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Contents
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
The purpose of this manual is to help the user understand the SCT-1100 functioning modes, key functions, and display
indications. This manual applies to indicators using version 8.00 or higher of the STC-1100 firmware. Configuration and
calibration of the indicator can be accomplished by pressing the indicator front panel keys, the serial command set or RLTools
utility. The SCT-1100 is designed to work with up to 4 load cells in either a dependent or independent channel mode.
Manuals and additional resources are available from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
1.1Safety
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
to and loss of data.
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General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Electric shock hazard!
There are no user serviceable parts. Refer to qualified service personnel for service.
The unit has no power switch, to completely remove DC power from the unit, disconnect the DC power cable from the main
socket.
For pluggable equipment the socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
Always disconnect from main power before performing any work on the device.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not use for purposes other then weighing applications.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Failure to follow could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Protect the instrument from environmental factors: rain, snow, dust, etc.
Do not wash, dip in water or spill liquid on the instrument.
Do not use solvents to clean the instrument.
Do not install in areas subject to explosion hazard.
Always mount the instrument and platform in a vibration free setting.
All instrument connections must be made with respect to local zone and environment standards.
1.2Options
Features Include:
• 5-key, dual function, tactile feel keypad
• 6-digit LED display, 0.50" (13mm) high
• (6) red LED Annunciators
• NEMA type 1 plastic enclosure
• 12 - 24 VDC power
• Mountable to a DIN 35mm rail
• (1) 6-wire load cell connection with Remote Sense
• (3) 4-wire load cell connections
• Two configurable digital inputs and two configurable digital outputs
• Analog Output
• 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (Maximum 350,000 ohm)
• 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC (Minimum 10,000 ohm)
• (1) RS-485 bidirectional port configurable for connection to a PC/PLC
• (1) RS-232 bidirectional port for connection to a printer or PC
• Unit of measure conversion
• Switching of net/gross weight setpoint on the gross weight/net weight/pieces,
• Alibi memory
• Peak detector
• Weight or Theoretical calibration with up to 3 linearity points
• Diagnostic information via serial port, message display, printing, simulation of key pressure
• Reading of the net, gross and tare weights. Clearing and entering tare, scale switch, setting of output values
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1.3Overview
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Introduction
Figure 1-1. SCT-1100 Dimensions and Components
No.Description
1(+) 12-24 Vdc power supply input
2GND power supply input
3Digital I/O
4Analog output
5Connection for serial line RS-485
6Connection for serial line RS-232
7Connections for load cell
Table 1-1. SCT-1100 Components
For detailed call out of pin designations, See Section 2.5 on page 7
The front panel of the SCT-1100 consists of a display with six digits that are 0.5 in (13 mm) high, six LED annunciators and a
five-key keyboard.
Figure 1-2. SCT-1100 Front Panel
Item No. SymbolDescription
1lbUnits – lb is printed on the instrument; kg, Ton, g, stickers are included for changing the units on the overlay
2>0<Illuminates when the weighing system is within ±1/4 division of zero
3~ (tilde) Illuminates when the weight is unstable
4NETIlluminates when a tare is established, measuring net weight
5FIlluminates:
• when the specification function of the instrument is active (set in F.Mo d EF Un Ct parameter) See Section 3.7 on page 14
• when a key is pressed
Turns off:
• when the specification function of the instrument is disabled
• with an active function (a key is released)
Blinking means the instrument function is active for five seconds
6W1Indicates the activation of the first output (Sp1)
7W2Indicates the activation of the second output (Sp2)
8ZERO – Clears the displayed gross weight of up to ± 2% of the total capacity; Cancels tare
At power up: Momentary press during startup displays current settings. See Section 3.1.1 on page 10
In setup: scroll through parameters
In numeric input: decreases the digit to be modified
9TARE – Momentary press executes semiautomatic tare; Cancels tare
At power up: Momentary press during startup displays setup mode. See Section 4.1 on page 17
Long press allows for entering a manual tare from the keyboard
In setup: scroll through the parameters
In numeric input: increases the digit to be modified
10MODE – Executes a specific function (set in the setup mode) See Section 3.7 on page 14
Long press allows for toggling the displayed channel (if configured in independent channels mode (Ind . C h )
At power up: Momentary press during startup displays quick setup menu. See Section 4.2 on page 18
In setup: enter into a parameter or to confirm a setting
In numeric input: confirms the entry made
11PRINT – Executes a specific function (set in the setup mode) See Section 4.4.1 on page 26.
Executes a printout or transmission of data from the serial port dedicated to the printer
In setup: enter into a parameter or to confirm a setting
In numeric input: confirms the entry made
12ON/OFF – Turns the instrument on and off
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In setup: press multiple times to display SA v E? and/or press to exit a step without confirming the setting
In numeric input: momentary press clears the present value
Long press beyond -o ff -: Displays information of the scale (capacity, division, minimum weight for each configured range, gravi-
tational acceleration value, number of configured channels)
Table 1-2. SCT-1100 Front Panel
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Installation
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2.0Installation
Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends the instrument and the platform (transducer) be installed on a flat level surface, that
is stable and vibration free.
2.1Location Selection
The following should be considered when selecting a location for the equipment:
• Dust-free
• Free of strong breezes or vapors
• Moderate temperature and humidity (59 to 86°F and 40-70%)
• Use waterproof conduit and couplings in order to protect the load cell cables
• Use a waterproof junction box to connect the cells
• Avoid welding with load cells installed
2.2Electrical Precautionary Measures
The following electrical precautionary measures must be considered when installing this equipment:
• Main power supply must be maintained within ± 10% of the rated voltage
• Electrical best practices must be observed by the installing technician
• Follow recommended minimal separation distances given for cable categories, See Section 2.3
• The extension leads of the load cells, or signal amplifiers connecting to the serial ports and analog output, must be within stated maximum
lengths, See Section 2.3
• It is recommended that load cell cables are shielded and run in conduit at an acceptable distance from power transmission lines to avoid
signal interference and signal noise
• All cable not in conduit or otherwise shielded should be of minimal length and terminated as close to conduit exit as possible to avoid
extraneous signal noise
• If the instrument is situated inside an electric panel, the power supply cable must be shielded and as short as possible, separate from every
coil supply cable, inverter, electromotive force, and others. In addition, provide dedicated power supply to the instrument
• Install RC filters on the contact coils, solenoid valves and all devices producing electric fields
• It is recommended to leave the instrument powered on at all times to avoid condensation forming on the inside of the instrument
2.3Maximum Cable Length
Load Cell Cable
The maximum length of a standard load cell cable with sense wires is:
• 150’ at 30#AWG
• 300’ at 24#AWG
RS-232 Cable
The maximum length of the RS-232 cable is 50' with a maximum baud rate of 19200.
RS-485 Cable
The maximum RS-485 cable length is 4000', See
Analog Output Cable
The maximum length of the analog current output cable at 4-20mA is 300'.
The maximum length of the analog voltage output cable at 0-10Vdc is 150'.
A centrally located, single point ground, such as the ground bar of the electric panel, must be created and/or identified for
proper grounding and functioning of the system. The ground must be sized so that the total resistance of grounding is lower
than 1Ω. Connect grounding points of all instrumentation, load cells, and weighing structure to this single point ground.
2.4.1Load Cells and Junction Box
When the load cells are connected to the instrument through a junction box, the shielding of the load cell cables and the
instrument must be connected to the junction box grounding.
When the load cells are directly connected to the instrument, the load cell cable shielding must be connected to the single point
ground.
System cabling should be kept as short as possible to minimize noise potential. After exiting conduit or other shielding, a ferrite
device should be used prior to conductor termination.
After platform and the load cell are properly grounded, connect the shield from the load cell cable to the instrument ground. See
Figure 1-1 on page 3.
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Procedures not expressly described in this manual are considered improper use of the equipment.
Ensure the platform is level or the loading cells are shimmed evenly.
All connections must meet all local zone and environment standards.
Follow the recommended electrical precautionary measures described in Section 2.2 on page 5.
Make sure that the grounding is made correctly, See Section 2.4.
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2.5Wiring Schematic
I/O
BOOT
J1
Load Cell 1
RS-232
RS-485
Analog Output
12/24 VDC
Load Cell 2, 3, 4
Load
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Load
Cell 3
Load
Cell 4
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EXC –
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SIG +
SIG –
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Figure 2-2. SCT-1100 Wiring Schematic
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator can be connected to a six-wire load receiver (wiring must be jumpered if connecting
to 4-wire load cell. See Figure 2-3 on page 8); CELL2, CELL3 and CELL4 are only for four-wire connection. See Figure 2-2.
The load cell 1 terminal board of the SCT-1100 must be connected to the 6-wire load cell; if using a 4-wire load in the load cell 1
terminal board, cell excitation must jumper to sense, See Figure 2-3. Load cells 2, 3, and 4 must be connected to 4-wire load
cells, See Figure 2-4.
Sense is always enabled and, when not using 6-wire load cell, the sense terminals must be jumpered to the
same polarity excitation wires.
The sense compensates for drops in voltage along the cable that connects the instrument to the load cell. Voltage is
lost when the instrument and the load cell are greater than 30ft apart. A cable is typically provided with a load cell.
When exceeding the length of the provided load cell cable, six wires must be used to compensate for voltage drop. It
is, however, recommended to never cut or shorten the load cell cable.
Power must be provided to the SCT-1100 through an external AC/DC charger that supplies a stabilized voltage of 12 VDC to 24
VDC while connected to an appropriately rated AC power supply. Connect the two power supply wires to the appropriate
terminals on the side of the instrument, See Figure 1-1 on page 3.
3.1.1Turn on the Instrument
Press until the instrument turns on, then release. The instrument executes a start up procedure and displays the installed
software version.
An auto zero function zeros the instrument at startup if the weight detected on the scale is ± 10% of the capacity. If the weight
is not within this tolerance the instrument displays ZE RO and, after 10 seconds, the current weight is displayed.
The auto zero function at start-up can be disabled in the setup mode.
SE tu P C o n F i G PAr AM A u to-0 in Table 4-6 on page 24.
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To view the following settings momentarily press while the display self-check is running:
• XX .Y Y – X X is the software release and YY is the sub release
• XX .Y Y – X X indicates the type of instrument, YY indicates the software version
• XX .Y Y.ZZ – the installed software version
• XX X X X X – the name of the installed software
• XX X . XX X – capacity and division of channel 1
• h i r ES – displayed together with the gravitational acceleration value of the area of use
The instrument then executes a self-check.
3.1.2Standby
Press until OFF displays. The LED at the left of the display remains on.
3.1.3Power Off the Instrument
To completely power off the unit, remove the power supplied voltage.
3.1.4Zero
Press to zero a gross weight within ± 2% of the total capacity (or as set). Weight value displays as 0 and the relative
annunciators illuminate.
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3.1.5Tare
Semiautomatic Tare
Press to tare the weight value on the scale. tArE displays momentarily and then 0 (net weight). The relative annunciators
illuminate.
Manual Tare
Press for a few seconds. -tM- displays and then 0 0 00 0 0 . Enter the desired tare value with the following keys:
selects the digit to be modified (moves left to right, selected digit blinks)
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• decreases the blinking digit
• increases the blinking digit
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momentary press clears the present value, long press returns to the weigh mode without saving changes
• confirms the entered tare value
The tare value is subtracted from the weight on the scale and the relative annunciators illuminate.
The entered tare will be rounded off to the nearest division.
Cancel a Tare
A tare value can be manually canceled in multiple ways:
• Unload the scale and press or
• Press without unloading the scale
• Enter a manual tare equal to zero
Locked or Unlocked Tare
When a tare value is entered manually, automatically or from storage the tare value displays with a negative sign when the
scale is unloaded. This is known as a locked tare. An unlocked tare is automatically canceled each time the scale is unloaded.
To set the tare type:
1.Turn on the instrument and press while the firmware version displays. F .M o d e displays.
2.Press to enter the menu.
3.Press or until tArE displays. Press to select.
4.Press or to scroll through options.
• Lo C K – locked tare
• u n Lo CK – unlocked tare
• di SA b – disable tare
5.Press
6.Slowly press multiple times until SA V E? displays.
• Press to confirm and store to the instrument memory
• Press any other key to cancel and exit without saving
The multi-range function allows for subdividing the scale capacity in two, each up to 3000 divisions.
Example: with a 10 kg cell platform it is possible to approve the weighing system with:
Single range: 6 kg capacity and 2 g division (3000 div.)
Dual range: 6/3 kg capacity and 2/1 g division (3000 + 3000 div.)
Multi-range functioning is indicated by illumination of the relative LED identifying the operating range; when the
weight on the scale enters into the second range, the division of the second range is enabled. The first range division
is restored only when the weight on the scale goes below the gross zero of the scale.
The selection of the range number with multi-range functioning is made during the instrument’s calibration,
See Section 5.0 on page 32.
3.3Display Configuration Data
The INFO function makes it possible to view the configuration data, such as:.
• First range capacity, first range minimum weight, first range division
• Second range capacity, second range minimum weight, second range division (if set)
• Gravitational Acceleration Value
The minimum weight corresponds to 20 net weight divisions
The data of the second range appears only if a range is configured
To view the configuration data:
1.Press and hold until inF O displays.
2.Release . The capacity value of the first range displays. Press or to scroll forward or back through the
following data.
• First range capacity Ch1. MA X
• First range minimum weight Ch1.Min
• First range division Ch 1.E
• Second range division Ch1. MA X
• Second range minimum weight Ch1. Mi n
• Second range division Ch1. E
• Gravitational Acceleration Value GrAVit
• Number of Configured Channels ConF .C h
3.Press to return to the weigh mode.
Pressing when information of the currently active channel is displayed allows for the data of the other configured channels
to be viewed. This selects and pauses the information for each channel, otherwise the information automatically cycles through
all channels.
For example, if channels 2 and 3 are configured, for the maximum capacity of the 1st range:
1st range capacity channel 1 (1 C h 1 .MAX ). Press . 1st range capacity channel 2 (Ch2 .MAX ).
Press . 1st range capacity channel 3 (Ch3. MA X).
3.4Selecting the Channel to be Displayed
When indicator has multiple scale channels configured in tra n s M type mode or i nd .Ch type mode, it is possible to select the
channel to be displayed using the key. See Section 4.3.1 on page 21 for configuring type parameters and Section 4.4 on
page 24 for configuring the number of channels.
1.Press and hold . The currently selected channel displays first followed by ChAn momentarily. A menu of available
chanels displays.
2.Select the channel to be displayed. Press to confirm.
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3.5Simultaneous Transmitter Mode
The tr a n sM mode makes it possible to have simultaneous transmission of the values on each single channel via the serial
line. In addition, through the optional alibi memory board, the transmitted weight values can be stored in a computer for data
processing and/or integration. The filed values can then be recalled from the PC serial line or directly on the instrument’s
display. See Section 4.3.1 on page 21 for configuring type parameters and Section 4.4 on page 24 for configuring the number
of channels.
In this mode the zero tracking and the scale keys , and are disabled. It is not possible to set functioning
modes and the alibi mode is set automatically.
To set the transmitter mode:
1.Turn on the instrument and press while the firmware version displays. tY P E displays. Press to enter the
menu.
2.Navigate to select t r An S M displays. Press to select.
3.Slowly press multiple times until SA V E? displays. Press
to confirm.
Operation
In the simultaneous transmitter mode it is possible to view the weighing information. See Section 3.7.2 on page 14 regarding
Reviewing Stored Weigh Information.
• Press to switch channels, if the scale is configured as multichannel
• Only functions which can be enabled through serial commands can be performed; not all serial commands can be
performed; See Section 6.3 on page 42; it is not possible to carry out other operations in the simultaneous
transmitter mode.
• The list of usable serial commands includes:
DINT, PCOK, STAT, KEYP, KEYR, KEYEE,KEYED
Pressing simulation of the scale keys through the KEYP and KEYR commands allows for management of the
functions linked to the
In addition to the standard weighing mode, the instrument can be set to carry out four alternative operational functions. Each
operating mode activates certain LEDs.
To set the operating mode:
1.Turn on the instrument and press while the firmware version displays. F. Mo dE displays. Press to enter the
menu.
2.Navigate to Fun C t. Press to enter the menu.
3.Select operating mode:
• Co nver – convert displayed value to a calculated value, See Section 3.7.1
• Al i b i - Alibi memory, See Section 3.7.2
• Vi SS – sensitivity times ten, See Section 3.7.3 on page 15
• PE A k – peak hold detector, See Section 3.7.4 on page 16
4.Press to confirm selection.
5.Slowly press multiple times until SA V E? displays.
• Press to confirm and store to the instrument memory
• Press any other key to cancel and exit without saving
3.7.1Conversion
This function toggles the displayed weight between the scale unit of measure and an alternative unit measure.
• Long press to set the conversion factor
• Short press to toggle between the unit of measures
• Press to save the conversion value
3.7.2Alibi Memory
The alibi memory allows for transmitted weight values to be filed in the PC for data processing and/or integration. The filed
values can then be recalled from the PC serial line or directly on the instrument’s display for a following check.
Storage of a weight value occurs following the reception of the serial command or by pressing . The instrument transmits
the gross and tare weights and an ID on the serial port.
The ID has the format: <Rewriting number>-<Weigh number>
• The rewriting number is a five digit number from 00000-00255; it indicates the number of complete rewritings of the alibi
memory
• Weigh number is a six digit number from 000000-131072; it indicates the weigh number in the current rewriting of the
alibi memory. The weigh number is increased by 000001 with each weigh storage. Once the value reaches 131072, it
restarts from 000000.
The storage of a weigh value occurs only if the gross weight is greater than or equal to zero, it is stable and valid (not in underload or overload). Depending on how F.M od E r EACt has been configured in the technical set up, the storage of a weight by
pressing a key is possible only if the condition is met (weight exceeds zero, weight instability or always).
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