WEIGHT INDICATORS

DFW
and
DFWK

Technical manual

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INDEX
1. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EFFECTIVE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................page 2
2. CONNECTION TO TRANSDUCER ...........................................................................................................................page 3
3. BATTERY INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................page 4

SECTION FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ONLY

4. SETUP ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................page 5

4.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... page 6
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS ....................................................................................................................... page 8
5. CALIBRATION.........................................................................................................................................................page 18
5.1 SCALE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE CHANNEL............................................................................................ page 18
5.2 SCALE CONNECTED TO 4 CHANNELS (ONLY WITH 4-CHANNEL INSTRUMENT) ................................... page 19
5.3 MODIFYING A CALIBRATION ZONE IF DIFFERENT FROM THE ZONE OF USE ....................................... page 20
5.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO.................................................................................................................... page 20
6. DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION AND CORRECTION ZONE OF THE WEIGHING
ERROR DUE TO THE DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION BETWEEN THE
CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE.............................................................................................................page 20
6.1 INDICATION AND/OR DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL ZONE OF USE ................................................ page 20
6.2 CORRECTION OF THE WEIGHING ERROR INTRODUCED BY A DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL
ATTRACTION VALUE BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE ....................................... page 20
7. SERIAL OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................................................page 21
7.1 PC SERIAL PORT........................................................................................................................................... page 21
7.2 PRN SERIAL PORT ........................................................................................................................................ page 21
7.3 SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES ...................................................................................................... page 22
7.3.1 PC PORT............................................................................................................................................... page 22
7.3.2 PRN PORT ............................................................................................................................................ page 23
7.4 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT...................................................................................................................... page 24
7.5 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS ..................................................................................................................... page 29
7.5.1 STANDARD STRING ............................................................................................................................ page 29
7.5.2 EXTENDED STRING............................................................................................................................. page 30
8. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................................................................page 31
9. PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS........................................................................................................................page 32
9.1 FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT............................................................................................................... page 35
9.2 SAVING LABEL IN THE PERMANENT MEMORY OF THE LP542PLUS LABELLER .................................... page 41
10. HEADING PRINTING.............................................................................................................................................page 42
11. CONNECTION SCHEMES.....................................................................................................................................page 45
11.1 I/O OPTIONAL EXPANSION CARD WITH 2 INPUTS AND 2 OUTPUTS ....................................................... page 47
11.2 LOAD CELL LAY-OUT IN MULTICHANNEL SYSTEMS (ONLY FOR A 4 CHANNEL INDICATOR)............... page 49

NOTE FOR THE TECHNICIAN:

Please take note that when the “StEP… . (USER MAN.REF.) is mentioned, this refers to the user manual.

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1. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EFFECTIVE INSTALLATION

To obtain the best results it is recommended to install the indicator and the platform (or transducer) in a place with the
following conditions:

· A flat, level surface on which to rest

· Stable and vibration free

· Moderate temperature and humidity (15-30° C and 40-70%).

· No dust or strong vapours.

· No draughts.

· Mains power supply is restricted to within ± 10% of the rated voltage

· Make sure the platform is level or that the loading cells are resting evenly

· Avoid welding with load cells installed.

· When the load cells are used with assembling kits under storage bins or the like, connect
the upper and lower supporting plate with a copper wire cable and then earth all the
upper plates.

· Use waterproof sheaths and couplings in order to protect the load cell cables.

· Use a waterproof junction box to connect the cells.

· The extension leads of the load cells or signal amplifiers must be screened. In addition
they must be laid on their own in a raceway or metal pipe as far away as possible from
the power supply cables.

· Connection of the cell or amplifier cables on the electrical panel shall be independent
and, if possible, connected directly to the indicator’s terminal board without laying other
cables in the raceway.

· Install “RC” filters on the contactor coils, on the solenoid valves and on all devices
producing electric disturbances.

· If it is possible that condensation could form inside the weight transmitter it is advisable
to leave the instrument powered at all times.

· Electric protections (fuses etc.) are provided by the technician installing the instrument.

· Do not install anywhere where there is the risk of explosion.

· Make sure that the indicator and load cell shields are grounded well.

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2. CONNECTION TO TRANSDUCER
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the load
cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board and the CELL1 (see “CONNECTION
SCHEME” section) through the relative input ( “INSTALLATION”, USER MAN. REF.).

The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use of SENSE), or simply 4-
wire; for this, through jumper J10 and J11 it is possible to choose whether to short-circuit the SENSE with the POWER
SUPPLY (jumpers closed) or not (jumpers open).
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
The 4-pin connectors instead allow just the 4-wire connection.
To make the connection qualified personnel must open the instrument (see paragraph 10 “CONNECTION SCHEME”).

Technical Note: on the external power cable, on the battery cable (near the terminal on the CPU card), and on the
connection cable to the load receiving device (near the cable entrance of the instrument) some ferrite rings are installed or,
at times, supplied together with the instrument to reduce possible radio frequency disturbances.
All cables must be wound at least once around the ferrite ring before being connected to the terminal board; the cable
screen must be left outside of the ferrite and should be connected to the relevant ground pin.

6-WIRE CONNECTION 4-WIRE CONNECTION

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3. BATTERY INSTALLATION (version with table case)

Necessary materials:
- 6v 4,5Ah lead storage battery.
- Bracket for the battery with relative washers and nuts.
- cable to connect the battery to the indicator.

BATTERY BATTERY

Do not remove the front panel with weight indicator connected to power supply. Position the battery between the two
studs on the floor of the indicator’s case, cover with metal strap and clamp battery by tightening the 7mm bolts as shown in
the above figure. If the indicator is to be used on moving structures, apply some ribbon adhesive between the case and the
battery for added safety. Connect the power supply cable to the battery and the terminal marked VB (for Voltage from
Battery) on the indicator’s electronic circuit board (see “CONNECTIONS SCHEMES” section), maintain the polarity (red
wire goes to the +, black to the -). Pass the cable through the ferrite ring (the same one used for the external power supply)
making 1 or 2 turns before connecting to the battery through the special fast connecting insulated clips to the battery
terminals. The battery charges when the external power supply is inserted and it automatically powers the unit when the
power supply cord is removed.

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TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ONLY

4. SETUP ENVIRONMENT
With "SETUP ENVIRONMENT" we intend a specific menu, inside which it’s possible to set all the functioning parameters of
the indicator.
To enter it, turn on the instrument and, while the firmware version is displayed, press the TARE key for an instant.
The indicator shows the first parameter “ tYPE” .

In the Set-Up condition, the instrument keys allow the user to perform the following functions:

ZERO Scrolls the programming steps forward in sequence.

If one needs to enter a numeric value, this decreases the digit to be modified (blinking).

TARE Allows to scroll backwards through the programming steps.

In the case in which one enters a numeric value, the selected digit (blinking) increases.

MODE Allows to quickly position on the first step of a menu.

In the case in which one needs to enter a numeric value, select the digit to be modified (blinking) from
left to right.

ENTER/PRINT Allows to enter a step or confirm a parameter inside a step.

C Allows to exit a step without confirming the possibly modified parameter and go to the preceding level.
When entering a numeric value it quickly zeros the displayed value.

NUMERIC KEYS In the 17-key indicator one can enter numeric values, from right to left.

In the parameter description and in the block diagram:

- The METRIC parameters are shown with the (*) symbol, and, with approved instrument, these may not be visible or
read only. See the explanation of the parameter for the details.
NOTE: The indicator is approved when the J1 jumper (CAL) of the motherboard is open (see the electrical
scheme in the final chapter).
- The CONDITIONAL STEPS are shown with the (§) symbol, and are not displayed in specific condistions, shown in
the step descritpion.
- The DEFAULT VALUES are shown with the (!) symbol placed next to the step and at the end of it.

TO EXIT THE SET-UP ENVIRONMENT, PRESS THE C KEY MANY TIMES UNTIL THE INDICATOR SHOWS “ SAVE? IN
THE DISPLAY: CONFIRM WITH ENTER/PRINT TO SAVE ANY CHANGES MADE OR PRESS ANOTHER KEY TO NOT
SAVE.

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4.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM

Std
(!) ntGS
StPG
StPn
(*) tYPE (§ ) (!) Ind.Ch, dEP.Ch inout G. t., 1St.2nd, in.out
MAStr nuMSL (01...04)
Alibi
F.Mode FunCt. ChECK GroSS, nEt
PErC XX.X
UiSS
hLd
PEAk
tot o tot.Mod norM.t, FASt.t, Auto
MAx.tot
tot S

Coun uM.APW g, kg, t, lb

Wait.t XX.X

SCr.SAV (§ ) (!) no, YES

Ir.ConF (!) Ir no, Ir 1, Ir 4
rEACt (§ ) (!) ZEro,inSt,ALWAyS
LAMP (!) LAM 1, LAM 2, LAM 0
L.int Lint0, (!) Lint1...Lint5
CLoCK (§ )
tArE (!) LoCK, unLoCK, diSAb
AutoFF (!) diSAb, EnAb

SETUP
SEtuP ConFiG
ENVIRONMENT
SEriAL
(*) Ini.AL (§ )
(*) d.SALE (!) no, YES
(!) none, ZEro, tArE,
DiAG. PrGVEr inPutS inP.b1
ModE, EntEr, diS.KEY
diV.int (§ ) inP.b2
AdC.uV (§ ) inP.b3
AdC.Pnt (§ ) inP.b4
diSPLA
kEyb. outPut (§ ) rEL.b.1 FunC (§ ) (!) rEL.no, iSt., no.ISt
SEr rEL.b.2 no / nC (!) no, nC
CtS.St rEL.b.3 onStAt (!) drCt, StbL
btAdC deFAu (§ ) rEL.b.4
PWAdC
outPut KEYb (!) norM, EXt
inPutS
Anout
Ser.nuM

LEGEND

= USER & TECH MENU’

= ONLY TECH MENU’

(*) = METROLOGICAL PARAMETER

(§ ) = CONDITIONED STEP

(!) = DEFAULT VALUE

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(!) Pr-no, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,

SeriAL CoM.Prn Pr ModE PrPC.EX, PrPC.St, ALL.EXt,
ALL.Std, LP542P, tPr,
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
bAud.Pr
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
Bit.Pr
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2

PWr.Prn (!) PWr.Ext, Ext.oFF, PWr.int

On.Prin(§ )

Prn.CtS(§ ) (!) noCtS, CtSL, CtSh, EMuCtS

(!) itAL, ESPA, FrAn,

PrConF(§ ) LAnG
dEut, EnGL

bLinE (§ ) (!) YES, no

(!) Int no, Int Si,

IntES
Int Fi, Int.SuM

nuMWEi (§ ) (!) both, no, tot, SuM

dEFAuL
(!) dt. no, dt.in.1,
doM dt.in,2, dt.EX.1, FiLdS (§ )
dt.EX.2
ChAr.t
(!) no, YES.tot, SuM,
ntik LAbELW
both, rESEt
LAbELh
(!) YES.tot, SuM,
EndPAG ChAr 1
both, no
ChAr 2
tErM (!) Cr, CrLF tMArG
LMArG
PForM LP542P bArC (§ )
UdbArC (§ )
tPr dEFAuL (§ ) LMbArC (§ )
FiLdS (§ ) hbArC (§ )
nr.CoP (!) 1...3 hEiGt (§ ) bArFs (§ )
bArC (§ ) PntUb (§ )
VdbAr (§ ) PEEL
(!) ondE, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,
CoM.PC PCModE Prin.St, Prin.EX, 485, ALL.Std, LMbAr (§ ) GAP
ALL.Ext, StAb.St, StAb.EX
WbAr (§ ) dirECn
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
bAud hbAr (§ ) dWn.EXt
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bArFs (§ ) doWnLd
(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
bit PntVb (§ ) LALinG
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2
PtESt PtESt

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ConFiG (§ ) (*) nChan (§ ) (!) Ch2 ... Ch4

FLt 0..(!) 3, h.r.0..1, dYn.0..1,

Param. (*) Stabil. doS.0..3, SLW.0..3, h.r.2..7,
dYn.2..3

(*) Auto-0 (!) EnAb, diSAb

(*) 0.trACk (!) ½ , ¼ , 1, 2, no
(*) diV.Stb. 0,1,(!) 2...99

(*) GrAV. 9,75001 … 9,84999

(*) Calib rAnGE 1

rAnGE 2
rAnGE 3
diV (!) 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
dECi (!) 3, no, 1, 2
u.M. (!) kG, G, Lb, t
CALib.P EquAL (§ )
n tP
tP 0
ddt 1
(*) 0.CALib tp 1
ddt 2 (§ )
tp 2 (§ )
ddt 3 (§ )
tp 3 (§ )

An.out ModE (!) Ao no, Ao G, Ao n

AoMA xxxxxx
AoZE xxxxxx
AoMi xxxxxx

4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS

(*) tYPE TYPE OF APPLICATION (§)

Here one selects the type of application:.
ind.Ch. Instrument connected to 1 single-cell scale, or 1 scale with various cells equalised externally through the junction
box.
dEP.Ch. Instrument connected to 1 scale with 2, 3 or 4 dependent load cells (eventually equalised digitally through a
specific software procedure).
(!) ind.Ch

(*) In case of approved instrument the parameter is read only.

(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >> MAStr
parameter.

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F.ModE SCALE FUNCTIONING

FunCt FUNCTIONING MODE
Std Unit of measure conversion.
ntGS Net weight / gross weight conversion.
StPG Setpoint on the GROSS weight.
StPn Setpoint on the NET weight.
inout Input / output weigh.
Once is selected, “tYPE” is displayed for an instant and then one is asked to select with ENTER/PRINT the
print mode of the acquired data:
- “ G.t.” gross/tare:
- “ 1st.2nd” first weigh/second weigh:
- “ in.out” input/output:
MAStr Multiscale Repeater.
Once selected, one is asked to enter the number of SLAVES to be used: for an instant “nuMSL” is
displayed; then enter the number (between 01 and 04).
ALibi Alibi memory.
ChECK +/- tolerance check.
Once selected, the "tyPE" message is shown for an instant and with the ENTER/PRINT key one is asked to
select the either the check on the gross weight (GroSS) or the net weight (nEt).
PErC Sample weight percentile.
Once selected, the "WAit.t" is shown for an instant and one is asked to enter the sampling time in seconds.
UiSS Sensitivity times ten.
hLd Freezing the weight on the display.
PEAK Peak detector.
tot o Horizontal totalizer.
Once selected, one needs to select the type of totalisation: normal (t.norM), fast (t.FASt) or automatic
(Auto).
tot S Vertical totalizer.
Once selected, one needs to select the type of totalisation: normal (t.norM), fast (t.FASt) or automatic
(Auto).
Coun Counting.
Once selected, one is asked to enter the Unit of Measure of the average unit weight (uM.APW) and the
sampling interval (Wait.t).
(!) ntGS

For the functioning details, refer to section 11 “SELECTABLE FUNCTIONING MODES”, USER MAN.REF.
Once the functioning mode has been selected, if there is a printer, the standard printout relative to the printer selected in
the SEtuP >> SErIAL >> PrMODE parameter is automatically enabled. It’s possible to load the default parameters by
carrying out the default of the selected printout.

Scr.SAv: SCREEN SAVER (§)

If the indicator has the date/time option, it is possible to enable the “Screen Saver” function: after a programmable time
(from 1 to 255 minutes) that the scale is unloaded, the time is shown on the display, in the “HH-MM.SS” format. As soon
as a weight variation is detected, or a key is pressed, the indicator displays the current weight once again.
no Disabled.
yES Enabled: one is asked to enter the time which the indicator waits to activate the screen saver, after the
weight has become stable and keys are not pressed.
(!) no
(§) The parameter is not displayed if there is no date/time option.

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irConF REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION

If the instrument has an infrared ray interface, with the 4-key remote control (optional) it is possible to remote the ZERO,
TARE, MODE and ENTER/PRINT keys, or just the TARE key.
ir no Remote control disabled.
ir 1 All the remote control keys work as the TARE key.
ir 4 The remote control keys work as ZERO, TARE, MODE and ENTER/PRINT.
(!) ir no

rEACt REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS (§)

While using the indicator, it is possible to incur in the “no.0.unS” error shown on the display accompanied by an
acoustic signal; this means that the printout or the function which one wants to carry out must be renabled (in order to
avoid accidental executions).
It is possible to set the reenabling in the following modes:
ZEro passage of the net weight by zero
inSt instability
ALWAyS always
(!) ZEro
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.
LAMP DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
Through this StEP one programmes the backlight functioning (present depending on the model):
LAM 0 backlighting disabled
LAM 1 The backlight turns on if the weight changes and it turns off automatically after stability (no change) has
been maintained for at least 10 seconds.
LAM 2 The background light is always on.
(!) LAM 1

L.int DISPLAY BACKLIGHT INTENSITY

Through this step one selects the intensity of the backlighting or of the LED display:
Lint 1 (minimum), Lint 2, Lint 3, Lint 4, Lint 5 (maximum).
(!) Depending on the model.

CLoCK DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) (§)

In this step one sets the date and time of the indicator; by pressing ENTER/PRINT one is asked to enter, in this order,
the day, month, year, hour and minute.
The entry of each parameter must be confirmed with ENTER/PRINT.
(§) the parameter is not displayed if there is no date/time option.

tArE LOCKED / UNLOCKED / DISABLED TARE SELECTION (§)

LoCK locked tare
unLoCK unlocked tare
diSAb disabled tare

See the “TARE OPERATIONS” section for further functioning details, USER MAN. REF.
(!) LoCK

(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

AutoFF AUTO SWITCH-OFF

It is possible to enable the automatic switch off of the indicator (from 1 to 255 minutes), or disable it; the auto switch-off
starts working when, with unloaded scale, the weight has not been moved or a key has been pressed during the set
time: the display shows the blinking “- oFF –“ message and an acoustic signal es emitted; then the indicator turns off.
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disAb auto switch-off disabled.

EnAb auto switch-off enabled (one will be asked to enter the number of minutes after which the indicator must turn
off: enter a number from 1 to 255).
(!) disAb

SEtuP SCALE CONFIGURATION

ConFiG METRIC ONFIGURATION (§)
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

(*) nChAn SELECTION OF NR. OF CHANNELS (§)

2÷4 in SCALE WITH DEPENDENT CHANNELS functioning mode (“DEP.CH”)
(!) 2

(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

(§) The parameter is not displayed in case of INDEPENDENT CHANNELS functioning mode, tYPE parameter.

Param. METRIC PARAMETERS

(*) StAbiL FILTER INTEGRATION
By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the type and degree of filter intervention for the
stability of the weight indication:
FLt 0 – 3 filter for simple weighing
h.r.0 – 1 filter for high resolution
dYn.0 – 1 filter for a moving weight (e.g. animal weighing)
doS.0 – 3 filter for dosage
SLW.0 – 3 filter for a rather unstable weight
h.r.2 – 7 filter for high resolution
dYn.2 – 3 filter for a moving weight (e.g. animal weighing)
The higher the filter value, and greater is its intervention relative to the type of filter used.
(!) FLt 3
(*) With approved instrument it is possible to select just the FLt 0..3, h.r.0, h.r.1, dYn.0, dYn.1 parameters.

(*) Auto-0 AUTOZERO AT THE START UP

By pressing ENTER/PRINT one chooses whether to enable (EnAb) or disable (diSAb) the automatic acquisition of the
gross zero upon start-up. By choosing EnAb, if upon start-up a detected weight is within +/- 10% of the capacity, it is
zeroed; if the weight is not within this tolerance, the non approved instrument’s display will show the present weight after
a few instants, while an approved instrument will continuously show “ZErO” on the display, until a weight within tolerance
is placed.
(!) EnAb
(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

(*) 0trACk ZERO TRACKING

This menu allows setting the zero tracking, in other words, the compensation parameter of the scale’s thermal drift; the
set value corresponds to the number of divisions that is reset in the fixed time of 1 second.
tr. ½ +/- half division.
tr. ¼ +/- one fourth of a division
tr. 1 +/- one division.
tr. 2 +/- two divisions.
tr. no tracking disabled.
(!) tr. ½

(*) With approved instrument it is possible to select just the tr. no, tr. ½, tr. ¼ parameters.
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diU.Stb DIVISIONS BY STABILITY

In this step one enters the number of divisions by which the instrument detects the weight stability; the higher the
number of divisions, less is the sensitivity, and consequently the stability is more easily detected. The possible values
are 0 (weight always stable)… 99.
(!) 2
(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

(*) GrAV GRAVITY ZONE AND ZONE OF USE

Through this step one selects the acceleration value of calibration and of use of the instrument:
Manual entry of the g value: one may manually enter the gravitational acceleration value; one must modify the 6
decimal digits of the gravitational acceleration.
In case one enters a wrong g value: the minimum decimal value is suggested (9,75001); a wrong value is any decimal
number that is not between 9,75001 and 9,84999 (inclusive).
(!) g = 9,80655
(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

(*) CALib. SCALE CALIBRATION

See paragraph “SCALE CALIBRATION” section.
(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

(*) 0CALib. ZERO CALIBRATION

See paragraph “SCALE CALIBRATION” section.
(*) If the indicator is approved, the step is not displayed.

An.out ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

ModE OPERATING MODE
Ao no = analogue output disabled.
Ao G = analogue output on the gross weight.
Ao n = analogue output on the net weight.
(!) Ao no

AoMA MAXIMUM VALUE

Setting of the maximum value of the analogue output.

AoZE SCALE ZERO VALUE

Setting of the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight.

AoMi MINIMUM VALUE

Setting of the minimum value of the analogue output.

See the “ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)” section for configuring it.

SeriAL SERIALS, PRINTOUTS, ETC…

CoM.Prn PRINTER SERIAL

PrModE TRANSMISSION UPON THE PRINTER SERIAL

Pr- no transmission disabled.
rEPE.4 transmission to 4-digit remote display.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6-digit remote display.
Note: By selecting the rEPE.4 or rEPE.6 protocol the serial output at 4800,N,8,1 is automatically
set; in any case one may set these differently.
PrPC.EX transmission of the extended string upon the pressing of the ENTER/PRINT key.
PrPC.St transmission of the standard string upon the pressing of the ENTER/PRINT key.
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NOTE: The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the PRINT key is
confirmed by “trAnSM” on the display. If the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the
transmission through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key or takes place automatically in
case of automatic totalisation.
ALL.EXt continuous transmission with extended string.
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
LP542P enables to print with labelling machine LP542PLUS.
tpr enables the printing with ASCII printer (for example DP190 or TPR).
(!) Pr-no

For the protocol and transmission mode specifications, see section 7.3 “SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION
MODES” and 7.5 “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS”.

bAud.Pr SET BAUD RATE

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed (measured in
Baud = bit/second). The possible values are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600

bit.Pr SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the available values: n-8-1, n-8-2, n-7-2, E-7-1,
E-7-2.
(!) n-8-1

PWr.Prn SETTING AUXILIARY OUTPUT AND PRINTER MANAGEMENT

On the indicator board there is a terminal board called V-AUX (auxiliary output), thanks to which it is possible to
power the devices (for example a printer); refer to the electric scheme for the characteristics.
In this step one programmes the functioning of the auxiliary output and the management of a possible connected
printer:
PWr.EXt with instrument on, printer managed and auxiliary output always active.
PWr.int printer managed, auxiliary output active only when the instrument executes a printout.
Ext.oFF printer managed and auxiliary output always active; the start-up characters are sent to the printer,
because the printer is considered to be configured in the energy saving mode.
(!) PWr.EXt

onPrin INSTANTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF AUXILIARY OUTPUT (§)

If the auxiliary output has been configured as “PWr.int” in the preceding step, by pressing ENTER/PRINT it is
enabled instantaneously (the “onPri” message is blinking on the display); in this mode it is possible, for example,
to power a printer to carry out the upkeep operations.
To exit this step (and therefore disable the auxiliary output), press any button. The enabling may be carried out
quickly also during the weighing, by pressing the ZERO key for a few seconds (except in the REPEATER IN
RADIO FREQUENCY functioning mode).
(§) the parameter is not displayed if “ PWr.EXt” has been selected in the “ PWr.Prn” step or “ Pr- no” in the
“ PrModE” step.

Prn.CtS RTS/CTS STATUS CONFIGURATION (§)

On the printer serial line the indicator has a CTS input (Clear To Send). A device (like a printer) that is slow in
processing the data received, can interrupt the transmission temporarily using this signal.
noCtS no signal
CtSL CTS active low (for LP542, TPR, DP24 printers)
CtSh CTS active high (for DP190 printers)
EmuCtS emulation of the CTS signal: one is asked to enter the number of characters (nChrS), in 3 digits,
which will be transmitted to the printer upon each transmission; then one needs to enter the waiting
time in milliseconds (tiME), in 4 digits, between a transmission and another.
The TIME OUT of a printout is a minute, in other words, after a minute that the printout is blocked, it is cancelled.
(!) noCtS
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(§) The parameter is not displayed unless “tPr” or “LP542P” has been selected in the “PrModE” step.

PrConF CONFIGURATION OF THE PRINTOUTS (§)

See the “Print Programming” section for the description of all the menu’s parameters.
(§) The parameter and all its submenus are not displayed if “Prno” has been selected in the “PWr.Prn” step or “Pr-
no” in the “PrModE” step.

CoM.PC PC SERIAL

PCModE TRANSMISSION ON THE PC SERIAL

ondE transmission on external command PC (given from PC or PLC, for example)
rEPE.4 transmission to 4 digit remote display.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6 digit remote display.
Prin.St. transmission of standard string when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed.
Prin.EX transmission of extended string when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed.
NOTE: The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the PRINT key is confirmed
by “trAnSM” on the display. If the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the
transmission through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key or takes place automatically in
case of automatic totalisation.
485 transmission with 485 protocol, by confirming with ENTER/PRINT, one is required to enter the
machine code (the message “Ad485” appears for an instant): enter a value between 0 and 98.
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
ALL.EXt continuous transmission with extended string.
StAb.St transmission with each weigh with standard string.
StAb.EX transmission with each weigh with extended string.
Note: By selecting the REPE6 or REPE4 protocol the serial output at 4800,n,8,1 is automatically set; in any case
one may set these differently.
(!) OndE

For the transmission modes and protocol specifications, see the 7.3 “SERIAL PORTS TRANSMISSION MODES”
and 7.5 “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” sections.

bAud SET BAUD RATE

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed (measured in
Baud = bit/second). The possible values are:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600

bit SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT

By pressing the ENTER/PRINT key one accesses the selection of the available values: n-8-1, n-8-2, n-7-2, E-7-1,
E-7-2.
(!) n-8-1

(*) ini.AL INITIALIZES ALIBI MEMORY (§)

The initialisation cancels all the data stored in the Alibi memory; by pressing ENTER/PRINT one is asked to confirm the
operation. The display shows “iALib?”; press ENTER/PRINT again to confirm or another key to cancel.
At the end the " AL.OK " message appears if the operation is made with success; otherwise the " AL.ERR" message is
displayed.
(§) The parameter is displayed only if the ALIBI functioning mode is selected, FmodE >> FunCt >> Alibi parameter.
(*) The parameter is not displayed with an approved instrument.

(*) dSALE LIMITATION OF THE SCALE FUNCTIONS

no limitations disabled
yES limitations enabled
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Refer to the user manual for the description of its functioning (USER MAN.REF.).
(!) no

(*) With approved instrument the parameter is read-only.

inPutS INPUT CONFIGURATION

In this step one sets the function to link to each input (optional, up to 4).

inP.b1 INPUT 1
nonE Disabled
ZEro ZERO Key
tArE TARE Key
ModE MODE Key
EntEr ENTER/PRINT Key
diS.kEy DISABLING OF KEYBOARD
(!) nonE

inP.b2: INPUT 2
inP.b3: INPUT 3
inP.b4: INPUT 4
The programming of the 2, 3 and 4 inputs is done as described for input 1.
NOTE: In case various inputs are simultaneously enabled just the one with the lower number is taken into
consideration.

outPut RELAY CONFIGURATION (§)

In this step one sets the function to be linked to each relay (optional, up to 4).
(§) the parameter is displayed only if the “ StPG” , “ StPn” or “ ChECK” parameter has been selected in the “ FunCt”
step.

rEL.b.1 RELE’1

FunC RELAY FUNCTION (§)

rEL.no relay not managed.
iSt. relay managed with hysteresis.
no.iSt relay managed without hysteresis
(!) rEL.no
(§) The parameter is not displayed if the “CHECK”functioning mode has been selected in the “ FunCt”step.

no/nC NO/NC CONTACTS

no relay 1 normally opened.
nC relay 2 normally closed.
(!) no

onStAt SWITCHING CONDITION

drCt the relay is activated as soon as the weight reaches the set threshold, (independently from the stability).
StbL the relay is activated in the moment in which the weight, after reaching the set activation thresholds,
becomes stable and it is disabled in the moment in which the weight, after descending under the set
disabling thresholds, becomes stable.
(!) drCt

The same configurations are valid for:

rEL.b.2 RELE’2
rEL.b.3 RELE’3
rEL.b.4 RELE’4
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dEFAu INITIALIZATION OF THE INSTRUMENT (§)

Through this step one can initialize the instrument with the subsequent activation of the default parameters. By pressing
ENTER/PRINT, a confirmation message (“dFLt?) will appear: confirm again with ENTER/PRINT or exit with any other key.
NOTE: The initialization of the instrument causes a cancellation of the present calibration and the activation of
the default parameters. In any case if one exits the setup environment WITHOUT CONFIRMING the modification
made, all the parameters of the last saving made will remain (including the calibration).
(§) In case of approved instrument, the default DOES NOT HAVE EFFECT on the metrological parameters (those
marked with (*)).

KEYb SETTING 5 OR 17-KEY KEYBOARD

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the display shows the last saved configuration, which may be:
norM 5-key keyboard
EXt 17-key keyboard
NOTE: For a correct functioning, it is necessary to set the type of keyboard in relation to the model one has.
(!) norM

diAG DIAGNOSTICS MENU

It is a submenu inside which it is possible to check the software components and the scale hardware.
PrG.Ver CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the software version in the XX.YY.ZZ. format.

diV.int CALIBRATION INTERNAL DIVISIONS (§)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the calibration internal divisions.
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

AdC.uV MICROVOLTS (§)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the microvolts relative to the weight on the selected scale.
With the ZERO and TARE keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the microvolts for each configured channel of
the scale in dependent channels “DEP.CH.” and in independent channels “inDEP.CH.” functioning modes.
Note: The maximum voltage that the instrument accepts in input is 30 mV (30000 mV); the weighing system is
powered by the indicator at 5 Vdc.
A correct operation will have a value less than 30000 with a weight of full scale capacity on the weighing system.
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

AdC.Pnt CONVERTER POINTS (§)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the A/D converter points relative to the weight on the selected scale.
With the ZERO and TARE keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the A/D converter points for each configured
channel of the scale in dependent channels “DEP.CH.” and in independent channels “inDEP.CH.” functioning modes.
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

diSPLA DISPLAY TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument turns on all the display segments and symbols. One exits pressing the C
key or the ENTER/PRINT key.

KEYb. KEYBOARD TEST

By pressing the keys one at a time, the relative codes are rebrought to the display. One exits pressing the same key
three times.

SEr SERIALS TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “ S xy” in which x indicates the status of the printer serial port
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while y indicates the status of the PC serial port. Both can take on two values:
0 Serial port does not work
1 Serial port works
During the test one should shortcircuit TXPC with RXPC (in the PC terminal board) and TXPR with RXPR (in the
PRN). Furthermore the ASCII “TEST”<CRLF> string is continuously transmitted on both the serial lines.

CtS.St TEST OF THE CTS STATUS

By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the status/level of the CTS signal of the printer (on) connected to the PRT serial
port.

bt.AdC
Diagnostic check for use of the manuafacturer.

PW.AdC
Diagnostic check for use of the manuafacturer.

outPut TEST OF THE I/O EXPANSION BOARD RELAYS (OPTIONAL)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “rEL.b.1” and enables relay 1 of the expansion board; press the
ZERO or TARE key to enable the other relays of the connected expansion boards.

InPutS TEST OF THE I/O EXPANSION BOARD INPUTS (OPTIONAL)

By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “ i.bx-y” in which x, y indicate:
x –the input which is controlling 1, 2, 3, 4; to change the input which one wants to control press the ZERO or TARE
keys.
y - the input status:
0 Disabled input
1 Enabled input
- communication error with I/O expansion board or board not present.

Anout ANALOGUE OUTPUT TEST

If the instrument is fitted with the analogue output, through this step one can test if the values of the D/A converter (to
be entered at time of calibration) correspond with the relative values of the analogue output (in voltage or in current),
see “ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)” section.
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the display shows 00000; enter a value between 00000 and 65535 and confirm with
ENTER/PRINT; the instrument will supply the corresponding analogue value in output.
To exit the test confirm twice with ENTER/PRINT the same entered value.

Ser.nuM
Diagnostic check for use of the manuafacturer.

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5. CALIBRATION
There are two possible types of calibration, depending on the type of application chosen for the instrument: for (“IND.CH.”)
type (independent channels) and for (“DEP.CH.”) type (dependent channels, which could eventually be digitally equalized).

SEtuP ConFiG (§ ) (*) GrAV. 9,75001 … 9,84999

(*) Calib rAnGE 1

rAnGE 2
rAnGE 3
diV (!) 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
dECi (!) 3, no, 1, 2
u.M. (!) kG, G, Lb, t
CALib.P EquAL (§ )
n tP
tP 0
ddt 1
(*) 0.CALib tp 1
ddt 2 (§ )
tp 2 (§ )
ddt 3 (§ )
tp 3 (§ )

IMPORTANT: with Approved Instrument, the following parameters:

- are read only: “GrAV”, “rAnGE 1”, “rAnGE 2”, “rAnGE 3”, “diV”, “dECi”, “u.M”, “ntP”, “ddt1”, “ddt 2”, ddt 3”.
- are not displayed: “0Calib.”, “tP0”, “tP1”, “tP2”, “tP3”.

5.1 SCALE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE CHANNEL

Premise: this procedure is to be followed if one needs to calibrate a single-cell scale, or a scale with various cells equalized
externally using a junction box; the scale is connected to a single channel on the board.

1) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press the TARE key for an instant while the firmware
version is displayed).
2) Select the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> CALib step and press ENTER/PRINT.
3) Select the “rAnGE1” step and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the total capacity of the scale or the first range in case of multirange functioning:
ZERO Decreases the selected digit (blinking).
TARE increases the selected digit (blinking).
MODE Selects the digit to be modified (blinking), from left to right.
C Quickly zeros the displayed value.
NUMERICAL KEYS In the 17-key indicator, allow to enter the numerical value, from right to left.
Confirm with the ENTER/PRINT key.
4) Select the “rAnGE2” (only in the case of a dual range scale) and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the capacity of the second range and press ENTER/PRINT.
5) Select the “rAnGE3” (only in the case of a triple range scale) and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the capacity of the triple range and press ENTER/PRINT.
6) Select the “diV” step and press ENTER/PRINT;
Set the scale’s minimum division or the first range in case of n ranges and press ENTER/PRINT (selectable values:
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50).
(!) 1
7) Select the “ dECi” step and press ENTER/PRINT;
The selectable values are 1.0 (a decimal), 1.00 (two decimals), 1.000 (three decimals), 100000 (no decimal);
confirm with ENTER/PRINT.
(!) 1.000
8) Select the “u.M.” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
Set the unit of measure (g, Lb, t, kg) and press ENTER/PRINT.
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(!) kg
9) Select the “CALib.P” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
10) Select the “ntP” step and press ENTER/PRINT.
11) With the ZERO or TARE keys set the number of points with which one wants to calibrate (from 1 to 3, with 1 one
does the zero point and one weight point) and press ENTER/PRINT.
12) Select the “tP0” (scale zero point) step: unload the scale and wait a few seconds, then press ENTER/PRINT.
13) Select the “ddt1” (setting first sample weight) step; press ENTER/PRINT, enter the weight value and confirm with
ENTER/PRINT.
14) Select the “tP1” (acquisition of first sample weight) step: put the weight on the scale, wait a few seconds and press
ENTER/PRINT.
15) If a calibration point has been set, once the weight acquistion has been made, the display shows for an instant
the value of the internal divisions and then the “ntP” step.
If there are various calibration points, repeat the operations for the “ ddt2” , “ tP2” , “ ddt3” , “ tP3” points.1
16) Once the calibration has been made of all the necessary points, press the C key various times until the indicator
shows “SAVE? in the display: confirm with ENTER/PRINT to memorize and return to weighing.
N.B.: the calibration points must be increasing (point 1 < point 2 < point 3).

5.2 SCALE WITH DEPENDENT CHANNELS (could eventually be digitally equalised)

Premise: this procedure is to be followed if one needs to calibrate a scale with various cells (up to 4) and if one wants to
equalize these directly from the indicator without using external junction boxes.
In this case one should connect each cell to one of the channels on the board.

Note: it is always better to carry out the equalisation procedure (steps from 4 to 9), but it isn’t compulsory (in some
applications, it can not be done); if one wants to avoid it, “EquAL” appears; press the “ZERO” key once to supersede this
step and continue with the calibration.
1) Enter in the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the indicator (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the
firmware version is displayed).
2) Nr. of connected Cells
Select the number of cells (in other words, the number of channels, from 2 to 4) in SEtuP >> ConFiG >> nChan
step and press ENTER/PRINT.
3) Repeat the points from 3) to 9) previously described in the “SCALE MODE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE
CHANNEL”.

If one does not want to carry out the equalisation proceed with point 11)

4) Select the “EquAL” step and press ENTER/PRINT: the display shows “rESEt?”; confirm with ENTER to clear the
current equalisation and continue with the equalisation of the cells. By pressing the C key one exits the
equalization.

Cell Equalisation Procedure (steps from 5 to 10):

5) Select the “Eq 0” step (equalisation of zero): unload the weighing system and press the ENTER/PRINT key;.
6) Select the “Eq 1” step (equalisation of the first cell): position a calibration weight on the cell connected to input 1 of
the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
7) Select the “Eq 2” step (equalisation of the second cell): position the same calibration weight on cell connected to
input 2 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
8) If nChan > 2: Select the “Eq 3” step (equalisation of the third cell): position the same calibration weight on cell
connected to input 3 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
9) If nChan > 3: Select the “Eq 4” step (equalisation of the fourth cell): position the same calibration weight on cell
connected to input 4 of the indicator and press the ENTER/PRINT key.
10) Once the equalisation is finished the 'EQ OK' message appears; the instrument emits an acoustic signal and exits
the equalisation submenu.

11) Select the “ntP” step and press ENTER/PRINT.

12) With the ZERO or TARE keys set the number of points with which one wants to calibrate (from 1 to 3, with 1 one
does the zero point and one weight point) and press ENTER/PRINT.
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13) Select the “tP0” (scale zero point) step: unload the scale and wait a few seconds, then press ENTER/PRINT: if the
equalisation of the channels has not been made the 'no Eq?' message appears and the instrument emits an
acoustic signal; press the ENTER/PRINT key to proceed anyways with the acquisition of the weight or the C key to
exit the step.
14) Repeat the points from 13) to 16) previously described in the “SCALE MODE CONNECTED TO A SINGLE
CHANNEL”.

5.3 IN CASE THE ZONE OF USE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CALIBRATION ZONE ONE SHOULD:
1) Enter in the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the
firmware version is displayed).
2) Enter in the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> GrAV step and set the gravity acceleration value for the
CALIBRATION ZONE
3) Carry out the calibration as previously described.
4) Save and exit from the SET-UP environment (press many times the C key until the indicator shows “SAVE? in the
display and confirm with ENTER/PRINT.
5) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale and enter the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> GrAV step and set the gravity
acceleration value for the ZONE OF USER.
6) Save and exit the SET-UP environment.
7) The weight error caused by the error of a different gravitational attraction value between the calibration zone and
the zone of use is corrected automatically.

With APPROVED instrument, when turned on, the value of the zone of use or the gravitational acceleration value is
displayed.

5.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO

It is useful to calibrate just the point of ZERO when a permanent tare weight is put onto the platform (for example a roller
unit).
1) Enter in the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the
firmware version is displayed).
2) Enter in the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> 0.CALib step and press ENTER/PRINT key (the display shows “CAL.0?”).
3) Put the tare on the scale and press ENTER/PRINT key to confirm the operation.
4) Once the zero calibration is made, press many times the C key until the indicator shows “SAVE? in the display:
confirm with ENTER/PRINT to store and return to weighing.

6. DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION AND CORRECTION ZONE OF

THE WEIGHING ERROR DUE TO THE DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL ATTRACTION
BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE.

6.1 INDICATION AND/OR DISPLAY OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL UTILISATION ZONE (Compulsory for
the legal type instruments)
This instrument conforms to the laws currently in force regarding non-automatic weighing instruments. Such g-sensitive
instruments are influenced by the gravitational acceleration value “g” of the utilisation zone hence it is compulsory to
indicate, with a label or on the display, the coded name of the utilisation zone where the weighing machine can be used.

6.2 CORRECTION OF THE WEIGHING ERROR INTRODUCED BY A DIFFERENT GRAVITATIONAL

ATTRACTION VALUE BETWEEN THE CALIBRATION AND UTILISATION ZONE (compulsory for
legal type instruments).
This instrument conforms to the laws currently in force regarding non-automatic weighing instruments. Such g-sensitive
instruments are influenced by the gravitational acceleration value “g” of the utilisation zone so a special programme has
been created to compensate for any differences in the gravitational attraction between the place where the weighing
machine is calibrated and the place of utilisation.
During configuration the “g” values relative to the utilisation zone and to the zone of calibration are entered at a certain
programming step which eliminates the weight error introduced by the different gravitational attraction value.
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7. SERIAL OUTPUTS
The instrument has two bidirectional serial outputs, which have the output in ASCII code compatible with the majority of
printers, remote displays, PCs and other devices.

7.1 PC SERIAL PORT

It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232/TTL for transmitting data. It is mainly used to connect computers, PLCs,
additional remote displays, and it can be converted into RS485 (options). The transmission speed may be selected in the
SET UP among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud (bit/sec.).

Connection between PC and indicator, through the terminal board:

PC 9 pin PC 25 pin INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

(male) (male) Serial Line
RX 2 3 TXPC Pink
TX 3 2 RXPC Yellow
GND 5 7 GND Grey

Connection between PC and indicator, through board with RJ45 connector (*):

PC 9 pin PC 25 pin INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

(male) (male) (RJ45 connector)
RX 2 3 6 T/+ Orange
TX 3 2 3 R/- Blue/White
GND 5 7 5 GND Green/White

(*) May be present depending on the model.

Please find below the connection between the radio frequency module and the indicator powered at 12 Vdc:

RF MODULE INDICATOR INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

9 pin (female) Serial line 12 Vdc POWER
RX 3 TXPC Pink
TX 2 RXPC Yellow
GND 5 Grey
GND 5 0 Vdc White
(8-30 Vdc) 9 12 Vdc Green and Brown

The transmission of data through the PC serial port can be configured in different ways, according to the setting of the
“PCMode” step in the SET-UP environment.
Refer to the “TRANSMISSION MODES OF THE SERIAL PORTS” section for the functioning specifics.

7.2 PRN SERIAL PORT

It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232 for transmitting data, selectable through the jumper on the board; it is
mainly used to connect to printers, computers and PLCs. The transmission speed may be selected in the SET UP among
these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud.

Connections from LP542PLUS, DP24, DP190 printer to indicator:

DP24/LP542PLUS DP190 INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

9pin (female) Terminal Board Serial line
GND 5 GND GND Grey
CTS 8 BU CTS Brown
RX 3 RX TXPR Pink
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Please find below the connection between the TPR printer and the indicator:

TPR INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

Serial line
GND GND Black
RTS CTS Yellow
RX TXPR Grey
Blue (not connected)
POWER SUPPLY
+ VP + VAUX Red
GND - VAUX Black

Below is the connection in RS232 between the PC and the indicator:

PC 9 pin PC 25 pin INDICATOR STANDARD CABLE

(male) (male) Serial Line
GND 5 7 GND Grey
RX 2 3 TXPR Pink

7.3 SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES

7.3.1 PC PORT
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through the corresponding
“PCModE” StEP of the SET-UP environment.

- TRANSMISSION REQUESTED FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE “ondE” parameter)

In this case the indicator waits for a command before transmitting (see the section “SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT”).
With Baud rate at 9600, through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 14 requests per second, while with
Baud rate at 115200 through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 24 requests per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
NOTE: This protocol is active also in the other functioning modes, only on the PC serial output.

- 4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSMISSION (“rEPE.4” and “rEPE.6” parameter)

The weight displaying takes place both in the indicator as well as in a weight repeater of 4 or 6 digits, (normally the
capacity will be properly set up for a correct displaying).
N.B. When either transmission mode is selected, the relative serial output is automatically set to 4800, N-8-1. In any case
it’s possible to set it differently.
Independently from the set transmission speed it’s possible to obtain up to 6 transmissions per second.

- TRANSMISSION WHEN THE PRINT KEY IS PRESSED (“Prin.Std”, “PrinEX” parameter)

The instrument communicates the weight data through the serial port when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed (except
for in the TOTALIZER mode where one should press the MODE key or takes place automatically in case of automatic
totalisation).
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 0, otherwise the display shows the “LOW”
message.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passing by
zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
For approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions, otherwise the display shows
the “LOW” message.

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- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passing by
zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (Prin.Std) or the extended string (PrinEX); see the “TRANSMISSION
PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.

Notes:
- The transmission is confirmed by the the “trAnSM” message on the display or from the “Print” or “tot” messages in the
case in which the transmission takes place at the same time of the printing or totalisation.
- In any case it’s possible to receive data through the transmission commands upon request.
- With an unstable weight the display shows the “unStAb” message.
- If the transmission has not been reenabled the display shows the “no.0.unS” message.
- In any case it’s possible to receive the data through the transmission commands upon request.

- TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 SERIAL MODE (“485” parameter)

The protocol is the same as the transmission upon request (ondE parameter), except that the instrument responds only
if its machine code is the one requested (before the request the machine code must be put, I.E. 00READ<CRLF>).
If a broadcast address command (99) is received no answer is given. If the command is correct it is executed anyways.

- CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION (“ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” parameter)

This mode is used for interfacing to the PC, remote displays and other devices which request a constant updating of the
data independently from the weight stability.
If one selects this mode for the PC, independently from the set transmission speed one can obtain up to 4 transmissions
per second.
If one selects this mode for the PRINTER port, the instrument transmits the data in relation to the set transmission
speed:
- With Baud rate at 9600 one can obtain up to 24 transmissions per second.
- With Baud rate at 115200 one can obtain up to 26 transmissions per second.

The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
The data is transmitted using the standard string (ALL.Std) or the extended string (ALL.EXt); see the “TRANSMISSION
PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.

- TRANSMISSION ON STABILITY (“StAb.St” and “StAb.EX” parameter)

Each time a weight on the scale becomes stable, a communication string is transmitted on the PC serial port.
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 10 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passage
by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 10 divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon
instability).
For approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP environment (passage
by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 20 divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon
instability).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (StAb.St) or the extended string (StAb.EX); see the “TRANSMISSION
PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.

7.3.2 PRN PORT

Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PRN serial port through the corresponding
“PrModE” StEP of the SET-UP environment.

- TRANSMISSION TO PRINTER (“TPr” and “LP542P” parameter): requests the use of the print key on the indicator
(prints upon request of the operator). The print command is inhibited if the weight is in motion and in all other
circumstances in which the data is not valid (see “EXECUTION OF THE PRINTOUTS” section, USER MAN.REF.).

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- CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION (“ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” parameter): see the “ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” modes of the
PC port.

- TRANSMISSION OF THE PC STRING UPON PRESSURE OF THE PRINT KEY (“PrPC.St” and “PrPC.EX”
parameter): see the “Prin.St” or “Prin.EX” mode of the PC port

- TRANSMISSION TO 4 - 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY (“rEPE.4” or “rEPE.6” parameter): see the “rEPE.4” or “rEPE.6”
mode of the PC port.

NOTE: In the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode (see section 11.6 MULTISCALE REPEATER (MAStr), USER MAN.REF.)
only the transmission modes to the printer and the “rEPE.6” transmission mode are enabled for the printer port.

THE CONNECTION AND THE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE SERIAL OUTPUTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT
BY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WHO KNOW THE PROCEDURES ON THE BASIS OF THE NEEDS OF THE USER.

7.4 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT

Version reading command
[CC]VER<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]VER,vvv,DFW06bbb<CR LF>
In which: vvv is the firmware version
b space character, ascii 32 decimal character.

Extended weight read command

[CC]REXT<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).

Extended weight read command with date and time

[CC]REXD<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).

Weight read command

[CC]READ<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).

Weight reading command with sensitivity times 10

[CC]GR10<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).

Reading command of microvolts relative to the weight

[CC]MVOL<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).

Tare command
[CC]TARE<CR LF> or [CC]T<CR LF> (short command).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.

Zero command
[CC]ZERO<CR LF> or [CC]Z<CR LF> (short command)
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
necessarily that the instrument executes the zero.

ESC or C command
[CC]C<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
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necessarily that the instrument executes the command.

The command works also within the SET-UP environment.

Test Command
[CC]ECHO<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]ECHO<CR LF>.

Reading command of power supply status

[CC]ALIM<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]PW: p BT: b
In which: p: instrument’s type of power supply: 0 if powered by battery
1 if powered by the mains
b: battery level (from 0 to 9).

[CC]ALIMN<CR LF>
Response of the instrument: [CC]PW:bpppbBT:bvvvv
in which: b space character, ascii decimal 32 character.
ppp: power supply level of the instrument
vvvv: battery level expressed in mV.

Reading command of converter points relative to the weight

[CC]RAZF<CR LF>
Instrument response in “IND.CH.” mode: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Instrument response in “DEP.CH.” mode: see the response of the RAZM command.

Command for reading converter points relative to the weight of all the channels
[CC]RAZM<CR LF>
Response of the instrument in “IND.CH.” mode as well as in “DEP.CH”: mode.

The string varies depending upon the configured channels:

Chan. Transmitted strin

1 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
2 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
3 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>
4 [CC]hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppppp,uu <CR LF>

in which:
[CC] = INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IF THE 485 PROTOCOL HAS BEEN SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)
For each set channel:
hh RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight

, Comma character

pppppppppp 10 digits which identify the converter points relative to the channel.

, Comma character

uu Unit of measure "vv" (converter points)

<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).

LEGEND:
b space character, 32 decimal ascii character.

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Setpoint command
[CC]STPTntxxxxxxtyyyyyy<CR LF>
in which: n indicates the SETPOINT number (1, 2, 3, 4)
t à F if the following weight value indicates the DISABLING of the relays (OFF).
t à O if the following weight value indicates the ENABLING of the relays (ON). xxxxxx and yyyyyy take on the setpoint
value of disabling or enabling: the digits must be entered WITHOUT the decimal point, omitting the NON significant zeros.
Instrument responses: [CC]OK<CR LF> in case of syntax and correct values.
[CC]NO<CR LF> in case of correct syntax but wrong values.

Example of instrument with capacity 10,000 kg and division 1 g:

Command: STPT1F5000O6500 (Disabling first relay at 5 kg and enabling at 6,5 kg)
Response: OK

NOTE: The negative response of the instrument (NO), happens in the following cases:
- one of the two entered values is greater than the capacity.
- one of the two entered values has a minimum division that is inconsistent in comparison to the one set in the
instrument.
- the disabling value is greater than that of enabling.
Furthermore, the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently save these on the instrument
one should use the saving command (CMDSAVE) described later on. If one wants to save various set points one should set
all of them and at the end transmit the saving command.

Command for setting the activation, target and tolerance (Tolerance Check mode):
[CC]TATO,XXXXXX,YYYYYY,ZZZZZZ,KKKKKK<CR LF>
in which XXXXXX is the activation threshold without decimal point
YYYYYY is the target weight without decimal point
ZZZZZZ is the lower tolerance without the decimal point
KKKKK is the upper tolerance without the decimal point

Response: [CC]OK<CR LF>

Notes
- The transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently save these on the instrument one
should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
- If the “KKKKK” tolerance is not transmitted, the “ZZZZZZ” tolerance is considered as both the lower one as well as the
upper one.

Tare block command

[CC]TLCKt<CR LF>
t à E to lock the tare
t à D to unlock the tare
Response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
Note: the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently save these on the instrument one
should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).

Tare status command

[CC]TLCK<CR LF>
Response:
[CC]TLCKE<CR LF> if the tare is locked.
[CC]TLCKD<CR LF> if the tare is unlocked.

Data saving command

[CC]CMDSAVE<CR LF>
Response: [CC]OK<CR LF>

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Net/Gross switch command

[CC]NTGS<CR LF>
Response of the instrument: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the OK response does not mean that
the instrument has executed the conversion.

NOTE: The command is executed only if one is in the “Net / Gross switch” functioning mode, FModE >> FunCt >> ntGS
step.

Print Command
[CC]PRNT<CR LF> or [CC]P <CR LF> (short command).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
necessarily that the instrument executes the printout.

Tare insertion command

[CC]TMANVVVVVV<CR LF> or [CC]WVVVVVV <CR LF> (short command)
in which: VVVVVV: manual tare value with the decimal point, from 1 to 6 characters; the non significant zeros can be
omitted.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not mean
necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.

Command for viewing temporary message on the display

[CC]DISPNNVVVVVV <CR LF>
in which: NN: is the indicator display number, standard 00 (ascii hex)
V is the message: - if present it is shown on the NN display.
- if not present, it interrupts the visualisation activated through a previous DISP command.

NOTES
In the case in which the display shown in the command is of the numeric type (for example the standard display 00), if in
the transmitted message there are two consecutive points the message is stopped after the first of the two points. When the
display is showing a message transmitted serially through the DISP command, the indicator does not display those
messages usually shown in the scale status (ZERO, TARE, HOLD, ...).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
The message remains for the time set through the DINT command:
The ASCII characters having the decimal code greater than 31 are accepted.
With approved instrument:
One needs to wait the end of the current visualisation before being able to view the next one.

Command for setting display visualisation interval

[CC]DINTNNNN<CR LF>
in which: NNNN is the visualisation interval (in milliseconds), expressed in ascii hex character; for example, in order to set a
visualisation time of 2 seconds (2000 milliseconds, which converted into hex it becomes 07D0), the command becomes
DINT07D0<CR><LF>.
By setting a time equal to zero, the message transmitted with the DISP command remains permanently shown on the
display.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
With approved instrument:
The minimum settable time is 1 millisecond (0001HEX), and maximum settable time is 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds, 1388
HEX).

PC confirmation command
[CC]PCOK<CR LF>
The indicator shows on the display the "-PCOK-" message for about 2 seconds.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>.

Serial command for setting the apw (only for the conuting operating mode)
[CC]SPMUvvvvvvvv <CR LF> or [CC]Xvvvvvvvv<CR LF> (short command).
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in which: vvvvvvvv is the apw (up to 8 characters with decimal point); maximum value: 9999.999
System response: [CC]OK<CR LF>.
For example, to set a APW of 1.55 g, the command is the SPMU1.55<CR LF> or SPMU0001.550 <CR LF> and all the
various combinations adding zeros to the right or to the left but taking into consideration that the maximum length of the
APW field is 8 characters.
NOTES:
- The APW are not accepted in the SPMU.12<CRLF> format; these must be in the SPMU0.12<CRLF> format.
- the APW are not accepted equal to zero.

Serial command which supplies the indicator status

[CC]STAT<CR LF>
Instrument response:
[CC]STATXX<CR LF>
in which XX is a decimal value which supplies the status of the indicator; the possible values are:
XX indicator status
00 normal scale status
01 normal scale status in input
02 instrument in technical set-up
03 instrument in boot phase
04 instrument in rx/tx set-up phase
05 instrument in test phase of the serial ports
06 instrument in print test
07 instrument in firmware update phase
08 instrument in stand-by
09 instrument in automatic zero phase
11 instrument in optoisolated inputs test phase

Key pressure simulation command

[CC]KEYPXX<CR LF>
in which XX is the code of the pressed key:
00: MODE key;
01: F key;
02: ENTER key;
03: TARE key;
04: scale ZERO key;
05: numeric 0 key;
06: numeric 01 key;
07: numeric 2 key;
08: numeric 3 key;
09: numeric 4 key;
0A: numeric 05 key;
0B: numeric 06 key;
0C: numeric 07 key;
0D: numeric 08 key;
0E: numeric 09 key;
0F: INFO key;
10: C key.
Instrument response: OK<CR LF>: accepted command.
In case the simulated key has two linked functions (key briefly pressed or at length, like the TARE key), if the KEYP
command is followed by the release command of the (KEYR) key within a maximum time of 1,5 seconds, the simple
function will be executed (key briefly pressed); otherwise the second function will be made (key pressed at length).

Key pressure simulation command

[CC]KEYR<CR LF>
Response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
NOTA: The instrument does not transmit the OK answer to the following short commands: P, Q, T, W, X, Z.
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Key disabling command

[CC]KEYEt<CR LF>
t à E to enable the keys
t à D to disable the keys
Response:
[CC]OK<CR LF>

Status command of the keys

[CC]KEYE<CR LF>
Response:
[CC]KEYEE<CR LF> if the keyboard is enabled
[CC]KEYED<CR LF> if the keyboard is disabled

LEGEND
[CC]= instrument code, e.g.. 00 (only with RS485 protocol).
<CR LF>= Carriage Return + Line Feed (ASCII characters 13 and 10).

SERIAL ERRORS
Upon each serial command received the instrument transmits a response which may be a response to a command (see the
command description) or the indication of the command error:
ERR01<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator however it is followed by
letters inserted involontarily (I.E.: READF TARES… ).
ERR02<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator, but containing wrong data.
ERR03<CR LF> it is shown when an unallowed command is transmitted. It may be a command not used in the selected
functioning mode or the command reaches the indicator in the instant in which the keyboard buffer is already occupied by
another command.
ERR04<CR LF> it is shown when an inexistent command is transmitted.

7.5 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS

The weight data transmission on the serial ports may take place in two formats:

7.5.1 STANDARD STRING

[CC]hh,kk,pppppppp,uu<CR LF>

in which: [CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IN THE CASE THAT THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00).
hh UL Underload
OL Overload
ST Stability of the display
US Unstability of the display
TL Active inclination input
, Comma character
kk NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
GX Gross weight with sensitivity times 10
VL Value in microvolts relative to the weight
RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight
, Comma character

pppppppp 8 digits (including any sign and decimal point) which identify the weight. The insignificant digits are
filled with spaces. Through the MVOL and RAZF command the indicator transmits the relative
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value on 10 digits instead of 8.

, Comma character

uu Unit of measurement "kg" "bg" "bt" "lb" "mv" (microvolts) "vv" (converter points)

<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).

The transmitted weight is the GROSS weight (GS) if no TARE WEIGHT has been entered; otherwise, the NET WEIGHT
(NT) will be transmitted.

7.5.2 EXTENDED STRING

[CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPP,uu,(dd/mm/yybbhh:mm:ss|"NO DATE TIME") <CR LF>

in which: [CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
JUST IN CASE THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)

B scale number (always 1).

, Comma character

hh UL Underload
OL Overload
ST Stability of display
US Instability of display
TL Active inclination input
, Comma character

NNNNNNNN net weight on 8 characters including possible sign and decimal point
, Comma character

YY "PT" if the tare is manual, otherwise YY = " " (two empty spaces) if the tare is semiautomatic.

TTTTTTTT Tare weight on 8 characters including possible sign and decimal point.
, Comma character

PPPPPPPP Number of pieces on 8 characters, equal to 0 if the indicator is in a functioning mode other than
the counting mode.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measure "Kg" "bg" "bt" "lb
, Comma character (only with REXD command)

dd/mm/yy Date in the "dd/mm/yy" format (only with REXD command)

bb 2 space characters, 32 decimal ascii character (only with REXD command)
hh:mm:ss Time in the "hh:mm:ss" format (only with REXD command)

<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).

The insignificant digits of the net, tare, gross tare weights and the pieces of the various channels will be filled with spaces
(space character, 32 decimal ascii code character)
In the case in which the optional "Real Time Clock" board is not detected, the weight is transmitted but not the date and

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time; “NO DATE TIME” is in its place.

8. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

In all the functioning modes, through an optional interface, it is possible to use an analogue output configurable at 0 –10V,
0 –20 mA or 4 –20 mA. The voltage and the output current from the interface are proportional to the gross weight or net
weight present on the scale. In regards to the electrical connection scheme, refer to the “ELECTRICAL SCHEMES” section.
Note: The analogue output is updated every 20ms and takes on the value corresponding to the weight converted in that
instant; therefore, if the filter is slowed on the weight also the analogue output is slowed.

For configuring the parameters, one should enter the setup environment:
through the SEtuP >> ConFiG >> Anout >> Mode step one selects the type of analogue output:
Ao no = analogue output disabled.
Ao G = analogue output on gross weight.
Ao n = analogue output on net weight.
Once the functioning mode is confirmed, one sets the values of the analogue output; in other words, the digital/analogue
converter values are entered (between 0 and 65535) to which corresponds a certain output value in voltage or in current.

In this configuration the instrument keys take on the following meanings (functions):
ZERO It decreases the selected digit (blinking).
TARE It increases the selected digit (blinking)
MODE It selects the digit (blinking) from left to right.
ENTER By pressing once after have a value has been entered, it enables the corresponding output analogue value,
(allowing the check) but remains still inside the step in case of a new modification. By pressing a second time
(on the same entered value), it confirms and exits the step.
C It allows to quickly zero the present value.
NUMERIC KEYS In the 17-key indicator, these allow to enter values, from right to left.

AoMA
By entering this step, one sets the maximum value of the analogue output, in other words the corresponding value of the full
scale capacity and in the overload condition. This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the
digital/analogue converter); if a higher digit is entered, the instrument emits a prolonged sound, after which it zeros the
value just entered.

Ao2E
By entering this step, one sets the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight (supplied when the scale is
in underload). This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the digital/analogue converter); if a higher digit
is entered, the instrument emits a prolonged sound, after which it zeros the value just entered.

AoMi
By entering this step, one sets the minimum value of the analogue output.

APPROXIMATE VALUES BETWEEN THE D/A CONVERTER AND ANALOGUE OUTPUT

D/A CONVERTER VALUES VOLTAGE VALUE (V) CURRENT VALUE (mA)

1200 0 0
11250 4
52200 20
62300 10

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9. PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS

If in the set-up environment the presence of the printer has been configured correctly, the indicator carries out the print
functions; each functioning mode has specific printouts, shown in the “Print examples” section in the user manual (USER
MAN.REF.). In any case, it is possible to define some printing fields, the size of the characters, a heading and other options
depending on the printer and the predefined functioning mode.

In the “Pr.Mode” step of the set-up environment it is possible to select whether to print on the DP190 / TPR printer or the
LP542PLUS labeller; see the following steps for all the printing options.

1) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the firmware
version is displayed).

2) Select the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> Com.Prn >> PrMode step and press ENTER/PRINT.

3) Select the desired printer (“tPr” or “LP542P) and press ENTER/PRINT.

4) In the “SET-UP ENVIRONMENT” section see the descriptions of the “baud.Pr”, “Bit.Pr”, “PWr.Prn”, “on.Prin” and
“Prn.CtS” steps for configuring the baud rate, the number of transmission bits, the printer’s power supply and the
CTS signal.

5) Select the “Pr Conf” step and press ENTER/PRINT: one enters the PROGRAMMING MENU OF THE
PRINTOUTS. Below is the description of the steps.

6) Once the setting have been made, press the C key various times until the indicator shows “SAVE? In the display:
confirm with ENTER/PRINT to memorize and return to weighing.

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(!) Pr-no, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,

SeriAL CoM.Prn Pr ModE PrPC.EX, PrPC.St, ALL.EXt,
ALL.Std, LP542P, tPr,
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
bAud.Pr
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
Bit.Pr
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2

PWr.Prn (!) PWr.Ext, Ext.oFF, PWr.int

On.Prin(§ )

Prn.CtS(§ ) (!) noCtS, CtSL, CtSh, EMuCtS

(!) itAL, ESPA, FrAn,

PrConF(§ ) LAnG
dEut, EnGL

bLinE (§ ) (!) YES, no

(!) Int no, Int Si,

IntES
Int Fi, Int.SuM

nuMWEi (§ ) (!) both, no, tot, SuM

dEFAuL
(!) dt. no, dt.in.1,
doM dt.in,2, dt.EX.1, FiLdS (§ )
dt.EX.2
ChAr.t
(!) no, YES.tot, SuM,
ntik LAbELW
both, rESEt
LAbELh
(!) YES.tot, SuM,
EndPAG ChAr 1
both, no
ChAr 2
tErM (!) Cr, CrLF tMArG
LMArG
PForM LP542P bArC (§ )
UdbArC (§ )
tPr dEFAuL (§ ) LMbArC (§ )
FiLdS (§ ) hbArC (§ )
nr.CoP (!) 1...3 hEiGt (§ ) bArFs (§ )
bArC (§ ) PntUb (§ )
VdbAr (§ ) PEEL
LMbAr (§ ) GAP
WbAr (§ ) dirECn
hbAr (§ ) dWn.EXt
bArFs (§ ) doWnLd
PntVb (§ ) LALinG
PtESt PtESt
PrConF CONFIGURATION OF THE PRINTOUTS (§)
In this step one enters the print programming submenu.
(§) The parameter and all its submenus are displayed only if the “ tPr” o “ LP542P” parameter has been selected
in the “ PWr.Prn” step or “ Pr- no” in the “ PrModE” step.

LanG PRINTING LANGUAGE

One selects the language in which the printouts are carried out:
ItAL italian.
EnGL english.
dEut german.
FrAn french.
ESPA spanish.
(!) ItAL
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bLinE EMPTY LINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PRINTOUT

YES at the beginning of each printout an empty line is inserted.
no no empty line.
(!) YES

IntES PRINTING OF HEADING

Int no no heading.
Int Si prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed only upon the first totalisation (in other words if the partial total
is zero).
Int Fi prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed in all the totalisations.
Int.SuM prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed in all the totalisations and in the partial total.
NOTE: With a 17-key indicator, the selection of the “Int Si”, “Int Fi”, “Int.SuM” allows the heading configuration (see later
on the “HEADING PRINTING” section).
(!) Int no

nuMWEi PRINTING OF NUMBER OF WEIGHS (ONLY FOR TOTALIZER MODE)

no does not print the number of weighs.
tot prints the number of weighs only in the single totalisation.
Sum prints the number of weighs only in the partial total.
both prints the number of weighs in the totalisations as well as in the partial total.
(§) The parameter is displayed only if the “ totalizer” functioning mode has been selected.
(!) both

doM PRINTS DATE AND TIME

dt. no the date and time are not printed.
dt.in.1 the date and time are printed using the clock inside the printer; in the totalizer functioning mode the date and
time are printed just in the total and not in the single totalizations
dt.in.2 as above, but in the totalizer functioning mode the date and time are printed also in the single totalizations.
dt.EX.1 like “dt.in.1” but the indicator’s date and time board (optional) is used.
dt.EX.2 like “dt.in.2” but the indicator’s date and time board (optional) is used.
NOTE: The date and time is printed, if programmed, before the possible barcode, which is always at the end of the
printout
(!) dt. No

ntik PRINTS TICKET NUMBER

The ticket number is a sequence number which increases upon each printing made, this number, between 1 and
99.999, is kept in memory also when the instrument is turned off and is automatically reset when the value of 99.999 is
added.
no does not print the ticket number.
yes.tot prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed only in the single totalisations.
SuM prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
both prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in the totalisations as well as in the partial
total.
rESEt by pressing ENTER/PRINT the sequence number in the ticket is zeroed.
(!) no
NOTE: The ticket number, if programmed, is printed after the weight data.

EndPAG SELECTION OF PAGE END PRINTING

This step allows to print 2 emptly lines at the end of each printout (if “DP190” is selected in the “PrModE” step) or an end
label (if “LP542” is selected in the “PrModE step).
no does not print the page end
yes.tot prints the end page; in the totalizer functionig mode it is printed just in the single totalisations.
SuM prints the end page; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
both prints the end page; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in the totalisations as well as in the partial
total.
(!) yes.tot
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tErM SETTING TERMINATOR

When connecting a printer it is often necessary to transmit one of the following protocols in order to define the end of the
print line.
Cr CR (for DP190, LP522/542P, TPR)
CrLF CR LF (for EPSON LX300 and TMU295).
(!) Cr

PForM PRINT FORMATTING

In this step one enters a submenu for selecting the weight data which one wants to print and the print layout (See
section 9.1 –FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT).

nr.CoP NUMBER OF TICKET COPIES

Through this step one sets the number of ticket copies which will be printed, valid for any type of printout and functioning
mode.
The possible values are 1… 3.
(!) 1.

9.1 FORMATTING DATA AND LAYOUT

Depending on the type of printer selected in the PrModE step (LP542P or tPr), the parameters which are suggested,
change:

PForM

tPr LP542P

tPr
***************************************************************************************************************************** ***************

DEFAuL PRINTOUT DEFAULT

Through this StEP one enables the default printing relative to the selected functioning mode.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked with the (!) symbol.

FiLdS PRINTING FIELDS (§ )

Through this StEP it is possible to select which fields to be printed among those available:
G; n; t; G n; G t; n G; n t; t G, t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n, t n G (in which G is the gross weight, n the net
weight and t the tare weight).
(!) G t n
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

hEiGt FONT HEIGHT SELECTION FOR PRINTING THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME, PROGRESSIVE
NUMBERS AND ID’S (§ )
h.LoW normal height
h.high double height
(!) h. LoW
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

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bArC PRINTS THE BAR CODE (§ )

In this step one programmes the printing of the 39 CODE (if “TPR” has been selected in the “PrModE” step), which
will be printed before the printing of the date and time:
no does not print the bar code.
yes.tot prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the single totalisations.
SuM prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
both prints the bar code; in the totalizer functionig mode it is printed in the totalizations as well as in the partial
total.
(!) no
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed in 6 digits without decimal point and with the possible non signficant zeros present.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted.
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, possible numeric codes and ticket number, but
before the date and time (with DP190 or TPR printer).

VdbAr SELECTING THE BAR CODE’S VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE PRECEDING TEXTS (§ )
In lines with normal height font, programmable value: 0… 9.
(!) 0

LMbAr SELECTION OF LEFT MARGIN (§ )

Expressed in 1/8 of a mm (from 0 to 99). GROSS 1.000kg
(!) 00 TARE 0.000kg
NET 1.000kg
WbAr SELECTION OF BAR CODE FONT WIDTH (§ ) VdbAr
LMbAr

Programmable value: W1… W3

(!) W1 001000
001000
hbAr

hbAr SELECTION OF BAR CODE FONT HEIGHT (§ )

Expressed in 1/8 di mm (from 0 to 255) (!) 000

bArFS SELECTION OF PRINT FIELDS IN THE BAR CODE (§ )

Programmable value:G; n; t.
In which G is gross weight, n is net weight and t is tare weighing.
(!) G

PntVb PRINTING OF THE BAR CODE’S NUMERIC FIELD (§ )

This step allows to select the printing of the bar code’s numeric field:
no the numeric field is not printed.
undEr under the bar code
AboVE above the bar code
Ab/un both above as well as below the bar code.

(§) The previous parameters are not displayed if one has selected “no” in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >>
Pr.ConF >> PForM >> bArC step.

PtESt PRINTING TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields, but with fixed weight values.
The print test depends on the selected functioning mode:

- STD mode: the first time the fields with the kg unit of measure are printed, the second time the fields with the lb
unit of measure are printed, and so on.

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- NTGS, STP G, STP N, VISS, Alibi, ChECK, PErC, INOUT modes: simple printing.

- MASTER mode: not settable.

- HOLD mode: the first time the fields without the “HOLD” message are printed, the second time the ones with the
“HOLD” message are printed, and so on.

- PEAk mode: the first time the fields without the “PEAK” message are printed, the second time the ones with the
“PEAK” message are printed, and so on.

- Tot o and tot s mode: when the ENTER/PRINT is pressed a selection menu appears with the following items:
" TOT.1.0": simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the zero registry.
" TOT.2.0": simulates the printing of a further totalisation relative to the zero registry.
" SUM 0": simulates the printing of the partial total relative to the zero registry.
" TOT.1.1": simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the one registry.
" TOT.2.1": simulates the printin of a futher totalisation relative to the one registry.
" SUM 1": simulates thr printing of the partial total relative to the one registry.
“ GtotAL”: simulates the printing of the general total.

- COUN mode: the first time the fields with the pieces number and apw are printed, the second time the ones
without the pieces number and apw are printed.

LP542P
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PREMISE: the purpose is to create the label directly onto the indicator, by configuring the parameters
described below.
Once the programming is done, one will need to download the label onto the printer (doWnLd step) and then
save it in its permanent memory; carefully read section 9.2.

DEFAuL: PRINTOUT DEFALUT

In this step one enables the default printout relative to the selected functioning mode.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked by the (!) symbol.

FiLdS: PRINT FIELDS (§ )

In this step it is possible to select which fields to print among the available ones:
G; n; t; G n; G t; n G; n t; t G, t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n, t n G (in which G is the gross weight, n is the net
weight and t is the tare weight).
(!) G t n

(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

ChAr.t: FONT TYPE WITH WHICH THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME, PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS AND ID’S
ARE PRINTED.
ChAr.1: the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the ChAr 1 step.
ChAr.2: the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the ChAr 2 step.
SEE EXAMPLE 1.
(!) ChAr 1

LAbELW: LABEL WIDTH (IN MM) LAbELW

Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm.
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LAbELH

LAbELH: LABEL HEIGHT

Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm.
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(!) 80

ChAr 1: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE PRINTED
(!) Font. 3d

ChAr 2: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE PRINTED.
(!) Font. 3d
It is possible to select for each letter one fo the following fonts:

PARAMETER TYPE OF FONT

(WIDTH X HEIGHT)
Font. 1 1 x 1,5 mm
Font. 1d 1 x 3 mm
Font. 2 1,5 x 2,5 mm
Font. 2d 1,5 x 5 mm
Font. 3 2 x 3 mm
Font. 3d 2 x 6 mm
Font. 4 3 x 4 mm
Font. 4d 3 x 8 mm
Font. 5 4 x 6 mm
Font. 5d 4 x 12 mm

EXAMPLE 1: one wants to print 4 heading lines, of which the first two are double the height in respect to the second
two, GROSS, TARE, NET, DATE and TIME.

One will programme:

in the heading, LinE 1 and LinE 2 = ChAr 2
LinE 3 and LinE 4 = ChAr 1
ChAr.t = ChAr 1
ChAr 1 = Font. 3
ChAr 2 = Font. 3d

Result:

HEADING 1
DIMENSION = ChAr 2 à
HEADING 2
HEADING 3
DIMENSION = ChAr 1 à
HEADING 4

GROSS 1.000kg
DIMENSION = ChAr 1 à TARE 0.000kg
NET 1.000kg

10:20 25/11/2004

t.MarG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S UPPER MARGIN t.MarG
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm HEADING 1
(!) 10
L.MArG

HEADING 2
HEADING 3
…
L.MArG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S LEFT MARGIN
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 6

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bArC: PRINTING THE BAR CODE (ONLY CODE 39 TYPE) (§ )

no does not print the bar code.
yes.tot prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the single totalisation.
SuM prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
both prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed both in the totalisations as well as in the
partial total.
(!) no
(§) The parameter is not displayed if one has selected the MASTER/SLAVE functioning mode, FmodE >> FunCt >>
MAStr parameter.

NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed with 6 digits without decimal point and possibly with non significant zeros.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, numeric codes and ticket number, but before the time
and date

V.d.bArC: SELECTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE BAR CODE FROM THE PREVIOUS TEXTS (§ )
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 5 GROSS 1.000kg
TARE 0.000kg
L.M.bArC: SELECTING THE LEFT MARGIN (§ ) NET 1.000kg
Enter a value with 2 digits, expressed in mm VdbArC
(!) 15
001000 hbAr
LMbAr

h.bArC: SELECTING BAR CODE HEIGHT (§ ) 001000

Enter a value with 2 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 10

bArFS: SELECTING THE PRINT FIELDS IN THE BAR CODE (§ )

Selectable fields: G; n; t; G n;G t; n G; n t; t G; t n; G n t; G t n; n G t; n t G; t G n; t n G.
(!) n
In which G is the gross weight, n is the net weight and t is the tare weight.

PntVb: PRINTING THE NUMERIC FIELD OF THE BAR CODE (§ )

no: the numeric field is not printed.
Si: the numeric field is printed under the bar code
(!) Si

(§) The previous parameters are not displayed if one has selected “no” in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >>
Pr.ConF >> PForM >> bArC step.

PEEL: CONFIGURATION OF THE SENSOR WHICH PEELS OFF THE LABEL

on: sensor active
oFF: sensor not active
(!) oFF

GAP SETTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN A LABEL AND THE FOLLOWING ONE

Enter the value in mm.

NOTE: if one uses a continuous form, set the value 00.

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dirECn: SETTING THE PRINT DIRECTION

GROSS 1.000kg
dirECt: direct printing
TARE 0.000kg
rEvErSE: upside down printing NET 1.000kg
(!) direct
Direct Upside down

dWn.EHT: SETTING OF THE TYPE OF FORMAT

FdFW: format created through the indicator
FEHtn: format created with the programme or tool on PC
(!) FdFW

doWnLd: TRANSMISSION & TEMPORARY SAVING OF THE LABEL PROGRAMMED IN THE LABELLER
This step temporarily saves the label in the labeller memory; by turning it off it causes the loss of the saved data
.
Carefully read section 9.2.

L.ALinG: ALIGNMENT OF THE LABEL IN THE PRINTER

PtESt PRINTING TEST

By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields, but with fixed weight values.
The print test depends on the selected functioning mode:

- STD mode: the first time the fields with the kg unit of measure are printed, the second time the fields with the lb unit
of measure are printed, and so on.

- NTGS, STP G, STP N, VISS, Alibi, ChECK, PErC, INOUT modes: simple printing.

- MASTER mode: not settable.

- HOLD mode: the first time the fields without the “HOLD” message are printed, the second time the ones with the
“HOLD” message are printed, and so on.

- PEAk mode: the first time the fields without the “PEAK” message are printed, the second time the ones with the
“PEAK” message are printed, and so on.

- Tot o and tot s mode: when the ENTER/PRINT is pressed a selection menu appears with the following items:
" TOT.1.0": simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the zero registry.
" TOT.2.0": simulates the printing of a further totalisation relative to the zero registry.
" SUM 0": simulates the printing of the partial total relative to the zero registry.
" TOT.1.1": simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the one registry.
" TOT.2.1": simulates the printin of a futher totalisation relative to the one registry.
" SUM 1": simulates thr printing of the partial total relative to the one registry.
" GtotAL": simulates the printing of the general total.

- COUN mode: the first time the fields with the pieces number and apw are printed, the second time the ones without
the pieces number and apw are printed.

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!! IMPORTANT !!

9.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY

Once the programming of the label has made, one should:

1. Download the label created in the labeller à press ENTER when the display shows the "doWnLd" step.
2. Press the C key; the display shows the message "L.SAVE?": press the ENTER key to save the label created in
the labeller’s permanent memory.

When saving the data on the labeller, the (*) green led blinks; while this happens do not do anything with the indicator
or the labeller.

The saving of the label ends when this led (*) does not blink any more.
(*)

The labeller has the label saved and is ready to print it; turning off the labeller does not cause the loss of the saved
data.

REPEAT THESE SAVING OPERATIONS EACH TIME THAT ONE MODIFIES THE LABEL OR THE DATA IN IT
OR IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONING MODE AFTER HAVING PROGRAMMED THE
LABEL.

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10. PRINTING THE HEADING

It is possible to programme from the indicator or from PC, 4 alphanumeric heading lines of 24 characters each, which will
be printed in the manner which has been programmed until these are cancelled or substituted.

If one has a 5-key indicator, one configures the heading by using the DINI TOOLS software on the PC; by following the
instructions of the relative manual.

If one has a 17-key indicator, in order to configure the heading one may also follow the procedure below:

Enter in the TECHNICAL SET-UPàSetup >> SeriAL >> CoM.Prn

CoM.Prn PrConF IntES int no

int Si nr x

int F1 Lin 1 Char 1 10 1

int SuM ... ...

Lin x Char 2 10 24

CoM.Prn
1. Enter in the step:

PrConF
2. Enter in the step:

IntES
3. Enter in the step:

4. Select the heading printing mode:

int no = does not print the heading
int Si = prints the heading (only with the first totalisation if a totalizer mode has been selected)
int F1 = if a totalizer mode is selected, it prints the heading in all the totalisations
int.SuM = if a totalizer mode is selected, it prints the heading in all the totalisations in the total.
By selecting a mode different than the int no, if one has set the “EXt” parameter in the SEtuP >> kEYb step, one
nr x
will be asked to enter the number of heading lines; the display shows , in which x is the number of
set lines (from 0 to 4).

5. Select the number of lines, using the ZERO key and press ENTER to confirm.

Lin 1
6. The message appears on the display for a few seconds indicating which line one is programming
(in this case it’s line 1).

7. Then the instrument asks to select the height of the print character:
ChAr 1 = prints line at a normal height (for tpr) or character 1 (for LP542PLUS).
ChAr 2 = prints line at double the height (for tpr) or character 2 (for LP542PLUS).
(see section 9 for further information)
Use the ZERO key to select the character height, then press ENTER to confirm

8. The instrument is ready to programme the first heading line, which consists in entering a sequence of numeric two
digit codes, corresponding to the fonts (see Table 3). A line can have up to 24 characters (including the empty
spaces).

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LIST OF THE CODES AND CORRESPONDING PRINTED CHARACTERS

CODE CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER CODE CHARACTER

00 0 21 K 42 )
01 1 22 L 43 &
02 2 23 M 44 %
03 3 24 N 45 $
04 4 25 O 46 #
05 5 26 P 47 :
06 6 27 Q 48 ,
07 7 28 R 49 .
08 8 29 S 50 ?
09 9 30 T 51 @
10 SPACE 31 U 52 [
11 A 32 V 53 ]
12 B 33 W 54 /
13 C 34 X
14 D 35 Y
15 E 36 Z
16 F 37 -
17 G 38 +
18 H 39 *
19 I 40 !
20 J 41 (
Table 3

In the entry mode, the display is managed in the following way:

on the left one enters the character (10 is the default character), while the number
10 0 1 0 1 on the right indicates the position of this character on the line.

Use the numeric keyboard to enter the various characters.

For example:

To write “ROSSI GIUSEPPE S.R.L.”, one should set the following codes:

28 / 25 / 29 / 29 / 19 / 10 / 17 / 19 / 31 / 29 / 15 / 26 / 26 / 15 / 10 / 29 / 49 / 28 / 49 / 22 / 49 / 10 / 10 / 10

9. when one has finished programming the heading line, the instrument automatically passes to the programming of
the following line

10. repeat the operations from point 6 for all the set lines.

11. once the programming of the heading is done, the instrument automatically passes to the following step
nuMWEi (§ )
.

12. to save the entered heading, press the C various times until the display shows the message "SAVE?": press
ENTER to save.

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When entering the codes, it is possible to carry out the other functions by pressing the F key and a keyboard number:

F + 0: prints the HELP ON LINE: summarizes the codes of the alphanumeric codes and the list of the other
functions.

F + 1: cursor forwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set characters and modify
them.

F + 2: cursor backwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set characters and
modify them.

F + 3: while one is programming a print line, it carries out this command; all the codes of this line are
cancelled.

F + 8: while one is programming a print line, by carrying out this command, the test printing of the line is
carried out.

F + 9: once the programming or the modifcation of a print line has been made, by carrying out this function the
new programming is memorised.

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11 CONNECTION SCHEMES

TILT
ANALOGUE

(optional)
OUTPUT

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MEANING OF MOTHER BOARD TERMINAL BOARDS AND JUMPERS

VB 6 Vdc BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
2 - BATT – (0 Vdc) GND
1 +BATT + (6 Vdc)

VE 12 Vdc POWER SUPPLYc

2 - 0 Vdc (GND)
1 ++12 Vdc

AUX and PRNAUX AUXILIARY OUTPUT

1 - 0 Vdc (GND)
2 +5,3 –7,3 Vdc 400 mA max

AUX and PRNAUX (OUTPUT VOLTAGE): It is used to power an external device and its functioning mode depends on the
SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >> PWr.Prn parameter of the set-up environment:
PWr.EXt with instrument on, printer managed and auxiliary output always active.
PWr.int printer managed, auxiliary output active only when the instrument prints.
Ext.oFF printer managed and auxiliary output always active; the start-up characters are transmitted to the printer,
because the printer is considered to beconfigured in energy saving mode

AUX-ON = if closed, the auxiliary output is always active independently from the “PWr.Prn” parameter of the set-up
environment.

BATT = If closed, it enables the indication of the battery level; see section 9.5 - “LOW BATTERY WARNING”, USER
MAN.REF.

CELL LOAD RECEPTOR

1 EXC - POWER SUPPLY –
2 EXC + POWER SUPPLY +
3 SENS - REFERENCE -
4 SENS + REFERENCE +
5 SIG - SIGNAL -
6 SIG + SIGNAL +

J6 and J7 = if closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE –and POWER SUPPLY –are jumpered on
the board

J1 = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters

ON = if closed it enables the automatic start-up of the indicator as soon as power is supplied.
NOTE: If the BATT jumper is closed and the battery is being charged, the function is disabled.

BOOT = connector for the connection of the first I/O expansion board, the "Real time clock" board or for the ALIBI
MEMORY board.

ANALOGUE OUTPUT (optional)

I+ + 20 mA
I- 0 mA Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the
V+ + 10 V output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance
V- 0V applicable on the output voltage is 10 kohm.

PC SERIAL PORT PRN SERIAL PORT

4 TXPC TX 1 TXPR TX
5 RXPC RX 3 CTS CTS
6 GND GND 6 GND GND

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11.1 I/O OPTIONAL EXPANSION CARD WITH 2 INPUTS AND 2 OUTPUTS

MODEL “A”

It is possible to connect two expansion cards having 2 inputs and 2 relay outputs each. The first I/O board is connected
through a 350 mm cable which connects the BOOT connector (on the indicator board) and the BOOT BUS connector (on
the I/O board); the second board instead is connected “in cascade” to the first one with a 350 mm cable (equal to the
previous one) which connects the two BOOT BUS connectors. Since the two BOOT BUS connectors are connected in
parallel, it does not matter which one is used in the connections.

With the jumper J1 in two positions (OPEN and CLOSE) one selects whether the board should manage inputs 1 and 2 and
relays 1 and 2 (J1 in OPEN position) or whether it should manage inputs 3 and 4 and relays 3 and 4 (J1 in CLOSE
position).
J1 Management of Inputs and Relays
OPEN IN1, IN2, RL1, RL2
CLOSE IN3, IN4, RL3, RL4

Therefore the correct configuration with two cascade boards is:

BOARD 1 J1 on OPEN (therefore Input 1, Input 2, Relay 1, Relay 2)
BOARD 2 J1 on CLOSE (therefore Input 3, Input 4, Relay 3, Relay 4)

The inputs will be put outside the instrument with a 12 X 0,5 mm multipolar cable connected in this way:

MEANING COLOUR
RL1 WHITE
RL2 GREY
CMR (common relay) BLACK
IN1 RED
IN2 BLUE
CMI (common input) BROWN
+ VE (+12 Vdc) WHITE - GREEN
- VE (GND) WHITE - BROWN

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ONLY WITH SECOND CONNECTED I/O CARD:

RL3 PINK
RL4 GREEN
IN3 YELLOW
IN4 PURPLE

The maximum power of the relays is 24 Vdc 1A, the maximum voltage applicable to the optoisolated inputs is between 5 –
24 Vdc with maximum current of 40 mA.
The optoisolation of the inputs is not correct anymore if these are activated with a voltage available on the indicator (for
example the VE); an external voltage must be used instead. However, for convenience the VE of the indicator is brought
onto the multipolar cable.
!!!WARNING!!!
Be careful not to shortcircuit the wires of the VE (WHITE – BROWN and WHITE – GREEN whires) since this would
cause permanent damages to the electronic card.

MODEL “B”

INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS)

Power supply: 6Vdc (J3 and J4 close); 12 Vdc ÷ 24 Vdc (J3 and J4 open); min 5 mA - max 20 mA.

PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
Maximum power: 48 Vac or 60 Vdc, 150 mA max.

NOTE: Make sure that J1 is close and J2 is open.

It is possible to connect two expansion cards having 2 inputs and 2 outputs each. The first I/O board is connected through a
350 mm cable which connects the BOOT connector (on the indicator board) and the Y1 connector (on the I/O board); the
second board instead is connected “in cascade” to the first one with a 350 mm cable (equal to the previous one) which
connects the two Y1 and Y2 connectors.
With the jumper J5 in two positions (1 and 2) one selects whether the board should manage inputs 1 and 2 and outputs 1
and 2 (J5 in position 1) or whether it should manage inputs 3 and 4 and relays 3 and 4 (J5 in position 2).

J5 Management of Inputs and Outputs

1 IN1, IN2, OUT1, OUT2
2 IN3, IN4, OUT3, OUT4
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Therefore the correct configuration with two cascade boards is:

BOARD 1: J5 on 1 (therefore Input 1, Input 2, Output 1, Output 2)
BOARD 2: J5 on 2 (therefore Input 3, Input 4, Output 3, Output 4)

The inputs will be put outside the instrument with a 12 X 0,5 mm multipolar cable connected in this way:

MEANING COLOUR
OUT1 WHITE
OUT2 GREY
OUTCOM (common outputs) BLACK
IN1 RED
IN2 BLUE
INCOM (common input) BROWN
+ VE (+12 Vdc) WHITE - GREEN
- VE (GND) WHITE - BROWN

ONLY WITH SECOND CONNECTED I/O CARD:

OUT3 PINK
OUT4 GREEN
IN3 YELLOW
IN4 PURPLE

The optoisolation of the inputs is not correct anymore if these are activated with a voltage available on the indicator (for
example the VE); an external voltage must be used instead. However, for convenience the VE of the indicator is brought
onto the multipolar cable.
!!!WARNING!!!
Be careful not to shortcircuit the wires of the VE (WHITE – BROWN and WHITE – GREEN whires) since this would
cause permanent damages to the electronic card.

11.2 LOAD CELL LAY-OUT IN MULTICHANNEL SYSTEMS

(ONLY FOR A 4 CHANNEL INDICATOR)
If one buys a system with four load cells connected to the 4 channels of the indicator, the load cells will have the following
lay-out:

PALLET TRUCK SCALE

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PLATFORM WITH 4 LOAD CELLS

3 2

4 1

LEVEL

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