MC302 Set-Points Section 2 (p03 v.07)
MC302 Set-Points Section 2 (p03 v.07)
MC302 Set-Points Section 2 (p03 v.07)
MC 302
WEIGHING SET-UP
WEIGHING SET-UP MENU Page 2.4
WEIGHING SYSTEM DATA PROGRAMMING Page 2.6
WEIGHT CALIBRATION Page 2.9
WEIGHING PARAMETER PROGRAMMING Page 2.11
CHECKING THE WEIGHING SYSTEM Page 2.14
INSTRUMENT SET-UP
INSTRUMENT SET-UP MENU Page 2.17
PROGRAMMING THE DIGITAL FILTER, STABILITY, AND CHECKING THE LC’s SIGNAL Page 2.18
TIME / DATE ADJUSTMENT Page 2.19
SERIAL COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS SET-UP Page 2.21
ANALOG OUTPUT PARAMETERS SET-UP Page 2.24
VIEWING ACCESSES TO THE WEIGHING SET-UP MENU Page 2.26
SELECTING THE DISPLAY AND PRINTER MESSAGES LANGUAGE Page 2.27
ENABLING AND BROWSING THE ALIBI MEMORY Page 2.27
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TEST PROCEDURES Page 2.28
OPERATING FUNCTION SET-UP
OPERATING FUNCTION SET-UP MENU Page 2.30
WEIGHT SET-POINT OPERATING MODE SET-UP Page 2.31
WEIGHT SET-POINT HYSTERESIS VALUE SET-UP Page 2.32
WEIGHING MODE SET-UP Page 2.33
KEYBOARD LOCK AND ACCESS PASSWORD Page 2.35
WEIGHT SET-POINT SET-UP Page 2.36
WEIGHING Page 2.37
VIEWING AND PRINTING THE TOTALS Page 2.38
MANAGING THE PEAK FUNCTION Page 2.39
INPUT AND OUTPUT FUNCTIONS Page 2.40
SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS Page 2.41
DISPLAY
• The weight value is normally displayed on the 7 digits display. On the basis of various programming
procedures, the display is used to edit the parameters to be entered in the memory, or messages
indicating the type of operation currently underway, which are therefore of use to the operator when
using and programming the instrument.
LED INDICATORS
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• The instrument is programmed and controlled through the 14 keys of the front panel, 13 of them have a
dual function. The function is automatically established by the instrument according to the operation
underway.
• When managing a menu the ↑ and ↓ keys are used to scroll up and down the items, the ENTER key to
access the relative submenu or programmable parameter and the C key to exit the menu or return to the
previous level.
• The instrument’s numerical parameters can be set by using the numerical keys, the data are reproduced
on the display as on a calculator; a flashing display indicates that a programming procedure is underway.
The C key is used to clear the value being programmed, while the ENTER key is used to confirm it.
• When selecting a parameter the ↑ and ↓ keys are used to choose among the data proposed by the
display. The ENTER key is used to confirm the value shown on the display and enter it in the
instrument’s memory, while the C key cancels the operation and causes the instrument to exit the
selection phase. The display flashes in order to indicate that the selection is underway.
START-UP MESSAGES
DISPLAY TEST
When the instrument is switched on, all the digits light up in order to test the
8888888 display, then they switch off completely.
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WEIGHT DISPLAY
The display normally shows the weight present on the weighing system. The LED’s under the display provide
information about the weight displayed.
In this condition it is possible to programme the instrument.
If, during the power on sequence, the weight on the scale is outside the AUTO
------ 0 range (page 2.13), the display will show this invalid weight indication.
OVERLOAD INDICATION
When the gross weight on the scale exceeds the weighing system’s maximum
capacity by over 9 divisions, the display will show this indication.
UNDERLOAD INDICATION
When the gross weight of the weighing system is over 9 divisions below zero,
the display will show this underload indication.
OVERLOAD INDICATION
When the signal from the load cells is outside the instrument’s measurement
O-L range (from –3,9mV/V to +3,9mV/V), or no signal is registered, the display will
show this indication.
MULTIRANGE INDICATIONS
LED’s 1 and 2 indicate the weighing range in which the weight is in.
When LED 1 is ON, the weight is inside the range 1.
When LED 2 is ON, the weight is inside the range 2.
When both LED’s are ON, the weight is inside the range 3.
When the weight increases the passage from a lower range to a higher range takes place automatically
when the load relative a certain range is exceeded; the weight is therefore indicated with the display division
value immediately above it.
When the weight decreases there is no automatic passage to a lower range. The weight remains
associated to the maximum range reached during the increment phase. The passage to range 1 only takes
place automatically when the gross weight returns to 0, has stabilized and no tare values are entered in the
memory.
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Only the personnel responsible for instrument and the system in which it is installed may access the
parameters in this menu. In case of metrological use, the access to this menu is limited to personnel
authorized by the current regulations.
The menu access modes depend on the function selected: FREE or METRIC.
Switch on the instrument with the calibration jumper in CALIBRATION position in order to directly access the
weight set-up menu.
Refer to the installation manual for instructions on the use of the calibration jumper.
Otherwise:
Press the ENTER key and keep it pressed for 3 seconds in order to gain access to the password
access procedure.
Key in the password found in the table and confirm by pressing ENTER.
PASS If the password is correct you will granted access to the weighing set-up
menu, otherwise the procedure will terminate here.
During metric function, all access to this menu is recorded in the consultable last 5 access operations
history.
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Press the ENTER key and keep it pressed for 3 seconds in order to access the instrument set-up
menu. You may need to program the menu access password, if applicable.
CALIBR Dead weight calibration procedure (with test weight). Page 2.9
TEST
Access to the weighing test submenu (display of subdivisions, internal
counts of the A/D converter, load cell signal input in mV/V, division / A/D
converter counts ratio). Page 2.28
MENU MANAGEMENT
Press the ↑ and ↓ keys in order to scroll up and down the items, the ENTER key in order to
access the submenu or the relative procedure and the C key to exit the menu and end the procedure; in this
case the instrument will automatically perform a reset procedure and will prepare itself for operational use.
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Programming the total nominal capacity of the load cells (in kg)
L-CELLS (from 1 to 500000) (****)
SENSIT Programming the average sensitivity of the load cells (in mV/V) (****)
CAPAC- Programming the maximum capacity of the weighing system (in kg)
(from 1 to 500000) (****)
DEAD L Programming the dead load value on the load cells (in kg).
This represents the weighing systems fixed tare (****)
DSP DIV Selection of the display division value (from 0.0001 to 100) (****)
MENU MANAGEMENT
Press the ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, press the ENTER key in order to access the
menu item displayed, press the C key in order to exit the submenu and return to the weighing set-up
menu (“CONST”).
The coherence of the programmed data is checked when exiting the “CONST” menu. It is not possible
to exit the submenu if the memorized data is not acceptable. The data coherence conditions are described in
the relative paragraph.
This parameter is expressed in kg and represents the nominal capacity of the load cell connected to the
instrument (this information can be easily found on the load cell’s specific label or in the calibration certificate
that accompanies it). In case of several load cells connected in parallel, the value to be set consists of the
sum of all the individual capacities.
The programmed capacity value can range from 1 kg to 500,000 kg.
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This parameter is expressed in mV/V and represents the sensitivity value of the load cell connected to the
instrument (this information can be easily found on the load cell’s specific label or in the calibration certificate
that accompanies it). In case of several load cells connected in parallel, the value to be set consists of the
average of all the individual nominal sensitivities.
This parameter is expressed in kg and represents the maximum load permitted on the weighing system.
This value may be lower than the sum of the nominal load cell capacities. The programmed capacity value
can range from 1 kg to 500,000 kg.
Following the modification of the maximum capacity value, it is necessary to re-calibrate the weight.
This parameter is expressed in Kg and represents the weight of the mechanical structure that permanently
weighs on the load cells. The sum of “DEAD L” + “CAPAC” must never exceed the value of “L-CELLS”
This parameter represents the minimum increment of the weight value. It is expressed in kg.
The value can be selected between 0.0001 kg and 100 kg.
If the multirange function is active, the display division value selected refers to the highest range.
The ratio between the system maximum capacity and the division value represents the system resolution
(number of divisions).
In case of metric use, select the division value so as to respect the limits provided for. In case
of free use, limit the resolution to the weighing system accuracy.
Once the display division value has been modified, if no changes have been made to the maximum
capacity and the multirange function, the weight calibration is automatically corrected.
(****)
THEORETICAL CALIBRATION
When setting the parameters marked by (****) the instrument performs a theoretical calibration with an
accuracy of 0.1%. This procedure is very useful in various cases, such as when calibrating large tanks in
which a simple level measurement is required and on which the direct load of test weights may be prove
difficult for calibration purposes.
When the accuracy provided by the theoretical calibration is acceptable, thecalibration with test
weights is not necessary.
Obviously, if the accuracy provided by this type of calibration is not acceptable, it is necessary to carry out
the normal calibration procedure with dead weights, as described in the chapter entitled “WEIGHT
CALIBRATION” on page 2.9
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This parameter is used to select the normal 1 field function or the multirange 2 or 3 field function. In case of
multirange function, the display division value refers to the highest range. The display division values of the
other ranges are taken from the values immediately below that set. The lower range limits are set
automatically on the basis of the number of divisions in the top range, with possible rounding off by default to
1000 divisions.
For indication of the multirange function weight, see the paragraph entitled “WEIGHT
INDICATION”.
or:
or:
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
DATA COHERENCE
• The number of maximum capacity divisions (resolution), or rather the capacity / division value ratio, must
be between 500 and 600,000.
• If only the division value is changed, the weight calibration is recalculated, resulting in a number of
divisions, referred to the 2mV/V signal, between 100 and 600,000.
• During multirange function, each weighing field must have a number of divisions of no more than 6000.
• In the 2-range function, the selected division value cannot be less than 0,0002 kg.
• In the 3-range function, the selected division value cannot be less than 0.0005 kg.
If one of these conditions is not met, the message INVALIDwill be displayed for a few seconds when
exiting the submenu and the weighing data programming submenu will come up again.
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WEIGHT CALIBRATION
During the calibration phase, the display shows this message alternating
CAL with the weight.
ZERO CALIBRATION
With the weighing system unloaded and the stable weight condition, set the zero calibration by
The weight displayed must be zeroed. If needed, this operation can be repeated several times.
In order to perform the full scale calibration procedure you must use a known weight (test weight), as near as
possible to the maximum capacity of the weighing system.
Load the test weight on the weighing system; the display will show the measured value to be
calibrated. When the test weight has stabilized, press the 9 T key.
Key in the value of the test weight just loaded on the weighing system.
SPAN Confirm the setting by pressing ENTER.
The weight now shown on the display corresponds to the calibration made.
If the value set is greater than the resolution offered by the A/D converter it will not be accepted and the
display will show an error message for a few seconds.
It is not possible to use or to enter test weight values higher than the maximum capacity of the weighing
system (CAPAC parameter)
It is always possible to repeat the calibration procedures without annulling previous ones.
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If you wish to erase the calibration press the C key during the calibration phase.
The display will show the message CANCEL for a few seconds.
NOTE: Following this procedure, the zero will be equivalent to a signal of around 0mV/V, while the full scale
will be equivalent to around 10000 divisions with a signal of 2mV/V.
The full scale calibration procedure will erase any saved gravity acceleration values.
Press ENTER to exit the procedure, save the weight calibration and return to the weighing set-up
menu (CALIBR).
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Metric use or free use selection. Some of the limits set by the metric
USE regulations are not applied during free use.
Selection of the adjustable digital filter value from 0.2 to 50 Hz. This
FILTER parameter can also be programmed in the instrument set-up menu.
0 TRACK Selection of zero tracking value. Can be excluded or adjusted from 0.5
to 3 divisions per second
G-USE Programming gravity acceleration in the area where the instrument will
operate.
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure, C to exit the submenu and return to the weighing set-up menu (PARAMET)
This selection is used in order to exclude a series of limitations set by the metric regulations if these limits
are not required.
The following controls are excluded if the FREE operation is selected:
• When the instrument is switched on, if the weight exceeds the automatic zero range, zero calibration
does not take place and the weight measured is considered valid.
• Access to the weighing set-up menu is not governed by the calibration jumper and the password table
system reserved for authorized personnel.
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or:
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
If the FREE mode is changed to the METRIC mode, it is necessary to access the weighing set-
up menu following the procedure described on page 2.4
An access test is therefore required in order to confirm and save this change.
Filter value in Hz
50
25
10
5
2.5
1.5
1
0.7
0.4
0.2
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Programme the automatic zero range in weight value. The automatic zero function involves automatic zero
calibration when the instrument is switched on, but only if the weight measured during the switching on
phase is within the set limit. In order to disable the function, set the value at 0. During metric use, no weight
can be considered valid until this function has been performed.
During metric use, this parameter may not exceed 10% of the weighing system capacity.
The zero tracking function involves automatic zero calibration when the weight undergoes a slight variation
over time, determined by this parameter as shown in the table below. Set the value at 0 in order to disable
the function.
The maximum number of divisions that can be zeroed in one time is 3. The total sum of each single zero
tracking operation cannot exceed the 2% of the maximum capacity (“CAPAC” parameter).
Default value: 0
This parameter may not exceed 0.5 (0.5 div / sec) during metric use.
This parameter is expressed in number of divisions and represents the weight set-point that must be
exceeded in order to consider the scale loaded by a significant weight value. The value must therefore
exceed zero movements due to accumulated dirt, oscillations or other zeros that should not be taken into
consideration.
The 2 parameters that can be programmed with the gravity acceleration value make it possible to
compensate the weight difference between the place in which the instrument is calibrated and the place in
which the instrument will operate, due to different gravity acceleration. After programming both the gravity
acceleration values, the weight calibration is automatically corrected. The gravity acceleration values must
be between 9,77000 and 9,84000.
These parameters are zeroed when the full scale calibration is changed.
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HI-RES
Subdivision visualization (weight with 10x resolution).
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure, or C to exit the submenu and return to the weighing set-up menu.
DATA DISPLAY
Press the C key when anyone of the following messages is displayed: CONST, CALIBR, PARAMET, TEST.
The instrument switches-off and on automatically in order to make the changes operative.
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The instrument in the standard configuration has the ability to check 6 set-point values.
The number of set-points can be extended to 14 if the optional 8 relays external module is used.
Refer to pages 1.8 and 1.15 of the installation manual (Section 1) for wiring.
In case the sum of all the programmed set-points values exceeds the maximum capacity of the weighing
system (CAPAC parameter) the message “ERROR” appears on the display.
PROCEDURE:
Switch-off the instrument. Press the MENU key and keep it pressed. Switch-on the instrument and
release the MENU key only when the following message appears on the display:
SEMIAUTOMATIC ZERO
Close input 3 impulsively key to restore the zero of the weighing system.
This operation is only effective when the weight is stable. The maximum weight that can be zeroed
corresponds to 2% of the weighing system maximum capacity (positive or negative).
In case of FREE use (non METRIC) of the instrument, the zeroing procedure is memorized when the
instrument is switched off.
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The tare can be entered in two different ways: by keying in the fixed tare value or by zeroing the weight
present on the scale (automatic tare). It is also possible to perform an automatic tare (thereby zeroing the net
weight present on the scale) after already having set a fixed tare; in this case the value of the 2 tares is
added together. The maximum tare value that can be entered corresponds to the weighing system maximum
capacity less 1 division.
The entered tare value will be lost if the instrument is switched off.
Press the F key followed quickly by the T key in order to access the fixed tare programming.
To confirm the value without changing it, press ENTER. To change the tare, press C first in order to erase
the old value and then set the new tare value. To erase the tare, confirm the value 0.
The NET LED on the display indicates that a tare value has been entered.
The automatic tare operation is only possible if the gross weight is positive and stable
The gross weight is shown on the display and the NET LED is switched off.
In case the multirange function is active and a tare has been entered, the automatic passage from
range 2 or 3 to range 1 is only possible after having manually erased the tare.
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Press the MENU key and keep it pressed for 2 seconds in order to access the instrument set-up
menu. You may need to programme the menu access password, if applicable.
ANALOG
Optional analog output configuration (full scale, mA or V type output,
weight transmitted, calibration).
ACCESS Weighing set-up menu access history (last 5 times the menu was
accessed) (identification, progressive and date).
REMOTE Access to the download and upload procedures of the weighing set-up
memory and the instrument set-up memory on the Rs232 serial line.
MENU MANAGEMENT
Press the ↓ and ↓ keys in order to scroll up and down the items, the ENTER key in order to access
the submenu, the relative data selection or programming procedure and the C key to exit the menu and end
the procedure.
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SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure, or press C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu.
Filter value in Hz
50
25
10
5
2.5
1.5
1
0.7
0.4
0.2
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By using the ↓ key select the message “TIME-DA” and press the ENTER key.
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure, or press C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu.
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The HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR values are programmed in sequence. A message is
displayed for 2 seconds before accessing the set-up, to identify the parameter being set.
During the timed display of the message indicating the parameter being set, press ↑ and ↓ to
scroll up and down the sequence, ENTER to access the parameter set-up or C to exit the sequence.
While setting up the flashing parameter, to confirm the value without editing it press ENTER. To
change the value, press C to reset, enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm
pressing ENTER.
By using the ↓ key select the message “SERIAL” and press the ENTER key.
This submenu makes it possible to configure the serial ports COM1 and COM2 and the communication
parameters. The instrument is equipped with two independent serial ports available on the same 9 pin Sub-D
connector:
• COM1 with Rs232 interface
• COM2 with Rs422/Rs485 interface
For instructions on how to connect the serial ports, see the installation manual (Section 1).
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SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure or C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu (SERIAL).
The selection procedure is the same for COM1 and for COM2. The display shows the stored selection
(flashing): the baud rates that can be selected are:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115200 bit / sec.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
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MASTER / SLAVE protocol with data transmission upon request from the
PC REQ serial line.
PRINTER Connection to panel printer for printing out the single weighing
procedures and the totals.
OUT BCD Connection to optional card for weight output in BCD code.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
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Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
This parameter represents the communication address in the “PC request” and “Modbus” protocols.
Moreover, if it is set at any number other than 0, it is printed out as identification code on the printouts.
The value can be programmed from 0 to 99.
Press ENTER to confirm the value without changing it. To change the value, press C to reset,
enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm pressing ENTER.
If a configured printer is used, this parameter adjusts the paper advance distance after printing in order to
optimize the size of the receipt on the basis of the paper rip or economy. The value can be programmed from
0 to 9.
Press ENTER to confirm the value without changing it. To change the value, press C to reset,
enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm pressing ENTER.
This parameter makes it possible to give the instrument a number that acts as its Profibus node address.
The value can be programmed from 0 to 126.
It is necessary to set this parameter only if the Profibus protocol has been activated in the selection of the
COM2 serial line (see page 2.22)
Press ENTER to confirm the value without changing it. To change the value, press C to reset,
enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm pressing ENTER.
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By using the ↓ key select the message “ANALOG” and press the ENTER key.
Check that the instrument is equipped with the optional analog output.
The type of analog output (selectable as voltage or current) is decided in the factory.
The current output may range from 0 to 20 mA or from 4 to 20 mA, while the voltage output may range from
0 to 10 V or from 0 to 5 V.
The analog output is obtained through the D/A conversion of the digital weight value (gross or net) with a
resolution of 16 bit (65535 divisions).
The signal update frequency is the same as the display update frequency and it is affected by the digital filter
actioncan be modified in the instrument set-up procedure. The filters applied to the analog output (being a
reconversion of the digital value) are those applied to the weight display.
The range of values that the analog output can assume is as follows:
• in case of current output, from around –0.4 mA to 21.5 mA.
• in case of voltage output, from around –0.2 V to 10.5 V.
When the weight is invalid (weight outside the measurement field, weight not yet measured upon switching
on), the output signal assumes the minimum value.
For analog output wiring see the installation manual (Section 1).
F-SCALE Programming the weight value corresponding to the analog output full
scale.
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure or C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu (ANALOG).
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This parameter programmes the weight value corresponding to the analog output full scale (10V, 5V or 20
mA). This makes it possible to use the entire voltage (or current) range even when the weight used is lower
than the maximum capacity of the weighing system (default value).
NET The analog output assumes the value corresponding to the net weight
Or:
GROSS The analog output assumes the value corresponding to the gross weight
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
0-10V 0 – 10 V output;
or:
0-5V 0 – 5 V output;
or:
4-20MA 4 – 20 mA output;
or:
0-20MA 0 – 20 mA output.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
After modifying the analog output range, it is necessary to perform the offset adjustment procedure.
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Measure the analog output value with a digital meter in order to adjust the minimum value (0) and the
maximum value (FS).
SET -0- Indicates that the analog signal zero is being adjusted.
The analog output assumes the value corresponding to the zero.
SET-FS- Indicates that the analog signal full scale is being adjusted.
The analog output assumes the value corresponding to the full scale.
Press the ↑ and ↓ keys in order to perform the coarse adjustment of the analog output value.
Press the F1 and F6 keys in order to perform the fine adjustment of the analog output value.
Press the 0 keys in order to select zero adjustment.
Press the T keys in order to select full scale adjustment.
Press ENTER in order to save the adjustment and end the procedure.
By using the ↓ key select the message “ACCESS” and press the ENTER key.
Access the data display relative to the last access to the weighing set-up
ACC-1 menu.
Access the data display relative to the second last access to the
ACC-2 weighing set-up menu.
Access the data display relative to the third last access to the weighing
ACC-3 set-up menu.
Access the data display relative to the fourth last access to the weighing
ACC-4 set-up menu.
ACC-5
Access the data display relative to the fifth last access to the weighing
set-up menu.
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure or C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu (ACCESS).
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The following pieces of information are displayed in order of time. At the end of the last process in time the
procedure automatically concludes.
By using the ↓ key select the message “LANGUAG” and press the ENTER key.
ITAL The messages on the display and the printed receipts are in Italian;
or:
ENGL The messages on the display and the printed receipts are in English.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
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By using the ↓ key select the message “TEST” and press the ENTER key.
SUBMENU MANAGEMENT
Press ↑ and ↓ to scroll up and down the items, ENTER to access the programming or the relevant
procedure or C to exit the submenu and return to the instrument set-up menu (TEST).
This procedure makes it possible to have an indication of any possible faults or errors in the load cell
connection.
After having activated the function, this indication appears on the display
-------- during the test. A message, indicated in the table below, appears after a
few seconds:
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The current date and time are showed on the display in succession.
13-1-03
This procedure makes it possible to check the analog output operation. Use a digital meter connected to the
terminals 14 and 15 of the MC terminal block to measure the analog output value. Refer to page 1.13 of the
installation manual for wiring.
TEST 0 The figure on the right indicates the output value percentage with
respect to the full scale.
Press the numerical keys from 1 to 9 in order to select the output value from 10% to 90%.
Press the numerical key 0 in order to select 100% output value.
Press the F key in order to select 0 output value.
Press C to close the display and return to the “ANALOG” submenu.
Activate and de-activate the inputs in order to check their corresponding status on the display.
Press the keys 1 to 6 to activate/de-activate the outputs 1 to 6 (and 7 to 12, in case of 14 set-points).
Press the keys 7 and 8 to activate/de-activate the outputs 13 and 14.
Use an ohmmeter connected to the MB terminal block of the instrument (and to the 10 pin terminal block of
the 8 relays external module, in case of 14 set-points) to check if the relay contacts work properly.
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Press the MENU key in order to access the operating function set-up menu. You may need to
program the menu access password, if applicable.
MENU ITEMS
HYSTER Programming of the hysteresis values for the 6 (or 14) set-points.
MODE
Weighing mode (automatic / manual) selection and programming of
weight delta between 2 weighing procedures.
SECURE Keyboard lock selection and menu access password programming (can
be excluded).
MENU MANAGEMENT
Press the ↑ and ↓ keys to scroll through the items, the ENTER key to access the selected item or
programme the relative data and the C key to exit the menu and end the procedure.
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This procedure makes it possible to establish the output activation conditions on a weight basis for each set-
point. The output can be activated by controlling:
• the net weight, the gross weight or the peak;
• when the weight is above (normally open) or below the programmed set-point (normally closed);
• with positive or negative weight values;
• only when the weight is stable or also when it is moving.
or:
or:
The set-point is compared with the calculated peak value.
PEAK In this case the set-point is compared with the last peak value acquired,
even when the peak function is not active.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
The next selection will be displayed.
NO / NC SELECTION
N-OPEN The relay contact is open when the weight is lower than the set-point
value
or:
N-CLOSE The relay contact is closed when the weight is lower than the set-point
value
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
The next selection will be displayed.
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or:
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
NORMAL The relay contact enables immediately when the weight reaches the set-
point value, even if the weight is unstable.
or:
STABLE The relay contact enables when the weight reaches the set-point value,
but only if the stability condition is reached.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
When this selection is confirmed, the procedure comes to an end and the display returns to the operating
function set-up menu.
A hysteresis value can be set for each of the 6 (or 14) set-points and operates as follows:
• When the weight reaches a set-point the respective relay output enables; this output stays enabled until
the weight differs from the set-point by the set hysteresis value.
For example: Set-point = 1000, hysteresis = 10. The respective relay output enables at 1000 and disables at
990.
If the hysteresis value is = 0 or > Set-point value, the hysteresis control is excluded.
Default value: 2 divisions
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PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE
During the timed display of the message, indicating the parameter being set, press ↑ and ↓ to
scroll the sequence, ENTER to access the parameter set-up, or press C to exit the sequence.
While setting up the flashing parameter, to confirm the value without editing it press ENTER. To
change the value, press C to reset, enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm
pressing ENTER.
In case the 14 Set-points operating mode has been selected the instrument allows the setting of the
th
hysteresis values 7 to 14 after the 6 .
The procedure ends when the last value in the sequence is confirmed.
The display returns to the operating function set-up menu.
This procedure makes it possible to select whether to carry out the weighing procedure manually (ENTER
key or input 4) or automatically when the weight stabilizes at a value greater than the minimum weighing
set-point (default 20 divisions – See page 2.13).
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This procedure also programmes a weight value corresponding to the minimum variation that must intervene
between two successive weighing procedures (weight delta).
If the weight delta value is zero, the instrument checks that the gross weight goes under the
minimum weighing set-point (i.e. that the scale is emptied) between two successive weighing procedures.
Default value: 20 divisions.
For a description of required weighing conditions, see the paragraph entitled “Perform the
weighing procedure” (Page 2.37).
or:
AUTOMAT The weighing is carried out automatically when the weight is stable.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
Press ENTER to confirm the value without changing it. To change the value, press C to reset,
enter the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm pressing ENTER.
Confirm the weight variable settings to end the procedure and return to the operating function set-up
menu.
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This procedure makes it possible to activate the keyboard lock and set a password to protect access to the 3
set-up menus: the operating function menu, the instrument menu and the weighing menu.
NOTE:
• When the keyboard is locked the only procedure that can be activated is the access to the operating
function menu, which must therefore be protected by a password.
• The password is the same for all 3 set-up menus. The password is excluded when = 0.
• If metric use is selected, the access to the weighing set-up menu is not controlled by the password,
but by the access procedure reserved for authorized personnel.
Press ENTER to confirm the selection without changing it, or press ↑ and ↓ to display the desired
selection and ENTER to confirm. Pressing C cancels the selection without saving the changes.
Press ENTER to confirm the value without changing it. To change the value, press C to reset, enter
the new value using the alphanumerical keys, then confirm by pressing ENTER.
By confirming the password the procedure ends and the instrument returns to the operating function
set-up menu.
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In case the parameter “N SET” is equal to “14 SET” (see page 2.15), also the set-point values from 7
to 14 can be programmed
ENTER. To change the set-point, press C first in order to erase the old value, set the new set-point value
with the numerical keys and confirm the setting by pressing ENTER.
The programmed set-points are compared with the weight on the basis of the criterion established during the
instrument set-up phase.
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The weighing procedure can be performed manually or automatically when the weight stabilizes, on the
basis of the selection made during the operating function set-up phase, which can however be modified. The
stored selection is indicated by the AUTO LED (lights on when “AUTOMATC”).
The weighing procedure is performed automatically when the weight stabilizes at a value above the minimum
weighing value and if all the necessary conditions are met.
NECESSARY CONDITIONS
The weighing procedure can take place if all the following conditions are met:
• The weight has undergone a variation corresponding to at least the weight delta (if set) with respect to
the last weighing procedure, or the gross weight has decreased to a value below the minimum weighing
level.
• The weight is stable.
• The gross weight is positive and equal to/greater than the minimum weighing value.
• The weight is a valid value within the weighing system capacity.
• The net weight is not nil.
For automatic or manual weighing procedure selection and programming the weight delta see
paragraph “Weighing mode set-up”.
For the configuration of the serial ports and alibi memory see the “instrument set-up menu”.
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09/03/03 10:30
ID code 90
GROSS WEIGHT 211.5 kg
TARE 2.5 kg
NET WEIGHT 209.0 kg
Press the F8 key in order to view the total of all the weight values stored in the memory.
The total weight value flashes on the display.
Press the ENTER key in order to print out the total weight value (only if the printer is configured).
A copy of the total weight value receipt follows below:
09/03/03 10:30
ID code 90
TOTAL
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END OF VIEWING
Press the F8 key in order to end viewing and return to the weighing functions.
The total weight value remains in the memory even when the instrument is switched off.
Press the F7 key in order to enable the peak value acquisition function.
Or:
Keep the input 5 activated in order to enable the peak value acquisition function.
The letter P is shown on the left of the display when the peak function is active.
P <peak> The maximum net weight value (positive or negative) is automatically
memorized and shown on the display.
Press the F7 key in order to disable the peak value acquisition function.
Or:
De-activate input 5.
The peak value remains in the memory even when the user disables the function or the instrument is
switched off. It is displayed again when the peak function is activated again or the instrument is switched on.
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INPUTS FUNCTION
Input 1 Automatic tare (impulsive)
Input 2 Tare erasing (impulsive)
Input 3 Semiautomatic zero (impulsive)
Input 4 Weighing procedure (impulsive)
Input 5 Peak activation (static)
Input 6 Keyboard lock (static)
OUTPUTS FUNCTION
Output 1 Check set-point 1
Output 2 Check set-point 2
Output 3 Check set-point 3
Output 4 Check set-point 4
Output 5 Check set-point 5
Output 6 Check set-point 6 / IN PROCESS function
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTION
OUTPUTS
Output 7 Check set-point 7
Output 8 Check set-point 8
Output 9 Check set-point 9
Output 10 Check set-point 10
Output 11 Check set-point 11
Output 12 Check set-point 12
Output 13 Check set-point 13
Output 14 Check set-point 14
The 8 additional relay outputs are handled by the optional 8 relays external module S097 (refer to the
installation manual – Section 1, page 1.15)
When programming data using the keyboard, the input and output functions are disabled.
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COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS: Start bit = 1, Data bit = 8, Stop bit = 1, Parity = none.
<net> = 8 ASCII characters for net weight value. Right hand justified.
In overload conditions, the field takes the value: “^^^^^^^^”.
In underload conditions, the field takes the value: “_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _”.
In weight reading error conditions, the field takes the value: “ O-L ”.
<csum> = string data control sum. It is calculated executing the exclusive OR (XOR) of all characters from
STX (or from <Ind>) to ETX, excluding the latter; the XOR result is resolved into 2 characters considering the
4 highest bits (first character) and the 4 lowest bits (second character) separately; the 2 resulting characters
are then coded in ASCII; (e.g.: XOR = 5Dh; <csum> = "5Dh" i.e. 35h and 44h).
This protocol is used for the automatic or manual transmission to a PC; the instrument transmits the weight
string and does not receive data.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS: Start bit = 1, Data bit = 8, Stop bit = 1, Parity = none.
STRING TRANSMITTED:
<net>, <tare> = 2 fields, 7 ASCII characters each for net weight and tare values. Right hand justified.
The characters can take values between “0” and “9” (30h and 39h), space (20h) or decimal point “.” (2EH);
in case of negative weight the first character in the <net> field corresponds to “-“ (2Dh).
(<code>) = if the alibil memory is selected, this field corresponding to the code associated with the weight is
also sent.
<csum> = string data control sum. It is calculated executing the exclusive OR (XOR) of all characters from
STX (or from <Ind>) to ETX, excluding the latter; the XOR result is resolved into 2 characters considering the
4 highest bits (first character) and the 4 lowest bits (second character) separately; the 2 resulting characters
are then coded in ASCII; (e.g.: XOR = 5Dh; <csum> = "5Dh" i.e. 35h and 44h).
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MASTER: <Ind> "S" <s1> <s2> <s3> <s4> <s5> <s6> ETX <csum> EOT
INSTRUMENT: <Ind> "S" ACK EOT or <Ind> NAK EOT
MASTER: <Ind> "M" <s1> <s2> <s3> <s4> <s5> <s6> <s7> <s8> ETX <csum> EOT
INSTRUMENT: <Ind> "M" ACK EOT or <Ind> NAK EOT
<Ind> = INSTRUMENT address, is the ASCII character obtained by adding 80h to the address number (i.e.
address 1: <Ind> = 80h + 01h = 81h).
<csum> = string data control sum; it is calculated executing the exclusive OR (XOR) of all characters from
<Ind> to ETX, excluding the latter; the XOR result is resolved into 2 characters considering the 4 highest bits
(first character) and the 4 lowest bits (second character) separately; the 2 resulting characters are then
coded in ASCII. (i.e.: XOR = 5Dh; <csum> = "5Dh" i.e. 35h and 44h).
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<net> = 1 field, 7 ASCII characters. Right hand justified. The characters can take values between “0” and “9”
(30h and 39h), space (20h) or decimal point “.” (2EH); in case of negative weight the first character in the
<net> field corresponds to “-“ (2Dh);
In overload conditions, the field takes the value: “^^^^^^^^”.
In underload conditions, the field takes the value: “_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _”.
In weight reading error conditions, the field takes the value: “ O-L ”.
The serial transmission to the BCD board is based on a specific protocol. The output update frequency is set
at 10 Hz with a baud rate of 9600 bit/sec. Consequently it is necessary to programme this value as Baud rate
for COM1.
The weight transmitted to the BCD board is the gross weight.
The maximum value that can be represented is: 39999 whatever the division value used.
With a weight over the maximum capacity, with an invalid weight or with a negative or positive weight, all the
outputs are activated (1FFFF) while the polarity output operates normally.
For further information on this protocol please refer to the general technical specifications PI_MBUS_300
(*) Signed
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The following commands will be performed when writing the following functions in the “Command register”
address:
Function
9 8 7
Command performed Erase tare Semiautomatic zero Automatic tare
INFORMATION ON THE MODBUS ADDRESSES FROM 40018 TO 40021 (“Net weight string”)
This group of addresses contains the value of the net weight expressed with ASCII code and is used for
communication with an ESA touch screen panel (optional), which can be interfaced with the instrument for
special applications.
The following operations are possible on the touch screen panel:
• Weight value and LED’s status visualization
• Manual tare, automatic tare and tare reset programming
• Semiautomatic zero
• Operating data visualization and programming
The following table shows an example of representation of a net weight value equivalent to 125974 kg.
The first line (ASCII) represents the coded ASCII weight characters, just as they are read through Modbus
RTU protocol.
The second line shows the decimal correspondence
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ADDRESSES
Status register
Bit 9 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Range2 Range1 Out of Over Under Valid Tare Min. Stable Centre of
range load load weight entered weighing weight zero
Command register
Value Meaning
07 Semiautomatic tare
08 Semiautomatic zero
09 Delete tares
10 Perform the weighing procedure
11 Reset data weight
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The errors are only displayed instead of the weight if no data programming procedure is underway:
NO COMM = absence of Profibus network connection. Automatically disappears when Profibus network
connection is restored.
E-PROF= absence of connection between the MC302 and the Profibus module S125. After several
connection attempts the communication is interrupted. Press the F key in order to reactivate
communication.
E-CRC= communication error between the MC302 and the Profibus module S125 (automatically
disappears when the error is restored by the instrument).
;============================================================
; Profibus Device Database of :
; HMS Industrial Networks AB DP slave
; Model : ANYBUS-IC PDP
; Description : ANYBUS-IC Profibus DP slave
; Language : English
; Date : 12 September 2001
; Author : HMS Industrial Networks AB
;============================================================
#Profibus_DP
GSD_Revision = 2
; Device identification
Vendor_Name = "HMS Industrial Networks AB"
Model_Name = "AnyBus-IC PDP"
Revision = "Version 1.00"
Ident_Number = 0x1810
Protocol_Ident = 0 ; DP protocol
Station_Type = 0 ; Slave device
FMS_supp = 0 ; FMS not supported
Hardware_Release = "Version 1.02"
Software_Release = "Version 1.00"
;Used bitmap
Bitmap_Device = "ABIC_DE"
Bitmap_Diag = "ABIC_DI"
Bitmap_SF = "ABIC_SF"
; Supported baudrates
9.6_supp = 1
19.2_supp = 1
45.45_supp = 1
93.75_supp = 1
187.5_supp = 1
500_supp = 1
1.5M_supp = 1
3M_supp = 1
6M_supp = 1
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12M_supp = 1
; Maximum responder time for supported baudrates
MaxTsdr_9.6 = 60
MaxTsdr_19.2 = 60
MaxTsdr_45.45 = 250
MaxTsdr_93.75 = 60
MaxTsdr_187.5 = 60
MaxTsdr_500 = 100
MaxTsdr_1.5M = 150
MaxTsdr_3M = 250
MaxTsdr_6M = 450
MaxTsdr_12M = 800
; Supported hardware features
Redundancy = 0 ; not supported
Repeater_Ctrl_Sig = 2 ; TTL
24V_Pins = 0 ; not connected
Implementation_Type = "SPC3"
; Supported DP features
Freeze_Mode_supp = 1 ; supported
Sync_Mode_supp = 1 ; supported
Auto_Baud_supp = 1 ; supported
Set_Slave_Add_supp = 1 ; supported
; Maximum polling frequency
Min_Slave_Intervall = 1 ; 100 us
; Maximum supported sizes
Modular_Station = 1 ; modular
Max_Module = 24
Max_Input_Len = 48
Max_Output_Len = 48
Max_Data_Len = 96
Modul_Offset = 1
Slave_Family = 0
Max_Diag_Data_Len = 6
; Definition of modules
Module = "IN/OUT: 32 Byte (16 word)" 0x7F
EndModule
;
Module = "OUTPUT: 16 Byte ( 8 word)" 0x67
EndModule
===========================================================
NOTE:
This means that the PLC master must be configured for handling 32 Input bytes and
48 output bytes.
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AnyBus-IC PDP is a module designed for communication within a Profibus-DP network and acts as a
Profibus-DP slave module.
Characteristics:
• 32 bytes input / 48 bytes output (see note on page 2.48)
The significant bytes in the MC302 communication protocol are:
32 for the Profibus input area (32 bytes from 0 to 31, see “Profibus Input Data Area” page 2/46)
2 for the Profibus output area (2 bytes from 0 to 1, see “Profibus Input Data Area” page 2/46)
• Galvanic insulation
The module is separated from other electronic devices through a DC/DC converter.
The transmission and reception signals are isolated through opto-isolators.
Profibus ID number
The Profibus ID number of the AnyBus-IC module (shown in the GSD file) is 1810h
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KEY FUNCTION
F1 Set-point 1 programming
F2 Set-point 2 programming
F3 Set-point 3 programming
F4 Set-point 4 programming
F5 Set-point 5 programming
F6 Set-point 6 programming
F7 Peak function activation
F8 Total viewing
F + F1….F8 Set-points 7 to 14 programming
T Autotare command
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The set-point control does not • the set-points have not been • set the set-point values by
work set following the relative
instructions
• the instrument is not in the
normal weighing phase • exit the programming phase
The instrument does not check • the set-point control • make sure that they are set as
the set-points correctly parameters have not been set required
The serial communication does • installation has not been • check the installation as
not work properly carried out correctly described in section 1
The semiautomatic zero function • The gross weight exceeds the • Calibrate the weight in order
does not work action limit of the to restore the zero
semiautomatic zero
• The weight does not stabilizes • Wait for the weight to become
stable, or adjust the digital
filter parameter
The semiautomatic tare function • The gross weight is negative or • Check the gross weight
does not work exceeds the maximum capacity
value
• The weight does not become • Wait for the weight to become
stable stable, or adjust the weight
filter parameter.
The messages on the display • The language selected is not • Select English language
and printer do not correspond to english
those described in the manual
The keyboard does not work or it • The keyboard lock is enabled • Check the keyboard lock and
is not possible to access the • The menu access password menu password access
programming menus function is enabled modes selected
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