DE019006 EN V1.10 WA-951 Oper

OPERATING MANUAL
WA-951 Dosing Controller

WA-hmi – User interface software
DE019006.EN V1.10
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OPERATING MANUAL Page 1
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................3
1.1. WA-951 FEATURES .....................................................................................................3
1.2. BASIC TERMINOLOGY....................................................................................................3

1.2.1. Operation .............................................................................................................4
1.2.2. Batch ...................................................................................................................4
1.2.3. Line......................................................................................................................4
1.2.4. Material ................................................................................................................4
1.3. DOSING OPERATION......................................................................................................5
1.3.1. Dosing start..........................................................................................................5
1.3.2. Operation check...................................................................................................5
1.3.3. Product check ......................................................................................................5
1.3.4. L1 / L2 active .......................................................................................................6
1.3.5. Done ....................................................................................................................6
2. HMI BASE VIEW .............................................................................................................7
2.1. SELECTION BUTTON SET ...............................................................................................7
3. HMI PAGES.....................................................................................................................9
3.1. SCALE SELECTION ........................................................................................................9
3.2. MAIN DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................9

3.2.1. Weighing display ...............................................................................................10
3.2.2. Dosing status information ..................................................................................10
3.2.3. Alarm notifications .............................................................................................12
3.2.4. Command button set .........................................................................................12
3.3. START OPERATION .....................................................................................................14
3.4. BATCH DATA ..............................................................................................................15

3.4.1. Operation parameters........................................................................................16
3.4.1.1. Target partitioning parameters ................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.2. Filling line and Discharging line .........................................................................17
3.4.3. Silo and pulse parameters .................................................................................18
3.5. LINES ........................................................................................................................19
3.5.1. Fast dosing line..................................................................................................21
3.5.2. Transfer line.......................................................................................................21
3.5.3. Manual dosing line.............................................................................................22
3.5.4. Manual acknowledgement line ..........................................................................22
3.5.5. Line parameters.................................................................................................22
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3.5.5.1. Essential parameters ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.5.5.2. Configuration parameters......................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.5.3. Wait parameters....................................................................................................................................... 24
3.5.5.4. Delay parameters..................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.5.5. Component check parameters ................................................................................................................. 25
3.5.5.6. Coarse feed parameters .......................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.7. Pre-fine feed parameters ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.8. Fine feed parameters ............................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.9. Feed parameters...................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.9.1. Basic feed parameters ...................................................................................................................... 27
3.5.5.9.2. Target adjustment mode = Buffer...................................................................................................... 28
3.5.5.9.3. Target adjustment mode = Time ....................................................................................................... 29
3.5.5.9.4. Dosing speed adjustment mode = PID ............................................................................................. 31
3.5.5.9.5. Dosing speed adjustment mode = Pulse .......................................................................................... 32
3.5.5.9.5.1. Pulse feed adjustment................................................................................................................ 33
3.5.5.9.6. Dosing speed adjustment mode = To Next Batch (TNB) .................................................................. 34
3.5.5.9.7. Feed statistics mode parameters ...................................................................................................... 36
3.5.5.10. Component done A parameters ............................................................................................................. 36
3.5.5.10.1. Restart check mode parameters ..................................................................................................... 37
3.5.5.10.2. Actual filtering parameters .............................................................................................................. 38
3.5.5.11. Restarted feed parameters .................................................................................................................... 39
3.5.5.12. Dosing tolerance parameters ................................................................................................................. 39
3.5.5.13. Target compensation parameters .......................................................................................................... 40
3.6. ALARMS ....................................................................................................................40

3.6.1. Tolerance alarm acknowledgement...................................................................42
3.6.2. Alarm texts, errors/causes and actions..............................................................42
3.7. MATERIALS ................................................................................................................46
3.7.1. Material ( )..........................................................................................................46
3.8. SCALE PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................47
3.8.1. Scale..................................................................................................................47
3.9. SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................48
3.9.1. Login ..................................................................................................................49
3.9.2. Logout................................................................................................................50
3.9.3. WA HMI Exit ......................................................................................................50
3.9.4. About WA-hmi ...................................................................................................50
3.9.5. About WA-unit ...................................................................................................51
3.9.6. Change passwords ............................................................................................51
3.9.7. Time settings .....................................................................................................52
3.9.8. WA-unit restart...................................................................................................52
3.9.9. Communication module restart..........................................................................52
3.10. SERVICE ..................................................................................................................52
3.10.1. Service control .................................................................................................53
3.10.2. Dosing state information ..................................................................................54
3.10.3. Measuring channel diagnostics .......................................................................55
3.10.3.1. Measuring channel diagnostics error ..................................................................................................... 55
3.10.4. Alarms .............................................................................................................55
3.10.5. Digital input and output states .........................................................................55
3.10.6. Analog input and output states ........................................................................56
4. TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................57
DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

1. GENERAL
This manual contains instructions for operating WA-951 Dosing Controller’s WA-
HMI –user interface software.
Operation manual is divided to following chapters:
Chapter 1. General Generic features of Dosing controller

Chapter 2. HMI base view Basic components of HMI
Chapter 3. HMI pages Detailed description of HMI pages
Chapter 4. Technical data Technical data of Dosing Controller
Chapter 5. Appendix Appendix
1.1. WA-951 features
WA-951 is an independent microprocessor-controlled dosing controller, which has

been developed for industrial dosing- and weighing process control. The Dosing
Controller is based on highly precise and fast weighing module attached to HMI and
drivers for automatic dosing control.
WA-hmi user interface software can be installed on different platforms, i.e. PC,
panel-PC or tablet-PC.
WA-951 includes a wide alarm output system.
WA-951 is a single component dosing controller that manages one dosing- and one
transfer line during a dosing operation. An operation can either be positive (dosing
into scale and discharge) or negative (filling the scale and then dosing from the
scale)
The logical structure is divided into three layers: operation, batch and line. All three
layers have their own state machine defining current state of dosing operation.
These states are also visible in the HMI main display (the three lines inside con-
tainer, see chapter 3.2.2).
1.2. Basic terminology

This manual includes some specific terms. Reading this manual requires under-
standing of these terms.

1.2.1. Operation
Operation includes the whole dosing procedure, started by an external command. It
is possible to execute one or multiple batches, depending on the operation mode;
operation can either be executed once, several times or continuously (until external
command stops the execution).
The used lines are given within the start command, so multiple operations are all
executed with the same parameter set.
1.2.2. Batch
Batch is a full dosing cycle and in case an operation is executed once, the batch
actually equals the operation.
Normally batch consists of one dosing and one transfer line. In case the batch is
run in smart mode, batch functionality decides independently the run order of the
lines as well as the execution amount of the lines (component partition).
Batch functionality checks the target amount. In smart mode, it also calculates the
target value for the line when the component needs to be partitioned.
1.2.3. Line
A line is an elementary operation, which actually moves material either to (positive),
or from (negative) the scale container. WA-951 includes four different line types:
• Fast dosing for automatic, sophisticated dosing operations. Max. 15 lines

configurable.
• Manual dosing / Manual acknowledgement for simple, manually managed

dosing operations. Max. 1 line per type configurable.
• Transfer for material transfer. Used normally as a helper line for some of the
above dosing lines, for emptying or filling the scale container. Max. 4 lines
configurable.
1.2.4. Material
Material data is designed for monitoring material consumption and dosing cycle
count. There are 15 materials configurable, by default they are each linked to a fast
dosing line. Cumulative sum and dosing count can be reset at any time. See chap-
ter 3.7:Materials for details.

1.3. Dosing operation

This chapter describes an example of a normal dosing operation from the begin-
ning to the end, in this case a positive dosing operation including emptying. The
stages are described in a chronological way.
The status of a WA-951 can be roughly split to two states, idle and active. When
active, the device can have a variety of states. As a rule of thumb, only one level of
dosing operation is active at any given time. So, as an example, in case the Line
level is currently active, the Batch and Operation levels are keeping their states.
Only exceptions for the above are reset and skip -operations.
1.3.1. Dosing start

Operation is started after operation start -command is received from the master ap-
plication (PLC / HMI). During the startup procedure, the validity of start command
attributes is checked. The command includes at least:
• Command ID “Start” (value 1)
• Line 1 ID (Primary line to be started)
• In the following example, also Line 2 ID is applied, since this example of a

dosing operation requires transfer line (in this case, emptying).
After validity check, the operation-, batch- and line level parameters are read from
parameter memory. This operation takes about 500 ms; during this period the
modbus responses are delayed. When the parameters are read to RAM memory,
the actual operation starts.
1.3.2. Operation check

In this phase the operation level state is set to Operation check; other state ma-
chines are still in IDLE state. The operation parameters are checked and operation
level is set to Operation active -state. In this state the Batch level is started.
1.3.3. Product check

In this state the target validity is checked and, if partition mode is in use, the target
is parted if necessary. Actual values are reset and the line method matching pri-
mary line ID is started.

1.3.4. L1 / L2 active
When Batch level state is L1 or L2 active it means that the line level is currently ac-
tivated. The HMI shows the activated line method on Batch state indicator and the
line state in the in line state indicator.
For details concerning functionality of line methods, please see chapter Lines.
1.3.5. Done
When the dosing operation is completed, controller still requires an acknowledge-
ment from the user of control system. After acknowledgement, the parameters for
active lines are rewritten to the parameter memory.

2. HMI BASE VIEW
The model of a user interface is layered. On the left side of the display is a fixed
vertical selection button set for choosing the displayed page. The most important
page of HMI is the main display where an operator can follow i.e. a dosing process
and alarms; it is also possible to carry out a dosing operation or some Scale related
operations.
HMI base view:
1) Title bar, with scale ID

2) Selection button set (please refer to chapter 2.1.)
3) HMI page, equal to a page or a sub page chosen from selection button set
2.1. Selection button set

The selection button set is used for selecting an HMI page. The selection button set
is visible on all pages, except of Scale selection page. The selection button’s func-
tions are described in following chart:
Button Function
Device selection (1)
Main display (2)
Batch data (3)
Lines (4)

Alarms (if an alarm is triggered, the button will be flash-

ing (blue/red) (5)
Materials (6)
Scale (7)
System (8)
Service (9)
Shift button. Second set of selection buttons (6-9) is

shown when shift is pressed in normal state. First set of
selection buttons (1-5) can be changed back by pressing
button again (button panel returns to normal state after
five seconds).

3. HMI PAGES
3.1. Scale selection

On the Scale selection page clicking a button next to Scale name chooses the de-
sired scale. After the selection is made, it is possible to use functions and manage
parameters of that selected scale. The scale remains active until another scale is
selected from Scale selection page.
3.2. Main display

The most important data concerning dosing- and weighing process is displayed on
main view. The main view is divided to four different sections as follows:
1) Weighing display
2) Dosing status information
3) Alarm notifications
4) Command button set

3.2.1. Weighing display

Scale’s functionality and status information is displayed on the weighing display.
Mode of Weight
displayed Weight is sta-
weight bile; scale is in
equilibrium
state
Weight is
in zero.
Scale Minimum Maximum weight

interval weight
Symbol Description
B Gross weight is displayed.
T Tare weight is displayed.
Net Net weight is displayed.
PT Fixed Tare weight is displayed.
NetPT Net weight, calculated from fixed Tare weight, is

displayed.
BPT Gross weight is displayed; hand-written Tare weight
is set.
3.2.2. Dosing status information

The most important functionality – and status information is displayed in Dosing
status information area. Dosing status information is displayed on the front-end of
the screen. The green vertical bar indicates the filling status of the scale. Alarm
(red) - and Hold (orange) statuses are displayed on the right side of the screen. The
state information (Operation/Batch/Line) is shown inside the scale container on dis-
play.
Parameter Description
Operation state Possible states: Idle/Check/Active/Done.
Note: Only when operation state is Active, the Batch
level is activated.

Batch state / Possible states: Idle/Check/[Active Line method]/Done

Line method Note: Only when batch state is active, the Line level is
activated. In Active state, this parameter displays cur-
rently active line method (Fast dosing/Man. dosing/Man.
ack/Transfer) instead of Batch state.
Line state Possible states:
Fast dosing: Idle/Wait/Delay/Comp.check/Coarse/Pre-
fine/Fine/Component done A/restarted feed / Component
done B/Done
Man. dosing: Idle/Wait/Comp. Check/ Coarse/Pre-

fine/Fine/Comp doneA/Comp. done B/Done
Man. ack: Idle/Coarse/Comp. Done A/Comp. Done B
Transfer: Idle/Wait/Delay/Comp. Check/Transfer/Comp.

Done/Done
Scale filling status This vertical bar is graphical representation of filling
status of the scale. Scale full limit parameter defines the
Max. value of the bar.
Alarm indication If a red spot is visible on the right side of any level’s state
info (in the below picture, operation state), it means that
an alarm is raised on that particular level. Every level has
its own alarm indicator.
Hold indication If an orange spot is visible on the right side of any level’s
state info (in the below picture, operation state), it means
that the particular level is in hold state. If there is no
alarm for the same level, the hold state has been set by
user. Every level has its own alarm indicator.
Scale filling Operation

status state
Alarm
indication (red)
Hold indication
(orange)
Batch state /
Line method
Line state

3.2.3. Alarm notifications

Alarm notifications are displayed in textual format, on red background. While an
alarm is active, the Alarms – button on selection button set is flashing (red/blue).
The alarm can be acknowledged either 1) double-clicking the mouse as the cursor
is on the line or 2) by choosing Alarms –page from selection button set; in this case
it is possible to see all active alarms at the same time. If more than one alarm is
simultaneously active, after acknowledgement the next alarm will be displayed on
alarm line on main view page. Also, in case of more than one simultaneous alarm,
the alarm descriptions are periodically swapped on main view in two seconds pe-
riod.
3.2.4. Command button set

At the low end of main view page, there is a command button set.
Button Function
Zero scale
If the scale is empty, but Gross weight indicates difference from zero
value, the weight can be calibrated to exact zero using this button. Zero
function is applicable only if the following conditions apply:
The Tare and PTare weights are zero (i.e. Scale is not Tared).
The gross weight is within a zeroing range.
Scale is in equilibrium state.
Tare scale
This function writes the current Gross value to the Tare value.
Please note: Previous memorized Tare value will be overwritten.
After Tare function, Scale displays Net weight (Symbol: Net).
Net weight = Gross Weight – Tare weight.
Clear Tare
This function clears the Tare memory, thus Net weight = Gross weight.
After this function is completed, Scale displays Gross Weight (Symbol:
B).
Display Tare weight
This function displays currently memorized Tare weight. When the Tare
weight is displayed, Scale indicates Tare value (Symbol: T). After a cou-
ple of seconds, scale returns to previous state.
Gross/Net value displayed
If the Scale doesn’t have a Tare value, Gross value is displayed by de-
fault. In case the scale does have a Tare value (thus Net weight is dis-
played by default), this function will display the current Gross value (Net +
Tare) for a couple of seconds. After function is completed, Scale returns
to Net/NetPT state.

10x resolution
This function converts the scale weight display to 10 * the original resolu-
tion. This state remains for a couple of seconds.
Start loading
This button starts a load operation. It is also a starting point for full opera-
tion, including unload operation. It can be used while operation state is
either Done or Idle. Clicking this button will open a start window (chapter
3.3) that includes line and target selection.
Start unloading
This button starts the unload operation. The full operation is already
started, so this command only allows the process to continue to unload
phase.
Stop
This button puts the dosing operation into hold state. All outputs are sus-
pended and dosing operation does not proceed until Continue button is
clicked.
Continue
This button clears hold state and allows the dosing operation to proceed.
Shift button

3.3. Start operation

This page contains the crucial parameters for starting a dosing operation. After pa-
rameters are set, clicking the START button the dosing operation will actually be
started.
This page is visible depending on the configuration; in some applications the HMI
originated start is not used.
Filling line Filling line selection
Material Filling line material
Target (dry) Filling line target
Discharging line Discharging line selection

Material Discharging line material
Target (dry) Discharging line target

3.4. Batch data

The most important status data during active dosing phase is displayed on the
topside of Batch data page. The runtime operation parameters, filling line- and dis-
charging line- and silo and pulse parameters can be observed via the link buttons
on the low side of the page.
Control mode 0 = manual, 1 = automatic (Auto), 2 = Semi-automatic (Semi-
auto). While dosing, should be in automatic or semi-
automatic mode.
Operation State Operation states:
Idle/Check/Active/Done
Batch state Batch states:
Idle/Product Check/Prod Act L A/Prod act L B/Done
Material This field displays the reason for suspend.
Filling line Filling ID (0 = no line)
Discharging line Discharging ID (0 = no line)
Operation parameters
Filling/Discharging
parameters
Filling/Discharging
parameters

3.4.1. Operation parameters

Operation parameters for batch data are displayed on this page. At the bottom of
this page is a link button to target partition parameters page.
Current Batch ID Batch ID is stored here.
Product ID Product ID is stored here.
Dry target recipe Target weight for dosed material with no moisture calculation.
Dry actual recipe Actual weight for dosed material with no moisture calculation.
If target partition feature is set, this field indicates the actual
value of current part for currently active dosing operation.
Material average Average moisture % for all materials dosed during an opera-
moisture tion.
Total wet target Target weight for dosed material after moisture calculation.
Total dry actual Actual weight for dosed material with no moisture calculation.
If target partition feature is set, this field indicates the total
actual value of the currently active dosing operation.
Total wet actual Actual weight for dosed material with no moisture calculation.
This field indicates always the total actual value of the cur-
rently active dosing operation.

3.4.1.1. Target partitioning parameters
Target partitioning is an additional feature. Using this feature it is possible to dose

components, that are too big for the scale, in smaller parts.
Target partitioning (Off = Not used, Basic = used)
mode
Minimum target Partial targets have to be always bigger or equal to this pa-
rameter.
Maximum target The maximum weight for partial target. The target can’t ex-
ceed this value.
Tolerance factor This factor is used for intermediate dosing. The intermediate
batches don’t need to be checked for the requested toler-
ance, only the last one.
3.4.2. Filling line and Discharging line

During a dosing operation, the progress can be followed line by line. By using Filling
line and Discharging line pages, nearly all of the operation line data is visible. The
Filling line and Discharging line -pages are identical.
The link buttons at the lower side of page varies according to line type.
Line ID The identification of an active line
Line name Name of the line
Material ID Material ID for active line
Material name The material name
Scale ID Indicates the scale in use.

Method ID Indicates the type of an active line. (Fast dosing, Transfer =

material transfer, Manual dosing, Manual ack. = manual ac-
knowledgement
Dosing direction Indicates whether the line flow is to the scale (Positive) or from
the scale (negative)
Material moisture 0.0-100%, this value is used for wet target calculation.
State Dosing state of line
Line target/actual Calculated line target and current actual value.
3.4.3. Silo and pulse parameters

Silo selection The silo selection (1, 2, 3=both)

Filling line 1 Pulse period Pulse period of the filling line 1. Dimension second.
Filling line 1 Pulse ON-time Pulse ON-time of the filling line 1. Dimension second.
Filling line 2 Pulse period Pulse period of the filling line 2. Dimension second.
Filling line 2 Pulse ON-time Pulse ON-time of the filling line 2. Dimension second.
Dosing line Pulse period Pulse period of the dosing line
Dosing line ON-time ON-time of the dosing line
3.5. Lines
All the configurable lines are displayed on Lines page. The page is divided to four
separate columns: 1) Line ID, 2) Line name, 3) Material and 4) Line method (FD =
fast dosing, TR = transfer, MD = manual dosing, MA = manual acknowledgement).
Clicking the Line ID button gives an access to parameters of an individual line.

More details on the different line types in the following chapters. Parameter options
for different line types are displayed in the following chart:
Line parameter page Fast dosing Transfer Manual Manual ac-

line line dosing line knowl-
edgement
line
Essential parameters ● ● ● ●
General parameters ● ● ● ●
Wait parameters ● ●
Delay parameters ● ●
Component check parame- ● ● ●
ters
Coarse feed parameters ● ● ● ●
Pre-fine feed parameters
Fine feed parameters ● ●
Component done A pa- ● ● ● ●
rameters
Restarted feed parameters ●
Dosing tolerance parame- ●
ters
Target compensation pa- ●
rameters
Parameter settings can be examined and modified by clicking buttons on Line pa-
rameters page. Line parameter pages for different line methods are basically the
equal, only difference is that in some lines a set of parameters are not enabled (see
the table above)

3.5.1. Fast dosing line

There are four separate configurable dosing states for fast dosing line: Coarse
feed, pre-fine feed, fine feed and restarted feed (pulse control). The first three
states are equal; restarted feed contains only pulse controlled feed mode (Jogging).
Additionally configurable features are i.e. dosing preact and preact correction (es-
sential parameters), wait- and delay- features, dosing tolerances (positive and
negative), and component done feature. Line can either be configured as negative
(from scale) or positive (to scale).
3.5.2. Transfer line

The normal usage for transfer line is material transfer. There is one dosing state for
this line type. In addition, it is possible to configure preact value, preact correction,
wait property, delay property, line tolerance (positive and negative) and component
done property. The line can be configured to Fill/Emptying mode where target will
automatically be full or empty limit of the scale (depending on direction). Optionally
the line can be configured to dosing type of line; in that case a line target is calcu-
lated normally. One special option is to use positive Transfer line with negative fast
dosing line, in slave buffer mode. If these options are met, the target for transfer
line is calculated as follows: TR line target = FD line target – Gross value + TR
slave buffer size.

3.5.3. Manual dosing line

The line is meant for dosing by hand. When the line is started, the controller re-
mains in active state until operator sends an acknowledgement command. After
this, a normal tolerance check is carried out (if configured); then line is ready.
3.5.4. Manual acknowledgement line

This line is also meant for dosing by hand. After dosing is started, the device re-
mains in active state until operator sends an acknowledgement command. For this
line there will not be a tolerance check. Line target is set as actual, so no real
measurement is not done.
3.5.5. Line parameters
3.5.5.1. Essential parameters
From dosing tolerance point-of-view, most important parameters are collected on

this page. The page contains preact value, feed amount for fine feed and parame-
ter set for adjusting preact correction. Preact value takes in account the material
that is in the air (not yet visible in scale weight) during the cut-off operation.
If the dosing mass flow (and the material in the air during cut-off) varies between
dosing operations, we recommend using optional preact correction feature.

Preact Preact value for dosing. Displayed as positive decimal value,

according to scale dimension (g/kg/t).
Fine feed amount This value affects on the other hand to dosing tolerance and
on the other hand to dosing time. Smaller value makes the
dosing faster but less exact; bigger value slows the dosing
but makes it more exact.
Preact correction Preact correction in use (Basic) or not in use (Off).
mode
Preact tolerance This parameter determines, which of the parameters below
(% inside tolerance / % outside tolerance) will be used. The
tolerance is given according to scale dimension (g/kg/t).
Preact corr. % in- If the target/actual deviation is less than the tolerance above,
side tolerance this parameter is used in new preact calculation. Value is
given in decimal format and dimension is percent.
Preact corr. % out- If the target/actual deviation is more than the tolerance
side tolerance above, this parameter is used in new preact calculation.
Value is given in decimal format and dimension is percent.
Max preact correc- This parameter determines the maximum correction for pre-
tion act during one correction. If the calculation gives higher cor-
rection, the maximum value will be used instead.
Material moisture Decimal value 0.0-100.0, dimension %
3.5.5.2. Configuration parameters
The basic data for a line is collected to this page. The page contains Line’s name,
material ID, scale ID, dosing direction, line method and material moisture.
Line name Max. 20 characters long name
Material Material identification, integer

Scale Scale ID, currently only scale1 or Pulse scale (special case)
in use.
Dosing direction Positive/Negative
Line method FD = fast dosing / TR = transfer / MD = manual dosing / MA
= manual acknowledgement
3.5.5.3. Wait parameters
A wait feature is a state where dosing controller waits for a permission to continue.
This permission can be given using an operation command, but also during con-
figuration time. The timer value is a timer that triggers an alarm after expiration.
Max waiting time Parameter determines, when waiting time is expired. After
the timer expires, a maximum waiting time exceeded-alarm is
triggered (if configured). Parameter is an unsigned long inte-
ger and dimension is milliseconds.

3.5.5.4. Delay parameters
Like Wait, Delay feature contains a permission flag. After this permission is given
(via operation command or during configuration) this feature will delay the dosing
startup for the target delay time. This feature will not set any alarms.
Target delay time Dimension is millisecond.
3.5.5.5. Component check parameters
Component check is a state where sanity of the line configuration and target is
checked. Also scale is tared in this state. If the execution remains in component
check-state for more than max init time (i.e. due to non-stabile scale), a maximum
init time exceeded alarm is set (if value is more than 0)
Max init time Dimension milliseconds.

3.5.5.6. Coarse feed parameters
The coarse feed state doses the main part of a target. This state is normally the
fastest dosing state, with no accuracy expectations.
3.5.5.7. Pre-fine feed parameters
The Pre-fine feed is an intermediate state between coarse and fine feeds. Normally
this state is not used. However, if mass flow difference between fine and coarse
feeds is very high, this state can be used as buffer to avoid a flow-through situation
in fine feed state.
3.5.5.8. Fine feed parameters
State for finalizing the dosing operation. This state doses with highest possible ac-
curacy. High accuracy, on the other hand, consumes time; so, increasing the fine
feed amount causes increased dosing time and decreasing the amount causes ac-
curacy decrease.
3.5.5.9. Feed parameters
The following parameters are defined separately to each feed state. Parameter
structures are equal for coarse, pre-fine, and fine feeds. For restarted feed the pa-
rameters are partially different, please refer to chapter Restarted feed parameters.
The feed controls include a variety of adjustment functions; those can be divided to
amount- and speed adjustment functions. The amount adjustment modifies feed
amount value and speed adjustment modifies the analog output value.
The control modes can also be divided to active (PID, Pulse adjustment) and
passive (TNB, Time) functions. The main difference between these two is that the
active mode has an instant effect on the currently ongoing operation; passive mode
affects the following dosing operation(s). For more detailed information concerning
each adjustment function, see chapters below.

3.5.5.9.1. Basic feed parameters
The following feed parameters determine the basic characteristics for the feed con-
trol. Parts of the parameters are read-only; those parameters are part of basic con-
figuration and for safety reasons, they can’t be changed via HMI.
Amount correction Choices: Off / Time / Buffer. Currently Buffer mode is not im-
mode plemented.
Speed control Choices: Off / PID / Pulse / To Next Batch (TNB). Using this
mode selection it is possible to define either adjusted analog output
(PID) or a pulse output.
Feed statistics Choices: Off / Basic. The statistics mode indicates, whether
mode statistics are in use (By default, yes).
Feed speed Integer value 0-1000, dimension per mille.
Feed mode change Filtering time for changing feed mode / carrying out a cut-off.
filter The fast comparator waits until this filter time is expired after
target is reached, in order to filter out some disturbances in
signal.
Feed control digital This field indicates the digital output in use for this feed
output mode. Digital outputs 1-4 are “fast” outputs, delay max. 7.5
ms. The rest, 5-128 are slow, virtual outputs with more than
100 ms delay.
NOTE: virtual outputs require external IO module).
NOTE: Only configurator may change this parameter.
Feed control ana- This field indicates analog output number (currently always 1)
log output NOTE: Only configurator may change this parameter.

3.5.5.9.2. Target adjustment mode = Buffer
This adjustment mode does not have any independent functionality.
Buffer size Dimension scale units (g/kg/t).

3.5.5.9.3. Target adjustment mode = Time
This passive adjustment mode is designed mainly for automatic fine feed time cor-
rection, it is also possible to use for pre-fine feed control.
After the feed control is ended for current dosing operation, the function calculates
the deviation between target time and elapsed time. According to this deviation, the
function modifies the feed amount value using the following formula:
New Feed amount = Prev. feed amount + ((Corr in or outside tolerance (target
time – elapsed time)/target time)*Prev.feed amount/100)
An example:
Feed target time: 5000 ms

Correction tolerance: 1500 ms
Correction in tolerance: 10%, Correction outside tolerance: 20%
Max. correction: 0.50kg
Feed amount: 5.00kg
Elapsed feed time: 3400ms
New feed amount (will be used in the next dosing operation):

5.00kg + (20% * ((5000 – 3400) / 5000)*5.00kg/100) = 6,28kg 5.5 kg (Max
corr= 0.5 kg)
Target time Dimension milliseconds. This parameter defines a target
time for current feed mode.
Correction tolerance Dimension milliseconds. Defines, which of below correc-
tion factors (inside/outside) is used.
Correction inside toler- Dimension percent. Correction factor for feed amount
ance when actual time is inside correction tolerance.
Correction outside tol- Dimension percent. Correction factor for feed amount
erance when actual time is outside correction tolerance.
Max correction Dimension scale units (g/kg/t). Defines maximum correc-
tion for feed amount.

Note!
Usage for this amount correction mode is irrelevant in coarse feed mode (amount
automatically calculated).

3.5.5.9.4. Dosing speed adjustment mode = PID
PID adjustment is available only in WA-951S devices.
PID adjustment is an active adjustment mode that adjusts the analog output value
according to actual massflow, using the formula described below. Adjustment is
done at intervals of adjustment time. This adjustment mode is needed either for a
smooth massflow or for a certain target time for the feed operation. For these dif-
ferent purposes, the PID adjustment has three different modes:
• Massflow calculation: Off. This selection means a simple adjustment; the

PID controller tries to keep the pre-defined mass flow target by adjusting
analog output value.
• Massflow calculation: Once. This selection calculates a mass flow target at

the start of the feed control it is part of. Calculation is done only if target
time-parameter is more than 0. Otherwise no calculation is done.
• Massflow calculation: Always. This selection does the new mass flow calcu-
lation after every round, according to the following formula:
mass flow = 1000*(feed target –feed actual) / (target time – elapsed time).
Calculation is done only if time target parameter is more than 0 and if target
time is bigger than actual time. Otherwise calculation is not done.
The actual PID adjustment is calculated according to following formula:
 T T   T  T
u (k ) = u (k − 1) + K p ⋅ 1 + s + d  ⋅ e(k ) + K p ⋅ − 1 − 2 ⋅ d  ⋅ e(k − 1) + K p ⋅ d ⋅ e(k − 2)
 Ti Ts   Ts  Ts
Where:
• u(k) is new analog output value
• u(k-1) is previous analog value
• Kp is Gain value
• Ts is adjustment time
• Ti is integral time
• Td is derivative time
• e(k) is current mass flow difference
• e(k-1) is previous mass flow difference
• e(k-2) is 2nd previous mass flow difference

3.5.5.9.5. Dosing speed adjustment mode = Pulse
Pulse control is normally used only in restarted feed (jogging) but in some special
cases it can also be used within other feed modes (coarse/pre-fine/fine). The prin-
cipal of pulse feed is to feed material in small portions and then wait a short time to
see if the target has been reached and then feed again or, if actual value meets the
tolerance, end feeding and proceed to component done state. Pulse feed behavior
is configured with period time (time between two pulses and control time (pulse on
time).
The two time parameters mentioned above could be set automatically adjusted (op-
tional feature), please see chapter Pulse feed adjustment. This feature adjusts the
length of pulse to meet material per pulse –target. The adjustment configuration
page can be accessed by clicking button on the right edge of line Pulse control ad-
justment mode.
Max jogging time defines the maximum pulse control feed time, after this time is
elapsed, feeding will stop, whether the required tolerance for the material is
reached or not.
Pulse period time The total time of one pulse sequence, dimension millisecond.
Pulse control time Pulse on time, dimension millisecond.
Max jogging time Maximum time for the pulse feed, dimension millisecond.
Pulse control ad- Off / Basic
justment mode

3.5.5.9.5.1. Pulse feed adjustment
Adjustment for the pulse length is an optional feature. The feature is meant for
keeping the feed amount per pulse as constant as possible. Therefore this feature
is needed only if mass flow varies during pulse feeds.
Adjustment of pulse feed is based on feed amount per pulse –target. The correc-
tion is adjusted similarly as in preact correction; feed amount per pulse tolerance
and fix percent values inside and outside the tolerance. Max pulse per correction
parameter limits the actual correction amount in extreme situations.
Note: When this feature is in use, the max jogging time parameter should always
be rationally defined, i.e. for cases when a hopper is empty and amount / pulse re-
mains very low. This causes the pulse control time and pulse period time to grow
very high.
Target amount per Target value, decimal value. In scale units (g/kg/t).
pulse
Pulse period cor- Limit value for pulse correction, positive decimal value. In
rection tolerance scale units (g/kg/t).
Pulse period cor- Correction % when deviation is inside tolerance mentioned
rection % inside above. Decimal value, dimension percent.
tolerance
Pulse period cor- Correction % when deviation is more than tolerance men-
rection % outside tioned above. Decimal value, dimension percent.
tolerance
Max pulse period Max correction within one pulse. Positive decimal value, in
correction scale units (g/kg/t).

3.5.5.9.6. Dosing speed adjustment mode = To Next Batch (TNB)
This adjustment mode enhances dosing accuracy. TNB can be used either for
coarse-, pre-fine or fine feed control modes. TNB is suitable for analogically con-
trolled equipment. The functionality is used for automatic massflow adjustment.
This is a passive adjustment mode, so the calculation will affect to the next dosing
operation. After the feed operation is completed, the new analog output value is
calculated according to average massflow. The following formula is used for the
calculation:
New Aout value = Previous Aout value + (Corr in or outside tolerance *

(target massflow–actual massflow)/ target massflow)
An example:
Target massflow: 8.0 kg/s

Correction tolerance: 3.0 kg/s
Correction % inside tolerance: 10.0%
Correction % outside tolerance: 50.0%
Max corr: 30 (per mille)
Previous Analog output value: 350
Previous average massflow: 2.0 kg/s
New analog output value (will be used in the next dosing operation):
350 + (50.0% * ((8.0–2.0) / 8.0) = 388 380 (Max correction= 30)
Mass flow target Dimension scale units (g/kg/t)/s.
Correction tolerance Dimension scale units (g/kg/t)/s.
Correction inside tolerance Dimension percent.
Correction outside tolerance Dimension percent.
Max correction Dimension per mille. Maximum change for maxi-

mum analog output value.

3.5.5.9.7. Feed statistics mode parameters
Min mass flow Dimension scale units (g/kg/t)/s.
Max mass flow Dimension scale units (g/kg/t)/s.
Mass flow alarm Dimension millisecond.
delay time
3.5.5.10. Component done A parameters
This property manages the phase where the feeding is done. Using after cut-off de-
lay makes sure that in positive dosing the material just fed before cut-off reaches
the scale container. Max component done time defines time that device waits the
scale to reach equilibrium state. This time starts counting when after cut-off delay is
elapsed. If max component time is exceeded, the following action will depend on
the component done mode. If mode is always stable (default) an alarm is triggered
(if configured). Otherwise, again depending on the mode, either average or current
net value is used.
Component done Function when time limit is exceeded

mode
Always stable If component done max time exceeded –alarm is configured,
it will be triggered.
No stable use Net Current net value is used
No stable use av- Weight value sample reading starts when after cut-off delay
erage is elapsed. Samples are collected according to Actual filtering
parameters. If max component done time is exceeded, the
average will be used as actual. Otherwise, Net value will be
used.
Always average Max component done time does not have effect. Weight
value sample reading starts when after cut-off delay is

elapsed. Samples are collected according to Actual filtering

parameters. When the required sample amount is got (Actual
filtering/Sample amount), the average will be used as actual.
After cut-off delay Delay time for ensuring that all dosed material is in scale
container. Dimension millisecond.
Max component Max time for waiting that scale reaches equilibrium state.
done time This time starts running after the after cut-off delay is
elapsed.
Component done Always stable / No stable use Net / No stable use average /
mode Always average.
Restart check Off / Basic
mode
3.5.5.10.1. Restart check mode parameters
If target value is not reached using fine feed, a restarted feed mode can be config-
ured to the line. There are separate tolerance values, one for entering restarted
feed and one for re-entering fine feed state.
Restarted feed tol. If this tolerance is exceeded, restarted feed state is entered
Value (if configured). Tolerance is in positive decimal format, in
scale dimension (g/kg/t).
Normal feed tol. If this tolerance is exceeded, fine feed state is re-entered.
Value Tolerance is in positive decimal format, in scale dimension
(g/kg/t).
NOTE: This tolerance value should always be clearly higher
than restarted feed tolerance value.

Use line dosing tol- Off / On. If setting is On, negative dosing tolerance is used
erance mode as restarted feed tolerance.
3.5.5.10.2. Actual filtering parameters
These parameters are used for some special cases, i.e. when it takes exceptionally
long time for scale to reach equilibrium state. The parameters define frequency and
sample amount fo weight average calculation. The average is used when compo-
nent done mode is either No stable use average and max component done time is
exceeded or Always average.
These parameters are taken into use via Component done A parameters.
Sample frequency The timeout between two samples.
Sample amount Parameter defines, how many samples the average calcula-
tion requires

3.5.5.11. Restarted feed parameters
Restarted feed is in principal equal to coarse, pre-fine and fine feeds, but it has
fewer features in use. Restarted feed mode uses only pulse feed for dosing; there-
fore speed control mode is locked to Pulse mode. For parameterization instruc-
tions, please refer to chapter 3.5.5.9 (Feed parameters)
3.5.5.12. Dosing tolerance parameters
Dosing tolerance defines positive and negative alarm limits for dosing deviation. In
addition, either dry or wet (moisture % calculated) actual can be used for tolerance
check. Both tolerance values are always given in positive decimal values (deviation
from target).
If the dosing tolerance mode is set to Off, the tolerance examination is not in use.
Dosing tolerance Wet / Dry actual /Off
mode
Negative tolerance Maximum deviation for actual that that is less than target. A
positive decimal value according to scale step (g/kg/t).
Positive tolerance Maximum deviation for actual that is more than target. A
positive decimal value according to scale step (g/kg/t).

3.5.5.13. Target compensation parameters
Target compensation for transfer line is a slave buffer and meant to be used only
when Dosing line is negative and Transfer line is positive. In this case, Transfer
line’s target is calculated as follows: Transfer target = Dosing target + Slave buffer
– Gross value.
Slave buffer Decimal value according to scale step (g/kg/t)
3.6. Alarms
On Alarms page is listed all alarms in the device. From the drawdown box user can
choose to display either currently active alarms or alarm history for last / currently
active operation. An active alarm is acknowledged by choosing an alarm line and
clicking Acknowledge… button.
Heading Description
Alarms Currently active alarms displayed.
Alarm history for batch List containing all occurred alarms during last dosing
operation.


3.6.1. Tolerance alarm acknowledgement

Tolerance alarms are acknowledged on the separate page that opens after select-
ing tolerance alarm on the alarm list. Alarm can be acknowledged either by clicking
Accept or Reject buttons. The control system is then informed about tolerace error
and Accept- or Reject response.
After acknowledgement, page is closed and Alarms page is displayed.
3.6.2. Alarm texts, errors/causes and actions

The following chart lists possible alarms for the device.
Alarm text Cause Action

Scale underload Gross weight is nega- Check mechanics of the
tive and outside of zero- scale. Contact service.
ing area.
Scale overload Scale is overloaded Remove weights. Contact
service.
Scale value invalid This alarm indicates Check other scale alarms.
that scale has some Check scale configuration.
alarm or it is not config-
ured.
Dimension error This error indicates that Contact service.
scale configuration is
corrupted.
Scale parameter error 1 This error indicates a Contact service.
configuration error i.e.
different dimension
between scales 1 and
Note: This error is
2.
possible only if two
scales are configured.

Scale parameter error 2 This error indicates a Contact service.

configuration error i.e.
different dimension
between scales 1, 2
and 3.
Note: This error is
possible only if three
scales are configured.
Dongle write error This error indicates that Check that connectors of flat
the parameter memory cables between CPU and bot-
located on the load cell tom boards are firmly con-
connection board is ei- nected.
ther write protected or Check that dip switch on the
non-accessible. bottom board is set in WE
position.
A/D converter overflow This error indicates that Check the actual channel, ei-
one of the load cells ther using WA-HMI and read-
has a short circuit. ing channel statuses on ser-
vice page, or checking the
status with WA-plan. Check
cabling and/or replace the
load cell.
Load cell cable broken This error indicates that Check the actual channel, ei-
one of the load cells ther using WA-HMI and read-
has cabling problems ing channel statuses on ser-
vice page, or checking the
status with WA-plan. Check
cabling and/or replace the
load cell.
Measure settings 1 This error is a notifica- No action.
tion that a value read
has failed in dynamic
measurement mode.
Measure settings 2 This error is a notifica- No action.
tion that the buffer for
dynamic value reading
has an overflow.
Write filter error Scale parameter area Contact service.
write failed
Meas. Rate error Measurement rate pa- Contact service.
rameter write failed
Exponential filter error Channel filtering pa- Contact service.
rameter write failed
Bessel filter error Display filter data write Contact service.
failed
Channel simulation This is not really an No action.
alarm. This information

indicates that one of

channels is set to simu-
lation mode.
Start disabled - Not auto Control mode is set Set the scale control mode to
mode OFF. AUTO.
Start disabled – Line A not The line is not config- Check line definitions.
defined ured.
Start disabled – Line B not The line is not config- Check line definitions.
defined ured.
Device restarted The device has been Acknowledge (No action). If
restarted due to i.e. alarm emerges frequently and
power loss. it is not caused by power
loss, contact service.
Target limit exceeded Current target value ex- Remove exceeding material
ceeds the full limit of from scale.
the scale if the line
Target partitioning error Partial target calculation Check partition parameters.
failed.
Target partitioning pa- Partition could not be Check partition parameters.
rameter error executed due to invalid Make sure that start com-
parameters or incorrect mand contains two lines, and
line selections. that one line is positive and
one is negative.
Target compensation er- G-compensation calcu- Check the parameters for G-
ror - G-method lation failed. compensation.
Target compensation er- Transfer slave line tar- Check slave buffer size.
ror - Buffer size get calculation failed;
i.e. target + buffer ex-
ceeds full limit of the
scale.
Line A starting failed Parameter error in line Check line parameters.
parameters
Line B starting failed Parameter error in line Check line parameters.
parameters
Line target limit exceeded If line is positive, cur- Check the target.
rent gross + given tar- If line is positive, empty scale.
get exceeds the scale If line is negative, make sure
full limit. that there is enough material
If line is negative, cur- for target.
rent gross value is less
than given target.
Preact >= Target Given target is too small Check target and preact
or Preact is too big. value.
Tolerance error + Actual value for dosing Check the dosing device.
is more than target and Make sure that preact value

deviation is more than is rational

positive dosing toler- Check line parameters.
ance.
Tolerance error - Actual value for dosing Check the dosing device.
is less than target and Make sure that preact value
deviation is more than is rational
negative dosing toler- Check line parameters.
ance.
Massflow error + (CF) Coarse feed mass flow Check the dosing device.
exceeds maximum
mass flow setting.
Massflow error – (CF) Coarse feed mass flow Check the dosing device.
is less than minimum Make sure that there is
mass flow setting. enough material in the con-
tainer.
Massflow error + (PFF) Pre-fine feed mass flow Check the dosing device.
exceeds maximum
mass flow setting.
Massflow error – (PFF) Pre-fine feed mass flow Check the dosing device.
is less than minimum Make sure that there is
tainer.
Massflow error + (FF) Fine feed mass flow Check the dosing device.
exceeds maximum
mass flow setting.
Massflow error – (FF) Fine feed mass flow is Check the dosing device.
less than minimum Make sure that there is
tainer.
Max wait time exceeded Dosing is in wait state If this alarm is needed, in-
and maximum dosing crease wait time limit or con-
time is elapsed. tact service for a configura-
tion change
Max init time exceeded Dosing initialization Check dosing parameters.
and/or dosing parame- Check the mechanics of the
ter check and/or scale scale.
tare operation failed.
Max component done Scale is unable to reach Check the maximum compo-
time exceeded equilibrium state within nent done time.
given time. Check the scale parameters
(WA –plan).
Max cycle time exceeded Maximum dosing time Increase maximum cycle time
for the line is exceeded. Check line parameters
Check the dosing device.
Tare timeout Scale is unable to reach Check the maximum scale
equilibrium state within stabile time

given time. Check the scale parameters

(WA –plan).
Restarted feed This is not really an If necessary, check the line
alarm. This only informs parameters
the operator that re-
started feed mode has
been used during this
operation
3.7. Materials
On Materials page all materials of the device are listed. Clicking numbered button
heading material’s name opens single material’s page.
3.7.1. Material ( )
Material page contains all the data for chosen material. It is possible to jump to next
or previous material using arrow buttons at the top of the page. All data must be
saved before clicking back or arrow button, otherwise material data will remain in-
tact.
Material Name of material.
Cumulative sum Counter indicates cumulative dosing amount for this material,
according to scale step (g/kg/t).
Use counter Counter indicates, how many times this material is dosed.

3.8. Scale parameters

This page contains links to basic scale parameters. Additionally, on the page is a
link to Device settings.
3.8.1. Scale
On Scale page is listed parameters concerning selected scale.
All data must be saved before clicking back- or arrow-button, otherwise scale data
will remain intact.
Scale name Name of the scale.
Empty limit Used in:
- Target for negative transfer line if configured as emptying
line.
- Limit for a negative line.
Full limit Used in:

- Target for positive transfer line if configured as filling line.

- Positive dosing line limit
Min portion Minimum amount for dosing.
Limit 1 -
Limit 2 -
Limit 3 -
Limit 4 -
Max stabile time Maximum time scale to reach equilibrium. This parameter is
used in line level state machine.
3.9. System
System page contains links to system functions and system information.

3.9.1. Login
WA-hmi has the four level user identification. User groups (levels) are: ‘Guest’,
‘Operator’, ‘Supervisor’ and ‘Configurator’.
Starting the WA-hmi user level is ‘Guest’.
User level Access rights (Pages)

Guest Main display
Batch data : Filling/Discharging line : all pages
Materials
Lines
Alarms
Maintenance :
Login
WA-hmi exit
About WA-hmi
About WA-unit
Service : Dosing state information
Operator Added to ‘Guest’:
Dosing start*
Preset tare
Materials : all pages
Batch data:
Operation parameters : Target partitioning
Silo and pulse parameters
Lines : all pages
Scale parameters : all pages
Maintenance :
Logout
WA-unit restart
Service :
Task/Dose/Line level state information
Service control
Measuring channel diagnostics : all pages
Digital input and output states
Analog input and output states
Supervisor Added to ‘Operator’:

Configurator Added to ‘Supervisor’:
Change passwords
* depends on WA-951 application

3.9.2. Logout
After clicking ‘Logout’ link button on System page opens Logout-window. On this
page is shown current user. After clicking ‘Log out’ button current user is ‘Guest’.
3.9.3. WA HMI Exit

Clicking ‘WA HMI Exit’ button closes the WA HMI.
3.9.4. About WA-hmi

This page contains version information concerning the WA-hmi.

3.9.5. About WA-unit

This page contains information of WA-unit and manufacturer’s contact information.
3.9.6. Change passwords

Only ‘Configurator’ can change passwords. The password has to be the numerical
value between 0…65535. ‘Guest’ has not the password.

3.9.7. Time settings

This page is not in use.
3.9.8. WA-unit restart

This page offers access to WA-unit restarting.
NOTE:
If dosing is active, “RESTART”-operation clears all data of active dosing. WA-unit is

restarted after clicking ‘RESTART’-button. Restarting takes few seconds.
3.9.9. Communication module restart

This page is not in use.
3.10. Service
This page offers access to maintenance related functionalities, i.e. some master
level commands and some detailed status information.

3.10.1. Service control

This page contains some master commands for dosing controller management.
The main switches, control mode and control location, are located in this page. Ad-
ditionally, Some of the operation commands are located here.
Function Description
Control mode Choices: Off/Auto/Semi-auto.
Off is actually a master hold; dosing operation cannot be
started.
Auto is the normal state for automation system usage.
Semi-auto is the state for WA-HMI use.
Control location WA-HMI/control system
This switch selects whether the device is accessible from
WA-HMI or the automation system.
Hold (Continue) Equal to momentary stop/continue (also in Main window)
Acknowledge This function acknowledges the dosing operation. It is only
usable in Done state.
Reset This function ends the active dosing operation uncondition-
ally.
NOTE: All dosing data for current operation is lost.

3.10.2. Dosing state information

This page contains more detailed information about dosing control status, i.e. state
information, alarm status and hold status for each level (Task/Dose/Line).

3.10.3. Measuring channel diagnostics

This page contains channel diagnostics information. Channel status values are dis-
played both numerical and text format.
Clicking the link button opens Measuring channel diagnostics error –page.
3.10.3.1. Measuring channel diagnostics error
On Measuring channel diagnostics error -page is listed possible error messages.
3.10.4. Alarms
Clicking the link button opens the Alarms page.
3.10.5. Digital input and output states

Digital input and output states are displayed on this page. All data must be saved
before clicking back button - otherwise data will remain intact.

3.10.6. Analog input and output states

Analog input and output states are displayed on this page. All data must be saved
before clicking back button - otherwise data will remain intact.

4. TECHNICAL DATA
Measuring channels 1…4 or 1…8

Measuring rate 132 measurements/second for each channel
Internal resolution 24 bit (16,7 mill.)
Temperature sensitivity Sensitivity < 0,5 ppm/°C
Zero point < 0,04 µV/°C
Non-linearity < 0,8 ppm/°C
Non-linearity –10…+40°C < 38 ppm/FSR
Approved accuracy 8000e, EN45501/OIML R76 class III (-
10…+40°C)
Number of scale intervals (e)
Single range scale n≤ 8000
Multiple range / multi- ni ≤ 6000
interval scale Max/e1 15000
Minimum input signal/channel ∆Umin ≥ 0,6 µV/e
(Pind=0,5)
Signal range/channel Ue 0…19 mV
Load cell supply voltage Uexc 5 VAC
Load cell impedance range RL min 43 Ω
RL max 4500 Ω
Max. length of load cell interface
cable (L/A) 200 m/mm2
4-wires (L/A) 2000 m/mm2
6-wires
Operation temperature range -30…+60/-30…+70 °C
(use/store)
Supply voltage 24 VDC (9-36 V) maks. 5 W
Parameter memory EEProm, FRAM
Serial interface RS-232/RS-485
Optional field bus interfaces (gal- Modbus/TCP Ethernet (10/100)
vanic isolation) Profibus DP
Modbus RTU
DeviceNet
Digital inputs 4 kpl, 24 V/5mA, galv. Isolated
Digital high-speed outputs 4 kpl, 24 V/50mA (9…36V), galv. Isolated
Housing 260x160x90 (PxLxK) polyester
IP65, NEMA3
option ATEX21, ATEX22
Directives and standards

Non-automatic weighing de- 90/384/EEC, EN45501/OIML R76 class III
vices 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC)
EMC-directive 73/023/EEC (93/68/EEC)
Low voltage directive

Lahti Precision Oy
Ahjokatu 4 A, P.O.B. 22
FI-15801 Lahti, Finland
DE019006.EN V1.10 Tel. +358 3 829 21 WA-951 Dosing Controller
Fax +358 3 829 4100 WA-hmi – User interface software
www.lahtiprecision.com

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1.1. WA-951 FEATURES .....................................................................................................3

1.2. BASIC TERMINOLOGY....................................................................................................3

2.1. SELECTION BUTTON SET ...............................................................................................7

3.1. SCALE SELECTION ........................................................................................................9

3.2. MAIN DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................9

3.4. BATCH DATA ..............................................................................................................15

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

3.5.5.1. Essential parameters ............................................................................................................................... 22

3.6. ALARMS ....................................................................................................................40

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

Operation manual is divided to following chapters:

Chapter 1. General Generic features of Dosing controller

1.1. WA-951 features

WA-951 is an independent microprocessor-controlled dosing controller, which has

WA-951 includes a wide alarm output system.

1.2. Basic terminology

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

• Fast dosing for automatic, sophisticated dosing operations. Max. 15 lines

• Manual dosing / Manual acknowledgement for simple, manually managed

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

1.3. Dosing operation

1.3.1. Dosing start

• Command ID “Start” (value 1)

• Line 1 ID (Primary line to be started)

• In the following example, also Line 2 ID is applied, since this example of a

1.3.2. Operation check

1.3.3. Product check

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

2. HMI BASE VIEW

HMI base view:

1) Title bar, with scale ID

2.1. Selection button set

Main display (2)

Batch data (3)

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

Alarms (if an alarm is triggered, the button will be flash-

Shift button. Second set of selection buttons (6-9) is

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

3.1. Scale selection

3.2. Main display

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

3.2.1. Weighing display

Scale Minimum Maximum weight

T Tare weight is displayed.

Net Net weight is displayed.

PT Fixed Tare weight is displayed.

NetPT Net weight, calculated from fixed Tare weight, is

3.2.2. Dosing status information

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

Batch state / Possible states: Idle/Check/[Active Line method]/Done

Man. dosing: Idle/Wait/Comp. Check/ Coarse/Pre-

Man. ack: Idle/Coarse/Comp. Done A/Comp. Done B

Transfer: Idle/Wait/Delay/Comp. Check/Transfer/Comp.

Scale filling Operation

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10

3.2.3. Alarm notifications

3.2.4. Command button set

DE019006.EN V1.10 WA-951 Dosing Controller

WA-951 Dosing Controller DE019006.EN V1.10