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User Manual IND308

Weighing Controller

IND308
Thank you for choosing METTLER TOLEDO products and services. Please follow the instructions
and specifications in this manual and use your product correctly. To ensure the reliability and
accuracy of product performance, regular product calibration and maintenance are
recommended (to be operated by professional service personnel). If you need other services,
please feel free to contact us. Further information is available at:www.mt.com/service
There are several important ways to ensure you maximize the performance of your investment:
1. Register your product: We invite you to register your product at
www.mt.com/productregistration so we can contact you about enhancements, updates
and important notifications concerning your product.
2. Contact METTLER TOLEDO for service: The value of a measurement is proportional to its
accuracy – an out of specification scale can diminish quality, reduce profits and increase
liability. Timely service from METTLER TOLEDO will ensure accuracy and optimize uptime
and equipment life.
- Installation, Configuration, Integration and Training: Our service representatives are
factory-trained, weighing equipment experts. We make certain that your weighing
equipment is ready for production in a cost effective and timely fashion and that
personnel are trained for success.
- Initial Calibration Documentation: The installation environment and application
requirements are unique for every industrial scale so performance must be tested and
certified. Our calibration services and certificates document accuracy to ensure
production quality and provide a quality system record of performance.
- Periodic Calibration Maintenance: A Calibration Service Agreement provides on-going
confidence in your weighing process and documentation of compliance with
requirements. We offer a variety of service plans that are scheduled to meet your needs
and designed to fit your budget.
Safety Instruction

Only allow authorized personnel to check, test and adjust the equipment.

Ensure the equipment is well grounded.

Disconnect power before the electrical connection of equipment

Please wait for at least 30 seconds before repowering on the equipment.

Observe operation precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

The equipment is limited to be used in areas at an elevation below 2,000m above


sea level.

In conformance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and


Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste.
This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting
point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact
the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device. Should this
device be passed on to other parties, the content of this regulation must also be related.

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1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................7
1.1 Features ...............................................................................................................7
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................7
1.3 Dimensions ..........................................................................................................8
IND308 Dimensions ................................................................................8
Installaiton Dimensions ............................................................................8
2 Installation .........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................9
2.2 Installation ............................................................................................................9
2.3 Wiring ................................................................................................................ 11
Power Input .......................................................................................... 11
Analog Load Cell Interface ...................................................................... 12
Serial Interface ...................................................................................... 12
Discrete I/O........................................................................................... 13
2.4 Equipotential Bonding........................................................................................... 14
2.5 Cleaning after Installation ...................................................................................... 14
3 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Display and Keypad ............................................................................................. 15
Softkeys and Icons ................................................................................ 15
Navigation Keys .................................................................................... 17
Shift Shortcut Key .................................................................................. 17
Status Indicators.................................................................................... 18
3.2 Powering On ....................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Zeroing ............................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Taring / Clearing Tare ........................................................................................... 19
Taring .................................................................................................. 19
Clearing Tare ........................................................................................ 19
3.5 Editing Recipes .................................................................................................... 19
Entering Recipe Setting ........................................................................... 19
Recipe Parameters................................................................................. 19
3.6 Total Information.................................................................................................. 20
3.7 Entering / Exiting Setup Menu ................................................................................ 21
Entering Setup Menu .............................................................................. 21
Exiting Setup Menu ................................................................................ 21
3.8 Shortcut key ........................................................................................................ 22
3.9 Calibration .......................................................................................................... 22
Zero Calibration ..................................................................................... 22
Span Calibration.................................................................................... 22
3.10 Record ............................................................................................................... 23
3.11 Grand Total and Sub Total ..................................................................................... 23
3.12 Customized Output ............................................................................................... 24
1. Master Reset ....................................................................................................... 25
4 Application Modes ............................................................................................................ 27
4.1 Configuring Application Mode ................................................................................ 27

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Work Mode........................................................................................... 27
Output Type .......................................................................................... 27
Power Up Mode..................................................................................... 27
Flap/Drop Mode .................................................................................... 28
4.2 Configuring Work Mode Parameters........................................................................ 28
4.3 PLC Mode ........................................................................................................... 30
Signal Sequence of PLC Mode ................................................................. 30
Control Diagram of PLC Mode ................................................................. 31
4.4 Bulk Grain Mode .................................................................................................. 33
Signal Sequence of Bulk Grain Mode ........................................................ 33
Control Diagram of Bulk Grain Mode ........................................................ 34
4.5 Have Hopper Mode .............................................................................................. 36
Signal Sequence of Have Hopper Mode .................................................... 36
Control Diagram of Have Hopper Mode..................................................... 37
4.6 No Hopper Mode ................................................................................................. 40
Signal Sequence of No Hopper Mode........................................................ 40
Control Diagram of No Hopper Mode ........................................................ 41
4.7 Dual Scale Mode ................................................................................................. 44
Signal Sequence of Dual Scale Mode........................................................ 44
Control Diagram of Dual Scale Mode ........................................................ 45
4.8 Dosing Mode ...................................................................................................... 46
Signal Sequence of Dosing Mode ............................................................. 47
Control Diagram of Dosing Mode ............................................................. 48
4.9 Filling Mode ........................................................................................................ 49
Signal Sequence of Filling Mode .............................................................. 50
Control Diagram of Filling Mode .............................................................. 51
5 Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................... 53
5.1 Scale ................................................................................................................. 53
5.2 Application .......................................................................................................... 55
PLC Mode ............................................................................................ 56
Bulk Grain Mode ................................................................................... 58
Have Hopper Mode ................................................................................ 62
No Hopper Mode ................................................................................... 65
Dual Scale Mode ................................................................................... 68
Dosing Mode ........................................................................................ 71
Filling Mode .......................................................................................... 74
5.3 Terminal ............................................................................................................. 76
5.4 Communication ................................................................................................... 77
5.5 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 78
6 Communication ................................................................................................................ 80
6.1 Modbus RTU ....................................................................................................... 80
RS485 Networking ................................................................................ 80
Register Mapping .................................................................................. 80
7 Service and Maintenance .................................................................................................. 87
7.1 Cleaning and General Maintenance ........................................................................ 87
7.2 Service ............................................................................................................... 88
8 Appendix A: GEO Code ...................................................................................................... 89

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1 Introduction
IND308 is a specialized control instrument developed by METTLER TOLEDO for target-weight
packing applications. The IND308 weighing controller is panel-mounted and 24VDC powered,
providing an accurate wide range of weighing, with high speed and efficiency, reliability and
stability. IND308 supports multiple work modes including PLC weighing, hopper weighing, non-
hopper weighing, bulk grain scale, filling scales and dual scales, and can be widely used in
food, chemical, feed, filling and other industries.

1.1 Features
 High-speed and stable weighing & packing: IND308 comes with a brand-new powerful
hardware platform, characterized by outstanding weighing data acquisition performance and
advanced intelligent control algorithms. It supports two- and three-speed control, and can
significantly improve speed, accuracy, and stability of packing.
 Stable and reliable industrial design: IND308 is 24VDC powered with low power
consumption and higher interference immunity, with an all-metal housing and excellent
protection level. High speed photoelectric-isolated discrete inputs and outputs allow for rapid
and reliable responses to control requirements.
 Various interfaces and flexible configuration: IND308 supports display in Chinese and
English, with customized start-up screens and convenient operations. 8 digital inputs and 12
digital outputs can be assigned to different control functions. The serial port supports Modbus
RTU protocol.
 Seven work modes: IND308 provides PLC, hopper, non-hopper, bulk grain, dual scales,
dosing and filling work modes. Self-learning mode allows quick adaptation to the ever
changing environment in the field.

1.2 Specifications
Table1-1: IND308 Technical Data

Enclosure  Enclosure: panel-mounted


 Front panel: stainless steel, IP65 rating
Operating environment  For indoor uses only, at an elevation below 2,000m above sea
level
 Operating temperature: -10°C - +40°C; humidity: 10% - 85%,
non-condensing
 Storage temperature: -40°C - +60°C; humidity: 10% - 85%,
non-condensing
Power supply 24VDC power supply, 0.5A, ±10%
Keypad and display 3.5” Mono TFT display, with 21 membrane keys
Weighing processing AD conversion rate: 960Hz; maximum display division: 100,000d;
maximum verification division: 6,000e
Load capacity Excitation voltage: +5V DC; able to drive up to six 350 Ω analog
load cells
Input signal: 3 - 30 mV
Zero signal: 0 - 30 mV
Communication 1 RS485 serial port, supporting Modbus RTU protocol
interface

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Input 8 photoelectric isolated inputs, 10-30 V
Output 12 photoelectric isolated outputs, 10-30 V, 150mA
Statistics Storage of 20 recipes; each recipes shows total weight in up to 10
digits and total packages in up to 6 digits
Software update Software upgrade through communication interface

1.3 Dimensions
IND308 Dimensions

Dimensions: 184 ×118×127 mm.

Installaiton Dimensions

If IND308 is mounted in a control cabinet, prepare a cutout (1) of 149×70 mm for IND308 and
an extra cutout (2) of 70×70 mm for wiring.

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2 Installation

Warning
Before installation, make sure that power supply is disconnected.

Warning
Ensure the equipment is well grounded.

2.1 Unpacking
Open the packing box, and check whether the parts are complete according to the attached
packing list. If any component is absent or damaged, contact METTLER TOLEDO immediately.
Keep all packaging materials for future transportation.
Product Quantity
IND308 Weighing Controller 1
User manual 1
Sealing gasket 1
Accessory kit 1

2.2 Installation

1. According to dimensions in Section 1.3, cut a


hole (1) for IND308 and an extra hole (2) for
wiring on the control cabinet (3).

2. Attach the sealing gasket (4) to IND308 (5):


Remove the protective paper from the gasket,
insert the gasket from the back end of IND308,
and then adhere it on the back of the front panel.
When doing so, make sure that the sealing
gasket aligns with IND308 front panel on each
side.

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3. Install IND308 (5) in the mounting hole in the
control cabinet (3).

4. Install the two rods (7) from the back of IND308


and secure IND308 to the control cabinet. Note
that if you are using an existing hole to mount
IND308 and the hole is larger than the one
required by IND308, add the metal adapter plate
(6). The metal adapter plate (6) should be
installed behind the control cabinet, and then
secured, together with IND308, to the control
cabinet through the two rods (7).

Metal adapter plate

5. Fasten the two rods (7) to IND308 using the


screws (8) provided.

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2.3 Wiring

Warning
Disconnect power completely before wiring!

2 3 4 5

1 8 7 6

1, 2 Input Refer to 2.3.4 for more information.

3, 4 Output Refer to 2.3.4 for more information.

5 Serial interface Refer to 2.3.3 for more information.

6 Power input Refer to 2.3.1 for more information.

7 Analog load cell Refer to 2.3.2 for more information.


interface

8 LED indicators Refer to 3.1.3 for more information.

9 Ethnernet Reserved for future use.

Power Input

IND308 requires 24VDC 500mA power supply.


Pin Description
GND Negative terminal
+24VDC Positive terminal

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Analog Load Cell Interface

IND308 is designed to power up to six analog load cells. When multiple load cells are
connected, each load cell should form a weighing signal connecting to IND308 through the
junction box. The cable between the junction box and IND308 must be shielded. We advise to
use cables provided by METTLER TOLEDO. The table below provides recommended maximum
cable lengths:
TSR (Ω) 24 Gauge (m/ft) 20 Gauge (m/ft) 16 Gauge (m/ft)
350 Ω 243 / 800 610 / 2000 1219 / 4000
87 Ω (4 x 350 Ω load cells) 60 / 200 182 / 600 304 / 1000
43 Ω (8 x 350 Ω load cells) 30 / 100 91 / 300 152 / 500
To protect IND308 from external interferences, it is necessary to install a ferrite core on the analog
load cell cable. To install the ferrite, simply route the cable through the center of the core and then
take one wrap around the outside of the core and route the cable through again. The ferrite core
should be installed as close to the enclosure as possible.

Ferrite

Note the routing mode of the cable.


To IND308's
analog load cell
interface To analog load
cells

Shield

METTLER TOLEDO 6-wire METTLER TOLEDO 4-wire METTLER TOLEDO


Terminal
Load Cell Load Cell Junction Box
+EXC Green Green Green
+SEN Yellow (jumper these two terminals) Yellow
+SIG White White White
SHLD Thick yellow Thick yellow Yellow-green
-SIG Red Red Red
-SEN Blue Black Blue
-EXC Black (jumper these two terminals) Black

Serial Interface

IND308 offers a RS485 serial port for Modbus RTU communication.


Pin Description Communication Mode Function
485A RS485 RxD+ RS485 For real time communication between
multiple salves and the master under
485B RS485 RxD-
the Modbus protocol.
COM Common - No output.
SHD Shield - For connection of the shielded wire of
the communication cable.

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Discrete I/O

Note: IND308 requires +24 V from an external power supply. If the external load is not a
freewheel circuit, please consider installation of a freewheeling diode.
IND308 provides 12 discrete outputs compatible with PLC. These outputs can directly drive relays
and transistors and are powered by +24V and over-current protected. External loads can connect
to discrete outputs through COM3 and/or COM4.
IND308 also provides 8 discrete inputs. These inputs are PLC compatible and can be used to
connect relays, buttons, or transistors, etc. These inputs requires +24V and are over-current
protected.
Note: Input and output ports, common ground and common source access methods are
all supported.

Input &
Common
Ground

Output &
Common
Voltage
Source

Output Features
Output State
High level around 23V (24V - 1V) Enable
Low level 0V (high resistance) Disable
Current 100mA/channel, max. -
Input Features
Input
High level 10 - 24V
Low level 0 - 5V

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2.4 Equipotential Bonding
Equipotential bonding msut be installed by an electrician authorized
by the owner. METTLER TOLEDO Service performs only a monitoring
and consulting function for this procedure.
 Connect equipotential bonding of all devices (power supply
unit, weighing terminal, interface converter and weighing
platform, etc.) in accordance with the terminal diagram and
all country-specific regulations and standards. In the Grounding screw
process, it must be ensured that:
- All device housing are connected to the same potential via
the EB terminals.
- No circulating current flows via the cable shielding for intrinsically safe circuits.
- The neutral point for equipotential bonding is as close to the weighing system as possible.
A special external ground screw designed for equlpotential bonding is provided on the IND308
terminal.

2.5 Cleaning after Installation


To Clean the IND308 terminal’s keypad and cover:
 Gently wipe the terminal’s keypad and cover with a clean, damp soft cloth.

 User water or mild, non-abrasive cleaning agents.

 Do not use any type of acids, alkalis or strong industrial solvents such as toluene or
isopropanol (IPA) that could damage the terminal’s finish.

 Do not spray cleaner directly on the terminal.

 Do not clean the terminal using high-pressure or high temperature-water.

 Build-up of dust layers must be avoided.

 Remove light dust deposits using a damp cloth with a gentle wiping motion.

 Do not use compressed air or vacuum to remove dust layers.

 Follow good housekeeping practices to keep the terminal clean.

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3 Operation
3.1 Display and Keypad
IND308 human-machine interface include a 3.5” Mono TFT screen, 4 soft keys, 5 navigation
keys and 12 alphanumeric keys.

Figure 3-1: IND308 Home Screen

1 System information line Display date & time or total informaiton.


2 Working status line Display the working status of current application.
3 Weight and application Display current weight and application information.
area
4 Legend area Display auxiliary information for weight or application.
5 Softkey labels Display labels of currently available functional soft keys.
6 Softkey buttons Located under the softkey labels.
7 Navigation keys Used for menu navigation.
8 Alphanumeric keypad Used for entering numbers, letters and special characters.
9 Shift key Shortcut to settings of parameters, which include fast speed
feed, middle speed feed, target value, near zero tolerance,
tolerance, 10x expansion display, etc. For details, please
refer to 3.1.3.

Softkeys and Icons

Softkeys Functions Softkeys Functions

Clear tare Tare

Clear Recipe
parameters
Zero* Information recall

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Softkeys Functions Softkeys Functions

Settings Machine learning


parameters
Abort and exit Download
training result
Return / Exit from cloud
Previous and next
System
page
information
Previous page
Enter
Next page
Total information

* To satisfy the user’s operation habit, the home screen offers a Zero softkey on both previous
and next pages and these two Zero softkey have identical function.

Icon Function Icon Function

Clamp Discharge

Drop Fast feeding

Flap Middle feeding

Rise Fine feeding

Refill Above upper limit

Within tolerance Below lower limit

Running Numeric entry


Lowercase alpha entry
Sever valve open
Uppercase alpha entry
Return to previous
menu Gross weight

Next menu Net weight

Previous page (in Motion


setup menu)
Next page (in setup Overload
menu) Underload
Previous and next
Shift
pages (in setup menu)

Center of zero

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Navigation Keys

IND308 provides four navigation keys (Left, Right, Up and Down) and one Enter key.
Weighing Setup Menu
Key
Screen Menu Item Selection List Entry Field
Return to previous Return to previous Move focus to
Left /
menu menu right
Right / / / Move focus to left
Previous
Up Previous item Previous item /
page
Down Next page Next item Next item /

Enter Confirm Enter submenu Confirm Confirm

Shift Shortcut Key

Press the Shift key in the alphanumeric keypad and the Shift key symbol appears on the
home screen. Afterwards, press the alphanumeric keys to quickly set values of the following
parameters:
Key Shortcut to Work Mode Description
Fast Feeding/SP1 All work modes To set fast feeding preset value or SP1.
To set middle feeding preset value or
Middle Feeding/SP2 All work modes
SP2.
Target/SP All work modes To set target value or SP.
Spill/Pr All work modes To set Spill or Pr value.
To set the near zero tolerance. This
Near Zero Tolerance All work modes parameter is used to decide whether the
scale is empty or not.
To set target tolerance value. This
Tolerance All work modes parameter is usded to determine whether
the package is filled to standard.
To set the total weight preset of the bulk
grain scale. When the total weight of the
Bulk Weight Bulk Grain Mode controller reaches the preset value, the
controller stops automatically. This key is
valid only in Bulk Grain mode.
Refill High Limit Dosing Mode To set refill high limit.
Container High Limit Filling Mode To set container high limit.
To set the preset of total packages in
Have Hopper or No Hopper work mode.
Have Hopper or No When the total package number reaches
Preset Packages
Hopper Mode the preset value, the controller stops
automatically. This key is valid in Have
Hopper or No Hopper mode.
Refill Low Limit Dosing Mode To set refill low limit.
Container Low Limit Filling Mode To set container low limit.
To set the ton bag weight in Have Hopper
Ton Bag Weight Have Hopper Mode
mode.

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Key Shortcut to Work Mode Description
To set the preset of total packages in Dual
Dual Scale
Scale mode. This key is valid in Dual
Preset Packages Discharge in
Scale work mode and when Dual Scale
Combination mode
Discharge selects „Combination“.
Preset Tare Filling Mode To set preset tare.
Recipe ID All work modes To select the recipe ID.
10x Display All work modes To switch to 10x display.

Status Indicators

IND308 has three indicators – SYS, NW1 and NW2 on its rear panel to indicate status of the
weighing controller or the application system.
Indicator Color Pattern Status
SYS Green / Yellow / Red All off No power
Green Always on Device in normal operation
Green Blinking Device error
Yellow Blinking Scale error
Blinking
Green / Yellow Scale or device error
alternatively
NW1 Green Blinking Transmitting data
Green Always on Default
NW2 Red Off Default
Red Always on Invalid data received

3.2 Powering On
When IND308 is powered on, the display lights up and then shows “Initializing” and the software
version number. After a series of self-tests, the display shows “IND308” and “METTLER TOLEDO”
and then the normal weighing screen.
* The power-up screen can be customized. Contact METTLER TOLEDO for details.

3.3 Zeroing
1. When IND308 shows the home screen, press to
zero.
 If successful, the screen shows ; otherwise, an
error message appears.
IND308 cannot be zeroed when it is in motion, in net
weight mode or when the current display weight is
above or below the zero range.
To satisfy the user’s operation habit, the home screen offers a Zero softkey on both
previous and next pages and these two Zero softkey have identical function.

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3.4 Taring / Clearing Tare
Taring

1. When IND308 shows the home screen, press to tare.


 If successful, the screen shows ; otherwise, an
error message appears.

Clearing Tare

1. When IND308 shows the home screen, press to clear


tare.
 If successful, the screen shows ; otherwise, an
error message appears.

3.5 Editing Recipes


Entering Recipe Setting

1. On the home screen, press . Enter the password


(default 888888), then press to confirm.

2. The Recipe Setting screen appears and shows the current


recipe and its parameters.
3. Select the desired recipe (recipe ID from 0-19) and then
edit its parameters. Refer to 3.5.2 for more information on
recipe parameters.

Recipe Parameters

In the Recipe Setting screen, after the desired Recipe ID is selected, the following parameters of
the selected recipe can be modified:
Parameter Description
Target Target value of the package / SP
SP1 Fast feeding preset

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Parameter Description
SP2 Middle feeding preset
Spill Spill value
+ / - Tolerance Permissible limit above or below the target weight value
Near-Zero tolerance Used to decide whether the scale is empty or not
Depending on selection of feeding speeds, the setting of recipe preset values will vary.
When the displayed weight reaches the difference between the target value and the preset value
(the displayed weight = the target value - the preset value), the status of the corresponding output
changes.

Single-speed feeding Two-speed feeding (default) Three-speed feeding


Target value = SP Fast feeding preset = SP1 Middle feeding preset = SP2 Spill = Pr
Take the three-speed feeding as the example: assuming the target value SP = 20 kg, the fast
feeding preset SP1 = 5 kg, the middle feeding preset SP2 = 3 kg, and the Pr = 1 kg, then:
 When the current weight > 15 kg (20 kg – 5 kg), the fast feeding valve is closed.
 When the current weight > 17 kg (20 kg – 3 kg), the middle feeding valve is closed.
 When the current weight reaches 19 kg (20 kg – 1 kg), the fine feeding valve is closed and
the target value is supplemented by spill or materials in air.

3.6 Total Information


1. On the home screen, press to enter Information
Recall screen.
2. Press to enter Total Information screen, where
Recipe ID and its total package and total weight are
displayed.

3. Press to select the desired recipe.


4. Press , a) if Recipe 0 is selected in step 3, then
subtotal or subtotal & total, depending on the setting of
Clear Total (see 3.11), will be erased; b) if other recipe,
other than Recipe 0, is selected in step 3, then total of the
selected recipe will be erased.
5. Press , and then total of all recipes will be erased. For
Recipe 0, subtotal or subtotal & total, depending on the
setting of Clear Total (see 3.11), will also be erased.
Note: The total information cannot be restored once it is erased.

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3.7 Entering / Exiting Setup Menu
Entering Setup Menu

1. When IND308 shows the home screen, press , and


then enter password (default 888888) in the Password
screen, and press to confirm.

2. The Setup screen shows.


3. Go to the desired menu using the navigation keys.

Exiting Setup Menu

1. After modifying the parameter, press to confirm, and then press (press it multiple
times if needed), until the display shows the home screen.

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3.8 Shortcut key
The Shift shortcut key allows the cutomers to visit and improve some of the frequently-used
parameters of a given work mode.

1. Press to enter the quick setting mode.


The shift symbol appears on the home
screen.
2. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to
select the desired parameter. Each
alphanumeric key is assigned to a parameter
in different work mode. Refer to 3.1.3 for
more information.

3.9 Calibration
When IND308 shows the home screen, press to enter the Setup screen, and then go to
Scale > Calibration. The Calibration screen is used to edit the GEO code and linearity options or
perform zero, span calibration.
1. Go to Scale > Capacity & Increment, and set appropriate values for capacity, unit, and
increment.
2. Go to Scale > Calibration > GEO, and enter a geographic code suitable for the current
installation location. The geographic code range is 0-31.Refer to 8 Appendix A: GEO Code for
more information.
3. Go to Linearity, and select appropriate options:
Disabled (default) Use only zero and one span point
3 points Use zero, midpoint, and highpoint
4 points Use zero, lowpoint, midpoint, and highpoint
5 points Use zero, lowpoint, midpoint, mid-highpoint, and highpoint
4. Follow instructions described in Sections 3.9.1 or 3.9.2 to perform zero calibration or span
calibration.

Zero Calibration

1. In the Calibration screen, select “Set Zero” to start zero calibration.


2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Empty the scale and then press .
3. The screen shows the progress of the calibration.
4. When successful, the message “Capture Zero OK” displays. Otherwise, the message “Capture
Zero Failed” displays. If the calibration fails, repeat the calibration procedures. If the
calibration continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.

5. Press to return to the Calibration screen.

Span Calibration

1. In the Calibration screen, select “Set Span” to start span calibration.


2. Enter the weight of Test Load 1, and then press .

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3. Follow the instructions on the screen, place Test Load 1 on the scale, and then press .
4. The page shows the progress of the calibration.
5. If linearity is enabled, enter the weight of next test load by following instructions on the screen
and then press . (Note: Each weight value entered should be greater than the previous
one.) Complete the calibration of the span point according to instructions on the screen.
6. When successful, the message “Capture Span OK” displays. Otherwise, the message
“Capture Span Failed” displays. If the calibration fails, repeat the calibration procedures. If the
calibration continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance..

7. Press to return to the Calibration screen.

3.10 Record
IND308 stores the packaging data records for the past 5 days, and shows the most recent 20
packaging data records of the day.

1. In the home screen, press , and then the


Information Recall screen shows.
2. In the Information Recall screen, press , and then
the Record screen shows.
3. In the Record screen, the most recent 20 packaging
data records of the current date are displayed.

Record Unit: kg

SN Date Time Recipe Target Gross Tare Net Tol.


1 07/07/08 13:54 1 30.00 30.50 0.51 29.99 - 0.01
2 07/07/08 13:56 2 50.00 50.53 0.51 50.02 0.02
3 07/07/08 13:58 1 30.00 30.51 0.51 30.00 0.00
4 07/07/08 14:00 3 25.00 25.52 0.51 25.01 0.01
5 07/07/08 14:02 4 75.00 75.49 0.50 74.99 - 0.01

3.11 Grand Total and Sub Total


Press to enter the Setup screen, and then go to
Application > Control Mode > Total. The Total menu
includes the following parameters.
 Sub Total: Valid for Recipe 0 only. When enabled,
subtotal information of Recipe 0 can be accessed from the
home screen: In the home screen, press , then
to check the subtotal package and subtotal weight of
Recipe 0.

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 Clear Total:
- When "Sub Total Only" is selected, for Recipe 0,
only subtotal, but total, can be cleared; for other
recipes, total can be cleared (see 3.6).
- When "Sub Total & Total" is selected, for Recipe 0,
both subtotal and total can be cleared; for other
recipes, total can be cleared (see 3.6).

3.12 Customized Output


IND308 supports 5 sets of customized outputs and each can be assigned to a physical output
interface. To configure these customized outputs, press to enter the Setup screen, then
navigate to Application > Customized Output.
1. Choose the desired customized output (1 to 5) from the
Customized Output screen, and then edit parameters of
the chosen output.

2. Select the appropriate Run Mode:


• Free Run (default): Output can be triggered without
the "Running" signal, which means the customers can
create their own work mode with the five customized
outputs.
• During Bagging: The "Running" signal is necessary
for the judgement of the output signal.
3. Set the Wait For Complete:
• Disabled (default): When disabled, the customer will have to insert such output signal
after the core control and use it to connect peripherals, e.g. ink-jet printers or sewing
machines. These operations can be done in parallel and free from interruption.
• Enabled: When enabled, the subsequent control will start only when the output signal is
received.
4. Select the Logic Type: Five logic types are provided to determine the wave form of output
signal.

 OFF: Default setting.


 Delay ON: The output starts after a period of delay
after the start of the trigger signal and ends at the
same time when the trigger signal ends. The delay
time can be customized.

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 Delay OFF: The output starts at the same time when
the trigger signal starts and ends after a period of
delay after the trigger signal ends. The delay time
can be customized.

 Delay ON, Delay OFF: The output signal starts after a


period of delay after the trigger signal starts and ends after
a period of delay when the trigger signal ends. The delay
time can be customized.

 OFF-ON Edge Trigger: The output signal starts after a


period of delay after the rising edge of the trigger
signal is detected, and ends after a pre-define valid
time. Both the delay time and the output valid time
can be customized.
 ON-OFF Edge Trigger: The output signal starts after a
period of delay after the falling edge of the trigger
signal is detected, and ends after a pre-defined valid
time. Both the delay time and the output valid time
can be customized.

5. Select the Trigger Type.


• Signal Trigger (default)
- Input Trigger: All input signals can be chosen as the trigger.
- Function Trigger: Select one of the functions as the trigger: Fast Feeding, Middle
Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Stable, Near Zero, Discharge, Running,
Customized Output 1-5.
• Weight Trigger: When the comparator output is valid, the output signal is valid as well.

1. Master Reset
2. Completely disconnect the power supply of IND308.
3. Open the IND308 enclosure, and locate the master reset switches SW1 and SW2 on the
mainboard.
4. Per reset requirement, place SW1 and SW2 to the corresponding position.

SW1 = ON Only IND308 setup parameters


will be reset. Metrologically
SW2 = ON
significant data (scale,
calibration) will not be affected
by the master reset.
SW1
SW1 = ON Both IND308 setup parameters
and metrologically significant
SW2 = OFF
data (scale, calibration) will be SW2
reset.

5. Apply power. During the power up sequence, the screen will indicate a message “Master
Reset”.

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6. Press .
7. Place SW1 and SW2 back to their original position.

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4 Application Modes
The application mode of IND308 can be configured through parameters of Work Mode, Output
Type, Power-Up Mode and etc. in Setup > Application.

4.1 Configuring Application Mode


Work Mode

IND308 supports the following five work modes, which customers can choose based on their
application requirements. The Setup menu will change and show menu items that are relevant to
the selected work mode.
Five work modes of IND308:

PLC For packaging control from start to end of the application


process.
Bulk Grain (default) For weighing based on total target, recipe and flow control.
Have Hopper For weighing that is completed in a hopper. This mode
supports Ton Bag weight configuration.
No Hopper For weighing that is completed in a package.
Dual Scale For weighing completed by two scales interlocked or in
combination.
Dosing Use subtraction method to calculate target weight
Filling For liquid/gas filling based on total target, recipe and flow
control.

Output Type

IND308 supports concurrent and independent output control modes and these two modes can be
applied to all work modes.

Concurrent (default) Fast, middle and fine feeding are


controlled simultaneously.

Independent Fast, middle and fine feeding are


controlled independently.

Power Up Mode

Appropriate setting of Power Up Mode can help avoid error operation during packaging and
weighing.

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Continue Bagging If the packaging process is interrupted, the unfinished
(default) packaging will be continued after the weighing controller is re-
powered on.
Empty Reset If the packaging process is interrupted, the unfinished
packaging will be aborted after the weighing controller is re-
powered on.

Flap/Drop Mode

This parameter determines the control method of the discrete output that is assigned to Flap/Drop.

4.1.4.1 Middle Flap/Drop Times

This parameter is only valid in three-speed feeding in No Hopper work mode. This parameter
starts to execute after fast feeding is completed. During execution, the discrete outputs that are
assigned to middle feeding and fine feeding become invalid and will resume valid after execution
of this parameter.

4.1.4.2 Final Flap/Drop Times

This parameter sets the frequency of flapping or dropping after feeding and weighing is
completed. It is valid only in Have Hopper and No Hopper work modes.

4.1.4.3 Flap Interval

This parameter sets the time interval between two flaps and is only valid in Have Hopper, No
Hopper and Dual Scale work modes.

4.2 Configuring Work Mode Parameters


1. Set the target value SP, fast feeding preset value SP1, middle feeding preset value SP2 and
spill value Pr, according to application requirement.
2. Set the Near Zero Tolerance.
1) Before starting feeding, the system will determine whether the weight in the weighing
hopper is within the zero range. If not, feeding will not be started.

2) If Discharge Near Zero is enabled, after the feeding is completed and the discharging
door is open, the system will judge whether the weight in the weighing hopper is
within the zero range. If it is below the zero range, the system executes the parameter
of Before Discharge Off. If Discharge Near Zero is set to disabled, the system starts to

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countdown Before Discharge Off and/or After Discharge Off. Note that Discharge Near
Zero and Before Discharge Off are not valid in Bulk Grain mode.

3. Set the Periodic Zero Cycles. If this parameter is enabled (i.e. the parameter value is above
0), the weighing controller will zero after the set weighing cycles.
4. Set the Judge Tolerance. If Judge Tolerance is enabled, the system will decide whether the
packaging result meets the standards. If the packaging exceeds the tolerance range, the
system raises an out-of-tolerance alarm. Such out-of-tolerance alarm can be manually
accepted and the packaging will then be added to total information. If Judge Tolerance is
disabled, the packaging result will not be measured.
5. Set the Time parameters in the table below.

Inhibit Time This parameter sets the time reserved for switching amongst
fast, middle and fine feeding. During the time, the flow control
will not be affected by the weighing change.

Stable Time After fine feeding is completed, discharging only happens when
the scale is determined stable, during the set Stable Time.

Before Discharge During disharging, when the material in the weighing hopper is
Off below the zero range, the discharging door will be closed after
a delay time set in Before Discharge Off, to ensure that the
material is discharged as much as possible.

After Discharge Off After discharging is completed, delaying such period of time will
help avoid weight fluctuations caused by closing the
discharging door.

Jog Time If the packaging result is below the lower tolerance, it will be
refilled one or more times according to the set Job Time, until
the packaging result is within the tolerance range. Refill will not
happen if Job Time is set to 0 second.

Clamp Delay The delay time after the clamp request. If the application
operation requires clamp signal, discharging will only happen
when the clamp signal is valid.

Delay to Declamp After discharging is completed, the packaging will be


declamped/loosen after a delay time set in the parameter.

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4.3 PLC Mode
PLC mode, or Weighing-only mode, provides all the basic logic for packaging control. The
process will be executed after IND308 detects that the discharge tank and weighing hopper valve
are ready. The time parameters are configurable in this mode. Generally, this work mode requires
extra PLC controller to control else non-weighing packaging actions.

Signal Sequence of PLC Mode

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Control Diagram of PLC Mode

1 – Sever Valve ON OK (IN4) 7 – Discharge (OUT4)


2 – Sever Valve Output (OUT7) 8 – Start/Stop (IN1)
3 – Fast Feeding SP1 (OUT1) 9 – Emergency Stop (IN2)
4 – Middle Feeding SP2 (OUT2) 10 – Out of Tolerance(OUT5)
5 – Fine Feeding / Spill Pr (OUT3) 11 – Near Zero (OUT6)
6 – Hopper Ready (IN6)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level
or rising edge signal is detected, the application process starts;
IN1 Start/Stop
if low level or falling edge signal is detected, the application
process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
application process resumes operation when Emergency
IN2 Emergency Stop
Stop returns to low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns to
high level.
When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal detects
Tolerance
IN3 high level signal, the weight will be accepted and added to
Accepted
total.
IN4 Sever Valve ON If the sever valve is in use and the sever valve output signal is

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Pin Assignment Description
OK valid, the terminal then decides whether the sever valve is ready
or not. If the sever valve is detected not ready, the following
process will not be performed.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
If this terminal detects valid rising edge signal, the weighing
IN5 Tare
controller performs the tare operation.
After the application process has been started, the system will
IN6 Hopper Ready first detects for signal indicating the hopper door is close and
ready before discharging the material.
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1 Fast Feeding SP1
performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP1 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine Feeding/ Spill The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT4 Discharge
performing a discharging operation.
The output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT5 Out of Tolerance
target.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT6 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.
After the application process has been started, the system will
Sever Valve
OUT7 first detects for valid signal indicating the sever valve is ready
Output
(IN4) before discharing the material.

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4.4 Bulk Grain Mode
Bulk Grain mode is an application process designed for tonnage-level packaging. When set in
this mode, the weighing controller controls weighing and packaging according to the selected
recipe and ensures it meets the target weight. This mode also allows flow rate control so that the
packaging speed fits the actual application requirements.

Signal Sequence of Bulk Grain Mode

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Control Diagram of Bulk Grain Mode

1 – Upper Hopper Low (IN6) 8 – Discharge (OUT4)


2 – Sever Valve ON OK (IN5) 9 – Lower Hopper High (IN7)
3 – Sever Valve Output (OUT7) 10 – Start/Stop (IN1)
4 – Fast Feeding SP1(OUT1) 11 – Emergency Stop (IN2)
5 – Middle Feeding SP2(OUT2) 12 – Out of Tolerance (OUT5)
6 – Fine Feeding/Spill Pr(OUT3) 13 – Near Zero (OUT6)
7 – Hopper Ready (IN8)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level or
rising edge signal is detected, the application process starts; if
IN1 Start/Stop
low level or falling edge signal is detected, the application
process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the application
IN2 Emergency Stop process resumes operation when Emergency Stop returns to
low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the application
process stops when Emergency Stop returns to high level.
If this terminal detects low level signal, the current package will
IN3 Last Package
be added to total, regardless if it reaches the preset target or not,

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Pin Assignment Description
and then the application system stops.
Tolerance When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal detects
IN4
Accepted high level signal, the weight will be accepted and added to total.
IN5 Sever Valve ON If the sever valve is in use and the sever valve output signal is
OK valid, the terminal then decides whether the sever valve is ready
or not. If the sever valve is detected not ready, the following
process will not be performed.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
+24VD External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an appropriate
power supply
C input.
This signal is used to control the starting of feeding. If this signal
Upper Hopper is detected, the terminal will stop the application process after the
IN6
Low workflow is completed and resume until high level signal is
detected.
Lower Hopper This signal is used to control the dumping after weighing. If this
IN7
High signal is dected, the terminal will stop the dumping operation.
After the application process has been started, the system will
IN8 Hopper Ready first detects for signal indicating the hopper door is close and
ready before discharging the material.
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
+24VD External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an appropriate
power supply
C input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1 Fast Feeding SP1
performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine Feeding/Spill The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT4 Discharge
performing a discharging operation.
The output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT5 Out of Tolerance
target.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT6 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.
After the application process has been started, the system will
Sever Valve
OUT7 first detects for valid signal indicating the sever valve is ready
Output
(IN5) before discharing the material.

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4.5 Have Hopper Mode
The weighing process of the Have Hopper mode is completed in the weighing hopper; after the
weighing is completed, the bag clamping signal is received and the material is discharged; then
the controller executes bag flapping or bag dropping to complete the entire packaging process.
The Have Hopp mode supports Ton Bag function. The Ton Bag parameters (including Preset
Packages and Ton Bag Weight) can be configured in Setup | Application | Sequence. When in
Ton Bag mode, the weighing controller waits for a bag clamping signal after reaching the target.
The bag will be loosened until the weight reaches the Ton Bag Weight target.

Signal Sequence of Have Hopper Mode

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Control Diagram of Have Hopper Mode

1 – Sever Valve ON OK (IN5) 10 – Flap/Drop (OUT6)


2 – Sever Valve Output (OUT10) 11 – Start/Stop (IN1)
3 – Fast Feeding SP1(OUT1) 12 – Emergency Stop (IN2)
4 – Middle Feeding SP2 (OUT2) 13 – Clamp/Loose (IN3)
5 – Fine Feeding/Spill Pr (OUT3) 14 – Tolerance Accepted (IN4)
6 – Hopper Ready (IN8) 15 –Cycle Complete (OUT7)
7 –Discharge (OUT4) 16 – Out of Tolerance (OUT8)
8 – Upper Hopper Low, Lower Hopper High, or Bag 17 – Near Zero (OUT9)
Clamped OK (IN6 / IN7)
9 – Clamp (OUT5)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level
Start (Auto) / or rising edge signal is detected, the application process
IN1
Stop (Manual) starts; if low level or falling edge signal is detected, the
application process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
IN2 Emergency Stop  If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
application process resumes operation when Emergency
Stop returns to low level.

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Pin Assignment Description
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns to
high level.
This signal controls the output of the Clamp signal from OUT5.
IN3 Clamp/Loose This signal is considered valid if it is a rising edge signal and
interlocks both clamping and loosing operations.
When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal
Tolerance
IN4 detects high level signal, the weight will be accepted and
Accepted
added to total.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
If the sever valve is in use and the sever valve output signal is
Sever Valve ON valid, the terminal then decides whether the sever valve is
IN5
OK ready or not. If the sever valve is detected not ready, the
following process will not be performed.
This signal is only valid when it is received before the “Sever
Valve Open” output signal, and is used to control the starting
Upper Hopper
IN6 of feeding. If this signal is detected, the terminal will stop the
Low
application process after the workflow is completed and
resume until high level signal is detected.
This signal is only valid when it is received before the “Sever
Lower Hopper Valve Open” output signal, and is used to control the dumping
IN7
High after weighing. If this signal is dected, the terminal will stop
the dumping operation.
After the application process has been started, the system will
IN8 Hopper Ready first detects for signal indicating the hopper door is close and
ready before discharging the material.
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
Fast Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1
SP1 performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Feeding/Spill Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT4 Discharge
performing a discharging operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT5 Clamp
performing a clamping operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is in
OUT6 Flap/Drop
flapping or dropping status.
The output signal is valid when preset packaging target is
OUT7 Cycle Complete
reached.
The output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT8 Out of Tolerance
target.
OUT9 Near Zero The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the

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zero point set by the customer.
After the application process has been started, the system will
Sever Valve
OUT10 first detects for valid signal indicating the sever valve is ready
Output
(IN5) before discharing the material.

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4.6 No Hopper Mode
The weighing process of the No Hopper mode is completed in the packaging bag, by quantitative
packaging control, and supports bag clamping and discharging. The No Hopper mode requires a
Bag Clamped OK signal that indicates the packaging bag is ready before discharging. The
weighing controller automatically tares at the beginning of each packaing cycle and automatically
clears tare after material discharging.

Signal Sequence of No Hopper Mode

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Control Diagram of No Hopper Mode

1 – Sever Valve ON OK (IN5) 9 – Emergency Stop (IN2)


2 – Sever Valve Output (OUT10) 10 – Clamp/Loose (IN3)
3 – Fast Feeding SP1 (OUT1) 11 – Tolerance Accepted (IN4)
4 – Middle Feeding SP2 (OUT2) 12 – Cycle Complete (OUT6)
5 – Fine Feeding/Spill Pr (OUT3) 13 – Out of Tolerance (OUT7)
6 – Clamp (OUT4) 14 – Rise Platform (OUT8)
7 – Flap/Drop (OUT5) 15 – Near Zero (OUT9)
8 – Start/Stop (IN1) 16 – Bag Clamped OK (IN8)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level
Start (Auto) / or rising edge signal is detected, the application process starts;
IN1
Stop (Manual) if low level or falling edge signal is detected, the application
process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
Emergency application process resumes operation when Emergency
IN2
Stop Stop returns to low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns to
high level.

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Pin Assignment Description
The rising edge is valid, switching between bag clamping and
IN3 Clamp/Loose bag loosening actions. This signal controls the output signal of
the bag clamping.
When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal detects
Tolerance
IN4 high level signal, the weight will be accepted and added to
Accepted
total.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
If the sever valve is in use and the sever valve output signal is
Sever Valve ON valid, the terminal then decides whether the sever valve is ready
IN5
OK or not. If the sever valve is detected not ready, the following
process will not be performed.
This signal is only valid when it is received before the “Sever
Valve Open” output signal, and is used to control the starting of
Upper Hopper
IN6 feeding. If this signal is detected, the terminal will stop the
Low
application process after the workflow is completed and resume
until high level signal is detected.
This signal is only valid when it is received before the “Sever
Lower Hopper Valve Open” output signal, and is used to control the dumping
IN7
High after weighing. If this signal is dected, the terminal will stop the
dumping operation.
Bag Clamped
IN8 This signal indicates the status that the bag has been clamped.
OK
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
Fast Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1
SP1 performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Feeding/Spill Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
This output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT4 Clamp
performing a clamping operation.
This output signal is valid when the weighing controller is in
OUT5 Flap/Drop
flapping or dropping status.
This output signal is valid when the preset packaging target is
OUT6 Cycle Complete
reached.
Out of This output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT7
Tolerance target.
This output signal is valid when the weight reaches the
OUT8 Rise Platform
threshold to rising the platform.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT9 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.
Sever Valve After the application process has been started, the system will
OUT10
Output first detects for valid signal indicating the sever valve is ready

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(IN5) before discharing the material.

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4.7 Dual Scale Mode
The Dual Scale mode is realized by two weighing controller connected through discrete I/O. Each
weighing controller can be set as Master or Slave. This mode supports Interlock and Combination
discharging, i.e. the two weighing controllers will discharge simultaneous or independently.

Signal Sequence of Dual Scale Mode

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Control Diagram of Dual Scale Mode

1 – Dual Scale Sync of Slave Scale (OUT10) to Dual Scale Sync of Master 8 – Hopper Ready (IN8)
Scale (IN5)
9 – Discharge (OUT4)
2 – Dual Scale Sync of Master Scale (OUT10) to Dual Scale Sync of Slave
10 – Out of Tolerance (OUT8)
Scale (IN5)
11 – Near Zero (OUT9)
3 – Start (IN1)
12 – Clamp/Loose (IN3)
4 – Emergency Stop (IN2)
13 – Clamp (OUT5)
5 – Fast Feeding SP1(OUT1)
6 – Middle Feeding SP2(OUT2)
7 – Fine Feeding/Spill Pr(OUT3)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high
level or rising edge signal is detected, the application
IN1 Start/Stop
process starts; if low level or falling edge signal is detected,
the application process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal
is detected, the application system performs emergency
stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
IN2 Emergency Stop application process resumes operation when Emergency
Stop returns to low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns
to high level.
This signal controls the output of the Clamp signal from
IN3 Clamp/Loose OUT5. This signal is considered valid if it is a rising edge
signal and interlocks both clamping and loosing operations.
Tolerance When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal
IN4
Accepted detects high level signal, the weight will be accepted and

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Pin Assignment Description
added to total.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
IN5 Dual Scale Sync If “Master Scale” is selected in Application | Sequence | Master/Slave
Mode, this input is used to receive the Ready response from the slave
scale.
If “Slave Scale” is selected in Application | Sequence | Master/Slave Mode,
this input is used to receive the discharging response from the master
scale.
This signal is used to control the starting of feeding. If this signal is
Upper Hopper
IN6 detected, the terminal will stop the application process after the workflow
Low is completed and resume until high level signal is detected.
Lower Hopper This signal is used to control the dumping after weighing. If this signal is
IN7 dected, the terminal will stop the dumping operation.
High
After the application process has been started, the system
IN8 Hopper Ready will first detects for signal indicating the hopper door is close
and ready before discharging the material.
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
Fast Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1
SP1 performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Feeding/Spill Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT4 Discharge
performing a discharging operation.
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT5 Clamp
performing a clamping operation.
The output signal is valid when preset packaging target is
OUT7 Cycle Complete
reached.
The output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds
OUT8 Out of Tolerance
the target.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT9 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.
If “Master Scale” is selected in Application | Sequence | Master/Slave
Mode, this output is used to send the discharging request to the slave
OUT10 Dual Scale Sync scale.
If “Slave Scale” is selected in Application | Sequence | Master/Slave Mode,
this output is used to send the Ready signal to the master scale.

4.8 Dosing Mode


In this mode, controller will weight the decrease of the materials in the weighing hopper to
complete the bagging procedure.

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Signal Sequence of Dosing Mode

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Control Diagram of Dosing Mode

1 – Hopper Ready (IN6) 9 –Start/Stop (IN1)


2 – Refill (OUT4) 10 –Emergency Stop (IN2)
3 –Sever Valve Output (OUT9) 11 –Clamp/Loose (IN3)
4 –Fast Feeding SP1 (OUT1) 12 – Tolerance Accepted (IN4)
5 –Middle Feeding SP2 (OUT2) 13 – Sever Valve ON OK (IN5)
6 –Fine Feeding/Spill Pr (OUT3) 14 – Out of Tolerance (OUT7)
7 –Clamp (OUT5) 15 – Near Zero (OUT8)
8 –Flap/Drop (OUT6)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level
Start (Auto) / or rising edge signal is detected, the application process starts;
IN1
Stop (Manual) if low level or falling edge signal is detected, the application
process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
Emergency application process resumes operation when Emergency
IN2
Stop Stop returns to low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns to
high level.

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Pin Assignment Description
The rising edge is valid, switching between bag clamping and
IN3 Clamp/Loose bag loosening actions. This signal controls the output signal of
the bag clamping.
When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal detects
Tolerance
IN4 high level signal, the weight will be accepted and added to
Accepted
total.
COM1 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
If the sever valve is in use and the sever valve output signal is
Sever Valve ON valid, the terminal then decides whether the sever valve is ready
IN5
OK or not. If the sever valve is detected not ready, the following
process will not be performed.
After the application process has been started, the system will
IN6 Hopper Ready first detects for signal indicating the hopper door is close and
ready before discharging the material.
COM2 External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
+24VDC power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
Fast Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1
SP1 performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Feeding/Spill Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
This output signal is valid when the weight is less than refill low
OUT4 Refill
limit and keep until weight reaches refill high limit
The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT5 Clamp
performing a clamping operation.
This output signal is valid when the weighing controller is in
OUT6 Flap/Drop
flapping or dropping status.
Out of This output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT7
Tolerance target.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT8 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.
After the application process has been started, the system will
Sever Valve
OUT9 first detects for valid signal indicating the sever valve is ready
Output
(IN5) before discharing the material.

4.9 Filling Mode


There are two operation modes of the Filling Mode, net filling and gross filling.
The filling sequence can be trig gle by IN3 or filling continually automation.

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Signal Sequence of Filling Mode

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Control Diagram of Filling Mode

1 – Filling Start (IN3) 7 – Emergency Stop (IN2)


2 – Filling Gun Ready (IN5) 8 – Tolerance Accepted (IN4)
3 – Fast Feeding SP1 (OUT1) 9 – Filling Complete (OUT4)
4 – Middle Feeding SP2 (OUT2) 10 – Tare Out of Tolerance (OUT5)
5 – Fine Feeding/Spill Pr (OUT3) 11 – Out of Tolerance (OUT6)
6 – Start/Stop (OUT4) 12 – Near Zero (OUT7)

Discrete Input Pin Assignment


Different discrete inputs cannot be assigned to the same function.
Pin Assignment Description
This terminal supports both level and edge signal: If high level
Start (Auto) / or rising edge signal is detected, the application process starts;
IN1
Stop (Manual) if low level or falling edge signal is detected, the application
process stops.
This terminal supports level signal only: If high level signal is
detected, the application system performs emergency stop.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through level signal, the
Emergency application process resumes operation when Emergency
IN2
Stop Stop returns to low level.
 If Start/Stop is controlled through edge signal, the
application process stops when Emergency Stop returns to
high level.
The filling procedure starts, the filling gun start when the high
IN3 Filling Start
level signal is detected.
When the weight exceeds the tolerance and this terminal detects
Tolerance
IN4 high level signal, the weight will be accepted and added to
Accepted
total.

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Pin Assignment Description
External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
COM1 External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
power supply
appropriate input.
Filling Gun
IN5 When this signal is detected, the filling procedure starts.
Ready
External 24V power supply, negative.
I/O external
COM2 External 24V power supply, positive. Connect it to an
power supply
appropriate input.
Discrete Output Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Description
Fast Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT1
SP1 performing a fast feeding operation.
Middle Feeding The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT2
SP2 performing a middle feeding operation.
Fine The output signal is valid when the weighing controller is
OUT3
Feeding/Spill Pr performing a fine feeding operation.
OUT4 Filling Complete This output signal is valid when reachs the filling target
Tare Out of This output signal is valid when the tare exceeds the preset tare
OUT5
Tolerance weight.
Out of This output signal is valid when the current weight exceeds the
OUT6
Tolerance target.
The output signal is valid when the current weight is near the
OUT7 Near Zero
zero point set by the customer.

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5 Setup Menu
The Setup menu includes five major branches: Scale, Application, Terminal, Communication and
Maintenance. Sections 5.1 to 5.5 give detailed introduction to each menu branch. Refer to
Section 3.7 for instructions on how to access to the Setup menu.

5.1 Scale
The Scale branch provides the following access to the configuration of the connected wighing
scale:
 Type
 Capacity & Increment
 Calibration
 Zero
 Filter
 Stability

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Scale
Type
The Type screen permits a name to be assigned to the scale and provides a selection list for the
Approval mode.
Name
xxxxxxxx (default: null)
Note: An entry of up to 21 characters is possible.
Approval
Options: None*, OIML
Capacity & Increment
Use the Capacity & Increment setup screen to select the measure unit, program the capacity and
increment sized, and the blanking over capacity value.
Unit
Options: kg*, lb, g
Capacity
Range: 0…60*…999999
Increment
Options: 0.0001, 0.0002, 0.0005, 0.001, 0.002, 0.005, 0.01, 0.02*, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2,
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Note: Selectable options are subject to the scale capacity.
Over Capacity
Blanking of the display ( ) is used to indicate an over-capacity condition. Set
the Over Capacity for the number of display increments that the terminal is permitted to go
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when the load exceeds the scale capacity by less than 30%. (Warning: Do not overload the
load cells!)
Range: 0…5*…99 d
Calibration
The Calibration screen enables entry of a geo code, linearity adjustment.
GEO
Enter the geo code for the appropriate geo adjustment value for the current geographical
location.
Range: 0…12*…31
Linearity
Options: Disabled *, 3 point, 4 point, 5 point
Set Zero
To initiate zero calibration. Refer to 3.9.1 for operation instructions.
Set Span
To initiate span calibration. Refer to 3.9.2 for operation instructions.
Zero
The Zero screen provides access to Auto Zero Maintenance, Under Zero Blanking, Power Up Zero, and
Pushbutton Zero parameters.
Power Up Mode
Options: Use Cal. Zero*, Capture New Zero, Use Last Zero,
Under Zero
Blanking of the display ( )is used to indicate an under-zero condition when the
weight on the scale falls below the current zero reference. Set the under zero blanking for
the number of divisions (d) that the terminal is permitted to go under zero before blanking.
When Under Zero value is set to 99d, the terminal can display when the load is under zero
by half scale capacity, before the blanking dash lines appears.
Options: 0…20*…99d
Auto Zero Maintenance
Automatic Zero Maintenance (AZM) enables the terminal to compensate for the buildup of
small amounts of weight and track itself back to the center of zero. Within the AZM
operating range, when the terminal is in a no motion condition, it makes small adjustments
to the current zero reading to drive the weight reading toward the true center-of-zero. When
the weight is outside of the programmed AZM range, this feature is not functional.
Range: 0.00…0.5*…9.9 d
Power Up Zero
Options: Disabled*, +/- 2%, +/- 10%
Pushbutton Zero
Options: Disabled, +/- 2%*, +/- 20%
Filter
Filter Level
The bigger the value is, the deeper the filter depth is, the more stable the weight value is
and the slower the response is.
Range: 01...03*…10

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Notch Filter
The bigger the value is, the deeper the filter depth is, the more stable the weight value is
and the slower the response is.
Range: 01...03*…20
Environment
Depend on scale environment. The more unstable the scale is, the deeper filter is, and the
more slower the response is.
Options: Very Stable, Stable, Standard*, Unstable, Very Unstable
Stability Filter
It is not available when the scale is in motion.
Options: Disabled, Enabled*
Stability
Motion Range
In the detection interval time, the difference of highest and lowest weight is recorded. If the
value is in the range, then the scale is stable.
Range: 0.1…3.0*…9.9 d
Interval
Options: 0.1…0.3*…1.0 s
Timeout
Some operation (zero, tare, print) should be done under stable state. Is the scale is in
motion when the operation is done, this parameter will decide the action of terminal:
0 – When the scale is in motion, It will returen failure;
1-98 – If the scale is in motion when operates, then it will wait for scale stable. If it
recovers stable during the timeout parameter, the operation can be done successfully.
Otherwise, it will return failure.
99 - If the scale is in motion when operates, then it will wait until scale is stable. There will
be no timeout state.
Range: 0…3*…99 s

5.2 Application
Use the Application setup screens to configure parameters shown below:
 Work Mode
 Sequence
 Control Mode
 Time
 Self Learing
 Input
 Output
 Customized output

The specific application parameters change depending on the selected Work Mode. Work Mode
selections include:
 PLC Mode
 Bulk Grain Mode (default)
 Have Hopper Mode

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 No Hopper Mode
 Dual Scale Mode
 Dosing Mode
 Filling Mode

Section 5.2.1 - 5.2.5 are Application menu structure under each work mode.

PLC Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
PLC Mode
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Periodic Zero Cycles
0: there will be no periodic zero action
X (1..99): zero each x packages.
Range: 00* – 99 (0 = the function is invalid)
Periodic Zero Mode
Zero can be done only when the scale is stable. If the scale is in motion, zero could not be
done. Please check the stability of scale or change the terminal stability settings.
Options: Stable Zero*, Immediate Zero
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Discharge Near Zero
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Power Up Mode Continue Bagging
Continue bagging: If weight < 10% of target, it starts from fastest feeding the user setups
when powers up. If weight 10% of target, it starts from the fine feeding in case of overflow.
Options: Continue Bagging*, Empty Reset
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time

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Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Before Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Affter Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input
Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Sever Valve ON OK, Hopper Ready

Defalt Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Tolerance Accepted* Input 4 – Sever Valve ON OK*
Input 5 – Tare* Input 6 – Hopper Ready* Input 7 – None* Input 8 – None*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Stable,
Near Zero, Discharge, Sever Valve Output, Running

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Discharge*
Output 5 – Out of Tolerance* Output 6 – Near Zero* Output 7 – Sever Valve Output* Output 8 – None*
Output 9 – None * Output 10 – None * Output 11 – None * Output 12 – None *

Customized Output
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete

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Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity
Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

Bulk Grain Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
Bulk Grain Mode
Sequence
Bulk Weight
Range: 0* - 999999 kg
Flow Setting
Range: 0* - 999999 t/h

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Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Periodic Zero Cycles
0: there will be no periodic zero action
X (1..99): zero each x packages.
Range: 00* – 99 (0 = the function is invalid)
Periodic Zero Mode
Zero can be done only when the scale is stable. If the scale is in motion, zero could not be
done. Please check the stability of scale or change the terminal stability settings.
Options: Stable Zero*, Immediate Zero
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Power Up Mode Continue Bagging
Continue bagging: If weight < 10% of target, it starts from fastest feeding the user setups
when powers up. If weight 10% of target, it starts from the fine feeding in case of
overflow.
Options: Continue Bagging*, Empty Reset
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Before Discharge Off
This parameter is invalid in Bulk Grain mode.
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Affter Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s

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Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input
Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Sever Valve ON OK, Hopper Ready, Upper Hopper Low, Lower Hopper High

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Last Package* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Sever Valve ON OK* Input 6 – Upper Hopper Low* Input 7 – Lower Hopper High* Input 8 – Hopper Ready*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Stable,
Near Zero, Discharge, Sever Valve Output, Reach Weight, Running

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Discharge*
Output 5 – Out of Tolerance* Output 6 – Near Zero* Output 7 – Sever Valve Output* Output 8 – None*
Output 9 – None * Output 10 – None * Output 11 – None * Output 12 – None *

Customized Output
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time

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Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity
Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

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Have Hopper Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
Have Hopper Mode
Sequence
Flap/Drop Mode
Options: Flapping Bag, Dropping Bag*
Final Flap/Drop Times
Range: 0* - 9 Times
Flap Interval
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Preset Packages
Range: 0* - 999999
Ton Bag Weight
Range: 0* - 999999 kg
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Periodic Zero Cycles
0: there will be no periodic zero action
X (1..99): zero each x packages.
Range: 00* – 99 (0 = the function is invalid)
Periodic Zero Mode
Zero can be done only when the scale is stable. If the scale is in motion, zero could not be
done. Please check the stability of scale or change the terminal stability settings.
Options: Stable Zero*, Immediate Zero
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Discharge Near Zero
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Power Up Mode Continue Bagging
Continue bagging: If weight < 10% of target, it starts from fastest feeding the user setups
when powers up. If weight 10% of target, it starts from the fine feeding in case of
overflow.
Options: Continue Bagging*, Empty Reset
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High

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Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Before Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Affter Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Clamp Delay
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Delay To Declamp
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input

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Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Zero, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accpeted, Sever Valve ON OK, Hopper Ready, Clamp/Loose, Bag Clamped OK, Upper
Hopper Low, Lower Hopper High, Clear Total

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Clamp/Loose* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Sever Valve ON OK* Input 6 – Upper Hopper Low* Input 7 – Lower Hopper High* Input 8 – Hopper Ready*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Stable,
Near Zero, Discharge, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Running

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Discharge*
Output 5 – Clamp* Output 6 – Flap/Drop* Output 7 –Cycle Complete* Output 8 – Out of Tolerance*
Output 9 – Near Zero* Output 10 – Sever Valve Output* Output 11 – None* Output 12 – None*

Customized Output
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger
Condition is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
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Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

No Hopper Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
No Hopper Mode
Sequence
Flap/Drop Mode
Options: Flapping Bag*, Dropping Bag
Middle Flap/Drop Times
Range: 0* - 9 Times
Final Flap/Drop Times
Range: 0* - 9 Times
Flap Interval
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Preset Packages
Range: 0* - 999999
Rising Threshold
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Rising Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Periodic Zero Cycles
0: there will be no periodic zero action
X (1..99): zero each x packages.
Range: 00* – 99 (0 = the function is invalid)
Periodic Zero Mode
Zero can be done only when the scale is stable. If the scale is in motion, zero could not be
done. Please check the stability of scale or change the terminal stability settings.
Options: Stable Zero*, Immediate Zero
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Discharge Near Zero
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Power Up Mode Continue Bagging

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Continue bagging: If weight < 10% of target, it starts from fastest feeding the user setups
when powers up. If weight 10% of target, it starts from the fine feeding in case of overflow.
Options: Continue Bagging*, Empty Reset
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Clamp Delay
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Delay To Declamp
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range

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Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input
Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Sever Valve ON OK, Hopper Ready, Clamp/Loose, Bag Clamped OK, Upper
Hopper Low, Lower Hopper High

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Clamp/Loose* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Sever Value ON OK* Input 6 – Upper Hopper Low* Input 7 – Lower Hopper High* Input 8 – Bag Clamped OK*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Stable,
Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise Platform, Running,

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Clamp*
Output 5 – Flap/Clamp* Output 6 – Cycle Complete* Output 7 – Out of Tolerance* Output 8 – Rise Platform*
Output 9 – Near Zero* Output 10 – Sever Valve Output* Output 11 – None* Output 12 – None*

Customized Ouput
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition

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Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity
Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

Dual Scale Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
Dual Scale Mode
Sequence
Preset Packages
Available only when “Dual Scale Discharge” is set to “Combination”.
Range: 0* - 999999
Master/Slave Mode
Options: Slave Scale*, Master Scale
Dual Scale Discharge
Options: Interlock*, Combination
- Interlock: Allows one scale, whichever is ready, between the master and slave scales to
discharge. If the slave scale fails to work, the master scale will complete the rest
weighing and packaging without interrupting the process.
- Combination: The discharging needs to be completed by both the master and the slave
scales. Whichever fails to operate, the weighing and packaging process will be
interrupted.
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Periodic Zero Cycles
0: there will be no periodic zero action
X (1..99): zero each x packages.
Range: 00* – 99 (0 = the function is invalid)
Periodic Zero Mode
Zero can be done only when the scale is stable. If the scale is in motion, zero could not be
done. Please check the stability of scale or change the terminal stability settings.
Options: Stable Zero*, Immediate Zero
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Discharge Near Zero
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

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Power Up Mode Continue Bagging
Continue bagging: If weight < 10% of target, it starts from fastest feeding the user setups
when powers up. If weight 10% of target, it starts from the fine feeding in case of overflow.
Options: Continue Bagging*, Empty Reset
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Before Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Affter Discharge Off
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Clamp Delay
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Delay To Declamp
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*

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Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input
Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Dual Scale Sync, Hopper Ready, Clamp/Loose, Bag Clamped OK, Upper Hopper
Low, Lower Hopper High

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Clamp/Loose* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Dual Scale Sync* Input 6 – Upper Hopper Low* Input 7 – Lower Hopper High* Input 8 – Hopper Ready*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance, Over
Tolerance, Under Tolerance, Stable, Near Zero, Discharge, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop,
Cycle Complete, Running

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Discharge*
Output 5 – Clamp* Output 6 – Flap/Drop* Output 7 – Cycle Complete* Output 8 – Out of Tolerance*
Output 9 – Near Zero* Output 10 – Dual Scale Sync* Output 11 – None* Output 12 – None*

Customized Output
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function

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Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity
Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

Dosing Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
Dosing Mode
Sequence
Flap/Drop Mode
Options: Flapping Bag*, Dropping Bag
Middle Flap/Drop Times
Range: 0* - 9 Times
Final Flap/Drop Times
Range: 0* - 9 Times
Flap Interval
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Preset Packages
Range: 0* - 999999
Refill High Limit
Range: 0 – 50kg* - Scale capacity
Refill Low Limit
Range: 0 – 10kg* - Scale capacity
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Signal Mode
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Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
SP1 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Clamp Delay
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Delay To Declamp
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input

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Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Sever Valve ON OK, Hopper Ready, Clamp/Loose, Bag Clamped OK, Upper
Hopper Low, Clear Total

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 – Clamp/Loose* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Sever Value ON OK* Input 6 – Hopper Ready* Input 7 –None* Input 8 – None*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Refill, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Running,

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Refill*
Output 5 – Clamp* Output 6 –Flap/Drop* Output 7 – Out of Tolerance* Output 8 – Near Zero*
Output 9 – Sever Valve Output 10 –None* Output 11 – None* Output 12 – None*
Output*

Customized Ouput
Customized Output x (x=1…5)
Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity

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Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

Filling Mode

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Application
Work Mode
Filling Mode
Sequence
Filling Start-up
Options: Trigger*, Continual
Filling Mode
Options: Increase Gross*, Increase Net, Decrease Net
Container High Limit
Range: 0kg – 50kg* - Scale capacity
Container Low Limit
Range: 0kg – 10kg* - Scale capacity
Preset Tare
Range: 0kg* - Scale capacity, only in increase net mode.
Control Mode
Output Type
To setup the output feeding mode.
Options: Concurrent*, Independent
Judge Tolerance
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Signal Mode
Start/Stop
Options: Level Mode*, Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Lower Hopper High
Options: Default Off*, Default On
Total
Subtotal
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Clear Total
Options: Subtotal Only*, Subtotal&Total
Time
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Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
SP2 Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Spill Inhibit Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Stable Time
Range: 0.0…1.0*…9.9 s
Jog Time
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Clamp Delay
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Delay To Declamp
Range: 0.0* - 9.9 s
Self Learning
Bagging Self Learning
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Spill Adjust
Spill Adjust Enable
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Averaged Cycles
X: Calculate average error of every X previous packages
Range: 0…1…9*
Adjust Factor
New spill = old spill + adjust factor * average error
Range: 0.1…0.5*…0.9
Adjust Range
Fluctuation amplitude of target value, namely only error within adjust range can be
corrected.
Range: 0* - Scale capacity
Input
Options for Input 1-8: None, Tare, Zero, Clear Tare, Keypad Disabled, Start/Stop, Emergency Stop,
Tolerance Accepted, Filling Start, Filling Gun Ready, Upper Hopper Low, Lower Hopper High, Clear
Total

Default Settings
Input 1 – Start/Stop* Input 2 – Emergency Stop* Input 3 –Filling Start* Input 4 – Tolerance Accepted*
Input 5 – Filling Gun Ready* Input 6 – None* Input 7 –None* Input 8 –None*

Output
Options for Output 1-12: None, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Filling Complete, Out of
Tolerance, Tare Out Of Tolerance, Stable, Near Zero, Running,

Default Settings
Output 1 – Fast Feeding* Output 2 – Middle Feeding* Output 3 – Fine Feeding* Output 4 – Clamp*
Output 5 – Flap/Clamp* Output 6 – Cycle Complete* Output 7 – Out of Tolerance* Output 8 – Rise Platform*
Output 9 – Near Zero* Output 10 – Sever Valve Output* Output 11 – None* Output 12 – None*

Customized Ouput
Customized Output x (x=1…5)

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Run Mode
Options: Free Run*, During Bagging
Wait For Complete
Options: Enabled*, Disabled
Logic Type
Options: OFF*, Delay ON, Delay OFF, Delay ON Delay OFF, OFF-ON Edge Trigger,
ON-OFF Edge Trigger
Delay ON Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Delay OFF Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Valid Time
Range: 0.0*…60.0
Trigger Type
Options: Signal Trigger*, Weight Trigger
Signal Type
Options: Input Trigger*, Function Trigger (Note: Signal Type is selectable when
Signal Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Trigger Port
Options None*, Input 1-8 (Note: Trigger Port is selectable when Input Trigger is
selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Function
Options: None*, Fast Feeding, Middle Feeding, Fine Feeding, Out of Tolerance,
Stable, Near Zero, Sever Valve Output, Clamp, Flap/Drop, Cycle Complete, Rise
Platform, Running, Customized Output 1…5 (Note: Trigger Function is selectale
when Function Trigger is selected as Signal Type.)
Trigger Condition
Options: Less than*, Greater than, In Range, Out of Range (Note: Trigger Condition
is selectable when Weight Trigger is selected as Trigger Type.)
Weight 1
Range: 0.00*…Scale capacity
Weight 2
Range: 0.00*… Scale capacity
Stable Detection
Options: Enabled*, Disabled

5.3 Terminal
The Termnial branch provides access to the following terminal parameters:
 Serial Number
 Screen Saver
 Display
 Language
 Date&Time
 Keypad
 User

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Terminal
Serial Number
Display the serial number of the instrument
Screen Saver
Options: Disabled, 1 min, 10 min*, 30 min
Display
Auxiliary Line
Options: None, Total Package&Weigh, Date&Time*
Language
Options: Engilsh, Chinese*
Date&Time
Year Month Day Hour Minute Second
Keypad
To enabled or disabled keypad. When set to “Enabled”, the keypad buttons do not function when the
application workflow is started.
Options: Disabled, Enabled*
User
Password
To define the password required to login the Setup menu. Default: 888888.

5.4 Communication
Configuration of the following functions is managed in the Communication branch.
 COM
 NET

Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].


Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Communication
COM
Node Address
Range: 1* - 239
Checksum
Options: Disabled*, Enabled
Baud
Options: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600*, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Data Bits
Options: 7, 8*
Parity

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Options: None* , Even, Odd
Flow Control
Options: None*, XON-XOFF
Byte Order
Options: No Swap*, Word Swap, Byte Swap, Word&Byte Swap
NET
MAC (read only)
Show MAC address
IP
Enter IP address (192.168.001.008*)
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask (255.255.255.000*)
Gateway
Enter gateway (192.168.001.001*)

5.5 Maintenance
Default values are indicated by an asterisk [*].
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Maintenance
Loadcell Output (read only)
Display sensor output value
Calibration Values
Zero Counts
Record the output value of the sensor during zero point calibration
Test Load 1
Enter the weight value of test weight 1
Test Load 1 Counts
Enter the weight reading of test weight 1
Test Load 2 (Appears when linear correction is 3 points)
Enter the weight value of test weight 2
Test Load 2 Counts (Appears when linear correction is 3 points)
Enter the weight reading of test weight 2
Test Load 3 (Appears when linear correction is 4 points)
Enter the weight value of test weight 3
Test Load 3 Counts (Appears when linear correction is 4 points)
Enter the weight reading of test weight 3

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Test Load 4 (Appears when linear correction is 5 points)
Enter the weight value of test weight 4
Test Load 4 Counts (Appears when linear correction is 5 points)
Enter the weight reading of test weight 4
Statistics
Weighments
Display the number of weighings
Start Threshold
Range: 1%...90%*…100%
Reset Threshold
Range: 1%...10%*…100%
Zero Commands
Display the number of executions of the reset command
Zero Failrues
Display the number of failed executions of the reset command
Zero Drift Threshold
Range: 0%...5%*…100%
Zero Drift
Shows the number of zero drift detected
Calibration Changes
Display the number of corrections
Dispay Test
Used for meter display test, Press the key to confirm the opening, check that the display of the
meter is normal, and then press the confirm key to close
Key Test
Entering the test meter will display the value of the key currently pressed.
I/O Test
The cycle under each numeric figure represents a discrete input or output.
In the Input row, a solid cycle means that this input is active or open, a hollow cycle means that
this input is passive or closed.
In the Output rows, use the nagivation keys to toggle through the outputs. Use the Enter key to
select or unselect the output. A solid cycle means that the output is selected.
Reset
When SW2 is in the OFF position, all parameters are reset, but metrologically significant data are
not. When SW2 is in the ON position, all parameters, including metrologically significant data, are
reset.

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6 Communication
6.1 Modbus RTU
IND308 supports Modbus RTU protocol at its RS485 serial interface and allows two-way
communication with the master and else control devices in the networking. 03H, 06H and 10H
are available on IND308.
To use the Modbus RTU communication, ensure the Communication parameters (see Section
5.4) have been set correctly.

RS485 Networking

The RS485 serial interface of IND308 can be used for Modbus RTU communication. Wire all the
node devices according to the diagram below. Note that it is necessary to connect a terminal
resistor with an impedance of 120 at the end of the communication cable.

Register Mapping

Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
It is recommended to use 40029 to
40001 R int16 Gross replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40031 to
40002 R int16 Net replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40033 to
40003 R uint16 Total Packages (current receipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
40004 uint16 Total Weight, high byte (current receipe) It is recommended to use 40035 to
R replace for a larger value range. It is
40005 uint16 Total Weight, low byte (current receipe)
reserved for compatiblity with B520
40006 0 R bit 1 = Auto, 0 = Manual -
1 R bit 1 = Net, 0 = Gross -
2 R bit 1 = Motion, 0 = Stable -
3 R bit 1 = Clamp Bag -
4 R bit 1 = Fast Feeding -
5 R bit 1 = Middle Feeding -
6 R bit 1 = Fine Feeding -
7 R bit 1 = Discharing -
8 R bit 1 = Over Tolerance -
9 R bit 1 = Flap -
10 R bit 1 = Rising Platform -
11 R bit 1 = Sever Valve Valid -
12 R bit 1 = Start, 0 = Stop -

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Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
40007 0 R/W bit Increment:
1 R/W bit 0000 = 0.0001 0001 = 0.0002 0010 = 0.0005 Values over 10011 are reserved.
2 R/W bit 0011 = 0.001 0100 = 0.002 0101 = 0.005 Relationship between capacity and
0110 = 0.01 0111 = 0.02 1000 = 0.05
3 R/W bit increment: 500 ≤ Devision ≤
1001 = 0.1 1010 = 0.2 1011 = 0.5
1100 = 1 1101 = 2 1110 = 5 100000, where devision = capacity /
4 R/W bit 1111 = 10 10000 = 20 10001 = 50 increment
10010 = 100 10011 = 200
It is recommended to use 40015 to
40008 R/W uint16 Scale Capacity, integer replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40013 to
40009 R uint16 Flow Rate, integer replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
40010 R uint16 Weight of Latest Package, integer -
40011 R float Weight of Latest Package, float -
40013 R float Flow Rate, float -
Replace 40008 for a larger value range
40015 R/W float Scale Capacity, float (Min:1, Max:1000000). When value >
65535, value from 40008 is invalid.
Replace 40020 for a larger value range.
40017 R/W float Tare, float When value > 65535, value from 40020
is invalid.
It is recommended to use 40017 to
40020 R/W uint16 Tare, integer replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
40021 R/W uint16 Read/Write Recipe Number -
It is recommended to use 40069 to
40022 R/W uint16 Target Value SP (current recipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40071 to
40023 R/W uint16 Fast Feeding Preset SP1 (current recipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40073 to
40024 R/W uint16 Middle Feeding Preset SP2 (current recipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40075 to
40025 R/W uint16 Spill Pr (current recipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40077 to
40026 R/W uint16 Zero Tolerance (current recipe) replace for a larger value range. It is
reserved for compatiblity with B520
It is recommended to use 40079 and
40027 R/W uint16 Target Tolerance (current recipe) 40081 to replace for a larger value range.
It is reserved for compatiblity with B520
40028 0 R bit 1 = Zero calibration succeeded -
1 R bit 1 = Zero calibration in motion -
8 R bit 1 = Span calibration succeeded -
9 R bit 1 = Span calibration in motion -
1 = Span calibration weight smaller than 20% of
10 R bit -
scale capacity
1 = Span calibration weight greater than full scale
11 R bit -
capacity
40029 R float Gross -
40031 R float Net -
40033 R uint32 Total Packages (current recipe) -
40035 R float Total Weight (current recipe) -
1: send "last package" command to
40037 W uint16 Last Package (bulk grain mode) terminal. Set 40050.5 to 1 can reset
this state.
40038 0 R bit IN1; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
1 R bit IN2; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -

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Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
2 R bit IN3; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
3 R bit IN4; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
4 R bit IN5; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
5 R bit IN6; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
6 R bit IN7; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
7 R bit IN8; 1- Valid input, 0 - No input -
40039 0 R bit OUT1; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
1 R bit OUT2; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
2 R bit OUT3; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
3 R bit OUT4; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
4 R bit OUT5; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
5 R bit OUT6; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
6 R bit OUT7; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
7 R bit OUT8; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
8 R bit OUT9; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
9 R bit OUT10; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
10 R bit OUT11;1 - Open, 0 - Close -
11 R bit OUT12; 1 - Open, 0 - Close -
12 R bit Reserved -
13 R bit Reserved -
14 R bit Reserved -
15 R bit Reserved -
Valid for Recipe 0 only, when Subtotal
40043 R uint32 Subtotal Packages (Application > Control Mode > Total >
Subtotal) is enabled.
Valid for Recipe 0 only, when Subtotal
40045 R float Subtotal Weight (Application > Control Mode > Total >
Subtotal) is enabled
0 W bit Tare -
40050 1 W bit Zero -
2 W bit Clear Zero -
3 W bit Clear Total of current recipe -
4 W bit Clear Total of all recipes -
Reset "Cycle Complete" "Reach Weight" "Last 1 = Reset ” Cycle Complete“ ”Reach
5 W bit
Package", etc. Weight“”Last Package“
6 W bit DIO Test (valid in stop state) 0 = Exit DIO Test, 1 = Enter DIO Test
0 = Perform zero calibration, xxxx = Perform
40051 R/W uint16 Write a value to start span calibration
span calibration
0 = No error
1 = Run signal is received when in
emergency stop state
2 = Emergency stop is received and
40052 R uint16 Packaging and weighing process error
enters emergency stop state
3 = Scale exceeds near zero range
before feeding
4 = Packaging setting error
The time duration is measured in ticks.
To convert the ticks to seconds, divide
40053 R uint32 Packaging duration of last package
the time read by 1000 (a second
equals to 1000 ticks).
The time duration is measured in ticks.
To convert the ticks to seconds, divide
40055 R uint32 Fast feeding duration of last package
the time read by 1000 (a second
equals to 1000 ticks).
The time duration is measured in ticks.
To convert the ticks to seconds, divide
40057 R uint32 Middle feeding duration of last package
the time read by 1000 (a second
equals to 1000 ticks).
The time duration is measured in ticks.
40059 R uint32 Fine feeding duration of last package
To convert the ticks to seconds, divide

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Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
the time read by 1000 (a second
equals to 1000 ticks).
40061 R/W float SP1 inhibit time, 0.0 - 9.9s -
40063 R/W float SP2 inhibit time, 0.0 - 9.9s -
40065 R/W float Spill inhibit time, 0.0 - 9.9s -
When set to 1, the start/stop of the
0 W bit 1= Start/stop controlled thru DIO weighing controller will be controlled
through DIO only.
When 40067.0 is set to 0 and
40067.1 is set to 1, the start/stop of
40067 1 W bit 1= Start/stop controlled thru Modbus the weighing controller will be
controlled through Modbus, 40067.2 -
40067.5 are valid.
1 = Disable the run signal through
2 W bit Stop
Modbus (40067.0 is set to 1)
1 = Enabled the run signal through
3 W bit Run
Modbus (40067.0 is set to 1)
1 = Disable the emergency stop signal
4 W bit Emergency stop (reset)
through Modbus (40067.0 is set to 1)
1 = Enable the emergency stop signal
5 W bit Emergency stop
through Modbus (40067.0 is set to 1)
Replace 40022 for a larger value range.
40069 R/W float Target, float When value > 65535, value from 40022
is invalid.
Replace 40023 for a larger value range.
40071 R/W float SP1, float When value > 65535, value from 40023
is invalid.
Replace 40024 for a larger value range.
40073 R/W float SP2, float When value > 65535, value from 40024
is invalid.
Replace 40025 for a larger value range.
40075 R/W float Spill Pr, float When value > 65535, value from 40025
is invalid.
Replace 40026 for a larger value range.
40077 R/W float Near-Zero Tolerance, float When value > 65535, value from 40026
is invalid.
40079 R/W float Target Tolerance +Tol, float Replace 40027 for a larger value
range. When value > 65535, value
40081 R/W float Target Tolerance -Tol, float
from 40027 is invalid.
40083 R/W float Before Discharge Off, 0.0 - 9.9 s -
Affter Discharge Off ( After Container Ready -
40085 R/W float -
Filling Mode), 0.0 - 9.9 s
40087 R/W float Clamp Delay, 0.0 - 9.9 s -
40089 R/W float Delay To Declamp, 0.0 - 9.9 s -
40091 R/W float Stable Time, 0.0 - 9.9 s -
40093 R/W float Jog Time, 0.0 - 9.9 s -
40095 R/W float Refill High Limit/Container High Limit Dosing Mode/ Filling Mode
40097 R/W float Refill Low Limit/Container Low Limit Dosing Mode/ Filling Mode
40100 R/W uint16 Approval, 0 - None, 1 - OIML -
40101 R/W uint16 Unit, 0 - g, 1 - kg, 2 - lb -
40102 R/W uint16 Over Capacity Range, 0 - 99d -
40103 R/W uint16 GEO code, 0 - 31 -
Power Up Mode, 0 - Use Last Zero, 1 - Use When set to 2, 40107 Power Up Zero
40104 R/W uint16
Calibrated Zero, 2 - Capture New Zero must be configured.
When set to 99d, a negative sign is
displayed when the weight on the
40105 R/W uint16 Under Zero Range, 0 - 99d
scale is between -50% scale capacity
and zero.
40106 R/W uint16 Auto Zero Maintenance, 0-99, unit 0.1d -
Power Up Zero, 0 - Disabled, 2 - +/- 2%, 10 -
40107 R/W uint16 Valid when 40104 is set to 2.
+/-10%

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Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
Pushbutton Zero, 0 - Disabled, 2 - +/- 2%, 20 -
40108 R/W uint16 -
+/-20%
40109 R/W uint16 Filter Level, 1 - 20 -
Environment, 0 - Very Stable, 1 - Stable, 2 -
40110 R/W uint16 -
Standard, 3 - Unstable, 4 - Very Unstable
40111 R/W uint16 Stability Filter, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
Notch Filter, 0 - Disabled,1 - 50Hz, 2 - 60Hz, 3 -
40112 R/W uint16 -
50Hz&60Hz
40113 R/W uint16 Motion Rane, 1-99, unit 0.1d -
40114 R/W uint16 Interval, 1 - 10, unit 0.1second -
Timeout, 0 - 99 s,
0 - Control operation does not require a stable Motion Timeout: The maximum
condition; 99 - Control operation will continue waiting time for a stable condition for
40115 R/W uint16 waiting for a stable condition; other timeout operations of zeroing, taring, and
values - The maximum waiting duration for a printing. If the scale remains in motion
stable condition before the control operation is after the timeout, the operation failes.
judged as failed.
Filling Mode, 0 – Increase Gross , 1 –Increase
40116 R/W uint16
Net, 2-Decrease Net
40117 R/W float Preset Tare
Work Mode, 0 - PLC mode, 1 - Bulk Grain Mode,
2 - Have Hopper Mode, 3 - No Hopper Mode, 4 -
40120 R/W uint16
Dual Scale Mode, 5 – Dosing Mode, 6 – Filling
Mode
40121 R/W float Bulk Weight, 0 - 999999 kg (Bulk Grain Mode) -
40123 R/W float Flow Setting, 0 - 999999 t/h (Bulk Grain Mode) -
Ton Bag Weight, 0 - 999999 kg (Have Hopper
40125 R/W float -
Mode)
Rising Threshold, 0 – Scale Capacity (No Hopper
40127 R/W float -
Mode)
40129 R/W float Rising Time, 0.0 - 9.9s (No Hopper Mode) -
40131 R/W uint16 Middle Flap/Drop Times, 0 - 9 (No Hopper Mode) -
40132 R/W uint16 Final Flap/Drop Times, 0 - 9 -
40133 R/W float Flap Interval, 0.0 - 9.9s -
40135 R/W uint32 Preset Packages, 0 - 999999 -
40137 R/W uint16 Periodic Zero Cycles, 0 - 99 -
0 R/W bit Output Type, 0 - Concurrent, 1 - Independent -
1 R/W bit Judge Tolerance, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
2 R/W bit Discharge Near Zero, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
Power Up Mode Continue Bagging, 0 - Continue
3 R/W bit -
40138 Bagging, 1 - Empty Reset
Start/Stop Signal Mode, 0 - Level Mode, 1 -
4 R/W bit -
Trigger Mode
Upper Hopper Low Signal Mode, 0 - Default Off, 1
5 R/W bit -
- Default On
Lower Hopper High Signal Mode, 0 - Default Off,
6 R/W bit -
1 - Default On
Flap/Drop Mode, 0 - Flapping Bag, 1 - Dropping
7 R/W bit -
Bag
Master/Slave Mode, 0 - Slave Scale, 1 - Master
8 R/W bit -
Scale (Dual scale mode)
Dual Scale Discharge, 0 - Interlock, 1 -
9 R/W bit -
Combination (Dual scale mode)
10 R/W bit Subtotal, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
Clear Total, 0 - Subtotal Only, 1 - Subtotal & Total
11 R/W bit -
(valid when Subtotal is enabled)
12 R/W bit Keypad, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
13 R/W bit Bagging Self-learning, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
14 R/W bit Spill Adjust, 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled -
15 R/W bit Filling Start-up, 0 – Trigger, 1 - Continual -
40139 R/W uint16 Averaged Cycles of Spill Adjust, 1-9 -

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Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
40140 R/W float Adjust Factor of Spill Adgust, 0.1 - 0.9 -
40142 R/W float Adjust Range of Spill Adgust, 0 - scale capacity -
Available options depend on the
40144 R/W uint16 Input 1 Function Assignment selected work mode. Refer to the Setup
Menu > Application for more details.
0 = None
40145 R/W uint16 Input 2 Function Assignment 1 = Tare
2 = Zero
40146 R/W uint16 Input 3 Function Assignment 3 = Clear Tare
4 = Keypad Disabled
5 = Start/Stop
40147 R/W uint16 Input 4 Function Assignment 6 = Emergency Stop
7 = Reserved
8 = Tolerance Accepted
40148 R/W uint16 Input 5 Function Assignment 9 = Sever Valve ON OK
10 = Hopper Ready
11 = Clamp / Loose, Filling Start
40149 R/W uint16 Input 6 Function Assignment (Filling Mode)
12 = Bag Clamped OK, Filling Gun
40150 R/W uint16 Input 7 Function Assignment Ready (Filling Mode)
13 = Upper Hopper Low
14 = Lower Hopper High
15 = Last Package
40151 R/W uint16 Input 8 Function Assignment 16 = Dual Scale Sync
17 = Clear Total
Available options depend on the
40152 R/W uint16 Output 1 Function Assignment selected work mode. Refer to the Setup
Menu > Application for more details.
40153 R/W uint16 Output 2 Function Assignment 0 = None
1 = Fast Feeding
40154 R/W uint16 Output 3 Function Assignment 2 = Middle Feeding
3 = Fine Feeding
4 = Out of Tolerance
40155 R/W uint16 Output 4 Function Assignment 5 = Tare Out of Tolerance
6 = Reserved
40156 R/W uint16 Output 5 Function Assignment 7 = Reserved
8 = Reserved
40157 R/W uint16 Output 6 Function Assignment 9 = Stable
10 = Near Zero
11 = Discharge/ Refill (Dosing Mode)/
40158 R/W uint16 Output 7 Function Assignment Filling Complete (Filling Mode)
12 = Sever Valve Output
40159 R/W uint16 Output 8 Function Assignment 13 = Clamp
14 = Flap / Drop
40160 R/W uint16 Output 9 Function Assignment 15 = Cycle Complete
16 = Rise Platform
17 = Dual Scale Sync
40161 R/W uint16 Output 10 Function Assignment 18 = Running
19 = Reach Weigt
40162 R/W uint16 Output 11 Function Assignment 20 = Customized Output 1
21 = Customized Output 2
22 = Customized Output 3
40163 R/W uint16 Output 12 Function Assignment 23 = Customized Output 4
24 = Customized Output 5
40164 R/W int32 Calibration Values: Zero Conts -
40166 R/W float Calibration Values: Test Load 1 -
40168 R/W int32 Calibration Values: Test Load 1 Counts -
40170 R/W float Calibration Values: Test Load 2 -
40172 R/W int32 Calibration Values: Test Load 2 Counts -
40174 R/W float Calibration Values: Test Load 3 -
40176 R/W int32 Calibration Values: Test Load 3 Counts -
40178 R/W float Calibration Values: Test Load 4 -

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Register
Read/Write Type Description Notes
Address
40180 R/W int32 Calibration Values: Test Load 4 Counts -
40182 R uint32 Weighments -
40184 R/W uint16 Start Threshold, 1% - 100% -
40185 R/W uint16 Reset Threshold, 1% - 100% -
40186 R uint32 Zero Commands -
40188 R uint32 Zero Failrues -
40190 R uint32 Zero Drift -
40192 R/W uint16 Zero Drift Threshold, 0 - 100, unit % -
40193 R uint32 Calibration Changes -
This command must be impplemented
Exit Setup, 1 = The weighing controller performs
40195 W uint16 in order to activate scale settings and
initialization (rising edge valid)
DIO function assignment.

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7 Service and Maintenance
The terminal is designed to provide years of dependable operation. However, METTLER TOLEDO
recommends that – as with any industrial equipment – the terminal and the connected scale
system be serviced periodically. Timely, factory-specified maintenance and calibration by a
METTLER TOLEDO service technician will ensure and document accurate and dependable
performance to specification.

7.1 Cleaning and General Maintenance


Clean the terminal’s keypad and cover with a clean, soft cloth that has been dampened with a
mild glass cleaner. Do not use any type of industrial solvent such as toluene or isopropanol (IPA)
that could damage the terminal’s finish. Do not spray cleaner directly on the terminal.
The terminal is a ruggedly enclosed instrument; however, the front panel is a relatively thin
covering over sensitive electronic switches and a lighted display. Care should be taken to avoid
any punctures to this surface or vibrations or shocks to the instrument. If the front panel is
punctured, immediately take appropriate steps to prevent dust and moisture from entering the unit
until the terminal can be repaired.

WARNING
ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THE TERMINAL. EXERCISE
CARE WHEN MAKING CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE
MADE WITH POWER ON. FAILING TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN
RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING
IF THE KEYBOARD, DISPLAY LENS OR ENCLOSURE IS DAMAGED, THE
DEFECTIVE COMPONENT MUST BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE POWER
IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT REAPPLY POWER UNTIL THE DISPLAY LENS,
KEYBOARD OR ENCLOSURE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.

WARNING
KEEP THE TERMINAL AWAY FROM PROCESSES THAT GENERATE HIGH
CHARGING POTENTIAL SUCH AS ELECTROSTATIC COATING, RAPID TRANSFER
OF NONCONDUCTIVE MATERIALS, RAPID AIR JETS, AND HIGH PRESSURE
AEROSOLS.

WARNING
AVOID ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING DURING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

WARNING

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DO NOT USE DRY CLOTH TO CLEAN THE WEIGHING TERMINAL. ALWAYS USE A
DAMP CLOTH TO CLEAN THE TERMINAL GENTLY

7.2 Service
Please contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.
METTLER TOLEDO recommends periodic preventative maintenance to the terminal and scale
system to ensure reliability and to maximize service life. All measurement systems should be
periodically calibrated and certified as required to meet production, industry and regulatory
requirements. We can help you maintain uptime, compliance and quality system documentation
with periodic maintenance and calibration services. Contact your local METTLER TOLEDO
authorized service organization to discuss your requirements.

WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL, DISCONNECT OR PERFORM ANY SERVICE ON THIS
EQUIPMENT BEFORE POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF.

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8 Appendix A: GEO Code
Altitude (m)
0 325 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250
325 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 2925 3250 3575
Latitude
Altitude (inch)
0 1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660
1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660 11730
0 0 — 5 46 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0
5 46 — 9 52 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0
9 52 — 12 44 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
12 44 — 15 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1
15 6 — 17 10 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2
17 10 — 19 2 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2
19 2 — 20 45 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3
20 45 — 22 22 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3
22 22 — 23 54 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4
23 54 — 25 21 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4
25 21 — 26 45 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5
26 45 — 28 6 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5
28 6 — 29 25 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6
29 25 — 30 41 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6
30 41 — 31 56 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7
31 56 — 33 9 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7
33 9 — 34 21 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8
34 21 — 35 31 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8
35 31 — 36 41 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9
36 41 — 37 50 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9
37 50 — 38 58 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10
38 58 — 40 5 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10
40 5 — 41 12 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11
41 12 — 42 19 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11
42 19 — 43 26 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12
43 26 — 44 32 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12
44 32 — 45 38 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13
45 38 — 46 45 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13
46 45 — 47 51 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14
47 51 — 48 58 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14
48 58 — 50 6 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15
50 6 — 51 13 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15
51 13 — 52 22 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16
52 22 — 53 31 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16
53 31 — 54 41 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17
54 41 — 55 52 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17
55 52 — 57 4 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18
57 4 — 58 17 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18
58 17 — 59 32 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19
59 32 — 60 49 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19
60 49 — 62 9 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20
62 9 — 63 30 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20
63 30 — 64 55 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21
64 55 — 66 24 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21
66 24 — 67 57 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22
67 57 — 69 35 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22
69 35 — 71 21 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23
71 21 — 73 16 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23
73 16 — 75 24 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24
75 24 — 77 52 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24
77 52 — 80 56 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25
80 56 — 85 45 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25
85 45 — 90 00 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26

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