Weight Indicators Technical Manual: DFWT - 01.05 - 15.10 - EN - T

DFWT
WEIGHT INDICATORS
TECHNICAL MANUAL
DFWT_01.05_15.10_EN_T
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INDEX
1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES........................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 CABLES CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AMONG CABLES ............................................................................................. 4
1.1.3 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 EARTHING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. CONNECTIONS TO TRANSDUCER .................................................................................................................................. 8
3. SETUP ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................ 11
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS ................................................................................................................................ 14
4. CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 SCALE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE CHANNEL....................................................................................................... 23
4.2 SCALE WITH DEPENDENT CHANNELS (could eventually be digitally equalised) ................................................... 24
4.3 IN CASE THE ZONE OF USE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CALIBRATION ZONE ONE SHOULD: ......................... 25
4.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO .............................................................................................................................. 25
5. DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION AND CORRECTION ZONE OF THE WEIGHING ERROR DUE TO
THE DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE. ........... 26
5.1 INDICATION AND/OR DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION ZONE (Compulsory for the legal type
instruments)...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 CORRECTION OF THE WEIGHING ERROR INTRODUCED BY A DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION
VALUE BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE (compulsory for legal type instruments). ................ 26
6. SERIAL OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1 PC SERIAL PORT...................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2 PRN SERIAL PORT ................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3 RS 485 CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.4 SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES ................................................................................................................. 31
6.4.1 PC SEL - PC SERIAL SELECTION ................................................................................................................... 31
6.4.2 PC PORT ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.4.3 PRN PORT......................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.5 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT ................................................................................................................................ 33
6.6 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS................................................................................................................................. 38
6.6.1 STANDARD STRING ......................................................................................................................................... 38
6.6.2 EXTENDED STRING ......................................................................................................................................... 38
7. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................................ 40
8. PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS ................................................................................................................................. 41
8.1 FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT ......................................................................................................................... 43
8.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY ...................................................................... 48
9. PRINTING THE HEADING ................................................................................................................................................ 49
10. ENERGY SAVING........................................................................................................................................................... 51
11. CONNECTION SCHEMES .............................................................................................................................................. 52
11.1 RS232 SERIAL PORT WITH RJ11 CONNECTOR (PRESENT DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) (*) ....................... 54
11.2 I/O OPTIONAL EXPANSION CARD WITH 2 INPUTS AND 2 OUTPUTS ................................................................ 54
11.3 LOAD CELL LAY-OUT IN MULTICHANNEL SYSTEMS .......................................................................................... 57
NOTE FOR THE TECHNICIAN:

Please take note that when the “StEP…. (USER MAN.REF.) is mentioned, this refers to the user manual.
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1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION

To obtain the best results it is recommended to install the indicator and the platform (or transducer) in a place with the
following conditions:
 A flat, level surface on which to rest
 Stable and vibration free
 No dust or strong vapours.
 No draughts.
 Make sure the platform is level or that the loading cells are resting evenly
 Moderate temperature and humidity (15-30°C and 40-70%).
 Mains power supply is restricted to within ± 10% of the rated voltage
 Electric protections (fuses etc.) are provided by the technician installing the instrument.
 Do not install anywhere where there is the risk of explosion.
 Make sure that the indicator, the load cell and serial cable shields and other connected instruments are
grounded well (section 1.2)
 All the indicator connections have to be made respecting the rules applicable in the zone and in the
installing environment. Furthermore one needs to respect the recommended minimal distances that are
mentioned for the various cable categories. (section 1.1)
 Everything not expressly described in this manual has to be considered as improper use of the equipment.
 Avoid welding with load cells installed.
 Use waterproof sheaths and couplings in order to protect the load cell cables.
 Use a waterproof junction box to connect the cells.
 The extension cables of the load cells or of the signal amplifier used for connecting the serial ports and the
analogue output must be shielded and must respect the allowed maximum distances (section 1.1). In
addition these must be laid on their own in a raceway or metal pipe.
 Connection of the cell or amplifier cables on the electrical panel shall be independent and, if possible,
connected directly to the indicator’s terminal board without laying other cables in the raceway.
 Install “RC” filters on the contactor coils, on the solenoid valves and on all devices producing electric
disturbances.
 If it is possible that condensation could form inside the weight transmitter it is advisable to leave the
instrument powered at all times.
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1.1 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

1.1.1 CABLES CLASSIFICATION
The various cables are classified depending on the transmitted signals
Category I
- Field bus, LAN
- shielded data cables
- Shielded cables for analogue/digital signals < 25V(sensors, load cells…)
- Low tension power supply cables (< 60V)
- Coaxial cables
Category II
- DC supply cables with tension > 60V and < 400V
- AC supply cables with tension > 25V and < 400V
Category III
- Power supply cables with tension > 400V
- Telephone cables
Category IV
- Any cable subject to lightning
1.1.2 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AMONG CABLES

- When the cables are laid next to each other, these must be at the distances in the table below
- These distances are valid if in the air; these are reduced if the raceways are separated by grounded metallic shields.
- Different category cables can cross each other (90°)
Category I Category II Category III Category IV

≥ 100 mm
≥ 200 mm
≥ 500 mm
≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 mm
≥ 500 mm
1.1.3 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH
LOAD CELL CABLE

The maximum reachable length from the line using the appropriate load cell cable with a 0,25 mm2 section, is 50 m.
RS232 CABLE
The maximum reachable length from the line using the RS232 cable with a maximum baud rate of 19200, is about 15 m.
RS485 CABLE
The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS 485 connections, the twisted 2x24
AWG duplex cable, shielded with external sheathing + aluminium band, is about 1200 meters.
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ANALOG OUTPUT CABLE

The maximum length of the analogue output cable in current is:
- 100 m with cable 2 x 0,25 mm2
- 300 m with cable 2 x 1 mm2
The maximum length of the analogue output cable in voltage is::

- 150 m with cable 2 x 1 mm2
1.2 EARTHING SYSTEM

For the right earthing and the optimal functioning of the system, it is necessary to connect the indicator, the load cells, the
possible junction box and the weighing structure to the earth.
All earthing cables must have the shortest possible length in order to minimize their resistance.
INDICATOR
Connect the external earthing of the indicator to the earth through copper cables having at least a 16 mm2 cross-section.
LOAD CELLS AND JUNCTION BOX

- In the case the load cells are connected to the indicator through a junction box, it is necessary to connect the sheathing
both of cells cables and of indicator cable to the earthing of the junction box (refer to the junction box manual) and
connect this to the earth through copper cables having at least a 16 mm2 cross-section.
- If the load cells are connected directly to the indicator (without the use of the junction box), one should connect the
shieldings of the cell cables to the grounding point (or grounding bar) inside the container.
- If the weighing system concerns large and/or outdoor structures, like weighbridges, and the junction box is connected
to the indicator in a distance that is greater than 10 m, or in the presence of noise, the cable shield must be earthed
both in the junction box and in the indicator, and the two ground leads must be connected with an earth cable having a
cross-section of at least 16 mm2.
WEIGHING STRUCTURE
Connect the weighing structure and the possible connected structures (for example silos that release material on the
weighing structure) to the earth through copper cables having at least a 16 mm2 cross-section.
Connect the upper side of every cells to the lower side using a copper braid having at least 16 mm 2 cross-section; the upper
side must be short-circuited with the surface of the weighing structure and the lower one must be connected to the earth
using a copper braid having at least 16 mm2 cross-section.
CONNECTED SERIAL CABLES AND INSTRUMENTS

Ground the cable’s shield (both at the cable termination on the indicator side and the cable termination of the connected
instrument side) and the earth connection of the connected instrument using the copper cables having at least a 16 mm2
cross-section;
To avoid possible side effects, the earth references of the connection and power supply cable of the indicator and of the
connected instrument must be at the same potential.
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GENERAL NOTES:
 Use Earth plate of suitable length, in order to obtain a total resistance of earthing plant lower than 1 Ω.
 In the case the weighing system regards great and/or outdoor structures, like weighbridges:
- the ground connection should be made by connecting the grounding cables to a grounding bar, and the
grounding bar to a grounding cable with a cable section that isn’t less than 50 mm2.
- the cable cross-section must be greater (for example 50 mm2 instead of 16 mm2 and 100 mm2 instead of 50
mm2), because the voltage into play is greater (for example thunderbolts);
- the ground pole must be positioned at a distance of at least 10 metres from the weighbridge structure;
- one needs to open the SENSE inside the indicator in order to offset the drifts due to the increase in
temperature.
 One should check and remove, if necessary, the connection between the earth and the neutral wire of the electrical
installation.
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GROUNDING EXAMPLE OF A SILO
Non weighing
structure (silo)
U-bolt between
plate under cell Weighing
and weighing structure
structure (not
supplied)
Load cell
Ø 4,6 – 16 mm²
earth cable
section (not
supplied)
Ø 8 – 50 mm²
earth cable
section (not
supplied)
Junction
box
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2. CONNECTIONS TO TRANSDUCER
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the load
cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board/connector or the CELL1, CELL2, CELL3,
CELL4 connectors (see “CONNECTION SCHEME” section) through the relative input ( “INSTALLATION”, USER MAN.
REF.).
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receivers (with use of SENSE), or simply 4-
wire, to the CHANNEL 1; for this, through jumper J10 and J11 it is possible to choose whether to short-circuit the SENSE
with the POWER SUPPLY (jumpers closed) or not (jumpers open).
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
The 4-pin connectors allow the 4-wire load receivers connection (without use of SENSE), to more CHANNELS.
To make the connection qualified personnel must open the instrument (see paragraph “CONNECTION SCHEME”).
6-WIRE CONNECTION 4-WIRE CONNECTION
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3. SETUP ENVIRONMENT
By “SETUP environment" we mean a certain menu inside which all the indicator operating parameters can be set.
To enter it, turn on the instrument and, while the firmware version is displayed, press the ZERO/TARE key for an
instant.
The indicator shows:
“ tECh ” ACCESS COMPLETE SET-UP

PASSWORD “ tYPE ” MENU
1) for an instant.
(technical personnel).
DISABLED
or
“ uSEr ” ACCESS PARTIAL SET-UP

2) for an instant. PASSWORD “PrG.VEr” MENU
ENABLED (only user)
If you are in choice 2) and you want to access the complete set-up menu one should:
Press ZERO/TARE ENTER THE

During the PASSWORD COMPLETE SET-UP
PRESS MENU
visualisation of the SUBSTITUTING THE
“ENTER/PRINT” (technical personnel).
“uSEr” message DISPLAYED
On the LED display VALUE
In the Set-Up condition, the instrument keys allow the user to perform the following functions:
IN Scrolls the programming steps forward in sequence.

If one needs to enter a numeric value, this decreases the digit to be modified (blinking).
OUT Allows to scroll backwards through the programming steps.

In the case in which one enters a numeric value, the selected digit (blinking) increases.
ZERO/TARE Allows to quickly position on the first step of a menu.

In the case in which one needs to enter a numeric value, select the digit to be modified (blinking) from
left to right.
ENTER/PRINT Allows to enter a step or confirm a parameter inside a step.
C/DEL Allows to exit a step without confirming the possibly modified parameter and go to the preceding level.
When entering a numeric value it quickly zeros the displayed value.
NUMERIC KEYS One can enter numeric values, from right to left.
In the parameter description and in the block diagram:

- The METRIC parameters are shown with the (*) symbol, and, with approved instrument, these may not be visible or
read only. See the explanation of the parameter for the details.
NOTE: The indicator is approved when the J1 jumper (CAL) of the motherboard is open (see the electrical
scheme in the final chapter).
- The CONDITIONAL STEPS are shown with the (§) symbol, and are not displayed in specific condistions, shown in
the step descritpion.
- The DEFAULT VALUES are shown with the (!) symbol placed next to the step and at the end of it.
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TO EXIT THE SET-UP ENVIRONMENT, PRESS THE C/DEL KEY MANY TIMES UNTIL THE INDICATOR SHOWS
“SAVE? IN THE DISPLAY: CONFIRM WITH ENTER/PRINT TO SAVE ANY CHANGES MADE OR PRESS ANOTHER
KEY TO NOT SAVE.
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3.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM
(*) tYPE (!) Ind.Ch, dEP.Ch
F.Mode SCr.SAV (!) no, YES

Ir.ConF (!) Ir no, Ir 1, Ir 4, Ir 19, rd 1, rd 6, rd.br 1, rd.br 6
rEACt (!) ZEro,inSt,ALWAyS
En,SAVE LAMP (!) LAM 1, LAM 2, LAM 0
L.int Lint0, (!) Lint1...Lint5
AutoFF (!) diSAb, EnAb
rAdio (!) Off, CoM2, CoM1 R.ChAn 0...9
En.ModE (!) MAX, FASt, MEdiuM, SLoW, button
CLoCK
tArE (!) LoCK, unLoCK, diSAb
Pwd.SEt (!) oFF, on 00000 … 65534
SETUP
SEtuP ConFiG
ENVIRONMENT
SEriAL
In.EEP
(*) d.SALE (!) no, YES
DiAG. PrGVEr
(!) nonE, in, out, tArE,
diV.int inPutS inP.b1
ZEro, EntEr, diS.KEY
AdC.uV inP.b2
AdC.Pnt inP.b3
diSPLA inP.b4
kEyb. deFAu (§)
TARE
SEr
CtS.St
ENTER btAdC
C
PRINT PWAdC
inPutS
Anout
ZERO
Ser.nuM
LEGEND
= USER & TECH MENU’
= ONLY TECH MENU’
(*) = METROLOGICAL PARAMETER
(§) = CONDITIONED STEP
(!) = DEFAULT VALUE
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SeriAL PC.SEL (!) CoM1, CoM2
(!) Pr-no, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,

CoM.Prn Pr ModE PrPC.EX, PrPC.St, ALL.EXt,
ALL.Std, LP542P, tPr,
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
bAud.Pr
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
Bit.Pr
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2
PWr.Prn (!) PWr.Ext, Ext.oFF, PWr.int
On.Prin(§)
Prn.CtS(§) (!) noCtS, CtSL, CtSh, EMuCtS
(!) itAL, ESPA, FrAn,

PrConF(§) LAnG
dEut, EnGL
bLinE (§) (!) YES, no
IntES (!) Int no, Int Si

dEFAuL
doM (!) dt. no, dt.in, dt.EX FiLdS
ChAr.t
ntik (!) no, YES. rESEt LAbELW
LAbELh
EndPAG (!) YES, no ChAr 1
ChAr 2
tErM (!) Cr, CrLF tMArG
LMArG
PForM LP542P bArC
UdbArC (§)
tPr dEFAuL LMbArC (§)
FiLdS hbArC (§)
nr.CoP (!) 1...3 hEiGt bArFs (§)
bArC PntUb (§)
VdbAr (§) PEEL
(!) ondE, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,
CoM.PC PCModE Prin.St, Prin.EX, 485, ALL.Std, LMbAr (§) GAP
ALL.Ext, StAb.St, StAb.EX
WbAr (§) dirECn
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
bAud hbAr (§) dWn.EXt
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bArFs (§) doWnLd
(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
bit PntVb (§) LALinG
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2
PtESt PtESt
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ConFiG (§) (*) nChan (§) (!) Ch2 ... Ch4
FLt 0..(!) 3, h.r.0..1, dYn.0..1,

Param. (*) Stabil. doS.0..3, SLW.0..3, h.r.2..7,
dYn.2..3
(*) Auto-0 (!) EnAb, diSAb

(*) 0.trACk (!) ½, ¼, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, no
(*) diV.Stb. 0,1,(!) 2...99
(*) GrAV. 9,75001 … 9,84999
(*) Calib rAnGE 1

rAnGE 2
rAnGE 3
diV (!) 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
dECi (!) 3, no, 1, 2
u.M. (!) kG, G, Lb, t
CALib.P EquAL (§)
n tP
tP 0
ddt 1
(*) 0.CALib tp 1
ddt 2 (§)
tp 2 (§)
ddt 3 (§)
tp 3 (§)
An.out ModE (!) Ao no, Ao G, Ao n

AoMA xxxxxx
AoZE xxxxxx
AoMi xxxxxx
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3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS
(*) tYPE TYPE OF APPLICATION

Here one selects the type of application:.
ind.Ch. Instrument connected to 1 single-cell scale, or 1 scale with various cells equalised externally through the junction
box.
dEP.Ch. Instrument connected to 1 scale with 2, 3 or 4 dependent load cells (eventually equalised digitally through a
specific software procedure).
(!) ind.Ch
(*) In case of approved instrument the parameter is read only.
F.ModE SCALE FUNCTIONING

Scr.SAv: SCREEN SAVER
If the indicator has the date/time, it is possible to enable the “Screen Saver” function: after a programmable time (from 1
to 255 minutes) that the scale is unloaded, the time is shown on the display, in the “HH-MM.SS” format. As soon as a
weight variation is detected, or a key is pressed, the indicator displays the current weight once again.
no Disabled.
yES Enabled: one is asked to enter the time which the indicator waits to activate the screen saver, after the
weight has become stable and keys are not pressed.
(!) no
irConF REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION

In this step one can select the type of remote control which one want to use.
ir no Remote control disabled.
ir 1 All the remote control keys work as the TARE key (only for 4-keys remote control).
ir 4 The remote control keys work as ZERO, TARE, MODE and ENTER/PRINT.
ir 18 (keys configuration, REF.USER.MAN)
ir 19 (keys configuration, REF.USER.MAN)
rd 1 Radio remote control with 1 key
rd 6 Radio remote control with 6 keys
rd.br 1 Broadcast radio remote control with 1 key
rd.br 6 Broadcast radio remote control with 6 keys
(!) ir no
rEACt REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS

While using the indicator, it is possible to incur in the “no.0.unS” error shown on the display accompanied by an
acoustic signal; this means that the printout or the function which one wants to carry out must be renabled (in order to
avoid accidental executions).
It is possible to set the reenabling in the following modes:
ZEro passage of the net weight by zero
inSt instability
ALWAyS always
(!) ZEro
En.SAVE ENERGY SAVING
LAMP DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
Through this StEP one programmes the backlight functioning:
LAM 0 backlighting disabled
LAM 1 The backlight turns on if the weight changes and it turns off automatically after stability (no change) has
been maintained for at least 10 seconds.
LAM 2 The background light is always on.
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(!) LAM 1
NOTE:This parameter is present only in the display LCD model.
L.int DISPLAY BACKLIGHT OR LED DISPLAY INTENSITY

Through this step one selects the intensity of the backlighting of the LCD display or of the LED display depending on
of the model that you have:
Lint 1 (minimum), Lint 2, Lint 3, Lint 4, Lint 5 (maximum).
AutoFF AUTO SWITCH-OFF

It is possible to enable the automatic switch off of the indicator (from 1 to 255 minutes), or disable it; the auto switch-
off starts working when, with unloaded scale, the weight has not been moved or a key has been pressed during the
set time: the display shows the blinking “- oFF – “ message and an acoustic signal es emitted; then the indicator
turns off.
disAb auto switch-off disabled.
EnAb auto switch-off enabled (one will be asked to enter the number of minutes after which the indicator must
turn off: enter a number from 1 to 255).
(!) disAb
rAdio RADIO POWER SAVING

Off disabled
CoM2 enabled in the CoM2 serial port
CoM1 enabled in the CoM1 serial port
Once CoM1 or CoM2 is selected, “r.ChAn” is displayed for an instant and one is asked to enter the radio channel
used (between 0 and 9).
The message “OK” is displayed if the radio module has been correctly configured, if not “Error” is displayed
(!) Off
En.ModE ENERGY SAVING MODE

This step allows to change the weight updating and the on/off feeding of the load cells:
MAX weight update always enabled
FASt weight update every 2 seconds
MEdiuM weight update every 5 seconds
SLoW weight update every 10 seconds
button the instrument is normally in standby (the display is off except the point): by pressing any key “ON” is
displayed and the weight update is enabled for 30 second.
(!) MAX
Note: if one uses the “MASTER/SLAVE” mode, it is necessary to set the same energy saving mode on all the slaves,
except for the “button” mode, which must be set only in the Master indicator.
CLoCK DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT

In this step one sets the date and time of the indicator; by pressing ENTER/PRINT one is asked to enter, in this order,
the day, month, year, hour and minute.
The entry of each parameter must be confirmed with ENTER/PRINT.
tArE LOCKED / UNLOCKED / DISABLED TARE SELECTION

LoCK locked tare
unLoCK unlocked tare
diSAb disabled tare
See the “TARE OPERATIONS” section for further functioning details, USER MAN. REF.
(!) LoCK
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PWd.SEt SET ACCESS PASSWORD TO SET-UP ENVIRONMENT

One configures whether to enable or disable the access password to the technical menu:
on password ENABLED
off password DISABLED
By selecting on, the instrument predisposes itself for the password entry, made up of up to 5 digits; when finished
entering confirm with ENTER/PRINT.
See section “SETUP ENVIRONMENT” for the functioning specifics.
TAKE NOTE: The maximum enterable value is 65534.
(!) off
SEtuP SCALE CONFIGURATION

ConFiG METRIC ONFIGURATION
(*) nChAn SELECTION OF NR. OF CHANNELS (§)

2÷4 in SCALE WITH DEPENDENT CHANNELS functioning mode (“DEP.CH”)
(!) 2
(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.
(§) The parameter is not displayed in case of INDEPENDENT CHANNELS functioning mode, tYPE parameter.
Param. METRIC PARAMETERS

(*) StAbiL FILTER INTEGRATION
By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the type and degree of filter intervention for the
stability of the weight indication:
FLt 0 – 3 filter for simple weighing
h.r.0 – 1 filter for high resolution
dYn.0 – 1 filter for a moving weight (e.g. animal weighing)
doS.0 – 3 filter for dosage
SLW.0 – 3 filter for a rather unstable weight
h.r.2 – 7 filter for high resolution
dYn.2 – 3 filter for a moving weight (e.g. animal weighing)
The higher the filter value, and greater is its intervention relative to the type of filter used.
(!) FLt 3
(*) With approved instrument it is possible to select just the FLt 0..3, h.r.0, h.r.1, dYn.0, dYn.1 parameters.
(*) Auto-0 AUTOZERO AT THE START UP

By pressing ENTER/PRINT one chooses whether to enable (EnAb) or disable (diSAb) the automatic acquisition of the
gross zero upon start-up. By choosing EnAb, if upon start-up a detected weight is within +/- 10% of the capacity, it is
zeroed; if the weight is not within this tolerance, the non approved instrument’s display will show the present weight after
a few instants, while an approved instrument will continuously show “ZErO” on the display, until a weight within tolerance
is placed.
(!) EnAb
(*) 0trACk ZERO TRACKING

This menu allows setting the zero tracking, in other words, the compensation parameter of the scale’s thermal drift; the
set value corresponds to the number of divisions that is reset in the fixed time of 1 second.
tr. ½ +/- half division.
tr. ¼ +/- one fourth of a division
tr. 1 +/- one division.
tr. 2 +/- two divisions.
tr. 4 +/- four divisions
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tr. 6 +/- six divisions

tr. 8 +/- eight divisions
tr. 10 +/- ten divisions
tr. no tracking disabled.

(!) tr. ½
(*) With approved instrument it is possible to select just the tr. no, tr. ½, tr. ¼ parameters.
diU.Stb DIVISIONS BY STABILITY

In this step one enters the number of divisions by which the instrument detects the weight stability; the higher the
number of divisions, less is the sensitivity, and consequently the stability is more easily detected. The possible values
are 0 (weight always stable)…99.
(!) 2
(*) GrAV GRAVITY ZONE AND ZONE OF USE

Through this step one selects the acceleration value of calibration and of use of the instrument:
Manual entry of the g value: one may manually enter the gravitational acceleration value; one must modify the 6
decimal digits of the gravitational acceleration.
In case one enters a wrong g value: the minimum decimal value is suggested (9,75001); a wrong value is any decimal
number that is not between 9,75001 and 9,84999 (inclusive).
(!) g = 9,80655
(*) CALib. SCALE CALIBRATION

See paragraph “SCALE CALIBRATION” section.
(*) 0CALib. ZERO CALIBRATION

See paragraph “SCALE CALIBRATION” section.
(*) If the indicator is approved, the step is not displayed.
An.out ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

ModE OPERATING MODE
Ao no = analogue output disabled.
Ao G = analogue output on the gross weight.
Ao n = analogue output on the net weight.
(!) Ao no
AoMA MAXIMUM VALUE

Setting of the maximum value of the analogue output.
AoZE SCALE ZERO VALUE

Setting of the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight.
AoMi MINIMUM VALUE

Setting of the minimum value of the analogue output.
See the “ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)” section for configuring it.
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SeriAL SERIALS, PRINTOUTS, ETC…

PC SEL PC SERIAL SELECTION
Through this step one can select the PC serial port and therefore invert the serial ports.
COM1 The communication between the indicator and the PC takes place through the COM1 serial port while the
transmission of the data to the printer takes place through the COM2 serial port.
COM2 The communication between the indicator and the PC takes place through the COM2 serial port while the
transmission of the data to the printer takes place through the COM1 serial port.
(!) COM1
CoM.Prn PRINTER SERIAL

PrModE TRANSMISSION UPON THE PRINTER SERIAL
Pr- no transmission disabled.
rEPE.4 transmission to 4-digit remote display.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6-digit remote display.
Note: By selecting the rEPE.4 or rEPE.6 protocol the serial output at 4800,N,8,1 is automatically
set; in any case one may set these differently.
PrPC.EX transmission of the extended string upon the pressing of the ENTER/PRINT key.
PrPC.St transmission of the standard string upon the pressing of the ENTER/PRINT key.
NOTE: The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the PRINT key is
confirmed by “trAnSM” on the display.
ALL.EXt continuous transmission with extended string.
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
LP542P enables to print with labelling machine LP542S.
tpr enables the printing with ASCII printer (for example DP190 or TPR).
(!)tpr
For the protocol and transmission mode specifications, see section 7.4 “SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION
MODES” and 7.6 “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS”.
bAud.Pr SET BAUD RATE
By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed (measured in
Baud = bit/second). The possible values are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600
bit.Pr SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the available values: n-8-1, n-8-2, n-7-2, E-7-1,
E-7-2.
(!) n-8-1
PWr.Prn SETTING AUXILIARY OUTPUT AND PRINTER MANAGEMENT
On the indicator board there is a terminal board called V-AUX (auxiliary output), thanks to which it is possible to
power the devices (for example a printer); refer to the electric scheme for the characteristics.
In this step one programmes the functioning of the auxiliary output and the management of a possible connected
printer:
PWr.EXt with instrument on, printer managed and auxiliary output (present depending on the model)
always active.
PWr.int printer managed, auxiliary output active only when the instrument executes a printout.
Ext.oFF printer managed and auxiliary output (present depending on the model) always active; the start-
up characters are sent to the printer, because the printer is powered through the “Battery Switch”
board.
(!) PWr.EXt
onPrin INSTANTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF AUXILIARY OUTPUT (§)
If the auxiliary output has been configured as “PWr.int” in the preceding step, by pressing ENTER/PRINT it is
enabled instantaneously (the “onPri” message is blinking on the display); in this mode it is possible, for example,
to power a printer to carry out the upkeep operations.
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To exit this step (and therefore disable the auxiliary output), press any button. The enabling may be carried out
quickly also during the weighing, by pressing in sequence the Fn + 0 key.
(§) the parameter is not displayed if “PWr.EXt” has been selected in the “PWr.Prn” step or “Pr- no” in the
“PrModE” step.
Prn.CtS RTS/CTS STATUS CONFIGURATION (§)

On the printer serial line the indicator has a CTS input (Clear To Send). A device (like a printer) that is slow in
processing the data received, can interrupt the transmission temporarily using this signal.
noCtS no signal
CtSL CTS active low (for LP542, TPR, DP24 printers)
CtSh CTS active high (for DP190 printers)
EmuCtS emulation of the CTS signal: one is asked to enter the number of characters (nChrS), in 3 digits,
which will be transmitted to the printer upon each transmission; then one needs to enter the waiting
time in milliseconds (tiME), in 4 digits, between a transmission and another.
The TIME OUT of a printout is a minute, in other words, after a minute that the printout is blocked, it is cancelled.
(!)CtSL
(§) The parameter is not displayed unless “tPr” or “LP542P” has been selected in the “PrModE” step.
PrConF CONFIGURATION OF THE PRINTOUTS (§)

See the “Print Programming” section for the description of all the menu’s parameters.
(§) The parameter and all its submenus are not displayed if “Prno” has been selected in the “PWr.Prn” step or “Pr-
no” in the “PrModE” step.
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CoM.PC PC SERIAL
PCModE TRANSMISSION ON THE PC SERIAL
ondE transmission on external command PC (given from PC or PLC, for example)
rEPE.4 transmission to 4 digit remote display.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6 digit remote display.
Prin.St. transmission of standard string when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed.
Prin.EX transmission of extended string when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed.
NOTE: The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the PRINT key is confirmed
by “trAnSM” on the display. If the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the
transmission through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key or takes place automatically in
case of automatic totalisation.
485 transmission with 485 protocol, by confirming with ENTER/PRINT, one is required to enter the
machine code (the message “Ad485” appears for an instant): enter a value between 0 and 98.
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
ALL.EXt continuous transmission with extended string.
StAb.St transmission with each weigh with standard string.
StAb.EX transmission with each weigh with extended string.
Note: By selecting the REPE6 or REPE4 protocol the serial output at 4800,n,8,1 is automatically set; in any case
one may set these differently.
(!) OndE
For the transmission modes and protocol specifications, see the 7.4 “SERIAL PORTS TRANSMISSION MODES”
and 7.6 “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” sections.
bAud SET BAUD RATE
By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed (measured in
Baud = bit/second). The possible values are:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600
bit SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the available values: n-8-1, n-8-2, n-7-2, E-7-1,
E-7-2.
(!) n-8-1
in.EEP INITIALIZES EEPROM

The initialisation cancels all the data stored in the EEPROM (input weighed, tare, n. ticket); by pressing ENTER/PRINT
one is asked to confirm the operation. The display shows “in.EEP?”; press ENTER/PRINT again to confirm or another key
to cancel.
At the end the "EEP.oK " message appears if the operation is made with success; otherwise the "EPP.ERR" message is
displayed.
(*) dSALE LIMITATION OF THE SCALE FUNCTIONS

no limitations disabled
yES limitations enabled
Refer to the user manual for the description of its functioning (USER MAN.REF.).
(!) no
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inPutS INPUT CONFIGURATION

In this step one sets the function to link to each input (optional, up to 4).
inP.b1 INPUT 1
nonE Disabled
in IN Key
out OUT Key
tArE TARE key
ZEro ZERO key
EntEr ENTER/PRINT Key
diS.kEy DISABLING OF KEYBOARD
(!) nonE
inP.b2: INPUT 2
inP.b3: INPUT 3
inP.b4: INPUT 4
The programming of the 2, 3 and 4 inputs is done as described for input 1.

NOTE: In case various inputs are simultaneously enabled just the one with the lower number is taken into
consideration.
dEFAu INITIALIZATION OF THE INSTRUMENT (§)

Through this step one can initialize the instrument with the subsequent activation of the default parameters. By pressing
ENTER/PRINT, a confirmation message (“dFLt?) will appear: confirm again with ENTER/PRINT or exit with any other key.
NOTE: The initialization of the instrument causes a cancellation of the present calibration and the activation of
the default parameters. In any case if one exits the setup environment WITHOUT CONFIRMING the modification
made, all the parameters of the last saving made will remain (including the calibration).
(§) In case of approved instrument, the default DOES NOT HAVE EFFECT on the metrological parameters (those
marked with (*)).
diAG DIAGNOSTICS MENU

It is a submenu inside which it is possible to check the software components and the scale hardware.
PrG.Ver CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the software version in the XX.YY.ZZ. format.
diV.int CALIBRATION INTERNAL DIVISIONS

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the calibration internal divisions.
AdC.uV MICROVOLTS
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the microvolts relative to the weight on the selected scale.
In the case the load cell is not connected or faulty it is possible that floating values are shown, or the message "Error"
appers, if they exceed the underload / overload value of the converter.
With the IN and OUT keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the microvolts for each configured channel of the
scale in dependent channels “DEP.CH.” and in independent channels “inDEP.CH.” functioning modes.
Note: The maximum voltage that the instrument accepts in input is 30 mV (30000 V); the weighing system is
powered by the indicator at 5 Vdc.
A correct operation will have a value less than 30000 with a weight of full scale capacity on the weighing system.
AdC.Pnt CONVERTER POINTS

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the A/D converter points relative to the weight on the selected scale.
In the case the load cell is not connected or faulty it is possible that floating values are shown, or the message "Error"
appers, if they exceed the underload / overload value of the converter.
With the IN and OUT keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the A/D converter points for each configured
channel of the scale in dependent channels “DEP.CH.” and in independent channels “inDEP.CH.” functioning modes.
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diSPLA DISPLAY TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument turns on all the display segments and symbols. One exits pressing the C
key or the ENTER/PRINT key.
KEYb. KEYBOARD TEST

By pressing the keys one at a time, the display shows there relative codes. One exits pressing the same key three
times.
SEr SERIALS TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “ S xy” in which x indicates the status of the printer serial port
while y indicates the status of the PC serial port. Both can take on two values:
0 Serial port does not work
1 Serial port works
During the test one should shortcircuit TXPC with RXPC (in the PC terminal board) and TXPR with RXPR (in the
PRN). Furthermore the ASCII “TEST”<CRLF> string is continuously transmitted on both the serial lines.
At this point, by pressing any key, the instrument give the possibility to transmit on the PC port or COM1, all the data
received from the PRN port or COM2 and vice versa: the instrument shows “COM1-2”, press the C key to exit from the
step.
CtS.St TEST OF THE CTS STATUS

By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the status/level of the CTS signal of the printer (on) connected to the PRT serial
port.
bt.AdC
Diagnostic check for use of the manufacturer.
PW.AdC
InPutS TEST OF THE I/O EXPANSION BOARD INPUTS (OPTIONAL)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “ i.bx-y” in which x, y indicate:
x – the input which is controlling 1, 2, 3, 4; to change the input which one wants to control press the ZERO or TARE
keys.
y the input status:
0 Disabled input
1 Enabled input
- communication error with I/O expansion board or board not present.
Anout ANALOGUE OUTPUT TEST

If the instrument is fitted with the analogue output, through this step one can test if the values of the D/A converter (to
be entered at time of calibration) correspond with the relative values of the analogue output (in voltage or in current),
see “ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)” section.
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the display shows 00000; enter a value between 00000 and 65535 and confirm with
ENTER/PRINT; the instrument will supply the corresponding analogue value in output.
To exit the test confirm twice with ENTER/PRINT the same entered value.
Ser.nuM
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4. CALIBRATION
There are two possible types of calibration, depending on the type of application chosen for the instrument: for (“IND.CH.”)
type (independent channels) and for (“DEP.CH.”) type (dependent channels, which could eventually be digitally equalized).
SEtuP ConFiG (§) (*) GrAV. 9,75001 … 9,84999
(*) Calib rAnGE 1

rAnGE 2
rAnGE 3
diV (!) 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
dECi (!) 3, no, 1, 2
u.M. (!) kG, G, Lb, t
CALib.P EquAL (§)
n tP
tP 0
ddt 1
(*) 0.CALib tp 1
ddt 2 (§)
tp 2 (§)
ddt 3 (§)
tp 3 (§)
IMPORTANT: with Approved Instrument, the following parameters:

- are read only: “GrAV”, “rAnGE 1”, “rAnGE 2”, “rAnGE 3”, “diV”, “dECi”, “u.M”, “ntP”, “ddt1”, “ddt 2”, ddt 3”.
- are not displayed: “0Calib.”, “tP0”, “tP1”, “tP2”, “tP3”.
4.1 SCALE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE CHANNEL

Premise: this procedure is to be followed if one needs to calibrate a single-cell scale, or a scale with various cells equalized
externally using a junction box; the scale is connected to a single channel on the board; connect the cable from the load cell
or from the junction box on CHANNEL 1 of the board (terminal board or CELL 1 connector, depending on the model); see
section 2 for further details.
1) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press the TARE key for an instant while the firmware
version is displayed).
2) Select the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> CALib step and press ENTER/PRINT.
3) Select the “rAnGE1” step and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the total capacity of the scale or the first range in case of multirange functioning:
IN Decreases the selected digit (blinking).
OUT increases the selected digit (blinking).
ZERO/TARE Selects the digit to be modified (blinking), from left to right.
C/DEL Quickly zeros the displayed value.
NUMERICAL KEYS Allow to enter the numerical value, from right to left.
Confirm with the ENTER/PRINT key.
4) Select the “rAnGE2” (only in the case of a dual range scale) and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the capacity of the second range and press ENTER/PRINT.
5) Select the “rAnGE3” (only in the case of a triple range scale) and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the capacity of the triple range and press ENTER/PRINT.
6) Select the “diV” step and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the scale’s minimum division or the first range in case of n ranges and press ENTER/PRINT (selectable values:
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50).
(!) 1
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7) Select the “dECi” step and press ENTER/PRINT;

The selectable values are 1.0 (a decimal), 1.00 (two decimals), 1.000 (three decimals), 100000 (no decimal);
confirm with ENTER/PRINT.
(!) 1.000
8) Select the “u.M.” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
Set the unit of measure (g, Lb, t, kg) and press ENTER/PRINT.
(!) kg
9) Select the “CALib.P” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
10) Select the “ntP” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
11) With the IN or OUT keys set the number of points with which one wants to calibrate (from 1 to 3, with 1 one does
the zero point and one weight point) and press ENTER/PRINT.
12) Select the “tP0” (scale zero point) step: unload the scale and wait a few seconds, then press ENTER/PRINT.
13) Select the “ddt1” (setting first sample weight) step; press ENTER/PRINT, enter the weight value and confirm with
ENTER/PRINT.
14) Select the “tP1” (acquisition of first sample weight) step: put the weight on the scale, wait a few seconds and press
ENTER/PRINT.
15) If a calibration point has been set, once the weight acquistion has been made, the display shows for an instant
the value of the internal divisions and then the “ntP” step.
If there are various calibration points, repeat the operations for the “ddt2”, “tP2”, “ddt3”, “tP3” points.1
16) Once the calibration has been made of all the necessary points, press the C key various times until the indicator
shows “SAVE? in the display: confirm with ENTER/PRINT to memorize and return to weighing.
N.B.: the calibration points must be increasing (point 1 < point 2 < point 3).
4.2 SCALE WITH DEPENDENT CHANNELS (could eventually be digitally equalised)

Premise: this procedure is to be followed if one needs to calibrate a scale with various cells (up to 4) and if one wants to
equalize these directly from the indicator without using external junction boxes.
In this case one should connect each cable coming from the single load cells to the different channels of the board
(“CELL1”, “CELL2”, “CELL3”, “CELL4” connectors or “CELL1, 2, 3, 4” connector, depending on the model), see section 2
for further details.
Note: it is always better to carry out the equalisation procedure (steps from 4 to 9), but it isn’t compulsory (in some
applications, it can not be done); if one wants to avoid it, “EquAL” appears; press the “IN” key once to supersede this step
and continue with the calibration.
1) Enter in the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the indicator (when turned on, press for an instant the TARA key while the
firmware version is displayed).
2) Nr. of connected Cells
Select the number of cells (in other words, the number of channels, from 2 to 4) in SEtuP >> ConFiG >> nChan
step and press ENTER/PRINT.
3) Repeat the points from 3) to 9) previously described in the “SCALE MODE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE
CHANNEL”.
If one does not want to carry out the equalisation proceed with point 11)
4) Select the “EquAL” step and press ENTER/PRINT: the display shows “rESEt?”; confirm with ENTER to clear the
current equalisation and continue with the equalisation of the cells. By pressing the C key one exits the
equalization.
Cell Equalisation Procedure (steps from 5 to 10):
5) Select the “Eq 0” step (equalisation of zero): unload the weighing system and press the ENTER/PRINT key;.
6) Select the “Eq 1” step (equalisation of the first cell): position a calibration weight on the cell connected to input 1 of
the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
7) Select the “Eq 2” step (equalisation of the second cell): position the same calibration weight on cell connected to
input 2 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
8) If nChan > 2: Select the “Eq 3” step (equalisation of the third cell): position the same calibration weight on cell
connected to input 3 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
9) If nChan > 3: Select the “Eq 4” step (equalisation of the fourth cell): position the same calibration weight on cell
connected to input 4 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
10) Once the equalisation is finished the 'EQ OK' message appears; the instrument emits an acoustic signal and exits
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the equalisation submenu.

11) Select the “ntP” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
12) With the IN or OUT keys set the number of points with which one wants to calibrate (from 1 to 3, with 1 one does
the zero point and one weight point) and press ENTER/PRINT.
13) Select the “tP0” (scale zero point) step: unload the scale and wait a few seconds, then press ENTER/PRINT: if the
equalisation of the channels has not been made the 'no Eq?' message appears and the instrument emits an
acoustic signal; press the ENTER/PRINT key to proceed anyways with the acquisition of the weight or the C key to
exit the step.
14) Repeat the points from 13) to 16) previously described in the “SCALE MODE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE
CHANNEL”.
Note: once the equalisation is made, it will be necessary to recalibrate the instrument
4.3 IN CASE THE ZONE OF USE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CALIBRATION ZONE ONE SHOULD:
1) Enter in the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARA key while the
2) Enter in the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> GrAV step and set the gravity acceleration value for the
CALIBRATION ZONE
3) Carry out the calibration as previously described.
4) Save and exit from the SET-UP environment (press many times the C key until the indicator shows “SAVE? in the
display and confirm with ENTER/PRINT.
5) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale and enter the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> GrAV step and set the gravity
acceleration value for the ZONE OF USER.
6) Save and exit the SET-UP environment.
7) The weight error caused by the error of a different gravitational attraction value between the calibration zone and
the zone of use is corrected automatically.
4.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO

It is useful to calibrate just the point of ZERO when a permanent tare weight is put onto the platform (for example a roller
unit).
1) Enter in the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARA key while the
2) Enter in the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> 0.CALib step and press ENTER/PRINT key (the display shows “CAL.0?”).
3) Put the tare on the scale and press ENTER/PRINT key to confirm the operation.
4) Once the zero calibration is made, press many times the C key until the indicator shows “SAVE? in the display:
confirm with ENTER/PRINT to store and return to weighing.
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5. DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION AND CORRECTION ZONE OF THE

WEIGHING ERROR DUE TO THE DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION
BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE.
5.1 INDICATION AND/OR DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION ZONE (Compulsory for
the legal type instruments)
This instrument conforms to the laws currently in force regarding non-automatic weighing instruments. Such g-sensitive
instruments are influenced by the gravitational acceleration value “g” of the utilisation zone hence it is compulsory to
indicate, with a label or on the display, the coded name of the utilisation zone where the weighing machine can be used.
5.2 CORRECTION OF THE WEIGHING ERROR INTRODUCED BY A DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL

ATTRACTION VALUE BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE (compulsory for
legal type instruments).
This instrument conforms to the laws currently in force regarding non-automatic weighing instruments. Such g-sensitive
instruments are influenced by the gravitational acceleration value “g” of the utilisation zone so a special programme has
been created to compensate for any differences in the gravitational attraction between the place where the weighing
machine is calibrated and the place of utilisation.
During configuration the “g” values relative to the utilisation zone and to the zone of calibration are entered at a certain
programming step which eliminates the weight error introduced by the different gravitational attraction value.
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6. SERIAL OUTPUTS
The instrument has two bidirectional serial outputs, which have the output in ASCII code compatible with the majority of
printers, remote displays, PCs and other devices.
6.1 PC SERIAL PORT

It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232/TTL for transmitting data. It is mainly used to connect computers, PLCs,
additional remote displays, and it can be converted into RS485 (options). The transmission speed may be selected in the
SET UP among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud (bit/sec.).
Connection between PC and indicator, through the terminal board:
PC 9 pin PC 25 pin INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

(male) (male) Serial Line
RX 2 3 TXPC Pink
TX 3 2 RXPC Yellow
GND 5 7 GND Grey
Connection between PC and indicator, through board with RJ11 connector (*):

(male) (male) (RJ11 connector)
RX 2 3 6 T/+ Orange
TX 3 2 3 R/- Blue/White
GND 5 7 5 GND Green/White
(*) May be present depending on the model.
Refer to the “TRANSMISSION MODES OF THE SERIAL PORTS” section for the functioning specifics.
Below is the RS485 connection of the indicator through DF485 board (optional):
INDICATOR
(DF485 board)
Line 485 + A(+)
Line 485 - B(-)
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6.2 PRN SERIAL PORT

It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232 for transmitting data; it is mainly used to connect to printers, computers
and PLCs. The transmission speed may be selected in the SET UP among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200 Baud.
Connections from LP542PLUS, DP24, DP190 printer to indicator:
DP24/LP542PLUS DP190 INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

9pin (female) Terminal Board Serial line
GND 5 GND GND Grey
CTS 8 BU CTS Brown
RX 3 RX TXPR Pink
Please find below the connection between the TPR printer and the indicator:
TPR INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

Serial line
GND GND Black
RTS CTS Yellow
RX TXPR Grey
Blue (not connected)
POWER SUPPLY
+ VP + VAUX Red
GND - VAUX Black
Below is the connection in RS232 between the PC and the indicator:

(male) (male) Serial Line
GND 5 7 GND Grey
RX 2 3 TXPR Pink
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6.3 RS 485 CONNECTION

Below is the RS485 connection of the indicator:
Meaning Indicator
Serial line
TX-/RX- A(+)
TX+/RX+ B(-)
On the same RS 485 line it’s possible to connect up to 32 devices, among indicators, digital load cells, 485/232 signal converter.
Electrical diagram of RS485 connections.
 Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable (i.e. a twisted cable with single shielding + total shielding) in order to make
the connection
 The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS 485 connections, the twisted
2x24 AWG duplex cable, shielded with external sheathing + aluminium band, is of about 1200 meters (see section
1.1.3)
 With very long cables, the cable capacity (normally near 50pF/m) starts being a dominant factor in the power
consumption and increases with the increase of speed.
This implies that the maximum distance can not be covered with the maximum possible speed. For an
approximate value, one can consult the following table:
Baud rate Total capacity of
the cable (pF)
1200 400000
2400 200000
4800 100000
9600 50000
19200 25000
38400 12000
57600 8000
115200 4000
As a general rule, if one has any doubts, it is always preferable to choose the cable with a greater section.
 Verify that the grounding satisfies the requirements of section 1.2. Especially, all the digital masses, as well as the
analogue masses, and the power circuits, must be connected to the grounding bar and this last one must be
connected to the grounding pole.
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 The shielding can be connected into a single point of the entire network (as shown in Figure 1) or both its ends,
however it’s important that all the masses have the same potential, in order to avoid the forming of current rings.
 On the RS485 network normally one connects 2 termination resistances equal to the characteristic impedance of the
cable (tipically 120 Ω, see Figure 1), ONLY on the 2 devices which are at the 2 ends of the cable. The terminal
resistance is not supplied with the ports of the indicator.
 The difference of potential between the A(+) and B(-) terminals in rest conditions (for example with instrument in set-up
phase), must be of at least 0,2 V.
To create a resistive divider which maintains this difference of potential also when all the transmitters are disabled, in
the RS485 port of the indicator where there are the termination resistances, the polarisation or fail-safe resistences
(RFS in Figure 1). The value of these resistances is between 390 Ω and 2,2 kΩ.
NOTE: in particular, the value of each of these resistances must be greater than the value calculable through the
formula:
Req  Vdc 
RFS    1
2  0,2 
in which:
 Vdc is the power supply voltage of the line
 Req is the overall resistance to the A(+) a B(-) heads, supplied by the parallel of the 2 termination
resistances and all the input resistances of the devices connected to the bus.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Presuming that a connection has 120 Ω as termination resistance and 32 connected devices, each having an
input impedance of 12 kΩ. The Vdc power supply is 5 V.
One calculates Req , equal to about 52 Ω, and RFS which must be at least equal to 624 Ω.
 In case of connection with non Dini Argeo devices, there may be different ways of line marking: generally one
presumes that the A/B indication corresponds to the +/- and HI/LO markings, but this is not always true. Therefore, if
the device does not function, one should try inverting the connections even if everything seems to be correct.
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6.4 SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES

6.4.1 PC SEL - PC SERIAL SELECTION
It is possible to select the serial port to be used as a PC port and therefore, invert the serial ports.
This setting is made in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> PC SEL step.
By selecting the COM 1 serial port as PC PORT the COM 2 serial line is set as PRN PORT.
By selecting the COM 2 serial port as PC PORT the COM 1 serial line is set as PRN PORT.
6.4.2 PC PORT
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through the corresponding
“PCModE” StEP of the SET-UP environment.
- TRANSMISSION REQUESTED FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE (“ondE” parameter)

In this case the indicator waits for a command before transmitting (see the section “SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT”).
With Baud rate at 9600, through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 14 requests per second, while with
Baud rate at 115200 through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 24 requests per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
NOTE: This protocol is active also in the other functioning modes, only on the PC serial output.
- 4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSMISSION (“rEPE.4” and “rEPE.6” parameter)

The weight displaying takes place both in the indicator as well as in a weight repeater of 4 or 6 digits, (normally the
capacity will be properly set up for a correct displaying).
N.B. When either transmission mode is selected, the relative serial output is automatically set to 4800, N-8-1. In any case
it’s possible to set it differently.
Independently from the set transmission speed it’s possible to obtain up to 6 transmissions per second.
- TRANSMISSION WHEN THE PRINT KEY IS PRESSED (“Prin.Std”, “PrinEX” parameter)

The instrument communicates the weight data through the serial port when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed.
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 0, otherwise the display shows the “LOW”
message.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passing by
zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
For approved instruments:

- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions, otherwise the display shows
the “LOW” message.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passing by
zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (Prin.Std) or the extended string (PrinEX); see the “TRANSMISSION
PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.
Notes:
- The transmission is confirmed by the the “trAnSM” message on the display or from the “Print” or “tot” messages in the
case in which the transmission takes place at the same time of the printing or totalisation.
- In any case it’s possible to receive data through the transmission commands upon request.
- With an unstable weight the display shows the “unStAb” message.
- If the transmission has not been reenabled the display shows the “no.0.unS” message.
- In any case it’s possible to receive the data through the transmission commands upon request.
- TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 SERIAL MODE (“485” parameter)

The protocol is the same as the transmission upon request (ondE parameter), except that the instrument responds only
if its machine code is the one requested (before the request the machine code must be put, I.E. 00READ<CRLF>).
If a broadcast address command (99) is received no answer is given. If the command is correct it is executed anyways.
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- CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION (“ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” parameter)

This mode is used for interfacing to the PC, remote displays and other devices which request a constant updating of the
data independently from the weight stability.
If one selects this mode for the PC, independently from the set transmission speed one can obtain up to 4 transmissions
per second.
If one selects this mode for the PRINTER port, the instrument transmits the data in relation to the set transmission
speed:
- With Baud rate at 9600 one can obtain up to 24 transmissions per second.
- With Baud rate at 115200 one can obtain up to 26 transmissions per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
The data is transmitted using the standard string (ALL.Std) or the extended string (ALL.EXt); see the “TRANSMISSION
- TRANSMISSION ON STABILITY (“StAb.St” and “StAb.EX” parameter)
Each time a weight on the scale becomes stable, a communication string is transmitted on the PC serial port.
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 10 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passage
by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 10 divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon
instability).
For approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passage
by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 20 divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon
instability).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (StAb.St) or the extended string (StAb.EX); see the “TRANSMISSION
6.4.3 PRN PORT
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PRN serial port through the corresponding
“PrModE” StEP of the SET-UP environment.
- TRANSMISSION TO PRINTER (“TPr” and “LP542P” parameter): requests the use of the print key on the indicator
(prints upon request of the operator). The print command is inhibited if the weight is in motion and in all other
circumstances in which the data is not valid (see “EXECUTION OF THE PRINTOUTS” section, USER MAN.REF.).
- CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION (“ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” parameter): see the “ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” modes of the
PC port.
- TRANSMISSION OF THE PC STRING UPON PRESSURE OF THE PRINT KEY (“PrPC.St” and “PrPC.EX”
parameter): see the “Prin.St” or “Prin.EX” mode of the PC port
- TRANSMISSION TO 4 - 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY (“rEPE.4” or “rEPE.6” parameter): see the “rEPE.4” or “rEPE.6”
mode of the PC port.
THE CONNECTION AND THE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE SERIAL OUTPUTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT
BY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WHO KNOW THE PROCEDURES ON THE BASIS OF THE NEEDS OF THE USER.
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6.5 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT

Version reading command
[CC]VER<CR LF>
The instrument response : [CC]VER,vvv,DFWT06bb<CR LF>
In which: vvv is the firmware version
b space character, ascii 32 decimal character.
Extended weight read command
[CC]REXT<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Extended weight read command with date and time
[CC]REXD<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Weight read command
[CC]READ<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Weight reading command with sensitivity times 10
[CC]GR10<CR LF>
Reading command of microvolts relative to the weight
[CC]MVOL<CR LF>
Tare command
[CC]TARE<CR LF> or [CC]T<CR LF> (short command).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.
Zero command
[CC]ZERO<CR LF> or [CC]Z<CR LF> (short command)
necessarily that the instrument executes the zero.
Clear command
[CC]CLEAR<CR LF> or [CC]C<CR LF> (short command)
necessarily that the instrument executes the command.
The command works also within the SET-UP environment.
Test Command
[CC]ECHO<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]ECHO<CR LF>.
Reading command of power supply status
[CC]ALIM<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]PW: p BT: b
In which: p: instrument’s type of power supply: 0 if powered by battery
1 if powered by the mains
b: battery level (from 0 to 9).
[CC]ALIMN<CR LF>
Instrument response PW:bpppbBT:bvvvv
In which: b space character, 32 ascii decimal character.
ppp: instrument level of supply
vvvv: battery level expressed as mV.
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Reading command of converter points relative to the weight

[CC]RAZF<CR LF>
Instrument response in “IND.CH.” mode: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Instrument response in “DEP.CH.” mode: see the response of the RAZM command.
Command for reading converter points relative to the weight of all the channels
[CC]RAZM<CR LF>
Response of the instrument in “IND.CH.” mode as well as in “DEP.CH”: mode.
The string varies depending upon the configured channels:
Chan. Transmitted string

1 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
2 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
3 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
4 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
in which:
[CC] = INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IF THE 485 PROTOCOL HAS BEEN SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)
hh RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight
, Comma character
For each set channel:
pppppppppp 10 digits which identify the converter points relative to the channel.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measure "vv" (converter points)
<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).
LEGEND:
b space character, 32 decimal ascii character.
Tare block command

[CC]TLCKt<CR LF>
t  E to lock the tare
t  D to unlock the tare
Response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
Note: the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently save these on the instrument one
should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
Tare status command

[CC]TLCK<CR LF>
Response:
[CC]TLCKE<CR LF> if the tare is locked.
[CC]TLCKD<CR LF> if the tare is unlocked.
Data saving command

[CC]CMDSAVE<CR LF>
Print Command
[CC]PRNT<CR LF> or [CC]P <CR LF> (short command).
necessarily that the instrument executes the printout.
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Tare insertion command

[CC]TMANVVVVVV<CR LF> or [CC]WVVVVVV <CR LF> (short command)
in which: VVVVVV: manual tare value with the decimal point, from 1 to 6 characters; the non significant zeros can be
omitted.
necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.
Command for viewing temporary message on the display

[CC]DISPNNVVVVVV <CR LF>
in which: NN: is the indicator display number, standard 00 (ascii hex)
V is the message: - if present it is shown on the NN display.
- if not present, it interrupts the visualisation activated through a previous DISP command.
NOTES
In the case in which the display shown in the command is of the numeric type (for example the standard display 00), if in
the transmitted message there are two consecutive points the message is stopped after the first of the two points. When the
display is showing a message transmitted serially through the DISP command, the indicator does not display those
messages usually shown in the scale status (ZERO, TARE, ...).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
The message remains for the time set through the DINT command:
The ASCII characters having the decimal code greater than 31 are accepted.
With approved instrument:

One needs to wait the end of the current visualisation before being able to view the next one.
Command for setting display visualisation interval

[CC]DINTNNNN<CR LF>
in which: NNNN is the visualisation interval (in milliseconds), expressed in ascii hex character; for example, in order to set a
visualisation time of 2 seconds (2000 milliseconds, which converted into hex it becomes 07D0), the command becomes
DINT07D0<CR><LF>.
By setting a time equal to zero, the message transmitted with the DISP command remains permanently shown on the
display.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
With approved instrument:

The minimum settable time is 1 millisecond (0001HEX), and maximum settable time is 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds, 1388
HEX).
PC confirmation command
[CC]PCOK<CR LF>
The indicator shows on the display the "-PCOK-" message for about 2 seconds.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>.
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Serial command which supplies the indicator status

[CC]STAT<CR LF>
Instrument response:
[CC]STATXX<CR LF>
in which XX is a decimal value which supplies the status of the indicator; the possible values are:
XX indicator status
00 normal scale status
01 normal scale status in input
02 instrument in technical set-up
03 instrument in boot phase
04 instrument in rx/tx set-up phase
05 instrument in test phase of the serial ports
06 instrument in print test
07 instrument in firmware update phase
08 instrument in stand-by
09 instrument in automatic zero phase
11 instrument in optoisolated inputs test phase
Key pressure simulation command

[CC]KEYPXX<CR LF>
in which XX is the code of the pressed key:
00: ZERO/TARE key;
01: F/Fn key;
02: ENTER/PRINT key;
03: OUT key;
04: IN key;
05: numeric 0 key;
06: numeric 1 key;
07: numeric 2 key;
08: numeric 3 key;
09: numeric 4 key;
0A: numeric 5 key;
0B: numeric 6 key;
0C: numeric 7 key;
0D: numeric 8 key;
0E: numeric 9 key;
0F: INFO key;
10: C key.
Instrument response: OK<CR LF>: accepted command.
In case the simulated key has two linked functions (key briefly pressed or at length, like the OUT key), if the KEYP
command is followed by the release command of the (KEYR) key within a maximum time of 1,5 seconds, the simple
function will be executed (key briefly pressed); otherwise the second function will be made (key pressed at length).
Key pressure simulation command

[CC]KEYR<CR LF>
NOTE: The instrument does not transmit the OK answer to the following short commands: P, Q, T, W, X, Z.
Key disabling command

[CC]KEYEt<CR LF>
t  E to enable the keys
t  D to disable the keys
Response:
[CC]OK<CR LF>
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Status command of the keys

[CC]KEYE<CR LF>
Response:
[CC]KEYEE<CR LF> if the keyboard is enabled
[CC]KEYED<CR LF> if the keyboard is disabled
Scale information reading: [CC]RALL<CR LF>

Instrument answer:
SS,B,NNNNNNNUM,LLLLLLLUM,YYTTTTTTTTUM,XXXXXXXUM,SSS,AAA,CCC,TTT,XXXXX-YYYYYY<CR LF>.
in which:
SS UL Underload
OL Overload
ST Stability of the display
US Unstability of the display
TL Active inclination input
B Number of platform on which the totalisation has been made.
NNNNNNNUM Net weight with unit of measure.
LLLLLLLUM Gross weight with unit of measure.
XXXXXXXUM Last net weight totalized with unit of measure
SSS Scale status: 000 start-up
001 weighing
002 selection of functioning mode
003 generic menu
004 set-up menu
005 user menu
006 exit from set-up
007 Update Firmware status
008 setting of user default
009 setting of technical default
010 switch channel
011 setting of technical default
012 Test of the PC serial ports
013 Test of the PRN serial ports
AAA Counter of pressed keys.
CCC Code of last key pressed.
TTT Counter of totalisations.
XXXXX Last rewriting number stored in the Alibi memory.
YYYYYY Last weigh number stored in the Alibi memory.
LEGEND
[CC]= instrument code, e.g.. 00 (only with RS485 protocol).
<CR LF>= Carriage Return + Line Feed (ASCII characters 13 and 10).
SERIAL ERRORS
Upon each serial command received the instrument transmits a response which may be a response to a command (see the
command description) or the indication of the command error:
ERR01<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator however it is followed by
letters inserted involuntarily (I.E.: READF TARES…).
ERR02<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator, but containing wrong data.
ERR03<CR LF> it is shown when an unallowed command is transmitted. It may be that the command reaches the indicator
in the instant in which the keyboard buffer is already occupied by another command.
ERR04<CR LF> it is shown when an inexistent command is transmitted.
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6.6 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS

The weight data transmission on the serial ports may take place in two formats:
6.6.1 STANDARD STRING
[CC]hh,kk,pppppppp,uu<CR LF>
in which: [CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IN THE CASE THAT THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00).
hh UL Underload
OL Overload
ST Stability of the display
US Unstability of the display
, Comma character
kk NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
GX Gross weight with sensitivity times 10
VL Value in microvolts relative to the weight
RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight
, Comma character
pppppppp 8 digits (including any sign and decimal point) which identify the weight. The insignificant digits are filled
with spaces. Through the MVOL and RAZF command the indicator transmits the relative value on 10
digits instead of 8.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measurement "kg" "bg" "bt" "lb" "mv" (microvolts) "vv" (converter points)
The transmitted weight is the GROSS weight (GS) if no TARE WEIGHT has been entered; otherwise, the NET WEIGHT
(NT) will be transmitted.
6.6.2 EXTENDED STRING
[CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPP,uu,(dd/mm/yybbhh:mm:ss|"NO DATE TIME") <CR LF>
in which: [CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
JUST IN CASE THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)
B scale number (always 1).

, Comma character
hh UL Underload
OL Overload
ST Stability of display
US Instability of display
, Comma character
NNNNNNNN net weight on 8 characters including possible sign and decimal point
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, Comma character
YY "PT" if the tare is manual, otherwise YY = " " (two empty spaces) if the tare is semiautomatic.
TTTTTTTT Tare weight on 8 characters including possible sign and decimal point.
, Comma character
PPPPPPPP Number of pieces on 8 characters, equal to 0 if the indicator is in a functioning mode other than
the counting mode.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measure "Kg" "bg" "bt" "lb
, Comma character (only with REXD command)
dd/mm/yy Date in the "dd/mm/yy" format (only with REXD command)

bb 2 space characters, 32 decimal ascii character (only with REXD command)
hh:mm:ss Time in the "hh:mm:ss" format (only with REXD command)
The insignificant digits of the net, tare, gross tare weights and the pieces of the various channels will be filled with spaces
(space character, 32 decimal ascii code character)
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7. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

Through an optional interface, it is possible to use an analogue output configurable at 0 – 10V, 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA.
The voltage and the output current from the interface are proportional to the gross weight or net weight present on the
scale. In regards to the electrical connection scheme, refer to the “ELECTRICAL SCHEMES” section.
Note: The analogue output is updated every 20ms and takes on the value corresponding to the weight converted in that
instant; therefore, if the filter is slowed on the weight also the analogue output is slowed.
For configuring the parameters, one should enter the setup environment:
through the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> Anout >> Mode step one selects the type of analogue output:
Ao no = analogue output disabled.
Ao G = analogue output on gross weight.
Ao n = analogue output on net weight.
Once the functioning mode is confirmed, one sets the values of the analogue output; in other words, the digital/analogue
converter values are entered (between 0 and 65535) to which corresponds a certain output value in voltage or in current.
In this configuration the instrument keys take on the following meanings (functions):
IN It decreases the selected digit (blinking).
OUT It increases the selected digit (blinking)
ZERO/TARE It selects the digit (blinking) from left to right.
ENTER/PRINT By pressing once after have a value has been entered, it enables the corresponding output analogue
value, (allowing the check) but remains still inside the step in case of a new modification. By
pressing a second time (on the same entered value), it confirms and exits the step.
C/DEL It allows to quickly zero the present value.
NUMERIC KEYS These allow to enter values, from right to left.
AoMA
By entering this step, one sets the maximum value of the analogue output, in other words the corresponding value of the full
scale capacity and in the overload condition. This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the
digital/analogue converter); if a higher digit is entered, the instrument emits a prolonged sound, after which it zeros the
value just entered.
Ao2E
By entering this step, one sets the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight (supplied when the scale is
in underload). This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the digital/analogue converter); if a higher digit
is entered, the instrument emits a prolonged sound, after which it zeros the value just entered.
AoMi
By entering this step, one sets the minimum value of the analogue output.
APPROXIMATE VALUES BETWEEN THE D/A CONVERTER AND ANALOGUE OUTPUT
D/A CONVERTER VALUES VOLTAGE VALUE (V) CURRENT VALUE (mA)

1200 0 0
11250 4
52200 20
62300 10
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8. PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS

If in the set-up environment the presence of the printer has been configured correctly, the indicator carries out the print
functions; each functioning mode foreseen a specific printouts, with the possibility to define some printing fields, the size of
the characters, a heading and other options depending on the printer.
In the “Pr.Mode” step of the set-up environment it is possible to select whether to print on the DP190 / TPR printer or the
LP542S labeller; see the following steps for all the printing options.
1) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the firmware
version is displayed).
2) Select the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> Com.Prn >> PrMode step and press ENTER/PRINT.
3) Select the desired printer (“tPr” or “LP542P) and press ENTER/PRINT.
4) In the “SET-UP ENVIRONMENT” section see the descriptions of the “baud.Pr”, “Bit.Pr”, “PWr.Prn”, “on.Prin” and
“Prn.CtS” steps for configuring the baud rate, the number of transmission bits, the printer’s power supply and the
CTS signal.
5) Select the “Pr Conf” step and press ENTER/PRINT: one enters the PROGRAMMING MENU OF THE
PRINTOUTS. Below is the description of the steps.
6) Once the setting have been made, press the C key various times until the indicator shows “SAVE? In the display:
confirm with ENTER/PRINT to memorize and return to weighing.
PrConF CONFIGURATION OF THE PRINTOUTS (§)

In this step one enters the submenu for the programming of the printout
(§) The parameter and all its submenus are displayed only if the “tPr” o “LP542P” parameter has been selected
in the “PWr.Prn” step or “Pr- no” in the “PrModE” step.
LanG PRINTING LANGUAGE

One selects the language in which the printouts are carried out:
ItAL italian.
EnGL english.
dEut german.
FrAn french.
ESPA spanish.
(!)EnGL
bLinE EMPTY LINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PRINTOUT

YES at the beginning of each printout an empty line is inserted.
no no empty line.
(!) YES
(§) The parameter is shown only if “tPr” is selected in “PrModE” step.
IntES PRINTING OF HEADING

Int no no heading.
Int Si prints the heading.
NOTE: the selection of the “Int Si” allows the heading configuration (see later on the “HEADING PRINTING” section).
(!) Int no
doM PRINTS DATE AND TIME

dt. no the date and time are not printed.
dt.in the date and time are printed using the clock inside the printer.
dt.EX like “dt.in” but the indicator’s date and time board is used.
(!)dt.EX
Note: in the input/output function, the date/time is always printed.
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ntik PRINTS TICKET NUMBER

The ticket number is a sequence number which increases upon each printing made, this number, between 1 and
99.999, is kept in memory also when the instrument is turned off and is automatically reset when the value of 99.999 is
added.
no does not print the ticket number.
yes prints the ticket number.
rESEt by pressing ENTER/PRINT the sequence number in the ticket is zeroed.
(!) no
NOTE: The ticket number, if programmed, is printed after the weight data.
EndPAG SELECTION OF PAGE END PRINTING

This step allows to print 2 emptly lines at the end of each printout (if “DP190” is selected in the “PrModE” step) or an end
label (if “LP542” is selected in the “PrModE step).
no does not print the page end
yes prints the end page
(!) yes
tErM SETTING TERMINATOR

When connecting a printer it is often necessary to transmit one of the following protocols in order to define the end of the
print line.
Cr CR (for DP190, TPR)
CrLF CR LF (for EPSON LX300, TMU295, LP542PLUS, LP542S).
(!) Cr
PForM PRINT FORMATTING

In this step one enters a submenu for selecting the weight data which one wants to print and the print layout (See
section 9.1 – FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT).
nr.CoP NUMBER OF TICKET COPIES

Through this step one sets the number of ticket copies which will be printed, valid for any type of printout.
The possible values are 1…3.
(!) 1.
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8.1 FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT

Depending on the type of printer selected in the PrModE step (LP542P or tPr), the parameters which are suggested,
change:
PForM
tPr LP542P
tPr
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DEFAuL PRINTOUT DEFAULT

Through this StEP one enables the default printing.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked with the (!) symbol.
FiLdS PRINTING FIELDS

Through this StEP it is possible to select which fields to be printed among those available:
G; n; t; G n; G t; n G; n t; t G, t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n, t n G (in which G is the gross weight, n the net
weight and t the tare weight).
(!) G t n
Note: these fields are printed only in the simple printing (with ENTER/PRINT key)
hEiGt FONT HEIGHT SELECTION FOR PRINTING THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME AND PROGRESSIVE
NUMBERS
h.LoW normal height
h.high double height
(!) h. LoW
bArC PRINTS THE BAR CODE

In this step one programmes the printing of the 39 CODE (if “TPR” has been selected in the “PrModE” step), which
will be printed before the printing of the date and time:
no does not print the bar code.
Yes prints the bar code
(!) no
NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed in 6 digits without decimal point and with the possible non significant zeros
present.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted.
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, possible numeric codes and ticket number, but
before the date and time (with DP190 or TPR printer).
- the barcode is printed only in the output printing
VdbAr SELECTING THE BAR CODE’S VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE PRECEDING TEXTS (§)
In lines with normal height font, programmable value: 0…9.
(!) 0
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LMbAr SELECTION OF LEFT MARGIN (§)

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Expressed in 1/8 of a mm (from 0 to 99). ID : 10
(!) 00 INPUT: 1254 kg
OUTPUT: 3000 kg
WbAr SELECTION OF BAR CODE FONT WIDTH (§) --------------------------------------
LOADED: 1746 kg
Programmable value: W1…W3
(!) W1 VdbAr
LMbAr
hbAr SELECTION OF BAR CODE FONT HEIGHT (§)
Expressed in 1/8 di mm (from 0 to 255)
001000
001756
hbAr
(!) 000
bArFS SELECTION OF PRINT FIELDS IN THE BAR CODE (§)

Programmable value:G; n; t.
In which G is the greater weight, t is the lesser weight, n is the difference between G and t
(!) G
PntVb PRINTING OF THE BAR CODE’S NUMERIC FIELD (§)

This step allows to select the printing of the bar code’s numeric field:
no the numeric field is not printed.
undEr under the bar code
AboVE above the bar code
Ab/un both above as well as below the bar code.
(§) The previous parameters are not displayed if one has selected “no” in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >>
Pr.ConF >> PForM >> bArC step.
PtESt PRINTING TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields, but with fixed weight values.
LP542P
********************************************************************************************************************************************
PREMISE: the purpose is to create the label directly onto the indicator, by configuring the parameters
described below.
Once the programming is done, one will need to download the label onto the printer (doWnLd step) and then
save it in its permanent memory; carefully read section 9.2.
DEFAuL: PRINTOUT DEFAULT

In this step one enables the default printout.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked by the (!) symbol.
FiLdS: PRINT FIELDS

In this step it is possible to select which fields to print among the available ones:
G; n; t; G n; G t; n G; n t; t G, t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n, t n G (in which G is the gross weight, n is the net
weight and t is the tare weight).
Note: these fields are printed only in the simple printing (with ENTER/PRINT key)
(!) G t n
ChAr.t: FONT TYPE WITH WHICH THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME AND PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS ARE
PRINTED.
ChAr.1: the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the ChAr 1 step.
ChAr.2: the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the ChAr 2 step.
SEE EXAMPLE 1.
(!) ChAr 1
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LAbELW: LABEL WIDTH (IN MM) LAbELW

Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm.
(!) 63
LAbELH
LAbELH: LABEL HEIGHT
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm.
(!) 80
ChAr 1: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE PRINTED
(!) Font. 3d
ChAr 2: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE PRINTED.
(!) Font. 3d
It is possible to select for each letter one for the following fonts:
PARAMETER TYPE OF FONT

(WIDTH X HEIGHT)
Font. 1 1 x 1,5 mm
Font. 1d 1 x 3 mm
Font. 2 1,5 x 2,5 mm
Font. 2d 1,5 x 5 mm
Font. 3 2 x 3 mm
Font. 3d 2 x 6 mm
Font. 4 3 x 4 mm
Font. 4d 3 x 8 mm
Font. 5 4 x 6 mm
Font. 5d 4 x 12 mm
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EXAMPLE 1: one wants to print 4 heading lines, of which the first two are double the height in respect to the second
two, GROSS, TARE, NET, DATE and TIME.
One will programme:

in the heading, LinE 1 and LinE 2 = ChAr 2
LinE 3 and LinE 4 = ChAr 1
ChAr.t = ChAr 1
ChAr 1 = Font. 3
ChAr 2 = Font. 3d
Result:
HEADING 1
DIMENSION = ChAr 2 
HEADING 2
HEADING 3
DIMENSION = ChAr 1 
HEADING 4
GROSS 1.000kg
DIMENSION = ChAr 1  TARE 0.000kg
NET 1.000kg
10:20 25/11/2004
t.MarG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S UPPER MARGIN t.MarG
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm HEADING 1
(!) 10
L.MArG
HEADING 2
HEADING 3
…
L.MArG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S LEFT MARGIN
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 6
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bArC: PRINTING THE BAR CODE (ONLY CODE 39 TYPE)

no does not print the bar code.
yes.tot prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the single totalisation.
SuM prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
both prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed both in the totalisations as well as in the
partial total.
(!) no
(§) The parameter is not shown if the MASTER/SLAVE functioning is selected, parameter FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr.
NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed with 6 digits without decimal point and possibly with non significant zeros.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, numeric codes and ticket number, but before the time
and date
- the barcode is printed only in the output printing
V.d.bArC: SELECTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE BAR CODE FROM THE PREVIOUS TEXTS (§)
(!) 5 17/12/09 14:40
ID : 10
L.M.bArC: SELECTING THE LEFT MARGIN (§) INPUT: 1254 kg
Enter a value with 2 digits, expressed in mm OUTPUT: 3000 kg
---------------------------------
(!) 15 LOADED: 1746 kg
VdbArC
h.bArC: SELECTING BAR CODE HEIGHT (§)
(!) 10 LMbAr
001000
001756
hbAr
bArFS: SELECTING THE PRINT FIELDS IN THE BAR CODE (§)

Selectable fields: G; n; t; G n;G t; n G; n t; t G; t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n; t n G.
In which G is the greater weight, t is the lesser weight, n is the difference between G and t
(!) n
PntVb: PRINTING THE NUMERIC FIELD OF THE BAR CODE (§)

no: the numeric field is not printed.
Si: the numeric field is printed under the bar code
(!) Si
(§) The previous parameters are not displayed if one has selected “no” in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >>
Pr.ConF >> PForM >> bArC step.
PEEL: CONFIGURATION OF THE SENSOR WHICH PEELS OFF THE LABEL

on: sensor active
oFF: sensor not active
(!) oFF
GAP SETTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN A LABEL AND THE FOLLOWING ONE
Enter the value in mm.
NOTE: if one uses a continuous form, set the value 00.
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dirECn: SETTING THE PRINT DIRECTION

GROSS 1.000kg
dirECt: direct printing
TARE 0.000kg
rEvErSE: upside down printing NET 1.000kg
(!) direct
Direct Upside down
dWn.EHT: SETTING OF THE TYPE OF FORMAT

FdFW: format created through the indicator
FEHtn: format created with the programme or tool on PC
(!) FdFW
doWnLd: TRANSMISSION & TEMPORARY SAVING OF THE LABEL PROGRAMMED IN THE LABELLER
This step temporarily saves the label in the labeller memory; by turning it off it causes the loss of the saved data.
Carefully read section 9.2.
L.ALinG: ALIGNMENT OF THE LABEL IN THE PRINTER

PtESt PRINTING TEST
By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields, but with fixed weight values.
!! IMPORTANT !!
8.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY

Once the programming of the label has made, one should:
1. Download the label created in the labeller  press ENTER when the display shows the "doWnLd" step.
2. Press the C key; the display shows the message "L.SAVE?": press the ENTER key to save the label created in
the labeller’s permanent memory.
When saving the data on the labeller, the led blinks; while this happens do not do anything with the indicator or the
labeller.
The saving of the label ends when this led does not blink any more.
The labeller has the label saved and is ready to print it; turning off the labeller does not cause the loss of the saved
data.
REPEAT THESE SAVING OPERATIONS EACH TIME THAT ONE MODIFIES THE LABEL OR THE DATA IN IT
OR IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONING MODE AFTER HAVING PROGRAMMED THE
LABEL.
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9. PRINTING THE HEADING

It is possible to programme from the indicator or from PC, 4 alphanumeric heading lines of 24 characters each, which will
be printed in the manner which has been programmed until these are cancelled or substituted.
In order to configure the heading one may also follow the procedure below:
Enter in the TECHNICAL SET-UPSetup >> SeriAL >> CoM.Prn
CoM.Prn PrConF IntES int no
int Si nr x
int F1 Lin 1 Char 1 10 1
int SuM ... ...
Lin x Char 2 10 24
CoM.Prn
1. Enter in the step:
PrConF
IntES
4. Select the heading printing mode:

int no = does not print the heading
int Si = prints the heading
By selecting a mode different than the int no, one will be asked to enter the number of heading lines; the display
nr x
shows , in which x is the number of set lines (from 0 to 4).
5. Select the number of lines, using the IN key and press ENTER to confirm.
Lin 1
6. The message appears on the display for a few seconds indicating which line one is programming
(in this case it’s line 1).
7. Then the instrument asks to select the height of the print character:
ChAr 1 = prints line at a normal height (for tpr) or character 1 (for LP542S).
ChAr 2 = prints line at double the height (for tpr) or character 2 (for LP542S).
(see section 9 for further information)
Use the IN key to select the character height, then press ENTER to confirm
8. The instrument is ready to programme the first heading line, which consists in entering a sequence of numeric two
digit codes, corresponding to the fonts (see Table 3). A line can have up to 24 characters (including the empty
spaces).
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LIST OF THE CODES AND CORRESPONDING PRINTED CHARACTERS
CODE CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER

00 0 21 K 42 )
01 1 22 L 43 &
02 2 23 M 44 %
03 3 24 N 45 $
04 4 25 O 46 #
05 5 26 P 47 :
06 6 27 Q 48 ,
07 7 28 R 49 .
08 8 29 S 50 ?
09 9 30 T 51 @
10 SPACE 31 U 52 [
11 A 32 V 53 ]
12 B 33 W 54 /
13 C 34 X
14 D 35 Y
15 E 36 Z
16 F 37 -
17 G 38 +
18 H 39 *
19 I 40 !
20 J 41 (
Table 3
In the entry mode, the display is managed in the following way:

on the left one enters the character (10 is the default character), while the number
10 01 01 on the right indicates the position of this character on the line.
Use the numeric keyboard to enter the various characters.
For example:
To write “ROSSI GIUSEPPE S.R.L.”, one should set the following codes:
28 / 25 / 29 / 29 / 19 / 10 / 17 / 19 / 31 / 29 / 15 / 26 / 26 / 15 / 10 / 29 / 49 / 28 / 49 / 22 / 49
9. when one has finished programming the heading line, the instrument automatically passes to the programming of
the following line
10. repeat the operations from point 6 for all the set lines.
11. once the programming of the heading is done, the instrument automatically passes to the following step
nuMWEi (§)
.
12. to save the entered heading, press the C various times until the display shows the message "SAVE?": press
ENTER to save.
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When entering the codes, it is possible to carry out the other functions by pressing the F key and a keyboard number:
F + 0: prints the HELP ON LINE: summarizes the codes of the alphanumeric codes and the list of the other
functions.
F + 1: cursor forwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set characters and modify
them.
F + 2: cursor backwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set characters and
modify them.
F + 3: while one is programming a print line, it carries out this command; all the codes of this line are
cancelled.
F + 8: while one is programming a print line, by carrying out this command, the test printing of the line is
carried out.
F + 9: once the programming or the modification of a print line has been made, by carrying out this function the
new programming is memorised.
10. ENERGY SAVING
If the scale is powered by battery, it is possible to set the following parameters in the setup (see paragraph 4) in order to
increase the battery life:
- Backlight functioning
F.Mode >> En.SAVE >> LAMP
- Display intensity
F.Mode >> En.SAVE >> L.int
- Auto Switch-Off
F.Mode >> En.SAVE >> AutoFF
- Radio module energy saving

F.Mode >> En.SAVE >> rAdio
- Weight updating
F.Mode >> En.SAVE >> En.ModE
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11. CONNECTION SCHEMES
PRN-AUX
TILT
(OPTIONAL)
ANALOGUE
OUTPUT
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MEANING OF MOTHER BOARD TERMINAL BOARDS AND JUMPERS

VB 6 Vdc BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
2 - BATT – (0 Vdc) GND
1 +BATT + (6 Vdc)
VE 12 Vdc POWER SUPPLY

2 - 0 Vdc (GND)
1 ++12 Vdc
AUX and PRNAUX AUXILIARY OUTPUT

1 - 0 Vdc (GND)
2 +5,3 –7,3 Vdc 400 mA max
AUX and PRNAUX (OUTPUT VOLTAGE): It is used to power an external device and its functioning mode depends on the
SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >> PWr.Prn parameter of the set-up environment:
PWr.EXt with instrument on, printer managed and auxiliary output always active.
PWr.int printer managed, auxiliary output active only when the instrument prints.
Ext.oFF printer managed and auxiliary output always active; the start-up characters are transmitted to the printer,
because the printer is considered to be configured in energy saving mode
ON = if closed it enables the automatic start-up of the indicator as soon as power is supplied.
Note: the BATT jumper must be open.
BATT = If closed, it enables the indication of the battery level; see section 8.6 - “LOW BATTERY WARNING”, USER
MAN.REF.
AUX-ON = if closed, the auxiliary output is always active independently from the “PWr.Prn” parameter of the set-up
environment.
CELL LOAD RECEPTOR CELL 1, CELL 2, CELL 3, CELL4

1 EXC - POWER SUPPLY – 1 EXC + POWER SUPPLY +
2 EXC + POWER SUPPLY + 2 EXC - POWER SUPPLY -
3 SENS - REFERENCE - 3 SIG + SIGNAL +
4 SENS + REFERENCE + 4 SIG - SIGNAL -
5 SIG - SIGNAL -
6 SIG + SIGNAL +
J6 and J7 = if closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE – and POWER SUPPLY –are jumpered on
the board
J1 CAL= if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters.
BOOT = connector for the connection of the first I/O expansion board and for the EECLOCK board
ANALOGUE OUTPUT (optional)

1 I+ + 20 mA
2 I- 0 mA Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output
3 V+ + 10 V current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance
4 V- 0 V applicable on the output voltage is 10 kohm.
PC SERIAL PORT PRN SERIAL PORT

4 TXPC TX 1 TXPR TX
5 RXPC RX 3 CTS CTS
6 GND GND 6 GND GND
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11.1 RS232 SERIAL PORT WITH RJ11 CONNECTOR (PRESENT DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) (*)
PLUG6 BELEGUNG:
Y2 PLUG6 DB9 COLOUR MEANING
1 1 ORANGE WEIß
2 2 3 BLAU WEIß RX
3 3 BRAUN
4 4 5 GRÜN WEIß GND
5 5 2 ORANGE TX
6 6 BRAUN WEIß
11.2 I/O OPTIONAL EXPANSION CARD WITH 2 INPUTS AND 2 OUTPUTS
INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS)

Power supply: 6Vdc (J3 and J4 close); 12 Vdc ÷ 24 Vdc (J3 and J4 open); min 5 mA - max 20 mA.
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PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
Maximum power: 48 Vac or 60 Vdc, 150 mA max., 10 ohm max
NOTE: Make sure that J1 is open and J2 is close.
It is possible to connect two expansion cards having 2 inputs and 2 outputs each. The first I/O board is connected through a
350 mm cable which connects the BOOT connector (on the indicator board) and the Y1 connector (on the I/O board); the
second board instead is connected “in cascade” to the first one with a 350 mm cable (equal to the previous one) which
connects the two Y1 and Y2 connectors.
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With the jumper J5 in two positions (1 and 2) one selects whether the board should manage inputs 1 and 2 and outputs 1
and 2 (J5 in position 1) or whether it should manage inputs 3 and 4 and relays 3 and 4 (J5 in position 2).
J5 Management of Inputs and Outputs

1 IN1, IN2, OUT1, OUT2
2 IN3, IN4, OUT3, OUT4
Therefore the correct configuration with two cascade boards is:
BOARD 1: J5 on 1 (therefore Input 1, Input 2, Output 1, Output 2)
BOARD 2: J5 on 2 (therefore Input 3, Input 4, Output 3, Output 4)
The inputs will be put outside the instrument with a 12 X 0,5 mm multipolar cable connected in this way:
MEANING COLOUR
OUT1 WHITE
OUT2 GREY
OUTCOM (common outputs) BLACK
IN1 RED
IN2 BLUE
INCOM (common input) BROWN
+ VE (+12 Vdc) WHITE - GREEN
- VE (GND) WHITE - BROWN
ONLY WITH SECOND CONNECTED I/O CARD:

OUT3 PINK
OUT4 GREEN
IN3 YELLOW
IN4 PURPLE
The optoisolation of the inputs is not correct anymore if these are activated with a voltage available on the indicator (for
example the VE); an external voltage must be used instead. However, for convenience the VE of the indicator is brought
onto the multipolar cable.
!!!WARNING!!!
Be careful not to shortcircuit the wires of the VE (WHITE – BROWN and WHITE – GREEN wires) since this would
cause permanent damages to the electronic card.
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11.3 LOAD CELL LAY-OUT IN MULTICHANNEL SYSTEMS

If one buys a system with four load cells connected to the 4 channels of the indicator, the load cells will have the following
lay-out:
4 LOAD CELLS PALLET TRUCK SCALE
6 LOAD CELLS PALLET TRUCK SCALE
5
6 4
1 3
2
NOTE: The load cell 2,3 and 4,5 are connected in parallel on the channel 2 and 3 inside the indicator.
PLATFORM WITH 4 LOAD CELLS
3 2
4 1
LEVEL
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NOTE FOR THE TECHNICIAN:

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION

1.1 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

1.1.2 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AMONG CABLES

Category I Category II Category III Category IV

1.1.3 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH

LOAD CELL CABLE

ANALOG OUTPUT CABLE

The maximum length of the analogue output cable in voltage is::

1.2 EARTHING SYSTEM

LOAD CELLS AND JUNCTION BOX

CONNECTED SERIAL CABLES AND INSTRUMENTS

GROUNDING EXAMPLE OF A SILO

6-WIRE CONNECTION 4-WIRE CONNECTION

“ tECh ” ACCESS COMPLETE SET-UP

“ uSEr ” ACCESS PARTIAL SET-UP

Press ZERO/TARE ENTER THE

IN Scrolls the programming steps forward in sequence.

OUT Allows to scroll backwards through the programming steps.

ZERO/TARE Allows to quickly position on the first step of a menu.

ENTER/PRINT Allows to enter a step or confirm a parameter inside a step.

In the parameter description and in the block diagram:

3.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM

(*) tYPE (!) Ind.Ch, dEP.Ch

F.Mode SCr.SAV (!) no, YES

= USER & TECH MENU’

= ONLY TECH MENU’

(*) = METROLOGICAL PARAMETER

(§) = CONDITIONED STEP

(!) = DEFAULT VALUE

SeriAL PC.SEL (!) CoM1, CoM2

(!) Pr-no, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,

PWr.Prn (!) PWr.Ext, Ext.oFF, PWr.int

Prn.CtS(§) (!) noCtS, CtSL, CtSh, EMuCtS

(!) itAL, ESPA, FrAn,

bLinE (§) (!) YES, no

IntES (!) Int no, Int Si

ConFiG (§) (*) nChan (§) (!) Ch2 ... Ch4

FLt 0..(!) 3, h.r.0..1, dYn.0..1,

(*) Auto-0 (!) EnAb, diSAb

(*) GrAV. 9,75001 … 9,84999

(*) Calib rAnGE 1

An.out ModE (!) Ao no, Ao G, Ao n

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS

(*) tYPE TYPE OF APPLICATION

(*) In case of approved instrument the parameter is read only.

F.ModE SCALE FUNCTIONING

irConF REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION

rEACt REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS

L.int DISPLAY BACKLIGHT OR LED DISPLAY INTENSITY

AutoFF AUTO SWITCH-OFF

rAdio RADIO POWER SAVING

En.ModE ENERGY SAVING MODE

CLoCK DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT

tArE LOCKED / UNLOCKED / DISABLED TARE SELECTION

PWd.SEt SET ACCESS PASSWORD TO SET-UP ENVIRONMENT

SEtuP SCALE CONFIGURATION

(*) nChAn SELECTION OF NR. OF CHANNELS (§)

Param. METRIC PARAMETERS

(*) Auto-0 AUTOZERO AT THE START UP

(*) 0trACk ZERO TRACKING

tr. 6 +/- six divisions