Unipulse F350 Operation Manual

F350

OPERATION MANUAL

01MAR2015REV.1.04

Introduction

Applications

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing our Digital Indicator F350.

The F350 is an indicator for various strain gauge sensors that measure pressure, load, torque, etc. Equipped

with ultrahigh-speed peek hold and HI/LO limit comparison functions, the F350 is for general purpose use,

such as an automatic assembly machine and testing machine.

To take full advantage of high performance of F350, thoroughly read this operating manual first before use

and understand the explanations contained herein for correct operating procedures.Also, carefully store

this instruction manual so that it can be referred to at any time.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

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Warning on design

Safety Precautions

BE SURE TO READ FOR SAFETY

Installation, maintenance and inspection of the F350 should be performed by personnel having technical

knowledge of electricity.

In order to have an F350 Weighing Controller used safely, notes I would like you to surely follow divide

into " " and " ", and are indicated by the following documents.

Notes indicated here are the serious contents related to safely.

Please use F350 after understanding the contents well.

This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in serious injury

or fatality when incorrectly handled.

WARNING

CAUTION

This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in personnel

injury or property damage when incorrectly handled.

WARNING　　　

● For the entire system to function safely when the F350 becomes faulty or malfunctions,

provide a safety circuit outside the F350.

● Since the F350 has no power switch, install a breaker.

● Before using the F350 as described below, make sure to consult with our sales personnel.

- Use in environments not described in the operation manual.

- Use greatly impacting human lives and assets, such as medical devices, transport devices

entertainment devices, and safety devices.

WARNING　　　

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Warning on installation

Warning on wiring

Warning during startup and maintenance

● Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the F350. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric

● Do not install in the following environments.

● Do not connect a commercial power source directly to the signal input/output terminals.

● Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal.

● The attached AC cable is designed for domestic use in Japan, and its rating is 125V AC,

WARNING　　　

shock.

- Places containing corrosive gas or flammable gas.

- Where the product may be splashed with water, oil or chemicals.

10A. For use at voltages exceeding the rating and for overseas use, have a separate AC

cable prepared.

● Before performing the following, make sure that no power is applied.

- Removal and installation of optional connectors and so forth;

- Wiring and connection of cables to a power input terminal;

- Wiring and connection of cables to a signal I/O terminal;

- Connection to protective grounding terminals.

● For connection to the signal input/output terminals, check the signal names and pin

assignment numbers, and then carry out wiring properly.

● After wiring, be sure to mount the attached terminal block cover. Otherwise, it may cause an

electric shock.

● To take measures against lightning surge, install a lightning surge protector (optionally

available).

● Do not connect anything to unused terminal(s).

● Before applying power, carefully check the wiring, etc.

● Use a power supply voltage and load within the specified and rated ranges.

● Do not damage the power cord. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

● Do not touch any signal input/output terminal while applying power. Doing so may cause

electric shocks or malfunctions.

● If the cover of the main body is opened, it may cause an electric shock internally. Even if the

power is off, the internal capacitor is charged. Contact us for internal inspection or repair.

● In the case of smoke, an abnormal smell or strange sound, immediately turn off the power,

and disconnect the power cable.

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CAUTION　

This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in personnel injury or property damage when incorrectly handled.

Caution on installation

Caution on wiring

Caution during startup and maintenance

CAUTION　

● Use the F350 as it is incorporated in a control panel, etc.

● Do not install in the following environments.

- Locations where temperature or humidity exceeds specifications;

- Locations subjected to drastic temperature fluctuations or icing and condensing;

- Outdoors or locations above 2,000m;

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight;

- Locations subject to dust accumulation;

- Locations with poor ventilation;

- Locations with a lot of salt and metal powder;

- Locations where the main unit is subject to direct vibration and shock.

● Take adequate shielding measures when using at the following locations.

- Near a power line.

- Where a strong electric field or magnetic field is formed.

- Where static electricity, relay noise or the like is generated.

● Install the F350 as far away from devices generating high frequency, high voltage, large

current, surge, etc., as possible. Also, carry out wiring separately from their power lines. Do

not carry out parallel wiring and common wiring.

● Do not use it, broken down.

● Tighten the screws for the power input terminal at the specified torque.

If they are loose, shorts, fire or malfunctions may occur.

Tightening torque: 0.5N •m

● For sensors, external inputs/outputs and options, use shielded cables.

● The temporary overvoltage applied to the power should not exceed 1500V.

● For turning on/off the power, be sure to keep intervals of 5 seconds or more.

● After power-on, make sure to warm up the F350 for at least 30 minutes or more before use.

● If the F350 is not used by the specified method, its protective performance may be impaired.

● Maintenance

- When performing maintenance, disconnect the power.

- Do not wipe with a wet rag, or with benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. Doing so may cause

discoloration or deformation of the F350. In the case of heavy contamination, wipe off

the contamination with a cloth after dipping it into a diluted neutral detergent and wringing

it well, and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION　

This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in personnel injury or property damage when incorrectly handled.

Caution during transportation

Caution during disposal

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CAUTION　

● When the F350 is shipped, spacers made of corrugated cardboard are used as cushioning

materials.

Though it is factory-designed so that shocks can sufficiently be absorbed, breakage may

result if shocks are applied when the spacers are reused for transportation. If you send the

F350 to us for repair, etc., take adequate measures against shocks by using polyurethane

materials, etc., separately.

● If you dispose of the product, handle it as industrial waste.

About the Built-in Lithium Battery

WARNING　　　

● Never disassemble, deform under pressure or throw the battery

into fire.The battery may explode, catch fire or leak.

Statement of Conformation to EC Directives

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Overvoltage category II Pollution degree 2

The combination of the main unit of the F350 and a lightning surge protector

conforms to EN61000-4-5 (lightning surge immunity) in the EMC Directives.

Refer to " Connection of a Lightning Surge Protector (Power Cable)" on page VII

for information regarding lightning surge protector connection.

Point

Statement of Conformation to EC Directives

* The F350 is a CE-compliant product. For use, observe the following.

The F350 Digital Indicator is a CE-marked EC-Directive-conforming product

(by the Council of the European Union).

- Low Voltage Directive EN61010-1:2010

EN62311:2008 (test distance: 0cm)

- EMC Directive EN61326-1:2006

EN55011:2009, A1:2010 Group1, ClassA

EN61000-3-2:2006, A1:2009, A2:2009

EN61000-3-3:2008

EN61000-4-2:2009

EN61000-4-3:2006, A1:2008, A2:2010

EN61000-4-4:2004, A1:2010

EN61000-4-5:2006

EN61000-4-6:2009

EN61000-4-8:2010

EN61000-4-11:2004

When installing, attention should be given to the following.

1. Since the F350 is defined as open type (built-in equipment), be sure to use it as installed

and fixed to a panel, etc.

2. The power cable attached to this product as standard can be used with 100V AC power in

Japan.(Nominal rated voltage: 125V AC)

For using this product in a country outside Japan, use a power cable certified in that

country.

3. For cables other than the power cable (sensor, external input/output, option), use shielded

cables.

Also, mount the attached ferrite core to the strain gauge sensor cable.

Connection of a Lightning Surge Protector (Power Cable)

F350

Lightning surge protector

＊ MAINTRAB MNT-1D is a registered trademark of

PHOENIX CONTACT.

An EU-outlet-shape AC power cable is required.

CA325AC3P-CEE7/7-B2: CEE7/7 plug cable (2m)

Connection of a Lightning Surge Protector (Power Cable)

Connect a lightning surge protector against lightning surge.

EMC Directive EN61000-4-5 (Lightning Surge Immunity) is met by the F350 body in combination with a

lightning surge protector.

●Lightning surge protector [MAINTRAB MNT-1D]

The lightning surge protector [MAINTRAB MNT-1D] is not included as standard.

In addition, as optional parts, we sell EU-outlet-shape 250V AC withstanding cables (following illustration:

European standard) and lightning surge protectors in pairs (TSU02). For details, contact our sales

department.

RoHS-Compliant Product

The parts and attachments (including the instruction manual, packaging box, etc.) used for this unit are

compliant with the RoHS Directive restricting the use of hazardous substances with regard to adverse

effects on the environment and human body.

What is RoHS?

It is an abbreviation for Restriction on Hazardous Substances, which is implemented by the European

Union (EU). The Directive restricts the use of six specific substances in electric and electronic equipment

handled within EU borders. The six substances are lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB

(polybrominated biphenyls), and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).

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CONTENTS

1 OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-1. Main features of the F350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1-2. Contents of the package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-3. About connectable devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-4. Appearance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

■ Rear panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2-1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-2. Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

■ Power input terminal connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ Analog input/output connector connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

■ How to remove the terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

■ How to connect and install the terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

■ Attachment of a ferrite core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

■ Strain gauge sensor connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

■ Strain gauge sensor cable coloration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■ Voltage output connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■ External I/O connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

■ How to assemble the connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■ SI/F interface connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-1. Setting mode composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-2. Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3-3. Calling a setting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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4 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4-1. How to calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

■ Equivalent input calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

■ Actual load calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4-2. Procedure of equivalent input calibration and calibration protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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CONTENTS

5 EXPLANATION OF INDICATED-VALUE-RELATED FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . 35

5-1. A/D conversion speed select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

■ A/D conversion speed select setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5-2. Analog filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

■ Analog filter setting method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5-3. Digital filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

■ Digital filter setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5-4. Digital Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

■ Digital Zero / Digital Zero reset by means of keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

■ Digital Zero by means of the external signal "D/Z input". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5-5. D/Z synchronous mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

■ D/Z synchronous mode setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5-6. Zero Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

■ Zero Tracking setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5-7. Motion Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

■ Motion Detect setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5-8. Display frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

■ Display frequency setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6 EXPLANATION OF COMPARISON FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-1. Calculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

■ Calculation mode setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-2. HI/LO limit comparison of calculated value / ch1 value / ch2 value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

■ HI/LO limit setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6-3. Hysteresis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

■ Hysteresis setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6-4. Near Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

■ Near Zero setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6-5. Calculation comparison timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

■ Calculation comparison timing setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

6-6. Comparison OK output conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

■ Comparison OK output conditions setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7 EXPLANATION OF HOLD FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-1. Hold functions of calculated values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

CONTENTS

■ Flow of hold measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7-2. Setting of hold mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

■ Hold mode setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

■ Sample hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

■ Peak hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

■ Bottom hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

■ Average hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

■ Average sample number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7-3. Setting of hold section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

■ Hold section setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

■ All section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

■ External signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

■ External signal + time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7-4. Auto reset function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

■ Auto reset setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

8 STANDARD INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

8-1. External I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

■ Connector pin assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

■ About outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

■ About inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

■ About the RUN signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

8-2. SI/F（Serial interface） . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

■ SI/F Indicated value format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

■ SI/F print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

9 OPTION INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

9-1. BCD interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

■ Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

■ Connector pin assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

■ Output data select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

■ Signal timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

■ Logic switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

■ BCD data hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

■ Output rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

■ BCD/binary select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

■ Pin assignment at binary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9-2. RS-232C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

■ Communication specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

■ Connector pin assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

■ Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

■ Communication mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

■ Communication conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

■ Delimiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

■ Communication format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

CONTENTS

■ Continuousness / print send mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

9-3. D/A converter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

■ Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

■ Output data select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

■ Zero/Full scale setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

■ Adjustment by fixed output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

10 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

10-1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

■ Analog section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

■ Display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

■ Setting section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

■ External input/output section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

■ Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

■ Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

■ General performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

■ Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

10-2.Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

■ Standard equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

■ Equipped with BCD parallel data output interface option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

■ Equipped with RS-232C interface option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

■ Equipped with D/A converter option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

10-3. F350 block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

11SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

11-1.The list of initial setting value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

11-2.Self-check function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

■ Self-check method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

11-3.Setting protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

■ Setting protect setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

11-4.Key protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

■ Key protect setting method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

11-5.Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

■ Initialize setting method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

11-6.Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

11-7.Error/message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

■ Main numerical display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

■ Sub numerical display section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

11-8.Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

CONTENTS

11-9. About disposal of the lithium battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

■ Removal of the lithium battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

XII

1-1. Main features of the F350

1 OUTLINE

● The F350 is a digital indicator that is capable of two-channel inputs of strain gauge

sensors.

● Calculations, such as addition and subtraction, and comparison judgments are made

by using the input values of two channels. The F350 is also suitable for balance

measurement.

● The F350 is equipped with comparison judgments on the input value of each channel,

and analog voltage output.

● The A/D conversion speed of each channel and the digital processing speed for

calculations and judgments are as high as 3,000 times/sec. It can also be switched to

300 times/sec.

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● The F350 is equipped with hold functions with respect to calculated values.

(sample, peak, bottom, and average holds)

● The F350's compact size of DIN96×96 realizes space-saving.

● By mounting an optional interface according to the purpose, ease of load control can

be further improved.

CAUTION

F350 body・・・1 F350 operation manual・・・1

AC input cord・・・1

Conversion plug for

Mini screwdriver for Connector for BCD parallel

(with BCD parallel data output option)

AC input code・・・1

(with D/A converter option)

Ferrite core・・・2

（with unity band）

External input/output

(with solderless terminal)

connector・・・1

terminal block connection・・・1

data output・・・1

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Chapter

OUTLINE

1-2. Contents of the package

The packaging box contains the following.

Be sure to check them before use.

CAUTION

The attached AC cable is intended for domestic use in Japan, and it is rated as 125V AC, 10A. If it

is used at voltages exceeding the rating or it is used overseas, have a suitable AC cable ready

separately.

CAUTION

Strain gauge type sensor

(Option)

D/A Converter

Valve, recorder

(Option)

Printer Display Various converters

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Main status display

Sub status display

Setting key pad

Main numerical display

Sub numerical display section

section

1　OUTLINE

1-3. About connectable devices

Chapter

OUTLINE

1-4. Appearance description

■Front panel

CAUTION

In this operation manual, the display status is expressed as follows:

Lighting： Status display section → Black

Numerical display section → White

Blinking： Lighting state + Lines in a radial pattern

Being unlit：Status display section → Gray

Numerical display section → Nothing displayed

Ch 2

PEAK

HOLD

Lighting

Blinking

Being unlit

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1　OUTLINE

Main status display section

The status with respect to calculated values is indicated.

HI： Lights when the indicated value is larger than the calculation HI limit.

Indicates that the external output "calculation HI" is ON.

OK： Lights when the indicated value is smaller than the calculation HI limit and larger

than the calculation LO limit.

Indicates that the external output "calculation OK" is ON.

LO： Lights when the indicated value is smaller than the calculation LO limit.

Indicates that the external output "calculation LO" is ON.

PEAK： Blinks during hold detection, and lights when a hold is confirmed.

However, it is always unlit in all section sample hold.

HOLD： Lights during hold detection and when a hold is confirmed.

However, it blinks when hold waiting in all section sample hold.

Main numerical display section

The following display patterns exist.

Indicated value：Displays calculation results during measurements.

Error display： Displays an error message when an error occurs.

Setting value： Displays setting values in setting mode.

Sub status display section

The status with respect to ch1/ch2 values is indicated.

HI： Lights when the indicated value is larger than the ch1/ch2 HI limit.

Indicates that the external output "ch1/ch2 HI output" is ON.

LO： Lights when the indicated value is smaller than the ch1/ch2 LO limit.

Indicates that the external output "ch1/ch2 LO output" is ON.

Sub numerical display section

The following display patterns exist.

Indicated value： Displays ch1/ch2 values during measurements.

Error display： Displays an error message when an error occurs.

Setting value： Displays the mode number and item number at the ch1 display section in

setting mode; the currently-selected weight value may be displayed at the ch2

display section according to the setting item

CAUTION

FNC

ESC

HI/LO

ZERO

HOLD

Setting key pad

These are keys for commanding settings and operations.

・Use this key to go to a setting mode state.

・Use this key to cancel setting/execution. ・Use this key to go back from a setting mode state to an indication display state.

・Use this key to take a shortcut from an indication display state to HI/LO limit setting.

・

Use this key to go from an indication display state to ch1 or ch2 Digital Zero ready.

・Use this key to execute/release the calculated value hold in an indication display state.

・Use this key to switch between ch1 setting and ch2 setting, etc., in a Digital Zero

ready state or setting item select state.

・Use this key to set whether or not to sign a setting value, when available, in a setting

value input state.

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・Use this key to select a trailing setting item number in a setting mode state. ・Use this key to select the previous item number in a setting item select state. ・Use this key to increment the numerical value by one in a setting value input state.

・Use this key to select a leading setting item number in a setting mode state. ・Use this key to select the next item number in a setting item select state. ・Use this key to decrement the numerical value by one in a setting value input state.

・Use this key to execute Digital Zero reset in a Digital Zero ready state. ・Use this key to increment the leading setting mode number by one in a setting mode

state.

・Use this key to move the setting digit by one in the lower direction in a setting value

input state.

・Use this key to execute Digital Zero in a Digital Zero ready state. ・Use this key to move to a setting value input state in a setting item select state. ・Use this key to validate the setting value in a setting value input state.

CAUTION

Options slot

Power input terminal

Protective ground

Signal input/output

Analog input/output connector

connector

Frame ground

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OUTLINE

1　OUTLINE

■Rear panel

Analog input/output connector

Connect a strain gauge sensor or voltage output.

* For connection, see "

■ Analog input/output connector connection" on page 10.

Signal input/output connector

Connect external input/output signals or SI/F (serial interface).

* For connection, see "

■ External I/O connection" on page 14.

Power input terminal block

Connect an AC input cord.

The input power source is free in the range of 100 to 240V AC (-15%, +10%). The frequency is 50/

60Hz.

* For connection, see "

■ Power input terminal connection" on page 9.

Protective ground

Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal to prevent electric shocks.

Frame ground

Please ground the frame ground terminal to prevent failures due to static electricity.

(The frame and the frame ground terminal are conducted.)

It may be better to remove depending on the environment of the installation location.

Options slot

One option board can in stall in the option slot.

・BCD parallel data output (BCO) ・RS-232C interface (232) ・D/A converter voltage output (DAV) ・D/A converter current output (DAI)

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2 I

NSTALLATION & CONNECTION

The following are precautions related to connection to the signal input/output terminal block.

The precautions described here are important for safety.

Make connections after properly understanding the description.

WARNING

● Do not connect commercial power directly to the signal input/output terminals.

● Make connection to the signal input/output terminals with no power applied

because you may receive an electric shock.

● For connections to the signal input/output terminals, carry out wiring properly after

confirming the signal names and pin assignment numbers.

● Use of the F350 is limited to category II specified by EN61010. Overvoltage applied

to the signal input/output terminals should not exceed the value defined to category

II.

● After wiring, make sure to mount the attached terminal block cover. Otherwise, you

may receive an electric shock.

● Turn on the power after carefully checking the wiring, etc.

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● Do not touch the signal input/output terminals while the power is on. Otherwise, you

may receive an electric shock, or a malfunction may occur.

● The F350 conforms with EMC Directives as a product used in industrial

environments (class A). If it is used in living environments, radio disturbance may

occur. In that case, take suitable measures.

CAUTION

● Tighten the terminal screws at specified torque. If the terminal screws are loose,

short-circuiting, fire, or a malfunction may occur.

● Use shielded cables.

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92mm

Panel-cut

+1 0

–

Panel thickness

1.6 to 3.2mm

dimensions

92mm

+1 0

–

2-1. Installation

To install the F350 into a control panel, use the following procedure.

1. Make a hole in the panel according to

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the panel-cut dimensions.

2. Remove the screws (two), and remove

the guide rails from both sides.

* Do not use other screws than those installed to

the F350 body.

3. Fit in the F350 from the front of the panel.

4. Install from the rear the guide rails having

been removed from both sides in Step 2,

and fix them with the screws (two).

2-2. Connection

Within 6mm

Black

White

Green/Yellow

Color description are for the attached AC input cord.

■Power input terminal connection

Connect an AC input cord. The input power source is free in the range of 100 to 240V AC (-15%,

+10%).

The frequency is 50/60Hz.

Make connections to the terminal block with a solderless terminal within 6mm in diameter as

shown in the illustration so as not to let the tip of the cable spread out.

1. Make sure that no power is applied.

2. Remove the screws (two), and remove

the terminal block cover.

3. Remove the two screws(M3) at

the terminal block

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Chapter

4. Align the solderless terminals with

the screw holes, and then tighten

the screws.

L ：Black N ：White

5. Install the terminal block cover, and fix it with the screws (two).

6. Remove the screws(M4) of the protective ground, align the crimp contacts

with the screw holes, and then tighten the screws.

：Green/ Yellow

The protective ground is internally connected with frame ground.

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Chapter

Loosen. (Turn

counterclockwise

When installing the terminal block to the F350

body, check its orientation. (See the illustration at

the right.)

Attention

Insert side

Right side

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■Analog input/output connector connection

Connect a strain gauge sensor or voltage output.

Make connections according to the silk-screen printing on the rear panel of the F350.

●Pin Assignment

12 SHIELD

11 -MONITOR(ch2)

10 +MONITOR(ch2)

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9 -MONITOR(ch1)

8+MONITOR(ch1)

7 -SIG(ch2)

6+SIG(ch2)

5 -SIG(ch1)

4+SIG(ch1)

3 -EXC*

2 +EXC*

1SHIELD

Compatible connector： ETB42-12P(OSADA CO.,Ltd.) or equivalent (Connector optional type：CN81)

　　* EXC is common to ch1 and ch2.

CAUTION

Before connecting a strain gauge sensor, make sure to check the setting of excitation

voltage. For the setting of excitation voltage, see "4-2 ②Excitation voltage setting" on page

25.

■How to remove the terminal block

Loosen the screws (two) with a screwdriver.

2. Remove the terminal block by giving it a

strong pull.

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5mm

Pin No.12

Pin No.1

Adaptable plug ETB42-12P

Tighten.

(Turn clockwise.)

（attachment）

(Turn counterclockwise.)

Loosen.

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Tighten.

(Turn clockwise.)

Tighten.

(Turn clockwise.)

Sensor cables

F350

A cable is twisted around a ferrite core.（One roll）

Ferrite core

■How to connect and install the terminal block

Strip 5mm of the covering of the wire to be

connected.

The size of connectable wires is from 0.21 to

3.31mm

(AWG12 to 24).

2. Twist the tip to such an extent that it will not spread out.

3. Loosen the screw with a screwdriver to open

the connection hole.

*A Phillips screwdriver 3 to 3.5mm #1 in shaft

diameter is recommended. (Precision screwdriver,

etc.)

4. Insert the wire into the connection hole so as

not to let the tip spread out.

Chapter

5. Tighten the screw with the screwdriver.

*0.5Nm of tightening torque is recommended.

6. Lightly pull the wire to make sure that

it is securely clamped.

7. Insert the wire-connected plug into

the F350 body, and tighten the

screws (two).

■Attachment of a ferrite core

It is necessary to twist a power supply cable and sensor cables, such as a load cell, around an

attached ferrite core.

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2　INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

-SIG

-EXC

+EXC

+SIG

SHIELD

+IN

+OUT

-IN

-OUT

SHIELD

+SIG

-SIG

+IN

+OUT

-IN

-OUT

F350

SHIELD

+SIG

-SIG

-EXC

+EXC

+SIG

SHIELD

OUT

F350

+IN

+OUT

-IN

-OUT

-S

Short-circuit +EXC with +S and -EXC with -S for connecting a 6-wire straingage sensor.

■Strain gauge sensor connection

■ 4-wire sensor

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■ 6-wire sensor

2　INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

＋

－

External equipment

8 or 10

9 or 11

＋ MONITOR1or 2

← F350 Inside Outside →

－ MONITOR1or 2

＋

－

＋

－

＋

SIG

－

SIG

A/D

Analog filter

■Strain gauge sensor cable coloration

Cable colors of sensors may differ from one manufacturer to another (it may even differ from one

model to another for some products). Refer to the sensor manual (or data sheet) and check signal

names and colors in order to connect the cables correctly.

CAUTION

The excitation voltage of the F350 is 2.5V/10V. If the maximum excitation voltage of

the sensor is under 2.5V/10V, heating or damage may result.

■Voltage output connection

The voltage output terminals output analog voltage in proportion to each sensor signal input.

The voltage output is approximately 2V per sensor input of 1mV/V.

It is useful for observing or recording waveforms by connecting a recorder, etc.

・Example) Connection of output equivalent circuit and external instrument.

Chapter

・Since the output voltage is taken out in a step prior to A/D conversion of the sensor input signal, it

・Since the ±MONITOR terminals are not insulated from the internal circuit, use two-core shielded

CAUTION

is not synchronized with indicated values processed digitally, such as Digital Zero and digital

filter. Output in synchronization with indicated values requires an optional D/A converter.

twisted pair wires for connection with external equipment, and carry out with as short a wiring as

possible.

● Do not short-circuit. Doing so will cause a failure.

● Do not apply voltage externally. Doing so will cause breakage.

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Vceo=30V(max)

Output

Output COM1

Ic=30mA(max)

COM

Input

F350

Sink type

PLC etc.

Plus common connection

A8 ～ A10 B2 ～ B6

A1，A7 B1

DC24V

（Minus common connection）

+24V

A2 ～ A6

COM2

+12V

F350 Inside

・ The external element is required to withstand Ic=10mA. ・ Leakage from the external element is required to be 100μA or below.

B8~12

Open → OFF Short → ON

Push Switch

Toggle Switch Relay

TTL Open Collector (ON when IN is HI)

■External I/O connection

Details of signal, see "8-1.External I/O" on page 60.

・How to connect external output (Sink type)

Chapter

The external output circuit is operated through an open collector. A1(A7) COM1 is the common

terminal. The open collector output capacity is 30mA and the withstand voltage is up to 30V.

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●Output Transistor Status

Output Data Tr

・How to connect external input

OFF OFF

ON ON

For driving, have an external power source ready.

(24V DC is shown in the illustration.)

(minus common connection of no-voltage contact input type)

A signal is inputted to the signal input circuit by short-circuiting or opening the input terminal and

the COM2 terminal. Short-circuiting is effected by means of a contact (such as a relay or a switch)

or a noncontact (such as a transistor or an open-collector TTL)

■How to assemble the connector

Connector

Pan-head machine screw M2×8 (short) (two)

Nut M2 (four)

Pan-head machine screw M2×10 (long) (two)

Washer (two)

Case (two)

Screw (two)

RNC[

SI/F

A11

← Inside Outside →

F350

A12

Set the connector and screws (two) into the grooves of the case (one side).

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Chapter

2. Cover with the other case, and fit the cases.

3. Tighten the M2×8 pan-head machine screws (two).

Tighten the M2×10 pan-head machine screws (two).

Be aware that washers should be set to the M2×10 pan-head machine screws

(two).

■SI/F interface connection

Two-wire serial interface （SI/F） for connecting printers and external display from UNIPULSE.

Connect from A11 and A12 of the external input/output connector.

The interface is nonpolarized and up to three external devices can be connected.

Wiring materials should use a two-core parallel cable, cabtyre cable (electric wire with covering

thickened for construction), etc. When a two-core parallel cable or a cabtyre cable is used, the

transmission distance is approximately 30m. When a two-core shielded twisted pair wire is used,

the transmission distance is approximately 300m.

Do not parallel it with AC lines and high-voltage lines. Doing so will cause malfunction.

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3　SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION

3 SETTING MODE

CONFIGURATION

Indicated value

display

HI/LO limit setting mode　　　(P21)

5:　　　　　　　　A/D conversion speed select

（P35）

1: ch1 Digital filter （P37）

1: Motion Detect （P41）

3: Hysteresis （P45）

2: Near Zero （P47）

1: Comparison function

select （P48、P49）

ESC

F3（Mode3）

Ch Operation

F2（Mode2）

Calculation/common Operation

F1（Mode1）

Comparison/hold

FNC

ESC

HI/LO

Ch 2

PEAK

HOLD

Ch 2

PEAK

HOLD

Ch 2

PEAK

HOLD

2: SI/F function select （P62）

4:　　　　　　　　　D/Z synchronous mode

（P39）

3: Display frequency （P43）

7: Average sample number （P53）

6: Detection time （P57）

5: Calculation hold function

select （P50）

2: ch2 Analog filter

2: ch1 Analog filter （P36）

1: ch2 Digital filter

3: ch2 Zero Tracking

3: ch1 Zero Tracking （P40）

3-1. Setting mode composition

Chapter

SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION

3　SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION

F5（Mode5）

Option

BCO DAV/DAI232

2: Communication

condition （P72）

8:　　　　　　　　　Alarm LO limit

（P33）

7:　　　　　　　　Alarm HI limit

（P33）

6:　　　　　　　 Digital Zero limit

（P32）

5: ch2 Digital offset

4: ch2 Actual load

calibration

3:ch2 Equivalent input

calibration

2:ch2 Zero calibration

5: ch1 Digital offset （P31）

4: ch1 Actual load

calibra tion （P30）

3:ch1 Equivalent input

calibration （P28）

1:　　　　Calibration function select

（P23）

F9（Mode9）

Protect/initialize

*As for an option setting, a setting item is different depending

F4（Mode4）

Calibration setting

Ch1Ch 2

OK LO

PEAK

HOLD

HILO

Ch 2

OK LO

PEAK

HOLD

HILO

Ch1Ch 2

OK LO

PEAK

HOLD

HILO

2: ch1 Zero calibration （P27）

　Moreover, a set item is not displayed when there is no option.

2: Output rate （P68）

2: Zero scale value （P80 ）

3:　Delimiter （P72）

3: BCD / binary

select （P68）

3: Full scale value （P80 ）

1: Communication

mode （P71）

1: Output data

select （P66）

1: Output data

select （P79）

4: Password （P97）

3: Initialize （P97）

2: Key protect （P96）

1: Setting protect （P95）

on the installed option.

Chapter

SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION

+ 85 hidden pages

Unipulse F350 Operation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Safety Precautions

About the Built-in Lithium Battery

Statement of Conformation to EC Directives

Connection of a Lightning Surge Protector (Power Cable)

RoHS-Compliant Product

CONTENTS

1-1. Main features of the F350

1　OUTLINE

1-2. Contents of the package

1-3. About connectable devices

1-4. Appearance description

■Front panel

■Rear panel

2　INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

2-1. Installation

2-2. Connection

■Power input terminal connection

■Analog input/output connector connection

■How to remove the terminal block

■How to connect and install the terminal block

■Attachment of a ferrite core

■Strain gauge sensor connection

■Strain gauge sensor cable coloration

■Voltage output connection

■External I/O connection

■How to assemble the connector

■SI/F interface connection

3　SETTING MODE CONFIGURATION

3-1. Setting mode composition