Rice Lake Tracer AV User Manual

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

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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

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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