WEIGHT INDICATOR FT-15(D) TECHNICAL MANUAL For Firmware Version 2.06 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.
11 Communication and Printer.....................................................................................................................31 11.1 11.2 Overview about Communication..........................................................................................................31 Serial Interface and Printer..................................................................................................................31 11.2.1 11.2.2 11.2.3 11.2.4 11.2.5 11.2.6 11.2.7 11.
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION READ this manual BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment. FOLLOW these instructions carefully. SAVE this manual for future reference. DO NOT allow untrained personnel to operate, clean, inspect, maintain, service, or tamper with this equipment. ALWAYS DISCONNECT this equipment from the power source before cleaning or performing maintenance. CALL FLINTEC ENGINEERING for parts, information, and service. WARNING ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 0 EG-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of Conformity Monat/Jahr: month/year: 06/2010 Hersteller: Manufacturer: Flintec GmbH Anschrift: Address: Bemannsbruch 9 D-74909 Meckesheim Deutschland / Germany Produktbezeichnung: Product name: FT-15 Weight Indicator FT-15D Digital Weight Indicator Das bezeichnete Produkt stimmt mit folgenden Vorschriften der Europäischen Richtlinien überein: This product confirms with the following regulations of the Directives of the Europea
3 OVERVIEW The type FT-15(D) weight indicator is an economic and powerful state-of-the-art vehicle scale indicator designed for easy application and reporting at weighbridges. For direct access to the weighing process the instrument features first weighing, second weighing and single weighing keys. FT-15(D) weight indicators can be used in both single range or dual range scales. The weight data can be directly printed on a label together with header and footer, date and time, vehicle ID, ID1 and ID 2.
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3.4 Housing Dimensions 3.4.1 Desk Type Housing 195 155 140 Desk type front view Desk type side view 187 179 POWER 230 VAC, 50Hz, RS232 C LOAD CELL OPTIO N S/N ANA □ □ BIN ETH □ □ INT MOD □ I/O3 3 □ I/O4 8 Desk type rear view Dimensions of Desk type housing with wall mount kit 3.4.2 Stainless Steel Housing 100 220 70 15 70 160 230 Stainless steel housing front view FT-15(D) 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. Note: In this manual the term “Digital Load Cell“ will be refered to “DLC“. 4.
4.2.2 Standard Load Cell Connection (for FT-15 only) 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.
5 FRONT PANEL AND KEYPAD 5.1 Weight Display and Status LEDs FT-15 Figure 5.1 Front panel view of FT-15(D) The weight display of FT-15(D) is a 6 digit LED with 20 mm height. At the right side of the display there are three status LEDs for indicating “Gross”, “Info” and the standard unit “kg”. Below and left to the weight display there are 12 status LEDs related to the weighing process.
5.2 Keypad The meaning of the front panel keys and the key functions are: FT-15(D) 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. 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. Reset: Reset any weighing process Info: This key is used to view the last printed ticket no.
6 VEHICLE WEIGHING The FT-15(D) Weight Indicator can be used in various type of vehicle weighing which are First & Second weighing, Weighing with preset vehicle weight and Transit weighing. If no vehicle weighing cycle is in operation, the indicator waits in the instrument ready status by lightening the “Ready” LED on the left top of the display. One of the operation keys may start any weighing cycle. The weighing tickets, if any, are created automatically after a weighing cycle has been finalized.
First weighing cycle with printing first weighing label (parameter 045=1): Steps [ 0 kg ] [ 9760 kg ] Vehicle Position Description There is no vehicle on the weighbridge. (Unloaded Scale) If the indication is not 0 kg, press the key before loading the scale in the instrument ready status. Vehicle is parked on the scale and the engine is stopped. Load the scale. Press the key to start the first weighing cycle. [ First ] Vehicle is on the scale + the displayed weight is stable.
First weighing cycle without printing first weighing label (parameter 045=0): Steps 0 [ kg ] [ 9760 kg ] Vehicle Position Description There is no vehicle on the weighbridge. (Unloaded Scale) If the indication is not 0 kg, press the key before loading the scale in the instrument ready status. Vehicle is parked on the scale and the engine is stopped. Load the scale. Press the key to start the first weighing cycle. [ First ] Vehicle is on the scale + the displayed weight is stable.
Second weighing cycle with printing first weighing label (parameter 045=1): Steps Vehicle Position Description kg ] There is no vehicle on the weighbridge. (Unloaded Scale) If the indication is not 0 kg, press the key before loading the scale in the instrument ready status. [ 28680 kg ] Vehicle is parked on the scale and the engine is stopped. Load the scale. [ 0 [Second ] [ Cod XX ] Vehicle is on the scale + the displayed weight is stable.
Second weighing cycle without printing first weighing label (parameter 045=0): Steps [ 0 kg ] [ 28680 kg ] Vehicle Position Description There is no vehicle on the weighbridge. (Unloaded Scale) If the indication is not 0 kg, press the key before loading the scale in the instrument ready status. Vehicle is parked on the scale and the engine is stopped. Load the scale. Press the key to start the second weighing cycle.
6.2 Weighing with Preset Vehicle Weight In this vehicle weighing procedure the vehicle will be weighed only once. To spare time the net weight will be calculated by using the preset vehicle weight. At first the vehicle weight has to be saved to the preset vehicle weight memory or it can be entered numerically. Steps [ 0 kg ] [ 28680 kg ] [ P.Vehic ] [ P. No XX ] [ Vehicle Position Description There is no vehicle on the weighbridge.
6.3 Transit Weighing In this vehicle weighing procedure the vehicle will be weighed only in a transit. There is no net weight computation. Steps [ 0 kg ] [ 28680 kg ] [Trans ] Vehicle Position Description There is no vehicle on the weighbridge. (Unloaded Scale) If the indication is not 0 kg, press the key before loading the scale in the instrument ready status. Vehicle is parked on the scale and the engine is stopped. Load the scale.
7 REPORTS The reporting feature of FT-15(D) is very powerful and easy to use. There are fast access keys for various report types to spare time for the report printing. Five report types are available, which are the daily report, a report between two dates, a report between two ticket numbers, an accumulated report for preset vehicles in the memory and the temporary first weighing memory report. To possibility to reprint the last ticket is an additional feature of the instrument.
7.3 Report between two Ticket Numbers You can print all weighing data between two ticket numbers. After pressing the key in the instrument ready status, the [ start ] message appears. Then enter the first ticket number to report by numerical keys and press the key. After the [ End ] message appears, enter the last ticket number by numerical keys. Then press the key to create the report.
7.5 Accumulated Report for Preset Vehicle Weights You can print an accumulated weighing data by the key. After pressing the key in the instrument ready status, the [Accu] message appears. The report starts after pressing the key. The report includes the first CN, the last CN and the totals. The [DEL N] message appears after the report. Press the key to exit without clearing the accumulator.
8 MEMORY OPERATIONS 8.1 Temporary First Weighing Memory Up to 99 first weighing records are saved in the temporary first weighing memory for later use with second weighing records. After the second weighing operation of any inbounded vehicle, the related first weighing record will be deleted from the Temporary First Weighing Memory. The first weighing record will be stored to the temporary memory with its code which will be automatically created by the instrument.
9 SETUP AND CALIBRATION 9.1 Basics 9.1.1 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.
9.2 Defining the Digital Load cells (for FT-15D only) 9.2.1 Digital Load Cell Addressing The parameter group [22-] is used for defining and addressing the DLCs. [22-] DLC Configuration Block In this section the DLCs are introduced to the indicator. [220 X] DLC Type 0 = RC3D [221 This parameter must be set to “0” for type RC3D digital load cell. XX] Quantity of DLC Enter the quantity of DLCs used in the scale. The quantity can be selected between 1 and 16.
9.2.2 Eccentricity Adjustment The eccentricity adjustment must be done in parameter group [32-] before the calibration of the scale. The adjustment can be done for each load cell independently or for sectional pairs. The selection is done by parameter [320]. After selection of the adjustment method , the adjustment is performed automatically as described in parameter [321]. [32-] DLC Eccentricity Adjustment Block In this parameter group the eccentricity correction is performed automatically or manually.
9.3 Configuration Parameters Warning: The parameters are automatically limited to legal for trade settings if parameter [200] = 1. [1--] Configuration Block [10-] Application In this sub-block you can select the application mode and enter the parameters related to the selected mode. [100 0] Operation 0 : All Weighing Types (default) 2 : No Transit Vehicle Weighing 1 : No Preset Vehicle Weighing 3 : Only First / Second Weighing.
[208 X] Stability Time (for FT-15D only) If the scale is in no motion during this time period, the scale is regarded as stable. Allowed settings: 0.0….9.9 s [21-] Scale Build The capacity and the resolution of the scale will be defined here. [210 0] Scale Type The capacity and resolution parameters will vary according to the selection here. 0 = Single Range (default) 1 = Dual Range You will reach the next parameter by pressing .
9.5 Scale Calibration [3--] Calibration Block The calibration of the scale will be performed here. [30-] Calibration [300 ] Gravity (for FT-15 only) This parameter should be used in the scale that will be verified in two stages by gravity adjustment (in legal metrologic applications). This parameter should not be touched in other applications. If you enter a value in this parameter before calibration (as six decimal digits, e.g. enter “798564” for “9.
10 ALIBI MEMORY AND LEGAL METROLOGICAL RECORDS FT-15(D) keeps the last 9 583 weighing records in the loop alibi memory. The ticket number, which is also the alibi record number, cannot be changed manually. This data records can be shown on the indicator’s display or can be transmitted via serial port. The reports initiated by the report keys located on the instrument’s front can also be used as an alibi memory report, if they include the required records.
11 COMMUNICATION AND PRINTER 11.1 Overview about Communication Application Hardware channel Data export to PC (non-approved); Serial Interface 1 (RS232C; Remote display; see Chap. 11.2.1 & 11.2.6) Remote control with ASCII entries OR (Z, T, C)* Option: Serial Interface 2 (RS232C; Remote control with ASCII entries see Chap. 11.2.2 & 11.2.6) (Z, T, C)* OR IndFace-Software; Option: Serial Interface 3 (RS232C, RS485, 20 mA (PLC, DCS, SCADA...) TTY; see Chap. 11.2.2 & 11.2.
The pin configuration of the optional D-Sub 25-pin female connector is given below. Parameter [012] is set to is set to “2” “0” or “1” TxD1; Par. [01-] RxD1; Par. [01-] TxD2; Par. [02-] RTS1; Par. [01-] RxD2; Par. [02-] CTS1; Par. [01-] GND (RS 232C) R-; Par. [02-] R+; Par. [02-] T+; Par. [02-] +V; Par. [02-] Termination (RS 485) Termination (RS 485) A; Par. [02-] B; Par. [02-] T-; Par. [02-] +24V; 20 mA CL Shield Pin no.
11.2.3 Continuous Output Mode The format and the definition of the continuous data output is given below (see also overview in chapter 11.1). Status STX STA STB Indicated STC D5 D4 D3 D2 Tare D1 D0 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 CR CHK 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.
11.2.6 Print Mode In the print mode you can select the print formats (parameter group [04-], see chapter 11.2.7). The print mode is not available for more than one interface (see also overview in chapter 11.1). It is possible to load up to 4 lines of header and up to 2 lines of footer to FT-15, then you can print a ticket with header and footer for strip printer and label printer formats.
BAYKON A.S. Tel : +90 216 5932630 Fax : +90 216 5932638 Istanbul, Turkey WEIGHING TICKET Ticket no Date & Time : 22 : 24. 03.2009 Vehicle ID Customer Commodity : 123456 : Customer D : 316 L/ 2.5mm 1.Weight 2.Weight : 14120 kgPT : 30980 kg Net : 16860 kg 09:18 Weighing with preset vehicle weight 3. Ticket (POS) Printer Format The POS printer ticket samples are shown below. The printer command data structure of this printout format is ESC/POS.
FLINTEC GmbH Tel : +49 6226 9240 0 Fax : +49 6226 9240 99 Meckesheim, Germany WEIGHING TICKET Ticket no Date & Time : 22 : 24. 03.2009 Vehicle ID Customer Commodity : 123456 : Customer D : 316 L/ 2.5mm Weight : 14120 kg Transit weighing 09:18 11.2.7 Setup [0--] Interface Block You can access the parameters of the instruments’s serial interface(s) in parameter section [0--]. The data output modes can be used only once per instrument except for continuous data output.
[024 00] Serial Mode (for serial interface 3 only) 0 : RS232C (if par.[012] ≠ 2) 1 : RS-485 2 : 20 mA CL ASCII [014 0] Data Length and Parity respective [025 0] Data Length and Parity 0 : 8 bit, no parity (default) 1 : 7 bit, odd parity 2 : 7 bit, even parity [015 0] Checksum respective [026 0] Checksum 0 : Checksum byte disabled (default) 1 : Checksum byte enabled [04-] Printer If one of the serial interfaces is selected as printer, the label settings will be made in this sub-block.
11.3 Ethernet Option (for FT-15 only) Indicators which are equipped with an Ethernet option can be connected to an Ethernet TCP/IP network. 11.3.1 Electrical Connections The pin configuration of the RJ45 Ethernet connector is described below: Ethernet Connector (RJ-45) Connector 1 2 1: Link LED 2 Activity LED State Off Amber Green Pin no.
The Ethernet setup is done by using the Ether X PC software. Note: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: For older instruments the configuration will be done by the Ethernet Device Installer PC software, see separate document on the Flintec Product-CD.
Question: Answer: How can I check the communication? You can use any communication program like HyperTerminal which is supplied with your Windows operating system (Microsoft). Example: HyperTerminal 1. Open the HyperTerminal and choose a name for the connection. Press OK. 2. Then enter the Ethernet address of the indicator and the port number as shown at the left. Also you need to set the connection type to “TCP/IP (WinSock)”. 3.
12 TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROL If the instrument is equipped with the Digital I/O option (3 inputs / 3 outputs) the traffic light control is activated automatically. FT-15(D) assumes an unloaded weighbridge if the weight is less than 20e.
13 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: FT-15(D) SETUP AND CALIBRATION MENU FT-15 Weight Indicator 00 _ 0_ _ 000 SERIAL 1 INTERFACE 01 _ 001 D.FORMAT 010 SERIAL 2 02 _ 011 D.FORMAT 020 SERIAL 3 002 BAUD RATE 012 BAUD RATE 021 D.FORMAT 005 PARITY ADDRESS 023 Chapter 11.
FT-15D Digital Weight Indicator 00 _ 0_ _ 000 SERIAL 1 INTERFACE 01 _ 001 D.FORMAT 010 SERIAL 2 02 _ 011 D.FORMAT 020 SERIAL 3 002 BAUD RATE 012 BAUD RATE 021 D.FORMAT HANDSHAKE 004 005 PARITY ADDRESS 014 013 HANDSHAKE 022 BAUD RATE 003 PARITY ADDRESS 023 HANDSHAKE 024 ADDRESS MODE CHECKSUM Chapter 11.2 015 CHECKSUM 025 PARITY 026 CHECKSUM 04 _ 040 PRINTER 041 P.
APPENDIX 2: HOST MODE DATA STRUCTURE This interface is convenient for process control applications which require not only the weight data, but also require some uploads / downloads and / or status control. If the related parameters are adjusted for host communication, the weight indicator will be connected to your system in Host Mode. Functions “0x03” and “0x10” are supported.
Error Check Calculating: CSUM = 0 – (Slave_Add + Function + … + Last_data) (STX and CSUM are neglected while calculating CSUM) Tool for counting: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Example: @|01|10|0008|0001|02||0006|DE| To get the check sum (here FA) you have to sum following numbers first: 01+10+00+08+00+01+02+00+06 = 22 Now you have to subtracte 22 from 00: 00 - 22 = DE (Calculation examples: 00 – 10 = F0 ; 00 – 11 = EF) Display value Status Function (Read / Write) 03 (R) 03 (R) Gros
APPENDIX 3: ERROR TABLE The FT-1x weight indicators have 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 4: PARAMETER’S DEFAULT TABLE Parameter 0-- Interface 00- Serial Interface 1 0 Data format 1 Baud rate 2 Handshake 3 Address 4 Data length and parity 5 Checksum 01- Serial Interface 2 10 Data format 11 Baud rate 12 Handshake 13 Address 14 Data length and parity 15 Checksum 02- Serial Interface 3 20 Data format 21 Baud rate 22 Handshake 23 Address 24 Mode 25 Data length and parity 26 Checksum 03- Ethernet 30 Ethernet data format 31 Ethernet address 04- Printer 40 Print out format 41 Time 42 Vehicle I
Parameter 3-- Calibration / Adjustment 30- Calibration 300 Gravity 301 Calibration 31- Adjustment 310 Zero adjustment 311 Span adjustment 312 Span adjustment under load 32- Eccentricity Adjustment 320 Adjustment Method 321 Auto Adjustment 322 Manual Adjustment 323 Temporarily set constants to “1” 8-- Metrological Data 80- Legal Metrology 800 Calibration counter 803 Print Alibi memory 804 Alibi memory information 9-- Diagnostics 90- Tests 900 Key Pad test 901 Serial interface 1 test 904 mV indication 905 DLC
APPENDIX 5: CALIBRATION TABLE The n = maximum capacity / e values are given in the table below. Use this table for selecting your Max and e values. FT-15(D) Technical Manual, Rev. 1.
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