Rinstrum C3 Series Digital Indicators Quick Start Manual
SMART WEIGHING SOLUTIONS
This manual contains information on the installation, calibration and setup of the instrument.
1. INTRODUCTION
The instrument may be operated in Industrial or Trade modes. These modes restrict certain aspects of the operation of the instrument to ensure compliance with trade certified standards.
| Element | Industrial | OIML | NTEP |
| Underload | -105% of Fullscale | -20 divisions | -1% or -2% of Fullscale depending on zero range setting |
| Overload | 105% of Fullscale | Fullscale + 9 divisions | 105% of Fullscale |
| Tare | No restrictions | Tare values must be > 0 | Tare values must be > 0 |
| Test Modes | Unlimited time allowed | Limited to five seconds | Limited to five seconds |
Manuals
- For more information on this instrument refer the Reference Manual: C300-600.
- For Connector Pinouts refer R000-220.
Figure 1: C3 Series Indicators (Shows three different models of Rinstrum indicators).
2. SPECIFICATIONS
| Trade Approval | General | |||
| NTEP 23-090 / NMI S869 / OIML R76-1 (2006) | ||||
| Resolution | Up to 100,000 divisions, minimum of 0.1uV/division Trade: Up to 10,000 divisions, minimum of 0.33uV/division | |||
| Zero Cancellation | ± 2.0mV/V | |||
| Span Adjustment | 0.1mV/V to 5.0mV/V full scale | |||
| Excitation | 5V for up to 8 x 350-ohm load cells (4-wire or 6-wire plus shield) Max total load cell resistance: 3,500Ω | |||
| A/D Type | 24bit Sigma Delta with 8,388,608 internal counts, 50 updates/second | |||
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -10° to +50°C ambient (14° to 122° F), Humidity: <90% non-condensing | |||
| Setup and Calibration | Fully digital with visual prompting in plain messages | |||
| Digital Filter | IIR low pass filter | |||
| Zero Range | Selectable from ± 2% to ± 100% Full Scale | |||
| Standard Power Input | 5 to 24VDC (2.5 VA max) | |||
| Optical Data Communications | ON/OFF key with memory feature rinLINK - magnetically coupled infra-red communications Conversion cables available for USB | |||
| Keys US Region | Power/Zero/Tare/Select/Units Switching (lb/kg/oz/g/t/TN/lb:oz/custom) plus two assignable function keys | |||
| Keys ROW Region | Power/Zero/Tare/Select plus three assignable function keys | |||
| Communications cards | Accessory Cards RS485, RS232, Current loop | |||
| Expansion Cards (K306 Only) | 0-10V, 4-20mA, isolated 16 bit analog output | |||
| Display | C320: RGB Backlit LCD with six 20mm (0.8") high digits with units and annunciators, 9 segment C350: RGB Backlit LCD with six 50.8mm (2") high digits with units and annunciators, 9 segment | |||
| Case Materials | C320: Resin Alloy C350: Resin Alloy C357: Stainless Steel | |||
| AC 110-240 VAC | C320-A: Optional plug pack C320-G: Wired cable gland with plug pack C320-H: Cable gland with AC line cord C350: Cable gland without cord C357: Potted AC Line Cord, 3 pin LTW connector | |||
| 5-24 VDC | Rear connector with plug pack | - | - | |
| DC Battery | 4 x AA battery option | 4 x AA batteries | - | - |
| IP Rating | IP66 with A11096 stiffening plate | IP20 | IP66 full housing | IP66, IP68, IP69K, NEMA 4X |
| Packing Weights | 0.25kg/ 9oz | 0.42kg/ 14.8oz | 3.8kg/ 8.4lbs | 5.5kg/ 12.1lbs |
Specifications may change at any time without notice.
3. INSTALLATION
The following steps are required to set up the indicator.
- Inspect indicator to ensure good condition.
- Use connection diagrams to wire up load cell, power and auxiliary cables as required.
- Insert any accessory modules that are being used.
- Use the drill hole template provided for hole locations.
- Connect Power to indicator and press
POWERkey to turn the instrument On. - Refer to the Configuration for information on configuring the instrument.
- To turn instrument OFF press and hold key for three seconds (until display blanks).
3.1 Loadcell Connection
The C3 series can drive any number of full bridge strain gauge loadcells up to the equivalent of 8 x 350 ohm cells.
The span range of the loadcell outputs (the change of signal from the loadcells between zero load and full gross load) must be within the range of 0.1 to 5.0 mV/V. Very low output scale bases can be used with the C3 series, but may induce some instability in the weight readings when used with higher resolutions. Generally speaking, the higher the output, or the lower the number of divisions, the greater the display stability and accuracy.
When shunting loadcells, use only good quality metal film resisters with high temperature stability ratings. Typical values for zero adjustment would fall within the range of 500k ohms (small effect) to 50k ohms (larger effect).
The C3 series has a mV/V meter test mode which can be used to check scale base signal output levels. Refer to mV/V test mode 28.
3.1.1 6-Wire Connection
The loadcell socket is wired for six wire systems as follows:
| Screw Terminal Pin | Function |
| 1 | Positive excitation |
| 2 | Negative excitation |
| 3 | Positive signal |
| 4 | Negative signal |
| 5 | Positive sense |
| 6 | Negative sense |
| 7 | Shield |
Loadcell wires are connected as shown in below diagram.
Figure 2: 6-Wire Connection (Diagram showing wiring for a 6-wire loadcell connection).
3.1.2 4-Wire Connection
The minimum connectivity requirements for loadcell connection are the connection of four wires (i.e. Excitation and ±Signal). When a four wire loadcell system is connected, it is necessary to ensure that the excitation voltages are fed into the sense inputs using jumper wires as shown in below diagram.
Figure 3: 4-Wire Connection (Diagram showing wiring for a 4-wire loadcell connection).
Warning! Sense lines must be connected or 4/6 wire jumpers fitted as shown in dashed lines in above figure. Failure to do this will result in the C3 series displaying an error message (E0200C).
3.2 Other Connections (Serial, Digital Inputs and Outputs)
The C3 supports the following connections:
- 2 x serial ports (2 bi-directional RS232) (K304, K306)
- 2 x isolated digital inputs in C32x and 4 x isolated digital inputs in C35x (K304, K306)
- 2 x isolated high side switched digital outputs in C32x and 4 x isolated high side switched digital outputs in C35x (K304, K306)
- 1 x regulated 5 V output for driving small loads (below 0.5 A)
3.2.1 Serial Port 1 & 2 Connections
C3 series indicators have two RS232 (bi-directional) ports. The RS232 drivers are generally used for connecting external computers or PLCs. The connections are shown below.
Figure 4: RS232 to USB Connection (Diagram showing RS232 connection to a USB cable).
| Pin Number | Function | Direction | Connect to external device |
| 1 | Shld | Shield | Connect to cable shield |
| 2* | 5V | 5V output | Power for printer or converter (300mA max) |
| 3 | TX | RS232 transmit | Receive (Rx pin of the converter) |
| 4 | RX | RS232 receive | Transmit (Tx pin of the converter) |
| 5 | Gnd | RS232 ground | Ground |
Warning! Pin number 2: 5 V Power output is not an input. Do not attempt to power the indicator by connecting 5V DC source to this pin.
Ring Networks
C320, C350 and C357 can be configured in a Ring Network to connect multiple indicators to a external computer or PLC. The connections are shown below.
When operating in a Ring Network, the Instruments:
- must have same serial port options, i.e., baud, parity, data bits, stop bits.
- recommended that all indicators use the same power supply.
Figure 5: Ring Network Connections (Diagram showing multiple indicators connected in a ring).
Remote Display
The remote display documentation should be referred for connection details. Connect Tx to Rx, Rx to Tx and GND on the remote display as shown in the diagram.
Figure 6: Remote Display Connection (Diagram showing connection to a remote display).
3.2.2 Digital Input and Output Connection (K304, K306)
The C3 series isolated digital inputs should be connected as shown in the diagram below.
The digital outputs are isolated high side drivers. They should be connected as indicated in the diagram below.
The power supply for the outputs should be 5 - 24 VDC, with sufficient current capacity to drive the solenoids. Each digital output has a drive capacity of up to 400 mA. Cable shields should be connected to the indicator shield pins as shown.
Figure 7: Input and Output Connections (Diagram showing digital input and output connections).
3.3 Optical Communications
A temporary infrared communications link can be established between the instrument and a PC using a rinLINK attachment. This connection can be used to transfer setup and calibration information from a PC.
The PC end of the cable is a standard USB connector. The instrument end of the cable attaches to the left side of the indicator display as shown below.
Figure 8: rinLINK Connection (Diagram showing the rinLINK attachment connection).
Warning! The optical coupling head contains a strong magnet and should not be placed near any magnetic storage media (eg. credit cards, floppy disks etc.)
3.4 Accessory Card connection
Optional accessory modules can be connected using the Accessory port to add more functionality to the digital weight indicator.There are two types of accessory cards available.
- Communication cards
- Expansion Cards
These are connected to rear of the indicator using the accessory port.
Figure 9: Accessory Card Connection (Images of the rear of indicators with accessory cards installed).
4. SETUP MENUS
4.1 Accessing Setup Menus
There are two methods to access the Setup Menu areas.
- Press and hold the
SELECTkeys for two seconds. - Press the setup button on the rear of the instrument.
When accessing the Menu area, the instrument will beep twice and back light will turn blue throughout the Menu area and Setup Menus.
Figure 10: Menu Area (Image of the indicator display showing the menu area).
4.2 General Options
| GEN.OPT | L2 | L3 | Short Description | Long Description |
| PCODE | SAFE.PC | Passcode | Sets the instrument Passcodes. There are three levels of Passcode. | |
| FULL.PC | Safe Security Passcode for Digital Setup | Allows partial access to Digital Setup (i.e. only non-calibration/trade critical settings can be changed). For the Safe Passcode to have any effect, the FULL.PC Passcode must also be set. The default Passcode setting is 000000 that allows free access. Any other number will enable the Passcode functions and restrict access. The safe Passcode will also give access to operator functions. Range 000000 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| Full Security Passcode for Digital Setup | All settings (including trade critical settings) can be altered from Full Setup. The FULL.PC (Full Passcode) can be set to restrict access to Full Digital Setup. This Passcode is used to prevent unauthorised or accidental tampering in the instrument setup. The default Passcode setting is 000000 that allows free access. Any other number will enable the Passcode functions and restrict access. The full Passcode will also give access to Safe or Operator functions. | |||
| OP.PC | Operator Passcode | Controls access to various operator functions. Range 000000 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| TIME (K304, K306) | TI.FMT | Time settings | Configure the date and time settings. | |
| Time format | Sets the time format for the indicator. 12 (Default) 24 | |||
| DA.FMT | Date format | Set the date format for the indicator. DD.MM.YY DD.MM.Y4 MM.DD.YY (Default) MM.DD.Y4 YY.MM.DD Y4.MM.DD | ||
| SET.TI | Time set | Set the time as prompted (Local function only): Hours: Enter hours (01-12 for SETUP:TI.FMT=12, 00 - 23 for SETUP:TI.FMT=24) Min: Enter minutes (00 - 59) Sec: Enter seconds (00 - 59) AM PM: Enter AM or PM for SETUP:TI.FMT=12, not available for SETUP:TI.FMT=24 | ||
| SET.DA | Date set | Set the current date as prompted (Local function only): Year: Enter year (2000 - 2099) Month: Enter month (01 - 12) Day: Enter day (01 - 31) | ||
| KEY.LOC | Front panel key locking | Access to each of the operator functions can be configured separately by locking and unlocking individual keys. The display shows LOCKED to indicate that a key is locked (inactive). Functions protected with a ‘Safe' Passcode prompt for the Passcode every time. Entering the Operator Passcode unlocks all operator protected functions so the operator is not continually prompted for the Passcode. | ||
| POWER | Power key lock | AVAIL (Default): Function always available OPER.PC: Requires a valid Operator Passcode | ||
| ZERO TARE SELECT | Fixed function keys | SAFE.PC: Requires a valid Safe Passcode LOCKED: Function never available | ||
| UNIT | F1 F2 | Programmable function keys | These settings control the operation of the display. | |
| DISP | B.LIGHT | Display settings | Sets the operation of the backlight. OFF: Backlight is off. ON (Default): Backlight is on when weight motion, network communications or any keypress is detected. AUTO: The brightness is lowered automatically to conserve power and the backlight will automatically turn off after a specified duration of inactivity. To turn on again, press the POWER key. | |
| FREQ | Display update frequency (Hz) | Sets how often the display is updated. 10 (Default) 5 2 1 | ||
| BL.LVL | Display brightness level | Sets the brightness level of the display. Range 0% (Backlight off) to 100% (maximum brightness) Default: 60% | ||
| POWER | Power settings | Configure power settings of the unit. | ||
| AUT.OFF | Auto power off (min) | The instrument can be set up to automatically power down after set minutes of activity. Weight motion, network communications or any press of the keyboard is enough to keep the instrument powered on. OFF (Default) 5 10 20 30 60 | ||
| EXT.BAT | External Battery support | Battery voltages: NONE 4.8V 12V 24V CUSTOM | ||
| BAT.VLT | Low Battery Voltage | Sets the voltage at which the low battery error is displayed. (EXT.BAT = CUSTOM) A low battery annunciator will be displayed at 10% above low battery level. The indicator will assume it is on battery power when its input voltage is less than twice the low battery level for the selected battery voltage. Back light is dimmed to ¼ of the back light brightness setting while on battery. | ||
| Battery Voltage | Low Battery Level | |||
| 4.8V | 4V | |||
| 12V | 10V | |||
| 24V | 20V | |||
| BUZZER | Buzzer enable | Configure the Buzzer. OFF: The buzzer is turned off ON (Default): The buzzer is turned on | ||
| USR.DEF | Indicator defaults | Set the non-calibration settings to defaults. Local function only. |
4.3 Scale
| SCALE | L2 | L3 | Short Description | Scale Base configuration settings. |
| BUILD | Scale build | Settings within this Group are used to configure the indicator to suit the current application. It is important to fully set the options within this group before calibration is attempted. Later changes to items within this group may invalidate the current calibration data. | ||
| TYPE | Range type | Range type. SINGLE (Default): Single range DUAL.I: Dual interval DUAL.R: Dual range TRIPL.I: Triple interval TRIPL.R: Triple range | ||
| DP1 | Decimal point position | Sets the location of the decimal point on the display. To avoid confusion, set this parameter first so that all other weight related values are displayed with the decimal point in the correct position. 000000 (Default) 00000.0 0000.00 000.000 00.0000 0.00000 | ||
| CAP.1 | Capacity of scale/ range 1/ interval 1 | Sets the nominal maximum capacity (or full scale) of the scale. This is set in weighing units (e.g. kg, t, etc.), with the decimal point in place. For example, if a scale is to weigh 500.0 kg in 0.5 kg increments, CAP is set to 500.0, and RES is set to 5. If using multiple interval/range, this sets the fullscale capacity of the lowest range/interval. Range: 000001 to 999999 Default: 010000 | ||
| E1 | Resolution of scale/ range 1/ interval 1 | Sets the resolution (or Count-by) of the display. The resolution is the number by which the indicator will count. If using multiple interval/range, this sets the count-by (or resolution) of the lowest range/interval. 1 (Default) 2 5 10 20 50 100 | ||
| DP2 | Decimal point position | Sets the 2nd range/interval location of the decimal point on the display. To avoid confusion, set DP1 before changing this setting if used. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) 000000 (Default) 00000.0 0000.00 000.000 00.0000 0.00000 | ||
| CAP.2 | Capacity of scale/ range 2/ interval 2 | Sets the 2nd range/interval maximum capacity (or full scale) of the scale. This is set in weighing units (e.g. kg, t, etc.), with the DP1 decimal point position in place. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) Range: 000001 to 999999 Default: 020000 | ||
| E2 | Resolution of scale/ range 2/ interval 2 | Sets the 2nd range/interval resolution (or Countby) of the display. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) 1 2 (Default) 5 10 20 50 | ||
| DP3 | Decimal point position | Sets the 3rd range/interval location of the decimal point on the display. To avoid confusion, set DP1 then DP2 before changing this setting if used. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) 000000 (Default) 00000.0 0000.00 000.000 00.0000 0.00000 | ||
| CAP.3 | Capacity of scale/ range 3/ interval 3 | Sets the 3rd range/interval maximum capacity (or full scale) of the scale. This is set in weighing units (e.g. kg, t, etc.), with the DP1 decimal point position in place. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) Range: 000001 to 999999 Default: 050000 | ||
| E3 | Resolution of scale/ range 3/ interval 3 | Sets the 3rd range/interval resolution (or Countby) of the display. (TYPE=DUAL.I, DUAL.R, TRIPLE.I, TRIPL.R) 1 2 5 (Default) 10 20 50 100 | ||
| P.UNIT | Primary weighing units | Sets the primary weighing units of the scale for display and printing. kg: Kilograms lb: Pounds (Default) t: Tonnes tn: Tons g: Grams oz: Ounces N: Newton kN: Kilo newton None | ||
| UNIT.2 | Secondary weighing units | Sets the secondary weighing units for the scale. OFF: Off (Default) g: Grams kg: Kilograms t: Tonnes lb: Pounds oz: Ounces lb oz: Pounds Ounces tn: Tons CUSTOM: Custom units | ||
| UNIT.3 | Tertiary weighing units | Sets the tertiary weighing units for the scale. OFF: Off (Default) g: Grams kg: Kilograms t: Tonnes lb: Pounds oz: Ounces lb oz: Pounds Ounces tn: Tons | ||
| D.UNIT | Custom unit | Set the symbols to use for a custom defined unit on the instrument display (UNIT.2=CUSTOM). NONE (Default) L: Lower case "l" for litres ARROW.U: Upper unit arrow | ||
| U.NAME | Custom unit name | Sets the name of the custom unit (UNIT.2=CUSTOM). | ||
| FACTOR | Conversion factor | Conversion factor for the custom unit (UNIT.2=CUSTOM). Range: 0.001 to 999.999 Default: 1.000 | ||
| HI.RES | x10 expanded mode | Sets the instrument to display weight at 10 times resolution. This is intended for test purposes in trade applications but may be used for industrial weighing. This mode is indicated by the flashing of the unit's annunciator. OFF (Default) ON | ||
| OPTION | USE | Trade use | This is where the basic use of the scale is set. This setting configures the instrument for Industrial, OIML, or NTEP operation. INDUST: Industrial (no standard) OIML: OIML trade mode NTEP (Default): NTEP trade mode | |
| FILTER | Reading average | The instrument can average a number of consecutive readings when calculating the displayed weight. This is used to dampen unwanted weight fluctuations caused by vibrations or dynamic forces. High settings will stabilize the display at the expense of rapid response to sudden weight changes. OFF | ||
| JITTER | Anti-jitter average reset | Sets the reset threshold for the anti-jitter filter. Options are: OFF: Anti-jitter average disabled FINE (Default): Small changes will reset the filter COARSE: Large changes are required to reset the filter | ||
| MOTION | Motion detection sensitivity | Sets how much weight variation over a defined time period is allowed before the displayed weight is deemed to be unstable. This setting is given as xd - yt where weight change of more than x divisions in y seconds will trigger motion. This value is displayed as weight change (0.5 or 1.0 graduations) per second. When set to OFF, the Motion Detection is ignored and ZERO, TARE and PRINT actions are instantaneous. OFF, 0.5-1.0, 1.0-1.0, 2.0-1.0, 3.0-1.0, 5.0-1.0, 0.5-0.5, 1.0-0.5, 2.0-0.5, 3.0-0.5, 5.0-0.5, 0.5-0.2, 1.0-0.2, 2.0-0.2, 3.0-0.2, 5.0-0.2 (graduations per second) Default: 0.5-1.0 (0.5 graduations per second) | ||
| Z.RANGE | Allowable zero operating range | This setting restricts the range over which the Zero functions can operate. OFF -2_ 2 -1_ 3 (-1% to +3%) (Default) -10_10 -20_20 FULL | ||
| Z.TRACK | Zero tracking sensitivity | Zero tracking allows the display to adjust for minor changes in the zero balance of the scale. When enabled, the instrument will track weight readings within the zero 'dead' band back to exactly zero at a maximum rate of graduations per second. OFF (Default) 0.5 1 2 3 5 | ||
| Z.INIT | Initial-zero on start-up | Enables the zero-on-start-up feature. When enabled, a zero will be performed as part of the instrument start-up procedure if the scale is within the zero range. This function can be used to automatically ZERO the indicator during power-up. The amount of weight that can be zeroed is limited to +/- 10% of full scale. ON OFF (Default) | ||
| Z.BAND | Zero 'dead' band | Sets the weight range around zero which will be considered zero for application purposes. This is an adjustable margin either side of true zero that defines the zero 'dead' band. The zero 'dead' band is used by the automated functions to determine zero load (e.g. a setting of 4 specifies that readings between –4.5 and 4.5 are considered to be zero). When the displayed weight reading is within this band the instrument displays the zero band annunciator. Settable over the full weight range. Always enter a number in multiples of display units. Range: -1 to 999999 Default: 0 (i.e. -0.5 to 0.5 graduations) | ||
| R.ENTRY | Rear entry | Full access via the rear setup button only. This option is only available when the rear setup button has been used to access the menu system. ON OFF (Default) | ||
| PT.CLR | Preset tare clear | Sets if the preset tare is cleared by the tare key or not. OFF: Preset tare is not cleared by the tare key. Both preset tare and user tare will be active at the same time. TARE (Default): Preset tare is cleared by the tare key. | ||
| CAL | Scale calibration | Items within this group perform various calibration routines. Certain items in the Scale Build can affect the calibration of the scale. Always check that these sections are correctly configured to suit the current application before attempting to calibrate the scale. | ||
| ZERO | Zero calibration | Select to perform Zero Calibration. While the zeroing is in progress the display will show Z.in P | ||
| SPAN | Span calibration | Perform a span calibration. A zero calibration should be done before doing a span calibration. While the span calculation is in progress the display will show S.in P. | ||
| ED.LIN | Edit linearisation points | Select to view linearisation setup and start linearisation routines. While linearisation is in progress the display will show L.in P. | ||
| CLR.LIN | Clear linearisation points | Select to view linearisation setup and select linearisation points to clear. | ||
| DIR.ZER (K304, K306) | Direct mV/V zero calibration | Enter signal strength (in mV/V) of zero calibration directly. | ||
| DIR.SPN (K304, K306) | Direct mV/V span calibration | Enter the signal strength (in mV/V) of fullscale directly. No test weights required. | ||
| DEF.CAL | Default calibration (all scale settings to defaults) | Restore instrument to default factory calibration and reset all items in the SCALE menu to defaults. | ||
| GRAVITY | Gravity compensation | Used to compensate for the change in gravitational acceleration between locations. | ||
| G.COMP | Gravity compensation | Enables the gravitational acceleration compensation feature. OFF (Default): Disable gravity compensation ON: Enable gravity compensation | ||
| G.FACT | Factory gravitational acceleration | Sets the gravitational acceleration of the factory location. Range: 9.750 to 9.860 Default: 9.810 | ||
| G.INST | Installation gravitational acceleration | Sets the gravitational acceleration of the installation location. Range: 9.750 to 9.860 Default: 9.810 | ||
| G.FIRST | Gravitational acceleration first setting | When set, the indicator will prompt for the installation gravitational acceleration on the next power on. OFF (Default): Disable prompt for installation gravitational acceleration on the next power on ON: Enable prompt for installation gravitational acceleration on the next power on | ||
| QA (K304, K306) | QA enable | Quality assurance | Configure the quality assurance feature. If active the instrument displays a ‘QA DUE' warning after the date limit has expired. | |
| QA.OPT | QA enable | Turn QA feature on or off. ON OFF (Default) | ||
| YEAR | QA expiry date | Enter QA expiry date - year Range: 2020 (Default) - 2099 This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed. | ||
| MONTH | QA expiry date | Enter QA expiry date - month | ||
| DAY | QA expiry date | Range: 1 (Default) - 12 This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed. Enter QA expiry date - day Range: 1 (Default) - 31 This item is trade critical and will affect the calibration counter(s) if changed. |
4.4 Serial
| SERIAL | L2 | L3 | L4 | Short Description | Long Description |
| HEADER | Printout header | Sets the print docket header. | |||
| FOOTER | Printout footer | Sets the print docket footer. | |||
| SER1SER2 ACC1ACC2 | Serial port 1-2 Accessory port 1-2 | Settings for serial port 1-2. Settings for accessory port 1-2. | |||
| BAUD | Baud rate | Sets the baud rate for the port. 1200 2400 4800 9600 (Default for SER1-SER2) 19200 38400 57600 115200 (Default for ACC1-ACC2) | |||
| DATA | Data bits | Sets the number of data bits for the port. 8 (Default) 7 | |||
| PARITY | Parity | Sets the parity for the port. P NONE (Default) P EVEN P ODD | |||
| STOP | Stop bits | Sets the number of stop bits for the port. 1 (Default) 2 | |||
| SER.NET (K304, K306) | ADDR | Serial network | Configure the serial networking support. | ||
| Network address | Address of instrument Range: 1 (Default) - 31 | ||||
| TYPE | Protocol type | Sets the network protocol type. NONE SIMPLE RINCMD (Default) MIMIC | |||
| SER.AUT | Automatic serial output | Settings for automatic serial outputs. | |||
| FORMAT | Format | Sets the data format. FMT.A (Default) to FMT.I and CUSTOM | |||
| AUTO.SPD | Serial output frequency | Sets the serial output frequency SINGLE (Default) FULL 10Hz 5Hz 2Hz 1Hz | |||
| SOURCE | Weight data source | Sets the weight data to send. P.GROSS P.NET P.DISP P.NET.PT D.GROSS D.NET D.DISP (Default) D.NET.PT | |||
| PRINT (K304, K306) | Printout settings | Configures the printout settings. | |||
| FORMAT | Printout format | Sets the printout format. FMT.A (Default) FMT.B CUSTOM | |||
| TYPE | Printout type | Sets the printout type. NONE RECORD (Default) DOCKET | |||
| ACCUM | Accumulation | Enables total accumulation. OFF (Default) ON When set to ON, it adds the current weight to the TOTAL for each print event. Note there is one accumulation for the instrument but there is a total for each unit, Gross and Net.. | |||
| AUTO | Automatic printing | Sets whether printing occurs automatically. NO (Default) YES | |||
| IL.TYPE | Interlock type | Sets the type of printing interlock to be used. NONE (Default): No interlock type | |||
| I.LOCK | Interlock weight | MOTION: Printing is enabled every time the scale becomes stable. I.LOCK: Printing is enabled when the weight is stable after a weight movement larger than the interlock weight. RET.Z: Printing is enabled after the scale has returned to zero and is stable at a reading other than zero. Sets the interlock weight. Range 000000 (Default) to 999999 | |||
| P.WIDTH | Page width | Sets the page width. A setting of zero disables page width checking. Range 0 (Default) to 80 | |||
| SP.TOP | Top spacing | Sets the number of blank lines added to the top of the print out. Range 0 (Default) to 10 | |||
| SP.LEFT | Left spacing | Sets the number of leading spaces added to each line of the print out. Range 0 (Default) to 10 | |||
| SP.BOT | Bottom spacing | Sets the number of blank lines added to the bottom of the print out. Range 0 (Default) to 10 |
4.5 Set Points (K304 - 8 Basic, K306 - 8 Advanced)
| SETP | L2 | L3 | Short Description | Configure setpoints. |
| SETP1SETP8 | Setpoint 1 to 8 | Setpoint type | Configuration settings for setpoint 1-8 Set set-point type. Options are: ZERO: Zero band status NET: Gross/net status MOTION: Motion status ERROR: Error status C.W.HI: Checkweigh high status C.W.OK: Checkweigh OK status C.W.LO: Checkweigh low status W.IN: Weigh in W.OUT: Weigh out OFF: Disabled (default) ON: Always active OVER: Weight over set-point UNDER: Weight under set-point COZ: Center of zero status BUZZER: Enable buzzer | |
| LOGIC | Output logic | Output logic. HIGH (Default): Forces the output to follow the setpoint activity, the output will be on when the setpoint is active. LOW: Forces the output to the reverse of the setpoint activity, the output will be off when the setpoint is active. | ||
| TIMING (K306) | Output timing | Select the timing which is applied to the setpoint output. LEVEL (Default): Output is active when setpoint is active and reset is not active. EDGE: Output is active when setpoint is active. LATCH: will stay inactive after reset until the next setpoint transition from inactive to active. | ||
| TARGET | Target weight | Sets the target weight. The flight weight must be taken into consideration when setting the target weight (TYPE=OVER, UNDER, W.IN, W.OUT). Range -999999 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| FLIGHT (K306) | Flight weight | Sets the expected weight of material in flight (TYPE=OVER, UNDER, W.IN, W.OUT). Range 000000 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| HYS (K306) | Hysteresis | Hysteresis defines the amount of weight required for an active setpoint to become inactive again (TYPE=OVER, UNDER, W.IN, W.OUT). A value of 0 still allows for 0.5 graduations of hysteresis. Range 000000 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| ALARM | Setpoint alarm | Alarms are triggered when the setpoint is active. NONE (Default): no alarm SINGLE: single BEEP DOUBLE: double BEEP FLASH: flash display | ||
| B.LIGHT | Backlight color | Sets the backlight color to display when the setpoint is active. NONE (Default) WHITE RED GREEN BLUE ORANGE PURPLE TEAL AMBER PINK | ||
| SOURCE | Source weight | Select which weight values the setpoint checks against the target weight (TYPE=OVER, UNDER, ZERO, W.IN, W.OUT). GROSS: Gross weight always NET: Net weight always GR.or.NT: Gross or Net depending on which one is displayed. PIECE: Gross or Net Piece count depending on which one is displayed NET.PT: Net preset tare | ||
| RESET (K306) | Disable setpoint | Input to disable the setpoint. NONE (Default), IO1 to IO8 | ||
| NAME | Name of the setpoint | Setpoint name. Used in the target function key to identify the setpoint. |
4.6 App
| APP | L2 | L3 | Short Description | Long Description |
| P.COUNT (K304, K306) | Piece count | Counting functions are preformed by P.COUNT special function. OFF (Default) WEIGHT: Allows the operator to enter piece weight directly. RESAMP: Allows you to keep adding pieces to adjust the sample size. | ||
| CHECK.W (K304, K306) | Check weighing | This allows the gross/net weight, displayed weight or pieces to be chosen as the source for the setpoint operation. This allows the over, under and tartget limits to be linked to gross/net weights, pieces values. | ||
| MODE | Check weighing mode | Configures the checkweighing behaviour. OFF (Default): Disablecheckweighing ABS: Enable absolute checkweighing REL: Enable relative checkweighing | ||
| SRC | Check weighing source | This allows to choose what weight/Pieces value to be used to set TARGET, HIGH and LOW levels (CW.MODE=ABS, REL). GROSS NET GR.or.NT (Default) PIECE NET.PT | ||
| CTRL | Check weighing control | Sets when the check weighing function is active (CW.MODE=ABS, REL). NONE (Default) ZERO MOTION | ||
| HIGH | Check weighing upper level weight | Sets the higher threshold of the check weigh range (CW.MODE=ABS). Range: -99999 to 999999 Default: 001100 | ||
| LOW | Check weighing lower level weight | Sets the lower threshold of the check weigh range (CW.MODE=ABS). Range -99999 to 999999 Default: 000900 | ||
| TARG | Check weighing target | Sets the target check weight (CW.MODE=REL) Range -99999 to 999999 Default: 005000 | ||
| TOL.H | Check weighing upper tolerance | Sets the upper tolerance for relative check weighing (CW.MODE=REL). Range: -99999 to 999999 Default: 001100 | ||
| TOL.L | Check weighing lower tolerance | Sets the lower tolerance for relative check weighing (CW.MODE=REL). Range -99999 to 999999 Default: 000900 | ||
| A.TARE (K304, K306) | Auto tare | The option is used to enable the automatic tare feature. This feature when enabled will cause the indicator to be tared whenever the weight is motionless above the auto-tare threshold and has been below the auto-tare threshold since the last auto-tare. | ||
| A.TARE | Auto tare input | Input to set the preset tare to the current gross weight. OFF (Default) ON.CLR ON.AUTO | ||
| CLR.DLY | Clear delay (s) | Delay before returning to gross weight when inside the zero band. Range 0.0 to 10.0 Default: 1.0 | ||
| THRESH | Weight threshold | Weight threshold to reach before automatically taring. Range: 0 (Default) to 999999 | ||
| F1, F2 KEYS | Special function Key 1-2 | Configures special function keys 1-2 | ||
| TYPE | Function type | Sets the function type. NONE (Default) PRINT: Triggers a printout (K304, K306) SINGLE: Triggers a single serial weight transmission TEST: Display test UNITS: Triggers unit switching HOLD: Manual hold PK.HOLD: Peak hold (K304, K306) REM.KEY: Rremote key operation (K304, K306) BLANK: Blanking input (K304, K306) HI.RES: High resolution mode toggle LIVE: Implements live weighing TOTAL: Totalisation TARGET: Target FUNC.EN: Function enable MED.HLD: Medical hold (K304, K306) NET.HLD: Net Hold (K304, K306) | ||
| PRT.OUT | Printout | Configuration of the PRINT Special Function (TYPE=PRINT). Printouts are configured in the SERIAL menu. SER 1 (Default) SER 2 ACC 1 ACC 2 (Available for C35x) | ||
| AUT.OUT | Auto output serial | Choose which Auto Output Serial service to trigger (TYPE=SINGLE). Single serial outputs are similar to printing but do not support any interlocking or totalising functions. SER 1 (Default) SER 2 ACC 1 ACC 2 (Available for C35x) | ||
| P.HOLD (K304, K306) | Peak hold | A peak hold key/input implements a peak hold where the largest absolute weight, either positive or negative is stored and displayed (TYPE=PK.HOLD). ALWAYS STABLE (Default) | ||
| REM.KEY (K304, K306) | Remote key function | Allows for external inputs to be used to trigger instrument key functions (TYPE=REM.KEY). The external 'keys' operate even if the instrument keys are locked and never require Operator or Setup passcodes to be entered. NONE (Default) ZERO TARE SELECT | ||
| BLANK (K304, K306) | Blanking function | Blanking functions enable the detection of external inputs to be used to block instrument operation by blanking the screen and blocking key functions (TYPE=BLANK). DASH (Default): Fill instrument display with '-' characters BLANK: completely blank instrument display | ||
| DELAY | Time delay (s) | The time in seconds that the indicator will wait after the threshold weight is exceeded before it starts collecting weight samples (TYPE=LIVE). Range: 0.0 to 20.0 Default: 1.0 | ||
| SAMPLE | Sample time | The number of seconds worth of weight samples to collect (TYPE=LIVE). Range: 1 to 20 Default: 4 | ||
| TOL | Number of discards | Available when TYPE=LIVE. Indication of what percentage of noisy samples will be discarded from upper and lower ends. Range: 0 to 75 Default: 30 | ||
| RETRIG | Retrigger percentage | This is the percentage that the weight on the scale must change by to restart the live weighing process once a held weight has been captured (TYPE=LIVE). A value of 0 means that automatic retriggering is disabled. Range: 0 (Default) to 30 | ||
| THRESH | Threshold weight | The weight to be exceeded before the indicator will start the livestock weighing function (TYPE=LIVE). Range -99999 to 999999 Default: 0 | ||
| IDLE | Idle time (s) | Idle time before timeout (TYPE=LIVE). Range: 1 to 20 Default: 5 |
4.7 Test
| TEST | L2 | Short Description | Long Description |
| DISP | Display test | Test the display by displaying all segments turned on and off. | |
| MVV | mV/V test mode | Show the loadcell signal in mV/V. | |
| OUT.TST (K304, K306) | Test digital outputs | Test digital outputs by setting outputs on or off. Use the Zero and Tare keys to select the output, and the Units and Gross/Net keys to toggle the value. | |
| INP.TST (K304, K306) | Test digital inputs | Display the digital input states. | |
| OL.CNT | Overload count | Shows the number of times the instrument has been overloaded or underloaded by at least 50% of fullscale. | |
| OL.CLR | Clear overload count | Clear the overload counter. | |
| UVPD | Micro volt per division | Display the uV per division value |
4.8 Analog Output (K306)
| ANL.OUT | analog Output | Configures the operation of the analog transmission. | ||
| TYPE | L2 | L3 | Short Description | Long Description |
| analog Output Type | Sets the analog output to current (4-20mA) or voltage (0-10V) mode. CURR. (Default) VOLT | |||
| SOURCE | Input Source | Determines what weight readings are to be sent depending on which is selected and currently displayed on the main display. GROSS (Default) NET GR.orNT | ||
| ABS | Absolute Weight | Allows negative weight readings to be treated as positive values for the purposes of the analog output transmission. Especially useful when transmitting negative net readings in WEIGH-OUT applications. NO (Default) YES | ||
| CLIP | analog Output Clip Enable | Determines if the analog output is allowed to extend past the nominal limits. If CLIP is on, the output will not go below 0V or above 10V for voltage outputs. For current output the limits are 4mA and 20mA. If CLIP is off the voltage can extend an extra 0.5 Volts or so past the limits and the current can extend from 0mA to 24mA. NO (Default) YES | ||
| RANGE | Weight Range | Specify the weight range that corresponds to the analog output range. Helps increase the resolution of the analog output over the weight range of interest FULLSC (Default) CUSTOM | ||
| WGT.LO | Weight Low | Weight corresponding to the lower analog limit. (RANGE=CUSTOM) (eg: 0 or 4mA) Default: 0 Range: -99999 to 999999 | ||
| WGT.HI | Weight High | Weight corresponding to the higher analog limit. (RANGE=CUSTOM) (eg: 10V to 10mA) Default: 10000 Range: -99999 to 999999 | ||
| ANL.CAL | analog Output Calibration | Calibrate 4mA or 0V analog output. Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the calibration. | ||
| ADJ.LO | Calibrate analog Output | Adjust 20mA or 10V analog output. Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the calibration. | ||
| OUT.TST | analog Output Test | The analog output can be driven to any value using the OUT.TST function. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to move the output up and down to test that the values shown on the instrument display match the readings taken externally. |
4.9 DSD (K304, K306)
| DSD | L2 | Short Description | Long Description |
| DSD.EN | Enable DSD | Enables and disables the DSD.Options are: OFF (Default) ON | |
| AUTO.C | Auto Clear | Sets whether the DSD will automatically write over the oldest records when it becomes full. OFF (Default) ON | |
| DSD.STR (K306) | DSD String | Custom string to be stored along with the traceable data when the DSD is written. This accepts all print tokens. |
4.10 End
Save and Close
5. QUICK CALIBRATION
LONG PRESS SELECT KEY, OPER WILL BE DISPLAYED.
SHORT PRESS SELECT TWICE TO DISPLAY FULL.
PRESS F1 [OK] KEY TO ACCEPT FULL SETUP.
PRESS ZERO KEY 2 TIMES TO GET TO SCALE.
PRESS TARE KEY THREE TIMES TO GET TO CAL. SCALE MUST BE EMPTY.
PRESS THE SELECT KEY ONCE THEN PRESS F1 TWICE. (‘Z IN P’; ZERO CAL CAPTURE)
PRESS F2 KEY ONCE THEN PRESS SELECT TO SHOW SPAN. PRESS F1 KEY ONCE TO ENTER SPAN.
SPAN CAL: (APPLY WEIGHTS) PRESS F1 KEY TO ACCEPT SPAN WEIGHTS.
ENTER WEIGHT VALUE
PRESS F1 KEY TO CAPTURE SPAN. ('S IN P'; SPAN CAL CAPTURE)
USE ARROW KEYS AND OK TO ENTER
PRESS F2 ONCE TO BACK OUT OF SPAN CAL THEN PRESS AND HOLD POWER & F2 TO SAVE AND EXIT.
6. APPENDIX - ERROR MESSAGES
Overview
A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of the acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the secondary display.
Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message. Longer messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts, first the (XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.
6.1 Weighing Errors
These messages show status messages or errors that may occur during normal weighing operation.
| Error | Description | Resolution |
| (U.LOAD) | The weight is below the minimum allowable weight reading. | Increase the weight or decrease the minimum allowable weight reading. |
| (O.LOAD) | The weight is above the maximum allowable weight reading. Warning - overloading may damage mechanical scale elements. | Check the condition of load cell connections. Check for damaged load cell. |
| (ERROR) (RANGE) | The weight reading is beyond the limit set for Zero operation. The operation of the <ZERO> key is limited in the setup during installation. The indicator cannot be Zeroed at this weight. | Increase the Zero Range (Z.RANGE) or use the <TARE> key instead. |
| (ERROR) (MOTION) | Scale motion has prevented a <ZERO> or <TARE> operation from occurring on command. | Try the operation again once the scale is stable. |
| (ERROR) (ADC) | An error with the ADC has prevented a <ZERO> or <TARE> operation from occurring on command. | Ensure loadcell cabling is correct. |
6.2 Setup Errors
These messages show status messages or errors that may occur during the instrument setup.
| Error | Description | Resolution |
| (ENTRY) (DENIED) | When accessing setup, more than three attempts have been made with the incorrect passcode. | Turn the instrument off. When the instrument is turned back on, enter the correct passcode to access setup. |
| (WR DENIED) (RD DENIED) | The instrument may be in Safe Setup and an item that needs Full Setup has been selected for editing. | Access Full Setup to access this item. |
6.3 Diagnostic Errors
The instrument continually monitors the condition of the internal circuits. Any faults or out-of-tolerance conditions are shown on the display as an E type error message. In the table below the following terms are used:
- Check: This item can be checked on site by service personnel.
- Return for Service: The instrument must be returned for factory service.
| Error | Description | Resolution |
| (E0001) | The power supply voltage is too low. | Check supply |
| (E0002) | The power supply voltage is too high. | Check scale / cables |
| (E0004) | Positive sense voltage out or range. | Check scale connections and SCALE:BUILD:CABLE setting. |
| (E0008) | Negative sense voltage out or range. | Check scale connections and SCALE:BUILD:CABLE setting. |
| (E0010) | Temperature is outside of allowable limits | Check location |
| (E0020) | Module Error | Replace Module |
| (E0080) | Language file corrupted | Reload translation files |
| (E0200) | The calibration information has been lost. | Re-calibrate |
| (E0400) | The factory information has been lost. | Return for Service |
| (E0800) | Application settings have been set to defaults. | Check and re-enter application settings |
| (E2000) | ADC Out of Range Error. This may be caused from a broken load cell cable. | Check BUILD:CABLE setting. Check load cell cable, wiring, etc. |
| (E00100) | The digital setup information has been lost. | Re-enter setup and Check settings |
| (E01000) | Change in ADC or DSD library checksum | Re-enter setup |
| (E04000) | Runtime database has been lost | Check zero and Tare settings |
The E type error messages are additive. For example if instrument is running off batteries and the temperature drops, the battery voltage may be too low. The resulting error messages will be E 0011 (0001 + 0010). 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)
6.4 Calibration Errors
| Error | Description | Resolution |
| (FAILED) (BAND) | An attempt has been made to calibrate with a weight or signal which is not in the valid range. | Check weights and retry. |
| (FAILED) (ERROR) | An attempt has been made to calibrate while the scale signal is not valid. | Check loadcell connection and the 4-wire/6-wire setting. |
| (FAILED) (TIMEOUT) | For an unknown reason, the calibration was unable to complete. | Retry. |
| (FAILED) (RES) | An attempt has been made to calibrate the scale to a resolution which is too high for the instrument. | Check weights and retry. |
| (FAILED) (TOO CLOSE) | An attempt has been made to add a linearisation point too close to zero, span or another linearisation point. | Check weights and retry. |
