User Manual - SISGEO North America
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1. Sample Positive 123 456 789 00 Negative 123 456 789 00 Decimal symbol No of digits after decimal 2 Digit grouping symbol Digit grouping 1 23 456 789 Negative sign symbol Negative number format ER Display leading zeros 07 u List separator E SEMICOLON Measurement system Set SEMICOLON in List separator Click Apply to confirm To load the settings previously saved click Load Saved Settings You will have the generic screen for file opening Select the chosen setting file and click Open Saved parameters will be automatically read and sent to the board At the end of the procedure if correct there will be a screen showing the success of the operation picture on the right In case of errors or timeout the procedure stops and an error message will be displayed Load Saved Settings cE Setup completed Verify the correctness of settings Sisgeo S r l Pag 23 LCBOX COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Baud rate 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bits no parity The protocol is available on Rs232 serial port and is managed from PC PWIN43 application MAINTENANCE In case of problems with local readout it must be opened only from specialized personnel Before contacting SISGEO please check Batteries voltage e Incase with the instrument connected the local readout measures zero check that there is electric continuity along th2. Local readout for electrical load cells LCBOX e 4 electric cells version QL2ZADRO4LCD e 8 electric cells version OL2ADRO8LCD FIRMWARE CODE PDT410 VERSION Rev 0 3 SOFTWARE CODE PWIN43 VERSION Rev 0 1 C COMPANY WITH QUALITY SYSTEM CERTIFIED BY DNV ISO 9001 2008 LCBOX GENERAL INDEX INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL INDEX LOCAL READOUT FEATURES Description Technical features Symbology Warnings Waste disposal Local readout identification plate CONNECTIONS Local readout powering Load cell connection RS232 serial connection Local readout installation LCBOX CONFIGURATOR UTILITY PWIN43 Installation Application start Main application Local readout setup Saving and uploading configuration Readings saving file Communication parameters Maintenance Battery changing Assistance Pag 3 Pag 13 Pag 3 Pag 3 Pag 4 Pag 5 Pag 6 Pag 7 Pag 7 Pag 9 Pag 9 Pag 10 Pag 12 Pag 12 Pag 13 Pag 13 Pag 13 Pag 14 Pag 16 Pag 20 Pag 22 Pag 24 Pag 24 Pag 24 Pag 26 Information contained herein are property of SISGEO S r l This document is subject to change without notification and is subject to be returned upon request No part of this User s Manual may be reproduced in any form without SISGEO s S r l written permission Sisgeo S r l Pag 2 LCBOX LOCAL READOUT FEATURES DESCRIPTION DB9 connector
3. ON OFF key PG9 cable gland LCBOX local readout allows the sudden reading of maximum 4 L2ADRO4LCD or 8 OLZADROSLCD electric load cells Reading are shown on the LCD display or saved in a csv file comma separated values The readout is powered with 4 AA alkaline batteries at startup on LCD is shown the batteries charge We supply also a simple software that once connected the PC to the readout through RS232 USB cable allows to e Setup every channel of the readout in order to display cells reading directly in KN e Save the readings in a text file csv Microsoft Excel compatible Standard accessories We supply the following standard equipment with the readout o USB RS232 cable 1m long o 4 AA alkaline batteries voltage 1 5V o CD with the software PWIN43 rev 0 1 USB drivers and User Manual Sisgeo S r l Pag 3 LCBOX TECHNICAL FEATURES 10 C 50 C max humidity 85 without condensation EEE EEE EEE 5 Vcc max 8 cells min impedance 3502 temporary short circuit Load cells powering safe 1500 min without backlight Fr o following features lt 0 0003 C EEE A Program memory code 60 Kbytes FLASH reprogrammable on board from RS232 4 Kbytes Regulations compliance EN 61000 6 3 EN 61000 6 2 EN45501 Sisgeo S r l Pag 4 LCBOX hd lo mele 4 These are the symbols used in the manual to capture the attention of the reader Attention This operat
4. Channel 1 2 3 4 fields with read value whether Channel 5 6 7 8 fields will be empty After file setup you can save the present reading pushing SAVE DATA Acquisition recording happens only when you push the key each push on SAVE DATA means a record of the value read at the key pushing moment File is finally saved at program exit or when you select another file for the acquisitions The following table is an example of the table created using SAVE DATA Cr 18 05 2009 15 01 21 0 01 001 0 01 00 DD 18 05 2009 15 01 23 0 01 001 00 00 DD Sisgeo S r l Pag 21 LCBOX To display correctly CSV file can be necessary to change options on REGIONAL AND LANGUAGE OPTIONS Please follow the instructions for a correct setup Open with double click REGIONAL AND LANGUAGE OPTIONS from CONTROL PANEL on Microsoft Windows XP Regional and Language Option x Fegor Optone Languages Acrarced Standards and formats This option attacks how some programs format numbers currencies dates and time Select an tem ta match its preferences or click Customize to choose your own Formats Samples Number 1234567840 unenc 14129 456 799 00 Time 123055 PM Shat date Ta Longdate Monday Anal 11 2011 Bi Click on Customize and set the field as shown in the following picture Sisgeo S r l Pag 22 LCBOX Customize Regional Options Numbers Currency Time Date
5. the delivery document is mandatory to indicate the RMA code received Technical assistance e mail assistance sisgeo com Sisgeo S r l Pag 26 LCBOX LCBOX EN 01 13 Via F Serpero 4 F1 20060 MASATE Ml Tel 39 02 95764130 Fax 39 02 95762011 e mail info sisgeo com www sisgeo com
6. 00 0 00125 a 0000 SE ee ee Set CHa 1009 0 00125 0 0000 Calibration Entering the values specified in the Calibration Report of each cell in this field is possible to convert the readings from mV V to kN so that will be displayed on LCD the reading in engineering units kN The values to be inserted are found on the SISGEO Calibration Reports see next drawing Sisgeo S r l Pag 17 LCBOX CALIBRATION REPORT L216V120 Cabbratieen bu been ceeds meerde to the Dhenlior Assess Spice USL EN ISO PRN1 2900 Meraloncal cham Mize NEC lead cell mad CT va 5 0362 Cabbeacer Yokas zr mad 7021 se SIW EILE Cabbraier HEM mad KT nm MEIE Seremdarr Goret Reed sor ee ve DR mV V Zero w 0 747 0m ao soo Linear sensitivity factor LSF Zi mV V KN RESULTS F Em WEN 0 0135 E c kee keV 2AISE He 7953E401 3 97SE He With Mislologser software the limear factor 5 bees to be imserisd reverted 1 5 HASED furl Via F Berpern GF 1 IE Mee zie iano Ha Tel 20 02 97 1 Far S201 E mail son oper peo Cap 30 9 200 Euro iw WAT A TI Bea Tribureie Ween 25320 AEA Mer 413159 LCBOX Enabling the display of the cells in kN becomes necessary to connect correctly cells to set channels Indeed a channel set for a certain cell will perform incorrect reading if it will be connected to a different one While for LCBOX Configurator PWIN43 software is possible to change the read
7. ave a number of conductors not higher than the one used In case of a multi conductor cable connect the remaining conductors to the cable powering You can connect to local readout maximum 4 or 8 cells Cells power voltage is 5 Vcc and Is protected from temporary short circuit Local readout measure range expects the use of load cells with sensitivity from 1 5 mV V to 3 5 mV V Load cells cables have to be connected to clamps 8 35 from removable terminal block With 4 conductors cell you need to make an electrical jumper between power clamps and reference clamps respecting polarity E g for cell A connect 9 powering with 12 reference sensing and 10 powering with 11 reference sensing Connect cable shield to cell powering 2 py a A kacai l nn z POWER TERMINAL BLOCK COMMUNICATION i Board 1 Sa 4 8 channels version Ban en een A B C D Load cells connections A B C D Board 2 8 channels version E a ests 8 9 10111213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cells E F G H 22 23 2425 26 27 28M 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Load cells connections s E F G H t Sisgeo S r l Pag 10 LCBOX rum senicrapiv Teminalbox eps 6 Vcc Board powering GND Board powering RS232 TX RS232 RX ae RS232 GND NUM NUM NUM NUM CELLA CELL B CELL C CELL D Terminal box 7P step 5 08 CELLE CELL F CELLG CELL H Sisgeo S r l Pag 11 LCBOX RS232 SERIAL CONNECTION
8. e For serial connection is used a 9 poles female connector placed near local readout display For the connection use a serial 9 poles Rs232 pin to pin cable e Serial connection cable must have a max length of 15m standard EIA RS 232 C The PC used for the connection must be in compliance with standard EN 60950 9 poles female connector 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND We supply a USB RS232 cable 1m long Install drivers after reading the manual USB DRIVER in the supplied CD LOCAL READOUT INSTALLATION Place the local readout through its brackets Despite case protection we recommend to take precaution in order to avoid damages caused from atmospheric agents Keep the cover panel a ways closed The local readout is managed through the application PWIN43 LCBOX Configuration Utility this PC program has been conceived for the correct functioning on Windows XP Local readout is powered through 4 AA 1 5 alkaline batteries battery charge level is shown for 2 seconds on LCD at startup Since you push the ON key the local readout stays on for 2 minutes it can be turned off pushing the same Key To activate backlight push the key while the local readout is working this stays on for 10 seconds Sisgeo S r l Pag 12 LCBOX LCBOX Configurator Utility PWIN43 INSTALLATION Access PC with administrator privileges launch SETUP EXE application on CD and follow installation procedure i
9. e cable between contacts and clamps e Instrument using the user manual BATTERIES CHANGE If the startup display shows that the batteries voltage is low BATTERY LOW they must be changed To change the batteries proceed as follows 1 Take 4 AA 1 5V high capacity alkaline batteries 2 Unscrew the four screw of the local readout cover and remove it carefully to avoid damaging the wires and boards Load cell local readout LC BOX Sisgeo S r l Pag 24 LCBOX 3 Unscrew the battery cover screws BATTERIE DURACELL ULTRA 4 Change the batteries paying attention to polarity 5 Put back the battery cover and the tight the screws 6 Put back the local readout cover tight the screws Be careful to line up correctly the cover Sisgeo S r l Pag 25 LCBOX MAINTENANCE SERVICE After sales assistance for calibrations maintenance and repairs is performed by SISGEO s service department The authorization of shipment shall be activated by RMA Return Manufacturer Authorization Fill in the RMA module clicking on http www sisgeo com assistance repairs return manufactured authorisation send back the instrument equipment with the complete accessories using suitable packaging or even better the original ones The shipping costs shall be covered by the sender Please return to the following address with suitable delivery document SISGEO S r l Via F Serpero 4 F1 20060 MASATE Ml On
10. ed is possible to select Linear Sensitivity Factor LSF mV V KN value mV V Zero 0 0000 For each cell connected is possible to select signal value equivalent to zero Through setup panel you can set local readout parameters and calibration data Setup operations can be performed in any order but we recommend to follow the sequence in the following parameters Usually there is no visual confirmation to show that a command has been successfully sent generally it is linked with the pushing of a button If there is no message the command has been correctly accepted from the board Otherwise invalid command incorrect parameter checksum error etc will be displayed an error message Sisgeo S r l Pag 16 LCBOX Procedure description STEP 1 Channel number setup Select the number of connected channels to be displayed Click on Set Channels to accept Humber of channels Data Sheet Calib 4 2 8 Number of channels 4 STEP 2 Calibration Second screen allows to insert the maximum range Capacity field linear sensitivity factor LSF mV V KN field and zero value mV V Zero field of each load cell connected to the readout mV V and mV V KN field values must be written with dot as decimal separator If it used comma the program will change automatically this character with the decimal dot Capacity N my ero cui 100 foom fonom Ga 1000 0 00125 0 0000 rs 10
11. els there will be the Datasheet i 0 3370 Calibration previously entered in a the text box for the disabled mais kannel i channels there wil be empty boxes m Y Channel 1 Channel 2 Channels 8 KN Channel 5 Channel 6 The format is a simple text file that will be atl Channel 8 read from the configurator pL Disconnect If the Data Sheet Calibration is not mE Ye performed the capacity and mV V fields will be em pty and it will not be possible to End of configuration press Save button to save current configuration in the board memory re program this calibration and close configuration procedure Press Save to File button to save the current settings configured REMEMBER the data sheet calibration information are not stored in the board memory you MUST save them in the settings file before or immedialty after programming in order to load them from it Save to Saving should be performed just before ending the setup procedure pushing Save to File Sisgeo S r l Pag 20 LCBOX READINGS SAVING ON FILE It is possible to save the readings clicking on SAVE DATA To enable the recording of the instrument data readings click on SET CSV FILE once the general screen for file saving is displayed insert the file name chosen for the record The file extension will be CSV Comma Separated Values that is an universally read format text editor and spreadsheets like MS Office sui
12. information or spare parts orders always specify the data written on the identification and CE printing label put on the products In case of replacement of products parts use exclusively ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes for any constructive or commercial requirement without any previous notification We will try anyway to guarantee that the user manuals are updated in order to reflect the products functional revisions Sisgeo S r l Pag 6 LCBOX WASTE DISPOSAL According to the European standard 2002 96 CE the disused instrument must be disposed in a correct way The recyclable materials are recovered in order to avoid the environmental damage For more information please contact your waste disposal service or the instrument retailer LOCAL READOUT IDENTIFICATION LABEL Its important to communicate these references in case of information or indication requests about local readout together with software version PC program and firmware version local readout internal program Firmware version Firmware version is shown at the startup Sisgeo S r l Pag 7 LCBOX Software version When Select x FE About PWIN43 C COM1 COM2 7 COM3 7 COMA 7 COMS COME COM 7 COME 7 COMS 7 CO 10 LCBOX Configurator Software for PDOT410 board baud rate auto detected Starting the software LCBOX Configurator PWIN43 and clicking on About is shown software ver
13. ing display from mV V to kN and reverse pushing its key kN mV V to display also on LCBOX readings in mV V is necessary on screen Data Sheet Calib set the following values Capacity insert mV V cell capacity LSF mV V KN 1 mV V Zero 0 STEP 3 Saving setup in local readout memory To save setup you need to click on SAVE to LCBOX This operation can be performed in any moment If the setup is not saved turning the local readout off causes the loss of every changes previously made Number of channels Data Sheet Calib End of configuration press Save button to save current configuration in the board memory and close configuration procedure Press Save to File button to save the current settings configured REMEMBER the data sheet calibration information are not stored in the board memory you MUST save them in the settings file before or immedialty after programming m order to load them from it Save to Save to File LCBOX See Sisgeo S r l Pag 19 LCBOX SAVING AND UPLOADING CONFIGURATION To save the configuration just programmed use the Save to File key in Save Configuration screen from calibration panel It will pop up the usual Windows screen for saving file and it will possible to choose the name and the saving path of the file 41cBox Configurator Data that will be saved are e Number of channels TE e 8 couples of values capacity hae ee mV V for the enabled chann
14. ion must be carried out by specialized personnel Pay special attention to the following indications Further informations Se Sisgeo S r l Pag 5 LCBOX WARNINGS For a safe and effective functioning it is recommended to read carefully the following instructions before the use The load cell local readout had been conceived and designed exclusively to read maximum 8 cells with min impedance 350 Ohm Any other use or unauthorized modification has to be considered under total responsibility of the user Besides the regulations listed here the user must comply in accordance with the current legislation on safety and health of personnel on workplaces lt has to be checked that the product has no damages caused from the transport Verify that the packaging has all the standard accessories as well as any optional accessories requested If necessary contact the manufacturer The product should be used only after the correct connection and following the configuration needed so the user must execute carefully all the operations described in this manual SISGEO is not responsible for inconveniences breaks accidents etc due to the not knowledge or anyway to the not application of the instructions written in this manual The use the eventual maintenance or repair of the product is allowed only to qualified and authorized operators These operators have to be physically and intellectually suitable people For
15. isconnect O L Set CSY File h lib Wander of channel ae Sad Save Data Settings Number of channels Data Sheet Calib 2 8 2 8 Number of channels 4 Number of channels 8 Set Channels Left screen is displayed in KN mV V key active whether right screen is displayed in mV V key kN active In the main screen are displayed the information referring to the actual setup of the local readout e Software Version software version installed e Channels number of channel enabled value between 2 and 8 In the section mV V default display are shown the readings in mV V measured for each connected cell The number on the Channel label identifies the channel There are two options e Numeric value value measured on the load cell connected to the linked channel e O L the linked channel is enabled but is not connected to a load cell Pushing KN key on the left part of the screen is possible to change display mode shifting to readings converted in KN In this way the key label becomes mV V and pushing it again you return to mV V DISCONNECT key allows to stop local readout data readings When pushed key label becomes CONNECT and data display is forbidden Pushing again the key data acquisition restarts and the label revert to DISCONNECT In this way is possible to avoid program unwanted blocks due to Timeout and not monitored This function is useful for example if you need to connect and disconnect m
16. nstructions APPLICATION START Select from Program menu the LCBOX Configurator software and start the application It wil pop up the COM port select windows where the local readout is connected Communication parameters are detected automatically from the application ICOM Select COM Select C COMI COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 C COMB 7 COM 7 COM8 7 COMS 7 COM10 COMB COM COM8 C COMS COM10 Board found PDT410 Rev 0 1 Start Exit The virtual COM created must be included between 1 and 10 read the manual USB DRIVER for further information If the selected port is not available not installed or used from another application the Start key is disabled It will be shown an error message that alerts the user that the selected COM port is not available The local readout must be already on and connected to PC before continuing If it is switched on at that moment wait a few seconds before to select the COM port Sisgeo S r l Pag 13 LCBOX MAIN APPLICATION Program s purpose is to show and change local readout settings connected through serial port it is also possible to save readings in csv text files The following are the application main screens icpox Configurator File About Software Version PDT410 Rev 0 1 91cBox Configurator File About Software Version PDT410 Rev 0 1 mV Channels 8 Channel 1 Channel 2 O L Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 D
17. ore instruments sequentially during program execution We recommend to disconnect communication pushing DISCONNECT every time you want to connect another LCBOX Once connected the new one push CONNECT to restart data acquisition Sisgeo S r l Pag 14 LCBOX Through ABOUT key is possible to open selecting INFO the same information screen that can be displayed pushing the same key in the COM selection screen If assistance is needed please refer always the revision software shown in these screen LOAD SAVED SETTINGS key allows to upload from file the local readout setting parameters and to program automatically the connected readout The procedure will be explained in the dedicated paragraph For SET CSV FILE and SAVE DATA see section ACQUISITION SAVINGS ON FILE EXIT key returns to the COM selection screen The same purpose has the menu item File gt Exit When you disconnect communication through DISCONNECT key every key that allows a communication with local readout are disconnected too LOAD SAVED SETTINGS Sisgeo S r l Pag 15 LCBOX LOCAL READOUT SETUP With the PC application supplied is possible to setup and program LCBOX parameters in bold factory values Number of channels 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Shows the number of channels displayed on local readout and transferred Capacity For each cell connected is possible to select the maximum load LSF mV V KN 0 00125 For each cell connect
18. sion Sisgeo S r l Pag 8 LCBOX CONNECTIONS The following procedures must be carried out by specialized personnel e Every connection must be performed with the local readout turned off LOCAL READOUT POWERING e Local readout is powered through clamps 1 amp 2 with 4 AA alkaline batteries e We recommend to use alkaline batteries with high capacity minimum 2500mAh e You turn on the local readout through the ON OFF key on the bottom of the case BOARD POWERING CONNECTIONS 1 6 Vcc 2 GND NOTE Connections already executed in factory BATTERY LEVELS V gt 5 4V FULL CHARGE BATTERY 5 0 lt V lt 5 4 V MEDIUM CHARGE BATTERY V lt 5 0 V BATTERY LOW NOTE Battery charge levels are shown in LCD at the startup BATTERY LIFE Battery life is roughly 750 minutes with backlight on and 1500 minutes with backlight off This battery life refers to batteries with power of at least 2500 mAh Sisgeo S r l Pag 9 LCBOX LOAD CELLS CONNECTIONS e Cells cables must not be canalized with other cables e g outputs connected to remote control switch or powering cables but have to follow their own path e Any cell cable extension cord must be shielded carefully respecting color code and using the type of cable supplied from the manufacturer Extension connection must be executed through welding through support clamps or junction boxes supplied separately e Cell cable must h
19. te OpenOffice or similar Field separator symbol is semicolon If you choose a file name already in the folder it will be shown an inquiry whether you want to substitute the already saved file with the new one If you confirm the reading begins pushing NO procedure stops Save file Sakain B Desktop iti es er Er 3 Documenti E Risorse del computer Documenti J Risorse di rete re 2 A CDBurnerXP E D Ethereal IG Archivio Studi e Ricerche Desktop Ethernet Progetto TOUCHSCREEN Progetto USB IAR Riassunto schede Simulazione WIN13 TS use ei USB con YEE Fisorse del Pr computer a Home tile Risorse direte Salva come Documenti SF dodiscvr exe Al applicomI Console ee CCleaner eit easyGUl faa Etichette ee FABIO su SaelBook Saelbook oe GESTIONE LAVORI su SaelBook Saelbool hiwave ee HyperTerminal Ka PUBLIC Fabio su SaelBook ES PWINZ1 Test RF ire Serial to Ethernet Connector lt lt lt Sl Seriale zZ Annulla Every recorded reading file contains the following data in a table e Index progressive number starting from 1 relevant to the acquisition e Date acquisition date dd mm yyyy e Time acquisition time hh mm ss Channel N acquisition value corresponding to channel N There are always 8 channels but there will be a value only for the cells actually connected For example with the board set for 4 cells reading you will have
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