Quick Start Instruction Manual

FT-1x Quick Start, May 2012
FT-1x Quick Start
Important hint:
This instruction note does NOT replace the technical manual
It is only a brief survey for the commissioning of a type FT-1x
indicator.
1. All mechanical assembly has to be done properly
2. Execute electrical connections
Connect load cell with FT-1x:
Optional FT-1x to PC communication:
RS232,
PC typical allocation
Definition
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
Plug connector J11
Stainless steel housing
2 TxD 3 3
3 RxD 2 4
5 GND 7 2
Shield Connector casing 1
3. Setup the scale
1. Turn on the instrument and wait for the start up.
2. Access the menu for setup and calibration. Here you have
to press following keys in sequence:
<F> and <Info> and ->0<- and <Info> and <Enter>
With the <↑> and <↓> keys you select the parameter block [XXX], with the <Enter> key you confirm
your selection. The <F> key is used to exit the setup.
3.1 Weight display
Se
lect parameter
[212]
and
confir
m with the
<
Tar
e
>
key
.
[CAP]
The capacity of the scale will be entered
by
the
<
Tare
> and <
Zero
> keys.
The value will be confirmed by pressing the <Enter> key.
[d]
The d
isplay resolution of th
e scale will be selected by
the
<
Zero
> key.
The selection will be confirmed by pressing the <Enter> key.
6-wire load cell 4-wire load cell
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
Plug connector J12
Stainless steel housing
+ Excitation + Excitation 1 1
+ Sense + Excitation 2 2
Shield Shield 3 4
- Sense – Excitation 4 6
– Excitation – Excitation 5 7
+ Signal + Signal 7 3
– Signal – Signal 8 5
Shield Shield Connector casing 4