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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Overview .................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. The Manuals Set ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Document Conventions .............................................................................................. 7
1.4. Software Comparison K404, K405 and K422 ............................................................. 7
2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 8
3. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2. General Warnings ...................................................................................................... 9
3.3. Electrical Safety.......................................................................................................... 9
3.4. Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.5. Panel Mount Template ............................................................................................... 9
3.6. Cable Connections ..................................................................................................... 9
3.7. DC Power (DC PWR + , DC PWR –) ....................................................................... 10
3.8. Load Cell Connection ............................................................................................... 10
3.9. Auxiliary Connections ............................................................................................... 11
3.10. Optical Communications ........................................................................................... 14
3.11. Connecting Shields .................................................................................................. 15
3.12. Regulatory Sealing Requirements ............................................................................ 16
3.13. Accessory Module connection .................................................................................. 17
4. SETUP MENUS ................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Accessing Setup Menus ........................................................................................... 18
4.2. Exiting Full or Safe Setup ......................................................................................... 19
4.3. Menu Navigation ...................................................................................................... 19
4.4. Changing Data ......................................................................................................... 20
4.5. Numeric Entry .......................................................................................................... 20
4.6. Selections and Options............................................................................................. 21
4.7. Strings ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.8. IP Addresses ............................................................................................................ 22
5. BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 23
5.1. User Interface Display and Controls ......................................................................... 23
5.2. Operation Keys......................................................................................................... 26
5.3. Zero Key ................................................................................................................... 26
5.4. Tare Key................................................................................................................... 27
5.5. Truck Key ................................................................................................................. 28
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5.6. Print Key ................................................................................................................... 29
5.7. Function Key 3 - Programmable ............................................................................... 29
5.8. Clock ........................................................................................................................ 31
5.9. Report ...................................................................................................................... 31
5.10. Total ......................................................................................................................... 32
5.11. User ID ..................................................................................................................... 32
5.12. Target ....................................................................................................................... 33
5.13. Lock ......................................................................................................................... 33
5.14. Alibi .......................................................................................................................... 34
5.15. Acc ........................................................................................................................... 35
5.16. Stability Considerations ............................................................................................ 35
6. SELECT/ADD/DELETE TRUCK IDS ................................................................................... 36
7. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXTERNAL KEYS ................................................................. 38
7.1. Overview ................................ .................................................................................. 38
7.2. NONE ....................................................................................................................... 38
7.3. SINGLE ................................................................ .................................................... 38
7.4. TEST ........................................................................................................................ 38
7.5. UNITS ...................................................................................................................... 39
7.6. HOLD ....................................................................................................................... 40
7.7. HI.RES ..................................................................................................................... 40
7.8. SC.EXIT ................................................................................................................... 41
8. TRUCK WEIGHING OPERATION-STATIC (K404) ............................................................. 42
8.1. Static Truck Weighing Summary .............................................................................. 42
8.2. Print Current Weight of Truck ................................................................................... 43
8.3. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare ................................................ 43
8.4. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare ......................... 44
8.5. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare ....................... 44
8.6. Two Pass ................................................................................................................. 45
8.7. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated........................................................ 45
9. TRUCK WEIGHING OPERATION-STATIC AXLE (K405) ................................................... 46
9.1. Print Current Weight of Truck ................................................................................... 46
9.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare ................................................ 46
9.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare ......................... 47
9.4. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare ....................... 47
9.5. Two Pass ................................................................................................................. 48
9.6. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated.................................................... 4849
10. TRUCK WEIGHING OPERATION-DYNAMIC AXLE (K422) ........................................... 4950
10.1. Print Current Weight of Truck ............................................................................... 4950
10.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare ............................................ 4950
10.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare ..................... 5051
10.4. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare ................... 5051
10.5. Two Pass ............................................................................................................. 5152
10.6. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated.................................................... 5152
11. CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 5253
11.1. General Setup Information ................................................................................... 5253
11.2. Correct Loadcell Selection .................................................................................... 5253
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11.3. Filtering Techniques ............................................................................................. 5253
11.4. Industrial vs Trade Modes .................................................................................... 5354
11.5. Calibration Counter .............................................................................................. 5354
11.6. Passcodes ............................................................................................................ 5354
12. SETUP MENUS ............................................................................................................... 5556
12.1. GEN.OPT (General options) ................................................................................. 5556
12.2. H.WARE (Hardware Configuration & Test) ........................................................... 5960
12.3. SCALE (Loadcell options and calibration) ............................................................ 6364
12.4. FUNC (Special functions) ..................................................................................... 6667
12.5. SER.NET .............................................................................................................. 7273
12.6. SER.AUT (Automatic transmit) ............................................................................. 7374
12.7. PRINT (Printouts) ................................................................................................. 7475
12.8. SETP (Setpoints).................................................................................................. 7778
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12.9. AXLE (K405) ........................................................................................................ 7980
12.10. AXLE (K422) ........................................................................................................ 8081
12.11. End (Save and exit) .............................................................................................. 8283
13. CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................ 8384
13.1. Performing a Digital Calibration with Test Weights ............................................... 8384
13.2. Performing a Calibration with Direct mV/V Entry .................................................. 8586
13.3. Using Linearisation ............................................................................................... 8788
13.4. Calibration Errors ................................................................................................. 8990
14. NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................... 9091
14.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 9091
14.2. Network Protocol B ............................................................................................... 9091
14.3. Network Protocol SIMPLE .................................................................................... 9394
14.4. Network Protocol BARCODE................................................................................ 9495
15. AUTOMATIC WEIGHT OUTPUT ..................................................................................... 9798
15.1. Overview ................................ .............................................................................. 9798
15.2. Auto Weight Format String ................................................................................... 9798
16. PRINTING ..................................................................................................................... 99100
16.1. Overview ................................ ............................................................................ 99100
16.2. Print ID ............................................................................................................... 99100
16.3. Docket printouts ................................................................................................. 99100
16.4. Report printouts ................................................................................................ 103104
16.5. Custom Printing ................................................................................................ 103104
17. SETPOINTS ................................................................................................................ 106107
17.1. Overview ................................ .......................................................................... 106107
17.2. Outputs ............................................................................................................ 106107
17.3. Common Settings ............................................................................................. 106107
17.4. Weigh in (OVER) Setpoints and Weigh Out (UNDER) Setpoints ..................... 107108
17.5. Status Based Setpoint Types ........................................................................... 108109
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17.6. Logic Setpoint Types ........................................................................................ 108109
17.7. Scale Entry/Exit Setpoint Types ....................................................................... 110111
18. APPENDIX 1: DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................... 111112
18.1. Trade Label ...................................................................................................... 113114
18.2. Lead Seals ....................................................................................................... 113114
19. APPENDIX 2: PRINT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TOKENS ......................... 114115
19.1. ASCII codes ..................................................................................................... 114115
19.2. Use of Characters in the Extended ASCII table ................................................ 114115
19.3. Tokens ............................................................................................................. 115116
20. APPENDIX 3: COMMUNICATIONS REGISTERS ....................................................... 121122
21. APPENDIX 4: SETUP MENU QUICK REFERENCE ................................................... 130131
22. APPENDIX 5: ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................ 133134
22.1. Overview ................................ .......................................................................... 133134
22.2. Weighing Errors ............................................................................................... 133134
22.3. Axle Weighing Errors (K405 and K422) ............................................................ 133134
22.4. Setup Errors ..................................................................................................... 134135
22.5. Diagnostic Errors .............................................................................................. 134135
23. APPENDIX 6: M4221 ETHERNET MODULE .............................................................. 136137
23.1. Overview ................................ .......................................................................... 136137
23.2. Network Configuration ...................................................................................... 136137
23.3. Viewing the Current Configuration .................................................................... 136137
23.4. Services ........................................................................................................... 136137
24. APPENDIX 7: M4501 DSD MODULE .......................................................................... 137138
24.1. Overview ................................ .......................................................................... 137138
24.2. Writing records ................................................................................................. 137138
24.3. Reading records ............................................................................................... 137138
25. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................. 138139
25.1. Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................ 138139
25.2. List of Figures ................................................................................................... 139140
25.3. List of Tables .................................................................................................... 139140
26. INDEX ......................................................................................................................... 140141
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
This precision digital indicator uses the latest Sigma-Delta A/D technology to ensure fast and accurate weight readings. The setup and calibration of the instrument are digital, with a non-volatile security store for all setup parameters.
It may be operated from either a DC power source (12VDC to 24VDC) or AC power (optional 110 – 240 VAC). There is a soft power on/off function that retains memory of its state. Once an instrument is turned on it will automatically start up again if the external power is interrupted.
Optical communications is fitted standard and allows for a temporary isolated communications link to be established with a PC. Software upgrades, the use of computerised setup and calibration can then be done using a PC. Refer to Optical Communications page 14 for more information.
Figure 1: Weight Indicator
The instrument provides zero, tare, gross/net, truck and print on the fixed function keys and supports special functions (eg. printing, unit switching, etc.), via user definable function key and external inputs. Operator functions (clock, report etc) and editing functions are provided on the alpha/numeric key pad. It is equipped with an NVRAM store to ensure day-to-day operating settings (eg. ZERO, TARE, CLOCK, etc.) are retained when power is removed.
The RS-232 communications port can be used for printer driving, connection to a remote display or PC. The transmit only RS-485 communications port can be used for remote displays. There is a built-in clock for date-stamping printed outputs.
The instrument can support different software applications depending on the functionality required.
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1.2. The Manuals Set
This manual is part of a set of manuals covering the setup and operation of the instrument. The set includes the following:
Reference Manual - Contains detailed information on calibration and setup. This
manual is intended for use by Scale Technicians who are installing the instrument.
Operator Manual - Aimed at the operator of the instrument, and covers the day-to-
day operation of the instrument.
Quick Start Manual - Intended for Scale Technicians who are familiar with the
instrument and simply need a quick reference to menu options and connection diagrams, etc.
1.3. Document Conventions
The following document conventions (typographical) are used throughout this Reference Manual.
Bold Text
Bold text denotes words and phrases to note.
<Key>
<Key> denotes a Keypad key. Note: In the Specifications section the < symbol means less than
and the > symbol means greater than.
^
This symbol denotes one space when describing serial output formats.
Items marked with indicate that the setting is available only in Full Setup and is trade critical. When trade critical settings are changed the calibration counter is incremented.
Table 1: Document Conventions
1.4. Software Comparison K404, K405 and K422
The table below only lists the features that vary between each version of the K404, K405, and K422 software.
Feature
K404
K405
K422
Static Axle weighing
Dynamic Axle weighing
Print key
Print the
weight
Use print key to skip
the idle time
Use print key to
skip the idle time
Automatic print event
Drive over stopping
for each axle –
reading will print on
no motion
Drive completely
over scale
Table 2: Software comparison
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2. Specifications
Performance
Resolution
Up to 100,000 divisions, minimum of 0.25V/division
Zero Cancellation
+/- 2.0mV/V
Span Adjustment
0.1mV/V to 3.0mV/V
Stability/Drift
Zero: < 0.1V/C (+ 8ppm of deadload max) Span < 8 ppm/C, Linearity < 20ppm, Noise < 0.2Vp-p
Excitation
7.4 volts for up to 16 x 350 or 32 x 700 ohm load cells (4-wire or 6-wire plus shield) Maximum total load cell resistance: 1,000 ohms
A/D Type
24bit Sigma Delta with ±8,388,608 internal counts
Operating Environment
Temperature: –10 to +50C ambient Humidity: <90% non-condensing Storage: –20 to +50C ambient ABS - IP65 when panel mounted or with rear boot Stainless Steel – IP66 when panel mounted or with rear boot
Digital
Display
LCD with 4 alpha-numeric displays and LED backlighting:
Primary display: 6 x 28.4mm high digits with units and
annunciators
2nd display: 9 x 17.6 mm digits with units  3rd display: 8 x 6. 1mm digits  4th display: 4 x 7.6 mm digits
Setup and Calibration
Full digital with visual prompting in plain messages Digital Filter
Sliding window average from 0.1 to 30.0 seconds
Zero Range
Adjustable from +/- 2% to +/- 20% of full capacity
Power Input
Standard Power Input
12 to 24VDC (15 VA max) - ON/OFF key with memory feature
Variants
AC M4101
Input: 110/240VAC 50/60Hz Output: 12VDC 15VA
Features
Optical Data Communications
Magnetically coupled optical communications support. Optional conversion cable connects directly to a standard RS-232 port.
Correction
10 point linearity correction
Serial Outputs
RS-232 serial port for remote display, network or printer supports. RS-485 transmit only for remote display Transmission rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 57600 baud
Assignable function key
Printing, unit switching, manual hold, and totalising
Battery Backed Clock Calendar
Battery life 10 years minimum
Approvals
FCC, CE, C-tick Check trade approvals
Table 3: Instrument specifications
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3. Installation
3.1. Introduction
The following steps are required to set up the indicator.
Inspect indicator to ensure good condition. Use connection diagrams to wire up load cell, power and auxiliary cables as
required.
Insert any accessory modules that are being used. Use the drill hole template provided for hole locations. Connect Power to indicator and press <POWER> key to turn the instrument On. Refer to the Setup Menus section on page 5556 for information on configuring the
instrument.
To turn instrument OFF press and hold <POWER> key for three seconds (until
display blanks).
3.2. General Warnings
Indicator not to be subject to shock, excessive vibration or extremes of temperature
(before or after installation).
Inputs are protected against electrical interference, but excessive levels of electro-
magnetic radiation and RFI may affect the accuracy and stability.
The instrument should be installed away from any sources of excessive electrical
noise.
The load cell cable is particularly sensitive to electrical noise and should be located
well away from any power or switching circuits.
For full EMC or for RFI immunity, termination of cable shields and correct earthing
of the instrument is essential.
3.3. Electrical Safety
For your protection all mains electrical hardware must be rated for environmental
conditions of use.
Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible power socket
outlet.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the instrument, always switch
off or isolate the instrument from the power supply before maintenance is carried out.
3.4. Cleaning
To maintain the instrument, never use harsh abrasive cleaners or solvents. Wipe
the instrument with a soft cloth slightly dampened with warm soapy water.
3.5. Panel Mount Template
The panel mount template is supplied with the instrument. It shows the location of the rectangular cut-out and the four mounting screws.
3.6. Cable Connections
All cable connections are made to the rear of the instrument using pluggable screw terminals. It is not necessary to tin the ends of the wires with solder or to add crimp ferrules to the wires, however, these techniques are compatible with the terminals.
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Figure 2: Cable Connections
3.7. DC Power (DC PWR + , DC PWR –)
The DC supply need not be regulated, provided that it is free of excessive electrical noise and sudden transients. The instrument can be operated from a high quality plug-pack as long as there is sufficient capacity to drive both it and the load cells.
3.8. Load Cell Connection
3.8.1. Load Cell Signals and Scale Build
Very low output scale bases may be used but may induce some instability in the weight readings when used with higher resolutions. Generally speaking, the higher the output, or the lower the number of divisions, the greater the display stability and accuracy.
The instrument can display the milli-Volt-per-Volt reading which can be used to check scale base signal output levels. For more information, refer to Scale Test Display page 5960.
The instrument may be connected for either 4-wire or 6–wire operation. Use 4-wire when external SENSE connections are not available.
3.8.2. 4-Wire Connection
The minimum connectivity requirements are the connection of four wires (i.e. ± Excitation and ± Signal). Internally the instrument has a precision analog switch that can be used to connect the Sense+ and Sense– lines directly to the Excitation+ and Excitation– lines.
Any addition to the load cell manufacturer's cable length using 4-wire connection is only recommended for short cable runs. Where long additions to cable lengths are needed, a 6-wire extension is required.
The BUILD: CABLE option must be set to 4-WIRE to allow for 4-wire connection.
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Figure 3: 4-Wire Connections
3.8.3. 6-Wire Connection
The excitation and signal lines are connected the same as for a 4-wire installation. The extra two wires (Sense + and –) should be connected to the Excitation + and – lines as close as possible to the load cell itself. Typically these connections are made in a load cell termination box.
The BUILD: CABLE option must be set to 6-WIRE to allow for true 6-wire connection.
Figure 4: Load Cell Connections
3.9. Auxiliary Connections
This section provides diagrams to illustrate the communication connections.
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3.9.1. RS-232 Serial
Direct Personal Computer Link (RX, TX, GND)
Figure 5: RS-232 - Instrument to PC using COM Port (DB9)
Printer Connections (TX, DTR and GND)
Figure 6: RS-232 – Instrument to Printer (DB25)
Remote Display (TXD, GND)
Refer to documentation supplied with the Remote Display for connection details. Connect RX on the Remote Display with TX on the instrument and connect the RS232 GND signals together.
Ring Networks: Multiple Instruments to PC (RXD, TXD, GND)
Instruments with software revision V2.31+ can be configured in a Ring Network via a M42xx module (software revision 1.01+). This feature is not available on the inbuilt serial port. This also requires an enhancement in the PC software.
The Short Ring Network layout (Figure 7) can be used in situations up to a total cable run length of about 150 m (500 ft) at 9600 baud in a clean EMC environment. If there are communications errors, or for longer cable runs, lower the baud rate to 4800 or 2400, and/or use the Long Ring Network in Figure 8, which uses a separate return path from the ‘Last Instrument’ to the PC.
For DB25 connections at the PC connector, refer to Figure 6.
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When operating in a Ring Network, the Instruments must have:
same serial port options, i.e., baud, parity, data bits, stop bits;  unique addresses.
Figure 7: RS-232 Short Cable Runs (Ring Network using COM Port)
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Figure 8: RS-232 Long Cable Runs (Ring Network using COM Port)
3.9.2. RS-485 Serial
Remote Display (TA, TB)
RS485 is recommended for communicating over distances longer than a few metres. Connect TA to RA and TB to RB on the remote display.
3.10. Optical Communications
A temporary infrared communications link can be established between the instrument and a PC using an optional cable. This connection can be used to transfer setup and calibration information from a PC or to download software upgrades.
The PC end of the cable is a standard female DB9 RS232 connector. The instrument end of the cable attaches to the left side of the instrument display.
WARNING The optical coupling head contains a strong magnet and should not be placed
near any magnetic storage media (eg. credit cards, floppy disks etc.)
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Figure 9: Optical Communications attachment
3.11. Connecting Shields To obtain full EMC or for RFI immunity, cable shields MUST be connected and
the earth lug on the rear of the instrument must be grounded.
Figure 10 illustrates an example of possible connections. Also shown are the connecting cables restrained using cable ties fastened by screws into the rear of the unit.
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Figure 10: Cable Shield Connection
3.11.1. Cable Shield Connection and Earthing
Care should be taken when connecting shields to maximise EMC or RFI immunity
and minimise earth loops and cross-talk (interference) between instruments.
For full EMC or for RFI immunity, termination of the cable shields to the connectors
is very important. The earth lug of the instrument must be separately connected to ground potential via a reliable link.
The AC power module directly connects the earth lug to the Earth Pin on the power
supply. In installations where earth is available on the power cable, instrument earthing can be done with this connection.
The instrument should only be connected to earth via a single reliable link to avoid
earth loops.
Where each instrument is separately earthed, interconnecting cable shields should
be connected at one end only. This also applies to communications cable shields in Ring Networks, refer to Short Ring Network and Long Ring Network connections under Section 3.9.1 on page 12.
Caution: Some load cells connect the cable shield directly to the load cell (and
therefore the scale base). Connection of the load cell cable shield in this situation may be site specific.
3.12. Regulatory Sealing Requirements
To comply with regulatory sealing requirements for each instrument, (i.e. to ensure instruments are not accidentally or deliberately tampered with), it is important that
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proper sealing procedures be adhered to. Refer to Trade Label page 113114, Lead Seals page 113114, Destructible Sticker Seals page 113114 and Electronic Seal page 113114 sections for more information.
3.13. Accessory Module connection
Up to 4 accessory modules can be plugged into the rear of the instrument. There are many types of modules which can be used. These modules provide additional features such as:
power supply options, e.g. mains power or batteries communications ports, e.g. Ethernet or RS485 networking digital inputs and digital outputs, e.g. external buttons or setpoint outputs expanded memory, e.g. DSD functionality.
Caution: Instrument should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting accessory modules.
Each module will come with a manual which explains the features, installation and use of the module.
After connection, the module needs to be configured using the instrument setup menus. All hardware test functions and hardware options (such as serial baud rates or digital input debouncing) are in the H.WARE (hardware) menu described in section 0 page 5960. Module resources (such as digital inputs or serial ports) are assigned in specific function menus. For example, the output used by a particular setpoint is set in the setpoint menu. A summary of the module resource usage is available in the instrument setup menus. See ALLOC (Allocation Report) described in section 12.2.1 page 5960.
Note: Power supply options can only be connected in the left position. Other modules can be connected in any position.
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4. Setup Menus
Throughout the setup menus different data entry methods are used. Each method is described below.
4.1. Accessing Setup Menus
There are two methods to access the Setup area:
The Full Setup method provides access to all functions in Setup, including legal for
trade and calibration sensitive settings. Changes in Full Setup mode may result in the calibration counter being incremented. If an attempt is made to enter Full Setup using the incorrect passcode, the instrument will respond with the message ENTRY
DENIED. Refer to Passcodes page 5354 for more information.
Full Setup
WARNING
All items in all menus will
be enabled in Full Setup.
Care should be taken to
avoid inadvertently
altering the Build or
Calibration settings.
There are 2 methods of accessing full setup:
1. Press and hold the
<POWER> and <F3> keys together
for two seconds, or
2. Press the setup button on the rear of the instrument.
Safe Setup restricts access to the Trade Critical settings. Changes made in this
mode will not increment the calibration counter. In this manual, items marked with
indicate that the setting is trade critical. If an attempt is made to enter Safe
Setup using the incorrect passcode, or if an attempt is made to alter a trade critical setting while in Safe Setup, the instrument will respond with the message ENTRY
DENIED. Refer to Passcodes page 5354 for more information.
Safe Setup
Press and hold both the <POWER> and <ZERO> keys together for two seconds.
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4.1.1. Setup Display Prompts
When accessing Full or Safe Setup the instrument will beep twice and enter the Setup Menus. If a passcode has been configured, the P.CODE prompt will display and the correct passcode must be entered to continue. Refer to Passcodes page
5354 for more information.
If access is granted the following is displayed:
FULL (SAFE) → SETUP → Software Version (eg. V1.0) → Serial Number
→Calibration Counter (eg. C.00010).
(See Calibration Counter page 5354 for more information)
4.2. Exiting Full or Safe Setup
To save settings, exit setup and return to the normal weighing mode use one of the following methods:
Method 1: Press and hold both the <POWER> and <F3> keys together for two
seconds.
Method 2: Press and hold both the <POWER> and <ZERO> keys together for two
seconds.
Method 3: Press the <ZERO> key repeatedly. When End displays press
<TARE>.
Method 4: Press the <POWER> key.
The instrument will beep and then display the following:
Software Version (eg. V1.0) → Calibration Counter (eg. C.00010).
(See Calibration Counter page 5354 for more information)
Warning: If the power is interrupted while in setup (i.e. by disconnecting the power cable), unsaved settings will be lost.
4.3. Menu Navigation
The setup menus are a normal menu tree structure. The current level is shown in the auxiliary display in the top right corner of the LCD.
Each level of the tree has its own key to step through the items in the menu. The 6 function keys correspond to the 6 menu levels with Zero for Level 1 through to F3 or level 6.
To access a lower level menu, use the key to the right of your current key. To return to the upper levels, use the keys to the left of your current key.
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Code
Description
1
Parent Menu
2
Item Name
3
Menu Level
4
Item Data - If this is blank then the Item is a sub-menu.
4.4. Changing Data
Menu items containing data are shown along with their data (strings may show the first few characters only). This data can be changed by using the editing keys. When editing is finished, press the OK key to accept the new data. If the new data is unwanted, press the cancel key (Sometimes several presses are required). While editing, the type of data being edited is shown in the top right corner of the LCD.
4.5. Numeric Entry
Using the keypad, enter the desired number and press the OK key. Upper and lower limits are placed on some entries and an entry outside this range will cause the instrument to display dashes (i.e. - - - -).
Example: When in Setup follow the steps below to set Scale:Build:Capacity 1.
Press <ZERO> repeatedly to display the SCALE menu.
Press <TARE> repeatedly to display the BUILD menu.
Press <GROSS/NET> repeatedly to display the CAP1 item and the current setting
(eg. 30.00kg).
Enter the new capacity using the keypad.
Press <OK>
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4.6. Selections and Options
A selection entry requires the choice of a single option from a list. Using the up and down arrows, select the desired option and press the OK key. Example: When in Setup follow the steps below to set Scale:Build:Cable.
Press <ZERO> repeatedly to display the SCALE menu.
Press <TARE> repeatedly to display the BUILD menu.
Press <GROSS/NET> repeatedly to display the CABLE item and the current
setting (eg. 4 WIRE).
Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the desired option from the list.
Press <OK>
4.7. Strings
There are 3 different methods of editing strings:
Normal string editing (auxiliary display: STR) Numerical string editing (auxiliary display: S.NUM) ASCII string with character position (auxiliary display: S.ASC)
Use the <+/-> key to cycle between these options.
4.7.1. Normal String Editing
Normal string editing is most useful where strings are small and contain no lowercase or unprintable characters. The available characters are printed in orange on the keypad.
Special keys are:
<OK>: Accept changes and finish. <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes <Cancel>: Delete character <Up>, <Down>: Move cursor <Long press of down>: Delete string after cursor <+/->: Switch editing modes
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4.7.2. Numerical String Editing
Numerical string editing is useful when entering strings containing only numbers. The available characters are the numbers and the decimal point.
Special keys are:
<OK>: Accept changes and finish. <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes <Cancel>: Delete character <Up>, <Down>: Move cursor <Long press of down>: Delete string after cursor <+/->: Switch editing modes
4.7.3. ASCII String Editing
ASCII string editing is useful where tokens or other unprintable characters are required. ASCII codes are entered as numbers. Print tokens are entered in this mode.
Special keys are:
<OK>: Accept ASCII code/Accept changes and finish. <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes <0> to<9>: Enter a new code <Cancel>: Delete character <Up>, <Down>: Move cursor <Long press of down>: Delete string after cursor <+/->: Switch editing modes
4.8. IP Addresses
An IP (internet protocol) address entry is used to enter the four decimal octets separated by a full stop that make up an IP address. IP addresses are entered in the form “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”, for example “192.168.100.1”.
Using the keypad, enter the desired IP address and press the OK key. Limits are placed on entries and an entry outside this range will cause the instrument to display dashes (i.e. - - - -).
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5. Basic Operation
5.1. User Interface Display and Controls
5.1.1. Overview
Code
Description
1
Display
2
Numeric Keypad
3
Function Keys (user defined)
4
Function Keys (Fixed)
5
Power Key
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5.1.2. Display
Code
Description
1
Primary Annunciators
2
Primary Display
3
Auxiliary Display
4
Primary Units
5
Secondary ID
Eg Product Name = CONCRETE in example above.
6
Miscellaneous Annunciators
7
Secondary Units
8
Secondary Display
5.1.3. Primary Annunciators
Symbol
Name
Description
HOLD
Visible when the displayed reading is held.
NET
Visible when the displayed reading represents Net weight.
ZERO
Visible when the gross reading is within ¼ of a division of true zero.
MOTION
Visible when the displayed reading is not stable.
ZERO BAND
Visible when the displayed weight is within the zero 'dead' band setting.
RANGE
Indicates current range (for dual range/interval).
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5.1.4. Keypad
Code
Description
1
Numeric Button
0-9 2 White Characters
Hold 2 seconds
3
Orange Characters
(Alpha and Symbols)
Cancel
Undo last command; step backwards (including in setup menus).
Up
Move cursor backwards; previous option
Down
Move cursor forwards; next option
OK
Accept this choice
Decimal Point
Place decimal point
+/-
Change to negative or positive number; Change Editing VIEW (eg ASCII vs string)
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5.2. Operation Keys
5.2.1. Turn Instrument ON - Short press <Power>
5.2.2. Turn Instrument OFF - Long press <Power>
5.2.3. Additional Power Information
Power Key Locked: If the power key is locked, the Instrument cannot be turned off
from the front keypad. Automatic Operation: Instrument will operate whenever external power is
available and will not need to be manually turned on again if the power is interrupted.
5.3. Zero Key
When an empty scale has drifted away from a true zero reading, this key is used to perform a zero adjustment on the scale display. The zero adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next powered up.
The amount of weight that may be cancelled by the <ZERO> key is limited by the Z.RANGE setting (12.3.2 OPTION (Scale options), p6465).
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5.4. Tare Key
This key is used to temporarily set the scale to zero. The display will show the Net weight and the NET annunciator will be lit.
The weight tared is deducted from the allowable range of the scale, reducing the maximum weight that can be displayed.
Preset Tare: Preset Tare values are entered using the Numeric Keys followed by the TARE key. (E.g. to enter 1.5kg as a preset tare, press <1> <.> <5> <TARE>)
The tare adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next powered up.
5.4.1. Setting Preset Tare on a Permanent Truck ID
5.4.2. Setting Preset Tare on a Temporary Truck ID
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5.4.3. Gross/Net Key
This key toggles the weight display between the Gross weight and the Net weight (provided that a Tare has previously been acquired using the <TARE> key).
If a preset Tare has been entered, the value of the preset Tare will be temporarily displayed when switching from Gross to Net display.
5.5. Truck Key
A short press of the Truck key will allow you to enter a name or use the arrow keys to select and existing product or enter a name for a new temporary product, refer also to 6 Select/Add/Delete Truck IDs page 36.
5.5.1. Truck Key to enter an ID
A short press of the Truck key allows you to enter a name followed by the <OK>
key. If a name isn’t specified a temporary one will be allocated in format T followed
by a number (eg. T12). As this is only a temporary Truck ID it will be automatically deleted at the end of the weigh out process.
5.5.2. Truck Key to select a Truck ID
Press the Truck key followed by a short press of the up and down arrow keys to select the desired truck from a list of the most recently used. The keypad can be used to enter the first letter of the truck name. The <UP> and <DOWN> keys will then step through the list of trucks starting with the entered letter.
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5.6. Print Key
5.6.1. PRINT (K404)
A print key can be used to trigger any of the configured printouts, noting that it will also trigger the weigh in and weigh out events. It can also add to totals or undo the last add. When docket printing, a long press ends the docket.
Short press
5.6.2. PRINT (K405 and K422)
A Print key can be used to skip the IDLE wait and print the truck total.
5.7. Function Key 3 - Programmable
The Units key is used to convert primary (calibrated) units to alternative units.
Short press
A short press switches between primary and alternative units.
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Long press
A long press allows the units conversion factor to be entered. If lb/kg switching is chosen, this will be unavailable.
Function key 3 and external keys are programmable. Refer 7 Special Functions and External Keys page38 for other available functions.
Each primary function has an associated overlay sticker (supplied) that should be applied to the function key to label the function. Ensure the keypad is clean and dry before affixing the sticker. Refer to Cleaning page 9 for more information.
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5.8. Clock
A long press of the 1 key (Clock) allows the system time and date to be viewed and changed
5.9. Report
A long press of the 3 key (Report) allows reports to be printed.
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5.10. Total
A long press of the 4 key (Total) allows totals to be viewed and cleared.
5.11. User ID
A long press of the 5 key (ID) allows User IDs to be viewed and cleared. The Settable Consecutive Print ID can also be viewed and edited, refer also to 16.2 Print ID page 99100.
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5.12. Target
A long press of the 7 key (Target) allows setpoint targets to be viewed and changed.
5.13. Lock
A long press of the . key (Lock) allows instrument to be locked. The instrument can be unlocked by entering the operator passcode when prompted.
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5.14. Alibi
A long press of the +/- key (Alibi) will switch the instrument to Alibi mode. Alibi mode is used to verify scale readings. To return from Alibi mode, long press the +/­key (Alibi) again.
5.14.1. Switching to Alibi Mode
5.14.2. Returning from Alibi Mode
5.14.3. Viewing DSD records in Alibi mode
From Alibi mode you can view DSD records (when a DSD is fitted) by pressing the up arrow key to view the latest record, pressing the down arrow key to view the oldest record or by entering a number than pressing the OK key to view that specific record. Once viewing records you can use the +/- key to display the different information stored in the record, use the up arrow key to move onto the next record or use the down arrow key to move onto the previous record. Once you are finished viewing records you can return to Alibi mode by pressing the C key.
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5.15. Acc
A long press of the 0 key (Acc) is used to view information about the attached accessory modules.
When a M4221 Ethernet module is attached, the current IP (Internet Protocol)
settings can be viewed from the Acc menu. The “.” key allows the second half of
longer IP addresses to be displayed. In this example the DNS 2 IP address is
192.168.100.10.
5.16. Stability Considerations
Some functions (e.g. Tare and Zero) require a stable weight. These functions will wait for up to 10 seconds for stable weight. If a stable weight is not available ‘MOTION ERROR’ is displayed and the function is cancelled.
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6. Select/Add/Delete Truck IDs
6.1.1. Select a Truck ID - Short Press of Up and Down keys
A short press of the up and down arrow keys will allow the user to select the desired truck from a list of the most recently used. The keypad can be used to enter the first letter of the truck name. The <UP> and <DOWN> keys will then step through the list of trucks starting with the entered letter.
6.1.2. Add a Permanent Truck ID - Long Press of the Up Key (Add)
A long press of the up arrow (Add) key will create a new permanent truck ID for which a name is specified. If a truck exists with that name it will be selected, otherwise a temporary truck with that name will be created.
6.1.3. Add a Temporary Truck ID – Truck Key
A short press of the Truck key allows you to enter a name followed by the <OK>
key. If a name isn’t specified a temporary one will be allocated in format T followed
by a number (eg. T12). As this is only a temporary Truck ID it will be automatically deleted at the end of the weigh out process.
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6.1.4. Delete a Truck ID - Long Press of the Down Key (Del)
A long press of this key allows the user to delete a truck. Trucks can only be deleted if the total weight is 0. Truck totals can be cleared using a long press of the 4 key (Total).
6.1.5. Edit a Truck ID - Long Press of the OK Key (Edit)
A long press of this key allows the user to change the name of a truck.
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7. Special Functions and External Keys
7.1. Overview
The instrument has three (3) special function keys on the front panel, the K404, K405 and K422 have F1 set to the Truck key and F2 as a Print key. Functions are set in the FUNC menu, labels are provided that can be applied depending on what function is assigned.
Function Key 1 is fixed to special function of Truck, refer 5.5 Truck Key page 28. Function Key 2 is fixed to special function Print, refer 5.6 Print Key page 29. Function Key 3 can be assigned as required. Each special function is detailed
below and can be assigned to either an external key or F3.
7.2. NONE
When set to NONE the special function key is not used during normal operation. This is the default setting.
7.3. SINGLE
A single key is a manual trigger for the serial automatic transmit. A single automatic transmit string is sent when this key is pressed. This may be useful where a continual stream of serial data is not wanted.
7.4. TEST
A test key is used to start a display test.
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7.5. UNITS
The units key is used to convert primary (calibrated) units to alternative units.
Short press
A short press switches between primary and alternative units.
Long press
A long press allows the units conversion factor to be entered. If lb/kg switching is chosen, this will be unavailable.
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7.6. HOLD
A hold key performs a manual hold. Pressing the hold key again will cancel the hold.
Hold
Release
7.7. HI.RES
A short press of the high resolution button will enable or disable high resolution mode. If the instrument is in trade mode the high resolution mode will be restored to its original state after five seconds.
Short press – Industrial Mode
Display high resolution reading, until function key pressed again.
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Short press – Trade Mode
Display high resolution reading for five (5) seconds, then return to original state.
7.8. SC.EXIT
A short press of the scale exit button will trigger the scale exit setpoint if the weight is outside of the zero band.
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8. Truck Weighing Operation-Static (K404)
8.1. Static Truck Weighing Summary
8.1.1. Weighing in
Once a Truck ID with no first weight or preset tare has been selected the indicator will move to weigh in mode. When the truck is on the scale you can either press the OK key to store the current weight as the first weight, press the print key to print the current weight and store it as the first weight or enter a preset tare to move directly to the weigh out step. If you have stored a first weight then the indicator will move back to normal mode weighing until a truck is selected.
The Cancel key <C> allows you to cancel out of the weigh in mode and return to normal mode without storing a first weight or preset-tare.
8.1.2. Weighing out with preset tare
Once a product with a preset tare is selected the indicator will move to weigh out with preset tare mode. When the truck is on the scale you can press the print key to add the current tare weight to totals and return to normal mode.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows you to cancel out of the weigh out mode and return to normal mode without adding any weight to totals.
8.1.3. Weighing out with first weight
Once a product with a stored first weight is selected the indicator will move to weigh out with first weight mode. When the truck is on the scale you can press the print key to add the current weight minus the first weight to totals, the first weight will be cleared when this happened and the indicator will return to normal mode.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows you to cancel out of the weigh out mode and return to normal mode without clearing the first weight or adding any weight to totals.
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8.2. Print Current Weight of Truck
8.3. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare
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8.4. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare
8.5. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare
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8.6. Two Pass
8.7. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated
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9. Truck Weighing Operation-Static Axle (K405)
9.1. Print Current Weight of Truck
9.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare
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9.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare
9.4. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare
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9.5. Two Pass
9.6. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated
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10. Truck Weighing Operation-Dynamic Axle (K422)
10.1. Print Current Weight of Truck
10.2. Single Pass - Permanent Truck ID with Preset Tare
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10.3. Single Pass - Temporary ID (Operator Entered) with a Preset Tare
10.4. Single Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated with a Preset Tare
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10.5. Two Pass
10.6. Two Pass – Automatic Temporary ID Allocated
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11. Configuration
11.1. General Setup Information
Configuration and calibration can be performed entirely from the front panel, using the digital setup facility. When Full Setup is used, all menu items are accessible and care must be taken to ensure no accidental changes are made to calibration and trade settings. In addition, there is also Safe Setup that provides restricted access. This setup method ensures that only settings that are not calibration or trade sensitive can be changed.
Full and Safe Setup can be passcode protected to prevent unauthorised or accidental tampering.
11.2. Correct Loadcell Selection
It is important to ensure the signal strength from the connected loadcells is sufficiently high to match the capability of the instrument, especially when configuring a trade certified site.
The trade approved capability of the instrument is quoted as a maximum number of divisions with a minimum signal strength per division in micro-volts.
To illustrate the process consider the following example:
Example
Four 2,500kg 2.0mV/V load cells are used in an application requiring a 5,000kg full scale, with weight displayed in 5kg increments.
Calculating the total number of divisions:
Calculating the full scale load cell signal:
Calculating the absolute signal voltage:
Calculating the signal resolution:
11.3. Filtering Techniques
There is a trade off between noise filtering and the step-response time of the system. The step-response is defined as the time between placing a weight on the scale and the correct stable weight reading being displayed. This does not affect the number of readings per second that are taken. It simply defines the amount of time that is required to determine a final weight reading.
The FILTER setting in the instrument setup shows the amount of time over which the averaging is taken. Increasing the averaging time will result in a more stable reading but will extend the time it takes the instrument to settle to a final reading.
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11.4. Industrial vs Trade Modes
The instrument may be operated in Industrial or Trade modes. These modes restrict certain aspects of the operation of the instrument to ensure compliance with trade certified standards.
The following table lists the operation differences for each of these modes.
Element
Industrial
Trade
Underload
–105% of Fullscale
–1% or –2% of Fullscale depending on zero
range setting
Overload
105% of Fullscale
Fullscale + 9 divisions
Tare
No restrictions
Tare values must be > 0
Test Modes
Unlimited time
allowed
Limited to five seconds
Table 4: Industrial vs trade modes
11.5. Calibration Counter
Within Setup there are a number of critical steps that can affect the calibration and/or legal for trade performance of the instrument. If any of these steps are altered, the trade certification of the scale could be voided.
The instrument provides built-in calibration counter(s) to monitor the number of times the critical steps are altered. The value of a counter is stored within the instrument and can only be reset at the factory. Each time a critical step is altered, the counter will increase by one. Whenever the instrument is powered up, or setup mode is entered/exited, the current value in the counter is displayed briefly (eg. C00010).
The value of the counter is written on the tamperproof trade label on the front of the indicator for trade-certified applications and functions as an electronic seal. If any legal for trade settings are changed on the instrument, the current value of the calibration counter will be different from the recorded value and the seal is broken. In this manual, items marked with indicate that the setting is legal for trade critical settings.
11.6. Passcodes
The instrument has three levels of passcode to provide security for instrument functions, calibration and general configuration.
Full Setup Passcode Safe Setup Passcode Operator Passcode
The Full Setup passcode can also be used to access Safe Setup and Operator functions.
Instrument settings that are accessed by the communications are protected by the same passcodes.
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11.6.1. Full Setup Passcode
Setting a passcode for Full Setup restricts access to Full Setup.
11.6.2. Safe Setup Passcode
Setting a passcode for Safe Setup restricts access to Safe Setup functions. In addition, front panel functions can be configured to prompt for a Safe Setup passcode before operating. Refer to 12.1.4 KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) on page 5657 for more information.
11.6.3. Operator Passcode
The operator passcode is used to protect access to instrument functions available from the front panel keypad. Refer to 12.1.4 KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control) on page 5657 for more information on how to add security to operator functions.
The operator generally needs to enter the Operator Passcode only once to gain
access to multiple functions. To lock the instrument again press the ‘.’ key for two
seconds (LOCK function).
11.6.4. Setup Lock-Out
If an attempt is made to enter Full or Safe Setup using an incorrect passcode, the instrument will respond with the message ENTRY DENIED and then the user will be returned to normal operating mode.
No more than three failed attempts can made to access Full/Safe Setup before the instrument blocks access completely. The instrument must be turned off and on again before further attempts can be made.
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12. Setup Menus
12.1. GEN.OPT (General options)
12.1.1. LANG (Operator language)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ LANG
Sets the operator language. NB: Setup menus are fixed in English.
LANG Values <OPT>
English
(Default)
German Dutch French Polish Italian Spanish Czech
12.1.2. DATE.F (Date format)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ DATE.F
Sets the date format
DATE.F Values <OPT>
DD.MM.YY
(Default)
DD.MM.YYYY MM.DD.YY MM.DD.YYYY YY.MM.DD YYYY.MM.DD
12.1.3. PCODE (Security passcodes)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ PCODE
└ SAFE.PC └ FULL.PC
(*)
└ OP.PC
(*) Available in FULL SETUP only
Sets the instrument passcodes. The 3 levels of passcode are:
Full passcode (FULL.PC): Controls access to
full setup menus. All settings (including trade critical settings) can be altered from full setup. The full passcode will also give access to safe or operator functions.
Safe passcode (SAFE.PC): Controls access
to safe setup menus. No trade critical settings can be altered from safe setup. The safe passcode will also give access to operator functions.
Operator passcode (OP.PC): Controls
access to various operator functions.
PCODE Values <NUM>
0 .. 999999
Default: 0
NB: A passcode value of 0 deactivates the passcode.
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12.1.4. KEY.LOC (Key Function Access Control)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ KEY.LOC
└ P(*) └ ZERO └ TARE └ GR_NT └ F1 └ F2 └ F3 └ CLOCK └ VIEW └ REPORT └ TOTAL └ ID └ TARGET └ ACC └ PR.MOD └ PR.SEL └NUM.PAD └ ALIBI
Access to each of the operator functions can be configured separately.
The options are:
AVAIL: function always available OPER.PC: requires a valid Operator Passcode SAFE.PC: requires a valid Safe Passcode LOCKED: function never available
Functions protected with a ‘Safe’ passcode prompt for the passcode every time.
Entering the Operator Passcode unlocks all operator protected functions so the operator is not continually prompted for the passcode. In
order to lock the instrument again press the ‘.’ key for two seconds (function ‘Lock’).
KEY.LOC Values <OPT>
AVAIL
(Default)
OPER.PC SAFE.PC LOCKED
(*) AVAIL & LOCKED only are available for POWER.
12.1.5. DISP (Display options)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ DISP
└ B.LIGHT └ FREQ └ AUX.DSP
These settings control the operation of the display.
B.LIGHT (Backlight operation) can be set on or off. FREQ (Display update frequency) sets how often
the display is updated
AUX.DSP (Auxiliary Display) can be set to OFF or
TIME to show the current instrument time.
B.LIGHT Values <OPT>
ON
(Default)
, OFF
FREQ Values <OPT>
10Hz
(Default)
, 5Hz, 3.3Hz,
2Hz, 1Hz
AUX.DSP Values <OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, TIME
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12.1.6. ID.NAME (User Defined Strings)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ ID.NAME
└ NAME.1 └ NAME.2 └ NAME.3 └ NAME.4 └ NAME.5
There are five User Strings available to the operator
when the ‘5’ key is pressed for 2 seconds (function ‘ID’).
NAME.1, NAME.2, NAME.3, NAME.4 and NAME.5 specify the actual prompts displayed for the operator. The values that the operator enters are used for printing and other application functions.
(E.g. to allow the operator to enter a customer ID, NAME.1 could be set to ‘CUST’.)
To remove a User String from the operator menu give it an empty name.
Values <STR>
Maximum 6 characters.
12.1.7. POWER (Power options)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ POWER
└ AUT.OFF └ START
AUT.OFF (Auto-off delay)
Sets the automatic power off setting. The instrument will switch off after set minutes of inactivity. NEVER disables the auto power off feature.
START (Pause at Start-up)
If ON the START function forces the instrument to pause on power up and prompt the operator to continue. This ensures that restarting the instrument does not go unnoticed.
AUT.OFF Values <OPT>
NEVER
(Default)
1 min
5 min 10 min 60 min
START Values <OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, ON
12.1.8. STR.EDT (String Edit Mode)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ STR.EDT
Sets the mode that the string editor will start in.
Values <OPT>
NUM
(Default)
AUTO STRING
12.1.9. USR.DEF (Set all non-calibration settings to defaults)
Path
Description
GEN.OPT
└ USER.DEF
Sets all general instrument settings to defaults.
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Values
This will not affect settings in the SCALE menu which includes all calibration and configuration settings.
DEFAULT?
<OK>
CONFIRM?
<OK>
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12.2. H.WARE (Hardware Configuration & Test)
12.2.1. ALLOC (Allocation Report)
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ ALLOC
Check hardware allocation. Displays the function of each item of hardware.
Items of hardware include serial ports, function keys, inputs and outputs.
Use the UP and DOWN arrows to step through the hardware.
Use the +/- key to step through the available information for each item of hardware.
Errors: If a single item of hardware has been assigned to 2 or more functions, an error message
is shown. “CHECK” is used if it is possible that the setup is OK. “CLASH” is shown if it is likely a setup
error.
12.2.2. LC.HW
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ LC.HW
└ MVV └ OL.CNT └ OL.CLR
MVV
View Loadcell mV/V reading.
OL.CNT (Overload count)
Shows the number of times the instrument has been overloaded or underloaded by at least 50% of fullscale.
OL.CLR (Overload clear)
Clear the overload counter.
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12.2.3. SER1.HW, SER2.HW
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ SER1.HW
└ BAUD └ PARITY └ DATA └ STOP └ DTR └ TERM
└ SER2.HW
└ BAUD └ PARITY └ DATA └ STOP └ DTR └ TERM └ RING
BAUD (Baud Rate)
Sets the baud rate for the port.
PARITY
Sets the parity for the port.
DATA (Data bits)
Sets the number of data bits for the port.
STOP (Stop bits)
Sets the number of stop bits for the port.
DTR (DTR usage)
Use the DTR line with RS232 printing.
TERM (Termination Resistors)
Use termination resistors with RS485.
RING (Ring network)
Enable ring network. Only available on SER2 and requires M42xx software version 1.01+.
BAUD Values <OPT>
_1200_ , _2400_ , _4800_, _9600_
(Default)
, _19200_,
_57600_
PARITY Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, EVEN, ODD
DATA Values <OPT>
_8_
(Default)
, _7_
STOP Values <OPT>
_1_
(Default)
, _2_
DTR Values <OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, ON
TERM Values <OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, ON
RING Values <OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, ON
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12.2.4. ETH.HW
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ ETH.HW
└ DHCP └ IP └ NET.MSK └ G.WAY └ DNS.1 └ DNS.2
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Enables or disables the use of DHCP to configure the IP settings of the M4221 Ethernet module. To use this option requires a DHCP server on the network.
IP (Internet Protocol Address)
Sets the IP address for the M4221 Ethernet module.
NET.MSK (Network Mask)
Sets the network mask the M4221. This defines the proportion of the IP address bits that reside on the M4221’s subnet.
G.WAY (Default Gateway)
Sets the default gateway for the M4221. This is the server through which traffic destined for hosts beyond the M4221’s subnet is routed.
DNS.1 (Primary Domain Name Server)
Sets the primary domain name server for the M4221. If not required use 0.0.0.0.
DNS.2 (Secondary Domain Name Server)
Sets the secondary domain name server for the M4221. If not required use 0.0.0.0.
DHCP Values <OPT>
ON
(Default)
, OFF
Note: IP, NET.MSK, G.WAY, DNS.1, DNS.2 settings are not available when DHCP is ON.
12.2.5. ETH.DEF (Set the M4221 Ethernet module to defaults)
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ ETH.HW
└ ETH.DEF
Sets all settings stored within the M4221 Ethernet module to defaults.
This will not affect any instrument settings.
Values
DEFAULT?
<OK>
CONFIRM?
<OK>
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12.2.6. IO.HW
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ IO.HW
└ FRC.OUT └ TST.IN └ DB.1.8
└ DBNC.1
:
└ DBNC.8
└ DB.9.16
└ DBNC.9
:
└ DBNC.16
└ DB.17.24
└ DBNC.17
:
└ DBNC.24
└ DB.25.32
└ DBNC.25
:
└ DBNC.32
FRC.OUT (Force Outputs)
Use this when testing and fault finding to force the IO on and off. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the output. Use the +/- key to switch the output on and off.
TST.IN (Test Inputs)
Use this when testing and fault finding to check the status of IO when used as inputs. Inputs are listed for each module in order of lowest to highest
IO number. ‘1’ means the input is active, ‘0’
means the input is inactive. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the module to view.
DBNC (Debounce)
This sets the amount of debouncing for inputs. It is set in milliseconds [ms].
DBNC Values <NUM>
1..250 ms
Default: 50 ms
12.2.7. DSD.HW
Path
Description
H.WARE
└ DSD.HW
└ AUTO.C └ DSD.STR
AUTO.C (Auto Clear)
Sets whether the DSD will automatically write over the oldest records when it becomes full.
DSD.STR (DSD String)
Custom string to be stored along with the traceable data when the DSD is written. This accepts all print tokens.
AUTO.C Values <OPT>
OFF, ON
(Default)
DSD.STR Values <STR>
Maximum 20 characters.
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12.3. SCALE (Loadcell options and calibration)
12.3.1. BUILD (Scale parameters)
Path
Description
SCALE
└ BUILD
└ TYPE
()
└ CABLE
()
└ DP
()
└ CAP1
()
└ E1
()
└ CAP2
(*)
└ E2
(*)
└ UNITS
()
└ HI.RES
()
Scale Base configuration settings: TYPE: Range type. Options are:
SINGLE : Single range DUAL.I: Dual interval DUAL.R: Dual range
CABLE: 6-wire or 4-wire cable termination:
6-wire: SENSE lines are connected to the
instrument.
4-wire: Internal connection between
Excitation and SENSE lines is active.
DP: Set the decimal point position. CAP1: Sets the fullscale capacity for the scale. If
using multiple interval/range, this sets the fullscale capacity of the lowest range/interval.
E1: Sets the count-by (or resolution) of the scale. If using multiple interval/range, this sets the count-by (or resolution) of the lowest range/interval.
CAP2: If using multiple interval/range, this sets the fullscale capacity of the highest range/interval.
E2: If using multiple interval/range, this sets the count-by (or resolution) of the highest range/interval.
UNITS: Sets the weighing units.
NB: For Options:
None: Units are left blank. ARROW.U: Use the top arrow. Units
will be printed onto the instrument in the correct location.
HI.RES: Sets the scale to high resolution (x10) mode.
: This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed.
TYPE Values
()
<OPT>
SINGLE
(Default)
DUAL.I , DUAL.R
CABLE Values
()
<OPT>
6 WIRE
(Default)
, 4 WIRE
DP Values
()
<OPT>
000000
(Default)
00000.0
0000.00
000.000
00.0000
0.00000
CAP1 & CAP2 Values
()
<NUM>
100 ..999999 Default: 3000 NB: Numbers above assume no decimal point.
E1 & E2 Values
()
<OPT>
1
(Default)
2 5 10
20 50 100
UNITS Values
()
<OPT>
None kg
(Default)
lb t
g Oz N
ARROW U
HI.RES Values
()
<OPT>
OFF
(Default)
, ON
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12.3.2. OPTION (Scale options)
Path
Description
SCALE
└ OPTION
└ USE
()
└ FILTER
()
└ MOTION
()
└ Z.RANGE
()
└ Z.TRACK
()
└ Z.INIT
()
└ Z.BAND
()
└ EXT.EX
()
└ R.ENTRY └ TOT.OPT
USE (Trade Use): This setting affects the operation of trade functions. Options are:
INDUST: Industrial (no standard) OIML: OIML trade mode NTEP: NTEP trade mode
FILTER: Set the number of seconds of digital filtering.
MOTION: Sets the motion detection sensitivity. This setting is given as xd – yt where weight change of more than x divisions in y seconds will trigger motion.
Z.RANGE (Range of Zero): Sets the range over which the indicator can zero the scale. Options are in % of fullscale.
Z.TRAC (Zero Tracking): Sets the rate of automatic zero tracking.
Z.INIT (Zero on Startup): Enables the zero-on­start-up feature. When enabled, a zero will be performed as part of the instrument start-up procedure.
Z.BAND (Zero Deadband): Sets the weight range around zero which will be considered zero for application purposes.
EXT.EX (External Excitation): If using an external supply for loadcell excitation this setting enables additional background calibration services. Under normal conditions this feature is not required.
R.ENTRY (Rear Entry): Full access via the rear setup button only. This option is only available when the rear setup button has been used to access the menu system
TOT.OPT (Totalising Option): Type of weight used with totalising. Gross or net weight should be used if gross and net weights cannot be added into a single total.
: This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed.
USE Values
()
<OPT>
INDUST
(Default)
, OIML, NTEP
FILTER Values
()
<NUM>
0.01s..30.00s Default: 1.0s
MOTION Values
()
<OPT>
OFF,
0.5d – 1.0t
(Default)
1.0d – 1.0t
2.0d – 1.0t
5.0d – 1.0t
0.5d – 0.5t
1.0d – 0.5t
2.0d – 0.5t
5.0d – 0.5t
0.5d – 0.2t
1.0d – 0.2t
2.0d – 0.2t
5.0d – 0.2t
Z.RANGE Values
()
<OPT>
-2 .. 2
(Default)
, -1 .. 3, -10 .. 10,
-20 .. 20
Z.TRACK Values
()
<OPT>
Off
(Default),
Slow, Fast
Z.INIT Values
()
<OPT>
Off
(Default)
, On
Z.BAND Values
()
<NUM>
0 – fullscale Default: 0
EXT.EX Values
()
<OPT>
Off
(Default)
, On
R.ENTRY Values <OPT>
Off
(Default)
, On
TOT.OPT Values <OPT>
Disp
(Default)
, Gross, Net
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12.3.3. CAL (Scale calibration)
Path
Description
SCALE
└ CAL
└ZERO
()
└SPAN
()
└ED.LIN
()
└CLR.LIN
()
└DIR.ZERO
()
└DIR.SPN
()
└DEF.CAL
()
Calibrate Scale
ZERO: Perform a zero calibration. SPAN: Perform a span calibration. A zero
calibration should be done before doing a span calibration.
ED.LIN: Add or Modify linearization points. CLR.LIN: Clear unwanted linearization points. DIR.ZER (Direct mV/V Zero Calibration): Enter
signal strength (in mV/V) of zero calibration directly. DIR.SPN (direct mV/V span Calibration): Enter the
signal strength (in mV/V) of fullscale directly. No test weights required.
DEF.CAL (Default Calibration): Restore instrument to default factory calibration and reset all items in the SCALE menu to defaults.
: This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed.
12.3.4. QA (QA alarm)
Path
Description
SCALE:
└ QA
└QA.OPT
()
└QA.YEAR
()
└QA.MONTH
()
└QA.DAY
()
Configure the quality assurance feature.
If active the instrument displays a ‘QA DUE’ warning
after the date limit has expired.
QA.OPT: Turn QA feature on or off. QA.YEAR, QA.MONTH, QA.DAY: Enter QA expiry
date. : This item is trade critical and will affect the
calibration counter(s) if changed.
QA.OPT Values
()
<OPT>
Off
(Default)
, On
QA.DATE Values
()
<NUM>
2000-01-01 To 2099-12-31
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12.4. FUNC (Special functions)
The instrument supports up to eight special functions. Enter the number of special functions to use and configure each one according to the function type required. Most functions need only to be associated with a key or input to function but some have additional configuration settings as detailed below.
12.4.1. NUM (Number of special functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ NUM
Sets the number of special functions.
NUM Values <OPT>
-1-.. -8-
12.4.2. SFn: TYPE (Function Types)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE
Sets the function type. Options are:
PRINT: Trigger a print out  SINGLE: Trigger a single serial weight
transmission
TEST: Display test  UNITS: Unit switching, lb/kg or Custom  HOLD: Manual hold  REM.KEY: Remote Key operation  BLANK: Blanking input  REPORT: Print a report  HI.RES: High Resolution mode toggle  SC.EXIT: Trigger scale exit setpoint  TRUCK: Truck select  MODE (K422 only): Toggles between the
options of STATIC and DYNAMIC axle weighing modes
TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
PRINT SINGLE TEST UNITS HOLD REM.KEY BLANK REPORT HI.RES SC.EXIT TRUCK MODE
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12.4.3. SFn: KEY (Function Key / Remote Input)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└KEY
Select front panel key or external input to trigger the special function. All functions that respond to input events have a KEY setting.
F1 and F2 are permanently assigned to Truck and Print functions and cannot be reassigned.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default),
F1 .. F3
IO1 .. IO32
12.4.4. SFn: PRINT (Printing Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└ TYPE : PRINT └ KEY └ PRT.OUT └ TOTAL └ CLR.ASK └ AUTO └ IL.TYPE └ I.LOCK
Configuration of the PRINT Special Function. KEY: Select PRINT key using front function key or
external input. PRT.OUT (PRINT OUT): Selects the printout to
print. Printouts are configured in the PRINT menu. TOTAL: Sets whether the print key affects the
product totals. Options are:
ADD: Add to totals UNDO: Undo last add to totals CLR.ALL: Clear all totals CLR.SESS: Clear session total
CLR.ASK (Prompt for Clear): Sets whether the operator is prompted to confirm the totals clear.
AUTO (Automatic printing): Sets whether printing occurs automatically.
IL.TYPE (Interlock Type): Sets the type of printing interlock to be used. Options are:
MOTION: Printing is enabled every time the
scale becomes stable.
I.LOCK: Printing is enabled when the weight
is stable after a weight movement larger than the interlock weight.
RET.Z: Printing is enabled after the scale
has returned to zero and is stable at a reading other than zero.
I.LOCK (Interlock): Sets the interlock weight.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
PRT.OUT Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
,
PRINT.1 .. PRINT.2
TOTAL Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
ADD
UNDO CLR.ALL
CLR.SESS
CLR.ASK Values <OPT>
NO
(Default)
, YES
AUTO Values <OPT>
NO
(Default)
, YES
IL.TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
MOTION I.LOCK RET.Z
I.LOCK Values <NUM>
0 .. Fullscale
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12.4.5. SFn: SINGLE (Single Serial Output Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE : SINGLE └ KEY └ AUT.OUT
Single serial outputs are similar to printing but do not support any interlocking or totalising functions.
KEY: Function key or external input to use. AUT.OUT: Choose which Auto Output Serial
service to trigger. The Auto Output TYPE should be set to SINGLE.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
AUT.OUT Values <OPT>
AUTO.1
(Default)
, AUTO.2
12.4.6. SFn: BLANK (Blanking Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE : BLANK └ KEY └ BLANK
Blanking functions enable the detection of external inputs to be used to block instrument operation by blanking the screen and blocking key functions.
Typical applications are for tilt sensing.
KEY: External input to use. BLANK: Set display blanking style. Options are:
DASH: Fill instrument display with ‘-‘
characters.
BLANK: completely blank instrument display.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
BLANK Values <OPT>
DASH
(Default)
,
BLANK
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12.4.7. SFn: UNITS (Unit Switching Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE : UNITS └ KEY └ MODE └ UNIT
(*)
└ U.STR
(*)
Unit Switching enables the display and printing of alternative units to those used for the primary calibration of the instrument.
KEY: Select key or external input to use. MODE: Sets the unit switching mode. Options are:
kg/lb (default): The instrument will convert
kilograms to pounds or pounds to kilograms (depending on the primary unit).
CUSTOM: The instrument will convert
primary units to a custom unit defined by an entered conversion factosr.
UNIT (Alternative Unit Annunciator): Set the symbols to use for alternative units on the instrument display. Options are:
N: Useful for Newtons of Force. ARROW.U: Upper unit arrow P: useful for Pints. L: lower case ‘l’ for litres. ARROW.L: Lower unit arrow
U.STR (Unit String): Four character alternative units string. Used in printing alternative units.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
MODE Values <OPT>
kg/lb
(Default)
CUSTOM
UNIT Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
N ARROW U P L ARROW L
U.STR Values <STR>
4 character string
12.4.8. SFn: HOLD
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE : HOLD └ KEY
The hold key/input implements a manual hold.
KEY: Select key or external input to use.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
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12.4.9. SFn: REM.KEY (Remote Key Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└TYPE : REM.KEY └ KEY └ FUNC
Remote key functions allow external inputs to be used to trigger instrument key functions.
The external ‘keys’ operate even if the instrument
keys are locked and never require Operator or Setup passcodes to be entered.
KEY: External input to use. FUNC: Choose key function.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
,
IO1 .. IO32
FUNC Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, ZERO, TARE, GR/NET, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, +/-, ., CANCEL, UP, DOWN, OK
12.4.10. SFn: REPORT (Report Printing Functions)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└ TYPE : REPORT └ KEY └ PRT.OUT └ CLR.TOT
Configuration of the PRINT Special Function. KEY: Select PRINT key using front function key or
external input. PRT.OUT (PRINT OUT): Selects the printout to
print. Printouts are configured in the PRINT menu. CLR.TOTAL: Sets whether the print key affects the
product totals. Options are:
NO: Add to totals ASK: Undo last add to totals CLEAR: Clear all totals
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
PRT.OUT Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
,
PRINT.1 .. PRINT.2
CLR.TOTAL Values <OPT>
NO
(Default)
, ASK, CLEAR
12.4.11. SFn: HI.RES (High Resolution)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└ TYPE : HI.RES └ KEY
Key/input to toggle to high resolution mode.
KEY: Select key or external input to use.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
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12.4.12. SFn: SC.EXIT (Scale Exit)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└ TYPE : SC.EXIT └ KEY
Key/input to trigger scale exit (SC.EXIT) setpoint.
KEY: Select key or external input to use.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
12.4.13. SFn: TRUCK (Truck selection)
Path
Description
FUNC
└ SFn
└ TYPE : TRUCK └ KEY
This function is assigned to f1 but is also available for external keys
Key/input to select truck.
KEY: Select key or external input to use.
KEY Values <OPT>
None
(Default)
, F1 .. F3,
IO1 .. IO32
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12.5. SER.NET
Path
Description
└ SER.NET
└ ADDR └ NUM └ NET.n
└ TYPE └ SERIAL └ RESP └ SOURCE
Configure the serial networking support.
ADDR (Address): Address of instrument (1..31). NUM: sets the number of networks TYPE: Type of Network Protocol:
NONE: Disable networking Protocol B: See Network Communications
page 9091.
SIMPLE: See Network Communications
page 9091.
BARCODE: Use a barcode reader for truck
selection.
SERIAL: Serial Port to use. RESP: Respond to simple protocol commands with
OK. SOURCE: Barcode protocol source, settable to
product name (NAME), product barcode (B.CODE) or product ID (ID).
ADDR Values <NUM>
1..31
NUM Values <OPT>
-1-
(Default)
.. -2-
TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, PROTOCOL.B, SIMPLE, BARCODE
SERIAL Values <OPT>
SER1A
(Default)
, SER2A,
SER3A
RESP Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, OK
SOURCE Values <OPT>
NAME
(Default)
, B.CODE, ID
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12.6. SER.AUT (Automatic transmit)
12.6.1. NUM (Number of Automatic Transmissions)
Path
Description
SER.AUT
└ NUM
Sets the number of special automatic outputs
Values <OPT>
-1-
(Default)
.. -2-
12.6.2. AUTO.n (Automatic Output Configuration)
Path
Description
SER.AUT
└ AUTO.n
└ TYPE └ SERIAL └ FORMAT └ SOURCE └ EV.AUTO
(*)
These settings are the same for AUTO.1 and AUTO.2
TYPE: Sets the transmission rate. Options are:
SINGLE: A SINGLE function key is used to
trigger a single transmission. Rate is determined by external input.
AUTO.LO: Transmit at 10Hz AUTO.HI: Transmit at 25Hz frequency AUT.TRC: Sends a message for every
traceable weight
SERIAL: Select Serial port to use. FORMAT: Set data format. See page 9798.
FMT.TRC to provide a tally roll printer log.
SOURCE: Sets the weight data to send:
GROSS: Gross weight Net: Net weight Gr.or.Nt: Gross or net weight
EV.AUTO: Token string to define data format for CUSTOM transmissions.
TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
SINGLE AUTO.LO
AUTO.HI AUT.TRC
SERIAL Values <OPT>
SER1A
(Default)
, SER1B, SER2A, SER2B, SER3A, SER3B
FORMAT Values <OPT>
FMT.A
(Default)
FMT.B FMT.C FMT.D
FMT.E FMT.F FMT.REG FMT.TRC CUSTOM
SOURCE Values <OPT>
GROSS
(Default)
, NET
GR.or.NT
EV.AUTO Values <STR>
Token String (*) Only used with CUSTOM format.
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12.7. PRINT (Printouts)
12.7.1. NUM (Number of printouts)
Path
Description
PRINT
└ NUM
Sets the number of printouts.
Values <OPT>
_1_
(Default)
.. _2_
12.7.2. HEADER (Print header)
Path
Description
PRINT
└ HEADER
Sets the print docket header.
Values <STR>
String
12.7.3. FOOTER (Print footer)
Path
Description
PRINT
└ FOOTER
Sets the print docket footer.
Values <STR>
String
12.7.4. PAGE (Print page options
Path
Description
PRINT
└ PAGE
└ WIDTH └ HEIGHT └ PG.END
Page settings configure the height and width of the paper and what to do at the bottom of a page.
WIDTH: Sets the page width. A setting of zero disables page width checking.
HEIGHT: Sets the page height. A setting of zero disables page height checking.
PG.END: (Page End String): Sets the string to print at page end. This option allows a cut character, form feed, etc, to be added every page.
WIDTH Values <NUM>
0 .. 250
Default: 0
HEIGHT Values <NUM>
0 .. 250
Default: 0
PG.END Values <STR>
Token String
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12.7.5. SPACE (Print blank space options)
Path
Description
PRINT
└ SPACE
└ TOP └ LEFT └ BOTTOM └ W.OUT
Space controls the amount of white space to leave around the printout.
TOP: Sets the number of blank lines to add at the top of each page.
LEFT: Sets the number of spaces to add at the beginning of each line.
BOTTOM: Sets the number of blank lines to add to the bottom of each page.
W.OUT: If this is not 0 then the header will not be printed in weigh out mode, instead the set number of lines will be skipped.
Values <NUM>
0 .. 10 Default: 0
W.OUT Values <NUM>
0 .. 50 Default: 0
12.7.6. PRINT.n … (Printout options)
Path
Description
PRINT
└ PRINT.n
└ TYPE └ FORMAT └ SERIAL └ NAME └ CUSTOM
(*)
└ PRN.KEY └ EV.D.NEW └ EV.D.END └ EV.WI └ EV.WO.1 └ EV.WO.2 └ EV.D.WO └ EV.AXLE └ ABORT └ EV.GRP
or
└ REP.ST └ REP.PR └ REP.END
Each printout has its own format settings. TYPE: Sets the printout type. Options are:
NONE (default) DOCKET REPORT
FORMAT: Sets the printout format. SERIAL: Select Serial port to use. NAME (Printout Name): Report printouts are
available by name to the operator. CUSTOM: For custom printing, each type of printout
uses event strings as follows:
DOCKET:
PRN.KEY (K404 only)(Docket Print) controls the format of each transaction on the docket.
EV.D.NEW (Event Docket New) defines the start of the docket.
EV.D.END (Event Docket End) defines the end of the docket (Normal mode only).
EV.WI (Event Weigh In) defines what is printed when weighing in.
EV.WO.1 (Event Weigh Out 1) defines what is printed when weighing out with Preset Tare.
EV.WO.2 (Event Weigh Out 2) defines what is printed when weighing out with first weight.
EV.D.WO (Event Docket Weigh Out) defines the end of docket when weighing out.
EV.AXLE (K405 and K422 only) defines the string to be printed for each axle.
ABORT (K405 and K422 only) defines the string to be printed if weighing aborted.
TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
DOCKET REPORT
FORMAT Values <OPT>
FMT.A
(Default)
, FMT.B
CUSTOM
SERIAL Values <OPT>
SER1A
(Default)
, SER2A, SER3A
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NAME Values <STR>
EV.GRP (K422 only) defines the string to be printed for each axle group.
REPORT:
REP.ST (Report Start) defines start of report. REP.PR (Report Product) controls the
information printed for each product. REP.END (Report End) defines the end of the
report.
6 character String
CUSTOM Values <STR>
(*)
Active token strings
depend on the TYPE setting
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12.8. SETP (Setpoints)
12.8.1. NUM (Number of setpoints)
Path
Description
SETP
└ NUM
Sets the number of special setpoints
Values <OPT>
_1_ … _8_
(Default)
12.8.2. SETP1 … SETP8 (Setpoint options)
Path
Description
SETP
└ SETPn
└TYPE └OUTPUT └LOGIC └ALARM └SOURCE
(*)
└HYS
(**)
└MASK
(***)
└DLY.ON
(***)
└HLD.OFF
(***)
└RDY.TIM
(****)
└NAME └REG
Configure the operation of each setpoint. TYPE determines the function of the setpoint.
Options are:
NONE : Always inactive ON: Always active OVER: active if weight over target UNDER: active of weight under target COZ: active if Centre of Zero ZERO: active if weight is zero NET: active if net weight selected MOTION: active if weight unstable ERROR: active if error conditions detected LGC.AND: active if inputs match the bits set in
the mask exactly
LGC.OR: active if any inputs match the bits set
in the mask
LGC.XOR: active if only one input matches the
bits set in the mask
SC.REDY: active when scale is stable and in
the zero band for more than the time set in RDY.TIM
SC.EXIT: active when outside of zero band and
a print has occurred, or can be triggered by SC.EXIT special function
BUZZER: activate whenever the buzzer beeps
OUTPUT specifies which IO to use or the setpoint output.
LOGIC: Logic HIGH forces the output to follow the setpoint activity. Logic LOW forces the output to the reverse of the setpoint activity.
ALARM: Alarms are triggered when the setpoint is
TYPE Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
ON OVER UNDER COZ ZERO BUZZER
NET MOTION ERROR LGC.AND LGC.OR LGC.XOR SC.REDY SC.EXIT
OUTPUT Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, IO1 .. IO32
LOGIC Values <OPT>
HIGH
(Default)
, LOW
ALARM Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
SINGLE
DOUBLE FLASH
SOURCE Values <OPT>
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GROSS
(Default)
NET GR.or.NT ALT.GR ALT.NET ALT.G.or.N IO STATUS SETP REG
(*)
NB: Only for OVER,
UNDER and ZERO setpoints.
active. Options are:
NONE: no alarm SINGLE: single BEEP DOUBLE: double BEEP FLASH: flash display
SOURCE: Select which weight values the setpoint checks against the target weight. Options are:
GROSS: Gross weight always NET: Net weight always GR.or.NT: Gross or Net depending on which one is displayed. ALT.GR: Alternate Gross weight always ALT.NET: Alternate Net weight always ALT.G.or.N: Alternate Gross or Net depending on which one is displayed IO: Use the external IO STATUS: Use the instrument status SETP: Use the setpoint status REG: Uses a register value
HYS: Hysteresis defines the amount of weight required for an active setpoint to become inactive again.
A value of 0 still allows for 0.5 graduations of hysteresis.
MASK: a 24 bit number that is used by the logic setpoints to match IO1..IO24
DLY.ON: Delay for logic setpoints before setpoint becomes active.
HLD.OFF: Delay for logic setpoints before setpoint becomes inactive.
RDY.TIM: the time that the scale must be in the zero band and stable before the SC.REDY setpoint will become active
NAME: give the setpoint a name, this will be shown when editing targets for OVER or UNDER type setpoints.
REG: If source of REG is selected then you can set the register number here
HYS Values <NUM>
0 to 999999
Default: 0
(**)
NB: Only for OVER, and
UNDER setpoints.
MASK Values <NUM>
0 to 16777215 Default 0
(***)
NB: Only for LGC.AND, LGC.OR and LGC.XOR setpoints
DLY.ON Values <NUM>
0.00 to 10.00s Default 0s
(***)
NB: Only for LGC.AND, LGC.OR and LGC.XOR setpoints
HLD.OFF Values <NUM>
0.00 to 10.00s Default 0s
(***)
NB: Only for LGC.AND, LGC.OR and LGC.XOR setpoints
RDY.TIM Values <NUM>
0.000 to 60.000 s
Default: 0.000
(****)
NB: Only for SC.REDY
setpoints.
NAME Values <STR>
6 character String
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12.9. AXLE (K405)
12.9.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ MIN.WGT
The minimum axle weight.
Values <NUM>
0 .. 999999
Default 500
12.9.2. IDLE (Idle time)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ IDLE
How long to wait for next axle.
Values <NUM>
0.00 .. 60.00 s
Default 5.00 s
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12.10. AXLE (K422)
12.10.1. MIN.WGT (Minimum weight)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ MIN.WGT
The minimum axle weight.
Values <NUM>
0 .. 999999
Default 500
12.10.2. HYS (Hysteresis)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ HYS
Hysteresis for axle weight.
Values <NUM>
0 .. 999999
Default 0
12.10.3. WINDOW (Window size)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ WINDOW
Window size to use.
Values <NUM>
0 ..100 %
Default 20%
12.10.4. MIN.TIM (Minimum time)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ MIN.TIM
This sets the max speed supported.
Values <NUM>
0.03 .. 4.00 s
Default 0.50 s
12.10.5. IDLE (Idle time)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ IDLE
How long to wait for next axle.
Values <NUM>
0.00 .. 60.00 s
Default 5.00 s
12.10.6. OFFSET (Window offset)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ OFFSET
Offset for window.
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Values <NUM>
0..100 %
Default 40 %
12.10.7. ED (Dynamic reading count-by)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ ED
Count-by setting for dynamic weights.
Values <OPT>
_1_, _2_, _5_
(Default)
, _10_,
_20_, _50_, _100_
12.10.8. MODE (Capture mode)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ MODE
Weighing mode.
Values <OPT>
DYNAMIC
(Default)
, STATIC
12.10.9. IN.STRT (Capture start input)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ IN.STRT
input for start of axle, if not set then the min weight will be used instead. If this input is set then capturing will start when the input goes high rather than by the weight.
Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, IO1 .. IO32
12.10.10. IN.END (End capture input)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ IN.END
input for end of axle, if not set the min weight (minus hysteresis) is used instead. (end capture input) If this input is set then capturing will end when the input goes high rather than by the weight.
Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, IO1 .. IO32
12.10.11. GROUP (Axle group time)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ GROUP
How long to wait for next axle in group, set to 0 for no groups. If this is set then axle group sub-totals will calculated. This time sets how long to wait for an axle before the group is considered finished.
Values <NUM>
0.00 .. 60.00 s
Default 0
12.10.12. DYN.SCL (Dynamic reading scaling factor)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ DYN.SCL
Scaling factor for dynamic weights.
Values <NUM>
0.500000 .. 2.000000
Default 1.000000
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12.10.13. I/LOCK (Truck weighing interlock)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ I.LOCK
Input for interlock, must be high for the entire truck. If set, this input must remain high throughout the entire truck capture. The truck will be finished as soon as the input goes low. If the input goes low during an axle capture then you will get an error.
Values <OPT>
NONE
(Default)
, IO1 .. IO32
12.10.14. IL.TIME (Truck weighing interlock time)
Path
Description
AXLE
└ IL.TIME
If set it will limit the time the truck can take. If this is set then the complete truck weighing must be completed before the time set or you will get an error.
Values <NUM>
0.00 .. 60.00 s
Default 0
12.11. End (Save and exit)
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13. Calibration
The calibration of the indicator is fully digital. The calibration results are stored in permanent memory for use each time the instrument is powered up.
Note: Some of the digital setup steps can affect calibration. The SCALE:BUILD and SCALE:OPTION settings MUST be configured before calibration is attempted.
To perform a calibration, when in Full Setup select the SCALE:CAL menu. The calibration programme will automatically prevent the instrument from being calibrated
into an application outside of its specification. If an attempt is made to calibrate outside of the permitted range, an error message will display and the calibration will be abandoned. Refer to Calibration Errors page 8990.
Note: It should not be assumed that just because the instrument has successfully calibrated a scale, that the scale is correct for trade use. Always check the scale build against the approval specification.
13.1. Performing a Digital Calibration with Test Weights
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
0 2 4 6 8 10
Figure 11: Chart - Zero and Span Points to Interpolate Weight from Load Cell
The Zero setting (SCALE:CAL:ZERO) specifies a gross zero point for the scale. The Span setting (SCALE:CAL:SPAN) specifies a second point (preferably close to full scale) used to convert the A/D readings into weighing units (eg. kg). It is important that an initial ZERO calibration is performed before any SPAN calibrations. The chart shown here demonstrates how the zero and span points are used to interpolate a weight reading from the load cell reading.
Notes:
1. Calibration points (Zero, Span and Linearisation) must be spaced by at least 2% of Full scale from each other.
2. First span point must be 10% of full scale or greater for successful calibration.
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13.1.1. ZERO (Zero Calibration Routine)
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13.1.2. SPAN (Span Calibration Routine)
13.2. Performing a Calibration with Direct mV/V Entry
In applications where test weights are not easily available, it is possible to calibrate the instrument directly by entering the mV/V signal strength at Zero and Span. The Direct Zero setting (SCALE:CAL:DIR.ZER) specifies a gross zero point for the scale. The Direct Span setting (SCALE:CAL:DIR.SPN) specifies the mV/V signal strength corresponding to an applied mass. This calibration technique is not compatible with linearisation. Clearly the accuracy of this type of calibration is limited to the accuracy of the direct mV/V data.
13.2.1. DIR.ZER (Direct Zero Calibration Entry)
Press the <OK> key to start. The display will show the current weight.
Press the <OK> key. Change the mV/V setting to the correct value for Zero and
press the <OK> key. DONE will be displayed along with the weight to allow the reading to be checked.
Press the <OK> to leave the zero routine.
13.2.2. DIR.SPN (Direct Span Calibration Entry)
Press the <OK> key to start. The display will show the current weight.
Press the <OK> key. Change the weight to the correct value and press the <OK>
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key.
Change the mV/V setting to the correct value and press the <OK> key. DONE will
be displayed along with the weight to allow the reading to be checked.
Press the <OK> to leave the zero routine.
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13.3. Using Linearisation
Linearisation is used to approximate the weight output to a non-linear scale. The chart below shows a non-linear characteristic for the load cell output. From the chart, it can be seen that the trace with no linearisation applied is a poor approximation to the real characteristic. By applying one or more linearisation points, more accurate weight readings can be achieved.
Figure 12: Chart - Non-Linear Characteristic for Load Cell Output
To perform a linearisation, a calibration of the zero and full scale span points must have been performed. Both the zero and full scale calibration points are used in the linearisation of the scale base. These two points are assumed to be accurately set and thus have no linearisation error.
A maximum of ten linearisation points can be set independently between zero and full scale. Unused or unwanted points may also be cleared. The maximum correction that can be applied using a linearisation point is + / - 2%.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
0 2 4 6 8 10
Load Cell Output (mV)
Weight (Kg)
Actual Load Cell Characteristic No Linearisation Linearisation Applied
Span Point
Zero Point
Linearisation Point
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13.3.1. ED.LIN (Edit Linearisation Points)
13.3.2. CLR.LIN (Clear Linearisation)
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13.4. Calibration Errors
Following are a list of the possible error messages that may be displayed to warn of failed or incorrect calibration:
Error
Description
Resolution
(FAILED) (BAND)
An attempt has been made to calibrate with a weight or signal which is not in the valid range.
Check weights and retry. (FAILED) (ERROR)
An attempt has been made to calibrate while the scale signal is not valid.
Check loadcell connection and the 4-wire/6-wire setting.
(FAILED) (TIMEOUT)
For an unknown reason, the calibration was unable to complete.
Retry.
(FAILED) (RES)
An attempt has been made to calibrate the scale to a resolution which is too high for the instrument.
Check weights and retry.
(FAILED) (TOO CLOSE)
An attempt has been made to add a linearisation point too close to zero, span or another linearisation point.
Check weights and retry.
Table 5: Calibration errors
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14. Network Communications
14.1. Introduction
The RS-232, RS-485 and the optical communications can be used for networking. Warning: The calibration counter is incremented when the calibration related
settings are changed. This means that calibration via a serial port cannot be carried out without affecting the certification of a trade installation.
Serial communications parameters like BAUD, PARITY, etc for the RS232 or RS485 serial ports are setup in the HDWARE menu.
The Optical Communications port is fixed to operate at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. The optical communications cable must be used.
14.2. Network Protocol B
The network protocol uses ASCII characters with a single master POLL / RESPONSE message structure. All information and services are provided by registers each of which has its own register address.
14.2.1. Basic Message Format
The basic message format is as follows:
ADDR
CMD
REG
:DATA
ADDR
ADDR is a two character hexadecimal field corresponding with the following:
ADDR
Field Name
Description
80
H
Response
‘0’ for messages sent from the master (POLL). ‘1’ for messages received from an instrument
(RESPONSE)
40
H
Error
Set to indicate that the data in this message is an error code and not a normal response.
20
H
Reply Required
Set by the master to indicate that a reply to this message is required by any slave that it is addressed to. If not set, the slave should silently perform the command.
00
H
..
1F
H
Indicator Address
Valid instrument addresses are 01 H to 1F H (1 ..
31). 00 H is the broadcast address. All slaves must
process broadcast commands. When replying to broadcasts, slaves reply with their own address in this field.
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CMD is a two character hexadecimal field:
CMD
Command
Description
05
H
Read Literal
Read register contents in a ‘human readable’ format
11
H
Read Final
Read register contents in a hexadecimal data format
16H
Read Final
(Decimal)
Same as Read Final except numbers are decimal.
12
H
Write Final
Write the DATA field to the register.
17
H
Write Final
(Decimal)
Same as Write Final except numbers are decimal.
10
H
Execute
Execute function defined by the register using parameters supplied in the DATA field.
REG
is a four character hexadecimal field that defines the address of the Register specified in the message. See Appendix 3: Communications Registers page 121122 for a list of registers used by the instrument. The viewer software will show the register address for each setting in the menu structure when they are accessed.
: DATA
carries the information for the message. Some messages require no DATA (eg Read Commands) so the field is optional. When a DATA
field is used a ‘:’ (COLON) character is used to separate the header
(ADDR CMD REG) and DATA information.
is the message termination (CR LF or “;”).
Note: The hexadecimal codes are combined in the fields described above when multiple options are active at the same time. For example an error response message from instrument address 5 would have an ADDR code of C5 H (80H + 40H + 05
H
).
14.2.2. Termination
Message termination is possible in two ways.
For normal communications that do not involve checksums use either a
CRLF (ASCII 13, ASCII 10) as a terminator or a semicolon (‘;’ ASCII ). There is no start-of-message delimiter.
To use a checksum the message is framed as:
SOH <Message> CRC EOT
SOH
ASCII 01
CRC
a 4 character hexadecimal field comprising the 16 bit CRC checksum. The CRC uses the 16 bit CCITT polynomial calculation and includes only the contents of the <Message> section of the transmission.
EOT
ASCII 04
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14.2.3. Error Handling
If a command cannot be processed, the indicator returns an error. The ERROR bit in the ADDR field is set and the DATA field contains the Error Code as follows:
Error
DATA
Description
Unknown Error
C000H
Error is of unknown type
Not Implemented Error
A000H
Feature not implemented on this device
Access Denied
9000H
Passcode required to access this register
Data Under Range
8800H
Data too low for this register
Data Over Range
8400H
Data too high for this register
Illegal Value
8200H
Data not compatible with this register
Illegal Operation
8100H
CMD field unknown
Bad parameter
8040H
Parameter not valid for this execute register
Menu in Use
8020H
Cannot modify register values while SETUP menus are active
Viewer Mode required
8010H
Advanced operation chosen which requires the instrument to be in viewer mode.
Checksum required
8008H
A checksum is required for the chosen command.
Table 6: Network error codes
14.2.4. Ring Network Enhancement
Instruments with software revision V2.31+ can be configured in a Ring Network via a M42xx module (software revision 1.01+). This requires the central computer to
send additional framing characters, ‘Echo-On’ (=<DC2> =ASCII 12 H) and ‘Echo­Off’ (=<DC4> =ASCII 14 H) around each command. Below is an example Ring
Network command and response:
<DC2>20110150:<CR><LF> <DC4>
<DC2>20110150:<CR><LF> 81110150:07/01/2030 17-29<CR><LF> 82110150:07/01/2030 17-30<CR><LF> <DC4>
14.2.5. Calibrating an instrument over a network
An instrument can be calibrated over a network using the network protocol. The registers relating to calibration are listed in Appendix 3: Communications Registers page 121122 and marked with the symbol “*”. Note that changing the calibration of an instrument via the network will increment the calibration counters and void the scale certification.
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These registers are protected by the full access passcode if it is being used. In this case, the Enter Full Passcode register is necessary in the process of calibration. If the rear button is used to access the menus normally, then a long press of the rear button will enter a mode that permits calibration via the network.
14.3. Network Protocol SIMPLE
The simple network protocol allows the indicator to respond to common simple ASCII key press commands and enable the indicator to be used in legacy systems.
The response setting (RESP) defines if there is any response sent to successful commands. A setting of OK will send OK<CR> on successful receipt of command or ??<CR> if the command is not understood.
Function
Simple commands
Zero Key
Z<CR> %z \FAh KZERO<CR>
Tare Key
T<CR> %t \F4h KTARE<CR>
Gross/Net Key
%s \F3h KGROSSNET<CR>
To Gross
G<CR> 0%s KGROSS<CR>
To Net
N<CR> 1%s KNET<CR>
Print Key
%p \F0h KPRINT<CR>
Single
P<CR> W<CR> \05h \95h \96h S<CR>
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0..9 Keys
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, . K0, K1 .. K9, KDOT<CR>
OK Key
%e \E5h \0Dh KENTER<CR>
Cancel Key
\1Bh
14.4. Network Protocol BARCODE
The barcode network protocol allows a barcode scanner to be connected to the instrument to select the Truck ID. The command is in the form of:
aaaaaaaaCRLF
where aaaaaaaa is the name of the Trick ID.
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14.4.1. Protocol B Examples
Description
Read Gross Weight
( Read Final)
COMMAND:
Read Gross Weight (Register 0026):
ADDR = 20
H :
Reply required from any instrument CMD = 11H : Read Final REG = 0026H : Gross Weight
RESPONSE:
Response is from instrument #1 which currently has a Gross weight of 64 H = 100 kg.
COMMAND:
20110026
RESPONSE:
81110026:00000064
Read Gross Weight
(Read Literal)
COMMAND:
Read Gross Weight (Register 0026 H):
ADDR = 20
H :
Reply required from any instrument CMD = 05H : Read Literal REG = 0026H : Gross Weight
RESPONSE:
Same response from instrument #1 but in literal format.
COMMAND:
20050026
RESPONSE:
81050026: 100 kg G
Set Print Header
(Write Final, Execute)
COMMAND A:
Write Print Header String (Register A381 H)
ADDR = 21
H :
Reply required from instrument #1 CMD = 12H : Write Final REG = A381H : Print Header String DATA = ‘Hello There’
RESPONSE A:
Instrument #1 reports “ERROR: Access Denied”. (Writing to this register requires a passcode)
COMMAND B:
Enter SAFE SETUP Passcode (Register 1A H)
ADDR = 21
H :
Reply required from instrument #1 CMD = 12H : Write Final REG = 1AH : Enter SAFE PASSCODE DATA = 4D2H (passcode is 1234)
RESPONSE B:
Instrument #1 reports Passcode Accepted
COMMAND C: (resend COMMAND A). RESPONSE C:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND D:
Save Settings (Register 10 H)
ADDR = 21
H :
Reply required from instrument #1 CMD = 10H : Execute REG = 10H : Save Settings
RESPONSE D:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND A:
2112A381:Hello There
RESPONSE A:
C112A381:9000
COMMAND B:
2112001A:4D2
RESPONSE B:
8112001A:0000
COMMAND C:
2112A381:Hello There
RESPONSE C:
8112A381:0000
COMMAND D:
21100010
RESPONSE D:
81100010:0000
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Description
Trigger Zero Button
Press
(Write Final)
COMMAND A:
Send down the Zero button key code.
RESPONSE A:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND B:
Do a long press of the F1 key.
RESPONSE B:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND A:
21120008:0B
RESPONSE A:
81120008:0000
COMMAND B:
21120008:8E
RESPONSE B:
81120008:0000
Streaming
(Write Final, Read Final,
Execute)
COMMAND A:
Setup to read the displayed weight.
RESPONSE A:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND B:
Setup to read the IO status.
RESPONSE B:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND C:
Read the combined data.
RESPONSE C:
Data is concatenated. It is 8 hexadecimal digits each.
COMMAND D:
Set streaming to 3Hz.
RESPONSE D:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND E:
Start the automatic streaming.
RESPONSE E:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”
followed by streamed data at 3Hz.
COMMAND G:
Stop the automatic streaming.
RESPONSE G:
Instrument #1 reports ”Command Successful”.
COMMAND A:
21120042:06
RESPONSE A:
81120042:0000
COMMAND B:
21120043:11
RESPONSE B:
81120043:0000
COMMAND C:
21110040
RESPONSE C:
81110040:000005DB000 00009
COMMAND D:
21120041:03
RESPONSE D:
81120041:0000
COMMAND E:
21100040:1
RESPONSE E:
81100040:00000000 81110040:000005DB000 00009 81110040:000005DB000 00009
COMMAND G:
21100040:0
RESPONSE G:
81100040:00000000
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15. Automatic Weight Output
15.1. Overview
The automatic output is normally used to drive remote displays, a dedicated computer, or PLC communications. It is configured using the SER.AUT menu. The RS-232 or the RS­485 port can be used.
The rate of transmission is set by the TYPE setting. AUTO.LO and AUTO.HI send unsolicited messages at 10Hz and 25Hz respectively. SINGLE only sends messages when a SINGLE input is received from an external input. This enables external systems like PLCs to synchronise the AUTO output to their requirements. AUT.TRC sends a message for every traceable weight and is usually combined with FMT.TRC to provide a tally roll printer log.
15.2. Auto Weight Format String
The weight format string may be set to the following formats:
Format
Description
FMT.A
<STX> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <STATUS> <ETX>
FMT.B
<STX> <S0> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <UNITS(3)> <ETX>
FMT.C
<STX> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <S1> <S2> <S3> <S4> <UNITS(3)> <ETX>
FMT.D
<STX> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <ETX>
FMT.E
<STX> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <S5> <UNITS(3)> <MODE(4)> <ETX>
FMT.F
<STX> <SIGN> <WEIGHT(7)> <S6> <S7> <S8> <CR> <LF>
FMT.REG
ADDR CMD REG : DATA
FMT.TRC
CONSEC SP DATE SP TIME SP TRACE <CR><LF>
CUSTOM
As per contends of the EV.AUTO token string.
Where
STX: Start of transmission character (ASCII 02).  ETX: End of transmission character (ASCII 03).  SIGN: The sign of the weight reading (space for positive, dash (-) for negative).  WEIGHT(7): A seven character string containing the current weight including the
decimal point. If there is no decimal point, then the first character is a space. Leading zero blanking applies.
S0: Provides information on the weight reading. The characters G/N/U/O/M/E
represent Gross / Net / Underload / Overload / Motion / Error, respectively.
UNITS(3): A three character string, the first character being a space, followed by
the actual units (eg. ^kg or ^^t). If the weight reading is not stable, the unit string is sent as ^^^.
S1: Displays G/N/U/O/E representing Gross / Net / Underload / Overload / Error,
respectively.
S2: Displays M/^ representing Motion / Stable, respectively.  S3: Displays Z/^ representing centre of Zero / Non-Zero, respectively.  S4: Displays - representing single range.  S5: Displays “ “/”m”/”c” representing Stable / Motion / Overload or Underload  Mode: Displays “_g__” or “_n__” for gross or net weight.S6: A single character for units, displays L for pounds, K for Kg, T for ton, G for
gram
S7: Displays G/N representing Gross / Net, respectively.  S8: Displays O/M/I representing over/underload / Motion / Error, respectively.  ‘ADDR CMD REG : DATA’: This is the same format as the response from a READ
FINAL network command. The SOURCE setting selects which register is selected.
SP: Space character, “ “
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CONSEC: Consecutive print ID  DATE, TIME: Date and time.  TRACE: Traceable displayed weight.
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16. Printing
16.1. Overview
The instrument can have up to two (2) printouts. There are two (2) types of printout:
DOCKET: Docket printouts are comprised typically of the output of a number
of print events. There is a start section that includes header information, followed by a number of transactions and finally the end of the docket including sub-total information etc.
REPORT: Reports are used to print stored accumulation data for each
product.
There are two different standard formats (Format A and B) for each printout type defined in the instrument. The format of these printouts is shown in the following sections.
For custom printing each print event has an associated token string which includes literal ASCII text along with special token characters that are expanded at the time of printing to fields like weight, time and date.
16.2. Print ID
A unique Consecutive Print ID appears on record printouts. It cannot be cleared and increments for every traceable weight reading. Additionally a Settable Consecutive Print ID is available through custom printing. It can be viewed and edited through the operator interface User ID key (long press key 5).
16.3. Docket printouts
16.3.1. Docket Formats
Each standard format (A or B) will vary automatically depending on the operational scenario – for example where a truck is being weighed (normal mode) there is a single line for the weight, the case where there is preset tare being used the docket format will automatically adjust for this and use Gross, Tare, Net.
K404
Format
Example
FMT.A Normal mode
Sams Public Truck Scale
10/02/10 09:31:39 000000164 150.0kg
Thank You for your Business!
FMT.A Preset Tare
10/02/10 09:35:36 000000167 123ABC GROSS: 150.0kg TARE: 65.0kg PT NET: 85.0kg Thank You for your Business!
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FMT.A Two Pass Weigh in
Weigh out
Sams Public Truck Scale
06/01/10 16:47:07 000000003 T1 WEIGH IN: 960kg Thank you for your business!
Sams Public Truck Scale
06/01/10 16:47:50 000000004 T1 WEIGH IN: 960kg WEIGH OUT: 1440kg NET WEIGHT: 480kg
Thank You for your Business!
FMT.B Two Pass Weigh in
Weigh out
Sams Public Truck Scale 06/01/10 16:49:57 TRUCK: T1 SEQ: 000000005 WEIGH IN: 960kg Thank You for your Business!
Sams Public Truck Scale
06/01/10 16:50:28 TRUCK: T1 SEQ: 000000006 WEIGH IN: 960kg WEIGH OUT: 1440kg NET WEIGHT: 480kg
Thank You for your Business!
CUSTOM
EV.D.NEW PRN.KEY EV.WI EV.WO.1 EV.WO.2 EV.D.WO EV.D.END
K405 and K422
Format
Example
FMT.A Normal mode
Sam's Public Truck Scale
AXLE 1: 1960kg AXLE 2: 1660kg AXLE 3: 1780kg AXLE 4: 2090kg AXLE 5: 2330kg 19/09/13 15:03:05 000000053
AXLES: 5 TOTAL: 9820kg Thank You for your business Drive Carefully
FMT.A Preset Tare
Sam's Public Truck Scale
AXLE 1: 1690kg AXLE 2: 2090kg
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