9. CONSOLE SETUP 9 - 7 Issue 1 (9/97) 9.2 SOFTWARE
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1. 1 Page 1 on Debug Mode will then be displayed Please refer to Section 5 for details of 9 16 Issue 1 9 97 Detailed Log File Y N MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP Debug Mode Touch exit to leave Debug Mode and return to the Installation Mode operation menu INSTALLATION MODE Detailed Log File Sustem Errors Delete PLU i 11 09 97 O8 1 22 41 Download To Modules Installation Mode menu setup adc Re e o FLU number Copy File has its own menu which can be accessed from the screen will be displayed In addition to allowing access to Debug Mode Installation Mode Installation Mode operation menu by holding down the shift key and pressing 0 0 7 and then releasing the shift key The following This function is equivalent to the Detailed Data Logging option in the Configure Software option of the Start menu With a PC keyboard connect to the Multi Head press N for No or press Y for Yes When set to Y operating data is logged to a CSV type data file named LOGDATA TXT for analysis by qualified personnel The option would normally be set to N Touch System Errors to display a listing of the number of errors which have occurred during machine operation The error counts should be zero An error count next to a given item indicates a fault with the corresponding machine function Touch exit to return to the Installation Mode operation menu This function is used delete a PLU2. Enter the PLU number to be 9 17 Issue 1 9 97 System Errors MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP deleted and touch Delete PLU modules This function is used to download software files to individual displayed Touch Download to Modules the following screen will be Data paths and filenames are made up as follows 11 09 97 08 23 14 DOWNLOAD TO MODULES Delete PLU lt number gt Download to Modules stored on the Multi Head drive A or drive C ALPHA Touch 4 or C depending on whether the file to download is Touch MAIN if the file named MAIN is to be downloaded or DISK SYSTEM ERRORS enter the filename via the on screen keyboard by touching MEMORY ALLOCATION READING CONFIG FILES READING PROGRAM FILE COMMS WRITING PROGRAM FILE i 11 09 97 OG i 22 50 MENU TASK SYSTEM TASK OTHER ALPHA TASK TASK ALLOCATION On touchng ALPHA the following screen will be displayed 9 18 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL Download to Modules screen 9 CONSOLE SETUP When the filename has been entered touch exit to return to the Touch COM ifthe filename extension is COM alternatively enter a full stop via the keypad and enter the desired extension The data path and filename entered appear in the top left hand pressing the C key on the keypad corner of the screen and can be cleared prior to acceptance by appears in the
3. Filename box Touch Filename to accept the mformation entered such that it downloaded and touch To Enter the number of the module to which the file is to be 1 to 18 to which to download Entering 0 will produce a list of module numbers from 1 to 12 or downloaded to the relevant module The number entered will appear in the To box and the file will be An error message will be displayed in case of problems during downloading for example if the filename entered cannot be found Touch exit on the Download to Modules screen to return to the Installation Mode menu This function is used to set the zero reading prior to calibration for NOTE E E E Ej Ej E i 11 69 97 O88 123 137 a E B o H ml E the Analogue to Digital Converter on a given module 9 19 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL NOTE without the door opening dog touching the hopper setup adc This operation should be carried with no weight in the hopper and module s zero reading will then be set Enter the required module number and touch setup adc The NOTE This operation should be necessary only when installing a new module board which has not been set up NOTE This function is used to restore a specific PLU backup file such that it becomes the current PLU data file recent backup file is in some way corrupt This function is useful where a restore be required but the most Restore PLU numbe
4. 9 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL CONFIGURATION startup procedures The Multi Head console has two virtual disk drives namely A and as PLU information Connections C Drive A is an EPROM based drive and is used to load the Drive C is a solid state flash disk with a capacity of approximately 2Mb and is used to store the data such running on both machines Software installation and configuration is carried out between the Multi Head and a PC via the Squirt software which should be The Multi Head should be connected to the PC via a 5 pin DIN to connector on the PC 9 or 25 pin male D type data transmission cable depending on the The 5 pin DIN plug should be connected to the lower of the two the setup or data transfer is complete sockets on the front panel ofthe Multi Head console The sockets are protected by blanking covers which should be replaced once your local distributor The 9 or 25 pinD type plug should be connected to either COM1 or COM2 on the PC See PLU Data Transfer Start Menu The data transmission cable is available either from Digi Europe or To allow input of data paths and filenames on the Multi Head a PC keyboard witha 5 pin DIN connector should be connected to the uppermost of the two sockets on the front panel of the console Console software installationand configuration is carried out via the Start menu which is accessed from the operation men
5. Press 1 to select Slave Pan Ready Tip if the Bagger is to be the slave i e controlled by the Multi Head Press 2 to select Master Tip weight gone pulse ifthe bagger is to be the master i e controlling the Mult Head Press 3 to select Cam Tip weight gone level sensing 11 This function is a special version of option 2 in which the Multi Head does not look for the start ofa pulse input but drops if it is ready AND if the pulse input is on Press 4 to select Free Run This option disables communication with the bagger 12 At the prompt Are you sure you want to make these changes press 1 for Yes or 2 for No to the parameters input On selecting 1 the machine will be configured according will be displayed When configuration is complete the following prompt 1 Which language would you prefer to be in 2 Press one of the following numbers depending on ENG English DK Danish which language is required for machine operation 9 14 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 3 NTL Dutch SV 9 CONSOLE SETUP Swedish The languages available at this prompt depend upon which language files were transferred to the Multi Head via the Squirt software from the PC On selection of a language the display will return to the Start menu In order to ensure correct machine operation the Multi Head should then be switched offand back on
6. again The newly entered NOTE parameters and language will then be loaded When configuring the console do not switch offthe machine unless it is displaying a menu Ifthe machine is switched off whilst writing configuration files the console software may become corrupted NOTE WARNING 9 15 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP The following Start menu Options are not necessary when setting up a console but provide extra facilities when carrying out service operations and provide access to the operation menu such that 04 09 97 15 62 07 Target 6 0 yg DIGIva g o Start Menu Option 1 Production production can be resumed This option is used to exit from the Start menu and return to the operation menu for normal running Press 1 followed by return the display will return to the operation menu as shown In this mode the machine can be operated as it would be in normal production but access is possible to additional service menus such that adjustments can be made to the machine From the Start menu select option 4 Installation via the keypad The screen will display a menu which appears the same as the operation menu but which has a the letter i in the top right hand corner indicating that this is the nstallation Mode operation menu Installation Mode allows access to Debug Mode as follows Start Menu Option 4 Installation Mode Hold down the shift key and press 00
7. d appear in the top left hand pressing the C key on the keypad corner of the screen and can be cleared prior to acceptance by it appears in the Copy Filename box Touch Copy Filename to accept the information entered such that Enter the desired destination data path and filename in the same way as the copy filename was entered and touch To Filename such that the information entered appears in the To Filename box 9 21 Issue 1 9 97 Exiting from the Installation Mode menu and Installation Mode operation menu MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP The file will be copied to the destination data path and filename entered An error message will be displayed in case of problems during copying for example ifthe filename entered or the destination path cannot be found Touch exit to return to the Installation Mode menu NOTE Touch exit on the nstallation Mode menu The display will then return to the Installation Mode operation menu To exit fromthe Installation Mode operation menu hold down the shift key and press 1 9 7 then release the shift key The Start menu will then be displayed Select option 1 Production by pressing 1 followed by return The display will return to the operation menu Ensure that the i which indicates Installation Mode is no longer displayed in the top right hand corner of the screen before commencing normal operation If this option is selected an no o
8. e checked and corrected as appropriate and the process retried transferred The message Done will be displayed on the Multi Head and the PC when the data has been menu menu Press the C key on the Multi Head to return to the Start Press the SPACE bar on the PC to return to the Start 9 9 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL Start Menu Option 2 Download New Files l Specific file directories must be set up on the Multi Head prior to using the Squirt software to download new files Switch on the Multi Head ifthe machine enters the HOST software for normal operation then using the keypad hold down the SHIFT key and press 1 9 7 On releasing the SHIFT key the Start menu is accessed If the message Host not available is displayed the machine will enter the Start menu immediately From the Start menu hold down the SHIFT key and C gt DOS prompt is accessed 3 pressing return 4 press 9 9 onthe keypad On releasing the SHIFT key the Check for the directories MHW LANGUAGE and DOSS by using the DIR command on the keyboard and following commands MD MHW lt return gt Should the directories not exist create them using the MD LANGUAGE lt return gt MD DOSS lt return gt NOTE to the Multi Head using the Squirt software 6 The setup software should now be transferred from the PC be used on both the PC and the Multi Head 7 To avoid compatibility probl
9. ems the same version of Squirt should Start the Squirt software on the Multi Head as follows Enter the Start menu either by turning the Multi Head off and on again or by logging onto its A drive at the DOS prompt See Steps 1 and 2 bytyping A and then pressing Return followed by typing START and pressing Return Files From the Start menu select option 2 Download New 9 10 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP 15 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP Press the 1 key on the keypad or on the keyboard 10 connected to the MultiHead to adjust the Toggle Com Port option such that 1 or 2 is displayed next to the Using Port field Selection will depend on which COM port is in use See Note Step 4 of PLU Data Transfer The receiving mode can be either CACHE or NORMAL CACHE mode allows faster transfer of data If problems Receiving Mode field are experienced switch to normal mode To set the receiving mode press the 2 key on the keypad such that NOTE NORMAL or CACHE is displayed as desired next to the affect the transmitting machine 11 Selection of NORMAL or CACHE receiving mode does not When the PC is running and connected to the Multi Head 12 start the Squirt software on the PC either by selecting the relevant drive and directory from the DOS prompt and the filename SQUIRT EXE in Windows typing Squirt and then pressing Return or double click on 13 select the opti
10. mput and transfer is commenced the message Error can t open lt path filename gt will be displayed In this event either press the C key on the keypad or the SPACE bar on the keyboard connected to the MultiHead to return to the options menu NOTE b The destination directory must exist prior to using Squirt otherwise the message Can t open lt path filename gt for output will be displayed on the PC In this event press the C key on the Multi Head ensure that the correct c directory is created and specified and retry the transfer Fach file must be transferred separately Refer to the File List for the list of files which must be transferred 9 12 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP Software Start Menu Option 3 Configure 3 Once transferred the software must be configured as follows PRIOR to starting the HOST software Press the 5 key to exit from the Squirt software Software by pressing the 3 key From the Start menu select option 3 Configure 4 MHW 1018E press 2 At the option 1 2 2 18 press 1 or 2 on the keypad to indicate the number of heads with which the machine is equipped On the MHW 1012E press 1 and on the 5 only one type of produce is to be processed during a run is to be processed At the next option press 1 to select Normal operation if or press 2 to select Product Mix ifa mixture of produce At the Manual Restart
11. on Receive File The message Waiting for file on com2 will be displayed Press 4 on the keyboard connected to the Multi Head to Multi Head 14 Select the required com port in the same way as on the At the prompt Enter source path and filename type the path and the desired filename at the PC as follows a lt directory gt lt filename gt then press Return located Where a is the drive on which the Digi software is For example to select the file HOST EXE in the directory AAMHW type a mhw host exe and press Return On pressing Return the prompt Enter destination path and filename will be displayed At the PC type 9 11 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 CONSOLE SETUP c lt directory gt lt filename gt then press Return as before Head Opening lt path filename gt Using port n Retrys n The file will then be transferred from the PC to the Multi The following messages will be displayed on the PC Percent Transmitted nnn where n is a number from 0 to 9 On the MultiHead the following messages will be displayed during reception of a file Bytes to Receive nnnn used Writing to path filename Retrys n Percent Received nnn Percent Saved nnn Using 64000bytes for Cache Mode If Cache Mode is machines a When transfer is complete the message End of file willbe displayed followed by the message Done on both If an incorrect source path is
12. option press Return the Return key on the Multi Head keypad is the right hand arrow to specify that a faulty module should not be restarted being restarted NOTE number ofmachine cycles enter the desired number via the keypad To specify that faulty modules should be restarted after a given 6 and press return A typical number would be approximately 20 to 30 It should be noted that bad drops could occur on modules 8 At the Timing Hopper option press 1 ifno Timing Hopper is fitted the display will then move to the next menu Press 2 if the machine is equipped with a Single Timing Hopper the display will then move to the next menu Press 3 ifthe machine is equipped with a Diverting Timing Hopper If this option is selected a display will then appear prompting for selection of the Diverting Hopper Type At this prompt press 1 if a Multiple Diverting Hopper is fitted or press 2 ifa Double Diverting Hopper The display will then move to the next menu 9 13 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 At the Detailed Data Logging display press 1 to select N 10 for No or press 2 to select Y for Yes When set to Y operating data is logged to a CSV type data file named LOGDATA TXT for analysis by qualified personnel The option would normally be set to N vice versa The nterface option is used to setup the Bagger Interface such that either the Multi Head can control the Bagger or
13. ptions are installed the message menu will be displayed No options available will be displayed otherwise an options 9 22 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL Start Menu Option 5 Options From the root directory EGA CPI MODE COM From the directory DOSS DISPLAY SYS TEXT SV From the directory LANGUAGE CODES TXT WORD SV TRANSLAT EXE LANGUAGE BAT WORD NTL TEXT NTL WORD DK TEXT DK From the directory MHW MHCONFIG 18 HOST EXE LARGE SET 18212 TXT APPENDIX List of Files to Transfer via Squirt following protocols The MultiHead Interface signals operate according to the 9 23 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP The following files should be transferred from the disk supplied MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL If the MultiHead is the slave the pulse is 200ms other machine 9 CONSOLE SETUP Ifthe Multi Head is the master the signal duration depends on the NO VOLT relay contacts are used input to the other machine is floating On EA1 00025 14 relay boards the signal may be 24VDC if the Minmum 200ms pulse 24VDC relay coil load this may be floating The other machine supplyng24VDC or 24VDC may be supplied by the Multi Head In the latter case the other machine must provide NO VOLT contacts The longest permissible pulse width depends on the relative speeds ofthe two machines In general a 50 50 mark space signal
14. r Touch Restore PLU number Enter the desired backup number this may be a number from up to 5 where 5 is the newest and 1 is the oldest backup file selected backup file The current PLU data file will then be replaced witha copy of the In the event of an invalid backup number being entered the top left hand corner of the screen directory to another message cannot restore specified file will be displayed in the NOTE This function is used copy data files from one data drive or Data paths and filenames are made up as follows Touch Copy File The following screen will be displayed stored on the Multi Head drive A or drive C Touch 4 or C depending on whether the file to be copied is touching ALPHA Enter the filename to be copied via the on screen keyboard by 9 20 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL Copy File E E 9 CONSOLE SETUP a B E E E Ej E i 11 69 97 E E B 08 23 37 E E E E E B H o g Fe E El On touching ALPHA the following screen will be displayed Copy File screen When the filename has been entered touch exit to return to the desired extension Touch EXE or TXT if the filename extension is EXE or TXT Alternatively enter a full stop via a the keypad and enter the cOPY FILE Copy Filename To Filename exit i 11 69 97 08 1 24 66 The data path and filename entere
15. u by holding down the shift key and pressing 1 9 7 then releasing the shift key 9 7 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP PLU Files MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL Start Menu Option 6 Transfer 9 CONSOLE SETUP PC as follows 1 Ifthe Multi Head console is to be replaced or if a secure copy of PLU data is required PLU data should be transferred from to a Switch on the Multi Head ifthe machine enters the HOST 2 hold down the SHIFT key and press 1 9 7 software for normal operation then using the keypad 3 On releasing the SHIFT key the Start menu is accessed If the message Host not available is displayed the machine will enter the Start menu immediately Select option 6 Transfer PLU Files from the Start menu by touching 6 on the keypad The PLU Transfer menu will be displayed 4 Start the PLU Transfer software on the PC either by selecting the relevant drive and directory from the DOS prompt and typing PLU_RXTX and then pressing in Windows 5 use a Return or double click onthe filename PLU RXTX EXE NOTE b Press the 1 key on the PC s keyboard such that the number or 2 is displayed next to the Toggle com port option Selection will depend on which COM port is in The Com Port should be set by default to COM2 In case of any problems establishing which COM port should be used on the PC for example ifthe ports are not labelled disconnect the PC s mo
16. use assuming it is follows connected via a serial port and attempt connection as to COM2 an error message will be displayed on the PC and the Connect via one COM port on the PC and set COM1 as Multi Head Inthis event attempt connection via the same the data transfer port on the PC See PLU Data Transfer and attempt PLU Data Transfer Should this fail COM port on the PC but set the PC s data transfer port Should an error still occur connect via the other COM port on the PC and set the PC s data transfer port to COM1 In the event that an error occurs again set the 9 8 Issue 1 9 97 MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL PC s data transfer port to COM2 6 9 CONSOLE SETUP PC NOTE Press 3 to start the Receive PLU process on the PC 7 The message Receiving the PLU willbe displayed on the NOTE The number of transmission retries and the will be transferred to the PC a percentage of data received and saved is also displayed Press the 2 key on the Multi Head keypad the PLU data saved is also displayed b The message Sending the PLU willbe displayed on the Multi Head The number of transmission retries and the percentage of data received and c Ifthe number ofretries increases significantly from 0 a problem with the link may be indicated In the event that the transfer fails an error message will be displayed to this effect in which case the connections should b
17. would ON half cycle OFF be acceptable 200ms ON reset of cycle OFF up to half cycle not a relay On EA1 00025 14 boards the signal connects to an opto isolator If the Multi Head is the slave it will drop if ready on the rising edge of the input tip signal The signal is not stored meaning that APPENDIX 2 Interface Signals if the Mult Head is not ready the signal must be repeated operate for example 60 per minute but only to pack the product weight gone signal is sent Signals from the Multi Head The other machine is expected to signal at the rate at which tt is to if the Mult Head replies to its signal weight gone The Multi Head drops at the moment that the tip signal is received and the Ifthe Multi Head is the master it willassert its output signal pan then remove its signal and drop ready until it receives a signal from the other machine tip It will 9 24 Issue 1 9 97 Timing Signals to the Multi Head NOTE NOTE MHW 1012E 1018E MULTI HEAD WEIGHER SERVICE MANUAL 9 25 Issue 1 9 97 9 CONSOLE SETUP
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