Stowe Dataline Load Cell Display User Manual
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1. Load Cell Display amp DLA1 Operating instructions For Software Version 1 12 Stowe Marine Ltd 235 Bentley Way LYMINGTON S041 8JW England www stowemarine com Stowe Marine Ltd 2010 The copyright of this manual is the property of Stowe Marine Ltd Product liability and safety warnings Product liability Stowe Marine Ltd accepts no responsibility for the use and or operation of this equipment It is the user s responsibility to ensure that under all circumstances the equipment is used for the purposes for which it has been designed Warning electrical hazard This equipment uses high voltage electrical power Contact with high voltages may result in injury and or loss of life Warning calibration The safe operation of this equipment is dependent on accurate and correct calibration Incorrect calibration of this equipment may lead to false and inaccurate navigational readings placing the vessel into danger Caution The use of solvent based or chemical cleaners on Display will result in damage and invalidate your warranty Caution Display contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorised service centre Unauthorised repairs or modifications may invalidate the warranty EMC Directive 89 336 EEC This product has been designed to be compliant with the above Directive Maximum performance and compliance with the EMC Directive can only be ensured by correct installation It is2. Faulty sensor transducer interface Maintenance Your Stowe Marine Dataline GX is designed to provide you with years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance Follow the simple procedures below to ensure that your Dataline GX continues to deliver top performance If the unit comes into contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water Do not attempt to repair the Dataline GX yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the housings Repairs should be performed only by authorised Stowe Marine technicians Many requests for repair received by Stowe Marine involve units that do not actually need repair These units are returned no problem found If you have a problem with your Dataline GX consult the troubleshooting guide before calling Customer Support or sending your unit in for repair The Dataline GX contains several tools which can aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorised service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorised individuals will invalidate the warranty Handling and or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead in the form o
3. arrow up to select the previous menu item in a list B Backlighting and Contrast The backlight intensity and contrast settings for the Dataline GX display can be adjusted by briefly pressing the right most soft key whilst viewing any instrument display screen Doing so causes the Lighting and Contrast Pop up Menu to appear at the bottom of the LCD display Press the soft key directly below the soft key prompt for the adjustment desired and that display will immediately adjust according to your selection Continue making these adjustments until you have achieved the optimum viewing settings for readability Press the soft key under the return symbol to leave the Lighting and Contrast Pop up Menu and return to the screen you were viewing prior to making the display adjustments Decrease Brightness Exit Key Increase Brightness Increase Contrast Decrease Contrast Screen Selection The Dataline GX displays instrument data and information on screens selected by the user These screens are accessed via the five screen soft keys positioned just below the LCD display The four leftmost soft keys Key 1 to Key 4 are factory configured and will take you directly to the pre set screens with only a single key press Successive presses of each of these keys will cycle around the available options Screen selection Flowchart Key 1 Key 4 Q Forestay with Bar Graph f Load 2 with Bar Graph Load 3 with Bar Grap
4. ON S041 8JW England The Limited Warranty does not cover shipping costs to the Stowe Marine Lymington facility any costs for labour or otherwise related to product removal or replacement or any other costs of any nature without prior consent by Stowe Marine Service in Lymington UK Parts products and accessories made by others are warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer s warranty to Stowe Marine Stowe Marine tests 100 of the returned products at its facility Please call 44 0 1590 610071 should you have any questions regarding customer returns The customer may also email Stowe Marine at info stowemarine com 25
5. TUP MENU SETUP MENU BEEPER GOFF BEEPER OFF BEEPER OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH MODE SAIL MODE MOTOR MODE GPS DEMO ON DEMO ON DEMO ON RESET ALL RESET ALL RESET ALL Demo The Dataline GX can be configured to run an internal demonstration program which is useful for learning the operation of the display Units Menu Selecting UNITS from the SETUP MENU produces the UNITS MENU screen This menu allows you to customise the displayed units Selected units can be tonnes f kgf or klbf The units selection does not affect the calculation and is only used to set up the display title The display must also be calibrated in the units required Calibrate Menu Selecting CALIBRATE MENU from the MAIN MENU produces the CALIBRATE MENU screen This menu allows you to calibrate the amplifier to the load pin in the units required Before entering the calibration figure it is IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ALL LOAD from the pin to allow the amplifier to automatically carry out the zero calibration as part of the automatic calibration procedure CALIBRATE MENU Load Cal Figure Bargraph Range 5 Trip Relay Set tjel alo Load Cal Figure The Load Cal Figure option allows you to enter the Cal Equivalent figure from the supplied Load Cell Calibration Certificate CALIBRATE MENU LOAD 1 65 CAL HG 0 00 S The current output from the amplifier is shown in the top of the display as LOAD which should be on
6. f solder 23 Customer Support If you have any questions contact Stowe Marine Customer Support Telephone 44 0 1590 610071 Email support stowemarine co uk Two Year Warranty We warrant to the original retail purchaser that Stowe Marine electronic products have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty is effective for two years from the product manufacture date except where Stowe Marine electronic products are used commercially or in any rental or other income producing activity then this warranty is limited to one year from the date of original purchase for mechanical and electrical products Stowe Marine products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired at Stowe Marine s option and returned to the customer ltems must be returned freight prepaid within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such products were purchased or directly to Stowe Marine s Lymington facility Stowe Marine s sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of product that is in Stowe Marine s opinion defective Stowe Marine is not responsible for charges connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replacement or repaired parts We will have no obligations under this warranty for any product which e was improperly installed e was used in an installation other than as recommended in our installation or operati
7. ff screen The size and position of the dark box within the scroll bar represents the proportion of menu items currently being displayed and where these items are located within the overall list of menu items available To view menu items that are off screen use the Up and Down soft keys see Soft key Prompts below to scroll through the list and reveal the additional menu items Soft key Prompts The function of a particular soft key changes from screen to screen to whatever is most appropriate for the given screen This context sensitive functionality provides you the greatest flexibility without the need for numerous function specific buttons for every task The function of a soft key on a particular screen is shown by an icon or soft key prompt that appears directly above it in a pop up menu Common soft key prompts are shown below along with descriptions of what the associated soft key s function is Adjust Customise Adjusts toggles or customises an j element of the current instrument screen or selected s menu item Return Returns you to the previous menu or screen or 7 enters a data value upon exiting a calibration screen Decrease Decreases the setting of a selected menu item Down Moves the cursor arrow down to select the next menu item in a list Increase Increases the setting of a selected menu item elo EMIT Enter Stores the setting of a selected function Up Moves the cursor
8. h Load 4 with Bar Graph l gt Forestay amp Load 2 Load 3 amp Load 4 Load 5 amp Load 6 Load 7 amp Load 8 Load 5 with Bar Graph Load 6 with Bar Graph Load 7 with Bar Graph Load 8 with Bar Graph Forestay Load 7 344 Load5 6 74 amp 8 Hp axoia Page Lock The Page Lock facility allows a key to be locked to one particular display screen so that it may easily be recalled at the push of a button To activate the Page Lock feature simply press and hold the Key you wish to lock for two seconds until the Key symbol is displayed To unlock a Key press and hold the Key for two seconds Key icon denotes page has been locked Main Menu The MAIN MENU allows you to calibrate configure and customise the Dataline GX according to your needs and preferences To access the MAIN MENU press and hold the rightmost soft key for five seconds until the MAIN MENU appears Use Up and Down soft keys to highlight individual menus and menu items MAIN MENU ALARM MENU DAMPING MENU SETUP MENU UNITS MENU CALIBRATE MENU ABOUT tiel e a Use the Adjust Customise soft key to select choices and or make adjustments In some instances you may be required to confirm a selection by pressing ENT Use the RETURN soft key to return to previous parent menus When done with all your changes press the RETURN soft key again to exit from the MAIN MENU to return to the display screen you were viewing prior to accessing
9. late to software version 1 00 only Set Pushbutton When pressed this button switches on the calibration resistor A properly functioning and calibrated system will output the calibration figure as LOAD while the button is held pressed Adjust control is used to calibrate the battery voltage input 12 Installation A complete installation consists of mounting the Dataline GX and making all the necessary connections Parts Supplied Below is a list of the parts supplied by Stowe Marine please ensure that all the appropriate parts were included in your package e Dataline GX Display e Dataplug Connector e Cover e This User Manual e Installation Template If any items are missing please call Stowe Customer Support on 44 0 1590 610071 Additional Tools and Items you ll Need You may need to order additional cabling to connect your Dataline GX to the existing instrument system To do so you will need to take measurements of several wiring runs If it is determined that additional cabling is required please contact your local authorised Stowe Marine dealership who will be able to supply the appropriate cabling Next carefully plan where you will be installing the Dataline GX and where you will be routing any cables Then preferably pre install the Dataline GX prior to measuring to ensure that you will have the exact measurements prior to ordering When planning and measuring cable routes measure along unobstructed
10. munication Dataline Baud Input Sentence Output Sentences FSTN 4 Level Greyscale 128 x 160 pixels Green LED with three user selectable levels and Backlit keys Bulkhead or Gimbal High Impact ABS casing sealed with silicone gaskets 110mm H x 110mm W x 38 5mm D 4 3 H x 4 3 W x 1 5 D Proprietary Stowe Marine protocol based on NMEA 4800 YXXDR G xx xx nnn lt CR gt lt LF gt xx XX IS Generic load in no particular units nnn is sensor number from 001 to 008 sensor 001 is displayed as Forestay PSTOT xxxx lt CR gt lt LF gt Xxxx IS Trip value X 100 SPTINC xxxx lt CR gt lt LF gt Xxxx is Calibration equivalent X 100 Calibration equivalent can be found on the Load Cell Calibration Certificate SPTINT xXxxx lt CR gt lt LF gt Xxxx IS Trip value X 100 Environmental Operating Temperature 25 C to 75 C 13 F to 167 F Storage Temperature 30 C to 80 C 22 F to 176 F Enclosure Rating IP67 22 Troubleshooting lf a problem cannot be identified or corrected call Stowe Customer Support on 01590 610071 Visual Inspection If a problem is experienced with the Dataline GX system such as lost data or no data being reported from an installed sensor first visually inspect the system for the most likely causes which include the following e Adequate power supply e Loose connectors e Bent connector pins e Harnesses perforated by excessively tightened wire ties e
11. on instructions or specifications e failed or was damaged due to an accident or abnormal operation including racing misuse or alterations outside our factory e was repaired or modified by entities other than Stowe Marine e was used on an engine boat combination where the engine horsepower exceeds the rating established by the boat manufacturer e was used with other product s which in Stowe Marine s opinion are incompatible with the Stowe Marine product THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF STOWE MARINE AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ENGLISH LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT WILL STOWE MARINE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS Stowe Marine products returned under this warranty must be tagged with the customer s name street address and phone number to ensure proper handling and returned freight prepaid to the selling dealer or to the appropriate Stowe Marine manufacturing facility User manual contains the facility return addresses Customer Service For Customer Service please contact a Customer Service representative Telephone 44 0 1590 610071 Email info stowemarine com Products should be sent to Stowe Marine Ltd 235 Bentley Way LYMINGT
12. or near zero with all load removed The figure in the middle of the display is the new calibration figure from the certificate and can be in either tonne f kgf or klbs 10 Simply adjust the calibration value by using the increment and decrement soft keys and then press ENT to automatically calibrate and store the new zero and calibration values in the amplifier To exit the calibration page without recalibrating press the RETURN soft key Bargraph Range The Bargraph Range setting is used to adjust the maximum scaling for the analogue bargraph indicator CALIBRATE MENU a Cal Te Trip Relay Set l EEC To adjust the maximum range repeatedly press the ADJUST soft key to scroll through the pre set limits The pre set limits are available as follows 1 10 in single units and then 15 50 in increments of 5 units Trip Relay Set The trip relay setting is used to adjust the point at which the relay switches its change over contacts CALIBRATE MENU LOAD 1 30 TRIP SET 0 00 To adjust the trip relay setting adjust the trip set value by using the increment and decrement soft keys in either tonne f kgf or klos depending on the 11 chosen units entered during calibration and then press ENT to store and update the trip value in the amplifier Engineers Test Functions There are two Engineers controls under the cover on the DLA1 which should not be required under normal use These functions re
13. own on the rear label of the display and connect to the DLA1 as in the table below DLA Terminal Red 412 24 Volts NMEA O P A NMEA 1 I P A NMEA 1 I P B 19 Notes SN 00000000 stoWe Dataline GX H QIZ Z Lu ac rsa If the instrument is being connected to another instrument system then the connections are as shown in the table below Colour Function _ _ _ O Rea 412V 24V Power In 500mA Fuse NMEA Signal In A Positive Not Connected NMEA Reference In B Negative OV Power In Check that the instrument functions correctly Avoid running cables along other wires or cables that carry high current or might cause EMI electromagnetic interference Examples are generator leads or sparkplug wires Such runs could cause system interference or possibly even failure Do not over tighten fixing screws Do not use WD40 or any solvent on any part of the instrument Do not use sealing compound on the rear of the instrument casing Secure Dataline cables every 300mm 12 with cable ties or clamps and stainless steel screws 20 Specifications Power Voltage Input Consumption Circuit Protection 9V to 24V d c 100mA lights off 125mA lights on One 500mA fuse breaker per unit in installations using an otherwise un powered or inadequately powered Dataline Display Unit Display Type Backlight Mounting Construction Dimensions Com
14. strongly recommended that the installation conforms to the following standards Small Craft Electrical Systems A ISO 10133 Extra Low Voltage DC Installations B ISO 13297 Alternating Current Installations ISO International Standards Organization Trademarks All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Stowe Marine Ltd Information in this document is subject to change without notice Stowe Marine Ltd reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes Stowe Dataline and Dataline GX are all trademarks of Stowe Marine Ltd and may not be used without the express permission of Stowe Marine Ltd Stowe is a registered trademark of Stowe Marine Ltd Dataline is a registered trademark of Stowe Marine Ltd NMEA is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of going to print but no responsibility direct or consequential can be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this information The manufacturers reserve the right to make changes without notice to any of its produc
15. the menu Note In some instances you may be required to confirm a selection by pressing ENT Setup Menu The SETUP MENU is a sub menu of the main menu and contains the following functions Beeper This function enables and disables the internal beeper from sounding each time a soft key is pressed Audible alarm functions remain unaffected This function will only adjust the local unit and the setting is stored in memory through a power off SETUP MENU SETUP MENU BEEPER OFF eesesnedenseoned tmp ees eenen SBEEPER ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH SAIL l MODE SAIL DEMO ON RESET ALL Use the Adjust Customise soft key to toggle the key press beeper s operational Status 8 Language Selecting LANGUAGE from the SETUP MENU displays the LANGUAGE MENU screen This menu allows you to change the language used by all the displays in a networked system LANGUAGE ENGLISH m FRANCAIS O DEUTSCH o O LJ ITALIANO ESPA OL z j Select the desired language by using the Up Down and Adjust Customise soft keys Mode The Dataline GX Display has been designed for use with several modes This instruction manual only covers the Load and Forestay modes which must be selected to operate as a Load Cell Display To alter the display mode simply press the Adjust soft key to cycle through the available menu choices Note that after performing a Reset the unit will power up in Sail mode SE
16. ts Stowe Marine Ltd 2010 Operation LCD Display Screen Soft Keys Display Soft keys The Dataline GX has five Screen Soft keys that control all unit functions Screen Soft keys are used for choosing screens as well as navigating through and choosing the various menu options The functions of these five keys are context sensitive and depend upon the screen being displayed at the time a soft key is pressed A popup menu showing each soft key s function appears just above the soft key at the bottom of the LCD display There is also an audible beep when any button is pressed to confirm the button press This beeping function can be disabled within the SETUP MENU Menu and Soft key Prompts When working with the Dataline GX functions and menus there are many ways to choose options and enter information Many of the screens that will require your input will also give you Prompts on how to enter the information or choose options Menu Prompts On menu screens where a number of different menu items are listed the currently selected menu item is denoted by bold print and a small cursor arrow next to it 3 Cursor Arrow Current Selection SETUP MENU GEEPER ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH MODE SAIL DEMO ON RESET ALL Soft Key Prompts If there are more menu items than can be displayed on the screen at the same time then a scroll bar is displayed on the left side of the screen to indicate that more items are available o
17. wire runs between the various points of connection Round off each measurement to the nearest 30cm 1 and add additional length if uncertain If required order cables and all other needed parts from Stowe Marine by calling 44 0 1590 610071 In addition to the items above you will also need the following for installation and operation e A64mm 2 5 hole saw A hand drill and various drill bits Terminal block screwdriver A ruler or measuring tape Pen or pencil Adhesive tape UV nylon mounting cable ties Clamps may be used instead 13 Mounting the Dataline GX Bulkhead Mounting Determining Proper Mounting Location Place the unit in various locations to decide which is best for mounting The Dataline GX may have to be disconnected for service at some point during the boat s lifetime so leave at least 100mm 4 of clearance behind the unit for releasing and removing its connectors 14 Fixing Template Overall size 110mm 4 33 x 110mm 4 33 Fixing Hole Positions 70mm 2 75 x 70mm 2 75 recess 64mm Drill 4mm clearance x 4 4 3mm 0 17 15 Mounting Unit 1 2 Locate a suitable flat area of the bulkhead to mount the Dataline GX Tape the Bulkhead Mounting Installation Template to the desired mounting location Drill a 2 5mm 3 16 hole at each of the four mounting hole locations marked on the template Cut out the circular section marked in the centre of the template
18. with a 64mm 2 5 hole saw Remove template when finished Insert and tighten the four threaded 4 3mm 3 16 studs into the four holes located on the rear side of the unit Pass the Dataline GX s rear cable and connector assembly through the main cut out on the mounting surface Align the unit with the mounting holes in the front side of the bulkhead and insert the unit and studs into the bulkhead From the rear side of the bulkhead place a thumbnut onto each threaded stud and finger tighten only Excess studding may be cropped off if desired 17 Mounting the Dataline GX in a Bulkhead Thumbnuts Bulkhead Maximum bend radius for this cable is 45mm 1 75 18 Electrical Connections 1 Ifthe display is being connected to a DLA1 Load Cell amplifier then connect the display to the colour coded connections in the Tinley amp DLAI E stoe Dataline GX nedad O TRIP NO CANL O Tom O TRIP NC CAN H O O TRIP COM NMEA 21 P B O O OQQO O GND NMEA 21 P A O O o5 volt oP O SA E a Bi e G PNT BLUE amp SCREEN GND 3 S o ooo o fe wore O N O O i gt C RED C ovo ts SET ADJUST G 22avouts oe Manufactured in England by l Tinley Electronics Limited www tinleyelectronics com Power supply 12 Volts 170mA Protect with 500mA Fuse Battery Volts I P optional for 12V systems only 2 The correct positions for the different coloured wires are sh
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