Mettler Toledo IND246 POWERCELL User Manual

IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL

Weighing Terminal

IND246

and

IND246

POWERCELL

Weighing Terminal

METTLER TOLEDO Service

Essential Services for Dependable Performance of Your IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL

Weighing Terminal

Congratulations on choosing the quality and precision of METTLER TOLEDO. Proper use of your new equipment according to this Manual and regular calibration and maintenance by our factorytrained service team ensures dependable and accurate operation, protecting your investment.

Contact us about a service agreement tailored to your needs and budget. Further information is available at www.mt.com/service.

There are several important ways to ensure you maximize the performance of your investment:

1.

Register your product: We invite you to register your product at www.mt.com/productregistration so we can contact you about enhancements, updates and important notifications concerning your product.

2.

Contact METTLER TOLEDO for service: The value of a measurement is proportional to its accuracy – an out of specification scale can diminish quality, reduce profits and increase liability. Timely service from METTLER TOLEDO will ensure accuracy and optimize uptime and equipment life. a.

Installation, Configuration, Integration and Training: Our service representatives are factorytrained, weighing equipment experts. We make certain that your weighing equipment is ready for production in a cost effective and timely fashion and that personnel are trained for success. b.

Initial Calibration Documentation: The installation environment and application requirements are unique for every industrial scale so performance must be tested and certified. Our calibration services and certificates document accuracy to ensure production quality and provide a quality system record of performance. c.

Periodic Calibration Maintenance: A Calibration Service Agreement provides on-going confidence in your weighing process and documentation of compliance with requirements.

We offer a variety of service plans that are scheduled to meet your needs and designed to fit your budget. d.

GWP® Verification: A risk-based approach for managing weighing equipment allows for control and improvement of the entire measuring process, which ensures reproducible product quality and minimizes process costs. GWP (Good Weighing Practice), the sciencebased standard for efficient life-cycle management of weighing equipment, gives clear answers about how to specify, calibrate and ensure accuracy of weighing equipment, independent of make or brand.

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METTLER TOLEDO reserves the right to make refinements or changes to the product or manual without notice.

COPYRIGHT

METTLER TOLEDO ® is a registered trademark of Mettler-Toledo, LLC. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

METTLER TOLEDO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE REFINEMENTS OR

CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Radio Interference

Requirements of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense.

Declaration of Conformity is available at http://glo.mt.com/global/en/home/search/compliance.html/compliance/ .

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COPYRIGHT

METTLER TOLEDO ® is a registered trademark of Mettler-Toledo, LLC. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

METTLER TOLEDO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE REFINEMENTS OR CHANGES

WITHOUT NOTICE.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Radio Interference Requirements of the

Canadian Department of Communications. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense.

Declaration of Conformity is available at http://glo.mt.com/global/en/home/search/compliance.html/compliance/ .

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements.

Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device.

Should this device be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the content of this regulation must also be related.

Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

Warnings and Cautions

• READ this manual BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment and FOLLOW these instructions carefully.

• SAVE this manual for future reference.

WARNING

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD CONNECT THE AC VERSION OF THE

IND246 TERMINAL TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND

PRONG.

WARNING

DO NOT USE THE IND246 TERMINAL IN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS BECAUSE OF

COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED METTLER TOLEDO

REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HAZARDOUS AREA APPLICATIONS.

WARNING

WHEN THIS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED AS A COMPONENT PART OF A SYSTEM, THE

RESULTING DESIGN MUST BE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR

WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ALL COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM AND THE

POTENTIAL HAZARDS INVOLVED. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION COULD RESULT IN

BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

CAUTION

THE BATTERY USED IN THIS DEVICE MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR CHEMICAL BURN IF

MISTREATED. DO NOT CRUSH, DISASSEMBLE, HEAT ABOVE 60 ° C OR INCINERATE. REPLACE

BATTERY WITH 72253419 ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF

BURN, FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

NOTICE

NiMH BATTERIES SLOWLY DISCHARGE WHEN NOT USED (FOR EXAMPLE WHEN STORED FOR FUTURE USE).

BATTERY OPERATED TERMINALS AND SPARE NiMH BATTERY PACKS IN STORAGE MUST BE FULLY CHARGED

EVERY THREE MONTHS TO PREVENT PERMANENT BATTERY DAMAGE.

NOTICE

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE BATTERY IF THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0 ° C (32 ° F). CHARGING IS

NOT POSSIBLE AT OR BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE. DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER OUTSIDE ITS

TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 0 ° C (32 ° F) TO 40 ° C (104 ° F).

NOTICE

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY PROMPTLY. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE AND DO NOT

DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

NOTICE

OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES.

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Contents

1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1-1

1.1.

IND246 Overview ............................................................... 1-1

1.1.1.

Standard Features .................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2.

IND246 Terminal Versions ...................................................................... 1-2

1.2.

Specifications .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.

Battery Performance ........................................................... 1-5

1.4.

Use in Hazardous Areas ...................................................... 1-6

1.5.

Inspection and Contents Checklist ........................................ 1-6

1.6.

Model Identification ............................................................ 1-7

1.7.

Physical Dimensions .......................................................... 1-8

1.8.

Main PCB .......................................................................... 1-9

1.8.1.

SD Memory ........................................................................................... 1-9

1.9.

Scale Bases ...................................................................... 1-9

1.9.1.

Analog .................................................................................................. 1-9

1.9.2.

POWERCELL .......................................................................................... 1-9

1.9.3.

PowerDeck .......................................................................................... 1-10

1.10.

Options ........................................................................... 1-10

1.10.1.

COM2 Serial Port .................................................................................. 1-10

1.10.2.

Discrete I/O .......................................................................................... 1-11

1.10.3.

USB .................................................................................................... 1-11

1.10.4.

Ethernet ............................................................................................... 1-11

1.11.

Display and Keyboard ...................................................... 1-12

1.11.1.

Display Layout ..................................................................................... 1-12

1.11.2.

Front Panel Keys .................................................................................. 1-12

2 Operation: Terminal .......................................................... 2-1

2.1.

Overview ........................................................................... 2-1

2.2.

Display Elements and Keypad Operation ............................... 2-1

2.2.1.

Display Elements ................................................................................... 2-1

2.2.2.

Keypad Operation ................................................................................... 2-3

2.3.

Operator Menu ................................................................... 2-6

2.3.1.

Language Selection – F Codes ................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2.

Menu Navigation .................................................................................... 2-6

2.3.3.

Alibi Memory ......................................................................................... 2-9

2.3.4.

Adjust Contrast ....................................................................................... 2-9

2.3.5.

Transaction Counter .............................................................................. 2-10

2.3.6.

Totals Memory ..................................................................................... 2-10

2.3.7.

Expand x 10 ........................................................................................ 2-10

2.3.8.

Information Recall ................................................................................ 2-11

2.3.9.

Setup Access ....................................................................................... 2-12

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2.4.

Basic Functionality ........................................................... 2-12

2.4.1.

Zero .................................................................................................... 2-12

2.4.2.

Tare .................................................................................................... 2-13

2.4.3.

Unit Switching ...................................................................................... 2-17

2.4.4.

Expand By 10 ...................................................................................... 2-17

2.4.5.

Print .................................................................................................... 2-17

2.4.6.

Information Recall ................................................................................ 2-18

2.4.7.

ID Entry ............................................................................................... 2-18

2.4.8.

Time and Date ..................................................................................... 2-19

2.4.9.

Totalization .......................................................................................... 2-19

2.4.10.

Alibi Memory ....................................................................................... 2-19

2.5.

Applications .................................................................... 2-20

2.5.1.

Animal Weighing .................................................................................. 2-20

2.5.2.

Checkweighing .................................................................................... 2-20

2.5.3.

Counting ............................................................................................. 2-21

2.5.4.

Peak Weight ........................................................................................ 2-21

2.5.5.

Vehicle Weighing ................................................................................. 2-22

3 Configuration: Terminal ..................................................... 3-1

3.1.

Entering Setup Mode ........................................................... 3-1

3.2.

Security ............................................................................. 3-1

3.3.

Exiting Setup Mode ............................................................. 3-2

3.4.

Setup Menu Structure .......................................................... 3-2

3.4.1.

Navigation ............................................................................................. 3-2

3.4.2.

Setup Page ............................................................................................ 3-2

3.5.

Configuration: Overview ...................................................... 3-5

3.6.

Configuration: Scale ........................................................... 3-6

3.6.1.

Type ..................................................................................................... 3-6

3.6.2.

Load Cell ............................................................................................... 3-7

3.6.3.

Capacity and Increment ........................................................................ 3-11

3.6.4.

Calibration ........................................................................................... 3-13

3.6.5.

Zero .................................................................................................... 3-14

3.6.6.

Tare .................................................................................................... 3-15

3.6.7.

Units ................................................................................................... 3-17

3.6.8.

Filter ................................................................................................... 3-17

3.6.9.

Stability ............................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.10.

Log or Print ......................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.11.

Scale Reset .......................................................................................... 3-19

3.7.

Configuration: Application ................................................. 3-20

3.7.1.

Memory............................................................................................... 3-20

3.7.2.

Totalization .......................................................................................... 3-20

3.7.3.

Discrete I/O .......................................................................................... 3-21

3.7.4.

Function Key ........................................................................................ 3-21

3.7.5.

Animal Weighing .................................................................................. 3-22

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3.7.6.

Counting ............................................................................................. 3-23

3.7.7.

Checkweighing .................................................................................... 3-24

3.7.8.

Peak Weight ........................................................................................ 3-25

3.7.9.

Vehicle Weighing ................................................................................. 3-26

3.7.10.

Reset .................................................................................................. 3-26

3.8.

Configuration: Terminal ..................................................... 3-27

3.8.1.

Device ................................................................................................. 3-27

3.8.2.

Display ............................................................................................... 3-27

3.8.3.

Region ................................................................................................ 3-28

3.8.4.

Transaction Counter .............................................................................. 3-30

3.8.5.

User .................................................................................................... 3-30

3.8.6.

Menu Keys .......................................................................................... 3-30

3.8.7.

Reset .................................................................................................. 3-31

3.9.

Configuration: Communication ........................................... 3-31

3.9.1.

Templates............................................................................................ 3-31

3.9.2.

Reports ............................................................................................... 3-33

3.9.3.

Connections ........................................................................................ 3-33

3.9.4.

Serial .................................................................................................. 3-36

3.9.5.

Network............................................................................................... 3-38

3.9.6.

Reset .................................................................................................. 3-39

3.10.

Configuration: Maintenance ............................................... 3-39

3.10.1.

Diagnostics ......................................................................................... 3-39

3.10.2.

Scale .................................................................................................. 3-39

3.10.3.

Replace Battery .................................................................................... 3-47

3.10.4.

Install Software Update .......................................................................... 3-47

3.10.5.

Backup to SD ....................................................................................... 3-47

3.10.6.

Restore from SD ................................................................................... 3-47

3.10.7.

POWERCELL Maintenance ..................................................................... 3-47

3.10.8.

Reset All - Factory Default Settings.......................................................... 3-52

3.11.

Restoring Factory Default Settings ....................................... 3-52

4 Applications: Configuration and Operation .......................... 4-1

4.1.

Introduction ....................................................................... 4-1

4.2.

Animal Weighing ................................................................ 4-1

4.2.1.

Overview ............................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.2.

Operational Features ............................................................................... 4-2

4.2.3.

Configuration ......................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.4.

Operating Sequence ................................................................................ 4-4

4.2.5.

Remote Displays .................................................................................... 4-6

4.2.6.

Serial Input Commands ........................................................................... 4-6

4.2.7.

Print Formats ......................................................................................... 4-6

4.3.

Checkweighing (Over/Under) ............................................... 4-8

4.3.1.

Overview ............................................................................................... 4-8

4.3.2.

Operational Features ............................................................................... 4-8

4.3.3.

Configuration ......................................................................................... 4-9


4.3.4.

Operating Sequence .............................................................................. 4-14

4.3.5.

Print Formats ....................................................................................... 4-18

4.4.

Counting ......................................................................... 4-20

4.4.1.

Overview ............................................................................................. 4-20

4.4.2.

Operational Features ............................................................................. 4-21

4.4.3.

Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-21

4.4.4.

Operating Sequences ............................................................................ 4-24

4.4.5.

Print Formats ....................................................................................... 4-28

4.5.

Peak Weight Measurement ................................................ 4-30

4.5.1.

Overview ............................................................................................. 4-30

4.5.2.


4.5.3.

Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-31

4.5.4.


4.5.5.

Memory Operation ................................................................................ 4-34

4.5.6.

Print Formats ....................................................................................... 4-35

4.6.

Vehicle Weighing ............................................................. 4-37

4.6.1.

Overview ............................................................................................. 4-37

4.6.2.


4.6.3.

Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-38

4.6.4.


4.6.5.

Print Formats ....................................................................................... 4-47

5 Service and Maintenance .................................................. 5-1

5.1.

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................. 5-1

5.2.

Service .............................................................................. 5-1

5.3.

Battery Operation ................................................................ 5-2

5.3.1.

Specifications ........................................................................................ 5-2

5.3.2.

Battery Status Icon .................................................................................. 5-3

5.3.3.

Accessing the Battery Pack ...................................................................... 5-3

5.3.4.

Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 5-5

5.3.5.

Disposing of a Depleted Battery Pack ....................................................... 5-7

5.4.

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 5-7

5.4.1.

Blank Display ........................................................................................ 5-7

5.4.2.

Power Test............................................................................................. 5-8

5.4.3.

Problem Diagnosis ................................................................................. 5-8

5.4.4.

Error Codes and Error Messages .............................................................. 5-9

5.4.5.

Internal Diagnostics .............................................................................. 5-11

5.5.

Replacing BRAM Battery .................................................... 5-14

5.6.

System Backup and Restore .............................................. 5-15

5.6.1.

Files, Media and Data ........................................................................... 5-15

5.6.2.

Backup to SD Memory Card ................................................................... 5-16

5.6.3.

Restore from SD Memory Card ............................................................... 5-16

5.7.

Master Reset .................................................................... 5-17


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5.8.

Upgrading Firmware ......................................................... 5-18

5.9.

Board and Display Replacement ........................................ 5-18

5.9.1.

Option Board Removal .......................................................................... 5-19

5.9.2.

Main Board Removal ............................................................................ 5-19

5.9.3.

Display Module Removal ...................................................................... 5-21

5.9.4.

Display Module Installation ................................................................... 5-22

5.9.5.

Main PCB Installation ........................................................................... 5-22

5.9.6.

Option PCB Installation ......................................................................... 5-22

5.9.7.

Final Steps........................................................................................... 5-23

A Default Templates ............................................................. A-1

A.1.

Basic Functionality ............................................................. A-1

A.2.

Vehicle Application ............................................................. A-2

A.3.

Checkweighing Application .................................................. A-3

A.4.

Peak Weight Application ..................................................... A-4

A.5.

Animal Weighing Application ............................................... A-5

A.6.

Counting Application ........................................................... A-5

B Parameter Values ............................................................. B-1

B.1.

Scale Block, IND246 Analog ............................................... B-1

B.2.

Scale Block, IND246 POWERCELL ....................................... B-5

B.3.

Application Block ............................................................... B-8

B.4.

Terminal Block ................................................................. B-15

B.5.

Communications Block ..................................................... B-18

B.6.

Maintenance Block, IND246 Analog ................................... B-24

B.7.

Maintenance Block, IND246 POWERCELL ........................... B-26

C Alibi Memory .................................................................... C-1

C.1.

Viewing Alibi Memory Records ............................................. C-1

C.2.

Printing Alibi Memory Records ............................................. C-2

C.3.

Alibi Memory Print Formats .................................................. C-3

C.3.1.

Narrow Format, * Record Separator .......................................................... C-3

C.3.2.

Wide Format, = Record Separator ............................................................ C-3

D Communications ............................................................... D-1

D.1.

Serial Interface Parameters .................................................. D-1

D.2.

Demand Output Mode ......................................................... D-2

D.2.1.

Output Templates ................................................................................... D-2

D.3.

Continuous Output Mode ..................................................... D-3

D.3.1.

Standard Continuous Output .................................................................... D-3

D.3.2.

Continuous Output in Animal Weighing ..................................................... D-5

D.3.3.

Continuous – Extended Output ................................................................. D-5


D.3.4.

Multi-Continuous Out .............................................................................. D-8

D.4.

Scoreboard Displays ......................................................... D-11

D.4.1.

Continuous Output ................................................................................ D-12

D.4.2.

Continuous Multi-1 Output ..................................................................... D-12

D.5.

CTPZ .............................................................................. D-13

D.6.

Standard Interface Command Set (SICS) Protocol ................. D-14

D.6.1.

Version Number of the MT-SICS.............................................................. D-14

D.6.2.

Command Formats ............................................................................... D-14

D.6.3.

Response Formats ................................................................................ D-15

D.6.4.

Tips for the Programmer ........................................................................ D-16

D.6.5.

Commands and Responses MT-SICS Level 0 .......................................... D-16

D.6.6.

Commands and Responses MT-SICS Level 1 .......................................... D-20

D.7.

Reports ........................................................................... D-23

D.7.1.

Alibi Memory ....................................................................................... D-23

D.7.2.

Totals Report ....................................................................................... D-24

D.8.

Variable Access ................................................................ D-24

D.8.1.

Connection .......................................................................................... D-24

D.8.2.

Commands ......................................................................................... D-24

D.8.3.

Variable List ......................................................................................... D-26

E GEO Codes ....................................................................... E-1

E.1.

Original Site Calibration ....................................................... E-1

E.2.

New Site GEO Code Adjustment ............................................ E-1


1 Introduction

This chapter covers

• Overview

• Specifications

• Use in Hazardous Areas

• Safe Disposal Requirement

• Inspection and Contents

Checklist

• Model Identification

• Physical Dimensions

• Main PCB

• Scale Bases

• Options

• Display and Keyboard

The IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL industrial scale terminals provide a compact yet flexible solution to a variety of weighing needs. Available as either AC powered for stationary applications or battery-powered for portable analog load cell applications, this terminal is at home in virtually any industrial environment.

Innovative use of Secure Data (SD) Memory technology expands the memory available for data storage when required.

Unless stated otherwise, IND246 refers to both the analog and POWERCELL versions.

Both 2mv/V and 3mv/V analog load cells are supported without the need for any configuration change. The POWERCELL model supports the advanced capabilities of POWERCELL PDX and GDD load cells, featuring sophisticated selfdiagnostics. The PowerDeck model for POWERCELL supports a connector for quick home run cable termination, faster calibration and automatic addressing. The

IND246 delivers precision measurement data from grams to tons in a single, cost effective package.

Standard applications include basic weighing, animal weighing, check weighing, counting, peak weight measurement and vehicle weighing. Whether communicating weight data to a PC or providing a serial output of data to a printer, the IND246 terminal offers solutions for a wide range of applications.

1.1.

IND246 Overview

1.1.1.

Standard Features

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Rugged stainless steel enclosure

Supports one analog load cell platform with up to four (battery version), ten (AC version)

350Ω load cells; or one scale platform with up to 12 POWERCELL PDX load cells; or up to 3

PowerDeck scale platforms, each with 4 SLB615D load cells ; or up to 12 SLC611D LCWM load cells

Large transflective graphic LCD display with backlight for vivid readability in all light conditions

One electrically isolated serial port (COM1) for asynchronous, bidirectional communication

Powered by either 85–264 V AC or internal battery pack (selected by model)

Support for the following option boards:

 Choice of one serial/DIO option:

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1.1.2.

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• o COM2 Serial Interface o COM2 and Discrete I/O interface (analog version only) o USB Serial Interface o USB and Discrete I/O interface (analog version only)

 Optional network interface: o Ethernet TCP/IP

Front panel key access to basic weighing functions – zero, tare, clear, unit switching and print

Alpha numeric keypad for simple, quick entry of tare and identification information

Selectable primary unit of measure including grams, kilograms, pounds, tons, metric tons

Selectable second unit of measure including grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces, tons and metric tons

Backup and restore of configuration and calibration settings, using SD memory device or

InSite ® SL PC tool (included)

PC-based File Transfer Tool (included) exchanges application files and tables with the

IND246 terminal

Automatic shutoff and backlight timeout features to help conserve energy on the battery powered version

IND246 Terminal Versions

The terminal is available in the following four versions:

• IND246 Harsh enclosure, AC power

• IND246 Harsh enclosure, Battery power

• IND246 POWERCELL, AC power

• IND246 POWERCELL for SL_61xD, AC power

1.2.

Specifications

The IND246 terminal conforms to the specifications listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Terminal Specifications

IND246 Specifications

Enclosure Type Stainless steel, configurable as desk top or wall mount enclosure

Dimensions (w h × d)

× 230 mm x 146 mm x 165 mm (9 in. x 5.75 in. x 6.5 in.)

Shipping Weight AC Version: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)

Battery Version: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb)

POWERCELL Version: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)

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Environmental

Protection

Operating

Environment


IP66 (comparable to Type 4x)

Hazardous Areas The IND246 terminal cannot be operated in areas classified as Hazardous because of combustible or explosive atmospheres in those areas. Contact an authorized METTLER

TOLEDO representative for information about hazardous area applications.

Power

The terminal can be operated at temperatures ranging from − 10° to 40° C (14° to

104° F) at 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.

AC version: Operates at 85–264 VAC, 49–61 Hz and includes a power cord configured for the country of use.

Battery version: Operates from internal NiMH battery pack

Power

Consumption

Power

Consumption

Display

Refer to Table 1-2 for details of the AC version. Values shown are with internal COM2/DIO option and Ethernet option installed and load cell input loaded with 8 x 350 Ω load cells.

Refer to Table 1-3 for Refer to Table 1-4 for details of the battery life for the battery powered version.

Refer to Table 1-2 for the AC version; Table 1-3 for IND246 POWERCELL; and Table 1-4 for the battery version.

Values shown in Table 1-2 are for an IND246 terminal with the internal COM2/DIO and

Ethernet options installed, and input from 8 x 350 Ω load cells.

Backlit 240 x 96 dot graphic LCD including weight display, weight units, gross/net indication and graphic symbols for motion and center of zero, SmartTrac, operator prompts and data entry display. Update rate of 12 updates per second.

Basic weight mode: 27 mm (1.1 in) high weight display

Application mode: 20 mm (0.8 in) high weight display

Weight Display Maximum displayed resolution of 50,000 divisions.

Scale Types Analog load cells (AC or battery models), POWERCELL PDX, GDD, SLC611D or

SLD615D load cells (POWERCELL model),

Number of Cells AC Version: From one to ten 350-ohm load cells (2 or 3 mV/V)

Battery Version: From one to four 350-ohm load cells (2 or 3 mV/V)

POWERCELL Version: Up to 12 POWERCELL PDX, GDD, SLC611D or SLB615D load cells

Number of Scales One

Analog

Update Rate

Internal analog: 366 MHz

POWERCELL

Update Rate

Update Rates (Hz)

Update Rate, Type

Load Cell Network

Synchronized Continuous Weight

Output

USB, COM1,

COM2, Ethernet

Load Cell

Excitation Voltage

AC Version: 10 VDC

Battery Version : 5 V DC

Vehicle, 12 load cells

25

17 - 25

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Minimum

Sensitivity

Keypad


0.1 microvolt per increment

25 keys; polyester overlay (PET) with polycarbonate display lens

Communications Serial Interfaces

Standard: One isolated serial port (COM1) RS-232 (analog only); RS -232/RS-422-

RS-485 (POWERCELL only), 300 to 115,200 baud

Optional isolated serial port: (COM2) RS-232/485, 300 to 115,200 baud

Optional USB port: serial port bridge, 300 to 115,200 baud

Ethernet Interface

Optional Ethernet port: 10/100 TCP/IP port

Protocol

Serial Inputs: ASCII commands for CTPZ (Clear, Tare, Print, Zero), SICS (most level 0 and level 1 commands)

Serial Outputs: Continuous, Extended continuous, Demand (limited formats), Reports,

SICS (most level 0 and level 1 commands) or Variable Access

Approvals,

Analog Version

Approvals,

POWERCELL

Version

Weights and Measures

USA: NTEP Class III/IIIL - 10,000d; Cert. #11 -040

Canada: Class III - 10,000d; Class IIIHD - 20,000d; AM-5819

Europe: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e; TC7918, T8030

OIML: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e; R76/2006 -NL1-15.49R1

Product Safety

UL, cUL, CE

Weights and Measures

USA: : NTEP Class III/IIIL - 10,000d; Cert. #11 -040

Canada: Class III - 10,000d; Class IIIHD - 20,000d; AM -5819

Europe: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e ; TC7918, T8426

OIML: Class III 6000e, Class IIII 1000e ; R76/2006 -NL1-15.49R1

Product Safety

UL, cUL, CE

Table 1-2: IND246 Power Consumption (AC Source)

Input Voltage I (mA)

85V/50 Hz 167

110 V/50 Hz

240 V/50 Hz

264 V/50 Hz

133

64

59

85 V/60 Hz

110 V/60 Hz

240 V/60 Hz

163

128

62

P (W)

7.9

7.7

7.9

7.9

7.9

7.7

7.9

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Input Voltage I (mA)

264 V/60 Hz 58

P (W)

8.0

Values shown are with internal COM2/DIO option and Ethernet option installed and load cell input loaded with 8 x 350 Ω load cells.

Table 1-3: Power Consumption for POWERCELL Version

Input Voltage

85V/50Hz

110V/50Hz

240V/50Hz

264V/50Hz

85V/60Hz

110V/60Hz

240V/60Hz

264V/60Hz

I(mA)

112

94

73

72

108

92

73

73

8.7

5.8

6

8.3

8.6

P(W)

5.7

6

8.4

Table 1-4: IND246 Average Battery Life, Analog Version

Continuous Operation Load

1 –

4 –

1-

350Ω cell, COM2/DIO option

4 –

350Ω cell, no options

350Ω cells, no options

350Ω cells, COM2/DIO option

Battery Life w/Backlight

21.5 hrs

12.5 hrs

17. 5 hrs

11 hrs

Battery Life w/o

Backlight

49 hrs

19 hrs

32 hrs

15.5 hrs

1.3.

Battery Performance

NOTICE


BATTERY OPERATED TERMINALS AND SPARE NiMH BATTERY PACKS IN STORAGE MUST BE FULLY CHARGED EVERY

THREE MONTHS TO PREVENT PERMANENT BATTERY DAMAGE.


1.4.

Use in Hazardous Areas

WARNING

DO NOT USE THE IND246 TERMINAL IN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS BECAUSE OF

COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED METTLER TOLEDO

REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HAZARDOUS AREA APPLICATIONS.

1.5.

Inspection and Contents Checklist

Verify the contents and inspect the package immediately upon delivery. If the shipping container is damaged, check for internal damage and file a freight claim with the carrier if necessary. If the container is not damaged, remove the terminal from its protective package, noting how it was packed, and inspect each component for damage.

If shipping the terminal is required, it is best to use the original shipping container. The terminal must be packed correctly to ensure its safe transportation.

The package should include:

• IND246 Terminal

• Battery Pack (battery version only)

• Mounting brackets (2 ; analog version only )

• Safety Instructions

• Resource CD (includes all manuals)

• Bag of miscellaneous parts


1.6.

Model Identification

The IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL model number, factory number and serial number are located on the data plate of the terminal. Refer to Figure 1-1 to verify the configuration of the

IND246 terminal when it left the METTLER TOLEDO factory.

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Figure 1-1: IND246 Configuration Chart


1.7.

Physical Dimensions

The physical dimensions of the IND246 enclosure are shown in Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 in mm and [inches].

Figure 1-2: IND246 Enclosure Dimensions

Figure 1-3: IND246 Dimensions with Brackets


1.8.

Main PCB

The IND246 terminal’s main printed circuit board (PCB) provides the analog load cell scale interface, as well as the COM1 RS-232 serial port. The IND246 POWERCELL main board provides the load cell interface and a standard COM1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 isolated serial port.

The main board also contains the power input connection (for either AC supply or battery, depending on the model), display interface, keypad interface and six-position DIP switch.

1.8.1.

An SD memory card socket is mounted to the PCB to support the optional SD memory and bus connectors are included for the option boards.

SD Memory

An SD Memory card is included as a standard feature of the analog version of the IND246, and is available as an option for the POWERCELL version. The card provides a medium on which to store files such as Alibi memory, transaction records in the vehicle application, IDs in the counting application and target weights in the checkweighing application.

The SD memory can be used to extract and save the configuration and calibration settings of the terminal. These can then be restored to the terminal or loaded to a different terminal.

1.9.

Scale Bases

1.9.1.

Analog

The standard IND246 terminal supports analog scale bases and provides either 10 volts (AC version) or 5 volts (battery version) of excitation to drive analog load cells. Up to four (battery version) or ten (AC version) 350Ω load cells can be powered by the terminal.

1.9.2.

A six wire load cell connection is provided with sense lines to help maintain accuracy as the load cell cable resistance changes with temperature variations.

POWERCELL

The IND246 POWERCELL terminal supports scale bases that use POWERCELL PDX, GDD,

SLC611D or SLB615D load cells. Up to 12 load cells can be configured in a single scale platform.

The load cell network provides monitoring and logging of a variety of factors that can affect system integrity, including weighing errors, overloads and network health. The specific characteristics differ by type of load cell.


1.9.3.

PowerDeck

The IND246 POWERCELL supports PowerDeck TM weighing platforms. These provide calibration without weights for fast installation and visual guidance for leveling the floor platform.

Figure 1-4: IND246 POWERCELL with PowerDeck Platform

1.10.

Options

The following options are available for all versions of the IND246:

1.10.1.

• COM2 Serial Port

One RS-232/485 isolated serial COM port

• COM2 and DIO (relay output)

•

One RS-232/485 isolated serial COM port

Internal, discrete I/O (2 inputs and 4 outputs ; supported in analog version only)

─ Inputs are optically isolated solid state and switch selectable as either active or passive

─ Output relays provide one normally open contact per relay

USB Port

One USB 2.0 compliant port, hardware bridge. Acts as virtual (UCP) COM port

• USB and DIO (relay output)

One USB 2.0 compliant port, hardware bridge. Acts as virtual (UCP) COM port

•

Internal, discrete I/O (2 inputs and 4 outputs ; supported in analog version only)

─ Inputs are optically isolated solid state and switch selectable as either active or passive

─ Output relays provide one normally open contact per relay

Ethernet Port

One 10/100 Ethernet port with automatic link polarity detection and correction. Supports TCP/IP socket connection. Does not support FTP

COM2 Serial Port

This optional port provides RS-232 and RS-485 communication at rates from 300 to 115.2k baud.

The port is bidirectional and can be configured for various functions such as demand output, continuous output, extended continuous output, SICS host communications or ASCII command input (C, T, P, Z).


1.10.2.

1.10.3.

1.10.4.

The COM2 port is galvanically isolated for both RS-232 and RS-485, to provide surge voltage protection.

The RS-485 connection can be used as an RS-422 transmit only when sending continuous output to a scoreboard or remote display.

Discrete I/O

The Discrete I/O option is supported only in the analog version of the IND246.

The discrete I/O interface option provides dry-contact relay outputs. The relay contacts will switch up to 30 volts DC or 250 volts AC at 1A.

The inputs are switch selectable as either active (for simple pushbutton control) or passive (for connection to devices that supply their own power for the inputs).

USB

The USB port provided is a hardware bridge acting as a virtual COM port, and is used for conversion of serial data. The port is bidirectional and can be configured for various functions such as demand output, continuous output, extended continuous output, SICS host communications or

ASCII command input (C, T, P, Z).

Ethernet

The IND246 Ethernet option provides an RJ45 jack for connection to an Ethernet network or host device. A TCP socket connection can be made to port 1701 to transfer files or to exchange data with a PC. This port can also operate as a print client to send data to a network printer.


1.11.

Display and Keyboard

The IND246 terminal uses a graphic, transflective type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with a white

LED backlight. The front panel including the display and keypad is shown in Figure 1-4.

1.11.1.

1.11.2.

Alphanumeric keypad

System line

LCD display

Navigation keys

Scale Function keys

Print/Enter key

Operational keys

ON/OFF key

Figure 1-5: IND246 Front Panel Layout

Display Layout

At the top of the display, a single system line displays terminal status and operator error displays and messages. Time and date and the status of the Digital I/O can be displayed in this area, when so configured in setup.

Below the system line is the weight display. During normal, basic weighing operation, the IND246 terminal display shows the Gross or Net weight in the larger 28.5mm (1.1 in.) size. When one of the applications is running, the weight is shown in 20mm (0.8 in.) high characters. Below the weight display is a single line to display the weight units, the weight legend, the center of zero icon, weight range and motion icon. Tare values also appear on this line, to the left of the display.

At the bottom of the normal basic weighing display is a line used for data entry. For display operation during setup, refer to Chapter 3, Configuration.

Front Panel Keys

The IND246 terminal provides a total of 25 keys as operator interfaces. The ON/OFF key, four scale function keys and three operational keys are positioned under the display while the alpha-numeric keys are positioned to the right of the display. The print/enter key and navigation keys are located at the bottom right of the display. These keys are used to enter the setup menu, to navigate and select setup elements, and to enter values in setup as described in Chapter 3, Configuration.


2 Operation: Terminal

2.1.

Overview

This chapter covers

• Overview

• Basic Functionality

• Display Operation

• Keypad Operation

• Operator Menu

• Applications

This chapter provides information about the basic functionality of the IND246 terminal, including display operation, keypad functions and menu navigation.

Operation of the terminal varies depending on which functions are enabled, and on the configuration of parameters in setup. Configuration is described in Chapter 3, Configuration:

Terminal.

2.2.

Display Elements and Keypad Operation

Refer to Figure 1-4 for an over view of the layout of the front panel of the IND246.

2.2.1.

Display Elements

When in the weighing mode, the display is used for indicating the weight value and other types of information related to the weight. Refer to Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1: Elements of the Display


The symbols that may appear on the display are described in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: Main Display Symbols

Symbol Explanation

Battery status indicator (battery-powered version only)

I/O status* (On and Off)

2 inputs, 4 outputs

= Input or output active

Time and date*

Numeric, Upper case alpha, lower case alpha and

Decimal data entry mode.

Decimal mode is available only in the template string entry screens

Tare type and value indicator

Motion on platform

Center of zero

Weighing range*

Unit (kg, lb, oz, lb-oz, g, ton, t)

Bruto/Gross or Net operating mode

Prompt for ID entry and entry field

* These elements appear if configured to do so in setup.


2.2.2.

2.2.2.1.

Keypad Operation

The front panel keys are used to operate and configure the IND246.

Alphanumeric Keypad

The IND246 permits the entry of both alphabetical and numeric data, using the 12-element keypad to the right of the display.

1, HYPHEN, COMMA, SLASH, &

2.2.2.1.1.

2.2.2.1.2.

2.2.2.1.3.

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ZERO and SPACE

SHIFT

Figure 2-2: Alphanumeric Keypad

DECIMAL POINT, PERIOD, and additional punctuation characters

Key Timeout Period

When using the keys to enter data, after a set amount of time elapses the terminal accepts the character that is currently displayed, and moves to the next position. Pressing the key without allowing the Key Timeout period to elapse cycles through the current option for that key. For instance, when the 4 key is pressed in mode, the display cycles through g, h and i.

The length of this timeout period is measured in tenths of a second, and can be configured in setup at Terminal > Terminal\Device.

SHIFT Key

The SHIFT key is used to determine the type of entry made when a key is pressed. Four entry modes are available:

Numerical (123)

Upper case alphabetical (ABC)

Lower case alphabetical (abc).

Decimal entry (Dec) (This mode is available only when entering template strings.)

The current entry mode is indicated at the upper right corner of the display (Figure 2-1, Table 2-1).

Entering Numeric Data

To enter a number into either the ID (data) field in the main display, or into a field in one of the setup screens:

1.

Check that the entry type display shows 123; if it does not, press the SHIFT key until 123 appears.

2.

Then simply press the appropriate keys on the key pad – 0 to 9 and period.


2.2.2.1.4.

Pressing a numeric key followed by TARE enters a manual tare value. Pressing the ID key shifts focus to the prompt line at the bottom left of the screen, and allows data entry there.

To delete one or more characters, press the CLEAR key.

Entering Alphanumeric Data

To enter an alphabetic character:

1.

Press the SHIFT key to access the character type (lower or upper case)

2.

Press the appropriate key until the correct character displays.

For example, when the display is in its default (numeric, 123) entry mode, the key sequence to enter The IND246 (including a space) is shown in Table 2-2.

Entry

Table 2-2: Example Data Entry Sequence

Explanation and Notes

SHIFT sets the input mode to ABC

8 inputs a T

SHIFT sets the input mode to abc

4 4 inputs an h

Result

T h

3 3 inputs an e e

0 enters a space

SHIFT SHIFT returns input mode to ABC

4 4 4 inputs an I

I

6 6 inputs an N

3 inputs a D

N

D

SHIFT SHIFT sets the input mode to 123

2 4 6 inputs 246

246

ENTER confirms data entry


2.2.2.2.

2.2.2.3.

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Function Keys

Table 2-3 explains the function of each of the keys during normal operation.

Table 2-3: Keypad Functions – Normal Operation

CLEAR When in the net weight mode, press CLEAR to clear the current tare value; the display will revert to the gross weight value. CLEAR operates regardless of motion on the scale. Note that once the tare value has been cleared, it cannot be recalled. The complete tare process as described above must be performed.

When in alphanumeric entry mode, press CLEAR to backspace and delete the last character in a string.

SWITCH UNITS Press to toggle between primary and secondary units, as configured in setup at Scale > Units.

ZERO Used to reset the displayed weight to Zero.

TARE Captures current weight as a tare value, and sets terminal to Net mode.

ID Changes focus to the ID/data-entry field at the bottom left of the display.

MENU Opens the Operator Menu – refer to the Operator Menu section starting on page 2-6.

FUNCTION Toggles between selected application and basic weighing.

PRINT/ENTER Pressing the PRINT key in normal weighing mode will trigger a demand output (if configured in setup)

During data entry, press ENTER to confirm current selection.

In menus, moves focus to next field label or entry/selection box.

The ZERO and TARE functions will not operate when there is motion on the scale. If one of these keys is pressed while the scale is in motion, the command will be retained for the programmed number of seconds while the terminal waits for no-motion. If a no-motion condition is not detected within the timeout period, the request is cancelled and discarded.

Navigation Keys

The navigation keys are used for changing focus between on-screen items, for confirming a selection, and to initiate a demand output.

Table 2-4: Navigation Keys

ARROW KEYS Move focus, or the cursor, in the direction indicated. When the display is in the menu mode, and the left-most item is selected, the LEFT arrow will return to the previous screen.

PRINT/ENTER Press the PRINT/ENTER key in the Navigation Keypad to accept the item or selection in focus and move to the next display.


2.3.

Operator Menu

There are a few functions that operators typically perform which are available in a top-level menu system in the IND246 terminal. These include access to Alibi Memory, setting time and date, adjusting contrast, viewing and resetting the transaction counter, viewing and clearing totals, expanding the displayed weight resolution by 10, and recalling information. An explanation of how to access these functions follows.

2.3.1.

Language Selection – F Codes

Depending on the terminal’s language setup (at Terminal > Region > Language), parameter labels in the operator menu will appear as words (“Hour”) or as an F-code (“F3.3.2.1”).

2.3.2.

Menu Navigation

To access the operator menu, press the MENU key . The display will change from showing the normal weigh display to an array of icons (Figure 2-3). The icons included depend on the terminal’s configuration – for details, refer to Table 2-5.

Icon in focus

Figure 2-3: Operator Menu Display

Items in this menu can be selected directly by pressing the corresponding number on the alphanumeric keypad, or by using the arrow keys to move focus up, down, left and right and then pressing ENTER .

When focus is in the left column, as in Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4, pressing the LEFT arrow key will exit the SETUP menu and display the OPERATOR menu.


2.3.2.1.

Accessing Operator Screens

For instance, from the screen shown in Figure 2-3, pressing ENTER or pressing 4 displays the Time

& Date setup screen.

Figure 2-4: Set Time & Date

Here, items may be selected by number or by moving focus and pressing ENTER.

Note that the header line reflects the currently displayed screen, and the input mode icon is also displayed at upper right.

2.3.2.2.

Figure 2-5: Time & Date Setup, Hour Field in Focus

In Figure 2-4, a field label (Hour) is in focus. In Figure 2-5, the numeric entry field for the Hour value is selected. Use the number pad keys to modify the value. When the correct number is displayed, press ENTER to confirm the selection and move to the next (Minutes) field label.

When all the time and date values are correctly set, press the LEFT arrow key to return to the

Operator Menu (Figure 2-3).

Operator Menu Items

Depending upon programming in the terminal and whether one of the Applications is enabled in setup, the icons displayed will include a selection of those shown in Table 2-5. The Information

Recall and Setup icons will always appear last in the list. The other icons can be added or removed from the operator menu by configuring the menu keys display in setup at Terminal > Menu Keys.


Icon

Table 2-5: Operator Menu Icons

Function Description

Alibi Memory

Standard

Displays the ALIBI SEARCH screen.

Adjust Contrast Displays the ADJUST CONTRAST screen.

Transaction Counter Displays the TRANSACTION COUNTER screen.

Time and Date Displays the SET TIME & DATE screen.

Totals Memory

Expand x10

Information Recall

Setup

Displays the TOTALS screen. The contents of this screen vary depending on whether Subtotals are enabled or disabled.

Changes the main display to add an additional digit to the displayed weight. The appearance of the display will differ, depending on whether the terminal is in approved or non-approved mode.

Displays the RECALL INFO screen, where the terminal’s serial number, software version, last calibration date, etc., are displayed.

Enters the setup menu. Depending on the settings made at Terminal >

Users, it may be necessary to enter a valid user name and password to access the setup menus.

Counting Application

Switch Sampling

Mode

Switches sampling mode between piece sampling and APW entry.

ID Memory Displays a view of the ID Table, from which an ID can be selected for use.

Reports

Target

Set Target

Displays the ID Table for printing . The table can also be cleared .

Over/Under Application

Displays ACTIVE VALUES screen, where target, tolerances and description can be edited.

Displays QUICK SET TARGET screen, where target, tolerances and description can be entered using live scale weight.

Target Memory Displays TARGET TABLE, from which a target can be selected for use.

Reports

Temporary ID

Displays the TARGET TABLE for printing. Totals in the table can also be cleared .

Vehicle Application

Displays a view of the Temporary ID Table.

Permanent ID Displays a view of the Permanent ID Table.


2.3.3.

Icon Function Description

Reports

Reports

Displays a printable Vehicle ID Table or Temporary ID Table, depending on which mode is active.

Peak Weigh Application

Displays the PEAK WEIGHT MEMORY page. Values on the page can be printed or cleared .

Alibi Memory

The Alibi Memory key opens the ALIBI SEARCH screen. Here, the contents of Alibi memory can be viewed and printed. The results can be filtered using comparisons with one or two search fields, and printed. The elements of this search screen are summarized in Table 2-6. Default values are indicated in bold.

Field

Search Field 1

Data Comparison

Data

Table 2-6: Elements of the Alibi Search Screen

Function / Options

Transaction Counter*, Date (2010-11-07), Gross Weight, Net

Weight, Tare Weight, Time (15:51:40)

Less than (<), less than or equal to (<=), equal to (=)*,greater than or equal to (=>), greater than (>), not equal to ( ≠ )

Alphanumeric entry field for value to be compared. Default is * (all).

Once the search has been defined and executed, the ALIBI SEARCH VIEW screen opens, displaying the results.

2.3.4.

Figure 2-6: Alibi Search View

Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the entries.

Press the PRINT key to output the search results to a connected printer or the LEFT arrow to exit the view.

To print a report, the communications port must have the assignment Reports.

Adjust Contrast

Displays the ADJUST CONTRAST screen. The display contrast can be set for best visibility. Press the

UP arrow to make the screen darker, and the DOWN arrows to make the screen lighter, and exit by pressing the LEFT arrow.


2.3.5.

Figure 2-7: Contrast Adjustment Screen

Transaction Counter

Opens the TRANSACTION COUNTER screen, in which a value can be entered in the Next Transaction screen. Once the value is entered, press ENTER to confirm it, and the LEFT arrow key to exit the screen.

2.3.6.

I

Figure 2-8: Transaction Counter Screen

Totals Memory

Depending on how the terminal is configured in setup at Application > Totalization, this screen displays the Grand Total of number of transactions and total weight, or both Grand Total and

Subtotal of transactions with accumulated weight for each.

2.3.7.

Figure 2-9: Totals Memory

Expand x 10

This icon toggles the weight display between standard and expanded mode. When this icon is selected and ENTER pressed, the weight display appears. The appearance of the expanded display differs, depending on whether or not the terminal is approved:

Non-Approved Mode An extra digit of resolution is added to the main weight display (e.g. 123.45 becomes 123.456) and the x10 indicator appears in place of the range symbol.

The PRINT function prints weights in the expanded format.


2.3.8.

Approved Mode An extra digit of resolution is added to the main weight display, in a smaller size

(e.g. 123.45 becomes 123.45

6 ). The range symbols operate normally.

The PRINT function is disabled.

Information Recall

The information recall function is always available in the operator menu. In the Operator Menu, select the Information Recall icon and press ENTER, to recall specific information about the terminal. The RECALL screen displays, with two screens of information available. Move between the two screens by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys. Figure 2-10 shows an example of the two pages of information, and Table 2-7 lists the elements in the sequence in which they appear. Some items may not appear, depending on the configuration of the terminal. Press the LEFT arrow key to exit the RECALL screen.

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Figure 2-10: Information Recall Screens

Table 2-7: Information Recall Menu Items

Item

Model

Value/Explanation

The model number of the terminal is shown.

Serial No.

Platform Model

Serial number of the terminal as entered in the setup mode.

The model number of the platform.

Platform Serial Number Serial number of the platform.

Option 1

Option 2

Firmware

Shows installed hardware options, if any.

Shows the firmware revision number (2 lines).


2.3.9.

Item

Service

Approved

Certificate #

Calibrated

IP Address

Value/Explanation

A telephone number used to contact METTLER TOLEDO authorized service.

Yes or No

Indicates whether the terminal has been programmed as Approved for use in legal for trade applications.

Displays approval certificate number. An approval region must be selected to enable the display of the certificate number.

Shows date of most recent calibration.

IP address assigned to the terminal. Shown only when the Ethernet option is installed.

Setup Access

The last icon displayed in the OPERATOR menu accesses the SETUP menu, from which all the terminal’s programming parameters can be viewed and modified. The settings and options available in setup are described in detail in Chapter 3, Configuration: Terminal.

It is not intended that operators enter the setup mode. After a weighing system is installed and is operational, it should not be necessary for an operator to access setup.

Note that a security password can be enabled in setup. When a password is set, it must be entered in order to access setup. This protects the setup parameters from inadvertent changes.

2.4.

Basic Functionality

This section provides information about IND246 basic functionality. Functions addressed in this section include:

2.4.1.

•

•

Zero

Tare

•

•

Clearing Tare

Print

•

•

Information Recall

Target

Refer to Chapter 3, Configuration: Terminal, for further information about programming all the functionality described in this section.

Zero

The Zero function is used to set or reset the initial zero reference point of the terminal. There are three types of zero setting modes:

•

•

Automatic Zero Maintenance

Power Up Zero

• Pushbutton Zero

When the scale platform or weighbridge is empty, the terminal should indicate zero. The gross zero reference is recorded during calibration. If pushbutton zero is enabled in configuration and the weight is within the zero range pressing ZERO will capture a new gross zero reference point.


2.4.1.1.

2.4.1.2.

2.4.1.3.

2.4.2.

2.4.2.1.

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Automatic Zero Maintenance

Automatic Zero Maintenance (AZM) enables the IND246 to compensate for the build up of small amounts of weight and track itself back to the center of zero. Within the AZM operating range

(selectable from 0.5, 1, 3 or 10 divisions), when the terminal is in a no motion condition, it makes small adjustments to the current zero reading to drive the weight reading toward the true center-ofzero. When the weight is outside of the programmed AZM range, this feature is not functional.

Power Up Zero

Power-Up Zero enables the IND246 terminal to capture a new zero reference point after power is applied. If there is motion during a power-up zero capture function, the terminal will continue to check for a no-motion condition until zero is captured.

Power-up zero can be disabled or enabled, and a range above and below calibrated zero can be configured. The range is programmable from 0% to 100% of capacity and can include a positive range and also a range below calibrated zero.

Pushbutton Zero

The pushbutton (semi-automatic) zero function can be accomplished by pressing the ZERO key

, by programming a discrete input or by issuing a serial command.

The range for all types of semi-automatic zero is selectable (Disabled, 2% or 20%) plus or minus from the calibrated zero point.

Remote initiation of the semi-automatic Zero command is possible via a discrete input, or an ASCII

‘Z’ command sent serially (CPTZ and SICS interface modes).

Tare

Tare is the weight of an empty container. A tare value subtracts from the gross weight measurement, providing the computation of the net weight (material without the container). The tare function can also be used to track the net amount of material being added to or removed from a vessel or container. In this second case, the weight of the material in the container is included with the tare weight of the container and the display then reflects the net amount being added to or removed from the vessel.

Tare operations in the IND246 include:

•

•

•

Pushbutton Tare

Keyboard (Preset) Tare

Tare Clear

—

—

Manual Clear

Auto Clear

•

•

Net Sign Correction

Automatic Tare

Pushbutton Tare

Pushbutton tare can be configured in setup as enabled or disabled. When disabled, pressing the

TARE key has no effect.


2.4.2.2.

If pushbutton tare is enabled, pressing the pushbutton TARE key initiates a semi-automatic tare. The IND246 will attempt to perform a tare process. If the process is successful, the display changes to a zero net weight indication and the previous weight on the scale is stored as the tare value. The net mode will be indicated on the display.

Several conditions could inhibit the pushbutton tare function:

Motion – Pushbutton tare cannot be taken when the scale is in motion. If motion is detected when a pushbutton tare command is received, the IND246 will wait for a programmed amount of time (the default value is 3 seconds) for a no-motion condition. If a stable (no motion) weight condition occurs before the timeout expires, the pushbutton tare command is executed.

If there is still motion at the end of the timeout, the command is aborted.

Pushbutton Tare Disabled – If pushbutton tare is configured as disabled, the TARE scale function key will not initiate a semi-automatic tare.

Negative Gross Weight – Any pushbutton tare attempted when the gross weight is at or below zero is ignored. Ensure that the gross weight is above zero.

Keyboard Tare

A keyboard (preset) tare is a numeric tare that is entered manually through the numeric keypad or received serially from a peripheral. The preset tare value cannot exceed the capacity of the scale.

Data entered is interpreted to have the same units as the current displayed value. Motion does not affect the entry of preset tare values.

Keyboard tare can be configured in setup as enabled or disabled. When disabled, the numeric keypad and the TARE scale function key

cannot be used to obtain a tare.

To enter a preset tare value manually, use the numeric keypad to enter the tare value (the data entered will display in the weight legend if keyboard tare is enabled in setup at Scale > Tare >

Types) and press the TARE scale function key .

If configured in setup, remote equipment can enter a preset tare value using a serial command

If the preset tare is successful, the display changes to a net weight indication.

Several conditions could inhibit the preset tare function:

• Keyboard Tare Disabled – If keyboard tare is configured in setup as disabled, the numeric keypad and the TARE scale function key

cannot be used to obtain a tare.

• Over-Capacity or Under-Zero Conditions – Preset tare is not allowed when the weight display indicates over capacity or under zero conditions. Any preset tare attempted when the scale is over capacity is ignored and a “Tare Failed–Over Cap” error displays. Any preset tare attempted when the weight display indicates an under zero condition is ignored and a “Tare Failed–Too

Small” error displays.

A preset tare can be entered in free format. If the entered value does not match the displayed weight decimal point location or display interval, the entered tare value is rounded to the nearest display interval and the decimal point adjusted to match the gross weight. The rounding method is that 0.5


2.4.2.3.

2.4.2.4.

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When entering a preset tare value less than 1.0, the operator can enter the data without the leading zero (left of the decimal point), but all subsequent display, storage, or printing of this value will include the leading zero. For example, a preset tare entry of .05 will display as 0.05.

If a preset tare has already been established and another preset tare is entered, the second preset tare replaces the previous value (it does not add to the previous value). The replacement tare can be larger or smaller than the original tare value.

Net Sign Correction

Net sign correction enables the terminal to be used for both shipping (inbound empty) and receiving (inbound loaded) operations. Net sign correction can be either disabled or enabled on the

IND246.

If net sign correction is disabled in setup, the stored weight value in the tare register is assumed to be a tare regardless of the gross weight present on the scale at the time of the final transaction. Net values can therefore be negative if the weight on the scale is less than the tare value.

If net sign correction is enabled, the terminal will switch the gross weight and tare weight fields when necessary, so that the larger weight is the gross weight, the smaller weight is the tare weight, with the difference always a positive net weight. Net sign correction affects the display and printed data.

An example of weight values with and without net sign correction is shown in Table 2-8. In this example, the tare register value is 53 kg and the live weight on the scale is 16 kg.

Table 2-8: Weight Values With and Without Net Sign Correction

Printed and Displayed

Gross

Tare

Net


Disabled

16 kg

53 kg

− 37 kg

Enabled

53 kg

16 kg

37 kg

Automatic Tare

The IND246 can be configured so that tare is automatically taken (auto tare) after the weight on the scale exceeds a programmed tare threshold weight. Auto tare can be configured in setup as enabled or disabled. When auto tare is enabled, the display changes to a zero net weight indication after the weight exceeds the threshold value. The previous weight on the scale is stored in the Alibi

Table as the tare value. Auto tare operations involve:

• Tare Threshold Weight – When weight on the scale platform exceeds the tare threshold value, the terminal automatically tares.

• Reset Threshold Weight – The reset threshold weight must be less than the tare threshold weight. When the weight on the scale platform falls below the reset threshold value, such as when a load has been removed, the terminal automatically resets the auto tare trigger.


2.4.2.5.

2.4.2.5.1.

2.4.2.5.2.

• Motion Check – A motion check is provided to control the re-arming of the auto tare function. If disabled, the auto tare trigger will be reset as soon as the weight falls below the reset value. If enabled, the weight must settle to no-motion below the reset threshold before the next auto tare can be initiated.

Several conditions could inhibit the auto tare function:

• Motion – Auto tare cannot be taken when the scale is in motion. If motion is detected after the weight on the scale exceeds a preset tare threshold weight, the IND246 will wait for a nomotion condition. If a stable (no motion) weight condition occurs within three seconds, the auto tare command is executed.

• Auto Tare Disabled – Auto tare can be configured in setup as enabled or disabled.

Clearing Tare

Tare values can be cleared manually or automatically.

Manual Clear

Manually clear tare values by pressing the CLEAR key on the numeric keypad when the

IND246 is in the net mode and has completed the weighing operation. Motion on the scale will not impact a manual clear.

If configured in setup, pressing the ZERO scale function key will first clear the tare, then issue a zero command (see Chapter 3, Configuration: Terminal, the Scale section, Auto Clear).

Auto Clear

The IND246 can be configured to clear tare automatically when the weight returns to a value below a programmable threshold, or when a print command is issued. Once the tare is cleared, the display returns to the gross weighing mode.

Auto clear is disabled or enabled in setup. If auto clear is enabled the following parameters, configured in setup, affect the auto clear operation:

• Clear Threshold Weight – The clear threshold weight is the gross weight value below which the

IND246 will automatically clear a tare after settling to a value above this threshold value.

• Motion Check – A motion check is provided to control the automatic clearing of tare. If the motion check is disabled, the tare value is cleared as soon as the weight drops below the threshold weight (auto clear threshold), regardless of the motion status.

• If the motion check is enabled, after meeting the requirements for weight value above and then below the threshold weight (auto clear threshold), the IND246 waits for a no-motion condition before automatically clearing the tare.

• Clear After Print – If enabled, tare is automatically cleared and the scale returned to the gross mode after data has been transmitted by pressing the ENTER/PRINT key or from a remote source.

Refer to the Scale, Auto Clear section of Chapter 3, Configuration: Terminal, for further information about configuring auto clear.


2.4.3.

2.4.4.

2.4.5.

2.4.5.1.

Unit Switching

In order to support locations and applications that utilize multiple measurement units, the IND246 supports unit switching. The SWITCH UNITS key enables switching between primary units (the main unit of measure) and alternate units.

When the SWITCH UNITS key is pressed, the display changes from the primary unit to the second unit. When this softkey is pressed again, the display returns to the primary unit. Each subsequent time the SWITCH UNITS key is pressed the IND246 continues to switch the unit.

When units are switched, the units value changes to the correspondingly selected units, and the conversion of the display value occurs. The display division changes to an equivalent weight value in the switched unit (for example, from 0.02 lb to 0.01 kg) and the decimal location switches to accommodate the conversion.

When switching units, the capacity of the converted units is dictated by the original number of divisions established in the capacity and increments area of setup. In some situations, this may reduce the capacity of the terminal when converting to second unit.

Expand By 10

The Expand by 10 icon appears in the OPERATOR menu (Figure 2-3), if so configured. It used to increase the selected weight display resolution by one additional digit. For example, a weight display of 40.96 could increase by one additional digit to display as 40.958. The Expand By Ten mode is indicated on the display by x10, which displays below the weight display. When Expand by Ten is selected again, the display reverts to the normal display of weight.

If programmed as approved with the metrology switch (SW1-1) ON, the Expand by Ten mode is displayed for five seconds then automatically returns to normal resolution. Printing is disabled when the weight is expanded and the terminal is programmed as approved.

Print

The print function (demand print) can be initiated by pressing the ENTER/PRINT key or by automatic print settings. Demand printing of data may also be initiated as part of a particular sequence of operation or special application software.

Print Interlock

Print Interlock is designed to enforce a single print output per transaction. Print Interlock can be disabled or enabled. If enabled, the print command is ignored until the measured gross weight exceeds the print interlock threshold. A print command initiated before the measured gross weight exceeds the print interlock threshold returns a Command failed – scale not ready error in the system line.

After the first print command is executed, subsequent print commands are ignored until the gross weight indication falls below the print interlock reset threshold. If a print command is blocked by print Interlock, a Command failed – scale not ready message appears in the system line.


2.4.5.2.

2.4.6.

2.4.7.

2.4.7.1.

2.4.7.2.

Automatic Print

Automatic initiation of a demand print occurs after the gross weight exceeds the minimum threshold and there is no motion on the scale. After initiation, the gross weight must return below the reset threshold before a subsequent automatic print can occur.

Automatic print may be disabled or enabled. Automatic print can be triggered and reset by weight exceeding thresholds or by weight deviation from a previously stable reading.

Information Recall

A limited number of data fields are made available for easy recall on the terminal display. These fields include data such as model, serial number, identification fields, hardware and software configuration, a service contact phone number and whether the terminal has been set up as approved for legal for trade operation.

All this data is accessible under the Information Recall icon in the OPERATOR menu.

ID Entry

The ID function is used for two different purposes, depending on whether the terminal is in basic weighing mode or in one of the application modes.

• In basic weighing mode, a single ID field is available for transaction identification purposes, and the ID value will be shown at the bottom left of the display. The ID may also be included as a print field in any of the print templates.

• When the terminal is running one of the applications, the ID key may access records from an application table.

The basic weighing transactional ID value can be entered using one of two methods, described below.

Pressing the ID key first

Press the ID key . An "ID?" prompt will appear at the bottom of the display, with an entry box to its right.

Using the alphanumeric keypad, enter the desired ID value and then press ENTER. The ID value will be shown at the bottom left of the display and will be available for printing.

To clear the ID field, press the ID key and when the previous ID value is displayed in focus in the entry box, press the CLEAR key .

Pressing the ID key last

Begin to enter the desired ID value using the alpha-numeric keypad. A “Data:” prompt will appear at the bottom of the display, with an entry box to its right. As keys are pressed, the entered data will be displayed inside the entry box.

When the complete ID has been entered, press the ID key to terminate the entry. The ID value will be shown at the bottom left of the display and will be available for printing.


2.4.8.

2.4.9.

2.4.10.

To clear the ID field, press the ID key and when the previous ID value is displayed in focus in the entry box, press the CLEAR key .

Time and Date

Select the TIME & DATE menu item in the Terminal > Region menu and press ENTER to display the

Set Time & Date screen (Figure 2-4). When the time is set, seconds are set to 0.

Depending on the terminal’s time and date format settings, the following values can be entered.

Time and date formats, including date field separators, are configured in setup at Terminal >

Region > Format Time & Date.

Unless otherwise noted, all values are numeric entries:

Hour, AM/PM (if 12-hour time selected)

Minute

Day

Month (selected from a list)

Year

Although the format for the time and date can be selected according to local preferences (in Setup at Terminal > Region > Format Time & Date), the use of a timestamp in log files is not selectable.

Timestamp formats are always fixed as:

Time: HH:MM:SS stored in 24 hour format (for example, 10:01:22 PM becomes the fixed format time 22:01:22)

Date: YYYY/MM/DD (for example, July 23, 2005 becomes the fixed format date 2005/07/23)

Totalization

Knowing how many weighing transactions were performed and how much material was processed during a particular period of time is useful information for many weighing applications.

The IND246 terminal provides both grand total (GT) and subtotal (ST) registers and counters.

Counters have a limit of 1,500,000 and registers will accumulate up to 11 digits of weight, including any digits to the right of the decimal point. For example, a scale programmed for 500 x

0.1 kg will accumulate weight values up to 9999999999.9 (11 total digits). If either of these limits is exceeded, an error message will display and the totals must be reset before additional weights or counts will be added.

Alibi Memory

The Alibi Memory stores transaction data that can be retrieved in order to verify transaction information.

Information stored in the Alibi Memory includes:

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•

•

Transaction counter value

Date and time of transaction

Gross, net, and tare weights including units of measure


If the IND246 terminal has been programmed as “approved”, Alibi Memory enabling or disabling is only accessible if the security switch (SW1-1) is in the OFF position.

2.5.

Applications

Each of the five applications is accessed by pressing the FUNCTION key . When this key is pressed, the terminal will leave normal weighing mode and enter whichever application mode is selected in setup at Application > Function Key > Assignment. Press the FUNCTION key again to return to normal weighing mode.

Chapters 3 through 7 detail the operation of each application. Appendices D through H include setup steps required to prepare for operation in each application.

2.5.1.

Animal Weighing

The Animal Weighing application provides the ability to calculate and display an average weight value over a user-defined sampling time period. This is useful when the weight data is constantly unstable as in the case of weighing live animals such as livestock or lab animals. The application provides the following:

• Simple, one key operation

• Prompts for start of weighing cycle

• Weight averaged over variable sampling time period

• Display of remaining time in cycle

• Final average weight display and print

2.5.2.

Figure 2-11: Animal Weighing Application Screen

Checkweighing

The Checkweigh application provides the ability to compare weight on the scale to a stored target weight, while indicating a comparison status. Three zones are supported in the – Under, OK and

Over.

The IND246 display indicates the Over/Under status graphically. Three discrete outputs can be configured for control of external lights, or a similar device, to indicate the current status of the weight comparison.


2.5.3.

Figure 2-12: Checkweighing Application Screen

Counting

The Counting application offers the following capabilities:

• Variable sample selection that allows a numeric sample quantity to be entered via the numeric keypad.

• A prompt-based mode of operation.

• Direct entry of an average piece weight, using the numeric keypad.

• Accumulation by user-defined ID.

2.5.4.

Figure 2-13: Counting Application Screen

Peak Weight

The Peak Weight application provides the ability to:

• Display the peak weight value from the current weighing cycle.

• Operate in a single weigh cycle mode.

• Operate in a multiple weigh cycle mode in which multiple transactions are recorded in a sample run. The maximum, minimum and average weight values are recorded over the multiple weigh cycles of the sample run.

Figure 2-14: Peak Weight Application Screen


2.5.5.

Vehicle Weighing

The Vehicle Weighing application provides two special modes of operation

Temporary ID weighing

Permanent ID weighing

These modes support the various methods of storing, retrieving and printing weights from truck scales.

Each mode can be separately enabled in setup, so that either or both of them is available. In this case, pressing the FUNCTION key enters the first enabled vehicle weighing mode. The next press of the FUNCTION key normal mode.

either

returns to normal weighing mode

or

(if the mode is enabled) enters the second vehicle weighing mode. From here, a further press of the FUNCTION key will return to

Once a Vehicle Weighing mode is selected, an icon representing the selected mode will appear in the lower left corner of the display.

In addition to these two special modes, the terminal provides the ability to print gross weights, which are not included in any of the special features of the modes above. This is done in the normal weighing mode, and is called Quick Print.

Figure 2-15: Vehicle Weighing Application Screens – Permanent ID (top) and Temporary ID (bottom)


3 Configuration: Terminal

This chapter covers

• Entering Setup Mode

• Security

• Exiting Setup Mode

• Setup Menu Structure

• Configuration

• Restoring Factory Default

Settings

This chapter provides information about how to configure the IND246 and IND246

POWERCELL terminal for the required application. It describes access to the setup mode, where functions can be enabled, disabled, or defined by entering parameter values in specific setup screens.

3.1.

Entering Setup Mode

The configuration of the IND246 terminal is accessed by pressing the MENU key to access the

OPERATOR menu. Use the navigation keys to highlight the SETUP icon and press ENTER or press the number on the keypad that is shown to the left of the SETUP icon .

3.2.

Security

If password security has been enabled, a login screen (Figure 3-1) displays and the user must enter the correct password in order to advance into setup. A single password of up to 6 digits can be programmed. If enabled, the password will be prompted automatically when the setup mode is accessed. The correct password must be entered in order to access the setup mode. (See the

Security section in Chapter 2, Operation, and the Configuration Options, Terminal, User section of this chapter for further information about password setup and security.) To return to the OPERATOR menu without entering any login information, press the LEFT navigation key.

Password entry box

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Figure 3-1: Login Screen

To enter a password:

1.

With the Password entry field in focus, use the numeric keys to enter the password.


2.

Press the ENTER key. If the password is correct, the terminal will enter setup mode, and the setup menu will display. If the password is not valid, the display returns to the Operator Menu.

3.3.

Exiting Setup Mode

To exit the setup mode and return to the OPERATOR menu, press the LEFT arrow key until the

OPERATOR menu reappears.

If focus is inside an entry or selection box in setup, the ENTER key must be pressed to complete the selection before the LEFT arrow key will allow exit from setup.

3.4.

Setup Menu Structure

When setup is first entered, All five main branches are displayed as shown in Figure 3-2 with focus

(reverse video) shown on the SCALE branch.

3.4.1.

3.4.2.

Figure 3-2: Major Branches in Setup

Navigation

Each display of setup branches will include one branch shown in reverse video. This indicates the branch that has “focus”. The display of each setup branch will also include a number shown to the left of it. Navigation to a specific branch can be done two different ways.

• Traditional: Press the UP-DOWN-RIGHT navigation keys to move focus to the desired branch, then press ENTER.

• Shortcut: On the numeric keypad, press the number shown to the left of the desired branch.

Setup Page

Whichever navigation mode is used, the selected setup page will display. The setup page provides access to menus with data fields, where parameters can be viewed, entered or modified, to configure the terminal to meet specific application function needs.

Figure 3-3 shows an example of a typical setup page. Each parameter will have a label describing the feature and either an entry box or selection box for entry of a parameter value. The shortcut method of navigation is not supported on setup pages so traditional navigation must be used.

Navigate from parameter to parameter by using the DOWN and UP keys then press ENTER to move focus into the entry or selection box.


Figure 3-3: Typical Setup Page

Each setup page can display up to four parameters. When a menu includes more than four parameters, a second page is used, indicated by a scroll bar at right. In this case, when focus is on the last parameter, press DOWN to display the next set of parameters. Figure 3-4 illustrates a twopage menu.

Field label with focus

Scroll bar indicating first setup screen

Field label with focus

Figure 3-4: Example of Multiple Setup Pages

Scroll bar indicating second setup screen


3.4.2.1.

Data Entry

Press the ENTER key to move the focus from the parameter label to either the selection box or data entry box where data is to be entered or edited (see Figure 3-5). If the field values are presented in a selection box, the current selection will have focus when the ENTER key is pressed.

Data entry box with focus

Insertion point for new text

Figure 3-5: Setup Screen of Standard IND246: Field Contents Select (top) and New Data Entered

(bottom)

To change the field value in a selection box:

1.

Press the UP and DOWN navigation keys to scroll through the list and place the focus on the value to be selected.

2.

Press the ENTER key to accept the selection as the value for the field. The selection displays as the value for the field and the focus moves to the next parameter label.

3.

Note that if the DOWN navigation key is pressed at the end of a list or the UP navigatin key is pressed at the beginning of a list, the list will “wrap around” to the opposite end of the list.

When focus moves into an entry box, the numeric/alpha indicator at the far right of the system line

will indicate the current entry mode. If another entry mode is desired, press the SHIFT key

and the numeric/alpha indicator will change.

To change the field value using alphanumeric characters:

1.

When a data entry box is first entered, the previous data (if present) is in focus. To replace previous data, use the numeric keypad to enter the desired alphanumeric value. For details, refer to the Entering Alphanumeric Data section of Chapter 2.

OR

Press the LEFT and RIGHT navigation keys to move the cursor into position if the value needs to be edited from a specific point rather than replaced. Position the cursor at the end of the data to be deleted and press the CLEAR key once for each character to be deleted.

2.

Press the ENTER key to accept the entered alphanumeric characters for the field. The entry displays as the value for the field and the focus moves to the next field label.


To exit a setup screen, with focus on one of the parameter labels and not inside an entry or selection field, press the LEFT navigation key. The previous level of the setup menu displays with the focus on the branch for the setup screen that was exited.

3.5.

Configuration: Overview

An overview of the setup menu structure is provided in Figure 3-6. This shows all setup pages in the terminal’s configuration, except branches that application specific, which are described in

Chapter 4. Note that some branches appear only in the IND246 POWERCELL version.

Details for each of the five major branches in setup are provided in the sections following the overview. Use this information to program the IND246 for the required application.

Figure 3-6: IND246 Setup Menu Structure – Overview


3-6

3.6.

Configuration: Scale

Note that some branches and parameters are present only in the IND246 POWERCELL version.

If the metrology switch is in the approved position (SW1-1 = ON), access to certain parameters in the Scale branch is restricted. These parameters can be viewed but cannot be changed when the scale is “sealed”.

3.6.1.

3.6.1.1.

Type

The Type screens permit the entry of basic information about the attached scale, including:

• Scale name

• Type of scale

• Number of attached load cells

• Approval region

• Weights and Measures approval certificate number

The LEFT navigation key returns the display to the setup menu.

Name

The Name field enables entry of the scale identification. Enter the scale name (an alphanumeric string of up to 20 characters) in the Name entry box. This name will then be available as a selectable field in a print template.

3.6.1.2.

Scale Type

3.6.1.3.

Select the type of POWERCELL load cells connected to the terminal. The choices are:

• POWERCELL PDX

• POWERCELL GDD

• POWERCELL SLB615D

• POWERCELL SLC611D

# of Load Cells

The number of load cells connected to the terminal.

3.6.1.4.

Approval

Approval refers to the metrological (weights and measures) approval configuration for the specific scale. The selection list can be set to:

• None – no approval is required

• Argentina

• Australia


3.6.1.5.

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• Canada

• OIML

• Sri Lanka (POWERCELL ONLY)

• USA

If an approval for USA, OIML, Canada or Australia is configured and the metrology security switch,

SW1-1, is set to ON, access to metrological parameters in the Scale setup branch will be limited to view only.

If the approval is configured for Argentina, and the metrology security switch SW1-1 is set to ON, access to the entire setup menu is prohibited. If an attempt is made to access the setup menu, a message will display: Access denied. Scale is approved.

When an approval region is selected, the terminal will require that SW1-1 be turned ON before setup can be exited. If an approval is selected and SW1-1 is not ON, an error message of [Err

0001] will appear when trying to exit setup.

Certificate #

The Certificate field enables entry of the W&M certificate number for the region. This data is shown on the Information Recall screen along with other approval information. Enter the certificate number

(an alphanumeric string of up to 16 characters) in the entry box.

Load Cell

The Load Cell screen provides access to parameters specific to the POWERCELL PDX, GDD and

SLC611D load cells.

The parameters are:

• Single Cell Address

• Manual Address

• Shift Adjust

• Shift Adjust Single

The load cell screens are used to address the POWERCELL PDX, GDD or SLC611D load cells and perform a shift adjustment. There are two different methods provided to address the PDX or GDD load cells. Refer to Table 3-1 as a guide as to which one to use.

Table 3-1: Addressing Method

Cell Address Method Description

Single Cell Addressing This procedure would typically be used after the replacement of a cell, off-site testing or pre-installation when there is no cell-to-cell cable available. It typically is used to discover a single connected cell’s serial number and node address.

During an actual on-site installation when many load cells are already connected in the network, or when installing a new scale, the Manual Address procedure should be used.

Manual Address Typically, this procedure is used when installing a new scale with load cells that have the factory default node address. The serial number and location of each cell


3.6.2.1.

3.6.2.2.

Cell Address Method must be known.

Single Cell Address, Manual

Description

When auto-addressing a single new SLB615D, refer to section 3.10.2.5.

Use the Single Cell Address step to reassign the node address of a single connected load cell identified by its serial number or to its factory default node address of 125. This procedure would typically be used after the replacement of a cell.

Follow this procedure to perform a single cell address:

1.

The initial screen prompts for the connection of the load cell.

2.

Make sure the PDX or GDD cell that needs to be addressed is connected and press ENTER to begin the process, or the LEFT arrow to exit. The display indicates that load cell discovery process has begun, and then displays the cell’s address.

3.

When this discovery process is completed, the terminal will display the serial number and node address of the first cell it discovers. The node address of the cell can now be reassigned

4.

To quit the addressing process or return to the Single Cell Address Start screen, press the LEFT arrow. Otherwise, enter the required address in the Node entry box and press ENTER to start the addressing process.

5.

Press the LEFT arrow to return to the setup menu tree.

Single Cell Address, Automatic

When installing a single new load cell which has a factory default cell address, the cell can be replaced without manually addressing it to the missing node. After the cell has been replaced, the

IND246 displays a prompt indicating that the new cell has been found, and requesting operator confirmation. Once the replacement is confirmed by selecting Yes, the system automatically assigns the missing node address to the new cell. If the user declines the prompt by selecting No, a prompt appears offering the option to assign a different node address.

This method cannot be used if more than one cell is replaced, or if the replaced cell does not have the factory default load cell address.

If the terminal is in Weights and Measures sealed mode, the automatic addressing procedure cannot be used without applications without breaking the seal.


3.6.2.3.

Manual Address

Note that, when a new PowerDeck base with SLB615D load cells is installed, the cells are already uniquely addressed 1 through 4, counter-clockwise from the reference corner – for example:

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Figure 3-7: PowerDeck 4-Cell Addressing Sequence

Use the Manual Address step to program the node address of every load cell connected in a network. Typically, this procedure is used when installing a new scale with load cells that have the factory default node address of 125. To address the PDX or GDD cells manually, follow this procedure:

1.

Before starting the addressing process, record the serial number of each cell and where each cell is arranged on the scale. Determine which node address should be assigned to each of the cells.

2.

The initial screen displays a message indicating that the process will take several minutes.

3.

Make sure all the PDX or GDD cells are connected to the network and press ENTER.

The display will indicate that the process has started.

4.

During the procedure, the terminal will automatically assign a unique node address to each of the cells discovered. The addresses are assigned arbitrarily by the terminal. After the process is complete, the serial number and node address for each cell is displayed as the Load Cell View.

5.

Review the list of serial numbers and location created in Step 1. If the node address preset by the terminal is not appropriate for a particular serial number, press the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the serial number and press ENTER.

6.

After pressing the ENTER , the Load Cell Node editing screen will appear.

7.

Press the LEFT arrow key to return to the previous screen if no changes are required. To change the node address, enter the required address in the Node entry box and press ENTER twice to start the addressing process.

8.

The display indicates that addressing is in progress by showing the message Addressing Cell.

9.

After the address has been successfully changed, a message of Addressing Complete is displayed. Press ENTER to return to the Load Cell View.

If the node address entered by the user is an existing address already assigned to another load cell, the terminal will complete the addressing as requested, and will reassign the original address of the selected cell to the other load cell. This resolves any potential conflicts by swapping the addresses between the cells.


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10.

Repeat steps 5 – 9 to address another cell, or press the LEFT to return to the Scale/Load Cell menu.

Shift Adjust

Depending on the location of the test weight on the scale, small mismatches in mechanical and electronic gain of the load sensing paths can cause the same test weight to produce slightly different readings. The IND246 POWERCELL provides two types of adjustment – adjustment by individual cells or adjustment by pairs of cells.

The Shift Adjust by Cell or Pair parameter is preset to Cell and cannot be changed when fewer than four POWERCELL load cells are used.

Adjust by Cell

Adjustment by Cell adds a factor to each load cell’s output to compensate for the slight differences between them. The scale will then output the same weight value regardless of the physical location of the weight on the scale.

Adjust by Pair

Adjustment by Pair ensures a constant reading from the scale regardless of where the load is placed on the long axis between pairs of cells – for instance, in vehicle weighing applications.

Before beginning the shift adjustment procedure, select whether the adjustment will be done by cell or by pair. The procedure for shift adjusting by pair of cells is listed below. The procedure for shift adjusting by individual cell follows the same sequence, but cells are read and adjusted one at a time.

For either case, enter setup and access Scale > LoadCell > Shift Adjust.

The procedure for shift adjusting by pair of cells is:

1.

In the Adjust By selection list, select Pair and press the ENTER key.

2.

The display shows the space on the first two lines for the number of counts for each cell. A prompt will appear: Empty scale, press ENTER. Empty the scale then press the ENTER key.

3.

The display will indicate that the initial reading is taking place by showing the message Getting

Counts.

4.

After the initial zero reading is complete, follow the on-screen prompt of Press ENTER after putting a weight on load cell 1&2 (where 1&2 identifies the first cell pair being adjusted). The test load should be centered between the specified cells.

5.

An on-screen message will indicate that the terminal is Getting Counts. The Cell Counts lines will change to reflect the new readings from the load cells, and the prompt will show Press

ENTER after putting a weight on load cell 3&4" (where 3&4 identifies the next cell pair).

6.

Move the test load from the previous pair of cells to the next pair keeping the load centered between the cells. Press ENTER to continue.

7.

The display will show Getting Counts.

8.

Repeat steps 5 through 7 until all cell pairs have been adjusted. An on-screen message of

Adjust OK, press ENTER to return will then be displayed.

9.

Press ENTER to return to the Scale/Load cell menu.


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3.6.3.

3.6.3.1.

Shift Adjust Single

This procedure allows you to quickly adjust the shift values for a single pair or single cell after a cell has been replaced on the scale. A complete shift adjust (previous setup branch) is more accurate and should be used if more than one POWERCELL cell has been replaced on the scale.

The Shift Adjust Cell or Pair branch is accessible based on if Cell or Pair was selected in setup at

Scale > Load Cell > Shift Adjust

Based on the selection made in the Shift Adjust > Shift By Cell or Pair parameter (step 1 above), the terminal allows adjustment by either Cell or Pair. The following example describes the procedure when adjusting by cell. The adjustment by pair follows the same procedure except the terminal will prompt for weight to be placed between a pair of cells instead of a single cell.

To do a single cell/pair shift adjust, enter setup and access Scale > Load Cell > Shift Adjust Single.

To adjust a specific cell (in this example, cell 3):

1.

Select the cell to adjust, then press ENTER to start. An on-screen prompt will appear: Empty scale, press ENTER.

2.

The display will display Getting Counts, to indicate that the initial reading is taking place.

3.

After the initial zero reading is complete, follow the on-screen prompt: Press ENTER after putting a weight on load cell # 3 (or the addresse of the current cell being adjusted).

4.

An on-screen message will indicate that the terminal is Getting Counts. The cell count lines will change to reflect the new reading from the load cell, and then the prompt will appear: Press

ENTER after putting a weight on Load Cell 4.

5.

Move the test load from the current cell to the next prompted cell, then press ENTER to continue.

6.

The display will indicate that the cell is being read: Getting Counts.

7.

When the process is complete, the display will show Adjust OK. Press ENTER to return. Press

ENTER to return to the setup menu tree.

Shift Adjust Values

To view the Shift Adjust values in setup, access Maintenance > Diagnostics > Scale > Shift Adjust.

Capacity and Increment

Use the Capacity and Increment setup screen to select primary units, set the number of weighing ranges, and the scale capacity and increment size.

Primary Units

Set the primary units from the selection box choices, which include:

Grams (g) Pounds (lb)

Kilograms (kg) Tonnes (t)

Tons (ton)


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#Ranges/Increments

The IND246 can be configured to use one or two ranges, or (in the case of IND246 POWERCELL) one or two intervals. Each range or interval can be assigned its own increment. With multiple ranges configured, the increment changes when the weight exceeds the capacity of Range 1, and remains the same until the weight returns to within the zero tolerance. With multiple intervals configured, the increment changes when the weight exceeds the capacity of Interval 1, and returns to the interval 1 increment when the weight falls below the value defined as the start of Interval 2.

Options are:

• 1

• 2 Intervals

• 2 Ranges

1 Range

When 1 is selected the terminal functions with a single range, and the additional parameters available are:

• >|1|< Capacity

• >|1|< Increment

2 Intervals (POWERCELL only)

In this case, the terminal functions with two ranges, each with its own increment. The increment size will change when the weight reaches the second range. In addition to the Range 1 Capacity and Increment parameters, the following two settings are available:

• >|2|< Capacity

• >|2|< Increment

2 Ranges

In addition to the Interval 1 Capacity and Increment parameters, the following two settings are available:

• >|2|< Capacity

• >|2|< Increment

>|1|< Capacity

Specify the weight capacity for range 1. If only one range is enabled, this will be the scale capacity and the display will show an overcapacity graphic if the weight exceeds this value by more than five increments. If two ranges are enabled, this will be the weight at which the increment size changes from the range 1 increment size to the range 2 increment size.

>|1|< Increment

Specify the increment size for weighing range 1. If only one range is enabled, this will be the increment size for the entire weighing range of the scale. If two ranges are enabled, this will be the increment used in the lower range.


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>|2|< Capacity

Specify the weight capacity for range 2. If only one range is enabled, this parameter will not be shown. If two ranges are selected, this will be the scale capacity and the display will show an overcapacity graphic if the weight exceeds this value by more than five increments.

>|2|< Increment

Specify the increment size for weighing range 2. If only one range is enabled, this parameter will not be shown. If two ranges are selected, this will be the increment size for the second weighing range of the scale.

To use multiple range mode, the ratio of range 2 increment to range 1 increment must be less than

50.

Calibration

The Calibration screen enables entry of a GEO code adjustment value, linearity adjustment, and provides access to zero and span adjustments.

GEO Code

Enter the GEO code for the appropriate adjustment value for the current geographical location. GEO codes are numbered 0–31. (Refer to Appendix D.)

When the load cell type is SLB615D, and a new PowerDeck is connected to the terminal (or after a

Master Reset is performed, or the terminal’s main PCB is replaced), and the terminal is not in

Weights and Measures sealed mode, the terminal will automatically prompt for the local GEO code.

It will then read the calibration data from the load cells, and the system will be ready for use.

Linearity Adjustment

Select if a linearity adjustment will be used during calibration. Selections are as follows:

Disabled – Use only zero and one span point

Enabled – Use zero, mid span point, and high span point

Set Zero

The Set Zero function in the Calibration setup triggers an independent operation to reset the zero condition of the scale. A status message displays when this function is accessed that directs the user to empty the scale and press the ENTER key. The status of the capture zero operation displays.

When the operation is complete, a final status message displays that verifies the completion of the capture zero operation.

If motion is present during the zero capture process, the terminal will average the weight readings then display a message indicating unstable weight values were used. This message must be acknowledged to save the values.

Set Span

The Set Span function in the Calibration setup initiates a sequence to capture span that can be performed independently of capturing zero.


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To capture span:

1.

With focus on the Set Span label, press ENTER. The Capture Span setup screen displays.

2.

Enter the weight for test load 1 (and test load 2 if linearity has been enabled). Press the ENTER key.

3.

Place test load weight 1 on the scale.

4.

With focus on the Place xxxx, press ENTER text, press the ENTER key. The status of the weight capture operation displays. When the operation is complete, a status message displays that verifies the completion of the weight capture.

Press the LEFT navigation key if the calibration process must be aborted and the display will return to the previous screen.

5.

After the first calibration step has completed, the menu will either display a prompt for the next calibration weight to be added (if linearity adjustment parameter is enabled) or will show a successful or failed calibration sequence.

If motion is present during the span capture process, the terminal will average the weight readings then display a message indicating unstable weight values were used. This message must be acknowledged to save the values.

6.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for test load 2 if enabled by linearity adjustment.

7.

If the capture span operation was successful, a verification message that reads “Capture Span

OK” displays If the capture span operation was not successful, an error message that reads

“Calibration Failure” displays. If the calibration fails, repeat the capture span procedures. If the calibration continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.

8.

Press the LEFT navigation key to return to the Calibration screen.

Zero

This section provides access to Auto Zero Maintenance (AZM) settings, under zero blanking, powerup zero, and pushbutton zero parameters.

Auto Zero

AZM is a means of tracking zero when the scale is empty. AZM compensates for conditions such as terminal or load cell drift or debris on a scale platform.

Use the Auto Zero setup screen to enable auto zero for gross weighing or gross and net weighing, or to turn auto zero off.

Auto Zero Range

Set the auto zero range for the number of divisions (d) around the current zero setting in which auto zero will operate. Selections include 0.5, 1, 3 and 10 d.

Under Zero Blanking

When Under Zero Blanking is set to Disabled, the terminal displays a negative weight as far below zero as possible when the weight goes under gross zero. Other options are:


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20d

20d with Zero

The terminal displays a negative weight until 20 divisions below zero, and then blanks the display.

The terminal displays a negative weight until 20 divisions below zero, and then blanks the display. The display remains blanked until the scale is manually zeroed.

This feature is required for approval in Thailand.

Power Up Zero

A Power Up setting of Disabled enables the terminal to save and reuse the last zero reference weight after a power cycle so it returns to the same gross or net weight value. If a power up range of +/-2% or +/-10% is selected, the terminal tries to capture zero upon power up.

For example, if the setting for Power Up Zero is set at 2%, Power Up Zero will only occur when the weight reading on the scale is within +/- 2% of the original calibrated zero condition.

If Power Up Zero capture is enabled and the weight on the scale is outside of the zero capture range, the display will indicate [ E E E ] until the weight is removed and zero is captured.

Pushbutton Zero

If Pushbutton Zero is Disabled, the front panel ZERO pushbutton will not operate to capture a new zero reference point. If a range of +/-2% or +/- 20% is selected, pushbutton zero will operate within the selected range to rezero the scale.

If Pushbutton Zero is Disabled, execution of a remote Zero is still possible via SICS or CPTZ commands from a PC and a discrete input command.

For example, if the setting for Pushbutton Zero is set at +/-2%, the Pushbutton Zero can only be used when the weight reading on the scale is within +/- 2% of the original calibrated zero condition.

Tare

Tare is used to subtract the weight of an empty container from the gross weight on the scale to determine the net weight of the contents. Tare is inhibited if the scale is in motion.

Three setup screens are available to configure tare:

Tare Types Auto Tare Auto Clear

Tare Types

Use the Tare Types setup screen to enable or disable pushbutton tare, keyboard tare, and net sign correction.

Pushbutton Tare

When pushbutton tare is Enabled, the TARE scale function key can be pressed when an empty container is on the scale to determine tare. The terminal displays a zero weight and net mode. When the container is loaded and placed back on the scale, the terminal displays the net weight of the contents.

If Pushbutton Tare is Disabled, execution of a remote Tare is still possible via SICS or CPTZ commands or from discrete input command.


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Keyboard Tare

When keyboard tare is Enabled, the known value for the empty weight of a container (tare) can be entered manually. The terminal will then display the net weight of the contents of the container.

Keyboard tares are automatically rounded to the closest display division.

Net Sign Correction

Net sign correction enables the IND246 terminal to be used for both shipping (inbound empty) and receiving (inbound loaded) operations. If net sign correction is Disabled, the terminal will display and print a negative net weight when the tare weight is larger than the gross weight. If net sign correction is Enabled, the terminal will switch the gross and tare weight fields on the printed ticket, if necessary, so that the larger weight is the gross weight, the smaller weight is the tare weight, and the difference is always a positive net weight. Net sign correction affects the printed data output and the displayed weight. Continuous data output will continue to show a negative net weight value.

Net sign correction will operate with pushbutton tare and preset tare. An example of weight values with and without net sign correction is shown in Table 3-2. In this example, the tare register value is 53 kg and the live weight on the scale is 16 kg.

Table 3-2: Weight Values With and Without Net Sign Correction

Printed and Displayed

Gross

Tare

Net


Disabled

16 kg

53 kg

− 37 kg

Enabled

53 kg

16 kg

37 kg

When net sign correction is enabled, the tare weight field in the recall display will be labeled with the letter “M” to indicate “Memory” instead of “T” or “PT”.

Auto Tare

Use the Auto Tare screen to enable or disable automatic tare, to set the tare and reset threshold weights, and enable or disable motion check.

Auto Tare

When auto tare is Enabled, the tare weight is taken automatically when a container above the threshold weight is on the scale and settles to no-motion. Set to Disable if automatic tare will not be used.

Tare Threshold Wt.

When weight on the scale platform exceeds the tare threshold value and settles to no-motion, the terminal automatically tares.

Reset Threshold Weight

When the weight on the scale platform falls below the reset threshold value, such as when a load has been removed, the terminal automatically resets the auto tare trigger, depending upon the programming of motion checking. The reset threshold weight must be less than the tare threshold weight.


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Motion Check

Enable the motion check setting to prevent auto tare reset rigger from occurring when the scale is in motion. When enabled, the scale must detect a non-motion condition below the reset value to reset the auto tare trigger.

Auto Clear

Use the Auto Clear screen to Enable or Disable auto clear tare, clear after print, to set the clear threshold weight, and enable or disable motion checking for auto clearing of tare.

Auto Clear Tare

To clear tare automatically when the scale returns to below the threshold weight, enable the auto clear tare setting.

Clear Threshold Wt.

When the gross scale weight exceeds then falls below the clear threshold weight value, the terminal automatically clears tare and returns to gross mode.

Motion Check

Enable the motion check setting to prevent auto clear from occurring when the scale is in motion below the threshold weight.

Clear After Print

The Clear After Print field displays only when Auto Clear Tare is enabled. To clear tare automatically after printing, Enable the clear after print setting. Select Disable to not clear tare after a print.

Units

This setup screen enables the selection of a second unit.

Second Unit

Use the Second Unit selection box to select a second weighing unit or to select none. The weight will be converted from primary to the selected secondary unit when the Units Switch key is pressed.

Available weighing units include:

Grams (g)

Kilograms (kg)

Ounces (oz)

Pounds (lb)

Tonnes (t)

Tons (ton)

Filter

The IND246 terminal has a low-pass, multi-pole vibration filter that can be set for several conditions.

The heavier the filtering, the slower the display settling time will be.


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Low Pass Filter

Low Pass filter selections include Very Light, Light, Medium (default) and Heavy. This parameter sets the amount of filtering that is applied to the weight. The heavier the filter applied, the more stable the weight will be, but the longer the settling time required for the scale.

Stability Filter

The stability filter works in conjunction with the standard low pass filter to provide a more stable final weight reading. The stability filter should only be used in transaction weighing applications, since the nonlinear action of the filter switching may cause inaccurate cutoffs in filling applications. The stability filter can be Enabled or Disabled on this setup screen.

Stability

The IND246 terminal includes a stability detector (weight in motion). The Stability setup screen enables setting a motion range, no-motion interval and timeout period.

Motion Range

Sets the motion range of the weight value (in divisions) that the weight is permitted to fluctuate and still have a no-motion condition. Select a value from Disabled, 1d or 3d. If the motion range is disabled, motion detection is disabled and the scale will never indicate motion.

No-motion Interval

The no motion interval defines the amount of time (seconds) that the scale weight must be within the motion range to have a no-motion condition. Select a value from 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 seconds. A shorter interval means that a no-motion condition is more likely, but may cause the terminal to indicate no-motion while there is still a small amount of motion on the scale.

Timeout

Defines the period (in seconds) after which the terminal stops attempting to perform a function that requires a no-motion condition (such as a zero, tare or print command) and aborts the function. This timeout is used regardless of the source of the command such as the keypad, discrete input or SICS.

Select a values from Disabled, 3, 10 or 30 seconds, the default value being 3. A smaller value means that less time will be used to check for no-motion before aborting a command. When disabled is selected, the terminal will abort the command if motion is detected.

Log or Print

The Log or Print setup branch is where the thresholds to control how and when data is saved or output to a printer are defined. Normal demand mode printing occurs whenever a print request is made, providing there is no motion on the scale and zero has been captured.

The weight values entered are the gross weight values in primary units. Gross weight in primary units is used regardless of whether the IND246 is in Gross or Net mode and regardless of the units that are displayed.


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Minimum Weight

The minimum weight setting is the threshold below which log or print functions will not initiate. A value of 0 permits printing when any weight value is shown (not blanked over capacity or under zero.

Interlock

Interlock prevents repeat logging and printing without a weight change. If Enabled, interlock requires that the weight reading be reset per the “Reset on” parameter setting (see below) and then settle to a weight greater than the minimum print value before responding to the next log or print request. If Disabled, multiple prints of the same weight are possible.

Automatic

Enable the automatic setting to automatically log data and print every time the weight on the scale settles to a positive value that is larger than the entered threshold weight value.

If Automatic is set to Disabled, the Threshold Weight field does not appear and a print or log of data must be triggered manually.

Reset on

The resetting of auto printing or logging can be based on weight threshold or weight deviation values. Select Return (the weight must return to below this value to reset) or Deviation (the weight must change more than this value to reset) from the selection box and enter the weight value in the

“Reset on” field.

If both “Interlock” and “Automatic” settings are disabled, the “Reset on” field does not display.

If “Reset on” is set to Deviation, The “Threshold Weight” and “Motion Check” fields do not display.

Threshold Weight

The Threshold Weight is the value above which an Automatic logging or printing of data can/will occur. Threshold Weight does not appear if “Automatic” is set to Disabled or if “Reset on” is set to

Deviation.

Motion Check

Enable the motion check setting to prevent interlock and automatic log and print functions from resetting when the scale is in motion below the “Reset On” return point. Motion Check does not appear if “Reset on” is set to Deviation.

Scale Reset

To initiate a reset of the Scale branch, press the ENTER key. If the reset was successful, a verification message that reads “Reset Successful” displays If the reset was not successful, an error message that reads “Reset Failure” displays. If the reset fails, try to initiate the reset again. If the reset continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.

Press the LEFT navigation key to exit without resetting.


Scale reset does NOT include the reset of metrologically significant parameters – scale type, approval, weight units, capacity, increment, or calibration data. This data is reset only by performing a Master Reset.

3.7.

Configuration: Application

3.7.1.

Memory

Memory setup screens includes parameters for Alibi memory.

3.7.1.1.

Alibi Memory

The Alibi Memory can be Enabled or Disabled in the selection box. Alibi memory is configured as a

“ring” buffer that overwrites the oldest record when it reaches its memory limit. Each time a demand print is triggered, specific data fields are stored in Alibi memory. Alibi memory can hold approximately 60,000 transactions before it reaches its limit and begins overwriting old transactions. More detailed information about Alibi memory can be found in Appendix C, Alibi

Memory Structure.

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3.7.2.2.

The use of Alibi Memory requires installation of an SD memory card. Attempts to generate a print transaction from the front panel without an SD card installed return a pop-up error message SD card is not installed., while a print command issued serially or via an input will result in an SD memory card not installed message in the system line. The transaction counter will not increment.

The Alibi Memory table stores basic transaction information that is not user-definable. This information always includes:

• Date and time stamp

• Transaction counter value

• Gross, tare, and net weights and weight unit

If the IND246 terminal has been programmed as “approved”, Alibi Memory enabling or disabling is only accessible if the security switch (SW1-1) is in the OFF position.

Totalization

Use the Totalization setup screen to select parameters for totalization operations, including which source to use as input for totalization, settings for grand totals and subtotals, and to enable or disable the conversion of second unit weights for totalization. When a demand print occurs, the selected weight field will be added to the totals register.

Mode

Select which source to use as input for totalization comparison – either Displayed Weight or Gross

Weight. A selection of None disables totalization.

Clear GT on Print

The Grand Total can be configured to clear automatically after printing the Totals report. If Clear GT on Print is Enabled, the subtotal also clears automatically after printing the Totals report.


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Subtotal

The Subtotal can be separately disabled while the GT continues to accumulate weights. Choose to either Enable or Disable the subtotal register.

Clear ST on Print

Clearing the subtotal on print and not clearing the grand total on print allows the subtotal register to totalize sub-sets of weighments and to be reset while the grand total continues to track the grand total of weight. Choose to Clear ST on Print or not by selecting Enabled or Disabled in the selection box.

Convert Weight

The total registers always store weights in primary units. If Convert Weight is Disabled, scale weights other than primary units are not accumulated. If Convert Weight is Enabled, then the weight is converted to primary units, then accumulated.

Discrete I/O

Discrete I/O setup menus allow the configuration of 2 inputs and 4 outputs. The Discrete I/O option must be installed to program this functionality.

Inputs

The Discrete Input menus display discrete input polarity and assignments for Input 1 and Input 2.

The two Inputs are configured in the same way.

Polarity

The inputs can be programmed to accept either a + True or – True polarity level as “ON”. The default is + True.

Assignment

Options for input assignment are:

• None (default)

• Blank Display

• Clear Tare

• Print

• SICS – S

• SICS – SI

• SICS – SIR

• Tare

• Unit Switching

• Zero

Outputs

For each Discrete Output, menus permit an assignment to be selected from the following options:

• None (default)

• Center of Zero

• Motion

• Net

• Over Capacity

• Under Zero

Function Key

The Function Key setup allows selection of the application that will be active when the FUNCTION key is pressed. Only one application can be selected.


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3.7.5.

Assignment

Options for the assignment of the FUNCTION key are:

• Disabled (default)

• Animal Weighing

• Checkweighing

• Counting

• Peak Weight

• Vehicle

The next setup branches will vary based on the selection for the FUNCTION key assignment.

Depending on the FUNCTION key selection, one of the following applications will be shown. If the

FUNCTION key is disabled, none of the application setup branches will be shown and the next parameter will be the Reset function (refer to page 3-26).

For details on the setup, configuration and operation of each of these applications, please refer to

Chapter 4, Applications: Configuration and Operation.

Auto Start

If the function key has been given an assignment, this parameter determines whether, when the terminal is powered on, the display will show the application. If Disabled, on startup the terminal will be in basic weighing mode.

Animal Weighing

The following parameters are used to configure the Animal Weighing application.

Figure 3-8: Application Menu – Animal Weighing


3.7.6.

Counting

The following parameters are used to configure the Counting application.

Figure 3-9: Application Menu – Counting


3.7.7.

Checkweighing

The following parameters are used to configure the Checkweighing application.

Figure 3-10: Application Menu – Checkweighing


3.7.8.

Peak Weight

The following parameters are used to configure the Peak Weight application.

Figure 3-11: Application Menu – Peak Weight


3.7.9.


The following parameters are used to configure the Vehicle Weighing application.

3.7.10.

Figure 3-12: Application Menu – Vehicle Weighing

Reset

To initiate a reset of the Application branch, press the ENTER key. If the reset was successful, a verification message that reads “Reset Successful” displays If the reset was not successful, an error message that reads “Reset Failure” displays. If the reset fails, try to initiate the reset again. If the reset continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.


Application reset does NOT include the reset of information in Alibi Memory. This data can only be reset by selecting Maintenance, Reset All or a Master Reset.


3.8.

Configuration: Terminal

3.8.1.

Device

The Device setup screen enables the entry of the terminal’s serial number and the keypad timeout value.

3.8.1.1.

3.8.1.2.

3.8.2.

3.8.2.1.

Serial Number

Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the terminal’s serial number. The serial number is located on the data label on the back of the terminal. Press the ENTER key to accept the serial number entered.

Key Timing

Use the numeric keys to enter the timeout period, in 100 mS increments, for key-presses when making alphanumeric data entry.

The value sets the amount of time that a letter shown on the display can be changed (e.g. from a to b to c) by pressing the key again. Once the Key Timing value has elapsed, the selected letter is set and the next key press will initiate a new character or digit entry.

Values between 3 and 12 are normal. The shorter the time, the faster an entry can occur. The default value is 8.

Display

Use the Display setup screen to set the screensaver and backlight timeouts, the auto off timer, what appears in the system line, select the tare display and adjust contrast of the display.

Screensaver

Select the number of minutes (1, 5, 10 or 30) that must elapse with no scale motion and no keypad activity before the screensaver is shown (replaces the view on the display screen). If motion is detected or any key is pressed, the screen saver automatically exits and its time is reset. A keystroke used to exit the screen saver mode is ignored for all other purposes.

A setting of Disabled in the Screensaver field will disable the screensaver.

3.8.2.2.

3.8.2.3.

Backlight Timeout

This parameter selects the amount of time that the backlight will stay “On” after no-motion is detected and no keys are pressed. Select between Always On, Disabled (always off), 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.

Auto Off Timer

This feature helps conserve battery power by putting the terminal into a sleep mode by turning off the display after a certain amount of time has passed with no-motion and no key presses.

Selections are Disabled (default), 10 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes. If this field is disabled, the terminal will never turn itself off automatically.


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3.8.2.4.

3.8.2.5.

3.8.2.6.

3.8.3.

3.8.3.1.

3.8.3.1.1.

3.8.3.1.2.

3.8.3.1.3.

System Line

The system line is the top line of the display above the weight display. This step allows selection of what will be shown in the system line during normal operation. Choose between Blank, Discrete I/O status, Time and Date or Both Discrete I/O and Time and Date.

Tare Display

This step selects if the tare value will be shown below and to the left of the normal weight field when in the net mode. The selections are Disabled, When Active and Always. If Active is selected, the tare area on the display will be shown only after a tare has been taken and will be blank when the terminal is in the gross mode. If Always is selected, when no tare is present, the tare display will indicate a 0 tare value in the tare display area.

Adjust Contrast

This parameter accesses a screen where the display contrast can be adjusted. Press the UP navigation key to increase the contrast and the DOWN navigation key to decrease the contrast.

Press the LEFT navigation key to exit the adjustment.

Region

The region setup screens enable configuration of the time and date forma, the actual time and date values and language selection.

Format Time & Date

Selection boxes on this setup screen enable formatting of:

Time Format

12:MM (12-hour clock with hour and minutes displayed)

12:MM:SS (12-hour clock with hour, minutes, and seconds displayed)

24:MM (24-hour clock with hour and minutes displayed)

24:MM:SS (24-hour clock with hour, minutes, and seconds displayed)

Date Format

DD MM YY (Two-digit day, month, year)

DD MMM YYYY (Two-digit day, three-character month, four-digit year)

MM DD YY (Two-digit month, day, year)

MMM DD YYYY (Three-character month, two-digit day, four-digit year)

YY MM DD (Two-digit year, month, day)

YYYY MMM DD (Four-digit year, three-character month, two-digit day)

Date Field Separator

/ (slash)

- (dash)

. (period)


3.8.3.2.2.

3.8.3.2.3.

3.8.3.2.4.

3.8.3.2.5.

3.8.3.3.

3.8.3.2.

3.8.3.2.1.

3.8.3.3.1.

3.8.3.3.2.

(space)

None

Set Time & Date

Enter the hour, minutes, day, month, and year on this setup screen’s text fields and selection boxes. The terminal automatically adjusts the date for a leap year, and a battery backup maintains the time and date settings in the event of a power outage.

Manual setting of the time is necessary for daylight savings time adjustments.

Hour

Use the numeric keypad to enter the hour in the Hour field text box. If a 12 hour format was selected, use the AM/PM selection box to select AM or PM. The AM/PM selection box only displays if the time format is set to 12:MM or 12:MM:SS on the Format Time & Date setup.

Minutes

Use the numeric keypad to enter the minutes in the Minutes field text box.

Day

Use the numeric keypad to enter the day in the Day field text box.

Month

Use the Month selection box to select the month.

Year

Use the numeric keypad to enter the year in the Year field text box.

Language

Use the Language setup screen to specify the language for terminal operations.

Menu Language

Use the Menu Language selection box to select the language for the operator menu and messages that display on the terminal. Choices are:

• English

• “F” Codes

• French

• German

• Italian

• Spanish

Setup Language

Use the Setup Language selection box to select the language to be used when the terminal is in the setup mode. If F-codes is selected, each setup parameter label will be replaced with an equivalent numeric code. Refer to Appendix B for a list of the F-code values. Choices are:

• English

• F-codes


3.8.4.

3.8.4.1.

3.8.4.2.

3.8.5.

3.8.5.3.

3.8.6.

3.8.4.3.

3.8.5.1.

3.8.5.2.


The transaction counter is a seven-digit register that tracks the total transactions that are completed on the terminal. When the value reaches 9,999,999, the next transaction causes a roll-over to 0000001.

Use the Transaction Counter setup screen to configure transaction counter operations.


Use the Transaction Counter selection box to Enable or Disable the transaction counter.

Edit Counter

Use the Edit Counter selection box to Enable or Disable manual editing of the next transaction counter value.

Next Transaction

The value for the counter for the next transaction displays in the Next Transaction field. If Edit Counter is Enabled, the counter can be manually preset to any valid number above 0.

User

The IND246 terminal supports password protection of the setup mode. All setup functions of the terminal will be available to all users via the SETUP icon protection is enabled and a password is entered. in the Operator’s menu until password

Password Protection

If Disabled (default), all areas of the terminal (including the setup mode) can be entered normally.

If Enabled, a password code must be entered before access is granted to the setup mode.

Password

If password protection is enabled in the previous step, this parameter allows entry of the actual password for access. A numeric entry up to six digits in length can be entered.

Confirm Password

Confirm the password previously entered. If the password does not agree, it will not be accepted.

Menu Keys

This screen permits the addition or removal of icons from the terminal's operator menu screen. Two icons, INFORMATION RECALL cannot be removed.

and SETUP , are automatically placed in the menu and

Access each field on this page to Enable or Disable each of the icons. The list includes:

• Alibi Memory

• Contrast Adjust

• Transaction Counter

• Time and Date

• Totals Memory

• Expand x10


3.8.7.

Note that additional operator menu icons may be enabled in the Application Pac section of setup based on the application selected.

Reset

To initiate a reset of terminal parameters, press the ENTER key. If the reset was successful, a verification message that reads “Reset Successful” displays If the reset was not successful, an error message that reads “Reset Failure” displays. If the reset fails, try to initiate the reset again. If the reset continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.


3.9.

Configuration: Communication

3.9.1.

Templates

The IND246 terminal provides three different output formats available to demand outputs. Each of these formats is created in a template. A template supports up to 25 data fields to define the format of a demand data output. In addition, each application has at least one template dedicated to it. So, a total of 9 templates are supported in the IND246.

3.9.1.1.

3.9.1.2.

A template strings setup screen is also available to configure strings of characters that are frequently used in templates such as a customer name or address.

Output Templates 1, 2 and 3

The Output Template setup screen enables configuration of the output data formats and the number of line feeds at the end.

To format a template, first select the field number (from 1 to 25) in the first selection box then select the item for that field in the second selection box. Using this method, a template of up to 25 fields can be created. To terminate a template, an End of Template field must be included. All fields after the End of Template field will be ignored.

Output Templates 4 through 9

Each of the templates 4 through 9 is used for a specific application, as indicated in Table 3-3.

Template

4

5

6

Table 3-3: Application Templates

Application

Vehicle – Inbound

Vehicle – Outbound

Checkweighing

Template

7

8

9

Application

Peak Weight

Animal Weighing

Counting

Each of the application templates is configured as described above, using the field number and item. Each application also provides new application-specific items that can be added to a template. The additional items for each template are listed in Chapter 4.


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3.9.1.2.1.

3.9.1.2.2.

3.9.1.3.

Field

Table 3-4 lists the available items that can be selected for a field.

Table 3-4: Items Used in Templates

Item

3 spaces

10 spaces

15 spaces

Date

Displayed Weight

End of Template

Gross Weight

ID

Net Weight

New Line (<CR><LF>)

Scale Name

String 1

Length

3

10

15

8 or 11

10 - 14

0

10 - 12

20

12 - 14

2

20

40

Item

String 2

String 3

String 4

String 5

String 6

String 7

String 8

String 9

String 10

Tare Weight

Time

Transaction #

Length

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

12 - 14

5 - 11

7

Refer to Appendix A, Default Settings, for more details on template structure and contents.

Add Line Feeds

On each template page is an entry box for entering the number of blank lines to be added at the end of the template. This provides the ability to advance a ticket or label after printing. Enter a value from 0 to 9 for the number of line feeds to be added after a template is transmitted.

Strings

The Template Strings setup screen defines up to 10 strings of characters that may be used in template messages. Template strings can be viewed, edited or cleared.

To enter or edit template strings:

Select the string number in the first selection box then any existing data for that string will be shown in the second entry box. Using the alphanumeric keys, enter or edit the characters to be used as the selected string.

Note that there is a new method of data entry called Decimal supported in Template Strings. The

SHIFT key now switches between numeric entry lower case alpha entry , and decimal entry

, upper case alpha entry ,

. The decimal entry method can be used to enter specific characters not available via the IND246 alphanumeric keypad by entering the decimal value of the ASCII character. This is also useful when preparing a template for a printer that uses a different character set to print international characters. By entering the decimal value of the international character, new ASCII characters can be transmitted. When decimal entry is selected, an entry box below the string entry box will be shown. Enter the two or three digit decimal number for a special character and then press ENTER. To exit the decimal entry mode, press the SHIFT key and the decimal entry box will be removed and focus moves back to the string entry box.


3.9.2.

3.9.2.4.

3.9.3.

3.9.2.1.

3.9.2.2.

3.9.2.3.

Note that decimal values from 32 to 255 can be entered. Control characters in decimal values

0 to 31 cannot be entered using this method. Control characters can be included in a template created using the InSite software. They will be recognized by the IND246 when the template is downloaded, and will be included in the template when it is printed

When entry is complete, press ENTER and focus will move back to String #. It is then possible to select another string to enter or edit.

Reports

The reports setup screen enables configuration of the structure of reports that are generated by the

IND246 terminal. The reports setup screens include width, header, record separator and footer selections.

Width

Use the selection box for the Width field to select the width of the reports

Header

• Narrow (40) – 40 character-wide reports

• Wide (80) – 80 character-wide reports

The Header field specifies the number of blank lines (CR/LF) to be placed at the start of each report.

Record Separator

A repeated character may be selected as a separator between printed records in the report. This step selects the character to be used. The character choices in the selection box are:

None (no separator between records)

* (asterisks)

- (dashes)

= (equal symbols)

CR/LF (blank line)

For example, if * (asterisks) is selected, the resulting line separator will appear as follows:

*************************************************************************

Footer

The Footer field specifies the number of blank lines (CR/LF) to be placed at the end of each report.

Connections

The connections setup provides a method to assign a function to a physical port in the terminal. The optional ports are only available if the appropriate option board has been installed.

Setup pages are available for the COM1, COM2, USB and Ethernet ports in the IND246 terminal.

These screens define what type of communication will occur over each port. If no connections are programmed, there will not be any data communication on that port. Specific details of the different assignments can be found in Appendix D, Communications.


It may be required that one port support a demand output from basic weighing, a demand print from an application and maybe a report print. To support this capability, if the first Assignment is

Demand or Report, a second assignment is made available (Assignment 2). If Assignment 2 is programmed for Demand or Report, then a third assignment (Assignment 3) will be available. If an assignment is programmed as anything except Demand or Reports, then no additional assignments will be possible.

Depending upon the assignment for a port, a template or checksum setup parameter will be shown.

Refer to Table 3-5 for a list of the possible assignments for each port and the additional setup parameters required for that assignment.

Port

COM1

Table 3-5: COM1 Connection Assignments

Assignment Template

Assignment

Checksum

Continuous Output

Continuous-Extended

Demand

Reports

SICS

Variable Access

Demand

Reports

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Assignment 2 (if Assignment = Demand or Reports)

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Assignment 3 (if Assignment 2 = Demand or Reports)

Demand

Reports

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 – 9

Table 3-6: COM2 Connection Assignments

Port Assignment

Continuous Output

Continuous-Extended

Demand

COM2

Reports

SICS

Demand

Reports

Demand

Reports

Template

Assignment

Checksum

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Assignment 2 (if Assignment = Demand)

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9


Port

USB

Table 3-7: USB Connection Assignments

Demand

Reports

Demand

Reports

Assignment

Continuous Output

Continuous-Extended

Demand

Reports

SICS

Variable Access

Template

Assignment

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Checksum

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Table 3-8: Ethernet Connection Assignments

Port

Ethernet

Assignment Template

Assignment

Continuous Output

Continuous-Extended

Demand

Print Client

Reports

SICS

Variable Access

Demand

Reports

Demand

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Reports


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3.9.4.

3.9.4.1.

3.9.4.1.1.

Table 3-9: Print Client Connection Assignments

Port

Demand

Reports

Assignment

Continuous Output

Continuous-Extended

Demand

Reports

Template

Assignment

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Checksum

Disabled, Enabled

Disabled, Enabled

Print Client

SICS

Variable Access


Demand

Reports

Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9


Template 1, 2, 3, 4 - 9

Connection options notes:

Not all choices are available for all connection assignments. Only valid choices are shown in the selection boxes.

The Variable Access assignment is not available for COM2.

The Print Client assignment is available only for the Ethernet port. If selected as the Ethernet port assignment, a Print Client port will be shown to select the connections for the Print Client.

The Template field displays only when the assignment selection is Demand Output.

The Checksum field is available for continuous outputs only.

The SICS selection provides some Level 0 and Level 1 interface commands.

If a Continuous or Demand assignment is made, that port automatically supports the CTPZ input command capability. No selection is required. The Print Client port does NOT support

CTPZ in this situation.

Serial

Serial communication setup screens provide access to the communication parameters for the serial ports COM1 and COM2/USB. The COM2 port and USB port share the same setup parameters as only one of them can be installed into the terminal at one time.

The COM2 and USB ports are only shown if the corresponding option board has been installed.

COM1

Use the COM1 setup screens to configure the parameters for the COM1 serial port.

Baud

Use the Baud selection box to set the baud rate for the serial port. Options are:


3.9.4.1.2.

3.9.4.1.3.

3.9.4.1.4.

3.9.4.1.5.

3.9.4.2.

3.9.4.2.1.

3.9.4.2.2.

3.9.4.2.3.

3.9.4.2.4.

3.9.4.2.5.

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57600

115200

Data Bits

Use the Data Bits selection box to set the data bits to either 7 or 8 for the serial port.

Parity

Use the Parity selection box to set the parity to None, Odd, or Even for the serial port.

Flow Control

Use the Flow Control selection box to set the flow control to either None or XON-XOFF (software handshaking).

After an XOFF command is received on COM1 configured for XON/XOFF handshaking, data remaining in the port’s output buffer will still be sent. The COM1 port buffer contains a maximum of 16 bytes of data.

Interface

Use the Interface selection box to select the serial port interface. For the standard IND246 terminal

COM1 provides an RS-232 interface only. For the IND246 POWERCELL terminal there is a choice of a RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interface.

COM2/USB

Use the COM2/USB setup screens to configure the parameters for the COM2 and USB ports.

Baud

Use the Baud selection box to set the baud rate for the serial port. Options are:

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57600

115200

Data Bits

Use the Data Bits selection box to set the data bits to either 7 or 8 for the serial port.

Parity

Use the Parity selection box to set the parity to None, Odd, or Even for the serial port.

Flow Control

Use the Flow Control selection box to set the flow control to either None or XON-XOFF (software handshaking).

After an XOFF command is received on COM2 configured for XON/XOFF handshaking, data remaining in the port’s output buffer will still be sent. The COM2 port buffer contains a maximum of 64 bytes of data.

Interface

Use the Interface selection box to select the serial port interface. Selections for COM2 include either

RS-232 or RS-485. This parameter is not shown for the USB option.


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3.9.5.

3.9.5.1.

3.9.5.1.1.

3.9.5.1.2.

3.9.5.1.3.

3.9.5.1.4.

3.9.5.1.5.

3.9.5.2.

3.9.5.2.1.

3.9.5.2.2.

Network

Network setup screens include Ethernet and Print Client.

Ethernet

Ethernet is available for transfer of data, connecting to InSite ™ , variable access and connection to a

Print Client. Setup for Ethernet allows static Internet Protocol (IP) addressing only.

The Ethernet branch includes the following fields:

MAC Address

The Medium Access Control (MAC) Address cannot be edited; it is shown for information only.

DHCP Client

The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client can be Enabled or Disabled. If the DHCP

Client setting is enabled, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are assigned automatically by the network and become read-only in the setup screens. If disabled, the IP address must manually be assigned in the following fields.

IP Address

Enter the IP address (or view if DHCP Client is enabled) for the IND246 terminal. After each group of digits has been entered, press ENTER to proceed to the next group. The default value for the IP is

192.168.000.001.

Subnet Mask

Enter the subnet mask (or view if DHCP Client is enabled) for the IND246 terminal. After each group of digits has been entered, press ENTER to proceed to the next group. The default value for the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Gateway Address

Enter the gateway address (or view if DHCP Client is enabled) for the IND246 terminal. After each group of digits has been entered, press ENTER to proceed to the next group. The default value for the gateway is blank.

After entry is complete, press the LEFT navigation key to return to the setup menu

Print Client

The Print Client connection allows the IND246 to send data to a network device such as a printer.

The Print Client configuration is only shown if a print client connection was created at

Communication > Connections > Ethernet.

Server IP Address

The Server IP Address is the IP address of the network device (usually a printer) where the terminal will send the print information. Enter the IP address using the numeric keypad.

Server TCP Port

Enter the Server TCP Port of the device on the network. This is the port on the network device through which communication is established.


3.9.6.

Reset

To initiate a reset of the Communication block of setup, press the ENTER key. If the reset was successful, a verification message that reads “Reset Successful” displays If the reset was not successful, an error message that reads “Reset Failure” displays. If the reset fails, try to initiate the reset again. If the reset continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.


3.10.

Configuration: Maintenance

3.10.1.

3.10.1.1.

Diagnostics

Display Test

The Display Test screen displays all dots “on” when first accessed. After three seconds, all dots turn

“off”. This cycle will continue until the LEFT navigation key is pressed to return to the menu.

3.10.1.2.

Keyboard Test

3.10.2.

3.10.2.1.

The Keyboard Test screen enables testing of the terminal keys, including Scale function keys,

Navigation keys and Numeric keys.

Press any key and the screen will display a graphic for that key. When testing is complete, press the LEFT navigation key to return to the menu.

Scale

Scale diagnostics setup screens include Load Cell Output, Calibration Values and Statistics.

Load Cell Output

3.10.2.2.

The Load Cell Output screen displays the current number of counts (active value) for the scale.

These are raw counts and do not take into consideration the zero or span factors.

Press the LEFT navigation key to return to the menu.

Calibration Values

The Calibration Values screen displays the current calibration values for the scale. The number of test loads that display calibration values is determined by the Linearity Adjustment setting configured for the scale (refer to Scale > Calibration).

These calibration values can be recorded and then manually entered into a new replacement board should a failure ever occur, which eliminates having to recalibrate the scale with test weights. While this method is quick, it is not as accurate as placing test weights on the scale.

Use the UP and DOWN navigation keys to select a calibration value to be modified. Use the numeric keypad to enter new values.



3.10.2.3.

3.10.2.4.

Statistics

The Scale Statistics screen displays statistical information for the scale such as weighments

(increments each time a transaction is triggered), overloads (increments when the applied load for a single load cell exceeds its overload capacity), peak weight (the maximum weight recorded by the scale), zero commands (increments each time a zero command is received from an operator or remotely) and the number of failed zero commands.

Use the UP and DOWN navigation keys to view all information and records.


Zero Drift and Overloads

For POWERCELL PDX-, GDD-, SLB615D- and SLC611D-based scale bases, the Zero Drift and

Overloads screen (Figure 3-13) is accessible. These settings permit early diagnosis of load cells that are failing, and of possible damage to weighing equipment caused by excessive loads.

Figure 3-13: Zero Drift and Overloads Screen

The Zero Drift Check option may be Disabled, set to Count Only (the default), or set to Count and

Log. The count is recorded in the scale’s statistics (in setup at Maintenance > Diagnostics > Scale

> Statistics).

When a scale Zero command is issued the scale is assumed to be empty. The threshold measure compares the current zero balance reading with the calibrated zero for each load cell; if the difference exceeds the value set in this field a cell Zero Drift error is generated and either counted, or counted and logged, in the Maintenance Log. The Zero Threshold value is set as a percentage of the calibrated load cell capacity. Its default value is 10%.

Note that an out-of-tolerance zero value for a load cell does not mean that the scale zero range

(configured in setup at Scale > Zero) has been exceeded. In that aggregate measure, individual variations between load cells may cancel one another out. An error generated by a load cell will not necessarily prevent the scale as a whole from zeroing. If the scale is out of its zero range, an error message will appear prompting the operator to correct the fault condition.

For non-digital load cells, the cell overload condition is not configurable. For digital load cells, the threshold at which a cell overload is logged may be set as a total weight value in primary weight units. The value entered should also account for the pre-load amount and typically not exceed the load cell’s rated capacity. The overload trigger is not re-set until the measured weight falls below

90% of the overload threshold value.


3.10.2.5.

Load Cell Mapping (POWERCELL load cells only)

This branch provides a graphical view of connected load cells. When completed, the network diagram will help to clarify errors reported by showing the physical load cell layout (by address), identifying the cell to which the home run cable connects, and which load cell is the last in the network. It is recommended that the load cell network be sketched on a sheet of paper before completing the functions described in this section.

Figure 3-14 shows a POWERCELL map. Before mapping is performed, each cell’s address appear as a “?,” and the cable connection list below the diagram is blank. The platform graphic includes the number of loads cells specified in setup at Scale > Type > # of Load Cells. Use the navigation keys to move focus from one cell position to the next in the diagram.

3.10.2.5.1.

Figure 3-14: POWERCELL Map View

Note that the position of each cell in a platform is designated alphabetically – to differentiate it from the numeric address value. Figure 3-15 shows the alphabetic positions for 12 load cells. In the example shown in Figure 3-14, only the first position is used.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

Figure 3-15: Alphabetic Designation of Load Cells in a Platform

These alphabetical designations will appear, with the corresponding node number, in the Position column of the POWERCELL Map Table View screen (Figure 3-14),

Editing

In setup, press 5-1-3-6 to access the map view. Use the arrow keys or number keypad to select

(highlight) a node, then press ENTER to pen the edit screen shown at right, below. This screen allows entry of the information required to create a graphic representation of the load cell network.


Figure 3-16: Map with One Cell Configured, and Node Edit Screen

With a ? selected (highlighted), press ENTER to open the editing screen shown at right, above. Use the arrow keys to select a number and to set Home Rum Cable to Yes or No. When node configuration is complete, press the LEFT arrow to exit the editing screen and return to the map, then select the next node to conjure. When configuration is complete, press the LEFT arrow key to exit the map view and return to the setup menu.

The Node Edit screen includes the following parameters and softkeys:

This Node #

HR Cable

The cell address of the current cell position. Default value is null; the drop-down box lists all available cells. Select the cell address of the physical location in focus in in the network graphic, then press ENTER.

Select No if the Home Run cable is not connected to this cell.

Select Yes if the Home Run cable is connected to this cell.

Next Node # Enter the cell address of the next cell in the network connected to the current cell.

Default value is null; the drop-down box lists all available cells, plus a selection for Termination. Enter the cell address of the next load cell that the load cell cable is connected to in the network via the cell-to-cell cable. If this is the last load cell in the system (which contains the termination connector), select Termination.

C When in the edit screen, press C to reset that node. A confirmation dialog will appear, “Reset this node?” Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No, then press

Enter to confirm. If Yes, a confirmation dialog will appear. When the dialog is dismissed, the edit screen will reappear. Either enter new values or press the LEFT arrow to return to the map view, which will show that node as unconfigured (?).


Reset Resets the values shown on this screen. When pressed, a warning screen is displayed:

Figure 3-17: Node Reset Warning

• If ESC is selected, the screen is closed and the values are not reset.

• If OK is selected, both node values are reset to null, HR Cable to No, and a

[Complete] message is shown. Press EXIT to return to the Node Edit screen.

3.10.2.5.2.

OK Saves the settings and exits the screen, only if

• both Node parameters have values or

• both Node parameters are null

After all information has been entered correctly, a graphic describing each load cell address position displays. Below the graphic, the load cell connection sequence is shown beginning with the home run cable and finishing with the load cell that contains the termination connector. The information shown here can be used to better understand and locate specific load cell or load cell network errors.

List View

In the setup menu, press 5-1-3-6-2 to display the Map List shown at left, below. This view shows data for each cell from the home-run cable to termination, as entered on the Node Edit screens, and displayed in the load cell map.

Use the navigation keys to scroll though the table and display further nodes. The Position column indicates the cell’s physical location relative to the scale. Refer to Figure 3-15 for an explanation of the position letters.

To exit this screen, press the LEFT arrow. Or, if a Report connection is configured (refer to section

3.9.3), press ENTER/PRINT to generate a printout like the one shown at right, below.


3.10.2.6.

Figure 3-18: Table View and Printout

Alternatively, press C to reset the map. A warning dialog will appear, “Reset Load Cell Map?” Select either Yes or No with the arrow keys, then press ENTER. If Yes was selected, a confirmation dialog will appear; select OK and press ENTER to return to the map view (Figure 3-16) with all values unconfigured (?).

Use the LEFT arrow to exit the screen.

Installation Guidance

Note that the features accessed in setup at 5-1-3-7 (Leveling Guidance) and 5-1-3-8 (Load

Cell Restore) are only applicable for a single PowerDeck of four SLC615D load cells, and not to double or triple platforms with 8 or 12 load cells.

When the scale type is POWERCELL SLB615D or SLC611D (in four-cell PowerMount™ platforms), the system provides leveling assistance for installers. In setup, press 5-1-3-7 to display the leveling guidance screen.

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Figure 3-19: Installation Guidance Graphic Display

Note: If factory values are recalled, the graphic will display a value representing the difference between the current value and the recalled value, as in Figure 3-19. If factory values are not present, or not recalled, the graphic will display the absolute value of current counts.

When a PowerDeck floor scale is first installed, its accuracy is enhanced by ensuring that it is levelled so that its calibration values match the stored, factory calibration, values as closely as


3.10.2.7.

possible. In IND246 POWERCELL terminals, this feature is available in setup at Maintenance > Run

> Diagnostics > Scale > Installation Guidance.

The installation guidance is valid only for platforms with all the original cells in place. It should not be used for platforms in which one or more cells have been replaced.

The displayed counts indicate whether the current reading is above or below the factory value, and the number of the cell with the greatest deviation is highlighted – cell 3 in the example above.

Cells are numbered clockwise, when viewed from above, starting at the cell 1 identifier triangle at one corner of the platform.

Once the deviations are observed, the platform can be levelled and shims added or subtracted to correct them. The display updates approximately once per second, so the effect of changes can be observed while levelling is carried out.

Loadcell Restore

In the case of POWERCELL load cells in a 4-cell platform configured for floor scale operation, it is possible to create a new functional weighing system, or a re-create an existing system with a new component, using the system configuration data stored in each POWERCELL. These data include:

• Version • Factory calibration GEO value • Initial zero counts

• Number of load cells • Field calibration GEO value

• Platform serial number • Primary weight unit

• Platform model number • Scale capacity

• Calibration weight unit • Scale increment size

•

•

•

•

Test load 1 weight

Test load 1 counts

Load cell shift values for all cells

Load cell calibration zero counts

To access the Loadcell Restore function, in setup press 5-1-3-8.

This capability may be used in any of five cases:

• A new floor platform and new terminal are combined and must be commissioned on-site

• The terminal in an existing system fails and must be replaced

• The main PCB in the terminal is replaced

• It is necessary to restore the factory default settings to the load cell system

• The platform model and serial number information stored in the terminal does not match those stored in the load cells

For a new terminal/platform combination or a replacement terminal, the terminal’s configuration settings must be backed up and restored, as described in the following sections. The terminal is then connected to the new platform and powered up.

For all the cases noted above, the following must be true:

• The number of load cells must be set to 4

• In setup at Scale > Type, SLB615D or SLC611D is selected

• The platform Model and Serial Number fields in the terminal are blank


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3.10.2.8.

3.10.2.8.1.

3.10.2.9.

• At least two of the four cells have factory configuration data

• The terminal is not metrologically sealed

8.

At start-up, the terminal confirms that load cell configuration data is present in each cell and validates the data.

9.

The terminal then displays a confirmation dialog Use factory calibration?

10.

If the operator selects Yes, the terminal displays a GEO code entry dialog, where the local GEO code is either displayed (if already configured in the terminal) for confirmation, or must be entered and confirmed.

11.

Use the arrow keys to highlight START, then press ENTER to continue.

12.

Once the GEO entry is confirmed, the terminal completes the configuration process. Selecting

No aborts the process and continues the normal start-up sequence.

Once the system is complete, the platform must be levelled using the utility provided in setup at

Maintenance > Run > Diagnostics > Scale > Installation Guidance.

Serial Test

The Serial Test screen enables testing of the sending and receiving hardware on the serial ports

COM1 and COM2.

Port

Use the Port selection box to select the serial port for testing (1 or 2).

As soon as the port selection is entered, the test begins. To stop the test, change the port selection back to None or press the LEFT navigation key.

In the serial test mode, the terminal will transmit a string “Testing COMX nn” out the selected serial port where the "X" is the selected com port number (1 or 2) and “nn” is a sequential two-digit number (00–99). If a jumper is placed between the transmit and receive terminals on that port, the same data displays in the receiving field.

If another device is connected to the receiving port, any ASCII data received displays in the receiving field.

Discrete I/O Test

Discrete I/O Test setup screens include testing for both inputs and outputs.

VERY IMPORTANT!: When any of the Discrete I/O Test screens are first accessed, a warning message displays with instructions to remove output control power before proceeding with the test. The Discrete I/O Test screens enable manual setting of any of the outputs to on or off for testing, so it is necessary to remove output control power before proceeding.

Press the LEFT navigation key to abort and not perform the test.

To continue the test:

1.

Press the ENTER key. A real-time display shows the status of each of the inputs and enables each of the outputs to be turned on and off. An input or output that displays is turned off.

An input or an output that displays is turned on.


3.10.3.

3.10.4.

3.10.5.

3.10.6.

3.10.7.

3.10.7.1.

2.

Use the LEFT and RIGHT navigation keys to select an output to turn on or off.

3.

With an output in focus, press the DOWN navigation key to turn the output off, and press the

UP navigation key to turn the output on.

4.

Press the ENTER key to return to the menu. The outputs return to their previous on/off configuration before the tests were initiated.

Replace Battery

This step provides access to a sequence used to replace the coin cell battery used to back up RAM memory. Details of this procedure are described in the Technical Manual in the Maintenance chapter. It is recommended that an authorized METTLER TOLEDO service representative perform this service.

Install Software Update

This step is used to update the program in flash memory. Details of this procedure are described in the Technical Manual in the Maintenance chapter. It is recommended that an authorized METTLER

TOLEDO service representative perform this service.

Backup to SD

The terminal will store all setup parameters and table data to the SD card. In case of a catastrophic failure, the saved file could then be restored to the terminal.

Details of this procedure are described in the Technical Manual in the Maintenance chapter. It is recommended that an authorized METTLER TOLEDO service representative perform this service.

Restore from SD

If a “Backup to SD” process has previously been triggered, this step retrieves the stored data from the SD card and writes the data back into the terminal.

Details of this procedure are described in the Technical Manual in the Maintenance chapter. It is recommended that an authorized METTLER TOLEDO service representative perform this service.

POWERCELL Maintenance

Performance Log

The Performance Log provides a summary of the performance and diagnostics data collected on a scale using POWERCELL PDX, GDD, SLB615D and SLC611D load cells. The log will hold approximately 1600 individual records before it begins over-writing the oldest entries. Note that the accumulation of data in the log depends on the number of cells in the system – each cell produces one record at each log interval.

Log Interval

Use the Log Interval entry box to enter a time interval in hours for the terminal to automatically record a set of data in the log. Valid entries are from 0 to 999.9. A value of 0 (default) disables the automatic logging. For day-to-day operation, 24 hours (default) is a typical value. When a scale is being tested, the interval can be reduced to collect data more frequently.


3.10.7.2.

3.10.7.3.

The PDX / GDD Performance Log cannot be viewed in the terminal. To see the POWERCELL

Performance Log file, retrieve the perflog.csv file via the File Transfer Tool, or use the InSite™ CSL software tool.

The MT Service Security feature must be unlocked in order to retrieve the records in the

POWERCELL Performance Log. Refer to the MT Service Security section.

Error Log

The Error Log is a record of POWERCELL PDX / GDD-related errors logged by the system. The log file is approximately 150k bytes in size and will support approximately 2500 records.

The contents of the Error Log are not cleared by a Master Reset.

The selection box on the setup screen is set to Enabled by default.

The PDX / GDD Error log is also available as an extractable file. Retrieve the errlog.csv file via the

File Transfer Tool, or use the InSite™ CSL software tool.

IMPORTANT: The MT Service Security feature must be unlocked in order to retrieve the records in the log. Refer to the MT Service Security section.

MT Service Security

The MT Service Security screen allows only a METTLER TOLEDO authorized service representative to unlock or lock access to the MT Service View and POWERCELL PDX or GDD diagnostic functions.

The terminal is in a locked state by default.

The serial number of the terminal is shown at the top of this screen and the security status is displayed in the middle. The status will either be Open or Secured.

At the bottom of the screen a message is displayed: Press ENTER to create lock string

Pressing ENTER opens a screen like the one shown in Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-20: MT Service Security Unlock Screen

On a PC, open InSite™ CSL. (Refer to the InSite™ CSL User’s Guide for full details on using the software.) On the Home tab, select IND246 POWERCELL as the Terminal and then, from the

Options tab, select MT Service Security.


Figure 3-21: MT Service Security Unlock Button, Key String Displayed

Enter the Serial Number and Lock String from the IND246 POWERCELL terminal into the appropriate fields in InSite CSL, then click on Unlock. InSite will display the Key String that will unlock the terminal.

Enter the Key String into the terminal using the alphanumeric keypad – press the UP button once to enter upper case letters, and twice to enter lower case letters. Once a correct lock string has been entered, press ENTER again. The IND246 POWERCELL display will change to indicate that the terminal is unlocked, or Open.

3.10.7.4.

Figure 3-22: MT Service Security Unlocked

It is now possible to access the MT Service View screens.

MT Service View

If the terminal has not been unlocked, accessing this branch will display a message: Function disabled. Refer to section 3.10.7.3, above, to enable the MT Service View.

If the terminal is unlocked, the MT Service View screen (Figure 3-23) will appear.


Figure 3-23: MT Service View, Initial Screen

Select the Device to view. The options and associated information are listed in Table 3-10.

Table 3-10: MT Service View Options

Device

Load Cell

Scale

View

[Load cell number]

COM Voltage

Data

Selects load cell for which data will be displayed. See Figure 3-24 and refer to section 3.10.7.4.1, Load Cell Info.

Displays the COM voltage, after warning that the Can BUS will be stopped. See Figure 3-25 and refer to section 3.10.7.4.2, COM

Voltage

Terminal

Figure 3-24: Load Cell Data Screens

Before the COM Voltage view can be accessed, a message warns CAN BUS WILL STOP. The operation can either be continued (Yes) or cancelled (No).

Figure 3-25: Scale COM Voltage Displays


Figure 3-26: Scale Supply Voltage Display

3.10.7.4.1.

3.10.7.4.2.

3.10.7.4.3.

3.10.7.4.4.

Figure 3-27: Terminal Data View

Load Cell Info ( n )

The Load Cell Information screen displays various diagnostics data for a selected POWERCELL

PDX, GDD, SLB615D or SLC611D cell (where

n

is the cell’s number). Each data field will show a current value and, where relevant, a value recorded at the time of calibration. This enables the user to make a comparison between current data and data from a known working condition of the cell.

The displayed information includes:

•

•

•

•

Cell S/N

Install Date

LC Supply Voltage

CAN-High Dominant X

•

•

•

CAN-Low Dominant X

CAN-High Recessive (CANH R)

CAN-High Recessive (CANH R)

COM Voltage View

The Scale Load Cell COM Voltage screen displays the voltage levels on the CAN Bus communication lines for every load cell of the scale.

Supply Voltage View

The Scale Load Cell Supply Voltage screen displays the input supply voltage for the PDX or GDD network.

Terminal Info

The PDX / GDD Terminal screen displays the minimum and maximum voltages and current detected on the IND560 PDX/GDD terminal. The displayed information includes:

•

•

•

•

Maximum CAN-High Voltage

Minimum CAN-High Voltage

Maximum CAN-Low Voltage

Minimum CAN-Low Voltage

•

•

•

•

Minimum CAN Voltage Difference

Maximum Supply Voltage

Minimum Supply Voltage

Maximum Supply Current


3.10.8.

•

Maximum CAN Voltage Difference

•

Minimum Supply Current

Reset All - Factory Default Settings

The Reset All setup screen resets all Maintenance setup settings to their factory default values.

The Reset All step resets all setup parameters in the terminal, except metrologically significant settings such as Scale type, capacity, etc.

When the Reset All screen is first accessed, a message displays that asks for verification to reset all setup parameters to factory default settings. To continue with the Reset All, press the ENTER key. If the reset was successful, a verification message that reads “Reset Successful” displays If the reset was not successful, an error message that reads “Reset Failure” displays. If the reset fails, try to initiate the reset again. If the reset continues to fail, contact a local METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.


3.11.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Factory default settings can be restored individually for branches such as scale, application, and terminal, or globally with the Reset All screen under the Maintenance branch. The Reset screen is the last branch in each major section of the menu structure (except for Maintenance). To restore factory default settings for Scale, for example:

1.

Press the MENU key then select the setup icon . Figure 3-28 shows the first page of the setup menu, with the five main branches displayed.

Figure 3-28: Setup Menu – Reset

2.

With Scale in focus, press ENTER, or press the 1 key on the numeric keypad to use the shortcut method. Figure 3-29 shows the first selection of Scale sub-branches.

Figure 3-29: Scale Setup Menu, First page


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3.

Use the DOWN navigation key to move the focus to the second page of the Scale menu, so that the Reset branch (shortcut 10) is displayed. Alternately, press the UP navigation key once to proceed to the end of the second page.

Figure 3-30: Sub-branches for Terminal Branch of Setup

4.

Use the DOWN navigation key to select Reset, then press ENTER. The screen shows a warning message about resetting the Scale setup (Figure 3-31).

Figure 3-31: Terminal Reset Warning Screen

5.

Press the ENTER key to reset the Scale setup values to factory default settings.

6.

A status message appears that verifies a successful reset.

7.

Press the LEFT navigation key to return to the setup menu display.

8.

This same procedure can be used to reset factory default settings for any major branch in setup.

Select Reset All under Maintenance (Figure 3-32) to restore all setup settings to factory defaults. Note that neither this, nor Scale Reset, includes the reset of type, capacity, increment, or calibration data. Only a Master Reset will reset these parameters to factory default values. A

Master Reset should only be performed by a trained METTLER TOLEDO service technician.

Figure 3-32: Reset All Setup Blocks


4 Applications: Configuration and Operation

4.1.

Introduction

This chapter covers

• Animal Weighing

• Checkweighing

• Counting

• Peak Weight Measurement

• Vehicle Weighing

Each of the following sections details operating procedures, operational features and function for the five applications included in the IND246 terminal.

For information on general operation of the IND246 terminal, please refer to Chapter 2,

Operation: Terminal.

For information on general configuration of the IND246 terminal, please refer to

Chapter 3, Configuration: Terminal.

4.2.

Animal Weighing

4.2.1.

Overview

The Animal Weighing application provides the ability to calculate and display an average weight value determined over a user-defined sampling period. This is useful when the weight is constantly unstable, as in the case of weighing live animals.

Two modes of operation are supported in the animal weighing application. One mode simply determines the average weight on the scale regardless if a single animal or multiple animals are on the scale. The second mode is designed for weighing multiple animals and provides the average weight per animal in addition to the total average weight of all animals. The application provides the following:

• Simple, one key operation

• Prompts for start of weighing cycle

• Weight averaged over variable sampling time period

• Display of remaining time in cycle

• Final average weight display and print

When the FUNCTION key is pressed from the basic weigh mode the initial Animal Weighing display screen will be shown. The icon in the lower left corner indicates the Animal Weighing application mode. Pressing the FUNCTION key again will return the terminal to display the basic weighing mode.


4.2.2.

4.2.2.1.

4.2.2.1.1.

4.2.2.1.2.

4.2.2.2.

4.2.2.3.

4.2.2.4.

Operational Features

In addition to the fundamental weighing functions, the following IND246 terminal basic weighing features can also be used within the Animal Weighing application.

ID Entry

An identification field (ID) is available for entry and printing. The ID will be retained until changed or cleared manually. ID entry can be completed in either of two ways – by pressing the ID key , entering data and then confirming the entry, or by entering data and then pressing the ID key .

ID Key First

Press the ID key at any time before or during a cycle to enter the identification field. An “ID?” prompt and data entry field will appear in the lower part of the display. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the ID information, then press ENTER to confirm and return to the operating mode.

Data First

At any time before or during a cycle, use the alphanumeric keypad to begin entry of the ID. A

“Data:” prompt and data entry field will appear in the lower part of the display. Complete the entry then press the ID key to accept the ID and return to the operating mode.

Tare

A semi-automatic tare can be taken before the weighing cycle starts. Simply press the TARE key.

A preset tare value can be entered using the numeric keypad. Use the numeric keys to enter the preset tare value. The digits will appear in line 2 of the lower part of the display, below the “Data:” prompt. When tare entry is complete, press TARE to accept the value.

Discrete I/O

The animal weighing application supports one new discrete input and two new discrete outputs.

The new input is a command for Start that can be issued when the Press ENTER to Start message is displayed.

The two new outputs are Working and Cycle Complete. The Working output turns ON when the averaging cycle is in process and turns OFF after the average weight has been determined and is displayed. At this point, the Cycle Complete output turns ON. The Cycle Complete output turns OFF when the next averaging cycle is started.

Totalization

If Totalization is enabled, the averaged weight from the Animal Weighing application will also be added to the totals when printed.


4.2.3.

Configuration

The FUNCTION key must be programmed for Animal Weighing in setup at Application >

Function Key > Assignment in order for this application to operate and to access the setup steps for the Animal Weighing application. When the FUNCTION key is properly programmed, the Animal

Weighing branch of setup is displayed as shown in Figure 4-1.

4.2.3.1.

4.2.3.1.1.

4.2.3.1.2.

4.2.3.1.3.

Figure 4-1: Animal Weighing Application Configuration Menu

Operation

Mode

The Mode assignment is selected from a drop-down list. Options are:

Selection

1

2

Function

Application determines the average total weight on the scale

Application determines the average total weight on the scale and calculates the average weight per animal

The default value is 1.

Sampling Time

The Sampling Time setting determines the amount of time over which the scale will sample the weight on the scale in order to determine an average total weight.

The value is entered using the alphanumeric entry keys. Valid settings are from 1 to 9.9 seconds, in

0.1 second increments. The default value is 5.0.

Auto Start

When enabled, Auto Start begins the weighing process when the weight on the scale exceeds a minimum weight defined by the Start Threshold, and has reached stability. When the process is complete, the weight must fall below 20d (display divisions) and then exceed the threshold again to start the next cycle.

This feature can be Enabled or Disabled. By default, it is Disabled.

When Auto Start is enabled, after a cycle has been aborted the next cycle must be started manually.


4.2.3.1.4.

4.2.3.1.5.

4.2.3.1.6.

4.2.3.2.

4.2.3.2.1.

4.2.4.

Start Threshold

The Start Threshold appears in the menu tree only when Auto Start is Enabled. It defines the scale weight value above which the averaging process will begin after stability is reached.

Valid settings are from 0 to the full scale capacity. This value should be relatively high – for example, 80% of the estimated weight of all animals on the scale. A very low number may cause the sampling period to start before all the animals are on the scale.

Auto Print

This Auto Print setting overrides the basic weighing Auto Print function, configured in setup at Scale

> Log or Print > Automatic when operating within the application.

When Auto Print is enabled, the processed weight value is displayed for the amount of time defined by the Print Delay setting, and then a transaction print is automatically triggered.

This feature can be Enabled or Disabled. By default, it is Disabled.

Print Delay

Print Delay is only shown in the menu tree when Auto Print is enabled. It determines the delay between completion of the transaction and triggering the transaction print.

Valid settings are from 0 to 10 seconds in 1 second increments. The default value is 5.

Display

Line 2

The Line 2 assignment determines what data is displayed during and after a transaction. It is selected from a drop-down list. The selection list varies depending on the Mode selected:

Function

Selection Mode 1 Mode 2

Disabled

Average

ID

Not available

Line 2 is blank.

Line 2 shows Average weight per animal

Line 2 shows the transaction ID Line 2 shows the transaction ID

The default value is Disabled.

Operating Sequence

The following sections describe the two modes of operation of the animal weighing application:

Mode 1

Mode 2

Determines the average total weight of a single animal or multiple animals

Determines the average total weight of multiple animals, and calculates the average weight per animal


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4.2.4.2.

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Mode 1 Operation

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Animal Weighing application.

1.

The display will prompt either Press ENTER to start. In normal operation or if Auto Start is enabled, the system will prompt Add weight > xxx (i.e., greater than xxx), where xxx is the programmed threshold weight.

2.

Press ZERO to capture an accurate zero reference.

3.

If required, a transactional ID may be entered via the ID key . If programmed in setup, the ID will be shown on Line 2 at the bottom of the display.

4.

Add the desired number of animals to the scale and then press the ENTER key to start the weighing cycle. If Auto Start is enabled, the cycle will start automatically when the weight on the scale exceeds the programmed threshold and there is no-motion on the scale.

5.

The weight display will show dashes, and Line 1 will indicate Working and count down from the programmed Sampling Time while the averaging cycle is in process.

6.

When the cycle is complete, the averaged weight will be shown on the display, with an asterisk (*) to the left indicating that it is not a live scale weight. Line 1 will indicate Cycle complete.

7.

Press PRINT to print the resulting average weight. The display will return to show the current weight on the scale. If Auto Print is selected, the print will be triggered automatically after the programmed Print Delay time.

8.

Remove the animals from the scale. When the weight returns to below 20d, Line 1 will return to the original prompt.

Mode 2 Operation

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Animal Weighing application.

1.

The display will prompt Number of animals?

2.


3.

Enter the number of animals to be placed on the scale and the press the ENTER key .

4.

The display will show Press ENTER to start. or, if Auto Start is enabled, it will prompt Add weight > xxx (i.e., greater than xxx), where xxx is the programmed threshold weight.

5.

If required, a transactional ID may be entered via the ID key . If programmed in setup, the ID will appear on Line 2 at the bottom of the display.

6.

Add the number of animals entered in step 3 to the scale, then press the ENTER key to start the weighing cycle. If Auto Start is enabled, the cycle will start automatically when the weight on the scale exceeds the programmed threshold and there is no motion on the scale.


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4.2.4.3.

4.2.5.

4.2.6.

4.2.7.

7.

The weight display will show dashes, and Line 1 will indicate Working and a count down from the programmed Sampling Time while the averaging cycle is in process.

8.

When the cycle is complete, the averaged weight will be shown on the display with an asterisk (*) to the left indicating that it is not a live scale weight. Line 1 will indicate Cycle complete. If Line 2 has been programmed to do so, it will show the average weight.

9.

Press PRINT to print the resulting average weight. The display will return to an active weight display. If Auto Print is selected, the print will be triggered automatically after the programmed hold time.

10.

Remove the animals from the scale. When the weight returns to below 20d (display divisions), Line 1 will return to the original prompt.

Aborting a Weighing Cycle

During the animal weighing cycle, the process can be aborted at any time by pressing CLEAR .

If operating in the Auto-start mode, pressing the CLEAR key will revert to manual start for the next cycle.

Remote Displays

The Animal Weighing application is designed to operate with the METTLER TOLEDO ADI family of scoreboard displays. Function depends on which mode is selected in setup at F2.5.1.1. Refer to sections and 4.2.4.2, above.

In Mode 1, the standard continuous output is modified to send live weight to a single scoreboard during the weighing cycle, and the averaged weight when averaging is complete.

In Mode 2, the Continuous Multi-1 mode can be used to display three separate fields (the number of animals, the total averaged weight and the average animal weight) simultaneously on three separate scoreboards.

Refer to section E.4 of Appendix E, Communications, for complete details of using the ADI family of scoreboard displays with the Animal weighing application.

Serial Input Commands

The Animal Weighing application supports three new serial commands in addition to the standard

ASCII commands for a demand or continuous connection assignment. These commands are:

S Starts the animal weighing process. xxQ Enters a new quantity of animals value. “xx” can be any whole value from 01 to 99.

E Ends the cycle, clears the display and returns focus to the first screen.

Print Formats

When a demand print is triggered in the Animal Weighing application, the terminal will look for a demand connection to one of the ports using template 8. If such a connection exists, then template

8 will be sent out via the selected port. If there is no demand connection using template 8, a “No demand connection” error will be displayed.


4.2.7.1.

4.2.7.2.

New Print Fields

Template 8 contains three data fields related to the Animal Weighing application that are not available in the other print templates. These new data fields are:

• Averaged weight

• Quantity of animals

• Average weight per animal

Default Template

The default template for template 8 is shown in Figure 4-2. Elements in braces {…} are fields of data supplied by the terminal. Figure 4-3 shows an example of the printed default template.

{String 1} {New Line}


{Time} {3 spaces} {3 spaces} {Date} {New Line}

{ID} {New Line}

{Averaged Weight} {New Line}

{End of template}

Figure 4-2: Default Structure of Template 8

The Weight Legend will be blank when the Terminal is in gross mode, and N when the terminal is in Net mode.

New Brighton Farms

Columbus, OH 43085

10:23 AM Jan 22 2012

Tag 1Y-227

* 635 lb

Figure 4-3: Print Sample, Default Template 8

This template can be edited, as described in the Communication section of Chapter 3 of this manual, Configuration > Communication > Templates. The template can be modified to include the additional fields associated with weighing multiple animals when Mode 2 is selected. Figure 4-4 shows a suggested modification to the structure of the default template, and Figure 4-5 shows an example of a print based on the modified template.




{ID} {New Line}

Quantity: {# of Animals} {New Line}

Avg. Wt.: {Avg. per Animal} {New Line}

Total Wt.: {Averaged Total Weight} {New Line}

{End of template}

Figure 4-4: Suggested Structure of Template 8 for Mode 2


Greenfield Auction House

Lexington, KY 40504

05:03 PM Jan 18 2012

Lot #21

Quantity: 8

Avg. Wt.: * 835 lb

Total Wt.: * 6682 lb

Figure 4-5: Print Sample, Format Modified for Mode 2

4.3.

Checkweighing (Over/Under)

4.3.1.

Overview

In the Over/Under application, the IND246 compares weight on the scale to a stored target weight, and indicates the status of the comparison on screen.

4.3.2.

The application can also control external equipment, such as status lights, using three external outputs for Under, OK and Over. This application provides the following features and functions:

• Very fast weight response

• Three zone status (Under, OK, Over) with SmartTrac ® display

graphical representation of status on

• Storage of up to 25 target weights by ID for quick recall of target values

• Optional discrete output signals for remote status lights

When the FUNCTION key is pressed from the basic weigh mode the initial Checkweighing display screen will be shown. The icon in the lower left corner indicates the Checkweighing application mode. Pressing the FUNCTION key again will return the terminal to display the basic weighing mode.


In addition to the fundamental weighing functions, the following IND246 terminal basic weighing features can also be used within the Checkweighing Weighing application.

4.3.2.1.

4.3.2.2.

Auto-Print

If the IND246 checkweighing application is used to assess the weight of a series of items, enabling

Auto-print will automatically generate a demand output of the weight data and comparison status once the scale weight is above the threshold value and is stable. The Checkweighing application shares the auto print features of the basic weighing mode.

ID

If an ID value is entered in the basic weighing mode, it remains available for printing when in the

Checkweighing mode. However, within the Checkweighing application the ID function is used only to retrieve target records by ID.


4.3.2.3.

4.3.2.4.

4.3.2.5.

4.3.3.

Tare

A semi-automatic tare can be taken any time during the weighing cycle. Simply press the TARE key.

A preset tare value can be entered using the numeric keypad. Use the numeric keys to enter the preset tare value. The digits will appear in line 2 of the lower part of the display, below the “Data:” prompt. When tare entry is complete, press TARE to accept the value.

Discrete I/O

The Checkweighing application supports three new discrete outputs.

The three new outputs are Under Zone, OK Zone and Over Zone:

•

•

The Under Zone output turns ON when the weight on the scale is below the target minus the – tolerance value.

The OK Zone status turns ON when the weight on the scale is above the target minus the – tolerance value and below the target plus the + tolerance value.

• The Over Zone output turns on when the weight on the scale exceeds the target plus the + tolerance value.

Target Table Import and Export

The METTLER TOLEDO IND246 File Transfer Tool (FTT) program, included on the IND246 Resource

CD-ROM, runs on a PC to exchange application files and tables with the IND246 terminal. Refer to the User's Guide of the File Transfer Tool for details.

Configuration

The FUNCTION key must be programmed for Checkweighing in setup at Application > Function

Key > Assignment in order for this application to operate and to access the setup steps for the

Checkweighing application. When the FUNCTION key is properly programmed, the Checkweighing branch of setup is displayed as shown in Figure 4-6.


4-10

4.3.3.1.

4.3.3.1.1.

4.3.3.1.2.

4.3.3.1.3.

Application

Checkweigh

Operation

Source

Tolerance Type

Target Editing

Hold Timer

Motion Check

Display

Display Mode

Line 1

SmartTrac

Motion Blanking

Menu Keys

Active Target

Quick Set Target

Target Table

Target Values

Target

- Tolerance, Under Limit

+ Tolerance, Over Limit

Description

Target Table

Target Table

Totalization

Clear Totals

View/Edit Table

Figure 4-6: Checkweighing Application Configuration Menu

Operation

Source

Source may be set as Displayed Weight (the default) or Gross Weight. If Displayed Weight is selected, the over/under function will work based on the displayed weight, either gross or net. If gross weight is selected, the target comparison will be based on the gross weight even if a tare is taken and a net weight is displayed.

Tolerance Type

The Tolerance Type can be Target Deviation (the default), % of Target or Weight Value. This setting determines the type of tolerance to be used in calculating the weight status. Target Deviation provides both + tolerance and – tolerance weight values. % of Target is similar to Target Deviation except the tolerances are entered as percentages instead of weights. Weight Value eliminates the target entry and allows direct entry of the Under Limit and Over Limit values which equate to the minimum and maximum acceptance values.

Target Editing

The Target Editing parameter determines which active target values can be edited when accessed from the Operator Menu. Options are Target & Tolerance (the default), Target Only and Disabled.


4.3.3.1.4.

4.3.3.1.5.

4.3.3.2.

4.3.3.2.1.

4.3.3.2.2.

4.3.3.2.3.

4.3.3.2.4.

4.3.3.3.

Values are always editable from within setup, but only values selected as editable can be modified from the Operator Menu. Values not selected as editable can only be viewed.

The Description field can be edited if either Target Only or Target & Tolerance is selected.

If Target Editing is selected as Disabled, none of the values can be edited in the Operator Menu.

Hold Timer

The Hold Timer is a value, between 0.0 and 9.9 seconds, that sets the amount of time for which the display will freeze after a print command, before returning to the live display. If a second print command is issued during the set period, it will over-ride the existing count, the new current value will display, and the display will freeze again for the set time.

During the hold time, an asterisk (*) is shown on the display to indicate the weight is not live.

Motion Check

The Motion Check parameter can be Disabled (the default) or Enabled. When Enabled, the discrete outputs for Under, OK and Over and the zone indication on the display will turn ON only when no motion is detected. When Motion Check is Disabled, the corresponding output and zone indication display will turn on when the zone edge is reached, regardless of motion.

Display

Display Mode

This parameter determines what will be displayed in the main display area – Actual Weight (the default), Target Difference or No Display.

Line 1

Line 1 can be set to display the target Description (the default), ID, Target and Tolerances, Zone or

Disabled (Line 1 blank).

SmartTrac

The graphic zone display of the results of the target comparison can be Enabled (the default) or

Disabled.

If Line 1 is Disabled and SmartTrac is Enabled, the SmartTrac graphic will expand to occupy both lines of the lower display.

Motion Blanking

If Motion Blanking is Enabled, the numeric weight display will be blanked when the scale is in motion, and will only display a weight value when the scale is stable. Motion Blanking is Disabled by default.

Menu Keys

The Menu Keys parameters determine which functions will be accessible from the Operator Menu.

If the feature accessed by the key must be enabled or configured separately, such as the Target

Table, enabling its menu key will display the corresponding icon in the Operator Menu, but will not give access to the feature.


4.3.3.3.1.

4.3.3.3.2.

4.3.3.3.3.

4.3.3.4.

4.3.3.5.

4.3.3.5.1.

4.3.3.5.2.

Active Target

By default, the Active Target is Enabled, so that the active target and tolerance values in use can be viewed by the Operator. The Target Editing parameter at Operation > Target Editing determines which of the viewable fields can be edited.

Quick Set Target

Disabled by default, Quick Set Target can be Enabled to permit the Operator to define a new target by placing actual weights on the scale.

Target Table

Operator access to the Target Table can be Disabled (the default) or Enabled.

Target Values

Selecting Target Values opens a screen that displays the current target information. The appearance of this screen will vary depending on the Tolerance Type selected under Operation:

• If the Tolerance Type is set to Target Deviation or % of Target, the screen will include a target value together with upper and lower tolerances, expressed either as a weight value or a percentage of the target, and the Description field.

• If the Tolerance Type is Weight Value, the Under Limit and Over Limit are displayed, together with the Description field.

Each value is updated when focus leaves the entry box.

Note: Disabling all of the target menu keys will prohibit an operator from viewing or changing the target and tolerance values. These values can still be entered and edited in setup at the

Target Values page.

Target Table

The Target Table can store up to 25 target IDs, each with its own target and tolerance values together with a description and (if Totalization is enabled) a total register and transaction counter.

The target ID can be used for the quick recall of a set of target parameters for Checkweighing.

Note: The first 10 records are stored in memory on the main board and are always available.

An SD memory card must be installed to store the remaining 15 records, giving a total of 25.

Target Table

The Target Table can be Enabled or Disabled (the default). If the table is Enabled, the Totalization and Clear Totals parameters and the View Table option also appear on the screen. If the table is

Disabled, the ID field in Checkweighing will refer to the basic weighing ID.

Totalization

Totalization allows the terminal to track the total weight and number of transactions associated with an ID in the target table.

Totalization can be Enabled or Disabled (the default). If it is Enabled, count and total weight values are accumulated for each ID when a demand output with template 6 is generated.


4.3.3.5.3.

4.3.3.5.4.

4.3.3.5.5.

Note: If any parameters of a recalled ID are changed while viewing the active record, the

Totalization link will be broken and accumulation will no longer occur.

Clear Totals

Clear Totals can be set to Disabled, Automatic or Manual (the default).

Automatic The count and total values for all IDs are cleared after printing a Target Table report.

Manual Pressing the CLEAR key after the Target Table report has been printed clears the count and total values.

Disabled Each record’s count and total values must be re-set to zero individually, in the Target

Table view in setup, as described under View Table, below.

View Table

Selecting View Table in the Target Table screen displays the first record found in the Target Table.

Each record occupies a single screen. A blank screen indicates the ID Table is empty. The following functions are accessible from this view:

Key Function

Opens ID NEW screen, where a new ID can be set up.

(CLEAR)

Prompts Delete record? Press ENTER to confirm and delete the displayed record, LEFT arrow to display a message, Delete all records? Press ENTER to confirm and delete all records, LEFT arrow to return to the view without deleting.

UP and DOWN arrow keys Move the view to the next or previous ID.

(ENTER/PRINT)

LEFT arrow key

Sends the ID Table to all ports with a Reports assignment.

Exits the ID Table view.

The information displayed for each record depends on the Tolerance Type selected under Operation.

In addition to the information shown for Target Values, above, if Totalization is Enabled these screens also include a count (n:) and Total value.

ID NEW Screen

The following options are available when setting up a new ID and when editing an existing ID. The record is updated when the LEFT navigation key is pressed to exit the screen.

ID

Parameter Function

Enter up to a 16-character ID to be used to recall the ID record. Once the ID has been entered and the record saved, the ID cannot be changed. If the ID is incorrect, the entire record must be cleared and a new record created.

If the entered value is not unique, an error message displays – ID already exists.

Press ENTER to clear the error and enter a unique value for the ID.

Note: To exit the screen without creating a new ID, leave the ID field blank and press

ENTER.

Target Target value, in the scale’s primary weight units. Not shown if the tolerance type is selected as Weight Value.

-Tolerance or Under Tolerance value below the target that is acceptable or low limit of acceptable weight.


4.3.4.

4.3.4.1.

Parameter

Limit

+Tolerance or Over

Limit

Description n

Total

UP and DOWN arrows

ENTER

LEFT arrow

Function

Tolerance value above the target that is acceptable or high limit of acceptable weight.

Alphanumeric description associated with this ID.

Indicates the number of times a weight value has been accumulated for this ID.

Indicates the total weight accumulated for this ID.

Navigates between the labels on the setup page.

Confirm entry and move to next parameter.

Enters the new or edited ID record and exits the new/edit mode.

Operating Sequence

The following sections describe operation of the checkweighing application.

Checkweighing Sequence

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Checkweighing application.

1.


2.

Enter the target and tolerance values for the product to be weighed. There are several different methods to enter these values – refer to the Target Entry section starting on page

4-16.

3.

If checkweighing will be done in the net mode, enter the tare weight of the product container by either placing an empty container on the scale and pressing the TARE key , or by using the numeric keypad to enter the preset tare value and then pressing the TARE key

.

4.

Place the product to be weighed onto the scale.

5.

The weight of the product or the weight difference from target will be shown on the display as selected in setup.

6.

The zone into which the product’s weight falls will be indicated at the bottom of the display as Under, OK or Over.

7.

If the remote I/O is being used for indicator lights, the lights will also indicate the zone.

8.

Press PRINT to print the resulting weight. If Auto Print is enabled, the terminal will automatically trigger a demand output when it determines a no-motion condition.

9.

Remove the product from the scale.

10.

If checkweighing the same product again, place the next product on the scale and view its weight and zone status.


4.3.4.2.

4.3.4.3.

Operation Below 10% of Target

When scale weight is below 10% of the assigned target value, the discrete outputs (if configured) are turned OFF, so that the Under output does not remain ON all the time when the scale is empty.

In this condition, the Under SmartTrac display appears as an outline – . When the weight exceeds the 10% threshold, the zone discrete outputs become active and the Under display graphic appears solid ( ).

SmartTrac Display

The SmartTrac display is a graphic representation of the zone to which the weight corresponds. If line 1 is Disabled and SmartTrac is Enabled in setup, the graphical display will be larger, occupying both lines of the lower display area. Figure 4-7 shows two composite displays of the

Under, OK and Over graphics, in small and large sizes. Figure 4-8 shows the small and large graphics as they appear when the weight is below 10% of the target weight.

Figure 4-7: Composite SmartTrac Graphic Display: Small (top) and large (bottom)

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Figure 4-8: SmartTrac Graphic Display, Zones Not Activated: Small (top) and large (bottom)


4.3.4.4.

4.3.4.4.1.

Target Entry

Target parameters for the IND246 Checkweighing application can be entered in any of five ways: by accessing Active Values from the Operator Menu by using Quick Set from the Operator Menu by opening the Target Table from the Operator Menu by quick recall using the numeric keypad and ID key in setup mode at the Target Values screen

Active Values

To set the target parameters via the Active Values screen:

1.

Press MENU to view the Operator Menu.

2.

Use the arrow keys to select the Active Values icon , then press ENTER . The Active Value icon must be enabled in the Menu Keys setting.

3.

The Active Values screen will display, with a set of entry fields that vary depending on the type of tolerance selected as shown in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Elements of the Active Values Screen

Field

Target

- Tolerance

+ Tolerance

Description

Tolerance = % of Target Value or Weight Deviation

Explanation

Weight value of target

Lower and upper tolerance limits expressed as a percentage or as a weight

A descriptive field for display and printing, comprising up to 20 characters

Tolerance = Weight Value

Field

Under Limit

Over Limit

Description

Explanation

Lower and upper tolerance limits expressed as a weight.

A descriptive field for display and printing, comprising up to 20 characters

4.

When editing of a value is complete, press ENTER to confirm.

5.

After editing all values, press the LEFT arrow and the display will return to the Checkweighing run display.


4.3.4.4.2.

4.3.4.4.3.

Quick Set Target

The Quick Set Target screen allows live weight readings from the scale to be used to define target and limit values.

1.


2.

Use the arrow keys to select the Active Values icon , then press ENTER .

3.

The Quick Set Target screen will display, with a set of entry fields that vary depending on the type of tolerance selected. Live weight is shown at the bottom of the page.

Table 4-2: Elements of the Quick Set Target Screen

Field

Tolerance = % of Target Value or Weight Deviation

Explanation

Target

- Tolerance

+ Tolerance

Weight value of target

Lower and upper tolerance limits expressed as a percentage or as a weight

Description A descriptive label for display and printing, comprising up to 20 characters

Live weight display The current live weight reading from the scale is shown at bottom center of the screen

Field

Under Limit

Tolerance = Weight Value

Explanation

Lower and upper tolerance limits expressed as a weight.

Over Limit

Description A descriptive label for display and printing, comprising up to 20 characters

Live weight display The current live weight reading from the scale is shown at bottom center of the screen

4.

Use the arrow keys to select the field to be modified.

5.

Place a weight equal to the target or limit on the scale.

6.

Press ENTER . The live weight value is automatically entered in the selected field, and focus is moved to the next field.

The +/- tolerance values must be changed by manual entry – Quick Set with live scale weight only functions for Target and Limit values.

7.

When parameter entry is complete, press the LEFT arrow to exit and return to the application’s operation screen.

Recall From Target Table

Up to 25 sets of target parameters can be stored in the Target Table and recalled by ID.

1.


2.

Use the arrow keys to select the Target Table icon , then press ENTER .


4.3.4.4.4.

4.3.4.4.5.

4.3.5.

4.3.5.1.

3.

The first record from the Target Table will appear. The data in each record will vary depending on the selected tolerance mode:

4.

If Tolerance = % of Target Value or Weight Deviation, the fields are:

ID, Description, Target, Units, -Tol, +Tol

5.

If Tolerance = Weight Value, the fields are:

ID, Description, Units, Under Limit, Over Limit.

6.

Use the UP and DOWN arrows to move focus from one record to the next until the desired record is shown. Press ENTER to select it and return to the Checkweighing run display, or the LEFT arrow to return to the Operator Menu without selecting a new set of target parameters.

Quick Recall From Target Table

If the ID of the Target Table record is known, the record can be recalled without accessing the

Operator Menu:

1.

Use the keypad to begin to enter the alphanumeric ID number. The screen will show the Data: label on line 1, and the entered value on line 2 of the display.

2.

When the entire ID has been entered, press ID to recall the record.

3.

If the ID exists, the application will use the new parameters. If the ID is not found, an error message will appear – ID not found. Clear the message by pressing ENTER . The display will return to the checkweighing application, using the previous target parameters.

Setup Mode Target Entry

This entry mode is described in the Target Values configuration section, on page 4-12.

Print Formats

When a demand print is triggered in the Checkweighing application, the terminal will look for a demand connection to one of the ports using template 6. If such a connection exists, then template

6 will be sent out the selected port. If there is no demand connection using template 6, a “No demand connection” error will be displayed.


Template 6 contains seven new data fields related to the Checkweighing application that are not available in the other templates. These new print fields are:

• n (count of totalization by ID)

• Target Description

• Target ID (from Target Table)

• Target Weight

• Target and Tolerances

• Total (totalized weight by ID)

• Zone (text for the active zone – Under, OK, Over)


4.3.5.2.

4.3.5.3.


The default format for template 6 is shown in Figure 4-9. Elements in braces {…} are fields of data supplied by the terminal. Figure 4-10 shows the resulting print.

{String 1} {New line}


{Time} {3 spaces} {3 spaces} {Date} {New line}

{Transaction #} {New line}

{Target Description} {New line}

{Displayed Weight} {New line}

{End of template}


Shake Inc. Recycle Center

Upper Arlington, OH 43085

11:19 AM Feb 17 2012

000194

Crushed #5

87520 lb N


This template can be edited, as described in the Communication section of Chapter 3 of this manual, Configuration > Communication > Templates.

Report Format

The Target Table Report can be configured as narrow (40 characters) or wide (80 characters) in setup at Communication > Reports.

Figure 4-11 details the structure and contents of the Target Table Report in narrow format. Figure

4-12 shows the same information for the wide format report.

The printed examples show only the format for the Target Deviation tolerance type.


-- TARGET TABLE REPORT --

12:27:43 26 Jan 2012

L5-5 L5 Stake 5Pk

26.56 lb (-) 0.22 (+) 2.36

12 318.42

***************************************

L7-5 L7 Stake 5Pk

35.70 lb (-) 0.53 (+) 3.50

8 285.63

***************************************

S7-8 L7 Stake 8Pk

34.66 lb (-) 0.48 (+) 3.26

18 623.88

***************************************

Figure 4-11: Example of Checkweighing Printed Report, Narrow Format

-- TARGET TABLE REPORT --

12:27:43 26 Feb 2012

L5-5 L5 Stake 5Pk 26.56 lb (-) 0.22 (+) 2.36 12 318.42

******************************************************************************************************

L7-5 L7 Stake 5Pk 35.70 lb (-) 0.53 (+) 3.50 8 285.63

******************************************************************************************************

S7-8 L7 Stake 8Pk 34.66 lb (-) 0.48 (+) 3.26 18 623.88

******************************************************************************************************

Figure 4-12: Example of Checkweighing Printed Report, Wide Format

4.4.

Counting

4.4.1.

Overview

The IND246 Counting application provides a simple counting sequence that guides an operator through a sampling process to determine a count value. The counting application offers the following capabilities:

• Operator prompting.

• Variable sample entry using the terminal’s numeric keypad.

• Average piece weight (APW) entry using the numeric keypad.

• Up to 99 stored ID records in the ID Table

• Count accumulation by ID.


4.4.2.

4.4.3.

4.4.2.1.

4.4.2.2.

4.4.2.3.

4.4.2.4.

4.4.2.5.

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When the FUNCTION key is pressed from the basic weigh mode the initial Counting display screen will be shown. The icon in the lower left corner indicates the Counting application mode. Pressing the FUNCTION key again will return the terminal to display the basic weighing mode.


In addition to the fundamental weighing functions, the following IND246 terminal basic weighing features can also be used within the Counting application.

Semi-Automatic Tare

When the Tare? prompt is displayed on the terminal, press TARE

and the scale will tare to net zero. To take a new pushbutton tare when in counting mode and a number of pieces (PCS) is shown on the display, press the TARE key . The scale will tare to net zero, and the display will show 0 pieces.

Preset Tare

In the Sample – Tare sequence, when the Tare? prompt is displayed on the terminal, enter the preset tare value using the numeric keypad then press ENTER . If the terminal is already in counting mode, a preset tare can be entered by using the numeric keypad to enter the tare value, then press TARE .

ID

If an ID value is entered in the basic weighing mode, it remainsavailable for printing when in the

Counting mode. However, within the Counting application, the ID function is used only to retrieve counting ID records.

Auto-Print

The IND246’s auto-printing feature is supported by the counting application. If the feature is enabled, a demand output will be sent automatically to the assigned output port when the weight settles to no-motion above the programmed threshold weight. This is a useful feature when counting the same part in the same weight carton repeatedly. By retaining the tare and APW values, a print can automatically be generated simply by removing the previous carton of parts and placing the next carton on the scale.




Configuration

The FUNCTION key must be programmed for Counting in setup at Application > Function Key >

Assignment in order for this application to operate and to access the setup steps for the Counting application. When the FUNCTION key is properly programmed, the Counting branch of setup is displayed as shown in Figure 4-13.


4.4.3.1.

4.4.3.1.1.

4.4.3.1.2.

4.4.3.2.

4.4.3.2.1.

4.4.3.3.

4.4.3.3.1.

Figure 4-13: Counting Application Configuration Menu

Operation

Prompt

The Prompt setting determines the sequence in which the operator is prompted to enter the tare weight and sample quantity.

Options are Tare-Sample and Sample-Tare. The default is Tare-Sample.

Auto Clear APW

The Auto Clear APW setting determines whether the average piece weight value (APW) will be cleared when the scale returns to zero, or if the APW will be retained for the next counting sequence. Settings are Enabled and Disabled (the default).

Display

Line 1, Line 2

These parameters determine what is displayed on the two lower lines of the display. Both lines have the same options – Disabled (the default), ID, Description and APW.

Menu Keys

The Menu Keys parameters determine which functions will be accessible from the Operator Menu.

Each of the keys is Disabled by default.

If the feature accessed by the menu key must be enabled or configured separately, such as the

ID Table, enabling the menu key will display the icon in the Operator Menu, but will not give access to the feature.

ID Table

When Enabled, the Operator will be able to access the ID Table to retrieve stored tare and APW values for a product.


4.4.3.3.2.

4.4.3.3.3.

4.4.3.4.

4.4.3.4.1.

4.4.3.4.2.

4.4.3.4.3.

4.4.3.5.

4.4.3.5.1.

Reports

When Enabled, the Operator will be able to generate a report of the records in the ID Table to view and print.

Sample/APW Select

When Enabled, the Operator will be able to switch from the sampling mode of operation to manual entry of an APW value mode when prompted for Sample?.

ID Memory

ID Table

When the ID Table is Enabled, stored tare and APW values in the ID Table can be recalled by ID for a quick counting sequence.

Totalization

This parameter appears only if the ID Table is enabled. When Totalization is Enabled, the terminal stores the total number of pieces counted and the number of transactions for each ID in the ID

Table. This parameter is Disabled by default.

Clear on Print

This parameter appears only if the ID Table is enabled. Clear on Print may be Automatic (the default), Manual or Disabled. When Automatic is selected, after the ID Table report is printed, the counter and totals fields will be reset to 0. When Manual is selected, the Operator can choose to clear the counter and totals fields by pressing CLEAR when viewing the ID Table report. If Disabled is chosen, the counter and total fields cannot be reset in the Reports view of the Operator menu.

ID Table

When this branch is selected, the first record in the ID Table is displayed. Each record occupies a single screen. A blank screen indicates the ID Table is empty. The following functions are accessible from this view:

Key Function

Opens ID NEW screen, where a new ID can be set up.

(CLEAR)

Prompts Delete record? Press ENTER to confirm and delete the displayed record, LEFT arrow to display a message,

Delete all records? Press ENTER to confirm and delete all records, LEFT arrow to return to the view without deleting.

UP and DOWN arrow keys Move the view to the next or previous ID.

(ENTER/PRINT)

Opens the displayed record for editing.

LEFT arrow key Exits the ID Table view.

ID NEW Screen

The following fields are available when setting up a new ID. Each value is updated when the ENTER key is used to move to the next entry box.


4.4.4.

4.4.4.1.

ID

Parameter

Description

APW

Tare n

Tot

Function

Initially displays the next available ID, from 01 to 99. This value can be edited.

If the entered value is not unique, an error message displays – ID already exists. Press ENTER to clear the error; the first available ID is displayed in the entry field.

Note: To exit the screen without creating a new ID, enter 00 in this field and press ENTER.

Alphanumeric description associated with this ID.

Average part weight, in the scale’s primary weight units.

Tare value, in the scale’s primary weight units. This value can be 0.00.

Number of times a count has been added to the totalization register for this ID.

The total number of pieces accumulated using this ID.

The following keys can be used when creating a new ID record:

LEFT arrow

UP and DOWN arrows

ENTER

Return to ID Table view.

Navigate between the labels on the setup page.

Confirm entry and move to next parameter.

Operating Sequences

The following sections describe operation of the counting application.

Tare – Sample Sequence

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Counting application.

1.

The display will prompt Tare? Press ENTER.

2.


3.

Place the empty container for the parts to be counted on the scale and press the ENTER key

. If no container will be used, simply press ENTER with nothing on the scale.

4.

The weight of the container will be subtracted and the display will indicate a zero net weight.

The display will prompt Sample? Press ENTER. with a Sample = xx entry box below.

5.

Add the desired number of sample pieces to the scale.

6.

If the displayed sample quantity is correct, press the ENTER key to start the sampling cycle.

If the sample quantity is not correct, use the numeric keypad to enter the correct sample quantity and then press the ENTER key .


4.4.4.2.

7.

The main display will change from showing weight to showing the piece count. As additional pieces are added to the scale, the count will increment. Place all pieces to be counted onto the scale.

8.

Press PRINT to print the resulting count. If Auto Print is enabled, the terminal will automatically trigger a demand output when it determines a no-motion condition.

9.

Remove the container from the scale and the display will show a piece count equivalent to the tare weight.

10.

If counting the same pieces again, place an empty container on the scale and press TARE to tare to net zero. Additional pieces added to the container will be shown.

Sample – Tare Sequence

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Counting application.

1.

The display will prompt Sample? Press ENTER. with a Sample = xx entry box below.

2.


3.

Add the desired number of sample pieces to the scale.

4.

If the displayed sample quantity is correct, press the ENTER key . If the sample quantity is not correct, use the numeric keypad to enter the correct sample quantity and then press the

ENTER key .

5.

The display will prompt Tare? Press ENTER. with an entry box below.

6.

Enter the known preset tare value of the container using the numeric keypad and then press the

ENTER key . If the tare weight of the container is not known, simply press ENTER and the tare will be entered later in the sequence.

7.

The display will now show the piece count.

8.

In the case that the container tare value was not know and was not entered as a preset tare in step 6 above, remove any sample pieces from the scale and place the empty container on the scale. Press the TARE key to tare the container. The display will now show zero pieces.

9.

As additional pieces are added to the scale, the count will increment. Place all pieces to be counted onto the scale.

10.

Press PRINT to print the resulting count. If Auto Print is enabled, the terminal will automatically trigger a demand output when it determines a no-motion condition.

11.

Remove the container from the scale and the display will show a piece count equivalent to the tare weight.

12.

If counting the same pieces again, place an empty container on the scale and press TARE to tare to net zero. Additional pieces added to the container will be shown.


4.4.4.3.

4.4.4.3.1.

4.4.4.3.2.

4.4.4.3.3.

4.4.4.4.

4.4.4.5.

Count Out Sequence

The IND246 Counting application can be used to count out pieces from a container placed on the scale. This function varies depending on the mode in use.

Tare-Sample

1.

At the Tare? prompt, place the entire container on the scale and press ENTER .

2.

At the Sample? prompt, remove the sample quantity from the container and press ENTER .

3.

The terminal will display a negative count equal to the sample quantity. As additional pieces are removed the count will update in a negative direction.

APW

If in the Tare-Sample sequence and the display is prompting APW?:

1.

Enter the APW of the part and press ENTER .

2.

The terminal will display a count of zero pieces.

3.

As pieces are removed the count will update in a negative direction.

Sample-Tare

1.

Place the sample pieces on the empty scale and press ENTER .

2.

At the Tare? prompt, place the full container on the scale and press ENTER .

3.

The terminal will display a count of zero pieces.

4.

As pieces are removed from the container, the count will update in a negative direction.

Counting a Full Container

Parts in a full container can be counted when the terminal is in Sample-Tare mode.

1.

Take the sample as normal.

2.

At the Tare? prompt, use the numeric keypad to enter the preset tare value of the container and press ENTER .

3.

Place the full container on the scale. The count will update to show the total number of pieces.

Switching from Sample to APW Entry Mode

The normal sampling sequence requires taking a sample to determine the APW value for the part. If the APW is already known, it can be entered directly by changing the entry mode from sampling to

APW entry.

The mode switching icon ( or ) must be enabled in setup (at Application >

Counting > Menu Keys) in order to appear on the Operator Menu.

When the terminal’s display language is set to English, the other language is set, will appear.

icon will appear. If any


4.4.4.6.

4.4.4.7.

4.4.4.7.1.

To change the mode from Sampling to APW entry:

1.

When the display is prompting Sample?, press the MENU key to access the Operator

Menu.

2.

Select Sample/APW key or and press ENTER .

3.

The prompt will now show APW? and support direct entry of an APW.

To change the mode from APW entry to Sampling:

1.

When the display is prompting APW?, press the MENU key to access the Operator Menu.

2.

Select the Sample/APW key or and press ENTER .

3.

The prompt will now show SAMPLE? and support part sampling to determine an APW.

Clearing the Counting Cycle

When the display is showing the number of pieces in a piece count, the display can be cleared back to the prompting sequence by pressing the CLEAR key twice. The first press of the CLEAR key will clear the tare value and the second press will clear the APW value and return the display to either the Tare? Or Sample? prompt, depending on the operating sequence selected.

Recall of Stored IDs

An ID Table can be enabled in setup to store up to 99 IDs. This is useful if the APW of the part being counted and the tare weight are consistent. Use of the stored values eliminates the taring and sampling process and shows the piece count immediately.

Each part ID is identified by a one- or two-digit ID number, and includes a description, tare weight,

APW and (if so configured in setup) an accumulator and counter.

An ID Table record can be recalled by one of two methods:

• If the ID is not known, the record can be found by viewing the ID Table.

• If the ID is known, it can be entered in a Quick Recall sequence.

Recall from ID Table

To recall a record from the ID Table:

1.

Press the MENU key to access the Operator Menu.

2.

Select ID Table and press ENTER .

3.

The first ID record will be displayed, with a scroll bar to the right.

4.

Use the UP and DOWN navigation keys to move the view until the desired record is displayed: a.

Press ENTER to select the record and return to the counting application b.

Press the LEFT arrow to return to the counting application without selecting a record.


4.4.4.7.2.

4.4.5.

4.4.5.1.

4.4.5.2.

Quick ID Recall

When the display is in piece-counting mode, a known ID can be recalled directly:

1.

Use the numeric keypad to enter the ID. A Data: label will display on line 1 of the display, and the entered number on line 2.

2.

Once the ID has been entered, press ID to perform the recall.

3.

If the ID is not found in the ID Table, an error message will appear. Clear the message by pressing ENTER . The display will return to the counting mode, using the previous APW value.

Print Formats

When a demand print is triggered in the Counting application, the terminal will look for a demand connection to one of the ports using template 9. If such a connection exists, then template 9 will be sent out via the selected port. If there is no demand connection using template 9, a “No demand connection” error will be displayed.


Template 9 contains four new data fields related to the Counting application that are not available in the other templates. These new print fields are:

• APW

• Piece Count

• Record ID (from ID Table)

• Record Description (from ID Table)


The default structure for template 9 is shown in Figure 4-14. Elements in braces {…} are fields of data supplied by the terminal. Figure 4-15 shows a printed sample of the default template.



{Time} {3 spaces} {3 spaces} {Date} {New line}

{Displayed Weight} {New line}

{Piece Count} {New line}

{Record Description} {New line}

{End of template}


Meyer’s Hardware

Zurich, Switzerland

16:12:45 Feb 17 2012

12.20 lb N

450 PCS

4M x 12 Screw



This template can be edited, as described in the Communication section of Chapter 3 of this manual, Configuration > Communication > Templates.

4.4.5.3.

Report Format

The ID Table Report can be configured as narrow (40 characters) or wide (80 characters) in setup at Communication > Reports.

Figure 4-16 details the structure and contents of the ID Table Report in narrow format. Figure 4-17 show the same information for the wide format report.

-- ID TABLE REPORT --

12:27:43 15 Feb 2012

01 Blue cups 0.0123 kg

0.00 kg T 12 318 Pcs

***************************************

02 Red cups 0.0357 kg

0.00 kg T 8 285 Pcs

***************************************

03 Green cups 0.03466 kg

0.00 kg T 18 623 Pcs

***************************************

Figure 4-16: Example of Printed ID Table Report, Narrow Format

-- ID TABLE REPORT --

12:27:43 15 Oct 2010

01 Blue cups 0.0123 kg 0.00 kg T 12 318 Pcs

**********************************************************************************

02 Red cups 0.0357 kg 1.23 kg T 8 285 Pcs

**********************************************************************************

03 Green cups 0.03466 kg 12.5 kg T 18 623 Pcs

**********************************************************************************

Figure 4-17: Example of Printed ID Table Report, Wide Format


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4.5.

Peak Weight Measurement

4.5.1.

Overview

The Peak Weight Measurement application continuously monitors the change in weight and, when the weight is suddenly reduced (as when a tested product breaks), records and displays the maximum weight measured before failure. This application provides the ability to:

• Display the peak weight result from the current cycle.

• Operate in a single weigh cycle mode.

• Operate in a multiple weigh cycle mode in which multiple transactions are recorded in a sample run. The maximum, minimum and average weight values are recorded over the multiple weigh cycles of the sample run.

When the key is pressed from the basic weigh mode the initial Peak Weight Hold display screen will be shown. The icon in the lower left corner indicates the Peak Weight Hold application mode. Pressing the key again will return the terminal to display the basic weighing mode.

4.5.2.


In addition to the fundamental weighing functions, the following IND246 terminal basic weighing features can also be used within the Peak Weight application.

4.5.2.1.

ID

The ID feature can be accessed from either basic weighing mode or from within the Animal

Weighing application (by pressing the ID key first). A single ID field is shared between basic weighing and the application.

4.5.2.2.

The ID key can be pressed at any time before or during a cycle to enter an identification field to be displayed and/or printed. When pressed, the application display will change to the ID? prompt with an entry box at the bottom of the display.

The data is entered the same way as in the basic functionality and pressing ENTER accepts the new ID entry and returns the display to the operating application display.

The ID field is shared between the basic weighing mode and the Peak Weight Measurement application. There is only one ID field.

Discrete I/O

The IND246 Peak Weight application supports one new discrete input command and two new discrete outputs.

The new input is for Start Peak Weigh. This input can be triggered only when the Press ENTER to start prompt appears, to begin the peak weighing cycle.

Two discrete outputs are supported – one for Running and one for Cycle Complete. The Running output turns ON after the ENTER key is pressed or the Start Peak Weigh input is triggered at the


4.5.3.

4.5.3.1.

4.5.3.1.1.

4.5.3.1.2.

4.5.3.1.3.

beginning of the peak weight cycle. The Running output turns OFF at the end of the peak weight cycle.

The Cycle Complete output turns ON at the end of the peak weight cycle when a new peak weight has been determined and the Running output turns OFF. This output turns OFF when the ENTER key

is pressed and the Running output turns ON.

Configuration

The FUNCTION key must be programmed for Peak Weight in setup at Application > Function

Key > Assignment in order for this application to operate and to access the setup steps for the Peak

Weight application. When the FUNCTION key is properly programmed, the Peak Weight branch of setup is displayed as shown in Figure 4-18.

Application

Peak Weight

Operation

Operating Mode

Memory

Auto-print

Hold Timer

Display

Line 1

Line 2

Menu Keys

Reports

Figure 4-18: Peak Weight Application Configuration Menu

Operation

Operating Mode

Operating Mode may be Gross (the default) or Net. If Gross is selected, a semi-automatic zero is automatically performed at the start of the cycle. If Net is selected, a tare function is automatically triggered at the beginning of the peak weight cycle.

Memory

Memory can be Disabled (the default) or Enabled. When Enabled, the multiple cycle mode will be active to store Minimum, Average and Maximum values in memory. If Disabled, each cycle will be independent of other cycles and there will not be any comparisons between the current cycle and previous or future cycles.

Auto-print

Auto-print can be Disabled (the default) or Enabled. This selection overrides the basic weighing

Auto-print setting made in setup at Scale > Log or Print, when operating within the application.


4.5.3.1.4.

4.5.3.2.

4.5.3.2.1.

4.5.3.2.2.

4.5.3.3.

4.5.4.

4.5.4.1.

Hold Timer

If Auto print is enabled, this parameter will be shown. The Hold Timer determines the number of seconds that the display will “freeze” at the end of the peak cycle before the automatic print is triggered. Values from 0.0 (no delay) to 9.9 are possible.

Display

Line 1

Line 1 of the lower display can be set to display Status (the default) or ID, or it can be Disabled.

Line 2

With memory disabled, Line 2 can be set to display Transaction # (the default), or it can be

Disabled. With memory enabled. AVG, MAX or MIN values are added to the choices. If AVG, MAX or

MIN is selected, the Cycle # will also display.

Menu Keys

The Menu Keys parameter determines whether the Peak Weight Reports icon will be accessible from the Operator Menu. By default, Operator access to Reports is Disabled.

The Reports icon provides access to the stored memory values MIN, AVG and MAX when operating in the memory mode.


Based on the desired operation, each peak weighment can be a separate transaction to determine the peak weight value of a sample or the peak values from several weighments can be recorded and the peak values from these transactions compared. The following two sequences are described in this section:

• Single Weigh Cycle (Memory disabled)

• Multiple Weigh Cycles (Memory enabled)

Single Weigh Cycle

The Single Weigh Cycle is the application’s simplest mode. In this mode each peak weight cycle is a separate transaction. No calculation is performed for averages or minimum/maximum values and only transactional prints are created – a printed report is not available.

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Peak Weight application.

1.

The display will prompt Press ENTER to start.

2.

Install the sample to be tested into the test apparatus.

3.

If required, a transactional ID may be entered by pressing the ID key then enter the ID data in the entry box below. Press ENTER when complete.

4.

Press ENTER or trigger the Start Peak Weigh discrete input to begin the peak weigh cycle.

The Cycle Complete discrete output turns OFF.


4.5.4.2.

4.5.4.3.

5.

If gross mode operation was selected in setup, the terminal will perform a zero function to establish a valid zero reference point. If net mode operation was selected, the terminal will tare any weight on the scale to net zero as a reference point.

6.

Line 1 under the weight display will indicate Running and the Running discrete output will turn

ON. As pressure is applied to the sample, the terminal will monitor and display the resulting weight value.

7.

Eventually, the sample will break due to the pressure and the weight will be reduced dramatically. The terminal will then display the heaviest weight measured before the sample broke. An asterisk (*) in the left of the display indicates the peak weight shown is not a live scale weight.

8.

The status on Line 1 will change to Cycle complete. The Running discrete output will turn OFF and the Cycle Complete discrete output will turn ON.

9.

Press PRINT to print the resulting weight. If Auto Print is enabled, the terminal will automatically trigger a demand output after the Hold Timer value is exceeded.

Multiple Weigh Cycles

Multiple Weigh Cycle mode is active when Memory is enabled in setup. In this mode, simple statistics are kept over several peak weighing cycles. While each peak weight cycle is still a separate transaction, calculations are done for the average peak weight, the minimum peak weight and maximum peak weight values over multiple cycles, and these statistics are kept in memory.

When in the Multiple Weigh Cycle mode, the Peak Weigh process is repeated as many times as there are samples.

Refer to the Single Weight Cycle procedure above for step-by-step operation details.

The MAX, MIN or AVG statistic can be selected to appear in line 2 of the display. If enabled, the value from memory will be shown to the right of the cycle number. The statistics values in memory are updated at the end of each cycle, when the status changes to Cycle Complete.

The statistics from the multiple weighing cycles are available for viewing and printing in the

Operator Menu (refer to Memory Operation, below).

Scale in Motion Error

The zero or tare function at the beginning of the Peak Weigh cycle cannot occur if the scale is not stable. When the Peak Weigh cycle is started, the terminal will wait the programmed amount of time (3, 10 or 30 seconds) for stability. If the scale stabilizes before the end of this timeout, the cycle will continue. If stability is not reached within this time:

• The cycle is aborted.

• A stability error message appears in the system line.

• The Cycle Complete output will turn on again.

• The display will return to the Press ENTER to start. prompt, and the cycle must be restarted.


4.5.4.4.

4.5.5.

4.5.5.1.

4.5.5.2.

Aborting a Peak Weigh Cycle

Press CLEAR during a weigh cycle to abort the cycle. The Running output turns OFF and a popup message will appear, asking for confirmation to abort the cycle.

With Yes in focus, press ENTER to abort the cycle. The Cycle Complete output turns ON and the display returns to the home screen.

An aborted cycle is not added to the memory in a multiple cycle run.

To continue the cycle without aborting, press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to change focus from Yes to No, then press ENTER . The Running output turns ON again and the display continues to update.

Memory Operation

Viewing Memory

Press MENU to display the Operator Menu for the Peak Weigh application mode.

Focus should be on the REPORTS icon

, so press ENTER

to access the memory view. The

Peak Weight Memory screen will appear as seen in Figure 4-19.

To return to the Operator Menu, press the LEFT navigation key. Press the LEFT navigation key again to return to the application home page.

Peak Weight Memory Definition

Figure 4-19 shows the Peak Weight Memory screen. The fields in this screen are updated at the end of each peak weight cycle.

Figure 4-19: Peak Weight Memory Display

• If an ID has been entered, it will be shown to the right of the ID label on the display. If the ID field is empty, the data to the right will be blank. The ID field is the standard ID used in the terminal’s basic functionality.

• If Net mode is active, the weight fields will include a Net legend.

• The MIN field is the lowest peak weight value in the current multiple-cycle run. When a peak weight cycle completes and the new peak weight is lower than the currently stored value, the new minimum peak weight will replace the previously stored value.

• The AVG field is the average of all the peak weight values in the current multiple-cycle run.

When a new peak cycle completes, it is averaged with the previous values to generate a new


4.5.5.3.

4.5.5.4.

4.5.6.

4.5.6.1.

64084448 | 03 | 12/2017 average value. The value is rounded to the selected display increment size and decimal position.

• The MAX field is the highest peak weight value in the current multiple-cycle run. When a peak weight cycle completes and the new peak weight is higher than the currently stored value, the new peak weight will replace the previously stored value.

• The # Cycles field indicates the number of transactions that have occurred since memory was cleared last (refer to Clearing Memory on page 4-35). This value indicates the number of transactions used in calculating the values shown on the Peak Weight Memory display.

Printing Memory

With the Peak Weight Memory screen displayed, press PRINT to trigger an output of the report.

Refer to the Report Format section later in this section for details of the printed Print Formats.

The memory is not automatically cleared after printing – it must be cleared manually after printing.

A connection for Reports is required to print the report.

Clearing Memory

1. While viewing the Peak Weight Memory screen (Figure 4-19), pressing the CLEAR key will trigger an operator message requesting confirmation to clear the memory.

2. With Yes in focus, press ENTER to clear the memory and return the display to the memory view with all values reset.

3. To exit without clearing the memory, press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to move focus to No, then press ENTER to clear the message pop-up and return to the report view.

4. To return to the Operator Menu, press the LEFT navigation key. Press the LEFT navigation key again to return to the application home page.

Print Formats

When a demand print is triggered in the Peak Weigh application, the terminal will look for a demand connection to one of the ports using template 7. If such a connection exists, then template

7 will be sent out the selected port. If there is no demand connection using template 7, a “No demand connection” error will be displayed.


Template 7 contains five data fields related to the Peak Weigh application that are not available in the other print templates. These new data fields are:

• # of Cycles

• Average Weight

• Maximum Weight

• Minimum Weight

• Peak Weight


4.5.6.2.

4.5.6.3.


The default template for template 7 is shown in Figure 4-20. Elements in braces {…} are fields of data supplied by the terminal. Figure 4-21 shows an example of the printed default template.

{Print String 1} {New Line}

{Print String 2} {New Line}


{Transaction #} {New Line}

{ID} {New Line}

{Peak Weight} {Print string 5} {New Line}

{End of template}


Figure 4-21 shows an example of a print created from Template 7. In this case, the strings included in the template’s first two rows have been customized.

Acme Materials Lab


16:12 Mar 17 2012

000025

#12 Briquette

62.15 lb Peak Weight


Report Format

The Peak Weigh Multiple-Cycle report is a fixed-width format. The selection in setup for the width of the report as narrow (40 characters) or wide (80 characters) has no effect on the report. The

Header and Footer setup steps are used for this report.

Figure 4-22 shows an example of a printed report.

-- PEAK WEIGHT REPORT --

02:57 PM Jan 16 2012

#12 Brick Cycles: 2

MIN: 88.40 lb*

AVG: 102.75 lb*

MAX: 117.10 lb*

Figure 4-22: Example of Peak Weight Report


4.6.


An SD memory card must be installed in the terminal in order to run the Vehicle Weighing application.

4.6.1.

Overview

The IND246 Vehicle Weighing application provides two modes of operation to support Temporary

Tare and Permanent Tare storing, retrieving and printing.

An icon at the lower left corner of the display indicates which of the two modes is active:

4.6.1.1.

4.6.1.2.

Temporary Tare Weighing

Permanent Tare Weighing

Either or both of these modes can be enabled in setup. If both modes are enabled, pressing

FUNCTION once puts the terminal in Temporary Tare weighing mode and the temporary tare icon will be shown in the lower left corner of the display. A second press accesses Permanent Tare weighing and the Permanent Tare icon will be shown. After the last enabled mode is displayed, the next press of the FUNCTION key returns the terminal to the basic weighing mode.

The printing of vehicle weights without use of the storage/recall process is supported in the basic weighing mode. This is sometimes called Quick Print or Transient print, which simply prints gross vehicle weights.

Temporary Tare Weighing

Temporary Tare functionality is a two-pass mode that uses the Temporary ID table to store the weight from an inbound transaction. If required, the terminal can automatically assign a temporary two-digit ID. Alternatively, the ID can be assigned manually.

When the vehicle returns to the scale for the outbound transaction, the system recalls the previously stored weight associated with the vehicle’s ID, and the vehicle’s net weight calculated. Once the outbound ticket is printed, the Temporary Tare record is cleared from the table.

Permanent Tare Weighing

In this mode, the known tare weight for a vehicle is stored in the Permanent ID table, making onepass weighing possible. When the full vehicle is on the weighing platform, the stored tare weight is recalled from memory by ID and an outbound process triggered.

New Permanent ID records can be created either by direct entry in setup or with an initial stored tare weight of zero. During the first transaction involving this vehicle, it will be weighed twice, once empty and once full, and the actual tare weight determined and updated to the record.

The Permanent ID table can be configured to accumulate total weights for trucks in a fleet of known vehicles.


4.6.2.

4.6.3.

4.6.2.1.

4.6.2.2.

4.6.2.3.


In addition to the fundamental weighing functions, the following IND246 terminal basic weighing features can also be used within the Vehicle Weighing application.

ID Entry

If an ID value is entered in the basic weighing mode, it remains available for printing when in the

Vehicle application. However, within the Vehicle application the ID function is used only to retrieve records from the Permanent ID table or the Temporary ID table.


When enabled (in setup at Scale > Tare > Types), Net Sign Correction allows the IND246 to be used for both shipping (inbound empty) and receiving (inbound loaded) operations and always display a positive net weight. If net sign correction is disabled in setup, any stored weight value in the tare register is assumed to be a tare regardless of the gross weight present on the scale at the time of the final transaction. In this case, if the stored weight is actually the gross weight, the net value can be negative.

With net sign correction enabled, if the stored weight is larger than the weight on the scale, the terminal will treat the larger weight as the gross weight and the smaller weight as the tare weight, so that the difference will always result in a positive net weight.




Configuration

The FUNCTION key must be programmed for Vehicle Weighing in setup at Application >

Function Key > Assignment in order for this application to operate and to access the setup steps for the Vehicle Weighing application. When the FUNCTION key is properly programmed, the

Vehicle Weighing branch of setup is displayed as shown in Figure 4-23.


4.6.3.1.

4.6.3.1.1.

4.6.3.1.2.

Application

Vehicle

Operation

Temporary ID

Auto ID

Operator Clearing

Permanent ID

Description

Totalization

Clear Totals

General

Variable Name

Temp. Prompt

Perm. Prompt

Threshold Wt.

Transaction Table

Temporary ID Table

Search Field

Data

View ID Table

Permanent ID Table

Search Field

Data

View/Edit ID Table

Figure 4-23: Vehicle Application Configuration Menu

Operation

The application can be configured with both Temporary and Permanent ID modes enabled. By default, Temporary ID is enabled and Permanent ID disabled.

Temporary ID

Can be Enabled (the default) or Disabled. When Enabled, the Temporary Tare mode will be accessible via the FUNCTION key allowing the terminal to store a weight value in the Temporary ID

Table for each inbound vehicle.

Auto ID

Auto ID is shown only if Temporary ID is Enabled. This setting can be Enabled or Disabled (the default). When Auto ID is Enabled, a 2-digit numeric ID will automatically be assigned to an inbound vehicle on the first pass of its weighing cycle.


4.6.3.1.3.

4.6.3.1.4.

4.6.3.1.5.

4.6.3.1.6.

4.6.3.1.7.

4.6.3.2.

4.6.3.2.1.

4.6.3.2.2.

4.6.3.2.3.

Operator Clearing

Operator Clearing is shown only if Temporary ID is Enabled. This setting can be Enabled or

Disabled (the default). When Operator Clearing is Enabled, Temporary ID records can be cleared when viewed from the Operator Menu. If this step is Disabled, Temporary ID records can only be deleted from within setup.

Permanent ID

Can be Enabled or Disabled (the default). When Enabled, the Permanent Tare mode will be accessible via the FUNCTION key and the terminal will allow permanent tare values to be entered into the Permanent ID table.

Description

Description appears only if Permanent ID mode is Enabled, and can be Disabled (the default) or

Enabled. When enabled, a Description entry field is available in setup for each Permanent ID record that can be printed in the outbound template.

Totalization

Totalization appears only if Permanent ID mode is Enabled, and can be Disabled (the default) or

Enabled. If enabled, the net weight for each Permanent Tare outbound transaction will be added to the totals value for that Permanent ID.

Clear Totals

Clear Totals is available in Permanent ID mode only if Totalization is Enabled. It may be set to

Automatic (the default), Manual or Disabled.

In Automatic mode, the count and total values are automatically cleared after printing a Permanent

ID Table report. If Manual is selected, the CLEAR key can be pressed after printing the report to clear the count and total values. If Disabled is selected, the count and total values of each record have to be individually reset to zeroes while editing the records in the Permanent ID table view inside setup.

General

Variable Name

The Variable Name field allows entry of a 20 character prompt to be used on the display when prompting for entry of the variable data field. The same variable is used for both Temporary Tare and Permanent Tare operating modes. The default value is Var?.

Temp. Prompt

This step determines when in the Temporary Tare inbound/outbound sequence the variable should be prompted. It can be Disabled (the default), or set to Inbound or Outbound. If it is not Disabled, the Variable Name prompt is displayed either during the Inbound or Outbound pass of a Temporary

Tare transaction, and the entered data is available for printing in the resulting ticket.

Perm. Prompt

This step determines if the variable prompt is shown in a Permanent Tare outbound sequence. It can be Disabled (the default), or set to Outbound. If it is set to Outbound, the Variable Name


4.6.3.2.4.

4.6.3.2.5.

4.6.3.3.

4.6.3.3.1.

4.6.3.4.

prompt is displayed during the Permanent Tare transaction, and the entered data is available for printing in the resulting ticket.

Threshold Wt.

When the weight on the scale exceeds the Threshold Weight, the ID? prompt or Auto ID (if enabled) is automatically triggered. An inbound or outbound weighing process cannot start until the weight exceeds this value.

Transaction Table

The Transaction Table can be Disabled (the default) or Enabled. If Enabled, this table records information about each transaction up to 10,000 transactions. A pop-up message will warn that the table is nearly full after59,500 transactions have been recorded. At this point, only 500 more transactions can be recorded before a “Transaction table now full” message appears, and the table must be exported and cleared.

Temporary ID Table

Selecting the Temporary Tare ID table branch of the menu tree opens a TEMP ID SEARCH screen.

Here, search parameters (field and data value) can be entered to narrow a search of the whole table. Once the parameters are set, move focus to Start and press ENTER to carry out the search and display the first Temporary ID record. Records are listed in the order in which the terminal stores them, and each will include ID, Weight, the entered Variable data (if enabled), Time and Date.

The UP and DOWN arrow keys scroll through the records, with one record displayed per screen.

Only the CLEAR key functions in this screen.

Delete Record or All Records

To delete a currently displayed Temporary Tare ID record, press the CLEAR key

. A prompt of Delete record? Will be shown with Yes in focus. To delete the record, press ENTER

. To keep the record or to prompt for deletion of all records, change focus to No with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys and press the ENTER key .

The display will prompt Delete all records? with a selection of Yes in focus. To delete all records, press ENTER . To keep all records, change the focus to NO with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys and press the ENTER key .

Permanent ID Table

Selecting the Permanent Tare ID table branch of the menu tree opens a PERM. ID SEARCH screen.

Here, search parameters (field and data value) can be entered to narrow a search of the whole table. Once the parameters are set, move focus to Start and press ENTER to carry out the search and display the first Permanent Tare record. Records are shown in the order they were entered and, depending on which features are enabled, each will include ID, Description, Tare weight, the entered Variable data, and values for Count and Total.

The UP and DOWN arrow keys scroll through the records, with one record displayed per screen. The following keys are functional in this screen:


4.6.3.4.1.

4.6.3.4.2.

4.6.3.4.3.

4.6.3.4.4.

4.6.4.

Key

ID

CLEAR

Used to begin entry of a new ID record.

Function

Deletes the displayed record. A security prompt is displayed. Can also delete all records in the table by following prompts.

Selects the displayed record for editing of any of the fields.

ENTER

New Record

Press the ID button to start creating a new record. The PERMANENT ID NEW screen permits the entry of an ID, Description*, Tare weight and unit, Variable*, Count* and Total*. Items marked with an asterisk * appear only if enabled in setup. When the record is complete, press the LEFT arrow key to exit the entry screen.

Delete Record or All Records

To delete a currently displayed Permanent Tare ID record, press the CLEAR key . A prompt of

Delete record? Will be shown, with Yes in focus. To delete the record, press ENTER . To keep the record or to prompt for deletion of all records, change focus to No with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys and press the ENTER key .

The display will prompt Delete all records? with a selection of Yes in focus. To delete all records, press ENTER . To keep all records, change the focus to NO with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys and press the ENTER key .

Edit Record

To edit an existing record, press the ENTER key and the data fields for that record will be shown. The PERMANENT ID EDIT screen permits editing of the ID, Description*, Tare weight and unit, Variable*, Count* and Total* fields. Items marked with an asterisk * appear only if enabled in setup. When editing of the record is complete, press the LEFT arrow key to exit the edit screen and save the record.

Clearing Totals for an Individual Record

If Totals are enabled for the Permanent ID Table, they can be cleared in one of three ways:

• Automatically, after a report is printed

• Manually, by pressing CLEAR after a report is printed

• Manually, by editing the values in each record in the table and entering values of 0 for the counter and total fields.


The following sections describe the two modes of operation of the Vehicle application:

• Temporary Tare

• Permanent Tare


4.6.4.1.

4.6.4.1.1.

4.6.4.1.2.

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Temporary Tare Operation

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Temporary Tare mode of the Vehicle Weighing application. The Temporary Tare icon will be shown in the lower left corner.

Inbound Transaction

1.

The display will show Add weight > xxxx (i.e,. greater than xxxx) where xxxx is the threshold value entered in setup.

2.

A vehicle pulls onto the scale and the weight exceeds the threshold value.

3.

When a no-motion condition is detected, the display will change to the ID? prompt.

4.

The alphanumeric identification (ID) for this record to be stored is entered in the entry box below the prompt. This ID will be used later to recall the stored weight. If Auto ID was enabled, a 2-digit ID will automatically be assigned by the terminal. This ID can be overwritten if desired.

When the ID entry is complete, press the ENTER key .

5.

If enabled in setup, the terminal will prompt for the variable entry. If so prompted, enter the variable transaction data using the alphanumeric keys and press ENTER when complete.

The variable is a descriptive, printable field which is related to this specific vehicle or vehicle load.

6.

The ID, weight and variable information for the inbound transaction is now displayed for confirmation. If the data is correct, press PRINT to generate the inbound transaction. If any of the data is not accurate, press the CLEAR key to clear all data and return to the ID? prompt.

7.

The vehicle weight, variable (if entered), time and date are now stored in the Temporary ID

Table (by the ID) and an inbound print is triggered. The Inbound transaction stays on screen for a duplicate print, if required.

Duplicate print capability is not available if the live weight on the scale deviates from the printed transaction weight by more than 50 divisions.

8.

The display returns to its initial state after the duplicate ticket is printed, or when the weight changes more than 50 display divisions.

Outbound Transaction

1.


2.

A vehicle which has already been weighed in an inbound transaction pulls onto the scale and the weight exceeds the threshold value.

3.

When a no-motion condition is detected, the display will prompt ID?.

4.

Enter the alphanumeric identification (ID) for this vehicle from the inbound transaction. If Auto

ID is enabled, a 2-digit ID will automatically be assigned by the terminal. This ID must be overwritten with the ID from the inbound transaction. The ID can also be recalled by viewing the records in the Temporary ID Table and pressing ENTER when the desired record is displayed. When the ID entry is complete, press ENTER .

5.

If the variable information was entered previously or if variable data is disabled, skip the next step.


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4.6.4.1.3.

4.6.4.2.

4.6.4.2.1.

6.



7.

The terminal will recall the weight stored during the inbound transaction and display it at the top of the display as M = xxxxx. The display will change to the net mode. If net sign correction is enabled, the net weight will be positive even if the inbound weight is larger than the outbound weight. If disabled, the net weight can be negative.

8.

The ID, weight and variable information for the outbound transaction is now displayed for confirmation. If the data is correct, press PRINT to generate the outbound transaction. If any of the data is not accurate, press the CLEAR key to clear all data and return to the ID? prompt.

9.

The Temporary ID is cleared from the Temporary ID Table and an outbound print is triggered.

The transaction data stays on screen for a duplicate print, if required.


10.


Viewing/Recalling a Temporary Tare Record

Instead of manually entering the ID for the outbound transaction, the ID can be recalled from the

Temporary ID Table.

1.

When the display is prompting for ID?, press the MENU key .

2.

Focus should be on the Temporary ID Table icon . If not, move the focus to that icon.

3.

Press ENTER to view the first record in the table.

4.

Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view all the records in the table.

5.

When the desired record is displayed, press the ENTER key to recall that record.

6.

The stored weight and variable (if used) will be recalled to the screen and the display will show the resulting net weight.

7.

Complete the transaction by pressing PRINT .

Permanent Tare Operation

Begin with the scale empty and the terminal in the Permanent Tare mode of the Vehicle Weighing application. The Permanent Tare icon will be shown in the lower left corner. In this mode, the tare weight of the vehicle has already been “permanently” stored into the Permanent ID Table so the vehicle only passes over the scale one time.

Outbound Transaction

1.


2.

A vehicle pulls onto the scale and the weight exceeds the threshold value.


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3.


4.

Enter the alphanumeric identification (ID) for this vehicle. The ID can also be recalled by viewing the records in the Permanent ID Table and pressing ENTER when the desired record is displayed. When the ID entry is complete, press ENTER .

5.



6.

The terminal will recall the stored weight from the Permanent ID Table and display it at the top of the display as M = xxxxx. The display will change to the net mode. The stored weight must be less than the live scale weight or an error Tare value greater than live weight. will be displayed.

7.

The ID, weight and variable information for the transaction is now displayed for confirmation. If the data is correct, press PRINT to generate the outbound transaction. If any of the data is not accurate, press the CLEAR key to clear all data and return to the ID? prompt.

8.

An outbound print is triggered and if enabled in setup, the net weight will be added to the totals for the Permanent ID record. The transaction data stays on screen for a duplicate print, if required.


9.


Inbound Transaction (Stored Tare of 00)

An inbound transaction for a Permanent Tare is only possible if the original ID record was created in setup with a tare value of “00”. In this case, the vehicle must initially pass across the scale two times so the true tare weight can be stored to the table.

1.


2.

A vehicle with a previously stored tare weight of “00” pulls onto the scale and the weight exceeds the threshold value.

3.


4.

Enter the alphanumeric identification (ID) for this vehicle. The ID can also be recalled by viewing the records in the Permanent ID Table and pressing ENTER when the desired record is displayed. When the ID entry is complete, press ENTER .

5.

The ID, weight and variable information for the inbound transaction is now displayed for confirmation. If the data is correct, press PRINT to generate the inbound transaction. If any of the data is not accurate, press the CLEAR key to clear all data and return to the ID? prompt.

6.

The actual vehicle weight now replaces the original “00” value in the Permanent ID Table and an inbound print is triggered. The Inbound transaction stays on screen for a duplicate print, if required.


4.6.4.2.3.

4.6.4.3.

4.6.4.3.1.

4.6.4.3.2.


7.


8.

When this ID is processed the second time, if the initially stored weight was the gross weight, that stored weight will be replaced with the lower tare value. After this, outbound transactions can be repeatedly performed in a one-pass process.

Viewing/Recalling a Permanent Tare Record

Instead of manually entering the ID for the outbound transaction, the ID can be recalled from the

Permanent ID Table.

1.

When the display is prompting for ID?, press the MENU key .

2.

Focus should be on the Permanent ID Table icon . If not, move the focus to that icon.

3.

Press ENTER to view the first record in the table.

4.

Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view all the records in the table.

5.

When the desired record is displayed, press the ENTER key to recall that record.

6.

The stored weight and variable (if used) will be recalled to the screen and the display will show the resulting net weight.

7.

Complete the transaction by pressing PRINT .

Table Memory Limits

The IND246 tables each have a limited capacity:

Temporary ID Table 99 records

Permanent ID Table 99 records

Transaction Table 10,000 records

Temporary and Permanent ID Tables

When the Temporary and Permanent ID tables are full, an attempt to add a new record will cause a pop-up message – Cannot save record. Table is full – to display. After this message is acknowledged by pressing and delete unneeded records.

, the operator must then access the table ( , then or )

Transaction Table

When 3,900 transactions have been recorded, a pop-up message will appear: Transaction Table almost full. After this message is acknowledged by pressing , the table must be exported as a

.csv file, and the table cleared. These functions can only be carried out by a user with access to

Setup.

Do not delete records from a .csv file. Doing so will cause an error when the table is written back to the terminal.


4.6.4.4.

4.6.5.

4.6.5.1.

4.6.5.2.

Quick Print

Vehicle weighments can be made which are not part of the normal operation of the truck scale, and should not be included in the ID table data and transaction records. For this purpose, the IND246 makes it simple to print a ticket showing the gross weight of a vehicle on the scale.

To use Quick Print:

8.

Press the FUNCTION key once (or twice, if both Temporary and Permanent ID modes are enabled) to return to basic weighing mode.

9.

If an ID string is to be included in the transaction, press the ID key , then use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the string and press ENTER .

10.

Press PRINT .

11.

A demand output will be triggered with the selected template format.

12.

To return to the Vehicle application, press the FUNCTION key .

Print Formats

When a demand print is triggered in the Vehicle Weighing application, the terminal will look for a demand connection to one of the ports using templates 4 and 5. If such a connection exists, then either template 4 (inbound) or template 5 (outbound) will be sent out the selected port. If there is no demand connection using template 4 and 5, a “No demand connection” error will be displayed.


Templates 4 and 5 contain nine data fields related to the Vehicle application that are not available in the other print templates. These new data fields are:

• Transaction Date

• Transaction Time

• Transaction Type

• Variable

• Vehicle Description


•

•

•

•

Vehicle Gross

Vehicle ID

Vehicle Net

Vehicle Tare

The default format for template 4 is shown in Figure 4-24. Elements in braces {…} are fields of data supplied by the terminal.





{Transaction Time} {3 spaces} {Transaction Date} {New Line}

{Transaction #} {10 spaces} {Transaction Type} {New Line}

{Vehicle ID} {New Line}

{Variable } {New Line}

{Vehicle Gross} {New Line}

{End of Template}

Figure 4-24: Default Structure of Template 4 – Inbound

Figure 4-25 shows an example of the inbound template’s print output, with the strings customized.

Jones Inc. Recycle Center


-- INBOUND --

15:24:33 May 17 2010

0000018 Temporary

ID: BMR-4399

Copper Pipe

24360 lb


Figure 4-26 and Figure 4-27 show the structure and printed output, respectively, of the outbound template 5.



{Transaction Time} {3 spaces} {Transaction Date} {New Line}

{Transaction #} {10 spaces} {Transaction Type} {New Line}

{Vehicle ID} {New Line}

{Vehicle Description} {New Line}

{Variable } {New Line}

{Vehicle Gross} {New Line}

{Vehicle Tare} {New Line}

{Vehicle Net} {New Line}

{End of Template}

Figure 4-26: Default Structure of Template 5 – Outbound

In the {Vehicle Tare} field, PT indicates that a stored tare value was used. If the tare value is the live scale weight, the label will be T.


Jones Inc. Recycle Center

-- OUTBOUND --

16:12:45 May 17 2010

000194 Permanent

ID: BMR-4399

Beckman Trucking

Copper Pipe

87520 lb

24360 lb T

63160 lb N


4.6.5.3.

4.6.5.3.1.

Report Format

The Temporary Tare ID Table and the Permanent Tare ID Table can be configured for either narrow

(40 characters) or wide (80 characters) in setup at Communication > Reports. The examples shown here include a header line, asterisk separators, and three footer lines.

Temporary ID Report

Figure 4-28 details the structure and contents of the Permanent ID Report in narrow format. Figure

4-29 shows the same information for the wide format report.

-- TEMPORARY ID REPORT --

12:27:43 16 Feb 2012

ABC-1234

18460 lb 9:24:16 16 Feb 2012

Copper Pipe

****************************************

XYZ-2468

14800 lb 9:28:41 16 Feb 2012

Copper Wire

****************************************

FGH-1357

15220 lb 10:09:32 15 Feb 2012

Stainless Steel

****************************************

Figure 4-28: Example of Temporary ID Report, Narrow Format

-- TEMPORARY ID REPORT --

12:29:31 16 Feb 2012

ABC-1234 18460 lb 9:24:16 16 Feb 2012 Copper Pipe

**************************************************************************

XYZ-2468 14800 lb 9:28:41 16 Feb 2012 Copper Wire

**************************************************************************

FGH-1357 15220 lb 10:09:32 15 Feb 2012 Stainless Steel

**************************************************************************

Figure 4-29: Example of Temporary ID Report, Wide Format


4.6.5.3.2.

Permanent ID Report

Figure 4-30 details the structure and contents of the Permanent ID Report in narrow format. Figure

4-31shows the same information for the wide format report.

-- PERMANENT ID REPORT --

12:34:55 16 Feb 2012

BRM-3885

Robert Ledo Inc. Red 567

18460 lb n: 7 Total: 102640

Copper Pipe

****************************************

JFB-4850

Sam’s Hauling Black 12

14800 lb n: 32 Total: 293820

Copper Wire

****************************************

BJA-5896

APEX Trucking Grn 877

21080 lb n: 49 Total: 649980

Stainless Steel

****************************************

Figure 4-30: Example of Permanent ID Report, Narrow Format

-- PERMANENT ID REPORT --

12:36:16 16 Feb 2012

BRM-3885 Shaik Inc. Red 567 18460 lb n: 7 Total: 102640 Copper Pipe

***************************************************************************

JFB-4850 Iqbal’s Hauling 14800 lb n: 32 Total: 293820 Copper Wire

***************************************************************************

BJA-5896 APEX Trucking 18460 lb n: 49 Total: 649980 Stainless Steel

***************************************************************************

Figure 4-31: Example of Permanent ID Report, Wide Format


5 Service and Maintenance

This chapter covers

• Cleaning and Maintenance

• Service

• Battery Operation

• Troubleshooting

• Replacing BRAM Battery

• System Backup and Restore

• Master Reset

• Upgrading Firmware

• Board and Display Replacement

The IND246 terminal is designed to provide years of dependable operation.

However, METTLER TOLEDO recommends that – as with any industrial measurement equipment – the terminal and the connected scale system be serviced periodically. Timely, factory-specified maintenance and calibration by a METTLER TOLEDO authorized service technician will ensure and document accurate and dependable performance to specifications.

5.1.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean the terminal’s keypad and cover with a clean, soft cloth that has been dampened with a mild glass cleaner. Do not use any type of industrial solvent such as toluene or isopropanol (IPA) that could damage the terminal’s finish. Do not spray cleaner directly on the terminal.

Regular maintenance inspections and calibration by a qualified service technician are recommended. The IND246 terminal is a rugged instrument; however, the front panel is a relatively thin covering over sensitive electronic switches and a lighted display. Care should be taken to avoid any punctures to this surface or any vibrations or shocks to the instrument. If the front panel is punctured, ensure that steps are taken to prevent dust and moisture from entering the unit until the terminal can be repaired.

5.2.

Service

Only qualified personnel should perform installation, programming, and service. Please contact a local authorized METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.

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


5-2

WARNING

ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THE TERMINAL. EXERCISE CARE WHEN

MAKING CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE MADE WITH POWER ON. FAILING

TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

5.3.

Battery Operation

NOTICE




The length of time that the IND246 will operate on a fully charged battery depends on the number of load cells connected, and the options installed in the IND246 terminal. Powering multiple load cells and using the backlight will greatly reduce battery operating time. Table 5-1 lists the average expected operating time provided by a new IND246 battery pack, based on backlight usage and the number of load cells and options.

5.3.1.

Table 5-1: Expected Battery Life

Continuous Operation Load

1- 350Ω cell, no options

1 – 350Ω cell, COM2/DIO option

4 – 350Ω cells, no options

4 – 350Ω cells, COM2/DIO option

Battery Life with Backlight Battery Life without Backlight

21.5 hrs 49 hrs

12.5 hrs

17. 5 hrs

11 hrs

19 hrs

32 hrs

15.5 hrs

As a battery pack ages, its power storage capability diminishes, which reduces the times indicated in Table 5-1.

Specifications

The specifications for the 72253419 battery pack are shown in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2: Battery Pack Specifications

Item

Voltage

Capacity

Standard Charging

Maximum Charging Rate

Maximum Charging Voltage

Value

7.2Vdc

4300 mAh

900 mA for 10 hours

1800 mA

9Vdc

For optimal battery performance, operate the IND246 with internal battery at an ambient temperature in the range of 10 ° C to 30 ° C (50 ° F to 86 ° F). This applies to discharging as well as charging the battery.


5.3.2.

5.3.3.

Battery Status Icon

The IND246 terminal provides a battery status icon in the upper left corner of the display to indicate the amount of power remaining in the NiMH battery pack. Table 5-3 indicates what each icon means.

Table 5-3: Battery Status Icon

Graphic Battery Condition

Full charge

Most power remaining

Getting low

Low

Extremely low

NOTICE




When the remaining battery power reaches the “extremely low” threshold, a warning message will appear in the top line of the display, indicating that the battery is getting low. The same warning message will appear each time the terminal is powered ON. If the battery is not charged and the voltage drops lower a second, “Urgent,” warning message will appear and the terminal will turn itself off after approximately 1 minute, to prevent damage to the battery. For continued operation, the battery must be recharged or a fully charged battery must be installed.

Accessing the Battery Pack

The 72253419 battery pack cannot be charged inside the IND246 terminal. The battery pack must be removed from the terminal and charged using an external 72253420 battery charger.

CAUTION



BATTERY WITH 72253419 ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF BURN,

FIRE OR EXPLOSION.


5.3.3.1.

To Remove the Battery Pack:

1.

2.

3.

The round battery cover is on the right side of the terminal. Turn the cover ¼ turn counter-clockwise until the handle is vertical.

Remove the cover by pulling it out of the terminal.

Note the tabs on the battery cover.

Pull out the wire handle and use it to remove the battery from its housing.

5.3.3.2.

To Reinstall the Battery pack:

1.

2.

3.

Insert a fully charged battery pack into the battery cavity with the wire handle toward the outside of the terminal. Align the flat side of the battery with the flat side of the cavity, as indicated at left.

The battery pack should slide easily into the battery cavity.

Do not force it into its housing – if it is hard to insert, check for proper alignment of the flat side of the battery to the flat side of the battery cavity.

When the battery is fully inserted, the end of the battery will be approximately 20mm (3/4”) inside the enclosure. When it is fully inserted, fold the wire handle over to allow space for the cover.

Install the battery cover by aligning its tabs with the slots inside the battery cavity – the handle will be vertical. When it is fully inserted, the cover should be flush with the outside of the terminal.


4.

Turn the cover ¼ turn clockwise so the handle is horizontal.

The cover is now locked in place.

5.3.4.

Note: To maintain the terminal’s IP66 rating, make sure that the battery cover is completely closed and the handle is horizontal. If the battery cover is not fully tightened, dusts or liquids can enter the terminal enclosure and cause damage.

Charging the Battery Pack

NOTICE




The 72253419 NiMH battery pack should only be charged using METTLER TOLEDO 72253420 battery charger. This charger is designed specifically for the IND246 battery pack. The charger can be laid on a flat surface or mounted to a vertical surface, as shown in Figure 5-1. Install the charger in the orientation best suited for the application. Allow enough space at the bottom of the charger to connect the detachable line cord.

The battery charger will fully recharge the battery pack in approximately 10 hours. After it is fully charged, the battery can be left in the charger without being damaged.

Charger on Flat Surface Charger Mounted Vertically

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Figure 5-1: Battery Charger Mounting


5.3.4.1.

WARNING



BATTERY WITH 72253419 ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF BURN,

FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

NOTICE

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE BATTERY IF THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0 ° C (32 ° F). CHARGING IS

NOT POSSIBLE AT OR BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE. DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER OUTSIDE ITS

TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 0 ° C (32 ° F) TO 40 ° C (104 ° F).

Charging Procedure

NOTICE




1. Unplug the battery charger from AC power.

2.

Make certain no debris has fallen into the opening of the battery socket on the charger. If debris is present in the battery socket, remove it before inserting the battery pack.

3.

Insert the battery pack into the charger, noting that the flat side of the battery pack aligns with the flat side of the battery socket.

4.

Do not force the battery pack into the charger. It should slide easily into the socket.

5.

When fully inserted, about 2/3 of the battery will extend out of the battery socket, as shown in

Figure 5-2.

5-6

Figure 5-2: Battery Pack in Charger

6.

Plug the line cord into AC power.

7.

The red LED should illuminate indicating that the fast charge cycle is underway.

8.

When the battery pack is almost fully charged, the red LED will go out and a green Led will be shown.


5.3.5.

9.

The charger will continue to provide a small “trickle” charge to the battery until the battery is removed.

10.

When charging is complete, remove the battery pack from the charger and reinstall into the

IND246 terminal, as described above.

Disposing of a Depleted Battery Pack

As a result of normal use over a period of time, the available power in the 72253419 NiMH battery pack will be reduced and it will lose its ability to power the IND246 terminal for an extended time.

When this occurs, the battery pack should be replaced with a new battery pack and the original battery pack must be disposed of.

CAUTION

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY PROMPTLY. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

AND DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Follow local laws and regulations regarding the disposal of the NiMH battery pack.

5.4.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting activities described here are to assist in identifying whether the problem is in the

IND246 terminal or has an external cause.

5.4.1.

• Blank Display

• On/Off Key Test

• Power Test

• Coin Cell Battery Test

• Problem Diagnosis

• Error Codes and Error Messages

• Internal Diagnostic Testing

Blank Display

If the display on the IND246 terminal appears to be blank, first confirm if the display is actually blank or if the backlight is simply off or if the contrast adjustment is incorrect. Even with the backlight off or a poor contrast setting, changing weight digits should still be barely visible with a change in weight.

If changing weight digits can still be seen, check the contrast and backlight settings in setup.

Moving the terminal to a very bright environment may help to navigate setup easier.

If no changing digits can be seen, proceed to the Power Test.


5.4.2.

5.4.3.

5.4.2.1.

5.4.2.2.

5.4.2.2.1.

Power Test

There are two different power tests – one for the AC powered terminal, one for the battery powered model. These tests are described in the next two sections.

Battery Power Test

On battery powered IND246 terminals, if the battery voltage is below a minimum limit, the terminal may not attempt to turn on when the On/Off key is pressed.

Refer to the Battery Status Icon section for details about battery power status.

AC Power Test

Analog Version

On AC powered analog IND246 terminals, if the display is blank or if intermittent problems are occurring, the condition of the AC power source should be checked. Use a multi-meter to check that the AC input power is within − 15% to + 10% of the standard 100–240 VAC voltage range.

Begin by checking the AC power at the source. If no AC power is present, have a qualified electrician at the site restore power at the source. After power is restored, test the IND246 for correct operation.

Problem Diagnosis

The following chart lists a few potential symptoms and some suggestions for resolving the issue.

Use qualified electricians to test for problems with the AC power source. If a problem that is not listed in Table 5-4 occurs, or if the suggested fix does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized METTLER TOLEDO service representative for assistance.

Symptom

Display is blank

Display on but weight does not change

No serial port communications

Discrete inputs or outputs don’t operate

Table 5-4: Symptoms and Suggested Fixes

Suggestion

1.

Check backlight and contrast settings.

2.

Confirm On/Off key is functional.

3.

Confirm source of AC power is OK or confirm battery is fully charged.

4.

Contact service representative.

1.

Check wiring to load cell. Look for broken wires, open connections or miswiring.

2.


1.

Use serial diagnostics section of Maintenance block of setup to determine if the problem is internal or external to the terminal.

2.


1.

Use the discrete input and output diagnostics section of the Maintenance block of setup or the DIO status display on the system line to determine if the problem is internal or external to the terminal.

2.



5.4.4.

Error Codes and Error Messages

The IND246 terminal uses a combination of error codes and error messages to indicate error conditions that occur in the terminal. A list of possible error codes is given in Table 5-5.

Table 5-5: Error Code List

Error Code Description

Err 0001 An approval region has been enabled and the W&M switch is off

Err 0002 This setup parameter cannot be changed while terminal is approved

Err 0003 Increment size will be reset due to scale capacity change

Err 0004 In multiple range mode, programmed capacity for range 2 must be greater than the programmed capacity for range 1

Err 0005 Capacity value exceeds limit

Err 0006 Calibration weight exceeds range

Err 0007 GEO value exceeds limit

Err 0008 Illegal capacity value

Err 0009 In multiple range mode, range 2 increment / range 1 increment must be < 50

Error messages will be shown on the top line of the display and will overwrite the DIO status or time and date information if they have been enabled in setup. After the message is cleared, the display reverts to the previous data shown before the error was detected. An example of an error message display is given in Figure 5-8 and the possible error messages are listed in Table 5-6 with a brief description of the error.

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Error Message

Input string illegal

Preset tare failed

Command failed - . . . exceeds capacity limit exceeds zero range (+) exceeds zero range (-) illegal scale mode illegal tare value

Figure 5-3: Error Message Display

Table 5-6: Error Codes, Analog Version

Description

An alpha-numeric value was entered where only a numeric value is valid

Unit switching would result in a value too large to display

ZERO key pressed and weight is above capture range

ZERO key pressed and weight is below capture range

ZERO key pressed while terminal is in net mode


5-10

Error Message invalid increment value invalid tare function invalid zero function keypad tare disabled motion no demand output

Description

A preset tare was attempted while the keypad tare function is disabled

Scale motion inhibited completion of command

A print was requested without a demand connection power-up zero not captured scale in x10 mode Command not possible while scale is expanded x10 scale not ready scale over capacity scale under zero

Print requested and print interlock or auto print reset requirements have not been met

Print was requested while scale was over capacity tare exceeds limit tare not enabled tare too small tare under zero

Print was requested while scale was blanked under capacity

Preset tare value is greater than scale capacity

TARE key pressed while tare is disabled

TARE key was pressed while weight was less than 1 display increment

TARE key was pressed while weight was below zero

Template mismatch

E E E

Shown when a demand print has been requested while one of the applications is running, but no demand connection with that application’s template has been configured.

Shown in the weight display if Power-up Zero capture is enabled and the weight on the scale exceeds the Power-up Zero capture range during a power-up cycle.

Table 5-7: Error Codes, POWERCELL Version

Event Number

57

58

59

Description

PDX BOARD ACCESS ERROR

PDX BOARD RESPONSE TIMEOUT

PDX BOARD INVALID PROTOCOL RESPONSE

5a

5b

5c

5d

60

PDX BOARD OPERATION ABORTED

PDX CELL xx* NO RESPONSE

PDX CELL xx* NEG OUT OF RANGE

PDX POWER CELL COMMAND FAILED

PDX STUCK PLATFORM

64

65

76

77

78

PDX BOARD MAJOR OVERVOLTAGE OR OVERCURRENT

PDX BOARD MAJOR UNDERVOLTAGE

PDX BOARD MINOR OVERVOLTAGE OR OVERCURRENT

PDX BOARD MINOR UNDERVOLTAGE

PDX CELL xx* INITIALIZING


5.4.5.

5.4.5.1.

5.4.5.2.

Event Number

79

Description

PDX CELL xx* NOT FOUND

80 Loadcel_Network_Initializing

* Indicates the cell number

Internal Diagnostics

The IND246 terminal provides several internal diagnostic tools that are accessible in setup mode.

These tests are intended to assist in diagnosing whether a problem is internal or external to the terminal.

To access these tools, enter the Operator menu then the SETUP mode and navigate to the

Maintenance menu. Open the Maintenance block then the Diagnostic block. Each of the diagnostic items is shown in the menu. The following diagnostic tests are included:

Display Test

When the display test is run, the terminal will display all dots on for approximately 4 seconds then all dots off for another 4 seconds. This cycle will repeat continuously until the LEFT navigation key is pressed to exit.

Note: All dots are also illuminated on the display during the power up sequence.

Keyboard Test

When performing the keyboard test, any key on the keypad that is pressed will be shown on the display (refer to Figure 5-9). This confirms the key is operating properly. Do not press the LEFT arrow key until the test is complete. To exit the test, press the LEFT navigation key.

5.4.5.3.

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Figure 5-4: Keyboard Test – ZERO Key Pressed

Scale Diagnostics

• Load Cell Output — Displays the current load cell output (active weight) in internal counts.

When weight is placed on the scale platform, the number of counts should increase. Press the LEFT navigation key to exit the display.

• Calibration Values — Displays the current calibration values for the scale. If these values are recorded after a scale calibration, and the Main PCB is replaced in the future, the calibration values can be manually entered here to “transfer” the previous calibration to the new Main PCB. Press the LEFT navigation key to exit the display.


5.4.5.4.

• Shift Adjust (POWERCELL ONLY) - Small mismatches in mechanical and electronic gain of the load sensing paths can cause the same test weight to produce slightly different readings, depending on the location of the test weight on the scale. The IND246

POWERCELL permits two kinds of adjustment – by pairs, and by individual cells.

Adjustment by pairs ensures a constant reading from the scale regardless of where the load is placed on the long axis between pairs of cells – for instance, in vehicle weighing applications.

Adjustment by cells adds a factor to each load cell output to compensate for the slight differences between them. The scale will then output the same weight value regardless of the physical location of the weight on the scale.

Shift Adjust is not available on a scale with only a single load cell configuration.

• Statistics — Displays statistical information for the scale including the total number of weighments (as determined by a demand print), the number of scale overloads, the peak weight weighed on the scale, total number of zero commands and failed zero commands.

This data can be very helpful when diagnosing scale problems. Press the LEFT navigation key to exit the display.

Serial Test

This tool tests the transmit and receive functions on the serial (COM) ports. The COM port to be tested must be selected first and then the test can be started.

1.

Select the COM port to be tested in the selection box then press ENTER to begin the test.

Figure 5-5: Serial Test Display

2.

During the test, a data string is output repeatedly approximately once every three seconds. The data is: [Testing COMx: nn] where “x” is the COM port and “nn” is an incrementing value beginning at 1 and continuing through 99 then starting over again. Each transmission increments this number by one.

3.

Any data received during the serial test is displayed in the bottom part of the display to the right of the “Receiving:” label. Control characters are not displayed in this mode.

4.

If a jumper wire is placed between the transmit and the receive terminals (Figure 5-11) on the port being tested, the same data string that is transmitted displays as the receiving field. This jumper can confirm correct operation of both the transmit and receive circuitry of that COM port.


5.4.5.5.

Figure 5-6: Jumper Wire Between COM1 Transmit and Receive Terminals

5.

To select another port for the serial port test, press the ENTER key to move focus back into the port selection box select another port.

6.

To stop the test routine and exit, press the LEFT navigation key.

Discrete I/O Test

This test provides a view of the status of the discrete inputs and allows enabling or disabling of the discrete outputs for diagnostic purposes. Open the Discrete I/O test page by pressing the ENTER key.

1.

A warning message is shown first to remind the tester that the outputs can be turned on manually during this test so any control power to the discrete outputs should be removed.

WARNING

THE DISCRETE OUTPUTS OF THE TERMINAL WILL BE MANUALLY ENABLED DURING THIS TEST.

REMOVE OUTPUT CONTROL POWER SO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE ENERGIZED BY

MISTAKE. EXERCISE CARE WHEN MAKING CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST

BE MADE WITH POWER ON. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN

BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

2.

Press ENTER to continue to the diagnostic screen. When viewing the test screen, the input status will be shown at the top of the display and the output status will be shown at the bottom of the display (Figure 5-12). Focus is shown on Output #1 first.

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Figure 5-7: Discrete I/O Test Screen

3.

Focus for control of a specific output is indicated by reverse video of the number above the output. When an output is in focus, pressing the UP navigation key turns the output ON. A smaller, solid circle is shown to indicate that output is ON. This is shown in Figure 5-13.


Figure 5-8: Discrete I/O Test Screen, Output 1 Active

4.

Pressing the DOWN navigation key returns the output in focus to the OFF condition and the circle is shown as empty.

5.

Focus can be moved to any of the other outputs by using the LEFT or RIGHT navigation key.

Each of the outputs can then be turned ON with the UP navigation key or OFF with the DOWN navigation key.

6.

To end the test and exit, press the ENTER key.

Note that when the Discrete I/O Test screen is exited, all outputs will be turned off again.

5.5.

Replacing BRAM Battery

This procedure is used when the coin cell battery for RAM backup must be replaced. Information from BRAM is copied to the optional SD memory card during the battery replacement process so that the BRAM data is not lost.

1.

Remove power from the terminal and insert the SD memory card if not already installed. Refer to Figure 5-14 for location of SD memory card.

Note: Do not force the card into the slot. If the card does not slide smoothly into the slot, confirm the correct orientation.

5-14

Figure 5-9: SD Memory Card Insertion

2.

Apply power, enter setup and access the battery replacement procedure at Maintenance >

Replace Battery.

3.

A warning message will be shown indicating that BRAM data will be stored to the SD memory card. Press ENTER to begin the backup process or the LEFT navigation key to exit without starting the process.


4.

After pressing ENTER, the terminal will indicate Copying during the backup and Backup complete when the backup procedure is finished. A message to remove power from the terminal and replace the battery will also be shown.

5.

Remove power, remove the coin cell battery and replace with a new CR2032 battery, METTLER

TOLEDO part number 22009188. Refer to Figure 5-7 for location of the coin cell battery. Be careful not to touch the contact areas (top and bottom) of the battery with your hands. Grasp by the edges of the battery or use gloves during handling.

6.

After the battery has been replaced, apply power to the terminal and during power-up the terminal will automatically copy the backed up BRAM data from the SD memory card back into the BRAM.

Note that the time and date must be reentered after this procedure.

5.6.

System Backup and Restore

5.6.1.

The SD memory card (optional in the POWERCELL version) provides a medium to store setup files containing the terminal’s configuration. The following information is included in the system backup and restore in the analog and POWERCELL versions of the IND246, respectively.

Files, Media and Data

All setup parameters, tables and log files are saved in files named 246_nn.txt and 246_nn.bin

(where “nn” can be a number between 01 and 99). These files are stored in a folder called

246BKUP on the SD memory card. The saved files can be restored to the terminal in case the data is lost or after the setup is totally cleared with a master reset.

The SD memory card supports saving of as many as 99 setup files.

The backup and restore sequences of prompts are initiated from the setup mode by access in the

Maintenance > Backup to SD or Maintenance > Restore from SD blocks.

The SD memory card is not hot-swappable. It must be installed before power is applied to the terminal.

The SD memory media provided by METTLER TOLEDO as an option has been fully tested for correct operation. While other SD memory media may work, some may not work correctly. METTLER

TOLEDO will only support correct operation of the SD memory card model offered as the IND246 terminal accessory.

Variable entry numbers refer to index locations detailed in Appendix D, section D.8.3.

Block

100

200

300

Table 5-8: Data Backed up and Restored in IND246 Terminal

Variable Entry

Start

101

201

211

301

End

141

206

271

321

Description

Scale menu data

Application menu data

Terminal menu data


5.6.2.

5.6.3.

Block

400

500

511*

600

700

Variable Entry

Start

323

429

501

512

601

711

721

741

End

331

482

505

527

605

718

730

750

* IND246 POWERCELL only.

Description

Communication menu data

Maintenance menu data

POWERCELL load cell data

Calibration data

Template 1 - 3 data

Template 4 - 9 data

String 1 - 10 data

Backup to SD Memory Card

1.


2.

Apply power, enter setup and access the backup procedure at Maintenance > Backup to SD.

3.

At the Dataset Name parameter, press ENTER to program the saved file names. The files will be named 246_nn, where “nn” can be a number between 01 and 99. Enter the desired file number then press ENTER.

4.

Focus will move to the Start prompt on the display. Press ENTER to begin the backup or press the LEFT navigation key to exit without saving.

5.

After pressing ENTER, the terminal will indicate Working. Please wait. during the backup and

Backup complete when the backup procedure is finished.

6.

Press ENTER to acknowledge the Backup complete message then exit setup.

Restore from SD Memory Card

After the setup parameters, tables and log files have been stored onto the SD memory card, they can be restored to the terminal when needed by following this procedure.

After a restore is performed, the system will automatically restart.

1.


2.

Apply power, enter setup and access the restore procedure at Maintenance > Restore from SD.

3.

At the Dataset Name parameter, select the name of the saved file to be restored. Only files with the name 246_nn.txt and 246_nn.bin in the 246BKUP folder will be shown in the selection box.

4.

Next, select the type of information to be restored to the terminal. Either the Configuration and

Calibration can be restored or the Configuration only.

5.

Focus will move to the Start prompt on the display. Press ENTER to begin the restore process or press the LEFT navigation key to exit without restoring.


6.

After pressing ENTER, the terminal will indicate Working. Please wait. during the backup and

Restore complete. when the restpre procedure is finished.

5.7.

Master Reset

A hardware master reset restores all terminal setup parameters to the factory default settings and deletes all tables and log files (refer to Appendix B, Parameter Values).

Be sure to make a backup of data before performing a master reset.

The master reset typically is performed under these circumstances:

• When a software configuration problem arises that cannot be resolved without starting from the factory default settings.

• When password security is enabled to protect setup, and the password is lost.

• After a firmware upgrade is performed.

To initiate a master reset, perform the following steps:

1.

Remove AC power.

2.

Place switch SW1-2 in the ON position, as shown in Figure 5-15.

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Figure 5-10: Switches SW1-2 and SW1-4

The position of SW1-4 (also shown in Figure 5-15) determines whether metrologically significant EEPROM data for scale calibration is reset when a master reset is performed. SW1-4 must be set to ON to reset EEPROM data. If SW1-4 is set to OFF, metrological EEPROM data will not be affected by the master reset and the original calibration will persist.

3.

Apply AC power. During the power up sequence, the display will indicate a warning message of

[WARNING MASTER RESET! Press ENTER to continue.]


4.

Press ENTER to perform a master reset. When the reset is complete, the screen will return to the normal weight display.

OR

To exit without a master reset, do not press ENTER.

5.

Remove AC power.

6.

Return SW1-2 (and, if it was changed, SW1-4) to their original OFF positions.

7.

Reapply AC power.

5.8.

Upgrading Firmware

If a new 246A0nn.hex (IND246 analog) or 246P0nn.hex (IND246 POWERCELL) file is copied to the SD Memory card from a PC, the firmware can then be updated by the following procedure.

1.

Remove power from the terminal and insert the SD memory card with the “246A0nn.hex” file copied to it into the SD memory card slot on the Main Board. Refer to Figure 5-14 for location of the SD memory slot.

2.

Power up the terminal and access Setup > Maintenance > Install SW Update.

3.

A message of [WARNING! Install new software from SD memory?] will be shown on the display. To exit without performing the firmware upgrade, press the LEFT navigation key.

4.

To perform the upgrade, in the File Name parameter, select the firmware file to be uploaded.

Only files with the format 246A0xx.hex on the SD card will be displayed.

5.

With the desired file selected, press ENTER.

6.

The display will show [Updating] for approximately 30 seconds then a power up cycle will be started.

7.

After the power cycle, the upgrade is complete.

To eliminate potential memory errors, it is recommended that a Master Reset be performed after updating the firmware.

5.9.

Board and Display Replacement

This section describes the recommended procedures for removal and installation of option boards, the main board and the display module. Before beginning any of these procedures:

1.

Perform a backup of all setup parameters with InSite SL or InSite CSL program.

2.

Remove power from the terminal. Unplug the AC line cord on the AC version and remove the battery pack from the battery version.

3.

Open the enclosure to access the internal electronics. Refer to the Installation Manual for details on opening the enclosure.

4.

When handling any electronic boards or modules, use a grounding strap to prevent risk of electrostatic discharge damage.


5.9.1.

5.

Identify and label all cables and internal harnesses.

Option Board Removal

To remove any option board from an IND246, follow these steps.

1.

Disconnect all cables and harnesses from the option board to be removed.

2.

Use a medium Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the option boards to its mounting location. Each board will be secured with three screws. Refer to Figure 5-16.

COM2, USB and DIO option screws

5.9.2.

Ethernet option screws

Figure 5-11: Option Board Removal

3.

Note the locations of the option boards then remove them and set them aside on a static-free mat.

Main Board Removal

To remove the main board from an IND246, follow these steps. It is assumed that any option boards have been removed per the previous instructions.

1.

Disconnect the AC power harness or battery harness, the COM1 cable if present, the keyboard tail and the load cell cable.

2.

To remove the harness to the display board, gently slide the two plastic ends of the connector on the main board away from the center of the board (freeing the tension on the harness) and pull the harness from the connector. This is shown in Figure 5-17.


Side clamps at end of connector

LCD Backlight

Harness

Figure 5-12: Display Harness Removal

3.

Remove the LCD backlight harness (also shown in Figure 5-17) by gently pulling away from the board at the left and right ends of the connector. Do not pull on the wires – damage to the harness may result.

4.

Unscrew and remove the four screws holding the main board to the enclosure. Their locations are circled in Figure 5-18. In the case that the Ethernet option was installed, one screw will be replaced with a hex post stand-off. Use a 6mm nut driver or a straight blade screwdriver to remove the hex post stand-off from the location noted.

SD Memory

Card Socket


Hex post if Ethernet option installed

Figure 5-13: Mounting Screws for Main Board, Analog Version


SD Memory

Card Socket

5.9.3.


Hex post if Ethernet option installed

Figure 5-14: Mounting Screws for Main Board, POWERCELL Version

5.

Carefully lift the PCB out of the enclosure and set it on a static-free mat.

6.

If an SD memory card is installed, press in to loosen the card from the socket then remove the card and retain the card to be installed into the replacement main board. Refer to Figure 5-14 or Figure 5-18 for location of SD Memory card slot.

Display Module Removal

To remove the LCD display module from an IND246, follow these steps. It is assumed that option boards and the main board have been removed per the previous instructions.

1.

Unscrew and remove the two screws holding the display module to the enclosure. The screw positions are identified in Figure 5-20.

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2

1

Mounting screw locations

Figure 5-15: Display Module Mounting Screws

2.

Lift the end of the display bracket (and display) where the screws were removed up then pull forward to disengage the top of the bracket from the two metal posts.


5.9.4.

5.9.5.

5.9.6.

3.

Carefully remove the display module and bracket from the enclosure and set on a static-free mat.

Display Module Installation

To install the LCD display module into an IND246, follow these steps. It is assumed that option boards and the main board have been removed per the previous instructions.

1.

Make sure the display gasket on the inside of the front cover is intact. Replace if necessary.

2.

Clean the inside of the display window and the front of the display with a mild window cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth.

3.

Place the LCD display module into the display bracket with the display and backlight harnesses oriented as shown in Figure 5-20.

4.

While keeping the screw-end of the bracket lifted slightly, press the opposite end of the display bracket onto the two metal posts.

5.

Lower the display and bracket into place.

6.

Install the two screws holding the display module to the enclosure. The screws are identified in

Figure 5-20.

All mounting screws should be installed with 23 inch pounds (2.6 Nm) of torque.

Main PCB Installation

To install the main board into an IND246, follow these steps. It is assumed that option boards have been removed per the previous instructions.

1.

Install the SD memory card from the previous main board (if used).

2.

Position the main board over the four screw holes in the terminal enclosure identified in Figure

5-18.

3.

Install the four screws. Note that if the Ethernet option is to be used, one of the screws is replaced with a hex post stand-off. Refer to Figure 5-18 for the location of the hex post standoff.

All mounting screws and the hex post stand-off should be installed with 23 inch pounds (2.6

Nm) of torque.

4.

Reconnect the load cell cable, backlight harness, display harness, keyboard tail, COM1 cable and the power harness connections.

Option PCB Installation

1.

To install any option boards into an IND246, follow these steps.

2.

Position the option board over the appropriate connector on the main board and the three mounting holes identified in Figure 5-16.

3.

Gently press the option board down so that all the pins on the main board connector slide into the socket on the bottom of the option board. When properly installed, each pin will insert into a corresponding hole in the connector. Refer to Figure 5-21


5.9.7.

Figure 5-16: Aligning Option Board Pins

4.

Secure the option board with the three screws.

All mounting screws should be installed with 23 inch pounds (2.6 Nm) of torque.

5.

Reinstall all cables to the option board.

Final Steps

After replacing any of the boards or modules described above, follow these steps to complete the process.

1.

Make sure all cables are routed so that they will not get pinched when the front cover is installed to the enclosure.

2.

Position the front cover over the rear housing then gently press it down into place.

3.

Press down firmly in each of the four corners of the front cover in sequence until each corner clip snaps audibly snaps into place.

4.

It is very important that each of the 4 corner clips have snapped into place. When pressing down on the cover during installation, listen for the “click” sound of each clip engaging.

5.

Connect the AC mains power or reinstall the battery.

6.

Press the On/Off key and test the terminal for correct operation. Note that if the main board has been replaced, setup steps may have to be changed to obtain the desired operation.


A Default Templates

A.1.

Basic Functionality

13.73 kg

2.00 kg PT

11.73 kg N

Element

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Template 1 – Multiple Line G T N

Data

Gross Weight

New Line

Tare Weight

New Line

Net Weight

New Line

End of template

Scale 1

17:02:23

29/Mar/2012

44.01 kg

13.73 kg T

30.28 kg N

Template 2 – Multiple Line Scale ID, T & D, G T N

9

10

11

12

13

Element

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Data

Scale Name

New Line

Time

New Line

Date

New Line

Gross Weight

New Line

New Line

Net Weight

New Line

Tare Weight

End of template

8

9

5

9

6

9

21

9

F-Code

10

9

22

9

3

F-Code

6

9

21

9

8

9

5

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44.01 kg 13.73 kg T 30.28 kg N

A.2.

Vehicle Application

Element

1

2

3

4

5

Template 3 – Single line G T N

Data

Gross Weight

Tare Weight

Net Weight

New Line

End of template

METTLER TOLEDO

IND246

-- INBOUND --

11:08 2012-03-30

0000010 Temporary

ID: JDM-092

OATS

72340 lb

19

20

21

15

16

17

18

11

12

13

14

7

8

9

10

Element

1

2

3

4

5

6

Template 4 - Inbound

Data

String 1

New Line

String 2

New Line

String 3

New Line

Transaction Time

3 spaces

Transaction Date

New Line

Transaction #

10 spaces

Transaction Type

New Line

Vehicle ID

New Line

Variable

New Line

Vehicle Gross Weight

New Line

End of template

F-Code

6

21

8

9

5

49

9

46

9

23

1

45

9

F-Code

11

9

12

9

13

9

44

0

43

9

48

9

5

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METTLER TOLEDO

-- OUTBOUND --

11:06 2012-03-30

0000009 Permanent

ID: ABB-123

ACME TRUCKING

WHEAT

84540 lb

18560 lb PT

65980 lb N

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21

22

23

16

17

18

19

24

25

10

11

12

13

14

15

8

9

6

7

Element

1

2

3

4

5

A.3.

Checkweighing Application

Element

1

2

3

4

Template 5 - Outbound

Data

String 1

New Line

String 4

New Line

Transaction Time

3 spaces

Transaction Date

New Line

Transaction #

10 spaces

Transaction Type

New Line

Vehicle ID

New Line

Vehicle Description

New Line

Variable

New Line

Vehicle Gross Weight

New Line

Vehicle Tare Weight

New Line

Vehicle Net Weight

New Line

End of template

Template 6 - Checkweighing

Data

String 1

New Line

String 2

New Line

F-Code

11

9

12

9

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9

48

9

49

9

47

9

51

9

50

9

5

F-Code

11

9

14

9

44

0

43

9

23

1

45

9

METTLER TOLEDO

IND246

17:36 29/Mar/2012

0000003

Bag #24

34.51 kg

Element

5

10

11

12

13

8

9

6

7

14

15

16

A.4.

Peak Weight Application

Template 6 - Checkweighing

Data

Time

3 spaces

3 spaces

Date

New Line

Transaction #

New Line

Target Description

New Line

Displayed Weight

New Line

End of template

METTLER TOLEDO

IND246

10:35 30/Mar/2012

0000005

Test #27

41.86 kg Peak Weight

Element

1

2

3

4

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Template 7 – Peak Weight

Data

String 1

New Line

String 2

New Line

Time

3 spaces

3 spaces

Date

New Line

Transaction #

New Line

ID

New Line

Peak Weight

String 5

New Line

End of template

F-Code

9

42

15

9

5

9

23

9

7

22

0

0

3

11

9

12

9

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F-Code

22

0

0

3

9

23

9

28

9

4

9

5

A.5.

Animal Weighing Application

METTLER TOLEDO

IND246

14:55 30/Mar/2012

ACME FARMS

Total Wt.: * 1835 lb

Element

1

2

3

8

9

10

11

6

7

4

5

12

13

14

Template 8 – Animal Weighing

Data

String 1

New Line

String 2

New Line

Time

3 spaces

3 spaces

Date

New Line

ID

New Line

Average Weight

New Line

End of template

A.6.

Counting Application

METTLER TOLEDO

IND246

10:46 30/Mar/2012

37.35 kg N

1868 PCS

4mm x 25mm Hex Bolt

Element

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

6

7

10

11

12

13

Template 9 - Counting

Data

String 1

New Line

String 2

New Line

Time

3 spaces

3 spaces

Date

New Line

Displayed Weight

New Line

Piece Count

New Line

F-Code

7

9

24

9

5

3

9

0

0

11

9

12

9

22

F-Code

4

9

35

9

3

9

0

0

11

9

12

9

22

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Element

14

15

16

Template 9 - Counting

Data

Description

New Line

End of template

F-Code

37

9

5

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B Parameter Values

The following table lists each of the setup parameters shown when the Setup mode is programmed to display F-Codes instead of English. A descriptive name is included, followed by a list of the selections with corresponding selection values.

Default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).

B.1.

Scale Block, IND246 Analog

F-Code

F1.1

F1.1.1

F1.1.2

F1.2

F1.1.3

F1.2.1

F1.2.2

F1.2.3

F1.2.4

Descriptive Name

Type

Name *Scale 1

Selections and Values

Approval

*0: None

1: Argentina

2: Australia

3: Canada

4: OIML

5: USA

6: Sri Lanka

Certificate # xxxxxxxx

Capacity and Increment

Primary Unit

Increment 1 g

*kg lb t ton

Number of Ranges

*0: One range

1: Two ranges

Capacity 1 *50

0: 0.0001

1: 0.0002

2: 0.0005

3: 0.001

4: 0.002

5: 0.005

*6: 0.01

7: 0.02

8: 0.05

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F1.3

F1.3.1

F1.3.2

F1.4

F1.3.3

F1.3.4

F1.4.1

F-Code

F1.2.5

F1.2.6


Capacity 2

9: 0.1

10: 0.2

11: 0.5

12: 1

13: 2

14: 5

15: 10

16: 20

17: 50

18: 100

19: 200


Increment 2

10: 0.2

11: 0.5

12: 1

13: 2

14: 5

15: 10

16: 20

17: 50

18: 100

19: 200

0: 0.0001

1: 0.0002

2: 0.0005

3: 0.001

4: 0.002

5: 0.005

6: 0.01

*7: 0.02

8: 0.05

9: 0.1

Calibration

GEO *17 (01 – 31)

Linearity

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Set Zero

Set Span

Zero

Auto Zero

*0: Disabled

1: Gross

2: Gross and Net

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F1.5

F1.6

F-Code

F1.4.2

F1.4.3

F1.4.4

F1.4.5

F1.5.1

F1.5.1.1

F1.5.1.2

F1.5.1.3

F1.5.2

F1.5.2.1

F1.5.2.2

F1.5.2.3

F1.5.2.4

F1.5.3

F1.5.3.1

F1.5.3.2

F1.5.3.3

F1.5.3.4

F1.6.1


Auto Zero Range

Under Zero Blanking

Power up Zero

Pushbutton Zero

Tare

Types

Pushbutton Tare

Keyboard Tare

Net Sign Correction

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Auto Tare

Auto Tare

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Tare Threshold Wt. *0.00


*0: 0.5d

1: 1d

2: 3d

3: 10d

0: Disabled

*1: 20d always

2: 20d with Zero required

*0: Disabled

1: ± 2%

2: ± 10%

0: Disabled

*1: ± 2%

2: ± 20%

Reset Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Auto Clear

Auto Clear Tare

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Clear Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Clear after Print

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Units

Second Unit

*None g kg lb

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F1.8.3

F1.9

F1.9.1

F1.9.2

F1.9.3

F1.9.4

F1.9.5

F1.9.6

F1.10

F1.7

F1.8

F-Code

F1.7.1

F1.7.2

F1.8.1

F1.8.2

Descriptive Name Selections and Values oz t ton

Filter

Low Pass Filter

Stability Filter

0: Very Light

1: Light

*2: Medium

3: Heavy

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Stability

Motion Range

No-motion Interval

Timeout

0: Disabled

*1: 1d

2: 3d

*0: 0.3 s

1: 0.5 s

2: 0.7 s

3: 1 s

0: Disabled

*1: 3 s

2: 10 s

3: 30 s

Log or Print

Minimum Weight *0.00

Interlock

Automatic

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Reset on

Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion Check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Reset Scale Block

0: Deviation

*1: Return


B.2.

Scale Block, IND246 POWERCELL

F1.1

F-Code

F1.1.1

F1.1.2

F1.1.3

F1.1.4

F1.2

F1.1.5

F1.2.1

F1.2.2

F1.2.3

F1.3

F1.2.4

F1.3.1

F1.3.2

F1.3.3

F1.3.4


Type


Name *Scale 1

Scale Type *PDX, GDD

# of Loadcells

Approval

*0: None

1: Argentina

2: Australia

3: Canada

4: OIML

5: USA

6. Sri Lanka

Certificate # xxxxxxxx

Load Cell

Single Cell Address

Manual Address

Shift Adjust n/a

Shift Adjust Single

Capacity and Increment

Primary Unit

Increment 1 g

*kg lb t ton

# Ranges/Intervals

*0: One range

1: Two intervals

2: Two ranges

Capacity 1 *50

0: 0.0001

1: 0.0002

2: 0.0005

3: 0.001

4: 0.002

5: 0.005

*6: 0.01

7: 0.02

8: 0.05

9: 0.1

10: 0.2


F1.4

F1.4.1

F1.4.2

F1.5

F1.4.3

F1.4.4

F1.5.1

F-Code

F1.3.5

F1.3.6


Capacity 2

11: 0.5

12: 1

13: 2

14: 5

15: 10

16: 20

17: 50

18: 100

19: 200


Increment 2

0: 0.0001

1: 0.0002

2: 0.0005

3: 0.001

4: 0.002

5: 0.005

6: 0.01

*7: 0.02

8: 0.05

9: 0.1

10: 0.2

11: 0.5

12: 1

13: 2

14: 5

15: 10

16: 20

17: 50

18: 100

19: 200

Calibration

GEO *17 (01 – 31)

Linearity

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Set Zero

Set Span

Zero

Auto Zero

*0: Disabled

1: Gross

2: Gross and Net


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F1.6

F1.7

F-Code

F1.5.2

F1.5.3

F1.5.4

F1.5.5

F1.6.1

F1.6.1.1

F1.6.1.2

F1.6.1.3

F1.6.2

F1.6.2.1

F1.6.2.2

F1.6.2.3

F1.6.2.4

F1.6.3

F1.6.3.1

F1.6.3.2

F1.6.3.3

F1.6.3.4

F1.7.1


Auto Zero Range

Under Zero Blanking

Power up Zero

Pushbutton Zero

Tare

Types

Pushbutton Tare

Keyboard Tare

Net Sign Correction

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Auto Tare

Auto Tare

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Tare Threshold Wt. *0.00


*0: 0.5d

1: 1d

2: 3d

3: 10d

0: Disabled

*1: 20d always

2: 20d with Zero required

*0: Disabled

1: ± 2%

2: ± 10%

0: Disabled

*1: ± 2%

2: ± 20%

Reset Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Auto Clear

Auto Clear Tare

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Clear Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Clear after Print

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Units

Second Unit

*None g kg lb


F1.8

F-Code

F1.8.1

F1.9

F1.8.2

F1.9.1

F1.9.2

F1.9.3

F1.10

F1.10.1

F1.10.2

F1.10.3

F1.10.4

F1.10.5

F1.10.6

F1.11

Descriptive Name oz t ton

Custom


Filter

Low Pass Filter

Stability Filter

0: Very Light

1: Light

*2: Medium

3: Heavy

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Stability

Motion Range

No-motion Interval

Timeout

0: Disabled

*1: 1d

2: 3d

*0: 0.3 s

1: 0.5 s

2: 0.7 s

3: 1 s

0: Disabled

*1: 3 s

2: 10 s

3: 30 s

Log or Print

Minimum Weight *0.00

Interlock

Automatic

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Reset on

0: Deviation

*1: Return

Threshold Wt. *0.00

Motion Check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Reset Scale Block

B.3.

Application Block

F-Code

F2.1

F2.1.1


Memory


Alibi Memory *0: Disabled


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F2.2

F-Code

F2.2.1

F2.2.2

F2.2.3

F2.2.4

F2.2.5

F2.3

F2.3.1

F2.3.1.1

F2.3.1.2

F2.3.1.3

F2.3.1.4

Descriptive Name Selections and Values

1: Enabled

Totalization

Mode

Clear GT on Print

Subtotal

Clear ST on Print

Convert Weight

*0: Disabled

1: Displayed Weight

2: Gross Weight

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

Discrete I/O

Discrete Inputs

Input 1 Polarity

Input 1 Assignment

Input 2 Polarity

Input 2 Assignment

*0: + True

1: - True

*0: None

1: Blank display

2: Clear tare

3: Print

4: SICS – S command

5: SICS – SI command

6: SICS – SIR command

7: Tare

8: Unit switching

9: Zero

10: Start Animal Weigh Cycle

11: Start Peak Weight Cycle

*0: + True

1: - True

*0: None

1: Blank display

2: Clear tare

3: Print

4: SICS – S command

5: SICS – SI command

6: SICS – SIR command

7: Tare

8: Unit switching

9: Zero

10: Start Animal Weigh Cycle

11: Start Peak Weight Cycle


F-Code Descriptive Name Selections and Values

F2.3.2

F2.4

F2.5

F2.3.2.1

F2.3.2.2

F2.3.2.3

F2.3.2.4

F2.4.1

F2.4.2

F2.5.1

F2.5.1.1

F2.5.1.2

F2.5.1.3

F2.5.1.4

F2.5.1.5

F2.5.1.6

F2.5.2

Output 1 Assignment

Output 2 Assignment

Output 3 Assignment

Output 4 Assignment

Function Key

Assignment

Auto Start

*0: Disabled

1: Animal Weighing

2: Check Weighing

3: Counting

4: Peak Weight

5: Vehicle

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

Animal Weighing

Operation

Mode

*0: Mode 1

1: Mode 2

Sampling Time *5, 0.1 – 9.9

Auto Start

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Start Threshold *500.0

Auto Print

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Print Delay *5, 0 – 10

Display

*0: None

1: Center of Zero

2: Motion

3: Net

4: Over capacity

5: Under Zero

6: Cycle complete (animal weighing)

7: Working (animal weighing)

8: OK zone (checkweighing)

9: Over zone (checkweighing)

10: Under zone (checkweighing)

11: Running (peak weight)

12: Cycle complete (peak weight)

F2.5.2.1

Discrete Outputs

Line 2

*0: Disabled

1: Average

2: ID


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F2.6

F-Code

F2.6.1

F2.6.1.1

F2.6.1.2

F2.6.1.3

F2.6.1.4

F2.6.1.5

F2.6.2

F2.6.2.1

F2.6.2.2

F2.6.2.3

F2.6.2.4

F2.6.3

F2.6.3.1

F2.6.3.2

F2.6.3.3

F2.6.4

F2.6.4.1

F2.6.4.2

F2.6.4.3

F2.6.4.4

F2.6.5


Checkweighing

Operation

Source

Tolerance Type

0: Gross Weight

*1: Displayed Weight

*0: Target Deviation

1: % of Target

2: Weight Value

Target Editing

0: Disabled

1: Target Only

*2: Target and Tolerances

Hold Timer *0.0, 0.0 – 9.9

Motion Check

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Display

Display Mode

Line 1

SmartTrac

Motion Blanking

0: No Display

*1: Actual Weight

2: Target Difference

0: Disabled

1: ID

*2: Description

3: Target and tolerance

4: Zone

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Menu Keys

Active Target

Quick Set Target

Target Table

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Target Values

Target xxxxxx

- Tolerance or

Under Limit xxxxxx

+ Tolerance or

Over Limit xxxxxx

Target Table

Description xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


F-Code Descriptive Name Selections and Values

F2.7

F2.7.1

F2.6.5.1

F2.6.5.2

Target Table

Totalization

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

F2.6.5.3 Clear Totals

*0: Disabled

1: Automatic

2: Manual

F2.6.5.4 View Table – New – Edit

F2.6.5.4.1

F2.6.5.4.2

F2.6.5.4.3

F2.6.5.4.4

F2.6.5.4.5

F2.6.5.4.6

F2.6.5.4.7

ID xxxxxxxxx

Target xxxxxxxxx

- Tolerance xxxxxx

+ Tolerance xxxxxx

Description xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx n xxxxxxx

Total xxxxxxx

Counting

Operation

F2.7.1.1

F2.7.1.2

Prompt

Auto Clear APW

*0: Tare – Sample

1: Sample – Tare

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

F2.7.2 Display

F2.7.2.1

F2.7.2.2

Line 1

Line 2

*0: Disabled

1: ID

2: Description

3: APW

*0: Disabled

1: ID

2: Description

3: APW

F2.7.3 Menu Keys

F2.7.3.1

F2.7.3.2

F2.7.3.3

ID Table

Reports

Sample/APW Select

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

F2.7.4 ID Memory

F2.7.4.1 ID Table

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled


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F2.7.5

F2.7.5.1

F2.7.5.2

F2.7.5.3

F2.7.5.4

F2.7.5.5

F2.7.5.6

F2.8

F2.8.1

F2.9

F-Code

F2.7.4.2

F2.7.4.3

F2.8.1.1

F2.8.1.2

F2.8.1.3

F2.8.1.4

F2.8.2

F2.8.2.1

F2.8.2.2

F2.8.3

F2.8.3.1

F2.9.1

F2.9.1.1

F2.9.1.2


Totalization

Clear on Print

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

0: Disabled

*1: Automatic

2: Manual

ID Table – New – Edit

ID xx

Description xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

APW x.xxxxx

Tare xxxxxx n xxxxxxx

Total xxxxxxx

Peak Weight

Operation

Display

Operating Mode

Memory

*0: Gross

1: Net

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Auto Print

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Hold Timer *0.0

Line 1

Line 2

0: Disabled

1: ID

*2: Status

0: Disabled

1: Average

2: Maximum

3: Minimum

*4: Transaction #

Menu Keys

Reports

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Vehicle

Operation

Temporary ID

Auto ID

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled


B-14 METTLER TOLEDO

F-Code

F2.9.1.3

F2.9.1.4

F2.9.1.5

F2.9.1.6

F2.9.1.7

F2.9.2

F2.9.2.1

F2.9.2.2

F2.9.2.3

F2.9.2.4

F2.9.2.5

F2.9.3

F2.9.3.1

F2.9.3.2

F2.9.3.3

F2.9.3.3.1

F2.9.3.3.2

F2.9.3.3.3

F2.9.3.3.4

F2.9.3.3.5


Operator Clearing

Permanent ID

Description

Totalization

Clear Totals

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Automatic

2: Manual

General

Variable Name [20 characters max.]

Temporary Prompt

0: Disabled

1: Inbound

2: Outbound

Permanent Prompt

*0: Disabled

1: Outbound

Threshold Weight *200

Transaction Table

0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Temporary ID Table

Search Field 1

Operator

<

<=

=

>=

>

<>

0: Date

1: ID

2: Saved Weight

3: Time

4: Unit

5: Variable

Data xxxxxx

Start Recall of records

ID xx

Weight xxxxxx

Variable xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Time xx:xx:xx

Date xxxx-xx-xx

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F-Code

F2.9.4

F2.9.4.3.4

F2.9.4.3.5

F2.9.4.3.6

F2.10

F2.9.4.1

F2.9.4.2

F2.9.4.3

F2.9.4.3.1

F2.9.4.3.2

F2.9.4.3.3


Permanent ID Table

Search Field 2

0: ID

1: Description

2: Tare Weight

3: Unit

4: Variable

Data xxxxxx

Operator

<

<=

=

>=

>

<>

Start Recall / Edit / New records

ID xx

Description xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tare xxxxxx

Unit kg lb t ton

Variable xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Count xxxxxxx

Total xxxxxxx

Reset Application Block

B.4.

Terminal Block

F3.1

F-Code

F3.2


Device

F3.1.1 Serial Number

F3.1.2 Key Timeout

Display

F3.2.1

[15 digits max.] x


Screensaver

0: Disabled

1: 1 minute

2: 5 minutes

*3: 10 minutes

4: 30 minutes



F-Code

F3.2.2

F3.2.3

F3.2.4

F3.2.5

F3.2.6

F3.3

F3.3.1

F3.3.1.1

F3.3.1.2

F3.3.1.3

F3.3.2

F3.3.2.1

F3.3.2.2

F3.3.2.3


Backlight Timeout

Auto Off Timer

System Line

Tare Display

0: Always on

1: Disabled

*2: 1 minute

3: 5 minutes

4: 10 minutes

*0: Disabled

1: 10 minutes

2: 30 minutes

3: 60 minutes

*0: Blank

1: Discrete I/O

2: Time & Date

3: Both

0: Disabled

*1: Active

2: Always

Adjust Contrast

Region

Format Time and Date

Time Format

0: 12:MM

1: 12:MM:SS

2: 24:MM

*3: 24:MM:SS

Date Format

Date Field Separator

0: DD/MM/YY

*1: DD/MMM/YYYY

2: MM/DD/YY

3: MMM/DD/YYYY

4: YY/MM/DD

5: YYYY/MMM/DD

* /

-

.

(space)

None

Set Time & Date

Hour xx

Minutes xx

Day xx


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F3.4

F3.5

F3.6

F-Code

F3.3.2.4

F3.3.2.5

F3.3.3

F3.3.3.1

F3.3.3.2

F3.4.1

F3.4.2

F3.4.3

F3.5.1

F3.5.2

F3.5.3

F3.6.1

F3.6.2

F3.6.3


Month

0: January

1: February

2: March

3: April

4: May

5: June

6: July

7: August

8: September

9: October

10: November

11: December

Year xxxx

Language

Menu Language

Setup Language

*0: English

1: “F” code

2: French

3: German

4: Italian

5: Spanish

*0: English

1: “F” codes

Transaction Counter

Transaction Counter

0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

Edit Counter

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Next Transaction *0000001

User

Password Protection

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Password xxxxxx

Confirm Password xxxxxx

Menu Keys

Alibi Memory

Contrast Adjust

Transaction Counter

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled


F3.7

F-Code

F3.6.4

F3.6.5

F3.6.6


Time and Date

Totals Memory

Expand X10


0: Disabled

*1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

Reset Terminal

B.5.

Communications Block

F4.1

F-Code

F4.1.1

F4.1.1.1


Templates

Output Templates

Template 1


F4.1.1.1.1 Field 1 - 25

0: 3 spaces

1: 10 spaces

2: 15 spaces

3: Date

4: Displayed Wt.

5: End of template

6: Gross Weight

7: ID

8: Net Weight

9: New Line

10: Scale Name

11: String 1

12 – 19: String 2 - 9

20: String 10

21: Tare Weight

22: Time

23: Transaction #

F4.1.1.1.2

F4.1.1.2

F4.1.1.2.1

F4.1.1.2.2

F4.1.1.3

F4.1.1.3.1

F4.1.1.3.2

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 2

Field 1 - 25

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 3

Field 1 - 25

Add Line Feeds xx

Same as F4.1.1.1.1

Same as F4.1.1.1.1


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F-Code

F4.1.1.4

F4.1.1.4.1

F4.1.1.4.2

F4.1.1.5

F4.1.1.5.1

F4.1.1.5.2

F4.1.1.6

F4.1.1.6.1

F4.1.1.6.2

F4.1.1.7

F4.1.1.7.1

F4.1.1.7.2

F4.1.1.8

F4.1.1.8.1


Template 4 (Vehicle Inbound)


Field 1 - 25

All of F4.1.1.1.1, plus

43: Transaction Date

44: Transaction Time

45: Transaction Type

46: Variable

47: Vehicle Description

48: Vehicle Gross Weight

49: Vehicle ID

50: Vehicle Net Weight

51: Vehicle Tare Weight

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 5 (Vehicle Outbound)

Field 1 - 25


43: Transaction Date

44: Transaction Time

45: Transaction Type

46: Variable

47: Vehicle Description

48: Vehicle Gross Weight

49: Vehicle ID

50: Vehicle Net Weight

51: Vehicle Tare Weight

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 6 (Checkweighing)

Field 1 - 25

Field 1 - 25


27: n

28: Target Description

29: Target ID

30: Target Weight

31: Target & Tolerances

32: Total

33: Zone

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 7 (Peak Force Measurement)

1 - 25


38: # of Cycles

39: Average Weight

40: Maximum Weight

41: Minimum Weight

42: Peak Weight

Add Line Feeds xx

Template 8 (Animal Weighing)


24: Average Weight

25: # of Animals

26: Average per Animal



F-Code

F4.1.1.8.2

F4.1.1.9

F4.1.1.9.1


Add Line Feeds xx


Template 9 (Counting)

Field 1 - 25


34: APW

35: Piece Count

36: Record ID

37: Record Description

Add Line Feeds xx

Strings

String # 1 - # 10 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F4.1.1.9.2

F4.1.2

F4.1.2.1

F4.2 Reports

F4.2.1 Width

F4.2.2 Header

F4.2.3 Record Separator

*0: Narrow (40)

1: Wide (80)

[20 characters max.]

*0: None

1: *

2: -

3: =

4: CR/LF xx F4.2.4 Footer

F4.3

F4.3.1

Connections

COM1

F4.3.1.1

F4.3.1.2

F4.3.1.3

F4.3.1.4

F4.3.1.5

Assignment

Template

Checksum

Assignment 2

0: None

1: Continuous Output

2: Continuous-Extended Output

*3: Demand Output

4: Reports

5: SICS

6: Variable Access

7: Continuous Multi1 (Animal weigh)


*0: Template 1

1: Template 2

2: Template 3

3: Template 4

4: Template 5

5: Template 6

6: Template 7

7: Template 8

8: Template 9

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports

Template Same as F4.3.1.2


F-Code

F4.3.1.6

F4.3.1.7

F4.3.2

F4.3.2.1

F4.3.2.2


Assignment 3

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


COM2

Assignment

Template

*0: None



3: Demand Output

4: Reports

5: SICS



*0: Template 1

1: Template 2

2: Template 3

3: Template 4

4: Template 5

5: Template 6

6: Template 7

7: Template 8

8: Template 9

F4.3.2.3

F4.3.2.4

F4.3.2.5

F4.3.2.6

F4.3.2.7

F4.3.3 USB

Assignment 2

1: Enabled

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Assignment 3

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


F4.3.3.1 Assignment

0: None



*3: Demand Output

4: Reports

5: SICS

6: Variable Access





F-Code

F4.3.3.2


Template


*0: Template 1

1: Template 2

2: Template 3

3: Template 4

4: Template 5

5: Template 6

6: Template 7

7: Template 8

8: Template 9

F4.3.3.3

F4.3.3.4

F4.3.3.5

F4.3.3.6

F4.3.3.7

F4.3.4

F4.3.4.1

F4.3.4.2

F4.3.4.3

F4.3.4.4

F4.3.4.5

F4.3.4.6

F4.3.5

F4.3.5.1

Assignment 2

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Assignment 3

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Ethernet

Assignment

Template

Assignment 2

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Print Client

3: Reports

4: SICS

5: Variable Access

*0: Template 1

1: Template 2

2: Template 3

3: Template 4

4: Template 5

5: Template 6

6: Template 7

7: Template 8

8: Template 9

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Assignment 3

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Print Client

Assignment

0: None



*3: Demand Output

4: Reports


F-Code

F4.3.5.2


Template


*0: Template 1

1: Template 2

2: Template 3

3: Template 4

4: Template 5

5: Template 6

6: Template 7

7: Template 8

8: Template 9

F4.3.5.3

F4.3.5.4

F4.3.5.5

F4.3.5.6

F4.3.5.7

F4.4

F4.4.1

Serial

COM1

Assignment 2

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


Assignment 3

*0: None

1: Demand Output

2: Reports


F4.4.1.1

F4.4.1.2

F4.4.1.3

F4.4.1.4

F4.4.1.5

Baud Rate

Data Bits

Parity

Flow Control

Interface

0: 300

1: 600

2: 1200

3: 2400

4: 4800

*5: 9600

6: 19200

7: 38400

8: 57600

9: 115200

0: 7

*1: 8

*0: None

1: Even

2: Odd

*0: None

1: XON - XOFF

*RS-232

RS422

RS485


F-Code

F4.4.2

F4.4.2.1

F4.4.2.2

F4.4.2.3

F4.4.2.4


COM2 / USB


Baud Rate

Data Bits

Parity

Flow Control

0: 300

1: 600

2: 1200

3: 2400

4: 4800

*5: 9600

6: 19200

7: 38400

8: 57600

9: 115200

0: 7

*1: 8

*0: None

1: Even

2: Odd

*0: None

1: XON - XOFF

F4.4.2.5

F4.5

F4.5.1

F4.5.1.1

F4.5.1.2

F4.6

F4.5.1.3

F4.5.1.4

F4.5.1.5

F4.5.2

F4.5.2.1

F4.5.2.2

Network

Ethernet

MAC Address xxxxxxxxxxxx

DHCP Client

*0: Disabled

1: Enabled

IP Address *192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask *255.255.255.0

Gateway *0.0.0.0

Print Client

Server IP Address *0.0.0.0

Server TCP Port *8000

Reset Communication Block

B.6.

Maintenance Block, IND246 Analog

F5.1

F-Code

F5.1.1

F5.1.2

F5.1.2.1

F5.1.3


Diagnostics


Display Test

Keyboard Test

Key Pressed: Key symbol displayed when pressed

Scale


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F-Code

F5.1.3.1

F5.1.3.1.1

F5.1.3.2

F5.1.3.2.1

F5.1.3.2.4

F5.1.3.2.5


Load Cell Output


Output xxxxxxx

Calibration Values

Zero Counts xxxxxxxx

High Test Load xxxxxxxx

High Counts xxxxxxxx

F5.2

F5.3

F5.1.4.2

F5.1.4.3

F5.1.5

F5.1.5.1

F5.1.5.2

F5.3.1

F5.4

F5.4.1

F5.4.2

F5.5

F5.5.1

F5.1.3.2.6

F5.1.3.3

F5.1.3.3.1

F5.1.3.3.2

F5.1.3.3.3

F5.1.3.3.4

F5.1.3.3.5

Statistics

Shift Adjust xxxxxxxx

Weighments xxxxxxxx

Overloads xxxxxxxx

Peak Weight xxxxxxxx

Zero Commands xxxxxxxx

Zero Failures xxxxxxxx

F5.1.3.3.6 Zero Drift and Overload

F5.1.4

F5.6

F5.1.4.1

F5.5.2

F5.5.3

Serial Test

Port

0: None

1: COM1

2: COM2/lUSB

Sending Testing COM1: xx

Receiving xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Discrete I/O Test

Input 1, 2

Output 1 – 4

Replace Battery

Install SW Update

File Name 246A0xx

Backup to SD

Dataset Name 246_xx

Start

Restore from SD

Reset All

Dataset Name 246_xx

Restore

Start

1: Configuration Only

2:Configuration and Calibration


B.7.

Maintenance Block, IND246 POWERCELL

F5.1

F-Code

F5.1.1

F5.1.2

F5.1.2.1

F5.1.3

F5.1.3.1

F5.1.3.1.1

F5.1.3.2

F5.1.3.2.1

F5.1.3.2.2

F5.1.3.2.3

F5.1.3.2.4

F5.1.3.2.5

F5.1.3.3

F5.1.3.3.1

F5.1.3.3.2

F5.1.3.3.3

F5.1.3.3.4

F5.1.3.3.5

F5.1.4

F5.1.4.1

F5.1.4.2

F5.1.4.3

F5.1.5

F5.1.5.1

F5.1.5.2

F5.2

F5.3

F5.3.1

F5.4

F5.4.1


Diagnostics


Display Test

Keyboard Test

Key Pressed: Key symbol displayed when pressed

Scale

Load Cell Output

Output xxxxxxx

Calibration Values

Zero Counts xxxxxxxx

Mid Test Load Xxxxxxxx not on POWERCELL

Mid Counts Xxxxxxxx not on POWERCELL

High Test Load xxxxxxxx

High Counts xxxxxxxx

Statistics

Weighments xxxxxxxx

Overloads xxxxxxxx

Peak Weight xxxxxxxx

Zero Commands xxxxxxxx

Zero Failures xxxxxxxx

Serial Test

Port

0: None

1: COM1

2: COM2/lUSB

Sending Testing COM1: xx

Receiving xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Discrete I/O Test

Input 1, 2

Output 1 – 4

Replace Battery

Install SW Update

File Name 246A0xx

Backup to SD

Dataset Name 246_xx


F-Code

F5.4.2

F5.5

F5.5.1

F5.5.2

F5.5.3

F5.6

F5.6.1

F5.6.2

F5.6.3

F5.7

F5.6.4


Start


Restore from SD

Dataset Name 246_xx

Restore

Start

1: Configuration Only

2:Configuration and Calibration

Cell Maintenance.

Performance Log Interval, in hours

Error Log *Enabled, Disabled

MT Service Security

MT Service View

Enabled with Lock String at MT Service

Security

Reset All


C Alibi Memory

This appendix covers

• Viewing Alibi Memory

• Printing Alibi Memory

• Alibi Memory Print Formats

Alibi memory stores transaction information in a preset format that is not changeable. Alibi memory can be enabled or disabled in setup at

Application > Memory > Alibi. In order for the Alibi memory to store transaction data, the optional SD memory card must be installed.

The alibi memory operates by storing up to 100 alibi records in a batterybacked file as they occur. When this file is full, each of these records is written to the

“alibi.bin” file in flash and the 100-record file is cleared and begins to store the next 100 records. The Alibi memory feature can store up to 60,000 transactions before it rolls over and begins to overwrite the oldest file. When the Alibi memory becomes 75% full, a warning message displays indicating the status. Another message displays when the file is 90% full. It will continue to store records and when it is 100% full, it begins overwriting the oldest records. At this point, new Alibi memory records will be recorded over the older ones.

Each record in the Alibi Memory file includes:

• Date and time fields

• A transaction counter value, which is a unique numeric field that identifies the transaction (the transaction counter must be enabled in terminal setup to activate the transaction counter value)

• Gross or net weight, tare weight, type of tare, and weight unit

C.1.

Viewing Alibi Memory Records

Alibi memory records can be viewed from the steps below to view Alibi memory records.

icon on the Operator menu. Follow the

1.

Press the MENU key

then move focus to the Alibi icon keys then press ENTER .

using the navigation

2.

The Search Screen displays. Figure C-1 shows Search Field 1 - the first of two Alibi memory search screens. Note the scroll bar at right, indicating the availability of a second screen. The second screen contains Search Field 2 and its associated data fields.

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Figure C-1: Alibi Search Screen

3.

Use the Search Field 1 and Search Field 2 selection boxes and associated data fields to enter specific search information to limit the search, or use the default “find all” character, the asterisk (*) to view all records.

4.

Move focus to the “Start” label below the “Data” label on either Search Field 1 or Search

Field 2 screen then press ENTER to begin the search.

5.

The Alibi Memory Search View screen displays with the search results sorted in chronological order. The most current record will be shown first. Each additional record can be viewed by pressing the DOWN navigation key. Figure C-2 includes a series of screens to show the contents of further records available in the view.

C-2

Figure C-2: Alibi Search Results View

The Alibi Memory cannot be manually cleared. It is automatically cleared after it has been disabled and enabled again in setup.

C.2.

Printing Alibi Memory Records

Results of the Alibi Memory search can be printed directly from the view page. The print format is fixed with a few cosmetic programming selections described in Chapter 3.0,

Configuration. Sample report printouts are provided at the end of this section.

To Print Alibi Memory:

1.

Access the Alibi Memory view as described previously using the MENU softkey and the Alibi icon

Alibi

.

2.

Use the Search Field selection boxes and associated data fields to enter specific search information to limit the search, or use the default “find all” character, the asterisk (*), to view all records.

3.

With the Alibi Memory search results displayed, press the PRINT key.

4.

A “Reports” connection must be configured to enable the report print.


C.3.

Alibi Memory Print Formats

The Alibi Memory report printout is in a fixed format with certain selectable parameters in setup. The width of the report is selectable as either narrow (40 characters) or wide (80 characters). In addition to the report width, the field separator character can be selected and the number of blank lines at the beginning (header) and end (footer) of the report can be entered.

C.3.1.

Narrow Format, * Record Separator

-- ALIBI MEMORY REPORT --

12:27:43 26 Jun 2011

14-Jun-2011 16:07:45 0000027

8.2 lb 0 lb T 8.2 lb

****************************************

14-Jun-2011 14:09:32 0000026

72.7 lb 0 lb T 72.7 lb

****************************************

14-Jun-2011 11:14:16 0000025

33.3 kg 11.6 kg T 21.7 kg

****************************************

Figure C-3: Narrow Report Format

C.3.2.

Wide Format, = Record Separator

-- ALIBI MEMORY REPORT --

12:27:43 15 Jun 2011

14-Jun-2011 16:07:45 0000027 8.2 lb 0 lb T 8.2 lb

============================================================================

14-Jun-2011 14:09:32 0000026 72.7 lb 0 lb T 72.7 lb

============================================================================

14-Jun-2011 11:14:16 0000025 33.3 kg 11.6 kg T 21.7 kg

============================================================================

Figure C-4: Wide Report Format

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D Communications

D.1.

Serial Interface Parameters

This appendix covers

• Serial Interface Parameters

• Demand Output Mode

One standard serial port and one optional serial port are supported with the IND246 terminal. They are designated COM1 (standard port on the Main PCB) and COM2

(optional).

• Continuous Output Modes

• CTPZ

• SICS Protocol

• Reports

• Variable Access

For the standard IND246 terminal COM1 provides an RS-232 interface only. For the

IND246 POWERCELL terminal there is a choice of a RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interface. The RS-232 interface is a three-wire (TDX, RXD, and GND) with selectable

XON-XOFF handshaking.The RS-232 interface is a three-wire (TDX, RXD, and GND) with selectable XON-XOFF handshaking. The RS-485 connection is a two-wire interface but does not support multi-drop communication with addressing. The port must be selected interfaces. for use as either RS-232 or RS-485 due to the different operating requirements of the

Optional COM2 provides RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces.

Character framing is programmable in the setup mode. Framing can be:

• 1 start bit

• 7 or 8 ASCII data bits (selectable)

• 0 or 1 parity bit (selectable as none, even, or odd)

• 1 stop bit

The baud rate can be configured from 300 to 115.2K baud and a checksum character can also be configured when using one of the continuous output strings.

The IND246 terminal supports the following functions on the serial ports:

• Demand output with CTPZ input

• Continuous output with CTPZ input

• Extended continuous output with CTPZ input

• SICS (level 0 and level 1)

• Reports

• Variable access (COM1 only)

• Continuous – Multi 1 (selectable when animal weighing is active)

• Continuous – Multi 2 (selectable when animal weighing is active)

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The COM1 port is also used when flashing new firmware to the terminal.

D.2.

Demand Output Mode

The demand output mode transmits data only when the terminal receives a print request. Print requests are sent to the IND246 terminal when:

• The operator presses PRINT

• A discrete input selected as print is triggered

• An ASCII “P” is sent through a demand or continuous port

• Auto print is enabled and all conditions for auto print are met

• A print command is sent via shared variable access. NOTE: This does not apply to terminals with

Argentina approval.

When triggered, data is transmitted in a string programmed in the output template portion of setup.

Demand mode is used typically when sending data to a printer or PC on a transactional basis.

D.2.1.

NOTE: When the demand output mode is assigned, the port is automatically set up to also receive certain ASCII characters to duplicate keypad functions. Refer to the C,T,P,Z section later in this appendix for more details.

Output Templates

The IND246 terminal provides three programmable output templates to define the string of data to be transmitted. Each of the templates is configured in setup and can contain up to 25 fields of data.

The same template can be sent to both COM1 and COM2 if both ports are programmed for demand output. It is also possible to send a different data string from the two ports by assigning a different template to each one. The detault values for each of the templates follow:

Template 1

29.94 kg

10.32 kg T

19.62 kg NET

Template 2

Scale Name

Time

Date

29.94 kg

10.32 kg T

19.62 kg NET

Template 3

29.94 kg 10.32 kg T 19.62 kg NET

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D.3.

Continuous Output Mode

The continuous output mode of the IND246 terminal can be used to continuously send weight data and scale status information to a remote device such as a PC or a remote display.

NOTE: When any of the continuous output modes are assigned, the port is automatically set up to also receive certain ASCII characters to duplicate keypad functions. Refer to the C,T,P,Z section later in this appendix for more details.

D.3.1.

Standard Continuous Output

Continuous Output can be assigned to COM1 or COM2. A checksum character can be enabled or disabled with continuous output. A data string will be output approximately 4 times per second for baud rates above 4800 baud. If a baud rate below 4800 is selected, the output rate will be slower.

At 300 baud, the output rate is only approximately 1 per second. The data consists of 17 or 18 bytes as shown in Table D-1.

Non-significant weight data and tare data digits are transmitted as spaces. The continuous output mode provides compatibility with METTLER TOLEDO products that require real-time weight data.

Table D-1 shows the format for the standard continuous output.

Table D-1: Standard Continuous Output Format

Status 2 Indicated Weight 3 Tare Weight 4

Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Data STX 1 SB-A SB-B SB-C MSD LSD MSD LSD CR 5 CHK 6

Continuous Output Format Notes:

1.

ASCII Start of Text character (02 hex), always transmitted.

2.

Status bytes A, B and C. Refer to Table D-2, Table D-3, and Table D-4 for details of the structure.

3.

Displayed weight. Either gross or net weight. Six digits, no decimal point or sign. Insignificant leading zeroes are replaced with spaces.

4.

Tare weight. Six digits of tare weight data. No decimal point in field.

5.

ASCII Carriage Return <CR> character (0D hex).

6.

Checksum, transmitted only if enabled in setup. Checksum is used to detect errors in the transmission of data. Checksum is defined as the 2’s complement of the seven low order bits of the binary sum of all characters preceding the checksum character, including the <STX> and

<CR> characters.


Table D-2, Table D-3, and Table D-4 detail the status bytes for standard continuous output.

Table D-2: Status Byte A Bit Definitions

1

1

0

1

1

0

0

2

0

4

0

1

1

0

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

0

Bits 2, 1, and 0

1

0

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

3

1

Bits 4 and 3

Decimal Point Location

XXXXX00

XXXXX0

XXXXXX

XXXXX.X

XXXX.XX

XXX.XXX

XX.XXXX

X.XXXXX

Bit 5

Bit 6

Table D-3: Status Byte B Bit Definitions

Build Code

X1

X2

X5

Always = 1

Always = 0

Status Bits

Bit 0

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Function

Gross = 0, Net = 1

Sign, Positive = 0, Negative = 1

Out of Range = 1 (Over capacity or Under Zero)

Motion = 1, Stable = 0 lb = 0, kg = 1 (see also Status Byte C, bits 0, 1, 2)

Always = 1

Zero Not Captured after power-up = 1

Table D-4: Status Byte C Bit Definitions

0

0

2

Bits 2, 1, and 0

1 0

0

0

Weight Description

0 lb or kg, selected by Status Byte B, bit 4

1 grams (g)


D.3.2.

D.3.3.

1

1

1

1

0

0

2

Bits 2, 1, and 0

1 0

1

1

0 metric tons (t)

1 ounces (oz)

0

0

1

1

Bit 3

0 not used

1 not used

0 tons (ton)

1 custom units

Print Request = 1

Bit 4


Expand Data x 10 = 1, Normal = 0

Bit 5

Bit 6

Always = 1

Always = 0

Continuous Output in Animal Weighing

When the animal weighing application is selected, the data in the continuous output operates differently. This is done so that a remote display can display the average total weight on the platform.

Before the animal weighing cycle begins, the continuous output operates as normal. When the animal weighing cycle starts, the data in the continuous output changes to transmit asterisks (2Ah) in the displayed weight field and zeroes in the tare weight field. This continues until the processed weight is determined.

After the averaging cycle, the averaged weight is shown on the IND246 display, and the continuous output transmits the averaged weight in the displayed weight field. This continues as long as the display shows the processed average weight. During this time, if a tare has been taken, the tare weight is still sent in the tare weight field in the continuous output.

When the terminal weight display goes back to showing live scale weight, the continuous output returns to normal.

Continuous – Extended Output

The extended continuous output is a 24 byte message string that is an extension of the standard 17 bytes continuous output format. The additional bytes serve to provide a node address and, optionally, custom application bits. A checksum character is selectable.

The IND246 terminal supports only the point-to-point application of the extended continuous format. The multi-drop application is not supported.

Table D-5 describes the extended continuous output format. The output takes the form shown here:

<SOH><ADR><SB-1><SB-2><SB-3><SB-4><WWWWWWWWW><TTTTTTTT><CR><CKS>


Table D-5: Format of Continuous – Extended Output

Extended Continuous Output Format Notes:

1.

ASCII Start of Header character <SOH> (01xh)

2.

Address character always present. The address is always “1” (31xh).

3.

Status Bytes 1 to 4. Refer to Table D-6, Table D-7, Table D-8 and Table D-9.

4.

Displayed weight (gross or net). Nine (9) ASCII digits including negative sign, decimal point.

Leading zeros are set to spaces (20H). A minus sign (2DH) is sent immediately before the MSD for negative weights. Digits sent when data is invalid can be weight, zeros, or spaces (they should be ignored by receiving device). This field may also contain asynchronous error codes, when the data invalid bit is set.

5.

Tare weight. Eight (8) ASCII digits including decimal point. Leading zeros set to spaces (20xh).

6.

ASCII carriage return <CR> (0Dxh).

7.

Optional checksum. This character is the 2's complement of the sum of the 7 least significant bits of all preceding characters including the <SOH> and <CR>. The checksum character is transmitted with the same parity as all other characters.

Table D-6, Table D-7, Table D-8 and Table D-9 indicate the functions of status bytes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Table D-6: Status Byte 1 Definitions

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

Units

None pounds kilograms grams metric tons tons

Not used

Not used ounces custom

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used


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Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Units

Center of zero = 1

Always = 1

Weight in motion = 1


Bit

Bit 0

Description

Gross or net mode, Net = 1

Bit 2 Bit 1

0

0

1

0

1

0

Tare type

No tare

Semi-automatic tare

Preset tare

1 1 Not used

Bit 3 Always = 0

Bit 4 Always = 0

Bit 5 Always = 1

Bit 6 Expanded by x10 = 1


Bit Description

0 Data invalid = 1

1 Out of range under zero = 1

2 Out of range over capacity = 1

3 In power up (zero not captured) = 1

4 Print initiated = 1

5 Always = 1

6 Not used


Bit Description

0 Always = 0

1 Always = 0

2 Always = 0

3 Always = 0

4 Always = 0

5 Always = 1

6 Always = 0

METTLER TOLEDO IND246 and IND246 POWERCELL User's Guide D-7

D.3.4.

D.3.4.1.

Additional Extended Continuous Output Notes:

• The Data Invalid bit in Status Byte 3 indicates an overcapacity value, an under zero condition, or other conditions that indicate the weight value may not be valid. Any device reading the continuous output must monitor the Data Invalid bit and handle the data accordingly.

• The application bits in Status Byte 4 are used for specific functions by other terminals and are not use in the IND246 terminal.

• In addition to setting the Data Invalid bit to 1 in Status Byte 3 when the weight data is not available, the indicated weight data field could be replaced with an asynchronous error code. The 9-character weight field is replaced with the following error code data format:

Indicated Weight Field Character

1

2 – 5

6 – 7

8 – 9

Description

Always “E” (45xh) indicating an error message

Error source

Error code

Space (20 Hex)

Multi-Continuous Out

The multi-continuous mode is only supported when the Animal Weighing application is enabled and Mode 2 operation (multiple animals) is selected. This mode of continuous output supports multiple remote displays for the three data fields of Mode 2 operation. The three fields are: quantity of animals, average weight per animal and average total weight. There are two variations of multicontinuous output – multi-continuous 1 and 2.

The ‘Quantity of animals’ field in the output is updated when a new value has been entered. The average animal weight and total weight fields are transmitted only while these values are on the display. When the display is cleared, spaces (20h) are sent for these fields.

Multi-Continuous 1

This continuous output is used with multi-scale scoreboards (except 8616). The string consists of separate messages for each of the three data fields.

Table D-10 shows the structure for each of the three messages. The data field identification character (e.g. 01H) replaces the typical STX leading character in the output.

Table D-10: Multi-Continuous 1 Format

Character # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Data ADR SWA SWB SWC W W W W W W T T T T T T CR CKS

Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6

Multi-Continuous 1 Output Format Notes:

1.

<ADR> ASCII Character in hex that represents the data field address 01h=quantity of animals,

02h=average weight per animal, 03h=average total weight.


D.3.4.2.

2.

<SWA>, <SWB>, <SWC> Status Word Bytes A, B, and C. Refer to the Standard continuous output Bit Identification Tables (Table D-2, Table D-3 and Table D-4) for individual bit definition.

3.

Data field. Six digits, no decimal point or sign. Non significant leading zeros are replaced with spaces.

4.

Tare weight. Six digits, no decimal point or sign. This data will always be all spaces for quantity of animals and average weight per animal fields.

5.

<CR> ASCII Carriage Return, Hex 0D.

6.

<CKS> Checksum character, 2’s complement of the 7 low order bits of the binary sum of all characters on a line preceding the checksum, including the CR.

The output of each of the three data fields occurs in sequence and then the fields repeat. One complete cyclic data transmission is shown in Table D-11. This output represents:

• A quantity of 8 animals

• An average weight per animal of 803 pounds

• An average total weight of 6426 pounds.

Table D-11: Multi-continuous 1 Complete Data String

Quantity of Animals (8)

Character # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Data SOH 2Ah 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 38h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h CR CKS

Average Weight per Animal (803 lb)

Character # 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Data STX 2Ah 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 38h 30h 33h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h CR CKS

Average Total Weight (6426 lb)

Character # 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

Data EOT 2Ah 20h 20h 20h 20h 36h 34h 32h 36h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h 20h CR CKS

Multi-Continuous 2

This continuous output is used with multi-scale remote displays and 8618 scoreboard (set for protocol P:22).

The string consists of separate messages for every data field. The leading character for each field is always STX. Each data field is identified by the binary encoding of the field number in the three least significant bits (0-2) of Status Byte C – refer to Table D-15. The structure for each message is shown in Table D-12.

Table D-12: Multi-Continuous 2 Data Format

Character # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Data STX SWA SWB SWC W W W W W W T T T T T T CR CKS

Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6

Multi-Continuous 2 Output Format Notes:

1.

<STX> ASCII Start of Text Character, Hex 02.


2.

<SWA>, <SWB>, <SWC> Status Word Bytes A, B, and C. Refer to Table D-13, Table D-14and

Table D-15 for individual bit definition.

3.

Data field. Six digits, no decimal point or sign. Non significant leading zeros are replaced with spaces.

4.

Tare weight. Six digits, no decimal point or sign. This data will always be all spaces for quantity of animals and average weight per animal fields.

5.

<CR> ASCII Carriage Return, Hex 0D.

6.

<CKS> Checksum character. 2’s complement of the 7 low order bits of the binary sum of all characters on a line preceding the checksum, including the STX and CR.

The following tables detail the status bytes for Multi-Continuous 2 output.

Bit 0

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

Bit 3

1

0

1

Table D-13: Multi-Continuous 2 - Status Byte A

Bit 1

0

0

1

1

0

0

1

1

Bit 4

Bit 2

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

1

1

Bit 5

Bit 6

Decimal Point Location

XXXX00

XXXXX0

XXXXXX

XXXXX.X

XXXX.XX

XXX.XXX

XX.XXXX

X.XXXXX

Build Code

X1

X2

X5

Always = 1

Always = 0

Table D-14: Multi-Continuous 2 - Status Byte B

Status Bits

Bit 0

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Function

Gross=0, Net=1

Sign, Positive=0, Negative=1

Out of Range =1 (Over capacity or under zero)

Motion=1 lb=0, kg=1 (see also Status Byte C, bits 0-2)

Always=1

In Power Up=1


Bit 0

1

0

1

0

1

Table D-15: Multi-Continuous 2 - Status Byte C

Bit 1

0

1

1

0

0

Bit 3

Bit 4

Bit 5

Bit 6

Bit 2

0

0

0

1

1


Quantity of animals

Average weight per animal

Average total weight

Not used

Not used

Print Request=1

Expand Data x10=1

Always=1

Always=0

The output of each of the three data fields occurs in sequence and then the fields repeat. One complete cyclic data transmission is shown in Table D-16. The yellow blocks indicate the status words containing the address and the green blocks indicate the data.

• A quantity of 8 animals

• An average weight per animal of 803 pounds

• An average total weight of 6426 pounds.

Table D-16: Multi-Continuous 2 Complete Data String

Quantity of Animals (8)

Character # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18


Average Weight per Animal (803 lb)

Character # 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36


Average Total Weight (6426 lb)

Character # 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54


D.4.

Scoreboard Displays

The Animal Weighing application is designed to operate with the METTLER TOLEDO ADI family of scoreboard displays. Function depends on which application mode is selected in setup at F2.5.1.1.

In Mode 1, the standard continuous output is modified to send live weight to a single scoreboard during the weighing cycle, and the averaged weight when averaging is complete.

In Mode 2, the Continuous Multi-1 mode can be used to display three separate fields (the quantity of animals, the total averaged weight and the average animal weight) simultaneously on three separate scoreboards.

The Continuous Extended format is not configured for use with the Animal Weighing application.


D.4.1.

D.4.2.

Continuous Output

This feature can be used in either Mode 1 or Mode 2 of Animal Weighing operation. A single scoreboard is used to show live scale weight until the averaging cycle starts. During the averaging cycle, the indicated weight field is changed to asterisks which will cause the ADI family of scoreboards to blank. When the averaged weight is determined, the average weight will be shown on the scoreboard until the cycle is ended (PRINT requested). After the cycle is ended, the scoreboard will return to showing live scale weight until the next cycle is started.

When using a single scoreboard, either COM1 (RS-232) or the optional COM2 (RS-232 or RS-

422) can be used to send data from the terminal. Refer to the ADI Installation and Service Manual to wiring details.

Program the ADI scoreboard with the values shown in Table D-17.

Table D-17: ADI Programming: Continuous Output

Option #

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

Value

Off

1 (On)

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Option #

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Off

Off

Off

Off

Value

Off

Off

Off

Option #

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Value

Off

Off

Off

42

Off

Off

Off

Option #

22

23

24

25

Continuous Multi-1 Output

This feature should be used only in Mode 2 of operation. One, two or three scoreboards are used, each showing one field of information. Each scoreboard is assigned an address in its setup (Option

11) so that it displays one of the three fields being sent by the terminal. Address assignments are shown in Table D-18.

Table D-18: Scoreboard Addresses for Mode 2 Operation

Off

Value

Off

Off

Off

Address

1

2

3

Field to Display

Quantity of animals

Average weight per animal

Total weight of all animals

Program the ADI scoreboards with the values listed in Table D-19. Note that Option 11 sets the field to be displayed, as shown in Table D-18.


Table D-19: ADI Programming: Continuous-Multi 1 Output

Option #

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Value

Off

1 (On)

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Option #

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Value

Off

Off

Off

1, 2 or 3

Off

Off

Off

Option #

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Value

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Option #

22

23

24

25

To connect two or three ADI scoreboards together, the terminal’s COM2 option must be installed, and RS-422 communication must be used. Program the IND246 COM2 for RS-485 output and wire the scoreboards in parallel, as shown in Figure D-1. For longer cable distances, it may be necessary to install a 120Ω termination resistor between the A and B data lines of the last scoreboard.

Value

Off

Off

Off

Off

Figure D-1: ADI Scoreboard Wiring for IND246 Continuous-Multi 1 Output

D.5.

CTPZ

When a serial port is programmed as a demand, continuous, continuous extended or continuous

Multi1 or Multi2 output, the CTPZ input mode is automatically assigned. The CTPZ input mode provides a method for a remote serial device to trigger several basic functions when a command character is sent to the terminal. A termination character is not required. Remote ASCII command characters include:

• C – Clears the scale to gross

• T – Tares the scale (causes a pushbutton tare)

• P – Initiates a print command

• Z – Zeros the scale

All other characters are ignored. Note that some of the applications have serial commands added.

These are described in the application details in the Application chapter.

ASCII command characters must be sent in upper-case letters.


Example

To initiate a pushbutton tare, program the terminal for demand or continuous output for a specific port, program the serial port parameters to match the other device and then send the ASCII character “T”.

D.6.

Standard Interface Command Set (SICS) Protocol

The IND246 terminal supports the METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set (MT-SICS), which is divided into four levels (0, 1, 2, 3), depending on the functionality of the device. This terminal supports parts of levels 0 and 1:

• MT-SICS level 0 – Command set for the simplest device.

• MT-SICS level 1 – Extension of the command set for standard devices.

A feature of this interface is that the commands combined in MT-SICS level 0 and 1 are identical for all devices. Both the simplest weighing device and a fully expanded weighing workstation can recognize the commands of MT-SICS levels 0 and 1.

D.6.1.

D.6.2.

Version Number of the MT-SICS

Each level of the MT-SICS has its own version number, which can be requested with the command

I1 from level 0. This terminal supports:

• MT-SICS level 0, version 2.2x (except the ZI command)

• MT-SICS level 1, version 2.2x (except the D, DW and K commands)

Command Formats

Each command received by the terminal via the SICS interface is acknowledged by a response to the transmitting device. Commands and responses are data strings with a fixed format. Commands sent to the terminal comprise one or more characters of the ASCII character set. Commands must be in upper-case.

The parameters of the command must be separated from one another and from the command name by a space (20xh), in the examples shown in this section, a space is represented as _ ).

Each command must be terminated by <CR>< LF> (0Dxh, 0Axh).

The characters <CR> and <LF>, which can be input using the ENTER or RETURN key of most PC terminal keypads, are not shown in this description; however, it is essential they be included for communication with the terminal.

Example

Command to tare the terminal:

“TA_20.00_lb” (The command terminators <CR>< LF> are not shown.)


D.6.3.

D.6.3.1.

Response Formats

All responses sent by the terminal to the transmitting device acknowledging the received commands have one of the following formats:

Response with weight value

Response without weight value

Error message

Format of the Response with Weight Value

A general description of the response with weight value as follows:

D.6.3.2.

ID – Response identification.

__ – Space (20xh)

Status – Status of the terminal. See description of the commands and responses.

Weight Value – Weighing result, which is shown as a number with 10 digits, including sign directly in front of the first digit. The weight value appears right justified. Preceding zeroes are suppressed with the exception of the zero to the left of the decimal point.

Unit – Weight unit displayed.

CR – Carriage Return (0Dxh.)

LF – Line Feed (0Axh)

Comment – the <CR> and <LF> characters will not be shown in this description.

Example

Response with a stable weight value of 0.256 kg:

S _ S_ _ _ _ _ _ 0.256 _ kg

Format of the Response without Weight Value

A general description of the response without weight value is as follows:

ID – Response identification.

__ – Space (20xh)

Status – Status of the terminal. See description of the commands and responses.

Parameters – Command-dependent response code.


D.6.3.3.

D.6.4.

D.6.5.

D.6.4.1.

D.6.4.2.

D.6.4.3.

CR – Carriage Return (0Dxh)



ID C

R

L

F

Format of Error Message

There are three different error messages. The identification always comprises two characters:

ES – Syntax error

The terminal has not recognized the received command.

ET – Transmission error

The terminal has received a “faulty” command, such as a parity error.

EL – Logical error

The terminal cannot execute the received command.

CR – Carriage return (0Dxh)



Tips for the Programmer

Tips for creating a robust communication with the terminal using the SICS protocol include:

Command and Response

Improve the dependability of application software by having the program evaluate the response of the terminal to a command. The response is the acknowledgment that the terminal has received the command.

Reset

When establishing communication between the terminal and system, send a reset command to the terminal to enable a start from a determined state. When the terminal or system is switched on or off, faulty characters can be received or sent.

Quotation Marks (“ ”)

Quotation marks included in the command responses are used to designate fields and will always be sent.

Commands and Responses MT-SICS Level 0

The terminal receives a command from the system computer and acknowledges the command with an appropriate response. The following sections contain a detailed description of the command set in alphabetical order with the associated responses. Commands and responses are terminated with

<CR> and <LF>. These termination characters are not shown in the following description, but they must always be entered with commands or sent with responses.

The following commands of MT-SICS level 0 are supported:


D.6.5.1.

D.6.5.2.

I0

I1

I2

I3

I4

S

SI

SIR

Z

@

Inquiry of all implemented MT-SICS commands

Inquiry of MT-SICS level and MT-SICS versions

Inquiry of balance data

Inquiry of balance SW version and type definition number

Inquiry of serial number

Send stable weight value

Send weight value immediately

Send weight value immediately and repeat

Zero

Reset (clear out serial buffer)

The following are detailed descriptions of these Level 0 commands:

I0 – INQUIRY OF ALL IMPLEMENTED MT-SICS COMMANDS

Command: I0

Response: I0_B_0_“I0” Level 0 “IO” command implemented

I0_B_0_“I1” Level 0 “I1” command implemented

I0_B_0_“I2”

I0_B_0_“I3”

I0_B_0_“I4”

I0_B_0_“S”

I0_B_0_“SI”

Level 0 “I2” command implemented



Level 0 “S” command implemented

Level 0 “SI” command implemented

I0_B_0_“SIR” Level 0 “SIR” command implemented

I0_B_0_“Z” Level 0 “Z” command implemented

I0_B_0_“@” Level 0 “@” command implemented

I0_B_0_“SR” Level 1 “SR” command implemented

I0_B_0_“T” Level 1 “T” command implemented

I0_B_0_“TA” Level 1 “TA” command implemented

I0_B_0_“TAC” Level 1 “TAC” command implemented

Response: I0_A_1_“TI” command)

Level 1 “TI” command implemented (last

Response: I0_I Cannot execute command at this time.

I1 – INQUIRY OF MT-SICS LEVEL AND MT-SICS VERSIONS

Command: I1

Response: I1_A_“ ”_“2.2x”_“2.2x”_“ ”_“ ”

“” No Levels fully implemented

2.2x Level 0, version V2.2x

2.2x Level 1, version V2.2x


D.6.5.3.

D.6.5.4.

D.6.5.5.

“” No MT-SICS 2 commands

“” No MT-SICS 3 commands

I1_I Command understood, not executable at present. Response:

Comments

• For the MT-SICS level, only fully implemented levels are listed. In this case, neither level 0 nor level 1 were fully implemented so the level is not specified.

• In the case of the MT-SICS version, all levels are specified even those only partially implemented.

I2 – INQUIRY OF DATA

Command: I2

Response: I2_A_“IND246_Standard_50.00_kg”

IND246 Model number of terminal

I2_I

Standard

50.00 kg

Standard functionality

Capacity and primary unit of the scale

Command understood, not executable at present. Response:

Comments

• The number of characters in the “text” field depends on the scale capacity.

I3 – INQUIRY OF SW VERSION

Command: I3

Response: I3_A_“1.00”

Response:

Comment

I3_I

1.00 Firmware version of the terminal

Command understood, not executable at present.

• The number of characters of “text” depends on the revision level.

I4 – INQUIRY OF SERIAL NUMBER

Command: I4

Response:

Response:

Comments

I4_A_“123456”

I4_I

123456 Serial number of terminal


• The serial number response is the content of the terminal serial number variable (#301) as entered in setup.


D.6.5.6.

D.6.5.7.

D.6.5.8.

S – SEND STABLE WEIGHT VALUE

Command: S

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

Comments

S_S_ _ _ _ _ 436.2_lb

436.2 stable displayed weight lb weight unit

S_I Command understood, not executable at present.

S_+ Terminal in overload range.

S_- Terminal in underload range.

• The terminal will wait for up to 3 seconds after receiving an “S” command for no-motion. If motion does not settle within this time, the command is aborted and the S_I response is sent.

SI – SEND WEIGHT VALUE IMMEDIATELY

Command: SI

Response: S_S_ _ _ _ _ 436.2_lb Stable weight value.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

Comments

S_D_ _ _ _ _ 436.2_lb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value.




• The response to the command SI is the last internal weight value (stable or dynamic) before receipt of the “SI” command.

SIR – SEND WEIGHT VALUE IMMEDIATELY AND REPEAT

Command: SIR

Response: S_S_ _ _ _ _ 436.2_lb Stable weight value.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

S_D_ _ _ _ _ 436.2_lb Non-stable (dynamic) weight value.



S_- Terminal in underload range

Example

Command: SIR

Response: S_D_ _ _ _ _ 129.07_kg

S_D_ _ _ _ _ 129.09_kg

S_S_ _ _ _ _ 129.09_kg


D.6.5.9.

D.6.5.10.

D.6.6.

S_S_ _ _ _ _ 129.09_kg

S_D_ _ _ _ _ 114.87_kg

... The scale continues to send stable or dynamic weight values

Comments

• The SIR command is overwritten and cancelled by the commands S, SI, SR, and @.

• The data output rate is approximately 4 per second.

Z – ZERO

Command: Z

Response: Z_A Command performed, meaning the scale was in gross mode, scale was stable and weight was within the zero capture range.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Comments

Z_I

Z_+


Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded.

Z_- Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.

• The calibrated zero point determined during calibration is not influenced by this command.

• The terminal will wait for up to 3 seconds after receiving an “Z” command for no-motion. If motion does not settle within this time, the command is aborted and the Z_I response is sent.

@ – RESET

Command: @

Response: I4_A_“12345678”

12345678 Serial number of the scale

Comments

• Resets the scale to the condition found after switching on, but without a zero setting being performed.

• All commands awaiting responses are canceled.

• The tare register is cleared.

• The SIR and SR commands are cancelled.

• The Reset command is always executed except that a Reset command received by the terminal during the calibration and test procedure cannot be processed.

Commands and Responses MT-SICS Level 1

The following commands of MT-SICS level 1 are available:

SR

T

TA

TAC

Send weight value on weight change (Send and Repeat)

Tare

Set or inquiry of preset tare value

Clear tare value


D.6.6.1.

D.6.6.2.

TI Tare Immediately

SR – SEND WEIGHT VALUE ON WEIGHT CHANGE (SEND AND REPEAT)

Command: SR_Value_Unit

SR

Response: S_S_ _ _ _ _ 105.1_lb Current stable weight.

S_D_ _ _ _ _ 106.7_lb Dynamic weight value.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

Example

S_S_ _ _ _ _ 124.3_lb Next stable weight value.


S_L Command understood, invalid parameter.



Command: SR_0.50_kg Send the current stable weight value followed by every load change > 0.50 kg.

Response: S_S_ _ _ _ _100.00_kg Scale stable.

S_D_ _ _ _ _115.23_kg

S_S_ _ _ _ _200.00_kg

More than 0.50 kg loaded.

Scale stable again.

Comments

• Command to send the current stable weight once then continuously after every weight change greater or equal to the

“value” a non-stable (dynamic) value followed by the next stable value. If no preset value is included, the weight change must be at least 12.5% of the last stable weight value an a minimum of 30d.

• SR is overwritten and cancelled by the commands S, SI, SIR, @ and hardware break.

• If, following a non-stable (dynamic) weight value, stability has not been reached within the 3 second timeout interval, the response “S_I “ is sent and then a non-stable weight value. Timeout then starts again form the beginning.

• The range value must be entered in primary units and must be in the range of 1d to capacity.

T – TARE

Command: T

Response: T_S_ _ _ _100.00_kg Tare performed, meaning the scale was stable and weight was within the weighing range.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Comments

T_I

T_+


Upper limit of zero setting range exceeded.

T_- Lower limit of zero setting range exceeded.

• The existing tare will be overwritten and replaced by the new preset tare weight value.


D.6.6.3.

D.6.6.4.

D.6.6.5.

• The terminal will wait for up to 3 seconds after receiving a “T” command for no-motion. If motion does not settle within this time, the command is aborted and the T_I response is sent.

TA – INQUIRE/ENTER TARE VALUE

Command: TA Inquiry of tare weight value

Response:

Response:

Response:

Example

TA_Tare Preset Value_Unit Entry of a preset tare value.

TA_A_TareWeightValue_Unit Current Tare weight value.

TA_I Current Tare weight value cannot be transferred (the terminal is currently executing another command, such as zero setting).

TA_L Command understood, invalid parameter.

Command: TA_10.00_kg

Response: TA_A_ _ _ _ _10.00_kg

Load a preset tare of 10 kg.

The 10.00 kg tare value was accepted.

Comments

• The existing tare will be overwritten and replaced by the new preset tare weight value.

• The terminal will automatically round the tare value to the current readability.

• The preset value must be entered in primary units.

TAC – CLEAR TARE VALUE

Command: TAC

Response: TAC_A Tare value cleared.

Response: TAC_I Command understood, not executable at present.

TI – TARE IMMEDIATELY

Command: TI

Response: TI_S_WeightValue_Unit Taring performed, stable tare value.

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

Response:

Example

TI_D_WeightValue_Unit Taring performed, non-stable (dynamic) tare value.

TI_I Command understood, not executable at present.

TI_L

TI_+

TI_-

The command is not executable.

Upper limit of taring range exceeded.

Lower limit of taring range exceeded.

Command: TI

Response:

Comments

TI_D_ _ _ _117.57_kg Tare taken with dynamic weight value.


• Any previous tare value will be overwritten by the new tare weight value.

• Tare weight values determined during motion may not be accurate.

• The tare weight value is sent in the current units.

D.7.

Reports

In order to print reports of the Alibi memory, totalization registers, target table (Checkweighing application), ID table (Counting application), peak weight memory (Peak Weight application),

Temporary ID table (Vehicle application) or Permanent ID table (Vehicle application), a connection must be made for the “Reports” function. When a reports connection is made to a serial port, whenever a report is run and then printed, it will be routed to the assigned port.

D.7.1.

The line width of the printed report is selectable as either 40 characters or 80 characters in setup so that all reports have the same general format. These formats are fixed and cannot be changed. A header and a footer consisting of additional line feeds and the record separator character are also selected in the Reports sub-block of Communications.

Samples of the Alibi memory and totalization register reports in a 40 column wide and an 80 column wide print are shown in the following sections. The remaining application specific reports are shown in the detailed Application chapter of this manual.

Alibi Memory

The alibi memory can be viewed and printed. Alibi memory is viewed by accessing the Operator menu (M key) and then selecting the ALIBI icon . A search screen is shown that can help reduce the number of records retrieved to a manageable level.

After entering the desired search criteria, move focus to the START text and press ENTER. The Alibi memory report will be run and the first record will be shown on the display. Move through the results using the UP and DOWN navigation keys. There is a scroll bar indicator on the right of the display to indicate where in the search results the currently displayed record is positioned.

Pressing PRINT with any record shown will initiate a transmission of the results out the port programmed as Reports. Examples with two records are shown in Figure D-2 and Figure D-3.

Alibi Memory Report

14:23:47 25/May/2011

25-May-2011 14:22:06 0000014

27 kg 11.6 kg T 15.4 kg N

****************************************

25-May-2011 14:22:50 0000015

27 kg 11.6 kg T 15.4 kg N

****************************************

Figure D-2: 40 Column Alibi Memory Print Example


D.7.2.

Alibi Memory Report

14:24:19 25/May/2011

25-May-2011 14:22:06 0000014 27 kg 11.6 kg T 15.4 kg N

*****************************************************************************

25-May-2011 14:22:50 0000015 27 kg 11.6 kg T 15.4 kg N

*****************************************************************************

Figure D-3: 80 Column Alibi Memory Print Example

Totals Report

The totals report will print only the fields that have been enabled for the totalizing function. If the subtotal feature has been disabled, then that field will not display or print. The example in Figure

D-4 below includes both the subtotal and grand total fields. There is only one report format regardless of the line width selection.

Totals Report

14:25:39 20/Jul/2007

Subtotal: n = 6 86.19 kg

Grand Total: n = 27 372.76 kg

Figure D-4: Totals Report Sample

D.8.

Variable Access

All setup parameters and a few triggers and statuses in the terminal are available through a connection called “Variable Access”. This is a serial interface assignment on COM1that permits remote clients to send and receive commands and data from the terminal.

D.8.1.

Connection

In order to access the variables in the IND246 terminal, the COM1 port must be used and it must be assigned as Variable Access in the connection menu of setup.

D.8.2.

Make sure the serial port of the remote device matches the parameters selected for the COM1 port.

This includes the baud rate, data bits, parity bit, and 1 stop bit.

Connect an RS-232 cable between the remote client PC and the COM1 port of the IND246 terminal.

Open a program to communicate with the terminal (such as HyperTerminal). Refer to the

Commands section to understand how the commands should be structured.

Commands

The IND246 supports two commands - Read and Write. Some variables are read only and some can be both read and written. A response is always sent after a Read request or a Write command.

If a valid format and variable are requested in a Read, Response 1 from below will be sent. If the format is incorrect or a bad variable name is requested, an error like Response 2 will be sent. A

Write command will receive either an acknowledge (ASCII <ACK> - 06xh) for an accepted command or a negative acknowledgement (ASCII <NAK> - 15xh) for an invalid command or data.


D.8.2.1.

D.8.2.2.

A Space character is required between the index number and data that is being sent. This characters is shown as <SP> (20xh) in the examples. All commands and responses are terminated with a Carriage Return and a

Line Feed character. These characters are shown as <CR>< LF> (0Dxh, 0Axh).

Individual Variables

The PC program can connect with the IND246 terminal to read and write specific variables per the following examples. The list of index numbers is given in the next section.

Read request:

Read filter value:

R(index#)<CR><LF>

R129<CR><LF>

Response 1 (valid):

Read filter value:

Response 2 (error):

R129<SP>1<CR><LF>

R1 7 9<CR><LF>

R1 7 9<SP> Error: Invalid Request<CR><LF>

Write request:

Write target value :

W(index#)<SP>xxxxx<CR><LF>

W611<SP>42.75<CR><LF>

Response 1 (valid):

Response 2 (error):

<ACK><CR><LF> (data is accepted)

<NAK><CR><LF> (data or variable is invalid)

Blocks of Variables

An entire block of data can be read or written at one time by using the index of an entire block

(such as 100, 200, etc.). Each field in the block is separated with the “^” symbol (5Eh). If no data is to be changed in a specific field, that field can be left empty (no new data).

Block read request:

Read target block:

Response 1 (valid):

Read target block:

Response 2 (error):

R(index#)<CR><LF>

R610<CR><LF>

R610<SP>62.00^0.03^0.04^Green

Tags<CR><LF>

R6 5 0<CR><LF>

R6 5 0<SP>Error: Invalid Request<CR><LF>

The block write example will download a new target (50.00), -tol (0.05), +tol (0.08) and use previous description value.

Block write request:

Write target value:

Response 1:

Response 2:

W(index#)<SP>xx^xx^xx<CR><LF>

W610<SP>50.00^0.05^0.08^<CR><LF>

<ACK><CR><LF>

<NAK><CR><LF> (if data or variable is invalid)


D.8.3.

D.8.3.1.

D.8.3.2.

Variable List

The following groups of variables are supported in the IND246 terminal.

Scale Status (read only)

Index

000

001

002

003

004

Name

Scale Status

Block

Description

Entire Scale Status Block

Displayed Weight

Scale Status

Tare Weight

Raw Counts

Format: weight<SP>unit. Weight is always 8 characters (including decimal) with leading spaces and unit is always 3 characters. b0

0 – gross mode

1 – net mode b1 b2 b3 b4 b5

0 – positive weight

1 – negative weight

in normal weighing range

out of range (over capacity or under zero)

0 – no motion

1 – motion

0 – lb, g, t, ton

1 – kg

Always “1” b6

zero not captured since power up

zero captured after power up b7 s “1”

Format: weight<SP>unit. Weight is always 8 characters (including decimal) with leading spaces and unit is always 3 characters.

Format: always 7 digits with leading zeroes.

DIO and Target Status (read only)

Notes

Weight unit is included.

This character is the same as status byte B in the continuous output string.

Weight unit is included.

Index

010

Name

DIO & Target

Status Block

011

012

DIO Inputs –

Status

DIO Outputs

Status

Description

Entire DIO & Target Status Block b0 b1 b2-b5 b6-b7 b0 b1 b2 b3

In 1, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON

In 2, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON

Always “0”

Always “1”

Out 1, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON

Out 2, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON

Out 3, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON

Out 4, 0 – OFF, 1 – ON


D.8.3.3.

Index Name Description b4-b5 b6-b7

Always “0”

Always “1”

Example: 00E07CF550E7 ， ASCII code 013 MAC ID

Terminal information (read only)

Index

020

021

Name

Terminal information block

Mainboard type

COM/DIO option

022

023

024

025

026

027

028

Iptional network interface

Software version

Switch state

COM test results

Terminal status

Adjustment status

Description

Entire terminal inforamtion block

0 – AC version

1 – DC version

0 – No disponible

1 – RS232/RS485

2 – USB

3 – E/S discretas

4 – RS232/RS485 + E/S discretas

5 – USB + E/S discretas

0 – None

1 – Ethernet

2 – Wireless

3 – Bluetooth

#. # # # Or if published. # # Xdd-mmm-yy if unpublished

Notes b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6

0 – Adjustment OK

1 – Adjustment in progress

10 – Adjustment in motion

255 – Adjustment failure

0 – Normal, not in test mode

1 – In test mode, and testeing

2 – In test mode, test OK

3 – In test mode, test not OK

0 – Normal weighint

1 – Setup mode

2 – Application mode

SW1-1

Secured for Weights and Measures

SW1-1 Master reset

SW1-1 Software upload

SW1-1

SW1-1 Factory test mode

SW1-1 Enter setup

Always “1”

Master reset, including calibration data

Examples: 1.00

(published), 0.13x14-

Oct-08 (unpublished)


D.8.3.4.

D.8.3.5.

Index

029

Name

SD card test result

Description

0 – SD memory not found

1 – Test OK

10 – Test in progress

255 – Test not OK

Terminal Commands (write only)

Index

031

032

033

034

035

037

040

041

Name

Keypad

Commands

Note that commands do not work within setup mode.

Output 1 Control

Output 2 Control

Output 3 Control

Output 4 Control

Description

0-9 – Input numbers 0 to 9

. – Decimal point

C – Clear

D – Move down

F – Function

I – ID entry

L – Move left

M – Memory

N – Switch unit

O – Power off

P – Print

R – Move right

S – Shift

T – Tare scale

U – Move up

Z - Zero scale

0 – Turn DIO Output 1 OFF

1 – Turn DIO Output 1 ON







Restart Terminal 1 – Restart Terminal

Zero Adjustment 1 – Trigger Zero Adjustment

Mid span adjustment

1 – Trigger mid span adjustment

042 Span adjustment 1 – Trigger high span adjustment

Setup – Scale (read and write)

Index

100 Scale Block

101 Scale Name

Name

Notes

Used when linearity is enabled as the middle span point

Description

Entire Scale Block

20 characters max. No entry on terminal.

Notes


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102 Approval Type

Name

103 Certificate #

104 Unit

105 Number of ranges

106 Range 1 capacity

107 Range 1 increment size

108 Range 2 capacity

109 Range 2 increment size

110 GEO code

111 Linearity

112 Auto Zero

Description

0 – None

1 – Argentina

2 – Australia

3 – Canada

4 – OIML

5 – Sri Lanka

6 – USA

Manual entry - 20 characters max.

1 – g

2 – kg

3 – lb

4 – t

5 – ton

0 – One Range

2 – 2 intervals

2 – 2 ranges

Manual entry

0 – 0.0001

1 – 0.0002

2 – 0.0005

3 – 0.001

4 – 0.002

5 – 0.005

6 – 0.01

7 – 0.02

8 – 0.05

9 – 0.1

10 – 0.2

11 – 0.5

12 – 1

13 – 2

14 – 5

15 – 10

16 – 20

17 – 50

18 – 100

19 – 200

Manual entry

0 – 19 [Refer to values for 107]

0 – 37 manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Gross

2 – Gross & Net


Index

113 Auto Zero Range

Name

114 Under Zero Blanking

115 Power up zero

116 Pushbutton Zero

117 Pushbutton Tare

118 Keyboard tare

119 Net Sign Correction

120 Auto tare

121 Tare threshold weight

122 Reset threshold weight

123 Auto tare motion check

124 Auto clear tare

125 Clear threshold weight

126 Auto clear tare motion check

127 Clear after print

128 Second unit

129 Low Pass Filter

130 Stability Filter

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – None

1 – g

2 – kg

3 – lb

4 – oz

5 – t

6 – ton

7 – Custom

0 – Very light

1 – Light

2 – Medium

3 – Heavy

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Description

0 – 0.5d

1 – 1d

2 – 3d

3 – 10d

0 – Disabled

1 – 20d

2 – 20d with zero required

0 – Disabled

1 - +/- 2%

2 - +/- 10%

0 – Disabled

1 – ±2%

2 – ±20%

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual entry

Manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled


D.8.3.6.

133 Timeout

134 Minimum weight

135 Print interlock

136 Auto Print

137 Reset type

138 Reset weight (deviation mode)

139 Reset weight (return mode)

140 Auto print threshold

141 Auto print motion check

150 Scale Type

151 Number of load cells

152 Shift Adjust load cell

153 Custom Unit string

154 Custom Unit factor

155 Custom Unit increment

Setup – Application (read and write)

Index

200 Application Block

Name

201 Alibi memory

202 Totalization mode

203 Clear GT on print

204 Subtotal

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131 Motion Range

Name

132 No-motion interval

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – 1d

2 – 3d

0 – 0.3 s

1 – 0.5 s

2 – 0.7 s

3 – 1 s

0 – Disabled

1 – 3 s

2 – 10 s

3 – 30 s

Manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Deviation

1 – Return

Manual entry

Manual entry

Manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – POWERCELL PDX

1 – POWERCELL GDD

Manual entry, values 1 to 12

0 – Single

1 – Pair

Manual entry, max. 3 characters

Manual entry

Same as Increment Size1

Description

Entire Application Block

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – None

1 – Displayed weight

2 – Gross weight

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled


Index

205 Clear ST on print

Name

206 Convert weight

211 Input 1 Polarity

212 Input 1 Assignment

213 Input 2 Polarity

214 Input 2 Assignment

215 Output 1 Assignment




219 Function Key Assignment

220 Function AutoStart

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 - Enabled

0 – + True

1 – - True

0 – None

1 – Blank display

2 – Clear Tare

3 – Print

4 – SICS ‘S’ command

5 – SICS ‘SI’ command

6 – SICS ‘SIR’ command

7 – Tare

8 – Unit switch

9 – Zero

10 – Start animal weigh

11 – Start peak weigh

0 – + True

1 – - True

[Refer to values for 212]

0 – None

1 – Center of Zero

2 – Motion

3 – Net

4 – Over capacity

5 – Under Zero

6 – Cycle complete

7 – Working

8 – OK zone

9 – Over zone

10 – Under zone

11 – Running

12 – Cycle complete

13 – Vehicle light 1

14 – Vehicle light 2




0 – Disabled

1 – Animal Weighing

2 – Check Weigh

3 – Counting

4 – Peak Weight

5 – Vehicle

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled


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Index

221

222

223

224

225

226

227

228

229

230

231

232

Print Delay

Name

Animal Operation Mode

Sampling Time

Auto Start

Start Threshold

Auto Print

Counting Operation Prompt

Reserved

Auto Clear APW

233

Counting Application Menu Keys

ID Table

234 Counting Application Menu Keys Reports

235

Counting Application Menu Keys

Sample/APW Select

236 Counting ID Memory ID Table

237

238

239

240

241

Animal Application Display

Counting Application Display Line 1

Counting Application Display Line 2

Counting ID Memory Totalization

Counting ID Memory Clear on Print

Counting ID Memory Update APW

Over/Under Operation Source

Tolerance Type

Description

0 – 1

1 – 2

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Average

2 – ID

0 – Tare-Sample

1 – Sample-Tare

Not used

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – ID

2 – Description

3 – APW

0 – Disabled

1 – ID

2 – Description

3 – APW

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Automatic

2 – Manual

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Gross Weight

1 – Displayed Weight

0 – Target Deviation

1 – % of Target

2 – Weight Value


Index

242 Target Editing

Name

243 Hold Timer

244 Over/Under Motion Check

245 Over/Under Display Mode

246 Over/Under Display Line 1

247 SmartTrac

248 Over/Under Motion Blanking

249 Target Table

250 Over/Under Totalization

251 Over/Under Clear Totals

252 Active Target Menu Key

253 Quick Set Target Menu Key

254 Target Table Menu Key

255 Peak Operation Mode

256 Peak Operation Memory

257 Peak Operation Auto Print

258 Peak Weight Hold Timer

259 Peak Display Line 1

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Gross

1 – Net

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – ID

2 – Status

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – Target Only

2 – Target & Tolerance

Manual Entry, 0.0 to 9.9

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – No Display

1 – Actual Weight

2 – Target Difference

0 – Disabled

1 – ID

2 – Description

3 – Target & Tolerance

4 – Zone

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Automatic

2 – Manual

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled


Index Name

260 Peak Display Line 2

D.8.3.7.

261 Peak Menu Keys - Reports

262 Vehicle Operation Temporary ID

263 Vehicle Operation Auto ID

264 Vehicle Operation Permanent ID

265 Vehicle Operation Description

266 Vehicle Operation Totalization

267 Vehicle Operation Clear Totals

268

Vehicle General

Variable Name

269 Temp. Prompt

270 Perm. Prompt

271 Threshold Wt.

273 Transaction Table

274 Operator Clearing

Setup – Terminal (read and write)

Index

300 Terminal Block

301 Serial Number

Name

302 Screen Saver

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – AVG

2 – MAX

3 – MIN

4 – Transaction #

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Automatic

2 – Manual

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Inbound

2 – Outbound

0 – Disabled

1 – Outbound

Manual Entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Description

Entire Terminal Block

Manual Entry - 15 digits max

0 – Disabled

1 – 1 minute

2 – 5 minutes

3 – 10 minutes

4 – 30 minutes


Index

303 Backlight timeout

Name

304 Auto off timer

305 System line

306 Tare display

307 Time Format

308 Date format

309 Date field separator

310 Set hour

311 Select AM/PM

312 Set minutes

313 Set day

0 – Always on

1 – Disabled

2 – 1 minute

3 – 5 minutes

4 – 10 minutes

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – 10 minutes

2 – 30 minutes

3 – 60 minutes

0 – Blank

1 – Discrete I/O

2 – Time & Date

3 – DIO and Time & Date

0 – Disabled

1 – Always

2 – When active

0 – 12:MM

1 – 12:MM:SS

2 – 24:MM

3 – 24:MM:SS

0 – DD/MM/YY

1 – DD/MMM/YYYY

2 – MM/DD/YY

3 – MMM/DD/YYYY

4 – YY/MM/DD

5 –YYYY/MMM/DD

0 - /

1 - -

2 -.

3 – (space)

4 – None

Manual entry

0 – AM

1 – PM

Manual entry

Manual Entry


D.8.3.8.

Index

314 Set month

Name

315 Set year

316 Menu Language

317 Setup Language

318 Transaction counter

319 Edit counter

320 Next transaction

321 Password Protect

322 Password

324 Operator menu - Alibi Memory

325 Operator menu – Contrast Adjust

326 Operator menu – Transaction Counter

327 Operator menu – Time & Date

328 Operator menu – Totals Memory

329 Operator menu – x10

330

331

Service number

Key timeout

Setup – Communication (read and write)

Index Name

400 Communication Serial Block

429 Report width

Description

0 – January

1 – February

2 – March

3 – April

4 – May

5 – June

6 – July

7 – August

8 – September

9 – October

10 – November

11 – December

Manual entry

0 – English

1 – “F” code

0 – English

1 – “F” codes

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual entry

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual entry – 5 digits

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual entry

8, max. 99

Description

Entire Communication Block

0 – Narrow (40)

1 – Wide (80)


Index

430 Report header

Name

431 Report record separator

432 Report footer

433 COM1 Assignment

434 COM1 template

435 COM1 Checksum

436

COM1 Assignment2

437

COM1 Template2

438

COM1 Assignment3

439

440

COM1 Template3

COM2 Assignment

441

COM2 Template

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Description

Manual entry

0 – None

1 - *

2 - -

3 - =

4 – CR/LF

Manual entry

0 – None

1 – Continuous Output

2 – Continuous-Extended Output

3 - Demand Output

4 - Reports

5 – SICS

6 – Variable Access

7 – Cont. Multi 1

8 – Cont. Multi 2

0 – Template 1

1 – Template 2

2 – Template 3

3 – Template 4

4 – Template 5

5 – Template 6

6 – Template 7

7 – Template 8

8 – Template 9

9 – Template 10

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports

Same as COM1 Template

0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None



3 – Demand Output

4 – Reports

5 – SICS

6 – Cont. Multi1

7 – Cont. Multi2


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Index

442

COM2 Checksum

Name

443

COM2 Assignment2

444

COM2 Template2

445

COM2 Assignment3

446

COM2 Template3

447

Ethernet Assignment

448

Ethernet Template

449

Ethernet Assignment2

450

Ethernet Template2

451

Ethernet Assignment3

452

Ethernet Template3

453

Print Client Assignment

454

Print Client Template

455

Print Client Checksum

456

Print Client Assignment2

Description

Same as COM1 Checksum

0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None



3 – Demand

4 – Print Client

5 – Reports

6 – SICS


8 – Cont. Multi1

9 – Cont. Multi2


0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None



3 – Demand Output

4 – Reports

5 – Cont. Multi1

6 – Cont. Multi2


0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


Index

457

Print Client Template2

458

459

460

461

462

463

USB Template

USB Checksum

USB Assignment2

464

USB Template2

465

USB Assignment3

466

USB Template3

467

COM1 Baud Rate

468

469

470

Print Client Assignment3

Print Client Template3

USB Assignment

COM1 Data Bits

COM1 Parity

Name

COM1 Flow Control

Description


0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None



3 – Demand Output

4 – Reports

5 – SICS


7 – Cont. Multi1

8 – Cont. Multi2


0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – None

1 – Demand

2 – Reports


0 – 300

1 – 600

2 – 1200

3 – 2400

4 – 4800

5 – 9600

6 – 19200

7 – 38400

8 – 57600

9 – 115200

0 – 7

1 – 8

0 – None

1 – Even

2 – Odd

0 – None

1 – XON-XOFF


Index

471

COM2 Baud rate

472

473

COM2 Data Bits

COM2 Parity

Name

474

COM2 Flow Control

475

COM2 Interface

476

COM2 Address

477

Ethernet DHCP Client

478

Ethernet IP Address

479

Ethernet Subnet Mark

480

Ethernet Gateway

481

Print Client –

Server IP Address

482

Print Client –

Server TCP Port

483

COM1 Interface

0 – 300

1 – 600

2 – 1200

3 – 2400

4 – 4800

5 – 9600

6 – 19200

7 – 38400

8 – 57600

9 – 115200

0 – 7

1 – 8

0 – None

1 – Even

2 – Odd

0 – None

1 – XON-XOFF

0 – RS232

1 – RS485

Manual Entry*

Description

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

0 – RS232

1 – RS422

2 – RS485

D.8.3.9.

Setup – Maintenance (read only)

Index Name

500 Maintenance Block

501 Weighment Counter

502 Scale Overloads Counter

503 Peak Weight

504 Zero Commands Counter

505 Zero Command Failure Counter

Backup (read only)

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Description

Entire Maintenance Block


D.8.3.10.

D.8.3.11.

D.8.3.12.

Index

512 Load Cell S/N

Name

513 Cell Capacity

514 Load Cell Firmware Version

515 Current Zero Counts

516 Max. Load

517 Overloads

518 Zero Errors

519 COM Supply

520 Load Cell Supply

521 Shield

522 CAN_H Dominant

523 CAN_L Dominant

524 CAN_H Recessive

525 CAN_L Recessive

526 % load

527 Current counts

Calibration Values (read and write)

Index

600 Calibration Block

Name

601 Zero Counts

602 Mid Test Load

603 Mid Test Load Counts

604 Span Test Load

605 Span Test Load Counts

Target Values (read and write)

Index

610 Target Block

611 Target

612 -Tol

613 +Tol

614 Description

Name

POWERCELL Maintenance (read and write)

Index Name

620 POWERCELL maintenance block

621 POWERCELL Error Log

622 POWERCELL Error Log

Description

Description

Entire set of Calibration Values

Zero counts

Test weight for mid-point span when linearity is enabled.

Test load counts for mid-point span when linearity is enabled.

Test weight value for high span point.

Test load counts for high span point.

Description

Entire set of Target Values

Target value

-Tolerance value

+Tolerance value

Target description

Description

Entire set of POWERCELL maintenance values

Manual entry, values fro 0.0 to 999.9

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled


D.8.3.13.

Index

631-

642

Name

1 st through 12 th Load Cell Shift Adjust values

Template Block 1 (read and write)

Index Name

710 Template block 1

711 Output Template 1 – Add line feeds

Description

Manually entered, values 0.900000 to

1.100000

Description

Entire set of Templates 1 ~ 4

Manual entry


Index

712

Name

Output Template #1 field content array

713 Output Template 2 – Add Line Feeds

714 Output Template 2 – Field Content Array


Description

0 – 3 Spaces

1 – 10 Spaces

2 – 15 Spaces

3 – Date

4 – Displayed Weight

5 – End of Template

6 – Grand total

7 – Gross Weight

8 – ID

9 – Net Weight

10 – New Line

11 – Scale Name

12 – String 1

13 – String 2

14 – String 3

15 – String 4

16 – String 5

17 – String 6

18 – String 7

19 – String 8

20 – String 9

21 – String 10

22 – Sub total

23 – Tare Weight

24 – Time

25 – Transaction #

26 – Average Weight

27 – # of Animals

28 – Avg. per Animal

29 – n

30 – Target Description

31 – Target ID

32 – Target Weight

33 – Target & Tolerances

34 – Total

35 – Zone

36 – APW

37 – PIECE_COUNT

38 – Record ID

39 – Record Description

40 – # of Cycles

41 – AVG Weight

42 – MAX Weight

43 – MIN Weight

44 – Peak Weight

45 – Transaction Date

46 – Transaction Time

47 – Transaction Type

48 – Variable

49 – Vehicle Description

50 – Vehicle Gross

51 – Vehicle ID

52 – Vehicle Net

53 – Vehicle Tare

Manual Entry

Same as #712

Manual Entry


D.8.3.14.

D.8.3.15.

Index Name




Template Block 2 (read and write

Index

720 Template block 2

Name











Template String Block (read and write)

Index Name

740 Template String Block

741 Template String 1 Content










Description

Same as #712

Manual Entry

Same as 712

Description

Entire set of Templates 1 ~ 4

Manual entry

Same as #712

Manual Entry

Same as #712

Manual Entry

Same as #712

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

Same as #712

Manual Entry

Description

Entire set of Template Strings

Manual entry

Manual entry

Manual Entry

Manual entry

Manual Entry

Manual entry

Manual Entry

Manual Entry

Manual entry

Manual Entry


E GEO Codes

The GEO code feature provided in the IND246 terminal permits calibration readjustment due to changes in elevation or latitude without reapplying test weights. This adjustment assumes a previously accurate calibration was done with the GEO code set properly for that original location and that the GEO code for the new location can be accurately determined. The procedure for using this feature is as follows.

E.1.

Original Site Calibration

1.

Use the GEO code chart (Table E-1) on the following pages to determine the GEO code for the current altitude and location at which the scale will be calibrated.

2.

Enter that GEO value into the GEO code parameter in setup at Scale > Calibration.

3.

Immediately after entering the GEO code, perform a zero and span adjustment using accurate test weights.

4.

Exit the setup menu tree.

5.

The scale can now be used in its new location.

E.2.

New Site GEO Code Adjustment

When a terminal is to be reinstalled at a different geographic location, gravitational and altitude changes can be accounted for by following these steps. Note that this procedure is not necessary if an on-site recalibration is performed.

1.

Use the GEO code chart (Table E-1) on the following pages to determine the GEO code for the new altitude and location at which the scale will be used.

2.

Enter that GEO value into the GEO code parameter in Setup at Scale > Calibration.

3.

Immediately after entering the GEO code, exit the setup menu tree. DO NOT perform a normal calibration.

The calibration has now been adjusted for the differences in gravity from the original site of calibration to the new site of use.

Using the GEO code value for calibration adjustment is not as accurate as re-applying certified test weights and re-calibrating the scale in a new location.

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E-2

Table E-1: GEO Adjustment Values

Height Above Sea Level, in Meters

Latitude North or South, in Degrees and

Minutes

0

325

325

650

650

975

975 1300 1625 1950

1300 1625 1950 2275

2275

2600

Height Above Sea Level, in Feet

2600

2925

2925

3250

3250

3575

0° 0'–5° 46'

5° 46'–9° 52'

9° 52'–12° 44'

12° 44'–15° 6'

15° 6'–17° 0'

17° 10'–19° 2'

19° 2'–20° 45'

20° 45'–22° 22'

22° 22'–23° 54'

8

9

23° 54'–25° 21' 9

25° 21'–26° 45' 10

26° 45'–28° 6' 10

7

7

8

0 1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660

1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660 11730

5

5

6

6

4

5

5

6

4

4

5

5

3

4

4

5

3

3

4

4

2

3

3

4

2

2

3

3

1

2

2

3

1

1

2

2

0

1

1

2

0

0

1

1

6

7

7

8

8

9

9

10

6

6

7

7

8

8

9

9

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

9

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

8

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

8

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

2

2

3

4

5

3

4

5

28° 6'–29° 25' 11

29° 25'–30° 41' 11

30° 41'–31° 56' 12

31° 56'–33° 9' 12

33° 9'–34° 21' 13

34° 21'–35° 31' 13

35° 31'–36° 41' 14

36° 41’–37° 50’ 14

10

11

11

12

12

13

13

14

10

10

11

11

12

12

13

13

9

10

10

11

11

12

12

13

9

9

10

10

11

11

12

12

8

9

9

10

10

11

11

12

8

8

9

9

10

10

11

11

7

8

8

9

9

10

10

11

7

7

8

8

9

9

10

10

6

7

7

8

8

9

9

10

8

9

9

7

7

6

6

8

37° 50’–38° 58’ 15

38° 58’–40° 5’ 15

40° 5’–41° 12’ 16

41° 12’–42° 19’ 16

42° 19’–43° 26’ 17

43° 26’–44° 32’ 17

44° 32’–45° 38’ 18

14

15

15

16

16

17

17

14

14

15

15

16

16

17

13

14

14

15

15

16

16

13

13

14

14

15

15

16

12

13

13

14

14

15

15

12

12

13

13

14

14

15

11

12

12

13

13

14

14

11

11

12

12

13

13

14

10

11

11

12

12

13

13

10

10

11

11

12

12

13


Height Above Sea Level, in Meters

Latitude North or South, in Degrees and

Minutes

0

325

325

650

650

975

975 1300 1625 1950

1300 1625 1950 2275

2275

2600

Height Above Sea Level, in Feet

2600

2925

2925

3250

3250

3575

0 1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660

1060 2130 3200 4260 5330 6400 7460 8530 9600 10660 11730

23

24

24

25

25

22

22

23

19

20

20

21

21

18

18

19

28

29

29

30

30

26

26

27

27

28

45° 38’–46° 45’ 18

46° 45’–47° 51’ 19

47° 51’–48° 58’ 19

48° 58’–50° 6’

50° 6’–51° 13’

20

20

51° 13’–52° 22’ 21

52° 22’–53° 31’ 21

53° 31’–54° 41’ 22

54° 41’–55° 52’ 22

55° 52’–57° 4’ 23

57° 4’–58° 17’ 23

58° 17'–59° 32' 24

59° 32'–60° 49' 24

60° 49'–62° 9'

62° 9'–63° 30'

25

25

63° 30'–64° 55' 26

64° 55'–66° 24' 26

66° 24'–67° 57' 27

67° 57'–69° 35' 27

69° 5'–71° 21' 28

71° 21'–73° 16' 28

73° 16'–75° 24' 29

75° 24'–77° 52' 29

77° 52'–80° 56' 30

80° 56'–85° 45' 30

85° 45'–90° 00' 31

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

22

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

28

28

29

29

30

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

22

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

28

28

29

29

16

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

2\2

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

28

28

29

16

16

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

22

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

28

28

15

16

16

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

22

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

28

15

15

16

16

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

21

22

22

23

23

24

24

25

25

26

26

27

27

20

20

21

21

22

18

19

19

16

16

17

17

18

14

15

15

25

25

26

26

27

22

23

23

24

24

19

20

20

21

21

18

18 l9

15

16

16

17

17

14

14

15

24

25

25

26

26

22

22

23

23

24

19

19

20

20

21

17

18

18

15

15

16

16

17

13

14

14

24

24

25

25

26

21

22

22

23

23

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To protect your METTLER TOLEDO product’s future:

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