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Installation and User Manual

version 1.04

TLU - TLUANA

2014/30/EU

EN55022:2010 EN61000-6-2:2005 EN61000-6-4:2007

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
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Warning! Risk of electrocution.

Warning! This operation must be performed by skilled workers.

Read the following indications carefully.

Further information.

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products without the original label and/or serial number. No guarantee against misuse.
Batteries: Laumas provides 1 year guarantee from the date of delivery note, against material defects or battery manufacturing faults.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

USER WARNINGS ................................................................................................................... 1

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION OF WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS . 1
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CELLS................ 1
LOAD CELL INPUT TEST (QUICK ACCESS) .......................................................................... 3
LOAD CELL TESTING ............................................................................................................... 3
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 6
BASIC INFORMATION............................................................................................................... 6
WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................... 6
LED AND KEY FUNCTION ...................................................................................................... 7
MENU MAP .............................................................................................................................. 8
SETPOINT .................................................................................................................................. 8
SYSTEM PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................... 8
INSTRUMENT COMMISSIONING............................................................................................ 9
PROGRAMMING OF SYSTEM PARAMETERS .................................................................... 10
THEORETICAL CALIBRATION ............................................................................................... 10
MAXIMUM CAPACITY ...................................................................................................................... 11
TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING ...................................................................................................... 11
ZERO VALUE MANUAL ENTRY ...................................................................................................... 11
REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS) ................................................................ 12
FILTER ON THE WEIGHT ....................................................................................................... 13
ZERO PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................. 13
RESETTABLE WEIGHT SETTING FOR SMALL WEIGHT CHANGES .......................................... 13
AUTOMATIC ZERO SETTING AT POWER-ON .............................................................................. 14
ZERO TRACKING ............................................................................................................................. 14
SETTING UNITS OF MEASURE .............................................................................................. 14
SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET/GROSS) ............................................................................... 14
PRESET TARE (SUBTRACTIVE TARE DEVICE)................................................................... 15
SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO (WEIGHT ZERO-SETTING FOR SMALL VARIATIONS) ............ 15
ANALOG OUTPUT (TLUANA) ................................................................................................ 16
SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTING .................................................................................... 17
RS232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................. 18
RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................. 18
DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN RS485 AND RS232 WITHOUT CONVERTER ...................... 19
TEST ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SETPOINT PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................. 20
ALARMS ................................................................................................................................. 21
CONTINUOUS WEIGHT TRANSMISSION TO REMOTE DISPLAYS PROTOCOL ............. 22
ASCII BIDIRECTIONAL PROTOCOL .................................................................................... 23
1. SETPOINT PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................... 23
1.1. SETTING SETPOINT VALUES CURRENTLY IN USE ......................................................... 23
1.2. SETPOINT STORAGE IN EEPROM MEMORY .................................................................... 23
2. READING WEIGHT, SETPOINT AND PEAK (IF PRESENT) FROM PC ....................... 24
3. SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO (WEIGHT ZERO-SETTING FOR SMALL VARIATIONS ..... 24
4. COMMUTATION OF GROSS WEIGHT TO NET WEIGHT ............................................. 25
5. COMMUTATION OF NET WEIGHT TO GROSS WEIGHT ............................................. 25
6. READING OF DECIMALS AND DIVISION NUMBER .................................................... 25
7. TARE ZERO-SETTING.................................................................................................... 25
8. REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHT) ......................................................... 26
9. KEYPAD LOCK (BLOCK THE ACCESS TO THE INSTRUMENT) ................................ 27
10. KEYPAD UNLOCK .......................................................................................................... 27
11. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD LOCK...................................................................................... 27
12. CHECK-SUM CALCULATION ........................................................................................ 27
MODBUS-RTU PROTOCOL .................................................................................................. 28
FUNCTIONS SUPPORTED IN MODBUS ................................................................................ 28
COMMUNICATION ERROR MANAGEMENT ......................................................................... 29
LIST OF AVAILABLE REGISTERS ......................................................................................... 30
REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS) ................................................................ 31
ANALOG OUTPUT SETTING .................................................................................................. 31
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS REGISTERS .................................................................................... 32
DIVISION AND UNITS OF MEASURE REGISTER (40014) .................................................... 33
COMMAND REGISTER (40006) .............................................................................................. 34
COMMUNICATION EXAMPLES .............................................................................................. 35
RESERVED FOR THE INSTALLER ...................................................................................... 37
MENU LOCKING ...................................................................................................................... 37
MENU UNLOCKING ................................................................................................................. 37
TEMPORARY MENU UNLOCKING ......................................................................................... 37
DATA DELETION AND PROGRAM SELECTION................................................................... 37
KEYPAD OR DISPLAY LOCKING .......................................................................................... 38
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - EU............................................................................... 39
 USER WARNINGS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROPER USE OF WEIGHING INSTRUMENT

- Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight
- Repair the instrument from rain (except special IP versions)
- Do not wash with water jets (except special IP versions)
- Do not dip in water
- Do not spill liquid on the instrument
- Do not use solvents to clean the instrument
- Do not install in areas subject to explosion hazard (except special Atex versions)

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION OF WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

The terminals indicated on the instrument’s wiring diagram to be connected to earth must
have the same potential as the weighed structure (same earthing pit or earthing system). If
you are unable to ensure this condition, connect with an earthing wire the terminals of the
instrument (including the terminal 0 VDC) to the weighed structure.
The cell cable must be individually led to its panel input and not share a conduit with other cables;
connect it directly to the instrument terminal strip without breaking its route with support terminal
strips.
Use “RC” filters on the instrument-driven solenoid valve and remote control switch coils.
Avoid inverters in the instrument panel; if inevitable, use special filters for the inverters and separate
them with sheet metal partitions.
The panel installer must provide electric protections for the instruments (fuses, door lock switch
etc.).
It is advisable to leave the equipment always switched on to prevent the formation of condensation.

MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTHS

- RS485: 1000 metres with AWG24, shielded and twisted cables
- RS232: 15 metres for baud rates up to 19200

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CELLS

INSTALLING LOAD CELLS: The load cells must be placed on rigid, stable in-line structures; it
is important to use the mounting modules for load cells to compensate for misalignment of the
support surfaces.

PROTECTION OF THE CELL CABLE: Use water-proof sheaths and joints in order to protect the
cables of the cells.

MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS (pipes, etc.): When pipes are present, we recommend the use of
hoses and flexible couplings with open mouthpieces with rubber protection; in case of hard pipes,
place the pipe support or anchor bracket as far as possible from the weighed structure (at a distance
at least 40 times the diameter of the pipe).

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CONNECTING SEVERAL CELLS IN PARALLEL: Connect several cells in parallel by using - if
necessary - a watertight junction box with terminal box. The cell connection extension cables must
be shielded, led individually into their piping or conduit and laid as far as possible from the power
cables (in case of 4-wire connections, use cables with 4x1 mm2 minimum cross-section).

WELDING: Avoid welding with the load cells already installed. If this cannot be avoided, place the
welder ground clamp close to the required welding point to prevent sending current through the load
cell body.

WINDY CONDITIONS - KNOCKS - VIBRATIONS: The use of weigh modules is strongly

recommended for all load cells to compensate for misalignment of the support surfaces. The system
designer must ensure that the plant is protected against lateral shifting and tipping relating to:
shocks and vibration; windy conditions; seismic conditions in the installation setting; stability of the
support structure.

EARTHING THE WEIGHED STRUCTURE: By means of a copper wire with suitable cross-section,
connect the cell upper support plate with the lower support plate, then connect all the lower plates to
a single earthing system. Electrostatic charges accumulated because of the product rubbing against
the pipes and the weighed container walls are discharged to the ground without going through or
damaging the load cells. Failure to implement a proper earthing system might not affect the
operation of the weighing system; this, however, does not rule out the possibility that the cells and
connected instrument may become damaged in the future. It is forbidden to ensure earthing system
continuity by using metal parts contained in the weighed structure.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT

OK OK NO

NO NO OK

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 LOAD CELL INPUT TEST (QUICK ACCESS)

From the weight display, press ▲ for 3 seconds; the response signal of the load cells is displayed,
expressed in mV with four decimals.

LOAD CELL TESTING

Load cell resistance measurement (use a digital multimeter):

- Disconnect the load cells from the instrument and check that there is no moisture in the cell
junction box caused by condensation or water infiltration. If so, drain the system or replace it if
necessary.
- The value between the positive signal wire and the negative signal wire must be equal or similar
to the one indicated in the load cell data sheet (output resistance).
- The value between the positive excitation wire and the negative excitation wire must be equal or
similar to the one indicated in the load cell data sheet (input resistance).
- The insulation value between the shield and any other cell wire and between any other cell wire
and the body of the load cell must be higher than 20 Mohm.

Load cell voltage measurement (use a digital multimeter):

- Take out the load cell to be tested from underneath the container, or alternatively, lift the
container support.
- Make sure that the excitation of two wires of the load cell connected to the instrument (or
amplifier) is 5 Vdc ±3%.
- Measure the response signal between the positive and the negative signal wires by directly
connecting them to the tester, and make sure that it is comprised between 0 and 0.5 mV.
- Apply load to the cell and make sure that there is a signal increment.

IF ONE OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS IS NOT MET, PLEASE CONTACT THE TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE SERVICE.

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 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT

Weight indicator and transmitter for Omega/DIN rail mounting suitable for back panel or junction
box. Six-digit semi-alphanumeric display (8mm h), 7 segment. Four-key keyboard. Dimensions:
25x115x120 mm.

IP67 box version (170x140x95mm). Four fixing holes diameter 4 mm (centre distance 122x152 mm).

Displays the gross weight; from external contact allows to zero set or display the net weight (both
values will be lost when the instrument is turned off).

Peak weight function.

Transmits the gross or net weight via optoisolated analog output 16 bit, current 0-20mA, 4-20mA or
voltage 0-10V, 0-5V ( ±10V / ±5V by closing a soldering jumper).

It has three normally closed relays and one SPDT contact (Single Pol Double Throw) for setpoints
setting

It has two optoisolated inputs: IN1 zero input; IN2 gross/net input.

Transmits the gross or net weight via RS485 serial port, by means of protocols: Modbus RTU, ASCII
bidirectional protocol, Continuous transmission.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY and CONSUMPTION (VDC) 12/24 VDC (standard) ±10%; 5 W

NO. OF LOAD CELLS IN PARALLEL and SUPPLY max 8 (350 ohm); 5 VDC / 120 mA
LINEARITY / ANALOG OUTPUT LINEARITY < 0.01% F.S.; < 0.01% F.S.
THERMAL DRIFT / ANALOG OUTPUT THERMAL
< 0.0005% F.S./°C; < 0.003% F.S./°C
DRIFT
A/D CONVERTER 24 bit (16000000 points)
MAX DIVISIONS
±999999
(with measurement range ±10 mV = sens. 2 mV/V)
MEASUREMENT RANGE ±19.5 mV
MAX SENSITIVITY OF USABLE LOAD CELLS ±3 mV/V
MAX CONVERSIONS PER SECOND 80 conversions/second
DISPLAY RANGE ±999999
NO. OF DECIMALS / DISPLAY INCREMENTS 0 - 4 / x 1 x 2 x 5 x 10 x 20 x 50 x 100
DIGITAL FILTER / READINGS PER SECOND 0.080 – 7.5 sec / 5 – 80 Hz
RELAY OUTPUTS N.4 - max 115 VAC ; 150mA
DIGITAL INPUTS N.2 - optoisolated 5 - 24 VDC PNP
SERIAL PORTS RS485, RS232
BAUD RATE 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
HUMIDITY (non condensing) 85%
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -30°C +80°C
WORKING TEMPERATURE -20°C +60°C
OPTOISOLATED ANALOG OUTPUT 0÷20 mA; 4÷20 mA (max 300 ohm); 0÷10 V;
16 bit - 65535 divisions 0÷5 V; ±10 V; ±5 V (min 10 kohm)

RELAY OUTPUTS N. 4 - max 30 VAC, 60 VDC; 150 mA

Equipment to be powered by 12-24 Vdc LPS or Class 2 power source.

IP67 BOX VERSIONS

CASTL IP67 box with transparent cover

CASTLPG9 IP67 box with transparent cover and six PG9 cable glands
CASTLGUA (1) IP67 box with transparent cover and six PVC fittings
CASTLTAST IP67 box with external keypad
CASTLTASTPG9 (2) IP67 box with external keypad and six PG9 cable glands
CASTLTASTATEX (3) IP67 box with external keypad. ATEX version II3GD (zone 2, 22)
CASTLTASTGUA IP67 box with external keypad and six PVC fittings

(1) (2) (3)

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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

BASIC INFORMATION

- It is recommended that the power supply negative pole be grounded.

- It is possible to supply up to eight 350 ohm load cells or sixteen 700 ohm load cells.
- For 4-wire load cells, make a jumper between EX- and REF- and between EX+ and REF+.
- Connect terminal 0 VDC” to the RS485 common of the connected instruments in the event that
these receive alternating current input or that they have an optically isolated RS485.
- In case of an RS485 network with several devices it is recommended to activate the 120 ohm
termination resistance on the two devices located at the ends of the network, as described in the
paragraph RS485 SERIAL CONNECTION.
- The analog board (ANALOG) is present on TLUANA model.

WIRING DIAGRAM

RS485 12-24Vdc

OPTION
ANALOG
OUTPUT RS232
RX TX

RS485 termination

J1 J2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

NET 0 kg g L
0 VDC
+ 12-24
+ RS485

TX RS232
- RS485
RX RS232
EC-IN COM
ANALOG IN 2
EC
mA

mA-V COM
V

0
ESC
POWER
OPTION ANALOG
4-WIRE load cell
TLU CONNECTION
ANALOG IN 1
IN-OUT COM

OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

LOAD CELLS
16 17 18 19 20 21
+ REF
- REF

+ SIG
VDC
OUT

- SIG
+ EX
IN 1
IN 2

- EX

- EXCITATION
+ EXCITATION
SHIELD

+ SIGNAL
- SIGNAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 141516 1718 19 20 21

SHIELD

+EXCITATION
-EXCITATION

+REF./SENSE

-SIGNAL

+SIGNAL
-REF./SENSE

RELAY OUTPUTS
GROSS/NET

115Vac 150mA
ZERO

6-WIRE load cell

DIG. IN 12/24Volt CONNECTION

LOAD CELLS

IN 1: zero input
IN 2: NET/GROSS input

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 LED AND KEY FUNCTION

LED Main function Secondary function *

net weight LED: net weight display (semi-
NET LED lit: input 1 closed
automatic tare or preset tare)
0 zero LED (deviation from zero not more than +/-
LED lit: input 2 closed
0.25 divisions)
stability LED LED lit: output 1 closed
kg unit of measure: kg LED lit: output 2 closed
g unit of measure: g LED lit: output 3 closed
L other unit of measure LED lit: output 4 closed

*) To activate the secondary LED function, during weight display press and hold down MENU and
▲ keys at the same time (press MENU immediately followed by ▲).

Long press
KEY Short press Into menus
(3 s)
Cancel or return to previous
Tare resetting
menu
Select figure to be modified or
Gross  Net Net  Gross
return to previous menu item
Modify selected figure or go
mV load cell test
to next menu item
Setting setpoints and delay Confirm or enter in submenu
Setting general parameters

+ (press immediately
followed by )

Setting preset tare (press

+
immediately followed by )

Into menus LEDs light up in sequence to indicate that it is not displaying a weight.

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 MENU MAP

Into menus changes are applied right after pressing the ENTER key (no further confirmation is required).

SETPOINT

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

 +  


 

  
3s
  
 
TLUANA
  

 



   

 
   
 
 

TLUANA  
3s
 

 + 

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 INSTRUMENT COMMISSIONING

Upon switch-on, the display shows in sequence:

- instrument model (e.g.: );
-  followed by the software code (e.g.: );
- program type:  (base);
-  followed by the software version (e.g.: );
-  followed by the hardware code (e.g.: );
- serial number (e.g.: );

Check that the display shows the weight and that when loading the load cells there is an increase in
weight. If there is not check and verify the connections and correct positioning of the load cells.

- If the instrument has already been theoretical CALIBRATED (plant system identification tag
present on the instrument and on the cover: load cell’s rated data already entered):
▫ Reset to zero (see section TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING)
▫ Check the calibration with sample weights and correct the indicated weight if necessary (see
section REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)).

- If the instrument HAS NOT BEEN CALIBRATED (missing plant system identification tag)
proceed with calibration:
▫ If load cells data are unknown, follow the procedure in section REAL CALIBRATION (WITH
SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
▫ Enter the rated data of load cells following the procedure given in section THEORETICAL
CALIBRATION
▫ Reset to zero (see section TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING)
▫ Check the calibration with sample weights and correct the indicated weight if necessary (see
section REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)).

- If you use the analog output, set the desired analog output (TLUANA model) type and the full
scale value (see section ANALOG OUTPUT).
- If you use serial communication, set the related parameters (see section SERIAL
COMMUNICATION SETTING).
- If setpoint are used, set the required weight values and the relevant parameters (see sections
SETPOINT PROGRAMMING and OUTPUTS AND INPUTS CONFIGURATION).

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 PROGRAMMING OF SYSTEM PARAMETERS

From the weight display, press simultaneously keys MENU and ESC to access the parameter setting.

MENU/ENTER: to enter a menu/confirm the data entry.

▲: to modify the displayed figure or menu item.
◄: to select a new figure or modify the displayed menu item.
ESC: to cancel and return to the previous menu.

THEORETICAL CALIBRATION

This function allows the load cell rated values to be set.

To perform the theoretical calibration set the following parameters in sequence:

-  (Default: ): The system full scale is given by one cell capacity multiplied by the
number of cells used. Example: 4 cells of 1000 kg  FULL SCALE = 1000 x 4 = 4000.
The instrument is supplied with a theoretical full scale value  corresponding to 10000. To
restore factory values, set 0 as full scale.
-  (Default: 2.00000 mV/V): Sensitivity is a load cell rated parameter expressed in mV/V.
Set the average sensitivity value indicated on the load cells. It’s possible to set a value between
0.50000 and 7.00000 mV/V. Example of 4-cell system with sensitivity: 2.00100, 2.00150,
2.00200, 2.00250; enter 2.00175, calculated as (2.00100 + 2.00150 + 2.00200 + 2.00250) / 4.
- : The division (resolution) is the minimum weight increment value which can be
displayed. It is automatically calculated by the system according to the performed calibration, so
that it is equal to 1/10000 of full scale. It can be changed and be variable between 0.0001 and
100 with x1 x2 x5 x10 increments.

- By modifying the theoretical full scale, the sensitivity or divisions, the real calibration is
cancelled and the theoretical calibration only is considered valid.
- If the theoretical full scale and the recalculated full scale in real calibration (see section
REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)) are equal, this means that the
calibration currently in use is theoretical; if they are different, the calibration in use is the
real calibration based on sample weights.
- By modifying the theoretical full scale, the sensitivity or divisions, the system’s
parameters containing a weight value will be set to default values (setpoint, delay, etc.).

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 MAXIMUM CAPACITY

: Maximum displayable weight (from 0 to max full scale; default: 0). When the weight exceeds
this value by 9 divisions, the display shows . To disable this function, set 0.

TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING

This menu may also be accessed directly from the weight display, holding down the 0
key for 3 seconds.

Perform this procedure after having set the THEORETICAL CALIBRATION data.

Use this function to set to zero the weight of the empty system after commissioning and then later
on to compensate zero variations due to the presence of product residues.
Procedure:

- Confirm the message  (Zero) by pressing ENTER.

- The weight value to be set to zero is displayed. In this phase all of the LEDs are flashing.
- Confirming once again, the weight is set to zero (the value is stored to the permanent memory).
- Press ▲ to display the value of the total weight reset by the instrument, given by the sum of all
of the previous zero settings.

ZERO VALUE MANUAL ENTRY

WARNING: Perform this procedure only if it’s not possible to reset the weighed structure tare, for
example because it contains product that can not be unloaded.

Set in this parameter the estimated zero value (from 0 to max 999999; default: 0).

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 REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)

After having performed the THEORETICAL CALIBRATION and TARE WEIGHT ZERO
SETTING, this function allows correct calibration to be done using sample weights of known
value and, if necessary, any deviations of the indicated value from the correct value to be
corrected.

Load onto the weighing system a sample weight, which must be at least 50% of the maximum
quantity to be weighed.
By confirming the message the flashing value of the weight currently on the system is
displayed. In this phase all of the LEDs are off. Adjust the value on display by using the arrow keys if
necessary. After confirming, the new set weight will appear with all the LEDs flashing.
After an additional confirmation, the message will be restored and by repeatedly pressing
the key ESC the weight will once again be displayed.

Example: for a system of maximum capacity 1000 kg and 1 kg division, two sample weights are
available, one of 500 kg and the other one of 300 kg. Load both weights onto the system and correct
the indicated weight to 800. Now remove the 300 kg weight, the system must show 500; remove the
500 kg weight too; the system must read zero. If this does not happen, it means that there is a
mechanical problem affecting the system linearity.

WARNING: identify and correct any mechanical problems before repeating the procedure.

- If theoretical full scale and recalculated full scale in real calibration are equal, it means
that the theoretical calibration is currently in use; otherwise, the real calibration based on
sample weights is in use.
- If the correction made changes the previous full scale for more than 20%, all the
parameters with settable weight values are reset to default values.

LINEARISATION OPTION ON MAX 5 POINTS:

It is possible to perform a linearisation of the weight repeating the above-described
procedure up to a maximum of five points, using five different sample weights. The
procedure ends by pressing the ESC button or after entering the fifth value; at this point it will
no longer be possible to change the calibration value, but only to perform a new real calibration. To
perform a new calibration, should return to the weight display and then re-entering into the
calibration menu.
By pressing ▲ after having confirmed the sample weight that has been set, the full scale appears,
recalculated according to the value of the maximum sample weight entered and making reference to
the cell sensitivity set in the theoretical calibration ().

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 FILTER ON THE WEIGHT

Setting this parameter allows a stable weight display to be obtained.

To increase the effect (weight more stable) increase the value (from 0 to 9, default 4).
As seen in the diagram:
- By confirming the  message, the currently programmed filter value is displayed.
- By changing and confirming the value, the weight is displayed and it will be possible to
experimentally verify its stability.
- If stability is not satisfactory, confirming brings back the message  and the filter may be
modified again until an optimum result is achieved.

The filter enables to stabilise a weight as long as its variations are smaller than the corresponding
“response time”. It is necessary to set this filter according to the type of application and to the full
scale value set.

FILTER VALUE Response times Display and serial port refresh

[ms] frequency
[Hz]
0 80 80
1 190 80
2 260 40
3 450 26
4 (default) 900 13
5 1700 13
6 2500 13
7 4200 10
8 6000 10
9 7500 5

ZERO PARAMETERS

 +  

RESETTABLE WEIGHT SETTING FOR SMALL WEIGHT CHANGES

 (from 0 to max full scale; default: 300; considered decimals: 300 – 30.0 – 3.00 – 0.300): this
parameter indicates the maximum weight value resettable by external contact, keypad or serial
protocol.

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 AUTOMATIC ZERO SETTING AT POWER-ON

 (from 0 to max 20% of full scale; default: 0): If at switch-on the weight value is lower than
the value set in this parameter and does not exceed the  value, the weight is reset. To
disable this function, set 0.

ZERO TRACKING

 (from 1 to 5, default: ): When the weight value is stable and, after a second, it
deviates from zero by a figure in divisions smaller or equal to the figure in divisions set in this
parameter, the weight is set to zero. To disable this function, set .
Example: if the parameter  is set to 5 and   is set to 2, the weight will be automatically
set to zero for variations smaller than or equal to 10 ( x  ).

SETTING UNITS OF MEASURE

These are the available units of measure:

: kilograms
: grams
: tons

SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET/GROSS)

THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE OPERATION IS LOST UPON INSTRUMENT POWER-

OFF.

To perform a net operation (SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE), close the NET/GROSS input or press the
TARE f key for less than 3 seconds. The instrument displays the net weight (just set to zero) and the
NET LED lights up. To display the gross weight again, keep the NET/GROSS input closed or press
TARE for 3 seconds.
This operation can be repeated many times by the operator to allow the loading of several products.

Example:
Put the box on the scale, the display shows the box weight; press TARE, the display shows the net
weight to zero; introduce the product in the box, the display shows the product weight. This
operation can be repeated several times.

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 While the net weight is displayed, keep ▲ pressed to display gross weight. When
the key is released the net weight will be displayed again.

The semi-automatic tare operation is not allowed if the gross weight is zero.


PRESET TARE (SUBTRACTIVE TARE DEVICE)

It is possible to manually set a preset tare value to be subtracted from the display
value provided that the  ≤ max capacity condition is verified.

After setting the tare value, going back to the weight display, the display shows the net weight
(subtracting the preset tare value) and the NET LED lights up to show that a tare has been entered.
To delete a preset tare and return to gross weight display, hold down TARE for about 3 seconds or
keep the NET/GROSS input (if any) closed for the same length of time (3 seconds). The preset tare
value is set to zero. The NET LED is turned off when the gross weight is displayed once again.

While the net weight is displayed, keep ▲ pressed to display the gross weight. When
the key is released the net weight will be displayed again.

- IF A SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET) IS ENTERED, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO

ACCESS THE ENTER PRESET TARE FUNCTION.
- IF A PRESET TARE IS ENTERED, IT’S STILL POSSIBLE TO ACCESS THE SEMI-
AUTOMATIC TARE (NET) FUNCTION. THE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF TARE ARE
ADDED.

ALL THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET) AND PRESET TARE FUNCTIONS WILL BE
LOST WHEN THE INSTRUMENT IS TURNED OFF.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO (WEIGHT ZERO-SETTING FOR SMALL VARIATIONS)

By closing the SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO input, the weight is set to zero. The zero setting will be lost
when the instrument is turned off.

This function is only allowed if the weight is lower than the  value (see section
RESETTABLE WEIGHT SETTING FOR SMALL WEIGHT CHANGES), otherwise the alarm
 appears and the weight is not set to zero.

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 ANALOG OUTPUT (TLUANA)

- : it selects the analog output type (4÷20 mA, 0÷20 mA, 0÷10 V, 0÷5 V, ±10 V, ±5 V;
default: 4÷20 mA).

for the output ±10 V and ±5 V the soldered jumper SW1 must be closed:
▫ on the analogue-output board find SW jumper, located on the solder side in the
middle.
▫ close the jumper short circuiting the bays, it is recommended that a small piece of copper
wire without insulation or a leg wire be used to facilitate the operation.

- : set the weight value for which you wish to obtain the minimum analog output value.

Only set a value different from zero if you wish to limit the analog output range; for
instance: for a full scale value of 10000 kg you require an 4 mA signal at 5000 kg and
20 mA at 10000 kg, in this case, instead of zero, set 5000 kg.

- : set the weight value for which you wish to obtain the maximum analog output value; it
must correspond to the value set in the PLC program (default: calibration full scale). E.g.: if I am
using a 4÷20 mA output and in the PLC program I wish to have 20 mA = 8000 kg, I will set the
parameter to 8000.
- : analog output correction to zero: if necessary adjust the analog output, allowing the PLC
to indicate 0. The sign “-“ can be set for the last digit on the left. E.g.: if I use a 4÷20 mA output
and, with the minimum analog setting, the PLC or tester read 4.1 mA, I must set the parameter to
3.9 to obtain 4.0 on the PLC or tester.
- : correction of analog output to full scale: if necessary permit modification of the analog
output by allowing PLC to indicate the value set in the parameter . E.g. if I am using a
4÷20 mA output with the analog set to full scale and the PLC or tester reads 19.9 mA, I must set
the parameter to 20.1 to get 20.0 on the PLC or tester.

Minimum and maximum values which can be set for zero and full scale corrections:
ANALOG OUTPUT TYPE Minimum Maximum
0÷10 V -0.150 10.200
0÷5 V -0.150 5.500
±10 V -10.300 10.200
±5 V -5.500 5.500
0÷20 mA -0.200 22.000
4÷20 mA -0.200 22.000

NOTE: the analog output may also be used in the opposite manner, i.e. the weight setting that
corresponds to the analog zero () may be greater than the weight set for the analog full scale
(). The analog output will increase towards full scale as the weight decreases; the analog
output will decrease as the weight increases.

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For example:
 = 10000  = 0 analog output 0÷10 V

Weight = 0 kg analog output = 10 V

Weight = 5000 kg analog output = 5V
Weight =10000 kg analog output = 0V

SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTING

-  / : communication port.

- : it disables any type of communication (default).

- : MODBUS-RTU protocol; possible addresses: from 1 to 99 (see Communication
protocols).
- : ASCII bidirectional protocol; possible addresses: from 1 to 99 (see
Communication protocols).
- : continuous weight transmission protocol to RIP5/20/60, RIP50SHA, RIPLED series
remote displays; the remote display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its
settings (set:  = ,  = ,  = ).
- : continuous weight transmission protocol to RIP6100, RIP675, RIP6125C series
remote displays; the remote display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its
settings (set:  = ,  = ,  = ).
- : continuous weight transmission protocol to RIP6100, RIP675, RIP6125C series
remote displays (set:  = ,  = ,  = ).
  When ther remote display is set to gross weight:
- if the instrument displays the gross weight, the remote display shows the gross
weight.
- if the instrument shows the net weight, the remote display shows the net weight
alternated with the message .

- : transmission speed (2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200; default:
9600).
- : instrument address (da 1 a 99; default: 1).
- : delay in milliseconds which elapses before the instrument replies (from 0
to 200 ms; default: 0).
- :
- : no parity (default).
- : even parity.
- : odd parity.
- : stop bit (1 – 2; default: 1).

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 RS232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION

2
3
TLU 30
31
PC
33 5

DB9-F

RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION

RS485 termination
TLU TLU TLU
28 29 33 28 29 33 28 29 33

RS485 +
RS485 +

RS485 +

RS485 -
RS485 -

RS485 -
0 VDC

0 VDC

0 VDC
J2 J1

max 500 m

24 Vcc
-
+
VIN TX+ RS485 + RS485 +
PC RS232

RS485 - RS485 -
3 2 5

0 TX-
TX CONVLAU RX+
RX RX-

If the RS485 network exceeds 100 metres in length or baud-rate over 9600 are used,
close the two jumpers, called "RS-485 termination", to activate two 120 ohm
terminating resistors between the ‘+’ and ‘–’ terminals of the line, on the terminal strip
of the furthest instruments. Should there be different instruments or converters, refer
to the specific manuals to determine whether it is necessary to connect the above-
mentioned resistors.

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 DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN RS485 AND RS232 WITHOUT CONVERTER

Since a two-wire RS485 output may be used directly on the RS-232 input of a PC or remote display,
it is possible to implement instrument connection to an RS-232 port in the following manner:

INSTRUMENT RS232
RS485 – → RXD
GND → GND

This type of connection allows A SINGLE instrument to be used in a ONE WAY

mode.

TEST

- Input Test:
: ensure that for each open input is displayed,  is displayed when the input is closed.
- Output Test:
: setting  ensure that the corresponding output opens. Setting  ensure that the
corresponding output closes.
- Analog Output Test: (TLUANA MODEL ONLY)
: It allows the analog signal to range between the minimum and the maximum values
starting from the minimum.
: current output test.
: voltage output test.
- Millivolt Test:
: displays the load cell response signal in mV with four decimals.

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 SETPOINT PROGRAMMING

From the weight display, press MENU to access the setpoint setting.

MENU/ENTER: to enter a menu/confirm the data entry.

▲: to modify the displayed figure or menu item.
◄: to select a new figure or modify the displayed menu item.
ESC: to cancel and return to the previous menu.

-  (from 0 to max full scale; default: 0): Setpoint; relay switching occurs when the weight
exceed the value set in this parameter.
- : (from 0 to max 9.9 s.; default 0) delay time between the moment when the weight exceeds
the set-point and the moment when the relay opens
- : for setpoint 1 only the possible values are:
 : the commutation of the relay comes about by either the positive or negative weight
value
 : the commutation of the relay comes about only by a positive weight value.
 : the commutation of the relay comes about only by a negative weight value.

These values are set to zero if the calibration is changed significantly (see sections
THEORETICAL CALIBRATION and REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)).

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 ALARMS

: the load cell is not connected or is incorrectly connected; the load cell signal exceeds
39 mV; the conversion electronics (AD converter) is malfunctioning; the load cell is a 4-
wire and there are no jumpers between EX- and REF- and between EX+ and REF+.
: the weight display exceeds 110% of the full scale.
: internal instrument converter failure; check load cell connections, if necessary contact
technical assistance.
: the weight exceeds the maximum capacity by 9 divisions.
: maximum displayable value exceeded (value higher than 999999 or lower than -999999).
: appears when there is the attempt to zero set a weight value from an external contact or
from serial greater than the set value in the parameter .
: this message appears in the sample weight setting, in real calibration, after the fifth
sample weight value has been entered.
: the value set for the parameter is beyond the permitted values; press ESC to quit the
setting mode leaving the previous value unchanged. Examples: a number of decimals is
selected for full scale which exceeds the instrument's display potential; value above the
maximum setting value; the weight value set in sample weight verification does not match
the detected mV increase; the analog output correction goes beyond the permitted limits.
: lock active on menu item, keypad or display.
: It’s not possible to display properly the number because is greater than 999999 or less
than -999999.

Serial protocol alarms:

     
MODE
Bit LSB 76543210 76543210 76543210 76543210 76543210 The response to the
xxxxxxx1 xxxx1xxx xxxxxx1x xxxxx1xx On gross: zero command is a
Status
Register
xxx1xxxx 'value not valid' error
MODBUS RTU On net: (error code 3)
xx1xxxxx
ASCII __O-F_ __O-L_ __O-F_ __O-L_ __O-F_ &aa#CR
RIP * __O-F_ __O-L_ __O-F_ __O-L_ __O-F_ __O-F_
HDRIP-N _ERCEL _ER_OL _ER_AD ###### _ER_OF MAS 0
CONTIN _ERCEL _ER_OL _ER_AD ^^^^^^ _ER_OF MAS 0
* For RIP remote displays, if the message exceeds 5 digits the display reads .

With an alarm the relays open and the analog outputs (TLUANA model) go to the lowest
possible value according to the following table:
RANGE 0÷20 mA 4÷20 mA 0÷5 V 0÷10 V ±10 V ±5 V
Output value -0.2 mA 3.5 mA -0.5 V -0.5 V 0V 0V

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 CONTINUOUS WEIGHT TRANSMISSION TO REMOTE DISPLAYS PROTOCOL

This protocol allows the continuous weight transmission to remote displays. The communication
string is transmitted 10 times per second.
Following communication modes availables (see SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section):
- : communication with RIP5/20/60, RIP50SHA, RIPLED series remote displays; the remote
display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its settings.
- : communication with RIP6100, RIP675, RIP6125C series remote displays; the remote
display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its settings.
- : communication with RIP6100, RIP675, RIP6125C series remote displays.

The instrument sends the following string to the remote display:

&NxxxxxxLyyyyyy\ckckCR

where: & = 1 initial string character (38 ASCII).

N = 1 character of net weight identification (78 ASCII).
xxxxxx = 6 characters of net weight or PEAK if present (48  57 ASCII).
L = 1 character of gross weight identification (76 ASCII).
yyyyyy = 6 characters of gross weight (48  57 ASCII).
\ = 1 c. of separation (92 ASCII).
ckck = 2 ASCII checksum characters calculated considering the characters between &
and \ excluded. The checksum value is obtained from the calculation of XOR (or exclusive)
of the 8-bit ASCII codes of the characters considered. This obtains a character expressed in
hexadecimals with two digits that can have the values from “0” to “9” and from ”A” to “F”.
“ckck” is the ASCII code of the two hexadecimal digits.
CR = 1 c. of end string (13 ASCII).

In case of negative weight, the first character on the left acquires the value « - » (minus sign - ASCII
45).
If  has been set, the decimal point at the position shown on the instrument's display can also
be transmitted. In this case, if the value exceeds 5 digits, only the 5 most significant digits are
transmitted, while if the value is negative, no more than the 4 most significant digits are transmitted.
In both cases, however, the decimal point shifts consistently with the value to display.
If has been set, in addition to what stated in protocol, the instrument transmits the
prompt  every 4 seconds in the gross weight field, if on the instrument, it has been carried out a
net operation (see SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET/GROSS) section).
In case of weight value is under -99999, the minus sign (‘-‘) is sent alternated with the most
significant figure.
In case of error or alarm, the 6 characters of the gross weight are substituted by the
messages found in the table of the ALARMS section.

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 ASCII BIDIRECTIONAL PROTOCOL

The instrument replies to the requests sent from a PC/PLC.

It is possible to set a waiting time for the instrument before it transmits a response (see
parameter in the SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section).
Following communication modes availables (see SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section in
instrument manual):

Captions:
$: Beginning of a request string (36 ASCII);
& or &&: Beginning of a response string (38 ASCII);
aa: 2 characters of instrument address (48  57 ASCII);
!: 1 character to indicate the correct reception (33 ASCII);
?: 1 character to indicate a reception error (63 ASCII);
#: 1 character to indicate an error in the command execution (23 ASCII);
ckck: 2 ASCII characters of Check-Sum (for furthers information, see section CHECK-SUM
CALCULATION);
CR: 1 character for string end (13 ASCII);
\: 1 character of separation (92 ASCII).

1. SETPOINT PROGRAMMING

1.1. SETTING SETPOINT VALUES CURRENTLY IN USE

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaxxxxxxyckckCR

where: xxxxxx = 6 characters to indicate the setpoint value (48  57 ASCII);

y = A (set the value in the setpoint 1).
y = B (set the value in the setpoint 2).
y = C (set the value in the setpoint 3).
y = D (set the value in the setpoint 4).

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

1.2. SETPOINT STORAGE IN EEPROM MEMORY

The setpoint are stored in the RAM volatile memory and lost upon instrument power off. It is
necessary to send a special command to save them permanently in the EEPROM memory. Please
note that the writing number allowed in the EEPROM memory is limited (about 100000).

The PC transmits: $aaMEMckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
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 - incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

2. READING WEIGHT, SETPOINT AND PEAK (IF PRESENT) FROM PC

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aajckckCR

where: j = a to read setpoint 1

j = b to read setpoint 2
j = c to read setpoint 3
j = d to read setpoint 4
j = t to read gross weight
j = n to read net weight

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &aaxxxxxxj\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR
- In case of Peak not configured: &aa#CR

where: xxxxxx = 6 characters of the required weight value;

Notes: In case of negative weight, the first character on the left acquires the value « - » (minus sign
- ASCII 45). In case of weight value is under -99999, the minus sign (‘-‘) is sent alternated with the
most significant figure.

Error messages: In case of an instrument alarm for exceeding 110% of the full scale or 9 divisions
above the value of the parameter , the instrument sends the string:
&aassO-Lst\ckck
In case of faulty connection of the load cells or of another alarm, the instrument sends:

&aassO-Fst\ckck

where: s = 1 separator character (32 ASCII – space-).

Generally refer to the ALARMS section.

3. SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO (WEIGHT ZERO-SETTING FOR SMALL VARIATIONS

CAUTION: The zero-setting will not be maintained after an instrument power-off.

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaZEROckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR
- the current weight is over the maximum value resettable: &aa#CR

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4. COMMUTATION OF GROSS WEIGHT TO NET WEIGHT

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaNETckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

5. COMMUTATION OF NET WEIGHT TO GROSS WEIGHT

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaGROSSckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

6. READING OF DECIMALS AND DIVISION NUMBER

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaDckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &aaxy\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

where: x = number of decimals.

y = value of division.

The y field can have the following values:

'3' for division value = 1;
'4' for division value = 2;
'5' for division value = 5;
'6' for division value = 10;
'7' for division value = 20;
'8' for division value = 50;
'9' for division value = 100;

7. TARE ZERO-SETTING

The PC transmits the following ASCII string containing the zeroing command: $aazckckCR

where: z = command of weight zero-setting (122 ASCII)

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &aaxxxxxxt\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR
- the gross weight is not displayed on the instrument: &aa#CR

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where: xxxxxx = 6 characters to indicate the required weight value;
t = 1 character to indicate the weight (116 ASCII).

Example: Zeroing the weight of the instrument with address 2:

For the calibration you have to make sure that the system is unloaded or that the instrument
measures a signal equal to the mV in the same situation:
query: $02z78(Cr) response: &02000000t\76(Cr)

If the zeroing works correctly the instrument sends the zeroed weight value ( “000000”).

The zero values are stored to the EEPROM memory, please note that the writing
number allowed is limited (about 100000). If it is necessary to reset the weight quite
often, it is recommended to perform it by PC or PLC program, keeping in mind the
weight deviation respect to the zero instrument.

8. REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHT)

After the tare zero-setting, this function allow the operator to check the calibration obtained
by using sample weights and correct automatically any change between the displayed value
and the correct one.

Load onto the weighing system a sample weight, which must be at least 50% of the Full Scale, or
make so that that the instrument measures a corresponding mV signal.

The PC transmits the following ASCII string containing the calibration command: $aasxxxxxxckckCR

where: s = calibration command (115 ASCII)

xxxxxx = 6 characters to indicate the value of sample weight;

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &aaxxxxxxt\ckckCR
- incorrect reception or Full Scale equal to zero: &&aa?\ckckCR

where: t = character of gross weight identification (116 ASCII).

xxxxxx = 6 characters to indicate the value of current weight.

In case of correct reception, the read value has to be equal to the sample weight.

Example: calibration of the instrument no. 1 with a sample weight of 20000 kg:

query: $01s02000070(Cr) response: &01020000t\77(Cr)

In case of correct calibration, the read value has to be “020000”.

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9. KEYPAD LOCK (BLOCK THE ACCESS TO THE INSTRUMENT)

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaKEYckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

10. KEYPAD UNLOCK

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaFREckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

11. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD LOCK

The PC transmits the following ASCII string: $aaKDISckckCR

Possible instrument responses:

- correct reception: &&aa!\ckckCR
- incorrect reception: &&aa?\ckckCR

12. CHECK-SUM CALCULATION

The two ASCII characters (ckck) are the representation of a hexadecimal digit in ASCII
characters. The check digit is calculated by executing the operation of XOR (exclusive or) of 8-bit
ASCII codes of only the string underlined.

The procedure to perform the calculation of check-sum is the following:

- Consider only the string characters highlighted with underlining;
- Calculate the EXCLUSIVE OR (XOR) of 8-bit ASCII codes of the characters;

Example:
character decimal ASCII code hexadecimal ASCII code binary ASCII code
0 48 30 00110000
1 49 31 00110001
t 116 74 01110100
XOR = 117 75 01110101

- The result of the XOR operation expressed in hexadecimal notation is made up of 2 hexadecimal
digit (that is, numbers from 0 to 9 or letters from A to F). In this case the hexadecimal code is
0x75.
- The checksum is made up of the 2 characters that represent the result of the operation and XOR
in hexadecimal notation (in our example the character " 7 " and the character " 5 ").

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 MODBUS-RTU PROTOCOL

INTRODUCTION

The MODBUS-RTU protocol allows the management of the reading and writing of the following
registries according to the specifications found on the reference document for this Modicon PI-
MBUS-300 standard.

To select the MODBUS-RTU communication see SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section in

instrument manual.

Check if the Master MODBUS-RTU in use (or the development tool) requires the disclosure of
registers based on 40001 or 0. In the first case the registers numbering corresponds to the one in
the table; in the second case the register must be determined as the value in the table minus 40001.
E.g.: the register 40028 shall be reported as 27 (= 40028- 40001).

Certain data, when specifically indicated, will be written directly in the EEPROM type memory. This
memory has a limited number of writing operations (100,000), therefore it is necessary to pay
particular attention to not execute useless operations on said locations. The instrument in any case
makes sure that no writing occurs if the value to be memorised is equal to the value in memory.

The numerical data found below are expressed in decimal notation; if the prefix 0x is entered the
notation will be hexadecimal.

MODBUS-RTU DATA FORMAT

The data received and transmitted by way of the MODBUS-RTU protocol have the following
characteristics:
- 1 start bit
- 8 bit of data, least significant bit sent first
- Settable parity bit
- Settable stop bit

FUNCTIONS SUPPORTED IN MODBUS

Among the commands available in the MODBUS-RTU protocol, only the following are utilised for
management of communication with the instruments; other commands could be incorrectly
interpreted and generate errors or blocks of the system:

FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION
03 (0x03) READ HOLDING REGISTER (READ PROGRAMMABLE REGISTERS)
16 (0x10) PRESET MULTIPLE REGISTERS (WRITE MULTIPLE DI REGISTERS)

Interrogation frequency is linked to the communication speed set (the instrument stands by for at
least 3 bytes before starting calculations an eventual response to the interrogation query). The
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DELAY parameter in the settings menu for the serial connections, allows the instrument to respond
with a further delay and this directly influences the number of interrogations possible in the unit of
time.
For additional information on this protocol refer to the general technical specifications
PI_MBUS_300.
In general queries and answers toward and from one slave instrument are composed as follows:

FUNCTION 3: Read holding registers (READ PROGRAMMABLE REGISTERS)

QUERY
Address Function Add. 1st register No. registers 2 byte
A 0x03 0x0000 0x0002 CRC
Tot. byte = 8

RESPONSE
Address Function No. bytes 1st register 2nd register 2 byte
A 0x03 0x04 0x0064 0x00C8 CRC
Tot. byte = 3+2* No. registers + 2

where: No. registers = Number of Modbus registers to write beginning from the address no. 1;
No. byte = Number of bytes of the following data;

FUNCTION 16: Preset multiple registers (WRITE MULTIPLE DI REGISTERS)

QUERY
Address Function Ind. 1st reg. No. reg. No. bytes Val.reg.1 Val.reg.2 2 byte
A 0x10 0x0000 0x0002 0x04 0x0000 0x0000 CRC
Tot. byte = 7+2* No. registers +2

RESPONSE
Address Function Ind. 1st reg. No. reg. 2 byte
A 0x10 0x0000 0x0002 CRC
Tot. byte = 8

where: No. registers = Number of Modbus registers to read beginning from the address no. 1;
No. byte = Number of bytes of the following data;
Val.reg.1 = Contents of the register beginning from the first.

The response contains the number of registers modified beginning from the address no. 1.

COMMUNICATION ERROR MANAGEMENT

The communication strings are controlled by way of the CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check).
In case of communication error the slave will not respond with any string. The master must consider
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a time-out for reception of the answer. If it does not receive an answer it deduces that there has
been a communication error.

In the case of the string received correctly but not executable, the slave responds with an
EXCEPTIONAL RESPONSE. The "FUNCTION" field is transmitted with the MSB at 1.
EXCEPTIONAL RESPONSE
Address Function Code 2 byte
A Funct + 0x80 CRC

CODE DESCRIPTION
1 ILLEGAL FUNCTION (The function is not valid or is not supported)
2 ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS (The specified data address is not available)
3 ILLEGAL DATA VALUE (The data received has an invalid value)

LIST OF AVAILABLE REGISTERS

The MODBUS-RTU protocol implemented on this instrument can manage a maximum of 32

registers read and written in a single query or response.

R = the register may only be read

W = the register may only be written
R/W = the register may be both read and written
H = high half of the DOUBLE WORD containing the number
L = low half of the DOUBLE WORD containing the number

REGISTER DESCRIPTION Saving in EEPROM ACCESS

40001 Firmware Version - R
40002 Instrumento type - R
40003 Year of manufacture - R
40004 Serial Number - R
40005 Program type - R
40006 COMMAND REGISTER NO R/W
40007 STATUS REGISTER - R
40008 GROSS WEIGHT H - R
40009 GROSS WEIGHT L - R
40010 NET WEIGHT H - R
40011 NET WEIGHT L - R
40012 PEAK WEIGHT H - R
40013 PEAK WEIGHT L - R
40014 Divisions and Units of measure - R
40015 Not used R
40016 Not used R
40017 SETPOINT 1 H Only after R/W
40018 SETPOINT 1 L command ‘99’ R/W
40019 SETPOINT 2 H of the R/W

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 40020 SETPOINT 2 L “Command Register” R/W
40021 SETPOINT 3 H R/W
40022 SETPOINT 3 L R/W
40023 SETPOINT 4 H R/W
40024 SETPOINT 4 L R/W
40025 DELAY 1 H R/W
40026 DELAY 1 L R/W
40027 DELAY 2 H R/W
40028 DELAY 2 L R/W
40029 DELAY 3 H R/W
40030 DELAY 3 L R/W
40031 DELAY 4 H R/W
40032 DELAY 4 L R/W
40033 INPUT - R
40034 OUTPUT NO R
40041 Sample weight for calibration H Use with command 101 R/W
of the “Command
40042 Sample weight for calibration L R/W
Register”
Weight value corresponding to the
40043 R/W
ZERO of the analog output H
Weight value corresponding to the Only after
40044 R/W
ZERO of the analog output L command ‘99’
Weight value corresponding to the of the
40045 R/W
Full Scale of analog output H “Command Register”
Weight value corresponding to the
40046 R/W
Full Scale of analog output L

At the moment of writing setpoint, delay values, the analog output zero and full scale values are
saved in RAM; they are lost upon shut down. To save them permanently in the EEPROM so that
they remain upon re-start, it is necessary to send the command 99 to the “Command Register”.

REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)

The instrument calibration can be changed via MODBUS.

To carry out this procedure, the system must be unloaded and the weight value display reset to zero
with the command 100 of the “Command Register”. Then, a sample weight must be placed on the
system, equal to at least 50% of the maximum capacity (in order to obtain greater accuracy) and the
correct weight value must be sent to the registers 40041-40042, to save this value, send the command
101 from the “Command Register”. If the operation is successfully completed, the two sample weight
registers are set to zero.

ANALOG OUTPUT SETTING

Write the weight in the registers “Weight value corresponding to the Full Scale of analog output H”
(40045) and “Weight value corresponding to the Full Scale of analog output L” (40046) or write the

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weight in the registers “weight value corresponding to ZERO of the analog output H” (40043) and
“weight value corresponding to ZERO of the analog output L” (40044). After writing the value, send
the command 99 from the “Command Register” to save it in EEPROM memory.

STATUS REGISTER (40007)

Bit 0 Cell Error

Bit 1 AD Convertor malfunction
Bit 2 Maximum weight exceeded by 9 divisions
Bit 3 Gross weight higher than 110% of full scale
Bit 4 Gross weight beyond 999999 or less than -999999
Bit 5 Net weight beyond 999999 or less than -999999
Bit 6
Bit 7 Gross weight negative sign
Bit 8 Net weight negative sign
Bit 9
Bit 10 Net display mode
Bit 11 Weight stability
Bit 12 Weight within ±¼ of a division around ZERO
Bit 13
Bit 14
Bit 15

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS REGISTERS

INPUTS REGISTER (40033) OUTPUTS REGISTER (40034)

(reading only) (reading only)

Bit 0 INPUT 1 Status Bit 0 OUTPUT 1 Status

Bit 1 INPUT 2 Status Bit 1 OUTPUT 2 Status
Bit 2 Bit 2 OUTPUT 3 Status
Bit 3 Bit 3 OUTPUT 4 Status
Bit 4 Bit 4
Bit 5 Bit 5
Bit 6 Bit 6
Bit 7 Bit 7
Bit 8 Bit 8
Bit 9 Bit 9
Bit 10 Bit 10
Bit 11 Bit 11
Bit 12 Bit 12
Bit 13 Bit 13
Bit 14 Bit 14
Bit 15 Bit 15

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 DIVISION AND UNITS OF MEASURE REGISTER (40014)

This register contains the current setting of the divisions (parameter ) and of the units of
measure (parameter ).

H Byte L Byte
unit of measure division

Use this register together with the Coefficient registers to calculate the value displayed by the
instrument.

Least significant byte (L Byte) Most significant byte (H Byte)

Utilisation of the
Unit of Coefficient with the
Division Unit of measure
Divisor Decimals measure different units of measure
value description
value settings compared to the
gross weight detected
0 100 0 0 Kilograms No active
1 50 0 1 Grams No active
2 20 0 2 Tons No active
3 10 0
4 5 0
5 2 0
6 1 0
7 0.5 1
8 0.2 1
9 0.1 1
10 0.05 2
11 0.02 2
12 0.01 2
13 0.005 3
14 0.002 3
15 0.001 3
16 0.0005 4
17 0.0002 4
18 0.0001 4

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 COMMAND REGISTER (40006)

0 No command 17 Reserved
1 18 Reserved
2 19
3 20
4 21 Keypad lock
5 22 Keypad and display unlock
6 23 Keypad and display lock
NET display
(see section SEMI-
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AUTOMATIC TARE
(NET/GROSS))
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 99 Save data in EEPROM
GROSS display
Zero-setting for calibration
(see section SEMI-
9 100 (see section TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING)
AUTOMATIC TARE
(NET/GROSS))
10 Reserved 101 Sample weight storage for calibration
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved
16 Reserved 9999 Reset (reserved)

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 COMMUNICATION EXAMPLES

The numerical data below are expressed in hexadecimal notation with prefix h.

EXAMPLE 1
Command for multiple writing of registers (hexadecimal command 16, h10):
Assuming that we wish to write the value 0 to the register 40017 and the value 2000 to the register
40018, the string to generate must be:

h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h02 h04 h00 h00 h07 hD0 hF1 h0F

The instrument will respond with the string:

h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h02 h40 h0D

Query field name hex Response field name hex

Instrument Address h01 Instrument Address h01
Function h10 Function h10
Address of the first register H h00 Address of the first register H h00
Address of the first register L h10 Address of the first register L h10
Number of registers to send H h00 Number of registers H h00
Number of registers to send L h02 Number of registers L h02
Byte Count h04 CRC16 H h40
Datum 1 H h00 CRC16 L h0D
Datum 1 L h00
Datum 2 H h07
Datum 2 L hD0
CRC16 H hF1
CRC16 L h0F

EXAMPLE 2
Command for multiple writing of registers (hexadecimal command 16, h10):
Assuming that we wish to write the two setpoint values on the instrument, at 2000 and 3000
respectively, the string must be sent:

h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h04 h08 h00 h00 h07 hD0 h00 h00 h0B hB8
hB0 hA2

Lo strumento risponderà con la stringa:

h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h04 hC0 h0F

Query field name hex Response field name hex

Instrument Address h01 Instrument Address h01
Fuction h10 Function h10
Address of the first register H h00 Address of the first register H h00
Address of the first register L h10 Address of the first register L h10
Number of registers H h00 Number of registers H h00
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Number of registers L h04 Number of registers L h04
Byte Count h08 CRC16 H hC0
Datum 1 H h00 CRC16 L h0F
Datum 1 L h00
Datum 2 H h07
Datum 2 L hD0
Datum 3 H h00
Datum 3 L h00
Datum 4 H h0B
Datum 4 L hB8
CRC16 H hB0
CRC16 L hA2

EXAMPLE 3
Multiple commands reading for registers (hexadecimal command 3, h03):

Assuming that we wish to read the two gross weight values (in the example 4000) and net weight values
(in the example 3000), reading from address 40008 to address 40011 must be performed by sending
the following string:

h01 h03 h00 h07 h00 h04 hF5 hC8

The instrument will respond with the string:

h01 h03 h08 h00 h00 hF hA0 h00 h00 h0B hB8 h12 h73

Query field name hex Response field name hex

Instrument Address h01 Instrument Address h01
Function h03 Function h03
Address of the first register H h00 Address of the first register H h08
Address of the first register L h07 Address of the first register L h00
Number of registers H h00 Datum 1 H h00
Number of registers L h04 Datum 1 L h00
CRC16 H hF5 Datum 2 H h0F
CRC16 L hC8 Datum 2 L hA0
Datum 3 H h00
Datum 3 L h00
Datum 4 H h0B
Datum 4 L hB8
CRC16 H h12
CRC16 L h73

For additional examples regarding the generation of correct control characters (CRC16) refer to the
manual Modicon PI-MBUS-300.

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 RESERVED FOR THE INSTALLER

MENU LOCKING

Through this procedure, it’s possible to block the access to any menu on the instrument.
Select the menu that you wish to lock:

press ESC ◄ ▲ simultaneously for 3 seconds, the display shows

(the left point on the text indicates that this menu item is now locked). If the operator tries
to enter this menu, the access is denied and the display shows .

MENU UNLOCKING

press ENTER ◄ ▲ simultaneously for 3 seconds, the display shows

(the left point on the text is off to indicate that this menu item is unlocked).

TEMPORARY MENU UNLOCKING

press ▲ and ◄ simultaneously for 3 seconds: it is now possible to

enter and modify all menus including those which are locked. By returning to weight display, the
menu lock is restored.

DATA DELETION AND PROGRAM SELECTION

WARNING: operations must only be performed after contacting technical assistance.

After each operation the display shows , press ENTER to continue.
By pressing ESC the procedure is cancelled and no changes are made.

Upon instrument power-on hold down the ESC key until the display shows , then proceed as
follows:

CONSTANTS RESTORE (does not erase the calibration): confirm , use arrow keys to select
, set code 6935 and confirm.

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PROGRAM SELECTION: confirm  and use the arrow keys to select the desired program:
: basic program, setpoint management only.
: to be used when the loaded weighing system correspond to not loaded cells and vice versa
(product increases while weight on load cells actually decreases).

By confirming, the instrument is restored to default and data is erased.

If you do not have a specific manual for the newly set program, you can request it
to technical assistance.

KEYPAD OR DISPLAY LOCKING

Press ESC immediately followed by ▲ hold them down for about 5 seconds (this operation is also
possible via the MODBUS and ASCII protocols):

- : no lock.
- : keypad lock: if active, when a key is pressed the message  is displayed for 3
seconds.
- : keypad and display lock: if active, the kaypad is locked and the display shows the
instrument model (weight is not displayed); by pressing a key the display shows  for 3
seconds.

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