WEIGHING CONTROLLER FT-13 TECHNICAL MANUAL For Firmware Version 2.13 and higher Flintec GmbH Bemannsbruch 9 74909 Meckesheim GERMANY www.flintec.
Table of Contents: 1. Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................4 2. Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................5 3. Overview ...................................................................................................................................................6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.
8. Communication......................................................................................................................................34 8.1 8.2 Overview about Communication ...........................................................................................................34 Serial Interface and Printer ...................................................................................................................34 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.2.4 8.2.5 8.2.6 8.3 Ethernet Option ....
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2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FT-13 Technical Manual, Rev. 1.
3. OVERVIEW The FT-13 Weighing Controller is an economic and powerful state-of-the-art instrument. Its application covers standard filling tasks like filling above the open container, filling below the bunghole of the container, below surface filling in the container, accurate filling and emptying etc. The accurate and versatile instrument is available in different housings, meeting the industries demand for various environmental conditions.
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3.4 Housing Dimensions 3.4.1 Stainless Steel Housing 100 220 70 70 15 160 230 Stainless steel housing front view Stainless steel housing side view 100 mm deep with big backplane option 3.4.2 Panel Type Housing 174 175 68 90 Panel type front view Panel type side view 9 5 ,5 144 69 80 164 5, mounting with 4x M4 S ticke r Panel type rear view FT-13 Technical Manual, Rev. 1.
4. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING PRECAUTION: Please read this manual carefully before energizing the indicator. Perform the commissioning operation according the procedure given here. Use trained personnel for cleaning, commissioning, checking and service of the indicator. The interference of untrained personnel may cause some unwanted damages or injures. 4.1 Mechanical Installation First of all please determine the place where your indicator can operate safely.
4.2.2 Standard Load Cell Connection The load cell wiring should be made carefully before energizing to avoid damages to the weight indicator and the load cells. The input resistance of the load cells that you want to connect should be more than 58 Ω. The sense pins of the instrument should be connected. In 4-wire installations the sense and excitation pins with the same polarity should be short circuited at the connector side.
The electrical connection of the inputs and outputs should be made as shown in the Figure 4.3 The power for the digital I/O has to be supplied from an external power supply module. Ground (Pin no. 2) and +24 V (Pin no. 1) must both be wired accordingly. Figure 4.3 Digital I / O ports connection diagram O u tp u t In p u t GND 0V Additional Digital I/O Board Depending on the housing type an additional digital I/O board can be added to FT-13.
5. FRONT PANEL AND KEYPAD 5.1 Weight Display and Status LEDs Figure 5.1 Front panel view of FT-13 The weight display of FT-13 is a 6 digit LED with 14 mm or 20 mm height. At the right side of the display there are three status LEDs for indicating “Gross”, “Net” and the standard unit “kg”. Below the weight display there are 6 status LEDs related to the weighing process.
5.2 Keypad The meaning of the front panel keys and the key functions are: Key Meaning Power On/Off: This key is used for turning the instrument on or off. To switch off the key must be pressed and hold at least for 2 seconds. This key can get inhibited in setup mode. There is no On/Off key on panel type housings. Function : This key is used in combination with other keys to enter any function or to quit without saving. Mode: This key is used for swiching between filling mode and weighing mode.
6. SETUP AND CALIBRATION 6.1 Basics 6.1.1 Basic Setup Keys on the Frontplate The symbols located on the lower right corner of each key indicate the function of the keys in the setup menu. The basic meanings of these keys are given in the table below. Exit without saving Stepping forwards to the next parameter Stepping backwards to the previous parameter Changing the digit Entering the parameter value Changing the value or increasing the flashing digit Clear (delete) Enter Mode 6.1.
6.3 Configuration Parameters [1--] Configuration Block [12-] Filter In this block the proper filter values according to the operating conditions can be entered. One of the most important features of the indicator is viewing the filter characteristics on the display and with the help of this option, you can select the most suitable filter without leaving the setup mode. [120 X ] Filter The filter value can be set from 0 to 9 (The minimum value of the filter is at least 6 in normal weighing applications).
6.5 Scale Calibration [3--] Calibration Block The calibration of the scale will be performed here. First check that the load cell connection is established and your scale capacity respective scale resolution is correctly defined. If this is fulfiled you can proceed. [30-] Calibration [301 ] Calibration 1. Begin the calibration by pressing . 2. Unload the scale when the displays shows [ZEro.CA] message and press . The display will show the [WAıt ] message during the zero calibration.
7. FILLING WITH FT-13 7.1 Overview FT-13 has 9 standard filling programmes for common filling applications as indicated below.
7.3 Filling Programmes 7.3.1 Programme 0: Open Container Filling Application: Open container filling Big bag filling F T -1 3 Process Parameters + + Description + d_FıLL Operation: The filling starts with activating the start input and is executed as 2-speed or 3-speed above surface container filling The process ends when the filled container is removed from the platfrom Filling can be done as Gross or Net + X.
7.3.2 Programme 1: Bunghole Container Filling Application: Container with bunghole filling Tin , drum filling machines F T -1 3 Process Parameters + d_FıLL + Operation: After activating the start input the filling valve moves through the hole of the container Filling is executed as 2-speed or 3-speed above surface filling directly into a container At the end of the feeding, the valve moves out of the container. The process ends when the filled container has been removed from the platform.
Process Messages Description This message is shown on the display during the start delay. It disappears at the end of the start delay. StArt − __ − Means the filling valve is moving down. It disappears when the filling valve is completely down. _ −− _ Means the filling valve is moving up. It disappears when the filling valve is up. FULL XXXXX This message is shown at the end of the filling. This message and the weight are shown alternately until the container is removed from the platform. 7.3.
SAFEty XXXXX ZEro_r XXXXX Gr-NEt X Condition: Safety > tare max. If the filling valve doesn‟t go through the hole of the container, this parameter saves the system. While the filling valve is moving down and if the weight is higher than the “SAFEty” weight, then the valve moves up and the filling does not start. Zero range. At the end of the filling, when the container is removed from the platform, the weight has to be in the zero range to return into the “Ready” status.
Process Parameters + + Description + When FT-13 is in the “Ready” status (the top LED in the LED bar is “on” ) press the keys shown on the left sequentially. d_dıSC X.X d_GAtE X.X E_tYPE X GAT_Ch k X ZEro_r XXXXX This is the delay time at the end of emptying. The bottom gate is opened and emtying starts. When the weight goes into zero range, “ d_dıSC “ delay starts and the gate is closed at the end of this period. The delay time can be entered by the keypad up to 9.9 s.
7.3.5 Programme 4: Filling and Discharging FT-13 Operation: The start input starts the 2-speed or 3-speed filling of the tank/hopper until the target value The discharge input starts the 2-speed or 3speed discharging until the target value Filling and discharging processes can be choosen freely. For example, the tank can be filled up to 3000 kg and 180kg can be discharged sequentially.
7.3.6 Programme 5: Charging and Discharging Application: Weigh-in / Weigh-out systems Weighing of sticky and viscose materials Operation: The tank/hopper is coarsly filled up to the filling target. Afterwards it is discharged to the target value by the discharge input in a 2-speed discharging process. Filling and discharging must be sequential.
7.3.7 Programme 6: Filling and Emptying Type 2 Application: Bagging machines Material feeding systems The filling stops if the total weight is higher than the entered total limit value Operation: F T -1 3 The tank/hopper is filled up to the target value accurately by 2-speed or 3-speed filling. The discharge input starts the complete emtying of the tank/hopper and the weight is totalized. Filling and emptying must be in sequence.
Process Messages Description - ZEro - It is displayed during automatic zeroing. GAtE FULL It is displayed during “Gate position control”. It is displayed at the end of the filling. It is shown alternately to the weight value. It disappears when emtying starts. XXXXX d dEL Discharge delay message. dSChrG For emptying the tank/hopper manually, activate the emptying input. This message is shown on the display when the input is active. 7.3.
d_End XX.X Gr-Net X vibon XXXXXX viboFF XXXXXX At the end of the filling cycle the filling machine waits for the d_End delay time to release the clamp. “Gr-NET” defines whether the filling will be done: 0 = Gross Filling without zeroing 1 = Gross Filling with zeroing (related with par.[50E]) 2 = Net filling Enter the value which will start the vibration. Enter the value which stops the vibration which was started at [vibon].
Process parameters + + Description When type FT-13 is in the “Ready” status (the top LED in the LED bar is “on” ) press the keys shown on the left sequentially. + The emptying delay time is used to empty the weighing hopper. When the weight goes into the zero range the “d_diSc” delay time starts and the gate will be closed at the end of this period. It can be entered up to 9.9 seconds. d_diSc X.X d_GAtE X.X d_vib X.X The end of the emptying output is hold for this time period.
7.4 Target and Preset Entry TARGET and TOLERANCE ENTRY Press F and N keys sequentially. + tARGEt XXXXX toL XXXXX Target message and it‟s value are shown alternately. To edit the value use the numeric keys and press . + / - tolerances of filling or discharging are shown. The value entered here shall alarm the operator. To edit the value use the numeric keys and press to return to the operation mode. To disable the tolerance control, enter “0”.
7.5 Recipe Memory A recipe is a set of parameters for different materials and/or different target weights. 16 different recipe components which are target, tolerance, coarse lead-in, mid-feed and fine values can be stored to the recipe memory. You can select the wished recipe from the memory by use of the keypads before the filling will start. ENTER A RECIPE TO THE MEMORY Press and <8> keys sequentially. + rEC. XX Enter the recipe number (1 to 16) to edit by using the numeric keys and press .
7.6 Setup [5--] Filling Block [50-] + [51-] Filling Parameters In this section the programme selection is done and the main filling parameters are defined. [500 X] Programme selection 0 = Prog. 0 2 = Prog. 2 4 = Prog. 4 6 = Prog. 6 8 = Prog. 8 Filling into open container (factory default value) Below surface filling in the container Accurate filling / Accurate discharging Filling and emptying type 2 Bag filling from hopper scale 1 = Prog. 1 3 = Prog. 3 5 = Prog. 5 7 = Prog. 7 9 = Prog.
[508 ] Maximum filling time [ XXXXXX ] [509 ] Maximum weight [ XXXXXX ] [50A This parameter controls the filling / discharging process time. If the filling / discharging time exceeds this time period, an error message appears [FıLL t]. If it is set to “0”, there will be no control. It can be entered as a multiple of 100 ms. Factory default setting is 0. This parameter defines the maximum allowed weight value in gross.
7.7 Error Messages Error Message E trnG XXXXX E tArE XXXXX E ZrnG XXXXX E ZEro XXXXX E toL XXXXX FıLL t E ovEr E trGt E vALv E hoLE Description The “Tare range” error message appears if the tare of the container is not between the minimum and maximum tare values defined in the process parameters. If the error is not present anymore it can be acknowledged by a reset. Valid for programme 0, 1 and 2. This message appears if tareing is not possible, e.g.
8. COMMUNICATION 8.1 Overview about Communication Application Hardware-Channel Data export to PC; Remote display; Remote control via ASCII input (Z, T, C)* IndFace-Software Data export to PC; Output to printer; Remote control via ASCII input (P, Z, T, C)* Interface Operation mode Standard Serial Interface (RS232C) OR Option Serial Interface 2 (RS232C, RS485, 20mA TTY) OR Option Ethernet (see Chap. 8.3) Option Serial Interface 2 (RS485) OR Process control Option Ethernet (see Chap. 8.
The RS485 interface termination can be done by short circuiting pin no. 19 and 20 (panel type enclosure) or by jumper JP4 on the interface board (stainless steel housing). These short circuits terminate the line with an internal 100 Ω resistor. 20 mA CL ASCII interface connection: The 20mA CL ASCII output is disabled by default. For enabling this output the connections should be made as given in figure shown on the left.
BATCH REPORT Start End N NC Nt Nok Avg S Min Max R Total : : = = = = = = = = = = = dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm dd.mm.
[023 XX] Address You can define a device address between 1 and 99 by this parameter. Entry 0 no address. [024 X] Serial Mode 0 : Serial Interface-2 operates as RS232C 1 : Serial Interface-2 operates as RS485 2 : Serial Interface-2 operates as 20 mA TTY Current Loop (not for stainless steel housing) [025 X] Data Length and Parity 0 : 8 bit, no parity 1 : 7 bit, odd parity Note: The parameter [025] must be set to “0” for Modbus RTU output.
8.3.2 Setup There are several setup parameters for the Ethernet network as described below: Host Name IP Address Local Port Gateway Subnet Mask Primary DNS Secondary DNS DHCP Remote Connect. Remote IP Remote Port Device name on the network. Default is “ “ The numeric code that identifies all computers that are connected to the internet. Default is “92.168.16.250” Ethernet connection point of the device. Default is “10001” Network point that acts as an entrance to other networks. Default is “192.168.16.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: Answer: The Ether X could not reach the FT-1x instrument. 1. Check the local network connection 2. Check if the IP address of the indicator is convenient for your network 3. Check the PC Ethernet output with other network instruments 4. Check the existence of the Ethernet related parameters in the instrument setup (see chapter 8.3.3).
8.4 Profibus Option Indicators which are equipped with the Profibus option can be connected to a PLC bus as described below. Profibus DP V0 & V1 Update rate Response time on entries Automatic (96 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s) Weight data will be updated each 40 ms 5 ms to 25 ms 8.4.1 Electrical Connections The pin configuration of the female 9-pol D-Sub Profibus connector (DB9F) is described in the table below: 1 2 3 Operation mode LED Status LED Profibus Connector Pin no.
8.6 ProfiNet Option Indicators which are equipped with the ProfiNet option can be connected to a PLC bus as described below. Weight data update rate 40 ms Response time on entries 5 ms to 25 ms 8.6.1 Electrical Connections ProfiNet Interface: 1. Network Status LED 2. Module Status LED 3. Link/Activity LED 4.
8.7 CANopen Option Indicators which are equipped with the CANopen option can be connected to a PLC bus as described below. Baud rate Update rate Response time on entries Automatic (10 kbps to 12 Mbps) Weight data will be updated each 40 ms 5 ms to 25 ms 8.7.1 Electrical Connections The pin configuration of the male 9-pol D-Sub ProfiNet connector (DB9M) is described in the table below: 1. Run LED 2. Error LED 3. CANopen Connector Pin no.
9. DIAGNOSTICS The parameter block [9--] contains certain functions for checking and testing. [9--] Diagnostics The operations about checking and testing the instrument can be made here. [90-] Tests [900 ] Key Pad test In this step each key‟s ASCII code will be shown on the display as you press the related key. By this way you can test if all the keys are functioning or not. Pressing “ ” key will take you to the next parameter.
APPENDIX 1: SETUP AND CALIBRATION MENU FT-13 Setup and Calibration Menu 0_ _ 00 _ INTERFACE 000 SERIAL 1 02 _ 001 D.FORMAT 020 SERIAL 2 002 BAUD RATE 021 D.FORMAT 003 022 BAUD RATE 004 HANDSHAKE ADDRESS 023 005 PARITY ADDRESS Chapter 8.2 025 024 HANDSHAKE CHECKSUM PARITY MODE 026 CHECKSUM Chapter 8.3...8.
APPENDIX 2: CONTINUES OUTPUT MODE DATA STRUCTURE The format and the definition of the continuous data output is given below. Status STX STA STB Indicated STC D5 D4 D3 D2 Tare D1 D0 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 CR CSUM The definition of the status bytes STA, STB and STC is given below. Definition Table for Status Byte A Bits 0, 1 and 2 1 2 Decimal point 0 0 XXXXOO 0 0 XXXXXO 1 0 XXXXXX 1 0 XXXXX.X 0 1 XXXX.XX 0 1 XXX.XXX 1 1 XX.XXXX 1 1 X.
APPENDIX 3: MODBUS RTU DATA STRUCTURE If the instrument is programmed for Modbus, it can be used as a Modbus RTU slave on a RS485 communication line or on the Ethernet communication line. The Modbus slave adress is defined in the parameter [Address]. Function code “0x03” and function code “0x10” are supported. Read command Modbus register Function code Register address No.
Write command Modbus register Function code Register address No.
Modbus exception codes 1 2 3 4 : Function code is not supported : Address is out of range (start and end) : Invalid value feed or wrong byte number : Operation error Terminal [hex] - Examples: Performing direct read and write operations (Modbus RTU HiLo) with the instrument address set to “01”. Empty spaces in the example commands are only for a good pattern recognition; Use the commands without them.
APPENDIX 4: PROFIBUS DP / PROFINET DATA STRUCTURE The output from FT-13 on PLC requests is in four words and according to the table below. FT-13 Output Bit no. st 1 Word 2 nd Word rd 3 Word 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 W31 MSB W30 W29 W28 W27 W26 W25 W24 W23 W22 W21 W20 W19 W18 W17 W15 W14 W13 W12 W11 W10 W9 W3 W2 0 th 4 Word 0 0 Error 0 0 In4 0 In3 0 In2 0 W8 In1 0 W7 W6 W5 W4 Out8 Out7 Out6 Out5 Cmd 0 0 0 Acc.
Any input to FT-13 is in four words and according to the table below. FT-13 Input Bit no.
APPENDIX 5: CANOPEN DATA STRUCTURE The output from FT-13 on PLC requests is in two double words and according to the table below. FT-13 Output Bit no.
7...0 0000 0001 0000 0011 0000 0100 0000 1001 Calibration status Ready for calibration Zero calibration in process Span calibration in process Calibration error (see bit 15...8) Any input to FT-13 is in two double words and according to the table below. FT-13 Input Bit no.
APPENDIX 6: ERROR TABLE The FT-13 Weighing Controller has been designed as very reliable and virtually error free instruments. However if an error occurs do not attempt to repair the equipment before you understand what caused the error. Note the problems you have with your instrument and the error messages shown on the display. Then try to solve the problem according to the error table given below.
APPENDIX 7: PARAMETER’S DEFAULT TABLE Parameter Factory defaults 0-- Interface 00- Serial Interface 1 0 Data format 2 = Printer 1 Baud rate 3 = 9600 2 Handshake 0 = Disable 3 Address 0 4 Data length and parity 0 = 8 bit, no parity 5 Checksum 1 = Enable 02- Serial Interface 2 20 Data format 0 = Disable 21 Baud rate 3 = 9600 22 Handshake 0 = Disable 23 Address 0 24 Mode 0 = RS232C 25 Data length and parity 0 = 8 bit, no parity 03- Ethernet / Profibus 30 Ethernet data format 0 = Disable 31 Ethernet address 0
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