IQ plus 355 ®

Digital Weight Indicator

Version 1.17

Installation Manual

66503 Rev A
 Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Front Panel Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 LED Annunciators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Indicator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.1 Toggle Gross/Net Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.2 Toggle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.3 Zero Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.4 Acquire Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.5 Remove Stored Tare Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6.6 Print Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Enclosure Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3.1 Cable Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.2 Load Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.3 Serial Communications and Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.4 Analog Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Analog Output Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Enclosure Reassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 Board Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.7 Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.0 Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.1 Revolution Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.2 EDP Command Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.3 Front Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.2 Format Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.3 Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.4 Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.5 Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2.6 Print Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2.7 Digital Input Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2.8 Analog Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2.9 Version Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.0 Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Front Panel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 EDP Command Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Revolution™ Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4 More About Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 4.4.1 Adjusting Final Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.2 Zero Deadload A/D Counts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.3 Calculating the Span Coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.0 Print Formatting ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Print Formatting Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2 Customizing Print Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.1 Using the EDP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.2 Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.3 Using Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.0 EDP Commands.......................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 The EDP Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1.1 Key Press Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1.2 Reporting Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1.5 Normal Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2 Saving and Transferring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.2.1 Saving Indicator Data to a Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.0 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 36
7.1 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1.1 Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.1 Using the P EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.3 Continuous Output (Stream) Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.4 ASCII Character Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.5 Front Panel Display Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6 Conversion Factors for Secondary Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.7 Digital Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.7.1 DIGFLx Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.7.2 DFSENS and DFTHRH Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.7.3 Setting the Digital Filter Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.8 Analog Output Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.9 Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.10 Software Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.11 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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1.0 Introduction
This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing IQ plus® 355 digital
weight indicators. This manual applies to indicators using Version 1.1 of the IQ plus 355 software. See
Section 7.10 on page 46 for a summary of software changes included in this release.
Configuration and calibration of the indicator can be accomplished using the indicator front panel keys, the EDP
command set, or Version 2.5 or later of the Revolution™ configuration utility. See Section 3.1 on page 13 for
information about configuration methods.
This manual can be viewed or downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com.

The Operator Card included with this manual provides basic operating instructions for users of the IQ plus 355.
Please leave it with the indicator when installation and configuration are complete.

1.1 Safety
Safety Symbol Definitions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and
WARNING includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
Important corruption to and loss of data.

Safety Precautions
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or
death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.

General Safety

WARNING

Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.

Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures are to be
performed by qualified service personnel only.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT step on the unit.
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other than weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load-bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
DO NOT use near water.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.

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1.2 Overview
The IQ plus 355 is a single-channel digital weight indicator housed in a NEMA 4X/IP66-rated stainless steel
enclosure. The indicator front panel consists of a large (.8 in, 20 mm), six-digit, seven-segment LED display and
five-button keypad. Features include:
• Drives up to eight 350or sixteen 700 load cells
• Supports 4- and 6-wire load cell connections
• Two configurable digital inputs
• Electronic data processing (EDP) port for full duplex, RS-232 communications at up to 9600 bps
• Printer port for output-only RS-232 and 20 mA current loop communications at up to 9600 bps
• Optional analog output module provides 0–10 VDC or 4–20 mA tracking of gross or net weight values
• Available in 115 VAC and 230 VAC versions
The IQ plus 355 is NTEP-certified and Measurement Canada approved for Classes III, III HD, and III L at 10,000
divisions. See Section 7.11 on page 47 for detailed specifications.

1.3 Operating Modes

The IQ plus 355 has three modes of operation:
Normal (weighing) mode
Normal mode is the “production” mode of the indicator. The indicator displays gross or net weights as
required, using the LED annunciators described in Section 1.5 on page 3 to indicate scale status and the type of
weight value displayed. Once configuration is complete and a legal seal is affixed to the back of the indicator,
this is the only mode in which the IQ plus 355 can operate.
Setup mode
Most of the procedures described in this manual require the indicator to be in setup mode, including
configuration and calibration.
To enter setup mode, remove the large fillister head screw from the enclosure backplate. Insert a screwdriver or
a similar tool into the access hole and press the setup switch once. The indicator display changes to show the
word CONFIG.
Test mode
Test mode provides a number of diagnostic functions for the IQ plus 355 indicator. Like setup mode, test mode
is entered using the setup switch. See Section 7.9 on page 45 for more information about entering and using
test mode.

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1.4 Front Panel Keypad
Figure 1-1 on page 3 shows the IQ plus 355 LED annunciators, keypad, and normal mode key functions.
The symbols shown under the keys (representing up, down, enter, left, right) describe the key functions assigned in
setup mode. In setup mode, the keys are used to navigate through menus, select digits within numeric values, and
increment/decrement values. See Section 3.1.3 on page 14 for information about using the front panel keys in setup
mode.

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1.5 LED Annunciators

The IQ plus 355 display uses a set of eight LED annunciators to provide additional information about the value
being displayed:
• Gross and Net annunciators are lit to show whether the displayed weight is a gross or net weight.
• Center of zero ( ): Gross weight is within 0.25 graduations of zero. This annunciator lights when the
scale is zeroed.
• Standstill ( ): Scale is at standstill or within the specified motion band. Some operations, including tare
functions and printing, can only be done when the standstill symbol is shown.
• lb, kg, oz, and g annunciators indicate the units associated with the displayed value: lb=pounds, kg=kilograms,
oz=ounces, g=grams.
The displayed units can also be set to short tons (tn), metric tons (t), or NONE (no units information
displayed). The lb and kg LEDs function as primary and secondary units annunciators for some combinations
of primary and secondary units. If neither primary nor secondary units are lb, kg, oz, or g, the lb annunciator
is lit for primary units, kg for secondary units.

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Table 1-1 shows which annunciators are used for all combinations of configured primary and secondary units. For
example:
• If the primary unit is pounds (lb) and the secondary unit is kilograms (kg), the lb LED is lit for primary
units, kg for secondary units.
• If the primary unit is pounds (lb) and the secondary unit is short tons (tn), the lb LED is lit for primary
units, kg for secondary units. There is no LED for short tons, so the kg LED is used as the secondary units
annunciator.
• If the primary unit is short tons (tn) and the secondary unit is pounds (lb), the lb LED is lit for primary units
(tn), and kg is lit for secondary units (lb). Because there is no LED for short tons, the lb and kg LEDs are
used as primary and secondary units annunciators.
See Section 3.2.2 for more information about configuring primary and secondary display units.
Secondary Unit

Primary Unit lb kg oz g tn t none

lb lb / lb lb / kg lb / oz lb / g lb / kg
kg kg / lb kg / kg kg / oz kg / g lb / kg
oz oz / lb oz / kg oz / oz oz / g oz / kg
g g / lb g / kg g / oz g/g g / kg
tn lb / kg lb / kg lb / oz lb / g lb / lb lb / kg lb / kg
t lb / kg lb / lb lb / kg
none lb / kg lb / kg lb / lb
Table 1-1. Units Annunciators, Showing Primary / Secondary LEDs Used for All Configurations

1.6 Indicator Operations

Basic IQ plus 355 operations are summarized below.
1.6.1 Toggle Gross/Net Mode
Press the GROSS/NET key to switch the display mode from gross to net, or from net to gross. If a tare value has been
entered or acquired, the net value is the gross weight minus the tare.
Gross mode is shown by the Gross annunciator; net mode is shown by the Net annunciator.
1.6.2 Toggle Units
Press the UNITS key to switch between primary and secondary units. The units LED to the right of the display is lit.
1.6.3 Zero Scale
1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the standstill annunciator ( ).
2. Press the ZERO key. The center of zero ( ) annunciator lights to indicate the scale is zeroed.
1.6.4 Acquire Tare
1. Place container on scale and wait for the standstill annunciator ( ).
2. Press the TARE key to acquire the tare weight of the container. The indicator switches to net mode.
1.6.5 Remove Stored Tare Value
1. Remove all weight from the scale and wait for the standstill annunciator ( ).
2. Press the TARE key. The indicator switches to gross mode, indicating the tare value has been removed.
1.6.6 Print Ticket
1. Wait for the standstill annunciator ( ).
2. Press the PRINT key to send data to the serial port.

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2.0 Installation
This section describes procedures for connecting load • Three each of grounding clamps (PN 67550),
cells, digital inputs, and serial communications cables external tooth lock washers (PN 15133), and
to the IQ plus 355 indicator. Instructions for field kep nuts (PN 14676) for cable shield
installation of the analog output option and grounding against the backplate.
replacement of the CPU board are included, along with
assembly drawings and parts lists for the service 2.2 Enclosure Disassembly
technician. The indicator enclosure must be opened to connect
cables for load cells, communications, digital inputs,
CAUTION
and analog output.
• Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect The IQ plus 355 has no on/off switch.
components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) WARNING
Before opening the unit, ensure the power
when working inside the indicator enclosure. cord is disconnected from the power
• This unit uses double pole/neutral fusing which outlet.
could create an electric shock hazard. Procedures
r eq ui ri ng w o r k in s id e t h e i n d i c a t o r m u s t b e Ensure power to the indicator is disconnected, then
performed by qualified service personnel only.
place the indicator face-down on an antistatic work
• The supply cord serves as the power disconnect for mat. Remove the screws that hold the backplate to the
the IQ plus 355. The power outlet supplying the
indicator must be installed near the unit and be enclosure body, then lift the backplate away from the
easily accessible enclosure and set it aside.
2.1 Unpacking and Assembly 2.3 Cable Connections
Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the IQ
The IQ plus 355 provides four cord grips for cabling
plus 355 to ensure all components are included and
into the indicator: one for the power cord, three to
undamaged. The shipping carton should contain the
accommodate load cell, communications, digital
indicator with attached tilt stand, this manual, and a
inputs, and analog output cables. Two of the three free
parts kit. If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify
cord grips come with a plug installed to prevent
Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper
moisture from entering the enclosure. Depending on
immediately.
your application, remove the plug from any cord grip
The parts kit contains the items listed below: that will be used and install cables as required.
• Capacity, identification, and annunciator Because the IQ plus 355 has no on/off switch,
labels. Annunciator labels (PN 53374) provide Note the power cord serves as the power
replacement overlay decals for labeling disconnect. The power outlet must be located
primary and secondary units LEDs. close enough to the indicator to allow the operator to
• 6-position screw terminal (PN 70599) for easily disconnect power to the unit.
connector J1 and a 7-position screw terminal Figure 2-1 shows the recommended assignments for
(PN 70600) for connector J4 (see Figure 2-3 on the IQ plus 355 cord grips.
page 6).
• Two 8-32NC x 7/16 fillister head screws (PN
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• Six neoprene washers (PN 45042) for
backplate screws included in the parts kit.
• Four rubber bumpers (“feet”) for the tilt stand,
PN 42149.
Figure 2-1. Recommended Cord Grip Assignments
• Five cable ties, PN 15631.
• Two ferrites (PN 66730), used to reduce
susceptibility to radiate electromagnet
interference and EMI installation instructions
(PN 67970).

Installation 5
2.3.1 Cable Grounding
Except for the power cord, all cables routed through the • For load cell cables, cut the shield wire just past
cord grips should be grounded against the indicator the grounding clamp. Shield wire function is
backplate. Do the following to ground shielded cables: provided by contact between the cable shield and
• Use the lockwashers, clamps, and kep nuts the grounding clamp.
provided in the parts kit to install grounding • Route stripped cables through cord grips and
clamps on the backplate studs adjacent to cord clamps. Ensure shields contact grounding clamps
grips. Install grounding clamps only for cord as shown in Figure 2-2. Tighten grounding clamp
grips that will be used; do not tighten nuts. nuts.
• Route cables through cord grips and grounding • Finish installation using cable mounts and ties to
clamps to determine cable lengths required to secure cables inside of indicator enclosure.
reach cable connectors. Mark cables to remove
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6 IQ plus 355 Installation Manual

2.3.2 Load Cells 2. If the +EXC measurements are  5% larger
To attach cable from a load cell or junction box, than the –EXC measurements, set the
remove connector J1 from the board. The connector compensation jumper in the ON position. If the
plugs into a header on the board as shown in Figure 2-6 +EXC measurements are < 5% greater (or are
on page 11. less) than the –EXC measurements, set the
jumper in the OFF position.
Early versions of the IQ plus 355 CPU board
Note used a 7-pin load cell connector. The 7-pin 2.3.3 Serial Communications and Digital Inputs
connector is not compatible with the current To attach serial communications and digital input
6-pin header. cables, remove connector J4 from the board. Connector
Wire the load cell cable from the load cell or junction J4 provides connections for the EDP (Electronic Data
box to connector J1 as shown in Table 2-1. If using Processing) port, printer port, and two digital inputs.
6-wire load cell cable (with sense wires), remove Connect communications and digital input cables to
jumpers JP1 and JP2 before reinstalling connector J1 connector J4 as shown in Table 2-2.
(see Figure 2-3). For 4-wire installation, leave jumpers Once cables are attached, reconnect J4 to the header on
JP1 and JP2 on. the board (see Figure 2-6 on page 11). Use cable ties to
When connections are complete, reinstall connector J1 secure serial and digital input cables to the inside of the
onto the header so that it snaps securely into place. Use enclosure.
two cable ties to secure the load cell cable to the inside The EDP port supports RS-232 communications only;
of the enclosure. the printer port provides either active 20 mA output or
RS-232 transmission. Both ports are configured using
J1 Pin Function the SERIAL menu. See Section 3.0 on page 13 for
1 +SIG configuration information.
2 –SIG Digital inputs can be set to provide several indicator
3 +SENSE functions, including all keypad functions. The inputs
are active (on) with low voltage (0 VDC) and can be
4 –SENSE
driven by TTL or 5V logic without additional
5 +EXC hardware. Use the DIG IN menu to configure the
6 –EXC digital inputs.
NOTES: Port J4 Pin Label Function
• Use grounding procedure described in Section 2.3.1
on page 6. EDP Port 1 EDPT RS-232 TxD
• For 6-wire connections, remove jumpers JP1 and JP2. 2 GND RS-232 Ground /
Table 2-1. J1 Pin Assignments –20 mA OUT
3 EDPR RS-232 RxD
Setting the Load Cell Compensation Jumper
The load cell compensation jumper (above the A/D Printer Port 4 PRMA +20 mA OUT
converter location on the CPU board; see Figure 2-3 on 5 PRT RS-232 TxD
page 6) must be set ON for load cells with unbalanced Digital Inputs 6 IN2 Digital Input 2
bridges. The compensation jumper has the effect of 7 IN1 Digital Input 1
lowering the positive excitation voltage.
Uncompensated unbalanced load cells can cause Table 2-2. J4 Pin Assignments
instability or calibration errors.
For RL1040 and RL1042 load cells, set the
compensation jumper as follows:
• RL1040 load cells: jumper OFF
• RL1042 load cells: jumper ON
For other load cell types, use the following procedure
to determine the correct jumper position;
1. Disconnect load cell from indicator and use an
ohmmeter to measure the following:
• +EXC to +SIG, +EXC to –SIG
• –EXC to +SIG, –EXC to –SIG
Measured values between the excitation line
and each of the signal lines should be within
2–3.

Installation 7
2.3.4 Analog Output 2.6 Board Removal
If the optional analog output module is installed, attach If you must remove the IQ plus 355 CPU board, use the
the output cable to connector J1 on the analog output following procedure:
b o a r d . Ta b l e 2 - 3 l i s t s t h e a n a l o g o u t p u t p i n
assignments. 1. Disconnect power to the indicator. Loosen cord
grips and remove backplate as described in
Use the ALGOUT menu to configure and calibrate the Section 2.2 on page 5.
analog output module when cabling is complete. See 2. Unplug connectors J1 (load cell cable), J4
Section 2.4 for information about installing the analog (serial communications and digital inputs), J7
output module. (keypad ribbon cable), and JP4 (setup switch).
Remove blue and brown power input wires at
Pin Signal
JP7. If an analog output board is installed,
1 + Current Out disconnect the analog output cable. See
2 – Current Out
Figure 2-3 on page 6 for connector locations.
3 + Voltage Out
3. Remove the four nuts from the corners of the
CPU board, then lift the board out of the
4 – Voltage Out enclosure.
Table 2-3. Analog Output Module Pin Assignments To replace the CPU board, reverse the above
procedure. Be sure to reinstall cable ties to secure all
2.4 Analog Output Module Installation cables inside the indicator enclosure.
To install or replace the analog output module, follow
the steps listed in Section 2.2 on page 5 for opening the
IQ plus 355 enclosure.
Mount the analog output module on its standoffs in the
location shown in Figure 2-3 on page 6 and plug the
module input into connector J5 on the IQ plus 355
board. Connect output cable to the analog output
module as shown in Table 2-3, then reassemble the
enclosure (Section 2.5).
See Section 7.8 on page 44 for analog output
calibration procedures.

2.5 Enclosure Reassembly

Once cabling is complete, position the backplate over
the enclosure and reinstall the backplate screws. Use
the torque pattern shown in Figure 2-4 to prevent
distorting the backplate gasket. Torque screws to 15
in-lb (1.7 N-m).
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2.7 Replacement Parts
Table 2-4 lists replacement parts for the IQ plus 355, including all parts referenced in Figures 2-5 through 2-9.
Ref
Number PN Description (Quantity) Figure
1 14626 Kep nuts, 8-32NC hex (3) Figure 2-5 on page 10, Figure 2-8 on page 12
2 52211 Display and CPU board assembly, 115 VAC (1) Figure 2-6 on page 11
52210 Display and CPU board assembly, 230 VAC (1)
3 15365 Board mounting spacers (4)
4 39017 Enclosure backplate (1) Figure 2-5 on page 10
5 15626 Cable grips, PG9 (3)
6 30375 Nylon seal rings for cable grips (3)
7 15627 Locknuts, PCN9 (3)
8 19538 Cable grip plugs (2)
9 45042* Sealing washers (4)
10 44676 Sealing washer for setup switch access screw (1)
11 42640 Setup switch access screw, 1/4 x 28NF x 1/4 (1)
12 41965 Power cord assembly, 115VAC (1) Figure 2-5 on page 10, Figure 2-7 on page 12
45254 Power cord assembly, 230VAC (1)
13 41964 Line filter assembly (1) Figure 2-7 on page 12
14 14621 Kep nuts, 6-32NC hex (4) Figure 2-6 on page 11
16 68403 Four-cornered wing knobs for tilt stand (2) Figure 2-5 on page 10
30342 Two-cornered wing knobs for tilt stand (2)
17 29635 Tilt stand (1)
18 15144 Nylon washers for tilt stand, 1/4x1x1/16 (2)
20 15134 Lock washers, internal tooth, No. 8 , Type A (4)
22 50556 Overlay membrane panel (1) Figure 2-9 on page 12
23 50555 Enclosure (1)
24 14862* Screws, 8-32C x 3/8 (4) Figure 2-5 on page 10
26 45043 Ground wire, 4-in., No. 8 (1)
27 39037 Backplate gasket (1) Figure 2-5 on page 10
28 51974 Setup switch assembly (1) Figure 2-7 on page 12
29 16892 Ground/Earth Label (1)
30 15650* Cable tie mounts (8) Figure 2-6 on page 11
31 45302 Line filter standoffs (2) Figure 2-7 on page 12
33 15131 Lock washers, external tooth, No. 6, Type A (8) Figure 2-6 on page 11
— 70600 7-position connectors for J4, and J12 (2) Figure 2-5 on page 10
— 70599 6-position connectors for J1 (1)
— 53848 200 mA TR5 subminiature fuses (2), 115 VAC F1 and F2 in Figure 2-3 on page 6
53881 100 mA TR5 subminiature fuses (2), 230 VAC (See Caution below)

* Additional parts included in parts kit.

CAUTION For protection against risk of fire, replace fuses only with same type and rating fuse.

See Section 7.11 on page 47 for complete fuse specifications.

Table 2-4. Replacement Parts

Installation 9
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Installation 11
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3.0 Configuration
To configure the IQ plus 355 indicator, the indicator To use Revolution, do the following:
must be placed in setup mode. The setup switch is 1. Install Revolution on an IBM-compatible
accessed by removing the large fillister head screw on personal computer running Windows® 3.11 or
the enclosure backplate. Switch position is changed by Windows 95. Minimum system requirements
inserting a screwdriver into the access hole and are 4MB of extended memory and at least
pressing the switch. 5MB of available hard disk space.
When the indicator is placed in setup mode, the word 2. With both indicator and PC powered off,
CONFIG is shown on the display. The CONFIG menu is connect the PC serial port to the RS-232 pins
the first of nine main menus used to configure the on the indicator EDP port.
indicator. Detailed descriptions of these menus are 3. Power up the PC and the indicator. Use the
given in Section 3.2. When configuration is complete, setup switch to place the indicator in setup
return to the CONFIG menu and press the (ZERO) mode.
key to exit setup mode, then replace the setup switch 4. Start the Revolution program.
access screw.
Figure 3-1 shows an example of one of the Revolution
configuration displays.
3.1 Configuration Methods
Revolution provides online help for each of its
The IQ plus 355 indicator can be configured by using
configuration displays. Parameter descriptions
the front panel keys to navigate through a series of
provided in this manual for front panel configuration
configuration menus or by sending commands or
can also be used when configuring the indicator using
configuration data to the EDP port. Configuration
Revolution: the interface is different, but the
using the menus is described in Section 3.1.3.
parameters set are the same.
Configuration using the EDP port can be accomplished
using either the EDP command set described in 3.1.2 EDP Command Configuration
Section 6.0 or Version 2.5 or later of the Revolution™ The EDP command set can be used to configure the IQ
configuration utility. plus 355 indicator using a personal computer, terminal,
or remote keyboard. Like Revolution, EDP command
3.1.1 Revolution Configuration configuration sends commands to the indicator EDP
The Revolution configuration utility provides the port; unlike Revolution, EDP commands can be sent
preferred method for configuring the IQ plus 355 using any external device capable of sending ASCII
indicator. Revolution runs on a personal computer to characters over a serial connection.
set configuration parameters for the indicator. When EDP commands duplicate the functions available using
Revolution configuration is complete, configuration the indicator front panel and provide some functions
data is downloaded to the indicator. not otherwise available. EDP commands can be used to
simulate pressing front panel keys, to configure the
indicator, or to dump lists of parameter settings. See
Section 6.0 on page 30 for more information about
using the EDP command set.

Figure 3-1. Sample Revolution Configuration Display

Revolution supports both uploading and downloading

of indicator configuration data. This capability allows
configuration data to be retrieved from one indicator,
edited, then downloaded to another.

Configuration 13
3.1.3 Front Panel Configuration
The IQ plus 355 indicator can be configured using a series of menus accessed through the indicator front panel
when the indicator is in setup mode. Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of each of the main menus.
Menu Menu Function
CONFIG Configuration Configure grads, zero tracking, zero range, motion band, overload, tare function, sample rate,
and digital filtering parameters.
FORMAT Format Set format of primary and secondary units, display rate.
CALIBR Calibration Calibrate indicator. See Section 4.0 on page 25 for calibration procedures.
SERIAL Serial Configure EDP and printer serial ports.
PROGRM Program Set power-up mode, regulatory mode, and consecutive number values.
P FORMT Print Format Set print format used for gross and net tickets. See Section 6.0 for more information.
DIG IN Digital Input Assign digital input functions.
ALGOUT Analog Output Configure analog output module. Used only if analog output option is installed.
VERSION Version Display installed software version number.

Table 3-1. IQ plus 355 Menu Summary

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Four front panel keys are used as directional keys to navigate through the menus in setup mode (see Figure 3-2).
The UNITS ( ) and PRINT ( ) keys scroll left and right (horizontally) on the same menu level; ZERO ( ) and
GROSS/NET ( ) move up and down (vertically) to different menu levels. The TARE key ( ) serves as an Enter key
for selecting parameter values within the menus. A label under each of these keys identifies the direction provided
by the key when navigating through the setup menus.

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To select a parameter, press or to scroll left or
right until the desired menu group appears on the
display, then press to move down to the submenu or
parameter you want. When moving through the menu ß ß ßßß 
parameters, the default or previously selected value
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move back up one level. To edit numerical values, use Figure 3-4. Editing Procedure for Numeric Values
the navigation keys to select the digit and to increment
or decrement the value (see Figure 3-4).

3.2 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions

The following sections provide graphic representations of the IQ plus 355 menu structures. In the actual menu
structure, the settings you choose under each parameter are arranged horizontally. To save page space, menu
choices are shown in vertical columns. The factory default setting appears at the top of each column.
Most menu diagrams are accompanied by a table that describes all parameters and parameter values associated
with that menu. Default parameter values are shown in bold type.

Configuration 15
3.2.1 Configuration Menu

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Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
GRADS 10000 Graduations. Specifies the number of full scale graduations. The value entered must be in
number the range 1–100 000 and should be consistent with legal requirements and environmental
limits on system resolution.
To calculate GRADS, use the formula, GRADS = Capacity / Display Divisions.
Display divisions for primary and secondary units are specified on the FORMAT menu.
ZTRKBN OFF Zero track band. Automatically zeroes the scale when within the range specified, as long as
0.5D the input is within the configured zero range (ZRANGE parameter). Selections are ± display
1D divisions. Maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations.
3D
ZRANGE 1.9% Zero range. Selects the range within which the scale can be zeroed. The 1.9% selection is ±
100% 1.9% around the calibrated zero point, for a total range of 3.8%. Indicator must be at
standstill to zero the scale. Use 1.9% for legal-for-trade applications.
Table 3-2. Configuration Menu Parameters

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CONFIG Menu
Parameter Choices Description
MOTBAN 1D Motion band. Sets the level, in display divisions, at which scale motion is detected. If motion
2D is not detected for 1 second or more, the standstill symbol lights. Some operations,
3D including print, tare, and zero, require the scale to be at standstill. Maximum legal value
5D varies depending on local regulations.
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FS+1D message is displayed. Maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations.
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30HZ converter. Lower sample rate values provide greater signal noise immunity.
3.75HZ
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DIGFL1 2 Digital filtering. Selects the digital filtering rate used to reduce the effects of mechanical
DIGFL2 4 vibration from the immediate area of the scale.
DIGFL3 8
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32
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32OUT is selected, the filter is always enabled.
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2DD specified number of consecutive scale readings (DFSENS parameter) fall outside of this
5DD threshold, digital filtering is suspended. If NONE is selected, the filter is always enabled.
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100DD
200DD
250DD
TAREFN BOTH Tare function. Enables or disables push-button and keyed tares. Possible values are:
NOTARE
BOTH: Both push-button and keyed tares are enabled
PBTARE
KEYED NOTARE: No tare allowed (gross mode only)
PBTARE: Push-button tares enabled
KEYED: Keyed tare enabled
Table 3-2. Configuration Menu Parameters (Continued)

Configuration 17
3.2.2 Format Menu

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FORMAT Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
PRIMAR DECPNT Specifies the decimal position, display divisions, and units used for the primary units. See
DSPDIV Level 3 submenu parameter descriptions.
UNITS
SECNDR DECPNT Specifies the decimal position, display divisions, units, and conversion multiplier used for
DSPDIV the secondary units. See Level 3 submenu parameter descriptions.
UNITS
MULT
MULEXP
DSPRAT 250MS Display rate. Sets the update rate for displayed values. Values are in milliseconds (MS) or
500MS seconds (SEC).
750MS
1SEC
1500MS
2SEC
2500MS
3SEC
4 SEC
6SEC
8SEC
Table 3-3. Format Menu Parameters

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FORMAT Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 3 submenus
Primary Units (PRIMAR Parameter)
DECPNT 888888 Decimal point location. Specifies the location of the decimal point or dummy zeroes in the
888880 primary unit display. Value should be consistent with local legal requirements.
8.88888
88.8888
888.888
8888.88
88888.8
DSPDIV 1D Display divisions. Selects the minimum division size for the primary units displayed weight.
2D
Note: Additional display divisions are available by entering the EDP command 2349171 in
5D
configuration. Selection for 3,4,6,7,8,9,25, and 35 are available when this configuration
command is saved.
UNITS LB Specifies primary units for displayed and printed weight. Values are: LB=pound;
KG KG=kilogram; OZ=ounce; TN=short ton; T=metric ton; G=gram.
OZ
NOTE: Indicators sold outside North America are configured with KG for both primary and
TN
secondary units.
T
G
NONE
Secondary Units (SECNDR Parameter)
DECPNT 88888.8 Decimal point location. Determines the location of the decimal point or dummy zeros in
888888 the secondary unit display.
888880
8.88888
88.8888
888.888
8888.88
DSPDIV 5D Display divisions. Selects the value of minimum division size of the displayed weight.
1D
2D
UNITS KG Specifies secondary units for displayed and printed weight. Values are: KG=kilogram;
OZ OZ=ounce; TN=short ton; T=metric ton; G=gram; LB=pound.
TN
T
G
OFF
NONE
LB
MULT 0.453592 Multiplier. Specifies the conversion factor by which the primary units are multiplied to
Enter other obtain the secondary units. The default is 0.453592, which is the conversion factor for
choices via changing pounds to kilograms. NOTE: This parameter does not display the decimal point
keyboard location for some values less than 1; use the MULEXP parameter to shift the decimal
position of the multiplier. See Section 7.6 on page 42 for a list of multipliers.
To toggle between primary and secondary units, press the UNITS key.
MULEXP decimal Multiplier exponent. Sets the decimal position for multiplier values.
position
Table 3-3. Format Menu Parameters (Continued)

Configuration 19
3.2.3 Calibration Menu
See Section 4.0 on page 25 for calibration procedures.

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CALIBR Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
WZERO — Display and edit the zero calibration A/D count value.
DO NOT adjust this value after WSPAN has been set!
WVAL — Display and edit the test weight value.
WSPAN — Display and edit the span calibration A/D count value.
REZERO — Press Enter to remove an offset value from the zero and span calibrations.
Use this parameter only after WZERO and WSPAN have been set. See Section 4.1 on
page 25 for more information about using this parameter.
Table 3-4. Calibration Menu Parameters

3.2.4 Serial Menu

See Section 7.3 on page 38 for information about the IQ plus 355 serial data format.

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SERIAL Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
EDP BAUD Specifies settings for baud rate, data bits, termination characters, and end-of-line delay used by
BITS the EDP port.
TERMIN
EOLDLY
PRINT BAUD Specifies settings for baud rate, data bits, termination characters, and end-of-line delay used by
BITS the printer port.
TERMIN
EOLDLY
STREAM OFF Selects the serial port used for continuous transmission. See Section 7.3 on page 38 for
EDP information about the IQ plus 355 continuous data format.
PRN
PRNDES EDP Print destination. Selects the port for data transmission when the PRINT key is pressed or the
PRN KPRINT EDP command is sent.
Level 3 Submenus EDP Port and Printer Port
BAUD 9600 Baud rate. Selects the transmission speed for the EDP or printer port.
300
600
1200
2400
4800
BITS 8NONE Selects number of data bits and parity of data transmitted from the EDP or printer port.
7EVEN
7ODD
S BITS 1 BIT Selects the number of bits transmitted after each character.
2 BIT
TERMIN CR/LF Termination character. Selects termination character for data sent from the EDP or printer port.
CR
EOLDLY 0 End-of-line delay. Sets the delay period, in 0.1-second intervals, from when a formatted line is
number terminated to the beginning of the next formatted serial output. Value specified must be in the
range 0-255, in tenths of a second (10 = 1 second).
ECHO ON This command enables or disables echoing of the serial commands sent to the indicator.
OFF
Table 3-5. Serial Menu Parameters

3.2.5 Program Menu

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Configuration 21
PROGRM Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
PWRUPM GO Power up mode. In GO mode, the indicator goes into operation immediately after a brief power
DELAY up display test.
In DELAY mode, the indicator performs a power up display test, then enters a 30-second
warm up period. If no motion is detected during the warm up period, the indicator becomes
operational when the warm up period ends; if motion is detected, the delay timer is reset and
the warm up period repeated.
REGULA NTEP Regulatory mode. Specifies the regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the scale site.
OIML • OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be acquired at any weight greater than
CANADA zero. NONE allows tares to be acquired at any weight value.
NONE • OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be cleared only if the gross weight is at
no load. NONE allows tares to be cleared at any weight value.
• NTEP and OIML modes allow a new tare to be acquired even if a tare is already present.
In CANADA mode, the previous tare must be cleared before a new tare can be acquired.
• NONE, NTEP and CANADA modes allow the scale to be zeroed in either gross or net
mode as long as the current weight is within the specified ZRANGE. In OIML mode, the
scale must be in gross mode before it can be zeroed; pressing the ZERO key in net mode
clears the tare.
CONSNU 000000 Consecutive numbering. Allows sequential numbering for print operations. The consecutive
number number value is incremented following each print operation.
The initial value of this parameter is set to the start up value specified on the CONSTU
parameter. Changing either CONSTU or CONSNU immediately resets the consecutive number
used for printing.
CONSTU 000000 Consecutive number start up value. Specifies the initial consecutive number (CONSNU) value
number used when the indicator is powered on.
Table 3-6. Program Menu Parameters
3.2.6 Print Format Menu
See Section 5.0 on page 28 for information about custom print formatting.

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Figure 3-10. Print Format Menu

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3.2.7 Digital Input Menu

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DIG IN Menu
Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
DIGIN1 OFF Specifies the function activated by digital inputs 1 and 2.
DIGIN2 ZERO
• ZERO, NT/GRS (net/gross mode toggle), TARE, UNITS, and PRINT provide the same
TARE functions as the front panel keys.
NT/GRS
• DSPTAR displays the current tare value.
UNITS
• CLRCN resets the consecutive number to the value specified on the CONSTU parameter
DSPTAR (PROGRM menu).
PRINT
• KBDLOC disables the keypad while the digital input is held low.
CLRCN
• HOLD holds the current display. Releasing this input clears the running average filter.
KBDLOC
HOLD
Table 3-7. Digital Input Menu Parameters

Configuration 23
3.2.8 Analog Output Menu
The ALGOUT menu is used only if the analog output option is installed. If the analog output option is installed,
configure all other indicator functions and calibrate the indicator (see Section 4.0 on page 25) before configuring
the analog output. See Section 7.8 on page 44 for analog output calibration procedures.

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ALG OUT Menu

Parameter Choices Description
Level 2 submenus
SOURCE GROSS Specifies the source tracked by the analog output.
NET
OFFSET 0% Zero offset. Selects whether the analog output supplies voltage (0–10 V) or current (4–20 mA)
20% output. Select 0% for 0–10 V output; select 20% for 4–20 mA output.
ERRACT FULLSC Error action. Specifies how the analog output responds to system error conditions.
HOLD Possible values are:
ZEROSC
FULLSC Set to full value (10 V or 20 mA)
HOLD: Hold current value
ZEROSC: Set to zero value (0 V or 4 mA)
MIN 000000 Specifies the minimum weight value tracked by the analog output. Specify a weight value (in
number primary units) in the range 0–999 990.
MAX 010000 Specifies the maximum weight value tracked by the analog output. Specify a weight value (in
number primary units) in the range 0–999 990.
TWZERO — Tweak zero. Adjust the analog output zero calibration. Use a multimeter to monitor the analog
output value. Press and hold or to adjust the output. Press to save the new value.
TWSPAN — Tweak span. Adjust the analog output span calibration. Use a multimeter to monitor the analog
output value. Press and hold or to adjust the output. Press to save the new value.
Table 3-8. Analog Output Menu Parameters

3.2.9 Version Menu

The VERS menu is used to check the software version installed in the indicator. There are no parameters associated
with the Version menu: when selected, the indicator displays the installed software version number.

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Figure 3-13. Version Menu

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4.0 Calibration
The IQ plus 355 can be calibrated using the front panel, EDP commands, or the Revolution™ configuration utility.
Each method consists of the following steps:
• Zero calibration
• Entering the test weight value
• Span calibration
• Optional rezero calibration for test weights using hooks or chains.
The following sections describe the calibration procedure for each of the calibration methods.

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Figure 4-1. Calibration (CALIBR) Menu

4.1 Front Panel Calibration

To calibrate the indicator using the front panel, do the •If no other apparatus was used to hang the
following: test weights during calibration, remove the
test weights and press to return to the
1. Place the indicator in setup mode (display CALIBR menu.
reads CONFIG) and remove all weight from the
scale platform. If your test weights require • If hooks or chains were used during
hooks or chains, place the hooks or chains on calibration, remove these and the test
the scale for zero calibration. weights from the scale. With all weight
removed, press to rezero the scale. This
2. Press until the display reads CALIBR (see function adjusts the zero and span
Figure 4-1). Press to go to zero calibration calibration values. The indicator displays
(WZERO). *CAL* while the zero and span calibrations
3. With WZERO displayed, press to calibrate are adjusted. When complete, the adjusted
zero. The indicator displays *CAL* while A/D count for the zero calibration is
calibration is in progress. When complete, the displayed. Press to save the value, then
A/D count for the zero calibration is displayed. press to return to the CALIBR menu.
DO NOT adjust this value after WSPAN has 7. Press until the display reads CONFIG, then
been set! Press again to save the zero press to exit setup mode.
calibration value and go to the next prompt
(WVAL).
4. With WVAL displayed, place test weights on the
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Figure 4-2. Editing Procedure for Numeric Values
5. With WSPAN displayed, press to calibrate
span. The indicator displays *CAL* while
calibration is in progress. When complete, the
A/D count for the span calibration is displayed.
Press again to save the span calibration
value and go to the next prompt (REZERO).
6. The rezero function is used to remove a
calibration offset when hooks or chains are
used to hang the test weights.

Calibration 25
4.2 EDP Command Calibration 3. Place test weights on the scale and use the
To calibrate the indicator using EDP commands, the WVAL command to enter the test weight value
in the following format:
indicator EDP port must be connected to a terminal or
personal computer. See Section 2.3.3 on page 7 for WVAL=nnnnnn<CR>
EDP port pin assignments; see Section 6.0 on page 30 4. Send the WSPAN EDP command to calibrate
for more information about using EDP commands. span. The indicator displays *CAL* while
Once the indicator is connected to the sending device, calibration is in progress.
do the following: 5. To remove an offset value, clear all weight
from the scale, including hooks or chains used
1. Place the indicator in setup mode (display to hang test weights, then send the REZERO
reads CONFIG) and remove all weight from the EDP command. The indicator displays *CAL*
scale platform. If your test weights require while the zero and span calibrations are
hooks or chains, place the hooks or chains on adjusted.
the scale for zero calibration.
6. Send the KUPARROW EDP command to exit
2. Send the WZERO EDP command to calibrate setup mode.
zero. The indicator displays *CAL* while
calibration is in progress.

4.3 Revolution™ Calibration

To calibrate the indicator using Revolution, the 4. Enter the Value of Test Weight to be used for span
indicator EDP port must be connected to a PC running calibration then click OK.
the Revolution configuration utility. 5. The Zero Calibration dialog box prompts you
Use the following procedure to calibrate the indicator: to remove all weight from the scale. Clear the
scale and click OK to begin zero calibration.
1. Select Calibrate Indicator from the Revolution
main menu. If your test weights require hooks or chains,
Note place the hooks or chains on the scale for zero
2. On the Indicator Calibration display, select the calibration.
indicator model (IQ+355) and communications
port then click OK. 6. When zero calibration is complete, the Span
Calibration dialog box prompts you to place
3. Revolution uploads calibration data from the test weights on the scale for span calibration.
indicator then presents the information in a Place tests weights on the scale then click OK.
display like that shown in Figure 4-3.
7. When calibration is complete, the New Settings
fields of the Indicator Calibration display are
filled in. Click Exit to save the new values and
return to the Revolution main menu; to restore
the previous calibration values, click Restore
Settings.

Figure 4-3. Revolution Calibration Display

26 IQ plus 355 Installation Manual

4.4 More About Calibration 4.4.3 Calculating the Span Coefficient
The following topics provide additional information about The span coefficient value displayed by the WSPAN
compensating for environmental factors (Section 4.4.1) parameter can be calculated using the following
and diagnostic information for determining expected zero formula:
and span coefficients. (21000 * mV_signal_input) + zero_coefficient

4.4.1 Adjusting Final Calibration where mV_signal_input is the change in the signal input
Calibration may be affected by environmental factors when the test weight is applied and the zero_coefficient
including wind, vibration, and angular loading. For is the WZERO value. Actual values typically vary from
example, if the scale is calibrated with 1000 lb, a strain the calculated value.
test may determine that at 2000 lb the calibration is 3 lb
high. In this case, final calibration can be adjusted by
tweaking WVAL to 998.5 lb. This adjustment provides
a linear correction of 1.5 lb per 1000 lb.
To adjust the final calibration, return to the WVAL
prompt and press to show the test weight value.
Press or to adjust calibration up or down. Press
to save the value, then press to return to the CALIBR
menu.
4.4.2 Zero Deadload A/D Counts
Table 4-1 lists the ideal A/D counts that result from
input signals of 0–45 mV with zero deadload. Actual
values will typically be higher than the values shown in
Table 4-1 but the ideal values can be used when
calibrating the indicator with no attached scale.
Input Signal (mV) Raw A/D Count
0 105 000
1 126 000
2 147 000
3 168 000
4 189 000
5 210 000
6 231 000
7 252 000
8 273 000
9 294 000
10 315 000
15 420 000
20 525 000
30 735 000
45 1 050 000
Table 4-1. Ideal A/D Raw Counts

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5.0 Print Formatting
The IQ plus 355 provides two print formats, GFMT The default GFMT and NFMT print formats use only
and NFMT, that determine the format of the printed the new line (<NL>) command and the commands for
output when the PRINT key is pressed or when a gross, net, and tare weights in displayed units (<G>,
KPRINT EDP command is received. If a tare has been <N>, and <T>).
entered or acquired, NFMT is used; otherwise, GFMT The default IQ plus 355 print formats are shown in
is used. Table 5-2:
Each print format can be customized to include up to Format Default Format String Sample Output
300 characters of information, such as company name
and address, on printed tickets. You can use the GFMT <G> GROSS<NL> 2046.81 LB GROSS
indicator front panel (PFORMT menu), EDP NFMT <G> GROSS<NL> 4053.1 LB GROSS
commands, or the Revolution™ configuration utility to <T> TARE<NL> 15.6 LB TARE
customize the print formats. <N> NET<NL> 4037.5 LB NET
NOTE: In OIML and CANADA modes, the letters PT (preset
5.1 Print Formatting Commands tare) are automatically inserted after the printed tare weight.
Table 5-1 lists commands you can use to format the Table 5-2. GFMT and NFMT Formats
gross and net print formats. Commands included in the
format strings must be enclosed between < and > Note
delimiters. Any characters outside of the delimiters are
printed as text on the ticket. Text characters can include • The <G2>, <N2>, and <T2> commands listed
any ASCII character that can be printed by the output in Table 5-1 print the gross, net, and tare
device. weights in non-displayed units—that is, in the
Command Description
units not currently displayed on the indicator.
• ID numbers included in the print format string
<G> Gross weight in displayed units (<ID> command) must be set using the
<G2> Gross weight in non-displayed units KNEWID EDP command.
<N> Net weight in displayed units • The 300-character limit of each print format
<N2> Net weight in non-displayed units
string includes the output field length of the
print formatting commands, not the command
<T> Tare weight in displayed units length. For example, if the indicator is
<T2> Tare weight in non-displayed units configured to show a decimal point, the <G>
command generates an output field of 13
<ID> ID number
characters: the 10-character weight value
<CN> Consecutive number (including decimal point), one space, and a
<NLnn> New line (nn = number of termination (<CR/LF> two-digit units identifier.
or <CR>) characters)*
<SPnn> Space (nn = number of spaces)* 5.2 Customizing Print Formats
<SU> Toggle weight data format (formatted/ The following sections describe procedures for
unformatted)** customizing the GFMT and NFMT formats using the
EDP port, the front panel (PFORMT menu), and the
Gross, net, and tare weights are 9 digits in length, including Revolution configuration utility.
sign (10 digits with decimal point), followed by a space and a
two-digit units identifier. Total field length with units identifier is 5.2.1 Using the EDP Port
12 (or 13) characters. With a personal computer, terminal, or remote
ID and consecutive number (CN) fields are 1–6 characters in keyboard attached to the IQ plus 355 EDP port, you
length, as required. can use the EDP command set to customize the print
* If nn is not specified, 1 is assumed. Value must be in the format strings.
range 1–99. To view the current setting of a format string, type the
** After receiving an SU command, the indicator sends name of the string (GFMT or NFMT) and press ENTER.
unformatted data until the next SU command is received. For example, to check the current configuration of the
Unformatted data omits decimal points, leading and trailing GFMT format, type GFMT and press ENTER . The
characters. indicator responds by sending the current configuration
Table 5-1. Print Format Commands
for the gross format:
GFMT=<G> GROSS<NL>

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To change the format, use the GFMT or NFMT EDP 5.2.2 Using the Front Panel
command followed by an equals sign (=) and the If you have no access to equipment for communication
modified print format string. For example, to add the through the EDP port or are working at a site where
name and address of a company to the gross format, such equipment cannot be used, you can use the
you could send the following EDP command: PFORMT menu (see Figure 5-1) to customize the print
GFMT=FINE TRANSFER CO<NL>32400 WEST formats.
HIGHWAY ROAD<NL>SMALLTOWN<NL2><G> Using the PFORMT menu, you can edit the print
GROSS<NL>
format strings by changing the decimal values of the
A ticket printed using this format might look like the ASCII characters in the format string.
following:
Lower-case letters and some special
FINE TRANSFER CO Note characters cannot be displayed on the IQ plus
32400 WEST HIGHWAY ROAD 355 front panel (see the ASCII character chart
SMALLTOWN on page 39) and are shown as blanks. The IQ plus 355 can
send or receive any ASCII character; the character printed
depends on the particular ASCII character set
1345 LB GROSS
implemented for the receiving device.

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$ECREMENT !3#)) VALUE OF ACTIVE CHARACTER ACTIVE CHARACTER AND )NCREMENT !3#)) VALUE OF ACTIVE CHARACTER
!3#)) VALUE

$ELETE ACTIVE
CHARACTER

Figure 5-1. PFORMT Menu, Showing Alphanumeric Character Entry Procedure

5.2.3 Using Revolution

The Revolution configuration utility provides a print
formatting grid with a tool bar. The grid allows you to
construct the print format without the formatting
commands (<NL> and <SP>) required by the front
panel or EDP command methods. Using Revolution,
you can type text directly into the grid, then select
weight value fields from the tool bar and place them
where you want them to appear on the printed ticket.
Figure 5-2 shows an example of the Revolution print
formatting grid.

Figure 5-2. Revolution Print Format Grid

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6.0 EDP Commands
The IQ plus 355 indicator can be controlled by a
personal computer or remote keyboard connected to
the indicator EDP port. Control is provided by a set of Command Function
EDP commands that can simulate front panel key press KZERO In weighing mode, press the ZERO key
functions, display and change setup parameters, and KGROSSNET In weighing mode, press the GROSS/
perform reporting functions. The EDP port provides NET key
the capability to print configuration data or to save that
KGROSS Go to gross mode (pseudo key)
data to an attached personal computer. This section
describes the EDP command set and procedures for KNET Go to net mode (pseudo key)
saving and transferring data using the EDP port. KTARE Press the TARE key
KUNITS In weighing mode, press the UNITS key
6.1 The EDP Command Set KPRIM Go to primary units (pseudo key)
The EDP command set can be divided into five groups: KSEC Go to secondary units (pseudo key)
key press commands, reporting commands, the
R E S E T C O N F I G U R AT I O N s p e c i a l f u n c t i o n KNEWID Enter new ID (pseudo key)
command, parameter setting commands, and transmit KPRINT In weighing mode, press the PRINT key
weight data commands. KLEFTARROW In setup mode, move left in the menu
When the indicator processes an EDP command, it KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu
responds with the message OK . The OK response KUPARROW In setup mode, move up in the menu
verifies that the command was received and has been
KDOWNARROW In setup mode, move down in the menu
executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot be
executed, the indicator responds with ??. K0 Press number 0 (zero)

The following sections list the commands and K1 Press number 1

command syntax used for each of these groups. K2 Press number 2
K3 Press number 3
6.1.1 Key Press Commands
Key press EDP commands (see Table 6-1) simulate K4 Press number 4
pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator. K5 Press number 5
Most commands can be used in both setup and K6 Press number 6
weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as
K7 Press number 7
“pseudo” keys, providing functions that are not
represented by a key on the front panel. K8 Press number 8

For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using K9 Press number 9

EDP commands: KDOT Press the decimal point (.)
1. Type K1 and press ENTER (or RETURN). KENTER Press the ENTER key
2. Type K5 and press ENTER. Table 6-1. EDP Key Press Commands
3. Type KTARE and press ENTER. The display
shifts to net mode when the tare is entered.

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6.1.2 Reporting Commands 6.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands
Reporting commands (see Table 6-2) send specific Parameter setting commands allow you to display or
information to the EDP port. These commands can be change the current value for a particular configuration
used in both setup mode and normal mode. parameter (Tables 6-3 through 6-10).
Command Function Current configuration parameter settings can be
displayed in either setup mode or normal mode using
DUMPALL List all parameter values the following syntax:
VERSION Write IQ plus 355 software version command<ENTER>
P Write current displayed weight with units Most parameter values can be changed in setup mode
identifier. See Section 7.2 on page 37 for only. Use the following command syntax when
more information. changing parameter values:
ZZ Write current weight and annunciator command=value<ENTER>
status. See Section 7.2 on page 37 for where value is a number or a parameter value. Use no
more information. spaces before or after the equal (=) sign. If you type an
S Write one frame of stream format incorrect command or value, the display reads ?? .
Table 6-2. EDP Reporting Commands Changes to the parameters are saved as they are entered
but typically do not take effect until you exit setup
6.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command mode.
The RESETCONFIGURATION command can be used For example, to set the motion band parameter to 5,
to restore all configuration parameters to their default type the following:
values. Before issuing this command, the indicator
MOTBAND=5D<ENTER>
must be placed in test mode (press and hold setup
switch for approximately three seconds to show TEST
menu).
This command is equivalent to using the DEFLT
function on the TEST menu. See Section 7.9 on
page 45 for more information about test mode and
using the TEST menu.
All load cell calibration settings are lost when
Note the RESETCONFIGURATION command is run.

Command Description Values

GRADS Graduations 1–100 000
ZTRKBND Zero track band OFF, 0.5D, 1D, 3D
ZRANGE Zero range 1.9%, 100%
MOTBAND Motion band 1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 10D, 20D, OFF
OVRLOAD Overload FS+2%, FS+1D, FS+9D, FS
SMPRAT Sample rate 15HZ, 30HZ, 7.5HZ, 3.75HZ
DIGFLTR1 Digital filtering 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
DIGFLTR2
DIGFLTR3
DFSENS Digital filter cutout sensitivity 2OUT, 4OUT, 8OUT, 16OUT, 32OUT, 64OUT, 128OUT
DFTHRH Digital filter cutout threshold NONE, 2DD, 5DD, 10DD, 20DD, 50DD, 100DD, 200DD, 250DD
TAREFN Tare function BOTH, NOTARE, PBTARE, KEYED
Table 6-3. CONFIG EDP Commands

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 Command Description Values
PRI.DECPNT Primary units decimal position 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8, 888888, 888880
PRI.DSPDIV Primary units display divisions 1D, 2D, 5D
PRI.UNITS Primary units LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE
SEC.DECPNT Secondary units decimal position 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8, 888888, 888880
SEC.DSPDIV Secondary units display divisions 1D, 2D, 5D
SEC.UNITS Secondary units LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE
SEC.MULT Secondary units multiplier 0.00000–9999.99
DSPRATE Display rate 250MS, 500MS, 750MS, 1SEC, 1500MS, 2SEC, 2500MS, 3SEC,
4SEC, 6SEC, 8SEC
Table 6-4. FORMAT EDP Commands

Command Description Values

WZERO Zero calibration —
WVAL Test weight value test_weight_value
WSPAN Span calibration —
REZERO Rezero —
LC.CD Set deadload coefficient value
LC.CW Set span coefficient value
Table 6-5. CALIBR EDP Commands

Command Description Values

EDP.BAUD EDP port baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
EDP.BITS EDP port data bits/parity 8NONE, 7EVEN, 7ODD
EDP.TERMIN EDP port termination character CR/LF, CR
EDP.EOLDLY EDP port end-of-line delay 0–255 (0.1-second intervals)
PRN.BAUD Printer port baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
PRN.BITS Printer port data bits/parity 8NONE, 7EVEN, 7ODD
PRN.TERMIN Printer port termination character CR/LF, CR
PRN.EOLDLY Printer port end-of-line delay 0–255 (0.1-second intervals)
STREAM Streaming port OFF, EDP, PRN
PRNDEST Print destination EDP, PRN
Table 6-6. SERIAL EDP Commands

Command Description Values

PWRUPMD Power up mode GO, DELAY
REGULAT Regulatory compliance NTEP, OIML, CANADA, NONE
CONSNUM Consecutive number 0–999 999
CONSTUP Consecutive number start-up value 0–999 999
Table 6-7. PROGRM EDP Commands

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 Command Description Values
GFMT Gross demand print format string See Section 6.0 on page 32 for detailed information
NFMT Net demand print format string
Table 6-8. PFORMT EDP Commands

Command Description Values

DIGIN1 Digital input function OFF, ZERO, TARE, NT/GRS, UNITS, DSPTAR, PRINT, CLRCN,
DIGIN2 KBDLOC, HOLD
Table 6-9. DIG IN EDP Commands

Command Description Values

SOURCE1 Analog output source GROSS, NET
OFFSET Zero offset 0%, 20%
ERRACT Error action FULLSC, HOLD, ZEROSC
MIN Minimum value tracked 0–999 990
MAX Maximum value tracked 0–999 990
ZERO1 Zero calibration 0–16 383
SPAN1 Span calibration 0–16 383
Table 6-10. ALGOUT EDP Commands
6.1.5 Normal Mode Commands
The serial transmit weight data commands (see Table 6-11) transmit data to the EDP port on demand. The SX and
EX commands are valid only in normal operating mode; all other commands are valid in either setup or normal
mode.
Command Description Response Format
SX Start EDP streaming OK or ??
EX Stop EDP streaming OK or ??
KNEWID Set or query product ID number nnnnnnn
RS Reset system —
XG Transmit gross weight in displayed units nnnnnn UU
XN Transmit net weight in displayed units where nnnnnn is the weight value, UU is the units.
XT Transmit tare weight in displayed units
XG2 Transmit gross weight in non-displayed units
XN2 Transmit net weight in non-displayed units
XT2 Transmit tare weight in non-displayed units
XE Query system error conditions nnnnn nnnnn
See Section 7.1.2 on page 37 for detailed information about
the XE command response format.
Table 6-11. Normal Mode EDP Commands

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 310 Command 355 Command Description
AZ KZERO Sets scale to zero. Valid only in Operate Mode.
FT KTARE Performs a front panel tare operation. Entering “FT <EOL>” acquires a tare like pressing
the TARE key.
CT Clear Tare Tare out (removes the tare value)
LB KPRIM Selects “lb” for weight units (if set up for “lb” or “kg” units mode)
KG KSEC Selects “kg” for weight units (if set up for “lb” or Kg” units mode)
GN KGROSSNET Simulates a GROSS/NET key press. Entering “GN <EOL>” toggles between the gross
and net display mode.
PR KPRINT Sends formatted weight data to either or both serial ports.
RS RS Resets system.
SX SX Starts continuous serial transmission on the EDP port using the selected serial output
data format. Serial transmission stops in SETUP mode.
EX EX Ends continuous serial transmision on the EDP port.
XG XG Transmits GROSS [9 characters, leading zeros suppressed (spaces), decimal point if
applicable, minus sign to left of first active digit]. Valid only in Operate Mode.
XN XN Transmits NET [9 characters, leading zeros suppressed (spaces), decimal point if
applicable, minus sign to left fo first active digit]. Valid only in Operate Mode.
XT XT Transmits TARE [9 characters, leading zeros suppressed (spaces), decimal point if
applicable, minus sign to left fo first active digit]. Valid only in Operate Mode.
XD P command Transmits the value currently displayed.
XS S command Transmits a single serial string from the EDP port in the selected output format.
Table 6-12. IQ310A Commands

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6.2 Saving and Transferring Data 6.2.2 Downloading Configuration Data from PC to
Indicator
Connecting a personal computer to the IQ plus 355
Configuration data saved on a PC or floppy disk can be
EDP port allows you to save indicator configuration
downloaded from the PC to an indicator. This
data to the PC or to download configuration data from
procedure is useful when a number of indicators with
the PC to an indicator. The following sections describe
similar configurations are set up or when an indicator is
the procedures for these save and transfer operations.
replaced.
6.2.1 Saving Indicator Data to a Personal Computer To download configuration data, connect the PC to the
Configuration data can be saved to a personal computer EDP port as described in Section 6.2.1. Place the
connected to the EDP port. The PC must be running a indicator in setup mode and use the PC
communications program such as PROCOMMPLUS®. communications software to send the saved
See Section 2.3.3 on page 7 for information about configuration data to the indicator. When transfer is
serial communications wiring and EDP port pin complete, calibrate the indicator as described in
assignments. Section 4.0 on page 25.
When configuring the indicator, ensure that the values
set for the BAUD and BITS parameters on the SERIAL Note
menu match the baud rate, bits, and parity settings
configured for the serial port on the PC. Set the • Calibration settings are included in the
PRNDES parameter to EDP. configuration data downloaded to the indicator.
If the receiving indicator is a direct
To save all configuration data, place the indicator in replacement for another IQ plus 355 and the
setup mode and send the DUMPALL EDP command to attached scale is not changed, recalibration is
the indicator. The IQ plus 355 responds by sending all not required.
configuration parameters to the PC as ASCII-formatted • When downloading configurations that include
text. changed serial communications settings, edit
the data file to place the serial communications
changes at the end of the file. Communication
between the PC and indicator will be lost once
the indicator receives settings for baud rate
(BAUD parameter) or data bits and parity
(BITS parameter) that do not match those
configured for the PC.

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7.0 Appendix
7.1 Error Messages
The IQ plus 355 indicator provides a number of error messages. When an error occurs, the message is shown on the
indicator LED display. Error conditions can also be checked remotely by using the XE EDP command as described
in Section 7.1.2.
7.1.1 Displayed Error Messages
The IQ plus 355 provides a number of front panel error messages to assist in problem diagnosis. Table 7-1 lists
these messages and their meanings.
Error Message Description Solution
E A/D A/D physical error Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) Service.
EEEROM EEPROM physical error
EVIREE Virgin EEPROM Use TEST menu to perform DEFLT (restore defaults) procedure, then
EPCKSM Parameter checksum error recalibrate load cells.

EACKSM A/D calibration checksum error A/D converter requires recalibration. Call RLWS Service.
EFCKSM Printer format checksum error Call RLWS Service.
ELCKSM Load cell calibration checksum error Recalibrate load cells.
EIDATA Internal RAM checksum error Call RLWS Service.
E REF A/D reference error A/D converter requires recalibration. Call RLWS Service.
Error Internal program error Check configuration. Run XE command (see Section 7.1.2 on
page 37) to determine error type.
Call RLWS Service if unable to clear error by cycling power or if error
recurs.
OVERFL Overflow error Weight value too large to be displayed.
------ Gross > overload limit Gross value exceeds overload limit. Check configuration or signal
input level. Overload can be caused by input signal > 45mV or
common mode voltage > 950 mV.
______ A/D underrange A/D reading < –4 mV. Check scale for binding or damage.

Table 7-1. IQ plus 355 Error Messages

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7.1.2 Using the XE EDP Command
The XE EDP command can be used to remotely query Error
the IQ plus 355 for the error conditions shown on the Code Description Binary Value
front panel. The XE command returns two 5-digit 0 No error 0000 0000 0000 0000
numbers in the format:
1 EEPROM physical error 0000 0000 0000 0001
xxxxx yyyyy
2 Virgin EEPROM 0000 0000 0000 0010
where xxxxx contains a decimal representation of any
existing error conditions as described in Table 7-2. 4 Parameter checksum error 0000 0000 0000 0100

If more than one error condition exists, the number 8 Load cell calibration 0000 0000 0000 1000
checksum error
returned is the sum of the values representing the error
conditions. For example, if the XE command returns 16 A/D calibration checksum 0000 0000 0001 0000
the number 1040, this value represents the sum of an A/ error
D reference error (1024) and an A/D calibration 32 Print format checksum error 0000 0000 0010 0000
checksum error (16). 64 Internal RAM checksum error 0000 0000 0100 0000
The second number returned (yyyyy) uses the same bit 128 not assigned 0000 0000 1000 0000
assignments as shown in Table 7-2 to indicate whether 256 not assigned 0000 0001 0000 0000
the test for the error condition was run. For example,
the value yyyyy = 50815 represents the decimal 512 A/D physical error 0000 0010 0000 0000
equivalent of the binary value 1100 0110 0111 1111. 1024 A/D reference error 0000 0100 0000 0000
Using the bit assignments in Table 7-2, this value 2048 Non-maskable interrupt 0000 1000 0000 0000
indicates all tests were run. (NMI) error
4096 Stack overflow error 0001 0000 0000 0000
8192 Zero division error 0010 0000 0000 0000
16384 A/D underrange 0100 0000 0000 0000
32768 Gross > overload limit 1000 0000 0000 0000
Table 7-2. Error Codes Returned on XE Command

7.2 Status Messages

Two EDP commands, P and ZZ, can be used to provide For example, if the annunciator status value returned
status about the indicator. These commands are on the ZZ command is 145, the gross, standstill, and lb
described in the following sections. annunciators are lit: 145 represents the sum of the
values for the standstill annunciator (128), gross mode
7.2.1 Using the P EDP Command annunciator (16), and the lb/primary units annunciator
The P EDP command returns the current displayed (1).
weight value to the EDP port, along with the units
identifier. If the indicator is in an under-range or Decimal
overload condition, the weight value is replaced with Value Annunciator
&&&&&& (overload) or:::::: (under-range). 1 lb/primary units
7.2.2 Using the ZZ EDP Command 2 kg/secondary units
The ZZ EDP command can be used to remotely query 4 oz
which annunciators are currently displayed on the 8 g
indicator front panel. The ZZ command returns the
16 Gross
currently displayed weight and a decimal number
representing the LED annunciators currently lit. The 32 Net
format of the returned data is: 64 Center of zero
wwwwww uu zzz 128 Standstill
where wwwwww uu is the current displayed weight and Table 7-3. Status Codes Returned on the ZZ Command
units, zzz is the annunciator status value (see
Table 7-3). If more than one annunciator is lit, the
second number returned is the sum of the values
representing the active annunciators.

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7.3 Continuous Output (Stream) Format
Figure 7-1 shows the continuous output format sent to the IQ plus 355 EDP or printer port when the STREAM
parameter (SERIAL menu) is set to either EDP or PRN.

<STX> <POL> <wwwwwww> <UNIT> <G/N> <S> <TERM>

ASCII 02 G = Gross <CR> <LF>

(decimal) N = Net or <CR>
ASCII 13, 10
(decimal)
Polarity: L = pounds
<space> = Positive K = kilogram
<–> = Negative Status:
T = ton <space> = valid
<^> = Overload G = grams
<]> = Underrange I = Invalid
O = ounces M = Motion
<space> = none O = Over/under range
Weight data: 7 digits, right-justified, with
decimal point, l eading zero supression.
Overload = ^^^^^^^
Underrange = ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Display overflow = OVERFL

Figure 7-1. Continuous Output Data Format

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7.4 ASCII Character Chart
Use the decimal values for ASCII characters listed in The IQ plus 355 can send or receive any ASCII
Tables 7-4 and 7-5 when specifying print format strings character value (decimal 0–255), but the indicator
on the IQ plus 355 PFORMT menu. The actual display is limited to numbers, upper-case, unaccented
character printed depends on the character mapping letters, and a few special characters. See Section 7.5 on
used by the output device. page 41 for information about the IQ plus 355 LED
display.
Control ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex
Ctrl-@ NUL 00 00 space 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60
Ctrl-A SOH 01 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a 97 61
Ctrl-B STX 02 02 “ 34 22 B 66 42 b 98 62
Ctrl-C ETX 03 03 # 35 23 C 67 43 c 99 63
Ctrl-D EOT 04 04 $ 36 24 D 68 44 d 100 64
Ctrl-E ENQ 05 05 % 37 25 E 69 45 e 101 65
Ctrl-F ACK 06 06 & 38 26 F 70 46 f 102 66
Ctrl-G BEL 07 07 ’ 39 27 G 71 47 g 103 67
Ctrl-H BS 08 08 ( 40 28 H 72 48 h 104 68
Ctrl-I HT 09 09 ) 41 29 I 73 49 i 105 69
Ctrl-J LF 10 0A * 42 2A J 74 4A j 106 6A
Ctrl-K VT 11 0B + 43 2B K 75 4B k 107 6B
Ctrl-L FF 12 0C , 44 2C L 76 4C l 108 6C
Ctrl-M CR 13 0D - 45 2D M 77 4D m 109 6D
Ctrl-N SO 14 0E . 46 2E N 78 4E n 110 6E
Ctrl-O SI 15 0F / 47 2F O 79 4F o 111 6F
Ctrl-P DLE 16 10 0 48 30 P 80 50 p 112 70
Ctrl-Q DC1 17 11 1 49 31 Q 81 51 q 113 71
Ctrl-R DC2 18 12 2 50 32 R 82 52 r 114 72
Ctrl-S DC3 19 13 3 51 33 S 83 53 s 115 73
Ctrl-T DC4 20 14 4 52 34 T 84 54 t 116 74
Ctrl-U NAK 21 15 5 53 35 U 85 55 u 117 75
Ctrl-V SYN 22 16 6 54 36 V 86 56 v 118 76
Ctrl-W ETB 23 17 7 55 37 W 87 57 w 119 77
Ctrl-X CAN 24 18 8 56 38 X 88 58 x 120 78
Ctrl-Y EM 25 19 9 57 39 Y 89 59 y 121 79
Ctrl-Z SUB 26 1A : 58 3A Z 90 5A z 122 7A
Ctrl-[ ESC 27 1B ; 59 3B [ 91 5B { 123 7B
Ctrl-\ FS 28 1C < 60 3C \ 92 5C | 124 7C
Ctrl-] GS 29 1D = 61 3D ] 93 5D } 125 7D
Ctrl-^ RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7E
Ctrl-_ US 31 1F ? 63 3F _ 95 5F DEL 127 7F
Table 7-4. ASCII Character Chart (Part 1)

Appendix 39
 ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex
Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0  224 E0
ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1  225 E1
é 130 82 ó 162 A2 194 C2  226 E2
â 131 83 ú 163 A3 195 C3  227 E3
ä 132 84 ñ 164 A4 196 C4  228 E4
à 133 85 Ñ 165 A5 197 C5  229 E5
å 134 86 ª 166 A6 198 C6  230 E6
ç 135 87 º 167 A7 199 C7  231 E7
ê 136 88 ¿ 168 A8 200 C8  232 E8
ë 137 89 169 A9 201 C9  233 E9
è 138 8A ¬ 170 AA 202 CA  234 EA
ï 139 8B 1/2 171 AB 203 CB  235 EB
î 140 8C 1/4 172 AC 204 CC  236 EC
ì 141 8D ¡ 173 AD 205 CD  237 ED
Ä 142 8E « 174 AE 206 CE  238 EE
Å 143 8F » 175 AF 207 CF  239 EF
É 144 90 176 B0 208 D0  240 F0
æ 145 91 177 B1 209 D1  241 F1
Æ 146 92 178 B2 210 D2  242 F2
ô 147 93 179 B3 211 D3  243 F3
ö 148 94 180 B4 212 D4  244 F4
ò 149 95 181 B5 213 D5  245 F5
û 150 96 182 B6 214 D6  246 F6
ù 151 97 183 B7 215 D7  247 F7
ÿ 152 98 184 B8 216 D8  248 F8
Ö 153 99 185 B9 217 D9  249 F9
Ü 154 9A 186 BA 218 DA 250 FA
¢ 155 9B 187 BB 219 DB 251 FB
£ 156 9C 188 BC 220 DC 252 FC
¥ 157 9D 189 BD 221 DD  253 FD
Pts 158 9E 190 BE 222 DE 254 FE
ƒ 159 9F 191 BF 223 DF 255 FF
Table 7-5. ASCII Character Chart (Part 2)

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7.5 Front Panel Display Characters
Figure 7-2 shows the 7-segment LED character set used to display alphanumeric characters on the IQ plus 355
front panel.

  & 2

   ' 3

  ( 4

  ) 5

   * 6

   + 7

  , 8

 ! - 9

 " . :

 # / ;

 $ 0 <

 % 1 =

Figure 7-2. IQ plus 355 Display Characters

Appendix 41
7.6 Conversion Factors for Secondary
Units Primary Unit x Multiplier Secondary Unit
The IQ plus 355 has the capability to mathematically
grains 0.064799 grams
convert a weight into many different types of units and
instantly display those results with a press of the UNITS 0.002286 ounces
key. 0.000143 pounds
Secondary units can be specified on the FORMAT 0.000065 kilograms
menu using the SECNDR parameter, or by using EDP ounces 437.500 grains
commands.
28.3495 grams
• To configure secondary units using the front 0.06250 pounds
panel menus, use the Table 7-6 to find the
conversion multiplier for the MULT parameter. 0.02835 kilograms
For example, if the primary unit is pounds and pounds 7000.00 grains
the secondary unit is short tons, set the MULT
453.592 grams
parameter to 0.000500.
16.0000 ounces
You must use the MULEXP parameter to set
the decimal point position. For example, if the 0.453592 kilograms
primary unit is ounces and the secondary unit 0.000500 short tons
is grams, the conversion factor shown in
Table 7-6 is 28.3495. To enter this value using 0.000446 long tons
the menus, first enter 283495 for the MULT 0.000453 metric tons
parameter, then use the MULEXP parameter to short tons 2000.00 pounds
adjust the decimal point to 28.3495.
907.185 kilograms
• To configure secondary units using EDP
commands, use the Table 7-6 to find the 0.892857 long tons
conversion multiplier for the SEC.MULT 0.907185 metric tons
command. For example, if the primary unit is grams 15.4324 grains
pounds and the secondary unit is short tons,
s e n d t h e E D P c o m m a n d S E C . M U LT = 0.035274 ounces
0.0005<CR> to set the multiplier for the 0.002205 pounds
secondary units.
0.001000 kilograms
• Long tons and grains units listed in Table 7-6
kilograms 15432.4 grains
cannot be directly specified as primary or
secondary units on the IQ plus 355 indicator. 35.2740 ounces
For these or other unlisted units of weight, 1000.00 grams
specify NONE on the UNITS parameter.
2.20462 pounds
Ensure that the secondary decimal point
Note position is set appropriately for the scale 0.001102 short tons
capacity in the secondary units. If the 0.000984 long tons
converted value requires more digits than are available,
the indicator will display an overflow message (OVERFL). 0.001000 metric tons

For example, if the primary units are short tons, metric tons 2204.62 pounds
secondary units are pounds, and the secondary decimal 1000.00 kilograms
point is set to 8888.88, the indicator will overflow if 5 1.10231 short tons
tons or more are applied to the scale. With 5 tons 0.984207 long tons
applied, and a conversion factor of 2000, the secondary
units display needs five digits to the left of the decimal long tons 2240.00 pounds
point to display the 10000 lb secondary units value. 1016.05 kilograms
1.12000 short tons
1.01605 metric tons
Table 7-6. Conversion Factors

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7.7 Digital Filtering
The IQ plus 355 uses averaged digital filtering to reduce the effect of vibration on weight readings. Adjustable
threshold and sensitivity functions allow quick settling by suspending filter averaging, allowing the weight reading
to jump to the new value. Figure 7-3 shows the digital filter parameters on the CONFIG menu.

%*('- %*('- %*('- %'4&/4 %'5)3)

   065 /0/&

   065 %%

   065 %%
   065 %%

   065 %%

   065 %%

   065 %%
%%

%%

Figure 7-3. Digital Filtering Parameters on the Configuration (CONFIG) Menu

$)'&,O $)'&,O $)'&,O

O O
O TU
4UBHF OE
4UBHF
"%
3FBEJOHT 'JMUFS
"WFSBHFT 'JMUFS
"WFSBHFT

TU
4UBHF OE
4UBHF SE
4UBHF %JTQMBZFE

'JMUFS
"WFSBHF 'JMUFS
"WFSBHF 'JMUFS
"WFSBHF 7BMVF

Figure 7-4. Flow Diagram for IQ plus 355 Digital Filters

7.7.1 DIGFLx Parameters 7.7.2 DFSENS and DFTHRH Parameters

The first three digital filtering parameters, DIGFL1, The three digital filters can be used by themselves to
DIGFL2, and DIGFL3, are configurable filter stages eliminate vibration effects, but heavy filtering also
that control the effect of a single A/D reading on the increases settling time. The DFSENS (digital filter
displayed weight. The value assigned to each sensitivity) and DFTHRH (digital filter threshold)
parameter sets the number of readings received from parameters can be used to temporarily override filter
the preceding filter stage before averaging (see averaging and improve settling time:
Figure 7-4). • DFSENS specifies the number of consecutive
The overall filtering effect can be expressed by adding scale readings that must fall outside the filter
the values assigned to the two filter stages: threshold (DFTHRH) before digital filtering is
suspended.
DIGFLT1 + DIGFLT2
• DFTHRH sets a threshold value, in display
For example, if the filters are configured as divisions. When a specified number of
DIGFLT1=16, DIGFLT2=8, the overall filtering effect consecutive scale readings (DFSENS) fall
is 24 (16 + 8). With this configuration, each A/D outside of this threshold, digital filtering is
reading has a 1-in-24 effect on the displayed weight suspended. Set DFTHRH to NONE to turn off
value. Setting the filters to 1 effectively disables digital the filter override.
filtering.

Appendix 43
7.7.3 Setting the Digital Filter Parameters
Fine-tuning the digital filter parameters greatly v i b r a t i o n e ff e c t s o n t h e s c a l e . ( L e a v e
improves indicator performance in heavy-vibration DFTHRH set to NONE.) Reconfigure as
environments. Use the following procedure to necessary to find the lowest effective values
determine vibration effects on the scale and optimize for the DIGFLx parameters.
the digital filtering configuration. 4. With optimum values assigned to the DIGFLx
1. In setup mode, set all three digital filters parameters, calculate the DFTHRH parameter
(DIGF L1, DIGFL2, DIGFL3 ) to 1 . Set value by converting the weight value recorded
DFTHRH to NONE. Return indicator to in Step 2 to display divisions:
normal mode. threshold_weight_value / DSPDIV

2. Remove all weight from the scale, then watch In the example in Step 2, with a threshold
t h e i n d ic a to r d i s p l a y to d e t e r m i n e th e weight value of 50 lb and a display division
magnitude of vibration effects on the scale. value of 5lb: 50 / 5lb = 10DD. DFTHRH should
Record the weight below which all but a few be set to 10DD for this example.
readings fall. This value is used to calculate the 5. Finally, set the DFSENS parameter high
DFTHRH parameter value in Step 4. enough to ignore transient peaks. Longer
For example, if a heavy-capacity scale transients (typically caused by lower vibration
produces vibration-related readings of up to 50 frequencies) will cause more consecutive
lb, with occasional spikes to 75 lb, record 50 lb out-of-band readings, so DFSENS should be
as the threshold weight value. set higher to counter low frequency transients.
3. Place the indicator in setup mode and set the Reconfigure as necessary to find the lowest
digital filters (DIGFLx) to eliminate the effective value for the DFSENS parameter.

7.8 Analog Output Calibration

The following calibration procedure requires a The analog output must be calibrated after the
Note indicator itself has been configured
multimeter to measure voltage or current output from
(Section 3.0) and calibrated (Section 4.0).
the analog output module. If the option is not already
installed, see Section 2.4 on page 8.
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1. Enter setup mode and go to the ALGOUT 3. Adjust zero calibration: Scroll to the
menu (see Figure 7-5). TWZERO parameter. Check voltage or current
• Set OFFSET to 0% for 0–10 V output, reading on multimeter. Press and hold or
20% for 4–20 mA output to adjust the zero value up or down. The
minimum setting should be 50mV above true
• Set MIN to lowest weight value to be zero to prevent erratic output at zero.
tracked by the analog output
4. Adjust span calibration: Scroll to the TWSPAN
• Set MAX to highest weight value to be parameter. Check voltage or current reading on
tracked by the analog output multimeter. Press and hold or to adjust the
2. Connect multimeter to analog output: span value up or down.
• For voltage output, connect voltmeter 5. Final zero calibration: Return to the TWZERO
leads to pins 3 and 4 parameter and verify that the zero calibration
• For current output, connect ammeter leads has not drifted. Press and hold or to
to pins 1 and 2 re-adjust the zero value as required.
6. Return to normal mode. Analog output
function can be verified using test weights.

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7.9 Test Mode To enter test mode, press and hold the setup switch
In addition to normal and setup modes, test mode until the front panel display shows the word TEST. After
provides a number of diagnostic functions for the IQ about three seconds, the test mode display
plus 355, including: automatically shifts to the first test menu function, A/
DTST.
• Display raw A/D count
Figure 7-6 shows the Test Menu structure; Figure 7-7
• Display digital input states shows the front panel key functions in test mode. Note
• Reset configuration parameters to default that, because the Test Menu functions are all on a
values single menu level, the GROSS/NET ( ) key has no
• Transmit test character (“U”) from serial port function. Press the ZERO ( ) key to exit test mode.
• Display characters received by serial port Table 7-7 on page 46 summarizes the test menu
• Set analog output state to zero or full scale functions.

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Appendix 45
TEST Menu
Function Description
A/DTST Display A/D test
Press and hold Enter key to display raw count from A/D converter.
D/I 1 Display digital input 1
Press and hold Enter key to show status of DIGIN1 (DI1=HI or DI1=LO).
D/I 2 Display digital input 2
Press and hold Enter key to show status of DIGIN2 (DI2=HI or DI2=LO).
AOUT=0 Set analog output to zero
Press and hold Enter key to set analog output to its zero value.
AOUTFS Set analog output to full scale
Press and hold Enter key to set analog output to its full scale value.
DEFLT Default parameters
Press setup switch and Enter key at the same time to reset configuration and calibration parameters to factory
default values. Load cells must be recalibrated before using the indicator (see Section 4.0 on page 25).
XMT U Transmit “U”
Press and hold Enter key to send ASCII “U” characters (decimal 85) from the serial port.
ECHO R Echo received characters
Press and hold Enter key to view characters received at serial port.

NOTE: IQ plus 355 display shows lower-case characters as blanks.

Table 7-7. Test Menu Functions

7.10 Software Revision History

For a complete description of recent software revisions, visit our web site at www.rlws.com.
The following list summarizes principal revision software changes:
Version 1.10
• Entering setup mode now clears any tare value in the system.
• The configured end-of-line delay (EOLDLY) now functions in both demand and continuous mode.
• A/D gain (ADGAIN) and A/D offset (ADOFFS) functions removed from TEST menu.
Version 1.12
• New SMPRAT parameter on the CONFIG menu provides selectable A/D conversion rate ranging from
3.75–30 Hz.
• Default value for REGULAT parameter (on PROGRM menu) changed to NTEP.
Version 1.15
• This parameter added in SERIAL menu under EDP port (EDP.ECHO=On/Off) to enable or disable
echoing of serial commands sent to indicator.
Version 1.16
• This version corrects an issue introduced in Version 1.15 where the primary unit with a fixed zero was
divided by 10 when displaying secondary units.
Version 1.17
• Added an OFF selection for secondary units to disable the secondary mode.
• Added a selection in the Serial Menus for 1 or 2 Stop Bits.
• Added the capability to use 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 25, and 35 Display Divisions. Contact RLWS for details.
• The IQ355 is now fully compatible with the IQ310A EDP command set

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7.11 Specifications
Power Digital Specifications
Line Voltages 115 or 230 VAC Microcomputer Phillips 80C51XA-G49 main processor @
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz 9.8304 MHz
Power Consumption 70 mA @ 115 VAC (8W) Digital Inputs 2 inputs, TTL or switch closure,
35 mA @ 230 VAC (8W) active-low
Fusing Digital Filters 3 filters, software selectable
115 VAC 2 x 200 mA TR5 subminiature fuses
Serial Communications
Wickmann Time-Lag 19374 Series
UL Listed, CSA Certified EDP Port Full duplex RS-232
230 VAC 2 x 100 mA TR5 subminiature fuses Printer Port Output-only RS-232 or active 20 mA
Wickmann Time-Lag 19372 Series current loop
UL Recognized, VDE Approved Both Ports 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300
bps; 7 or 8 data bits; even, odd, or no
Analog Specifications parity
Full Scale Input Signal Up to 45 mV Operator Interface
Excitation Voltage 10 ± 0.5 VDC, Display 6-digit LED display. 7-segment, 0.8 in
8 x 350 or 16 x 700 load cells
(20 mm) digits
Sense Amplifier Differential amplifier with
LED annunciators Gross, net, center of zero, standstill, lb/
4- and 6-wire sensing primary units, kg/secondary units, oz, g
Analog Signal Keyboard 5-key flat membrane panel
Input Range 0.6 mV/V – 4.5 mV/V
Analog Signal Environmental
Sensitivity 0.3 V/graduation minimum, Operating Temperature –10 to +40°C (legal);
1.5 mV/grad recommended
–10 to +50°C (industrial)
Input Impedance 200 M, typical
Storage Temperature –25 to +70°C
Noise (ref to input) 0.3 V p-p with digital filters at 4-4-4
Humidity 0–95% relative humidity
Internal Resolution 308,000 counts
Display Resolution 100,000 dd Enclosure
Measurement Rate Up to 30 measurements/sec Enclosure Dimensions 9.5 in x 6 in x 2.75 in
Input Sensitivity 150 nV per internal count 24 cm x 15 cm x 7 cm
System Linearity Within 0.01% of full scale Weight 2.8 Kg (6.1 lb)
Zero Stability 150 nV/°C, maximum Rating/Material UL Type 4X
Span Stability 3.5 ppm/°C, maximum
Calibration Method Software, constants stored in EEPROM Certifications and Approvals
Common Mode /
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Rejection 130 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz

Normal Mode NTEP
Rejection 90 dB minimum @ 50 or 60 Hz CoC Number 97-130A1
Input Overload ± 12 V continuous, static discharge Accuracy Class III/III L
protected nmax : 10 000
RFI Protection Signal, excitation, and sense lines
Measurement Canada
protected by capacitor bypass
Approval AM-5213
Analog Output Optional: fully isolated, voltage or
Accuracy Class III/III HD
current output,14-bit resolution.
nmax : 10 000
Voltage output: 0 –10 VDC
Load resistance:1K minimum
Current output: 4–20 mA
External loop resistance: 500
OIML
maximum
R76-2 Test Certificate TC6008
Approval T5692
Accuracy Class III
nmax : 3 000

Appendix 47
IQ plus 355 Limited Warranty
Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a
Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the
Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship for two years.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by
RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails
to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty
period subject to the following conditions:
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to
prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a
publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Equipment Return Department.
• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was
not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper
testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly
authorized repair agents.
• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible
for shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or
disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.
THESE WARRANTIES EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES , EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER RLWS
NOR DISTRIBUTOR WILL, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
RLWS AND BUYER AGREE THAT RLWS’ SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH GOODS. IN ACCEPTING THIS WARRANTY, THE BUYER WAIVES ANY AND ALL OTHER
CLAIMS TO WARRANTY.
SHOULD THE SELLER BE OTHER THAN RLWS, THE BUYER AGREES TO LOOK ONLY TO THE SELLER FOR
WARRANTY CLAIMS.
NO TERMS, CONDITIONS, UNDERSTANDING, OR AGREEMENTS PURPORTING TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS
WARRANTY SHALL HAVE ANY LEGAL EFFECT UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A CORPORATE
OFFICER OF RLWS AND THE BUYER.

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