Weight Processor HI 6300 Series User’s Guide Hardy Process Solutions Document Number: 0596-0328-01 REV B
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Contents •••••• Chapter 1 Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 General Introduction to the HI 6300 Series Weight Processor - - - - - - - - - - 1 HI 6300 Series Weight Processor Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Typical Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Features and Capabilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Hardy Process Toolbox- - - - - C2® and eCal™ Calibration - - WAVERSAVER® - - - - -
Chapter 3 HI 6300 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Spare Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Tool List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Installing the HI 6300 Series Instrument - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Installation options for the HI 6300 series instrument - - - - - - - - - Mounting the Front Pa
Using the Front Panel Display Menus to Set Parameters- - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 Front Panel Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Five Button Command Cluster - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Using the Mode, Zero, and Tare buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Entering Numeric and Alphanumeric Values - - - - - - - - - Commands and Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Calibration Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C2 (eCal) Commands and Pa
Information Page- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 68 Language Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 68 Operations Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 69 Tare Operations Commands and Parameters Tare Amount Parameter - - - - - - Tare Offset Parameter - - - - - - - Tare Command - - - - - - - - - - Zero Operations Commands and Parameters Zero Tolerance Parameter - - - - - Zero Amount Parameter - - - - - - Zero Command - - - - - - -
C2 & eCAL Electronic Calibration- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 87 Gravitation Correction - - - - - - - - - - C2 and eCAL Calibration from the Web Page C2 Calibration from the Front Panel- - - - Hard Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 87 89 90 91 Hard Calibration from the Web page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 91 Hard Calibration from the Front Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 92 Chapter 7 Operation - - - - - - - - - -
A - Guideline Instability: Electrical and Mechanical review.- - - - - - - - - - - 122 A1. Checking for Unstable Components in a Weighing System - - - - - - - - - 123 B.
Chapter 1 Overview •••••• General Introduction to the HI 6300 Series Weight Processor This Manual describes installation, setup and troubleshooting procedures for the HI 6300 Series Weight Processor. Be sure to read and understand all cautions, warnings, and safety procedures in this manual to ensure safe operation and repair of this instrument. Hardy Process Solutions sincerely appreciates your business. We encourage input about the performance and operation of our products from our customers.
The HI 6300 series can be used with or without a display. The display is a bright 4.3” high-contrast LCD capable of high-resolution graphics and discrete messaging. The unit can be panel mounted, DIN mounted, and remote display mounted. The thin enclosure and ultra-low power consumption allows for high density control cabinet design.
INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® In conjunction with an IT junction box, the HI 6300 features INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® (IT), a system diagnostics program that makes it possible to diagnose weighing system problems from the instrument’s front panel or over the available networks.
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Chapter 2 Specifications •••••• Chapter 2 provides specifications for HI 6300 series instruments. The specifications listed are designed to assist in the installation, operation and troubleshooting of your instrument. All service personnel should be familiar with this section before installing or repairing the instrument. Basic Specifications General Number of Channels • 1 Channel Update Rate • 55 Updates per Second Resolution • Internal 1:262,144 WAVERSAVER • User Selectable OFF 7.50 Hz 3.
Front Panel (optional) • Monochrome 480 x 272 LCD display with backlight • Five tactile keys for menu item selection Load Cell Excitation • 5 VDC +/- 1.
Chapter 3 HI 6300 Installation •••••• Chapter 3 covers unpacking, cabling, interconnecting, configuring, and installing the HI 6300 series of instruments. User and service personnel should read this chapter before installing or operating the weighing functions of the instrument. WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR DIVISION 2.
Step 5. Be sure to complete the warranty registration on the Hardy Process Solutions web site. Spare Parts List Part Reference HI 6110 0551-0653-01-0 0578-0072-01 0524-0034-01-0 2140-0092-0 2140-0139-09-0 2140-0139-06-0 2140-0139-03-0 Description HI 6300 Series Instrument Display (Optional) HI 6300 Series Alt.
Installation options for the HI 6300 series instrument The HI 6300 series instrument can be mounted in four different configurations. There are two panel mount options, one DIN rail mount option, and a wall mount option. Panel Mount Option 1 with mounting kit Panel Mount Option 2 DIN Rail Mount Wall Mount with mounting kit Panel Mount Option 1 and Wall Mounts require additional hardware, which is available in the Panel Mount Option 1 and Wall Mount kit sold separately (Part# 0551-0653-01-0).
Step 2. A thin plastic template comes with the product. Make the hole pattern in the panel door or cover using the dimensions provided on the diagrams below. Panel Hole Dimensions (not displayed to scale) A printable template is available on the Hardy website. Printers and copy machines can distort or reduce the template measurements shown above. If you are not using the plastic template included with the product, verify the dimensional accuracy of any paper template before use.
Panel Mount Option 1 FIG. 1 Exploded View of the Panel Mount Assembly – Option 1 with optional mounting kit Step 1. Screw the Panel Mounting Brackets to the top of the enclosure Step 2. Connect and hand tighten the four screw rods into the front panel display Step 3. Push the screw rods and cable assembly though the holes in the panel. Step 4. Connect the front panel display cable assembly Step 5. Tighten the four 4mm nuts enough to completely compress the gasket for IP65 Step 6.
Finished Panel Mount Assembly – Option 1 Panel Mount Option 2 Exploded View of the Panel Mount Assembly – Option 2 NOTE No brackets are needed for this installation. Step 1. Connect and hand tighten the four screw rods into the front panel display Step 2. Connect the front panel display cable assembly Step 3. Push the screw rods and cable assembly though the holes in the panel.
Step 4. Secure display to panel using four 4mm nuts and washers on the screw rods. Step 5. Tighten the four 4mm nuts enough to completely compress the gasket for IP65 compliance. Step 6. Position the enclosure with the connectors pointing downwards Step 7. Align the screw rods with the holes in the enclosure Step 8. Connect the cable assembly Step 9. Slide the enclosure onto the screw rods until flush with the panel Step 10.
View from the rear of the front display panel The terminal type is a spring cage type contact. There is a slot provided to use an insert/release tool. The tool is a 2.0 mm x 0.4 mm wide flat blade screw driver. Inserting the tool opens the cage contact and allows one or two bare wires to be inserted. Removing the insertion tool with bare conductor inserted will lock the connection. View from the front of the instrument showing the display connector.
DIN Rail Mount Exploded View of the DIN Rail Mount Assembly NOTE The DIN Rail mount can be used with a remote display or operated as a Blind unit Step 1. Pull down the DIN rail clip to expose the DIN Rail bracket. Do not fully remove the clip from the housing. Step 2. Hook DIN rail bracket onto the DIN rail using the groove at the top of the bracket Step 3. Push the DIN rail clip up until it locks in place. Step 4.
Wall Mount Wall Mount Assembly exploded from the front with optional mounting kit To wall mount the HI 6300 series instrument, the display and weight processor need to be assembled; then the assembled instrument can be mounted onto the wall. Step 1. Connect and hand tighten the four screw rods into the front panel display Step 2. Connect the front panel display cable assembly Step 3. Push the screw rods and cable assembly though the holes in the gasket. Step 4.
Step 1. Attach the mounting brackets using the supplied brackets and screws Exploded View of the Wall Mount Assembly – Rear View Step 2. Place the assembled wall mounted unit against the wall Step 3. Mark the centers of the wall mounting brackets Step 4. Drill and insert the required wall plugs if attaching to brick, concrete, or plaster board. If attaching to wood use a pilot drill to ensure alignment. Step 5.
Completed Wall Mount Assembly Remote Display Mount Exploded View of the Remote Display Mount Assembly The display for the HI 6300 series instrument can be mounted in a remote location and the supplied cable can be modified to support the desired length of cable (not supplied). Step 1.
Step 2. Disable the cable assembly provided, and replace the original cable with the desired cable length (not provided--up to 100 ft (30.48 meters)). Build the cable assembly using the instructions above for Making Longer Display Interface Cables on page 13. Step 3. Connect the front panel to the newly assembled display cable Step 4. Push the screw rods and cable assembly though the holes in the gasket. Step 5. Slide the screw rods through the panel until flush with the surface Step 6.
DC Power Input WARNING - Do not operate with incorrect line voltage. To do so will result in property damage and/or personal injury. Make sure that the power source does not exceed 24 VDC. AVERTISSEMENT – Assurez-vous que la source d’alimentation ne dépasse pas 240 V. L’utilisation d’un mauvaise voltage peut résulter en dégâts matériels et/ou des risques de blessures. WARNING - Be careful not to reverse the ground and hot wires, which can result in damage to the equipment.
Disassembly and Reassembly Notes and Cautions • Installation of this equipment must comply with International, National and Local • • • • • • • • • Electrical and Mechanical codes. Make sure that any disassembly is done in a clean, well ventilated, properly controlled static-free environment. Always make sure that the assemblies and sub-assemblies are well supported and insulated when working on the instrument.
Load Cell Wiring Diagrams The diagrams below show how Hardy Load Sensor with C2 wiring differs from standard Load Cell wiring. C2 wiring is required when using a Integrated Technician summing junction box. The C2 wires are used for communicating IT and C2 commands. Industry standard load cells wiring Hardy load sensor C2 wiring The simple wiring diagram above shows how to connect a single load cell to the HI 6300 series instrument.
Connecting to the Hardy HI 215IT or HI 6010/6020IT Summing Box HI 215 Junction Box Wiring Diagram Installation • • • 23 • • •
HI 6010 Summing Box Diagram NOTE • • 24 •• • • Chapter 3 When connecting a Hardy Summing Box to the HI 6300, you must remove the two factory installed jumpers on pins 1 & 2 and on pins 5 & 6 on the module and install C2 and sense wires. C2 wires carry the commands for Integrated Technician and the C2 calibration information.
Chapter 4 Network Configuration •••••• Chapter Four contains step-by-step instructions for configuring Hardy HI 6300 series instruments and related communication networks. We recommend reading these procedures because having a correct configuration is necessary to ensure trouble-free operation. This chapter explains how to either configure the HI 6300 series instrument from its own front panel or with a PC-based Web interface connected to the HI 6300 series instrument over a standard Ethernet network.
Direct Connection: A direct point-to-point connection between the HI-6300 and your desktop or laptop computer using any standard Ethernet cable. See the Direct Connection section below. LAN Connection To connect the HI 6300 series instrument to a LAN, you simply connect a standard Ethernet cable between the instrument and the common network hub. You will then need to determine which scheme is used on the network to assign IP addresses.
Fixed IP Configuration Using the Front Panel The HI 6300 series instrument can be configured to use any Fixed IP address. The Fixed IP addresses must be carefully selected to avoid accidentally configuring two devices to the same address with unpredictable results. Since ‘guessing’ a value could lead to personal or property damage and/or interrupted network services, your network administrator should provide this address. Read-only screens can display a limited number of characters per line.
Step 3. Starting at the right-most digit, enter the IP number using the standard format. Use the up/down arrows to select each character, and press the left arrow to move to the next digit. Step 4. Press Enter to save the entry. Step 5. Press the Exit key four times to exit the IP, Ethernet, communications and configuration menus. The IP address is now saved and the instrument’s embedded Web browser is now available at the entered IP address.
Windows XP Step 1. After starting your computer, click Start.and then Control Panel. Step 2. Click on Settings > Network Connections. Step 3. Right click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and select Properties. Step 4. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button to open the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) Properties dialog. Step 5.
Step 11. Select OK in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. The computer is now fully configured. Step 12. To return the computer to the original network settings, return to the Internet Properties (TCP/IP) dialog , select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically,’ and click OK. Direct Connect Configuration - HI 6300 Series Instrument The HI 6300 must now be assigned a unique IP address that will connect to the Windows PC.
Modbus-RTU (over RS-485) Step 1. Setup a slave address assigned to the HI 6300 series instrument from the communications menu and the Modbus-RTU submenu.. Use a unique address between 1 and 247 Step 2. Set the Baud Rate to the same as the master device, typically 9600 or 19,200 Step 3.
Modbus Functions The Modbus functions allowed in the HI 6300 are: Function 3: Modbus Read Holding Registers Function 4: Modbus Read Input Registers Function 6: Modbus Write Single Register Function 16 (0x10): Modbus Write Multiple Registers. Modbus Registers This instrument has 64 16-bit MODBUS input registers and 64 16-bit output registers. The data in these registers is in "big endian" format, meaning that the most significant byte comes first.
• Status Error code 3 (out of tolerance) • 2: TARE CMD. Write a #2 to the command register to ZERO the net weight. The status register will read 0 if this command succeeds: • Status Error code 1 (motion) • Status Error code 2 (A/D error) • 4: WRITE NONVOL CMD. Write a #4 to the command register to save parameters in non-volatile memory. • No Error Codes • 0x64 (100 decimal): CAL LOW CMD. Write a 0x64 hex to the command register to perform the low step of a traditional calibration.
TooHigh -1 : value is above legal limit TooLow -2 : value is below legal limit ErrorNotFound 0x8000 : parameter id not found • • • All communications will be controlled by the Modbus functions. The Modbus protocol will determine the function, address, size, and offset register for the message. The command interface data will be within the data portion of the message and will define the command to our unit. Example 1: If you wish to read the span weight value you would: 1.
4. Run the Modbus Function code #16 (write multiple registers). 5. Run the Modbus Function code #4 (read multiple registers). This will allow the user to read the status of the command in data register #1. If you wish to then read back the value you have written: 6. Enter the command #0 into data register #0. 7. Run the Modbus Function code #16 (write multiple registers), or Function code #6 (write single register) insuring the correct data location is being set. 8.
a. b. c. d. e. f. Gross Weight Net Weight Tare Weight Unit Count All – Gross, Net, Tare, and Count (if Count enabled) values OFF, Printer disabled. USB Memory Stick Available on the HI 6310 only. The HI 6310 provides an interface to an external USB memory stick that allows HI 6310 parameters to be saved, restored. or copied to another instrument. The USB memory stick commands can be activated through the web interface or the display panel.
The 4-20mA parameters can be configured through the web interface or the display panel. From the front display: select the configuration menu then UP or DOWN to communications, enter; UP or DOWN to 4-20mA, enter; UP or DOWN to setting you want for Source; enter the value for 4mA; enter the value for 20mA or mA output (read only). Press enter to select and UP or DOWN arrows to enter value.From the Website, select the Communications Menu and then Step 1.
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Chapter 5 Instrument Configuration •••••• Using the Home Page to set Parameters Enter your HI 6300 series home page by typing the IP Address you used to set up the instrument (see Chapter 4 for information on setting the IP Address) accessing the instrument via a direct connection on a PC. From the Home Page, click Configuration to open the Configuration page. Select Instrument Setup to open the Instrument Setup page.
Using the Front Panel Display Menus to Set Parameters Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display is a 480 x 272 LCD graphical display. The Summary screen displays the current weight in the selected mode (Gross, Net or Count (HI 6310 only)) and the selected engineering units (oz, lb, t (ton), g, kg, mt (Metric Ton)). The Five Button Command Cluster TARE Command Button When the TARE button is pressed the NET weight value is set to zero.
ZERO Command Button When the ZERO button is pressed the GROSS weight value is set to zero. MODE Command Button The MODE button toggles the weight displayed between GROSS and NET. • HI6310 only. Count is included if this mode is enabled CONFIG (Configuration) Command Button The CONFIG button minimizes the displayed weight value and provides a submenu structure on the screen which is navigated by the button cluster.
The CONFIG Menu Structure To configure and setup the HI 6300 series instrument press the CONFIG button. To enable the user to continue to monitor the process the display the weight, mode, and zero symbol are reduced and placed in the top right hand corner. A submenu list is provided on the left hand side, with the item that would be selected by highlighted and identified by the ♦ symbol.
The UP and DOWN arrows are used to change the displayed digit. 0→1→2→3→4→5→6→7→8→9→.→ →0 The UP button increments from 0 through 9, then the decimal point, space, and back to 0, while the DOWN button decrements from 9 through 0, then the space, decimal point and back to 9. Example 4: 12345.01 Example 5: 02345.01 Example 6: 2345.
Commands and Parameters The instrument commands and parameters are grouped into 10 categories: Calibration = Cal Communication = Comm Diagnostics = Diag Display (only active for units with a front panel display) = Display Filter = Filter Information = Info Language = Language Operations = Op Security = Security Setup = Setup These 10 categories are further broken down into sets of commands and parameters as shown in the following figure.
Calibration Menu • C2 eCAL o o o o o o Sensitivity Gravity Ref Wt Do C2 Calibration Cal Tol Num Dev • Hard Cal o o o o o o Cal Tol Sensitivity Cal Lo Wt Do Cal Lo Span Wt Do Cal Hi • Cal Date C2 (eCal) Commands and Parameters Cal Tolerance Parameter The value you enter for Calibration Tolerance sets the amount of deviation to allow during the calibration process. This value must be greater than or equal to the base motion value and/or the Graduation Sizes.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the C2 (eCAL) submenu, then select the Cal Tolerance (Calibration Tolerance) menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified. Do C2 (eCAL) Command When this command is selected the C2 eCAL calibration process is run using the Cal Tolerance, Gravity Correction, Ref Weight, and Sensitivity parameter settings.
NumDevices Parameter The NumDevices is a read only parameter that indicates the number of C2 eCAL load cells that are connected to the HI 6300. This value is automatically calculated when Hardy C2 eCAL load cell(s) are detected during a C2 eCAL Calibration. On the Web page, select the calibration menu and the number of C2 eCAL load cells detected will be shown in the NumDevices text field.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the C2 eCAL submenu, then select the Sensitivity menu item. The list of sensitivity values supported will be displayed and the current value will be highlighted, if the sensitivity needs to be modified use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and press the ENTER button.
Cal Tolerance Parameter The value you enter for Calibration Tolerance sets the amount of deviation the instrument will allow during the calibration process. This value must be greater than or equal to the base motion value and/or the Graduation Sizes. The base motion value can be calculated by using the following formula: Base Motion value = (Total Load Cell Capacity x 0.0003) We recommend three graduation sizes.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Hard Cal submenu, then select the Do Cal Lo menu item then press the ENTER button. Do Cal Hi Command Before executing this Do Cal Hi command verify that the Span Weight value is correct. After setting/verifying the Span Weight value executing this command will run the Hard Calibration process using the Cal Tolerance, Span Weight, and Sensitivity parameter settings.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the calibration menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Hard Cal submenu, then select the Span weight menu item. The current Span Weight value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified. Cal Date Parameter The Cal Date parameter is used to record the date when the last calibration was completed on the HI 6300 series instrument.
o Slave Address o Baud Rate o Parity HI 6310 Only • Printer • USB o o o Printer Mode Baud Rate Parity o Restore o Save • Analog 4-20mA o o o o Weight Source Value 4mA Value 20mA mA Output Ethernet TCP/IP Commands and Parameters Enable DHCP Parameter The Enable DHCP parameter enables the network to automatically assign an IP address when DHCP is enabled in the HI 6300. When DHCP is disabled or the network is unable to assign an IP address the Fixed IP address is used.
Fixed IP Parameter The HI 6300 can be configured to use any fixed IP address. The Fixed IP addresses must be carefully selected to avoid accidentally configuring two devices to the same address with unpredictable results. Since 'guessing' a value could lead to personal injury, property damage and/or interrupted network services, your network administrator should provide this address.
Mask Address Parameter The Mask Address parameter, or subnet address, is used by the TCP/IP network to determine if the host is on a local subnet or on a remote network. On the Web page, select the communication menu and the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, and left click inside the Mask Address text field and enter the mask address. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, then select the Mask Address menu item.
On the Web page, select the communication menu and the Ethernet TCP/IP submenu, and left click inside the Hardy Port text field and enter the Hardy Port value. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Ethernet UDP submenu, then select the Hardy Port menu item. The current Hardy Port value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the value needs to be modified.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Modbus-RTU submenu, then select the Baud Rate menu item. The current Baud Rate value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the value needs to be modified. Parity Parameter The Parity parameter has three options, EVEN, ODD, or OFF.
Printer Command Parameters Available on the HI6310 only RS-232 printer configuration. The Printer Mode selects what will be transmitted to the serial printer over the RS-232 interface Gross Weight (default) Net Weight Tare Weight Unit Count All – Gross, Net, Tare, and Count (if Count enabled) values OFF, Printer disabled. If the Count Mode is not enabled, the option to select count is disabled, and if the “All” option is selected, the Unit Count value is not printed.
On the HI6310 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Printer submenu, then select the Baud Rate menu item. The current Baud Rate value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if the value needs to be modified. Parity Bit Parameter The Parity Bit parameter has three options, EVEN, ODD, or OFF.
On the HI6310 series instrument display, select the Communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the USB submenu, then select the Save menu item then press the ENTER button. 4-20 mA Communications Commands and Parameters Available on the HI6310 only The analog 4-20mA output is directly proportional to the programmed gross, net, or count range; by setting the low value equal to 4mA and the high value equal to 20mA. These values can be set from either the front panel or the web interface.
Value 20mA Parameter Sets the high value that will produce a 20mA output. On the Web page, select the communication menu and left click inside the Value 20mA text field and enter the value. On the HI 6310 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the 4-20mA submenu, then select the Value 20mA menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
The available parameters on the device are: • Stability test • Weight and Voltage See the Chapter 9 for further information on Diagnostics. Display Parameter Menu The following sets of parameters are only active from the display panel when the display panel is attached to the instrument. They are not enabled on the Web Page.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Power Saving submenu, then select the Auto Enable menu item. The current state, ON or OFF, will be displayed. Press the ENTER button if the state needs to be modified. When modifying this parameter, ENTER toggles the parameter between the two states ON and OFF, and pressing the ENTER button sets the state for the Auto Enable parameter.
The Set Foreground value can be any value between 0 (Black) and 31 (White) as shown in the parameter dump. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Set Foreground submenu. The current foreground value will be displayed, press the ENTER button if the value needs to be modified, and use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to set the required foreground level. Press the ENTER button to set and save the foreground value.
On the Web page, this option not configurable via the web interface On the HI 6310 instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Split Screen submenu, then select the Display Order menu item.
Num Display Parameter The Num Display parameter sets the number of displays to be shown in the split screen mode. If a number less than four is selected, any display segments above the Num Display value will be blanked (set to the background color) On the Web page, this parameter is not configurable via the web interface. On the HI 6310 instrument display, select the display menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Split Screen submenu, then select the Num Display menu item.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Filter menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the NumAverages menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified. WAVERSAVER® Parameter Typically, mechanical noise (from other machinery in a plant environment) is present in forces larger than the weight variations you want to detect.
Information Page The information page merely displays the firmware versions and description of the HI 6300 series instrument. On the web page: On the HI 6300 series instrument display, the information displays on two screens.From the first page, pressing the right arrow progresses to the second screen and pressing the left arrow will exit. Language Parameter Menu There are 2 possible language selections.
Operations Parameter Menu The following parameters are used to setup the instrument operations: • Tare Operations • • • o Tare Amount o Tare Offset oTare Zero Operations o Zero Tolerance o Zero Amount o Zero Auto Mode o Auto Mode Enabled o Auto Mode Disabled Count Operations (HI 6310 only) o Count Enable o Unit Weight o Enable o Weigh Sample Tare Operations Commands and Parameters Tare Amount Parameter The Tare Amount parameter displays the total amount that has been "Tared" from the scale minus the T
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Tare Operations submenu, then select the Tare Amount menu item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified. Tare Offset Parameter The value you enter for Tare Offset allows the user to avoid pushing the Tare button each time he/she places an empty container on the scale. RANGE: .000001 - 999999. (default 0.
Tare Command When the Tare command is selected the Net weight value is set equal to 0 (zero), and the displayed weight goes to 0.00 if the Net weight is being displayed. If the Gross weight is being displayed the displayed value does not change. On the Web page, left click on the Tare button located in the Operations page. NOTE The Tare operation will fail if the scale is in motion.
On the Web page, the value will appear on the Operations web page. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Zero Operations submenu, then select the Zero Amount menu item. The current value will be displayed. Zero Command When the Zero command is selected the Gross weight value is set equal to 0 (zero) if the Gross weight is within the Zero tolerance, and the displayed weight goes to 0.00 if the Gross weight is being displayed.
On the HI 6310 instrument display, select the Operations menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Piece Count submenu. Select Count Enable to allow the option of running the instrument in count mode.
NOTE All the samples must be the same weight, type and size. Be sure the scale has been Zero’d before determining piece count. Hint: When the weight of individual pieces varies, it is better to take the Weight Sample of a larger number of pieces when the weight of individual pieces varies.
The Calibration Lock Parameters Calibration Lock Parameter When the Calibration Lock is enabled, the ability to run calibration through the front panel is disabled unless the correct calibration password is entered by the operator. If the Calibration lock is disabled, then calibration through the front panel is enabled.
change the current password press the ENTER or RIGHT button and enter the current password, then simply enter the new password and press the ENTER button to save and exit this submenu; and return to the top level security menu. The Configuration Lock Parameters Configuration Lock Parameter When the Configuration Lock is enabled, the ability to enter the configuration menu structure is disabled.
NOTE If the keypad is locked, then the tare, zero, mode, and configuration buttons are disabled On the Web page, on the security web page, select the Display Lock parameter, then select either Enable or Disable from the drop down list. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Display Lock submenu, enter the password and then select the Display Lock parameter. To ENABLE the Display Lock parameter, press the ENTER button.
Keypad Password Parameter The Keypad Password is a four alphanumeric character sequence. If the sequence is not entered correctly the menu leaves the Keypad Lock submenu. On the Web page, select the security menu, the Keypad Password will be displayed on the security web page, to change the Keypad Password left click inside the text field and enter a new 4 character alphanumeric password and press enter.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Security menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Read Only submenu. Enter the password and then change the current password press the UP or DOWN button and enter the current password then arrow to "password" and enter and use the arrow keys to enter new password and press the ENTER button to save and exit this submenu; and return to the top level security menu.
RANGE: 0-5 (default 2) Not to exceed 1 part in 100,000 On the Web page, from the Decimal Point pull-down list, select the decimal position for this instrument. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Decimal Point menu item.
On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Grads menu item. The list of graduation sizes supported will be displayed and the current value will be highlighted. If the graduation size needs to be modified, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and then press ENTER. Instrument ID Parameter The Instrument ID parameter provides unique identification for the HI 6300 series instrument.
The base motion number can be calculated by using the following formula: Base Motion Number = (Total Load Cell Capacity x 0.0003) RANGE: .000001 - 999999 (default 10) On the Web page, enter the value in the text box provided. On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Motion Tolerance item. The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value needs to be modified.
On the Web form, from the Units pull-down list, select the desired weight units to use; then click Change Unit to set the units value. Our example shows pounds (kg). On the HI 6300 series instrument display, select the Setup menu and use the UP or DOWN button to select the Units menu item. The list of weight measurement units supported will be displayed and the current unit will be highlighted, if the unit needs to be modified use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new value and press the ENTER button.
Chapter 6 Calibration •••••• Chapter 6 describes C2, eCAL and traditional calibration procedures. For the Weight Controller to give precise readings, it must be routinely calibrated both during operation or when it has not used for an extended period of time. It is important that users and service personnel be familiar with the procedures in this chapter before installing or operating the HI 6300 series instrument. All calibration is done in the Gross mode.
A load cell must be mounted so that 100% of the load (Vessel w/Contents) passes vertically through the load cell. Verify that nothing is binding the load cell. This means that nothing is draped across the scale/vessel or the load cell, such as a hose, electrical cord, tubes, or other objects. Verify that nothing is in contact with the scale/vessel other than service wires and piping that have been properly mounted with flexible connections.
A zero reference point will vary from system to system depending on the “Dead Load” of the vessel. “Dead Load” is the weight of the vessel and appurtenances only, with no product loaded. In our example we will assume the dead load to be 500 pounds. The operating range for the scale in this example is 5-10 mVDC with a 500 pound weight range. Note that after zeroing the instrument, the 0 reading refers to the zero reference point and not absolute 0 mVDC or absolute 0 weight.
Depending on the latitude of your location, your scales would measure somewhere in between. The table below shows the gravitation correction factor for a few cities around the world. NOTE Ensure that the scale system is clean and ready to receive product. This step establishes the gross zero reference. You must perform a C2 Calibration after setting the Gravity Correction or the correction factor won’t work.
C2 and eCAL Calibration from the Web Page From the Home Page, click Configuration to display the Configuration menu; then click Calibration to open the Calibration page. Step 1. Check to make sure the number of load cells displayed on the webpage corresponds correctly to the inputs on the instrument. Step 2. In the “Ref Weight” text field, enter the reference weight for your application. Step 3. An empty scale will use a 0.00 reference weight setting. Step 4.
Step 8. This message appears if no C2 load points are connected to the HI 6300. Either do a traditional calibration or connect C2 load sensors to the instrument. C2 Cal Failed: no C2 sensors found Step 9. Click Back to return to the Calibration page. C2 Calibration from the Front Panel The example settings below are for illustrations only. Your setting requirements may vary significantly. Step 1.
Hard Calibration Hard Calibration is the method of calibration that uses test weights. We recommend that the span total 80 to 100% of the scale live load capacity and the weights be distributed uniformly on/in the scale. Step 1. Put a load (weight) on the scale or vessel. For a full load test you can put 80% to 100% of the expected weight you will see in your process on the scale or vessel. Step 2. Check to see if the weight reading changes on the display in the proper direction.
Step 4. Click the Do Cal Lo button to do the hard Cal Zero operation. A “Cal Completed OK” message appears briefly if the calibration was successful. An Error number appears if the calibration was not successful. See the Error list in the troubleshooting chapter for help in correcting the error. Step 5. To set the Span Weight, place certified test weights on the scale. Step 6. In the Span Weight text field, enter the amount of test weight that was placed on the scale. Step 7. Click the Do Cal Hi button.
Step 5. Press the DOWN button to select Span Weight, the current span weight will be displayed. Press the ENTER button to modify the Span Weight value. Step 6. To set the Span Weight, place a certified test weight, equal to the span weight entered in step 5, on the scale. This value is the amount of test weight that you will apply, typically 80-100% of the expected maximum product loading on the load cells. Step 7.
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Chapter 7 Operation •••••• Chapter 7 contains step-by-step instructions for operating the Hardy HI 6300 series instrument. The procedures include complete instructions for operating the instrument from the front panel and from the Web page. Operating procedures primarily include Taring and/or Zeroing the instrument. We highly recommend reading the set-up and operating procedures before operating the instrument.
~ A scale in motion will show the symbol “ “ in the lower right hand corner of the screen to indicate the scale has not settled. A scale that will not settle may have the Motion Tolerance parameter established during SETUP adjusted too small for the environment. Press the ZERO button, a message “ZERO OK” will briefly be displayed and the scale will show 000.00, indicating the ZERO command was successful. If “ZERO FAILED” is displayed, the Zero command was unsuccessful.
Tare Operation In NET mode, pressing the Tare button will zero out the scale. Press the Tare button briefly and the scale in NET mode will now show 000.00, indicating the TARE command was successful. If the message “TARE FAILED” appears, wait for the scale to settle and try again. If the tare operation continues to fail, check the Motion Tolerance parameter established during setup and adjust to allow for the unstable scale environment.
Auto Mode Tracking – Disabled (Default) 1. The displayed weight mode will remain unchanged when TARE or ZERO is pressed. 2. To change the displayed weight mode, press the MODE button from the front panel display 3. or send the DISPLAY MODE command over communications. 4. The ZERO command functions in both NET or GROSS mode at any time. Auto Mode Tracking – Enabled 1.
2. 3. 4. 6. The displayed weight mode may also be changed at any time by pressing the MODE button on the front panel display or by sending the DISPLAY MODE command over communications. Sending the TARE AMOUNT=0.0000 command will remove the TARE weight from memory and cause the displayed weight mode to automatically switch to display the GROSS weight. (AUTO MODE TRACKING DOES NOT FUNCTION WHILE IN COUNT MODE) The ZERO button only functions on the front panel display when the instrument is in GROSS mode.
Determining Piece Count: If the weight of an individual piece is known: Select Unit Weigh by pressing ENTER and input the unit weight value using the up, down, right and left arrows. If the weight of an individual piece (or pieces) is unknown: Place the sample or samples onto the scale and then press enter while Weigh Sample is selected. The instrument will record that weigh value of the sample size. If more than one piece was used during Weigh Sample, input the Sample Size using the arrow keys.
Split Screen Mode Available on HI 6310 Only Before wiring and mounting instruments to be displayed on split screen Be sure to update the firmware in the Display and each instrument to the latest version to ensure all menus are up to date. The display must only be connected to a single instrument to upload new firmware. Wiring the Units to the Display Panel Wire the instruments together and connect them to the display panel connector wire.
View from the rear of the front display panel The terminal type is a spring cage type contact. There is a slot provided to use an insert/release tool. The tool is a 2.0 mm x 0.4 mm wide flat blade screw driver. Inserting the tool opens the cage contact and allows one or two bare wires to be inserted. Removing the insertion tool with bare conductor inserted will lock the connection. View from the front of the instrument showing the display connector.
Once Instruments are Wired and In Place Connect the display to the port on the instrument. If the Split Screen Display Mode is not enabled, the user will be connected to a single unit. Enter the Display->Split Screen menu to enable the Split Screen Display Mode. Here you can send a Discover command and the display will find all compatible instruments on the RS-485 Display Network. The product serial codes for each instrument will be listed as they are found.
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Chapter 8 Security •••••• Chapter 8 covers the security menu, which allows the user to lock out different levels of the menu hierarchy. The user configurable security settings only limit access through the front panel to ensure the consistency of the instrument setup and weighing process. Parameter configuration through the network is unaffected by these security settings.
To access or modify the security parameters through the front panel display, a password always needs to be entered before a lock can be enabled or disabled or the password modified. Note, that as the password can be read over the network, any security password can always be over written if the local operator enters an incorrect password.
Figure 1: Display Lock Flowchart The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. 1 Display Password: 2 The current display lock setting is saved. The display lock is set to disabled and the MODE button is unlocked, enabling the operator to view the current Gross or Net weight on the front panel display. • Pressing the ENTER button a second time returns the display lock to its original setting.
3 Configuration Password: The current display lock, keypad lock, and configuration lock setting are saved. • The display lock is set to disabled and the MODE, TARE, and ZERO buttons are unlocked, enabling the operator to view the current Gross or Net weight on the front panel display, and to tare or zero the scale. • The CONFIG button is also enabled allowing the operator to open the configuration menus.
Figure 2: Keypad Lock Flowchart The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. 1 Keypad Password: • • • 2 The current keypad lock setting is saved. The MODE, TARE, and ZERO buttons are unlocked, enabling the operator to tare or zero the scale. Pressing the ENTER button a second time returns the keypad lock to its original setting.
• • • The TARE and ZERO buttons are unlocked, enabling the operator to tare or zero the scale. The CONFIG button is also enabled allowing the operator to open the configuration menus. When the operator exits the configuration menu, the display lock and keypad lock are set to their original settings. If no changes to the configuration lock or password parameters were made the configuration lock is also set to its original lock settings; otherwise the latest configuration security settings are used.
The following list explains the operation and features available if the correct 4 alphanumeric character password is entered by the operator. 1 Configuration Password: • • • The current configuration lock setting is saved. The CONFIG button is also enabled allowing the operator to open the configuration menus.
Modifying the Security Parameters To view or modify the security parameters use the UP or DOWN button to select the security menu then press ENTER. Figure 5: Parameters Lock Flow Chart To modify the security feature use the UP or DOWN button to select the security feature then press the ENTER button. The password dialog box will appear; if the correct 4 alphanumeric character sequence is entered the operator will be able to either enable or disable the security feature or change the password.
To modify the calibration parameters use the UP or DOWN button to select the calibration menu and press the ENTER button. The password dialog box will appear; if the correct 4 digit alphanumeric character sequence is entered the calibration lock will be disabled until you exit the calibration menu; at which time the calibration lock will be automatically reset to the original setting. If an incorrect password is entered the menu will return to the configuration menu.
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting •••••• Chapter 9 provides procedures for troubleshooting the electrical, mechanical and firmware elements of the HI 6300 series instrument and for using Hardy’s Integrated Technician (IT®) software utility to isolate problems. Flow charts provide troubleshooting procedures for the ontroller, load cells, and cabling. NOTE Never run Hardy’s Integrated Technician testing while in a production mode.
This chapter describes several tests that can shorten the time for troubleshooting. Most problems require the use of two or more tests to determine the cause. If a problem is isolated to a load cell, it may not mean the load cell is the damaged component. Mechanical imbalances and system piping stress (lack of piping flexures, pressure hoses draped over, pipes etc.) can make a load cell or weight controller seem to be the problem.
Trouble Shooting Using Integrated Technician (IT®) The front panel display for the HI 6300 instrument’s Stability test is shown below. To navigate this screen, select a test on the right using the right and left arrows with exit using the left arrow when you are at the first out of the five positions. The test displays are live readings and only available if you have an IT summing junction card, maximum one J-boxes and 4 channels. The test for pass or fail may take 30 seconds to settle.
PASS/FAIL and Stability Test This test computes the variation of the A/D counts. The results show the variance and indicate pass or fail. The test is valid to help break down the problem into smaller divisions. Unstable test results can be caused by an internal A/D processor fault, grounding, power connection, EMI/RFI above specified CE limits, or noisy load cell input.
mV DC voltage signals are between 0-25 millivolts. Overloads and negative millivolt readings are not shown as actual readings but 25.5 mVfor over voltage and 0.0 for negative voltage. You will need to use a multimeter with a 200 or 300mVDC range to view the out of range voltages. RTZ (Return to Zero) Test This check is to see if the scale returns to a zero reading condition when it is empty. Run this test only when the scale is empty.
NOTE • • 120 •• • • Chapter 9 Warning: Do not install your summing board in areas susceptible to high vibrations. The relays on the board can chatter and affect your weight readings.
General Troubleshooting Flow Chart Index Troubleshooting • • •121 • • •
A - Guideline Instability: Electrical and Mechanical review.
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E Testing for Non-Return to Zero (System with IT Summing Card.
F. Verify Individual Load Sensor Millivolt Output readings Testing an individual load sensor output requires an IT summing card or Millivolt meter with two decimal place resolution.To determine the sensitivity and parameters for your load sensor, use the load sensor certificate or read the C2 chip with the utility found under the Diagnostic menu. Example: A 3mV/V Load sensor produces approximately 3.0000 mV/V at rated load.
G- Calibration Errors When Performing the Calibration Troubleshooting • • •131 • • •
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Tests and Diagnostics The Test and Diagnostics menus provide an expanded view of how the weight controller and scale are working. You can run several tests from either the test links on the Web Diagnostic page or the front panel Test menu. Each test is described in its own subsection below. You can also obtain information that a Hardy representative may ask for if you make a request to Technical Support. For example, for the last calibration, you can see the type of calibration and when it was done.
Parameters Parameters is the first listed hyperlink at the base of the Diagnostics page. Click that link to display the Parameters page. Note the scroll bar on the right of the list. The steps below explain how you can duplicate the configuration of one HI 6300 to use in configuring another HI 6300 for sending a copy of your parameters to hardysupport@hardysolutions.com To copy the parameters: Step 1. Right click in the parameter list. Step 2. Click Select All. Step 3. Right click again. Step 4. Click Copy.
System and Load Cell Tests Overview of Typical Load Cell System The typical system consists of one or more load cells/points, a summing junction box, and an HI 6300 Weight Processor. Load sensor - Used to measure pressure, weight, or torque, the sensor is a strain gaugebased force transducer that generates an electrical signal proportional to the load applied. This can be done using either tension or compression type load sensors.
INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN® (IT) is an optional diagnostics utility that enables the operator to rapidly troubleshoot individual load cells. The option requires an HI 215IT or HI 6010IT Summing Box (shown above) that provides distinct inputs for each load cell. Without the HI 215IT or HI 6010 Summing Box, it is difficult to isolate the signals from different load cells. If any load cell fails, the test will output a FAIL response without identifying the problem load cell.
ATTENTION Ne pas effectuer le test de stabilité lors de la production. Ces tests peuvent résulter à des lectures incorrectes. Running the Stability Test from the Web Interface A Stability Test column on the IT test results display (see picture above) shows PASS or FAIL for each load sensor. We obtained the data by running the IT test, as described above. Stability test is in the Diagnostics menu. Select the Stability Test hyperlink and wait a few seconds.
Weight and Voltage Tests The Weight and Voltage tests are used to diagnose a weighing system and, if certain types of problems are indicated, determine their source. It provides the total scale input to the instrument such as mV, mV/V and Weight in the units selected (i.e. lbs, kg, oz, g). Weight and Voltage Test from the Web interface Since the IT Web page shows all the weight and voltage values at once, it is the preferred method for troubleshooting.
The screen shows the individual load sensors in dwell mode. Using the right+ left button, move from Sensor to Sensor. The pass/fail test requires 15-30 seconds to complete testing. IT Dwell – Jbox1 Channel x (x/5) RAW Waversaver Results OK OK Variation 0.45 0.00 mV/V 0.0219 Weight -0.
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INDEX Symbols D !C2 Caps Unequal! 114 !Function Error! 114 !Not Allowed! 114 !Security Violation! 114 DC Power Input (-DC) 20 DC voltage header 20 disassembly 21 Disassembly and Reassembly Notes and Cautions 113 Do C2 eCAL Calibration button 89 Do Cal Hi 50 Do Cal High button 92 Do Cal Lo 49 Do Cal Low button 92 Do IT Test 141 A A/D Average 140 A/D Convert Error 114 A/D Failure Error 106, 114 AD/Raw Count 140 Analog 4-20mA 36 Applications 2 average reading 139 Auto Tracking Mode 98, 99 B B - Guidelines
I Installation Options 9 Instrument Configuration 39 INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN IT Test 117 IT Web page 141 136 K K - Load Sharing and Load Sensor Checkout 132 L load (weight) 91 Load Point cables 95 Lock Washers 21 M Making Longer Cables 13, 14, 101 Making Cables for Split Screen Mode 101 Mean squared variation 139 Mode Button 41 Motion Error 114 Motion Tolerance 81 Mv/V and MV 116 N N - Weight Controller’s Front Display is Blank 136 No C2 Sensor 114 Number of Channels 5 NumDevices 90 O Operation/Diagnost
Trad Cal Error 114 Traditional Calibration U Unit of Measure 82 Units 83 Update Rate 5 USB Memory Stick 36 91 W Washers 21 Waversaver 2 Weight 116 Weight and Voltage ALL 116 Z Zero Button 41 Zero Failed 41 Zero OK 41 Index • • • 3 • • •
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