Rinstrum 2100 Digital Indicator Operator Manual

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"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

CE Mark ✅ N2708

1. Introduction

The 2100 is a precision digital indicator using the latest Sigma-Delta A/D technology to ensure fast and accurate weight readings.

Diagram: Rinstrum 2100 Indicator Front Panel

The front panel features a prominent 27mm alpha-numeric LCD display showing weight, units (kg, lb, etc.), and status indicators. Keypad buttons are arranged below the display for operation. The display shows '2 100.00kg' with 'NET' indicated. The buttons include: [ZERO], [TARE], [GROSS/NET], [PRINT/M+], [FUNCTION], and [POWER]. Annunciators are located to the left of the display. An auxiliary display shows time or battery status. An output display shows status 1, 2, or 3.

1.1. Approvals

• NSC S403 approval (6000 divisions at 1µV/division).
• NMI TC6033 approval (6000 divisions at 1µV/division).
• C-tick approved and CE approved.

1.2. Features

• 27mm alpha-numeric LCD display (LED back-lighting).
• Checkweighing, kg/lb switching, totalising, intelligent batching, counting, live weight, hold/peak hold functions.
• Real time clock and calendar.
• Soft Power On/Off for inactivity auto power down.

1.3. rin-SMART Software Options

• 0224 (SERIAL): Enable RS-232 serial communications.
• 0225 (SETP): Enable setpoint output.

1.4. Manuals

For more information on the 2100, refer to the 2100 Reference Manual and 2100 Quick Start Manual, available free of charge from www.rinstrum.com.

2. Safety

2.1. Operating Environment

• Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C
• Humidity: <90% non-condensing
• Operating Voltage: Shown on rear label

2.2. Electrical Safety

• For your protection, all mains electrical hardware must be rated to the environmental conditions of use.
• The mains electrical outlet must have a protection earth contact.
• Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible power socket outlet. A permanently connected supply must have a readily accessible disconnect device.
• 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.

2.3. Cleaning

• To maintain the instrument, never use harsh abrasive cleaners or solvents. Wipe the instrument with a soft cloth slightly dampened with either methylated spirits or warm soapy water.

3. Basic Operation

3.1. User Interface Display and Controls

The indicator features a Weight Display, Auxiliary Display (for Time or BAT), Units Display (kg, lb, etc.), Output Display (Status 1, 2, or 3), Annunciators, Operation Keys, Function Key (user defined), and Power Key.

3.2. Keypad Buttons

3.3. Annunciators

4. Basic Weighing

4.1. Normal Weighing

• Ensure instrument is On and zero annunciator is lit.
• Place your item on the weigh platform.
• Read the weight display.

4.2. Using Tare

• Indicator displays zero with zero annunciator lit.
• Place the container on the weigh platform.
• Press the [TARE] key. ➡️➖T
• Indicator will show the displayed zero weight and net annunciator will be lit.
• Fill container to required weight.
• Press the [GROSS/NET] key to toggle between the net weight and total weight. ⚖️

5. Special Functions

5.1. Units Switching (kg / lb)

• Press the [UNITS] key to switch the display between kilograms and pounds. ⚖️/kg

Note: Printing and serial communications will use the units displayed (either kg or lb), but calibration weights and targets, etc., must be entered in the primary display units of the indicator.

5.2. Counting

• Place the container on the weigh platform and press [TARE] if required. ➡️➖T
• Place the sample pieces to be counted on the weigh platform.
• Press and hold the [COUNT] key for two seconds. The default number of pieces in the sample will be displayed. ?
• Use the [GROSS/NET] and [PRINT/M+] keys to alter the number of pieces. ⚖️ ?️
• Press [COUNT]. The current sample will be stored against the entered pieces. The letter 'p' (for pieces) displays when in counts display.
• Press the [COUNT] key to toggle between the weight display and the counts display.

5.3. Hold

• Press the [HOLD] key to hold the displayed weight at its current weight. ⏸️
• The displayed Units will flash to indicate that the reading is held.
• Press the [HOLD] key again to release the weight reading and return the display to normal weighing. ▶️

5.4. Peak Hold

• Press the [PEAK] hold key to hold the largest absolute weight (either positive or negative). The 2100 compares the current weight reading with the stored peak and updates the peak reading whenever a larger weight is detected. ⛰️
• Press the [PEAK] key to toggle between the current weight and the peak weight.
• Press and hold the [PEAK] key for two seconds to clear the peak value and reset back to zero.

5.5. Live Weight

• Move the animal onto the weigh platform.
• Press and hold the [LIVE WT] key for two seconds. ?
• '- - - - - -' is displayed until a reliable weight reading has been acquired.
• Once a weight has been determined, the 2100 beeps to indicate how reliable the reading is:
  • A single beep indicates that the sample is too unreliable and has been discarded.
  • A double beep indicates that the sample is reliable but is made up of many averages.
  • A triple beep indicates that the sample was taken as a result of no motion and is very reliable.
• Press the [LIVE WT] key to force the 2100 to take another reading if required.
• Once the animal is removed, the 2100 automatically clears the previous reading ready for the next animal and displays '- - - - - -' once more.
• Press and hold the [LIVE WT] key for two seconds to return the indicator to normal weighing.
• In normal weighing, the Live Weight key operates exactly like a manual [HOLD] key. Press the key once to hold a weight and again to release it.

5.6. Showing Totals

• The [PRINT/M+] key is used not only to print the current weight but also to add that weight to the current total. ?️
• When the [TOTAL] key is pressed, the 2100 displays 'count' followed by the number of items in the total. ∑
• After this, the 2100 displays 'TOTAL' followed by the current total weight.
• If counting is active, 'QTY' is also displayed along with the total quantity of items in the total.
• If the total weight is too large to display in six digits, the weight is shown in two sections labelled with the upper six digits displayed before the lower six digits.
• Press and hold the [PRINT/M+] key to cause the total accumulated weight to be printed and then cleared. ?️

5.7. Batching

• The 2100 operates a two-speed single material filling sequence with an optional dump to weight or time.
• Press the [BATCH] key to start the single material operation. ?
• During operation, press the [BATCH] key to Pause batching and again to re-start batching. While paused, the 2100 will display 'PAUSE' on the display.
• Press and hold the [BATCH] key for two seconds to abort the batch.
• While a batch is running (or paused), all keyboard keys other than the batch key are blocked (i.e., Zero, Tare, Gross/Net, Print/M+).
• If the 2100 has printing enabled, there will be a standard batch print ticket automatically generated for each batch.

5.8. Setting Target Weights

• Press and hold the [TARE] key for two seconds to enter the material target weights. ➡️➖T
• The 2100 displays 'TARG A'.
• Press the [TARE] key to step through the available targets, flight, and hysteresis options. ➡️➖T
• Press the [GROSS/NET] key to select an option to change. The digit to change will be flashing. ⚖️
• Press the [GROSS/NET] key to move the flashing digit. ⚖️
• Press the [PRINT/M+] key to change the flashing digit. The left-most digit can be changed from 0 to 9 or to '-' which is for entering negative targets. ?️
• Press the [BATCH] key to save the settings. ?
• To return to normal weighing, press the [ZERO] key. An alternate method is to press the [TARE] key to select 'End' and then press the [GROSS/NET] key. 0️⃣ ➡️➖T ⚖️

Note: Two Speed Feeder

• TARG A = Target Batch Weight
• TARG B = Preliminary Batch Weight

6. Error Messages

Note: The ZERO and STABLE error messages are accompanied by a series of long beeps. The messages repeat until a key is pressed.

7. Battery Operation

BAT is flashed on the auxiliary display if the battery voltage falls below 11V. If the battery voltage falls below 10.5V, the instrument automatically powers down.

8. Diagnostic Errors

The E type error messages are additive. For example, E0005 (0001 + 0004) would indicate that both Excitation and Power Supply Voltage are low. The numbers add in hexadecimal as follows: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-A-B-C-D-E-F (For example, 2 + 4 = 6, or 4 + 8 = C).