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Applications
• Liquid products tanks weighing
• Liquid products refrigerators weighing
• Mixers weighing
• Stocking plants weighing
• Every system being weighed with load cells
Available Accessories
• External siren
• Thermal printer
• GSM - GPRS Modem
• Remote Display
• Communication and storage options:
* Ethernet
* RS485/422
* USB
• LIN bus extension boards: 2 DIGITAL INPUTS + 4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS
• LIN bus extension boards: 16 DIGITAL INPUTS + 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT
• LIN bus extension boards: 1 or 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS 4÷20 mA or 0÷5 V, 0÷10 V
• Load cells junction boxes
• Cables to connect the system to the load cells junction boxes
• Cables to connect the accessories
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Read carefully this manual before using the weight indicator
• Do not rub or strike the display with anything hard as this may scratch, mar, or damage it perma-
nently
• Do not apply any water jet, high or low pressure, on the system or on its parts
• Use the system only for the purpose and following the specifications in this user manual
• Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to trans-
port the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it in its original material
• Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority
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Summary
CONVENTIONS...................................................................................................... 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 7
MAIN FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................. 8
Preliminary Operations....................................................................................... 8
Working Menu.................................................................................................... 9
Selection Menu................................................................................................. 10
Strings inserting Menu...................................................................................... 11
Special Menus.................................................................................................. 13
Menus Functions List....................................................................................... 14
FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 16
Total Weight [1]................................................................................................. 16
Liters / Kilograms display............................................................................ 16
Zero-setting of Total Weight........................................................................ 16
Manual Weight Storage............................................................................... 16
Shortcut to the Last Stored Weight Memory............................................... 17
How to print the displayed weight value...................................................... 17
Partial Weight [2].............................................................................................. 17
Partial Weight zeroing................................................................................. 17
Shortcut to the Total Weight menu.............................................................. 17
How to print the displayed weight............................................................... 17
Stored Weight Memory [3]................................................................................ 18
LAST STORED WEIGHT [3.1].................................................................... 18
View [3.1.1]............................................................................................ 18
Clear [3.1.2]............................................................................................ 18
Erase last weight [3.1.3]......................................................................... 18
MONTHLY REPORT [3.2]........................................................................... 18
ACQUISITION MODE [3.3]......................................................................... 18
Manual (Key +) [3.3.1]............................................................................ 18
Auto (every Unload) [3.3.2].................................................................... 19
PRINTOUTS [3.4]........................................................................................ 19
Last Stored Weights [3.4.1].................................................................... 19
Monthly Report [3.4.2]............................................................................ 19
USB MEMORY [3.5].................................................................................... 19
SYSTEM SETTING............................................................................................... 20
System Information [4]..................................................................................... 20
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Settings [5]....................................................................................................... 20
USER PREFERENCE [5.1]......................................................................... 20
Language [5.1.1].................................................................................... 20
Display [5.1.2]........................................................................................ 20
Display Contrast [5.1.2.1].................................................................. 20
Display Brightness [5.1.2.2].............................................................. 20
Light Option [5.1.2.3]......................................................................... 20
Keypad Tones [5.1.3]............................................................................. 21
Graphic Settings [5.1.4].......................................................................... 21
Animations [5.1.4.1].......................................................................... 21
Menu Titles [5.1.4.2].......................................................................... 21
Operation Messages [5.1.4.3]........................................................... 21
Help on Selection [5.1.4.4]................................................................ 21
Help on Icons Function [5.1.4.5]....................................................... 21
Command Description [5.1.4.6]........................................................ 21
Password [5.1.5].................................................................................... 21
Password Activate [5.1.5.1]............................................................... 21
Modify Password [5.1.5.2]................................................................. 21
WEIGHT OPTIONS [5.2]............................................................................. 22
Weight Resolution [5.2.1]....................................................................... 22
Weight Velocity [5.2.2]............................................................................ 22
Undo Tare [5.2.3].................................................................................... 22
Master Weight Calibration [5.2.4]........................................................... 22
Conv. Coefficient (kg/l) [4.2.5]................................................................ 23
System Name [5.2.6].............................................................................. 23
Min. Sample Threshold [5.2.7]............................................................... 23
Unload Threshold [5.2.8]........................................................................ 23
Weighing Time [5.2.9]............................................................................ 23
CLOCK AND CALENDAR [5.3]................................................................... 23
Date Time setting [5.3.1]........................................................................ 23
Auto Daylight Saving Changes [5.3.2]................................................... 24
ACCESSORIES [5.4].................................................................................. 24
Printer [5.4.1].......................................................................................... 24
Modem [5.4.2]........................................................................................ 24
Remote Display [5.4.3]........................................................................... 24
USB Memory [5.4.4]............................................................................... 24
SETTINGS RECOVERY [5.5]..................................................................... 24
RESERVED AREA [5.6].............................................................................. 24
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TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................... 25
Weight Reading Problems................................................................................ 25
Out of Scale System or Weight Error.......................................................... 25
Unstable Weight Value................................................................................ 25
Wrong Weight Value.................................................................................... 25
The measure is correct in Kilograms, but wrong in Liters........................... 25
Other Problems................................................................................................ 25
Difficult Display reading .............................................................................. 25
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................ 26
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................... 27
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................................... 28
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CONVENTIONS
The information notes contain important information, highlighted outside the text which they
refer
When the weight indicator is connected to more systems (for models which support multiple
systems), a note describes how to do with the sequences.
The caution messages contain important information to avoid behavior of the equipment
different from the desired.
The words in colored bold refers to screenshots, descriptions and topics in the chapter MAIN
FUNCTIONS.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
FRONT VIEW
1. DISPLAY
2. KEYS
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MAIN FUNCTIONS
Preliminary Operations
Before starting
Check that the power supply cable (connector A) and the load cells cable (connector E) are connected
to the Indicator.
To switch on the system press shortly the On / Off Key . The Indicator display will light on, while
the initializing messages and the presentation are displayed.
To switch off the system press the On / Off Key for about 3 seconds
Selection keys
Use the keys and to select an item in a list or modify digits or values.
Alphanumeric keys
Use the alphanumeric keys to introduce numbers and other characters in different screens. Press
quickly more times the key to select the different characters associated to the same key.
Operating Keys
Menu Key To open and close the Selection Menus, if not else specified
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Working Menu
In a Working Menu a weight value and/or some functions related to weight are displayed.
The display is divided in working areas containing user information
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1. WEIGHT AREA
Select an icon in this area using the selection keys. An icon is selected when is inside a blinking
rectangle. To execute the function connected with the selected icon, press .
When the icons are more than those which can be displayed in the icons area, a scroll bar is displayed
under the icons. The scroll bar will show the selected icon position among all the available icons.
3. DIALOG AREA
In this area useful information about the system status or the actual menu are displayed.
This area is also used when a confirmation by the user is needed to do an operation: the question and
the list of all the user selectable answers is displayed
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Selection Menu
In a Selection Menu a list of items describing settings, options or menu access are displayed.
The Selected Item is the only one displayed in white on black background
Use the selection keys to select an item.
Press to confirm the selection: the system will perform the selected function.
Press to switch between the selection menus and the Total Weight [1] menu.
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1. MENU ICON
Selection Menu icon
2. SELECTED ITEM ICON
For some selection menus, this icon shows the menu that can be accessed by confirming the selected
item
3. HELP AREA
In this area the properties of the selected item are displayed. The function shall be available and
selected
4. SCROLL BAR
If the selectable items are so many that they cannot be all displayed in the same screen, a scroll bar will
display the selected item position among all the available items
5. SELECTION MENU TITLE
Selection Menu title
6. SELECTED ITEM
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STRING means a characters list used to create a WORD (for instance, a NAME or a
NUMBER,…)
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1. SELECTED CHARACTER
2. INSERTED STRING
3. MENU NAME
4. CHARACTERS LIST
The key cancels the selected character in the string and goes
to the previous character. If the cursor is on the first character,
when pressing the string will not be stored and the system
goes to the previous menu.
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Keeping pressed the key for about 3 seconds, the inserted string will be confirmed and the system
goes back to the previous menu.
Keeping pressed the key for about 3 seconds, the inserted string will be cleared
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Special Menus
Special Menus are all those with different style compared with those described before.
Special Menus are Data Inserting Menus, Setting Menus or Wizard Menus to perform special
calibration operations (Example: Master Weight Calibration Menu).
Change the selected value using the selection keys or insert the
value through the alphanumeric keys.
The key confirms the value and moves the cursor forward.
SETTING MENU
WIZARD MENU
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1. Total Weight
2. Partial Weight
3. Weights Memory
3.1. Last Stored Weights
3.1.1. View
3.1.2. Erase
3.1.3. Erase Last Weight
3.2. Monthly Report
3.3. Acquisition Mode
3.3.1. Manual (Key +)
3.3.2. Auto (Every Unload)
3.4. Printouts
3.4.1. Last Stored Weights
3.4.2. Monthly Report
3.5. USB Memory
4. System Information
5. Settings
5.1. User Preference
5.1.1. Language
5.1.2. Display
5.1.2.1. Display Contrast
5.1.2.2. Display Brightness
5.1.2.3. Light Options
5.1.3. Keypad Tones
5.1.4. Graphic Settings
5.1.4.1. Animations
5.1.4.2. Menu Titles
5.1.4.3. Operation Messages
5.1.4.4. Help on Selection
5.1.4.5. Help on Icons Function
5.1.4.6. Command Description
5.1.5. Password
5.1.5.1. Password Activate
5.1.5.2. Modify Password
5.2. Weight Options
5.2.1. Weight Resolution
5.2.2. Weight Velocity
5.2.3. Undo Tare
5.2.4. Master Weight Calibr.
5.2.5. Conv. Coefficient (kg/l)
5.2.6. System Name
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FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION
In the Total Weight menu, the measured value can be displayed as kilograms or liters.
The selected display mode (kg or l) is written in the DIALOG AREA. To switch between a display mode
and the other, select the icon , then confirm by pressing the key.
Use the Conv. Coefficient (kg/l) [5.2.5] menu to set the relation between kilograms an liters.
WARNING: The acquired data is always WEIGHT, even when the display is in liters.
The liters display is due to an operation linked to the settled conversion coefficient. The volume
of a liquid is affected by a variation due to temperature, so the conversion accuracy will strictly
depend on the conversion coefficient precision, based on the tank operating temperature.
Following operation shall be done to zero the Total Weight, for instance when the System is empty:
keep the key pressed for about 3 seconds or select, through the selection keys, the icon and
In the DIALOG AREA the operation confirm request will be displayed: select “Yes” through the selection
keys and confirm with the key. A message will inform about the zeroing.
The last zeroing of the Total Weight can be aborted, for instance if zeroing was accidentally
done, through the Undo Tare [5.2.3]
If the weight acquisition mode is settled to “Manual (key +)” in the Acquisition mode [3.3] menu, the
icon will appear in the icons area. Select the icon with the selection keys and confirm with to
save the weight value together with its date and time.
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If the weight acquisition mode is settled to “Auto (every unload)” in the Acquisition mode [3.3] menu,
the Last Stored Weight list can be accessed selecting the icon and confirming by .
If a printer is connected to the system and activated, the displayed weight value can be printed by
The actual weight is zeroed and its variation, positive or negative, are displayed.
The zeroing can be repeated even from the partial weight screen.
To quickly access the Total Weight [1] menu, select the icon and confirm by the key.
If a printer is connected to the system and the function is activated, the displayed weight can be printed
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View [3.1.1]
In this menu a list of the last stored weight in both manual and automatic s displayed.
The data pages can be scrolled through the selection keys. The page number is displayed on the screen.
The data display can be in liters or kilograms, based on the selected measure unit. Use the
icon in the Total Weight[1] menu to modify the measure unit.
Clear [3.1.2]
The stored weight data can be cleared.
The operation shall be confirmed.
In this menu the total monthly weight value and the monthly number of weighing operations is displayed
as a diagram. Months can be scrolled through the selection keys.
The cursor blinks on the selected data.
On the upper area of the display the Year and Month are written.
On the lower part of the display, the total weight amount of the selected month and the number of
weighing operations in the selected month are displayed.
The data display can be in liters or kilograms, based on the selected measure unit. Use the
icon in the Total Weight[1] menu to modify the measure unit.
Select Manual (key +) [3.3.1] to allow storage when the icon in the Total Weight [1] menu is
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By selecting the Auto (every unload) [3.3.2] option, the weight storage will be done automatically by
the system. The acquired weight will be the last stable weight before the tank unloading operation.
The weight value is stable when its variation suits the stability criteria settled during installation. That
weight shall be stable for a time as in parameter Weighing Time [5.2.9].
Besides that, the weight value will be stored if its value will be more or equal to the parameter Min.
Sample Threshold [5.2.7].
The storage operation is performed during the tank upload, when the weight value decreases up to the
value settled for parameter Unload Threshold [5.2.8].
PRINTOUTS [3.4]
Select the menu entry (available only on versions with integrated USB connector) and press .A
message requires the operator to press again the key to store the data on the USB memory. Next
message informs about storage result, in case of executed operation, empty weight indicator memory
or USB memory not inserted.
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SYSTEM SETTING
Selecting the System Information item in the Main Menu, the menu regarding the system and accessories
status and settings will be displayed.
Settings [5]
Select the Settings item in the Main Menu to access the weight indicator settings screen.
Here the weight indicator can be configured and the parameters can be properly calibrated to guarantee
the best system performance.
Language [5.1.1]
This screen allows the operator to choose the menus language from a list.
Display [5.1.2]
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Animations [5.1.4.1]
If this function is activated, the graphic items in the screens will be animated (moving icons, pop-up
descriptions and menu presentations).
Password [5.1.5]
The system has a PASSWORD to avoid the access to functions that might cause wrong system working,
if not properly used.
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If the PASSWORD is active, insert it to go into the Password Activate [5.1.5.1] and Modify
Password [5.1.5.2] menus.
If the user forgets the PASSWORD, please contact the nearest DigiDevice assistance for the
system unlocking procedure.
This menu is to select the weight value refresh speed. Set a low value to select a longer refresh time.
The digital filtering, determining the weight value refresh speed, allows a reading stabilization, in case
of vibrations on the system or on its components.
When the Dynamic option is selected, the system applies a new filtering algorithm to the weight
value. This allows high precision and stability of the weight value.
The more the Master Weight is near to the scale capacity, the higher is the calibration accuracy.
Using too light Master Weights during calibration may cause not enough accurate weight
reading.
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CAUTION: This operation cannot be canceled and shall be done only if really needed
Select the desired value with the selection keys and then press .
The system name will be displayed in the Total Weight [1] menu and in every dialog menu where the
system shall be selected
Follow the instructions in the String Inserting Menu to insert a system name. The String Inserting
Menu is in the introduction section of this manual, in the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS chapter.
The key and the key allow to go forward and backward into the time and date menu and the
numeric keys are used to change the selected value.
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The clock changes are based on the European normative LEGAL TIME.
ACCESSORIES [5.4]
Printer [5.4.1]
This option is to access the thermal printer features, if connected to the system, and activate its working
mode.
Modem [5.4.2]
This option is to access the modem features, if connected to the system, and activate its working
mode.
Please refer to the weight repeater manual to choose the right communication protocol.
This option activates an external USB memory connected to the system (optional), to store the data
involved in the system operations.
Entering this menu, a Wizard starts, to recover the manufacturer’s settled standard parameters.
CAUTION: This operation cannot be canceled and shall be done only if really needed
The settings in this menu are reserved to system installation engineers. The INSTALLER PASSWORD
is needed to access this area.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
• Some “ ! ” symbols are displayed in the WEIGHT AREA and the alarm type is specified in the DIA-
LOG AREA.
a. Disconnect the weight sensor cable (CONNECTOR E) and check whether there is humidity.
If the problem is due to humidity, let the connector dry, then connect it and check the proper
operating.
b. If the error status disappears when disconnecting the weight sensor cable (CONNECTOR E),
the problem may be due to a load cell or to its cable. Check cable and sensor.
c. If the error status remains, even when disconnecting the weight sensor cable (CONNECTOR
E), contact the assistance.
• Disconnect the weight sensor cable (CONNECTOR E) and check whether there is humidity. If the
problem is due to humidity, let the connector dry, then connect it and check the proper operating.
• The system calibration through the Master Weight Calibration [5.2.4] might be necessary.
• Check the value of the kilograms to liters conversion coefficient. Refer to the menu Conv. Coef-
ficient (kg/l )[5.2.5].
Other Problems
• If the display appearance is too light or too dark, access the Display Contrast [5.1.2.1] menu to
adjust the contrast.
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TECHNICAL DATA *
Voltage Power Supply 10 ÷ 30 V DC
Maximum Consumption 12 W
Load Cells Excitation Voltage 5 V DC
Divisions 60 000
Resolution x1 x2 x5 x10
Number of Connectable Load Cells Verify with the installer
Weight Display Refresh Rate Software selectable
Weight A/D Converter Delta Sigma 24 bit
Interface Commands Operating + alphanumeric keys
Display LCD matrix 240x128 - 114 x 64 mm
Backlighting LED
Luminosity ~ 46 cd/m2
Microprocessor 16 bit 56Mhz
Memory Flash + Static RAM + E2PROM
Communication Port RS 232
Inputs -
Outputs -
Acoustic Signaling Internal Buzzer
Protection Grade IP 65
Working Temperature 0 ÷ 50 °C0
Stock Temperature -20 ÷ 80 °C
Humidity 90 %
Vibration Test (x-y-z for 1hr) 20 ÷ 50Hz -> 1.0G / 51 ÷ 300Hz -> 0.5G
Housing ABS
Color Grey
Mounting Fixture Stainless Steel Bracket
Dimensions 190 x 182 x 100 mm (L x H x P)
Weight ~ 950 g
Conformity CE Normative Conformity
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WARRANTY
This warranty shall apply in Europe. DigiDevice control of DigiDevice, unless the defect
Srl warrants that this Product is at the time of was caused directly by defects in materi-
its original purchase free of defects in materials, als, design or workmanship.
design and workmanship subject to the following
terms and conditions: b. The authorized service company was
not notified by the Customer of the de-
fect within thirty (30) days after the ap-
1. This warranty is given to the end purchaser of pearance of the defect within the war-
the Product. It shall neither exclude nor limit: ranty period.
a. Any mandatory statutory rights of the c. The Product serial number has been
Customer, or removed, erased, defaced altered or is
illegible.
b. Any of the Customer’s rights against the
seller/dealer of the Product. d. The defect was caused by the fact that
the Product was used with or connected
2. The warranty period is twelve (12) months to an accessory not approved by DigiDe-
from the date on which the first Customer pur- vice or used in other than its intended
chased the Product. In case of a subsequent use.
Purchase or other change of owner/user, such
warranty period shall continue for the remain- e. The defect was caused by short-circuit
ing part of the twelve (12) of the period and or bad power supply.
otherwise remain unaffected.
7. To claim this warranty the Customer shall
3. During the warranty period DigiDevice or its present a legible and non-modified original
authorized service company will repair or purchase receipt, with the name of the seller/
replace, at DigiDevice sole discretion, a de- dealer of the Product.
fective Product. DigiDevice will return the
repaired Product or another Product to the 8. This warranty is the Customer’s sole and
Customer in good working condition. All parts exclusive remedy against DigiDevice and
or other equipments which replacement have DigiDevice’s sole and exclusive liability
been provided shall become the property of against the Customer for defects or malfunc-
DigiDevice. tions of the Product. This warranty replaces all
other warranties and liabilities, whether oral,
4. A repaired o replaced Product will not be given written (non mandatory) statutory, contractual
a prolonged or renewed warranty period. in tort or otherwise. DigiDevice is no even li-
able for any incidental, consequential or indi-
5. This warranty shall not apply the deteriora- rect damage, costs or expenses.
tions due to normal wear and tear.
6. This warranty shall further not apply if:
a. The defect was caused by the fact that
the Product has been subjected to: use
in contradiction with the user’s manual,
rough handling, or extreme thermal or
environment conditions, unauthorized
modifications or connections, unauthor-
ized opening or repair, repair by use of
unauthorized spare parts, misuse, im-
proper installation, accident, forces of
nature, influence from chemical prod-
ucts or other acts beyond all reasonable
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Dichiarazione di Conformità
Noi / We:
DigiDevice Srl
via dell’Artigianato, 9
25012 – Calvisano (BS)
ITALY
Conformità CE / CE Conformity:
Il Responsabile Tecnico
The Technical Manager
Nicola Roncali
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