settings you choose under each parameter are arranged horizontally. To save page space, menu choices are shown in vertical columns. The factory default setting appears at the top of each column in bold type.

Most menu diagrams are accompanied by a table that describes all parameters and parameter values associated with that menu. Default parameter values are shown in bold type.

3.2.1 Default Calibration Menu

Figure 3-4. Default Calibration Menu

DEFCAL Menu

Parameter Choices

SELECT 500lb

300lb

WZERO — Display and edit the zero calibration A/D count value.

WVAL — Display and edit the test weight value.

WSPAN — Display and edit the span calibration A/D count value.

500lb sets the scale to a primary of 500lb x 1 lb and a secondary of 250kg x .5 kg ; SP1 trip=50lb; SP2=off; Dig Filter 1=8; Dig Filter 2=8; Dig Filter 3=8; Zero Tracking=3D

300lb sets the scale to a primary of 300lb x 1 lb and a secondary of 150kg x .5kg SP1 trip=50lb; SP2=off; Dig Filter 1=8; Dig Filter 2=8; Dig Filter 3=8; Zero Tracking = 3D

DO NOT adjust this value after WSPAN has been set!

Description

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Table 3-3. Default Calibration Parameters

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3.2.2 Configuration Menu

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

GRADS

1000

ZTRKBN ZRANGE

1.900000

MOTBAN

FS+2%

FS+9D

FS+1D

OVRLOA

DIGFL1

number

DIGFL2 DIGFL3

BOTH

PBTARE

NOT ARE

KEYED

T AREFN

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

8OUT

32OUT

16OUT

64OUT

DFSENS DFTHRH

2OUT

128OUT

4OUT

2DD

NONE

5DD

20DD

10DD

50DD

200DD

100DD

250DD

15HZ

60HZ

30HZ

7.5HZ

SMPRAT

VERS

DEFCAL

number number

number

CONFIG Menu

Parameter Choices

Level 2 submenus

GRADS 1000

number

ZTRKBN 0

number

ZRANGE 1.900000

number

Figure 3-5. Configuration Menu

Graduations. Specifies the number of full scale graduations. The value entered must be in the range 1–100 000 and should be consistent with legal requirements and environmental limits on system resolution.

To calculate GRADS, use the formula, GRADS = Capacity / Display Divisions.

Display divisions for primary and secondary units are specified on the FORMAT menu.

Automatically zeroes the scale when within the range specified, as long as the input is within the ZRANGE and scale is at standstill. Specify the zero tracking band in ± display divisions. Maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations.

NOTE: For scales using linear calibration, do not set the zero tracking band to a value greater than that specified for the first linearization point.

Selects the range within which the scale can be zeroed. The 1.900000 default value is ±

1.9% around the calibrated zero point, for a total range of 3.8%. Indicator must be at standstill to zero the scale. Use the default value for legal-for-trade applications.

Table 3-4. Configuration Menu Parameters

Description

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CONFIG Menu

Parameter Choices

MOTBAN 1

number

OVRLOA FS+2%

FS+1D FS+9D FS

SMPRAT 15HZ

30HZ 60HZ

7.5HZ

DIGFL1 DIGFL2 DIGFL3

16 32 64 1 2 4

DFSENS 8OUT

16OUT 32OUT 64OUT 128OUT 2OUT 4OUT

DFTHRH NONE

2DD 5DD 10DD 20DD 50DD 100DD 200DD 250DD

TAR EFN BOTH

NOTARE PBTARE KEYED

Description

Sets the level, in display divisions, at which scale motion is detected. If motion is not detected for 1 second or more, the standstill symbol lights. Some operations, including print, tare, and zero, require the scale to be at standstill. Maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations.

If this parameter is set to 0, the standstill annunciator will be set continuously on, and operations including zero, print, and tare will be performed regardless of scale motion. If 0 is selected, ZTRKBND must also be set to 0.

Overload. Determines the point at which the display blanks and an out-of-range error message is displayed. Maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations.

Sample rate. Selects measurement rate, in samples per second, of the analog-to-digital converter. Lower sample rate values provide greater signal noise immunity.

Digital filtering. Selects the digital filtering rate used to reduce the effects of mechanical vibration from the immediate area of the scale.

Choices indicate the number of A/D conversions that are averaged to obtain the displayed reading. A higher number gives a more accurate display by minimizing the effect of a few noisy readings, but slows down the settling rate of the indicator. See Section 6.6 on page 37 for more information on digital filtering.

Digital filter cutout sensitivity. Specifies the number of consecutive readings that must fall outside the filter threshold (DFTHRH parameter) before digital filtering is suspended. If NONE is selected, the filter is always enabled.

Digital filter cutout threshold. Specifies the filter threshold, in display divisions. When a specified number of consecutive scale readings (DFSENS parameter) fall outside of this threshold, digital filtering is suspended. If NONE is selected, the filter is always enabled.

Tare function. Enables or disables push-button and keyed tares. Possible values are:

BOTH:Both push-button and keyed tares are enabled NOTARE:No tare allowed (gross mode only) PBTARE:Push-button tares enabled KEYED:Keyed tare enabled

Table 3-4. Configuration Menu Parameters (Continued)

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3.2.3 Format Menu

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

DSPDIV MULT UNITS DECPNT

0.453592

number

PRIMAR SECNDR

6SEC

4SEC

3SEC

2.5SEC

2SEC

1.5SEC

750MS

500MS

250MS

8SEC

DSPRAT

DSPDIV UNITS DECPNT

8.88888

888880

88888. 8

88888.8

8888.88

888.888

88.8888

888880

888888

88888.8

8888.88

888.888

88.8888

8.88888

NONE

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG DEFCAL FORMAT

1SEC

VERS

NONE

Only used if UNITS =NONE

Figure 3-6. Format Menu

FORMAT Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 submenus

PRIMAR DECPNT

DSPDIV

Specifies the decimal position, display divisions, and units used for the primary units. See Level 3 submenu parameter descriptions.

UNITS

SECNDR DECPNT

DSPDIV

Specifies the decimal position, display divisions, units, and conversion multiplier used for

the secondary units. See Level 3 submenu parameter descriptions. UNITS MULT

DSPRAT 250MS

500MS

Display rate. Sets the update rate for displayed values. Values are in milliseconds (MS) or

seconds (SEC). 750MS 1SEC

1.5SEC 2SEC

2.5SEC 3SEC 4SEC 6SEC 8SEC

Table 3-5. Format Menu Parameters

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FORMAT Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 3 submenus

Primary Units (PRIMAR Parameter)

DECPNT 88888.8

888888 888880

8.88888

88.8888

888.888

8888.88

DSPDIV 5D

1D 2D

UNITS LB

KG OZ TN T G NONE

Secondary Units (SECNDR Parameter)

DECPNT 88888.8

888888 888880

8.88888

88.8888

888.888

8888.88

DSPDIV 5D

1D 2D

UNITS KG

OZ TN T G NONE LB

MULT 0.453592

Enter other choices via keyboard

Decimal point location. Specifies the location of the decimal point or dummy zeroes in the primary unit display. Value should be consistent with local legal requirements.

Display divisions. Selects the minimum division size for the primary units displayed weight.

Specifies primary units for displayed and printed weight. Values are: LB=pound; KG=kilogram; OZ=ounce; TN=short ton; T=metric ton; G=gram

NOTE: Indicators sold outside North America are configured with KG for both primary and secondary units.

Decimal point location. Determines the location of the decimal point or dummy zeros in the secondary unit display.

Display divisions. Selects the value of minimum division size of the displayed weight.

Specifies secondary units for displayed and printed weight. Values are: KG=kilogram; OZ=ounce; TN=short ton; T=metric ton; G=gram; LB=pound.

Multiplier. Specifies the conversion factor by which the primary units are multiplied to obtain the secondary units. The default is 0.453592, which is the conversion factor for changing pounds to kilograms. See Section 6.5 on page 36 for a list of multipliers.

NOTE: Multipliers are pre-configured within the indicator. Manual entry is only necessary when NONE is selected under UNITS.

To toggle between primary and secondary units, press the Units key.

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Table 3-5. Format Menu Parameters (Continued)

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3.2.4 Calibration Menu

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

WZERO WV AL WSPAN

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

REZERO

VERS

Press Zero key to

remove offset from

zero and span

calibrations

DEFCAL

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

EOLDLY

000

number

EDP

BITS TERMIN BAUD

9600

7ODD

7EVEN

8NONE

CR/LF

4800

2400

1200

600

300

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

ECHO

OFF

VERS

19200

38400

DEFCAL

See Section 4.0 on page 23 for calibration procedures.

Figure 3-7. Calibration Menu

CALIBR Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 submenus

WZERO — Display and edit the zero calibration A/D count value.

DO NOT adjust this value after WSPAN has been set!

WVAL — Display and edit the test weight value.

WSPAN — Display and edit the span calibration A/D count value.

REZERO —

Press Zero to remove an offset value from the zero and span calibrations.

Use this parameter only after WZERO and WSPAN have been set. See Section 4.2 on page 24 for more information about using this parameter.

Table 3-6. Calibration Menu Parameters

3.2.5 Serial Menu

See Section 6.3 on page 34 for information about the Tra ce r AV serial data format.

Figure 3-8. Serial Menu

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SERIAL Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 submenus

EDP BAUD

BITS TERMIN EOLDLY ECHO

Level 3 Submenus EDP Port and Printer Port

BAUD 9600

19200 38400 300 600 1200 2400 4800

BITS 8NONE

7EVEN 7ODD

TERMIN CR/LF

EOLDLY 000

number

ECHO ON

OFF

Specifies settings for baud rate, data bits, termination characters, end-of-line delay, and echo used by the EDP port.

Baud rate. Selects the transmission speed for the EDP or printer port.

Selects number of data bits and parity of data transmitted from the EDP or printer port.

Termination character. Selects termination character for data sent from the EDP or printer port.

End-of-line delay. Sets the delay period, in 0.1-second intervals, from when a formatted line is terminated to the beginning of the next formatted serial output. Value specified must be in the range 0-255, in tenths of a second (10 = 1 second).

NOTE: An EOL may be required for continuous transmission at slower baud rates to ensure the receiving buffer is empty before another string is transmitted

This command enables or disables echoing of the serial commands sent to the indicator.

Table 3-7. Serial Menu Parameters

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3.2.6 Program Menu

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

PWRUPM

OIML

REGULA

000000

number

CONSNU

DELAY

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

000000

number

CONSTU

NTEP

CANADA

UID

VERS

DA TFMT

MMDDYY

DA TE

DDMMYY

YYMMDD

YYDDMM

DA TSEP

SLASH

DASH

SEMI

TIMFMT

12HOUR

TIME

24HOUR

TIMSEP

COLON

COMA

NONE

DEFCAL

Figure 3-9. Program Menu

PROGRM Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 submenus

PWRUPM GO

DELAY

REGULA NTEP

OIML CANADA NONE

Power up mode. In GO mode, the indicator goes into operation immediately after a brief power up display test.

In DELAY mode, the indicator performs a power up display test, then enters a 30-second warm up period. If no motion is detected during the warm up period, the indicator becomes operational when the warm up period ends; if motion is detected, the delay timer is reset and the warm up period repeated.

Regulatory mode. Specifies the regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the scale site.

OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be acquired at any weight greater than zero. NONE allows tares to be acquired at any weight value.

OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be cleared only if the gross weight is at no load. NONE allows tares to be cleared at any weight value.

NTEP and OIML modes allow a new tare to be acquired even if a tare is already present. In CANADA mode, the previous tare must be cleared before a new tare can be acquired.

NONE, NTEP and CANADA modes allow the scale to be zeroed in either gross or net mode as long as the current weight is within the specified ZRANGE. In OIML mode, the scale must be in gross mode before it can be zeroed; pressing the ZERO key in net mode clears the tare.

UID 1 Specifies the unit identification number. Value specified can be any numeric value, up to six

digits.

DATE DATFMT

Allows selection of date format and date separator. See Level three parameter for descriptions.

DATSEP

TIME TIMFMT

Allows selection of time format and separator. See level three parameter for descriptions.

TIMSEP

CONSNU 000000

number

Consecutive numbering. Allows sequential numbering for print operations. The consecutive number value is incremented following each print operation.

The initial value of this parameter is set to the start up value specified on the CONSTU parameter. Changing either CONSTU or CONSNU immediately resets the consecutive number used for printing.

CONSTU 000000

number

Consecutive number start up value. Specifies the initial consecutive number (CONSNU) value used when the indicator is powered on.

Table 3-8. Program Menu Parameters

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PROGRM Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 3 submenus

DATFMT MMDDYY

DDMMYY YYMMDD

DATSEP SLASH

DASH SEMI

TIMFMT 24HOUR

12HOUR

TIMSEP COLAN

COMMA

Specifies the format used to display or print the date.

Specifies the date separator character.

Specifies the format used to display or print the time.

Specifies the time separator character.

Table 3-8. Program Menu Parameters (Continued)

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3.2.7 Setpoint Menu

GROSS

NET

SETPT1

Same as SETPT1

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

XXXXXXX

SETPNT

KIND

number

V ALUE

HIGHER

LOWER

TRIP

number

BNDVAL

INBAND

OUTBAND

number

HYSTER

OFF

ENABLE

OFF

ACCESS

If TRIP = HIGHER/

LOWER

SETPT2

VERS

DEFCAL

Figure 3-10. Setpoint Menu

SETPNT Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 submenus

SETPT1 SETPT2

ENABLE KIND

Specifies settings for setpoint enable, kind, weight value, trip, and band value used by the

setpoint VAL UE TRIP BNDVAL

Level 3 submenus

ENABLE OFF

Turns setpoint ON or OFF. ON

KIND GROSS

NET

Specifies the setpoint kind and determines whether function is based on GROSS or NET

weight.

GROSS or NET setpoint kinds can be used.

VALUE number Displays and edits the setpoint value

TRIP HIGHER

LOWER INBAND OUTBND

Trips the setpoint when the weight is higher or lower than the setpoint value, or is within or

outside of the band value. LOWER means the output is active until you reach weight. If trip is

HIGHER, the output is active when the setpoint is met or exceeded. INBAND means the

output is active if the weight is within the band value. If trip is OUTBND, the output is active

when the weight is outside of the band value.

BNDVAL number The band value for either INBAND or OUTBND trip setpoints. BNDVAL is ignored unless trip is

set to INBAND or OUTBND.

HYSTER number Specifies a band around the setpoint value that must be exceeded before the setpoint, once

off, can trip on. If TRIP = HiGHER or LOWER.

ACCESS OFF

Front panel access to setpoints. Specify OFF if setpoints will not be used. ON enables

operator to turn setpoints on/off, change value, or change BANDVAL via front panel entry

during weigh mode.

Table 3-9. Setpoint Menu Parameters

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3.2.8 Version Menu

XXXXXXX ALGOUT XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

VERS

DIGI N SETPNT PROGRM PFORMT SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

SOFTWR

REGVER

MODEL

1.08 1.01

DEFCAL

The VERS menu is used to check the software version and reg version installed in the Tracer AV. You can also check the model.

Figure 3-11. Version Menu

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4.0 Calibration

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

WZERO WV AL WSPAN

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

REZERO

VERS

Zero

DEFCAL

XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT

VERS

XXXXXXX

DEFCAL

SELECT WV AL WSPAN WZERO

500lb

300lb

The Tra ce r AV can be calibrated using the Zero and Units keys, EDP commands, or the Revolution® configuration utility. Each method consists of the following steps:

• Zero calibration

• Entering the test weight value

Figure 4-1. Calibration (CALIBR) Menu

You can also use the default calibration feature, which utilizes a more user-friendly procedure; however, not all options are available in default calibration.

• Span calibration

• Optional rezero calibration for test weights using hooks or other additional items.

Figure 4-2. Default Calibration (DEFCAL) Menu

4.1 Default Calibration

If you use a 500lb or 300lb scale, you can se lect it from the settings shown in Table 4-1. for 500lbs or Table 4-2. for 300lbs.

DEFCAL menu. This automatically uses the

Primary 500lb x 1lb

Secondary 250kg x .5kg

SP1 Trip 50lb

SP2 Off

Digital Filter 8,8,8

Zero Tracking 3D

Table 4-1. 500lb scale settings

Primary 300lb x 1lb

Secondary 150kg x .5kg

SP1 Trip 50lb

SP2 Off

Digital Filter 8,8,8

Zero Tracking 3D

Table 4-2. 300lb scale settings

To calibrate the

Tra ce r AV using the Zero and Units

keys, do the following:

1. Place the

Tra ce r AV in setup mode

To enter setup mode, remove the setup switch access screw on the

Tra cer AV (See Figure 2-3

4). Once the screw is removed, use a small screwdriver to press the setup switch. The display changes to show the word

DEFCAL.

2. Remove all weight from the scale platform. If your test weights require hooks or other items, place them on the scale.

3. Press the

4. Press the

Zero key to go to SELECT. Units key to go to ze ro calibr ation

(WZERO).

5. Press the indicator displays

Zero key to calibrate zero. The

*CAL* while calibration is in

progress. When complete, the A/D count for the zero calibration is displayed. DO NOT

adjust this value after WSPAN has been set!

Zero again to save the zero calibration

Press value and go to the next prompt (

WVAL).

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6. With WVAL displayed, press Zero to show the stored calibration weight. Use the procedure shown in Figure 3-3 12 to enter the actual value of the test weights to be used for the span calibration. Press store the entered calibration (

7. With

WSPAN displayed, place test weights on

WVAL value and go to span

WSPAN).

the scale and press The indicator displays

Zero to calibrate span.

Zero again to

*CAL* while calibration

is in progress. When complete, the A/D count for the span calibration is displayed. Press

Zero again to store the span calibration

value.

4.2 Standard Calibration

To calibrate the Tra ce r AV using the Zero and Units keys, do the following:

1. Place the To enter setup mode, remove the setup switch

access screw on the

4). Once the screw is removed, use a small screwdriver or pen tip to press the setup switch. The display changes to show the word

DEFCAL.

2. Remove all weight from the scale platform. If your test weights require hooks or other items, place them on the scale for zero calibration.

3. Press the

CALIBR (see Figure 4-1). Press the Zero key

to go to zero calibration (WZERO).

4. With calibrate zero. The indicator displays while calibration is in progress. When complete, the A/D count for the zero calibration is displayed. DO NOT adjust this value after WSPAN has been set! Press again to save the zero calibration value and go to the next prompt (

5. With the stored calibration weight. Use the procedure shown in Figure 3-3 12 to enter the actual value of the test weights to be used for the span calibration. Press store the entered calibration (

6. With the scale and press Zero to calibrate span. The indicator displays is in progress. When complete, the A/D count for the span calibration is displayed. Press

Zero again to store the span calibration

value and go to the next prompt (

Tra ce r AV in setup mode

Tracer AV (See Figure 2-3

Units key until the display reads

WZERO displayed, press Zero to

*CAL*

Zero

WVAL).

WVAL displayed, press Zero to show

Zero again to

WVAL value and go to span

WSPAN).

WSPAN displayed, place test weights on

*CAL* while calibration

REZERO).

7. The rezero function is used to remove a calibration offset when hooks or other items are used to hang the test weights.

• If no other apparatus was used to hang the

test weights during calibration, remove the test weights and press

Units to

return to the CALIBR menu.

• If hooks or other items were used during

calibration, remove these and the test weights from the scale. With all weight removed, press

Zero to rezero the scale.

This function adjusts the zero and span calibration values. The indicator displays

*CAL* while the zero and span calibrations

are adjusted. When complete, the adjusted A/D count for the zero calibration is displayed. Press then press

Zero to save the value,

Units to return to the

CALIBR menu.

8. Press

Units until the display reads CONFIG,

and the display will exit the setup mode.

4.3 EDP Command Calibration

To calibrate the Trac er AV using EDP commands, the EDP port must be connected to a terminal or personal computer. See Section 2.3.3 on page 7 for EDP port pin assignments; see Section 5.0 on page 26 for more information about using EDP commands.

Once the do the following:

Tra ce r AV is connected to the sending device,

1. Place the reads

Tra ce r AV in setup mode (display

CONFIG) and remove all weight from the

scale platform. If your test weights require hooks or other items, place them on the scale for zero calibration.

2. Send the WZERO EDP command to calibrate zero. The indicator displays

*CAL* while

calibration is in progress.

3. Place test weights on the scale and use the WVAL command to enter the test weight value in the following format:

WVAL=nnnnnn<CR>

4. Send the WSPAN EDP command to calibrate span. The indicator displays *CAL* while calibration is in progress.

5. To remove an offset value, clear all weight from the scale, including hooks or other items used to hang test weights, then send the REZERO EDP command. The indicator displays

*CAL* while the zero and span

calibrations are adjusted.

6. Send the KUPARROW EDP command to exit setup mode.

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4.4 Revolution

Calibration

To calibrate the Tra ce r AV using Revolution, the EDP port must be connected to a PC running the

Revolution configuration utility.

Use the following procedure to calibrate the

1. Select

Calibration Wizard from the Revolution

Tra ce r

tools menu.

Revolution uploads calibration data from the Tra ce r AV then presents the information in a

display like that shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3. Revolution Calibration Display

3. Enter the Value of Test Weight to be used for span calibration then click OK.

4. The Zero Calibration dialog box prompts you to remove all weight from the scale. Clear the scale and click

NOTE: If your test weights require hooks or other items, place them on the scale for zero calibration.

OK to begin zero calibration.

5. When zero calibration is complete, the Span Calibration dialog box prompts you to place test weights on the scale for span calibration. Place tests weights on the scale then click

6. When calibration is complete, the

New Settings

OK.

fields of the Indicator Calibration display are filled in. Click Exit to save the new values and return to the Revolution main menu; to restore the previous calibration values, click

Settings.

Restore

4.5 More About Calibration

The following topics provide additional information about compensating for environmental factors (Section 4.5.1) and diagnostic information for determining expected zero and span coefficients.

4.5.1 Adjusting Final Calibration

Calibration may be affected by environmental factors including wind, vibration, and angular loading. For example, if the scale is calibrated with 1000 lb, a strain test may determine that at 2000 lb the calibration is 3 lb high. In this case, final calibration can be adjusted by tweaking WVAL to 998.5 lb. This adjustment provides a linear correction of 1.5 lb per 1000 lb.

To adjust the final calibration, return to the prompt and press Zero to show the test weight value. Press

Units to adjust calibration up or down.

Press Zero to save the value, then press return to the CALIBR menu.

4.5.2 A/D Counts

Table 4-3 list s the ideal A/D counts that result from input signals of 0–3.0 mV with zero deadload. Actual values will typically be higher than the values shown in Table 4-3, but the ideal values can be used when calibrating the

Tra cer AV with no attached scale.

Input Signal (mV) Raw A/D Counts

0.0 mV/V 167,840

0.5 mV/V 335,613

1.0 mV/V 503,377

1.5 mV/V 671,143

2.0 mV/V 838,908

2.5 mV/V 1,100,668

3.0 mV/V 1,174,446

WVAL

Units to

Table 4-3. Ideal A/D Raw Counts

NOTE: When Raw A/D Count is displayed, the six most significant digits appear. Scroll left or right to see the full value.

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5.0 EDP Commands

The Tracer AV can be controlled by a personal computer or remote keyboard connected to the EDP port. Control is provided by a set of EDP commands that can simulate front panel key press functions, display and change setup parameters, and perform reporting functions. The EDP port provides the capability to print configuration data or to save that data to an attached personal computer. This section describes the EDP command set and procedures for saving and transferring data using the EDP port.

5.1 The EDP Command Set

The EDP command set can be divided into five groups: key press commands, reporting commands, the RESETCONFIGURATION special function command, parameter setting commands, and transmit weight data commands.

When the responds with the message verifies that the command was received and has been executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot be executed, the indicator responds with

The following sections list the commands and command syntax used for each of these groups.

5.1.1 Key Press Commands

Key press EDP commands (see Table 5-1) simulate pressing the keys on the 2-button keypad. Most commands can be used in both setup and weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as “pseudo” keys, providing functions that are not represented by a key on the front panel.

For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using EDP commands:

Tracer AV processes an EDP command, it

OK. The OK response

??.

1. Type K1 and press

ENTER

2. Type K5 and press ENTER

3. Type KTARE and press ENTER The display shifts to net mode when the tare is entered.

Command Function

KZERO In weighing mode, press the Zero key

KGROSSNET In weighing mode, press the GROSS/

NET key

KGROSS Go to gross mode*

KNET Go to net mode*

KTARE Press the TARE key

KUNITS In weighing mode, press the Units key

KPRIM Go to primary units*

KSEC Go to secondary units*

KPRINT In weighing mode, press the PRINT key

KLEFTARROW In setup mode, move left in the menu

KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu

KUPARROW In setup mode, move up in the menu

KDOWNARROW In setup mode, move down in the menu

KTIME Press the TIME/DATE key once*

KDATE Press the TIME/DATE key twice*

KDISPTARE Press the DISPLAY TARE key*

KCLR Press the CLEAR key*

K0 Press number 0 (zero)*

K1 Press number 1*

K2 Press number 2*

K3 Press number 3*

K4 Press number 4*

K5 Press number 5*

K6 Press number 6*

K7 Press number 7*

K8 Press number 8*

K9 Press number 9*

KDOT Press the decimal point (.)*

KENTER Press the ENTER key

* Pseudo keys

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5.1.2 Reporting Commands

Reporting commands (see Table 5-2) send specific information to the EDP port. These commands can be used in both setup mode and normal mode.

Command Function

DUMPALL List all parameter values

VERSION

P Write current displayed weight with units

ZZ Write current weight and annunciator

S Write one frame of stream format. See

5.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command

Tra ce r AV software version

identifier. See Section 6.2 on page 33 for more information.

status. See Section 6.2 on page 33 for more information.

Table 5-12 on page 30 for information about the SX and EX commands.

Table 5-2. EDP Reporting Commands

The RESETCONFIGURATION command can be used to restore all configuration parameters to their default values. Before issuing this command, the

Tra ce r AV

must be placed in test mode (press and hold setup switch for approximately three seconds to show TEST menu).

This command is equivalent to using the DEFLT function on the TEST menu. See Section 6.7 on page 39 for more information about test mode and using the TEST menu.

NOTE: All load cell calibration settings are lost when the RESETCONFIGURATION command is run.

5.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands

Parameter setting commands allow you to display or change the current value for a particular configuration parameter (Tables 5-3 through 5-11).

Current configuration parameter settings can be displayed in either setup mode or normal mode using the following syntax:

command<ENTER>

Most parameter values can be changed in setup mode only. Use the following command syntax when changing parameter values:

command=value<ENTER>

where value is a number or a parameter value. Use no spaces before or after the equal (=) sign. If you type an incorrect command or value, the display reads

??.

Changes to the parameters are saved as they are entered but typically do not take effect until you exit setup mode.

For example, to set the motion band parameter to 5, type the following:

MOTBAND=5D<ENTER>

5.1.5 Soft Reset

The RS command will reset the Tracer AV without losing configuration and calibration. It does reset consecutive number.

Command Description Values

DEFCAL Default Calibration 300lb, 500lb

GRADS Graduations 1–100 000

ZTRKBND Zero track band OFF, 0.5D, 1D, 3D

ZRANGE Zero range 1.9%, 100%

MOTBAND Motion band 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 10D, 20D, OFF

OVRLOAD Overload FS+2%, FS+1D, FS+9D, FS

SMPRAT Sample rate 15HZ, 30HZ, 60HZ, 7.5HZ

DIGFLTR1 DIGFLTR2 DIGFLTR3

DFSENS Digital filter cutout sensitivity 2OUT, 4OUT, 8OUT, 16OUT, 32OUT, 64OUT, 128OUT

DFTHRH Digital filter cutout threshold NONE, 2DD, 5DD, 10DD, 20DD, 50DD, 100DD, 200DD, 250DD

TAREFN Tare function BOTH, NOTARE, PBTARE, KEYED

Digital filtering 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64

Table 5-3. CONFIG EDP Commands

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Command Description Values

PRI.DECPNT Primary units decimal position 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8, 888888, 888880

PRI.DSPDIV Primary units display divisions 1D, 2D, 5D

PRI.UNITS Primary units LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE

SEC.DECPNT Secondary units decimal position 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8, 888888, 888880

SEC.DSPDIV Secondary units display divisions 1D, 2D, 5D

SEC.UNITS Secondary units LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE

SEC.MULT Secondary units multiplier 0.00000–9999.99

DSPRATE Display rate 250MS, 500MS, 750MS, 1SEC, 1.5SEC, 2SEC, 2.5SEC, 3SEC,

4SEC, 6SEC, 8SEC

Table 5-4. FORMAT EDP Commands

Command Description Values

WZERO Zero calibration —

WVAL Test weight value test_weight_value

WSPAN Span calibration —

REZERO Rezero —

LC.CD Set deadload coefficient value

LC.CW Set span coefficient value

Table 5-5. CALIBR EDP Commands

Command Description Values

EDP.BAUD EDP port baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

EDP.BITS EDP port data bits/parity 8NONE, 7EVEN, 7ODD

EDP.TERMIN EDP port termination character CR/LF, CR

EDP.EOLDLY EDP port end-of-line delay 0–255 (0.1-second intervals)

EDP.ECHO EDP port echo ON, OFF

PRN.BAUD Printer port baud rate 19200

PRN.BITS Printer port data bits/parity 8NONE, 7EVEN, 7ODD

PRN.TERMIN Printer port termination character CR/LF, CR

PRN.EOLDLY Printer port end-of-line delay 0–255 (0.1-second intervals)

PRN.ECHO Printer port echo ON, OFF

STREAM Streaming port OFF, EDP, PRN

STRRTE Stream rate INDUST, LFT

PRNDEST Print destination EDP, PRN

Table 5-6. SERIAL EDP Commands

Command Description Values

PWRUPMD Power up mode GO, DELAY

REGULAT Regulatory compliance NTEP, OIML, CANADA, NONE

Table 5-7. PROGRM EDP Commands

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Command Description Values

CONSNUM Consecutive number 0–999 999

CONSTUP Consecutive number start-up value 0–999 999

DATEFMT Date format MMDDYY, DDMMYY, YYMMDD, YYDDMM

DATESEP Date separator SLASH, DASH, SEMI

TIMEFMT Time format 12HOUR, 24HOUR

TIMESEP Time separator COLON, COMMA

Table 5-7. PROGRM EDP Commands

Command Description Val ues

GFMT Gross demand print format string

NFMT Net demand print format string

Table 5-8. PFORMT EDP Commands

Command Description Val ues

SP1 SP2

SP1.ENABLE SP2.ENABLE Setpoint enable OFF, ON

SP1.KIND SP2.KIND Setpoint kind GROSS, NET

SP1.VALUE SP2.VALUE Setpoint value number

SP1.TRIP SP2.TRIP Trip Higher, Lower, Inband, Outbnd

SP1.BNDVAL SP2.BNDVAL Band value number

SP1.HYSTER SP2.HYSTER Hysteresis number

SP1.ACCESS SP2.ACCESS Setpoint access OFF, ON

Table 5-9. SETPNTS EDP Commands

Command Description Values

DIGIN1 DIGIN2

Digital input function OFF, ZERO, TARE, NT/GRS, UNITS, DSPTAR, PRINT, CLRCN,

KBDLOC, HOLD, NEWID

Table 5-10. DIG IN EDP Commands

Command Description Values

SOURCE Analog output source GROSS, NET

OFFSET Zero offset 0%, 20%

ERRACT Error action FULLSC, HOLD, ZEROSC

MIN Minimum value tracked 0–999 999

MINNEG Minimum negative OFF, ON

MAX Maximum value tracked 0–999 999

MAXNEG Maximum negative OFF, ON

TWZERO Zero calibration 0–16 383

TWSPAN Span calibration 0–16 383

Table 5-11. ALGOUT EDP Commands

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5.1.6 Normal Mode Commands

The serial transmit weight data commands (see Table 5-12) transmit data to the EDP port on demand. The SX and EX commands are valid only in normal operating mode; all other commands are valid in either setup or normal mode.

Command Description Response Format

UID Set unit ID nnnnnnn

SD Set date MMDDYY, DDMMYY, YYMMDD (enter using DATEFMT

specified)

ST Set time hhmm (enter using 24-hour format)

SX Start EDP streaming OK or ??

EX Stop EDP streaming OK or ??

RS Reset system —

XG Transmit gross weight in displayed units nnnnnn UU

XN Transmit net weight in displayed units

XT Transmit tare weight in displayed units

XG2 Transmit gross weight in non-displayed units

XN2 Transmit net weight in non-displayed units

XT2 Transmit tare weight in non-displayed units

XE Query system error conditions nnnnn nnnnn

where nnnnnn is the weight value, UU is the units.

See Section 6.1.2 on page 33 for detailed information about the XE command response format.

Table 5-12. Normal Mode Commands

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5.2 Saving and Transferring Data

Connecting a personal computer to the Tra ce r AV EDP port allows you to save configuration data to the PC or to download configuration data from the PC to a

Tra ce r AV. The following sections describe the

procedures for these save and transfer operations.

5.2.1 Saving Tra ce r AV Data to a Personal Computer

Configuration data can be saved to a personal computer connected to the EDP port. The PC must be running a communications program such as

PROCOMMPLUS information about serial communications wiring and EDP port pin assignments.

When configuring the values set for the BAUD and BITS parameters on the SERIAL menu match the baud rate, bits, and parity settings configured for the serial port on the PC. Set the PRNDEST parameter to EDP.

To save all configuration data, place the setup mode and send the DUMPALL EDP command.

Tra ce r AV responds by sending all configuration

The parameters to the PC as ASCII-formatted text.

. See Section 2.3.3 on page 7 for

Tra ce r AV , ensure that the

Tra ce r AV in

5.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to

Tra ce r AV

Configuration data saved on a PC or floppy disk can be downloaded from the PC to a procedure is useful when a number of similar configurations are set up or when a

Tracer AV. This

Tra ce r AV s with

Tra ce r AV

is replaced. T o download confi guration data, connect the P C to the

EDP port as described in Section 5.2.1. Place the

Tra ce r AV in setup mode and use the PC

communications software to send the saved configuration data to the complete, calibrate the

Tra ce r AV. When transfer is

Tra ce r AV as described in

Section 4.0.

NOTES:

• Calibration settings are included in the configuration data downloaded to the Tra ce r

. If the receiving Trace r AV is a direct

replacement for another

Tra ce r AV and the

attached scale is not changed, recalibration is not required.

• When downloading configurations that include changed serial communications settings, edit the data file to place the serial communications changes at the end of the file. Communication between the PC and

Tra ce r AV will be lost once the Trace r AV

receives settings for baud rate (BAUD parameter) or data bits and parity (BITS parameter) that do not match those configured for the PC.

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6.0 Appendix

6.1 Error Messages

The Tra cer AV provides a number of error messages. When an error occurs, the message is shown on the remote display. Error conditions can also be checked remotely by using the XE EDP command as described in Section 6.1.2 on page 33.

6.1.1 Displayed Error Messages

The Tracer AV provides a number of front panel error mess ages to assist in problem diagnosis. Table 6-1 lists these messages and their meanings.

Error Message Description Solution

E A/D A/D physical error Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) Service.

EEEROM EEPROM physical error

EVIREE Virgin EEPROM Use TEST menu to perform DEFLT (restore defaults) procedure, then

EPCKSM Parameter checksum error

EACKSM A/D calibration checksum error A/D converter requires recalibration. Call RLWS Service.

EFCKSM Printer format checksum error Call RLWS Service.

ELCKSM Load cell calibration checksum error Recalibrate load cells.

EIDATA Internal RAM checksum error Call RLWS Service.

E REF A/D reference error A/D converter requires recalibration. Call RLWS Service.

ERROR Internal program error Check configuration. Run XE command (see Section 6.1.2 on

OVERFL Overflow error Weight value too large to be displayed.

------ Gross > overload limit Gross value exceeds overload limit. Check configuration or signal

______ A/D underrange A/D reading < –4 mV. Check scale for binding or damage.

RNGERR GRADS > 100,000

WVAL > 100,000

EEPERR EEPROM Error Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) for service.

recalibrate load cells.

page 33) to determine error type. Call RLWS Service if unable to clear error by cycling power or if error recurs.

input level. Overload can be caused by input signal > 45 mV or common mode voltage > 950 mV.

Only shows up in Config mode.

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6.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command

The XE EDP command can be used to remotely query

Tra ce r AV for the error conditions shown on the

the front panel. The XE command returns two 5-digit numbers in the format:

xxxxx yyyyy

where xxxxx contains a decimal represen tation of any existing error conditions as described in Table 6-2.

If more than one error condition exists, the number returned is the sum of the values representing the error conditions. For example, if the XE command returns the number 1040, this value represents the sum of an A/D reference error (1024) and an A/D calibration checksum error (16).

The second number returned (

yyyyy) uses the same bit

assignments as shown in T able 6-2 to indicate whether the test for the error condition was run. For example, the value

yyyyy = 50815 represents the decimal

eq u i v a le n t o f t h e b in a r y v a l u e 110 0 0 11 0 0 111 1111. Using the bit assignments in Table 6-2 , this value indicates all tests were run.

Error

Code

0x0001

0x0002

0x0004

0x0008

0x0010

0x0020

0x0040

0x0080

0x0100

0x0200

0x0400

0x0800

0x1000

0x2000

0x4000

0x8000

0x10000 - 0x80000000

EEPROM Error 0000 0000 0000 0001

Virgin EEPROM 0000 0000 0000 0010

Config Parameter Checksum 0000 0000 0000 0100

Load Cell Checksum 0000 0000 0000 1000

A/D Calibration Checksum 0000 0000 0001 0000

Print Formats Checksum 0000 0000 0010 0000

XA Internal RAM Error 0000 0000 0100 0000

External RAM Error 0000 0000 1000 0000

Reserved 0000 0001 0000 0000

ADC Physical Error 0000 0010 0000 0000

ADC Reference 0000 0100 0000 0000

Count Error 0000 1000 0000 0000

Reserved 0001 0000 0000 0000

Display Range 0010 0000 0000 0000

ADC Range 0100 0000 0000 0000

Gross Limit 1000 0000 0000 0000

Table 6-2. Error Codes Returned on XE Command

Description Binary Value

Reserved

6.2 Status Messages

Two EDP commands, P and ZZ, can be used to provide status about the are described in the following sections.

6.2.1 Using the P EDP Command

The P EDP command returns the current displayed weight value to the EDP port, along with the units identifier. If the indicator is in an underrange or overload condition, the weight value is replaced with

&&&&&& (overload) or :::::: (underrange).

6.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command

The ZZ EDP command can be used to remotely query which annunciators are currently displayed. The ZZ command returns the currently displayed weight and a decimal number representing the LED annunciators currently lit. The format of the returned data is:

wwwwww uu zzz

where wwwwww uu is the current displayed weight and units,

zzz is the annunciator status value (see

Table 6-3). If more than one annunciator is lit, the second number returned is the sum of the values representing the active annunciators.

Example: If the annunciator status value returned on

the ZZ command is 145, the gross, standstill, and lb annunciators are lit. 145 represents the sum of the values for the standstill annunciator (128), gross mode annunciator (16), and the lb/primary units annunciator (1).

Decimal

Value

1 lb/primary units

2kg/secondary units

16 Gross

32 Net

64 Center of zero

128 Standstill

Table 6-3. Status Codes Returned on the ZZ Command

Tra ce r AV. These commands

Annunciator

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6.3 Continuous Output (Stream) Format

ASCII 02 (decimal)

Weight data: 7 digits, right-justiﬁed, with decimal point, l eading zer o s upr e ssion. Overload = ^^^^^^^ Underrange = ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Display overﬂow = OVERFL

LB = pounds KG = kilogram TN = ton GM = grams OZ = ounces <space> = none

G = Gross N = Net

Status: < space > = valid I = Invalid M = Motion O = Over/under range

Polarity: < space

> = Positive <–> = Negative <^> = Overload <]> = Underrange

or <CR>

ASCII 13, 10

(decimal)

Z = Center of zero

Figure 6-1 shows the continuous output format sent from the Tracer AV Serial port to the Remote Display.

Note: In Setup mode, the text display message follows the following format: <100DM><Time M/S><Text!> or <100DMText!>.

Figure 6-1. Continuous Output Data Format

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6.4 Front Panel Display Characters

-9 EQ

.: FR

/; GS

0< HT

1= %IU

&2 >J V

‘

3? KW

(4 @L X

)5 AM Y

*6 BN Z

+7 CO [

,8 DP \

Figure 6-2 shows the 7-segment LED character set used to display alphanumeric characters on the Tra cer AV front panel.

Figure 6-2. Trac er AV Display Characters

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6.5 Conversion Factors for Secondary Units

The Tracer AV has the capability to mathematically convert a weight into many different types of units and instantly display those results with a press of the

Units key .

Secondary units can be specified on the FORMAT menu using the SECNDR parameter, or by using EDP commands.

NOTES:

• Multipliers are preconfigured within the

Tra ce r AV. Manual entry is only necessary

when NONE is selected under UNITS. Long tons and grain units listed in Table 6-4 cannot be directly specified as primary or secondary units. For these or other unlisted units of weight, specify NONE under UNITS.

• Ensure that the secondary decimal point position is set appropriately for the scale capacity in the secondary units. If the converted value requires more digits than are available, the indicator will display an overflow message (

• For example, if the primary units are short tons, secondary units are pounds, and the secondary decimal point is set to 8888.88, the indicator will overflow if 5 tons or more are applied to the scale. With 5 tons applied, and a conversion factor of 2000, the secondary unit’s display needs five digits to the left of the decimal point to display the 10000 lb secondary units value.

OVERFL).

Primary Unit x Multiplier Secondary Unit

grains 0.064799 grams

0.002286 ounces

0.000143 pounds

0.000065 kilograms

ounces 437.500 grains

28.3495 grams

0.06250 pounds

0.02835 kilograms

pounds 7000.00 grains

453.592 grams

16.0000 ounces

0.453592 kilograms

0.000500 short tons

0.000446 long tons

0.000453 metric tons

short tons 2000.00 pounds

907.185 kilograms

0.892857 long tons

0.907185 metric tons

grams 15.4324 grains

0.035274 ounces

0.002205 pounds

0.001000 kilograms

kilograms 15432.4 grains

35.2740 ounces

1000.00 grams

2.20462 pounds

0.001102 short tons

0.000984 long tons

0.001000 metric tons

metric tons 2204.62 pounds

1000.00 kilograms

1.10231 short tons

0.984207 long tons

long tons 2240.00 pounds

1016.05 kilograms

1.12000 short tons

1.01605 metric tons

NOTE: Multipliers in italics are preconfigured

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Table 6-4. Conversion Factors

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6.6 Digital Filtering

DIGFL1

DIGFL2

DIGFL3

8OUT

32OUT

16OUT

64OUT

DFSENS DFTHRH

2OUT

128OUT

4OUT

2DD

NONE

5DD

20DD

10DD

50DD

200DD

100DD

250DD

DIGFL1= n1 DIGFL2= n2 DIGFL3= n3

3rd Stage

Filter A verage

2nd Stage

Filter A verage

1st Stage

Filter A verage

Displayed

Value

2nd Stage

Filter A verages

1st Stage

Filter A verages

A/D Readings

The Tracer AV uses averaged digital filtering to reduce the effect of vibration on weight readings. Adjustable threshold and sensitivity functions allow quick settling by suspending filter averaging, allowing the weight reading to jump to the new value. Figure 6-3 shows the digital filter parameters on the CONFIG menu.

Figure 6-3. Digital Filtering Parameters on the Configuration (CONFIG) Menu

Figure 6-4. Flow Diagram for Trace r AV Digital Filters

6.6.1 DIGFLx Parameters

The first three digital filtering parameters, DIGFL 1, DIGFL2, and DIGFL3, are configurable filter stages that control the effect of a single A/D reading on the displayed weight. The value assigned to each parameter sets the number of readings received from the preceding filter stage before averaging (see

6.6.2 DFSENS and DFTHRH Parameters

The three digital filters can be used by themselves to eliminate vibration effects, but heavy filtering also increases settling time. The DFSENS (digital filter sensitivity) and DFTHRH (digital filter threshold) parameters can be used to temporarily override filter averaging and improve settling time:

Figure 6-4). The overall filtering effect can be expressed by adding

the values assigned to the three filter stages:

DIGFL1 + DIGFL2 + DIGFL3

For example, if the filters are configured as DIGFL1=4, DIGFL2=8, DIGFL3=8, the overall filtering effect is 20 (4 + 8 + 8). With this configuration, each A/D reading has a 1-in-20 effect on the displayed weight value. Setting the filters to 1 effectively disables digital filtering.

• DFSENS specifies the number of consecutive scale readings that must fall outside the filter threshold (DFTHRH) before digital filtering is suspended.

• DFTHRH sets a threshold value, in display divisions. When a specified number of consecutive scale readings (DFSENS) fall outside of this threshold, digital filt ering is suspended. Set DFTHRH to NONE to turn off the filter override.

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6.6.3 Setting the Digital Filter Parameters

Fine-tuning the digital filter parameters greatly improves Tracer AV performance in heavy-vibration environments. Use the following pr ocedure to dete rmine vibration effects on the scale and optimize the digital filtering configuration.

1. In setup mode, set all three digital filters (DIGFL1, DIGFL2, DIGFL3) to 1. Set DFTHRH to NONE. Return the

Tra ce r AV to normal mode.

2. Remove all weight from the scale, then watch the indicator display to determine the magnitude of vibration effects on the scale. Record the weight below which all but a few readings fall. This value is used to calculate the DFTHRH parameter value in Step 4.

For example, if a heavy-capacity scale produces vibration-related readings of up to 50 lb, with occasional spikes to 75 lb, record 50 lb as the threshold weight value.

3. Place the

Tra ce r AV in setup mode and set the digital filters (DIGFLx) to eliminate the vibration effects

on the scale. (Leave DFTHRH set to NONE.) Reconfigure as necessary to find the lowest effective values for the DIGFLx parameters.

4. With optimum values assigned to the DIGFLx parameters, calculate the DFTHRH parameter value by converting the weight value recorded in Step 2 to display divisions:

threshold_weight_value / DSPDIV

In the example in Step 2, with a threshold weight value of 50 lb and a display division value of 5lb: 50 /

5lb = 10DD.

DFTHRH should be set to 10DD for this example.

5. Finally, set the DFSENS parameter high enough to ignore transient peaks. Longer transients (typically caused by lower vibration frequencies) will cause more consecutive out-of-band readings, so DFSENS should be set higher to counter low frequency transients.

Reconfigure as necessary to find the lowest effective value for the DFSENS parameter.

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6.7 Test Mode

A/DTST

TEST

ADOFFS

ADGAIN

DEFLT

In addition to normal and setup modes, test mode provides a number of diagnostic functions for the

Tra ce r AV , including:

• Display raw A/D count

• Reset configuration parameters to default values

• A/D internal calibration

NOTE: Test mode is intended for factory use only.

Figure 6-5. Test Mode Menu

TEST Menu

Function Description

A/DTST Display A/D test

Press and hold Enter key to display raw count from A/D converter.

DEFLT Default parameters

Press setup switch and Enter key at the same time to reset configuration and calibration parameters to factory default values. Load cells must be recalibrated before using the

Table 6-5. Test Mode Menu Functions

To enter test mode, press and hold the setup switch until the front panel display shows the word After about three seconds, the test mode display automatically shifts to the first test menu function, A/DTST.

Figure 6-5 shows the Test Menu structure; Table 6-5 summarizes the test menu functions.

TEST.

Tra cer AV (see Section 4.0 on page 23).

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6.8 Regulatory Mode Functions

REGULAT

Parameter Value

NTEP zero or negative no no action ZERO

CANADA zero or negative no no action TARE

OIML zero or negative no no action ZERO

NONE zero or negative no TARE ZERO

Weight on Scale Ta re i n Sys tem

yes CLEAR TARE

positive no TARE

yes TARE

yes CLEAR TARE

positive no TARE

yes no action

yes CLEAR TARE ZERO and CLEAR TARE

positive no TARE ZERO

yes TARE ZERO and CLEAR TARE

yes CLEAR TARE

positive no TARE

yes CLEAR TARE

Front Panel Key Function

TARE ZERO

Table 6-6. TARE and ZERO Key Functions for REGULAT Parameter Settings

6.9 LED Functions

The following is a list of diagnostic LEDs for the

Tra ce r AV. See Figure 2-4 5 for locations on the Tra ce r AV CPU board.

Serial Port Status

LED1 (EDP Port) Flashing red = TXD activity

Flashing green = RXD activity On steady or off = No activity

LED2 (PRN Port) Flashing red = TXD activity

Flashing green = RXD activity On steady or off = No activity

Power Supply

LED (+5AV) Excitation/ADC supply on LED (+5V & +3.3V) Digital logic supply on

Operation Status

LEDHB (Microprocessor) Flashing green = Active

Red = Fault

LED AD (ADC) Green = Active

Red = Fault

LED MEM (Memory Test) Green = Pass

Red = Fail LED ANA Red = Not Implemented (Analog Option Card)

Digital Input/Output Status

DO 1 (Digital Out 1) On when lit (active low) DO 2 (Digital Out 2) On when lit (active low) DI 1 (Digital In 1) On when lit (active low) DI 2 (Digital In 2) On when lit (active low)

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6.10 Specifications

Power

Line Voltages 115 or 230 VAC Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Power Consumption 1.5 A @ 115 VAC (8W)

0.75 A @ 230 VAC (8W)

Fusing 2.5 A 5 x 20 mm fuse

Analog Specifications

Full Scale Input Signal Up to 22.5 mV Excitation Voltage +5V single sided

8 x 350 or 16 x 700 load cells

Sense Amplifier Differential amplifier with

4- and 6-wire sensing

Analog Signal

Input Range –0.5 mV/V to +4.5 mV/V

Analog Signal

Sensitivity 0.3 V/graduation minimum,

1.5 V/grad recommended Input Impedance 200 M, typical Noise (ref to input) 0.3 V p-p with digital filters at 4-4-4 Internal Resolution 8,000,000 counts Display Resolution 100 000 dd Measurement Rate Up to 60 measurements/sec Input Sensitivity 10 nV per internal count System Linearity Within 0.01% of full scale Zero Stability 150 nV/°C, maximum Span Stability 3.5 ppm/°C, maximum Calibration Method Software, constants stored in

EEPROM

Common Mode

Voltage –2.35 to +3.45 V, referred to ground Rejection 130 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz

Normal Mode

Rejection 90 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz

Input Overload ± 12 V continuous, static discharge

protected

RFI Protection Signal, excitation, and sense lines

protected by capacitor bypass

Analog Output Optional: fully isolated, voltage or

current output,14-bit resolution. Voltage output: 0 –10 VDC Load resistance:1K minimum Current output: 0–20/4–20 mA External loop resistance: 500

maximum

Serial Communications

EDP Port Full duplex RS-232 Printer Port Full duplex RS-232 or active transmit

only 20 mA current loop

Both Ports 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400,

1200, 600, 300 bps; 7 or 8 data bits; even, odd, or no parity

Operator Interface

Display 6-digit LED display. 7-segment, 1.8 in

(44.5 mm) digits

LED annunciators Gross, net, center of zero, standstill,

lb/primary units, kg/secondary units, count, tare

Keypad 2-button keypad

Environmental

Operating Temperature–10 to +40°C (legal);

–10 to +50°C (industrial) Storage Temperature –25 to +70°C Humidity 0–95% relative humidity

Enclosure

Enclosure Dimensions 10.5 in x 12.5 in x 6.4 in

26.7 cm x 31.75 cm x 16.3 cm Weight 7.8 lb. (3.54 Kg) Rating/Material UL Type 1

Digital Specifications

Microcomputer Phillips PXAG30K main processor @

19.6608 MHz

Digital Inputs 2 inputs, TTL or switch closure,

active-low Digital Outputs 2 outputs, 250 mA Max Sink Digital Filters 3 filters, software selectable

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Tracer AV Limited Warranty

Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years.

RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty period subject to the following conditions:

• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.

• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS Equipment Return Department.

• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.

• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents.

• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible for shipping charges both ways.

• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.

HESE WARRANTIES EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION

RLWS NOR DISTRIBUTOR WILL, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. RLWS

REPAIR

OTHER CLAIMS TO WARRANTY.

ALL

HOULD THE SELLER BE OTHER THAN RLWS, THE BUYER AGREES TO LOOK ONLY TO THE SELLER FOR

WARRANTY

O TERMS, CONDITIONS, UNDERSTANDING, OR AGREEMENTS PURPORTING TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS

WARRANTY OFFICER

WARRA NTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR F ITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER

AND BUYER AGREE THAT RLWS’ SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO

OR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH GOODS. IN AC CE PTING THIS WARRANTY, THE BUYER WAIVES ANY AND

CLAIMS.

SHALL HAVE ANY LEGAL EFFECT UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A CORPORATE

OF RLWS AND THE BUYER.

RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS • 230 WEST COLEMAN STREET • RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 • USA

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Rice Lake Tracer AV User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Operating Modes

1.2 Display and Keypad

1.3 LED Annunciators

1.4 Tracer AV Operations

1.4.1 Toggle Units

1.4.2 Zero Scale

2.0 Installation

2.1 Unpacking and Assembly

2.2 Enclosure Security/Disassembly

2.3 Cable Connections

2.3.1 Illustrations

2.3.2 Load Cells

2.3.3 Serial Communications

2.3.4 Digital I/O

2.4 Board Removal

2.5 Replacement Parts

3.0 Configuration

3.1 Configuration Methods

3.1.1 Revolution Configuration

3.1.2 EDP Command Configuration

3.1.3 Front Panel Configuration

3.1.4 Setting Numeric Values For Parameters

3.1.5 Editing Integers

3.1.6 Editing Floating Point (Decimal Point Position)

3.2 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions

3.2.1 Default Calibration Menu

3.2.2 Configuration Menu

3.2.3 Format Menu

3.2.4 Calibration Menu

3.2.5 Serial Menu

3.2.6 Program Menu

3.2.7 Setpoint Menu

3.2.8 Version Menu

4.0 Calibration

4.1 Default Calibration

4.2 Standard Calibration

4.3 EDP Command Calibration

4.5 More About Calibration

4.5.1 Adjusting Final Calibration

4.5.2 A/D Counts

5.0 EDP Commands

5.1 The EDP Command Set

5.1.1 Key Press Commands

5.1.2 Reporting Commands

5.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command

5.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands

5.1.5 Soft Reset

5.1.6 Normal Mode Commands

5.2 Saving and Transferring Data

5.2.1 Saving Tra ce r AV Data to a Personal Computer

6.0 Appendix

6.1 Error Messages

6.1.1 Displayed Error Messages

6.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command

6.2 Status Messages

6.2.1 Using the P EDP Command

6.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command

6.3 Continuous Output (Stream) Format

6.4 Front Panel Display Characters

6.5 Conversion Factors for Secondary Units

6.6 Digital Filtering

6.6.1 DIGFLx Parameters

6.6.2 DFSENS and DFTHRH Parameters

6.6.3 Setting the Digital Filter Parameters

6.7 Test Mode

6.8 Regulatory Mode Functions

6.9 LED Functions

6.10 Specifications

Tracer AV Limited Warranty