2X Operation Manual Full 6217

WARNING
LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE SYSTEM 2X ENCLOSURE.

GREAT CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN THE CASE IS OPENED.
LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT ON THE CONNECTORS, EVEN WHEN THE SYSTEM
2X ITSELF IS ISOLATED.
Product Improvement Policy

Ian Fellows Ltd operates a continuous product improvement policy. We are proud of the quality of our products and
recognise that improvement is always possible. In our striving for perfection we reserve the right to implement changes
to hardware, software and specifications.
For these reasons the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Ian Fellows
Ltd. would greatly appreciate being informed of them
The above not withstanding, Ian Fellows Ltd. can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their
consequences.
Statement on Conformity
This Instrument conforms to all appropriate European Community Directives for Process Control Equipment
and is designed for operation within an Industrial Environment.
(Suitable for Environment as defined in EN 50082-1:1992 and EN 50081-2:1994).
Certificates of conformity can be provided on request.
In CErt 1 ~ ‘Trade’ mode, SYSTEM 2X configured with appropriate components, conforms with the
Harmonised European Standard EN 45501. This standard is based on a world-wide accepted OIML
Recommendation R76 ~ Non Automatic Weighing Instruments. SYSTEM 2X type approval number is
UK2747 (previously T2532). In addition, it is built according to a strict ISO9001 Quality Assurance System
and complies with EN55022 (Emissions), EN45501 Annex B (Immunity), and both SI2328:1994 and
SI3260:1994 Electrical Safety directives.
Manual Revision F Issue 004 2/10/2006

6200 Software. (6217 Þ)
Ó Ian Fellows Ltd.
The Old Tannery
Lower Keyford.
Frome.
Somerset.
BA11 4AR.
www.ianfellows.co.uk
Throughout this manual the following typefaces have the subsequent meaning
ENTER Boxed Shaded items indicate a front panel key press
RE-ENT Unboxed shaded items with this font indicate a message or value on the display
Tare Menu header or item
This Manual generally describes normal, or default, operation. The actual functionality of the installed
instrument may be different dependent on the parameters modified by the installer.
System 2X Operation Manual - Ó Ian Fellows Ltd. 2006 - Revision F - Issue 004 - Software 6217
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System 2X – Contents
1. GETTING STARTED 3
1.1 Front Panel/Display 3
1.2 Replacing Legends 4
1.3 Mains Connection 5
1.4 Loadcell Connection 5
1.5 Control Input & Output Connections 7
1.6 Printer Serial Port Connections 10
1.7 Analogue Output Installation (Option) 13
1.8 Switching On 14
2. CALIBRATION 15
2.1 Calibration Preparation 15
2.2 Calibration Procedure 16
2.3 Calibration without Weight 19
2.4 Weight Filtering 20
2.5 Analogue Output Adjustment (Option) 21
2.6 Calibration Transfer 22
3. CONFIGURATION 24
3.1 Access Levels, Passcodes and Internal Pushbutton 24
3.2 Accessing Menus and Parameters 25
3.3 Editing Parameters 26
3.4 Real Time Clock – Setting Time and Date 29
3.5 Configuring Operator Functions 29
3.6 User Definable Codes and Running Number 30
3.7 Configuring Lower Display Use 31
3.8 Configuring Control Inputs 32
3.9 Configuring Control Outputs 32
4. PLU’s – PRODUCT CODES 33
4.1 Product Text Strings 33
4.2 Product Totals 33
4.3 Product Tares (from version 6217) 34
5. TARE FUNCTIONS 35
5.1 Preset and Memory Tares 35
5.2 Semi Auto Tare 37
6. SETPOINT AND FILLING MODES 38
6.1 Setpoint Comparator Modes 38
6.2 Batch Weighing Mode (Feed Control) 40
6.3 Output Allocation Parameter 45
7. PART COUNTING AND CONVERSION FACTORS 47
7.1 Parts Counting 47
7.2 Conversion Mode 47
8. PRINTING 48
8.1 Printer/Serial Installation 48
8.2 Printer Configuration 48
8.3 Print Formatting 48
8.4 Print Operation And Interlocks 54
8.5 Eltron Printer – Special Print Mode 54
9. WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATION 56
9.1 Weighbridge Mode - Setup 56
9.2 Weighbridge Mode - Operation 56
10. SERIAL COMMS 60
10.1 Serial Communications 60
10.2 Multi-drop Operation 65
11. DIAGNOSTICS 66
11.1 Hardware Diagnostics 66
11.2 Parameter Dump Menu 67
11.3 Display Error Messages 68
12. SPECIFICATIONS 69
12.1 Technical 69
12.2 Features 69
12.3 Dimensions 70
12.4 Approvals 70
APPENDIX – Reference Tables 71
CONFIGURATION MENUS 79
BASEBOARD LAYOUT INFORMATION 85
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1. GETTING STARTED
1.1 Front Panel/Display
FUNCTION KEYS NUMERIC KEYS ENTER

1. May be allotted to hotkeys using the 1. Used to key in numeric parameters 1. To ENTER keyed data
ASSIGN function for up to 9 2. Also have secondary ALPHANUMERIC 2. To execute a function
parameters/operations per key functions
2. Also have secondary EDIT functions
R TARE / CANCEL TARE

SEMI
AUTO
(Toggled operation, or always TARES if a hotkey is set for CANCEL TARE function.)
TARE
If a PRESET TARE is set, then this DISPLAYS GROSS while pressed.
R
PRESET TARE / CANCEL
PRESET Simple tare entry or memory tare operation.
TARE
See SECTION 5
PRINT (or internally store) according to configuration

PRINT
Set Gross Weight to ZERO (Requires stable weight within zero setting range)
SET
ZERO
Setting range relative to 'initial zero'.
Trade Mode +/- 2% of Max. Non-Trade Mode +/- 10% of Max
SPACE/TEST
10 x SCALE RESOLUTION for calibration tests.
(Trade Mode, displays while button is pressed. Non-Trade mode, toggles on/off)
0
Status Indicators
WEIGHT SIGNAL IS NOT STABLE
MOTION R
GROSS WEIGHT IS WITHIN 0.1 division (e) OF ZERO

ZERO R
NET WEIGHT DISPLAYED/SEMI-AUTO or PRESET TARE IN OPERATION

NET R
GROSS WEIGHT DISPLAYED/NO TARE IN OPERATION

GROSS R
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Display Status Indication
The normal weighing units of measurement are legended on the front panel. Other display functions are
indicated by a character in the left of the lower display. Character may be as follows:
C in Parts Counting mode

m Motion detect when attempting to print (flashing)
b batching in operation ~ BULK feed
d batching in operation ~ DRIBBLE feed
E batching in operation ~ Empty (discharge)
H checkweigher mode ~ HIGH
P checkweigher mode ~ PASS
L checkweigher mode ~ LOW
F checkweigher mode ~ FAIL
Note:
- The L_dISP parameter in the Assign menu permits different uses of the lower display. Some settings
may overwrite these status indicators.
- The Nnsd parameter in the Assign menu can be set to disable the status characters.
1.2 Replacing Legends
The internal front panel legends can be replaced with suitably prepared printed ‘slips’ that are slid into slots
accessible from the rear of the door.
DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL MEMBRANE FROM THE FRONT. IT IS SEALED IN
PLACE AND WILL BE DAMAGED.
· Turn off power.

· Remove the four door securing screws at either side (note seal has to be broken).
· Open the door and disconnect the two 18-way ribbon cables from the V25 PCB.
· Remove nut securing earth strap and hinge limit stops.
· The door can now be removed along with the rest of the Display/V25 PCB securing nuts.
· Carefully remove the Display/V25 PCBs to give access to the legend slots. The V25 board does not
need to be dis-assembled.
· After replacement, refit in the reverse order.
V25
18 Way Ribbon Cable (2 off) Carefully slide locking clip to

the LEFT before pulling
ribbon from connector
Open Close
Locking Clip
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1.3 Mains Connection
S2
P3 Safety earth stud on side wall
If not already pre-wired, connect incoming mains supply to P3. A connector shell, pins and a special crimp
tool are required.
Connect Live to ‘L’; Neutral to ‘N’

Earth connects, using a crimp eyelet, to the marked safety earth stud at the right of the PCB. The incoming
earth should be secured with an M3 nut. An earth wire secured above this nut links to the ‘E’ terminal of P3.
Do not connect to ‘CE’.
External supply should be fused according to supply cable capacity ~ typically 5 Amp.
System 2X is usually built for 230V (180-260V) operation unless specifically ordered (confirm by checking
data plate). From baseboard Revision C, conversion to 110V is possible via 115V/230V Voltage Select
Switch (S2) - consult factory if in doubt.
In either case, Fuse F1 is 500mA antisurge type.
1.4 Loadcell Connection
Note: Loadcell Cabling should be run separately from other wiring, especially mains AC supply wires
and any such wiring crossing, if necessary, only at right angles and as far apart as possible.
Two factors affect the distance between the load cell and the instrument:
1. The ultimate resolution.
2. The cross sectional area of the sense wires.
Max cable length = (10000/n) x 385 x A where:

n = number of divisions of the weighing instrument
2
A = total conductor cross sectional area of one sense input in mm
Example: Resolution 10,000:1(n)

2(
Use 6-wire 7/0.2mm (0.22mm (A)) screened multi-core cable between System 2X and Loadcell Junction
2
Box. (The maximum length of 0.22mm cable for trade applications is 85metres at a resolution of 10,000:1.
For longer distances, use more than 6 cores, doubling (or trebling) the ‘sense’ wires (2 sense wires give
170m, 3 give 255m etc.).
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Likewise if the resolution is 5,000:1 and standard cabling is used then the maximum distance is 170metres.
Again doubling the sense wires will extend this to 340metres.
The duplicate conductors are ‘commoned’ and insulated inside the enclosure so that only one or two wires
enter each P1 connection).
The screen must be terminated to the case on entry, by trapping it beneath the gland nut.
1. Ensure that the load cell wiring has been ‘prepared’.

2. Pass the load cell cable through its gland in the base enclosure.
3. Ensure that the earth screen is trapped between the gland locking nut and the Stainless Steel case.
Snip off extra length ensuring that no debris is allowed to fall into the case.
4. Route load cell cable across the baseboard forming a natural loop. Ensure that the wires are free from
harm.
5. Each wire is stripped back 5 to 6mm and the core twisted before inserting into the appropriate
‘WAGO’ type P1 terminal while depressing it’s ‘piano key’ lever with a small screwdriver. Do not ‘tin’
2
the wire ends, or fit ‘bootlace’ terminations. Each terminal will hold 1 or 2 x 0.22mm cores.
Press levers 1-7 downwards
1. -Sense
Insert bared wire
2. +Sense
3. n/c
A/D Tin Can 4. -Signal
5. +Signal
6. +Excit
7. -Excit
Normal 6-wire Loadcell Cable Connection Schematic
SYSTEM 2X ADC ~ P1 6-WIRE SCREENED CABLE
- SENSE - SN
Load Cell(s)
+ SENSE + SN Wiring Instructions:
-Sense (-SN)
NO CONNECTION - SIG +Sense (+SN)
-Output (-Sig)
- SIGNAL + SIG +Output (+Sig)
+ EX +Input (+EX)
+ SIGNAL
-Input (-EX)
+ EXCITATION - EX
- EXCITATION SCR
CONNECT SCREEN TO CABLE SCREEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO LOADCELL

ENCLOSURE AT GLAND LOADCELL CABLE SCREEN ONLY JUNCTION BOX
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Normal 4-wire Loadcell Cable Connection Schematic
SYSTEM 2X ADC ~ P1 6-WIRE SCREENED CABLE
- SENSE Load Cell(s)

Wiring Instructions:
+ SENSE -Sense (-SN)
+Sense (+SN)
NO CONNECTION - SIG -Output (-Sig)
+Output (+Sig)
- SIGNAL + SIG +Input (+EX)
+ SIGNAL + EX -Input (-EX)
Link: -Input/-Sense
+ EXCITATION - EX and +Input/+Sense
- EXCITATION SCR
CONNECT SCREEN TO CABLE SCREEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO LOADCELL

ENCLOSURE AT GLAND LOADCELL CABLE SCREEN ONLY JUNCTION BOX
Alternative Connections for 4-wire Loadcell Cable

It is absolutely essential that the ‘sense’ inputs are connected. Normally, 6 wires are taken to the
loadcell junction box where the ‘sense’ wires are linked to the ‘excitation’ terminals. In the unusual event of a
direct loadcell connection (with only 4 wires), the ‘sense’ inputs must be linked directly to the ‘excitation’
terminals on the ADC module.
1.5 Control Input & Output Connections
Ensure all I/O is wired correctly and checked before applying power. Incorrect or reversed voltages may result in
damage requiring service/factory repair.
The System 2X provides Isolated ground, +5V, and +24V (unregulated) supplies f or use with the control I/O and,
where suitable, to support add on modules and peripherals.
Care must be taken to ensure that the supplies do not short circuit to Ground - An inadvertent short will usually
blow the on board re-settable fuse. To “Reset”, power off - remove the short circuit leave to cool down and then
power on.
Control Inputs 1 and 2 (Standard supply)
These are normally the only inputs available on a standard System 2X. They can be assigned functionality
as described in separate sections of this manual.
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2

INPUT 1 INPUT 2
1A 1B 2A 2B 1A 1B 2A 2B
1A 1B 2A 2B
+24V 0V
External Supply External Supply
0V 24V
Using Internal Supply
These inputs can be controlled from either internal or external (12-24V ac or dc) supplies as shown. The
switching current is 10-20mA. The switch may be in series with either leg of the input and polarity is not
important.
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Optional Control Inputs A,B,C,D
These inputs are only available when supplied for custom applications, this dictates the functionality.
The following information relates to the Revision C baseboard (PCB 13E698C) when configured with
TIL194/PC814 opto isolators.
The switching current is 20mA @ 24V. The input is off for signals <9V
A jumper selector above the connector position makes provision for various circuit arrangements.
Switching High Switching Low
+12-24V
External Supply Using Internal Supply
Using Internal Supply
0v
Switching High Switching Low

(No jumper) (No jumper)
+12-24V 0V
External Supply External Supply
0v +12-24V
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Control Outputs
A standard System 2X (from Rev C baseboard) employs three relay outputs.

An additional six transistor outputs can be used with optional or custom software.
Relays 1 / 2 / 3
Different relay options are available - check baseboard to see which is fitted.
· HE221C… Metal cased reed type with CHANGEOVER contacts

Rating ~ 175V, 0.25A, 5VA
· HE261A… Metal cased reed type with single NO contact only

Rating ~ 240V, 1.5A, 50VA
· RY6100… Orange, plastic cased CHANGEOVER contacts

Rating ~240V, 5A
LEDs (D4/D18/D25) located near each relay indicate when the relay operates.
Optional Outputs 1-6
There are six limited current (50mA max.), opto-transistor outputs available for use on special applications.
Maximum ‘off’ voltage is 30V, ‘on’ voltage drop <1V @ 20mA.
Ensure that OP6 CTRL jumper

select is set to V25-6
Configured for Configured for Configured for External Supply

24V Internal Supply 5V Internal Supply Top Hat MUST be removed
L L L L L L External
1 2 3 4 5 6 PSU
+5-24V
External Supply
0v
The above diagram shows how each of the six outputs are paired. By selecting the jumper socket available
at the system 2X, either 24v, 5V or external 5-24V excitation voltage can be selected to drive the available
loads L1 to L6.
Note the “-ve” is common to all output “pairs”, however “+ve” connection is only “common” for each pair.
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1.6 Printer Serial Port Connections
A standard System 2X supports COM1 and COM2 serial ports.
COM1 Printer Connection RS232 Transmit & Busy only

COM2 Serial Comms RS232 (TX/RX)
RS422/485 - Via P5 Connector
RS485 RECEIVE CHANNEL LED (COM2)

RECEIVE CHANNEL LED (COM1)
RS232 RECEIVE CHANNEL LED (COM2)
SK2
JUMPER SELECT
CABLE TO
TOP RS485; BOTTOM RS422
PROCESSOR
PCB
COM1 COM2 COM3/COM4 P5 R1

PRINTER RS232 PROGRAMMABLE RS422/485 RS485 NETWORK
PORT PORT SERIAL PORT TERMINATING RESISTOR
PORTS SEE MULTIDROP OPERATION
(OPTION)
IFL DEVICE PERIPHERAL DEVICE

Terminal Function 25 way ‘D’ type 9 way ‘D’ type Peripheral Function
connector connector
Com1 Tx Printer Transmit 3 3 Data IN
Com1 Rx Printer Busy (NOT receive) 20 6 Busy/Ready (DTR)
Com1 GND Common 7 5 Ground
Com2 Tx Transmit 3 2 Receive
Com2 Rx Receive 2 3 Transmit
Com2 GND Ground 7 5 Ground
485 B * 2
485 A } Transmit or Receive * 6 } Transmit or Receive
485 GND Ground * 5 Ground
422 B * *
422 A } Transmit * * } Receive
422 B
422 A } Receive *
*
*
* } Transmit
422 GND Ground * * Ground
* = Refer to manufacturers specification.
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Multi-drop – Connecting RS422 & RS485
The standard build is for RS485 ‘2-wire’ connection. To use ‘4-wire’ (dedicated pairs for transmit and
receive), the Jumper socket must be set to ‘422 as shown in section 7.1, (if left in ‘485, the ‘receive’ pair will
go into ‘transmit’ mode whenever the instrument transmits data).
Note that RS422 and RS485 have almost identical signal criteria. RS485 is a modified RS422 that allows
multiple transmitters instead of only one, and hence full 2-wire networking (multi-drop) capability. Thus an
RS422 system will always be a 4-wire system, transmitting on RS422A/B pair, and receiving on
422/85Tx/RxA/B pair. A 4-wire RS485 system is wired as shown below (one pair for common) and a six
wire RS422 (again one pair for common) on the following page.
The extra 4-wire connections are shown below (receive on 422/85Tx/RxA/B).
The termination resistor R1 is normally fitted and must be ‘snipped’ on all but the first and last devices on the
network cable (note that the ‘host’ is often the first device, a PC or a PLC, in which case it must have a
termination resistor fitted). An alternative is to ‘snip’ all R1s and fit termination resistors to match the
characteristic impedance of the comms cable (if unknown, fit 100W) externally on the cable connectors at the
extreme ends of the network. Then all indicators are identical. As a rule of thumb these terminating resistors
are only required when the cable distance exceeds 20 metres.
Wiring for Multi-Drop Master with 2 Slaves using RS 485
MASTER SLAVE No. 1 SLAVE No. 2

422 TxB 422 TxB 422 TxB
422 TxA 422 TxA 422 TxA
485 B 485 B 485 B
485 A 485 A 485 A
Ground Ground Ground
Leave R1 in place or if Remove R1 100W Leave R1 in place

not a 2X fit 100W as
shown here.
PAIR 1 DATA
PAIR 2 LINKED
Screen Link
Twin Twisted Pair Screened Cable - one pair for signals, one joined for Ground and screen earthed at one
end only.
Note that terminating Resistor R1 is only required at the extreme ends of the communication chain, all units
in between should have this resistor removed.
The Selector Link Top Hat has to be shorting the upper pair of pins on the Jumper on all the units in the
comms. chain to enable RS485 that uses the IC 7 for both Transmission and Reception.
Suitable cable would be twin twisted pair with overall screen and overall PVC insulation, 7/32 AWG, Belden
Type 9502 would be suitable (Farnell 437-050, 500ft or 437-062, 1000ft).
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Wiring for Multi-Drop Master with 2 Slaves using RS 422
MASTER SLAVE No. 1 SLAVE No. 2

422 TxB 422 TxB 422 TxB
422 TxA 422 TxA 422 TxA
485 B 485 B 485 A
485 A 485 A 485 B
Ground Ground Ground
Leave R1 in place if Remove R1 100W Leave R1 in place

2X. Fit 100W across
A/B if not 2X.
Screen Link
Three Pair Twisted Screened Cable - one pair for Master transmission signals, one pair for Master receiving
signals and one joined for Ground with the screen earthed at one end only. All Slaves wired similarly Rx to
Rx and Tx to Tx.
Note that terminating Resistor R1 is only required at the extreme ends of the communication chain, all units
in between should have this resistor removed. If total cable length exceeds 20 M it would be prudent to add
a 100R terminating Resistor across 422 A and B on the last Slave (as shown in the above diagram).
The Selector Link Top Hat has to be shorting the lower pair of pins on P5 on all the units in the comms. chain
to enable RS422 that uses both IC 6 and IC 7. IC 6 for Transmission and IC 7 for Reception with the
software driver held permanently low to fix the direction of data flow.
Ensure IC 6 has been installed on all units.
Suitable cable would be triple twisted pair with overall screen and overall PVC insulation. 7/32 AWG Belden
Type 9503 would be suitable. (Farnell 437-074, 500ft or 437-086, 1000ft).
Serial Comms Protocol - RS422 or RS485
The comms protocol will always begin with the Master sending a command. The Master will then wait for a
valid response before sending any further commands to other instruments. A time out must be allowed in the
event of no reply. By default on receipt of serial characters will wait approx 2 second for
subsequent/termination characters, as such at least this delay needs to be allowed for to be sure of no reply.
The DELAY parameter in the SERIAL menu permits this period to be reduced allowing a much shorter time
out.
When SERIAL menu NET parameter = 1, a Slave will only accept data headed by its address and will
consider the first CR (hex 0D) to be the message terminator.
If operating using RS485 it will then set its Transmit Flag and will wait 8 mSec to ensure control has switched
before sending its response string. On completion of transmission it will wait 8 mSec to ensure that the Tx
buffer has been cleared and if using RS485 it will then reset its Transmit Flag, releasing the bus. Any PC or
PLC acting as Master should consider these timings in their comms software.
Setting NET = 2 permits similar use of addressing but without the line switching delays.
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1.7 Analogue Output Installation (Option)
The DAC card is designed to provide an analogue output directly proportional to Loadcell signal to an
ultimate accuracy of 1 part in 50,000 over full range output. ( for a nominal 10 c temperature range) or 1 part
in 3000 for full temperature range. (-10 c to + 40 c). Zero and gain parameters are set approximately at the
factory but the calibration is not guaranteed accurate. On site calibration is a must for units that require a
high degree of accuracy.
SK1: 7-Way
connector
S1
DAC Card DAC output terminal strip

connector
(See DAC External Wiring)
DAC Location - Board is “Piggy Back” Mounted off of Baseboard using Nylon spacers at positions FX1 and
FX3. The D/A Card is connected to the Baseboard via 7-way pin connector on DAC (SK1) and 7-way
header on Baseboard (SK3).
DAC - External Wiring
Use screened cable, LOAD

earthing to System 2X case only
+ Optional External PSU if
passive analog O/P desired
-
Active Output
4-20mA 0-10V
P2
LOAD 4-20mA Current Loop Load

+ -
‘Resistor’ (max. 900W)

DAC Output
Terminal Strip - Input 0-10V Input External
- +
Connector + Input Circuit
See Calibration Section 2.5 for information on enabling and adjusting the analogue output.
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1.8 Switching On
At switch-on, the following tests are performed.

Self-testing of prom, EPROM, ram, Uart shows dots) a-d, clock (shows “bars”) etc. will occur. Diagnostics
indicate any failures:-
If diag 1 2 3 4 message is displayed a fault has been detected on corresponding serial port.
System will beep 3 times then continue with ‘post’ testing after loading defaults.
If EEPROM B or EEPROM c message is displayed refer to section 8.3.
· A Display segment \ Annunciator test

· Top display will show Traceable Access Number tAn and in the Lower display the number 21. This
is incremented whenever a re-calibration operation is performed and may be used to audit calibration
procedures.
· Top display will show luci and in the Lower display the base software version e.g. 2x6_00a
· Top display will show prog and in the Lower display the version number e.g. 6201
· Weight display or indicator showing 4% or 20% (in this case the weight signal is outside the zero-
setting limits. Remove weight from platform until auto-zero takes place, or press SET ZERO for previous
zero).
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2. CALIBRATION
The calibration facility allows full re-calibration from the front panel, checking of calibration validity without
disturbing existing parameters, or is a valuable diagnostic tool for initial set-up and subsequent fault-finding.
This section aims to be usable without extensive additional knowledge of the System 2X, if required further
information on keyboard operation, setting up menus, access levels and much more is described in
subsequent sections.
Before calibration, see configuration menus at the rear of the manual and review parameters in Config
and engcfg menus and set preferences to suit the application. Particularly
Config EngCfg
Pont Restore Tares at Power on Cert 1=Trade Mode
Set 1 to enable 0=Non Trade Mode
Zset Auto tare clear & set zero on stable (5s) negative weight ponz Power on without zero check or auto zero
Set 1 to enable Set 1 to enable
Zzpc Auot Zero Setting range at power on
0=± 10% 1=± 2%
Trac Zero Tracking
0=disable, 1=enable
Spas Supervisor Password default =1
(requires level 2 access to change)
2.1 Calibration Preparation
On initial calibration, decide in advance what the calibration values are to be. Some systems will be supplied
with the values already printed in the legend window to the left of the front panel weight display. If not, it is
necessary to decide what the maximum (‘Max’) load of the scale is to be (typically determined by the
associated ‘bottomworks’ (the mechanical part of the installation, including loadcell(s)). The maximum
weight should not exceed the loadcell(s) capacity; remembering the extra effect of the ‘deadload’ (e.g.
platform top or support structure on the active part); plus some margin should be left for ‘shock’ loading,
dependent on the application. The display is maintained for 9 divisions (9e) beyond this value.
After deciding ‘Max’, the ‘scale interval’ (‘countby’ or ‘e’) must be selected. This must be a sub-multiple of 1,
th
2 or 5, anywhere between 0.001 and 50. For ‘trade’ applications, it must also be between 1/500 and
th
1/10,000 of ‘Max’; the actual value ultimately being a compromise between what can reliably pass Weights
and Measures Initial Verification tests but not be so coarse as to be useless.
For SYSTEM 2x, the Actual Scale Interval (‘d’) is always the same as the Verification Scale Interval (‘e’).
‘Min’ (below which it is illegal to trade) is 20e (20 x Scale Interval).
Example:
Weigh platform with 4 x 200kg ‘shearbeam’ cells and support structure ‘deadload’ of 100kg.
Wheeled stillages will be pushed off ramps so some shock loading is inevitable.
Maximum combined capacity of loadcells is 4 x 200kg = 800kg.

Less ‘superstructure’ deadload 800 - 100 = 700kg.
Allow 25% overload capability for shocks 700 x 80% = 560kg.
Set ‘Max’ = 560kg.
Theoretical range of Scale Interval is (560 / 10000) = 0.056kg and (560 / 500) = 1.12kg.
A 1kg interval is clearly very coarse. The classification of the loadcells will limit the low value.
1/3000 is typical for the cells, so the high-resolution limit is thus (560 / 3000) = 0.187kg.
th th
Therefore, a scale interval ‘e’ of 0.2 or 0.5kg would give resolutions of 1/2800 or 1/1120 .
The ‘Min’ in each case would be (20 x 0.2) = 4kg or (20 x 0.5) = 10kg.
If the ‘active’ range of the loadcell(s) is low (i.e. only using a small portion of the loadcells rated capacity for
actual weighing), another limiting factor to ultimate resolution may be signal size. In trade installations there
must be a minimum of 1 microvolt (1µV) change in loadcell signal for each division.
To check for adequate signal, substitute the selected scale interval in place of ‘CAL weight’ in the equation
given below in section 2.6 ‘CAL’. If the ‘Millivolt reading’ is less than 0.001, a higher scale interval must be
selected.
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2.2 Calibration Procedure
In most configuration menus, parameters are selected and adjusted on an individual basis. The Calibration
menu is arranged as a sequence of steps, completeing one step automatically moves to the next. Steps can
be bypassed if no change is required by using ¢
Calibration Menu Access
1 Press any number key 1 to 9 for 1sec., display will show PASS
Enter level 1 Passcode (default 1), and press ENTER
2 The MENU TITLE USER__ will be displayed.
3 Use £, ¢, to select CALIBN
4 Press MODE to enter menu:-
¨ Unless ACCESS is already at level 2, the unit will beep and prompt Push but
This is a request to press the Internal Calibration pushbutton
¨ In Non-Trade Mode the prompt is Pass for a Passcode avoiding the need to open the
case.
The pushbutton may still be used instead
5 Press and hold the pushbutton until the ‘bleeping’ stops or enter the level 2 Passcode (default 900)
The display will show ACCESS 2 - and will then display DISP
TIP: If re-calibration is not intended; press MODE to skip this step (e.g. for diagnostic purposes).
INTERNAL CALIBRATION PUSHBUTTON
The internal calbration pushbutton is located Calibration Switch Location (S1)

on the baseboard PCB as illustrated.
To obtain access to the switch the indicator

case must be opened. If present, the UNIT S1
VERIFICATION SEAL must be broken, the 4

case securing screws removed, and the front
panel opened by pulling the front cover
forwards and then turning the panel (hinged at
the left).
Updating any parameter at access level 2 may

invalidate the UNIT VERIFICATION. Until
VERIFIED (or RE-VERIFIED) by a
COMPETENT BODY the indicator will NOT BE
LEGAL FOR TRADE.
diSP ~ Display Countby and Decimal Point (E)
1 Displays current display division together with decimal point position. The MODE LED will be
flashing (provided system is at level 2 access)
¨ To change selection press MODE the ¢, £ LED's now flash.
¨ Use ¢, £ to step through the division sizes available.
2 Press ENTER to set displayed selection and move on to…….
toP ~ Maximum Display Capacity (‘max’)
1 Shows current value for maximum range - system must be recalibrated if this is changed
¨ Set a suitable value using the 0-9 keypad
2 Then press ENTER to set displayed selection and move on to……..
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FILt ~ Filter Band Parameter
1 Shows current Filter Band Setting 00 – 08 or 10.

¨ Set required value with the keypad
Filter may be set from light (01) to extremely heavy (08). A setting of ‘10’ shows that the filter
has been optimised using the filter coefficient - filtc in the Config menu.
If filt is set to ‘00’ then the band will automatically set during calibration.
See more on weight filtering later in this section.
2 Press ENTER to set displayed selection or ¢ to step past and move on to……
FAST ~ Fast Track Parameter
1 Shows current setting 0 or 1.

See weight filtering information later in this section. Default behaviour is
1 ~ when load is added/removed the display ‘fastracks’ (by reducing weight filters) to the new
value and then latches stable weights with a short display freeze. Best for catch-weighing
(parcel weighing).
‘0’ ~ filter is applied consistently and weight changes update immediately (no ‘freeze’). Best for
filling/dosing applications.
2 Press ENTER to set displayed selection or ¢ to step past and move on to……
dEAd ~ Calibrate Deadload Offset
1 Shows a live approximate millivolt output from loadcell(s).

2 As excitation is approx. 10 volts, the reading is ten times the mV/V sensitivity of the loadcell(s)
mutiplied by the fraction of rated capacity in use (a 3 mV/V cell will show 0 – 30mV)
3 Ensure weigh platform is empty and stable, and the mV reading is as might be expected.
¨ Press ENTER to initiate automatic DEADLOAD acquisition.
¨ This will take several seconds. After completion Zero Track and Set Zero are disabled until
full calibration is complete. In Non Trade mode new deadload value is written and old data is
lost.
¨ Deadload may be re-acquired without the need to re-acquire the span – exit via TEST to
store the new value.
4 Display will eventually step on to ……
CALAt ~ Enter Span Calibration Weight
1 Shows currently defined Span Calibration Weight Value. This may be any weight between 12.5%
(6.5% in non-trade mode) and 100% of the MAX CAPACITY (TOP) and must be an exact multiple
of disp.
¨ Enter the value of calibration weights to be applied using the 0-9 keypad..
2 Then press ENTER to set displayed selection and move on to ~
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CAL ~ Calibrate Span
1 The lower display shows approximate millivolt output from loadcell(s) as offset by deadload
2 Ensure weigh platform is loaded with the previously selected calat value, is stable, and the mV
reading is as might be expected - see below:
TIP It is important the mV reading is close to the expected reading. A fault on the ‘SENSE’ signals from the loadcell
may result in a millivolt reading 2~4 times higher than expected but give an otherwise, apparently ‘normal’ calibration. The
result of setting up with a faulty ‘SENSE’ signal would be drifting and general instability of the weight reading.
¨ Press ENTER to initiate automatic SPAN acquisition. This will take several seconds.
If “dead” reading has not previously been aquired - the lower display will show dead?
If illegal Calat value has been entered display will show CAL?
If insufficient signal display will show L?
¨ Alternatively, press ¢ to skip Span Calibration. (ie if it is only desired to re-acquire DEADLOAD)
3 Display will eventually show ……..
tESt ~ Display Weight x10 (Fine Trim and Linearity)
1 The lower display shows weight in x10 resolution allowing calibration to be checked.
To ‘fix’ new values (must be level 2), press ESC whilst at test display.
¨ sure? will appear; ESC or ¥ will confirm. £, ¢, will return to calibration.
To abort calibration press ESC or ¥ whilst not at tESt .
¨ abort? will appear; press ESC or ¥ to confirm, other function keys will return to calibration.
Test mode also features facilities for
SPAN TRIM - to adjust calibration span leaving zero unchanged.
LINEARITY - to providing a single point linearity correction
2 SPAN TRIM - must be above min calibration weight (12.5% of Top, or 6.25% if non trade mode)
¥ Enters SPAN TRIM MODE, indicated by test n in the upper display
¨ £ = nudges calibration factor up
¨ ¢ = nudges calibration factor down
¨ Each ‘nudge’ moves the indicated weight at full scale by about 1/10th of a division (e).
¨ When complete exit by pressing ESC as above or proceed to linearity mode…
3 LINEARITY
From SPAN TRIM ¥ Enters LINEARITY MODE, indicated by test l in the upper display
¨ load the platform until it displays it’s worst case linearity error and note the weight applied
¨ Press ¥ again to set break point & start adjustment indicated by test L.
¨ Adjust the displayed weight to be the same as the applied weight using £ , ¢
The process maintains fixed zero and top positons, with a shift applied at the linearity break point.
When complete exit by pressing ESC as above
Notes:
· linearity adjustments are immediate and will be applied even if calibration is aborted
· Calibration Data is not secured until exit from Linearity Mode
· A deadweight or span operation clears any linearity adjustment that has been applied
· Exit with SURE? after changing Disp or tOP, resets all stored tares/setpoints/totals.
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2.3 Calibration without Weight
Non Trade Mode permits calibration using the cell mV/V rating as an alternative to conventional calibration
with weights.
Span ~ mV Output Factor
Calibration stages up to and including deadload - Dead - must be performed to establish capacity,
resolution and an accurate zero reference. Then use ¢ to step through the remaining stages, to the last item
Span .
The span factor is calculated by the formula:
SPAn = Loadcell sensitivity x System Maximum Capacity

No. of Loadcells x Individual Loadcell Capacity
Loadcell Sensitivity is the Millivolts per volt (mV/V) output at the cell's rated load.
The System Maximum Capacity is the value entered at top
Examples
- a single 2mV/V 100kg cell is used in the bottomworks of a 60kg system
2 X 60 = 1.2000 mV/V. Enter 1.2000 (must be 4 decimal places) to set the span.
100
- 4 off 1.5mV/V 500kg cells in a platform calibrated for 900kg MAX
1.5 x 900 = 0.6750 mV/V Hence, enter 0.6750 (4 decimal places).

4 x 500
Rather than using the loadcell manufacturers catalogue quoted nominal sensitivity, it is best to use the exact
figures provided by the individual test certificate. In multiple cell applications, average the sensitivities of the
cells.
The limitations of this technique are: -

· The indicator’s ADC internal gain varies slightly from device to device. An average millivolt conversion
factor (determined from factory production test figures) is pre-programmed into the indicator. A worst
case error might be around a quarter of a percent of full scale.
· The loadcell manufacturer’s sensitivity figure may be wrong or may be affected by other cell
summing/cornering devices.
· Because no proper test weighing takes place, obvious bottomworks problems such as binding are not
exposed ~ the full load may not be reaching the loadcell.
An Error display means the sensitivity is too low.
Performing a normal CAL test weighing forces the SPAn parameter to 0. It is not possible to read back a
meaningful value if a conventional span calibration is performed.
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2.4 Weight Filtering
2X provides five powerful features for optimising weighing performance and display appearance to suit
individual applications.
Filter – see FILT & FLTC – adjusts the level of damping applied to the weight signal
Fast Track – see Fast – enables fast track of large weight changes
Display Freeze – see UFRZ – holds a stable reading from unnecessary flicker
Motion Band – see MBND – affects the system conditions required for STABLE weight
Display Update – see UPDT – alters how often the display is refreshed
FILT & FLTC parameters found in the CONFIG Menu adjust the level of damping applied to the load cell
signal. Inevitably more damping makes for slower reaction time to change in weight.
From the CONFIG menu these parameters can be altered at Level 1 Access. The Filter Band (FILT) is also
in the calibration menu where level 2 Access is required to affect any change.
FILT can be set from 01 for light damping to 08 for extremely heavy damping. A setting of 02 is likely to suit
most applications.
Normally only FILT (The Filter Band) will need to be altered, this automatically sets a value for FLTC (The
Filter Coefficient) as shown in the table below:
Filter Band FILT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Filter Coefficient FLTC 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
A Filter Band setting of 10 indicates a non standard setting of the Filter Coefficient. A setting of 00 might be
used during calibration, to allow the filter to self-adjust.
Fast parameter, found in the CONFIG (level 1 Access) and CALIBN (Level 2 Access) menus can be
used to speed up large changes in weight.
The Fast Track setting reduces damping while the signal is in motion, allowing faster weight change, then
applies the current filter setting once weight has stabilised.
Turning Fast Track on automatically invokes the Display Freeze feature, which can be turned off if required,
see below.
Fast Track must be set to suit the particular application or the way in which the scale is to be used.
UFRZ parameter, found in the CONFIG menu, sets the Display Freeze feature on or off. The setting is
automatically altered by changes to FAST. If the opposite setting is required set UFRZ after FAST
When the Display Freeze is active, a stable reading will be frozen to prevent unnecessary flicker. The Freeze
is released after ~ 0.5 sec of motion.
Any application requiring instant response to weight change will need freeze turned off by setting UFRZ
(Unfreeze) to 1
FAST UFRZ TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

1 = Fast Track ON 0 = Unfreeze OFF (Display Freeze ON) Catch Weight, Parcel Weighing
1 = Unfreeze ON (Display Freeze OFF) Load & Adjust into tolerance, Weighbridges, Heavily
damped scales
0 = Fast Track OFF 0 = Unfreeze OFF (Display Freeze ON)
1 = Unfreeze ON (Display Freeze OFF) Manual Dosing & Filling.
Note: 2X Filling mode (SETD 01) automatically handles the way in which the filter is applied during fill.
However FAST & UFRZ settings will affect the behaviour before and after fill. For example if weight might
need manual top up after fill set FAST =0 (Off).
mbnd parameter, found in the CONFIG menu (level 2 Access) can be used to relax the conditions defining
stability.
By default mbnd = 0 and can only be changed at Level 2 Access. This is designed to ensure that the weight
signal is truly stable before operations such as Print or Tare are performed.
Less stringent conditions may suit some applications. Increasing Mbnd (range 1-7) relaxes the conditions
for stability such that dependent functions will act quicker though the weight might still be changing. Thus a
Print could occur before the final weight is reached. A Legal for Trade application would use mbnd = 0.
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UPDT parameter, found in the CONFIG menu (level 1 Access) sets the rate at which the display (and
serial interface transmission) is refreshed. It does not otherwise affect the speed of operation (ie setpoints,
printing etc.)
UPDT 01 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Non Trade Only
Update rate (S) 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
The display rate should be chosen for the application. Most platform and bench scales would use the default
03 where as a weighbridge may suit a slower rate such as 06. Manual dosing applications benefit from faster
rates (01).
2.5 Analogue Output Adjustment (Option)
Requires optional Analogue output module fitted - see section 1.
From EngCFg menu set AnEn to 1, this enables access to the hidden menu Analog .
If NO Analogue Output Module is fitted, it is IMPORTANT that this parameter is set to its default value Zero.
Note Level 2 Access is required.
Enabling the analogue output prohibits use of continuous serial data transmission on the communications
port (COM2)
Now using the parameters in the Analog menu:
The desired mode of operation can be set using the 4-20 Setting this to 1 sets the unit for 4-20mA output
(up to 900W load ) - setting to zero sets the unit for 0 - 10 Volt output.
With a Calibrated DVM across the appropriate outputs Zero & Gain parameters can be adjusted by either
editting them directly in using ZEro and gAIn or by ‘nudging’ up or down in ZAdj and gAdj by using
the ¢ and £ keys. (each ‘nudge’ corresponds to about 2mA/1mV).
Note:- Zero and gain parameters are hexadecimal parameters. As a rough rule of thumb a 400 (Hex)
change to these figures will change the output by 1V or 2Ma
The default analogue output is to track gross weight over full range. It is possible to change these defaults to
allow greater flexibility for specific applications.
· Err The error condition output (when under or overrange) can be forced to fully negative or fully
positive with this parameter. Full positive is default (0)
· NEt When set to 1 forces Output to correspond with the NET (displayed) weight. (Default 0
tracks GROSS WEIGHT).
· nEgn if set to 1 forces the output to increase with loss of weight.
· CALA A ‘false’ full scale can be programmed with the weight value parameter (defaults to the
CALAT value in CALIbn. Allows use over limited range - note care must be taken when using this
parameter to assess the likely accuracy of the output.
Current Output is recommended being most reliable medium. If a Voltage Output is to be used then consult
‘DAC - Analogue Outputs Application Note’ held on website at www.ianfellows.co.uk
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2.6 Calibration Transfer
For non-certified, low accuracy applications (e.g. silo contents monitoring) where in-service re-calibration is
often extremely difficult, it is possible to replace the ‘baseboard’ and simply transfer across old calibration
constants (with some modification to account for slightly different characteristics). The overall accuracy
should not vary by more than 0.5%.
It is in any case a good idea to maintain a record of all of the parameters mentioned below, plus ZERO and
gAIn parameters from AnALog if an analogue output module is installed. Also, if a printer is installed,
print out the ADC Configuration and Memory Image by setting AdC 1 then mEm 1 in EngCFg . If the
existing baseboard parameters should ever be lost, they may enable a service technician to restore
calibration exactly, without having to physically re-calibrate
Note: When replacing a ‘baseboard’ ~
Have a record of all relevant (i.e. to you) previous system parameters (always keep an up-to-date record),
especially UnPo, VrEF, A In, FACt, dEdF, CALF, CFrg.
Restoring to EEPROM - level 2 access
Calibration data can be restored into EEPROM should data be lost for any reason by re-entering the
calibration data as follows (this data should ALWAYS be recorded at the time of calibration).
In CALIbn re-enter the original dISp, toP and, if known, the CALAt value.
Re-enter the ADC Configuration data parameters in the order printed.
ADC Configuration
Serial Command Description Typical Parameter

AI AIN Reg* 0010642 A In
VR VREF Reg* 0008112 UrEF
MF Millivolt Factor* 0263295 FACt
CG Config Reg %060000 CFrg
DD Deadload o/s 7960170 dEdF
CF Cal Factor 0201050 CALF
IZ Initial Zero o/s 0005026 Zero
ZE Working Zero o/s 0000000 ZoFF
Items marked * require the calibration button to be pressed when being entered.
Set UCAL to zero (Serial Cmd SU) and ensure that the FILt setting is restored.
Restoring Calibration with a replacement ADC level 2 access
As above it is assumed that the calibration data has been recorded.

The replacement ADC will come with the 'FACt' ( FACt serial cmd. MF) figure recorded on the label and
will also be supplied with the 'UrEF' and 'A In' values.
1. Enter new FACt /MF, VrEF /VR and A In /AI level 2 with calibration button.
2. If a default reload has occurred the original calibration will need to be restored as above.
3. Enter the old FACt value into the CHgF parameter. This will cause a new CALF to be calculated.
Alternatively - this new CALF can be calculated using a calculator – new CALF = new FACt/ old FACt.
This can then be entered directly with no need to enter CHgF, this is only required if an accuracy of > 1
part in 3000 is required.
4. Force an initial zero with scale unloaded, or re-acquire dead.
5. If a default reload has occurred then the UCAL parameter will have to be set to zero.
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Restoring Calibration with Replacement Baseboard c/w ADC
1. Install and power up the replacement baseboard.

2. In CALIbn re-enter the original disp top and CALAt
3. Re-enter the original calibration data CFrg dedf calf zero and zoff
4. Enter the old FACT value into the CHgF parameter. This will cause a new CALF to be calculated,
alternatively, as before, this can be re-calculated manually.
5. If a default reload has occurred then the UCAL parameter must be set to zero.
6. Reset the Filter Band FILt
7. Force an initial zero with the scale unloaded or re-acquire the dead
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3. CONFIGURATION
The 5 function buttons ('Hotkeys') below the lower display may be allocated up to 9 functions per button. This
allows the installer to configure operator functions appropriate to individual applications.
Input & ouptut functions can be similarly tailored and the use of the lower display can also be defined.
A system of configuration menus is provided primarily for installer set up and engineering purposes. A
common exception would be supervisor use of menus for programming Product (PLU) texts and perhaps
memory tares.
Within the menu system, the function keys take on their secondary functions MODE ESC ¥ £ and ¢
3.1 Access Levels, Passcodes and Internal Pushbutton
ACCESS LEVELS allow alteration of parameters according to their degree of ‘protection’.
Access Level Description Method Permits

0 Operator Default Level 0
1 Supervisor Supervisor Passcode Level 0 & 1
2 Engineer/Calibration Internal Button/Passcode* Level 0, 1 & 2
3 Factory Use Only
*In Non trade mode access is via level 2 passcode or by depressing pushbutton.
Prompts to enter a passcode - PASS - or press the internal pushbutton PUSH BUT may appear at entry
to Menu Mode or when entering into a Menu.
Subject to installer configuration, 'Hotkeys' may also be access protected using the PASS function,
requiring use of the same code and procedure as for level 1 access.
· INTERNAL PUSHBUTTON (Access level 2) - See Calibration section 2. for details.
· PASSCODES (Access level 1/2)
Level Description Default Passcode Edit Using Parameter or Serial Command

1 Supervisor 1 SPAS in CONFIG menu VP
2* Engineer 900 CPAS in ENGCFG menu PE
*Non trade mode only
Level 2 Access is required to read or alter both passcodes.
TIP - If a non standard supervisor code is required on a Trade Stamped system, ensure the preferred code is
set before commissioning and stamping as subsequent changes will require access to the internal
pushbutton, which may be sealed after stamping.
Passcodes may be up to 4 digits and entered using the numeric keypad 0-9 and ENTER (Only dots are
displayed to prevent unauthorised observation.)
The access level achieved is briefly displayed when the code is entered. (In MAIN MENU MODE the current
access level can also be displayed by pressing and holding PRINT )
The access level will remain effective as long as the system remains in MENU MODE.
At Level 1, on return to WEIGHING MODE access is automatically returned to Level 0.
At Level 2 exiting with the ¥ key enables the system to remain at level 2. (Menus can then be re-entered
without use of passcode/pushbutton)
Access will be reset to level 0 if the system is left idle for 4 minutes.
Return to weighing by using ESC always resets access to level 0 immediately.
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3.2 Accessing Menus and Parameters
MENU DIAGRAMS at the rear of this manual show the menus as separate boxes with the menu name at the
top. The PARAMETERS are listed in the left column.
· To enter MENU MODE press and hold any number key 1-9 for 1 second.
The first prompt will be PASS - this can be by-passed by pressing MODE , the level 1(or 2) password can
be entered or the internal calibrate pushbutton pressed. (See 3.3)
If correct level 1(or 2) password is entered, or pushbutton pressed then all the menu titles will be displayed.
If the incorrect password is entered or the password is by-passed then the limited 'Short' set of Menus will be
displayed.
The upper display shows the first MENU USER__
Browse and select the required MENU using £ and ¢ buttons.
At access level 0 only the 'short menu selection' (USER__ & batch_) are visible.
At access level 1and above all menus are available although some hidden menus will be visible only
if appropriately enabled.
With the desired MENU showing press MODE to enter the menu and access the PARAMETERS.
The display will either show the first parameter or prompt PUSHBUT or PASS if a higher access
level may be required within that menu.
At access level 1 all parameters (except pass codes) can be viewed, but parameters protected at
level 2 will not be alterable. If it is not intended to alter protected parameters, the PUSHBUT and
PASS requests may be ignored by pressing MODE or ENTER
For full access key the pass code or use the pushbutton to obtain the required level.
· To exit MENU MODE (See also 3.1 for information about access levels)
- When a MENU TITLE is displayed

ESC OR ¥ returns to weighing mode
- When a PARAMETER is displayed (and is not in the process of being overwritten/edited)

ESC exits to the MENU TITLE where ESC again, exits to weighing mode
OR
¥ exits directly to weighing mode
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3.3 Editing Parameters
The parameters within a menu are stepped through using the £ and ¢ buttons.
The PARAMETER NAME appears in the upper display, with it’s value in the lower display. There are various
parameter formats and usually the existing entry can be overwritten or edited
- To overwrite an existing value simply key the values required.
- To edit a value first press MODE - the active digit will flash - move between digits using ¥ and edit as
required.
Parameter Formats
NUMERIC ONLY - includes many items that are simple 0/1 (off/on) setting, and weight values which
display with decimal point fixed in position.
- entries generally scroll from right to left, simply key numbers form the keypad
HEX - used in print control strings, addressing and various engineering parameters. Each
digit in these cases may be 0-9, A-F
- to produce letters A-F requires multiple presses of number keys 7 & 8.

ie to get letter B press 7 7 7
If consecutive digits require a value from the same key, then it may be necessary to
press ¥ to move on to the next digit.
- entries and ¥ generally move from left to right.
ALPHANUMERIC - used in descriptive texts stored against PLU's and editable prompts.
- entries and ¥ move from left to right
- Multiple presses of the numeric keys cycle through the number and letters marked for
each key. (0 toggles between 0 and a 'space' character)
- In 'overwrite' mode, changing key will automatically step to the next character.
- If consecutive characters require a value from the same key, then press ¥ to move on
to the next character.
- Entry defaults to UPPER CASE

to change from Upper Case to Lower case press ¢
to change from Lower Case to Upper case press £
(A ‘lower’ case letter is identified by an associated decimal point)
IN ALL CASES - complete the process by pressing ENTER
TIP - Once a value has started being changed, and prior to pressing ENTER, the original value can be
restored by pressing ESC any time prior to ENTER
A few parameters have their own special procedures, which are described elsewhere in this manual.
Most notably
HOTKEY in the ASSIGN menu
DISP in the CALIBN menu
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ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS
The 7-segment display uses a stylised alphabet. Most letters are obvious except:
J = J, K = k, M = M, T = t, U = U and V, W = W, X = X,
Text descriptions for PLU's may contain upper and lower case letters, lower case are identified with a
decimal point beside the letter. Example:
Upper case ‘A’ is displayed as A
Lower case ‘a’ is displayed as A.
Special Print Characters
It is possible to place print control and punctuation characters in the alphanumeric ASCII text strings.
TIP - Most print control characters required are easiest applied using the dedicated control character
parameters in the P_Ctrl menu.
- When a PC connection is available it is usually easier to input strings including punctuation with
serial commands.
The System 2X Panel permits characters to be set to a hex value in the range 01-7F using the following
procedure.
· Select the appropriate text string (‘StxA/b’ etc.) in the Pr_For menu.
· At the position where the special character is required,
· Select the special # character by pressing 3 3 3 3 - display will show as Ÿ
· Press £ key - the character will blank
· Enter the Most Significant digit 0h to 7h.
· The hex value for the control character is represented in the lower segments in cryptic format (below).
· Press £ key again - The Most Significant byte is now represented in the upper segments.
· Enter the Least Significant Digit in 0h-Fh.
· This will light the lower segments in cryptic binary format (See below).
· Repeated pressing of the £ key will toggle between the two values .
· The special entry mode will remain on until the next character is selected using the ENTER key; edit is
terminated by selecting ENTER or abandoned by pressing ESC
· Any previously selected control characters will appear as '
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Cryptic Hex Format
The value of the control character is worked out as follows:
Each segment has the ‘value’ shown below, left. By adding the lit segment values, the character value
in hex is given. An understanding of binary and hexadecimal notation is assumed in order to use this
facility. The factory can give specific help, if required. (Avoid entering value 0Dh; this is ‘carriage
return’).
EXAMPLES
20 20 20
40 10 10 10
2 2 2 2
4 1 4 4 1 1
8 8 8
20H+04H+02H = 26H = & 10H+08H+02H+01H = 1BH = ESC
20H+10H+08H+04H+02H+01H = 3FH = ?
HEX/ASCII Code Table
HEX Code Ctrl (^) HEX CHR HEX CHR HEX CHR
00 NUL Ctrl @ 20 space 40 @ 60 ‘
01 SOH Ctrl A 21 ! 41 A 61 a
02 STX Ctrl B 22 " 42 B 62 b
03 ETX Ctrl C 23 # 43 C 63 c
04 EOT Ctrl D 24 $ 44 D 64 d
05 ENQ Ctrl E 25 % 45 E 65 e
06 ACK Ctrl F 26 & 46 F 66 f
07 BEL Ctrl G 27 ’ 47 G 67 g
08 BS Ctrl H 28 ( 48 H 68 h
09 HT Ctrl I 29 ) 49 I 69 I
0A LF Ctrl J 2A * 4A J 6A j
0B VT Ctrl K 2B + 4B K 6B k
0C FF Ctrl L 2C , 4C L 6C l
0D CR Ctrl M 2D - 4D M 6D m
0E SO Ctrl N 2E . 4E N 6E n
0F SI Ctrl O 2F / 4F O 6F o
10 DLE Ctrl P 30 0 50 P 70 p
11 DC1 Ctrl Q 31 1 51 Q 71 q
12 DC2 Ctrl R 32 2 52 R 72 r
13 DC3 Ctrl S 33 3 53 S 73 s
14 DC4 Ctrl T 34 4 54 T 74 t
15 NAK Ctrl U 35 5 55 U 75 u
16 SYN Ctrl V 36 6 56 V 76 v
17 ETB Ctrl W 37 7 57 W 77 w
18 CAN Ctrl X 38 8 58 X 78 x
19 EM Ctrl Y 39 9 59 Y 79 y
1A SUB Ctrl Z 3A : 5A Z 7A z
1B ESC Ctrl [ 3B ; 5B [ 7B {
1C FS Ctrl \ 3C < 5C \ 7C ¦
1D GS Ctrl ] 3D = 5D ] 7D }
1E RS Ctrl ^ 3E > 5E ^ 7E ~
1F US Ctrl _ 3F ? 5F _ 7F
Shaded characters can be set directly from the keypad; other values can be applied using the cryptic format.
See also Print Formatting section for more information on text strings.
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3.4 Real Time Clock – Setting Time and Date
System 2X contains a Real time Clock.
If the clock is being used (usually for printing purposes) the Time and Date functions will most likely be
arranged as hotkey functions giving easy user access. If not then they can be found and adjusted from within
the USER__ menu. (They can also be set using serial commands)
Prompt HK CMD
TINNE 37 TM Set in the format HHMMSS - Clock starts running on pressing ENTER
DaTE 36 DA Set in the format DDMMYY
An additional date function is provided that is NOT supported by the real time clock.
The 'User' U DaTE is useful in simple labelling applications as a manually set date for purposes such as
best before/use by etc. It does not increment with the clock. Again the function would usually be provided as
a hotkey function but is also located in the USER__ menu.
U DaTE 38 DT Set in the format DDMMYY– upto 6 digit numeric entry, no validity checks
3.5 Configuring Operator Functions
Assign - HotHEY
This function allows customisation of the System 2X for many applications to suit individual requirments.
The five 'Hotkeys' below the displays can have up to nine functions assigned to each of them. As such a key
might be used to string a sequence of functions or perhaps prompt for a series of parameters to be entered.
See Appendix for the table and brief description of all functions that can be performed with the hotkeys.
To set up hotkeys:
· Select the hotkey parameter in the ASSign menu
· Press MODE and the display will prompt ChooSE

Hotkey
· Press any of the Function Keys to review or set Functions.
· The Top display will show the First (if any) assigned Function. The bottom lower display shows the
sequence number and code of the first function allocated to this key.
· An existing entry can be accepted by pressing ENTER or a new code keyed and stored by pressing
ENTER
· As each code is entered the sequence number on the left will increment. Entry can continue until all nine
functions are assigned or terminate the sequence by selecting code 00 and press ENTER.
· The display will again prompt ChooSE

Hotkey
· Another Function Key can now be selected or press ENTER again to return to the hotkey parameter
prompt.
TIP - current hotkey assignments can be viewed by simply pressing ENTER to each value.
Assign - Help If a printer is connected. The 'HELP' parameter (below hotkey in the menu) can be
used to print a list of available hotkey code/functions. The lower display will show zero, press 1 then ENTER
to print the list. Setting the printer port baud rate to 0 redirects the transmission to COM2 where this data
might be transmitted to a PC.
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Assign - Disabling Permanent Keys and Functions
The Assign menu permits permanently marked keys and other functions to be inhibited if required.
Parameter CMD Default
dIgitS KM 0 1 = alters normal access to the menu structure

When numeric key 0-9 is held, the top display will prompt pass as usual,
but if incorrect pass code is entered then the display returns to weighing
(instead of going to 'short menu')
Print KP 0 1 = Disable PRINT key
S tArE KT 0 1 = Disable SEMI AUTO TARE key
P tArE KF 0 1 = Disable PRESET TARE key
Zero KZ 0 1 = Disable SET ZERO key
tESt KE 0 1 = Disable x10 weight resolution function (0/space/Test key)
3.6 User Definable Codes and Running Number
(Refer also to Print Formatting information)
Four 8-digit numeric code items and an incrementing number can be customised by the installer.
The codes can be configured as hotkeys (functions 43 – 46) to allow easy access and entry by the user.
The running number can be accessed from within the USER menu, or can be assigned to a hotkey (41) if
operator access is required.
The Prdata menu enables the hotkey prompts and data header texts to be edited to suit different use.
Prdata - Hotkey Prompts
Messages (up to 6 chr) displayed when the hotkey is selected are set by the following parameters
Parameter Default Prompt Hotkey Function Code Print Item

D P 1 code 43 I
D P 2 OP NO 44 J
D P 3 ORDER 45 K
D P 4 batch 46 L
run p run no 41 H
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Prdata - Data Header Text
Pairs of data strings set the data headers printed.

Each parameter is 7characters giving up to 14 characters for each print item
Print Item I D t 1a D t 1b
CO.D.E. NU. M.B.E.R.
Print Item J D t 2a D t 2b
OP.E.R.A.T.O. R.
Print Item K D t 3a D t 3b
OR.D.E.R. N U.M.B.E.R.
Print Item L D t 4a D t 4b
BA.T.C.H. N U.M.B.E.r.
Print Item H run t1 run t2
ru.n.n.i.n.g. n.o. .
TIPS Running Number
· A hotkey function (42) can be assigned to automatically reset the running number to 1. This can be used
in a hotkey sequence, for example, to reset the number when a total is printed.
· If operators should not be permitted to change the running number, it can be restricted to access level 2
by setting CONFIG : rn d = 1
3.7 Configuring Lower Display Use
Assign - LDISP
The Lower display can be configured to display various parameters such as setpoints, product codes etc.
For example a filling system might have LDISP = 14 in order to have the current TARGET weight on the
display.
Default value is zero, whereby in weighing mode, the display will show the value of any active PRESET
TARE.
Setting any other value gives precedence to the selected function.

(A message can also be sent to the display from the serial interface [ME command] taking overall priority)
See Appendix Tables for information functions/codes that can be applied on the lower display.
TIPS
· The legend box at the end of the display can be used to identify the units/use of this display.
· Some hotkey functions e.g. display totals extend the possible use of the lower display
· The input/output status function can be a useful tool for diagnosing exactly when inputs and outputs are
activated - see also section 8.1
· The HELP parameter below LDISP prints a list of functions/codes
Assign - nnsd
The most significant digit of the lower display gives status information (see section 1.1)
To disable set nnsd =1 (Default value setting is 0)
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3.8 Configuring Control Inputs
In_OUT - IPAL1 Ipal2
Two control inputs can be allocated different functions.
IPAL1 sets the functionality of input 1 (terminals P16/T8 & T9).

IPAL2 sets the functionality of input 2 (terminals P16/T10 & T11).
For example, might permit connection of a heavy duty print or tare button or maybe start and stop functions
on a filling system.
See Appendix Tables for functions/codes that can be allocated as Input functions.
See section 1 for connection information.
TIP - an input can be configured to trigger one of the hotkeys, as such a sequence of functions may be
achieved.
3.9 Configuring Control Outputs
Many modes of operation are available with the relay outputs. These include filling, checkweighing and
special status modes. See separate section.
See section 1 for connection information.
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4. PLU’s – PRODUCT CODES
Totals, Text Strings, Setpoints, Part weights etc. are stored for each of 98 different PRODUCT CODES.
Whenever one of these parameters is altered, it only affects the value for the currently selected product.
Whenever the Product Code is changed (by whatever means - hotkey/menu/command), all the associated
registers and parameters are changed to ones corresponding to the new Product.
Product Code 99 has special purposes for print headers and totals.
The Product Code can also be used to recall stored tares (from 6217) see 4.3 below.
The configuration menus need to be used for entering and edited text descriptions if Product Codes are to
recall text for printing. They will also need to be used to program setpoint parameters, part weights etc. if
these have not been made accessable as hotkey functions. An installer should aim to configure the hokeys
with sufficient functions in such an arrangement to suit operator requirements for individual applications.
For convenience, the Product Code parameter -CodE - is presented in various menus containing items
that are stored separately for each each code.
4.1 Product Text Strings
Pr_For - ST1A ST1B ST2A ST2B
Text describing the product can be stored in four, 7-letter locations

St1A St1b St2A St2b
which can be programmed differently for each of 98 PRODUCT CODES.
First select the code 01-98 using CodE, then edit the 4 strings as required.
Repeat the process for all required CodE numbers.
For the stored text to appear in print outs, the print format must be defined to include them. (See Print
Formatting information). The strings will print for the currently selected code.
St1A &St1b transmit together and are specified in the print format as 'DATA TYPE' A
St2A &St2b transmit together and are specified in the print format as 'DATA TYPE' B
Strings can also be programmed for Code 99. In this case

St1A &St1b are specified in the print format as 'DATA TYPE' C
St2A &St2b are specified in the print format as 'DATA TYPE' D
These strings will print the text stored for Code 99 regardless of the currently selected Code. As such the text
can be used for a print header or other text that does not alter with product changes.
4.2 Product Totals
Any weight (or count) PRINTED is also stored to SUB and GRAND total registers FOR THE CURRENT
PRODUCT CODE.
TIP - An actual printer is not always necessary to make good use of totals features. If the handshake
parameter (Pr_Cfg : Hdsh) is turned off, the print function can be used to store weights without a printer
connected. Totals can be viewed on the lower display.
Hotkeys (and inputs or serial commands) can be used to view or print totals and reset the registers as
required. See Appendix for hotkey & input codes.
Setting Product Code 99 followed by a total command will print totals for ALL products.
From version 6217 there are hotkey/input codes to print ALL totals without manually selecting code 99 and
there are also codes to print the total of all product totals.
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4.3 Product Tares (from version 6217)
The System 2X can be configured for Product Codes to automatically recall and set memory tares.
User__ - T con
The T Con parameter links PRODUCT CODES to TARE CODES
By default T Con = 0 - Products and Tare settings are made independently.
If T Con = 1 then changing Product code will automatically select the corresponding Tare code and set
any tare that has been preset.
Product Code 1 recalls Tare Code 1

………………..etc.
(The tare or tare code can be subsequently changed without effecting Product Code setting.)
See next section for information on programming stored tares.
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5. TARE FUNCTIONS
Note :- Tare functions operate differently in Weighbridge Mode - See Weighbridge Operation Section
5.1 Preset and Memory Tares
A PRESET TARE may be used to offset the Gross weight by a known weight. This may be keyed in directly
or there are 99 Preset Memory Tare Stores, for recalling commonly used weights.
The entry “mode” can be toggled between 'Manual' & 'Stored' using MODE after pressing PRESET TARE.
Using Manual Preset Tare
Examine the current preset Tare value by pressing PRESET TARE

If the top display shows Pt n - system is in stored tare mode.
Press MODE to toggle to manual mode
The upper display will show: TARE
The lower display will show (by default) the current Tare Value e.g. 1000
If the value is correct press ENTER to return to weighing with the tare set
To change, key value first then press ENTER
Using Stored Preset Tare

A series of stored values must first be entered or acquired. See Programming Memory Tare Codes.
Examine the current preset Tare value by pressing PRESET TARE

If the top display shows tare, system is in manual tare mode.
Press MODE to toggle to stored tare mode
The upper display will show the tare CODE FLASHING in the top display. Pt 01
(The £ or ¢ buttons also flash)
The lower display will show the current value for this tare code, e.g. 1000
If the value is correct press ENTER to return to weighing with the tare set
The £ or ¢ buttons will step through any available (non-zero) tares
Or a Tare Code can be entered from the keypad
Press ENTER to set the selected tare and return to the weight display.
Tare Codes can also be automatically recalled and set by Product Code changes, see section 4.3.
NOTES:
PRESET TARE may be entered after a SEMI AUTO TARE

SEMI AUTO TARE operation is inhibited when a PRESET TARE is set.
Entries must be valid (for division size and in scale range). The decimal place is automatically positioned.
ESC key can be used to abandon Preset tare Mode
By default, an active Preset Tare is cancelled by pressing PRESET TARE
Alternatively a CANCEL TARE function can be allocated to a hotkey (HK code 71), in which case the
PRESET TARE button always accesses entry mode.
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Programming Memory Tare Codes
To use Tare Codes, values must first be stored for the codes to be used.
Values can either be keyed in or acquired by weighing. This can be done from within the USER configuration
menu or by configuring Hotkeys for the purpose.
TIP - The menu can be easier when setting up a large number of codes. The hotkeys are more convenient
when operators need to change/add codes periodically.
The procedure is similar in either case.
User__ - P tare Hotkey Code 73 – Enter Tares
When selected the upper display will show: P tare
The lower display will show the current Tare No. 1
Enter the Tare Number to change using the NUMERICAL 0-9 KEYS.
Press ENTER to select the current tare value for the keyed in No.
The upper display will show: P tare
The lower display will show the current Tare Value. 1230
Enter the Tare Value for the new Tare Number to change using the NUMERICAL 0-9 KEYS.
Press ENTER to store the new combination.
Repeat as required.
On return to the weight display the most recently entered Tare Store will be in use.
User__ - m tare Hotkey Code 74 – Acquire Tares (by weighing)
The upper display will show: m tare
The lower display will show the current Tare No. 1
Enter the Tare Number to change using the NUMERICAL 0-9 KEYS.
The upper display will show: m tare
The lower display will show the current Tare Number and live weight Value. 23 0
Place the container (or Lorry) to be Tared on the scale.
Press ENTER to store the new combination.
Repeat as required.
On return to the weight display the most recently entered Tare Store will be in use.
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5.2 Semi Auto Tare
By default
Pressing SEMI AUTO TARE button will tare off a stable GROSS weight - NET indicator illuminates to
indicate tare in operation.
Pressing SEMI AUTO TARE a second time cancels this tare. Pressing again will set the new GROSS
weight to NET ‘zero’.
Alternatively a CANCEL TARE function can be allocated to a hotkey (HK code 70 or 71).
This ALTERS the SEMI AUTO TARE function such that it ALWAYS TARES to net zero.
TIP: The ability to set tare, cancel tare, display gross etc. to hotkeys allows tailoring to suit different
applications. Using a sequence of hotkey functions a system could, for example, be made to automatically
tare following operator code entries etc.
Tare functions can also be allocated to inputs. See appendix for Hotkey and Input allocation codes.
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6. SETPOINT AND FILLING MODES
The relay control outputs can be configured to operate in different ways to meet many applications. These
vary from simple trip and checkweigh comparators to a sophisticated filling sequence. It is also possible to
assign the outputs a defined status or operate the ouptuts from serial commands.
6.1 Setpoint Comparator Modes
Several checkweighing modes are available as described below. The mode is set by the parameter entered
against SEtd in the In_oUt MENU.
Setpoints are defined by parameters in the bAtCH_ MENU, which can also be configured as hotkey
functions. Setpoints are set individually for each of the 98 PRODUCT CODES.
Note – the descriptive prompt for setpoints varies according to which SETD mode is set. (See first column of
tables below)
These tables define the default operation of the Relay outputs in different setpoint modes. They also
illustrate the different descriptive prompts, the serial comms (Status) letter, the displayed (Indicator) status
letter.
It is possible to further modify the default behaviour by altering the Output Allocation parameter oPAL
IN_OUT SEtd 00 ~ Pass/Fail mode
Weight Op1 Op2 Status Indicator

on off ‘H’ Fail Out of Tolerance/Fail
high
off on ‘P’ Pass InTolerance/Pass
louu
on off ‘L’ Fail Out of Tolerance/Fail
Spt1
off off ‘Z’ Near Zero
zero
Iftolp = 1 Printing is restricted to weights meeting the PASS condition.
IN_OUT SEtd 01 ~ See Batch Weighing Mode
IN_OUT SEtd 02 ~ Low/Pass/High mode using Low/High setpoints

on on ‘H’ high Out of Tolerance/Fail
high
louu
on off ‘L’ low Out of Tolerance/Fail
Spt1
zero
Iftolp = 1 Printing is restricted to weights meeting the PASS condition.
IN_OUT SEtd 03 ~ Direct Control via Serial Commands
Outputs are controlled only by serial comands O1, O2, O3
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IN_OUT SEtd 04 ~ LOW/PASS/HIGH MODE USING TARGET & +/- TOLERANCE
Tol is a tolerance, entered as a weight value

Target + tol
Target - tol
Spt1
zero
If tolp = 1 Printing is restricted to weights meeting the PASS condition.
IN_OUT SEtd 05 ~ Low/Pass/High mode using Target & % Tolerance
Tol entered as % of targ ; >99 interpreted as 100%

Target + tol %
Target - tol %
Spt1
zero
If tolp = 1 Printing is restricted to weights meeting the PASS condition.
IN_OUT SEtd 07 ~ SIMPLE 3 TRIP MODE (DEFAULT)
Op1 Wt >Spt1 on
Wt <Spt1 off
Op2 Wt >Spt2 on All outputs run independent to their own
Wt <Spt2 off setpoint
Op3 Wt >Spt3 on
Wt <Spt3 off
If tolp = 1 Printing is restricted to weights within SPT3 +/- PTOL (see Batch menu
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6.2 Batch Weighing Mode (Feed Control)
IN_OUT SEtd 01 ~ Batch Weighing Mode
Selected by SEtd 01 in the In_oUt MENU.
Whilst it is possible for a control system to implement filling (or discharge) operations using simple trip
ouptuts, the principal here is that the fill (or discharge) is initiated by giving a command (button/input etc.) TO
THE INDICATOR which then controls feeding to the required level.
This gives many advantages as the sequence can be enhanced to incorporate use of devices such as
autotare, inflight compensation (auto adjusting if required), printing etc. Further more in this mode the
System 2X extrapolates from the rate of flow to apply a predictive cut off making for extremely fast and
accurate batch results.
Before the batchweighing function can be used, further configuration and setting up of parameters will be
needed according to how the user wishes the system to operate.
Hotkeys and/or inputs will usually be required to perform start/stop functions.
The lower display can be configured to show preferred information (e.g. Target Weight, set LDISP = 14)
and hotkeys will also be wanted for convenient access to parameters that need operator or supervisor
access during use. Refer to Appendix for Hotkey/Input/Lower display configuration codes
Start and Stop Commands
Local or Remote Start and Stop functions can be configured by Assigning hotkeys (local) or setting IPAL
parameters (remote).
NOTE:
Any ‘STOP’ INPUT is configured to be ‘FAILSAFE’
If an INPUT is configured for STOP then the input MUST be present before any ‘START’ command
(button or input) will be recognised.
Function Comments
START If L Tare and U Tare are both Zero -
Hotkey & Input Code 11 Function will start batch provided net (displayed) weight is within zero +/-
Setpoint1 value
If L Tare or U Tare are Non-Zero -
Function will start batch provided GROSS weight (even if in net mode) is
within L Tare & U Tare limits.
No Auto-tare is performed before feeds are turned on.
AUTO TARE & START Weight limits apply as above.
In this case an Auto Tare (requiring no motion) is performed.
Hotkey & Input Code 12
Using a hotkey, system requires to detect no motion within the 'Motion Time-
out period' (Config menu TOUT parameter). If not the function fails and no
batch is started.
Using an input, the system will attempt to seek no motion and tare for as long
as the input is maintained.
STOP Abort batch, turning feeds off when hotkey is pressed or the input removed.
Any further start function requires start conditions to be met as before.
Hotkey & Input Code 13
Note: Use of menu mode or hotkeys will suspend feeds (outputs turn off) until weighing mode is restored.
Also see Appendix for additional 'Pause' function hotkey and input codes.
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Batching Parameters
Batch
Hotkey
Code
CodE 21Select Material PRODUCT CODE (01 - 98).
Each of the following parameters can be set to suit Material code selected.
Target 24 Desired Final TARGET Weight. ((Setpoint 3)
drible 23 Amount BEFORE TARGET for slow feed
SPt1 22 SETPOINT 1 -
If L Tare and U Tare (see below) are both Zero -
Weight must be within zero +/- Setpoint1 value to permit batch start
(Setpoint 1 is also the level at which 'batch complete status' is reset.)
InFLt 27 Material ‘IN-FLIGHT’ weight value
POSINF 28 Reverse/Positive In-flight value
PtoL 29 Print Tolerance limits - see TOLP & POST parameters
jogt 30 Jog Timer
L tare 25 Low tare limit If L Tare or U Tare are Non-Zero -
U Tare 26 Upper tare limit GROSS weight (even if in net mode) must be in limits for start
ofil 32 Overfill offset for cut off and automatic inflight calculations – (range 0-255e).
Note - L/U Tare parameters permit batch start only when a container within these weight limits is in place. If
set to zero, then start is limited by setpoitnt 1. Setpoint 1 relates to net mode, and as such if an autotare is
applied, then setpoint 1 effectively limits the difference in container tares from one to the next.
(Default behaviour can be modified with the Output Allocation parameter oPAL see next section.)
Typical Batching Cycle Schematic
Weight
Print
Target
Cut Off
Dribble
1
2
SPt 1 ‘Bulk’ ‘Dribble’ Time
‘calm’ time
and waiting
Start OP1 ‘ON’ stability ‘Discharge’
Command
OP2 ‘ON’ Stable
OP1 ‘ON’
(if selected)
· TARGET = TARGET + OFIL
· CUT OFF = TARGET + OFIL – INFLT
· DRIBBLE = TARGET + OFIL – INFLT – DRIBLE
1 If non-sampled OR Calm AND Jog And Autoprint NOT selected, go straight to ‘Discharge’.
2 If Auto Tare on Start is selected, will start looking for stability here.
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Typical Batching Cycle Description
START Weight must meet

· L Tare / U Tare, or Setpoint 1 conditions.
· Stability Conditions if autotare on start used
Hotkey - Requires no motion within 'motion time-out'
Input - Requires no motion whilst input is on (hold input on until start)
If an INPUT has been allocated for STOP it must be ON to permit start.
A batch can also be started by

· Setting Strt1 in bAtCH_ menu.
· Or send ‘ST1’ command via serial port.
In above two cases; Feed starts immediately if weight is within target.
BULK FEED Output 1 (Bulk) and Output 2 (Dribble) OPERATE b on MSD of the lower display.
Feeds until weight exceeds
· BULK FEED CUT-OFF = {TARGET - DRIBBLE - INFLIGHT + OFIL}
At this point Output 1 releases, leaving Output 2 to complete dribble feed. O/P 1 is
NOT latched and would turn ON again if the weight dropped back below this value.
DRIBBLE FEED Output 2 Remains operated d on MSD of the lower display.
Feeds until weight exceeds
· FINAL CUT-OFF = {TARGET - INFLIGHT + OFIL}
At this point Output 2 Releases. O/P's 1 & 2 now latch OFF pending any further
conditions.
FOLLOWING (Subject to configuration)
CUT-OFF If a Non-Sampled weighment go to Batch Complete below.
If CALm timeout is awaited bUSY displays (allowing inflight material to settle)
· If Automatic In-flight Compensation Adjustment is selected AInF 1 and a stable

weight within +/-12.5% of the capacity is detected, an adjustment of the currently
selected InFt value by 25% of any error is carried out subject to total
restrictions.
· If AUTOPRINT mode is NOT selected (Auto 0 in Pr_CFg), the cycle stops
until the operator removes/discharges the batch. A printout may be obtained
prior to discharge by pressing PRINT or requesting ‘PR’ via the Serial Interface
(E on display msd).
· If AUTOPRINT mode IS selected and stable weight is within tolerance an auto-
print of the selected data will occur.
· If the system is configured to autoprint within a tolerance at the end batch, and
the final weight falls low, if jogt is non-zero, the system will attampt to 'jog' the
product up to three times to try to achieve an in-tolerance weight – jogging
will be seen in the lower display. The System will turn ON the Dribble Feed
Output 2 for a period, as set to this parameter and then OFF for the period
entered in CALm plus the period required for weight stabilisation and weight
check.
BATCH E on the lower display.
COMPLETE The system can be configured to identify a 'batch complete' or 'printed' status either
with a spare output (usually relay 3) or by bringing Relay 1 back on its own.
AUTO If a START INPUT is still valid, the next cycle starts as soon as weight stabilises and
RESTART start conditions are met. Otherwise, a new command is awaited.
Note: - SEMI AUTO TARE and PRINT are disabled during fill.
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Printing in Batching
The details given below outline the key parameters that govern printing during batching operations.
TIP - Features such as batching to within a tolerance/jogging and totalising can be exploited without a printer
by turning off the handshake parameter (Pr_Cfg : Hdsh).
PR_CFG
ToLP Print In Tolerance parameter may either be ON (1) or OFF (0). If OFF tolerance checking
will not be done, even if PtoL is active, if ON then operation depends on the Setpoint
Mode selected. If Setd 01 or 07 then tolerance check will be +/- the PtoL
value of the tArg (Setpoint 3) i.e the 'Ready to Print' flag will be set when in these
bounds (Printing will occur when other conditions all correct).
If Setd 00, 02, 04, 05 or 06 then the 'Ready to Print' flag will be set when
the weight is within the "PASS" Band as set by the three setpoints and this will over-ride
any ptoL value that may be set.
PoSt Print in Positive Tolerance parameter may also either be ON (1) or OFF(0) and enables
positive only tolerance checking. If OFF then tolerance checking will be exactly as defined
in toLP. If ON then the tolerance check will be + PtoL of targ . This restricts the
scope of PtoL such that the 'Ready to Print' flag will only be set when within the positive
tolerance. Note that tolp must be ON for this to be effective.
Auto Auto 1 Autoprint enabled, a printout will occur as soon as conditions for printing
are met. With default settings, this would mean a print occurring at the first stable weight
above ‘Min’ but prohibited in filling mode SETD01 until Batch programme is run.
BATCH_
PtoL Determines pass/fail criteria for batching. Sets the limits for Autoprinting in conjunction
with toLP and poSt. Can be set for up to 98 batch product codes.
Discharge Output & Print
IN_OUT
DSCH The Bulk Output can be allocated as a Discharge Output. The Discharge mode parameter
can be used to force the discharge at the end of the 'batching' program regardless of
achieved weight.
May either be ON (1) or OFF (0). If OFF, the default setting, then at the end of the
'batching' program the MSD will display an E indicating the end. No discharge will occur.
If ON then at the end of the program, Output 1 (Bulk O/P) will turn ON again indicating a
discharge is required. This Output will remain On until the weight drops below the value
entered to setpoint one.
DSPr Discharge on Print parameter can be used to inhibit the discharge if a successful print has
not occured. May either be ON (1) or OFF (0) and if OFF, the default value, then
discharge will be dependent solely on the state of dSCH as above. If ON then discharge
will only occur after a successful print function has completed. If not automatic, or out of
tolerance, then manual adjustments can be made prior to printing and then discharging.
Note that dsch must be ON for this parameter to be effective.
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Jogging - Inflight Compensation & Calm Timer
If jogging is required & printouts are not, printout can be supressed , by setting HdSH 00 (print output
but no handshake reqd.), or bAUd 00 (printout redirected to serial).
IN_OUT
CALm The Batch Calm Timer may be set to run at the end of a batch to allow filling to complete.
Can be set from 00 (default) to 99 and determines the length of time the system waits in
0.1 second increments. I.e. 40 = 4 seconds and this will be the interval after the dribble
output has turned OFF before the weight will be checked and the batch "program" can
proceed. Also sets the interval (plus motion criteria) between jogs, see next.
Jogt Determines whether jogging is active (00 to 5119) or turned OFF (00 the default value). If
the batch weight achieved is below the minimum tolerance set by ptol/tolp/post,
and jogging is active, then up to three jogs will occur to attempt to bring the weight within
required limits. The value entered will be used to determine the JOG ON interval in
milliseconds.
The value entered will round down to the next 20mS i.e. an entry of 5119 will
round down to 5100mS; an entry of 21-39 will give a jog ON period of 20mS.
AinF 0 Automatic In-Flight Compensation adjustment disabled.
AinF 1 After CALm time (see below) and stability, adjusts In-Flight Comp. by 25%of any error if
error is less than 12.5% of Capacity (Top + 9e). Otherwise, no adjustment If calculated
inflight is > 12.5% of capacity ( Top + 9e) then inflight value will be set to zero. If jogging
is enabled the autoinflight is calculated after the initial settle - not after jogging has
occured.
Batch Sampling
IN_OUT
Samp Enables full batch cycle including print, autoinflight adjustments etc. on periodic sample
weighments only. Other weighments complete on cut-off without further checks, printing or
auto inflight compensation. The samp number, 1 to 99, is the interval after which a
check is initiated. Values of 00 & 01 mean checks are made for all weighments.
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6.3 Output Allocation Parameter
The normal operation of the outputs within any particular setpoint mode can be modified or overriden with a
specific status task using the OPAL parameter.
In_oUt - Opal
The oPAL parameter in In_oUt appears as a seven-digit code.
The first (left hand) digit is internally employed as a check digit and can be ignored.
The remaining (right hand) 6 hex (0-9,A-F) digits are allocated to the outputs as follows
Digit No:
2 3 4 5 6 7
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3
Behaviour Status Behaviour Status Behaviour Status
Note: Ignore digit 1. Digits 4 & 6 are only effective in Simple Trip mode SEtd 07.
Digits 2, 4, 6 Modify normal output behaviour.
In Simple Trip Setpoint Mode Setd 07 , each output acts independently and can have
it’s own behaviour defined using digits 2, 4 and 6.
In all other setpoint modes the operation of outputs is interlinked. In this case the setting of
digit 2 applies to all outputs regardless of digits 4 & 6.
(Tip - For example in Setd 07 , one output could monitor positive gross weight, whilst
another reacts on negative net weights)
Settings
0 (Default) Setpoint weight value based on Net Weight. Setpoint values are positive
of this zero, and output operation is ‘instantaneous’ (stability is not awaited).
1 Setpoint weight values based on Gross Weight (‘zero’ is always true zero weight).
Only valid for Setpoint Modes 00, 02, 03 and 07.
2 Setpoints operate when Negative of indicated zero instead of positive (weighing
out)
4 Setpoints operate when Positive or Negative (i.e. on the modulus of weight)
8 Must await stability (no-motion) before outputs operate.
The values above may be summed to give a combination of ‘modifications’. E.G. 'OPAL
9xxxxx’ (i.e. 8+1) would delay output operation until a stable gross weight at or above the
particular setpoint was reached. ‘OPAL Cxxxxx’ (8+4); output operates when no motion at
or beyond setpoint, positive or negative of NET zero.
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Digit 3, 5, 7 If not at zero (default), the Output (1, 2, 3) corresponding to the digit (3, 5, 7) is forced into a
Status Mode (regardless of Setpoint Mode selected) and operates on the status conditions
as listed below. Thus a digit other than zero overrides the normal operation as described in
Setpoint Modes for the particular output.
0 Default behaviour
1 Output operates on Net mode (like NET indicator)
2 Output operates on Motion (like MOTION indicator).
3 Output releases on Alarm condition (for test only).
4 Output operates when Negative and in Net mode.
5 Output operates on Negative Gross.
6 Output releases when weight Out of Range (i.e. failsafe).
7 Output operates on Gross Zero (like ZERO indicator).
8 Output operates on Net Zero.
9 Output operates on Gross mode (like GROSS indicator).
A Output operates when ‘Printed’ Flag set.
c Output operates at Batch Complete.
Note: If ‘A’ is selected, the appropriate output is reset when a new print is allowed (after return to zero or
sufficient weight change; as programmed).
Examples of Output Allocation Parameter
oPAL
X 00 00 03 OP’s 1 and 2 operate as setpoints based on net weight as described in 4.3. OP3
operates when no alarm condition.
X 00 00 02 OP’s 1 and 2 operate as setpoints based on net weight. OP3 operates on ‘motion’.
X 10 10 07 OP’s 1 and 2 operate as setpoints based on gross weight. OP3 operates at
‘Gross zero’.
X 20 20 04 OP’s 1 and 2 operate as negative setpoints for ‘weighing out’. OP3 ops when ‘neg
net’.
X 80 80 0A OP’s 1 and 2 operate as net setpoints, only on stability. OP3 ops after ‘print
complete’.
X12 00 07 OP1 ops on ‘motion’. OP2 ops as setpoint based on gross wt. OP3 operates at
‘Gross zero’.
X 02 00 07 OP1 ops on ‘motion’. OP2 ops as setpoint based on net wt. OP3 operates at
‘Gross zero’.
X 10 02 07 OP1 ops as setpoint based on gross wt. OP2 ops on ‘motion’. OP3 operates at
‘Gross zero’.
X 00 00 00 OP’s 1,2 and 3 operate as setpoints based on net weight. (OP3 only in Setpoint
mode 07).
X 10 10 10 OP’s 1,2 and 3 operate as setpoints based on gross weight. (OP3 only in Setpoint
mode 07).
X 10 10 90 OP’s 1,2 and 3 operate as setpoints based on gross weight. (OP3 awaits weight
stability before operating and is only active in Setpoint mode 07).
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7. PART COUNTING AND CONVERSION FACTORS
7.1 Parts Counting
Note: - Parts counting is disabled in weighbridge Mode
Counting parameters are found in the CoUnt_ menu, but to use the System 2X for parts counting, hotkey
functions can be configured to suit the operation required.
Function Hotkey
code
PRODUCT CODE 49 Selecting a Product Code (PLU) 1-98, recalls stored part weight,setpoints, text strings etc and enables count mode
PART WEIGHT 55 Permits Part Weight entry. The value is stored for currently set product code
SAMPLE SIZE (1-99) 54 Load sample quantity, key in sample size and press ENTER to compute part weight and enable count
Sample 1 50
Sample 10 51 Quick select samples. Permits single press sampling by use of preset sample quantities.
Sample 20 52 Load appropriate sample size and press to enable count
Sample 50 53
Toggle Count/Weight 56 Toggles between weight and count display, using currently active part weight
CANCEL Count mode 60 Restores weight display
Each time a sample is weighed, or a part weight edited, it’s value is written into the currently active
‘PRODUCT’ CODE memory.
Live weight is replaced by count in the upper display and count mode is indicated by a ‘C’ in the lower
display leftmost digit.
Part weights are stored to 1/1000 of the display increment.
Print outs can be formatted to include count information and as with weight, when a print is performed the
count value is added to total registers (sub & grand) for the current product code. As such total counts can
be printed and displayed in the same way as for weight data.
7.2 Conversion Mode
Note: - Conversion is disabled in weighbridge Mode where a separate factor and print variable is provided
for litres conversion. See Weighbridge Section 9.
Revised implementation - from version 6217
A conversion factor may be applied to the current weight value and the converted value displayed by
configuring the lower display using the Assign menu Ldisp parameter.
Set Ldisp = 20
The conversion factor can be edited from the CoUnt_ menu FACt parameter.
Or a hotkey - can be assigned for the purpose Hotkey Code 59
The conversion factor and may be in the range of 0.1000 to 10.0000.

The live weight is divided by the factor to produce the converted value.
The removable legend insert at the end of the display windows can be used to identify the lower display
units.
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8. PRINTING
8.1 Printer/Serial Installation
Standard printer port is COM1 - RS232 - connection to this is illustrated in section 1
8.2 Printer Configuration
Refer also to Printer manufacturers manuals.
Pr_CFg Type ~ Printer 'Quick select”
In most instances the default setting of zero allows printers to be configured to suit most user applications.
In certain instances special configurations have been preset - which allow easy configuration settings for
specific use (especially weighbridge ticket operation).
Typical types that can be set are as follows:

Type 0 Generic - default for standard mode (2400, N, 8, 1)
Type 1 Epson ä LX300 & similar - default for Weighbridge Mode
Type 2 N/A
Type 3 Eltron(Zebra) ä Label printer - EPL2 types. See 8.5 Eltron Printer
Type 4 Epson ä TM295 or Star ä SP298 Inserted Slip printers
Type 5 Citizen ä IDP562 Tally Roll printer
Pr_CFg - Interface Configuration Parameters
Print configuration can be set in software to match the printer settings being used:-
bAUd Printer Baud rate (0=output via serial, 1 or 1200=1200Bd, 2 or 2400=2400Bd, 4 or

4800=4800Bd, 9 or 9600=9600Bd) - from version 6217, 19200 also supported.
PrtY Printer Parity (0=none, 1=odd, 2=even)
dAtA Printer Data bits (7=7 bits, 8=8 bits)
HELP Print “Print Format” tables
CrLF Printer Linefeed mode (0=CR only, 1=CR+LF)
HdSH Printer Handshake (0=none, 1=ready when line high, 2=ready when low)
EoLd End of line delay (0-9 x 0.1s after CR)
TIP: Printer Baud rate 0 disables print port (Com1) and re-directs all print messages to serial port (Com2).
8.3 Print Formatting
Print formatting capabilities as offered by System 2X are extensive.

The “standard” (factory set) mode allows configuration and design of the print output when Print or Totals
commands are used.
In “Weighbridge” mode print formats can be designed for 1st Print; 2nd Print; and Totals.
The formatting procedure for the second print is identical to that of the first print.
The procedures and rules for format design is generally the same for whatever mode the System 2X is
operating in.
Important Note: The operation of System 2X in “Weighbridge” mode is different to that as outlined in earlier
sections of this manual. Semi Automatic Tare, Preset Tare, hotkey allocation, Print and Parts counting
functions are all affected. See section on Weighbridge mode operation.
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Summary of Print Output Construction
Printing can be summarised in the following table :-
Pre print
Control
Characters Shaded Fields are Enabled \ Disabled by
CtrLHA/B or tot HdSTaT
HA/b
Pre Print Carriage Returns
1St Cr,2nd Cr,Sub Cr or grndCr
Header Control Header Leading Header Field Packing Data Control Data Field CR , CR/LF
Char’s Spaces For1 A/b Spaces char’s For1 A/b Cr1 A/b
CtrL1 A/B or SPC1 A/b For2 A/b HSPC1A/b CtrL2 A/B or For2 A/b Cr2 A/b
Tot 1A/b SPC2 A/b Sfor A/b or HSPC2A/b tot 1A/b Sfor A/b or SCr A/b or
SSPC A/b or gFor A/b SHSPCA/b or gFor A/b gCr A/b
gSPC A/b gHSPCA/b
Þ Þ Þ Þ REPEATED FOR EACH VARIABLE IN THE FORMAT Þ Þ Þ Þ
Header Control Header Leading Header Field Packing Data Control Data Field CR , CR/LF
Char’s Spaces For1 A/b Spaces char’s For1 A/b Cr1 A/b
CtrL1 A/B or SPC1 A/b For2 A/b HSPC1A/b CtrL2 A/B or For2 A/b Cr2 A/b
Tot 1A/b SPC2 A/b Sfor A/b or HSPC2A/b tot 1A/b Sfor A/b or SCr A/b or
SSPC A/b or gFor A/b SHSPCA/b or gFor A/b gCr A/b
gSPC A/b gHSPCA/b
Post Print
Control Char’s
CtrLFA/B or
tot FA/b
Pr_For - For1 a/b For2 a/b Defining Variables to Print
- Refer to the APPENDIX for tables listing variable data items that can be printed -
· Up to 14 items of data (included repeated items) may be printed in any sequence.

- 7 characters in for1 a specify the first 7 variables
- 7 more in For1b specify the next
Weighbridge Mode For1 A/B - defines Print 1 format - For2 A/B - defines Print 2 format.
· Each character is a code representing a different 'Variable' data item - the codes can be obtained from
the tables of variables found in the APPENDIX.
Note - The list of variables differs for Weighbridge and Totals printing.
· ‘Variables’ A, B, C, and D are text-strings pre-programmed by the user as St1A / St1b / St2A /
St2b see PLU information section 4.1
Each string is up to 14 characters long and consists of either St1A + St1b or St2A + St2b.
Different strings may be programmed for each PRODUCT CodE 01 to 98 (Variables A and B) and
for CodE 99 (Variables C and D).
· The EOS (end of string) terminator Ÿ (ASCII 1Fh ) code may be used to shorten St1A/b & St2a/b
to less than 7 characters (To select in edit mode press key 3 four times) - then press ENTER
· It is possible to place print control and punctuation characters within a text string. See section 3.3
'Special Print Characters'
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Pr_for Leading Spaces And Trailing Carriage Returns
CR1 a/b Sets the number of trailing carriage returns for each item as defined in For1 a/b.
Hex character entry - allows up to 15 Carriage returns between each Data item.
CR2 a/b Weighbridge Mode Sets the number of trailing carriage returns for each item as
defined in PFor2/QFor2. Hex character entry - allows up to 15 Carriage returns
between each Data item
sCR a/b
gCR a/b Sets the number of trailing carriage returns for each item as defined in totals print
formating sfor a/b and gfor a/b. Hex character entry - allows up to 15
Carriage returns between each Data item.
note - Carriage return settings are ignored for Column mode printing.
CR2 a/b Weighbridge Mode Sets the number of trailing carriage returns for each item as
defined in PFor2/QFor2. Hex character entry - allows up to 15 Carriage returns
between each Data item
sPc1 a/b Sets the number of leading spaces before printing out of each item as defined in
For1 a/b. Hex character entry - allows up to 15 leading spaces before each
Data item.
SPc2 a/b Weighbridge Mode Sets the number of leading spaces before printing out of each
item as defined in For2 a/b. Hex character entry - allows up to 15 leading
spaces before each Data item.
sSPsc a/b
gSPsc a/b Sets the number of leading spaces before printing out of each item as defined in
totals print formating sfor a/b and gfor a/b.
Hex character entry - allows up to 15 leading spaces before each Data item.
If more than 15 leading spaces or trailing “returns” are needed before or after an item, select a TYPE zero
with extra spaces and /or “returns”. Alternatively - print control characters may provide alternative solution.
Pr_For - Data Headers & Padding Spaces
· Each variable is constructed of a Data Header + Padding Spaces + Data

· Data headers are the fixed text printed for the variable e.g. the text 'Time'.
· These can be removed if preferred (for example when using pre-printed forms).
· The number of padding spaces between header and data can be adjusted allowing data to be aligned
neatly on the page.
hdStAt If set to 1- then headers plus header spacing is printed out.

If set to 0 - then header and spacer padding are not printed.
hspc1 a/b Adjusts number of spaces between header and data.
Each digit relates to the corresponding variable digit in For1 a/b.
Values are stored for each variable. Hence if the order of variables is altered in the
print format then the space file is automatically adjusted.
hspc2 a/b Weighbridge Mode Adjust spaces as above - only difference is that the associated
padding are for data types as defined in For2 a/b
sHspc a/b As defined in Total print format sFor a/b and gFor a/b
gHspc a/b Different associated spaces are set for data types 8,9,A, F, K in this mode.
UUidth Justifies all appropriate print lines, to a specified width without adjusting the padding
spaces individually. Default setting = 22 columns, adjustable 0-99.
Note in COLUMN MODE Printing - Header can be switched on/off - Padding cannot be altered - settings are ignored.
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Pr_For - Carriage Returns Before Start of Print
For Example to feed a ticket to print position.
1St CR 0 - 99 Enter number of Leading carriage returns before first variable is printed (as
defined in For1 a/b ) for Print \ Print 1 function.
2nD CR [Weighbridge Mode] 0 - 99 Enter number of Leading carriage returns before first
variable is printed (as defined in For2 a/b ) for Print 2 function.
Sub CR 0 - 99 Enter number of Leading carriage returns before first variable is printed (as
defined in sfor a/b ) for Sub Total Print function.
GrndCR 0 - 99 Enter number of Leading carriage returns before first variable is printed (as
defined in GFor a/b ) for Grand Total Print function.
Note Column Printing will use above functions.
P_Ctrl - Printer Control Character Configuration
System 2X printer formatting allows for extensive inclusion of Control characters:
· Control Characters can be embedded in text stings St1A/St1b; St2A /St2b see section 3.3
or -
· Control Characters can be applied using parameters in the P_ctrl menu.
Control parameters are 4 byte hex entries

e.g. 1b212000 representing 1BH 21H 20H 00H which are usually EPSON codes for double width print.
Nulls are not sent. (1b210200 -1BH 21H 02H 00H will set normal width print)
CS1A/B CS2A/B are only transmitted where specified in a particular format. Other control strings are set
for standard printing (apply to Print 1 & Print 2) and for totals printing (apply to sub and grand)
P_CtrL CSnA CSnB ~ Control String Variables E and F

Can be used to place strings of control characters anywhere in the print file For1A/For1B. They could also
be used to add short strings of text or punctuation and special characters.
CS1A\CS1B Sets up to 8 hex control characters for data type E

CS2A\CS2B Sets up to 8 hex control characters for data type F
Column Printing - can be sent as other variables.
P_CtrL CtRLHA/B TotHA/B ~ Start of Print Control characters.

Can be used to set control characters sent only at the start of printout.
CtRLHA\CtRLHB Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters at start of print.

totHA\tothB Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters at start of total print.
Note: These characters are sent after any leading Carriage returns have been sent.
P_CtrL CtRL1A/B tot1A/B ~ Start of Line Control characters.

Can be used to set a string of control characters that are sent at the beginning of each variable.
CtRL1A\CtRL1B Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters, sent before each variable in the print file.
tot1A\tot1B Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters, sent before each variable in the total file.
Used in association with ….2A\2B below, allows headers to be formatted differently to data.
Note: This feature only has effect on variables that have associated headers and is not used if Headers are
switched “off” with HDStAt set to zero.
Column printing - Formats Header line - if header turned off it is ignored.
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P_CtrL CtRL2A/B tot2A/B ~ Mid Line Control Characters.
Can be used to set Control characters in between the header and data elements of a variable, allowing data
to be formatted differently to headers.
CtRL2A\CtRL2B up to 8 control characters, sent before the data of each variable in the print file.
tot2A\tot2B up to 8 control characters, sent before the data of each variable in the total file.
Note: This feature has effect on all Data types even if associated headers are switched “off”
Column Printing - Formats at start of each data line.
P_CtrL CtRLFA/B totFA/B ~ End of print Control Characters.

Can be used to set Control characters after all data has been printed.
CtRLFA\CtRLFB Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters sent at end of complete print.
totfA\totFB Sets up to 8 hex byte control characters sent at end of complete total print.
Control codes are sent out after Carriage Returns as programmed. For example to set form feed for the
EPSON LX-300 printer set CtRLFA to 0C
Column Printing - formats end of each data line after CR.
Pr_for Print Formatting Example
Variables to be printed For1 a CGAB615 FOR1 B 2D00000

Spaces before each variable Spc1 a 7044000 SPC1 B 0500000
CR's after each variable Cr1 a 2212111 CR1 B 1400000
The first variable (the first ‘digit’ in For1 A) is ‘C’ which prints the text strings St1A + St1b as set for
'Product Code 99'. It is preceded by ‘7’ spaces (first digit in SPC1 A) and followed by ‘2’ carriage returns
(first digit in Cr1 A) making a gap before the next item. Subsequent items are illustrated below.
Variables Spaces Print Example CR's Comments
For1A/1B Spc1A/1B Cr1A/1B
C 7 HEADER 2 Leading spaces centralise the text. An extra CR
makes a gap before the next item
G 0 Product Code 1 2 Starts at left with no leading spaces. Again with

an extra CR to make a gap
A 4 Product 1 1 Centralised with leading spaces
B 4 Description 1 2 Centralised with leading spaces and an extra CR
to make a gap
6 0 Date dd/mm/yy 1
1 0 Gross xxxxxxxxkg 1
5 0 Tare xxxxxxxxkg 1
2 0 Net xxxxxxxxkg 1
D 5 DESCRIPTION 4 Extra carriage returns added to feed the print out
to a tear off position.
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Pr_For COl - Printing Data in Columns
Not Available in weighbridge Mode

The System 2X can be simply configured for printing in columns as shown in the following example.
From Pr_For set COL to 1
Set up the formatting as required e.g. set For1a to G67H120 In this case, the top line (consisting of any
of the data names Product Ref, Date, Time, Running No., Gross, Net, Preset Tare, Semi-Auto Tare,
Target, as selected by the user) is printed on switch-on (ensure printer paper is re-positioned).
Set up Spacing as required e.g. Set SPC1A to 1111110 This will set 1 additional space between each
column - note that if this parameter is set to zero the default spacing is one.
“Return” Settings in Cr1A are ignored for header printing. Separate headers can be produced for Totals
formatting
See earlier sections for header spacing, turning header on/off and inclusion of print control characters in
column printing mode.
Type No. G 6 7 H 1 2
Product Ref. Date Time Running No. Gross Net
xx dd/mm/yy hh:mm 3391502 12.567kg 9.230kg
Pr_For Form Form Feeds
Form Set up form feeds (Set no. of lines before 5 line break e.g. Labels or page printing).
Pr_For HELP Print Help List
Set to 1, to print a list of the print variables for standard, weighbridge and totals printing.
Pr_For test Print Sample
Set to 1, to print a sample of the format designed without leaving the menu.
Tot_For Totals Formatting menu
Separate formats can be designed for sub and grand total prints. The principals are the same as that
described here for print formatting but using similar parameters within the totfor menu.
See MENUS for parameter list and APPENDIX for the table of variables that can be printed in totals.
TIPS FOR TOTAL FORMATTING

· Column mode can be set separately for standard print, sub total and grand total.
· The sub and grand total descriptions (print variable 5) can be edited using the HEAD A/B parameters
eg could read DAY TOTAL & WEEK TOTAL
· Hotkey/Input codes 67 & 72 permit the printing of totals of all product totals. This allows printing of
different product weights within a mix together with a sum of the products at the end of the batch.
These prints share the totals formats used for sub and grand product totals. Care must be taken to
use only relevant data within the format design.
Tot_For Force Force Sub Total Print & Clear before Grand
If Force is set to 1 then a request to print & clear Grand total(s) will automatically generate a corresponding
print & clear Sub total operation, if the sub total is not already clear.
- Designed for applications such as day/week totals, to prevent missing the current days total when week
totals are printed & cleared.
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8.4 Print Operation And Interlocks
Printer operation differs in Weighbridge Mode

Once the printer has been correctly installed , configured to suit, and desired print formatting parameters set
as described above printing operations can be performed. The default settings only allow printing at stable
(no motion) positive weighments - with the system having been back to Net Zero since last print. Some of
these defaults can be modified as described below
Pr_Cfg Printing interlocks settings

Default is ‘all off’ (zeroes) for these parameters.
Nnin Enables Printing when below Minimum weight (Default 20 divisions (‘20e’) above zero).
5e ? Sets Minimum weight value as described above to 5 division interlock (‘5e’).
nEgP Enables Printout of a Negative Net weight (e.g. Print ‘lost’ weight).
CHgE Enables Print on Weight Change of Minimum weight .
(Otherwise, weight must return to below ‘3e’ above zero before printing is re-enabled).
Pntu 0 = Conditional Print
1 = Conditional Print – weight change not required
2 = Unconditional Print
Local Printing
This can be done by simply pressing the PRINT key at the desired weight - providing all programmed print
interlock conditions are met a printout will occur.
See Appendix Hotkey & Input function lists for print & totals functions that can be assigned
Pr_Cfg Auto ~ Automatic Printing
Auto 1 Enable Autoprint mode, automatically prints each time conditions satisfy the above criteria
and the weight becomes stable - e.g. if nnin , nEgP and CHgE were all 0, a print would occur each
time the weight stabilised above ‘20e’ after returning to zero.
See also Printing & Batch Weighing
8.5 Eltron Printer – Special Print Mode
Printer type 3 selection as detailed in section 8.2 enables the following parameters to be set which are
specific to Eltron (EPL2 types) printer configuration. These parameters are only visible in the Pr_For menu
when this printer type is selected. It also automatically turns off print headers (HDSTAT 0) and modifies the
print transmission as detailed below.
Pr_For F CodE ~ Stored Form Recall Code
F Code 01-99 Determines the form code sent to the Eltron printer. Designing and storing a label
form within the printer, obviates the need for complex formatting to be sent from the system 2X. The F Code
value is set independently for each Product Code, default for all Product Codes is F Code = 01.
Pr_For labels ~ Number of Labels to Print
labels 01-99 Selects number of labels to print on a standard Print
TotFor slabel/glabel ~ Number of “total” Labels to print
Slabel/glabel 01-99 Selects number of labels to print on Sub and Grand total prints
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EPL2 Printing
In Eltron Mode print transmissions
from the indicator take the format
Labelname = Pxx For standard Print
CrLf Sxx For Sub Total without clear
FR”labelname”CrLf Txx For Sub Total & Clear
?CrLf Uxx For Grand Total without clear
variableCrLf Vxx For Grand Total & Clear
variableCrLf Where xx is the current F Code value
variableCrLf
PnnCrLf Variables are specified by the items set in the corresponding
format file
nn is the number of labels to print
The Eltron Printer must consequently have forms stored using the above labelnames. Refer to Eltron
Programming Manuals and Create-a-Label software for more on label design and the use of stored forms.
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9. WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATION
System 2X can be configured to operate in “weighbridge” mode. This allows configuration and use of
System 2X on sites where the principle weighing is weighing and printing of docket of containers \ vehicles
as they arrive \ leave on site (full or empty).
It is important to note that System 2X should only be configured for use in weighbridge mode when it suits
the required application - many functions as elsewhere described in this manual may operate differently in
this mode.
9.1 Weighbridge Mode - Setup
Weighbridge Operating Mode can be activated from last item in EngCFg menu - brIdgE=1.
Operating mode must be selected before setting up the rest of the system requirements.
Changing from Standard to Bridge mode or vice versa resets various settings & registers.
Activating weighbridge mode automatically pre-configures various parameters to provide a default
weighbridge operating set-up. This can then be further tailored to suit individual requirements.
SEMI AUTO TARE is “disabled” as default - this is the recommended setting for Weighbridge use.
bRIDgE ~Default Configuration
Hotkeys assignment:
MODE Time - Date
ESC Cancel All Tares + Clear “Active” parameter - e.g 1st Weight
¥ Not assigned
¢ Re-enter First Weight - see later
£ Ident - see later
Pr_CFg tYPE 1 Printer configuration to suit Epson LX300 with loose tickets (default).
Pr_CFg tYPE 4 To change for use of TM295/SP298 slip printer.
See website www.ianfellows.co.uk for application note on slip printer formatting.
It should be noted that tYPE settings 1 and 4 alter the print handshake such that if ticket is not in place and
print buffer fills, the System 2X will prompt 'Check Printer' until the printer comes back on line or ESC is
pressed. If ticket had not been in printer when Print was pressed, this makes it possible to simply load ticket
and printout will automatically resume.
Print format providing Time/Date/Running number/First weight store ID and weight data.
The protocol and control characters set by the quick select settings and the information printed can be
modified as required using the Pr_For, P_CtrL and Pr_CFg menus.
9.2 Weighbridge Mode - Operation
Actual operating instructions and print detail will vary from system to system according to the way in which it
has been installed and set up
Most simple weighbridge installations are arranged for a vehicle to be weighed on arrival (full or empty)
recording the weight on a ticket as 'First weight' . The vehicle leaves the bridge, loads/unloads and returns to
weigh out. By entering the first recorded weight into the indicator, the system can calculate the net weight
difference between full/empty and add second printout to the original ticket, detailing all three weight values
Many installations can be enhanced by using:

- In/Out Memories In weights (full or empty) are temporarily stored and recalled by an ID code. The
stored weight is cleared once the second weighing has printed.
- Memory Tares Vehicle Tare weights are preset against Tare Codes. For a known vehicle, this
enables a single weighing operation to be used.
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By default the weight data is presented as 'First Weight' on weighing in and 'Gross/Tare/Net' on weighing
out. Markers < > on the Gross or Tare lines show which was the weighed value. A 'Re-entered' information
line denotes method used for first weight entry. Alternatively, print format options allow for weight data to be
arranged in a First Weight/Second Weight/Net Weight layout
Using manual Re-enter First Weight function - Default configuration
Summary:
Vehicles weigh In and Out, loading or unloading in between.
First Weight Manually re-entered for the Second Weighing.
Re-entered First Weight Hotkey assigned (HK code 93 - rE-eNt).
· Vehicle (full or empty) drives onto bridge for first weighing.

· Load ticket in printer and Press PRINT - Printer prints First Weighing print format Œ
· Vehicle (full or empty) drives onto bridge for second weighing.
· Press 'Re-enter' hotkey - Display prompts RE-ENT with 0 on lower display.
Type the first weight of the vehicle (as shown on the first weighing ticket) and Press ENTER
· Load ticket in printer and Press PRINT - Printer prints Second Weighing print format.
Using In/Out memories (Store ID's)
Summary:
Vehicles weigh In and Out, loading or unloading in between.
First Weight automatically recalled by 'Store ID' for the second weighing.
Store ID Hotkey assigned (HK code 92).
Store ID included in First Print format.
As first weighings are carried out, the System 2X automatically stores these weights against Store Identity
Codes. When a code is used to recall a weight for its second weighing, the store for that code is cleared
enabling the code to be reused by the next first weighing. If this feature is to be used, it is essential that the
Store ID is included in the first weighing printout.
Vehicle (full or empty) drives onto bridge for first weighing.

· Load ticket in printer and Press PRINT - Printer prints First Weighing print format Œ
Vehicle (full or empty) drives onto bridge for second weighing.

· Press ‘Store ID’ hotkey - Display prompts STR_ID (also shows code for the next first weighing).
· Type the ID code as recorded on the first weighing ticket and Press ENTER - lower display shows the
Store ID code and the associated stored weight.
· Load ticket in printer and Press PRINT - Printer prints Second Weighing print format.
· (Alternatively, type code, load ticket and then press PRINT without pressing ENTER)
Œ Note - if no hotkey has been assigned to Re-enter function, then RE-ENT will be prompted each time the
PRINT button is pressed. For a first weighing simply press PRINT again, for second weighing enter the first
weight as above. This technique may be preferred to avoid any tendency to press PRINT for second
weighing without having entered the first weight.
Weighbridge configured for use with Memory Tares (Preset Tare • )
Summary:
A memory tare is recalled for vehicle to make a single weighing.
Hotkeys assigned for entering/acquiring tare values (HK codes 73 and 74)
Weighbride installations operating a controlled fleet of vehicles that permit use of memory tares will first need
to store vehicle weights against the system 'Tare Codes'. Hotkeys can be set up for this purpose.
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Entering known Tare values (Uses Hotkey code 73 'P-TARE').
· Press P-TARE Hotkey.

· Type 2 digit Tare code press ENTER
· Type Tare value press ENTER
Acquiring Tare values by weighing (Uses Hotkey code 74 'M-TARE') .
· Unloaded vehicle driven onto bridge.

· Press M-TARE Hotkey.
· Type 2 digit Tare code press ENTER - The lower display now shows tare code flashing & live weight is
displayed on the right.
· When stable press ENTER to acquire the weight as a stored Tare.
· The last tare entry remains set, cancel by pressing Preset Tare button.
To use stored tare codes:
· Full vehicle drives onto bridge

· Press PRESET TARE Button - Display will show last used Tare code with stored weight flashing.
(If tare code is not shown press MODE to toggle to tare code mode).
· Type the Tare code for the current vehicle and press ENTER, ¢, £ can also step through stored codes)
- The Tare value is shown in the lower display with live Gross weight in the upper display.
· Load ticket and press PRINT to produce 'second' weighing print format
(•Note. In 'Weighbridge' mode The use of PRESET TARE button is effectively the same as in 'Standard'
mode with the important difference being that whilst a Preset Tare entry will normally put the top display into
NET mode, for weighbridge use, this display remains showing GROSS weight, any net weight calculation
only being printed on tickets).
Printing & Clearing Memory Tares
Facilities are provided for printing or print & clearing Memory Tares. These can be accessed via the menus
as a supervisor operation (level 1 access required), or pre-configured as Hotkeys for convenience.
USEr t Prt Prints list of stored memory tares (Hotkey code 75).
USEr tArECL Clears list of stored memory tares and clears (Hotkey code 76).
Printing & Clearing First Weights

Facilities are provided for printing or print & clearing First Weights stored. These can be accessed via the
menus as a supervisor operation (level 1 access required) , or pre-configured as Hotkeys for convenience.
USEr Id Prt Prints list of stored I.D.’s & weights (Hotkey code 95).
USEr Id CLr Clears list of stored I.D.’s & weights and clears (Hotkey code 96).
bRIDgE rEg no ~ Vehicle Registration Hotkey Code 44
A Vehicle Registration Number function is included, brIdgE rEg_no This enables printing of a vehicle
registration number. The function can be pre-configured to a Hotkey; the number is entered via the numeric
keypad using the alphanumeric entry procedures. A good understanding of the keyboard procedures is
required to make effective use of this function.
If used, the Vehicle Registration also stores the first weighing in the same way as the Store ID function
previously described. Thus re-entry of a vehicle registration will automatically recall the first weight and and
clear the I/O memory after second weighing.
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totALS ~ Total Registers
Totalising features in weighbridge mode are generally as standard mode except that weights are only added
to totals on 'second' weighing print. i.e. where a net weight calculation is performed.
litres Conversion Factor
For applications carrying liquids, the second (out) print format can be arranged to include Print Items
S - a conversion factor x.xxxxxl/kg

T - quantity in litres derived from the calculated net weight result and the conversion factor.
The conversion factor can be altered within the menus Bridge : confac parameter or can be assigned
to a hotkey function (91).
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10. SERIAL COMMS
10.1 Serial Communications
· The COM2 port provides serial connection for remote control, set up and data acquisition.
· By default, a string of status and current weight information is transmitted unconditionally (default approx
every 300mS). This can be turned off for weight on request only. An extensive suite of commands
enables a host computer to communicate further with the System 2X.
· A multi-drop mode is also available for multi-weigher systems.
Serial Commands
The configuration menus at the end of the manual also list a serial command associated to each parameter.
All commands sent to the system must terminate in CR with no more than 1.5s between characters. The host
must wait for the System 2X response to complete before sending further commands.
As a general rule, sending a command on its own, will receive back the current value or setting.
Sending a command with an associated value will change the parameter or action the command.
Some direct commands are used without a value.
TIP - The system must be at the correct access level to change or action commands. Many configuration
parameters are protected at access level 1 - if response received is ?C, try sending PW1 ('password 1') and
try the command again. - If the access level 1 pass code has been changed, send PW with the new pass
code.
Examples (Assuming system at level 1 access)
RN123 Sets running number to 123. Sending RN will now respond 0000123
TY1 Reset sub total register for current code (TY would report 0 and have no effect)
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Commands Not Listed in the menus
DIRECT COMMANDS (sent without a value)

WT Get weight data string LG Get last printed Gross wt (also PG) AT Acquire new semi auto tare
XG Get Gross weight string LN Get last printed Net wt (also PN) CT Cancel semi auto tare
XN Get Net weight string PR Print command AZ Set zero
XT Get s’auto tare weight string DS Request csv of print data
DR1 = when print occurs, csv packet of printed data transmits to COM2
DS Send csv Data packet of last print
DR2 = when print occurs SOH (hex 01) byte transmits to COM1
DR Automatically send above or alert
DS requests csv data packet anytime
ET Set/reset X10 Test Resolution ET0 = Standard ; ET1 = X10 Mode
HKD = Dump Hotkey Settings
HK Hotkey settings
HK1 = read/set MODE Hotkey….HK5 = read/set UP Hotkey
I1/2 Enquire state of ac Input 1/ 2
LH Request TAN number
ME followed by up to 8 chr - places message on lower display
ME Put message on lower display
ME only clears message
NT0-99 sets 'tare code' - NT0 is used for simple keyboard tare
NT Preset Tare Code No - NT1-99 are used for memory tare stores
FT Preset Tare Value stored FTxxxxx - sets tare value for currently selected tare code (0-99)
FV Preset Tare Value set FT0 - cancels the preset tare but leaves stored tare value unchanged
FV - reports tare value currently SET (whilst FT would report value currently stored)
O21 turns on Relay o/p 2

O1/2/3 Enquire/set Output 1/2/3
(effect may be overidden subject to setpoint mode operation)
PA1 = Pause (with wt displayed)
PA Pause
PA2 = Pause (without wt display) ; PA0 = Restore operation
OO Disable/Enable all outputs OO1 inhibits output operations (NB Only re-enabled by OO0 or reboot)
PW Send Passcode If level 1 Passcode is default = 1; PW1 will raise access to level 1
Request Access Level
RA If RA = 01 then sending RA0 will demote access to level 0
Can also demote access level
SG Alternative Weight Strings Different string formats for SG0 & SG1
ST Start Batch (Setpoint mode 01) ST1 = Start Batch ; ST0 = Stop Batch
SW Read Internal Pushbutton If found held down, response is 1 and access raises to level 2
TY1 Reset sub total (no print) for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
TZ1 Reset grand total (no print) for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
TA1 Print sub total for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
TB1 Print & clears sub total for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
UU1 Print Total of ALL Sub totals
UA1 Print grand total for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
UB1 Print & clears grand total for current product code. Use TR99 (product code 99) to reset all
UV1 Print Total of ALL Sub totals
TG Display Sub Total Gross UG Display Grand Total Gross

TN Display Sub Total Net UN Display Grand Total Net
NG Display Sub Total No UI Display Grand Total No
TX Display Sub Total Count UJ Display Grand Total Count
VAD Data value for definable code 1

VAE Data value for definable code 2 eg. Definable code 3 – by default ‘Order number’ (See printable item K)
VAF Data value for definable code 3 - sending VAF1234567 will put 1234567 in the printed ‘data field’ for this item
VAG Data value for definable code 4
WE1 Write calibration to eeprom
WF Weighbridge reentered 1st weight
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Serial Communications Error Codes
OK Command accepted
?? Unacceptable parameter or unspecified failure to carry out command or parameter entry
?1 Flash chip error
?A Calibration weight value above Max or below Max/8 (Max/16 if non-trade)
?B Below Min Weight – Print Mode Only
?C Command not permitted under current access level or Calm time in operation – Print Mode Only
?D Start of calibration deadload acquisition or Flash not enabled
?E Column mode not allowed in weighbridge – Print Mode Only
?F Attempted span calibration without prior deadload aquire (trade only)/Fault during printing
?G Weight Negative – Print Mode Only
?H Loadcell signal too high
?I Invalid parameter
?J Jogging – Print Mode Only
?L Loadcell signal too low
?M Signal in motion
?N Unrecognised Command
?O Product code error - Print Mode Only
?P Unload Scale – Print prohibited or Power up
?S Start of calibration span acquisition or Semi-auto tare not allowed in weighbridge mode – Print
Mode Only
?U Uncalibrated
?W Luci busy
?X Failed to re-zero because outside limits/due to motion
?Y Weight outside zero acquisition
?Z Failed to re-zero because outside limits
SErIAL ~Hardware Configuration
BAUd Baud rate (1 or 1200=1200Bd, 2 or 2400=2400Bd, 4 or 4800=4800Bd, 9 or 9600=9600Bd or

from version 6217 19200 supported)
Prty Parity (0 = no parity, 1 = odd parity, 2 = even parity)
dAtA Data bits (7 = 7 Data bits, 8 = data bits)
SErIAL ~Weight Data Format control
CrLF ‘1’ appends a line feed to a carriage return.

ECHo ‘1’ echoes all received characters (not allowed in multi-drop mode).
nodP ‘1’ removes embedded dec. point from weight data.
CHSU ‘1’ if enabled all serial commands sent will have a checksum byte appended to the
weight data string. Likewise all commands returned will also have a checksum appended.
A Checksum_Application_Note is available from our website www.ianfellows.co.uk. This
provides detailed information on the checksum principal.
noSt ‘1’ removes status bytes from weight data.
Sing ‘1’ forces weight data on request from host only.
CtrL This 4 byte hex parameter is prefixed to each weight data transmission, allowing the user to
send up to 4 ASCII ‘control’ characters as part of the standard weight data string.
HELP ‘1’ Prints out Serial port configuration parameters.
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Serial Interface Weight Data Format
The default output from the serial interface is shown below. It is output each time the weight display is
updated (default is 300ms), and expects no response. Continuous output may be turned off (Sing1). In this
case, the string is requested with the Serial WT command.
There are various options to its format, as shown shaded - these are selected using the parameters in the
SErIAL menu. If multi-drop mode is selected (see below), output is not automatic, the weight data must
be requested (‘Address’ + WT command).
a hhh S G Z B ¯ ¯100.5 ¯ kg ¯ C (Cr)(Lf)
Multi-drop Address (if applicable)
Default = a (06)
Prefix 0-4 Hexadecimal Control Characters
set via serial control characters
Status 1 Stability
S = Stable M = Motion
Status 2 Mode
G = Gross, N = Net,
T = Tare Weight,
P = Axle Weighing
Status 3 according to SM Setpoint Mode
Setd 1 2 4 5 6
B Bulk Z Near Zero
D Dribble L/F Low/Fail
E Discharge H/F High/Fail
S Waiting Start P Pass
Status 4 Print Message Status

Z Centre Zero
H Weight > Max
J Weight > Max and in Motion
L Weight Underrange
P Print Completed
M Weight in Motion or N – see notes
G Weight Negative and not allowed
B Net Weight < Min. load & disabled
R Weight Valid for Print
Sign/Out of Range
‘¯’ Positive and In Range
1. ¯ = Space (ASCII 20h) - Negative
O Over Range
2. All shaded items are optional U Under Range
Weight Data 6 ASCII Digits
3. Status 3 Notes (Leading zeros blanked, optional
In Setd 03/07 the state of I/O is reflected ~ Embedded Decimal Point)
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Blank in Normal Mode
State 0 0 1 o3 o2 o1 i2 i1 LSD in x10 Mode
Units
1 = Off or No Input
Kg, lb, g, gm, t, N, klb, mV, Cn, Cv, Fl
D.P. Number of
Decimal Places if no
Embedded Decimal (0, 1,
Checksum
2, 3)
Modulo 128-Bit sum of all preceding
4. Status 4 Notes characters
· Status characters are in priority order (‘M’ ‘motion’ will over rule a ‘P’ (MSB always set if 8-Bit Character)
‘print complete’ if both are valid).
CR or CRLF
· ‘M’ ‘weight not stable’, becomes ‘N’ if a print command is given but Set by serial control characters
pending ‘no motion’.
· Bit 7 (ascii character + 80h) set if negative weight in NET mode. Bit 5
(ascii character + 20h) set if negative weight in GROSS mode (‘Z’ can
never be negative GROSS).
· ‘R’ indicates print is allowed.
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Alternative Weight Output String (Gross/Net Mode)
If an SG1 command is sent to System 2X via the serial port (STRING =1), the following alternative weight
data format is available. SG0 forces back to default mode described above.
a Z ¯15025 ¯ d ¯¯1005 ¯ C (Cr)(Lf)
Multi-drop Address (if applicable)
Default = a (06)
Status 4 Print Message Status
Z Centre Zero
H Weight > Max
L Weight Underrange
P Print Completed
M Weight in Motion or N – see notes
G Weight Negative and not allowed
B Net Weight < Min. load & disabled
R Weight Valid for Print
Gross Weight Data 6 ASCII Digits
(Leading zeros blanked, Embedded Decimal Point
not allowed)
In Part Count Mode = Net Part Count at full
resolution
Blank in Normal Mode. LSD in x10 Mode
Display Format Byte, Bit 0 is LSB

Bits 1, 0 = Number of decimal places (0-3)
Bit 2 = Motion
Bit 3 = Undefined
Bits 6, 5, 4 = Units code (0-7), 0 if mV, Fl, Cn, Cv
Bit 7 = Always set (8 bit data only)
Net Weight Data 6 ASCII Digits
(Leading zeros blanked, Embedded Decimal Point
not allowed)
In Part Count Mode = Net Weight
I/O Status Byte – Bit 0 is least significant Bit
Bits 1, 0 = Input 2, 1 status (1 = ON)
Bits 4, 3, 2 = Output 3, 2, 1 status (1 = ON)
Bit 5 = Always Set
Bit 6 = Convert Mode | Both 6 + 7
Bit 7 = Count Mode | Flow Mode
Checksum
Modulo 128-Bit sum of all preceding characters
(MSB always set if 8-Bit Character)
1. = Space (ASCII 20h)
CR or CRLF
2. All shaded items are optional Set by serial control characters
3. Status Notes
· Status characters are in priority order (‘M’ ‘motion’ will over rule a ‘P’ ‘print complete’ if both are valid).
· ‘M’ ‘weight not stable’, becomes ‘N’ if a print command is given but pending ‘no motion’.
· Bit 7 (ascii character + 80h) set if negative weight in NET mode. Bit 5 (ascii character + 20h) set if
negative weight in GROSS mode (‘Z’ can never be negative GROSS).
· ‘R’ indicates Stable for print.
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10.2 Multi-drop Operation
General Considerations
A MASTER can speak to several SYSTEM 2X’s over an RS485 network (all data must now be requested).
· Maximum 31 SLAVES (SYSTEM 2X) and only one MASTER.
· SLAVES configured with addresses hex 01 - FF (From version 6217) - not 0A or 0D
· Networks may be designated as either 2 or 4 wire systems.
· Connections to be twisted pair and ‘daisy-chained’ (not 'star' connected).
· 2 Network ends to be specified and terminated (R1‘snipped’ on all other SYSTEM 2X - Preferably install
terminators in cable plugs at network ends and snip ALL R1s).
· SLAVES (SYSTEM 2X) will always ‘listen’ unless spoken to (no unsolicited messages).
· SLAVES will default to ‘listen’ within 1 character time of requested response.
· Time-out on all operations to default 'SLAVES listen' mode is normally 1 second.
· All communication packets commence with 'Address' and terminate with CR (or CR, LF). If function
demands a response with an indeterminate delay; MASTER must poll for it.
Hints and Tips:

The most usual problem encountered whilst setting up a RS485 2-wire system is caused by two or more
devices trying to ‘talk’ at the same time.
The transmitter in each indicator is enabled only in response to a command/request directly addressed to it
(anything else is ignored, and there are no un-solicited messages transmitted). Hence the ‘host’ PC or
Controller initates all ‘dialogue’.
The only time two indicators might try to transmit simultaneously is if both have the same address (illegal) or
there is a hardware fault. Try removing units until some dialogue is established.
Problems can also arise if response strings contain characters that coincide with any addresses in use on
the bus. For version 6217 the safest solution is to use addresses from hex 80 and above. If using lower
addresses, check command/response content carefully.
It is important that the ‘host’ disables it’s transmitter immediately after sending a command/request and goes
to ‘listen’ mode (also beware of a situation where the host disables it’s transmitter prematurely, truncating the
transmitted message).
If an external RS232 to RS485 converter is used by the host, the RTS signal is normally used to enable the
transmitter. The user must generate this signal and ensure it correctly matches the transmitted message
length.
SErIAL ~ RS485 Software Configuration
nEt 0 - standard mode, no addressing (default)

1 - RS485 multidrop mode, uses addressing and transmit/receive switching
2 - RS232 network mode, uses addressing but does not support line switching
Mode 2 is faster when using RF modems.

Enabling multidrop mode, forces contiuous transmission off (Sing [EO] = 1)
Addr Sets the multi-drop address this SYSTEM 2X responds to

From version 6217 (Hex 01-FF valid, except not 0A (LF) or 0D (CR)
Default address is 61H ('a')
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11. DIAGNOSTICS
Various Hardware diagnostic tools and Software diagnostic messages are built into the core System 2X - this
provides a useful “on-site” tool for eliminating possible causes of problems when the Indicator is integrated
into a system.
11.1 Hardware Diagnostics
Testing the Inputs and Outputs

All Control Inputs 1 & 2 , and the nine Outputs - 3 relay outputs plus the six V25 outputs can be tested as
follows:
IN_oUt IP TST ~ Testing of Control Inputs
When selected the lower display will show the status of the inputs - if the input 1 is “not made” and
input 2 is “made” the lower display will show.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AC Inputs DC Inputs
1-2 1-4
(P16) (1&2 = P8)
(3&4 = P9)
The Status indicators will change in real time as Input status is changed.
IN_oUt oP TST ~ Testing of Control Outputs
When using this feature the operator must take due care to ensure that any ancillary equipment connected
will not operate in an unsafe manner when outputs are pulsed.
Press the MODE key to select this option, the lower display will show .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Relay Outputs Relay Output 3 V25 Outputs

1-2 If selected 1-6
(1 = P10) (3 = P14) (1&2 = P12)
(2 = P11) (3&4 = P13)
(5&6 = P14)
The Status indicators will change in real time as Output status is changed.
Any of the outputs can be selected by repeat pressing of the ¥ key. The Selected output will be indicated by
the flashing lower segment. The current selected output can be “set” to “on” by pressing the £ key. The
staus indicator for the selected output will change to ;. It can be turned “off” by setting the ¢ key. One or
more of the outputs can be set to turn “on” or “off”.
To exit the test the MODE key must be selected - all outputs will turn off.
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Testing the Serial Communications *** Level 1 Access ***
The printer port and the Serial port and as a consequence connecting cables can be simply tested as follows
- The test is simply completed by removing the interface cable from host computer/ printer /and linking the
TX and RX lines together
tESt tSt1(2) ~ Testing of Printer port Com1 & Serial Port Com2
When selected data A-Z is transmitted out of the Printer port in an endless loop. The lower display echoes
the returned signal. Linking signals TX & RX at the baseboard will indicate if the problem lies with the
system 2X or is external. If data is not received back the lower display will just show 0000000. The test
can be abandoned by selecting the ESC key.
The following tests are recorded for completeness - their main use is for manufacturing tests.
tESt PtSt ~ Serial Comms Redirect
Raw communications data from system 2X baseboard is output to comms - closely resembles SG1 format.
tESt LOOP ~ I.O Loopback test
A special test harness is fitted to the I/O connectors to automatically check I/O ports. A check on the
watchdog timer circuit is also performed. The I/O tests as described above are much more useful for testing
hardware on site.
11.2 Parameter Dump Menu
Two configuration reports can be generated via the printer port – for record keeping purposes.
TIP - Set printer port baud rate to 0 to transmit reports via the comms port (COM2)
dunnp prod ~Product codes
Set to 1 to “dump” all product codes and related values to printer port, i.e. ST1A, ST1B, ST2A, ST2B
dunnp setup ~Configuration settings
Set to 1 to send configuration information to printer. – This information is displayed by menu e.g. the USER
menu displays as follows.
USER
---- This record will provide useful information for technical queries and allow
CODE = 1 easier re-installation and configuration
Runn = 26
U_Date= 010198
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11.3 Display Error Messages
STATUS MESSAGES
20 % Cannot reset because outside ± 10% (or ± 2%, dependent on condition) zero settings
4 % limits.
If at power on, adjust weight or press ZERO to reselect previous Zero setting
Abort? Do you wish to abort this calibration, forgetting all alterations?
ENTER or ¥ to confirm else back to calibrate.
ACCESS Displays ACCESS LEVEL achieved on entry to MENU (n = 0-3).
Level n
bUSY Processor is busy (please wait).
nEgative Print/store inhibited - Print disallowed when weight is negative.
not CAL Not yet calibrated - perform a calibration
noPASS Access denied; enter password or operate internal button (if authorised).
Out-Tol Print Inhibited as weight is out of set tolerance band.
PASS . Enter Password (or press MODE, ESC or ENTER to skip) . indicates current digit
entry.
PrInt Printing in progress.
PuSh bUt Press CAL pushbutton (or press MODE, ESC or ENTER to skip).
SUrE? Do you wish to accept this calibration? ESC or ¥ if so, else back to calibrate.
Too louu Weight below min. Print interlock prohibits printing.

UnLoAd Print/store inhibited - change in weight since last print too small.
DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES - Some require service assistance.
A-d? Analogue to Digital converter interface failure.

r_ FAIL Ram failure ... service required.
CELL? Faulty or incorrectly connected loadcell.
CLOCt? Failure to Read or Write to Clock - Service required
dEFAULn Waiting to load default parameters.
‘n’ (1,2 or 3) indicates default level. Internal pushbutton or DFLT initiates loading.
dIAg n System Error... Try Hard reset of system 2X - if persists - consult factory.
droPoUt Battery low or power failure.
EEPromb Last parameter changed in EEPROM may have reverted back to its previous “stored”
value.
EEPromc Checksum Error. EEPROM corrupted. Calibration data may be void. There are 2
recovery mechanisms. One involving a default reset of XICOR the other allowing the
corruption to be kept and the system examined.
Examining performance – press and hold calibration pushbutton for > 2 seconds.
The Checksum will be accepted and XICOR data maintained. Voracity of calibration
data and correct operation of system should be checked as recovery could be false.
Reset of Xicor. A full default (level 2 or 3) will be performed by momentarily pressing
the button. All calibration data will be lost
CAL n Span calibration in progress ~ part of calibration (‘n’ indicates progress).
DEAd n Deadload calibration in progress ~ part of calibration (‘n’ indicates progress).
I2C Failure to read (write) from (to) Clock/RAM or EEPROM ... service required.
R Fail Ram fail - Service required
Rom? Program ROM checksum failure ... service required.
Also, during warm-up:

TAn Traceable Access Number
Nnn
LUCI Luci P.O.S.T.
NNN
PROG Program Version
NNN
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12. SPECIFICATIONS
12.1 Technical
· Internal resolution 1:1,000,000

· Display resolution maximum 1:10,000 for trade use (up to 1:300,000 non-trade x10)
· 1-8 Loadcells of 300- 450R
· Excitation 10v d.c.
· Delta-Sigma Analog-Digital Converter
· Resolution 20 bits @ max. 50/sec. (Default display rate 0.3s)
· Maximum full scale input 40 mV
· Min resolution for trade = 1 mV/division
· Digital filtering
· Full accuracy @ 25% of cell(s) range
· Constants permanently stored
· TEST (x10) facility
· Zero tracking
· Semi-Auto and Pre-set Tares
0
· -10 to +40 C
· 220/240 (110/120) Vac 50/60 Hz
· +10/-15% 20VA maximum
· Fully automatic ‘software’ calibration
· Full ‘CE’ approval
12.2 Features
· Power Supervision with Watchdog Protection

· Data & I/O opto-Isolated to 1000v
· Communications Port - Duplex RS232 or RS422 /485 (2 or 4 wire)
· Printer port - RS232 out/busy status return
3 Relay Outputs 2-ms. ‘cut-off’ resolution by extrapolation.
Various relay type options:
1. Voltage-free C/O contact 240V, 5A AC max. Schrack
2. Voltage-free N.O. reed contact 240V, 1.5A, 50W AC max.
3. Voltage-free changeover reed contact 175V, 0.25A, 5W AC max.
2 Control Inputs 12-28v AC or DC (passive)
Analogue O/P (option) 4-20 ma (sink or source into 900W) or 0-10v (into >2kW).
10 updates/second ~ 1/3000 resolution ~ 1000v isolated.
· Configurable Function Keys
· Configurable I/O
· Configurable Display
· Extensive communications & commands
· Extensive printer configuration and formating
· Real Time clock/calendar Battery backed.
· Flash - Electronic Tally roll Data Storage (Option)
· Remote displays - (option)
· 2 extra RS232 channels - (option)
· Additional 6 outputs (option)
· Additional 4 inputs (option)
· Further I/O expansion capability - (option)
Ian Fellows Ltd or your trade representative will be pleased to discuss your requirements and tailor a solution to suit
your weighing needs.
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12.3 Dimensions
Standard System 2X
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 
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  
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      
   
  
        
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
  
  

  
       
  
Flanged System 2X

 

 
 

  

 

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      
   
  
        


  
  

  
       
  
12.4 Approvals
System 2X is approved in accordance with the Council Directive 90/384/EEC as amended on Non Automatic
Weighing Instruments to European Standard on Metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments
EN45501: 1992 as: an indicator tested as part of a weighing instrument for class III and IIII where the max
no of verification scale divisions will be n £ 10 000 (class III) or n £ 1000 (class IIII).
Test Certificate NMi TC2489
It may be incorporated as part of a non-automatic weighing instrument under EC Type-Approval

references T2532 (Nmi) and UK2489 (NWML)
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APPENDIX – Reference Tables
Containing:
Hotkey Function Table
Input Function Table
Lower Display Function Table
Print Format Tables
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Hotkey Function Table
Assign - hotkey
Hot Key Function & Assign Menu Prompt Code Notes
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
DELAY (0.5s) before next function delay 10
PASS code protect Pass 6 Level 1 access code required to proceed through rest of hotkey sequence
RESET Access level to 0 Lev 0 7 Use at end of sequence to re-secure access
PAUSE - No weight display Pause 9 Turn off all outputs and inhibit functions (with or without weight display) until
pressed again
PAUSE - With weight display Pause 14
WEIGH/PRINT/DISPLAY FUNCTIONS (See also, TOTALS display functions below)

PRINT Print 1 Steps on to next function if print fails.
Control String CS1A+B to Printer Cs1 ab 17
Control String CS2A+B to Printer Cs2 ab 18
SET ZERO Set 0 8 Steps to next function if invalid. (Not controlled by Motion Time Out)
Semi autoTARE (Denied if preset tare is set) Sat 69
Semi autoTARE (Clears preset tare first) Sat or 68 Always clears preset even if tare function fails due to motion
Cancel Semi Auto Tare Cansat 70 Will not work if Preset Tare on If used, SEMI AUTO TARE key always tares
(instead of default toggle tare/cancel)
CANCEL TARES Cantar 71 Clears ALL tares
Display GROSS Gross 3 Displays GROSS weight whilst the hotkey remains held
Toggle GROSS/NET display Toggle 4
Enter Memory Preset Tares P tare 73
The tare is automatically set on completion
Acquire Memory Preset Tares M tare 74
Print Tare List T prt 75
Clear Memory Tares Tarecl 76
Allocate Lower Display L disp 16 Directly accesses the LDISP function in the ASSIGN menu
SETPOINT/FILLING FUNCTIONS
START filling mode Start 11
AUTOTARE & START filling mode At st 12
STOP (abort) filling mode Stop 13
PRODUCT CODE Code 21 Recalls stored setpoints, text descriptions etc for the code
SPT1 Spt1 22
SPT2/Dribble/Low/Tolerance see note 23 Prompt depends on mode egSpt2/drible/Louu/tol
SPT3/Target/High see note 24 Prompt depends on mode egSpt3/target/High
Lower Tare Limit for start L tare 25
Upper Tare Limit for start U tare 26
Inflight Inflt 27
Reverse Inflight Posinf 28
Print Tolerance Ptol 29
Jog Timer Jogt 30
Calm Timer Calnn 31 Access level 1 required, use PASS protection
Overfill Ofil 32
Batch Sample Sannp 33 Access level 1 required, use PASS protection
DATA FUNCTIONS
PRODUCT CODE Code 21 Recalls stored setpoints, text descriptions etc for the code
DATE (RTC) Date 36
TIME (RTC) TINNE 37
Manual Date Entry U date 38 Prints as set, does not auto increment
Running Number see note 41 Prompt is as configured, default is Run no
Reset Running Number Clr rn 42 Resets to 0000001
Definable Code 1 (print format item I) see note 43 Prompt is as configured, default is code
Definable Code 2 (print format item J) see note 44 Prompt is as configured, default is Op no
Definable Code 3 (print format item K) see note 45 Prompt is as configured, default is Order
Definable Code 4 (print format item L) see note 46 Prompt is as configured, default is Batch
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Hotkey function table continued…
LABEL PRINT FUNCTIONS (Eltron/EPL2 use)
Stored Form Code F code 19
Number of Labels to Print Labels 97 These items are used in the construction of the print string only when Printer
Number of Sub Total Labels to print Slabel 98 TYPE 3 (Eltron/EPL2) mode is set
Number of Grand Total Labels to print Glabel 99
PARTS COUNT & CONVERSION (Not allowed in Weighbridge Mode)

PRODUCT CODE Code 49 Recalls stored part weight, setpoints, etc for code and enables count mode
PART WEIGHT Part 55
SAMPLE SIZE (1-99) Cnt 54 Load sample quantity and key in sample size
Sample 1 Cnt 1 50
Sample 10 Cnt 10 51
Quick select samples, load appropriate sample size and press to enable count
Sample 20 Cnt 20 52
Sample 50 Cnt 50 53
Toggle Count/Weight CNTTOG 56 Toggles between weight and count display, using currently active part weight
CANCEL Count mode Can c 60 Restores weight display
Conversion Factor Fact 59
Toggle Converted Weight Mode n/a Function removed at 6217, conversion can be assigned to lower display
MAX/MIN PEAK DETECTION (Not allowed in Weighbridge Mode)

Toggle Peak Detect Mode ON/OFF P SET 34
Clear Current Peak PCLEAR 35
Toggle High/Low Peak P HiLo 39
WEIGHBRIDGE FUNCTIONS (Must be in Weighbridge Mode)

Conversion Factor Confac 91 For print format items S & T applied on second weighing NET result
Stored In Weight ID Str ld 92
Re-entered First Weight Re-ent 93
Registration Number Reg no 94
Print Stored In Weight List Id prt 95
Clear Stored In Weight List Id clr 96
TOTALS FUNCTIONS
Reset Sub Total for Current Product Code Cl SUB 77
Reset Sub Total for ALL Product Codes C AL S 61
No Print is generated with these codes
Reset Grand Total for Current Product Code CL gnd 84
Reset Grand Total for ALL Product Codes C AL g 62
Print Sub Total for Current Product Code Sub p 78
Print Sub Total for Current Code & Clear sub Pc 79
Print Sub Total for ALL Product Codes S AL P 63
Print Sub Total for ALL Codes & Clear S ALPc 64
Print Total of ALL Sub totals Sunn S 67 Prints using sub total formatting
Print Grand Total for Current Product Code gnd p 85
Print Grand Total for Current Code & Clear gnd pc 86 If 'Force=1' forces sub (code 79) first
Print Grand Total for ALL Product Codes g AL P 65
Print Grand Total for ALL Codes & Clear g ALPc 66 If 'Force=1' forces sub (code 64) first
Print Total of ALL Grand totals Sunn G 72 Prints using grand total formatting
Display Sub Total Gross Gros s 80 (not applicable in weighbridge mode)
Display Sub Total Net Net s 81
Display Sub Total No No s 82
Display Sub Total Count Cnt s 83 (not applicable in weighbridge mode)
Display Grand Total Gross Gros g 87 (not applicable in weighbridge mode)
Display Grand Total Net Net g 88
Display Grand Total No No g 89
Display Grand Total Count Cnt g 90 (not applicable in weighbridge mode)
TIP Up to 9 functions can be set in a sequence. If a function fails due to motion, handshake etc., then the system usually proceeds to
the next function. - Use the Motion Time Out TOUT [MT] parameter if required. e.g setting 99 applies an infinite motion time out.
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Input Function Table
In_Out - Ipal 1 Ipal 2
Input Function Code
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
Do NOTHING 0
PAUSE - No weight display 9
Turn off all outputs and inhibit functions (with or without weight display) while Input is ON
PAUSE - With weight display 14
PAUSE Failsafe - No weight display 10
Turn off all outputs and inhibit functions (with or without weight display) while Input is OFF
PAUSE Failsafe - With weight display 15
Trigger MODE HOTKEY sequence 21
Trigger ESC HOTKEY sequence 22
Trigger LEFT arrow HOTKEY sequence 23 Permits an input to trigger a suitably programmed hotkey sequence.
Trigger DOWN arrow HOTKEY sequence 24 (Hotkeys can perform a sequence whereas inputs usually only handle a single event)
Trigger UP arrow HOTKEY sequence 25 Versions prior to 6217 used codes 63-67
WEIGH/PRINT/DISPLAY FUNCTIONS (See also, TOTALS display functions below)

PRINT 1 Input can be maintained until print conditions are met and print occurs
Control String CS1A+B to COM1 (Printer) 17
Control String CS2A+B to COM1 (Printer) 18
SET ZERO 8 Maintain i/p for motion, but if zero fails when stable, no further attempt is made
Semi autoTARE (Denied if preset tare is set) 69 Input can be maintained until stable and tare occurs
Semi autoTARE (Clears preset tare first) 68 Always clears preset, input can be maintained until stable and tare occurs
Cancel Semi Auto Tare 70 Will not work if Preset Tare is on
CANCEL TARES 71 Clears ALL tares
Display GROSS 3 Displays GROSS weight whilst the input remains ON
Toggle GROSS/NET display 4
Print Tare List 75
Clear Memory Tare List 76
SETPOINT/FILLING FUNCTIONS
START filling mode 11
AUTOTARE & START filling mode 12
STOP (abort) filling mode 13
DATA FUNCTIONS
Reset Running Number 42 Resets to 0000001
PARTS COUNT & CONVERSION (Not allowed in Weighbridge Mode)

Sample 1 50
Sample 10 51
Quick select samples, load appropriate sample size and activate to enable counting
Sample 20 52
Sample 50 53
Toggle Count/Weight 56 Toggles between weight and count display, using currently active part weight
CANCEL Count mode 60 Restores weight display
Toggle Converted Weight Mode n/a Function removed at 6217, converted value can now be assigned to lower display
MAX/MIN PEAK DETECTION (Not allowed in Weighbridge Mode)

Toggle Peak Detect Mode ON/OFF 34
Clear Current Peak 35
Toggle High/Low Peak 39
WEIGHBRIDGE FUNCTIONS (Must be in Weighbridge Mode)

Print Stored In Weight List 95
Clear Stored In Weight List 96
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Input function table continued…
TOTALS FUNCTIONS
Reset Sub Total for Current Product Code 77
Reset Sub Total for ALL Product Codes 61
No Print is generated by these codes
Reset Grand Total for Current Product Code 84
Reset Grand Total for ALL Product Codes 62
Print Sub Total for Current Product Code 78
Print Sub Total for Current Code & Clear 79
Print Sub Total for ALL Product Codes 63
Print Sub Total for ALL Codes & Clear 64
Print Total of ALL Sub totals 67 Prints using sub total formatting
Print Grand Total for Current Product Code 85
Print Grand Total for Current Code & Clear 86 If 'Force=1' forces sub (code 79) first
Print Grand Total for ALL Product Codes 65
Print Grand Total for ALL Codes & Clear 66 If 'Force=1' forces sub (code 64) first
Print Total of ALL Grand totals 72 Prints using grand total formatting
Display Sub Total Gross 80 (not in WB mode)
Display Sub Total Net 81
Display Sub Total No 82
Display Sub Total Count 83 (not in WB mode)
Display Grand Total Gross 87 (not in WB mode)
Display Grand Total Net 88
Display Grand Total No 89
Display Grand Total Count 90 (not in WB mode)
Lower Display Function Table

Assign - Ldisp
Number Assigned Parameter Number Assigned Parameter
0 Lower Display Not Assigned
1 Net Weight 41 Gross Weight
11 Product Code 51 Sub Total Gross

12 Setpoint 1 52 Sub Total Net
13 Setpoint 2 – Dribble, Low or Tolerance 53 Sub Total Count
14 Setpoint 3 – Target or High 54 Sub Total No
16 Print Tolerance 61 Grand Total Gross

62 Grand Total Net
20 Converted Weight 63 Grand Total Count
21 Conversion Factor 64 Grand Total No
22 Partweight
71 High Low Pass Status
26 Running Number
27 Editable Item 1 73 'Snake' analogue display Mode
28 Editable Item 2
29 Editable Item 3 81 Input Status
30 Editable Item 4 82 Output Status
83 Input and Output Status
36 Date
37 Time
38 User Date
Lower Display Priority

Highest: Pause Function
Error Message
Printing Message
ME Message (from PC)
Lower Display Function
Lowest: Preset Tare
Shaded items may be selected but have no effect “Weighbridge” mode.
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Print Format Tables
Pr_For - For1A For1b For2A For2b
These tables provide the codes for items that can be incorporated into print formats.
Standard Printing
Code Description Header Size Packing Spaces Data Size

0 Spaces + CR’s 0 0 0
1 Gross Gross 6 8 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
2 Net NEGATIVE Net 13 or 4 10 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
3 Semi-Auto Tare S/A Tare 9 5 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
¶¶¶¶NONE¶¶ 10 *
4 Preset Tare Preset Tare 12 2 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
¶¶¶¶NONE¶¶ 10 *
5 Tare (Gross - Net) Tare 5 9 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
¶¶¶¶NONE¶¶ 10 *
6 Date Date 5 9 dd/mm/yy 8
7 Time Time 5 12 hh:mm 5
8 Date + Time 0 8 see formats 6 & 7 22
9 User Date Manual date 12 2 dd/mm/yy 8
A ST1A + ST1B - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 14
B ST2A + ST2B - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 14
C CODE 99 ST1AB - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 14
D CODE 99 ST2AB - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 14
E Ctrl Character CS1AB - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 8
F Ctrl Character CS2AB - 0 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Up To 8
G Product Code Product Code 13 5 xxxx 4*
H Running Number Running no. 12 3 xxxxxxx 7*
I Editable Item 1 Code Number 12 (14 max) 2 xxxxxxxx 8*
J Editable Item 2 Operator 9 (14 max) 5 xxxxxxxx 8*
K Editable Item 3 Order Number 13 (14 max) 1 xxxxxxxx 8*
L Editable Item 4 Batch Number 13 (14 max) 1 xxxxxxxx 8*
M Target Target 7 7 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
N Status Status 7 11 NONE 4
FAIL 4
¶LOW 4
PASS 4
HIGH 4
O Part Weight Part Weight 12 2 xxxxxxxx 8*
P Count Count 6 9 xxxxxxx 7*
Q Conversion Conversion 11 3 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
R Maximum Peak Max Peak 9 5 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
S Minimum Peak Min Peak 9 5 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
T = Flash Reference ETR Ref. 9 6 xxxxxxx 7*
U Conversion Factor Conv. Fact. 12 3 xx.xxxx 7*
¶ = Spaces
= = Flash System 2X Only
* = Can be of variable length if l char in pr_for is set to 0
If Config Units [UN] set to 0 (no units) -

From 6217, two spaces after the weight are only sent in column mode printing.
Earlier versions also sent two spaces in standard prints.
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Print Formats Continued
Weighbridge Mode Printing

1 First Weight First Wt. 10 4 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
2 Second Weight Second Wt. 11 3 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
3 Bridge Net Weight Net 4 10 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
4 Gross Tare Net Special Print 0 7 0
5 Re-enter Header Memory Tare # 13 0 xx 2
Preset Tare Used 16 0 0
Recalled Store 14 0 0
Re-entered (1st Weight) 21 0 0
7 Time Time 5 12 hh : mm 5
9 User date Manual Date 12 2 dd/mm/yy 8
M Target Target 7 7 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
N Status Status 7 11 NONE 4
FAIL 4
¶LOW 4
PASS 4
HIGH 4
O Bridge ID Store Ident 12 7 xxx 3
P Semi Auto Tare S/A Tare 9 5 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
¶¶¶¶NONE¶¶ 10 *
Q Preset Tare Preset Tare 12 2 xxxxxxxxkg 10 *
¶¶¶¶NONE¶¶ 10 *
R Vehicle Registration Vehicle Reg 12 3 ¶¶¶¶¶¶¶ 7
S Conversion Factor Factor 7 8 x.xxxxxl/kg 11
T Quantity In Litres Litres 7 9 xxxxxx 6*
¶ = Spaces

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Print Formats Continued
Sub-Total Printing

1 Gross Gross 6 6 xxxxxxxxxxkg 12 *
2 Net Net 4 8 xxxxxxxxxxkg 12 *
3 Count Count 6 6 xxxxxxxxxx 10 *
4 Number Total No. 10 5 xxxxxxx 7*
5 SUB Header 0 0 SUB TOTAL Up To 14
Grand-Total Printing

1 Gross Gross 6 6 xxxxxxxxxxkg 12 *
2 Net Net 4 8 xxxxxxxxxxkg 12 *
3 Count Count 6 6 xxxxxxxxxx 10 *
4 Number Total No. 10 5 xxxxxxx 7*
5 Grand Header 0 0 GRAND TOTAL Up To 14
¶ = Spaces

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CONFIGURATION MENUS
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From Weight Display Mode
Press [1-9] for 1 sec - Enters MENU MODE SHORT MENU

At access level 0 only user__ and batch_ menus are displayed (+ optionally Flash_)
At Pass prompt enter level 1 code (default =1) At access level 1 or 2 all menus are displayed
[r] [o] - Steps across menu titles

[MODE] - Enters selected Menu
[r] [o] - Steps through parameters
1-9 Pushbut /
pass
[ESC] - Steps back to title then to weight
[p] - Steps directly back to weight MODE
See Section 3
user__ batch_ flash_

User Menu Batch Menu Flash Storage Menu
0 NT Enter Memory Tare 0 ST Start Batch
PTare
FT 1-99
Strt
1=Start
Only If Option Available And Selected
0 1 FE Enable Flash = access level 1
mtare 0 NT Aquire Memory Tare
0 TR
Enable
Code Select Product Code 01 to 99 Disable Flash = access level 2
FT 1-99 0
0 FW Link Tare codes to Product codes 01
T con
1=enable SPT2/SPT3 prompts may vary according to 0=flash disabled
0 TR Select Product Code 01 to 98
Code Setpoint Mode Value – see table 1=flash store
0 RN Running Number For Printing 2=flash store and print
Run no Spt3 0 S3 Setpoint 3 - See Setpoint Mode
3=flash store or print
0-9999999 Table
0 DA Date ddmmyy 200 1 FR Recall Flash Store
Date 0 S2 Setpoint 2 - See Setpoint Mode
Recall
Spt2 Dump 1 FD Dump Flash Store
Table
100 3 CE Erase Flash Store
Tinne 0 TM Time hhmmss
0 S1 Setpoint 1- See Setpoint Mode
erase
0 TD Print Memory Tares Spt1
T prt 50 Table
Tarecl 1 TE Clear Memory Tares
Inflt 0 IF In-Filght Compensation
U date 0 DT User Defined Date, ddmmyy
0
Posinf 0 IF Positive In-Flight
0
Ptol 0 BT Print Tolerance
50
Jogt 0 JT Jog Timer (mS)
0
L tare 0 GL Lower Start Band
U tare 0 GU Upper Start Band
Ofil 0 OF Overfill
0-255 x (e)
Example: Prompts in batch_ alter according to the Setpoint Mode set in the in_out Menu
Menu:- User__ Mode Setd Setd Setd Setd
User Menu Parameter 01 00/02 03/07 04/05/06
ECHO 1 EE Echo Mode Setpoint 1
1=echo on
Spt1 Spt1 Spt1 Spt1
1 Setpoint 2 DrIblE louu Spt2 Tol
Parameter Access Level Serial Command Brief Description
Setpoint 3 targET high Spt3 targET
Default setting
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PR_FOR totfor prdata p_ctrl
Print Format Menu Format Menu Editable Items Menu Printer Control Characters Menu
CODE 1 TR Select Product Code S COL 1 SH SUB Total – Enable Column Mode D P 1 1 VA1 Item 1 Prompt I Control Characters (all 8 byte hex)
01-99 1 DW SUB Header A 1 VA2 Item 2 Prompt J
1 PRH Print Format ‘Help’ SHeaDA D P 2
Help sHEADB 1 DX SUB Header B D P 3 1 VA3 Item 3 Prompt K Standard Printing
Fcode 1 EH Form Code –
Sfor a 1 TF SUB Format A D P 4 1 VA4 Item 4 Prompt L 1 JA Control Character String
Eltron Printer Only Cs1a
1 UF SUB Format B 1 VA5 Item 1 Header A Print Format E
ST1a 1 SA Print String 1A Sfor b D T 1A
1 UR SUB Number Of CR Before Print 1 VA6 Item 1 Header B Cs1b 1 JB Control Character String
ST1b 1 SB Print String 1b Sub cr D T 1B Print Format E
1 SC Print String 2A Sspc a 1 TS SUB Space Format A D T 2A 1 VA7 Item 2 Header A
St2a Cs2a 1 KA Control Character String
1 SD Print String 2b Sspc b 1 US SUB Space Format B D T 2B 1 VA8 Item 2 Header B Print Format F
St2b 1 KB
1 HW 1=Print “header” Shspca 1 QY SUB Packing Spaces D T 3A 1 VA9 Item 3 Header A Cs2b Control Character String
Hdstat Format A Print Format F
0=“header” Off D T 3B 1 VAA Item 3 Header B
1 TH Enable Column Mode Shspcb 1 QZ SUB Packing Spaces Ctrlha 1 HU Pre-print Control Character
Col D T 4A 1 VAB Item 4 Header A
Format B 1 HV Pre-print Control Character
ÄWB 1 TC SUB CR Format A D T 4B 1 VAC Item 4 Header B Ctrlhb
1 WP Change width of print
Scr a Ctrl1a 1 HP Pre-header Control Character
UUidth 1 UC SUB CR Format B Run p 1 RNP Run Number Prompt
0-99 (default = 22) Scr b Ctrl1b 1 HR Pre-header Control Character
1 N/A SUB Test Print RUN T1 1 RNT Run Number Print Header 1
for1 a 1 PF Format A S test Ctrl2a 1 HM Pre-data Control Character
1 EJ SUB Number Of Labels – Eltron RUN T2 1 RNT Run Number Print Header 2
FoR1 b 1 QF Format B Slabel Ctrl2b 1 HS Pre-data Control Character
printer Only
1st cr 1 YR Leading Carriage Returns – Print 1 1 HQ After Print Control Character
G COL 1 GH GRAND Total – Enable Column Ctrlfa
Spc1 a 1 PS Spaces Format A Mode 1 HT After Print Control Character
Ctrlfb
1 QS Spaces Format B 1 DY GRAND Header A
Spc1 b gHEADA Totals Printing
1 QU Packing Spaces A gHEADB 1 DZ GRAND Header B 1 QG Totals Pre-print
Hspc1a Totha
1 QV Packing Spaces B Gfor a 1 BI GRAND Format A Control Character
Hspc1b 1 QH
1 PC CR Format A 1 BJ GRAND Format B Tothb Totals Pre-print
Cr1 a Gfor b Control Character
1 QC CR Format B grndcr 1 WR GRAND Number Of CR Before
Cr1 b Print Tot1a 1 QI Totals Pre-header
Test 1 N/A Test Print 1 Control Character
Gspca 1 BG GRAND Space Format A
Print 2 – Weighbridge Tot1b 1 QJ Totals Pre-header
Gspcb 1 BH GRAND Space Format B Control Character
For2 a 1 YF 2nd Print Format A
Ghspca 1 BM GRAND Packing Spaces 1 QK Totals Pre-data
1 ZF 2nd Print Format B Format A
Tot2a
FOR2 b Control Character
2nd cr 1 ZR Leading Carriage Returns – Print 2 Ghspcb 1 BN GRAND Packing Spaces 1 QL Totals Pre-data
Format B
Tot2b
1 YS 2nd Print Spaces Format A Control Character
Spc2 a 1 BK GRAND CR Format A 1 QM Totals After Print
Spc2 b 1 ZS 2nd Print Spaces Format B Gcr a TotFa
1 BL GRAND CR Format B Control Character
Hspc2a 1 QW 2nd Print Packing Spaces Format A Gcr b 1 QN Totals After Print
1 QX 2nd Print Packing Spaces Format B G test 1 N/A GRAND Test Print totFb
Hspc2b Control Character
Glabel 1 EK GRAND Number Of labels – Eltron
Cr2 a 1 YC 2nd Print CR Format A
Printer Only
Cr2 b 1 ZC 2nd Print CR Format B 1 UL 1= Forces SUB Before GRAND
force
Test2 1 N/A Test Print 2 print & clear (Functions 86 & 66)
L char 1 LE 1=Fixed Length

0=No Leading Characters
Labels 1 EI Number Of Labels –
Eltron Printer Only
form 1 FF Set Line Feed At End Of Print
ÄWB Not available in Weighbridge Mode
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pr_cfg serial assign in_out
Printer Configuration Menu Serial Set-up Menu Keyboard Button Assignment Menu Configuration Control I/O Menu
Baud 1 PV Printer Baud Rate BAUD 1 EV Baud Rate 1 HK1 Choose Hotkey Setd 1 SM Setpoint Mode
00=dump via serial 01=1200
HOTKEY
4800 - Allocate Functions To Keys 1 N/A Test Inputs. Display Input Status
01=1200 02=2400 HK5 See Appendix For Allocation Table Ip tst
02=2400 04=4800 Op tst 1 N/A Test Outputs
HELP 1 HKH Print Out Hotkey Allocation Table
04=4800 09=9600 Ipal 1 1 IA, Allocate AC Input 1.
DIGITS 1 KM MENU Access
09=9600 or 19200 V5
0=enable
or 19200 1 GP Parity Ipal 2 1 IA, Allocate AC Input 2
PRTY 1=disable
V6
1 PP Printer Parity 00=none
Prty
00=none
00 01=odd PRINT 1 KP Print Key Disable
1 IAH
Help IPAL Help
01=odd 02=even S TARE 1 KT Semi Auto Tare Key Disable
Opal 1 OA Allocate Outputs.
02=even 1 EG Data Bits 1 KF Preset Tare Key Disable
DATA P TARE relay 1 n/a Output 3 Operation
1 PD Data Bits 7=7 data bits
Data
07=7 data bits
8 8=8 data bits ZERO 1 KZ Zero Key Disable (2X6.01J Þ Only)
TEST 1 KE Test Key Disable 1 IC Auto In-flight
08=8 data bits
HELP 1 N/A Serial Help Ainf
1 N/A Print Configuration Help LD Lower Display Assign 1=auto comparator enable
Help CRLF 1 EL Line Feed Mode L DISP 1 BF Calm Timer
1 PL Printer LF Mode 1=CR+LF HELP LDH Print Out Lower Display Allocation Calm
Crlf
0=CR
1 0=CR only Table 0-9.9 seconds
1 MI Lower Display MSD Dsch 1 DM Discharge Status
1=CR+LF 1 EE Echo Mode NNSD
ECHO 0=enable 1=discharge mode
1 PH Printer Handshake 1=echo (not in multi-drop mode)
Hdsh
00=none
1 1=disable Dspr 1 PB Discharge On Print
1 HC Control Character Prefix 1=enable
01=ready high CTRL
ww xx yy zz(hex) 1 SV Batch Sample
02=ready low 00 00 00 00 Samp
Runs Full Batch Program On
Eold 1 PY Printer EOL Delay 1 ED No DP In Weight Data
NODP Every nnth Batch
0-9.9 seconds 0=embedded dp
0 0-99
Print – Conditions 1 EC Append Checksum 1 TW Restricts Target/Setpoint 3 value
1 MW Print Below Minimum Weight CHSU Top t
Nnin 1=16 bit CRC checksum 0=no restriction
1=allow print < minimum 0
1 NP Negative Print NOST 1 SE No Status Information
Negp 0=embedded
1=allow print if –ve 0
chge 1 FC Print On Weight Change 1 EO Data On Request
0=weight must got to 0 or –ve to SING
0=continuous
enable 0
1 PU 0=conditional print STRING 1 SG See Serial Communications.
Pntu
1=conditional print – weight 0
change not required
NET 1 EM Multi-drop Mode
2=unconditional print – level 2 only
0 off
Tolp 1 TL Print In Tolerance 0 1=Addresing mode RS485
1=only print if tolerance criteria
0 met
2=Addressing mode Rs232
ADDR 1 AE Multi-drop Address
Post 1 PO Positive Tolerance Hex 01-FF (from 6217)
1=allow print only if weight is in 61
0 positive tolerance setting DELAY 1 N/A Multi-drop Transmit/Receive
1 BF Calming Timer Delay 0-99ms
Calnn 0
0-9.9 seconds
PDATA 1 DR Print Data After Successful Print
settle time for batch mode
0=standard
Se ? 1 M5 Print On Weight Change 0 1=print data to serial
1=set minimum weight value to 5e
2=SOH (hex1) to serial
Auto 1 AP Auto Print Mode
1=print on stable weight
Live 1 AN Animal Weighing
1=enable auto filter on PRINT
Type 1 PI Printer Quick Select
0=Generic D510
0 1=Epson LX300
2=N/A
3=Eltron LP2402
4=Epson TM-295/Star SP298
5=Citizen IDP562
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bridge dump config engcfg
Weighbridge Menu Dump 2X Configuration Menu User Configuration Menu Engineering Configuration Menu
Only If Option Available And Selected OnlyThe
Dump If Option Available
Following And Selected
Information To The Unit 2 UN Units (For Printing) Cert 2 EX Trade Mode
00=none 01=Kg 0=non certified
1 WI 1ST Weight Ticket Identity
Str 1d Printer Port – To Initiate Set To 1 02=lb 03=g Ponz 2 EP Power On Non Zero
Reg no 1 WV Vehicle Registration Number 1 D1 Dump All Product Codes And 04=gm 05=t 1=no zero power up
1 WD Print Out All Used Store Identities
Prod 06=N 07=Mv
Id prt Related Items Pdel 2 EY Display Test At Power On
1 WC Clear All Used Store Identities 1 D4 Dump All Important Settings 08=Cn 09=Cv 0=disable
Id clr setup 1 AF Filter Coefficient
1 LC Weighbridge Conversion Factor Afil Fzer 1 CZ Restore Original Zero
ConFac 1=acquire/opt 2 LB Set Linearity Breakpoint
0.00001-9.99999 Linb
1.00000 Filt 2 FB Filter Band Setting
00-08 Lins 2 LS Shift Linearity
01=light 0=down
08=stiff 1=up
1 DF Digital Filter Coefficient Unpo 2 EU Unipolar/Bipolar
Filtc 1=adc unipolar
01-FF (FF is lightest)
2 FK Fastrack Setting Elog 1 LO Dump Error Log
Fast 2 VR ADC Initial Reference Offset
0=Off (uniform filter) Vref
1=On (Filter fast tracks on motion) †/-
Unfz 2 UZ Unfreeze
A in 2 AI ADC Initial Input Offset
0=Display locks onto stable weight
1=No Weight Freeze †/-
Mbnd 2 MB Motion Band Sensitivity Fact 2 MF mV Display Calibration Factor
0-F †
Tout 1 MT Motion Time Out
Cfrg 2 CG ADC Configuration Constant
00-98 seconds
99=no timeout *
Updt 1 UD Display Update Rate 2 DD ADC Deadload Offset
Dedf
Update Update Rate(s) */-
01 =0.1
Calf 2 CF ADC Calibration Factor
03 =0.3
(HEX value)
04 =0.4 *
05 =0.5 2 IZ First Zero Value
06 =0.6
Zero
Non Trade Only */-
Update Update Rate(s) Zoff 2 ZE Zero Offset
07 =0.7 /-
08 =0.8 2 MX A/D Change Factor
09 =0.9 Chgf
Adc 1 XA Dump ADC Configuration
10 =1,0
1 P1 Maximum/Minimum Mode Calb 1 RW Restore Calibration
Peak
1=enable n/a LH Traceable Access Number
Tan no
Dflt 1 DE Default Set-up 3 NS Serial Number
2 1=force defaults S no
3 L no 2 VN Luci Number
2 NE Running Number Disable P no 2 VX Version Number
Rn d
1=entry disabled 2 PE Level 2 (Cal) Password
Cpas
Pont 1 TV Previous Tare Enable 1 XC Full Parameter Dump
1=after power up Pdnp
Nen 0 XR Dump Memory Image
Zset 1 ZM Auto Zero Set
1=cancel tare on stable negative Anen 1 EA Enable Analog Output
weight 2 SU Set/Force Uncal
Ucal
Zzpc 1 Z2 Initial Zero Set 1=not calibrated
0=± 10% Sco en 1 M0 Enable Scope
1=± 2% 1 WB Enable Bridge
1 ZT Zero Track Enable
bridge
Trac * Auto selected in Calibration
0=disable
Spas 2 VP Supervisor Password † CAL switch must be pressed as value entered
/- Negative entry capability
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analog count_ calibn test__
Analog Output Set-up Menu Parts Count Menu Calibration Menu Test Mode Menu
Only If Option Available And Selected Code 1 TR Select Product Code Disp 2 DI/ Countby/D.P Position TST 1 1 N/A Loop Test COM1 Send
01 to 98 DP A……..Z (top) receive on lower
Err 1 GE Error Action
1 PT Part Weight Value 2 TO Top (Maximum Capacity) display
0=max on error Part Top
1=min on error (Normal weight range) 2 FB Filter Band Setting TST 2 1 N/A Loop Test COM2
1 CN Count Mode
Filt
2 GC Current Mode Cnt 00-08 Loop 2 N/A Loop Test Of All I/O
4 20 00=off 01=light
0=0-10V 2 N/A Loop Test Of All I/O
1=4-20mA 01-99 sample size 08=stiff IO TST
1 VF Conversion Factor K TST 1 N/A Keyboard And Display Test
2 GT Net Tracking Fact Fast 2 FK Fastrack Setting
Net X 0.1000 – 10.0000 0=reactive
0=o/p is gross
1=o/p is net 1=stable
2 GN Weigh Out Mode Dead 2 CD Calibrate Deadload
Negn 0-40mV L/C signal
1=increasing output with
decreasing weight Calat 2 N/A Calibration Weight Value
2 GZ Zero Offset Factor 12.5 – 100% of Top
Zero
2 YZ Zero Trim Cal 2 CW Calibrate Span
Zadj e>1mV, sig<45mV
r and o step zero offset
2 CA Set Full Output At (Calat) Other Test 2 N/A Test/Trim Span (Linearity)
Cala Enabled with p when weight
Than top (i.e. maximum)
(default = calat value) displayed – non trade mode only
2 GG span 2 MC Span Calibration
Gain Gain factor
Enter value in units of mV/V
Gadj 2 YG Gain Trim Eg 0.001mV = 0.001 - non trade
r and o step zero factor mode only
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BASEBOARD LAYOUT INFORMATION
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Baseboard Location References:
= DEFAULT JUMPER SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5
37 41 45
21 22
25 26 28 29 49 51 54 56 59 62 64 68
12
31 32 36 40 44
10 18
8
19 23
46 45
48 50 53 55 61 63 67
14
16 60
35 57 58 65
39 43
9 11 13 15 17 20 24 27 30 33 34 38 42 47 52 60 66 69 70 71
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Reference Description PCB Reference 42 LUCI OUTPUT RELAY 1 CONNECTIONS P10
1 PROCESSOR IC12 (Closed/Normally Closed/Normally Open)
2 D/A - BASEBOARD SOFTWARE JUMPER SELECT TP32/34/35 43 RELAY 1 RL1/3
3 BATTERY BT1 44 RELAY 1 (Receive LED) D25
4 PROCESSOR SOFTWARE JUMPER SELECT SK6 45 RELAY 1 IC O25
5 CAL SWITCH S1 46 RIBBON HEADER (Extended 952 boards) SK5
6 LUCI WATCHDOG LED D27 47 V25 OUTPUT 1 and 2 P12
7 INTERFACE TO V25 SK1 48 V25 OUTPUT 1 IC O17
8 INTERFACE TO V25 SK2 49 V25 OUTPUT 1 (Receive LED) D19
9 COM 1 (Printer Port) P1 50 V25 OUTPUT 2 IC O18
10 COM 1 (Receive LED) D34 51 V25 OUTPUT 2 (Receive LED) D20
11 COM 2 (RS232) CONNECTIONS P4 52 V25 OUTPUT 3 and 4 P13
12 COM 2 (Receive LED) D36 53 V25 OUTPUT 3 IC O20
13 COM 3 (Serial Port – Option) P6 54 V25 OUTPUT 3 (Receive LED) D22
14 COM 3 (Receive LED) D37 55 V25 OUTPUT 4 IC O19
15 COM 4 (Serial Port – Option) P7 56 V25 OUTPUT 4 (Receive LED) D21
16 COM (Receive LED) D38 57 V25 OUTPUT 1 and 2 VOLTAGE SELECT OP 1-2
17 COM 2 RS422/485 CONNECTIONS P5 58 V25 OUTPUT 3 and 4 VOLTAGE SELECT OP 3-4
18 COM2 RS422/485 (Receive LED) D35 59 LUCI3-Relay Option/V25 OUTPUT 6 JUMPER SELECT N/A
19 COM 2 422/485 JUMPER SELECT (Top RS485, N/A 60 V25 OUTPUT 5 and 6 P14
Bottom RS422) 61 V25 OUTPUT 5 IC O21
20 RS422/485 NETWORK TERMINATING RESISTOR R1 62 V25 OUTPUT 5 (Receive LED) D23
21 TX SYNCH/ASYNCH JUMPER SELECT N/A 63 V25 OUTPUT 6 IC O22
22 RX SYNCH/ASYNCH JUMPER SELECT N/A 64 V25 OUTPUT 6 (Receive LED) D24
23 OPTIONAL INPUTS WATCHDOG JUMPER SELECT N/A 65 V25 OUTPUT 5 and 6 VOLTAGE SELECT OP 5-6
24 OPTIONAL INPUTS C and D P9 66 WATCHDOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR P2
25 INPUT C IC O15 67 WATCHDOG OUTPUT IC O27
26 INPUT D IC O16 68 WATCHDOG OUTPUT LED D33
27 OPTIONAL INPUTS A and B P8 69 MAINS CONNECTOR P3
28 INPUT A IC O13 70 FUSE F1
29 INPUT B IC O14 71 115V/230V VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH S2
30 AC INPUTS 1 and 2 P16
31 AC INPUT 1 IC O23 NOTE: -
32 AC INPUT 2 IC O24 RELAY OPTIONS
The type of Relay fitted will determine whether the connections are Closed/Normally
33 I/O VOLTAGE SUPPLIES (+5V/+24V/GND) P17
Closed/Normally open – check baseboard to see which is fitted.
34 LUCI OUTPUT RELAY 3 CONNECTIONS P15
(Closed/Normally Closed/Normally Open)
Options can be: -
35 RELAY 3 RL5/6
· Metal Cased HE221C…~ 175V, 0.25A, 5VA Reed ~ Changeover Contact
36 RELAY 3 (Receive LED) D4
· Metal Cased HE261A…~ 240V, 1.5A, 50VA Reed ~ Single “make” - Contact
37 RELAY 3 IC O1
· Plastic Cased RY6100…~ 240V, 5A Conventional ~ Changeover Contact
38 LUCI OUTPUT RELAY 2 CONNECTIONS P11
(Closed/Normally Closed/Normally Open)
LEDs ‘Relay 1/ Relay 2/ Relay 3’ (D25/D18/D4) light when the corresponding relay operates.
39 RELAY 2 RL2/4
40 RELAY 2 (Receive LED) D18
41 RELAY 2 IC O26
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WARNING

LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE SYSTEM 2X ENCLOSURE.

Product Improvement Policy

Certificates of conformity can be provided on request.

Manual Revision F Issue 004 2/10/2006

FUNCTION KEYS NUMERIC KEYS ENTER

R TARE / CANCEL TARE

If a PRESET TARE is set, then this DISPLAYS GROSS while pressed.

PRINT (or internally store) according to configuration

GROSS WEIGHT IS WITHIN 0.1 division (e) OF ZERO

NET WEIGHT DISPLAYED/SEMI-AUTO or PRESET TARE IN OPERATION

GROSS WEIGHT DISPLAYED/NO TARE IN OPERATION

C in Parts Counting mode

1.2 Replacing Legends

· Turn off power.

18 Way Ribbon Cable (2 off) Carefully slide locking clip to

P3 Safety earth stud on side wall

Connect Live to ‘L’; Neutral to ‘N’

In either case, Fuse F1 is 500mA antisurge type.

1.4 Loadcell Connection

Max cable length = (10000/n) x 385 x A where:

Example: Resolution 10,000:1(n)

1. Ensure that the load cell wiring has been ‘prepared’.

Press levers 1-7 downwards

Normal 6-wire Loadcell Cable Connection Schematic

SYSTEM 2X ADC ~ P1 6-WIRE SCREENED CABLE

CONNECT SCREEN TO CABLE SCREEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO LOADCELL

SYSTEM 2X ADC ~ P1 6-WIRE SCREENED CABLE

- SENSE Load Cell(s)

CONNECT SCREEN TO CABLE SCREEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO LOADCELL

Alternative Connections for 4-wire Loadcell Cable

1.5 Control Input & Output Connections

Control Inputs 1 and 2 (Standard supply)

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2

Switching High Switching Low

Switching High Switching Low

A standard System 2X (from Rev C baseboard) employs three relay outputs.

· HE221C… Metal cased reed type with CHANGEOVER contacts

· HE261A… Metal cased reed type with single NO contact only

· RY6100… Orange, plastic cased CHANGEOVER contacts

Optional Outputs 1-6

Ensure that OP6 CTRL jumper

Configured for Configured for Configured for External Supply

A standard System 2X supports COM1 and COM2 serial ports.

COM1 Printer Connection RS232 Transmit & Busy only

RS485 RECEIVE CHANNEL LED (COM2)

COM1 COM2 COM3/COM4 P5 R1

IFL DEVICE PERIPHERAL DEVICE

* = Refer to manufacturers specification.

Wiring for Multi-Drop Master with 2 Slaves using RS 485

MASTER SLAVE No. 1 SLAVE No. 2

Leave R1 in place or if Remove R1 100W Leave R1 in place

MASTER SLAVE No. 1 SLAVE No. 2

Leave R1 in place if Remove R1 100W Leave R1 in place

Ensure IC 6 has been installed on all units.

Serial Comms Protocol - RS422 or RS485

DAC Card DAC output terminal strip

DAC - External Wiring

Use screened cable, LOAD

LOAD 4-20mA Current Loop Load

‘Resistor’ (max. 900W)

Connector + Input Circuit

At switch-on, the following tests are performed.