Installer and User`s Manual Load Cell Communicator
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1. A TRIMBLE COMPANY www loadsystems com Load Cell Communicator For use with the GS550 Display and TM120 Custom USB Adapter Installer and User s Manual ENGLISH GMLCC_ENG_rev20150217_v1 3 LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Load Cell Communicator 3 1 2 About This 3 Figure 2 User Interface Control Options 6 1 2a How To Provide Feedback Tc Figure 3 Add Remove Header Row Icons 6 1 26 How This Manual Is 3 Figure 4 List of Load Cells and Load 1 2 How to 1 3 FASAN 6 MANAS 3 Figure 5 Log with Show Only Refreshed 1 2e Notifications Included in Documert 3 Data 7 1 3 Before YOU Begin Figure 6 Receiving LED is brighter when 2 1 4 ene 7 21 Installing the Software 4 Figure 7 Receiver Serial Number Identified 7 21 For Windows 8 systems Before installation 4 Figure 8 Check the sensors to be logged 7 2 16 Installation for all Windows systems 4 Figure 9 Automati2. e This simply acts as an LED to indicate when the Display is actively receiving information from a transmitter The green light will become temporarily brighter when the connection is active Figure 6 Receiving LED is brighter when receiving data 3 11 Connection Status e This area provides important pieces of information The serial number of the receiver the GS550 Display and whether it is actively connected to the software Receiver SIM 44212 Channel Connected Figure 7 Receiver Serial Number Identified CAUTION ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE GS550 DISPLAY IS CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED BEFORE STARTING TO RECORD 3 2 Usage 1 Verify all data is correct as explained above 2 Start and Stop as required 3 Export to Spreadsheet when testing 1 completed Figure 8 Check the sensors to be logged LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR 4 SPREADSHEET 4 1 Reading the Spreadsheet Once the spreadsheet has been generated the preset preferences will be apparent along with an automatically created chart with the information recorded The file is automatically named via the following naming convention Load Data YYYY MM DD HH MM SS The spreadsheet allows read write access for user refinements fx Load Data 2013 05 16 14 09 59 Microsoft Excel E f Site Load Systems International Address 9633 Zaka road City State Houston Tx i Trobe 1 1 Load Data Uni
3. move your mouse to the bottom right corner of the screen and wait for the pop out bar to appear then click the Gear icon Click Change PC Settings Click General 2 3 4 Scroll down and click Restart Now under Advanced Startup 5 Wait fora moment 6 Click Troubleshoot 7 Click Advanced Options 8 Click Windows Startup Settings 9 Click Restart 10 When your computer restarts select Disable driver signature reinforcement from the list 11 Run exe file to install the LSI product 12 Reboot again once the driver is installed Go to step 14 ONLY ONE INSTANCE OF LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR WILL WORK AT A TIME CONTACT LSI ROBWAY TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT ISSUES INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 2 1b Installation for all Windows systems 13 Run exe file to install 14 the Load Cell Communicator program has been successfully installed double click the icon to begin the program 15 Plug in the GS550 Display via the USB cable LSI Robway part number 120 to any available USB port on the PC or laptop Or connect the GS220 with included USB cable to the USB port on the PC or laptop 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR 3 USER INTERFACE Controls Report Header Font size C Show only refre Company name Site Load Systems International Units L Address 9633 Zaka road City State Houston
4. Pins that are able to e Units This does not have to be the same as communicate with the GS550 Display will be the units on the Display If the Display and identified here by transmitter s serial numbers the Communicator differ on preferred units of e Multiple devices may be recorded measurement all data will be converted simultaneously Only the highlighted device will e Decimal Places choose how many decimal orovide data for the Live Data section places to display for each measurement up to e Load cells being measured that are not three are available programmed in to the relevant GS550 Display e Load Peaks Reset Zero out the Peak for the will remain in sleep mode and only transmit selected device every 30 minutes 3 1 Report Header CAUTION e This is a fully editable area for any user to define as needed The left column is always bolded the right column is always regular text This information stays consistent between uses if the software is properly shut down at the end of each use LOAD SENSORS MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO ANY TYPE OF RECEIVER TO KEEP THEM ACTIVE 6 CHAPTER 3 USER INTERFACE 3 1e Live Data e Whichever device is highlighted in the Device List will show its live data in this area The ID number digits from serial number current load and peak load Press Reset in Controls section b refer to Figure 1 on p 5 to zero out peak load for all devices 3 1f Logging Options e Auto Scroll
5. in the area It can record data points manually or automatically and exports the data points into an Excel spreadsheet with a graph for ease of visibility The GS550 and GS220 are designed to work with many different tyoes of sensors but the only types of sensors the Load Cell Communicator can record are load sensors 1 2 About This Manual This service manual describes how to install and operate the Load Cell Communicator software For instructions on the installation operation and maintenance of the GS550 Display GS220 or load sensors refer to the manual for that product 1 2 How To Provide Feedback To LSI Robway LSI Robway welcomes your feedback on the accuracy and effectiveness of this document Please send feedback to doc loadsystems com Please include the title of the manual and version this information is located in the Document Revision History on p 11 with your feedback 1 2b How This Manual Is Updated LSI Robway releases updates of this manual as new material becomes available Visit htto www loadsystems com mancert asp to find the latest revision of the manual 1 2 How to Contact LSI Robway Please contact LSI Robway if you encounter problems or require advice Contact details are located on the back cover CHAPTER 1 GENERAL LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR 1 2d Materials Required You will need the following items to use this product e Windows laptop or PC with USB port internet access and
6. Activating this checkbox will provide the user with a constantly updated view with the most updated data available e Recording Interval How frequently the software should pull data from the Display in seconds e Start Begin logging data based on the intervals set in the software e Record Value Now A manual logging option that records the current measurement e Export to spreadsheet Clicking this will send the data to an Excel spreadsheet For more information see Section 4 Soreadsheet on p 8 e Clear Log Remove data from the log CAUTION EXPORT DATA BEFORE CLEARING THE LOG LOGGED MEASUREMENT DATA ONCE CLEARED CANNOT BE RECOVERED 3 19 Log Display e For each recording interval the software will publish data set according to preferences set by the user New data sets received directly from the transmitter through the GS550 Display will be bolded and data sets that are pulled from the GS550 Display s buffer will be paler and italicized Time ID 25600 14 09 22 541 ID 25614 6450 0 14 09 27 541 14 09 32 541 14 09 37 541 14 09 42 541 14 09 47 542 Figure 5 Log with Show Only Refreshed Data Activated CHAPTER 3 USER INTERFACE LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR e Activating the Show Only Refreshed Data checkbox in the Controls section will show blank cells instead of pulling buffer information New data sets will still be published 3 1h Rx Receiving LED
7. Excel 2007 or later e Functioning GS550 Display GS220 e USB cord if using a GS550 Display LSI Robway part number 120 e Active Load Cells Load Pins with the ability to communicate with the GS550 Display 1 2e Notifications Included in Document The following notations may be used in this manual HINTS AND TIPS TO FACILITATE SYSTEM INSTALLATION OR UNDERSTANDING CAUTION PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ISSUES PRODUCT FAILURE AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1 3 Before You Begin WARNING THE LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR IS DESIGNED AS A WEIGHT MEASUREMENT LOGGING TOOL AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES WARNING CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Installing the Software 1 Onthe PC or laptop to be used for measurement recording navigate to the following website http www loadsystems com loadcellcommunicator 2 Check that your PC or laptop meets the requirements listed on the website and that all required parts are easily accessible 3 Ensure that the version 1 the latest available Download the exe file CAUTION LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR WILL NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IF THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET 2 1a For Windows 8 systems Before installation 1 From the Metro Start Screen open Settings
8. Tx Zip 77064 Job 1 Test 1 2013 05 16 14 16 43 Decimal places Load peaks Device List ID 25600 p tit Ii 25500 25614 29884 A Mr a 30371 33158 37174 39090 57038 57045 1 2 Logging Time ID 25600 ID 25614 Auto scroll 14 09 22 541 6450 0 5 00 5 2 Recording Interval 14 09 27 541 i Figure 1 Load Cell Communicator User Interface 3 1 Navigating the Software There are nine general elements to the software s user interface Editable logo area with any or png file Options to change the User Interface LABEL Report A completely customizeable area in which to enter data that needs to show Header up on the report once exported Device List Where all load cells and load pins detected by the GS550 will show up for measuring oh Once a device has been highlighted its live measurements will show up here f Logging Set scroll options recording intervals record manually export to Options spreadsheet clear log Log Display Each of the data sets pulled by the Load Cell Communicator will show up this area in real time h Rx Receiving This acts as an LED notification that the software is receiving information Connection The identification of the active GS550 Display and whether the software is Status successfully connec
9. cally Generated 3 USER 5 Excel Spreadsheet 8 3 1 Navigating the Software 5 Figure 10 Spreadsheet Show Only Refreshed 3 14 Changing the LOGO 6 Daa TG SUING tans 9 3 16 User Interface Controls 6 3 1 Report 6 310 DEVICE 6 7 ee eee nee ee 4 Rx Receiving LED f a A E 4 SPREADSHEET 1 8 41 Reading the 8 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 5 1 During Installation 9 5 2 During sndsamiuvecsnncdubecwcrvavenre lt aiee 9 5 3 During Spreadsheet 9 NOTES 10 REVISION HISTORY 11 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction The Load Cell Communicator is a Windows computer software developed by LSI Robway to record load cell readings This software will interface with any GS550 V2027 and later or GS220 149 2020 or later through a USB connection This software provides a mechanism to record readings of any LSI Robway Load Sensors
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11. e running is the latest version 5 2 During Use Problem The load on the GS550 Display is changing but Load Cell Communicator is not receiving new data Solution Restart the Load Cell Communicator and try again Solution Reset the connection between the GS550 Display and the and try again CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR Problem Load Sensor not updating more than once every 30 minutes Solution Ensure sensor is programmed into a receiver and is not operating solely in sleep mode Consult the display manual for instructions on programming sensor IDs into the display 5 3 During Spreadsheet Export CAUTION LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR WILL ONLY EXPORT CORRECTLY USING WINDOWS EXCEL VERSION 2007 OR LATER Problem Ihe spreadsheet exported but it didn t open automatically Solution Check in the following folder C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Load Systems International Load Cell Receiver To find the correct file remember that the automatic spreadsheet naming convention is essentially a time stamp THIS PROCEDURE IS BASED ON AN ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND SOME CONNECTIONS CHANGES IN STATUS MAY TAKE A MOMENT TO DISPLAY LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR NOTES 10 NOTES LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR REVISION HISTORY Summary of Change Approved By 131 217 203 Coontentedits The content of this manual is subject to c
12. hange without notice All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners Copyright LSI Robway Pty Limited 2015 All rights reserved This document contains confidential and proprietary information No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of LSI Robway Pty Limited REVISION HISTORY 11 A TRIMBLE COMPANY www loadsystems com LSI Robway technical support 1 available 24 hours a day 7 days a week techsupport loadsystems com USA UK Load Systems Load Systems UK Ltd International Corp Unit 5 Silverfield House 9633 Zaka Road Claymore Drive Houston TX 77064 Aberdeen Energy Park Bridge of Don Toll Free Tel 1 888 819 4355 Aberdeen AB23 8GD Toll Free Fax 1 888 238 4099 Scotland UK Tel 1 281 664 1330 Tel 44 0 1224 392900 Fax 1 281 664 1390 Fax 44 0 1224 392920 sales loadsystems com uksales loadsystems com AUSTRALIA DUBAI UAE LSI Robway Pty Ltd Load Systems International FZE 32 West Thebarton Road Q3 171 SAIF Zone Thebarton South Australia 5031 PO Box 7976 Tel 61 08 8238 3500 Sharjah UAE Fax 61 08 8352 1684 Tel 971 6 557 8314 sales lsirobway com au Fax 971 6 557 8315 lsifzc emirates net ae CANADA PRODUCTION AND R amp D Load Systems International Inc 2666 boul du Parc Technologique Suite 190 Qu bec QC G1P 4S6 Tel 1 418 650 2330 Fax 1 418 650 3340 sales loa
13. ted to it CHAPTER 3 USER INTERFACE 5 LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR 3 1a Changing the Logo e You may add or delete rows using the icons in To switch out the logo that will show up on the the top right corner two columns are available software as well as on the report click on the rows are available as required existing image Navigate to the new image and Add row click open Delete a row Figure 3 Add Remove Header Row Icons ONLY BMP OR PNG IMAGE FILE TYPES MAY BE USED FOR THE LOGO AREA oo S 3 1d Device List Device List 3 1b User Interface Controls Controls m 20282 25600 25614 S03 1 33156 32174 39090 57039 oF O45 5519 raar Font size Show only refreshed data Units lbs Decimal places 1 Load peaks d P Oe Figure 2 User Interface Control Options e Font size changes the size of the characters with a maximum size of 24 pt Larger characters are best for larger screens or for users with vision impairments e Show Only Refreshed Data Activating this checkbox will populate blank cells in the Log when the data is being pulled from the Display s Figure 4 List of Load Cells and Load Pins Available ONLY LOAD CELLS AND LOAD PINS CAN BE LOGGED BY THIS SOFTWARE EVEN THOUGH SEVERAL TYPES OF SENSORS CAN CONNECT TO THE GS550 DISPLAY buffer instead of the device itself e All Load Cells and Load
14. ts lbs Peak Values ID 25600 ID 25614 1240 0 3597 0 Time ID 25600 ID 25614 14 08 22 5 13580 0 0 0 14 08 27 5 1534 0 2591 0 14 08 32 5 1r 216 0 5328 0 14 08 37 5 179440 5328 0 14 08 42 5 144 5328 0 14 08 47 5 17617 0 5328 0 6270 0 LABEL SECTION _ logo b Contos Header Device List e 9 Logging The measurement data is listed here for verification Options Note if Show Only Refreshed Data was selected some of the data points Log Display will read N A because buffered data is not plotted in this graph 8 CHAPTER 4 SPREADSHEET 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 08 09 6 Units Ibs ID 25600 ID 25614 226070 0 1072 0 Peak Values ID 25600 10 25614 13580 0 0 0 N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A 14 08 22 5 14 08 27 5 14 08 32 5 14 08 37 5 14 08 42 5 14 08 47 5 Figure 10 Spreadsheet Show Only Refreshed Data Results 5 1 During Installation CAUTION LOAD CELL COMMUNICATOR ONLY RUNS CORRECTLY ON WINDOWS 2000 XP VISTA 32 64 BIT OR WINDOWS 7 ENSURE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE MET Problem Everything is connected but the Load Cell Communicator does not recognize the Display Solution Verify all connections Solution Verify that there is only one instance of Load Cell Communicator running Solution Verify that your laptop or PC meets system requirements and verify that the software version you ar
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