Model 615 / 615XL Indicator User`s Manual
Contents
1. Operational Modes TheModel615 XL has three modes gross weighing mode capture mode and net mode TARE and GIN keys are used for access ing Gross and Net modes In gross weighing mode the displayed weight represents total live scale weight The indicator always powers up in gross weighing mode Capture mode is especially useful in an animal scale applica tion where animal motion can cause unstable display readings Capture mode grabs the correct weight reading and locks it onto the display so the user can easily view the animal s weight Net mode uses the TARE and GIN keys Depressing Keys When you depress a key correctly the display blinks The single blink always means that your depression of a key has made proper internal contact for activating your intended function Because extreme cold slows the reaction of liquid crystal you can expect that in very cold weather the display will take longer than usual to respond to keyed requests eCable Connections Make sure all cables are connected as shown in Figure 2 see page 8 Note RS232 Remote display output is available as an option ePower Requirements Voltage to the Model 615 XL must be 10 18 volts DC negative ground only If voltage drops below ten volts the Model 615 XL will automatically shut itself off protecting the battery from being completely drained Consult the Model 615 XL Service Manual for instructions on disabling the automatic shut off Zeroing and2. The same is true for substituting wire or a nail or any other object in place of a fuse Place nothing in the fuse connector except a proper fuse Try to power on after changing the fuse if unsuccessful proceed to the next troubleshooting To replace a fuse First locate the fuse cap on the bottom panel of the indicator Then 1 Turn the cap counterclockwise and lift out the fuse and cap assem bly 2 Remove the old fuse from the cap and insert a new fuse 3 Replace the fuse and cap assembly in the fuse connector 4 Test the Indicator and the Cables to isolate the source of the problem 1 Disconnect all cables on the bottom panel of the indicator except for the power cable Do disconnect the Weigh Bar cables and if present the printer remote display cable 2 Now try powering on If this is not successful your problem is in the indicator and you should contact your supplier 3 If you are able to power on with only the power cable connected your problem is probably not in the indicator continue troubleshoot ing 4 With the power still on plug in the cables one at a time Weigh Bar cables first then the printer remote display cable until plugging in one of the cables causes the indicator to shut off That cable is the bad one and needs to be repaired or replaced Indicator Lock up 10 A locked up indicator is represented by an Err error display message Test the Weigh Bar Cables to isolate the so
3. the dis played weight is tared and the display will show zero weight Press and hold the button for less than three seconds to view gross weight When you release the button the displayed weight will be i tared again If you hold the button longer than rio three seconds the display will return to gross mode Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 13 Weigh Tronix 1000 Armstrong Dr Fairmont MN 56031 USA Telephone 507 238 4461 Facsimile 507 238 8283 e mail ag weigh tronix com www agscales com Avery Weigh Tronix Weigh Bar is a registered trademark of Weigh Tronix Inc SCALES FOR AGRIBUSINESS
4. the operation of your system read through these troubleshooting steps and perform those which are appropriate This information may help you to correctthe following operational difficulties without calling your supplier or sending your equipment in for repair Power on Failure Indicator Lockup Inaccurate Weight Readings Instructions for sending an indicator in for repair are provided in the last section under Service Repair Power on Failure If your indicator fails to power on check the following possible problem sources in the order given Attempt to power on after trying each of these four troubleshooting steps 1 Check input voltage Required voltage is 10 18 volts DC negative ground The Indicator will automatically turn off if voltage coming in drops below 10 volts or rises above 18 volts 2 Disconnect and check the power cable connector at the vehicle or AC to DC converter clean if necessary and reconnect 3 Replace the fuse Sometimes a bad fuse can be recognized by an obvious break in the wire filament Such a break is not always observ able however and getting a successful power on after changing a fuse is often the only way of knowing that fuse was indeed defective Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 9 Make sure the new fuse is the proper size and has a current rating of five amperes Using a fuse with too high a current rating can cause costly damage to the indicator and will void your warranty
5. WAI w Avery Weigh Tronix SCALES FOR AGRIBUSINESS Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CANADA This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la Class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique que edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada EUROPEAN COUNTRIES WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures CAUTION Risk
6. Weighing 1 PressON The display says HELLO then a weight value is displayed in gross weighing mode 2 Press ZERO to zero the scale before weighing Zero value is displayed and the scale is ready to weigh 3 Place weight on the scale The gross value of scale weight is displayed Depending on your application an unstable gross weight display at this time may mean you ll want to change the motion filtering selection See Select ing Motion Filtering 6 Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual Perform a Tare Function Accessing the Gross Net Weight Press the TARE key Display flashes and net weight is shown Press and hold the TARE key to show the gross weight If you press for more than 3 seconds the display returns to the gross mode If you do this the tare is cleared from memory If power is removed from the indicator this also clears the tare If you release the TARE key in less than three seconds it returns to showing the net weight Operates just like having the XM710 transmitter option Pressing the ZERO key always establishes a true zero balance even if a tare is being displayed Or in other words clears the tare and sets the true zero point Press the G N key to toggle between the gross and net display If there is no tare the display will simply flash and show the gross weight Capturing and Printing a Weight Reading 1 With the desired weight on the scale press PRINT SELECT to ac
7. cess the capture mode The display flashes weight readings until the Model 615 XL captures the correct weight and locks the cap tured reading on the display In applications where a printer or other data receiving device is connected to the Model 615 XL a captured weight reading also indi cates the reading has been success fully transmitted 2 Return to the gross weighing mode by either of the methods below A Press SETUP OR B Remove or add at least 25 of locked in scale weight as displayed in capture mode The display returns to gross weigh ing mode Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 7 Selecting Motion Filtering The motion filtering function and the display update rate work together Experiment with the three filtering options shown below to determine the appropriate filtering capability and display response time for your weighing application In applications where displayed weight readings are somewhat unstable as is typical for animal scales you can help stabilize the gross weight by selecting a higher filtering option The filtering function is always factory preset to the lowest filtering capability From the gross weighing mode press SETUP One of these filtering options is displayed Lowest filtering capability l lt Medium filtering capability Highest filtering capability 2 Scroll through the options by pressing SETUP Stop when the desired filtering capability is d
8. del 615 XL Front Panel WEIGH TRONIX FAIRMONT MINNESOTA U S A MODEL 615 WEIGH TRONIX FAIRMONT MINNESOTA U S A MODEL 615 Figure 1a Figure 1b Front Panel of Model 615 Indicator Front Panel of Model 615XL Indicator Key Functions ON Pressed to power on the indicator OFF Pressed to remove power G N Gross Net key toggles between gross weight and net weight TARE Tare key performs a tare and then shows net weight ZERO Pressed to zero balance the scale SETUP Pressed to scroll through three filtering options lowest medium and highest filtering capabilities PRINT SELECT 1 Pressed in conjunction with the SETUP key to select the appropriate filtering option 2 Pressed to capture and lock in on a weight reading and transmit the reading to a printer or other data receiving device Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 5 Operational Overview The Model 615 XL Farm Indicator shown in Figure 1 is designed to work in all types of farm weighing applications animal scales platform scales mixer wagon scales grain cart scales and grinder mixer scales eMotion Filtering The Model 615 XL is adaptable in several different farm weighing applications because it offers three user selectable options for motion filtering In applications where displayed weight readings are unstable you can obtain a more stable display by changing the degree of filtering capability See Selecting Motion Filtering
9. er Fuse Power Connector Pin A 12 VDC Pin B Ground Indicator with 3 Weigh Bar Connectors Remote Display RS 232 Connector Optional Power Fuse Power Connector Pin A 12 VDC Pin B Ground Indicator with 4 Weigh Bar Connectors Figure 2 2 Remote Display RS 232 Connector Optional Weigh Bar Connector 7 pin Weigh Bar Connectors 4 or 5 pins Remote Display RS 232 Connector Optional Weigh Bar Connectors 4 or 5 pins Cable Connectors on Bottom Panel of Model 615 XL Indicator 12 Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual RD 712 XL Remote Display Optional radio remote transmitter XM710 L and receiver The RD712 XL is a remote display that is compatible with the Model 615 XL An RD712 XL output option is required on the Model 615 XL for interfac ing The interface cable plugs directly into the bottom of the Model 615 XL see Figure 2 below When using the remote display any data displayed on the Model 615 XL is also displayed on the RD712 XL The functions available on the RD712 XL are ZERO RESET Pressing this key on the RD712 XL performs the same function as pressing ZERO on the Model 615 XL ONIX MODEL RD712 Model RD 712XL Remote Display An optional radio remote transmitter and receiver can be installed in either the Model 615 XL or the RD 712 XL When you press this key
10. isplayed 3 Select the displayed filtering capability by pressing PRINT SELECT The display returns to gross weigh ing mode Display Messages CI VM The Model 615 XL is being reinitialized This mes H I ia L LE sageis displayed briefly at the time of power on The Model 615 XL is in a state of overcapacity The Model 615 XL is in a state of under capacity The system is not functioning properly Weight is not being calculated because scale weight is either too high or too low Refer to information on INDICATOR LOCKUP in TROUBLESHOOTING section of manual The Model 615 XL is set to its lowest filtering capability Ai Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual T The Model 615 XL is set to its medium filtering 7 capability The Model 615 XL is set to its highest filtering capability N 7 In capture mode when the display flashes between mami ap DI lf _ fluctuating gross scale weight and a blank display JH BEBBE a8 a the Model 615 XL is trying to capture the correct di dl weight of an unstable load When the scale has determined the correct scale weight it locks on a steady display of the weight n This message is displayed momentarily to indicate Da r weight data has been transmitted to the printer This is true only if the capture mode has been disabled so that the PRINT SELECT key can be used only for printing Troubleshooting If you experience problems in
11. of electrical shock Do not remove cover No user service able parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Weigh Tronix reserves the right to change specifications at any time 06 02 03 615_U P65 PN 29589 0016Ne1 Printedin USA Table of Contents RR RR O O A 5 Operational OvervieW wisi nnicsneiteinanarindinnetnanedacascnasacchnacsascsuadnacdnndaswhmnadicnuieawsiawsivnmbinds 6 Zeroing and Weighing eins icnxtesnteoxtametaneicatdcatdcade sateen leali 6 Performa Tare Function tan cts cesta te cesenetenprnmiebecncecnccicncmtebamatnesacetateseds 7 Accessing the Gross Net Weight ccccccecceceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 7 Capturing and Printing a Weight Reading 7 Selecting Motion Filtering s usati ed cece cence dcdanntncntaennnnndanntecnoeemenacaees 8 DISpiay MESsa968 cuniirinite iatale italici 8 TIQUDIESNOOUNO ricaricabili italiana 9 Power on Failure ccs caeaiccseiniceeiscenecieinehaeqelatendsicadaesdeicadatcedsiceataicsdalnchalsxadcatisaxetecsdacdads 9 Inele Kore SE e E iii 10 Inaccurate Weight Reading nananana cioe 11 Service Repa Sarrar ee reer a aE AAEE ENE EREA ERE EERE FEROE 11 Cable CORNER 12 RD 712 XL Remote Display 13 Pages are numbered consecutively beginning with the cover page Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 3 Specifications and Features Options Accessories Indicator enclosure Digital Display Display Update Rate Accuracy Lineari
12. s or abrasions b Unplug and reconnect each connector at the indicator to verify that it is tight and making good contact c Check between the supporting structure and the weighing structure for debris that might restrict Weigh Bar movement d Make sure the supporting structure and the weighing structure do not touch each other at any point except at the Weigh Bars Compare Weight Readings for All Weigh Bars as follows Position a person or heavy object on the platform above each Weigh Bar one bar at a time and compare weight readings for the same person or same object For each weighing the weight itself will be off center favoring a single Weigh Bar therefore none of the readings will be accurate However your readings obtained by weighing the same person or object above each Weigh Bar should be very similar to each other A single Weigh Bar reading that is significantly different from the others is probably defec tive If you find the indicator or one or more of the Weigh Bars to be defective send your equipment back to the factory for repair postage prepaid Include this information 1 Your name and address Supplier name and address 2 3 4 Date of purchase Very important An informal note describing symptoms of the problem Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 11 Pin A 12 VDC Pin B Ground Indicator with 1 Weigh Bar Connector Pow
13. ty Repeatability Power Circuit Protection Environment Weigh Bar Drive Capacity Calibration Zero balance Range Analog Span Range Capacity and Increment Water dust resistant polycarbonate enclosure Dimensions 8 75 H x 10 5 W x 6 5 D A standard Weigh Tronix mounting bracket is affixed to the back of the Model 615 XL LCD 5 digits plus minus sign 1 0 high digits M 615 2 0 high digits M615 XL Fiber optic backlight Two times per second 0 1 of applied load 1 grad 0 01 of capacity 0 01 of capacity or 1 grad whichever is greater 10 to 18 volts DC negative ground only at 09 ampere for 4 pin Weigh Bars and at 17 ampere for 5 pin Weigh Bars One 5 ampere fuse 20 to 140 F or 29 to 60 C to 95 non condensing humidity 10 350 Ohm Weigh Bars Front panel calibration and spanning for all types of Weigh Bars and load cell application capacities up to 200 000 pounds 1 mV V via front panel ZERO key 0 20 mV V to 1 0 mV V 20 000 X 20 10 5 2 1 Ib or kg 200 000 X 200 100 50 20 10 Ib or kg 2 000 X 2 1 5 2 1 Ib or kg 200 X 2 1 05 02 01 Ib or kg Remote Display or Printer Output Radio Remote DC Convertors RD712 XL Remote Display Printers Junction Boxes Transmitter receiver enables remote capabili ties on the ZERO button 117 VAC to 13 6 VDC For 7 pin connector unit Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual Mo
14. urce of the lockup problem as follows 1 Disconnect all Weigh Bars 2 Try to zero the indicator by pressing ZERO If your indicator will not zero with the Weigh Bars disconnected then the problem is in the indicator contact your supplier If you are able to zero your indicator with the Weigh Bars disconnected then the problem is probably in the Weigh Bars continue troubleshooting 3 Reconnect all Weigh Bars you will see Err displayed again 4 If your Weigh Bar connectors have the four pin configuration disconnect one Weigh Bar and connect an adapter plug in its place If your Weigh Bar connectors have the five pin configuration disconnect one Weigh Bar No adapter plug is necessary with five pin Weigh Bar connectors Model 615 615XL Indicator User s Manual 5 Then try to zero the indicator 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 6 with each Weigh Bar cable making sure each time that all cables are connected except the one you removed for five pin connectors or replaced with an adapter plug for four pin connectors A defective Weigh Bar may be easily recognized with this method for when a defective bar is replaced with an adapter plug for four pin connectors or removed for five pin connectors the indicator will zero properly Inaccurate Weight Readings 1 Visually Inspect the Scale System for apparent problems and im proper installation as follows a Check each cable from source to indicator for stress cuts break
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search