Manual

FT-12 Technical Manual, Rev. 1.35 November 2010
Page 2 of 44
Table of Contents:
1 Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................................4
2 Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................................................5
3 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Key Features.............................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Available Options and Accessoires...........................................................................................................6
3.3 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................7
3.4 Housing Dimensions .................................................................................................................................8
3.4.1 Desk Type Housing ...........................................................................................................................................8
3.4.2 Stainless Steel Housing ....................................................................................................................................8
3.4.3 Panel Type Housing ..........................................................................................................................................9
4 Installation and Commissioning.................................................................................................................10
4.1 Mechanical Installation............................................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Jumpers...........................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Electrical Connections.............................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Power Supply and Grounding..........................................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Standard Load Cell Connection.......................................................................................................................11
4.3 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................11
5 Front Panel and Keypad ..............................................................................................................................12
5.1 Weight Display and Status LEDs ............................................................................................................12
5.2 Keypad ....................................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Key lock...................................................................................................................................................13
6 Setup and Calibration ..................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Basics......................................................................................................................................................14
6.1.1 Basic Setup Keys on the Frontplate ................................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Entering the Setup and Calibration Menu........................................................................................................14
6.1.3 Exiting the Setup and Calibration Menu ..........................................................................................................14
6.2 Application Programmes.........................................................................................................................15
6.2.1 Basic Weighing................................................................................................................................................15
6.2.2 Check Weighing ..............................................................................................................................................15
6.2.3 Peak Hold........................................................................................................................................................15
6.2.4 Dynamic Weighing ..........................................................................................................................................16
6.2.5 Filling...............................................................................................................................................................16
6.2.6 Setup...............................................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Configuration Parameters .......................................................................................................................17
6.4 Scale Parameters....................................................................................................................................17
6.5 Scale Calibration .....................................................................................................................................19
7 Memory Operations......................................................................................................................................20
7.1 ID Memory...............................................................................................................................................20
7.2 Preset Tare Memory ...............................................................................................................................20
7.3 Setpoint Memory .....................................................................................................................................20
8 Alibi Memory and Legal Metrological Records .........................................................................................21
9 Communication ............................................................................................................................................22
9.1 Overview about Communication .............................................................................................................22
9.2 Serial Interface and Printer .....................................................................................................................22
9.2.1 Standard Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) ..............................................................................................22
9.2.2 Optional Serial Interface Connector (RS232C, RS485, 20 mA TTY)...............................................................22
9.2.3 Continuous Output Mode ................................................................................................................................23
9.2.4 Host Mode.......................................................................................................................................................23
9.2.5 Print Mode.......................................................................................................................................................23
9.2.6 Setup...............................................................................................................................................................24