M1 Load Cell Indicator
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1. 8 Opening the M1 EncloSure ccccccsssceccesseeeccesseecceeseeecseueeecssueeessaueeecseeeecsauseesssgeeessagseeeseaes 8 MO IGE SD IV mM M TC 9 Communications Wiring RS 232 sss nennen nnne nn enne nnne nn nnns 10 Remote Switch m E ai 11 Battery Battery Replacement ccccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeseeesaaeeeesaeeeeeeeaeeeeeesneeeeas 11 Closing the M1 Enclosure ccccccsssceccesseeecceuseeecseuececseseeeceaeeessaeeessaaseesssageeessageesesegeeesans 12 Mounting VFS SM CYC CON Se ae rec sedation nice a ease E TAE EERE 12 STAR 8 13 S DATE 13 CALIBRA TON MODE oaser 14 Se E ci NL A N O N EE T E A 14 Entering Calibration irat tasti i an aaan EE Qo E ue det 14 Navigating Calibration Parameters ccccccecccccseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeesseeseeeseeseessegeeeseaeeeeeseeeeeeeas 15 Editing Calibration Parameters 15 Exit amp Save NM T E 15 CALIBRATION PARAMETERS bunk beet Pu aE E ba 16 Scale Calibration Sub block 1 X csv asa dct ia esa 16 Zero and Motion Settings Sub2. M1 PCB Power Supply Module Load Cell Terminal Block Load Cell Jumpers Sense Com1 Terminal Block Com2 Terminal Block 90 240 VAC Terminal Block Grounding Posts Back Cover w Strain reliefs and power cable 10 Battery 3 el Li eesost CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE Only trained personnel should access any internal wiring and or components Indicator Technical Manual Mi Load Cell Wiring 1 Ensure the unit is not plugged in or powered on 2 Run the cable from the load cell or junction box through the strain relief and wire the indicator power to the Load Cell Terminal Block See table below LOAD CELL TERMINAL LOAD CELL WIRE Load Cell Terminal Block Load Cell Jumpers The M1 accommodates 4 or 6 wire load cells When using 4 wire load cells No SENSE wires the pins on JP1 and JP2 must be jumpered For 6 wire load cells remove the jumpers See illustration below JP1 JP1 GA GA I I Ua Ua j JP2 JP2 4 wire load cell Jumpers ON 6 wire load cell Jumpers OFF Mi Indicator Technical Manual Communications Wiring RS 232 The M1 features 2 serial ports Com1 amp Com2 to connect to peripheral devices such as printers remote displays and PCs 1 Ensure the M1 and communicating device printer etc are disconnected from power 2 Run communication cable through the strain relief and wire to the COM1 or 2 Terminal as
3. Press amp hold V the key 2 sec TARE ZERO PRINT the key 2 sec MENU NO FUNCTION UNITS Sends a serial command to toggle between Primary and Secondary Weighing Units GR NT Sends a serial command to toggle between GROSS and NET weighing modes if a tare value is stored CLEAR Sends the serial command C ASCII 67 to clear any tares from the indicator Sends the serial command T ASCII 84 to tare the indicator Sends the serial command Z ASCII 90 to set the indicator weight display to ZERO Sends the serial command P ASCII 80 to the other indicator to transmit a scale ticket 2 Mi Indicator Technical Manual USER MENU The User Menu gives Scale Operators access to additional indicator functions and features 1 From Weighing Mode press the MENU key to enter the User Menu e Tickets are numbered by default as in Fig A e Tickets may be named in Calibration Mode to described functions as in Fig B If there are no active tickets or functions the User Menu will be empty 2 Use the UP amp DOWN ARROW keys to cycle through the User Menu functions 3 When the desired menu item is displayed press ENTER to activate or wait 8 seconds for the User Menu to time out and return to Weighing Mode gt rr fF L 129 Add EJ hg r3 L F EPD E 71 LM I A For more information on t
4. Timer Range O 20 0 to 5 sec Factory default values are bold Enables the Peak Hold function The maximum weight is captured and displayed until the CLEAR key is pressed When set to 2 peak weights are only captured when there is no Motion on the scale Enter the minimum weight that must be exceeded before the Peak Hold function activates The weight must fall below this threshold before another Peak Hold can be performed Use the ARROW keys to edit the value followed by the ENTER key Automatically clears the Peak Hold display when the scale weight drops below the Peak Hold Threshold P8 1 Delays Peak Hold activation by the selected amount of time in 0 25 second intervals Useful for lifting applications where there is a strong initial force that may cause an exaggerated Peak Hold display Example For a delay of 1 second set this value to 4 23 Mi Indicator Technical Manual Scale Diagnostics Sub block 9 x Parameter Value Description 13131 P9 0 ANXXXXX Show AD converter raw counts for diagnostic AD Raw Counts purposes The left most display will have a blinking A to indicate raw counts mode Press ENTER to exit P9 1 XXXXXX Displays the scale s calibration factor Use the SPAN Edit ARROW keys to edit the value followed by the ENTER key P9 2 Display Test P9 3 Cycles through the display segments of the display Press any key to exit Display change the calibration PA
5. required See table below M1 Com Port Terminal Blocks COM TERMINAL COM1 COMMUNICATING DEVICE COM TERMINAL COM2 COMMUNICATING DEVICE Default Communications Settings Com1 amp Com2 e 9600 Baud e 1 Stop Bit e No Parity e No Hardware Handshaking e 8 Data Bits e Continuous Transmit DF1500 Qualified Technicians can adjust communications settings in Calibration Mode Parameter Sub block 5 x See Page 20 10 Indicator Technical Manual Mi Remote Switch Wiring Use the COM port for remote input control CLEAR TARE ZERO or PRINT using a pushbutton switch 1 Ensure the unit is disconnected from power 2 Runa 2 conductor cable through the strain relief connecting one conductor to the TX terminal and one conductor to the RX terminal on the COM Port Terminal Block Use dry contact push to make switch to short and RX together 4 Enable the Remote Switch Function in Calibration Mode 5 3 amp P5 8 DRY CONTACT SWITCH ATTENTION DO NOT supply any external voltage to the remote switch terminal A contact closure 15 all that is required Battery Battery Replacement The M1 uses a 3 Volt lithium battery Power is drawn from the battery only when the unit is disconnected from AC power If time and date are lost when the unit Is disconnected from AC power the battery likely needs replacement 1 Remove the old battery from the B1 terminal on the M1 PCB by hand 2 Observe proper bat
6. scale is in GROSS weighing mode GR The scale in weighing mode a tare weight is stored NT Indicator Technical Manual Mi Annunciators Continued Ib The scale is weighing in POUNDS Ib C kg The scale is weighing in KILOGRAMS kg C oz The scale is weighing in OUNCES 02 9 he scale is weighing GRAMS 9 Some annunciators may not function the same way in Remote Display Mode For more information see page 26 Mi Indicator Technical Manual KEYPAD amp SCALE FUNCTIONS The M1 indicator utilizes 5 keys for operator interfacing To maximize indicator functionality some keys perform multiple functions Press the key Press amp hold the key 2 sec Press the key Press amp hold the key 2 sec M1 Keypad MENU Cycles through the User MENU to access additional Scale Tickets and functions See Pg 28 UNITS Toggles between Primary Secondary and Tertiary Weighing Units if enabled Alternate Units may be selected or disabled in Calibration Mode by Qualified Technicians GR NT Toggles between GROSS and NET weighing modes if a tare value is stored CLEAR Clears any previously acquired tare values When used in Legal for Trade applications tares can only be cleared when GROSS weight is at no load Clears Peak Hold locked weight values when Peak Hold function is enabled Indicator Technical Manual Mi TARE Acquires a tare val
7. MANUAL SS WESTERN SCALE CoO LTD M1 INDICATOR TECHNICAL MANUAL SOFTWARE RELEASE 1 41 09 2009 Copyright 2008 2009 Western Scale Co Limited All rights reserved Published by Western Scale Co Limited Information in this Installation Technical Manual is subject to change without notice due to correction or enhancement The information described in this manual is the property of Western Scale Co Ltd No part of this manual may be reproduced or retransmitted in any form without the expressed written permission of Western Scale Co Ltd Western Scale Co Limited 1670 Kingsway Avenue Port Coquitlam B C CANADA V3C 3Y9 Tel 604 941 3474 Fax 604 941 4020 info westernscale ca www westernscale ca FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT REGARDING THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED WESTERN DEALER Indicator Technical Manual Mi TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC TON C see 2 M 9 2 Mill m 9 5 491 nce 3 DISPLAY So NNUNCIATORO pi nant due deu M PUR I NS 4 iege 4 APT AO fT T LT 4 KEYPAD amp SCALE FUNCTIONS M RU cr MILES Ma IURE 6 N TACAT 8 micas
8. SSWORD Reset all parameters back to factory values Calibration password is required Sets the time amp date display format 12 hour clock International date DD MM Y Y 1 12 hour clock US date MM DD YY P9 4 Factory Reset 2 24 hour clock International date DD MM YY P9 5 0 lt Time amp Date 1 2 3 3 24 hour clock US date MM DD YY P9 6 N A Transmits Calibration amp Ticket data out Transmit Capture this data as a text file in HyperTerminal or Calibration Data upload it directly to another M1 indicator Password Display Edit The indicator will read rEAdY Press ENTER to begin or any other key to abort The display will show the upload byte count as it is transmitting The message dOnE will be displayed when complete Receives Calibration amp Ticket data in Send this data as a text file in HyperTerminal or download it directly from another M1 indicator P9 7 Receive Calibration Data The indicator will read rEAdY and wait to receive Press any key to abort The display will show the download byte count as it is receiving The message dOnE will be displayed when complete Exit Cal Mode and re start the indicator Factory default values are bold 24 Indicator Technical Manual Mi QUICK SCALE CALIBRATION This example covers the DEADLOAD amp SPAN of a 5 000 Ib x 1 Ib floor scale aum SUE 1 Enter Calibration Mode E23 ES factory passw
9. UNITS PRINT can be sent from the keypad Remote Display Mode supports Western DF2000 and DF1500 strings only Exit Cal Mode and re start the indicator after setting See page 26 Note 4 COM port acts as a remote switch input Connect a pushbutton switch across TX and RX of the COM port Exit Cal Mode and re start the indicator after setting See page 11 Indicator Technical Manual Mi Serial Communications Sub block 5 x Continued Parameter Value P5 3 Data String Emulation COM1 P5 4 Stream Delay COM1 amp COM2 P5 5 Auto Print Threshold P5 6 Baud Rate COM2 P5 7 Data Format COM2 P5 8 Output Mode COM2 P5 9 Data String Emulation COM2 Western DF1500 lt Toledo Toledo w checksum Toledo w checksum amp leading zeros RiceLake Condec Transcell Cardinal SB400 Cardinal SB200 SMA A amp D 4323 10 Ohaus CW11 11 Fairbanks R2500 12 Weightronix WI125 13 Transmit value in ACC5 ON 0 No delay 1 0 25 sec lt 2 0 5 sec 3 0 75 sec 4 1 000000 lt Example 000000 No Auto Print 000010 Auto Prints gt 10 Value 0 9 0 lt Value 0 13 Factory default values are bold Data String emulations for COM 1 Western DF1500 format 19 characters lt STX gt PWWWWWWWUU_MM_S lt CR gt lt LF gt lt STX gt Start of Text character ASCII 02 P Polarity for negative space for po
10. W keys to alter the digits value Press the ENTER key when done Example Enter 20 0 Note Decimal point is determined by P1 2 i Wp 00000718 0000770 00002 6 UD LILI N00 BD 3 DD0D2BD WILLS UD aa 000200 UL Exit amp Save Calibration 4 1 Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys together eJ gB LHL 5HuE 2 e will exit Calibration Mode and return to Weighing Mode All calibration information is saved o 15 Mi Indicator Technical Manual CALIBRATION PARAMETERS Scale Calibration Sub block 1 x Parameter Value Description gt 1 P1 0 Select scale graduations d Graduations Setting this parameter to higher than 10d will set the decimal point to O and display 2 leading zeros at ZERO 00 Setting to 100D will result in 3 zeros at ZERO 000 P1 1 Select decimal places Up to 3 Decimals 4 decimal places are used when calibrating in kilograms for use in grams P1 2 Deadload Scale Displays E SCL to empty scale Once the scale is empty press ENTER to calibrate deadload value Scale zero calibration P1 3 SPAn Displays Place test weight on the scale Enter the Calibrate Scale test weight value using the ARROW keys Press ENTER to 005000 start calibration P1 4 005000 Enter the Scale Capacity using ARROW keys Press Scale Capacity ENTER to select 0 to 999999 P1 5 selects the number of divisions over scale capacity where Overloa
11. band in displayed divisions Scale Motion Determines the number of divisions at which the scale is sensitive to motion Motion annunciator turns ON P2 4 Selects the time in 0 25 second intervals the Motion Motion Timer annunciator will remain ON after the scale weight stabilizes Range 1 20 within tolerance Example For a motion time of 1 second set this value to 4 P2 5 0 Disabled lt When enabled the display blanks when motion is detected Blank Display on 1 Enabled Motion Factory default values are bold lt 17 Mi Indicator Technical Manual Tare Settings Sub block 3 x P3 0 0 NTEP Sets how the TARE operates based on regulatory agency Regulatory 1 CANADA NTEP Allows tare weight to be acquired at any positive weight gt 0 oa none Tares can only be cleared when GROSS weight is at no load New tares may be acquired even if a previous tare weight is present CANADA Allows a tare weight to be acquired at any positive weight gt 0 Tares can only be cleared when GROSS weight is at no load Previous tare weights must be cleared before a new tare weight can be acquired NONE Allows a tare weight to be acquired at any positive weight gt 0 Tares can be cleared at any time New tares may be acquired even if a previous tare weight is present P3 1 0 Disabled Locks out the TARE key The Operator cannot tare the Lockout Tare 1 Enabled scale P3 2 0 Disabled Auto
12. block 2 x sessssssssssesssseeeeeen nnnm 17 Tare Settings SUD DIOCK 18 Scale Filtering Settings Sub block 4 X ci eeccccceecccceeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeesseeeeesaeeeessaees 19 Serial Communications Sub block 5 x cee cceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeseeueeeeseeeeesaegeeessaees 20 Serial Communications Sub block 5 x Continued 21 Ticket Formatting Sub block 7 x ssesssssssssssssesseseseee nennen nnne nnne nnne nnns 22 Additional Scale Functions Sub block 8 23 Scale Diagnostics Sub block 9 24 QUICK SCALE CALIBRATION 2 deceiouanuidenulinet sin alo rao a ai 25 REMOTE DISPEAY 26 U ER MENU 28 SEALING THE INDICATOR LEGAL FOR TRADE 29 TROUBLESHOOTING S ERROR MESSAGES uad iue mtv ad tak ooo DE tatc pde 30 Mi Indicator Technical Manual INTRODUCTION Best suited to bench and floor scales the M1 15 a basic 5 button indicator that features the same high resolution and speed found in other Western instruments A compact stainless steel enclosure and large display make the M1 perfect for virtually all light industrial weighing applications while advanced features like time amp date and programmable tickets ensure the M1 will contin
13. d the display blanks for a scale over overload condition Choose between 0 1 2 divisions or 2 of capacity P1 6 selects the Primary scale units used for calibrating the Calibrated Units scale Primary Units Setting this parameter affects 1 7 and P1 8 automatically P1 7 Selects the default units that the scale powers up to Power ON Units P1 8 0 Disabled Selects alternate unit of measurement 1 Setting to O Alternate Units 1 kg disables alternate unit of measurement 1 2 z b 07 4 9 1 9 0 Disabled lt Selects alternate unit of measurement 2 Setting to 0 Alternate Units 2 1 kg disables alternate unit of measurement 2 2 1 07 4 9 Factory default values bold lt 16 Indicator Technical Manual Mi Zero and Motion Settings Sub block 2 x Parameter Value P2 0 2PC 2 lt Selects the range from zero to capacity within which the Pushbutton Zero 10 10 scale can be zeroed LFT must be 2 Range 90PC 90 Example Scale can be zeroed within 2 of calibrated Zero P2 1 Selects the zero tracking range specified in displayed AZSM Zero divisions Example Automatically zeros the scale within Tracking 0 54 of calibrated zero Must be within the Zero Range P2 2 0 Disabled lt When enabled the scale will automatically zero on power Power Up ZERO 1 Enabled up Up to 2 of scale capacity IZSM 2 3 Selects the Scale Motion
14. erify Indicator requirements Data Format and Output String etc Verify Indicator is transmitting
15. ets 2 5 are called from the MENU key A simple factory ticket time date gross tare net is included as Ticket 1 Please see the MACRO II Ticket Programming Manual for more information on creating tickets P7 1 Select a ticket 1 to 5 to delete Enter O to exit if Delete Single a ticket is not to be deleted Ticket P7 2 PASSWORD Delete ALL tickets All ticket memory is erased Delete All Calibration password is required Tickets P7 3 000010 lt This parameter is used in conjunction with C36 to prevent Print Lockout multiple printouts of the same weight transaction Threshold Enter the weight threshold the scale has to go below in order to reset Print Lockout This parameter is used with accumulation and serial numbering preventing the ticket from being executed again until the scale goes below the Print Lockout Threshold Place C36 before any counting and accumulation functions to prevent counting the same transaction twice Everything before C36 will still print The ticket stops printing when C36 is evaluated true See the C36 macro control code in the MACRO II Ticket Programming Manual for more information Factory default values are bold Indicator Technical Manual Mi Additional Scale Functions Sub block 8 x P8 0 0 Disabled lt Peak Hold 1 Enabled 2 No Motion P8 1 000000 lt Peak Hold Threshold P8 2 0 Disabled lt Peak Hold 1 Enabled Auto Clear P8 3 0 Peak Hold
16. he User Menu and programming Tickets see the MACRO II Ticket System Programming Manual 28 Indicator Technical Manual Mi SEALING THE INDICATOR LEGAL FOR TRADE Electronic Seal Calibration and configuration settings are electronically sealed with a password This safeguard helps prevent accidental or unauthorized alteration of important scale settings IMPORTANT If the password is forgotten Calibration Mode will be inaccessible Record ALL password changes and alert the customer If the password is lost call the factory for assistance The M1 features a Category 1 Audit Trail System for recording changes in calibration Two counters are utilized Calibration Counter Increments by 1 whenever the scale is deadloaded or calibrated Configuration Counter Increments by 1 whenever changes are made to parameters affecting scale setup The counters increment for each Calibration Mode session where parameters are changed Multiple changes may be made for each counter increase but simply entering and exiting Calibration Mode does not increment the counters The counters will count from O to 999 before rolling over to 0 again Important Note Because the Audit Trail becomes active during factory testing the Calibration and Configuration Counters may not be 0 when the indicator is new out of the box The counters can be accessed at any time by pressing the TARE and PRINT keys together in Weighing Mode The Calibra
17. ise static or other power problems ATTENTION In noisy industrial environments power conditioning filters are a requirement to ensure a fail safe operation under all conditions Indicators should not share AC power with electrical motors and switchgear Consult the site engineer for clean AC power TIME amp DATE 1 From Weighing Mode press and hold the TARE key until CLOC is displayed followed by the time f 12 Hour Clock is selected the time will appear HH MM A P f 24 Hour Clock is selected the time will appear HH MM 2 Adjust the time using the LEFT amp RIGHT ARROW keys to select digits and the UP amp DOWN ARROW keys to alter digits 3 Press ENTER to confirm and the date will be displayed e If International Date is selected the date will appear DD MM YY e f US Date is selected the date will appear MM DD YY 4 Adjust the date using the LEFT amp RIGHT ARROW keys to select digits and the UP amp DOWN ARROW keys to alter digits 5 Press ENTER to confirm and return to Weighing Mode Time amp Date default format is 12 Hour clock and International date Changes may be made in Calibration Mode P9 8 13 Mi Indicator Technical Manual CALIBRATION MODE Calibration Keys HY UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ENTER Entering Calibration Mode 1 Press and hold the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys together CAL is displayed followed by PASS for password EB LERL LPRSS 2 Key in the 4 digit
18. losure with swivel bracket e 304 stainless steel construction Excellent Serviceability e Easy to navigate software menu and calibration e Calibrate to any test weight value e Terminal wiring Advanced Capabilities amp Quality MACRO II Ticket System e Time amp Date e 2 Year Warranty e MADE IN CANADA Specifications Excitation 5 VDC Up to 4 x 350 or 8 x 700 load cells Analog Input Range 0 20 mV Resolution 10 000d Class III HIL 20 000d Class Can 1 million internal counts Measurement Speed 80 weight samples sec Power AC Input 90 240 VAC Consumption 500 mW Display 6 digit 7 segment LED weight display 8 LED annunciators Communications 2 Full duplex RS 232 serial ports Configurable data format Selectable output strings Temperature Range 14 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Approvals NTEP amp Measurement Canada approved Mi Indicator Technical Manual DISPLAY amp ANNUNCIATORS The M1 uses high intensity Light Emitting Diode LED display with a quick update rate The LED annunciator lamps communicate scale status and mode information to the user LIII LLULELELLLLT 22222999 Weight Display ee e 6 digits 7 segments each Up to decimal points e Negative weights are indicated by a minus sign on the far left character Annunciators CENTRE ZERO The scale is within 0 2 graduations of TRUE 0 ZERO C MOTION The scale is in motion ng GROSS The
19. matically tares the scale when the weight is greater Auto Tare 1 Enabled than 5 displayed divisions there is no motion and the scale is in GROSS mode P3 3 0 Disabled Automatically clears tare values when the scale is at Auto Clear 1 Enabled GROSS zero Factory default values are bold lt 18 Indicator Technical Manual Mi Scale Filtering Settings Sub block 4 x P4 0 1 Light Adjusts filter parameters P4 1 to P4 4 to a preset value Filter Preset 2 Medium lt Use this to quickly find a starting point for scale filtering If required fine tune the filtering by adjusting P4 1 to P4 4 individually 3 Heavy 4 Animal Frequency in Hertz of the front end digital filter A lower frequency will make the scale more immune to vibrations P4 1 0 5 Hz Filter 1 HZ Frequency 2 HZ lt but will also slow down the response time of the display 3 HZ P4 2 Selects the number of A D conversions that are averaged A D Averaging to obtain a displayed reading A higher number gives a more accurate display by reducing noisy readings but slows down the settling rate of the display P4 3 A D Averaging Cut Out Threshold P4 4 A D Averaging Cut Out Sensitivity P4 5 Display Update Rate Factory default values are bold lt Sets the weight change threshold in displayed divisions where the A D averaging is suspended This will make the display more responsive to weight changes above the cut out
20. nd restart M1 Indicator Requirements e Indicator Output Mode must be Continuous stream or Poll Mode e Indicator Data Format must be 9600 N 8 1 e M2000 Indicators must be set to Poll Mode amp DF2000 output string to receive remote keypad commands o M2000 Parameter 34 35 set to 3 o M2000 Parameter 38 39 set to 4 Important Note A character is transmitted continuously to poll the indicator Do not terminate the Hemote Display TX to the Indicator RX if the remote keypad function is not being used Display amp Annunciators O OO GR 0 he weight display should show the same weight numbers as the connected indicator complete with minus signs and decimals e All annunciators should work with the exception of Centre of Zero e Gram and Ounce annunciators will only work with M1 MAX or Lightspeed indicators 26 Start Up Indicator Technical Manual Mi 1 Connect the AC power cord from the indicator into a power outlet 2 The start up sequence displays the software version then the word dSPLAY on the screen to indicate Remote Display Mode The scale weight from the connected indicator is then displayed SPLAY 193455 Remote Keypad Functions Remote Display Mode utilizes the keypad to send serial commands for remote operation of indicator functions To maximize functionality some keys perform multiple functions Press the key Press amp hold Press the key
21. ord 0001 an EE 7 H 5 5 lt gt 2 Set the following parameters P1 0 Grad Size 1d P1 1 Decimal Place 0 1 4 Capacity 005000 P1 6 Calibrated Units 2 Ib 3 Remove any weight from the scale and go to P1 2 Deadload Scale Scale Zero Calibration Press ENTER to select the parameter E SCL is displayed Pig J O 4 Press ENTER to begin deadload When done the scale weight should read 0 StL B dUcE 5 Verify the scale is at zero and add test weights This example shows 5000 Ibs max capacity The M1 indicator can be calibrated to any test weight amount Go to P1 3 Calibrate Scale Press ENTER to select the parameter 5000 Ib e oa 1 8 6 SPAn is briefly displayed Enter the test weight amount using the ARROW keys to select and alter digits Press the ENTER key to confirm the test weight value 005000 0 9000 7 Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys together to exit Calibration Mode BB tmH BRUE 9000 25 Mi Indicator Technical Manual REMOTE DISPLAY MODE Remote Display Mode uses a connected indicator s Data String to display weight and scale status information to the user Remote Display Mode is only tested for compatibility with Western Indicators Models M2000 MAX Lightspeed amp M1 e Wire other indicator to M1 COM 1 terminal only e Set M1 to Remote Display Mode P5 3 to 5 e Exit Calibration Mode a
22. password The factory default password is 0001 Use the LEFT amp RIGHT ARROW keys to select the digit The selected digit will flash Use the UP amp DOWN ARROW keys to increase and decrease the value of the digit Press the ENTER key when done 00 8 tacu 13 8 3 Calibration Mode is indicated with a blinking C If the password is incorrect the display will read FAIL and return to normal Weighing Mode The M1 utilizes electronic sealing For more information on the password sealing and the electronic audit trail see page 29 14 Indicator Technical Manual Mi Navigating Calibration Parameters 1 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to navigate the Parameter List Calibration Parameters are displayed by the letter preceding the parameter number P1 0 P1 1 P1 2 2 Holding down the UP or DOWN ARROW key for more than 1 second will scroll through the Calibration Sub blocks for quicker navigation Ex P1 0 P2 0 P3 0 3 Press the ENTER key to select the parameter for editing If no parameter is selected after 6 seconds the display returns to the scale weight with the blinking C on the left hand side Editing Calibration Parameters 1 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to edit the parameter value 2 Press ENTER to confirm the parameter value To edit a numeric value Ex Weight use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to select the digit and the UP and DOWN ARRO
23. sitive W Weight 7 characters incl decimal UU Units KG LB OZ G _ Space ASCII 32 MM Mode GR or NT o Status M for motion O for scale over space for valid lt CR gt Carriage Return ASCII 13 lt LF gt Line Feed ASCII 10 Inserts a delay between serial transmissions select 0 25 second intervals 0 No delay This parameter affects both COM1 and COM2 Enter the minimum weight that must be exceeded before the Auto Print function activates The weight must fall below this threshold before another Auto Print will be performed Use the ARROW keys to edit the value followed by the ENTER key Transmission speed baud rate for COM2 Data bits and Parity for COM2 8 8 Data bits No parity 7 E 7 Data bits Even parity 7 O 7 Data bits Odd parity Controls the operation of the COM2 port Same values as Parameter 5 2 Page 20 Data String emulations for COM2 Same values as Parameter 5 3 Page 20 21 Mi Indicator Technical Manual 22 Ticket Formatting Sub block 7 x P7 0 0 Disabled lt Enables access to the Ticket Editor Once Enable 1 Enabled enabled access the Ticket Editor in Weighing Ticket Editor Mode by holding the PRINT key for 3 seconds This parameter remains enabled until the indicator power is cycled The indicator supports 5 tickets numbered 1 to 5 Ticket 1 is always assigned to the PRINT key Tick
24. tery polarity before inserting new battery 3 Ensure the battery is seated correctly in the B1 terminal CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to their instructions CAUTION Never use metal objects such as screwdrivers to remove batteries This may result in personal injury or damage to the unit 11 Mi Indicator Technical Manual Closing the M1 Enclosure 1 Once wiring is completed replace the back cover over the main enclosure 2 Re install the back cover screws being careful not to over tighten 3 Observe the back cover gasket is providing a good seal Warning Over tightened screws may compress and deform the back cover gasket resulting in gasket failure Mounting Instructions 1 The M1 can be mounted to horizontal or vertical surfaces using the mounting bracket 2 Ensure that mounting structures walls posts etc will bear the weight of the indicator Approx 1 5 3 5 Ibs 3 Use proper hardware including wall anchors where necessary when mounting the bracket and indicator 12 Indicator Technical Manual Mi START UP 1 Connect the AC power cord from the indicator into a power outlet 2 The indicator will perform a short start up sequence including the software version before entering Weighing Mode displaying the scale weight 3 Installers must take proper steps to prevent no
25. threshold Specifies the number of consecutive A D samples above the Cut Out Threshold before A D Averaging is suspended Configures how often the display is updated in 0 25 second intervals If set to the display updates at full speed 19 Mi Indicator Technical Manual Serial Communications Sub block 5 x 20 Parameter Value P5 0 Baud Rate COM1 P5 1 Data Format COM1 P5 2 Output Mode COM1 O Factory default values are bold lt Transmission speed baud rate for COM1 Data bits and Parity for COM1 8 8 Data bits No parity 7 E 7 Data bits Even parity 7 O 7 Data bits Odd parity Controls the operation of the COM1 port 0 Continuous data string Stream Mode lt 1 On Print Press PRINT key to output data string 2 Ticket Mode See Note 1 3 Poll Mode See Note 2 4 Continuous no motion 5 Remote Display Mode See Note 3 6 Remote Switch ZERO See Note 4 7 Remote Switch PRINT 8 Remote Switch CLEAR 9 Remote Switch TARE Note 1 Only 1 port COM1 or COM2 can be a used as a printer port Note 2 The indicator replies with a data string to the following Poll commands 2 Poll for weight K units kg Z ZERO L units Ib T TARE O units oz C CLEAR G units g P PRINT Note 3 COM only In Remote Display Mode the M1 receives and displays continuous weights from another indicator Poll Commands ZERO TARE CLEAR
26. tion audit counter and Configuration audit count will alternate on the display until the CLEAR key is pressed rem nn t rcr nr E B I CRLOC I LFLLL 1 29 Mi Indicator Technical Manual TROUBLESHOOTING amp ERROR MESSAGES Unit won t power up Check diagnostic LED lamps on the Mother board GREEN LED OFF The Power Supply module is NOT receiving AC power e Verify power source Cords Outlets breakers e f power source is good the Power Supply module may be damaged 30 GREEN LED ON The Power Supply module is receiving AC power e Check Power Supply module connection to Mother board e Power Supply module or Mother board may be damaged Error Message Condition Soton Cannot print on motion or if scale is overloaded Cannot TARE on motion or if gross weight is at zero or below zero Calibration checksum error The calibration memory is corrupted Cannot ZERO scale outside of zero range Scale Overload Error Scale weight is greater than scale capacity Remote Display Mode Communications lost Wait for scale weight to settle before attempting to print If overloaded remove weight Place a weight on the scale and wait for weight to settle before attempting to tare Recalibrate Call WSCL factory for assistance Clean scale debris may have accumulated or Deadload scale or Increase Pushbutton Zero Range P2 0 Remove weight from scale Verify wiring cable V
27. ue from weight on the scale Container Box etc The indicator will not tare if lt Weight the scale is in MOTION e he scale weight is zero or negative When one of these situations occurs the display will briefly read Err 2 The TARE button may be disabled in Calibration Mode by Qualified Technicians In Canadian Legal for Trade applications previous tare weights must be cleared before a new tare weight can be acquired ZERO Sets the weight display to ZERO The indicator will not zero if e Weight on the scale is in MOTION e The weight on the scale exceeds the allowed ZERO RANGE Display reads Err 4 PRINT Transmits data string or scale ticket through COM1 NOTE If multiple tickets are programmed Ticket 1 is always assigned to the PRINT key Mi Indicator Technical Manual INSTALLATION Pre Installation It is always good practice to verify that your Western M1 indicator is complete and undamaged upon receipt e Check over packaging for any signs of damage e Remove M1 from protective packaging and check for damage e Verify that the box includes the M1 indicator complete with o User Manual o Mounting bracket and thumb screws Opening the M1 Enclosure 1 Make sure the unit is disconnected from power 2 Remove the screws from the back of the enclosure 3 Lift the back cover away from the enclosure Be sure to observe proper ESD procedures when handling PCBs
28. ue to meet customer requirements into the future Western s continued dedication to durability functionality and versatility make the M1 engineered for the diversity of the weighing industry The following User information is for the exclusive use of WESTERN Dealers and Customers Safety Installation configuration and servicing are only to be done by qualified Scale service Technicians as authorized by Western Power must be disconnected before servicing the unit Disconnection from the line voltage is done by disconnecting the mains plug This equipment must be connected to a socket outlet with a protective earthing connection The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible This equipment is intended for connection to multiple RATED VOLTAGES or FREQUENCIES The switchover to the corresponding voltage is done automatically by the equipment CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGES are present inside the M1 indicator enclosure Scale Service Technicians handling M1 PCBs must observe proper electrostatic discharge ESD handling procedures ATTENTION Unauthorized installation and service of this unit may void the warranty Indicator Technical Manual Mi Features Simple Interface e Large easy to read LED display digits 7 8 inch 22 mm e Oversize keys with international symbols e 8 Annunciators display scale data e MENU key accesses tickets and macro functions Durability e Compact enc
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