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Table of Contents
2 Safety notes................................
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2.1 Signal Words .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Signal Words for Safety Warnings ................................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Signal Words for Application Notes ............................................................................................... 5
2.2 Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Damaged / Defective Electrical Components ......................................................................................... 6
4 Operation................................................................
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4.1 Quick guide ...........................................................................................................................................15
4.2 Function block.......................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Operating in Normal Operation.............................................................................................................18
8 Calibration
Calibration functions ................................................................
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8.1 Starting the calibration functions ..........................................................................................................29
8.2 Pulse/Belt circuit LB .............................................................................................................................30
8.3 Tare TW ................................................................................................................................................31
8.4 Weight Check CW ................................................................................................................................33
8.5 Setting the Time ...................................................................................................................................35
13 Parameters ................................................................
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13.1 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................54
13.2 Configuring Event Messages................................................................................................................55
13.3 Parameter Listing ................................................................................................................................55
13.3.1 Parameter Overview ....................................................................................................................55
13.3.2 Parameter Details ........................................................................................................................65
13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 01 - Dialog Behaviour .......................................................................................65
13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 02 - Rated Data ................................................................................................69
13.3.2.3 Parameter Block 03 - Calibration Data ........................................................................................73
13.3.2.4 Parameter Block 04 - Calibrat. Results ........................................................................................74
13.3.2.5 Parameter Block 05 - Analog Outputs .........................................................................................74
13.3.2.6 Parameter Block 06 - Limit Values ...............................................................................................77
13.3.2.7 Parameter Block 07 - Filters.........................................................................................................80
13.3.2.8 Parameter Block 08 - Additional device .......................................................................................81
13.3.2.9 Parameter Block 09 - Batch Mode ...............................................................................................82
13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 10 - Printer Setting ...........................................................................................83
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 11 - Maintenance interval .................................................................................84
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 12 - Belt Monitoring ..........................................................................................85
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 13 - Events .......................................................................................................88
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 14 - Rate controller ...........................................................................................91
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 15 - Linearization ..............................................................................................97
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 16 - Digital Inputs .............................................................................................99
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 17 - Digital Outputs .........................................................................................100
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 18 - Communication EasyServe .....................................................................103
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13.3.2.1 Parameter Block 19 - Communication Fieldbus.........................................................................104
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13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 20 - Fixed mode configuration ........................................................................109
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13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 21 - Ethernet ...................................................................................................111
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13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 22 - Data Logging ...........................................................................................111
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13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 23 - Configuration HMI Values .......................................................................114
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13.3.2.2 Parameter Block 24 - Second Display .......................................................................................116
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14 Event messages ................................................................
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15 Events ................................................................
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15.1 Events Details .....................................................................................................................................121
15.1.1 Event Group: Calibration ............................................................................................................121
15.1.2 Event Group: Controller .............................................................................................................121
15.1.3 Event Group: Electrical System .................................................................................................122
15.1.4 Event Group: Interlock ...............................................................................................................122
15.1.5 Event Group: Material Flow........................................................................................................122
15.1.6 Event Group: MAX .....................................................................................................................123
15.1.7 Event Group: Mechanic ..............................................................................................................124
15.1.8 Event Group: MIN ......................................................................................................................124
15.1.9 Event Group: Sequence Monitoring ...........................................................................................125
15.1.10 Event Group: System Message .................................................................................................126
18 Appendix ................................................................
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18.1 Service Values ....................................................................................................................................145
18.2 Set option............................................................................................................................................146
18.3 Function Check ...................................................................................................................................147
18.4 Test Connector ...................................................................................................................................148
18.5 Sources of Setpoints and Switch Signals ...........................................................................................149
18.6 Regulation ..........................................................................................................................................151
18.7 Measuring at the Discharge Point VAP ..............................................................................................153
18.8 Belt Monitoring ....................................................................................................................................154
18.9 BIC belt impact compensation ............................................................................................................154
18.10 Linearization .......................................................................................................................................155
Index ................................................................
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The operating manual for weighfeeders is intended for the service technician. It describes the functionali-
ty of the VWF 20650-xxx software.
2 Safety notes
To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the safety regulations stated below.
Additionally, you should observe:
▪ Safety hints given in order-specific documentation
▪ Safety hints relating to mechanical components
▪ Instructions and safety tips for parts manufactured by sub-suppliers or that are not part of
Schenck Process's scope of delivery.
When performing installation, commissioning and service work, observe all applicable local regulations.
Intended Application
The measuring system and its connected mechanical components are exclusively designed for weighing and
controlling tasks. Any use other than originally intended is considered inappropriate.
Sources of Risk
If the measuring system has been correctly installed and commissioned, it does not pose any danger during
weigh operations.
Hazards may arise when the system is used for control operations or for transporting weighed goods. Poten-
tial hazards may then arise from e.g. additional devices through which the weighed goods are passed or
metered. Minor risks may arise in these situations if the measuring system is used or operated by untrained
personnel.
The measuring system can be part of a more complex plant. The system operating company is fully respon-
sible for the operating safety of the system.
Personnel
Preparation, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and servicing may only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
All persons working on the system are required to observe the safety hints and know the parts of the tech-
nical documentation relevant to their work.
The operating company is responsible for instructing his operators to observe all regulations and instructions
given.
Changing Parameters
The measuring system's functionality is determined by parameters. Only personnel familiar with the device's
mode of operation may alter these parameters (e.g. after training by Schenck Process). Incorrectly set para-
meters may cause injury or material damage. Furthermore they may also cause considerable disruption to
weigh operations.
Password
Passwords safeguard the parameters against unauthorized alteration. The measuring system operating
company must ensure that the password is handled safely.
Design Modifications
Unauthorized modifications to the system and/or use of replacement parts not supplied by Schenck Process
voids Schenck Process's liability for any resulting damages. This especially applies to alterations which could
affect the operating safety of the system.
Replacing Components
Spare parts must meet the technical specifications indicated by Schenck Process. To ensure this require-
ment is met, only genuine Schenck Process spare parts should be used. When using other spare parts, the
warranty will be void.
The following signal words throughout this manual indicate dangers that may arise when handling this ma-
chine.
DANGER
This signal word indicates a danger that can immediately cause the
most severe injuries up to and including death.
Follow all instructions to prevent this from occurring.
WARNING
This signal word indicates a danger that can cause serious injuries up
to and including death.
Follow all instructions to prevent this from occurring.
CAUTION
This signal word indicates a danger that can cause slight or medium
injuries.
Follow all instructions to prevent this from occurring.
Signal words for information on material damages and on the optimal use of the machine
STRICTLY OBSERVE
Signal word used to identify situations in which material or environ-
mental damage could occur.
Follow all instructions to prevent this from occurring.
HINT
Signal word used to identify information on using the product eco-
nomically and at an optimal level of efficiency.
These fives safety rules must be followed in the order shown before commencing work on electrical systems.
Once the work is finished, they are to be applied in reverse order.
DANGER
Electric shock from live components
Danger of life from electric shocks
– Take all possible precautions to ensure safety before commencing work
on live components. Observe, among other things, the following.
1. Disconnect the components.
2. Secure them against inadvertent restart.
3. Ensure that the components have been de-energized.
4. Above 1 KV: Earth the cables and bypass them.
5. Cover or shield adjacent, live components.
DANGER
Electrified damaged or defective components
There is a danger of life from an electric shock.
– Always have qualified personnel ensure that the components are neither
damaged nor defective.
1. Damaged or defective electrical components must immediately be re-
placed or, if possible, repaired by qualified personnel.
3 General Diagram
INTECONT Tersus is an extension of and improvement on the INTECONT system that has proven its worth
for years and has been used in more than 50,000 scales all over the world.
INTECONT Tersus is a measuring and measurement processing system of continuous weighing and feeding
equipment for
▪ weighfeeders
▪ conveyor belt scales
▪ differential feeding scales
▪ Coriolis mass flow equipment and
▪ solids flow equipment.
A belt weigher or weighfeeder continuously weighs the quantity of material transported by a conveyor belt.
The feed rate is regulated on a weighfeeder according to a setpoint. A belt weigher only measures and it
cannot influence the feed rate.
Definitions
Belt load Q and speed v are continuously measured and factored together. The result is the feed rate I, from
which the flow rate is determined.
Fig. 2: The belt load of the weighbridge is not legal for trade
The material is transported over a weighing platform located beneath the belt, limited by 2 carrying idlers.
The load on the platform exerts a force on the load cell LC through one or more weighing idlers. The mea-
suring displacement is approximately 0.2 mm. The measuring rolls are linked with the frame construction via
parallel plate springs. The load cell output voltage is proportional to the platform load. It is recorded with a
suitable measuring amplifier.
The load distribution on a single-roll weighbridge is shown by the white triangle. Only half of the force from
the weight of the material is passed into the measuring idler. The following conversion formula applies to the
effective bridge length with single-roll weighbridges:
Weighing platforms with more than one weighing idler will have a different factor than 1/2.
Therefore the belt load in kg/m totals:
Belt speed
The belt speed is recorded using velocity sensor D and converted into a corresponding pulse frequency.
Feed rate
The readings Q and v are standardized in the unit to the physical quantities kg/m and m/s and multiplied with
one another. The product is feed rate I.
I in kg/s
Q in kg/m
v in m/s
QB in kg
Leff in m
I in kg/h
3.4 Characteristics
Readouts
The display of INTECONT Tersus consists of 4 parts:
1. You can give the technical name at the installation location in the header. A rotating symbol on the left
edge shows whether the weighfeeder is on or off.
2. The second line of the display is reserved for event information.
3. The following two lines show readings that can be selected with the cursor buttons. These lines cor-
respond to the lines of the INTECONT PLUS display.
4. The lower half of the display is used for various visualizations: the large-scale display of an individual
reading, the display of 4 readings in line font size or the display of as many as 9 readings that can be ad-
justed in the parameters block Configuration HMI Values. They adapt their font size over 3 levels.
Event messages
▪ Events and malfunctions are shown by an alphanumerical shorthand symbol and title.
▪ The appropriate "uncoded text" for all subsequent events can be called up via the operating keyboard.
▪ It distinguishes alarms (red) and warnings that either have to be acknowledged (orange) or do not have
to be acknowledged (yellow). Alarms will shut down the scales, warnings will not. All alarms are also sig-
naled through a relay output.
Operating philosophy
▪ Operator guidance through menus on several levels. Important configuration and calibration functions
are secured via a password.
Dimensions
▪ SI units (Metric): kg, kg/h, t, t/h, m and cm
▪ NON SI units (English): lb, lb/h, t, t/h, f and inches
Belt speed
▪ The belt speed is recorded with a speed pick-up.
Zero setting
▪ The zero point fault of the belt weigher comes from soiling that adheres permanently or from other con-
stant factors. The zero setting records the zero point fault on an empty belt over one or several whole-
number belt circuits. This corrects the regular measurement in normal operation.
▪ Zero setting takes place with an empty belt conveyor with a program which runs automatically.
▪ Zero setting should be started manually at regular intervals if automatic operation is not preselected.
▪ The maximum permitted zero setting correction is monitored.
Tare
▪ Taring is a calibration procedure in which the influence of the empty belt on the measuring signal, the
basic tare, is determined. After taring, the total remains unchanged over one belt circuit with the empty
belt. The call-up is protected by a password.
Batching mode
▪ Batch mode conveys a preset amount of material. The conveying process ends once the batch setpoint
has been reached. The batching process can be controlled via the belt conveyor drive or via the bin
feeder.
▪ The turn-off point and the utilization of "dribble feed" can be automatically adapted.
Display filters
▪ For feed rate, belt load and belt speed
Calibration
▪ Calibration of the pick-up input is not necessary. Certain design data on the load cells, velocity sensor,
inclination of the conveyor belt, etc. must be entered. From this data, the device calculates all required
standardizations for the displays. The control or readjustment can take place using two different me-
thods.
▪ Control with material: the result of a material inspection is entered into the device and serves to correct
the measurement result.
▪ Control with calibration weight: the standardization is controlled or, if the technical data (lever ratio, belt
conveyor inclination etc.) is not precisely known, it can be corrected.
In due course, the program also becomes suitable for the verification of mechanical changes, for exam-
ple twisting of the weighing platform due to movement of the foundations.
4 Operation
line 1: header rotating cross as a progress indicator. The scales are switched on; feed rate and flow
rate are being recorded. It only measures the belt load and belt speed when off (the
cross is stationary).
Ɖ : with activated batching mode
local designation of the feeder. This can be changed with EasyServe via parameters
P01.05.
line 2: event line event information with a code and plain text
upper display zone two lines of the actual value displays These lines correspond to the two lines of
INTECONT PLUS.
lower display zone Actual value displays that can be selected with buttons 0 - 9. The functions of buttons
4 - 7 depend on the application software and parameterization.
reduce the brightness 4 readings with a bar display increase the brightness
operating elements:
SCROLL
▪ Preselect the data display of the upper line
▪ Select a group of parameters or one parameter
The function block is the point of entry for everything to be performed on the device. All functions and dialogs
can be called up through it. The function block is two-staged.
Select the desired function of the first level. This space has a yellow
background.
Change to the second level. The selected space of the first level has an
orange background.
Select the desired function of the second level. This space has a yellow
background.
Select function. It only shows the functions that can be called up now.
Setup
Totals
Mode
Calibration
Parameter
Printer Set-
ting
Batch
Configuration and parameter functions are only accessible via password. The password is queried once the
function has been called up.
Access to some functions can be configured in the Dialog Behaviour block. Entries might be missing de-
pending upon this setting.
The feeder drive can be switched on and off with the keys in this field if the mode of operation and the para-
meterization permit it.
WARNING
A start signal will actuate the motors.
There is the danger of injury if persons are in the area of the drives. Bulk
solids can be transported and cover the following equipment.
The turn-off command is not an emergency-off. Instead, it is provided for
operational shutdown.
Totals
Reset Totalizer 1 or
Reset Totalizer 2
Calibration
>0< Zero Set
Call up other functions such as showing event information, configuration and return from the function
block
……
Acknowledge input.
5 Service Functions
Service functions help get an overview of the status of the unit and the weighing system.
Service Values activates the display of other internal status information in the lower line of the display. This
line has a grey background. The return from this display takes place from Standard Values .
The other functions operate the routines set in the parameter block Data Logging.
This function performs a self-test on the display and the signal lamps.
Setup
Display Check
Overlay the software version number
Overlay the Schenck Process Logo
The test ends automatically
6 Counter functions
Reset Totalizer 1
Reset Totalizer 2 Totals
Totalizer Record
The Totalizer Record function starts the counter print-out on a connected printer.
7 Mode functions
There are functions brought together in the Mode menu for switching over into various operating modes.
Functions: Mode
Volumetric Mode
Volumetric Synchronous
Start Keyboard Mode / Mode
Stop Keyboard Mode
Stop Prefeeder /
Particip. Prefeeder
Start Simulation /
Stop Simulation
Gravimetric
You can change between these types of operation with the GravimetricVolumetric Mode and Volumetric
Synchronous functions.
Display:
V is shown in the header and status line and VOL is shown in the service values in volumetric operation. V is
shown in the header and status line and VOL-S is shown in the service values in volumetric synchronous
operation.
There is no separate status display in gravimetric operation, i.e. normal operation.
Characteristics:
All operation functions can be executed.
All control inputs and outputs work as set.
Gravimetric Operation:
The actual value for the feed rate is regulated to the specified setpoint.
The maximum possible setpoint equals the nominal feed rate. There is the message SC01 Event: Setpoint
Limited with larger inputs.
Volumetric Operation:
The drive motor for the conveyor belt or material prefeeder is regulated proportional to the setpoint. The belt
load does not have any impact.
The feed rate approximately equals the specified setpoint under rated conditions. The setpoint is limited to
three times the nominal feed rate.
The calibration functions >0< Zero Set , TW: Tare , CW: Span Calibration and LB: Pulses/Belt can only be
called up in volumetric operation.
The Start Keyboard Mode function can be used to put the preselected operating sources on the keyboard of
INTECONT for turning on/off and specifying the setpoint and target batching values.
Deselecting with Stop Keyboard Mode makes the old sources function again.
When changing from an external source (such as serial) to the keyboard, the on-off status and
the setpoints are retained. The external signals act in the opposite direction. It is still possible to see a prese-
lected external setpoint.
Display:
Keyboard operation is indicated by OP in the status line.
7.3 Prefeeder
The Particip. Prefeeder or Stop Prefeeder functions determine the impact of INTECONT on the prefeeder.
This function is activated in normal operation and INTECONT takes on controlling the prefeeder. The materi-
al flow is interrupted when it is off and the scale can be tared, etc.
7.4 Simulation
In simulation mode, all functions of the scales without material can be tested during start-up. The scales are
not suited to normal operation during simulation.
Display:
SY14 Event: Simulation active event information
SIM is shown in the status line and service values.
This function can be turned off again with Stop Simulation in the same fashion.
Characteristics:
1. All operating functions can be carried out
2. The actual value for the feed rate is set to the setpoint adjusted.
3. The belt load and velocity measurement are active.
4. All control inputs and outputs work as adjusted.
8 Calibration functions
Functions: Calibration
The 3 adjustment programs that provide basic and secondary calibration are available in this menu along
with the >0< Zero Set and Set Time functions.
They have to be used in basic calibration in the order of LB, TW and CW.
All of them are protected from unintentional operation with a password. A total is not recorded during the
running term of a program until acknowledgement. Instead, analog outputs are set to the amount of lift and
event information is not shown.
Calibration
Preconditions:
1. Measure the time for a belt circuit as precisely as possible and key in as theP03.02 Belt Circuit Time
parameters before calling up
2. The conveyor belt has to run
3. Volumetric
4. Switch off batch mode
Note: Belt conveyor drive and prefeeder are not controlled by the set-up program. The setup program will be
interrupted with a corresponding message if one of the preconditions is not met.
Sequence:
Calibration
LB: Pulses/Belt
While the program is running, the remaining seconds of the program running time and the impulses of the
velocity sensor added up are shown in the display.
LB: Calibration active is shown in the header.
After ending the program, the mean of the belt speed is shown in the display over the entire running term
along with the final result of impulses/belt circuit.
There is the request LB: wait for Confirmation in the header.
The results are accepted and filed in P04.06 Belt Circuit No. parameters.
Note:
The program routine is slightly different if there is a P12.03 Belt Sensor Active belt sensor:
The new reading is shown for impulses/belt circuit after every belt circuit.
If the sensor is not correctly identified, it gives the Error Sensor message and the adjustment program is
cancelled.
8.3 Tare TW
The taring program uses one or several whole-number belt circuits to record the zero point fault of the weigh-
feeders. This value is used to correct the ongoing measuring results in normal operation. Taring and zero
setting must be differentiated.
Tare: Recording of the base tares (weight of mechanics, belt conveyor etc.) during com-
missioning, service and maintenance
Preconditions :
1. Under no circumstances may there be any material on the belt. The prefeeder can be controlled with
Feeder ON/OFF function.
2. The mechanical equipment within the scales area must be cleaned. Deposits may remain that develop
again immediately in normal operation.
3. Switch off batch mode
4. The belt conveyor must be running. Notice is given automatically.
Sequence:
Calibration
TW: Tare
While the program is running, it shows the remaining running period in % of the entire running period and
the continually meaned tare in % of the rated belt load in the display.
TW: Calibration active is shown in the header
After ending the program, it shows how much tare departs from prior taring in % of the rated belt load and
the mean of the entire tare in % of the rated belt load in the display.
Dev = + : tare has increased
Dev = + : tare has decreased
The message TW: wait for Confirmation in the header reports the end of the program and requests user
input.
The result is accepted and stored in parameters P04.04 Basic Tare. At the same
time, P04.05 Tare Correction is set to zero.
Specific Messages:
Start ! when the belt is not running,
Volumetric ! when it is gravimetrically active
NOTE
The tare may exceed 100 % by using the rated belt load as reference.
CAUTION
If the deviation 'Dev' is significant (>20 %), this may indicate a me-
chanical fault.
The weighing platform must then be checked for jammed material particles.
If BIC is active (P12.05 BIC Active = YES), the tare vectors of BIC are initialized with the taring program.
Using this program, the turndown of the device can be controlled. This is done by loading the weighing plat-
form with a known calibration weight and automatically calculating the average platform load over one or
several whole belt circuits. The result is compared to a predetermined reference value and then displayed.
No automatic correction is performed.
Suitable calibration weights are available as accessories.
Preconditions:
1. Tare or zero
2. Key in the calibration weight in P03.08 parameters. The calibration weight should be between 30 % and
100 % of the rated bridge load Qo.
Sequence:
Function block
Calibration
CW: Span Calibration
While program is running, the remaining running period is shown in the display in % of the total running
period along with the continual measuring result Set/Act.
CW: Calibration active is shown in the header.
After ending the program, the fictitiously conveyed quantity of material is shown in the display over the
running period along with the mean of KOR of the Set/Act over the entire running period.
The message TW: wait for Confirmation in the header reports the end of the program and requests user
input.
Exiting the program. Either button may be used AS THE RESULT IS NOT TAKEN
OVER AUTOMATICALLY.
Specific Messages:
Start ! when the belt is not running,
Volumetric ! when it is gravimetrically active
Aborted !
NOTE
If no calibration weight is mounted, the zero point of the scales can be checked with this program.
The current value of the P04.02 Range Correction parameter is not taken into account in the check.
This is why the control program will show the same KOR fault quotients after correcting with the value input in
P04.02.
The date and time are among the Service Values status information for the scale and
they can be changed at any time.
Calibration
Set Time
…
Confirm each entry.
After the seconds have been entered and confirmed, the new time will be
accepted.
Then it shows the new setting for a couple of seconds as Current Time.
The internal clock will run for a further approx. 5 days in case of a mains failure.
9 Parameter functions
Functions: Parameter
Read Parameters
Enter Parameters
Print Parameters
Load Factory Defaults
Load Custom Defaults Parameter
Option activate
Parameter are changeable characteristics or data with which the device can be adapted to its special weigh-
ing task.
You can find the meaning of the parameters in the detailed parameter description.
The input of parameters is protected by a password. They can inspected without any hazard with the Read
Parameters function. The parameters are broken down into functional blocks and numbered within a block.
Parameters are composed as follows:
Reading parameters:
Parameter
Read Parameters
10 Printer functions
Totalizer Record
Print Parameters
Print Status Report
Batch Record
Printer Set-
ting
When printing with the Batch Record function, the Totalizer Record function adds the batch setpoint and
actual batch value to the print-out and Totalizer Printout is printed out as the heading.
The batch protocol can only be printed after completing the batch. The counter protocol is available at any
time.
The complete parameter list is printed out with the current readings using the Print Parameters function. All
inputs departing from the default readings are marked with an *. The list of all possible event messages and
the current hardware allocation is printed out as an appendix.
The printing procedure can be cancelled at any time.
The Print Status Report can be printed out at any time. It provides information on the events and configura-
tion results that have occurred to date, etc. The Service Values chapter explains the specific data in detail.
The printing procedure can be cancelled at any time.
Software version
Own Address EasyServe address information
IP Address Ethernet address information
OP Mode Status information
Simulation Mode
Feeder On
Volumetric Mode
Summary Alarm
Maintenance Electric Overall duty cycle of mains voltage.
Maintenance Feeder Run Overall duty cycle of the belt conveyor and the device.
Totalizer 1 The readings of the total counter
Totalizer 2
Totalizer 3
The events since Power ON The number and type of events from Power ON or since the last print-out ofPrint
Status Report.
11 Batching functions
Functions: Batch
Batch
A preselected quantity of material is dispatched in batching mode. When it reaches the batch setpoint, the
conveyor belt and material prefeeder are turned off and the feeding process is ended.
Display :
If Batch Mode is selected, the summation symbol Ɖ appears in the header.
Relevant data in the middle and lower display zone: Batch Setpoint, Batch Actual Value and Batch Residual
Amount.
Before starting a batch, Batch Actual Value and Batch Residual Amount show the amounts reached by the
previous batch. Deselecting Batch Mode means that the displays are no longer accessible, although they
appear again with the new preselection.
The display format corresponds to Counter 1 Unit.
Batch
Select Batch
If Feedrate Setpoint P02.07 is on OP or keyboard mode is active, it first queries according to the
Setpoint of the Feedrate.
…
Acknowledge input.
Interrupting a batch
The batch is continued with the next start command.
Deselect Batch
This function deselects batching mode, i.e. it is taken out of the active
scope of functions. The summation symbol disappears from the header and the batching values can no
longer be called up again. However, they will not be cleared.
Conditions: the batch is ended or cancelled via Abort Batch function (scale OFF).
Batch
Deselect Batch
Batching mode can be re-activated with the Select Batch function and you can inspect the old batching val-
ues again.
Abort Batch
This function cancels a current batch and the conveying process is ended immediately.
Operation remains in batch mode
The next start command will begin a new batch; the previous batch will not be resumed.
Batch
Abort Batch
It can be printed out with the Batch Record function or automatically after every finished batch (P09.06 Batch
Automatic Record = YES).
12 Startup operation
The effective weighing platform length "L" is an important value for calibration. It is determined by the design
of the weighing platform and can usually be found in the technical data sheets. However, it is always expe-
dient to measure the length manually and to enter the exact value as a parameter. The hatched area shows
the load distribution on the weighing platform.
Single-Idler Platform
The load on the weighing platform is conducted via a weighing idler into the load cell. This can be done by
means of a lever system or without levers by means of a parallel leaf-spring system.
Multiple-Idler Platform
Several weighing idlers are combined into one mechanical unit, the measuring bridge.
Buckled Platform
The weighing platform consists of two parts. The force is conducted centrally into the load cell. A split mea-
suring table can also be used in place of the weighing idlers.
Single-
Single-Idler Platform
tan(a)» 0.018 * a
Angle a = 0 : K = 0
Angle a = neg : K = neg
Multiple-
Multiple-Idler Platform
Buckled Platform
The calibration weight usually has an effect in the center.
QPRF = QP
If the belts are inclined, the extension or shortening of the calibration lever corresponding to the single-idler
platform must be taken into account.
Vertical
Vertical to the belt conveyor
0° must be entered as angle a. The full force Q acts on the load cells.
A technical data sheet is part of the scope of delivery. It contains all important nominal and calibration data
acc. specification. We will therefore list only a few important pieces of information and some recommenda-
tions at this point. It makes sense to go through all of the parameters and consider the value entered.
The inclination of the belt can be determined easily using a spirit level and a measuring tape. It is advanta-
geous to measure multiple times and to take the mean value of these measurements (h1, h2, …) as the val-
ue 'h'.
-1
The Angle P03.07 angle is then a = tan (h/l)
For angle < 20°, a = 55 h/l applies
F = Qo * L * H * cos(a)
Qo Nominal Belt Load P04.01 kg/m
L Effective Platform Length P03.05 m
H Lever Ratio P03.06
a Angle P03.07 Degrees
F Force on the load cell kg
F should be less than or equal to the total of LC Rated Capacity P03.04. Otherwise, the load cells are too
small for the required Nominal Flow Rate.
1. Switch on the belt conveyor and scales. The switch-on process depends on the preselected Feeder
Start P02.06 source.
2. A rotating cross appears in the header as a progress indicator. If not, there is no clearance or the ON
button was not pressed.
3. Take any event messages which appear into account and remove the error.
4. Check the following:
Tachometer: The output frequency of the tachometer generator has to be less than 3,000 Hz with acti-
vated measurement. The value must approximately correspond to the information in the data sheet.
Load cell: The non-standardized initial value for the load cell amplifier may not be larger than 2.85 mV/V
even at nominal load of the weighing platform. It must change if the weighing platform is placed under
load (e.g. the calibration weight). If the value is too large, the load cell is overloaded. If the value is nega-
tive, the load cell may be wrongly connected.
The load cell load in percent, sourced from the sum of the load cell nominal capacities, should not be
larger than 100 % with nominal belt load.
The calibration weight should be between 30 % ... 100 % of the platform nominal load and be accurate.
1. Enter Calibration Weight P03.08.
On beltweighers with parallel leaf-spring guides, the effective calibration weight is the same as the actual
value. In other cases, the effective calibration weight can be taken from the data sheet, or can be calcu-
lated according to the chapter details/data flow images. The inclination of the conveyor belt has no effect
on the effective calibration weight.
2. Call up the CW: Span Calibration program.
The velocity sensor frequency generator can be actuated in a number of different ways.
1. with a frictional wheel on the lower carrying run of the belt or
2. with the shaft of the drive motor
In the first case, the value Pulses per length P02.04 depends on the exact diameter of the frictional wheel; in
the second case, it depends on the gear and looping factor of the belt. So the velocity measurement accura-
cy should be checked.
1. Establish the velocity of the conveyor belt using a stopwatch and a tape measure. Make several mea-
surements to be sure and then calculate the mean.
2. Read the speed display over the same period of time wherever feasible.
3. Compare these readings with one another and correct P02.04 wherever necessary. (new value = prior
value * speed measured/speed read)
Each test or calibration with calibration weights can only approximate the actual operating conditions. Scales
with highly accurate measurement can only be achieved by several measurements made using material and
a subsequent correction. It is corrected with Range Correction P04.02.
The following items must be observed:
1. The route from the weighing platform to the collecting point for the material must be clean
2. Any available diverters must not divert material.
3. If there are any feed screws or air slides between the weighing platform and the collection point, material
must be conveyed for approx. 1/2 hour before any inspection measurements are made. This will allow
the usual material build-ups to form on the conveying elements.
4. Dedusting must be set to a minimum
5. The containers or vehicles in which the material is transported onto a legal-for-trade scales must be
cleaned and re-weighed (tared) before each filling.
For example:
Old value of P04.02 = 1
A material quantity of 4.9 t is conveyed over a time period of 15 minutes. The count read on the unit is 5.0 t.
13 Parameters
The INTECONT Tersus is adapted to each application by means of parameters. No special programing
knowledge is therefore necessary.
Backup set Pre-setting for a group of Use EasyServe or the unit to Only using EasyServe in
applications or a setting copy into the active parame- expert mode
stored during commission- ter set
ing
Note: Parameters not required for an application can be faded out or declared 'read only' using EasyServe in
expert mode. EasyServe compiles a list of visible parameters that form an integral part of the system docu-
mentation. They, together with this manual, make up the relevant documentation of the control system for an
application. The parameter list in the operating manual contains all of the parameters, regardless of their
actual use in an application.
In addition to the parameter set stored in the scales, we recommend that after commissioning you keep a
copy of the parameter set in a mass storage medium using EasyServe.
The parameters are sorted into blocks for purposes of clarity. The parameter can be explicitly identified by
means of its block and the number in the block in the corresponding version of the scales software:
P01.03: Parameter block 1, 3rd parameter
Note: Each parameter also has a unique number (ID) with which it can be addressed over the serial inter-
face. This number can be seen as a Tooltip in EasyServe when passing over the parameter and can be out-
put in the parameter printout.
Gaps can appear between block numbers and parameters within the blocks.
In rare cases, the number of a parameter may change.
13.1 Abbreviations
Source Description
FB Fieldbus
OP Operating panel
DI Digital Input
DO Digital Output
AI Analog Inputs
AO Analog Outputs
Event Event The reaction to an event can be configured.
W1 Warning 1 (requires acknowledgement)
W2 Warning 2 (does not require acknowledgement)
ALARM Alarm
IGNORE Ignore: do not show any event message but switch the corresponding contact outputs
LC Load cell
I Feed rate
v Belt speed
VCU VCU 20100 system unit of DISOCONT Tersus
VHM The operator panel of DISOCONT Tersus
IT INTECONT Tersus
Note: An external binary output channel that may have been assigned to an event is set, independent of the
event class.
A newly pending alarm or warning 1-class event will be shown on the operating panel blinking and in color.
The blinking stops when acknowledged. Acknowledged event messages are cleared from the display for
currently pending events when the event is no longer pending. Each event is stored with a time-stamp in the
internal memory for later analysis.
01 - Dialog Behaviour
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P01.01 [➙ 65] Language DEUTSCH 4224
02 - Rated Data
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P02.01 [➙ 69] Flow Rate Units ------ kg/h 4229
03 - Calibration Data
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P03.01 [➙ 73] Belt Circuit No. 1 6145
04 - Calibrat. Results
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P04.01 [➙ 74] Nominal Belt Load 27.78 kg/m 6146
05 - Analog Outputs
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P05.01 [➙ 74] AO: Setpoint n/a 4385
06 - Limit Values
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P06.01 [➙ 77] Limit: Actual Flow Rate MIN 5 % Io 4337
07 - Filters
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P07.01 [➙ 80] Filter: Actual Flow Rate 3s 4328
08 - Additional device
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P08.01 [➙ 81] Zero Drop-Out Active NO 4679
09 - Batch Mode
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P09.01 [➙ 82] Pre-cut-off Amount 3s 6156
10 - Printer Setting
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P10.01 [➙ 83] Baud rate 9600 4512
11 - Maintenance interval
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P11.01 [➙ 84] Maintenance Electric 3000 h 4465
12 - Belt Monitoring
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P12.01 [➙ 85] VAP Active NO 4480
13 - Events
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P13.01 [➙ 88] Event: Power Failure A 4297
14 - Rate controller
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P14.01 [➙ 91] Optimize Controller STANDARD 4368
15 - Linearization
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P15.01 [➙ 97] Linearization ON NO 4577
16 - Digital Inputs
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P16.01 [➙ 99] Source Run Enable DI 4245
17 - Digital Outputs
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P17.01 [➙ 100] DO: ALARM DO 4436
18 - Communication EasyServe
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P18.01 [➙ 103] Own Address 1 4520
19 - Communication Fieldbus
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P19.01 [➙ 104] Protocol Type NO 4528
21 - Ethernet
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P21.01 [➙ 111] IP Address 192.168.240.1 6235
22 - Data Logging
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P22.01 [➙ 111] Hourly Total Time 0 min 5743
24 - Second Display
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P24.01 [➙ 116] Second Display active NO 4525
Letters and characters can be used. The name appears in the upper row of the operating
console and when searching through networks for controllers.
Remark: The characters ";" and "=" are not accepted. During the saving procedure these
characters will automatically be deleted.
Using this parameters, access to the basic function prefeeder ON/OFF can be controlled.
The following options are available:
active: Access is always permitted.
not active: Access is never allowed. This function is not visible in the block.
Password: Access is available with the standard password.
2nd password: Access is available with the 2nd password.
Confirm: The access must be confirmed for security reasons.
The digital input is flank-controlled, i.e. the ON signal must be removed and then reapplied
if the scales becomes inoperative because of e.g. an alarm.
The value for the plant can be adapted through P14.17 Setpoint Offset as the starting value
and P14.18 Setpoint Range as the final value.
If the impulse duration is shorter than 10 ms the impulse output is disabled. All impulses not
issued yet are cleared.
Pnom = Nominal feed rate in kg/h or t/h (see P02.02 Nominal Flow Rate)
Zmin = Smallest display unit of counter 1 in kg or t (see P02.10 Counter 1 Unit)
n/a: It is output through contact X3-1.2 where the output frequency may not be in excess of
10 Hz.
Also refer to: P05.05 Flow Rate Offset, P05.06 Flow Rate Range
Events that can only occur with regular feed operation are only monitored 10 s after beginning feed opera-
tion.
Actual feed rate lower than the minimum value set in Limit: Actual Flow Rate MIN
Possible causes:
- no bulk material
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equipment
- feed rate setpoint too low
Actual feed rate greater than the maximum value set in P06.03 Limit: Actual Flow Rate
MAX
Possible causes:
- bulk material shooting out of the discharge chute
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equipment
- feed rate setpoint too large
The belt load is less than the minimum value set in Limit: Belt Load MIN
Possible causes:
- no bulk material
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equipment
The belt load is greater than the maximum value set in P06.07 Limit: Belt Load MAX
Possible causes:
- bulk material shooting out of the discharge chute
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equipment
The belt speed is less than the minimum value set in Limit: Speed MIN
The belt speed is greater than the maximum value set in Limit: Speed MAX
The scale is in stand-by operation. That means that the setpoint is less than the limit set in
P06.13 Stand-By Limit Value. The feeder drive is switched off. The 'running' state will still
be displayed.
This function protects the motor from overheating at very low speeds or when idling.
Steps to take:
Key in the larger setpoint and check P06.13 Stand-By Limit Value.
Note: filtering the load cell signal also effects the regulating action.
13.3.2.9 Parameter
Parameter Block 09 - Batch Mode
The parameters of this group define and optimize behavior in batching mode.
Interim values result in filtered adjustment; this should be used in particular for systems with
poor reproducibility.
The result of the event is stored in P09.02 Correction Amount.
Possible causes:
- highly erratic material flow
- altered feeder discharge behavior
- error in weight calculation due to disturbance forces
The printout can be made only after a batch has ended automatically or manually. The
printout is stored to a file that can be read using the Web-Server.
INTECONT Tersus additionaly may use a printer.
Form feed is not issued at value 128 at the end of the sheet.
The sum of the times during which the mains voltage is on is greater than the time 'voltage
ON'.
A message occurs after each expired time interval. The message may indicate service work
required.
The sum of the runtimes of the conveying elements is greater than the time 'Scales ON'
(P11.03 Maintenance Feeder Run).
A message occurs after each expired time interval. The message may indicate service work
required.
The conditions: The length ratio from the middle of the weighbridge to material discharge to
the entire length of the conveyor belt is known.
Note:
It is started up for the first time without activating BIC.
Characteristics:
After activating belt influence compensation, the influence that the conveyor belt has on the
measurement is compensated after approximately ten belt circuits.
The scales will not switch on automatically, regardless of the event class. The event must
first be acknowledged and the command to start given again before the scales will restart.
The program and parameters memory are checked cyclically. An error has occurred during
that. The scales will no longer function correctly.
Steps to take:
- load the factory settings
- Normally the hardware has to be replaced.
The event message has to be on IG when connecting up other equipment (not Namur).
External Namur adapters and resistance wiring, etc. are not needed.
The load cell cable is improperly connected, not connected or has been interrupted. The
load cell may be faulty.
Steps to take:
- check the cabling and the load cell
- check the load cell
Note:
The power supply must be switched off and on again if the scales still cannot be switched
on even after the error has been rectified.
If this event is pending then the downstream transport equipment is most likely not switched
on.
The load acting on the load cell is greater than 110 % of the sum of the nominal loads of
the load cells.
Possible causes:
- Shunt forces or compression ratios bring about incorrect load cell loading
- incorrect cabling
- faulty load cell
The load cell load is less than 3 % of the sum of the load cell nominal loads.
Possible reasons:
- force shunts or pressure ratios can reduce significantly the load on the load cell
- incorrect cabling
- faulty load cell
Possible cause: depends on the external cabling. Usually: an error in the main drive
The option selected in the P19.01 Protocol Type parameter is not activated.
It has to be cleared. Refer to the Option activate function
The appendix contains a detailed wiring diagram and applications for special cases.
Caution The parameters from P10.08 are written on the default values again when chang-
ing from UNIVERS to STANDARD.
The reset time TN is the time in which the change to the actuating variable produced by the
I-component is the same as that produced by the P-component (P14.02).
Special cases:
a) KP = 0 : I-regulator
TN is the reciprocal value of the integration constants KI, i.e. a larger value means a slower
regulator.
KI = 1/TN TN in %/(mA/s)
b) TN = 0 : P-regulator
The I-component is cleared.
C) KP = TN = 0 : Regulator output = increase in P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset
Simultaneously, P14.05 Time Deviation functions as a time constant for the filter that con-
tains the value of the control deviation. A 'control deviation' event is also recognized if the
filtered result exceeds the threshold value P14.08 Deviation abs. max..
See also:
P14.06 Threshold Deviation
P14.07 Factor Deviation
P14.08 Deviation abs. max.
P14.09 Event: Deviation
Maximum control deviation exceeded. The actual feed rate has deviated to far from the
setpoint over too long a period of time.
Possible causes:
- Fault in material handling: the bulk solids flow irregularly or cannot be discharged suffi-
ciently well.
- Calibration error: the controller was set at such a critical value during initial calibration that
minor changes in the overall properties of the system lead to unreliable operation.
The actuating variable of the feed rate regulator has reached the upper response threshold.
After a time the message HI-5 (control deviation) is also sent.
1. No material is flowing or material flow is irregular.
2. The external output regulator has been incorrectly set.
Steps to take: check the material discharge and the actuating variable (service value Y). At
the nominal feed rate, Y should be between about 10...14 mA.
If transfer is made with currents of between 4-20 mA, the parameter must be set to 4 mA at
least. P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset must be set to a value equal to or greater than
P14.11 Lower Limit.
With inputs lower than 20 mA the limit depends on the size of the threshold value.
Generally the same values are chosen for P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset as for
P14.11 Lower Limit.
Optimization:
- fill the feeder hopper with bulk material
- calculate the actuating variable Y1, the value at which the discharge unit begins to work
- calculate the actuating variable Y2, the value at which reduction of the feed is suspended.
For feeders that are operated with feed rate setpoints of 0:
P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset = Y2
All other feeders:
P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset = Y1
Note: P14.13 Controller Magnitude Offset must be equal to or greater than P14.11 Lower
Limit.
0: the actuating variable is set to 0 when the scales are switched off.
Lower limit: the actuating variable is set to the lower limit.
This parameter takes effect only if P02.07 Feedrate Setpoint has been set to AI.
The range and offset parameters take effect only if P02.07 Feedrate Setpoint has been set
to AI.
Qconst : V * Qconst acts as actual value. V is current belt speed and Qconst is the stored
beltload (nominal beltload, or last measurement)
Scale operates speed-controlled.
One value is superimposed additively on the actuating variable, proportionally to the preset
setpoint. This parameter gives the bypass value for the nominal setpoint.
The adaption means that the controller can be adapted to variable route reinforcements or
the
guidance behavior can be improved.
13.3.2.16 Parameter
Parameter Block 16 - Digital Inputs
The parameters in this group are used to associate various controller functions with specific digital input
channels and to associate events with those functions. Most of the functions specified in this group are hard
wired on the controller and cannot be changed.
Caution: the level is static and may not be on permanently (otherwise continuous acknowl-
edgement).
This parameter is used for information only. The address cannot be changed.
Data transfer speed. This parameter is used for information only. The speed cannot be
changed.
NO: It is possible to read via Modbus-TCP, although writing access is not processed.
Modbus: Modbus-RTU protocol; RS232, RS422 or RS485 interface; the VSS 28020 field-
bus interface card has to be installed.
A telegram from the host system will be expected within the time set if the timeout value is
greater than zero.
Cyclical serial communication with the higher-order plant control system has been inter-
rupted for longer than the timeout-period.
'Variable' formats:
NO_PARA_ID_3_6: parameters are not transferred, 3 control values, 6 query values
PARA_ID_2_4: parameters are transferred, 2 control values, 4 query values
PARA_ID_3_6: parameters are transferred, 3 control values, 6 query values
'Fixed' formats:
FIXED_8_8: 8 control values, 8 query values
FIXED_4_4 4 control values, 4 query values
YES: Ident-No. 0524 is valid and GSD-file of INTECONT PLUS has to be used.
NO: Ident-No. 0C9B is valid and GSD-file of INTECONT Tersus has to be used.
The configuration bytes correspond to INTECONT PLUS if the parameter is on bytes. Oth-
erwise, the data are written in words. Consistency always refers to a data word or double
data word.
This parameter together with P19.19 PA32 compatible guarantees that there is no problem
exchanging with PROFIBUS Master in an existing system without having to adapt Master.
NO: No restrictions
FIRST WRITE: The subscriber that transmits the first write access gets the control rights.
The other subscribers may read only.
REMOTE IP: Control commands from the subscriber with the IP address given in P19.23
Remote IP Address FB only will be carried out.
Selecting the first control command with ID 320 (decimal) in the Fieldbus telegram.
The other values can be configured as per the ID list in the Data Communication manual.
Selecting the first value to be read from weighing electronics in the fieldbus telegram. The
number of the value (ID) can be found in the BV-H2448 Data Communication manual.
IP address of the weighing electronics. If the control system is integrated into an Ethernet
network, the address must be chosen in agreement with the network administrator. In iso-
lated networks we recommend the factory setting 192.168.240.x. "x" allows for selection of
the system on the bus.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
Selects the process value for logging. The identification number of the values can be found
in the Data Communication manual.
EasyServe can be used for easy configuration or the settings can be made with the help of the allocation
map in the data description of the serial interface in the operating panel.
13.3.2.24
13.3.2.24 Parameter Block 24 - Second Display
The display shows the value selected in the upper line of INTECONT Tersus.
If the letter space is illuminated as a full-surface block, this is an indication that the value
shown is invalid.
Either it is not possible to show the desired format or the unit is in the operator dialog.
Beyond this, the block is also shown to indicate that printing is active.
14 Event messages
DANGER
Events register abnormal states, e.g. malfunctions or exceeded thre-
shold values.
A running feeder can be a hazard to people or to property.
The cause of event messages must be corrected before events are ac-
knowledged!
Note: In the following list, parameters related to the indicated event are shown in parentheses.
15 Events
Steps to take:
- check the cabling and the load cell
- check the load cell
Note:
The power supply must be switched off and on again if the scales still cannot be
switched on even after the error has been rectified.
Steps to take: check the material discharge and the actuating variable (service value
Y). At the nominal feed rate, Y should be between about 10...14 mA.
The scales will not switch on automatically, regardless of the event class. The event
must first be acknowledged and the command to start given again before the scales
will restart.
The event message has to be on IG when connecting up other equipment (not Na-
mur). External Namur adapters and resistance wiring, etc. are not needed.
If this event is pending then the downstream transport equipment is most likely not
switched on.
Possible causes:
- highly erratic material flow
- altered feeder discharge behavior
- error in weight calculation due to disturbance forces
Possible causes:
- Shunt forces or compression ratios bring about incorrect load cell loading
- incorrect cabling
- faulty load cell
Possible causes:
- bulk material shooting out of the discharge chute
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equip-
ment
- feed rate setpoint too large
Possible causes:
- bulk material shooting out of the discharge chute
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equip-
ment
Possible causes:
- Fault in material handling: the bulk solids flow irregularly or cannot be discharged
sufficiently well.
- Calibration error: the controller was set at such a critical value during initial calibra-
tion that minor changes in the overall properties of the system lead to unreliable op-
eration.
Possible reasons:
- force shunts or pressure ratios can reduce significantly the load on the load cell
- incorrect cabling
- faulty load cell
Possible causes:
- no bulk material
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equip-
ment
- feed rate setpoint too low
Possible causes:
- no bulk material
- disturbance forces from force shunts or pressures acting on the weighing equip-
ment
This function protects the motor from overheating at very low speeds or when idling.
Steps to take:
Key in the larger setpoint and check P06.13 Stand-By Limit Value.
A message occurs after each expired time interval. The message may indicate ser-
vice work required.
A message occurs after each expired time interval. The message may indicate ser-
vice work required.
Possible cause: depends on the external cabling. Usually: an error in the main drive
Steps to take:
- load the factory settings
- Normally the hardware has to be replaced.
Further Options
Installed power supply and mounting set V082050.B01
Analog signal card with 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs VEA 20451 V054098.B01
IP65 protection type for front-side control panel installation V082039.B01
Software
EasyServe VPC 20150 E144541.01
Large-scale displays
Large-scale 5-digit display, LED, 100 mm digit height VLD 20100 V090252.B01
Large-scale 6-digit display, LCD, 45 mm digit height VLZ 20045 V067304.B01
Large-scale 5-digit display, LCD, 100 mm digit height VLZ 20100 V066611.B01
16.3 Replacing
Replacing INTECONT PLUS with INTECONT Tersus
In the beginning, INTECONT PLUS equipment was produced as the FIP model and then as the VEG 206xx
model starting in 2003.
INTECONT Tersus as the follow-up unit was also kept very similar to its predecessors in terms of its hard-
ware connections.
The EasyServe adjustment program (VPC 20150) can be used for INTECONT Tersus from version 19 which
makes it possible to conveniently change over from VEG to INTECONT Tersus.
The following tables show the connector pin assignment of FIP, VEG and INTECONT Tersus opposite one
another for all physical signals.
Power Supply
Signal FIP and
VEG and
INTECONT Tersus
0V X2 1
24 V in X2 2
0V X2 3
24 V out X2 4
Load cell
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
OUT1 X5 3 X7 3 X10 3
REF1 X5 4 X7 4 X10 4
IN2 X5 5 X7 6 X10 6
IN1 X5 6 X7 5 X10 5
REF2 X5 7 X7 7 X10 7
OUT2 X5 8 X7 8 X10 8
Digital Outputs, DO
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
DO1 X1 1,2
DO2 X1 3,4
DO3 X1 5,6
DO4 X6 1,2 X8 1,2 X13 9,10
DO5 X6 3,4 X8 3,4 X13 7,8
DO6 X6 5,6 X8 5,6 X13 5,6
DO7 X6 7,8 X8 7,8 X13 3,4
DO8 X6 9,10 X8 9,10 X13 1,2
Digital Inputs, DI
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
Analog outputs AO
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
Analog inputs AI
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
Printer
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
Shield X8 1 X10 1 X7 1
TX X8 2 X10 2 X7 2
RX X8 3 X10 3 X7 3
Large-scale display
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
Shield —- —- X11
TX —- —- Pin assignment
RX —- —- after RSxxx selec-
tion
EasyServe
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT
Tersus
Shield —- X4 5 or X5 1 X6 1
TX —- X4 2 or X5 2 X6 2
RX —- X4 3 or X5 3 X6 3
Pulse output
Signal FIP VEG INTECONT Tersus
24 V X9 5 X6 8 —-
Open collector X9 6 X6 9 X3 1
Open Emitter X9 7 X6 10 —-
0V X9 8 X6 11 X3 2
The module may be attached to the base card of the device to make an interface with the PROFIBUS.
Isolation: Optocoupler
Power supply: 5 VDC internal
Electricity supply: max. 310 mA
Bus connection plug XP1: 9-pin Sub-D female
XP3: Phönix 5p MSTB 3.5; max. 1.5 mm²
Settings:
XP1 XP3
Pin Signal Signal
*
1 - B-line, positive RS485 RxD/TxD
**
2 - A-line, negative RS485 RxD/TxD
*
3 B-line, positive RS485 RxD/TxD GND BUS
4 RTS (Request to Send) +5 V BUS
5 GND BUS Shielding
6 +5 V BUS -
7 - -
**
8 A-line, negative RS485 RxD/TxD -
9 - -
Housing Bus Cable Shield -
Status Display
Status Display
The module can be attached to the mainboard to create an interface to the DeviceNet.
Features of the module:
Isolation: Optocoupler
Power supply: 5 VDC internal
Electricity supply: max. 250 mA
Bus connection plug XC1:Phönix 5p MSTB 5; max. 2.5 mm²
XC3: Phönix 5p MSTB 3.5; max. 1.5 mm²
Settings:
XC1 XC3
Pin Signal Signal
1 V-
2 CAN_L
Ditto:
3 Shielding
4 CAN_H
5 V+
The interface card is an isolated, serial interface. The type of the interface is set using control unit parame-
ters and using jumpers in the plug. Both plugs are electrically parallel.
The unit is equipped with a web server that provides a homepage for the scale. This homepage is available
in English only.
Equipment needed: The PC has an Ethernet link to the equipment.
Establishing the connection: The IP address of the controller must be entered into the browser address
line.
Various data from the controller can be called up in the left-hand navigation bar.
Navigation entry Function
Memory depth is approx. 1,000 entries. All entries are recorded with the entry time. The table is refreshed
only when it is called up. These readings can be exported by selecting, copying and inserting them into a file
in the PC for evaluating with standard programs.
The system data are provided here. You can find files such as the software version, hardware version,
IP address. "Serial No." or "MAC-ID" are the names of the serial number on the CPU board.
Together with the 'mainboard' data, this data also supplies the user with the 'fieldbus' configurations and
settings. In particular the amount of bytes for the read and transmitted data.
This page is still undergoing development and may differ from the image shown here.
18 Appendix
Detailed information on the system is contained in the service table. The call-up does not interfere with any
weigh functions.
Setup
Service Values
Setup
Standard Values
Readouts:
Parameter
Option activate
Key in password
…
Abort possible at any time
a) tachometer
The output frequency of the tachometer generator has to be less than 3,000 Hz when the measurement is
activated. The value must approximately correspond to the information in the data sheet. If the frequency
fluctuates substantially at a constant belt speed, the Namur sensor of the tachometer generator is probably
too far away.
b) wz
The non-standardized output value of the load cell amplifier may not be greater than 2.85 mV/V even at the
rated load of the weighbridge. It must change if the weighing platform is placed under load (e.g. the calibra-
tion weight).
Negative Value:
– load cell connected incorrectly
– tare equalization weight incorrectly set
c) aw
Load of the load cell in percents with reference to the total of the rated loads of the load cell.
The value can be analyzed as per item b). aw should not be greater
than 100 % at the rated belt load.
If it is not possible to bring about a reasonable operational state in spite of all efforts, the test plug chapter
might help.
A basic function control of the INTECONT can be carried out using a simple test connector. In this way an
error can be limited between the load cell with wiring and electrical equipment.
1. Connect the connector as shown in the diagram
2. Disconnect load cell connector X7 and plug in the test connector instead
Note:
With other resistances R1 and R2, the LC Raw is calculated to 500 * R2 / R1 [mV/V].
The test plug is available as an accessory.
The sources are preselected with parameters in the Control Sources group.
You can use the Keyboard mode function to change over between the preselected sources and the key-
board (Keyboard Mode ON/OFF).
Parameters Function Range
The effective setpoint is displayed on the operating panel. The setpoint entry field will only be active if the
parameters permit entry with the operating panel.
A new window for entering the relative portion will open when the setpoint field is touched if the relative set-
point qualifier was preselected using the operating panel.
Setpoint Synchronization:
The external setpoint will be taken if the source is switched from an external source to the keyboard (OP).
The external source will take effect in the opposite direction.
On / Off Synchronization:
The on/off switch status is preserved if switching from an external source to the keyboard (OP). The external
source will take effect in the opposite direction.
Mains Power OFF:
The keyboard setpoints are stored.
Time Condition
1 Feeding does not begin with the on command as the all-clear signal has not been given.
2 To start, the scales requires the increasing slope of a start command.
3 Feeding is started with the increasing slope.
4 Feed rate control will operate in volumetric mode during the startup time defined in P14.15 (also refer
to: Volumetric / (Volumetric Synchronous) / Gravimetric Modes of Regulator Operation).
5 Changing over to normal gravimetrically controlled feeding operation (assuming gravimetric mode was
selected before). Regulation stays in volumetric mode (assuming the operator selected this ahead of
time).
6 Feeding will be switched off if no all-clear signal is received (or if the switch on command was re-
moved).
7 The feed rate will continue being calculated for the time set in P07.06 in order to capture the last trick-
ling material. Calculation will then stop; the counter will retain the value previously reached even if the
fill level in the hopper changes.
Parameters Function
18.6 Regulation
Weighfeeder
A weighfeeder draws material from a storage hopper. The set and actual feed rates are compared and the
difference conducted to the controller. This changes the speed of the conveyor belt until the actual value is
equal to the setpoint.
An external performance level with anchor tension or speed regulation is needed for the drive in all cases.
Modes:
Gravimetric
Controlled operation as described above
Volumetric
Uncontrolled operation, i.e. the belt speed or prefeeder is controlled proportional to the setpoint. The meas-
ured feed rate or actual belt load value is not taken into consideration.
Volumetric Synchronous
In contrast to volumetric operation, it is not the rated belt load that is used for calculating the set belt speed.
Instead, the measured belt load is used before changing over. That means that changing over is jerk-free.
The operating modes can be selected with a dialog function. Special start-up and empty running functions
can also be activated.
Operating sources:
Some operating functions can be triggered by various sources. For example, setpoint specification, turning
on and off, resetting the counter and acknowledging events.
Measuring on the VAP discharge point shifts the measuring point of the weighbridge to the discharge point of
the material by means of a time-lag device. The totalized amount of material dispatched is directly recorded.
Preconditions:
▪ The length ratio from the centerline of the weighing platform to the material dispatch to the overall belt
conveyor length is known.
▪ Key in the length ratio in percent in parameters Platform Dis.Length P12.02.
▪ Activate VAP via VAP Active P12.01 parameters.
Drift and slippage monitoring is built into the functions. Monitoring is activated with the P12.03 Belt Sensor
Active parameter.
The programs can only be used for belt monitoring if there is a belt circuit sensor (Namur transmitter) and a
triangular metallic sensor surface in the conveyor belt. Otherwise, the aforementioned parameter and
P12.05 BIC Active parameters have to be on NO.
Even excellent conveyor belts are never completely even and they become heavier and stiffer especially on
the seams. This is why it is normally only possible to guarantee a high level of accuracy over entire belt cir-
cuits (i.e. over the mean).
An additional belt circuit sensor and metallic marking flag in the belt enable the unit to record this impact and
constantly correct it.
That substantially boosts the short-term accuracy of the scale.
Belt impact measurement is constant to take changes in regular operation into account. Compensation
adapts itself whenever material is conveyed.
Relevant parameters P12.05 BIC Active, P12.03 Belt Sensor Active, P12.04 DI: Source Belt Sensor.
18.10 Linearization
The belt loading does not usually need to be linearized. It only makes sense with major belt load fluctuations
and simple weighing mechanisms.
Repeat work processes 1 - 3 with increasingly large calibration weights for the other linearization points.
Repeat work processes 1 - 3 with increasingly large calibration weights for the other linearization points.
Index
>0 Zero ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................................. 68
2. Password ...................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................................... 54
About This Manual .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Access Rights Limitation FB............................................................................................................................................ 108
acknowledge event information ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Activation code ................................................................................................................................................................ 146
Adaptation 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Adaptation Factor .............................................................................................................................................................. 82
Additional device ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
Address ........................................................................................................................................................... 106, 107, 108
Afterflow Totalizer ............................................................................................................................................................. 81
An overview of the INTECONT Tersus................................................................................................................................ 7
Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Angle ................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
AO Actual Flow Rate ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
AO Belt Load .................................................................................................................................................................... 76
AO Deviation .................................................................................................................................................................... 77
AO Motor Speed Control .................................................................................................................................................. 77
AO Setpoint ...................................................................................................................................................................... 75
AO Speed......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Basic Tare ......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Batch Automatic Record.................................................................................................................................................... 83
Batch control ..................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Batch Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Batch Setpoint Source....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Batch Tolerance ................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Batching functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Batching mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Baud rate................................................................................................................................................... 83, 106, 108, 116
Baud Rate ....................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Belt Circuit No. ............................................................................................................................................................ 73, 74
Belt Circuit Time ................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Belt Drift ............................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Belt inclination ................................................................................................................................................................... 49
belt load............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Belt Load Offset ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Belt Load Range ............................................................................................................................................................... 76
Belt Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................................ 154
Belt Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................ 85, 86, 87, 88
Belt Sensor Active ............................................................................................................................................................. 85
Belt Skew .......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Belt Velocity Check ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
BIC Active ......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
BIC belt impact compensation......................................................................................................................................... 154
Bypass .............................................................................................................................................................................. 96
Byte Sequence ................................................................................................................................................................ 106
CA01 Event Error LC Input............................................................................................................................................ 121
CA02 Event Tachometer Input ...................................................................................................................................... 121
CA05 Event Linearization Error ..................................................................................................................................... 121
Calibrat. Results ................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Calibration Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 73, 74
Calibration functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
calibration switch ............................................................................................................................................................. 145
Calibration Switch ........................................................................................................................................................... 145
Calibration Weight ....................................................................................................................................................... 47, 74
call up the zero setting program ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Characteristics .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Check in Keyboard Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 105
CO01 Event Controller Limited ...................................................................................................................................... 121
Communication EasyServe ............................................................................................................................................. 103