A200E 4.24 Belt

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
A200E
BELT WEIGHING
SW Release 4.24
8 Changes per software release 4.24 10/12/03 S. Omodeo M. Antoniello
7 Changes per software release 4.23 20/05/02 G. Golinelli G. Paulitti
6 Changes per software release 4.22 10/03/00 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.
3 New front panel layout 01/07/98 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.
0 Issue 30/01/97 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.
553_8.doc Rev. Subject of the revision Date Prepared Checked Approved
553-MTA200BE Rev. 8 Page 1 of 79

ADOS S.R.L. Buccinasco (MI)
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................5
1.1 General...................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Versions/options ....................................................................................................................5
1.3 Documentation ......................................................................................................................5
1.4 Equipment marking description..........................................................................................6
1.5 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................7
2. INSTRUMENT OPERATIONS .................................................................................................8
2.1 Turning on the instrument ...................................................................................................8
2.2 Display indication..................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Primary display ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Auxiliary display.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 LED status indicators ......................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Key functions .......................................................................................................................12
2.5 Switch ...................................................................................................................................13
2.6 Self diagnostic......................................................................................................................13
2.6.1 Configuration memory integrity check ...................................................................................... 13
2.6.2 Configuration parameter integrity check ................................................................................... 14
2.7 Taring load on balance .......................................................................................................15
2.8 Flow calculation and control..............................................................................................16
2.8.1 Engineering of measurement and calculation units ................................................................... 16
2.8.2 Set Point, Regulation, Open loop Operating mode.................................................................... 16
2.8.3 Operating parameters ................................................................................................................. 17
2.8.4 Master/Slave operation .............................................................................................................. 17
2.8.5 Slope angle acquisition .............................................................................................................. 17
2.8.6 Belt speed acquisition ................................................................................................................ 18
2.8.7 Flow control ............................................................................................................................... 19
2.8.8 Limitation changing of regulation output .................................................................................. 19
2.8.9 Dead band in regulation ............................................................................................................. 19
2.8.10 Open loop flow rate control ....................................................................................................... 19
2.9 Transported material totalizers .........................................................................................20
2.9.1 Period totalizers ......................................................................................................................... 20
2.9.2 Shift handling............................................................................................................................. 21
2.9.3 External production totalizers.................................................................................................... 21
2.9.4 Production totalizer reset ........................................................................................................... 21
2.10 Transport cycle....................................................................................................................22
2.10.1 Transport cycle Start-up............................................................................................................. 22
2.11 Event log and production reports......................................................................................23
2.11.1 Event log .................................................................................................................................... 23
2.11.2 Production report ....................................................................................................................... 24
2.12 External input operation ....................................................................................................25
2.13 Output relay operation .......................................................................................................26
2.14 SERIAL INTERFACE MANAGEMENT.........................................................................28
2.14.1 Primary serial interface.............................................................................................................. 28
2.14.2 Multidrop networks.................................................................................................................... 28
2.14.3 MODBUS protocol .................................................................................................................... 29
2.14.4 Auxiliary serial interface ........................................................................................................... 36
2.14.5 Auxiliary serial interface in DATA mode ................................................................................. 36
2.14.6 Auxiliary serial interface in LOG mode .................................................................................... 37

2.14.7 Auxiliary serial interface in REPORT mode ............................................................................. 38

2.15 ANALOG OUTPUT MANAGEMENT.............................................................................39
2.15.1 Analog signal adjustment........................................................................................................... 39
3. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................40
3.1 Material receiving ...............................................................................................................40
3.2 Instrument mounting..........................................................................................................40
3.3 Connections .........................................................................................................................41
3.3.1 Wiring the instrument to the protective earthing system........................................................... 42
3.3.2 Power supply connection ........................................................................................................... 42
3.3.3 Load cell connection.................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.4 Digital input connection............................................................................................................. 44
3.3.5 Relay output connection ............................................................................................................ 45
3.3.6 Primary serial port connection................................................................................................... 46
3.3.7 Auxiliary serial port connection ................................................................................................ 46
3.3.8 Analog output connection (option) ............................................................................................ 47
3.3.9 Encoder connection.................................................................................................................... 48
4. MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................49
4.1 Preventive maintenance......................................................................................................49
4.2 Corrective maintenance......................................................................................................49
5. INSTRUMENT CONTROL .....................................................................................................50
5.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................50
5.2 Control function selection ..................................................................................................51
5.2.1 Password .................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2.2 Keyboard time out...................................................................................................................... 52
5.3 Parameter configuration ....................................................................................................53
5.3.1 Parameter selection .................................................................................................................... 53
5.3.2 Modifying the value of the operating parameters ...................................................................... 54
5.4 Set point configuration .......................................................................................................55
5.4.1 Material Flow............................................................................................................................. 55
5.4.2 Reduction coefficient................................................................................................................. 55
5.4.3 Total transported Material ......................................................................................................... 55
5.5 General parameter configuration ......................................................................................56
5.5.1 Graduation.................................................................................................................................. 56
5.5.2 Resolution .................................................................................................................................. 56
5.5.3 Decimal point............................................................................................................................. 56
5.5.4 Averages..................................................................................................................................... 57
5.5.5 Opening on AZM ....................................................................................................................... 57
5.5.6 Baud rate .................................................................................................................................... 57
5.5.7 Address on RS485...................................................................................................................... 57
5.5.8 Tx delay ..................................................................................................................................... 57
5.5.9 Aux serial line............................................................................................................................ 58
5.5.10 Report Configuration ................................................................................................................. 58
5.5.11 Shift configuration ..................................................................................................................... 58
5.5.12 Digital input function................................................................................................................. 59
5.5.13 Relay function............................................................................................................................ 59
5.5.14 Relay threshold .......................................................................................................................... 59
5.5.15 Motor delay................................................................................................................................ 60
5.5.16 Flow alarm minimum time......................................................................................................... 60
5.5.17 Speed alarm minimum time ....................................................................................................... 60
5.5.18 Belt alarm minimum time .......................................................................................................... 60
5.5.19 Flow alarm inhibit time.............................................................................................................. 60
5.5.20 Flow repetition pulse duration ................................................................................................... 61

5.5.21 D/A Zero .................................................................................................................................... 62

5.5.22 D/A Full Scale............................................................................................................................ 62
5.6 Belt parameter configuration.............................................................................................63
5.6.1 Operating mode.......................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.2 Master/Slave selection ............................................................................................................... 63
5.6.3 Set point enable.......................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.4 Flow measurement unit.............................................................................................................. 63
5.6.5 Totalization coefficient .............................................................................................................. 64
5.6.6 Flow repetition coefficient......................................................................................................... 64
5.6.7 Cycle time .................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.8 Minimum charge ........................................................................................................................ 64
5.6.9 Display filter on flow rate visualization .................................................................................... 65
5.6.10 Belt speed.................................................................................................................................. 65
5.6.11 Minimum Belt speed................................................................................................................. 65
5.6.12 Maximum Belt speed ................................................................................................................ 65
5.6.13 Pulses per meter ......................................................................................................................... 66
5.6.14 Speed averaging ......................................................................................................................... 66
5.6.15 Fixed slope/variable slope selection .......................................................................................... 66
5.6.16 Slope angle value ....................................................................................................................... 66
5.6.17 Weighed Belt size (Balance size) .............................................................................................. 66
5.6.18 Proportional band....................................................................................................................... 67
5.6.19 Integral time ............................................................................................................................... 67
5.6.20 Derivative time........................................................................................................................... 67
5.6.21 Approaching gain....................................................................................................................... 67
5.6.22 Maximum output change ........................................................................................................... 67
5.6.23 Dead band .................................................................................................................................. 67
5.6.24 Activation point of dead band.................................................................................................... 68
5.6.25 Start-up mode............................................................................................................................. 68
5.6.26 Start-up time............................................................................................................................... 68
5.6.27 Start-up analog output................................................................................................................ 68
5.6.28 Belt length.................................................................................................................................. 68
5.6.29 Number of Belt revolution ......................................................................................................... 69
5.6.30 Specific weight........................................................................................................................... 69
5.6.31 Output percentage 1,2,3,4,5,6 .................................................................................................... 69
5.6.32 Flow rate 1,2,3,4,5,6 .................................................................................................................. 69
5.6.33 Flow adjustment coefficient....................................................................................................... 70
5.7 Load Calibration.................................................................................................................71
5.7.1 Load indication during calibration............................................................................................. 72
5.7.2 Zero calibration.......................................................................................................................... 72
5.7.3 Span calibration ......................................................................................................................... 73
5.8 Angle Calibration................................................................................................................74
5.8.1 Zero calibration.......................................................................................................................... 75
5.8.2 Span calibration ......................................................................................................................... 75
5.9 Test........................................................................................................................................76
5.10 System Initialization ...........................................................................................................77
5.10.1 Switch controlled initialization.................................................................................................. 77
6. INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION TABLE ........................................................................78

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
The A200E instrument is a microprocessor based weight amplifier and indicator. When fitted with
software release 4.xx can be used for continuos belt weighing. The instruments compute the
material flow and can be programmed for direct flow control.
The instrument can handle variable slope belts with automatic compensation of weight changes due
to slope angle changes.
The instrument is equipped with the interface for an optical encoder and for a ratiometric electronic
clinometer.
It was designed to connected to a maximum of 8 load cells (350 Ω bridge), connected in parallel.
The keyboard can be used to carry out all the programming, configuration and calibration functions.
A series of display messages guides the operator through all the phases.
A series of options sets up the instrument for the main functions related to electronic weighing and
flow control.
1.2 Versions/options
A 2 0 0 E X B
Type of power supply (2=230 Vac - 1=120 Vac)
1.3 Documentation
This technical manual is relevant to the belt weighing version of the instrument.
The manual relevant to the base version of the instrument is 417-MTA200I1.
The manual relevant to the dosage version of the instrument is 352-MTA200E4.
The manual relevant to the LIW version of the instrument is 554-MTU200LE.
For the peak version there is an addendum (313-MTA200EI-PEAK) to the 417-MTA200I1 manual

1.4 Equipment marking description
A200E is marked with symbols compliant with European Standard 6 1010-1 (April 1993).
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
∼ Alternating current
Protective conductor terminal
Earth (ground) terminal
Caution (refer to accompanying

documents)
Caution, risk of electric shock

1.5 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 230 Vac (120 optional) 50/60 Hz -15%...+10%

Consumption 10VA (15 VA MAX.)
Fuse 230 Vac: 125 mA Fast
120 Vac: 250 mA Fast
Operating temperature from - 10 °C to + 40 °C
Storage temperature from - 40 °C to + 70 °C
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing
Encoder power supply 12 Vdc @ 100mA (short-circuit proof)
Encoder signal range 40 Hz .. 20 KHz
Clinometer power supply 12 Vdc (short-circuit proof)
Clinometer signal 3.3 mV/V/degree (1..5 mV/V/degree)
Load cell power supply 8 Vdc (short-circuit proof)
Maximum current 190 mA ( 8 x 350 Ω load cells in parallel)
Electric connection 4 wires (standard), 6 wires with sense on request
Analog signal 0.5 - 2.5mV/V
Resolution 0.8 µV/Grad
Conversion speed 55 conversion/sec
Graduation 1000-2000-4000-5000
Resolution 1-2-5-10-20-50
Display Primary: five (5) digits LED
Auxiliary: eight (8) alphanumeric characters
Polarity sign -
Keyboard sixteen (16) keys in matrix 8x2
Status indicators eight (8) LED indicators
Decimal point user defined: 0 - 0.0 - 0.00 - 0.000 - 0.0000
AZM aperture user defined (OFF - 1.9% - 100% of F.S.)
Serial outputs main output RS232 or RS485 Half-duplex, aux
output RS232, Tx only
Digital inputs three (3) optoinsulated digital inp.(free contact)
Digital outputs three (3) base relay outputs and eight (8) extra
Contact rating 0.5 A @ 24 Vdc
Housing Anodized aluminum construction for assembly
on board front panel (Standard DIN 43700)
Dimensions 96 x 192 x 140
Drilling 91 x 188
Weight 1.5 Kg
Mounting Front panel mounting with two holding brackets
mounted on the sides of the enclosure
Analog output 0-10V (option) Voltage output 0-10V, 16 bit resolution,
min. 10 KΩ optoinsulated 1000 V
Analog output 4-20 mA (option) Current output 4-20 mA, 16 bit resolution,
500 Ω max. optoinsulated 1000 V

2. INSTRUMENT OPERATIONS
2.1 Turning on the instrument
When the instrument is turned on, the primary display indicates the following:
− − − − −
and the auxiliary display indicates the following, at intervals of about two seconds:
A D O S S r L
A 2 0 0 E
R v 4 . 2 4 (Revision of the installed software)
After this phase, the instrument is immediately operative.
Figure 1
U8
ZS1
BT1
TP2
TP3
SW1

2.2 Display indication
2.2.1 Primary display
Under normal operating condition (i.e. during weighing) the display shows the value of the actual
material flow, expressed in Kg/hour or Ton/hour according to the value of configuration parameter
“Flow measurement unit”.
If the flow is expressed in Ton/hour the number of decimals can be changed using key F2 with no
influence on the instrument operation.
If the flow rate cannot be displayed on 5 digits the value “99999” will be displayed.
2.2.2 Auxiliary display
In the configuration and calibration phase, the auxiliary display is used to guide the operator in
carrying out the functions.
Under normal operating conditions, the auxiliary display can indicate the value of one of the
following item, depending n operator selection:
• Totalizer 1 (Key 1/TOT 1)
• Totalizer 2 (Key 2/TOT 1)
• Slope (Key 3/ANGLE)
• Speed (Key 4/SPEED)
• material weight (Key 5/LOAD)
• Actual period totals (Key 6/APT)
• Previous period totals (Key 6/PPT)
• Analog output value ( % ) (Key 9)
• Time and date (Key 0)
Totalizer 1
The value of the totalizer is displayed alternating the description and the value of the transported
material (value is shown in Kg or Ton according to the configuration parameter “Flow measurement
unit”).
T o t a l 1
1 2 3 4 5
Totalizer 2
unit”).
T o t a l 2
1 2 3 4 5

Slope angle
The angle value is pressed in degree:
A : 1 2 . 3
Speed
The speed valued is expressed in m/min.:
S : 5 . 1 2
If the speed value is lower than 10.00 m/min, the value will be displayed with two decimal points,
otherwise one decimal point will be used.
If the speed value is greater than 655 m/min, the value “655.3” will be displayed.
Weight
The value displayed indicates the weight of material on the weighing section of the belt, expressed
in Kg:
W : 1 5 . 1 2
Material Totalizers
unit”).
H o u r
S h i f t
D a y
W e e k
M o n t h
1 2 3 4 5
Analog output value

The instrument shows the analog output value as percentage of full scale output:
% : 5 4
Time and date

The instrument shows in sequence the time (hour:minutes:seconds), the date (day-month-year) and
the day of week:
0 9 : 1 1 : 5 4
1 5 - 0 5 - 9 8
M o n d a y

2.3 LED status indicators
The indications provided by the signal LED’s located on the front panel of the instrument are
explained below:
L1
This signal is currently not used. Always OFF.
L2
Always ON.
L3
CHARGE
U=1
The LED is on to signal that the weight indication is in kilograms.
U=1000
The LED is on to signal that the weight indication is in Tons.
CYCLE
The LED is on to signal that the flow control is operative.
FAULT
The LED is on to indicate that the instrument need to be calibrated (Zero or Span or both).

2.4 Key functions
ZERO
Pressing the ZERO key when the value of load is displayed on auxiliary display will start the
zero/taring procedure.
Pressing the ZERO key when the value of Totalizers is displayed on auxiliary display will start the
procedure to clear the displayed value.
F1/DEC
Not used in operation.
F2
Pressing the key (with MU=Ton) will change the decimal point position in the flow display.
F/INC
Press this key to enter the configuration modality.
E
Not used in operation.
1/TOT 1
Press this key to display the value of totalizer 1
2/TOT 2
Press this key to display the value of totalizer 2
3/(ANGLE)
Press this key to display the value of angle
4/SPEED
Press this key to display the value of speed
5/LOAD
Press this key to display the value of weight
6/(APT)
Press this key to display the value of current period totalizers
7/(PPT)
Press this key to display the value of previous period totalizers
9
Press this key to display the analog out value ( % of full scale value)
0
Press this key to display time and date

2.5 Switch
The instrument is equipped with a DIP switch bank having the following functions:
Position Function Normal State

SW1-1 Initialization of configuration parameter memory OFF
Can be used as an alternative to the normal init procedure.
See “Initialization” paragraph for operation details.
IT MUST BE OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATION
SW1-2 Not used OFF
2.6 Self diagnostic
A200E has a number of built-in self diagnostic features intended to improve the overall operating
safety.
Generally speaking, when a fault condition is detected, the instrument is driven to a safety condition
deenergizing alarm relays.
Display indications are provided to help in fault finding.
2.6.1 Configuration memory integrity check
Check is carried out at power on.

If the configuration memory is found defective, the power on sequence will not be completed , all
relays are driven to alarm condition (deenergized), the analog output is cleared and the serial line is
deactivated.
A forced reconfiguration to default is then performed and the primary display shows the following
message:
I N I T Blinking
The instrument stays in this condition as long as a key is pressed by operator to acknowledge the
situation.
The instrument must be reconfigured and recalibrated.

2.6.2 Configuration parameter integrity check
Check is carried out every operating cycle.
If a configuration parameter is found defective, the message “ER XX” will be reported on display
for half a second every two seconds, where XX is the code of the wrong parameter, according to the
following table:
CODE Meaning Effect on transmitter Resolution

ER 01 Error in the Relays are deenergized and the Instrument must be
CALIBRATION analog output is zeroed. The error recalibrated.
parameters code is reported on the serial line.
ER 02 Error in the DIVIS and Relays are deenergized and the Reconfigure defective
SENSIB parameters analog output is zeroed. The error parameters
code is reported on the serial line.
ER 03 Error in FILTER, DEC Instruments stays in operation. Reconfigure defective
P, AZM, P MIN The error code is reported on the parameters
parameters serial line
ER 04 Error in the Analog The analog output is zeroed. The Reconfigure SPAN
output parameters error code is reported on the serial and recalibrate analog
line output
ER 05 Error in BAUD - DLY S Instruments stays in operation. Reconfigure defective
- AD485 parameters Probably malfunctions on serial line parameters
operation. The error code is reported
on the serial line
ER 06 Error in the DIGITAL IN Instruments stays in operation. Reconfigure defective
parameters The error code is reported on the parameters
serial line
ER 07 Error in the RELAY Relays are deenergized Reconfigure defective
parameters parameters
ER 08 Error in the BELT Relays are deenergized and the Reconfigure defective
parameters analog output is zeroed. The error parameters
code is reported on the serial line.
ER 09 Error in the Material Instruments stays in operation. Clear one or more
totalizers The error code is reported on the totalizers
serial line

2.7 Taring load on balance
The instrument allows to tare out the load on balance if the actual load value is lower than limit
defined by parameter “MAX AZM”.
Taring can be achieved using external input “ZERO” (closing the input contact) or pressing the
ZERO key on keyboard when the auxiliary display shows the load value (so that the operator can
see what he is going to clear out).
If the value of configuration parameter “Belt length” or “N. of belt revolutions” or the belt speed is
zero, a “static” operation will be performed (with a 5 second integration of load value), otherwise a
“dynamic” operation will be initiated, with an integration time defined by speed, number of
revolutions and belt length.
In both cases the waiting time will be shown on auxiliary display:
W a i t 1 2 3 (blinking)
Pressing the C key during wait time the tare function will abort.
Taring is possible both wit cycle stopped and cycle running.

2.8 Flow calculation and control
The instrument continuously acquire the value of load on the weighed belt section, the number of
pulses generated by the encoder and the effective cycle time and, based on those data, computes:
• the belt speed (if belt is not operating at fixed speed)
• the actual material flow
• the weight of transported material
• the value of the regulating analog output
2.8.1 Engineering of measurement and calculation units
All flow related values (actual flow, total transported material, set points, D/A full scale) are
expressed in “base” unit or thousand of “base” unit depending on value of “measurement unit”
configuration parameter.
If the weigh is conventionally expressed in grams, flow can be calculated in g/h or Kg/h.
If the weigh is conventionally expressed in Kilograms, flow can be calculated in Kg/h or Ton/h.
The base measurement unit is defined at configuration level properly defining the divisions, the
sensitivity and the decimal point.
If the weigh is measured in Kg, the calculation are made as per the following table:
Variable Measurement unit with Measurement unit with

MU=1 MU=1000
weigh Kg Kg
flow Kg/h Ton/h
Flow set Kg/h Ton/h
Totalizers Kg Ton (see note)
Transp. material set point Kg Ton (see note)
D/A full scale Kg/h Ton/h
Speed m/min m/min
NOTE: if MU = 1000 the counting unit for totalizers and material set point can be defined by
parameter “Tot. Coeff” in 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 Ton.
2.8.2 Set Point, Regulation, Open loop Operating mode
The instrument can be configured for direct control of the dosing system (by direct control of the
belt spped or of the feeder device flow rate) with PID algorithm or open loop, or to transmit the
instant flow rate value demanding to other external device process regulation..
In the first case the analog output is controlled by internal PID and is directly connected to the
motor speed control or to feeder (inverter).
In the second case the analog output is drive according to the percentage output and flow rate data
set by operator and is directly connected to the motor speed control or to feeder (inverter).

In the third case the analog output becomes the process value of external loop controller.
2.8.3 Operating parameters
The instrument operation is controlled by means of three operating parameters:

• Flow set point
• Flow reduction coefficient
• Transported material set point
Access to operating parameters can be subject to password according to the value of configuration
parameter “Set Point enable”.
2.8.4 Master/Slave operation
When in the production process the final formula is composed of more than one component, each
one transported by its own belt it is necessary to maintain a constant ratio between components.
If a need arise for changing the formula flow it is necessary to modify each component flow.
If the plant is controlled by a SCADA system this one must download each belt controller with
adjusted set point.
If the plant is operated in manual two solutions are possible:

• independent instruments, each one to be manually configured with adjusted set point
• Master/Slave interconnected instruments, one configured to be the Master. Each instrument is
manually programmed with the nominal set point and on the Master unit only will be configured
the flow reduction coefficient (in percent). The Master units transmits continuously the value of
the coefficient to the Slave devices thus maintaining the correct component proportion.
Data transmission from Master to Slaves is carried out in MODBUS mode with GLOBAL
ADDRESS, so that is not necessary to configure different addresses on the Slave units
2.8.5 Slope angle acquisition
Instrument can be used with variable slope belts, fitting the belt with a clinometer and calculating
the slope angle, so the value of load can be adjusted according to the actual angle value.
The clinometer must be of ratiometric type (i.e. model ACCUSTAR from LUCAS CONTROL).
In variable slope configuration the A200E is equipped with the interface board CS532 that provide
the encoder and clinometer supply (12 Vdc @ 100 mA MAX) and the preamplifiers for clinometer
signal. The signal is then converted to digital and used for further calculation.
At configuration level a parameter define if the belt has fixed or variable slope and also a slope
angle value can be defined to be used if the clinometer unit is not working properly.

2.8.6 Belt speed acquisition
The instrument can be used with fixed speed or variable speed belts: in the first case the speed is
defined as a configuration parameter, in the second case speed is calculated based on the output of a
monodirectional incremental encoder.
The A200E is equipped with an encoder interface board CS 532 that provide the encoder supply (12
Vdc @ 100 mA MAX) and has differential line receiver. The line receiver can be also used to
interface encoders with open collector output.
Pulses with frequencies ranging from 40 Hz to 20 KHz can be supported.

Out of these limits the speed measurement can be unstable.
For best results the encoders should have a “line drive” output interface and a pulse frequency in the
range 200 Hz - 2 KHz.
The unit provide a speed limit check and an alarm can be generated in case of speed out of limits.
A "Minimum Speed" value, a "Maximum Speed" value and a "Minimum speed alarm time" value
can be programmed by user.
The speed alarm is generated only if the unit is in operation (cycle ON) and the alarm inhibit time is
expired.
The alarm is generated if the value of configuration parameter "Minimum speed" is higher then zero
and the actual speed value is lower than that value for a time longer then "minimum speed alarm
time" or if the value of configuration parameter "Maximum speed" is higher then zero and the actual
speed value is higher than that value for a time longer then "minimum speed alarm time".

2.8.7 Flow control
The instrument has a built in PID module to perform direct flow control.
Parameter values for Proportional Band, Integral time, Derivative time and Approaching gain are
user defined at configuration level.
The control output is given by:
 dT n
Td 
U = K p *  en + (1 + K a ) ∑e i + (en − ei )
 Ti i=0 dT 
dove:
Kp Proportional gain
Ti Integral Time
Td Derivative Time
Ka Approaching coefficient
en actual cycle error

ei previous cycle error
dT cycle time
2.8.8 Limitation changing of regulation output
The “MAX var.” parameter defines the maximum regulation changing. The parameter is expressed
in % sec. The control is not applicated if the parameter is “0”.
2.8.9 Dead band in regulation
When the flow rate error is lower than tha value defined in “ Dead band” parameter, the regulation
algorithm is not applicated and the value of the output is kept to the previous cycle value. This
principle is applicated only when (after a start cycle or after flow rate set change) the flow rate error
becomes lower than the value defined from “ % of DB” parameter.
2.8.10 Open loop flow rate control
The instrument can be configured to control flow rate based on a six values analog output table
(expressed in percentage) and six corresponding flow rates, assuming a flow rate equal to zero.
According to this table the instrument calculates (by linear interpolation) the output corresponding
to the set flow rate value. The “Spec Wght” parameter allows to adjust the flow rate set if the dosing
material is different from the one calculated in table.

2.9 Transported material totalizers
The instrument handle a number of independent material totalizer:
• a global totalizer (Totalizer #1) that can be cleared by operator using a key on instrument, by an
external contact or by a serial line command.
• a cycle totalizer (Totalizer #2) that is and is automatically cleared each time a transport cycle is
started (by closure of the START input or command on serial line). Value of totalizer #2 ca be
used to stop the cycle when the production set is reached.
• five actual period totalizers (reporting hour, shift, day, week and month material totals) that can
be cleared by operator using the keyboard.
• five previous period totalizers (reporting hour, shift, day, week and month material totals) that
cannot be cleared.
Totalization is performed in weight (Kg o Ton depending on value of configuration parameter

“Measurement Unit” and configuration parameter “Tot Coeff).
Totalizer value is displayed using 7 digits (up to 10 millions).
In case of negative material flow the totalizers will decrement (down to -500000).
Material totalization is active only when the cycle is running.
2.9.1 Period totalizers
The instrument maintains five production counters relevant to the following periods:
• actual hour
• actual shift
• actual day
• actual week
• actual month
Each counter can be cleared by user.

At the end of the counting period the value of the counter is transferred in the corresponding
previous period counter and, if the report function is enabled, the relevant report is generated.
Totalizer value can be displayed by pressing the key 6 (for actual period counters) or key 7 (for
previous period counters).
The instrument shows the value of hour totalizer:
H o u r :
1 2 3 4 5
Pressing again key 6 or 7 the values of shift, day, week and month counters are displayed in
sequence.

2.9.2 Shift handling
Up to four shifts can be programmed (shift 1,2,3 and 4).
Each shift is defined by a starting hour.

The shift ends at the beginning of the next shift.
Shifts can have different duration.
To operate with less than four shifts the starting hour of unused shifts must be programmed with the
same starting hour of one of the used shifts: for example if two shifts are needed starting at 06:00
and 18:00, the instrument must be programmed as follows:
6 - 18 - 18 - 18
2.9.3 External production totalizers
The instrument can drive external production counters.

One or more relay can be configured as “PULSE” relay to generate contact closures proportional to
The instrument generate pulses with a duration programmable from 0.1 to 1.0 seconds (and a
repetition rate ranging from 5 to 0.5 Hz).
The instrument can be configured to generate pulses every 1, 10, 100, 1000 totalization units (Kg,
Tons or fraction of Ton) using configuration parameter “Rep Coeff”.
Pulses are generated only when the transport cycle is ON.
If the effective rate is higher than the rate coming from configuration, pulses are accumulated
internally and discharged at constant rate up to completion, even if the cycle is interrupted: output
pulses are never lost (pulses can be lost only if a new cycle is started before full discharge of
internal accumulator), but if the external counter is used for preset or similar scope, a correct
coefficient must be selected in order to have “real time” operation.
In case of negative material flow no pulses are generated, the negative totalization is maintained
internally and then compensated when the flow return positive.
2.9.4 Production totalizer reset

To clear the global or the actual period totalizers the operator must display the totalizer value (by
pressing the key 1/TOT1 or 6/APT) and press the key ZERO.
The instrument shows the password request message:
P A S S W O R D
If the password is properly keyed the counter is cleared and the confirmation message is displayed.

2.10 Transport cycle
Flow control, alarm supervision and transported material totalization are performed only when the
transport cycle is active.
When the instrument receives the START command (with the PAUSE contact closed or not
configured) both from external contact or serial line, it activates the flow control based on actual
process values and configuration parameters.
Cycle stops when the START command goes OFF or when the production set is reached (if the set
value is higher than 0).
If a PAUSE input is programmed and the contact opens during the cycle, the cycle is suspended and
the STATUS output goes OFF. The cycle resumes when the PAUSE contact closes (without clearing
of totalizer #2).
When cycle starts (also after a PAUSE) the alarm inhibit timers are cleared and alarm filtering is
enabled.
If needed the START contact can be maintained always closed. At power on the instruments checks
the status of START input and if it is closed the transport cycle is started without clearing totalizer
#2.
Cycle status is reported on output relays that can be used to start other process devices.
2.10.1 Transport cycle Start-up
Three different start-up modes are provided:

• Automatic
• Manual with programmed set
• Manual with automatic set
In Auto mode the analog regulation output starts from zero and reaches to the operating point with a
slope (and a time duration) that is function of PID parameters.
In “manual with programmed set” the units starts with an analog output value defined by user by
means of parameter “STT SET%” and stays in that condition for a time defined by parameter “STT
TIME”. When the time expires normal PID control is resumed.
In “manual with automatic set” the units starts with an analog output value equal to the value it has
at the end of previous cycle and stays in that condition for a time defined by parameter “STT
TIME”. When the time expires normal PID control is resumed.

2.11 Event log and production reports
The unit can be configured to print on auxiliary serial line chages of system status and events (LOG)
and totalizer values (REPORT)
Print format can be programmed to handle 80 or 24 column (ADOS ALFAPANEL) printers.
2.11.1 Event log
Events that can be logged are:
Gen. Param. Config. issued when user enter the general parameters configuration menu
Belt Param. Config. issued when user enter the belt configuration menu
Zero Weigh Cal. issued when a Zero Weigh Calibration is performed
Span Weigh Cal. issued when a Span Weigh Calibration is performed
Zero Angle Cal. issued when a Zero Angle Calibration is performed
Span Angle Cal. issued when a Span Angle Calibration is performed
Clock Set issued when user enter the Clock set function
System Init issued when user request a system initialization
Power On issued at power on
Zero Set issued when user request a taring function
Cycle Start issued at transport cycle start
Cycle Stop issued at transport cycle stop
Low Flow Alarm issued when a low flow alarm is detected
High Flow Alarm issued when a high flow alarm is detected
Flow Alarm Restored issued when a flow alarm is restored
Weigh Calibration issued when user enter the weigh calibration menu
Angle Calibration issued when user enter the angle calibration menu
Cycle Paused issued when the transport cycle is paused
Belt Alarm' issued when a belt alarm is detected
Belt Alarm Restored issued when a belt alarm is restred

2.11.2 Production report
The unit can be programmed to automatically print out one or more of the following production
reports:
Hour production
Shift production
Day production
Week production
Month production
Reports are generated when the relevant period expires.
The user can display and print out the totals relevant to the actual period and to the previous period
(last our, last shift and so on).

2.12 External input operation
The instrument is equipped with three user configurable voltage free contact inputs.
Each input can be programmed to operate in one of the following modes:
ZERO
Closing of input clears the divisions indicated on the display within the limits set by the value of
“AZM limit” configuration parameter”.
START
Closing of input initiate a transport cycle: the totalizer #2 is cleared and the flow control become
effective.
Opening of contact stops the transport cycle.
BELT ALARM
External Belt alarm input driven by a normally closed contact.
If the cycle is ON and the input opens for a time longer than that configured as “Minimum belt
alarm time” the relays programmed as “Belt alarm” (if any) are deenergized.
RESET
Closing of input clears the content of totalizer #1.
PAUSE
Closing of input enables a transport cycle.
Opening of contact suspend the transport cycle (if it is ON).

2.13 Output relay operation
The instrument is equipped with three relays on the main board and eight relays on the auxiliary
board.
A voltage-free normally open (NO) contact is available for each relay.
Each relay can be configured to operate in one of the following modes:
STATUS
The relay indicates the actual operating condition:
The relay is deenergized (and its contact is open) when the flow control is off.
The relay is energized (and its contact is closed) when the flow control is on.
LO AL - Alarm on flow lower than minimum

Relay is normally energized and deenergizes when actual flow stays under the low alarm value for a
time higher than what programmed as “flow alarm time”.
When the cycle is OFF the relay is kept energized.
HI AL - Alarm on flow higher than maximum

Relay is normally energized and deenergizes when actual flow stays over the high alarm value for a
time higher than what programmed as “flow alarm time”.
BT AL - Belt alarm
Relay is normally energized and deenergize when “Belt alarm” input stays open value for a time
higher than what programmed as “belt alarm time”.
F DONE - Transport done

Relay is normally deenergized and energizes when the value of totalizer #2 becomes equal to the
value of transported material set point (if other than 0).
Relay deenergizes when a new transport cycle starts.

If the set point is 0 the relays is kept deenergized.
MOTOR - Auxiliary output

Relay is normally deenergized (and its contact is open) and energizes when the instruments starts a
transport cycle and the “Motor delay time” has expired.
Relay deenergizes when the transport cycle is off.
PULSE - Driver for external totalizer

Relay is normally deenergized (and its contact is open) and energizes with a max rate of 5 Hz to
repeat the flow totalization based on parameter “Rep Coef”.

FAULT
The relay indicates a fault condition of the unit due to an error in configuration parameters or a non
calibrated status.
The relay is deenergized (and its contact is open) when the a fault is present.
The relay is energized (and its contact is closed) when the unit is operative.
SPEED
Relay is normally energized and deenergizes when actual speeds stays over the limit values for a
time higher than what programmed as “speed alarm time”.

2.14 SERIAL INTERFACE MANAGEMENT
2.14.1 Primary serial interface
The primary serial line is available in both the RS232 and RS485 mode.
The factory configuration is RS232 (see Figure 1).
3 RS232
2
1 RS485
ZS1
ZS1 1-2 RS485 Mode

ZS1 2-3 RS232 Mode
If the instrument is used in the RS485 modality, an integrated circuit MAX483E must be mounted
in the socket U8 (see Figure 1).
The primary serial line is configured to operate in MODBUS-RTU mode.
The transmission parameters of the primary and auxiliary line are :

• 8 bit - No Parity - 1 Stop
The primary line speed can be configured as follows:

• 9600
• 4800
• 2400
• 1200
2.14.2 Multidrop networks

The instrument can control the primary serial line to operate in a multidrop network, where more
than one transmitter is connected to the same host system.
The physical interface is RS485 on two balanced wires.
The logic protocol (MODBUS) is half duplex master/slave and the instrument responds as a slave.
For the RS485 line connection the instrument must be equipped with the driver in U8 and the
jumper Z8 must be positioned in 1-2.

2.14.3 MODBUS protocol
The RTU version of MODBUS is used.
Received and transmitted frame structure
General frame structure is as follows:
ADDRESS FUNCTION DATA CHECK

8 bits 8 bits N x 8 bits 2 x 8 bits
ADDRESS 8 bit defining the slave address and ranging from 1 to 32

FUNCTION 8 bit defining the required function.
The functions supported by A200E are the following
Code 03 Read Holding Registers
Code 05 Force Single Coil
Code 06 Preset Single Register
Code 16 Preset Multiple Registers
DATA All data relevant to the specific function
CHECK CRC-16 (Cyclic Redundancy Check) frame validation
Exception responses
When A200E receives a request involving illegal functions or illegal data an exception response is
generated containing address, function code, error code and checksum.
To indicate that the response is a notification of an error, the high order bit of the function code is
set to “1”.
Supported error code are:

01 Illegal function. The message function received is not an allowable action for the
addressed slave.
02 Illegal data address. The address referenced in the data field is not an allowable
address in the address slave location
03 Illegal data value. The value referenced in the data field is not allowable in the
addressed slave location
A200E supported functions
For a complete description of MODBUS available functions, please refer to detailed MODBUS
documentation.
Function 03 - Read Holding Registers

Allows the host to obtain the binary value of the content of A200E registers

All registers can be transferred in a single read request.
The below example reads registers 0 through 2 from slave 01:

ADDR FUNC START START # OF # OF CHECK
REG ERG ERG ERG
HI LOW HI LOW
01 03 00 00 00 03 05 CB
Slave answer is as follows:

ADDR FUNC BYTE REG REG REG REG REG REG CHECK
COUNT 0 0 1 1 2 2
HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW
01 03 06 00 0F 00 00 01 C0 74 B4
Value of register 0 is 15, register 1 is 0 and register 2 is 448.
Function 05 - Force Single Coil

Allows the host to force a single coil. In A200E the command is used to issue a ZERO, a START or
Totalizer 1 reset command.
If the ZERO cannot be done (not enabled or weigh higher than the allowable limit) an “Illegal Data
Value” exception response will be generated
The below is a valid example:

ADDR FUNC COIL COIL DATA DATA CHECK
# # VALUE VALUE
HI LOW HI LOW
01 05 00 00 FF 00 8C 3A
The normal response is to retransmit the query message:

ADDR FUNC COIL COIL DATA DATA CHECK
# # VALUE VALUE
HI LOW HI LOW
01 05 00 00 FF 00 8C 3A
Function 06 - Preset Single Register

Allows the host to modify the contents of an holding register
The below example preset register 12 of slave 01 with 54:

ADDR FUNC REG REG DATA DATA CHECK
# # VALUE VALUE
HI LOW HI LOW
01 06 00 0C 00 36 C9 DF

The normal response is to retransmit the query message:

ADDR FUNC REG REG DATA DATA CHECK
# # VALUE VALUE
HI LOW HI LOW
01 06 00 0C 00 36 C9 DF
NOTE: The function cannot be used to operate on double word or read only registers.
Funzione 16 - Preset Multiple Registers

Allows the host to modify the contents of more subsequent holding register
The below example preset register 12, 13 and 14 of slave 01 with 5, 0, 342:
ADDR FUNC STRT STRT # OF # OF BYTE DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA CHECK
REG REG REG REG CNT VAL. VAL. VAL. VAL. VAL. VAL.
HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW
01 16 00 16 00 03 06 00 05 00 00 01 56 4A A4
Teh normal response to a function 16 query is to echo the adrress, function code, starting address
and number of registers to be loaded:
ADDR FUNC STRT STRT # OF # OF CHECK
REG REG REG REG
HI LOW HI LOW
01 16 00 16 00 03 61 CC
NOTE: The function cannot be used to operate on read only registers.

The first register cannot be the low side of a double word register

A200E Registers list
Register 0 is a special coded register (see details).

Gross value, material flow and totalizers value are coded on two consecutive registers as 2’s
complement binary value.
Configuration parameters are coded as explained in “Configuration” paragraph.
Registers marked as “R” are read only, those marked as “R/W” are read-write
Register Function Type

Number
0 Status word R
1-2 Gross weigh value R
3 Speed value (m/min * 100) R
4 Slope angle value (degree * 10) R
5-6 Flow value R
7 Analog output value (percentual value) R
8-9 Totalizer 1 R/W
10-11 Totalizer 2 R/W
12 Division R/W
13 Sensitivity R/W
14 Decimal point position R/W
15 Averaging coefficient R/W
16 AZM limit R/W
17 Baud rate R/W
18 Slave address R/W
19 Tx delay R/W
20 Input 1 function R/W
23 Relay 1 function R/W
24 Relay 1 threshold R/W


45 Motor start delay R/W
46 Minimum flow alarm time R/W
47 Minimum belt alarm time R/W
48 Alarm inhibit time R/W
49 Analog output Zero R/W
50 Analog output Full Scale R/W
51 Flow set point R/W
52 Flow percent R/W
53-54 Transported material set point R/W
55 Operating mode R/W
56 Master/slave selection R/W
57 set point access enable R/W
58 Flow measurement unit R/W
59 Totalization Coefficient R/W
60 Repetition coefficient R/W
61 Cycle time R/W
62 Speed value (for fixed speed belt) R/W
63-64 encoder resolution (pulses per meter) R/W
65 Speed averaging coefficient R/W
66 Fixed slope/variable slope R/W
67 Angle value R/W
68 weighed belt length R/W
69 Proportional band R/W
70 Integral time R/W
71 Derivative time R/W
71 Approaching coefficient R/W
73 Belt length R/W
74 Number of revolution for dynamic calibration R/W
75 Flow adjustment coefficient 0% R/W
81-82 Cut-off load value R/W
83 Flow repetition pulse duration R/W
84 Aux. line function R/W
85 Report handling mode R/W
86 Shift 1 start time R/W


90-91 Current Hour total R/W
92-93 Current Shift total R/W
94-95 Current Day total R/W
96-97 Current Week total R/W
98-99 Current Month total R/W
100-101 Previous Hour total R/W
102-103 Previous Shift total R/W
104-105 Previous Day total R/W
106-107 Previous Week total R/W
108-109 Previous Month total R/W
110 Flow indication averaging R/W
111 Startup mode R/W
112 Startup time R/W
113 Analog output value (percentage) during startup R/W
114 Minimum Speed value R/W
115 Maximum Speed value R/W
116 Minimum speed alarm time R/W
117 Maximum change of regulation output R/W
118 Dead band value in regulation R/W
119 Pecentage of dead band to activate dead band control R/W
120 Specific weight R/W
121 Percentage of output 1 R/W
122 Flow rate 1 R/W
124 Flow rate 2 R/W
126 Flow rate 3 R/W
128 Flow rate 4 R/W
130 Flow rate 5 R/W
132 Flow rate 6 R/W

List of Coils supported by A200E
Coil Function
Number
0 ZERO request
1 START request
2 RESET of Totalizer 1
3 Power On Flag reset request
Status word coding
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
POF F S Diagnostic error code 0 0 0 M SB HI LO B
POF Power On Flag. Indicates a return of power supply to the transmitter.

Flag is set to 1 by A200E and can be resetted to 0 by host by forcing
Coil #3
F if = 1 indicates a load cell failure
S if = 1 indicates configuration in progress
Diagnostic err code error code (see “self diagnostic” paragraph
B if = 1 indicates that the flow control is ON
LO if = 1 indicates that flow is lower than minimum
HI if = 1 indicates that flow is higher than maximum
SB if = 1 indicates a belt alarm
M if = 1 indicates that the motor is ON

2.14.4 Auxiliary serial interface
The auxiliary serial line can be configured to operate in DATA, LOG, REPORT or LOG+REPORT
mode.
In DATA mode a frame containig the values of mst important process parameters is continuosly
transmitted.
In LOG and REPORT mode various character frames are transmtted. Frame format are
programmable to adapt to 24 or 80 column printers.
The speed of the auxiliary line is set at 1200 baud.
2.14.5 Auxiliary serial interface in DATA mode
The instrument continuously transmits a string with the following format:
<LF><STATUS><DP><SENS><MU><SET><WGH><SPD><FLOW><TOT1><TOT2><CR>
dove:
<LF> “Line Feed” char (Hex 0A)
<STATUS> string of 4 Hex char status word
<DP> string of 1 Hex char decimal point position code
<SENS> string of 1 Hex char sensitivity code
<MU> string of 1 Hex char measurement unit code
<SET> string of 4 Hex char Flow set point
< WGT > string of 4 Hex char Gross value
<SPD> string of 4 Hex char belt speed
<FLOW> string of 8 Hex char Flow value
<TOT1> string of 8 Hex char Totatalizer 1
<TOT2> string of 8 Hex char Totatalizer 2
<CR> “Carriage Return” char (Hex 0D)
Dat aare transmitted syncronously with the flow computing cycle: with cycle time of 0,5 or 1 sec,
the frame is transmitted every cycle, with 0.25 Sec cycle time every 2 cycles and with 0.125 Sec
time every 4 cycles.

2.14.6 Auxiliary serial interface in LOG mode
When one of the system event occurs, a frame is transmitted, having two differents format
depending on LOG24 or LOG80 configuration.
LOG 24 frame format is:
$0A $01 $1B $52 <GG-MM-AAAA HH:MN > $0D

<EVENT DESCRIPTION> $0D
LOG 80 frame format is:
$0A <GG-MM-AAAA HH:MN > $20 $20 < EVENT DESCRIPTION > $0D
Event descrition are:
Gen. Param. Config.

Belt Param. Config.
Zero Weigh Cal.
Span Weigh Cal.
Zero Angle Cal.
Span Angle Cal.
Clock Set
System Init
Power On
Zero Set
Cycle Start
Cycle Stop
Low Flow Alarm
High Flow Alarm
Flow Alarm Restored
Weigh Calibration
Angle Calibration
Cycle Paused
Belt Alarm'
Belt Alarm Restored

2.14.7 Auxiliary serial interface in REPORT mode
Data frames transmitetd automatically or on operator request hava different format according to
REP24 or REP80 configuratation.
REP 24 frame format:
<REPORT TITLE> $0D

$0A $01 $1B $52 <DD-MM-YEAR HH:MN > $0D
$03 <PERIOD> <VALUE> <MU> $0D
$01 <---------------------> $0D $0A
REP 80 frame format:
$0A < DD-MM-YEAR HH:MN> $20 $20 $20 < REPORT TITLE > $0D
$0A <PERIOD> <VALUE> <UM> $0D
Report that are generated automatically when a period expires conatins only the period relevatn data
and only if enabled in configuration by parameter REP. CNF.
Report generated on operator request contains all data, even if not enabled.
<REPORT TITLE> field can have following values:

CURRENT PERIOD TOTALS
PREV. PERIOD TOTALS
<PERIOD> field can have following values

Hour
Shift
Day
Week
Month
<UM> field can have following values:

Kg
Ton

2.15 ANALOG OUTPUT MANAGEMENT
The option board includes a 16-bit analog output that can be configured using jumper Z1 for current
(4-20 mA) or voltage (0-10V) output.
The option board is factory configured for current output.
3 0÷10 V
2
1 4÷20 mA
Z1
Z1 1-2 4÷20 mA Mode

Z1 2-3 0÷10 V Mode
The conversion can be associated by configuration to the value of the gross weight or the net weight
to release the output signal from what is shown on the display.
The zero value and full scale value of the analog output can be associated to any two weight values.
In the “UL” condition the output signal is blocked at the start of scale (0 V or 4 mA).
In the “OL” condition the output signal is blocked at the full scale (10 V or 20 mA).
Acting from keyboard is possible the fine tuning of the analog signal corresponding to both zero and
full scale.
2.15.1 Analog signal adjustment
The instruments provide a fine adjustment of the analog output (400 steps), beyond the following
limits:
Reference Lower adj. limit Upper adj. limit Step

0V -0,400 V 0,400 V 2 mV
10 V 9,600 V 10,400 V 2 mV
4 mA 3,340 mA 4,660 mA 3,3 µA
20 mA 19,340 mA 20,660 mA 3,3 µA
Zero e Full Scale adjustment can be performed during D/A Zero and D/A Full Scale configuration.
The instrument shows the number of actual adjustment steps:
D A Z - 1 2 3 Zero adjustment
D A S - 1 9 9 Full Scale adjustment
Pressing the ZERO button the number of adjustment step can be incremented up to 199.
Pressing the F2 button the number of adjustment step can be decremented down to -199.

3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Material receiving
Remove the instrument from its packing and check if it has been damaged during transport.
Claims for any damage must be submitted immediately and in writing to the supplier and to the
carrier which delivered the goods.
The instrument should be delivered with the following :
• 1 6 pin male circular connector kit for load cell wiring

• 1 kit of removable female terminal blocks for power supply and I/O wiring
• 2 attachment brackets
• 1 copy of the instruction manual
• 2 copies of the instrument testing certificate (check that the serial no. reported in the special area
on the back corresponds to what is reported on the testing sheet)
3.2 Instrument mounting
The instrument is designed for panel mounting. The cut-out dimensions are indicated in Figure 2.
Insert the instrument, hook the two attachment brackets into the special holes located on the side of
the box. Then, use a screwdriver to adjust the set screws until the front frame is flush with the
board.
For the necessary depth, consider the length of the instrument plus about 5 cm for the connection
cables.
96
140
192
91
188
Figure 2 - A200E drilling template

3.3 Connections
All the connections to the instrument are available on the back panel of the instrument.
Except for the load cell, all the connections are made using pull-out terminal blocks using flexible
wire 0,5...1,5 mmq.
WARNING
Any wiring must be done when the instrument is powered off
Check carefully the value of the power supply and the power supply wiring
ANY CONNECTION ERROR VOIDS WARRANTY
The connection to the safety ground must always be done.
For load cell, analog output and serial line wiring shielded cable is recommended.
Load cell, analog output and serial line wiring must be separated from power lines
The A200 mounting panel or cabinet must be properly grounded.
A200E output relays must be used only to drive relay coils (with nominal current and voltage
beyond contact rating and using dumping networks) or logic input or signaling lamps; they
cannot be used to drive power actuator.
Figure 3 - A200E connection layout
EVERY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE INSTRUMENT VOIDS WARRANTY

IN CASE OF PROBLEMS PLEASE REFER TO THE ADOS SERVICE ORGANIZATION

3.3.1 Wiring the instrument to the protective earthing system
Protective conductor terminal must be connected to the protective earthing system by means
of flexible wire (Yellow-green on FAST-ON terminal) having a minimum section of 2,5mmq.
Protective conductor terminal can be used for the ground connection of the load cell cable shield.
Potective conductor terminal
Figure 4 - A200E earthing
3.3.2 Power supply connection
Connect the power supply to terminals “ 2 ” and “ 3 ” of terminal block M1.

Terminal “ 3 ” must be connected to the earth.
TERMINAL BOARD PIN FUNCTION

M1 1 Earth
M1 2 230 Vac line
M1 3 230 Vac line
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE INSTRUMENT IS SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH

230 Vac POWER SUPPLY

3.3.3 Load cell connection
Connect the cable coming from the load cells or from the junction box to the circular connector
located in the rear of the instrument and indicated as LC.
The load cell must be connected to the instrument with a shielded cable according to the attached
table. To this regard, we recommended the use of our shielded cable (Type CS-4).
The cable shield at A200E side must be grounded. It can be wired to the protective conductor
terminal
The connection must be made in accordance with the color code reported on the load cell (when
using ADOS cells refer to table 167-MTSCACOC).
The A200E includes the standard connection of load cells with 4 wires. For a connection to load
cells equipped with senses (therefore with a 6-wire connection), contact ADOS.
THE CONNECTION CABLE BETWEEN THE LOAD CELLS AND THE INSTRUMENT
MUST FOLLOW A COMPLETELY SEPARATE LAYOUT, TO AVOID UNWANTED
COUPLING THAT CAN REDUCE THE QUALITY OF MEASUREMENT.
B F
C E
Figure 5 - A200E load cell connector
PIN FUNCTION ADOS COLOR CODE

A + ECTITATION RED
B - ECTITATION BLACK
C + SIGNAL GREEN
D - SIGNAL WHITE
E N.C.
F N.C.
Cable shield must be connected to a good ground reference plane.

3.3.4 Digital input connection
In the base version, the instrument is supplied with (3) optoinsulated digital inputs.
The function of each input can be configured by the user. For the relative programming, refer to
section 5 CONFIGURATION.
The inputs are powered by the A200E and to activate the input just use a voltage free contact to
close the common pin and the relevant input pin.
A200E CUSTOMER
TERMINAL BOARD PIN FUNCTION

M2 7 Input 1 (CYCLE START)
M2 8 Input 2 (BELT ALARM)
M2 9 Input 3 (TOTAL: RESET)
M2 10 Common

3.3.5 Relay output connection
The A200E can control three relay outputs in the base configuration and eight additional outputs in
the expanded configuration.
The outputs can be associated to digital thresholds that can be programmed as required.
Refer to “Threshold control” paragraph for the functional aspects.
Refer to “CONFIGURATION” section of the manual for the programming modalities.
As output, a normally open (NO) contact that is voltage free is available to the user for each relay.
The contact rating is 0.5A at 24 Vdc.

If contact drives relay coils or inductive loads, a shut-off circuit must be provided in
parallel to the contact.
TERMINAL BOARD PIN FUNCTIONS

M2 1 Relay 1 - NO STATUS
M2 2 Relay 1 - C
M2 4 Relay 2 - C
M2 5 Relay 3 - NO MOTOR
M2 6 Relay 3 - C

M5 1 Relay 4 - NO LO AL
M5 2 Relay 4 - C
M5 3 Relay 5- NO HI AL
M5 4 Relay 5 - C
M5 5 Relay 6 - NO BELT ALARM
M5 6 Relay 6 - C
M5 7 Relay 7 - NO FLOW DONE
M5 8 Relay 7 - C

M6 2 Relay 8 - C
M6 4 Relay 9 - C
M6 6 Relay 10 - C
M6 7 Relay 11 - NO REPETITION OUTPUT
M6 8 Relay 11 - C

3.3.6 Primary serial port connection
The primary transmission line can be used in the R232 or RS485 mode (refer to section
“CONFIGURATION” for the operating modalities).
Connections must be done with a shielded cable (RS232 lines) or with a twisted pair (RS 485 lines).
In the RS485 modality, put a 50 Ω resistor in parallel (where necessary) to the signal of the unit that
is farthest from the HOST to correct for possible signal reflections.

M3 1 TX232 - 1
M3 3 RX232
M3 4 CTS232
M3 5 SGROUND
M3 6 RTX485+
M3 7 RTX485-
3.3.7 Auxiliary serial port connection
The auxiliary transmission line can be used in the R232 mode (refer to section
“CONFIGURATION” for the operating modalities).
The auxiliary line is used for connection to a repeater or for any interfacing to a printer.
Complete the connections with a shielded cable or with a twisted pair.

M3 2 TX232 - AUX
M3 8 SGROUND

3.3.8 Analog output connection (option)
The analog outputs 0-10 V and 4-20 mA are available on terminal board M4. Refer to section
“CONFIGURATION” to calibrate or align values other than those set by the factory.
It is recommended to use a shielded cable and, where necessary, a layout in separate ducts to avoid
reducing equipment operating capacities and the relative performances.
1
Analog output 4-20 mA max 500 Ω
2
Ω
Analog output 0-10 V min 10KΩ
Figure 7 - A200E analog output connection

M4 1 4 ÷20 mA
M4 2 0 ÷10 V
M4 3 Common

3.3.9 Encoder connection
The encoder must be connected to the DB9S connector on back of A200E
Shielded cable is recommended.
ENCODER CONNECTOR SIGNAL

PIN 1 Positive encoder supply (+ 12 Vdc)
PIN 2 Positive encoder supply (+ 12 Vdc)
PIN 3 Clinometer signal
PIN 4 Differential input”
PIN 5 Differential input or “NPN Open Collector
PIN 6 Negative encoder supply

4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Preventive maintenance
The instrument needs no particular preventive maintenance.
For safety reason is a good practice to check periodically, by visual inspection, the connections to
the protective earthling system.
4.2 Corrective maintenance
Any corrective maintenance to possible failures must be carried out at ADOS laboratories or at least
by ADOS authorized personnel
EVERY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE INSTRUMENT VOIDS WARRANTY

5. INSTRUMENT CONTROL
5.1 Introduction
The A200E indicator is a programmable instrument that performs a set of functions which can be
adapted and/or personalized by the user to implement a variety of applications.
These functions can be modified using the configuration parameters.
Therefore, the instrument must be configured on the basis of the specific application before being
used.
All the configuration parameters are maintained in non-volatile storage.

The parameter storage state is controlled when the instrument is turned on: if the result is negative
the instrument is automatically re-initialized with the base configuration and must be reconfigured
and re-calibrated.
During the instrument configuration process, the state of the signal LED’s remains congruent with
that of the process; however, the LED’s flash to indicate to the user that it is not in normal operating
condition.
The thresholds associated to the relays are controlled normally.
If the serial is active, the status flag in the transmitted message indicates that the instrument is in the
configuration process.

5.2 Control function selection
The A200E includes the following control functions:
1. Operating set point configuration

2. General parameter configuration
3. Belt parameter configuration
4. weight calibration
5. test
6. system initialization
All the operations are guided by messages in plain text displayed on the auxiliary display.
The main display is used to display/set the value of the parameter to be modified.
To enter the instrument control modality just press the F/INC key.
If the instrument have been programmed to permit the set point configuration without password the
following menu will be displayed:
S e t P o i n t
S Y S T E M
To switch between menu items just press the F/INC key.
If the possibility to configure the set points without password have been disabled the instrument
enter immediately the SYSTEM menu.
When the SYSTEM menu is selected and the password have been entered, the instrument prepares
to configure the general parameters and displays the following message:
G E N C N F .
pressing the F/INC key switches the control level and the following messages appear:
G E
N C N F .
B E
L T C N F
W E
I G C A L
A N
G L C A L
T E S T
S Y S I N I T
pressing the E key confirms the selection made.
Pressing the C key cancels the control request and the system returns to the normal operating mode.

5.2.1 Password
The operator access to configuration, weight calibration and system initialization is controlled by
means of a password.
The password value is “45700120”.
The password value is fixed and there are no procedures to modify while in operation. The scope of
the password is not intended for security but only to prevent unwanted access to system functions.
The instrument shows the following message on the auxiliary display:
P A S S W O R D
and the message characters are substituted with “*” when the operator keys in the password.
When a correct access code is fully keyed the selected function menu will appear, otherwise the
instrument will go back to the function selection menu.
5.2.2 Keyboard time out
After 60 seconds of no keyboard activity the instrument automatically generates a C key code, so if
the instrument is abandoned while in configuration or calibration it will go back to the operation
menu and than to the operating status.

5.3 Parameter configuration
5.3.1 Parameter selection
Entering the “General configuration” from the configuration level selection menu the instrument
prepares to configure the first parameter, indicates the value or the code of the parameter on the
primary display
and displays the description of parameter on auxiliary display:
G r a d u a t .
Press the F/INC key to sequentially select all the configurable parameters (after reaching the last
one it returns automatically to the first one).
Pressing the numeric keys directly sets the number of the parameter to be configured.
Press the F1/DEC key to decrease the number of the parameter selected (after reaching the last one
it returns automatically to the first one).
Press the C key to cancel the configuration request and return to the configuration level selection
menu.
Press the E key to confirm the selection made and the instrument prepares to configure the
parameter selected: the primary display indicates the value or the code of the parameter and the
auxiliary display flashes to indicate that the instrument is prepared to accept the change to the value
of the parameter.

5.3.2 Modifying the value of the operating parameters
Entering the configuration from the parameter selection menu the instrument indicates the value or
the code of the parameter on the primary display.
The auxiliary display flashes to indicate that the instrument is prepared to accept the change to the
value of the parameter.
Press the F/INC key to increase the value of the parameter selected (after reaching the maximum it
returns automatically to 0).
If the data displayed is a weight (for example a relay threshold) the increase will occur on the basis
of the configured resolution.
By keeping the F/INC key pressed, the increase gradient is increased automatically up to a
maximum of 128 times the base value.
Press the F1/DEC key to decrease the value of the parameter selected (after reaching the minimum
it returns automatically to the maximum).
If the data displayed is a weight (for example a relay threshold) the decrease will occur on the basis
of the configured resolution.
By keeping the F1/DEC key pressed, the decrease gradient is increased automatically up to a
maximum of 128 times the base value.
Pressing the numeric keys directly sets the number of the parameter to be configured.
Press the >0< key to clear the value of the selected parameter.
Press the C key to cancel the configuration request and return to the selection menu of the next
parameter.
Press the E key to confirm the modification made.

The instrument checks if the value set is formally acceptable and displays the following message for
2 seconds:
D O N E
and returns automatically to the selection menu of the next parameter.
If the value setting is not formally correct, the system displays the following message for 2 seconds:
E R R O R
and waits for new values.

5.4 Set point configuration
5.4.1 Material Flow
M a t F l o w
It is possible to set values ranging from 0 (equivalent to a no operation condition) up to the value
defined in the “D/A SPAN” parameter
5.4.2 Reduction coefficient
P e r c e n t .
This is the reduction coefficient applied to the “Material Flow” set point value.
It is possible to set values ranging from 0 (equivalent to a no operation condition) up to 100%.
5.4.3 Total transported Material
T r a n s p Q
It is possible to set values ranging from 0 (set point disabled) up to 99999

5.5 General parameter configuration
5.5.1 Graduation
G r a d u a t .
It is possible to set the following values:

• 1000
• 2000
• 4000
• 5000 (default configuration)
5.5.2 Resolution
R e s o l u t .

• 2
• 5
• 10
• 20
• 50
The system does not accept a resolution setting of 50 with 4000 and 5000 graduation (it would not
be possible to present the data on the display).
5.5.3 Decimal point
D e c . P n t

• 0.0
• 0.00
• 0.000
• 0.0000

5.5.4 Averages
A v e r a g e

• 4
• 16
• 32
• 64
• 128
5.5.5 Opening on AZM
M a x A Z M
This is the maximum load value that the instrument can clear (either from an external contact or
from a key on the front panel).
Values from 0 to 100% can be setted. Default value is 10%
5.5.6 Baud rate
B a u d R a t e

• 4800
• 2400
• 1200
5.5.7 Address on RS485
4 8 5 A d d r
• It is possible to set values ranging from 0 (default configuration) to 32
5.5.8 Tx delay
T x d e l a y
• It is possible to set values ranging from 0 (default configuration) to 200 mS

5.5.9 Aux serial line
A u x S e r L

• DATA (default configuration)
• LG 24
• RP 24
• LR 24
• LG 80
• RP 80
• LR 80
5.5.10 Report Configuration
R p r t C n f
User can enable or disable each type of report.

A mask is presented having the simbol of each enabled report. Symbols are:
H Hour
S Shift
D Day
W Week
M Month
5.5.11 Shift configuration
S h i f t 1
S h i f t 2
S h i f t 3
S h i f t 4
Values from 0 to 23 can be programmed.

5.5.12 Digital input function
I N 1 F u n c
I N 2 F u n c
I N 3 F u n c

• --0-- ZERO command
• START START command
• BLTAL Belt alarm
• RESET Totalizer 1 reset command
• PAUSE Cycle pause
5.5.13 Relay function
R 1 F u n c
R 2 F u n c
R 3 F u n c
R 4 F u n c
R 5 F u n c
R 6 F u n c
R 7 F u n c
R 8 F u n c
R 9 F u n c
R 1 0 F u n c
R 1 1 F u n c

• STATU Operating status signaling
• LO AL Flow lower than minimum alarm
• HI AL Flow higher then maximum alarm
• BLTAL Belt alarm
• FDONE Flow done signaling
• MOTOR Motor command
• PULSE Pulse Totalizer output
• FAULT Unit in fault condition
• SPEED Speed alarm
5.5.14 Relay threshold
R 1 S e t
R 2 S e t
R 3 S e t
R 4 S e t

R 5 S e t
R 6 S e t
R 7 S e t
R 8 S e t
R 9 S e t
R 1 0 S e t
R 1 1 S e t
The threshold is meaningful only if the relevant relay is configured as LO AL or HI AL.

It is possible to set a value ranging from 0 (default configuration) to 100% (for LO AL ) or fro 100
to 200% (for HI AL).
5.5.15 Motor delay
M o T o r D l y
This is the time delay from START to MOTOR output activation.

It is possible to set a value ranging from 0.0 (default configuration) to 100.0 Sec.
5.5.16 Flow alarm minimum time
F l w A l T
Flow alarm became effective only if it stays in alarm condition for a time higher than set value.
5.5.17 Speed alarm minimum time
S p d A l T
Speed alarm became effective only if it stays in alarm condition for a time higher than set value.
5.5.18 Belt alarm minimum time
B l t A l T
Belt alarm became effective only if the input contact stays in alarm condition (open) for a time
higher than set value.
5.5.19 Flow alarm inhibit time
T i n h i b i t
Flow alarm will be taken into account after inhibit time.

Inhibit timer will be reloaded after START or any change in set point.

5.5.20 Flow repetition pulse duration
R i p P u l s e
Time duration of the ON and OFF status of flow repetition pulse.


5.5.21 D/A Zero
D / A Z e r o
It is possible to set a value ranging from 0 (default configuration) to the full scale (given by the
product of graduation by resolution).
At this configuration step the analog output is forced to ZERO and is possible to adjust the Zero
analog output (see “analog output management” paragraph).
5.5.22 D/A Full Scale
D / A S p a n
It is possible to set a value ranging from full scale (default configuration), given by the product of
graduation by resolution, to 0.
At this configuration step the analog output is forced to FULL SCALE and is possible to adjust the
Full Scale analog output (see “analog output management” paragraph).

5.6 Belt parameter configuration
5.6.1 Operating mode
O p . M o d e

• REGUL Direct Flow control
• SETPT Flow calculation and transmission
• OPN L Open loop regulation
5.6.2 Master/Slave selection
M s t r / S l v

• SLAVE Slave operation
• MSTER Master operation
5.6.3 Set point enable
S e t E n b l

• YES Set point control is possible without password
• NO Set point control subject to password
5.6.4 Flow measurement unit
F l o w M U

• 1 All calculations are carried out in base units (Kg)
• 1000 All calculations are carried out in thousand of base units (Ton)

5.6.5 Totalization coefficient
T o t C o e f

• 1
• 0.1
• 0.01
• 0.001
5.6.6 Flow repetition coefficient
R e p C o e f

• 1
• 10
• 100
• 1000
5.6.7 Cycle time
C y c T i m e

• 125 All calculations are carried out every 125 ms
• 250
• 500
• 1000
5.6.8 Minimum charge
C u t O f f L d
Absolute charge value under which the instrument doesn’t totalize the transported material
It is possible to set a value ranging from zero (default configuration) to F.S.

5.6.9 Display filter on flow rate visualization
D i s P A v r g
This parameter allows to set a display filter to flow rate visualization.

• 0 minimum filter (default configuration)

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 8
• 16 maximum filter
5.6.10 Belt speed
S p e e d
This is the belt speed value: if it is 0 the speed is calculated using the encoder input; if it is higher
than 0 the value is taken as actual speed and the encoder is ignored.
Possible values ranges from 0.00 to 600.00 m/min.
5.6.11 Minimum Belt speed
M i n S p e e d
This is the value of the lower limit for speed alarm.

5.6.12 Maximum Belt speed
M a x S p e e d
This is the value of the higher limit for speed alarm.


5.6.13 Pulses per meter
P u l s M t r
Defines the number of pulses per meter coming out f encoder.

Possible values ranges from 0 to 9999.9 pulses/m.
5.6.14 Speed averaging
S p d A v r g
Defines the averaging coefficient applied to speed signal.

Possible values ranges from 0 to 9. Higher value means higher filtering.
5.6.15 Fixed slope/variable slope selection
F i x S l o p e
Defines if the belt is operating with fixed or variable slope

• YES default configuration
• NO
5.6.16 Slope angle value
A n g l e V a l
This is the belt angle value: if it is 0 the angle is calculated using the clinometer input; if it is higher
than 0 the value is taken as actual angle value and the clinometer input is ignored. It can be user in
case of clinometer failure.
Possible values ranges from -60.0 to 60.0 degree.
5.6.17 Weighed Belt size (Balance size)
B l n c S i z e
Defines the length of the weighing section of the belt.

Possible values ranges from 0.000 to 20.000 m.

5.6.18 Proportional band
P r o p B n d
Defines the value of the “P” term of PID controller.

Possible values ranges from 0 to 1000 %.
5.6.19 Integral time
I n t T i m e
Defines the value of the “I” term of PID controller.

Possible values ranges from 0 to 6000 Seconds.
5.6.20 Derivative time
D r v T i m e
Defines the value of the “D” term of PID controller.

5.6.21 Approaching gain
A p r c G a i n
Defines the value of the approaching coefficient that modifies the integral time.
Possible values ranges from 0 to 10.0 .
5.6.22 Maximum output change
M A X v a r .
It’s the maximum value allowed as changing of output in % sec.

Possible values ranges from 0 to 100 %/sec.
5.6.23 Dead band
D E A D B A N d
It’s the band value (referred to flow rate set) within the regulation is stopped.
Possible values ranges from 0 to 100 % of the flow rate set.

5.6.24 Activation point of dead band
% O f D B
It’s the value of activation point of the dead band control expressed in percentage of dead band.
Possible values ranges from 0 to 100 % of d.b.
5.6.25 Start-up mode
S T T m o d e
Defines the start-up mode of the belt

• AUTO default configuration
• SPT M
• SPT A
5.6.26 Start-up time
S T T T i m e
Defines the value of the start-up time in SPT M or SPT A mode.

5.6.27 Start-up analog output
S T T S e t %
Defines the value of the analog output during start-up in SPT M mode as percentage of full scale
output.
Possible values ranges from 0 to 100 %.
5.6.28 Belt length
B e l t L e n g
Defines the total belt length in order to automatically calculate the dynamic calibration time.
Possible values ranges from 0.0 to 6500.0 meters.

5.6.29 Number of Belt revolution
R e v . N u m
Defines the number of belt revolutions required for the dynamic calibration.
Possible values ranges from 0 to 30.
If a value of 0 is defined static calibration will be performed.
5.6.30 Specific weight
S P e c W g h t
It’s the ratio value between the material specific weight (specified in the percentage of output-flow
rate table) and the material to dosing. It’s used to adjust the flow rate set in open loop mode.
Possible values ranges from 0.000 to 2.000.
5.6.31 Output percentage 1,2,3,4,5,6
% A o u t 1
It’s the percentage value of output in open loop mode.

It’s showed only inopen loop mode.
5.6.32 Flow rate 1,2,3,4,5,6
M a t F l o w 1
It’s the flow rate value relative to the corresponding value percentage of output in open loop mode.

5.6.33 Flow adjustment coefficient
A d j K 0 %
A d j K 2 0 %
A d j K 4 0 %
A d j K 6 0 %
A d j K 8 0 %
A d j K 1 0 0 %
Defines the coefficient used to correct the computed flow in order to recover from errors that cannot
be calibrated out.
There are five coefficient in order to linearize non linear response of the belt: the instruments
computes the actual load value in percent, define he position in the coefficient table and calculates
the effective adjusting coefficient by mans of a linear interpolation between the previous and
subsequent coeff value.
Example: adj K 80% = 1.2

adj K 100% = 1.4
if the load value is 90% of FS the effective adj K will be 1.3

5.7 Load Calibration
After a system initialization, the instrument must be calibrated before performing any weighing
operation.
The calibration operation consists of two phases:

• zero calibration
• Span calibration
The two phases must be carried out at least once, otherwise the instrument does not exit the FAULT
condition.
It is possible to carry out successive single calibrations, zero only or Span only.
The instrument can handle static weight calibration and dynamic weight calibration, with belt in
motion and averaging of the load value over a programmable period of time.
Selection is automatically and depends on the value of configuration parameter “Belt revolution
number” and on the actual speed value.
• if the parameter value is zero or the speed value is zero a static calibration is performed.
• if the parameter value is greater than zero or the speed value is greater than zero a dynamic
calibration is performed.
The duration of calibration is calculated based on the belt length, the required number of revolution
and the actual speed.
To enter the calibration mode the user must enter the instrument control mode, and use the F/INC
key to select the:
W E I G C A L
and press the E key.
The instrument prepares for the zero scale calibration function and the following message is
displayed:
Z E R O
Press the F/INC key to switch to Span calibration function and the following message is displayed:
F S 1 2 3 4 5
where 12345 is the value of the weight currently on the balance.
Press the E key to request to start the selected calibration sequence.
Press the C key to cancel the calibration request and to return to the instrument control menu.

5.7.1 Load indication during calibration
During the calibration phase the actual load on weighframe is displayed on the main display.
Indication limits are the following:
lower limit: - 20% of full scale
higher limit: 120% of full scale
if the weight is under the lower limit the following will be displayed:
- - U L -
if the weight is over the upper limit (or if the load cell signal is higher than 20 mV the following
will be displayed:
- - O L -
5.7.2 Zero calibration
The weighing system must be set with ZERO weight.
After selecting the modality:
Z E R O
press the E key.

The instrument prepares to receive the confirmation command and flashes the message on the
auxiliary display.
Press the E key again and the instrument starts the calibration procedure and in case of dynamic
calibration the message:
W A I t 1 2 3 (flashing)
is displayed.
The instrument performs the zero calibration and displays the following message for 2 seconds:
D O N E
and returns automatically to the calibration menu.

5.7.3 Span calibration
The weighing system must be set with a KNOWN weight that is greater than 12.5% of the Span.
The precision of the Span calibration is greater the closer the known weight is to the full scale value.
The system is set to perform the calibration with a known weight corresponding to the value of the
weight currently on the balance.
The operator can modify this setting by changing the value of the known weight directly (using the
numeric keys) and by using the F/INC key to increase the value on the display. The increase is
performed in steps of one division or, by continuing to press the F/INC key, in larger and larger
steps up to a maximum of 128 graduation.
After pressing the E key, the instrument prepares to receive the confirmation command and flashes
the following writing on the display:
F S 1 2 3 4 5
Press the E key again and the instrument starts the calibration procedure and in case of dynamic
calibration the message:
W A I t 1 2 3 (flashing)
is displayed.
The instrument performs the Span calibration and displays the following message for two seconds
D O N E
If the value of the known weight set is not correct, the instrument displays the following signal for
two seconds:
E R R O R

5.8 Angle Calibration
After a system initialization, the instrument is automatically precalibrated to the default values, but
it can be necessary to perform zero or span calibration to recover from mounting or other error
situations.
The calibration operation consists of two phases:

• zero calibration
• Span calibration
It is possible to carry out single calibrations, zero only or Span only.
To enter the calibration mode the user must enter the instrument control mode, and use the F/INC
key to select the:
A N G L C A L
The instrument prepares for the zero scale calibration function and the following message is
displayed:
Z E R O
Press the F/INC key to switch to Span calibration function and the following message is displayed:
F S 1 2 . 3
where 12.3 is the actual angle value.
Press the E key to request to start the selected calibration sequence.
Press the C key to cancel the calibration request and to return to the instrument control menu.

5.8.1 Zero calibration
The belt must be positioned in horizontal.
After selecting the modality:
Z E R O
press the E key.

The instrument prepares to receive the confirmation command and flashes the message on the
auxiliary display.
Press the E key again and the instrument performs the zero calibration, displays the following
message for 2 seconds:
D O N E
5.8.2 Span calibration
The belt must be positioned at a KNOWN angle.

The precision of the Span calibration is greater the higher is the slope angle.
The system is set to perform the calibration with a known weight corresponding to the value of the
weight currently on the balance.
The operator can modify this setting by changing the value of the known weight directly (using the
numeric keys) and by using the F/INC key to increase the value on the display. The increase is
performed in steps of one division or, by continuing to press the F/INC key, in larger and larger
steps up to a maximum of 128 graduation.
After pressing the E key, the instrument prepares to receive the confirmation command and flashes
the following writing on the display:
F S 1 2 . 3
Press the E key again and the instrument performs the Span calibration, displays the following
message for two seconds
D O N E

5.9 Test
This function allows the user to check the correct connection of the input contacts to the instrument
and the relay outputs.
To enter the test modality, the user must enter the instrument control model and use the F/INC key
to select the modality:
T E S T
On the main display the instrument indicates the state of the digital inputs: 0 refers to an open
contact and 1 to a closed contact
0 0 0
The digit on the right corresponds to input 1, the one in the middle to input 2 and the one on the left
to input 3.
On the auxiliary display the instrument shows the state of relays and analog output:
1 0 4 0
First number (1) indicates the number of the relay that is ON on the main board; the second number
(04) indicates the number of the relay that is ON on the aux board; the third number (0) represent
the analog output value (in step of 10% from 0 to 9 and F for Full scale).
Press the F1/DEC key to sequentially and individually drive each relay of the instrument,
including those mounted on the CS 522.02 expansion board (if installed).
Press the ZERO key to switch the analog output from 0 to Full scale.
Press the F2 key to switch the analog output from 0 to Full scale in step of 10% (1 V or 1,6 mA).
Press the C key to return to the operating modality.
NOTE: analog output test can be done only if the instrument is calibrated

5.10 System Initialization
The instrument can be reset to the default configuration by mean of the System initialization
function.
To enter the system initialization mode , the user must enter the instrument control mode and use the
F/INC key to select the modality:
S Y S I N I T

The instrument will ask for password and, if correct, the following message will be displayed:
* I N I T *
Press the E key to request to start the sequence and the instrument prepares to receive the
confirmation command:
O K I N I T ? flashing
Press the E key to confirm the selection made and the instrument initializes the parameters and
restarts automatically.
Press the C key to cancel the initialization request and return to the instrument control menu.
5.10.1 Switch controlled initialization
Initialization by switch can only be performed at power-on time.

The procedure is the following:
• DIP switch SW1-1 must be ON prior to power on

• The display shows the message:
O K I N I T ? flashing
• if the switch is set to OFF in less than 5 seconds the initialization is carried out and the message
on display changes to
* I N I T * flashing
and stays in this condition as long as a key is pressed, thus proceeding with startup sequence.
• if the switch is left unchanged the instrument proceeds with normal startup sequences

6. INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION TABLE

General parameters
Parameter
Graduation 1000 2000 4000 5000

Resolution 1 2 5 10 20 50
Decimal point 0 0.0 0.00 0.000 0.0000
Average 4 8 16 32 64 128
Max AZM 0..100% (5)
Baud Rate 9600 4800 2400 1200
485 Address 0,1..32 (0)
Tx delay 0..200 mS (0)
IN 1 function --0-- START BLTAL RESET PAUSE
R 1 function STATUS LO AL HI AL BLTAL FDONE MOTOR PULSE FAULT SP AL
R 1 set 0
R 2 set 0
R 3 function STATO LO AL HI AL SBAND PRTTA MOTOR PULSE FAULT SP AL
R 3 set 0
R 4 set 0..100 (90)
R 5 set 100..200 (110)
R 6 set 0
R 7 set 0
R 8 set 0
R 9 set 0
R 10 set 0
R 11 set 0
Motot delay 0..100,0 (0)
Flow Al Time 0..100,0 (0)
Spd Al Time 0..100,0 (0)
Belt Al Time 0..100,0 (0)
Inibhit Time 0..600,0 (0)
Rip Pulse 0..1,0 ( 0.2 )
D/A Zero 0..30000 (0)
D/A Span 0..30000 ( 10000 )

Belt parameters
Parameter
Op Mode REGUL SETP

Mstr/Slv SLAVE MSTER
Set Enable YES NO
Flow meas. unit 1 1000
Tot. Coeff. 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Rep. Coeff. 1 10 100 1000
Cycle time 125 250 500 1000
Cut Off Load 0.. F.S. (0)
Display average 0..16 (0)
Speed 0..600.00 m/min (0)
Min Speed 0..600.00 m/min (0)
Max Speed 0..600.00 m/min (0)
Pulses/meter 0..9999.9 (0)
Speed averaging 0..9 (5)
FixSlope YES NO
AngleVal -60.0..60.00 degr.ee (0)
Belt size 0..20.000 m (0)
Prop. band 0..1000 ( 100 )
Integral time 0..6000 ( 100 )
Derivative time 0..600 (0)
Approach gain 0..10.0 ( 0.0 )
Belt length 0.0..6500.0 ( 0.00 )
Rev. Num 0..30 (5)
Start-up Mode AUTO SETP M SETP A
Start-up time 0..600.0 (0)
Start-up A/D 0..100.0 (0)
Adj. K 0% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )
Adj. K 20% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )
Adj. K 40% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )
Adj. K 60% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )
Adj. K 80% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )
Adj. K 100% 0.000..2.000 ( 1.000 )

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8 Changes per software release 4.24 10/12/03 S. Omodeo M. Antoniello

7 Changes per software release 4.23 20/05/02 G. Golinelli G. Paulitti

6 Changes per software release 4.22 10/03/00 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

5 Changes per software release 4.21 10/03/00 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

4 Changes per software release 4.20 24/09/98 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

3 New front panel layout 01/07/98 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

2 Changes per software release 4.10 24/04/98 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

1 Changes per software release 4.01 24/03/98 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

0 Issue 30/01/97 Golinelli G. Paulitti G.

553_8.doc Rev. Subject of the revision Date Prepared Checked Approved

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2.14.7 Auxiliary serial interface in REPORT mode ............................................................................. 38

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5.5.21 D/A Zero .................................................................................................................................... 62

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Type of power supply (2=230 Vac - 1=120 Vac)

The manual relevant to the base version of the instrument is 417-MTA200I1.

The manual relevant to the dosage version of the instrument is 352-MTA200E4.

The manual relevant to the LIW version of the instrument is 554-MTU200LE.

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1.4 Equipment marking description

Protective conductor terminal

Earth (ground) terminal

Caution (refer to accompanying

Caution, risk of electric shock

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1.5 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply 230 Vac (120 optional) 50/60 Hz -15%...+10%

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2.1 Turning on the instrument

R v 4 . 2 4 (Revision of the installed software)

After this phase, the instrument is immediately operative.

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2.2 Display indication

2.2.1 Primary display

2.2.2 Auxiliary display

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Analog output value

Time and date

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2.3 LED status indicators

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2.4 Key functions

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Position Function Normal State

See “Initialization” paragraph for operation details.

IT MUST BE OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATION

SW1-2 Not used OFF

2.6 Self diagnostic

Display indications are provided to help in fault finding.

2.6.1 Configuration memory integrity check

Check is carried out at power on.

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2.6.2 Configuration parameter integrity check

Check is carried out every operating cycle.

CODE Meaning Effect on transmitter Resolution

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2.7 Taring load on balance

In both cases the waiting time will be shown on auxiliary display:

Taring is possible both wit cycle stopped and cycle running.

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