IND231/IND236

Quick Guide
Weighing Terminal
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English
IND231/IND236 Quick Guide
Table of Contents
English ...........................................................................................................................................................1
1. Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 2
Intended Use.....................................................................................................................................2
Documentation .................................................................................................................................2
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................2
2. Specifications and Operator Interface................................................................................................ 3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel and Display Features.........................................................................................................4
On-Screen Icons ................................................................................................................................5
Weights and Measures Approved Mode ................................................................................................5
3. Operating Instructions: Basic Features .............................................................................................. 5
Modifying On-Screen Values ...............................................................................................................5
Assign Function Keys .........................................................................................................................6
Set Date and Time .............................................................................................................................6
Adjust Display Brightness ...................................................................................................................7
Expand Display by Ten (x10) .............................................................................................................7
Switch Units......................................................................................................................................7
4. Operating Instructions: Scale Functions ............................................................................................ 7
Zero.................................................................................................................................................7
Print ................................................................................................................................................7
Tare.................................................................................................................................................7
Recall Target Value ............................................................................................................................8
5. Operating Instructions: Applications ................................................................................................. 9
Animal Weighing ...............................................................................................................................9
Counting ..........................................................................................................................................9
Checkweighing ...............................................................................................................................10
Description .....................................................................................................................................10
Operation .......................................................................................................................................11
Clear Checkweigh ............................................................................................................................12
Accumulation ..................................................................................................................................13
6. Diagnostics and Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 14
Common Errors ...............................................................................................................................14
Cleaning the Terminal ......................................................................................................................14
 1. Safety Instructions
Intended Use
Your weighing terminal is used for weighing. Use the balance exclusively for this purpose. Any other type of use and operation
beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent from Mettler-Toledo, LLC is considered as not intended.
It is essential for the buyer to closely observe the installation information, product and system manuals, operating instructions and
other documentation and specifications. MT’s warranty and any liability are expressly excluded for damages caused by non-
compliance with the applicable manuals.
Do not use the terminal in any environment or category other than those specified under Specifications.

Documentation
For further details on system configuration and operation, refer to the documents provided on the CD-ROM (30094802) or visit
[Link]/IND231-IND236. For product compliance information, visit [Link]

Safety Warnings
READ the Installation Guide on the enclosed IND231/IND236 Terminal Resource CD BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment,
FOLLOW all instructions carefully, and SAVE all documentation for future reference.

WARNINGS
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD CONNECT TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND
PRONG.
WHEN THIS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED AS A COMPONENT PART OF A SYSTEM, THE RESULTING DESIGN MUST BE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ALL COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM AND THE POTENTIAL
HAZARDS INVOLVED. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BEFORE CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING ANY INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, LOAD CELLS, HARNESSES OR INTERCONNECTING
WIRING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALWAYS REMOVE POWER AND WAIT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SECONDS BEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS OR
DISCONNECTIONS ARE MADE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DO NOT INSTALL, DISCONNECT OR PERFORM ANY SERVICE ON THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF AND THE AREA
HAS BEEN SECURED AS NON-HAZARDOUS BY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON ON-SITE.
THE IND231/IND236 IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS BECAUSE OF COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES. DO NOT INSTALL AN IND231/IND236 INTO AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
THE NiMH BATTERY USED IN THIS DEVICE MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR CHEMICAL BURN IF MISTREATED. DO NOT CRUSH, DISASSEMBLE,
HEAT ABOVE 60°C OR INCINERATE. REPLACE BATTERY WITH 30044650 ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF BURN,
FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
USE CAUTION WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY. A LARGE AMOUNT OF CURRENT MAY BE PRESENT IN THE BATTERY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THE Ni-MH BATTERY IF THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 0°C (32°F). CHARGING IS NOT POSSIBLE AT OR
BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE. DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER OUTSIDE ITS TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 0°C (32°F) TO 40°C (104°F).

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 2. Specifications and Operator Interface
Specifications
IND231 IND236
Enclosure Types Plastic, configurable as desk top or Stainless steel, configurable as desk top or column/wall mount
column/wall mount enclosure enclosure
Dimensions (l × w × d) 220 mm x 150 mm x 102 mm 220 mm x 150 mm x 93.3 mm
(8.66 in. x 5.90 in. x 4.02 in.) (8.66 in. x 5.90 in. x 3.67 in.)
Shipping Weight 2.0 kg 3.0 kg
Environmental Protection IP54 IP66/67
Operating Environment Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +40 °C / Storage temperature range: -20 °C to +60 °C
Relative Humidity: 10-95%, non-condensing.
Hazardous Areas The terminal cannot be operated in areas classified as Hazardous because of combustible or explosive atmospheres
in those areas. Contact an authorized METTLER TOLEDO representative for information about hazardous area
applications.
Power AC version: Operates at 100 VAC–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz and includes a power cord configured for the country of use.
Battery version: Six "AA" size alkaline batteries Battery version: NiMH rechargeable battery (about 120hrs for one
or NiMH rechargeable battery pack (about load cell)
120hrs for one load cell)
Display 40 mm height character, seven digits seven segment LCD with white backlight including weight display, weight
units, gross/net indication and symbols for motion, center of zero and variable applications
Weight Display Maximum displayed resolution of 30,000 divisions
Scale Types Analog load cells
Number of Cells Up to four 350 ohm load cells(2 or 3 mV/V)
Number of Scales One
Analog/Digital Update Rate Internal analog: 80 Hz
Load Cell Excitation voltage 5 VDC
Maximum Sensitivity 0.5 µV/e
Keypad Seven keys: Zero, Tare, Clear, On/Off, Print, F1 & F2 (configurable)
Communication Options Serial Interfaces: Standard: One serial port (COM1) RS-232, 1,200 to 115,200 baud / Optional isolated serial
port: (COM2) RS-232/422/485, 1,200 to 115,200 baud
Discrete I/O Interface: Optional Discrete I/O port: 2 inputs/4 outputs
USB Interface: Optional USB device port
Protocol: Serial Inputs: ASCII commands for Clear, Tare, Print, Zero, SICS (most level 0 and level 1 commands)
Applications Zero, Tare, Print, X10, Date & Time, Basic weighing, Animal weighing, Counting with APW enhancement,
Over/Under checkweighing with 10 records database, Accumulation, Remote display
Approvals Weights and Measures
USA: NTEP Class III/IIIL - 10,000d; Cert. #13-049,
Canada:Class III - 10,000d; Class IIIHD - 20,000d,
Europe:Class III, 2 x 3000e and 6000e; TC8351, T5976
OIML:Class III, 2 x 3000e and 6000e; R76/2006-NL1-13.06
Product Safety
UL, cUL, CE

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 Front Panel and Display Features

System Line Displays user messages

Weight Display Displays current weight on scale

Shows the current tare value and type – preset (PT) or pushbutton
Tare Display
(T)

Battery Level Displays charge level of battery

Function
Provide one-touch access to terminal functions
Selection Icons

Function 1 Press to activate the application defined as Function 1

Function 2 Press to activate the application defined as Function 2

Zero Press the ZERO scale function key to capture a new gross zero reference point

Tare Press the TARE scale function key to display a net zero weight when a container is on the scale

When in the net weight mode, press CLEAR to clear the current tare value; the display will revert to the
Clear
gross weight value. When in data entry mode, CLEAR functions like a backspace or ESCAPE key

Print Press the PRINT scale function key to transmit data from the terminal or register a transaction

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 On-Screen Icons
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation

Accumulation Center of zero Minus value

Over/Under
Accumulation weight Check weigh
checkweighing

Animal weighing Counting Range 1, Range 2

Auto accumulation weight Dash and colon Recall

Average piece weight Date & Time Tare

Averaged or x10 weight Display counts Unit

B/G and net Expand display Unit switch

Backlight adjust In motion Zero

Key press
Battery status
indicator

Weights and Measures Approved Mode

When the terminal is used in metrologically-approved applications, it will be sealed with a wire. Do not tamper with the wire seal.

3. Operating Instructions: Basic Features

Modifying On-Screen Values

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 Assign Function Keys

2 Seconds

Display Date and Time

Time Date

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 Adjust Display Brightness

Expand Display by Ten (x10) Switch Units

4. Operating Instructions: Scale Functions

Zero Print

Tare
Tare Description

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 Clear Tare

Recall Target Value

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 5. Operating Instructions: Applications
Animal Weighing

4 Seconds

Total Dynamic Weight

Counting

Pieces 5, 10, 20, 50, 100

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 Checkweighing
Description

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 Operation

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 Clear Checkweigh

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 Accumulation

2 Seconds

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 6. Diagnostics and Maintenance
Common Errors
Overcapacity Terminal cannot execute commands because the weight on the scale is over the
calibrated capacity. The weight display shows blanked condition
Undercapacity Terminal cannot execute commands because the weight is under the current captured
zero. The weight display will show an under zero condition
- - no - - Incorrect or invalid key-press

Scale in Motion If motion is detected when a command is received, the IND231/IND236 will wait for a no-
motion condition. If a stable (no motion) weight condition is reached, the command is
executed. If a no-motion state cannot be reached, the command is aborted and a “Scale In
Motion” icon appears at lower left on the display
Failure to Zero Gross weight outside the programmed zero range

Error 4 In Counting application: Sample size is too small

Data Too Long Data is longer than the screen can display

Terminal turns
Terminal is set to auto power-off or battery voltage is too low
itself off

Cleaning the Terminal

Use a soft, clean cloth and mild glass cleaner. Do not spray cleaner directly onto terminal.

Do not use industrial solvents such as acetone.

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