Salter Brecknell LPS-15 User Manual

LPS Series

Postal and Parcel Shipping Scales

User Instructions

AWT 35-501303

Issue AB

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 3

About this Manual ..............................................................................................................3

Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ 3

Special Messages ....................................................................................................... 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................ 4

EMC Compliance ............................................................................................................... 4

Routine Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 5

Cleaning the Indicator ........................................................................................................ 5

Sharp Objects .................................................................................................................... 5

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 3 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 8

Packing List ........................................................................................................................ 8

Placement of Indicator and Bracket ................................................................................... 9

Quick Start ......................................................................................................................... 9

Keys .......................................................................................................................... 10

Performing a Weighment ........................................................................................... 10

Key Function .................................................................................................................... 11

Key Details ................................................................................................................ 12

Setup Auto off Time, RS-232 and Hold Function Setting ................................................. 13

Function Set ..................................................................................................................... 14

Display Internal Code ....................................................................................................... 15

The Meaning of Displayed Symbols ................................................................................ 16

Chapter 4 Calibration .............................................................................................................................. 17

Calibration Steps ..............................................................................................................17

Determine Display Division (n), Division Size (d) and Decimal Point (dot) ...................... 20

Chapter 5 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................... 24

Commands and Response .............................................................................................. 26

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1 General Information and Warnings

1.1 About this Manual

This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.

1.1.1 Text Conventions

The keys used to interface with the LPS Series are located on the front panel of the
indicator. The keystrokes are shown in BOLD. (e.g. ZERO)

Displayed messages appear in BOLD italic format (e.g. Hld.01) type and reflect the
case of the displayed message.

1.1.2 Special Messages

Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative

level of hazard.

CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.

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1.2 Warnings

l Read all operating instructions carefully before use.

l Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your scale works best when

operated at normal room temperature. Always allow the scale to acclimate to
a normal room temperature before use.

l Allow sufficient warm up time. Turn the scale on and wait for a few minutes if

possible. This will give the internal components a chance to stabilize before
weighing.

l These electronic scales are precision instruments. Do not operate near an

in-use cell phone, radio, computer or other electronic device. These devices
emit RF and can cause unstable scale readings.

l Avoid using in heavy vibration and airflow conditions.

l Read the weight shortly after loading. The output of the loadcell and A/D

may be a little influenced after weight sits for a long time.

DANGER: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALL MAINS (110V OR 230V)
EQUIPMENT USED WHERE DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR
MUST BE SUPPLIED FROM A CORRECTLY FUSED SOURCE AND
PROTECTED BY AN APPROVED GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
DEVICE (RCD, GFCI ETC).

DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. BE SURE TO UPLUG THE
INDICATOR BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR OPENING THE UNIT.
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.

1.3 EMC Compliance

The following warning may be applicable to your machine.

CAUTION!
This is a Class A product.
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

1.4 Routine Maintenance

IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation
and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for
safe operation.

Always turn off the machine and isolate from the power supply before starting
any routine maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

1.5 Cleaning the Indicator

Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts

DO DO NOT

Wipe down the outside of standard products
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and
a small amount of mild detergent

Spray the cloth when using a proprietary
cleaning fluid

1.6 Sharp Objects

Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.

Attempt to clean the inside of the indicator

Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or
alkaline cleaning solutions

Spray any liquid directly on to the display window

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1.7 Declaration of Conformity

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2 Specifications

Models LPS-15 (15 kg / 30 lb) , LPS-150 (68 kg / 150 lb), LPS-400 (182 kg / 400 lb)

Calibration Method Software calibration with long term storage in EEPROM

Mode Full Duplex

Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200 bps

Data format 7 data bits, even or odd parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, non-parity, 1 stop bit

Protocol Compatible with NCI standard SCP-01

Display 0.65" (17 mm) 7-segment LCD, 5 1/2 digits

Keyboard 4-key push button

Alkaline Batteries 4 x "AA" batteries (When all displayed segments of the LCD display flash,

the batteries are low and should be replaced immediately.)

DC Power Consumption 25mA@6Vdc (does not include load cell's con- sumption)

Operation temperature 9° to 107°F (5° to 35°C)

Options Foot Switch (LPS-15 only)

Approval CE

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

OPERATION INTERFACE

POWER

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3 Introduction

Indicator

Scale Base

Thank you for purchasing an LPS Series with 140 indicator. Please read all instructions
carefully before using the scale and keep the following points in mind:

l Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your scale works best when

l Allow sufficient warm up time. Turn the scale on and wait for a few minutes if

l These electronic scales are precision instruments. Do no operate near an

3.1 Packing List

operated at normal room temperature. Always allow the scale to reach room
temperature before use.

possible, to give the internal components a chance to stabilize before
weighing.

inuse cell phone, radio, computer or other electronic device. These devices
emit RF and can cause unstable readings. If your scale ever performs
poorly, try moving the scale to a different room or location.

Name Quantity

LPS Series scale with indicator 1

Communication cable 1

Indicator bracket 1

User manual 1

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3.2 Placement of Indicator and Bracket

(1) Placed Vertically

(2) Placed Horizontally

For Reference Only

3.3 Quick Start

The front panel incorporates the display and keypad.

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3.3.1 Keys

Key Function

The keyboard consists of four keys, some of which have multiple functions.

Figure 3.1 LPS Series Keypad

Table 3.1 Function of the Keys (normal working mode)

This key can be configured so it operates as a hold key only, operate as a print key only or operate
as both.

All units of measure within the scale should be able to be enabled / disable through the
configuration mode.

When the unit's key is pressed the scale will automatically switch to the new unit of measure and
display the correct weight, even if there is a hold or tare is active.

Press the tare key to tare the weight on the scale. The net annuncator will illuminate.

To cancel a tare, press the tare key with no weight on the scale.

Press this key to turn the scale on. The display will show the scale's ca- pacity, the scale will
automatically zero if the weight is within 10% of the calibrated zero point, and then 0 (kg/lb) will be
displayed. This is normal weighing mode.

The scale powers up in the same unit of measure as when it was turned off.

Press this key to zero any weight, up to 2% of full capacity, on the scale.

Press and hold this key for five seconds to turn the scale off.

3.3.2 Performing a Weighment

1. Turn the scale on and press the ZERO key if the display shows any weight.

2. Place item on the scale. Weight is displayed.

3. Press the TARE key to tare a weight.

4. Press UNITS key to change unit of measure.

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3.4 Key Function

HOLD UNITS

TAR E ON/OFF

CODE

SETUP

CALIBRATION

OFF

CODE

SETUP

CALIBRATION

SHIFT/BACK/DEC

CHANGE/INC

ENTER/NEXT EXIT

SHIFT/BACK/DEC

CHANGE/INC

ENTER/NEXT

EXIT

The keys have different functions depending on what mode the unit is in and how long
the key is pressed.

In normal mode, hold down the key for less than five seconds for these functions:

In normal weighing mode, hold down the key for more than five seconds for these
functions:

Go to display inner code mode

Go to user setup mode

Go to calibration mode

In Setup mode, press the keys for these functions:

Shift the flashing position to the left;
Or go back to above step;
Or decrease the flashing digit

Change the flashing item;
Or increase the flashing digit

Confirm your input or selection;
Or go to next item

Exit from setting mode to normal work mode

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3.4.1 Key Details

HOLD

1. From normal weighing mode, press this key for less than five seconds to enable

Note: Only stable weight can be held! The weight is stable when the unit of measure

or disable the Display Data Hold function. When this is enabled the will flash
or continuously appear in the upper right of the display window.

There are three Hold Function modes (set these using instructions found
in section 3.5):

l If Hld.00 is set, a stable displayed weight, above 10 divisions, will be held/

locked when the weight is removed from the scale. If you place a heavier
weight on the scale, that new weight will be displayed and held. If you
remove the weight and let the scale become stable, the held weight is still
displayed until you place a smaller weight on the scale. That smaller weight
will be displayed and held.

l If Hld.01 is set, a stable displayed weight, above 10 divisions, will be held/

locked when the weight is removed from the scale. If you place a heavier
weight on the scale, that new weight will be displayed and held. Only a larger
weight than the held weight will change the display. This is different than the
Hld.00 mode.

l If Hld.02 (… Hld.99) is set, the stable, displayed weight will be held/locked

as long as weight changes stay within the division window (± 2 . . . ±99) you
choose.

symbol is steady. When flashes, the displayed reading is the current weight on the

scale. When is continuously lit, the displayed reading is the held/locked reading.

If you press TARE when the hold function is enabled, the held reading will be cleared,
but the hold function is still enabled. To disable hold function, press HOLD once more.

2. Press this key for more than five seconds to access the Display Internal Code
mode. See section 3.7 Display Internal Code for more information.

UNIT

1. Press this key for less than five seconds to toggle the unit of measure between
lb and kg. This information is saved when you turn off the scale. It will power up
in the same unit of measure.

2. Press this key for more than five seconds to access the Setup mode. In this
mode you can set the auto-off timer and select the serial communication
protocol.

TARE

1. From normal weighing mode, press this key less than five seconds to zero or
tare the scale if the weight is stable. When the current gross weight is in the
zero-point range, this will zero the scale and clear the NET. When current gross
weight is not in zero-point range, this will tare the scale and light NET on the
display window. If the weight is not stable, the scale will attempt the zero/tare
function for approximately 10 seconds.

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2. From normal weighing mode, press this key more than five seconds to access
Calibration mode.

ON/OFF/ZERO

1. Press this key to turn the scale on. The display will show the scale's capacity,
the scale will automatically zero if the weight is within 10% of the calibrated zero
point, and then 0 (kg/lb) will be displayed. This is normal weighing mode.

If the scale is not in zero-point range, the scale will display 0 ----- or

0 ____ and wait.

2. Press this key to zero any weight, up to 2% of full capacity on the scale.

3. Press and hold this key for five seconds to turn the scale off.

3.5 Setup Auto off Time, RS-232 and Hold Function Setting

Follow these steps to setup the auto off timer and the RS-232 settings:

1. With the scale in normal weighing mode, press the hold the UNITS key until. . .

A.oFF.x is shown. This shows that you are in the auto off time setting
mode. x can be equal to 1-9 minutes or 0, which means the feature is
disabled. Default value is 0.

2. To change the x value, press the UNITS key. . .

The x value will change and flash.

3. When the value you want is displayed, press the TARE key to accept the
value.

The value is stored and SP.X is displayed. This shows the unit is in the
RS-232 setting mode. X is defined below.

SP.0 No RS232 input or output

SP.1 Continuous data output. The scale will continuously communicate the

displayed weight including the unit of measure, a line feed and a carriage
return. Example below:

120.2 kg

120.3 kg

120.4 kg

120.4 kg

120.4 kg

SP.2 If the HOLD/PRINT key is active and pressed, the scale will transmit the

displayed weight, including the unit of measure, a line feed and a carriage
return once the weight becomes stable and locked on the display.
Example below:

120.4 kg

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SP.3 The scale will transmit the following data once the reading becomes stable

4. Use the HOLD and UNITS keys to change the value of X. When you are done

5. Use the HOLD and UNITS keys to change the value of each xx. When you are

On any step in this section you can press the ZERO key to exit the setting mode.

3.6 Function Set

and will not allow a second print until the scale reading returns back to
gross zero:

Gross 123.8 kg Net 120.4 kg Tare 3.4 kg

making changes press the TARE key to accept the changes and go to next
step (hold function). . .

Hld.xx is displayed. This means you are in Hold function setting mode.
xx values 00,01,02,03…99

Hld.00 = hold function mode 0

Hld.01 = hold function mode 1

Hld.02 . . .99 = hold function mode 2-99

done making changes press the TARE key to accept the changes and restart
the scale.

1. When the scale is in normal weighing mode, press and hold the HOLD key and
then press down and hold the ON/OFF key until. . .

F-Set is temporarily displayed, then FS. oN or FS.oFF is shown. If the
Function Set is enabled you are allowed to modify the calibration unit of
measure, display divisions (n), the division size (d) and location of the
decimal (dot) during calibration. If you choose OFF, these are not
available during calibration.

2. Press the UNITS key to toggle between oN or oFF. Press the TARE key to
save the displayed choice. . .

tr. oN or tr. oFF is displayed. This stands for AZT (auto zero tracking).
Choose ON to enable AZT and OFF to disable AZT.

3. Press the UNITS key to toggle between oN or oFF. Press the TARE key to
save the displayed choice. Factory default is ON. . .

Indicator exits the Function Set mode.

4. Press ON/OFF anytime while in the Function Set mode to exit this mode.

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3.7 Display Internal Code

ZERO-POINT POTENTIOMETER

MCU

RS232

LOADCELL

POWER

ADC

E+
S+
S­E-

SCR

1. In normal weighing mode, press and hold the HOLD key for more than five
seconds, until codE is shown. This means you are in Display Internal Code
mode.

2. Press the UNIT key to display filtered or unfiltered A/D data; when is on,
the data is filtered.

3. Press the HOLD key to select displaying weight inner code or around current
power voltage (4.7V-6.5V); when displaying current voltage, the "p" will be
displayed also.

4. Press the ON/OFF key to exit this mode.

Notes:

The full capacity weight code must be larger or equal to two times the selected display
division-n; otherwise, the calibration cannot be properly completed.

A zero point code of about 5000-20000 is recommended. You can adjust the
potentiometer on PC board to make it in this range. Normally this need not be adjusted
by the end user.

The position of the zero-point potentiometer on the PC board is shown below:

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3.8 The Meaning of Displayed Symbols

xxxxxx kg/lb the scale capacity is xxxxxx kg/lb

0---- zero point is over calibration zero + 10% Full capacity

0----- zero is below calibration zero - 10%Full capacity

Ad--- ADC is over max. range

Ad _ _ _ ADC is below min. range

----- weight signal is too large

_ _ _ _ _ weight signal is too small

EEP.E0 the EEPROM can't be accessed

EEP.E1 The parameters are not same with backup data

EEP.E2 The setting parameter(s) is not in normal range

A.oFF.x the auto-off time is set to x minutes,(when x=0,the scale will not auto-shutoff

CAL-Px scale's calibration point

CAL.Er - there is an error in calibration

display division is xxxxx, (xxxxx=500…80000)

selected the unit for the capacity and standard calibration weight is kg(x=0, uu=kg), or

d. x division size is x, (x=1,2,5)

dot. x the location of decimal point,(x=0,1,2,3)

lb( x=1, uu=lb).

hold function is active.

F-Set in Function Set mode

FS--- selected Full Scale of the scale is larger than 5 1/2 LCD display capacity (199999)

FS. oN(oFF) Full Scale selection enable (disable)

tr. oN(oFF) tracking enable(disable)

Hab / L cdef alternately display these information, that means: the display weight is 'abcdef' kg/lb, this

only occurs when current weight is larger than 199999kg/lb (not include decimal point).

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4 Calibration

You should perform three point calibration. This will give the most accurate weighing
results. You will need two test weights for this procedure:

If you do not have two certified test weights, you can use one weight. It must be more
than 25% of full capacity. Instructions for both procedures are below.

4.1 Calibration Steps

Follow these instructions for two or three point calibration of your scale:

NOTE: To exit the calibration mode any time during these steps, press the ON/OFF
key. This ignores any new settings and returns the scale to normal weighing mode.for
calibration.

Calibration point P0 = no wieght on the scale

Calibration point P1 = a test weight that is 12.5%-100% of full capacity

Calibration point P2 = a test weight that is 25%-100% of full capacity

1. With the scale in normal weighing mode, remove all weight from the scale and
press and hold the TAR E key until CAL? is shown. ? will flash, asking if you are
sure you want to calibrate the scale.

2. Press TARE to accept.

2a. If the Function Set is enabled you are allowed to modify the calibration unit of

measure, display divisions (n), the division size (d) and location of the decimal
(dot). For information on the Function Set, see section 3.6 Function Set.

2b. Go to step 3 if the Function Set is enabled. If it is disabled, skip to the indented

portion of step 8b.

3. From the key press (TARE) in step two. . .

Unit. x is displayed. Use this to set the default unit of measure on power
up and the calibration weight unit of measure. If x = 1, lbs is the unit of
measure. If x = 0, kg is the unit of measure.

4. Toggle between the two choices by pressing the UNITS key. Press TAR E to
accept the displayed value. . .

The current display divisions value is displayed. Choices are: 500,

600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2400, 2500, 3000, 3500,

4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 7500, 8000, 10000,12000,15000, 20000,

25000, 30000, 35000, 40000, 50000, 60000, 70000, 75000, 80000

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5. Press the HOLD or UNITS key to move through the list of choices. Press
TARE to accept the displayed value. . .

d. x is displayed. x = division size. Choices are 1, 2 , and 5. This means
the countby will be by 1, 2 or 5.

In the next parameter you will select the countby; for example:

1, 0.1, 0.01, etc.

Refer to the section 4.2 Determine the Display Division (n), Division Size (d) and
Decimal Point for information on choosing usable parameters.

6. Press the UNITS key to move through the list of choices. Press TARE to
accept the displayed value. . .

dot. x is displayed. x = number of digits after the decimal point. Choices
are 0, 1, 2, or 3.

7. Press the UNITS key to move through the list of choices. Press TARE to
accept the displayed value. . .

xxxxxx flashes on the display. This is the scale capacity calculated from
the choices you made for display divisions (n), division size (d) and
decimal point (dot).

8. Perform step 8a or 8b.

8a. Press the HOLD or UNITS key to return to step 3 and reset any of the

parameters in steps 4-7.

OR

8b. Press the TARE key to continue with calibration. . .

CAL.P0 is briefly displayed, showing the indicator is ready to acquire the
calibration zero point, then displays 0.0 weight with the last digit
flashing.

9. Remove all weight from the scale and press the TARE key to acquire the zero
point.

The display will blink and then CAL.P1 is temporarily displayed, then
xxx is displayed (50% of capacity is the default value) with the last digit
blinking. This shows the scale is ready for the P1 calibration point.

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10. Place the test weight on the scale (between 25%-100% of full capacity for 2
point calibration; between 12.5% - 100% for three point calibration). Enter the
test weight value by using the HOLD and UNITS keys. Press the HOLD key to
select which digit to change (it will flash). Press the UNITS key to change the
flashing digit. Press the TARE key to accept this value.

The display will blink and then CAL.P2 is temporarily displayed, if
successful. Then xxx is displayed (100% of capacity is the default value)
with the last digit blinking. This shows the scale is ready for the P2 (25%­100% of full capacity) calibration point.

Go to step 11 to finish the three point calibration, or, if you want to do a
two point calibration, leave the test weight on the scale, enter the same
test weight value that you entered above and press the TARE key.
CAL.P0 is temporarily displayed if successful, then 0.0 is displayed.
Skip to step 12.

CAL.eR is displayed if calibration failed. Repeat from step 8b.

11. Place the P2 weight on the scale and use the HOLD and UNITS keys to enter
this weight. Press the TARE key to accept. . .

The display will blink and then CAL.P0 is temporarily displayed if
successful, then 0.0 is displayed.

If calibration failed, repeat from step 8b.

12. Remove the weight from the scale and press the TARE key. . .

The display blinks and the zero point is captured again. If calibration is
successful the unit will go through the power up display routine. If an
error occurs in calibration, CAL.Er is temporarily displayed and the
indicator repeats the procedure from step 8b.

13. The indicator is now calibrated and in normal weighing mode.

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4.2 Determine Display Division (n), Division Size (d) and

Display Division

Division Size

Capacity

Decimal Point (dot)

When you set the capacity and division size for your system, you must be sure to not
exceed the upper limit of 25,000 display divisions. The three tables on the next pages
will help you determine if your choices are acceptable.

The tables are expressions of this equation:

Display division should always be 25,000 or less.

Follow these steps to use the tables and check that your system will work satisfactorily:

1. Use the table labled with your required division size;

Table 4.1 for a division size of 1

Table 4.2 for a division size of 2

Table 4.3 for a division size of 3.

2. Choose the column under the number of decimal positions you want;

0 if no decimal (1 for a division size of 1)

1 if decimal position moved 1 space (0.1 for a division size of 1)

2 if decimal position moved 2 spaces (0.01 for a division size of 1)

3 if decimal position moved 3 spaces (0.001 for a division size of 1)

3. Follow the column down to the scale capacity of your scale (500 lbs for the PS
500 scale). If your capacity appears in the column, your system should work
properly. If the capacity does not appear in the column, you must choose a
different decimal position and/or division size.

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Table 4.1 Division Size of 1 (weight unit is kg of lb)

decimal point position (dot)

display division

0123

500 500 50.0 5.00 0.500

600 600 60.0 6.00 0.600

750 750 75.0 7.50 0.750

800 800 80.0 8.00 0.800

1000 1000 100.0 10.00 1.000

1200 1200 120.0 12.00 1.200

1500 1500 150.0 15.00 1.500

2000 2000 200.0 20.00 2.000

2400 2400 240.0 24.00 2.400

2500 2500 250.0 25.00 2.500

3000 3000 300.0 30.00 3.000

3500 3500 350.0 35.00 3.500

4000 4000 400.0 40.00 4.000

5000 5000 500.0 50.00 5.000

6000 6000 600.0 60.00 6.000

7000 7000 700.0 70.00 7.000

7500 7500 750.0 75.00 7.500

8000 8000 800.0 80.00 8.000

10000 10000 1000.0 100.00 10.000

12000 12000 1200.0 120.00 12.000

15000 15000 1500.0 150.00 15.000

20000 20000 2000.0 200.00 20.000

25000 25000 2500.0 250.00 25.000

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Table 4.2 Division Size of 2 (weight unit is kg of lb)

decimal point position (dot)

display division

0123

500 1000 100.0 10.00 1.000

600 1200 120.0 12.00 1.200

750 1500 150.0 15.00 1.500

800 1600 160.0 16.00 1.600

1000 2000 200.0 20.00 2.000

1200 240 240.0 24.00 2.400

1500 3000 300.0 30.00 3.000

2000 4000 400.0 40.00 4.000

2400 4800 480.0 48.00 4.800

2500 5000 500.0 50.00 5.000

3000 6000 600.0 60.00 6.000

3500 7000 700.0 70.00 7.000

4000 8000 800.0 80.00 8.000

5000 10000 1000.0 100.00 10.000

6000 12000 1200.0 120.00 12.000

7000 14000 1400.0 140.00 14.000

7500 15000 1500.0 150.00 15.000

8000 16000 1600.0 160.00 16.000

10000 20000 2000.0 200.00 20.000

12000 24000 2400.0 240.00 24.000

15000 30000 3000.0 300.00 30.000

20000 40000 4000.0 400.00 40.000

25000 50000 5000.0 500.00 50.000

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Table 4.3 Division Size of 5 (weight unit is kg of lb)

decimal point position (dot)

display division

0123

500 2500 250.0 25.00 2.500

600 3000 300.0 30.00 3.000

750 3750 375.0 37.50 3.750

800 4000 400.0 40.00 4.000

1000 5000 500.0 50.00 5.000

1200 6000 600.0 60.00 6.000

1500 7500 750.0 75.00 7.500

2000 10000 1000.0 100.00 10.000

2400 12000 1200.0 120.00 12.000

2500 12500 1250.0 125.00 12.500

3000 15000 1500.0 150.00 15.000

3500 17500 1750.0 175.00 17.500

4000 20000 2000.0 200.00 20.000

5000 25000 2500.0 250.00 25.000

6000 30000 3000.0 300.00 30.000

7000 35000 3500.0 350.00 35.000

7500 37500 3750.0 375.00 37.500

8000 40000 4000.0 400.00 40.000

10000 50000 5000.0 500.00 50.000

12000 60000 6000.0 600.00 60.000

15000 75000 7500.0 750.00 75.000

20000 100000 10000.0 1000.00 100.000

25000 125000 12500.0 1250.00 125.000

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5 Serial Communication

RS-232 Connections between scale and host.

Indicator Cable Host

(DB9 female) (DB9 male) (DB9 female) (DB9 male)

TXD 2 2 2 2RXD

RXD 3 3 3 3 TXD

GND 55 55 GND

DSR 4 4 4 4 DTR

DTR 6 6 6 6 DSR

CTS 7 7 7 7 RTS

RTS 8 8 8 8 CTS

NC 1 1 1 1

NC 9 9 9 9

Notes:

On the indicator's DB9 female, pins 4 and 6 are shorted and pins 7 and 8 are shorted.

The baud rate and parity are configurable. Parity, start (low) and stop (high) bits will
each be fixed at one. Data bits will be fixed at seven (if no parity bit, the data bit is eight).
Modem lines will not be supported. Baud rates supported will be 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600 and 19200. Responses to serial commands will be immediate, or within one
weight meter cycle of the scale. One second should be more than adequate for use as
a time-out value by the remote (controlling) device.

The length of the weight field will be 10 bytes (for 5 1/2 LCD): one for minus sign, one
for decimal point, two for unit of measure (e.g. "lb", "kg"), six for weight data; The
leading zero in weight data will be suppressed.

l If the weight is overcapacity, the scale will return eight '^' characters (the field

of minus sign, decimal point, weight data is filled by '^').

l If the weight is under capacity, it will return eight '_' characters (the field of

minus sign, decimal point, and weight data is filled by '_').

SP.X is the serial protocol of RS-232:

l If weight is negative, in motion, the scale will still respond with a weight and

status string.

l If the weight is overcapacity, the scale will return eight '^'. If the weight is

under capacity, it will return eight '_'; if the zero point is error, it will return
eight '-'.

l Units of measure abbreviations are always lower case.

l The weight may be negative; therefore a polarity character is present. The

character will be '-' for negative weight or a space character for positive
weight.

l Weight field is always eight characters (6 for weight, 1 for decimal point, 1 for

polarity).

l Leading zeroes are suppressed.

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Table 5.1 Symbols Used

<LF> Line Feed character (hex 0AH)

<CR> Carriage Return character (hex 0DH)

<ETX> End of Text character (hex 03H)

<SP> Space (hex 20H)

X

Weigh characters from display including minus sign and out-of­range characters

c Message/menu (i.e. non-weight) characters from display

p Polarity character (i.e. - for negative, space for positive)

hh Two status bytes

uu Units of measure (lb, kg, using ANSI standard abbreviations)

There will only be two status bytes: hh. Bit 0 is the least significant bit (in each byte),
while bit 7 is the most significant bit. The status bits are defined as follows:

Bit Status Byte 1 Status Byte 2

0 1 = Scale in motion 1 = Under capacity

0 = Stable 0 = Not under capacity

1 1 = Scale at zero 1 = Over capacity

0 = Not at zero 0 = Not over capacity

2 always 0 always 0

3 always 0 always 0

4 always 1 always 1

5 always 1 always 1

6 always 0 always 0

7 parity parity

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5.1 Commands and Response

Command: W<CR> (57h 0dh), request current reading

Response

<LF>pxxxxxxxuu<CR><LF>hh<CR><ETX>

<LF>^^^^^^^^uu<CR><LF>hh<CR><ETX>---over capacity

<LF>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ uu<CR><LF>hh<CR><ETX>---under capacity

<LF> - - - - - - - - uu<CR><LF>hh<CR><ETX>---zero-point error

Command: S<CR> (53h 0dh)

Response

Returns scale status

<LF>hh<CR><ETX>

Command: Z<CR> (5ah 0dh)

Response

Scale is zeroed, returns scale status, same as the T<CR> Command.

<LF>hh<CR><ETX>

Command: T<CR> (54h 0dh)

Response

Scale is tared, returns scale status. Like the TARE key is pressed.

<LF>hh<CR><ETX>

Command: U<CR> (55h 0dh)

Response

Changes units of measure, returns new units and scale status.

<LF>uu<CR><LF>hh<CR><ETX>

Command: all others

Response

Unrecognized command

<LF>? <CR><ETX>

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