SC-A10 Manual

Programming

SC-A10
Advanced weighing equipment with ABS or INOX finish, backlit LCD display with 3
numeric display fields and alphanumerical keyboard.

2017-05-18

COMPLETE PROGRAMMING MANUAL

 INDEX

1 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... - 6 -

2 PROGRAMMING MENU ................................................................................................... - 7 -

2.1 Access ................................................................................................................................. - 7 -
2.2 Polymorphism ..................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.3 Navegation .......................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.1 Organisation of programming Menu .................................................................................... - 8 -

3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... - 9 -

3.1 Calibration Submenu (CALIBR.) ............................................................................................ - 9 -
3.1.1 RANGE ............................................................................................................................... - 10 -
3.1.1.1 METRO.S ..................................................................................................................... - 10 -
3.1.1.2 –SPAN- ........................................................................................................................ - 11 -
3.1.1.3 -FRAC- ......................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.1.4 DECIM ......................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.2 -ZERO- ................................................................................................................................ - 12 -
3.1.3 ADJUST............................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.3.1 NORMAL ..................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.3.2 MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.4 -AUTO- ............................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.5 M.RANGE ........................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.1 --ON-- .......................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.2 METRO.S ..................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.3 -SPAN- ......................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.4 -FRAC- ......................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.5 DECIM. ........................................................................................................................ - 14 -
3.1.6 LINEAR ............................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.1 --ON-- .......................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.2 POINT .......................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.3 POINT.M ..................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.4 MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.5 ERASE .......................................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.1.6.6 P.-XX............................................................................................................................ - 15 -
3.1.7 INT.CAL .............................................................................................................................. - 15 -
3.1.7.1 INT.ZE.......................................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.1.7.2 INT.GA......................................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.1.8 CEL.DIG .............................................................................................................................. - 16 -
3.1.8.1 CEL.NUM..................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.2 CEL.CAP ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.3 CEL.N.C ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.4 ANGLES ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.4.1.1 CEL.SEL.......................................................................................................... - 18 -
3.1.8.4.2 RESET ................................................................................................................... - 18 -
3.1.8.5 POINTS ........................................................................................................................ - 18 -
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 3.1.8.6 ROBUSTNESS .............................................................................................................. - 19 -
3.2 Weight Control Submenu (WE.CTR) ................................................................................... - 20 -
3.2.1 STAB.T. ............................................................................................................................... - 20 -
3.2.2 FILTER ................................................................................................................................ - 20 -
3.2.3 FIL.DEP ............................................................................................................................... - 21 -
3.2.4 GRAVI.P. ............................................................................................................................. - 21 -
3.2.5 INIT.Z.................................................................................................................................. - 21 -
3.2.6 0-MEMO (*) ....................................................................................................................... - 21 -
3.2.7 ZERO.AB ............................................................................................................................. - 22 -
3.2.8 MIN.WEI ............................................................................................................................ - 22 -
3.2.9 MV.CELL. ............................................................................................................................ - 22 -
3.2.10 METROL. ............................................................................................................................ - 22 -
3.2.11 TARE.KE.............................................................................................................................. - 23 -
3.2.12 ZER.NEG. ............................................................................................................................ - 23 -
3.2.13 UNIT ................................................................................................................................... - 23 -
3.3 Visual options Submenu (OTHER.P.)................................................................................... - 24 -
3.3.1 VERSIO ............................................................................................................................... - 24 -
3.3.2 DEFAUL .............................................................................................................................. - 24 -
3.3.3 PASSWD. ............................................................................................................................ - 25 -
3.3.4 DIS.OFF .............................................................................................................................. - 25 -
3.3.5 AUT.OFF ............................................................................................................................. - 25 -
3.3.6 BATT ................................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.3.6.1 BAT.VOL. ..................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.3.6.2 BAT.CAL. ..................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.3.7 CHKSUM............................................................................................................................. - 26 -
3.3.7.1 APL.PRG ...................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.3.7.2 MTR.PRG..................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.3.7.3 SCA.PAR ...................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.3.7.4 APL.PAR. ..................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.3.8 SERIAL ................................................................................................................................ - 27 -
3.3.9 KEYS.ACT. ........................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.4 Serial communication options Submenu (-COM-) ............................................................... - 28 -
3.4.1 PORT 1, PORT 2.................................................................................................................. - 29 -
3.4.2 CONECT .............................................................................................................................. - 29 -
3.4.2.1 PRINTR ........................................................................................................................ - 29 -
3.4.2.1.1 TYPE ..................................................................................................................... - 29 -
3.4.2.1.2 LINES .................................................................................................................... - 29 -
3.4.2.1.3 CTR.FLU................................................................................................................ - 30 -
3.4.2.1.4 MAN.CUT ............................................................................................................. - 30 -
3.4.2.2 LABEL .......................................................................................................................... - 30 -
3.4.2.2.1 TYPE ..................................................................................................................... - 30 -
3.4.2.2.2 CTR.FLU................................................................................................................ - 30 -
3.4.2.3 REPEAT........................................................................................................................ - 30 -
3.4.2.3.1 EMITTE................................................................................................................. - 31 -
3.4.2.3.2 RECEIV ................................................................................................................. - 31 -
3.4.2.3.2.1 PROTOC ........................................................................................................ - 31 -
3.4.2.3.2.2 KEYS .............................................................................................................. - 31 -
3.4.2.3.2.3 ERR.COM ...................................................................................................... - 31 -
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 3.4.2.3.2.4 SPAN ............................................................................................................. - 32 -
3.4.2.3.2.5 DECIM ........................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.2.4 PC ................................................................................................................................ - 32 -
3.4.2.4.1 PROTOC ............................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.2.4.2 SEND .................................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.2.4.2.1 ENV.SEG........................................................................................................ - 33 -
3.4.3 -TYPE- ................................................................................................................................. - 33 -
3.4.3.1 NUMBER ..................................................................................................................... - 34 -
3.4.3.2 BAUDS......................................................................................................................... - 34 -
3.4.3.3 FRAME ........................................................................................................................ - 34 -
3.4.3.4 -TEST- .......................................................................................................................... - 34 -
3.5 External Configuration Submenu (CFG.EXT)........................................................................ - 36 -
3.6 Language submenu (LANGUA.) .......................................................................................... - 36 -

4 CONNECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND WRITE LOCK ......................................................... - 37 -

4.1 Analogue Load cell connection........................................................................................... - 37 -
4.1.1 Write lock and metrological seal ....................................................................................... - 38 -
4.2 Digital load cell connection ................................................................................................ - 39 -
4.3 Connection serial ports RS232/485 .................................................................................... - 40 -
4.4 Automatic start-up of the equipment................................................................................. - 42 -

5 FIRMWARE UPDATE ...................................................................................................... - 43 -

6 APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. - 44 -
6.1 APPENDIX I – GRAVITY PARAMETERS ................................................................................. - 44 -
6.2 APPENDIX II - PROTOCOLS FOR A REPEATER-RECEIVER CONNECTION ............................... - 45 -
6.3 APPENDIX III - PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTION WITH PC..................................................... - 47 -
6.4. APPENDIX IV - ERROR MESSAGES WITH DIGITAL LOAD CELLS .............................................. - 51 -

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1 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION

NUM: Numeric keyboard

C: Delete figure, number

or literal.

F: Validate figure,
number, literal, option.

F1: Totalize

F2: Tares / Codes

F3: Rapid Manual Tare/

Piece Counter

F4: User Menu

ON / OFF: T: B: FUN: INTRO: UP: LEFT: DOWN: RIGHT:

Turn ON / Tare Zero / Function Intro / Up / Exit / Down / Enter /
Turn OFF Gross (auxiliary) Print Increm. Return Decrem. Change Option

Environment Key Descriptions (standard functions)

Always ON/OFF With the equipment power off, pressing the key turns the equipment ON.
With the equipment power on, long press the key (more than 2 seconds) turns the equipment OFF.

Direct access F1 TOTALIZE. With relay option will enter in RELAY MENU.

F2 Selection/Edition of SAVED MANUAL TARE with numeric code (up to 255).

Edition of UNIT WEIGHT PIECE COUNTER (if active).

F3 Switches the display between WEIGHT and PIECES (if active).

QUICK MANUAL TARE in weight mode.

F4 Key for direct Access to the FUNCTIONS MENU.

Weighing T Carries out TARE / TARE LOCK (2 quick press of T key) / TARE UNLOCK.

B ZERO is set.
If there is a tare, the weight display mode is: NET / GROSS.

FUN SPECIAL FUNCTION key to combine with any of the others:

- INTRO: TOTALISE in the Relay Programs.

INTRO The weighing is ACCUMULATED and PRINTED through RS232. If there is an active dosing program, the
START function is carried out.

Flechas: UP Moving between menus, allows to move to the next menu in the navigation
Pesaje/
Navegación por LEFT LEAVE the menu or option.
códigos
DOWN Moving between menus, allows to move to the previous menu in the navigation

RIGHT ENTER the submenu or change the option.

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2 PROGRAMMING MENU
2.1 Access
The programming menu is accessed by pressing the [F4] key during the display of the initial
messages after starting the machine. When you do this, the machine beeps twice and shows -
PROG-. If the device has the PASSWD option on the OTHER.P. submenu, the display shows a
flashing "0" requesting the password to enter the menu. The alphanumeric keypad is used to enter
the password and to validate the value entered by the [F] key. If the password is correct, the device
allows the entry in the programming menu showing the message "CALIBR" (header of the first
submenu). If the password is incorrect, the computer restarts.

2.2 Polymorphism
The SC-A10 consists of a modular system that can have many different configurations that increase
or modify functions and capacities.
The programming menu is adapted to these different configurations and the structure changes
depending on the equipment’s capabilities.

2.3 Navegation
The menu can be navigate using the keys on the front panel.
Use keys [ ] and [ ] to move up or down the schema to change options or submenus, and keys
[ ] and [⊳] to move left or right to enter or leave the submenu or selected option.

[ ]

CALIBR. RANGE METRO.S

-SPAN-
-FRAC-
DECIM.
-ZERO-
ADJUST NORMAL
MANUAL
M.RANGE --ON--
METRO.S
[ ] -SPAN- [ ]
-FRAC-
DECIM.
LINEAR ON
POINT
M.POINT
MANUAL
ERASE
P.-1
…
P.-16
INT.CAL CON.ZE
CON.GA

[⊳ ]

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2.1 Organisation of programming Menu
The programming menu is organised in 6 different submenus defined by the features of the
parameters included in each one:

CALIBR Calibration Submenu

The calibration submenu contains the metrological weighing parameters related to

the calibration of the equipment.

WE.CTR. Weight Control Submenu

Includes all other metrological weighing parameters that do not alter the value of the
weight obtained by the weighing module but that do alter the way in which the
information is displayed and processed, for use in the different functions of the
equipment. These include the parameters for filtering, stabilising, saving zero point,
etc.

OTHER.P. Display Submenu

Includes the general parameters of the equipment (password for entering

programming menu, checking programme version, serial number, etc) and those
related to peripherals such as display, battery, etc).

-COM- Serial communication Channels Submenu

Includes parameters related to the different serial communication options (RS232,

RS485, etc.) provided by the equipment for sending or receiving weight data from/to
external devices.

CFG.EXT. External Configuration Submenu

Allows you to access the equipment’s settings from an external computer (PC), to
check or change those settings.
When you access the submenu, the equipment waits to establish communication
with a computer (PC) so that you can check or change the settings.

LANGUA. Language Selection Submenu

Submenu for selecting the language that the equipment uses for showing message,
printing tickets and communicating with the user.

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3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION
The following tree shows the different submenus and options in the programming menu of a basic
weighing SC-A10 unit.

3.1 Calibration Submenu (CALIBR.)

The calibration submenu contains the metrological weighing parameters related to the calibration of
the equipment.

The options in this submenu can be checked but not modified if the write function of the weighing
module’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, the “SWITCH” message
will appear when you try to change any of the configurable parameters in the submenu, showing that
you cannot write or save any change.

CALIBR. RANGE METRO.S

. -SPAN-
. -FRAC-
. DECIM.
-ZERO-
ADJUST NORMAL
. MANUAL
-AUTO- CAPAC. SENSIB.
M.RANGE --ON--
. METRO.S
. -SPAN-
. -FRAC-
. DECIM.
LINEAR ON
. POINT
. M.POINT
. MANUAL
. ERASE
. P.-1
. …
. P.-16
INT.CAL CON.ZE
CON.GA
DIG.CEL (**) CEL.NUM
CEL.CAP
CEL.N.C
ANGLES CEL.SEL
POINTS CEL. 1

CEL. 16
ROBUST

(*) The submenus -AUTO- and LINEAR appears only in equipment with analogue load cells.

(**) The submenu DIG.CEL appears only in equipment with digital load cells.

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3.1.1 RANGE
Range
Assigns the full scale and weight fraction.
These three parameters can be configured together, by selecting a metrological scale
(METRO.S option) or individually, using (-SPAN-), (-FRAC-) and (DECIM.).
If you choose to set the parameters individually, it is advisable to begin by assigning
the decimals numerical value (DECIM.).

3.1.1.1 METRO.S
Metrological Scale
Allows you to select a metrological scale containing the preconfigured full scale
values with the fraction and decimals number shown in Table 1. Pressing [ ]
selects the following value, [ ] selects the previous value, [⊳] cancels the
operation, taking you out of this menu and [F] saves the selected value and takes
you of the menu.
When entering this option, the main display shows the -SPAN- value of the current
selection, and the auxiliar display 3 shows the -FRAC- value of the current
selection

-SPAN- -FRAC- DECIM

3.000 0.001 3
6.000 0.002 3
6.000 0.001 3
15.000 0.005 3
15.000 0.002 3
30.000 0.010 3
30.000 0.005 3
60.000 0.020 3
60.000 0.010 3
150.000 0.050 3
150.000 0.020 3
300.000 0.100 3
300.0 0.1 1
600.0 0.2 1
600.0 0.1 1
1500.0 0.5 1
1500.0 0.2 1
3000.0 0.5 1
3000 1 0
6000 2 0
6000 1 0
15000 5 0
15000 2 0
30000 10 0
30000 5 0
60000 20 0
60000 10 0
150000 50 0
150000 20 0

Table 1. Metrological scales preconfigured in the indicator

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 SCALE FRACTION RESOLUTION F.S. SHOWN
3.000 0.001 1 g. 3.000
6.000 0.002 2 g. 6.000
6.000 0.001 1 g. 6.000
15.000 0.005 5 g. 15.000
15.000 0.002 2 g. 15.000
30.000 0.010 10 g. 30.000
30.000 0.005 5 g. 30.000
60.000 0.020 20 g. 60.000
60.000 0.010 10 g. 60.000
150.000 0.050 50 g. 150.000
150.000 0.020 20 g. 150.000
300.000 0.050 50 g. 300.000
300.0 0.1 100 g. 300.0
600.0 0.2 200 g. 600.0
600.0 0.1 100 g. 600.0
1500.0 0.5 500 g. 1500.0
1500.0 0.2 200 g. 1500.0
3000.0 0.5 500 g. 3000.0
3000 1 1 Kg. 3000
6000 2 2 Kg. 6000
6000 1 1 Kg. 6000
15000 5 5 Kg. 15000
15000 2 2 Kg. 15000
30000 10 10 Kg. 30000
30000 5 5 Kg. 30000
60000 20 20 Kg. 60000
60000 10 10 Kg. 60000
150000 50 50 Kg. 150000
150000 20 20 Kg. 150000

Tabla 1

3.1.1.2 –SPAN-
Full Scale.
Assigns a value to the full scale.
To modify the value shown, use the numeric keyboard, use [⊳] to cancel the
operation and [F] to save the value selected and and leave this setting.

3.1.1.3 -FRAC-
Fraction
Assigns the weight fraction.
The possible values are 1, 2 or 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.
Pressing [ ]selects the following value, [ ] selects the previous value, [⊳]
cancels the operation, taking you out of this menu and [F] saves the selected value
and takes you of the option.

3.1.1.4 DECIM
Decimals
Assigns the decimals in the weight.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

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3.1.2 -ZERO-
Zero
Assigns the current value of the measured weight, calibrating it to zero.
This should be performed with the platform empty (without weight).
When you press [ ] the message “-STAB-” will be displayed, indicating that the
equipment is waiting to have a stable weight value, which it can then save and calibrate
to zero and leave the option.

3.1.3 ADJUST
Adjustment
Adjusts the unit with a standard weight of a known mass.
It is advisable that the weight exceed 25% of the full scale.
This procedure can be performed with a standard known weight on the platform in two
different modes: NORMAL mode or MANUAL mode.

3.1.3.1 NORMAL
Normal Mode
In this mode, the display at all times shows the weight value x10 (with another digit
for precision) that we want to assign to the real weight of the standard mass placed
on the platform.
The displayed weight value can be changed by pressing [ ] (to increase) and [ ]
(to decrease). Once you have reached the correct value, press [F] to save it, or
press [⊳] to cancel the process and leave the menu without saving anything.
Keeping the [ ] or [ ] keys pressed down for longer will increase the speed at
which the displayed value increases/decreases, which can multiply to 10 if the key
[FUN] is pressed also.

3.1.3.2 MANUAL
Manual Mode
In this mode, the unit lets you edit the weight value by using the numeric
keyboard. The key [⊳] will be used to leave the option and cancel the process
and [F] to save the value and assign it as the weight value of the mass placed on
the platform.

3.1.4 -AUTO-
Auto-calibration.
Allows you to calibrate a system with calibrated analogue cells without having to adjust
it using standard masses.
The auto-calibration function can be used with an individual analogue cell or on a
system with many cells connected to a junction box.
You must enter two parameters when performing an auto-calibration: the system’s total
capacity (CAPAC.) and the average sensitivity of the system’s cells (SENSIB.).
In single-cell systems these parameters are the same as those of the cell. In multi-cell
systems connected with a junction box, the capacity corresponds to the sum of the
capacities of all the cells together and the sensitivity is the average sensitivity.
In terms of connections, the unit assumes that ALL the cells are connected in parallel
(without any adjustment resistance involved, in other words, with the positive terminals
of the cells connected to the “V+AUT” terminal of the junction box).

When you access this option, the unit will display the “CAPAC.” Message to indicate
that the value displayed next corresponds to the total assigned capacity. To change the
displayed value, use the numeric keyboard, and [⊳] to leave the option and cancel
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 without saving and [F] to enter and save the value. The display will then show the
“SENSIB.” Message, to indicate that the value shown next corresponds to the average
sensitivity of the load cells that comprise the system, expressed in mV/V. To modify the
displayed value, use the numeric keyboard and [⊳] to leave this menu without saving
and [F] to save the entered value, calibrate the system and exit this menu.

3.1.5 M.RANGE
Multi-range
Activate multi-range to allow the equipment to use a smaller metrological scale for
weights lighter than the weight value defined as the Full Scale (-SPAN-) and thus show
small weight values with more resolution (with fractions lower than defined as the
normal scale).
The unit will work with the scale with the greatest resolution (the smallest scale) from
the Zero weight value up to the weight value defined as FULL SCALE, changing the
Normal scale when this limit is exceeded and until the weight is Zero again.

3.1.5.1 --ON--
Activates/Deactivates the multi-range option.
The [ ] or [ ] keys change between 3 possible options:
-M.RANGE- Multi-range
-M.INTER- Multi-Interval
-OFF- Switch off
Con la tecla [F] se sale de la opción grabando el valor seleccionado y con la tecla
[⊳] se sale de la opción sin modificar el valor inicial.
With the [F] key saves the selected value, taking you out of this menu, and the [⊳]
key is used to leave the option without changing the initial value

3.1.5.2 METRO.S
Metrological Scale
Assigns a particular metrological scale for the multi-range mode.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu. (See table 1).

3.1.5.3 -SPAN-
Full scale
Assigns the particular full scale for the multi-range mode.
To modify the displayed value, use numeric keyboard, use [⊳] to exit without
saving and [F] to save the value displayed as the full scale and exit.

3.1.5.4 -FRAC-
Fraction
Assigns the particular weight fraction for the multi-range mode.
The possible values are 1, 2 or 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

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 3.1.5.5 DECIM.
Decimals
Assigns the decimals in the particular weight for the multi-range mode.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.1.6 LINEAR
Linearization
It allows to correct the lack of linearity of load cells connected to the equipment by
entering up to 16 additional calibration points.

3.1.6.1 --ON--
Activates/Deactivates the Linearization option.
[ ] or [ ] keys shift from -YES- to -NO-, [⊳] key exits the option without modifying
the initial value, and [F] key exits the option by recording the selected value.

3.1.6.2 POINT
Point
This option allows the modification of the value measured by the equipment by
means of tapping [ ] and [ ] keys, either increasing or decreasing the value
displayed.
When entering the option by tapping INTRO, the value of the weight measured by
the equipment is displayed. This value can be modified by tapping [ ] (to increase)
and [ ] (to decrease). Once the correct value has been reached, tap [F] and it will
be recorded in the linearization table. In order to abort the process and exit without
recording, tap [⊳].
When [ ] or [ ] keys are kept pressed, the speed of the value displayed is
increased/decreased.

3.1.6.3 POINT.M
Manual Point
This option allows manual input of the correction value in a point of the linearization
table, by taking as a real value the one measured by the equipment.
When entering the option by tapping [ ], the value of the weight measured by the
equipment is displayed. This value can be modified using the numeric keyboard,
use [⊳] to exit the option and abort it, and [F] to record the value displayed and to
assign it as the corrected weight value point in the linearization table.

3.1.6.4 MANUAL
Manual
This option allows manual input both of the real value and the corrected value in a
point of the linearization table.
When entering the option by tapping [ ], the message “-REAL-“ is displayed,
followed by the value of the measured weight by the equipment. In order to modify
this value, use the numeric keyboard. [⊳] key exits the option and cancels it. [F]
validates the value registered as the real value, then a very short message
“CORREC” is displayed in order to finally edit the corrected weight value. Again, to
modify this value use the numeric keyboard. [⊳] exits the option and aborts it,

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 and [F] exits the option by validating the introduced value and recording the point
in the linearization table.

3.1.6.5 ERASE
Erase
This option allows erasing the real and corrected values of ALL the points in the
linearization table.
When entering the option my tapping [ ] key, we are requested to confirm that the
linearization table must be erased, and the message “-NO-“ is automatically
displayed. [ ] or [ ] keys change the selection, [⊳] exits the option and aborts
it, and [F] restarts the values automatically.

3.1.6.6 P.-XX
Correction points (from 1 to 16).
This option allows the visualization of real and corrected values of all the points in
the linearization table which have been defined.
When entering the option by tapping [ ], the value “REAL” and “CORREC” from
the point of the table is displayed, or the message “VACIO” to indicate that the
corrected point does not exist. Exit of the option is automatic after displaying the
values.

3.1.7 INT.CAL
Internal Calibration
Allows you to view and modify the internal Zero calibration and Gain values of the unit.

Use the [ ] or [ ] keys to select the value to be changed (CE.CON or GA.CON) and
start the modification process by pressing the [ ] key.
When starting the editing process of the selected option, the machine asks us to enter
the 4 most significant digits (-MSB-) first and then the 4 least significant digits (-LSB-).

The values are entered using the numeric keyboard. Since it is a value in Hexadecimal
coding, the values corresponding to the letters of the Hexadecimal code (A, B, C, D, E
and F) must be entered by repeatedly pressing the keys [7] and [8] Of the numeric
keypad. Use the [F] key to validate the entered value, and to abort the process use the
[⊳].

3.1.7.1 INT.ZE
Internal Zero
Displays and allows you to modify the value of the unit’s internal Zero calibration
points.
When you enter this submenu, by pressing [ ] the equipment request to introduce
the 4 digits of the most significant bit (-MSB-) and after that, the 4 digits of the least
significant bit (-LSB-).
To enter this value, use the numeric keyboard, and the validation of the entered
value will be done by pressing the [F] key. [⊳] key aborts the process.

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 3.1.7.2 INT.GA
Internal Gain
Displays and allows you to change the unit’s gain value.

When you enter this submenu by pressing the [ ] key, the equipment request to
introduce the 4 digits of the most significant bit (-MSB-) and after that, the 4 digits
of the least significant bit (-LSB-).
To enter this value, use the numeric keyboard, and the validation of the entered
value will be done by pressing the [F] key. [⊳] key aborts the process.

3.1.8 CEL.DIG
Digital Load Cells Submenu
The DIG.CEL submenu allows the configuration of the digital load cells system
connected to the equipment (options CEL.NUM, CEL.CAP and ANGLES) and perform
maintenance tasks (options C.N.CEL and POINTS).
A digital load cells system is composed of a certain number of digital load cells
(CEL.NUM) of the same capacity (CEL.CAP) that can be individually re-adjusted by
the ANGLES option.
All digital load cells that are part of the system have a unique identifier (load cell
number) that identifies them in the system. So a system with 4 digital load cells, needs
to have 4 load cells identified as 1, 2, 3 and 4. The option CEL.N.C. enable to change
the identification number of one load cells, and the option POINTS see the weight
information received from one specific load cell.

The options in this submenu can be checked but not modified if the write function of the
weighing cartridge’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.2.1). If this is the case,
the “SWITCH” message will appear when you try to change any of the configurable
parameters in the submenu, showing that you cannot write or save any change.

During implementation of a digital load cells system is common that may occur erros in
the configuration or the wiring. To aid in the diagnosis of errors that may occur during
this phase, the equipment shows a series of error messages whose format and coding
can be found in APPENDIX 4 - ERROR MESSAGES WITH DIGITAL CELL of this
manual.

DIG.CEL CEL.NUM
. CEL.CAP
. CEL.N.C.
. ANGLES CEL.SEL.
. RESET
. POINTS

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3.1.8.1 CEL.NUM
Number of digital load cells
Displays and allows modification of the number of digital load cells connected to
the equipment.
The possible values are from 1 to 16.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option, and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.1.8.2 CEL.CAP
Capacity of digital load cells
Displays and allow modification of the individual capacity of the digital load cells
connected to the equipment. All load cells must be of the same capacity.
Use the numerical keyboard to modify the value: [⊳] to cancel and exit the option
and [F] to exit the option saving the displayed value as the capacity of the load
cell.

3.1.8.3 CEL.N.C
Change the number of one load cell
Allows modification of the identifier (number) of one load cell connected to the
equipment.
To make this change in the number of one load cell is necessary to disconnect the
other load cells of the equipment, so the only connected load cell is the one which
you want to change its identifier (number).

When entering in this option, the equipment searches the identifier (number) of the
single load cell connected to display it and be able to be edited. If in this search
the equipment does not detect the presence of any digital load cell, the message
“ERROR” is displayed.

Use the numerical keyboard to modify the value: [⊳] to cancel and exit the option
and [F] to validate the value introduced, and initiates the process of changing the
identification number of the connected load cell.

If the process is successful it takes you out of this menu, if not, the equipment
displays “ERROR” message during a few seconds, indicating that it was not
possible to make the change. After these few seconds, it takes you out of this
option.

3.1.8.4 ANGLES
Angle.
Allows the adjustment of the individual load cells in the system.
The ANGLES option enables to adjust the contribution made by each load cell
individually to the total weight of platform (CEL.SEL. option) or erase and initialize
the settings of ALL load cells in the system (RESET option).
When entering the ANGLES option (pressing [ ] key), the equipment displays the
message CEL.SEL. Pressing the [ ] or [ ] key enables to change the option
RESET (or showing this go back to the option CEL.SEL.).

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 3.1.8.4.1.1 CEL.SEL
Selection of the digital load cell to adjust.
To perform an individual adjustment, it is necessary to have a known mass
weight (no matter its value) that will be placed as close as possible to the
load cell that we want to adjust, in the way that this it is the one contributes
more weight in the total weight system, and thus minimize the influence
of other load cells. It is recommended that the weight of this mass exceeds
25% of individual load cell capacity.
When entering this option, the equipment displays the message CEL. xx
(where xx represents the number of the load cell to adjust). Pressing the
[ ] or [ ] keys changes the selection, [ ] key enters the edit weight
menu and [⊳] cancels the operation, taking you out of the option.
Once inside the edit menu, the equipment displays the total weight value
x10 (with one more digit for accuracy) measured on the platform. This
value can be modified by pressing [ ] (to increase) or [ ] (to decrease).
Once the correct value has been reached, press [F] and it will be saved.
To abort the process and exit without saving, press [⊳].
When [ ] or [ ] keys are kept pressed, the speed of the value displayed
is increased/decreased, and it can even be multiplied by 10 if the FUN key
is pressed.

3.1.8.4.2 RESET
Erase and Initialize the adjustment of ALL load cells.
This option allows to erase and initialize the individual calibration of ALL digital
load cells of the system to their default values.
When entering the option by pressing [F] key, the equipment asks confirmation
that we really want to perform initialization of individual calibration, and shows
the message “-NO-“ by default. Pressing [ ] or [ ] key change the selection,
[⊳] exits the option without saving, and [F] initiates the process of restoring the
default values.

3.1.8.5 POINTS
Points.
Shows the weight value in points measured by the selected load cell.
The digital load cells are calibrated from factory to deliver a numeric value (points)
proportional to the measured weight. This correspondence is linear and
corresponds to the following formula:

Points = (40.000 * Weight/SPAN) + 10.000

where SPAN corresponds to the individual capacity of the load cell.

Applying this relationship, we see that:

WEIGHT POINTS
0 10.000
SPAN 50.000

So, a 35t load cell delivers a value of 10.000 points when there is no weight, and
the value of 50.000 points when is loaded with 35 tones.

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 When entering this option, the equipment displays the message CEL. XX (where
XX represents the number of load cells to monitor).

Pressing the [ ] or [ ] keys change the selection, [F] initiates the monitored
points of the load cell selected and [⊳] takes you out of the option.

3.1.8.6 ROBUSTNESS
Robustness.
In installations with high longitude wires, deformations in communication signals
might appear.

This signal deformation might cause communication errors between load cells and
the indicator.

Parameter ROBUST enables to avoid these communication errors caused due to

this effect.

The higher the ROBUST value, the higher the robustness of the system with
possible signal deformations. However, the transmission is somehow slower.

Parameter ROBUST is a value between 1 – 255, and it is established at 11 by

default.

Value of this parameter can be modified pressing [ ] y [ ] keys to

increase/decrease, or with the numerical keyboard to make a direct assign of the
value.

Pressing [F] key, the new value is accepted, and with [⊳] we exit the option without
assigning the new value.

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3.2 Weight Control Submenu (WE.CTR)
The Weight Control Submenu includes the rest of the weighing metrological parameters that do not
alter the value of the weight obtained by the weighing module but that do alter the way the
information is displayed and processed for use in the unit’s different functions. These include
filtering parameters, stabilisation parameters, zero saving, etc.

The options in this submenu can be consulted but not modified if the write mode of the weighing
cartridge’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, when you try to change
any of the submenu’s configurable parameters, the “SWITCH” message will appear, to warn you
that you cannot save any changes.

WE.CTR STAB.T.
FILTER
FIL.DEP.
GRAVI.P. P-1 P-2
INIT.Z.
O-MEMO (*)
ZERO.AB.
MIN.WEI.
MV.CELL.
METROL. (**)
TARE.KE.
ZER.NEG
UNIT

(*) Does not appear of the legal Metrology option (METROL.) is activated.

(**) Does not appear in the sum mode in bi scales systems (indicator that have enables the -SUM- option in
the WEI.OPT submenu)

3.2.1 STAB.T.
Stability time
Defines the time required to establish that the weight is stable, expressed in fractions
of half a second.
The default value is 1 and the values range from 1 to 255.

Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out
of this menu.
Holding down the [ ] or [ ] keys increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.2 FILTER
Filter
Defines the level of filtering applied to the Weight value.
The higher the level, the more the oscillations are reduced, increasing the stability but
also the time required to reach the value of the final weight.
The default value is 3 and the values range from 0 to 50.

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 Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out
of this menu.
Holding down the [ ] or [ ] keys increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.3 FIL.DEP
Filtering Window
Parameter used to calculate the number of ADC conversions required to obtain the
weight value depending on the variations in weight at any time.
The higher the parameter, the more precise the weight, but the time required to reach
a final weight value increases.
The default value is 64 and the values range from 0 to 255.

Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out
of this menu.
Holding down the [ ] or [ ] keys increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.4 GRAVI.P.
Gravity parameter
Coefficient that offsets the variation in weight that occurs when the unit is calibrated at
a location with a different altitude to that of the place where it is currently used.
When you enter this option, the unit displays the “P-1” message to indicate that the
value shown next corresponds to the gravity coefficient of the place where the
equipment was calibrated (see table and formula in APPENDIX I).

To modify the displayed value use [⊳] to exit the option without saving, and [F] to save
the displayed value and go on to see the “P-2” message that indicates that the value
shown next corresponds to the gravity coefficient (see table and formula in APPENDIX
I) of the place where the equipment is being used. Again, to modify the displayed value,
use the numeric keyboard, [⊳] to exit the option without saving and [F] to save the
displayed value.

3.2.5 INIT.Z.
Initial Zero
Defines whether the unit must automatically calibrate to zero when it is started up.
This function is activated by default.
The [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key is used to exit the option without
modifying the initial value and the [F] key saves the selected value, taking you out of
this menu.

3.2.6 0-MEMO (*)

Zero memorisation
(*) This function will not appear if the legal Metrology option (METROL) is activated.
Activates/Deactivates the option whereby pressing B can assign the average weight as
the zero calibration when in weighing mode.

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 This zero calibration value cannot be modified if the write lock of the weighing
cartridge’s metrological seal is activated (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, when
you press [B] to change the calibration zero value, the “SWITCH” message will appear,
to indicate that it was not possible to save the new zero parameter and that it will be
lost when the equipment is restarted.
This option is deactivated by default.
The [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key is used to exit the option without
modifying the initial value and the [F] key saves the selected value, taking you out of
this menu.

3.2.7 ZERO.AB
Zero absorption
The zero absorption mechanism readjusts the unit’s zero value to offset any small
deviations from the weight due to variations in temperature, dust accumulated on the
weighing platform, etc.
This option allows you to change the number of weight divisions over which the
mechanism must not act. The maximum value of this parameter is variable and
depends on the result obtained when calibrating the equipment.
When you enter this option, the message “MA. xx” is displayed, where xx indicates
the maximum possible value; the currently assigned value is then displayed.
The [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key is used to exit the option without
modifying the initial value and the [F] key saves the selected value, taking you out of
this menu.
Holding down keys [ ] o [ ] increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.8 MIN.WEI
Minimum weight
This option allows you to modify the number of division under which the unit will not
accumulate.
The default value is 20 and the values range from 1 to 255.
The new value is entered using the numeric keyboard, [⊳] cancels the operation,
taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out of this
menu.
Holding down keys [ ] or [ ] increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.9 MV.CELL.
Cell millivolts
This option shows the power (in mV) delivered by the cell connected to the equipment.
When you enter the function, the value of the power is shown in mV. Press the [⊳] key
to leave this part of the menu.

3.2.10 METROL.
Legal metrology
Activates/Deactivates the metrological limits established in legal weighing regulations.
This option is not activated by default.
Keys [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key takes you out of the option
without changing the original value and the [F] key saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

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3.2.11 TARE.KE.
Activation of tare key
Activates/Deactivates the option of taring the equipment by pressing the tare key [T] in
the Weighing Mode.
This option is activated by default.
Keys [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key is used to leave this option
without changing the initial value and the [F] key saves the selected value, taking you
out of this menu.

3.2.12 ZER.NEG.
Zero Negative
Activates/Deactivates the Auto-Zero mechanism for stable and negative weight values.
This option is deactivated by default.
Keys [ ] or [ ] switch from -YES- to -NO-, the [⊳] key takes you out of this part of
the menu without changing the original value and the [F] saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.2.13 UNIT
Weight units
Allows selecting the weight units of the equipment.
Possible values are “-NO-“, “KG” and “LB”
This option has Kg selected by default.
Keys [ ] or [ ] change between -NO-, KG and LB, [⊳] exits the option without
modifying the initial value, and [F] exits the option by saving the selected value.

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3.3 Visual options Submenu (OTHER.P.)
The viewer options submenu includes general parameters of the unit (password accessing
programming menu, viewing programme version, serial number, etc) and those related to peripherals
(such as displays, battery, etc).

OTHER.P. VERSIO
DEFAUL
PASSWD.
DIS.OFF
AUT.OFF
D.LIGHT
BATT BAT.VOL
. BAT.CAL
CHKSUM APL.PRG.
. MTR.PRG.
. SCA.PAR.
. APL.PAR.
SERIAL
ACT.TEC.

3.3.1 VERSIO
Program Version
This option shows the version of the unit’s program.
The descriptor of the programme version consists of three different parts:

E F N N N _ B B B B R - M M M

Where:
E: Identifies the type of equipment
F: Identifies the variant of the type of equipment.
NNN: Code number of standard version.
BBBB: Code number of special version.
R: Revised code number of special version.
MMM: Code number of metrological firmware version.

When you enter this submenu, the descriptor of the programme version installed in the
equipment is shown. Press [⊳] or [ ] to exit this option.

3.3.2 DEFAUL
Factory
This function re-establishes the default factory settings, including the metrological
parameters stored in the weighing cartridge (zero, calibration, etc).

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 Careful! If you want to preserve the unit’s metrological and
calibration parameters, you must activate the write lock in
the weighing module’s metrological seal (see section 4.1.1)

When you enter this function by pressing [ ], you will be asked whether you really want
to re-establish the factory settings and the “-NO-” message appears by default.
Pressing the [ ] or [ ] key will change the selection, pressing [⊳] will cancel the
operation and take you out of this function and [F] begins the process of restoring the
factory settings.

During the restoration process, a progress bar will appear and the unit will beep when
it begins and finishes the process. Once the process has been completed it will return
to the start screen.

3.3.3 PASSWD.
Password
This option allows you to establish a password for accessing the programming menu
(or eliminating it by entering the value 0).
You can enter any numerical code of up to 6 figures.
When you enter the function, you will see the current password, which you can edit with
the numeric keyboard, use [⊳] key to exit the option without saving and [F] to save
the displayed value and leave this option.

3.3.4 DIS.OFF
Display OFF
The equipment has a mechanism that will reduce the brightness of the display (or turn
off the Back Light in LCD models) when a certain period has elapsed and no activity is
detected in the unit during that time (stable weight and no button or key pressed).
This option allows you to establish the number of minutes of inactivity for this function
to activate.
The default value is 0 (deactivated), with values ranging from 0 to 99.
The value can be introduced with the numeric keyboard or using the [ ] and [ ]
keys to increases and decrease the value, [⊳] cancels the operation, taking you out of
the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.3.5 AUT.OFF
Auto OFF
The equipment has a mechanism that will turn it off when a certain period has elapsed
and no activity is detected during that period in the unit (stable weight and no button or
key pressed).
This option allows you to establish the number of minutes of inactivity for the device to
power off.
The default value is “-OFF-” (deactivated), with values ranging from 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60
minutes.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳] cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out
of this menu.

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3.3.6 BATT
Battery
Submenu of options only applicable to battery-powered versions of the unit.
Allows you to see the power value of the battery (BAT.VAL.) option and calibrate the
charging system (BAT.CAL.) option.
Depending on whether the battery is charging (if the equipment is plugged in) or
discharging, the submenu will alter its structure as follows:
If the battery is charging, the power value shown in the (BAT.VAL.) is not the battery’s
charged level but the voltage of the charge. However, it is possible to calibrate the
charge measurement system as this has to be plugged into a power source for the
calibration to be performed correctly. As a result, this option (BAT.CAL.) does not
appear whilst the battery is discharging.
Consequently, depending on the charged/uncharged status of the batteries, the
submenu will show one of the options or both options.

3.3.6.1 BAT.VOL.
Battery Voltage.
When entering this option, the unit will show the current voltage of the battery
(charge status) or the charge voltage (calibration voltage of 12.00 Volts) depending
on whether the equipment is or is not connected to the electrical network. Pressing
[⊳] key will take you out of the (BATT) submenu.

3.3.6.2 BAT.CAL.
Battery Calibration
The unit calibrates the Battery’s charging system once.
This calibration is ONLY necessary if the (BAT.VAL) option shows a value other
than “12.00” with the equipment connected to the electrical network.
When you enter the option the calibration process begins; the unit will automatically
come out of this screen once the process has finished; by pressing the [⊳] key you
then come out of the (BATT) submenu.

3.3.7 CHKSUM
Checksum
This submenu shows the different checksums of the unit’s programme and parameters.
The checksums allow you to determine whether a programme loaded in the unit or the
parameters with which it works have been modified.
The SC-A1 units have various checksum values; a checksum value for the application
part of the programme (APL.PRG.), one for the metrological part of the programme
(MTR.PRG.), one for the application parameters (APL.PAR.) and one (or various) for
the weighing metrological parameters (SCA.PAR.) or (PAR.SC.1) and (PAR.SC.2) if
the unit has twin-scales (one for each weighing cartridge).
The same programme versions will have the same programme checksums and it is
normal for different versions to have different checksums. The parameter checksums
change every time the parameters are modified. Whilst the weighing parameters
(SCA.PAR.) can only be modified by entering the programming menu and provided the
write lock of the weighing cartridge’s metrological seal is not activated (see section
4.1.1), the application parameters can change for various reasons.
The checksum values are numerical values of 4 hexadecimal digits.
Within the submenu, you can change the option using [ ] or [ ], the value of the
option selection is shown in display auxiliary 3 and exit the submenu by pressing [⊳].

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 3.3.7.1 APL.PRG
Application part of the Program.
Displays the checksum of the application part of the program.
Pressing [⊳] key will take you out of this option; then press [⊳] to come out of the
CHKSUM.

3.3.7.2 MTR.PRG
Metrological part of the Program
Displays the checksum of the metrological part of the program.
Pressing [⊳] key will take you out of this option; then press [⊳] to come out of the
CHKSUM.

3.3.7.3 SCA.PAR
Weighing Parameters
Displays the checksum of the metrological weighing parameters of each cartridge.
Pressing [⊳] key will take you out of this option; then press [⊳] to come out of the
CHKSUM.

3.3.7.4 APL.PAR.
Application Parameters.
Displays the checksum of the application parameters.
Pressing [⊳] key will take you out of this option; then press [⊳] to come out of the
CHKSUM.

3.3.8 SERIAL
Serial Number
Menu for checking the unit’s serial number.
Enter this option by pressing [ ] and once inside you can exit by pressing [⊳] or [ ].

3.3.9 KEYS.ACT.
Keys activation
Allows selecting the weight units of the equipment.
Enables/Disables the functionality of the keys in Weight Mode, except for the key
[ON/OFF] which can be disabled by selection bridge (See 4.4. point). This option is
disabled by default.

Keys [ ] or [ ] change between -YES- to -NO-, [⊳] exits the option without modifying
the initial value, and [F] exits the option by saving the selected value.

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3.4 Serial communication options Submenu (-COM-)
Includes the parameters related to the different forms of serial communication that the unit provides
for sending or receiving weighing information from/to external devices, such as RS232 and RS485.

As we have mentioned, the programming menu layout in a SC-A10 is adapted to the equipment’s
hardware configuration. In this case, the following serial communications Submenu tree is that of
an SC-A10 with two serial ports RS232 or one RS232 and one RS485.

-COM- PORT x (*) CONNEC. PRINTR. -TYPE- -STD-

. . . . EPC.1K
. . . . CUSTOM
. . . . PAN-10
. . . . TM-295
. . . . GERMAN
. . . . CUSTO2
. . . LINES
. . . FLO .CTR. SW.HAND.
. . . . RET.IMP
. . . CUTTER
. . LABEL -TYPE- ZEBRA
. . . . GODEX
. . . FLW.CTR. SW.HAND.
. . . . RET.IMP
. . REPEAT. EMITTE. SENSOC
. . . . SENS.NW
. . . RECEIV. PROTOC SENSOC(1)
. . . . . …
. . . . . LEON (76)
. . . . -KEYS-
. . . . RE-GEN
. . . . RELAYS
. . . ERR.COM
. . . . -SPAN-
. . DECIM
. . -PC- PROTOC SENSOC(1)
. . . …
. . . LEON (64)
. . -SEND- -CONT- S.SEC
. . MANUAL
. . STABLE
. -TYPE- RS232 BAUDS
. . FRAME
. . -TEST-
. RS485(**) NUMB
. BAUDS
. FRAME
. -TEST-

(*) As the unit has two identical RS232 serial ports, the value of x can be 1 or 2, in other words
PORT 1 and PORT 2, (both are shown in the schema above).
(**) The selection of RS485 appears only in PORT2 option.

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3.4.1 PORT 1, PORT 2
Selection of Serial communication device.
You can change from “PORT 1” to “PORT 2” and vice-versa using the [ ] or [ ] keys; press
[⊳] to come out of the selection submenu and [ ] to confirm the selection and proceed to
the next configuration submenu.

3.4.2 CONECT
Connection
Menu for selecting the type of device to which the channel connects.
The device might be a Printer (PRINTR.), a Labeller (LABEL), a computer (-PC-) or a
Repeater (REPEAT.) or (-NO-) if we do not want to use the device.
Change the selection using the [ ] o [ ] keys; press [⊳] to come out of the connection
selection menu and press [ ] to confirm the selection and proceed to the next
configuration submenu.

3.4.2.1 PRINTR
Printer.
Menu for selecting the parameters for connecting with a printer. These include:
printer type or model (TIPO), number of white lines at the end of the ticket
(LINEAS), type of flow control in communicating with the printer (CTR.FLU) and
availability of the printer’s paper cutting mechanism (MAN.CUT).
Change selection by pressing [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to come out of the printer
connection configuration menu, and [ ] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.1.1 TYPE
Type
Printer Type or Model selection Menu.

The unit can connect to the following printers:

STD: Epson Standard for 40-column tickets.
EPC.1K: Fenix model EPC1000.
CUSTOM: Custom Serial PLUS (40 compact columns).
PAN-10: Fenix model PN10 (Panels)
TM-295: Epson type TMU 295 (for Standard paper)
CUSTO2: Custom model TG02 (24 columns)

Change selection by pressing [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to come out of the printer

connection configuration menu, and [ ] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.1.2 LINES
Lines
Sets the number blank lines after the end of a Ticket.
The default value is 8 and the values range from 0 to 15.
Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ]decreases the value, [⊳] cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and [F] saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.
Holding down keys [ ] o [ ] increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

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3.4.2.1.3 CTR.FLU
Flow Control.
Determines whether flow control is activated or deactivated.
In case it is activated, the serial communication with the printer is made by
software XON-XOFF.
Change the selection pressing [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to come out of the flow
control selection option and [F] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.1.4 MAN.CUT
Manual Cut (paper cut in printer)
Specifies whether the selected printer has any automatic paper cutting
mechanism.
The default value is “-SI-“ (it has cutter).
Pressing [ ] or [ ] changes the selection, [⊳] cancels the operation taking
you out of the option without saving, and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.4.2.2 LABEL
Labeller
Menu for selecting the labeller connection parameters, such as: labeller type or
model (TIPO), and type of flow control in the communication with the labellers
(CTR.FLU).
You can change selection using keys [ ] or [ ], [⊳] comes out of the labeller
connection configuration screen, and [ ] enters the selected option.

3.4.2.2.1 TYPE
Type
Menu for selecting labeller Type or Model.

The equipment can connect to the following:

ZEBRA: ZEBRA labeller or labeller compatible with EPL language.
GODEX: GODEX labeller.

Change the selection using [ ] or [ ], [⊳] comes out of the labeller selection
screen, and [F] comes out saving the selected value.

3.4.2.2.2 CTR.FLU
Flow Control.
Determines whether flow control is activated or deactivated.
In case it is activated, the serial communication with the printer is made by
software XON-XOFF.
Change the selection pressing [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to come out of the flow
control selection option and [F] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.3 REPEAT
Repeater
Menu for configuring the unit’s connection so that it works as a repeater, either for
sending weight information (EMISOR) or receiving weight information (RECEPT).
Allows you to select the type of communication protocol (PROTOC) as well as
various functioning parameters in receiver mode (TECLAS), (ERR.COM) ...

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 You can select the mode, (EMISOR) or (RECEPT) using [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to
come out of the repeater connection configuration screen or press [ ]to enter the
selected mode.

3.4.2.3.1 EMITTE
Emitter Mode
Determines the type of communication protocol for the connection of the
equipment when working Repeater-EMITTER mode.
The equipment currently allows the SENSOC. protocol selection. Press [F] to
select it, and [⊳] to exit the submenu.

3.4.2.3.2 RECEIV
Receiver Mode
Configures the equipment’s connection so that it works as a Repeater-
RECEIVER.

The submenu allows you to choose among 40 different types of protocol

(PROTOC option), send keys status to the Repeater-EMMITTER equipment (-
KEYS- option), set the reaction in the event of loss of communication with the
Repeater-EMMITTER equipment (ERR.COM) and if you have selected a
protocol with limited weight information, you can complete it by locally defining
the Full Scale value (-SPAN-) and the number of decimals (DECIM) of the
weight information received, data that are necessary for processing the received
weight values correctly.

Press keys [ ] o [ ] to change the selected option, [⊳] to come out of the
selection screen and [ ] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.3.2.1 PROTOC
Protocol Selection
Menu for selecting communication protocol for a connection defined as a
Repeater-RECEIVER.

The different selectable protocols are shown in Appendix 2 of this manual.

Press keys [ ] o [ ] to change the selected option, [⊳] to come out of

the selection screen without saving, and [ ] to come out of the screen
after saving.

3.4.2.3.2.2 KEYS
Keys
Enables the transmission of the status of the [B] and [T] keys to the
repeater-EMMITTER equipment.

3.4.2.3.2.3 ERR.COM
Communication error warning
Determines how the unit reacts if communication with the Repeater-
EMITTER equipment is lost.
If this option is enabled (-YES-), the equipment is configured to regularly
(every 5 seconds) display the status and “ERR.COM” message and beep,
whereas disabling the option (-NO-) means that the display will simply turn
off.
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 Press keys [ ] o [ ] to change the selected option, [⊳] to come out of
the selection screen without saving, and [ ] to come out of the screen
after saving.

3.4.2.3.2.4 SPAN
Full Scale
Defines the Full Scale value of the received weight values.

When we enter this screen, the device displays the current defined full
scale value, allowing you to edit it using the [⊳] key to leave this menu
without saving and [F] to save the displayed value and exit this option.

3.4.2.3.2.5 DECIM
Number of decimals
Assigns the number of decimals of the received weight values.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ] decreases the value, [⊳]
exits the option without saving and [F] saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.4.2.4 PC
Communication with PC
Submenu for configuring the connection of the unit for communication with a
computer.

Allows you to select the type of communication protocol (PROTOC) and the
condition for beginning data transmission (-SEND-).

Press [ ] o [ ] keys to change the selected option, [⊳] to exit the submenu, and
[ ] to enter the selected option.

3.4.2.4.1 PROTOC
Protocol Selection
Menu for selecting communication protocol for the connection of the unit with a
computer.

The different selectable protocols are shown in Appendix 3 of this manual.

Press keys [ ] o [ ] to change the selected option, [⊳] to come out of the
selection screen without saving, and [ ] to come out of the screen after saving.

3.4.2.4.2 SEND
Send
Menu for selecting the condition for starting weight data transmission to a
computer. Allows you to select among:

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 -CONT- Regular send configurable using the S.SEC option.
MANUAL Send whenever FUN or INTRO key is pressed (depending on
the selected protocol).
STABLE Sends data every time the weight becomes stable and
provided that this value is not zero and the equipment does
have zero weight between transmissions.
-ESTA- Sends data every time the weight becomes stable and
provided that this value is not zero and the equipment does
have zero weight between transmissions. Minimum weight
value is calculated by multiplying the value configurated in the
option PES.MIN from CTR.PES submenu, for the value of a
division introduced in the option -FRAC- from SCALE
submenu in CALIBR.

Press keys [ ] o [ ] to change the selected option from the

submenu, [⊳] to come out of the selection screen without
saving, and [ ] to come out of the screen after saving.

In case -CONT- has been selected, the equipment will also

allow you to configure the data dump intervals using the
S.SEC option.

3.4.2.4.2.1 ENV.SEG
Transmissions by Second
Allows to configure the weight data dump interval when configuring the
equipment for continuous transmission whilst connected to a computer
(PC).

The default value is 25 with values ranging from 1 to 25.

Pressing the [ ] key increases the value, [ ]decreases the value,

[⊳]brings you out of the option, cancelling the operation without saving
and [F] saves the selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.4.3 -TYPE-
Type
This submenu defines the type of interface (RS232 or RS485), depending on the
equipment.
Parameters allowed for configuration are: speed of the communication () and format
(FRAME) of serial communication associated to the selected channel, and in the case
of the RS485 interface also the NUMBER of node that is assigned to your computer in
case of being networked.

The submenu has a further option (-TEST-) for testing the interface and checking, on
the physical plane, that it works correctly.

The interface type selection options appear when you enter the submenu.

You can change the selection using [ ] o [ ] keys, [⊳] to come out of the screen and
[ ] to confirm the selection and proceed to the following configuration submenu.

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3.4.3.1 NUMBER
Number
This option configures the equipment identification number when it is part of
network multipoint RS485 downstream devices.

Select values between 0 and 255. 0 value disables the sending of the number
identification.

Identification number is changed by pressing [ ] o [ ], and also by using

numerical keyboard to introduce the desired value; with [⊳] we exit the option
without saving, and with [F] we exit by saving the selected number.

3.4.3.2 BAUDS
Bauds
This option is used to configure the speed of communication of the interface.

Allows you to select the following normalised speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600 y 115200 bps. The default value is 9600 bps.

Press [ ] o [ ] to change the speeds, [⊳] to leave the screen without saving, or
[F] to exit after saving the selected speed.

3.4.3.3 FRAME
Frame
This option configures the frame format of communication with the interface. It
allows selecting the following frames: -n81-, -n82-, -n72-, -E81-, -E71-, -E72-, -
o81-, -o71-, -o72.

Codification: -PDS-
Being: P parity n (WITHOUT
PARITY)
E (EVEN)
o (ODD)
D Data bits 7
8
S Stop bits 1
2

The default value is -n81 (8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity).

Press [ ] o [ ] to change the frame, [⊳] to leave the screen without saving, or
[F] to exit after saving the selected speed.

3.4.3.4 -TEST-
Test
This option allows you to test the interface and confirm that it is working properly,
on the physical level.
The test and required testing conditions vary according to the type of interface.

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Interface RS232:

For a RS232 interface, you must connect the transmission and reception line with
the input connector (pins 2 and 3).

When you enter this option, the message “EN ESP.” will appear; once the test has
been performed the results will be shown; these results may be:

“Error” Indicates some kind of problem in the communication: disconnected

cable, communication hardware malfunction, or simply that the in the
selected rs232 channel, the transmission and reception lines (pins 2
and 3) have not been connected, as required to perform the test.

“OK” Indicates that the test was performed correctly, even at the highest
speed (bauds) possible (115.200).

“XXXXX” where XXXX corresponds to the maximum speed (bauds) at which

the test could be performed correctly.

In a serial communication system, the length, threads section and quality of the
cable used can create limits on the speeds at which communication can be
established. To avoid subsequent communication problems, we recommend not
assigning a speed (BAUDS) greater than that resulting from the test.

Interface RS485:

In an RS485 interface is not possible to perform a self-test line and display a result
as it is a half-duplex interface and to transmit and receive transmitted
simultaneously, so it would need two equipment to make the test. As to have more
than one equipment is not always possible, to test RS485 communication is limited
to constantly transmit the character "U" (55h) until the ENTER key is pressed, the
speed and configured format in BAUDS and FRAME respectively.

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3.5 External Configuration Submenu (CFG.EXT)
Allows to access the equipment configuration parameters, for consultation and modification, externally
from a computer (PC).

When entering this submenu, the equipment will display the message “EN ESP” indicating that it is
waiting to establish communication with a computer (PC).

Use [⊳] to exit the menu, and [F] to save the configuration parameters received.

3.6 Language submenu (LANGUA.)

The language Submenu allows you to select the language in which the equipment displays menus,
prints the ticket and communications with the user.

Change the language using keys [ ] o [ ], press [⊳] to come out of the selection without saving or
[F] to confirm and save the selection.

LANGUA. SPANIS.
PORTUG.
FRENCH
ITALIA.
ENGLIS.
GERMAN

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4 CONNECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND WRITE LOCK
4.1 Analogue Load cell connection
The equipment is provided with a memory which saves all the parameters that affect the weight
measurement and that are configured in the unit: calibrations, gains, linearity points, filters, etc. This
memory has a mechanical write lock system that blocks (provided it is active) any alteration of any
parameter stored in it (for further details, please check section 4.1.1).

Analogue cells are connected through a 9-pin female SUB-D connector, as shown below:

PIN SIGNAL 4 HILOS 6 HILOS

1 Negative power (V-) Black Black
2 Negative signal (E-) White White
Analogue cell 3 Ground Mesh Mesh
(Female Subd9 Connector) 4 Positive signal (E+) Green Green
5 Positive power (V+) Red Red
5 1 6 Negativo sense (S-) Black Blue
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
9 Sense positivo (S+) Red Yellow
9 6

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4.1.1 Write lock and metrological seal
The memory write lock mechanism consists of two micro-switches, accessible only
from the inside of the equipment, which enable the writing (and modification of weighing
parameters) only when the two micro-switches are in the ON position (towards the
right).

To ensure that no one can manipulate the metrological parameters stored in the
memory after calibrating or carrying out a metrological test of the system, two
metrological seals have been placed on to stop anyone accessing (without breaking
the seals) the lock mechanism (in both sides of equipment).

Apart from the seal system, the weight module has an internal counter that counts the
number of times the parameters stored in its memory are modified. This counter cannot
be restarted and its value is shown on the display whenever the equipment is started
up (message “C1 xxx”).

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4.2 Digital load cell connection

Digital load cells are connected through a 9-pin female SUB-D connector, as shown below.

PIN SIGNAL 4 HILOS

Digital cell 1 Negative power (V-) Black
(Female Subd9 Connector) 2 SDA/TR- White
3 Ground Mesh
5 1
4 SCL/TR+ Green
5 Positive power (V+) Red
6 Not connected
7 Not connected
9 6
8 Not connected
9 Not connected

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4.3 Connection serial ports RS232/485

SC-A10 equipments have 2 serial channels (PORT1 and PORT 2) where, in addition, the second one
(PORT 2) can be selected to type of RS232 or RS485 interface.
Both channels have a series SUB-D 9-pin male connector for connection, the lower connector
corresponds to the first channel (PORT 1) and the upper connector to the second (PORT 2).

PORT 2

PORT 1

The functions assigned to each pin and how it is connected to the devices used most often are
described in the following table:

PORT 1: RS-232 Communication

(Male Subd9 connector) PIN SIGNAL PC SRP LX300 ZEBRA
1 1 N.C.
5
2 RXD 3 3
3 TXD 2 3 3 2
4
5 GND 5 7 7 5
6 9 6 N.C.
7 N.C.
8 N.C.
9 N.C.
BRIDGE 4-5 4-5 6-8
BRIDGE 6-20

PORT 2: RS-232 or RS-485 Communication

(Male Subd9 connector) PIN SIGNAL PC SRP LX300 ZEBRA
1 1 RTX- (B)
5
2 RXD 3 3
3 TXD 2 3 3 2
4
5 GND 5 7 7 5
6 9 6 N.C.
7 N.C.
8 N.C.
9 RTX+ (A)
BRIDGE 4-5 4-5 6-8
BRIDGE 6-20

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For PORT2, RS232/RS485 selection is made by a selection jumper inside the equipment, as is
showed in the following diagram:

RS485

RS232

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4.4 Automatic start-up of the equipment

The equipment enables automatic start when receiving power. This requires placing a jumper on the
J1 selection jumper. This jumper is accessible by removing the back cover of the equipment; it is
placed at the bottom part, close to the battery (check image below).

When a jumper is inserted in J1 the ON/OFF key is also disabled, thus preventing the equipment to
shut down from the keyboard.

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5 FIRMWARE UPDATE

1. Start the Sensocar Bootloader software.

2. Connect a crossed RS232 cable between the PC and Channel 1 of the indicator, selecting the PC
port (COM) in the programme.

3. Select the firmware file that will be loaded.

4. Click on [Connect] and turn on the equipment before 10 seconds’ elapse.

5. Once communication with the indicator has been established ([Connect] button changes to
[Quit/Run]), click on [PROGRAM] to start loading or [Quit/Run] to abort.

6. When the programme displays the message “DOWNLOAD SUCCESFUL”, the loading process
has finished and the equipment will have been updated.

7. Turn off and restart the indicator.

.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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6 APPENDICES
6.1 APPENDIX I – GRAVITY PARAMETERS

The value of the gravity parameter depends on the latitude (y) and height (h) of the place where this
parameter is calculated. This parameter can be determined by the following formula:

g = g ( y, h) = 9,780327 ⋅ (1 + 5,3024 ⋅10 −3 sin 2 ( y ) − 5,8 ⋅10 −6 sin 2 (2 y )) − 3,086 ⋅10 −6 h]

where (y) represents the latitude of the place (in radians) and (h) the height (in meters).

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6.2 APPENDIX II - PROTOCOLS FOR A REPEATER-RECEIVER
CONNECTION

NAME BYTES DESCRIPTION

SENSOC Old communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters
SENS.NW New communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters

"U"+under+over+est+(11<SP>)+sig+weight(5)+<SP>+"kg"+<CR>+<LF>

Where:
SOEHNL 26 under: (“1” if overload negative/”0” no) (negative overload flag)
over: (“1” if overload positive/”0” no) (positive overload flag)
est: (“1” if stable/”0" no) (stable weight flag)
sig: (“ ” if positive/”-" if negative) (sign flag)

SYSTEC 17 “S”+<SP>(est/”D”)+(3<SP>)+peso(7)+<SP>+"kg"+<CR>+<LF>
SYS.MUL 20 "W"+numvis(2)+”S”+[ SYSTEC protocol frame]

<STX> + decimals[0..3] + flg + net(5) + <SP> + tare(5) + <CR>

Where the byte flg:

Bit 7-4: 0
TOLEDO 15 Bit 3: stable weight flag
Bit 2: overload flag
Bit 2: negative weight flag
Bit 1: net weight flag

(typical frame: E71)

TOLED.2 17 <STX>+status(3)+weight(6)+tare(6)+<CR>+CRC(optional)
-S400- 9 <STX>+weight(7)+<CR>
-EPEL- 12 <STX>(3<SP>)+weight(7)+<CR>

“S” + est + <SP>+ sig + (3<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

Where:
IE21.5 19 sig: (“ ” if positive/”-” no) (overload flag)
est: (“D” if stable/” " no) (stable weight flag)

(typical frame: E72. Continuous mode)

weight(5) + status + <CR>

Where the byte status:

IE150 Bit 7-6: 0

7
(7 bytes) Bit 5-4: 1
Bit 3: tare flag
Bit 2: stable weight flag
Bit 2: minimum weight flag
Bit 1: zero flag

S-120 10 <STX> + weight(6) + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

MATRIX 17 “<” + (3<SP>) + (sig/<SP>) + weight(7) + <SP> + status(2) + <CR> + <LF>

<STX> + status + <SP> + weight(7) + <CR>

EUROBI 11 Where the byte status:

Bit 6: stable weight flag
Bit 1: Net weight flag

HBM 17 <SP> + status + <SP> + sig + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + unit(2) + <CR> + <LF>
AVERY 18 <STX> + (3<SP>) + "99" + <SP> + weight(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>
SCHENC 24 <STX> + (2<SP>) + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + tare(7) + <SP> + status(2) + <LF> + <CR>
GRAVIT 17 <STX> + 00 + weight(6) + tare(6) + 0 + <CR>
COUGAR 18 <STX> + status(3) + weight(6) + tare(6) + <CR> + CRC

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LAUMAS 19 “&” + ”N” + weight(6) + ”L” + gross(6) + ”\” + CRC(2) + <CR>
-S- 8 Sig + weight(6) + <CR>
Command: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXA 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+weightmanual+tare+notare
Si EST => status=status+0x20

HBM.AED. 10 (<SP/"-">)+weight(7)+<CR>+<LF>
Command: G+W+<CR> (3 bytes)

“W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + CHKSUM(2) + <CR>

MARECH. 18
status: b.6 NET, b.4 EST, b.3 CER

<STX> + P+weight(8) + CRC + <CR>

-TR.60- 12/30 o
<STX> + B + weight(8) + T + weight(8) + N + weight(8) + CRC + <CR>

“s” + weight(XXX.XX) + <SP> + u + <SP> + z + <SP> + py + <SP> + LB + <CR> +

-DFI- 19
<LF>
X-3000 3…9 weight(1..7) + <CR> + <LF>
DAT.400 24 <STX> + sta + weight(6) + gross(6) + peak(6) + <ETX> + CRC(2) + <EOT>

"$" + num(2) + sig(<SP>/-) + <SP> + pts(6) + <CR>

-TASF- 12/6/6 "$TE" + numid(2) + <CR> (continuous)
"$ZE" + numid(2) + <CR> (zero rem)

Command: “P”
PIC800 18
<STX> + E + <SP> + C + <SP> + sig + weight(7) + <ETX> + CHK(2) + <LF> + <CR>

PT800 11 <STX> + <SP>(2) + sig + weight(5) + <ETX> + <CR>

I-200 13 "01" + gross(7) + u(3) + <STX>
HBM-2K 11 <STX>+sig+weight(7)+sta+<ETX>
MD 18 <STX> + ndec + sig + weight(7) + SP(5) + "0" + <CR> + <LF>
PR1613 18 <STX> + MODO + STA(2) + weight(6) + <ETX>

[NN] + HH + “,” + KK + “,” + weight(8) + “,” + UU + <CR> + <LF>

HJPL 19 Includes [NN] for RS485 communication

HH = “OL” or “ST”
KK = “NT” (If there is tare)

ID IP 19 “S” + “D” + (5<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + “KG” + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

LEON 9 status + sig + PESO(6) + <CR>

Where:

SYMBOL HEX DEC DESCRIPTION

<STX> 02 2 Start of Text
<ETX> 03 3 End of Text
<CR> 0D 13 Carriage Return
<SP> 20 32 Space
<LF> 0A 10 Line Feed
<EOT> 04 4 End Of Transmission
<ENQ> 05 5 Enquiry
<SO> 0E 14 Shift Out
<SI> 0F 15 Shift In

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6.3 APPENDIX III - PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTION WITH PC

NAME BYTES DESCRIPTION

Continuous transmission (sends the net weight continuously by default)
Transmission by request
If the equipment is within a viewer network, a viewer number other than 0 must be assigned to it.

. Visor No (Bytes)
0 Response: Signo+weight(7)+<CR> 9
xy Response: xy+:+<SP>+Sig+weight(7)+<CR> 13
Response to lower case
(flags): (xy+:+<SP>)+F1+weight(7)+<CR> 9/13
F1(bits):
neg|bat|est|cer|net|T|B|M
Response to relays reading:
Each set consist of a relays
mask of 8bit. xy+:+<SP>+C8..C1+<CR> 13
The sets or relays not being
used will be filled with ‘1’s
Response to battery level: xy+:+(5<SP>)+level(3)+<CR>

Level=“NOB” (no battery) 13

Level=”OK ”,”LOW” (1bit)
Level=xxx (1byte)
General Activation
S+P+<CR> 3
commands: for request
Net weight S+N+<CR> 3
+flags S+n+<CR> 3
Gross
S+B+<CR> 3
weight
+flags S+b+<CR> 3
DIG: pts.
S+g+xx+<CR> 5
cél. Xx
SENSOC DIG: net
S+G+xx+<CR> 5
cél. Xx
Continuous S+F+<CR> 3
Stable mode S+E+<CR> 3
Zero S+C+<CR> 3
Tare S+T+<CR> 3
Manual tare S+J+Tare(6/7 with decimal)+<CR> 9/10
Tare scale S+D+<CR> 3
Battery
S+L+<CR> 3
Level
Acknowled
S+A+<CR> 3
ge
Serial
S+S+<CR> 3
Number
See
S+V+<CR> 3
Programme
Enter /Print S+I+<CR> 3
Reduced
S+M+<CR> 3
weight
Register
S+W+<CR> 3
DSD
Read relays S+U+<CR> 3
Activate
relays set
C1 S+Y+mask(C1..C8)+<CR> 4
“0”: Closed
“1”: Open
Addressable Commands: S+xy+genericletter+<CR> 5

In metrology: Sig+Weight (7):

“________” if weight negative
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 “^^^^^^^^” if overload
C8..C1: 8 sets of relay masks (up to 64 relays). C1 is current.

SENS.NW New communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters

<STX> + decimals[0..3] + flg + net(5) + <SP> + tare(5) + <CR>

Where the byte flg:

Bit 7-4: 0
TOLEDO 15 Bit 3: stable weight flag
Bit 2: overload flag
Bit 2: negative weight flag
Bit 1: net weight flag

(typical frame: E71)

GRAVIT 17 <STX> + 00 + weight(6) + tare(6) + 0 + <CR>

-PG- 20 sig + grossweight(7) + sig + netweight(7) + <SP> + Num(2) + <CR>
Command: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXA 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
Si EST => status=status+0x20

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
PG2 45 Transmission by pressing ENT (accumulates and sends)
“B” + grossweight (7) + “T” + tareweight(7) + “N” + weight(7) + “A” + (3<SP>) +
weightacc(7) + “P” + <SP> + points (7) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
Transmission by pressing ENT (accumulates and sends)
Without Tare:
METLER 13/18 <STX> + <SP> + sig + Weight(5) + <SP> + ”kg” + <CR> + <LF>
With Tare:
<STX> + (2<SP>) + sig + Weight(5) + <SP> + “kg” + <SP> + NET + <CR> + <LF>

Continuous transmission
<STX> + (4<SP>) + weight(5) + (5<SP>) + weightTare(4) + <SP> + A + <CR>
NETSCH 22
Where: A: ‘3’ if weight stable / “1” if not

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
Command: <STX> + VIS + <ENQ> + <ETX>
<STX> + VIS + weight(4) + est + scar + 0 + 0 + FRAC + ncer + <ETX>
IE21.2 13
Where:
est: (“1“ if weight stable / “0” if not)
scar: (“1“ if overload/ “0” if not)
ncer: Number of “0”s in fraction

Continuous transmission
“S” + est + <SP>+ sig + (3<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>
IE21.5 19 Where:
sig: (“ ” if positive/”-” no) (overload flag)
est: (“D” if stable/” " no) (stable flag weight)

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
IMARCH 9 Command: ”W”
<STX> + weight(7) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
MOBBA 10 Transmission due to stable weight
Command: <STX> + <ENQ> + <ETX>

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 <STX> + flg + weight(7) + <ETX>

Where: flg: (“?” if unstable / ”-” if negative / “+” if positive)

weight(5) + status + <CR>

Where the byte status:

IE150 7 Bit 7-6: 0

Bit 5-4: 1
Bit 3: tare flag
Bit 2: stable weight flag
Bit 2: minimum weight flag
Bit 1: Zero flag

Command: “:01040D2000623” + <CR> + <LF>

CYB20 33
“:01040C0303” + net(6) + ”000000000000” + CRC(2) + <CR> + <LF>
Weight Command: <80h> + NumID(00h..1Fh)
Command BroadCast: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXAR.R 13
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Command: ”$”
<STX> + status + weight(8) + <CR>
EPEL.A 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Command: ”$”
weight(7)+<CR>
EPEL.80 8
if weight negative => weight(7) = “AAAAAAA”

Command: ”$”
<STX> + status + weight(8) + <CR>
EPEL.AN 12 status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Continuous transmission
CAMP.A 13 tarehex(3) + weighthex(3) + (6<00h>) + CRC

Where: sum of bytes

Command: <ENQ>
-S100- 10 <STX> + weight(6) + "0" + <ETX>
Continuous transmission
-S400- 9
<STX>+weight(7)+<CR>
Continuous transmission
Command1: “BRUTO” + <CR>
GRAVI.2 10 Command2: “LEDS” + <CR>
Gross(6) + “.” + CR+”:>”
Est + “0” + Cero + “0001” + <CR> + CR+”:>”
Continuous transmission
Command: “GW” + <CR>
“W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + chksum(2) + <CR>
ARPEGE 18
sig : “+”/”-“
status: bit(6) NET, bit(4) EST, bit(3) ZERO
Command: G+W+<CR> (3 bytes)

MARECH. 18 “W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + CHKSUM(2) + <CR>

status: b.6 NET, b.4 EST, b.3 CER

Continuous transmission
-S- 8
Sig + weight(6) + <CR>
SPIDER 28/19 Continuous transmission and by stable weight

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 (Cont) “S” + <SP> + sta + (3<SP>) + net(7) + (2<SP>) + ”kg” + <CR> + <LF>
(Stable W) “G” + (9<SP>) + net(7) + (2<SP>) + ”kg” + (4<CRLF>)

sta: "S":Stable, "D":Unstable, "+":Overload

Continuous transmission
EV2001 16 Command: “XB” + <CR>
<SP> + sig + weight(7) + <SP> + “kg” + <SP> + “B” + <CR> + <LF>
Command: “#” + <SP> + CDR + <LF>
“#” + CDA + data(5) + <CR> + status + <CR> + XOR(2) + <LF>
APOST 12
CDR = 10H, 12H, 16H, 18H, 1AH, 1CH, 14H, 20H
Status (LSN): ERR+NEG+CER+EST
CDA = CDR+1
Transmission caused by pressing FUN key.
PG3 20
Sign + netweight(7) + Sign + tare(7) + <SP> + NumVisor(2) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
DLT-30 10 Command: “$” + <CR>
<STX> + weight(7) + <ETX> + <CR>
Continuous transmission
TF-1K 9 Command: <ENQ>
<STX> + weight(6) + <CR> + <ETX>
Continuous transmission
DAT.400 24
<STX> + sta + weight(6) + gross(6) + peak(6) + <ETX> + CRC(2) + <EOT>
Continuous transmission
MT 43 <STX> + gross(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + Tare(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + “T” + <SP>
+ <SO> + Netro(8) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + “N” + <SI> + <CR> + CRC + <LF>
Continuous transmission
START 16
sig + <SP> + weight(7) + pdec + (4<SP>) + <CR> + <LF>
Continuous transmission
GRAM 20
"US,GS," + sig + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>
Continuous transmission
AB + CD + (2<SP>) + weight(8) + <sp> + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>

Where:

-CAS- 22 If Stable => AB = “ST”

Not stable => AB = “US”
Overload => AB = “0L”
Gross => CD = “GS”
Net => CD = “NT”

Where:

SYMBOL HEX DEC DESCRIPTION

<STX> 02 2 Start of Text
<ETX> 03 3 End of Text
<CR> 0D 13 Carriage Return
<SP> 20 32 Space
<LF> 0A 10 Line Feed
<EOT> 04 4 End Of Transmission
<ENQ> 05 5 Enquiry
<SO> 0E 14 Shift Out
<SI> 0F 15 Shift In

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6.4. APPENDIX IV - ERROR MESSAGES WITH DIGITAL LOAD CELLS
During the implementation of a system of digital load cells is common to that may occur errors in the
configuration or the wiring. To aid in the diagnosis of errors that may occur during this phase, the
equipment shows a series of error messages whose format and coding can be found in the following
table.

All error messages related with digital load cells have the following format:

E.xxC.nn
Where:
xx error code
nn number of the load cell affected (nn takes the value 00 if the problem affects all load cells)

CODE DESCRIPTION RECOVERY

Excess consumption in the line. For security the equipment cuts the power to the
(short-circuit on the supply line to the digital load cells. To restore it is necessary to press
01 digital load cell) any key of the indicator. If the problem persists the
error message reappears and cuts again the power
to the load cells.
Error in the communication with load The message disapperas when retreived back the
02
cell nn. communiction with the load cell.
The load cell nn is delivering a weight The message disapperas when the weight value
03 value abnormally high delivered by the load cell is within normal margins.
(defective or heavily loaded load cell)
The load cell nn is delivering a weight The message disapperas when the weight value
04 value abnormally low delivered by the load cell is within normal margins.
(possibly due to a breakdown load cell)
Possible crossed line between the The equipment is automatically recovered once the
05
negative power supply (black wire) and problem is solved.
some signal wires from SDA (white)
and/or SCL (green)
Possible crossed line between signal The equipment is automatically recovered once the
06 wires; SDA signal wire (white) and SCL problem is solved.
signal wire (green)

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(*) The electromagnetic susceptibility certification was obtained after performing tests with a field voltage of 10 V/m in
accordance with the new regulations.

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