Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900

I150 Electronic Indicator Models I150-P and I150-S

Instruction Manual

NOTE: 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. THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS", ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOLECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMRIQUES DE CLASSE A PRESCRITES DANS LA NORMA SUR LE MATRIAL BROUILLEUR : "APPAREILS NUMRIQUES", NMB-003 DICTE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. This apparatus has been designed and tested according to DIN 57 411 Pt. 1/VDE 0411 Pt. 1, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction manual contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the apparatus in safe condition. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment are not permitted.

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PREFACE
The I150 Electronic Indicator is a highly versatile device which is designed for a variety of applications. It can be used with virtually any load receiver which provides a compatible output signal. This instruction manual contains the information needed to install, configure and operate the I150. Read it before attempting to operate the indicator. The I150 is a software controlled indicator with a host of user-programmable features. Calibrating and setting up operating parameters are easily accomplished using the front panel keypad and display. These are a few of the standard features included with the indicator: RS-232 Interface: The bi-directional RS-232 interface enables the indicator to communicate with printers and computers. Instructions on connecting and using the interface are included in this manual. Parts Counting: The parts counting feature allows you to count parts in a number of ways. You can enter the average piece weight and start counting, or let the indicator perform averaging and display the count. Single/Dual Platform Operation: The I150 is a two-channel indicator which permits you to monitor two load receivers. Switch to either load receiver by pressing a single button. Checkweighing and Filling: Set point indicators and digital outputs are provided for these applications. In checkweighing, the indicators and digital outputs correspond to OVER, UNDER and ACCEPT values. In filling processes, they can be used to activate preset feedrates and cutoff points of filling devices.

Classifications
Both models I150-P and I150-S have been tested and certified to comply with the following regulations: Weights and Measures National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 Class III and IIIL Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada Weights and Measures Act and Regulations general class. Safety Underwriters Laboratory 114 and 466 Canadian Standards Association C22.2 No. 151-m1986 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard 250 Type 4 (NEMA 4) International Electrotechnical Commission Pub. 529 Index of Protection 65-(IP65) DIN VDE 0411

LEGAL FOR TRADE NOTE

Throughout this manual, the abbreviation LFT represents Legal For Trade.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE UNPACKING ........................................................................................................ 6 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 7 Power Connections ....................................................................................... 7 Load Receiver Connections .......................................................................... 8 Installing Gain Setting Shorting Jumpers ................................................... 9 RS-232 Connections ................................................................................... 10 RS-232 Shorting Jumpers .......................................................................... 10 Digital Output Connections ......................................................................... 11 Turning the I150 ON ................................................................................... 12 Display Indicator Functions ......................................................................... 12 Key Functions ............................................................................................. 13 USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE I150 .................................................... 14 SETUP SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 18 Legal For Trade ....................................................................................... 19 Sense ...................................................................................................... 19 Number of Load Reeceivers ................................................................... 20 Zero ......................................................................................................... 20 Calibration Unit ........................................................................................ 21 Full Scale Point ........................................................................................ 21 Graduations ............................................................................................. 22 Calibration Point ...................................................................................... 22 Linearization Point ................................................................................... 23 End .......................................................................................................... 23 SCALE SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 24 Reset to Factory Defaults ....................................................................... 25 Averaging Level ....................................................................................... 25 Stability Range ........................................................................................ 26 Unit Selection .......................................................................................... 27 Auto-Zero Tracking .................................................................................. 28 Custom Unit Conversion Factor .............................................................. 28 Average Display Cycle ............................................................................ 31 Parts Count Error Level .......................................................................... 31 Set Point .................................................................................................. 32 Set ........................................................................................................... 32 Store ........................................................................................................ 34 Retain Zero Data ..................................................................................... 35 End .......................................................................................................... 35 CALIBRATION SUBMENU ......................................................................... 36 Dead Load ............................................................................................... 36 Zero Adjustment .................................................................................. 37 Calibration ............................................................................................... 37 End .......................................................................................................... 39 4

PAGE RS-232 SUBMENU ..................................................................................... 40 Baud Rate ............................................................................................... 41 Number of Data Bits ................................................................................ 41 Number of Stop Bits ................................................................................ 41 Parity ....................................................................................................... 41 Sample Size (APW) (for Auxiliary Sample Scale) ................................... 42 Auto Print Feature ................................................................................... 42 Non Printing Weight Values and Auto Print Time Interval ...................... 43 Print Stable Data Only ............................................................................. 44 Print Block or Display Data ..................................................................... 44 Print Numeric Display Data Only ............................................................ 45 Time ......................................................................................................... 45 Date ......................................................................................................... 45 End .......................................................................................................... 46 Exit All Menus ............................................................................................. 46 Disabling Menu Changes for Legal For Trade Installations .............................. 47 Closing the Cover ............................................................................................... 48 LFT SEALING .................................................................................................... 48 OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 48 Selecting a Weighing Unit ........................................................................... 48 Weighing ..................................................................................................... 49 Taring .......................................................................................................... 49 View/Enter Time and Date .......................................................................... 51 Parts Counting ............................................................................................ 52 Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale ........................................ 55 Checkweighing ............................................................................................ 57 Filling and Emptying Processes .................................................................. 58 Animal Weighing ......................................................................................... 61 Using ID Codes ........................................................................................... 61 RS-232 INTERFACE .......................................................................................... 65 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 70 Error Codes ................................................................................................. 72 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 73 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................... 74 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 74 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 75 SERVICE INFORMATION ................................................................................. 75 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 75 5

UNPACKING
Verify that your indicator was shipped with the following items: I150-P or I150-S indicator power cord instruction manual warranty card an accessory kit including: two hole plugs one calibration seal one capacity label sheet one screwdriver one 5/16" #6-32 hex nut two cable ties four shorting jumpers one press-on APW/PCS label one setpoint connector
I150 Indicator

Power Cord

Hex Nut

Hole Plugs

Cable Ties

Label Calibration Seal Shorting Jumpers Setpoint Connector Screw Driver

WARNING
To avoid shock hazards, always be certain that the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet BEFORE opening the enclosure. Even though the I150 may have been switched OFF, high voltage is present inside the enclosure as long as power cord is connected to a power source. DO NOT use any other type of power cord other than the one that was furnished with the indicator. DO NOT create a safety hazard by defeating the grounding feature. 6

INSTALLATION Power Connections

Using a small screwdriver, connect the power cord to TB2 located on the main circuit board inside the enclosure as follows (see diagram): 1. Pass the power cord through the seal bushing of the liquid tight connector on the lower right of the enclosure.
Load Receiver #2 Load Cable Receiver #1 Cable RS232 Cable Power Cord TB1 TB3 TB2

2.

Connect the ground wire (green or green/yellow) to the case ground screw located inside the enclosure, just above the seal bushing. Secure the wire to the screw using the #6-32 hex nut provided in the accessory kit. Tighten nut to minimum torque of 10 inch-pounds to ensure ground continuity.

3.

Connect the NEUTRAL wire (WHITE or BLUE) to the terminal labeled NEUTRAL. Connect the BLACK or BROWN wire to the terminal labeled with the appropriate line voltage (100V, 120V, 220V or 240V). CAUTION: Indicator may be damaged if operated at incorrect voltage.
Case Ground Screw Power Cord

4.

5.

Permanently mark the appropriate line voltage box on the serial number label located on the side of the enclosure. 7

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After the connections have been made, fasten two cable ties (included in the accessory kit) around the power cord as shown in the diagram. The cable ties secure the power cord so it cannot be pulled out of the enclosure. Tighten the seal bushing until resistance is felt against the cable. Turn the cap nut an additional full turn to secure the cable.

Cable Ties

7.

Load Receiver Connections

Using a small screwdriver, connect the load cell cable to TB1 located on the main circuit board inside the enclosure as follows (see diagram): 1. Pass the cable from the load receiver(s) through one of the two liquid tight connector(s) seal bushings on the lower left of the enclosure. Make the connections according to the markings on the circuit board. After the connections have been made, tighten the seal bushing until resistance is felt against the cable. Turn the cap nut an additional full turn to secure the cable.

Load Receiver #2

Load Receiver #1

2.

3.

NOTE: Remote sensing is available only on load receiver #1. Load receiver #2 may not be used. For Ohaus LB, PL and WB platforms, leads are color coded as follows: Black: EXC (-) Green: EXC (+) White: SIGNAL (-) Red: SIGNAL (+) Yellow: SENSE (-) Blue: SENSE (+) For Ohaus WBS platforms: Black: EXC (-) Red: EXC (+) White: SIGNAL (-) Green: SIGNAL (+) 8

SENSE connections from Load Receiver #1. (Load Receiver #2 IS NOT USED)

Installing Gain Setting Shorting Jumpers

The gain setting for the I150 must be set to match the output signal of the load receiver(s) being used. There are three possible configurations: 1. 2. 3. Single load receiver without SENSE. Single load receiver with SENSE. Dual load receivers.

The gain setting is selected by installing shorting jumpers on connectors J6, J5 and J2 of the main circuit board as necessary. Refer to the diagrams and use the following as a guide. The factory default gain setting has been set to single load receiver, at 2mV/V, without SENSE.

For Single Load Receiver Operation: Install one shorting jumper on connector J5 in the position labeled with the gain that matches the output of the load receiver in use: 1, 2 or 3 mV/V. If the SENSE connection is being used, install two shorting jumpers on J2, and one on J6 as shown in the diagram.

J5

J2

J6

For Dual Load Receiver Operation: Install one shorting jumper on J5 as for one cell operation. Install one shorting jumper on J2 in the position labeled with the gain matching the output of the second load receiver: 1, 2 or 3 mV/V. NOTE: During dual receiver operation, SENSE jumpers must be removed.

J2

RS-232 Connections
Using a small screwdriver, connect the RS-232 interface cable to TB3 located between TB1 and TB2 on the main circuit board as follows: 1. Pass the RS-232 cable through the seal bushing of the liquid tight connector next to the one used for the power cord. Make the connections according to the markings on the circuit board. After the connections have been made, tighten the seal bushing until resistance is felt against the cable. Turn the cap nut an additional full turn to secure the cable.
RS232 Cable Power Cord

2.

3.

RS-232 Connections For Auxiliary Sample Scale (Parts Counting Option) If an auxiliary sample scale will be used for parts counting, refer to Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale in the OPERATION section for RS-232 wiring.
Shorting Jumpers

RS-232 Shorting Jumpers

Three shorting jumpers are factory installed on connector J4 of the main circuit board to enable the RS-232 feature.

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Digital Output Connections

Digital outputs are provided for checkweighing and filling applications where the I150 will be used to control other devices. Refer to Checkweighing and Filling and Emptying Processes in the OPERATION section of this manual for instructions on using these features. The digital outputs are accessed via a 4pin header which is located on the component side of the display circuit board (see diagram). Use the setpoint connector provided in the accessory kit, and a suitable cable for connecting to the header. The cable must be round to fit properly through one of the liquid tight connectors. 1. Locate the 4-pin header on the display circuit board. Pass the cable through any free liquid tight connector. PIN CONNECTIONS 3. Connect the cable wires to the socket connector according to the pin connections shown in the table. Plug the setpoint connector into the 4-pin header on the display circuit board. Make sure the connector is properly oriented. Tighten the seal bushing until resistance is felt against the cable.
Pin 1 2 3 4 APPLICATION Checkweighing Filling/Emptying UNDER GND OVER ACCEPT DRIBBLE GND PREACT TARGET Display Circuit Board

Header is on component side of circuit board.

2.

4.

5.

Output Specifications
Test Parameter Conditions VOH IOH = -2mA max. VOL IOL = 16mA max. Value 2.4 V min. 0.5 V max.

+5V

475 ohms

LED DIGITAL OUTPUT PIN

Outputs are ACTIVE LOW: LED is ON, when output is LOW (VOL) 11

Turning the I150 ON

After all connections have been made, plug in the power cord; the Power ON LED will
ON light. Press ZERO on the front panel. All display segments and indicators will light ZERO

briefly, and then clear.

Display Indicators

Setpoint LEDs

Power ON LED Display Window Capacity Label Window

Keypad

Numeric Keypad

Display Indicator Functions

Lights when scale is at center of zero. Indicates the I150 is in parts counting mode. Indicates that the currently displayed value is negative. Indicates currently displayed weight is net weight. Lights when displayed weight is stable (non LFT only). Indicates currently displayed weight is gross weight. Lights when current weighing unit is pounds. Lights when current weighing unit is ounces (non LFT only). Indicates displayed value is a percentage. Lights when current weighing unit is kilograms . Indicates load receiver #1 is displayed (non LFT only). Indicates load receiver #2 is displayed (non LFT only). Lights when current weighing unit is custom unit (non LFT only).

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Key Functions

GROSS NET

Switches display between gross and net weights. Changes current weighing unit. Used with FUNCTION key to access menus. Used in conjunction with other keys to provide alternate function. Turns I150 off. Enters tare values. Used alone to retrieve ID Codes and data, or with FUNCTION key to store ID codes and data. Used with FUNCTION key to start/stop filling processes. Used with FUNCTION key to view/enter time. Used with FUNCTION key to view/enter date. Blank key used for parts counting with APW/PCS label. Inactive in Legal for Trade applications.

Numeric Keypad; used to enter numeric values when applicable.

SETUP UNITS

FUNCTION

Switches display from one load receiver to another. Steps backward through menu selections. Switches display from one load receiver to another. Steps forward through menu selections.
ENTER

OFF

TARE

STORE RECALL

Used during configuration. Outputs data via the RS232 interface. Used with FUNCTION key to view/enter setpoint 1. Used with FUNCTION key to view/enter setpoint 2. Clears numeric entries. Aborts calibration. Clears memory location when used with ID Codes. Aborts average display cycle. Used with FUNCTION key to change polarity of numeric entries (+ or -).

PRINT

SETPOINT

SETPOINT

-/+

CLR

ON ZERO

Turns I150 ON. Zeroes display.

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USING MENUS TO CONFIGURE THE I150

Configuring the I150 for your specific requirements is accomplished through a series of menus. There is one main menu which includes four submenus. The submenus contain the parameters to be programmed. The menus are accessed using the front panel buttons and viewed on the display. Using these menus, you will program parameters such as display resolution, load receiver capacity, the number of load receivers used, and others. The menus are also used to calibrate the indicator.

TO ACCESS THE MAIN MENU:

SETUP Press FUNCTION then press SETP. FNCT, UNITS

The word SEtUP will be displayed which is the first item on the main menu. The following table shows the sequence in which the submenus will appear on the main menu. If the word SEALEd is displayed, it indicates that the I150 has been configured and sealed for Legal For Trade use. Setup parameters may not be changed. They may only be viewed. See Disabling Menu Changes For Legal For Trade Installations.

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MAIN MENU

SETUP

SCALE

CAL

RS-232

LFT
ON or OFF

Reset
to factory defaults

d Load
adjust 0-5%

Baud
Enter value

Sense
ON or OFF

Data AL
Enter value 0, 1, 2 or 3

Calib
perform

Enter value

Platform
Single or Dual

Stop End
Enter value

Stb Zero
Enter % value Enter value 0.5, 1 or 3

Parity
none, odd or even

Cal. Unit
lb or kg

Select
active units

APW
Enter value

Full Scale Capacity Pt.

Enter value

AT
0.5, 1, 3 or OFF

Auto P
select parameter

Graduation Size
Enter value

Custom Units Init

Exp. Mantissa Enter Enter value value

Cal Pt.
Enter value

nonP Lo
Enter value

Linearity Pt.
1/2 Cal Pt. or none

AD
Enter value 1 - 255

nonP Hi
Enter value

End

PC Err
Enter % value

Interval
Enter value

Set Pt.
chec, fill, unfill or OFF

Stable
ON or OFF

Set Print
Dribble Enter value Preact Enter value display or block data

Store
tare, in-out or apw

nu (numeric data only)

ON or OFF

time Retain
ON or OFF ON or OFF

date End
ON or OFF

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MAIN MENU Displayed Submenu Description Setup and scale submenus are used to configure the I150 software for the load receiver(s) being used and to display weight measurements according to your requirements. Calibration submenu is used to adjust load receiver zero potentiometers and to calibrate the I150. RS-232 submenu is used to configure the interface communication parameters. End is used to exit the menus and SAVE CHANGES . Only one menu selection will be displayed at a time. Use the UPUP and DOWN keys to step through the menu selections. By repeatedly pressing UPUP or DOWN, you can view all of the selections on the menu. When you select one of the submenus, you gain access to a specific group of operating parameters.

How To Use Menus

When initially setting up the I150, it is recommended to view all of the parameters. Once configured, you can view or change a particular parameter while bypassing others. The following procedures apply whenever you use menus.

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To select an item from a menu: Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN until the desired selection is displayed, then
ENTER press ENTER to select it.

Selections and Numeric Entries: Some parameters offer you selections to make while others require you to enter a numeric value. To make a selection: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER.

To enter a numeric value: Enter the number using the numeric keyENTER pad, then press ENTER. Errors can be

cleared by pressing CLER. -/+

CLR

If an invalid number is entered, an acceptable number will automatically be substituted.

ENTER If this occurs, press ENTR to accept the new entry.

Dual Load Receivers: If the I150 is configured for operation with two load receivers, some parameters must be entered separately. The load receiver indicators in the display will show which one is currently active. To change from one load receiver to the other, press UPUP or DOWN. To exit from any menu:
ENTER Select End , then press ENTER to exit.

Load Receiver #1 Load Receiver #2

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SETUP SUBMENU
The Setup submenu is used to view or change the parameters outlined in the following table. The table shows the sequence in which the parameters appear on the display. SETUP SUBMENU Displayed Parameter Description sets I150 for Legal for Trade operation enables/disables load cell sensing configures I150 for 1 or 2 load receivers specifies allowable percentage of max load that can be zeroed out specifies the weighing unit that will be used for calibration specifies full scale capacity specifies increment of calibration unit in which indicator will display weight specifies the span calibration point specifies the linearization point used to exit the Setup menu

To select a parameter, Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN to display the desired parameter, then press
ENTER ENTER.

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Legal For Trade

This parameter can be set to ON or OFF. Selecting ON automatically sets certain parameters for legal for trade requirements, disables others, and limits the overall display resolution to 1:10,000. When this parameter is set to ON, only load receiver #1 may be used. To set this parameter ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the setup submenu. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if LFT is switched from OFF to ON and greater than 1:10,000 resolution exists.

Sense
Sense is used to compensate for signal losses when load receivers are located long distances from the indicator. When this feature is used, only load receiver #1 may be connected to the indicator. If two load receivers are used, OFF must be selected for this parameter. To set the Sense parameter ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the setup submenu. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if SENSE parameter is changed.

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Number of Load Receivers

The I150 is configured for operation with one (single) or two (dual) load receivers using this parameter: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the setup submenu. If Dual is selected: If dual is selected, the load receiver indicators on the display will light to show which load receiver is currently being displayed. Some parameters can be set separately for load receiver 1 and 2. To switch from one to the other, press UPUP or DOWN. LFT NOTE: SingLE is automatically selected when LFT is set to ON.
Load Receiver #1 Load Receiver #2

Zero
This parameter specifies the percentage of full capacity load that may be cleared by pressing ZERO. Zero limits may be required in certain applications. The value can be set to any number from 2% to 100%. To set the allowable Zero: Enter the desired percentage (from 2 to 100) using the numeric keypad, then press ENTER to return to the setup submenu. LFT NOTE: Must be set to 4% zero for Canadian Legal for Trade installations.
ENTER

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Calibration Unit
The indicator can be calibrated using pounds or kilograms; no other units are acceptable. If dual load receivers are used, the same calibration unit applies to both. When you access this parameter, the display will show the word Unit and the current calibration unit indicator. To change the calibration unit: Press UPUP or DOWN to switch to
ENTER the desired unit, then press ENTER

to return to the setup submenu RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the calibration unit is changed. Setup submenu changes are not saved if you exit menus without recalibrating.

Full Scale Point

The maximum capacity of the load receiver is entered in this parameter using the same weighing unit selected for the calibration unit. To enter the full scale point: Enter the number using the numeric
ENTER keypad, then press ENTER to return

Enter Full Scale Point

to the setup submenu. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the full scale point is changed. Setup submenu changes are not saved if you exit menus without recalibrating. LFT NOTE: Resolution is limited to 1:10,000 for Legal for Trade installations.

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Graduations
This parameter specifies the increments in which the last digit of the display will count, and sets the decimal point position. Graduations can be set to a decimal multiple of 1, 2, or 5 (i.e. .02, .2, 2, 20, etc.). To set graduations: Enter the desired number (with decimal point) using the numeric keypad,
ENTER then press ENTER to return to the

setup submenu. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the graduations setting is changed. Setup submenu changes are not saved if you exit menus without recalibrating. LFT NOTE: Resolution is limited to 1:10,000 for Legal for Trade installations.

or .1, .2, .5, Etc.

Calibration Point
The calibration point is the weight value that will be used to calibrate the indicator. It can be any value from 10% to 100% of the Full Scale Point and must be entered in the same weighing unit selected for the calibration unit. To enter the calibration point: Enter the desired value using the
ENTER numeric keypad, then press ENTER

to return to the setup submenu. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the calibration point is changed. Setup submenu changes are not saved if you exit menus without recalibrating.

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Linearization Point
This parameter is used when 3-point linearization is required. The linearization point can be set to either 1/2 of the Calibration point, or NONE to disable 3point linearization. To set the linearization point: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, press ENTER to re-

turn to the setup submenu. LFT NOTE: Parameter does not appear on menu when LFT is set to ON. RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED if the linearization point is changed. Setup submenu changes are not saved if you exit menus without recalibrating.

End
You must select End to exit the Setup submenu. To exit the setup submenu: 1. 2.
ENTER Press ENTEwhen End is displayed.

SEtUP will be displayed and the main menu will be returned.

NOTE: Parameter settings are permanently stored in memory when you use End to exit from the Main menu, or when the OFF key is pressed. However, Setup submenu parameter changes require recalibration in order to be saved.

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SCALE SUBMENUMENU
The Scale submenu is used to view or change the parameters outlined in the following table. The table shows the sequence in which the parameters are displayed on the I150. SCALE SUBMENU Displayed Parameter Description sets parameters below to defaults specifies the averaging level specifies the stability range specifies which weighing units will be available during weighing operations sets Auto-Zero Tracking on or off

* * *

enables entering custom weighing unit specifies number of sample weighings to be averaged in animal weighing mode specifies an allowable percentage of error for parts counting results sets indicator for checkweighing, filling or emptying operations used to enter PREACT and DRIBBLE weights for filling/emptying operations specifies tare, average piece weight, or in-out values for storage with ID codes specifies if zero data is permanently stored every time indicator is zeroed used to exit scale submenu

**

* Does not appear in submenu when configured for Legal For Trade ** Only appears in submenu when FiLL or UnFiLL is selected in SEt Pt

To select a parameter: Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN until it is displayed,

ENTER then press ENTER.

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Reset to Factory Defaults

This parameter is used to reset all scale submenu parameters to the factory default settings outlined in the following table. To reset to the factory defaults,
ENTER press ENTER when rESEt is displayed.

PARAMETER

LFT = OFF

LFT = ON (Menu changes (Menu changes disabled w/jumper) enabled) 3 unchanged lb, kg = ON unchanged N/A N/A N/A N/A OFF Tare OFF 3 0.5 grad lb, kg = ON 0.5 grad N/A N/A N/A N/A OFF Tare OFF

Averaging Level Stability Range Unit Selection Auto Zero Tracking Custom Unit Exponent Custom Unit Mantissa Average Display PC Error Level Set Point Store Retain

3 0.5 grad all units = ON 0.5 grad 0 1.0 1 100% OFF Tare OFF

Averaging Level
Averaging level compensates for vibration or excessive air currents on the load receiver. During operation the I150 continually takes weight readings from the load cell. Successive readings are then averaged to achieve a stabilized display. This parameter specifies whether the I150 will average more or fewer successive readings. Select one of four averaging levels. To select an averaging level: Enter the desired level (0, 1, 2, or 3) using the numeric keypad, then press
ENTER ENTER to return to the scale sub-

Minimum Averaging

Maximum Averaging

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Stability Range
The stability range specifies how much a displayed weight may change (in graduations), while the stability indicator remains ON. When the displayed weight changes beyond the allowable range, the stability indicator turns OFF. A value of 0.5, 1, or 3 graduations may be selected. How Stability Range Affects Operation: Higher values increase the response time of the indicator but permit the displayed weight to fluctuate within a greater range. Lower values decrease response time but limit the allowable range of fluctuation in displayed weight. In either case, the stability indicator is ON and the displayed weight is considered stable as long as it is within the selected range. When the RS232 interface is configured to print stable data only, the stability range also governs the data output. Displayed data will only be output if it is within the selected range. To select a stability level: Enter the desired level using the nuENTER meric keypad, then press ENTER to

return to the scale submenu. LFT NOTE: Initially set to .5 when LFT is set to ON.

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Unit Selection
The I150 provides four weighing units which may be used for weighing operations; lb, kg, oz and a custom unit. This parameter selects which weighing units will be available for use during operation. Each weighing unit is turned ON or OFF as explained in the following procedure: 1. When you access this parameter, the display will show the word Unit along with the KG unit indicator.
ENTER Press ENTER to display the current status.

2.

3.

To change the status, press UPUP or DOWN to display the desired setting,
ENTER then press ENTER.

4.

Press UPUP or DOWN to switch to the next unit and repeat steps 2 and 3.
Custom Unit Indicator

5.

When finished, press UPUP or DOWN until End is displayed.

6.

ENTER Press ENTER to save your selec-

tions and return to the scale submenu. LFT NOTE: Only lb or kg are available for Legal for trade installations.

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Auto-Zero Tracking
Auto-Zero tracking minimizes the effects of temperature changes and shift on the zero reading. Using this parameter, you select a threshold level (in graduations), which the I150 will consider to be a valid change in load. Selections are .5, 1, and 3 graduations. OFF disables the feature. To select a value or disable the feature: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired selection, then press ENTER

to return to the scale submenu. LFT NOTE: Initially set to .5 when LFT is set to ON. May be changed to 1 or 3 for special applications: Normally set to .5 for bench and counter scales; 3 for vehicle scales; 1 for other scales.

Custom Unit Conversion Factor

If you need to display weight measurements in a unit other than LB, KG or OZ, this feature enables you to create your own unit of measure. You enter a conversion factor which the indicator will use to convert the calibration unit to the desired unit of measure. There are two examples at the end of this section which illustrate how to determine conversion factors. Once your conversion factor is determined, use the following procedure to enter it. LFT NOTE: Not available when LFT is set to ON.

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Entering a Conversion Factor

Conversion factors are entered in scientific notation, a method of expressing a number as a value from 0.1 to 1 (called the mantissa), multiplied by a power of 10 (the exponent). 1. When you access the Custom Unit parameter, the display will show EPt for exponent. Press ENTER to display the current exponent. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired exponent. It must be an integer value (no decimals) from -15 to +15. To enter a negative exponent, enter the number first, then press FUNCTION FNCT, then CLER. The minus sign will light CLR to indicate the number is negative. 4. 5.
ENTER Press ENTER. -/+ ENTER

0.0123 = 1.23 = 12.3 = 123 =

.123 .123 .123 .123

x x x x

0.1 10 100 1000

= = = =

.123 x 10-1 .123 x 101 .123 x 102 .123 x 103

2.

3.

Press DOWN to scroll to the Mantissa entry (display will show NtS).

6.

ENTER Press ENTER to display the current

mantissa. 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number from 0.1 to 1.
ENTER Press ENTER.

8. 9.

Press DOWN to scroll to End.

10. Press ENTER , ENTER to exit the Custom Unit parameter and return to the scale submenu. 29

Conversion Factor Examples

Custom unit conversion factors are defined in terms of the current calibration unit: 1 Custom Unit = Conv. Factor x Cal. Unit Example 1: TONS Assume you wish to display weight in Tons and the I150 is calibrated in pounds. One ton = 2000 lbs, therefore the conversion factor is 2000. To enter the conversion factor, it must first be converted to scientific notation: .2 is the mantissa (between 0.1 and 1), and 4 is the exponent (power of 10) Using this conversion factor, the I150 will display 1 custom unit for every 2000 lbs on the load receiver. Example 2: OUNCES Assume you wish to display weight in ounces and the I150 is calibrated in pounds. One oz = 0.0625 lb, therefore the conversion factor is 0.0625. To enter the conversion factor, it must first be converted to scientific notation: .625 is the mantissa (between 0.1 and 1), and -1 is the exponent (power of 10) Using this conversion factor, the I150 will display 1 custom unit for every ounce on the load receiver.

1 Ton

= 2000 lbs

2000

= 0.2 x 104

Mantissa Exponent

1 oz

= 0.0625 lb

0.0625 = 0.625 x 10-1

Mantissa Exponent

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Average Display Cycle

Average display cycle is used for animal weighing where the movement of animal subjects on the load receiver causes instability and inaccurate weight measurements. Using this feature, you can enter a number of sample readings (from 1 to 255) which the indicator will average before displaying a weight measurement. Entering 1 for this parameter disables the feature. Enter the number of readings to be averaged using the numeric keypad,
ENTER then press ENTER to return to scale submenu.

Refer to Animal Weighing in the OPERATION section for the animal weighing procedure. LFT NOTE: Does not appear on menu when LFT is set to ON.

Parts Count Error Level

The parts counting function of the I150 assumes that all parts are of a reasonably uniform weight. Since there is usually some difference, an allowable percentage of error can be entered. The error is a percentage of the sample part(s) weight. Acceptable entries can be from: 50 __________ % to 100% resolution To enter a parts counting error level: Enter the desired error using the numeric keypad,
ENTER then press ENTER to return to scale submenu

LFT NOTE: Does not appear on menu when LFT is set to ON. 31

Set Point
Set point is used to enable checkweighing, filling or emptying for operation. Enabling one of these modes activates the start/stop feature for filling and emptying, and the LED indicators for checkweighing. If you do not intend to use these modes, set this parameter to OFF. Refer to Checkweighing or Filling and Emptying Processes in the OPERATION section for instructions on using these modes. To enable one of these modes: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired selection, then press ENTER

LED Indicators

to return to the scale submenu.

Set
SEt only appears if FILL or UnFiLL is selected in the SET POINT parameter. It is used to enter two parameters commonly used in filling/emptying processes to control external devices; DRIBBLE and PREACT. These parameters work in conjunction with the built-in digital outputs provided on the I150 for controlling external devices. Dribble and preact are described in Filling and Emptying Processes in the OPERATION section. If you are not sure of what values to enter for these parameters, use the following as a guide: 1. 2. 3. Enter a value equal to 10% of the target weight for DRIBBLE. Enter 0 (zero) for PREACT. Read Filling and Emptying Processes to understand how these parameters are used. The parameter values can then be changed as needed to provide optimum Dribble and Preact settings. 32

To Enter DRIBBLE and PREACT: 1. 2.

ENTER With SET displayed, press ENTER.

DRIB will be displayed.

3.

ENTER Press ENTER to view the current

Example

dribble value.

To change the value, use the numeric keypad. For emptying processes, make the displayed value negative by pressing
FUNCTION FUNC then CLRR. CLR -/+

5.

To accept the displayed value, press ENTER. ENTER

6.

Press DOWN to scroll to the PREACT parameter.

7.

ENTER Press ENTER to view the current

PREACT weight.

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8.

To change the value, use the numeric keypad. For emptying processes, make the displayed value negative by pressing
-/+ FUNCTION FUNC then CLRR. CLR

9.

To accept the displayed value, press

ENTER ENTER.

10. Press DOWN to display End.

ENTER 11. Press ENTER to return to the scale

submenu.

Store
StOrE is used in conjunction with the ID feature of the I150. It allows you to select tare weight, average piece weight, or inout weight for storage with an ID code. An in-out weight is the gross weight of a truck, pallet, or other container. To store tare weights, average piece weights, or in-out weights with ID codes: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired selection, then press ENTER

to return to the scale submenu. Refer to Using ID Codes in the OPERATION section for instructions on saving and retrieving data with ID codes. LFT NOTE: Only tare and in-out are available when LFT is set to ON.

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Retain Zero Data

rEtAin can be set to ON or OFF. When set to ON, zero data is saved in permanent storage any time the indicator is rezeroed. The current weighing unit and current load receiver (1 or 2) are also saved. CAUTION: Set this parameter to ON only when needed. Storing zero data reduces the life of the EEPROM (storage chip). Expected life of the EEPROM under normal conditions is 50,000 write cycles and 20 years data retention. To set this parameter ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the scale submenu.

End
You must select End to exit the scale submenu. 1. 2.
ENTER Press ETER when End is displayed.

SCALE will be displayed and the main menu will be returned.

NOTE: Scale submenu parameter settings are permanently stored in memory when you use End to exit from the Main menu, or when the OFF key is pressed.

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CALIBRATION SUBMENU
The calibration submenu is used for two purposes: To view the applied load as a percentage of maximum (for adjusting the indicators zero offset potentiometers) and to calibrate the indicator. CALIBRATION SUBMENU Displayed Selection Description enables viewing the current load as a percentage of full scale places indicator in calibration mode and begins calibration procedure used to exit calibration menu

To select an item from this submenu: Press UPUP or DOWN until the desired selection is displayed, then press ENTER. ENTER

Dead Load
Dead Load causes the current load on the platform to be displayed as a percentage of maximum. This is used when making adjustments to the load cell zero offset potentiometers. When you select d.Load from the Calibration submenu: 1. The current setting will be displayed. With no load on the load receiver, it should be between 1% and 5%. The percent indicator (%) will be on. If the value is not between 1% and 5%, it must be adjusted using the following Zero Adjustment procedure.
Example:

2.

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Zero Adjustment
In order to adjust the load cell zero, the I150 cover must be open and you will need the small screwdriver provided in the accessory kit. Make sure there is no load on the load receiver. 1. Locate the zero adjustment screws on the main circuit board as shown in the illustration. Turn the appropriate zero adjustment screw (LOAD CELL 1, or LOAD CELL 2) Clockwise to increase and Counterclockwise to decrease the displayed value. Adjust until it is anywhere between 1% and 5%. When the displayed value is correct,
ENTER press ENTER to exit dead load.

2.

3.

Proceed to the Calibration section and recalibrate the indicator.

Cell #2 Zero Adjustment

Cell #1 Zero Adjustment

Calibration
Before beginning, you must know the calibration point that was entered in the SEtUP submenu, and have a calibration weight of that value on hand. If 3-point linearization is to be performed, you will also need a weight equal to 1/2 of the calibration point. 1. When you select Calib from the calibration submenu, CAL 0 will be displayed indicating than no load should be on the load receiver. With no load on the load receiver,
ENTER press ENTER.

2.

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3.

The display will show buSY while the I150 reads the first calibration point, and then show C XXXX indicating the value of a load which must be applied to the load receiver. If the value is greater than 4 digits, the display will show C Pt in place of the value. If 3-point linearization is being performed (a linearization point was selected in the SEtUP submenu), and the value is greater than 4 digits, then L Pt will be displayed.
OR

OR

4.

Apply the required load to the load

ENTER receiver, and then press ENTER.

5.

The display will again show buSY while the I150 reads the calibration point. If span calibration is being performed (no linearization point was selected in the SEtUP submenu), proceed to step 9. If 3-point linearization is being performed (a linearization point was selected in the SEtUP submenu), continue with step 6.

6.

The display will show C XXXX indicating the value of the next load which must be applied to the load receiver. C Pt will be displayed if the value is more than 4 digits.

OR

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7.

Apply the required load to the load receiver, and then press ENTER. ENTER

8.

The display will show buSY while the I150 reads the last calibration point. CALib will be displayed when calibration is completed and the calibration submenu will be returned. If two load receivers are being used, you can press DOWN to switch to the second load receiver, and repeat the procedure.

9.

NOTE: If calibration is aborted at any time, previous calibration data will remain. Calibration can be aborted by pressing
-/+ CLRR or OFFF. OFF CLR

End
You must select End to exit the calibration submenu. 1. 2.
ENTER Press ENTR when End is displayed.

CAL will be displayed and the main menu will be returned.

NOTE: Calibration data is permanently stored in memory when you use End to exit from the Main menu, or when the OFF key is pressed.

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RS-232 SUBMENU
The RS-232 submenu is used to configure the interface communication parameters. The following table shows the sequence in which the parameters appear on the display. RS-232 SUBMENU Displayed Parameter Description specifies baud rate specifies number of data bits to be used specifies number of stop bits to be used specifies parity type, if any used to specify sample size for parts counting with an auxiliary sample scale enables/disables Auto print feature

specifies a range of displayed weight values that cannot be printed, and/or a time interval for automatic output of displayed data enables/disables printing stable-dataonly feature used to select display data or block data for output

**

Specifies numeric only or full display data for output used to include/exclude time on output used to include/exclude date on output used to exit the rs-232 submenu

* Only appears in submenu if Auto print feature is enabled ** Only appears in submenu if display data is selected for Print parameter

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To select a parameter: Repeatedly press UPUP or DOWN until it is displayed,

ENTER then press ENTER.

Baud Rate
Baud rate can be set to 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 using the numeric keypad.

Number of Data Bits

The number of data bits can be set to 7 or 8 using the numeric keypad.

Number of Stop Bits

The number of stop bits can be set to 1 or 2 using the numeric keypad.

Parity
Parity can be set to Odd, Even or None. 1. Press UPUP or DOWN to display the desired parity (O for Odd, E for Even, or NONE). 2.
ENTER Press ENTER to return to the RS232

submenu.

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Sample Size (APW) (for Auxiliary Sample Scale)

When an auxiliary sample scale is used for parts counting, the sample size (sample number of pieces) is entered and stored using this parameter. For instructions on using this configuration, refer to Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale under OPERATION . LFT NOTE: APW does not appear in the RS-232 submenu when LFT is set to ON. When a sample size other than zero is entered, the RS-232 receiver is dedicated to the sample scale only. Other incoming RS-232 commands will not be accepted. Setting the sample size to zero disables the feature and permits the RS-232 interface to be used with other devices. To enter the sample size: 1. Enter the desired number using the numeric keypad.
ENTER Press ENTER to return to the RS-

2.

232 submenu.

Auto Print Feature

When enabled, the auto print feature causes the I150 to automatically output data in one of three ways; continuously, at user specified time intervals, or upon stability of the display. Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the RS232 submenu LFT NOTE: Only OFF and On Stb may be selected when LFT is set to ON. 42

Non Printing Weight Values and Auto Print Time Interval

This parameter allows you to exclude a range of weights from being output by the Auto print feature and/or specify a time interval for automatic output. It does not appear on the rs232 submenu if Auto print is set to OFF. To enter a range of values: 1. 2.
ENTER Press ENTER when Init is displayed.

The display will show non PL, the parameter for the low end of the nonprinting range.
ENTER Press ENTR to view the current value.

3. 4.

Example

To change the low-end value, use the numeric keypad, then press ENENTER

TER. Press DOWN to switch to non PH on the display, the parameter for the high end of the non-printing range.

5.

6. 7.

ENTER Press ENTR to view the current value.

Example

To change the high-end value, use the numeric keypad, then press ENENTER

TER. If IntEr was selected for the Auto Print parameter, press DOWN to scroll to IntEr. If it was not selected, proceed to step 12.

9.

ENTER 10. Press ENTER.

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11. Enter the desired interval in seconds ( maximum of 255) using the numeric keypad, then press ENTR. ENTER 12. Press UPUP or DOWN to scroll to End.
ENTER 13. Press ENTER to exit Init and return

to the rS-232 submenu. LFT NOTE: This feature is disabled when LFT is set to ON.

Print Stable Data Only

When enabled, this parameter allows only stable display data to be printed. To set this feature ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DOWN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTER

to return to the rs232 submenu. LFT NOTE: This parameter is automatically ON when LFT is set to ON.

Print Block or Display Data

Print enables you to select displayed data or block data for RS232 output. Selecting display print causes displayed data (full or numeric data only) to be output. Selecting block print causes the following information to be output: For Weighing: Gross, Net and Tare For Parts Counting: # Pieces, Avg. Piece Wt., Gross, Net and Tare 44

To select display or block print: Press UPUP or DNDN to display the

ENTER desired setting, then press ENTR to

return to the rS-232 submenu.

Print Numeric Data Only

nu appears on the rS-232 submenu only when display print is selected for the Print parameter. It can be set to ON (to output numeric data only) or OFF (to output full display data) as follows: Press UPUP or DNDN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTR to

return to the rS-232 submenu.

Time
When turned ON, the current time will be included with RS-232 ouput from the I150. To set the time ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DNDN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTR to

return to the rS-232 submenu.

Date
When turned ON, the current date will be included with RS-232 ouput from the I150. To set the date ON or OFF: Press UPUP or DNDN to display the
ENTER desired setting, then press ENTR to

return to the rS-232 submenu.

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End
You must select End to exit the rS-232 submenu. 1.
ENTER Press ENTER when End is displayed.

2.

rS-232 will be displayed and the main menu will be returned.

NOTE: RS-232 data is permanently stored in memory when you use End to exit from the Main menu, or when the OFF key is pressed.

Exit All Menus

When you have finished working with the menus, you must select End from the main menu to save your selections and return to normal weighing operations. If you turn the indicator off without selecting End, the changes you have made will not be saved. 1. Press UPUP or DOWN until End is displayed. 2.
ENTER Press ENTER to exit and return to

normal weighing operations.

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Disabling Menu Changes for Legal For Trade Installations

The I150 contains a security feature which allows you to lock out the ability to make changes to parameter settings. This feature applies only when LFT is set to ON in the setup submenu. After all of the parameters and setup procedures are completed, install one shorting jumper on connector J3 of the main circuit board as shown in the diagram to disable making parameter changes.

J3 Disable Changes Enable Changes

When menu changes are disabled, accessing the menus by pressing FUNCTION and SETUP will cause the display to show SEALEd briefly. Setup submenu parameters can then be viewed but not changed. Some of the Scale and RS-232 submenu parameters can be reviewed and changed. The calibration submenu is disabled and is not accessible.

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Closing the Cover

When all connections and settings have been made, close the cover and fasten the four cover clamps. Insert a hole plug (included in accessory kit) in each liquid tight connector seal bushing which is not being used, and tighten the bushing.

Hole Plug

LFT SEALING
After the indicator and load receiver have been evaluated and accepted by a weights and measures official, the indicator must be sealed as follows: 1. Pass the calibration seal wire through the small hole in the lip of the cover, then through the clamp and bracket. Pass the end of the wire through the lead seal. Seal the unit by squeezing the lead seal over the wire.

2.

3.

Wire

Seal

OPERATION Selecting a Weighing Unit

To select one of the available weighing units for use, repeatedly press UNITS until the desired UNITS indicator appears on the display. If the desired unit indicator does not appear, refer to Unit Selection in the SCALE SUBMENU section. 48
SETUP

Weighing
1. 2. Select the desired weighing unit .
ZERO If necessary, press ZERO to obtain a ON

zero reading on the display. 3. Place the object(s) to be weighed on the load receiver. Wait for the stability indicator to appear before reading the weight.
Stability Indicator

4.

LFT NOTE: Stability indicator does not appear when LFT is set to ON.

Taring
When weighing material or objects that must be held in a container, taring enables the indicator to save the container weight in memory, separate from the weight of the material in the container. The I150 permits you to set tare values in two ways as explained in the following examples.
Example

Example 1: Unknown Tare Weight 1. Place an empty container on the load receiver, and read its weight on the display. Notice that the GROSS indicator is ON.
TARE Press TARE.

2.

When the display becomes stable, it will show zero and the NET indicator will be ON. The containers weight is stored in memory. 3. Add the material to be weighed to the container. As material is added its net weight will be displayed. 49

4.

To view the combined weight of the material and the container (gross
GROSS weight), press GROSS. NET

GROSS Repeatedly pressing GROSS will NET

cause the display to switch between the gross weight (container and material) and the net weight (material only). NOTE: The combined weight of the container and material must not exceed the capacity of the load receiver. Example 2: Entering Numeric Tare Values 1. Place a full container on the load receiver. LFT NOTE: For Legal for Trade setups, do not apply load to receiver before entering tare value. 2. Using the numeric keypad, enter the tare value of the empty container.
TARE Press TARE to store the value in

3.

memory. 4. The net weight of the containers contents will be displayed. The container weight which is stored in memory will automatically be subtracted from future weighings.

The tare value is based on the current zero value. Entering a new tare value replaces the previous one. It is not additive. The current tare value will remain in memory as long as power to the indicator remains ON. 50

View/Enter Time and Date

The I150 is equipped with an internal real time clock. Time and date can be viewed or entered as explained in the following procedures. Time
FUNCTION To view the current time, press FUNCT

5 then press TIME.

Time is displayed in the 6 digit format shown in the adjacent illustration and is based on a 24 hour clock. For example: 00.00.00 indicates midnight; 12.00.00 indicates 12:00 noon. 1. To change the time enter digits (without decimal points) as required, using the numeric keypad. Numbers will appear on the display from right to left as they are entered. Leading zeroes will not be displayed while entering but will appear when time is viewed. For example, for 00:12:34, simply enter 1234.
FUNCTION 5 Press FUNC then press TIME.

Hrs. HH

Min. MM

Sec. SS

Example shows 10:45, 12 seconds A.M.

2.

Date To view the current date, press FUNCTION FUNCT

6 then press DATE.

Date is displayed in a 6 digit format as shown in the adjacent illustration. 1. To change the date enter digits (without decimal points) as required, using the numeric keypad. Numbers will appear on the display from right to left as they are entered. Leading zeroes will not be displayed while entering but will appear when date is viewed.
6 FUNCTION Press FUNC then press TIME.

Month MM

Day DD

Year YY

Example shows February 1, 1999.

2.

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Parts Counting
Parts counting enables you to place a batch of similar parts on the platform while the indicator displays the total number of parts. To use this function, the parts must be reasonably uniform in weight. The accuracy of your results will be determined by the error level that was entered in PC Err of the scale submenu. LFT NOTE: This feature is not available when LFT is set to ON. A press-on label (PCS) for parts counting is included in the accessory kit. It should be affixed to the blank button next to the FUNCTION button on the keypad. The following procedure assumes that a container of some sort will be used to hold the parts. If this is not the case, simply ignore step 1. 1. Place an empty container on the load
TARE receiver and press TARE to tare the

weight of the container, or if the empty container weight is known, enter the weight using the numeric
TARE keypad, then press TARE.

2.

If the average piece weight of a single part is known, enter the weight using
FUNCTION the numeric keypad, press FUNC APW then press PCSS and proceed to PCS

Enter container tare weight if known.

step 4. If the average piece weight is unknown, place a sample number of pieces in the container or on the load receiver. 52

Enter average piece weight if known.

Enter the number of pieces using the

APW numeric keypad, then press PCSS. PCS

The indicator will use the sample as a reference for counting. The sample may be as few as 1 or 2 pieces. If the sample weight is too small to obtain accurate results, the display will show the number of pieces to be added to increase the sample. If this occurs, add the required number of pieces, then reenter the number of pieces using the numeric keypad.
APW Press PCSS. PCS

Enter sample number of pieces.

The average piece weight remains in memory until it is replaced or the indicator is turned OFF. 3. When the sample is accepted, the display will show the number of pieces on the load receiver and the parts counting indicator (PC) will be on. Add parts to the container as desired and view the total on the display. To view the net weight of parts on the load receiver or to exit parts counting,
GROSS press GROSS. NET

4.

5.

To view the gross weight of the parts

GROSS and container, press GROSS again. NET

6.

GROSS Press GRSS to switch between gross NET APW and net weight. Press PCSS to return PCS

to parts counting.

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Subtractive Parts Counting

This method of parts counting enables you to count parts by removing a sample number of pieces from a full container. 1. Place a full container of parts on the load receiver. Zero the indicator by pressing ZERO. ZERO Remove a sample number of pieces from the container. Enter the number of pieces removed using the numeric keypad,
PCS then press PCSS. APW ON

2. 3.

4.

The indicator will use the sample as a reference for counting. The sample may be as few as 1 or 2 pieces. If the sample weight is too small to obtain accurate results, the display will show the number of additional pieces to be removed to increase the sample. If this occurs, remove the required number of pieces, re-enter the number of pieces using the numeric keypad,
APW then press PCSS. PCS

Enter sample number of pieces removed.

The average piece weight remains in memory until it is replaced or the indicator is turned OFF. 3. When the sample is accepted, the display will show the number of pieces missing from the container and the parts counting indicator (PC) will be on.

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Parts Counting With An Auxiliary Sample Scale

An Ohaus TP, TS, GT or CT Series precision balance may be used as the sample scale for parts counting. Any of these balances will provide the I150 with accurate sample weights for calculating average piece weight. Required Items: Ohaus PRECISION Plus, GT or CT balance with RS-232 interface Blunt end cable for connection to I150 (and computer/printer if used) Optional Items: Printer or Computer Blunt end cable for connection to sample scale (and I150 if desired) Cables are available as accessories (see page 74).

RS-232 Connections
The following wiring diagram shows possible RS-232 connections for a sample scale, I150 and optional printer or computer. The only required connections are between the I150 and sample scale. Since the I150 transmitter and sample scale receiver are not required, they may be used with a printer, computer or other peripheral device as shown in the diagram.
I150 receives APW data from sample scale

SAMPLE SCALE*

I150 INDICATOR

Sample scale can receive data from computer

I150 sends parts count data to printer or computer

PRINTER or COMPUTER

Ohaus accessory cable AS017-01 does not use CTS connection. CTS and DTR are tied together.

If a printer or computer is used, parts count data may be output by the I150 using the autoprint feature or by pressing the PRINT button. Data will be output in the format described under Output Formats in the RS-232 section of this manual. 55

Setup
RS-232 parameters for the I150, sample scale and printer/computer (if used) must be configured the same; baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits must match. Refer to the RS-232 submenu section of this manual and the Print menu section of the manual supplied with the sample scale for instructions on configuring RS-232 parameters.

Operation
1. Verify that all connections have been made and the sample scale is ON. Set the sample scale to the desired weighing unit. Place the correct sample number of pieces on the sample scale. This must be same number entered in the APW parameter of RS-232 submenu.

2.

3.

4.

Press the PRINT button on the sample scale (for CT balances, press and hold the UNITS button). If a computer is connected to the sample scale you may send a P command to initiate output. When the I150 receives weight data from the sample scale, it will automatically change to the parts counting mode if it is not already in that mode.

5.

Place the parts to be counted on the load receiver and read the quantity on the I150 display. 56

Checkweighing
Checkweighing enables you to compare unknown weights to a target weight. By entering underweight and overweight limits, indicators on the display will light to show if the current load is under, over or within the desired range. To use checkweighing, CHEC must be selected for the SET POINT parameter of the scale submenu. Use the following procedure to perform checkweighing: 1. UNDER limit - set point 1 Enter the value using the numeric keypad, press FUNCTION FNCT, then press
SETPOINT SET1.

Checkweigh LED Indicators

2.

OVER limit - set point 2 Enter the value using the numeric keypad, press FUNCTION FNCT, then press
SETPOINT SET2.

3.

With no weight on the platform, the UNDER indicator should be on. Place the load to be checked on the load receiver and observe the checkweigh indicators on the display. The ACCEPT indicator (green light) will light only when the displayed weight is greater than or equal to the UNDER limit, and less than or equal to the OVER limit.
NOTE: LED INDICATORS WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN DISPLAY IS UNSTABLE.

4.

The current set points can be viewed at any time by pressing FNCT followed by
FUNCTION

the set point key SET1 or SET2. SETPOINT SETPOINT

1 2

Set points remain in memory until they are replaced or the indicator is turned OFF. 57

Filling and Emptying Processes

The I150 enables you to control external feeding devices for filling or emptying weigh hoppers, tanks, etc., to a desired target weight. By entering four system parameters, the I150s built-in digital outputs can be used to run feeders or emptying devices at full speed, switch to a slower speed, and stop when the target weight is reached. The four required parameters are: Target Weight: Tolerance Range: Dribble Weight: Desired weight of completed batch. Allowable range of error for target weight. Weight remaining to reach the target weight, desired to switch feeder or emptying device from fast to slow speed. When LOAD > TARGET - DRIBBLE; dribble digital output signals feeder or emptying device to switch to slow speed. Preact Weight: Weight of material in suspension which falls freely from feeder or emptying device to hopper or tank AFTER it is stopped. The value you enter for PREACT is used to signal the feeder or emptying device to stop before target weight is reached. When LOAD > TARGET - PREACT; preact digital output signals feeder or emptying device to stop. Dribble and Preact values are entered in the SET parameter of the scale submenu. Target and Tolerance set points are entered in the normal operating mode using the keypad. Use the following procedure to enter TARGET and TOLERANCE set points: TARGET weight - set point 1 1. Enter the value using the numeric keypad. For emptying processes, the target weight must be a negative number. To make the displayed number negaFUNCTION tive, press FNCT then CLRR. CLR -/+

2.

SETPOINT FUNCTION Press FNCT, then press SET1. 1

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TOLERANCE - set point 2 1. Enter the value using the numeric keypad.
SETPOINT FUNCTION Press FNCT, then press SET2. 2

2.

Once entered, the current set points can be viewed at any time by pressing FUNCTION followed by the set point key (1 or 2).

Manual Starting and Stopping

The process will automatically stop when dribble and preact LEDs turn off. To stop and restart during a process, or to simply start:
FUNCTION press FUNC then BTN4. 4

How To Optimize Dribble and Preact

Filling Processes: 1. Enter a value equal to 10% of the target weight for DRIBBLE, and 0 (zero) for PREACT in the SET parameter. This will cause the feeder to change to slow feed when the load reaches 90% of the target weight, and stop the feeder when the target weight is reached. When the feeder is stopped, material suspended in air (or the pipeline) will fall freely into the hopper and cause an over-fill. The weight of over-shoot should then be entered for the PREACT value. Access the SET parameter in the scale submenu and change the PREACT value.
Suspended material empties into hopper after feeder stops.

2.

3.

Repeat the procedure as needed to adjust DRIBBLE for optimum fill time, and PREACT for optimum accuracy. 59

Emptying Processes: 1. Enter a value equal to 10% of the target weight for DRIBBLE, and 0 (zero) for PREACT in the SET parameter. This will cause the emptying device to change to slow feed when 90% of the target weight has been emptied, and stop when the target weight is reached. When the emptying device is stopped, material suspended in air (or the pipeline) will fall freely into the receiving container and cause an overshoot. The weight of over-shoot should then be entered for the PREACT value. Access the SET parameter in the scale submenu and change the PREACT value.

2.

3.

Repeat the procedure as needed to adjust DRIBBLE for optimum emptying time, and PREACT for optimum accuracy. Digital Output Functions and LED Display Indicators Digital outputs and LED indicators activate as follows (see Digital Output Connections in INSTALLATION section for pin connections): 1. When system starts, dribble and preact LEDs are ON and digital outputs are LOW. Target output is HIGH. When LOAD > (target - dribble), dribble output goes HIGH; LED turns OFF. When LOAD > (target - preact), preact output goes HIGH; LED turns OFF. System automatically stops. When load on receiver is within target tolerance range, target LED is ON and output goes LOW. (Target LED will not go on if target is not reached.) 60
Display LEDs
PIN 3 PREACT OVER PIN 4 TARGET ACCEPT PIN 1 DRIBBLE UNDER

Digital Output Header

Pin 1: LOW Pin 3: LOW Pin 4: HIGH Pin 1: HIGH Pin 3: LOW Pin 4: HIGH Pin 1: HIGH Pin 3: HIGH Pin 4: HIGH Pin 1: HIGH Pin 3: HIGH Pin 4: LOW

2.

3.

4.

Animal Weighing
Before beginning this procedure, make sure the number of sample readings to be averaged has been entered for the Ad parameter in the scale submenu. 1.
FUNCTION Press FNCT, then 3KEY to access 3

the animal weighing mode. Ad will be displayed indicating the I150 is in the animal weighing mode. 2. Place the subject on the load receiver.
ENTER Press ENTER to begin averaging.

3. 4.

The display will quickly count down the number of readings being taken. When the required number of readings has been taken, the display will show the average weight. The weight remains on the display until you: press ENTR to repeat the procedure, or
ENTER -/+ press CLR to exit animal weighing. CLR

5.

When you exit animal weighing, the I150 returns to normal weighing operations and displays the current load on the receiver.

Using ID Codes
The I150 allows you to store data using ten ID codes, up to six digits in length. An ID code may represent a particular product, a package, or a part for example. The codes are stored along with one of three values; a tare weight, an average piece weight, or an in-out weight (see StorE in the SCALE SUBMENU section). The following procedures explain how to use ID codes. 61

Storing Tare Values With ID Codes: NOTE: TARE must be selected for the STORE parameter in the scale submenu. 1. 2. Enter a tare value (see Taring) Enter an ID code (up to six digits) using the numeric keypad
STORE FUNCTION Press FNCT, then STORE. RECALL

3.

The ID code and tare will be stored together. Repeat the procedure as needed for up to ten ID codes and tare values. Using Stored Tare Values: 1. 2. Place a load on the load receiver. To recall a stored ID and tare value: Enter the desired ID code using the
STORE numeric keypad, then press RECL. RECALL

Enter ID Code up to 6 digits, Press FUNCTION then STORE.

The display will show the net weight. To change to a different ID and tare, repeat the procedure using a new ID code. Storing Average Piece Weights With ID Codes: NOTE: APW must be selected for the STORE parameter in the scale submenu. LFT NOTE: APW is not available with LFT ON. 1. Enter an average piece weight (see Parts Counting) Enter an ID code (up to six digits) using the numeric keypad
STORE FUNCTION Press FNCT, then STORE. RECALL

Enter stored ID Code, Press RECALL.

2.

3.

The ID code and average piece weight will be stored together. Repeat the procedure as needed for up to ten ID codes and average piece weights. 62

Using Stored Average Piece Weights: 1. 2. Place parts on the load receiver. To recall a stored ID code and average piece weight: Enter the desired ID code using the
STORE numeric keypad, then press RECL. RECALL

The display will show the current number of parts on the load receiver. To change to a different ID and average piece weight, repeat the procedure with a new ID code. In-Out Operation: The I150 must be connected to a printer, computer or terminal (using the RS-232 interface) in order to use this feature. NOTE: IN-OUT must be selected in the STORE parameter of the scale submenu. 1. Place a container on the load receiver. The container may be full or empty. Enter an ID code (up to six digits) using the numeric keypad.
FUNCTION RECALL Press FUNC, then STORE. STORE

Enter stored ID Code, Press RECALL.

2.

3.

The ID code and container weight will be stored together. The following will be output via the RS-232 interface:
XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XX ID: XXXXXX IN: X.XXXX lb (time) * (date) * (ID code) (current load)

Enter ID Code up to 6 digits, Press FUNCTION then STORE.

* Only if time and date are enabled.

4. 5

Fill or empty the container as needed. Enter the ID code that was stored with the desired weight, then press RECC. STORE
RECALL

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The following will be output via the RS-232 interface:

XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XX ID: XXXXXX IN: X.XXXX lb OUT: X.XXXX lb NET: X.XXXX lb (time) * (date) * (ID code) (original load) (current load) (IN - OUT)

* Only if time and date are enabled.

NOTE: In in-out operation, retrieving an ID code causes it to be cleared from memory.

Viewing ID Codes
To view currently stored ID codes,
STORE press RECL without entering an ID code. RECALL

If ID codes have been stored, the first available code will be displayed for about five seconds. To view all of the codes,
STORE repeatedly press RECL before the RECALL

five second timeout. If no ID codes have been stored, the word nonE will be displayed briefly.

Clearing ID Codes
To clear ID codes stored with tare and average piece weight values: 1. Display the desired ID code as explained above. Press CLRR while the ID code is CLR displayed. The ID code and stored data will be erased from memory. 64
-/+

2.

RS-232 INTERFACE
Terminal Block Connections
TARE* PRINT* CTS RD DTR TXD GND E GND external signal external signal clear to send data in data terminal ready data out signal ground earth ground

* External switches may be installed as shown. Momentary contact push button or similar switches must be used.

RS-232 Commands
All communication is accomplished using standard ASCII format. Only the characters shown in the following table are acknowledged by the I150. Any other commands, control characters or spaces are ignored. Commands sent to the indicator must be terminated with a carriage return (CR) or carriage return, line feed (CRLF). For example, a tare command should appear as shown in the following diagram:

TARE COMMAND - T
Field: Length: T 1 CR 1 LF 1

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RS-232 COMMAND TABLE < or > switch load receivers; if dual load receivers are used, causes I150 display to switch to other load receiver print current unit, gross/net and stability status print average piece weight (see Block Data Output under Output Formats) numeric entry of average piece weight in current unit; AA = kg, lb, cs or oz (may be upper or lower case characters); causes I150 to enter parts counting if not already in that mode numeric entry of average piece weight in designated unit AA; causes I150 to enter parts counting if not already in that mode set auto-print interval to i where i = any value from 1 to 255 TARE; same effect as pressing TARE button numeric tare entry in current weighing unit numeric tare entry with designated unit AA; AA = kg, lb, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case characters); + or - sign may be included before tare value: -XXX.XX go to calibration menu; calibration procedure depends on linearization option selected in setup submenu download parts counting error level in percent download averaging level i where i = 0, 1, 2 or 3 UNITS; same effect as pressing UNITS button switch to mode i where i = 0 (kg), 1 (lb), 2 (oz) or 3 (custom)

? #

/XXX.XXX/#

/XXX.XXXAA/#

iA T /XXX.XXX/T /XXX.XXXAA/T

C or L

/X.X/#E iI M iM

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RS-232 COMMAND TABLE (Continued) N P /XXX.XXX/PL /XXX.XXXAA/PL same effect as pressing GROSS/NET button PRINT; same effect as pressing PRINT button download non-printing low limit in current calibration unit download non-printing low limit in designated unit AA; AA = kg, lb, cs, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case characters) download non-printing high limit in current calibration unit download non-printing high limit in designated unit AA; AA = kg, lb, cs, oz or pc (may be upper or lower case characters) RESET; same as selecting reset in scale submenu; resets scale submenu parameters to factory default settings set stable-only print feature to i where i = 0 (off) or 1 (on) store menu settings in memory; operates only when I150 is not in setup mode output version number of software installed in I150 start filling/unfilling stop filling/unfilling RE-ZERO; same effect as pressing ON/ZERO button

/XXX.XXX/PH /XXX.XXXAA/PH

EscR

iS EscS

V J K Z

NOTES:

Polarity sign (+ or -) may be included in all floating point data. For example, numeric tare entry may be sent as -10.00kg. Only commands listed in this table will be acknowledged by the I150. Other characters will be ignored; no error message will be returned.

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Output Formats
Data output can be initiated in one of three ways: (1) By pressing PRINT; (2) Using the Auto Print feature; (3) Sending a print command (P) from a computer. Data output by the I150 appears in the following formats. Full Display Data Output: When diSP is selected for Print in the rS-232 submenu, and nu is set to OFF, full display data is output in the format shown in the diagram. FULL DISPLAY DATA
Weight or # pcs 7 Net or Gross 1

Field # of Characters

Pol 1

sp 1

Unit 2 lb, kg, oz, cs or PC

sp 1

Stb 1

CR 1

LF 1

Blank = positive - = negative

N = Net G = Gross

Blank = Stable ? = Unstable

Weight/# pieces is right justified and includes decimal point. If polarity is negative, minus sign appears one position to the left of the weight.

NOTE:

If time and date are set to ON in the RS-232 submenu, output will include time and date first.

XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XX 1234.56 lb N

(time) (date) (display data)

Numeric Only Data Output: When diSP is selected for Print in the rS-232 submenu, and nu is set to ON, only numeric display data is output. NUMERIC ONLY DISPLAY DATA
Weight or # pcs 8

Field # of Characters

CR 1

LF 1

Weight/# pieces is right justified and includes decimal point and polarity. NOTE: If time and date are set to ON in the RS-232 submenu, output will include time and date first.

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Block Data Output: When bLoc is selected for Print in the rS-232 submenu, the gross, net and tare weights will be output. If the indicator is in parts counting mode, the number of pieces and the average piece weight will also be output.

FULL DISPLAY DATA

Weight or # pcs 10 Net, Gross, Tare or APW 1 N = Net G = Gross T = Tare A = APW

Field # of Characters

sp 1

Unit 2 lb, kg, oz, cs or PC

sp 1

CR 1

LF 1

Weight/# pieces is right justified and includes decimal point. If value is greater than 10 characters (including decimal point), question marks (?) will be output.

NOTE:

If time and date are set to ON in the RS-232 submenu, output will include time and date first.

XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XX 100 0.010 1.002 1.002 0.000

PC lb lb lb lb

A G N T

(time) (date) (# pcs) (apw) (gross) (net) (tare

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. PROBABLE CAUSE(S) Power cord not plugged in or properly connected. REMEDY Check power cord connections. Power indicator light should be lit. Remove load on load receiver to less than entered zero %. Change allowable zero % in ZERO parameter of setup submenu.

Cannot rezero indicator, or will not re-zero when turned on.

Load on load receiver exceeds allowable zero % entered in ZERO parameter of setup submenu.

Retain set to ON and recalled zero value is not equal to current load. Center of Zero display indicator erratic or does not appear with no load on load receiver. Load receiver motion or disturbances exceed center of zero criteria. Remove disturbances or reduct motion. Increase averaging level in A.L. parameter of scale submenu. Desired unit not set to ON in SELECt parameter of scale submenu. Enable desired unit (see section on SCALE SUBMENU). Only KG and LB are available when LFT is set to ON. Cannot display setup parameters or weight readings for second load receiver. PLAtF parameter of setup submenu is set to SingLE, or second platform is not properly connected. Select duAL for PLAtF parameter of setup submenu. Check connections for second load receiver. Select proper load receiver.

Cannot display weight in desired weighing unit.

Unit will not change weight reading.

I150 is set for dual load receiver operation. Correct load receiver not selected.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (Contd.)
SYMPTOM Unable to tare (tare key or RS232 command) PROBABLE CAUSE(S) Display is negative. REMEDY Remove load, zero indicator, replace load and tare again. Zero indicator.

Unable to tare (keypad numeric entry) Unable to retrieve stored ID codes and data.

Display is not zero.

ID code has been cleared by previous operator or indicator was turned off. Incorrect sequence of keystrokes.

Lost ID codes and data must be enterd again. Review procedure.

Excessive weight reading drift with temperature.

Remote sensing for load receiver is not set up or sense shorting jumpers not installed correctly. RS232 shorting jumpers not installed correctly. RS232 interface parameters set up incorrectly. Cable connections.

Use remote sensing for load receiver. Check sense shorting jumpers. Check shorting jumpers. Verify interface parameters in RS232 submenu. Check cable connections. You must use End to exit main menu. Check connections. Check dead load in calibration submenu. Check jumpers.

RS232 not working.

Unable to store parameter changes. Unable to calibrate unit.

End not being used to exit menus. Load cell disconnected. Incorrect zero adjustment. Improper gain setting shorting jumper.

Random segments displayed or display locks up.

Microprocessor lock-up.

Depress and hold down OFF key until unit turns off, then turn ON again. If condition persists, unit must be serviced. Check terminal connections on Main PC Board.

Dim Display Incorrect input voltage connected to power cord. 71

Error Codes
Err 0: Invalid memory checksum. Checksum is verified every time I150 is turned on. Check setup parameters in menus and recalibrate. If error persists, a hardware problem may exist and unit must be serviced. Overload condition. Load exceeds 103% of rated capacity. A/D output out of linear range. Zero adjustment may be needed. If the error persists after zero adjustment, unit must be serviced. Calibration error. Requested resolution exceeds internal A/D resolution. Repeat calibration or linearization procedure. Make sure correct calibration weights are used. Value is too large to display; exceeds 999999 counts. Caused by an invalid Custom Unit Conversion Factor. All weighing units have been disabled (set to OFF) in the SELECT parameter of the scale submenu. At least one weighing unit must be on. Maximum allowable graduation exceeded. Max available graduation is 500000; min available graduation is 0.00001. Non-volatile memory write error. Indicates hardware error. Retry last operation performed. If error persists, unit must be serviced. Unable to obtain stable data. Occurs when stable data is required (i.e. during calibration, or taring in legal for trade installations). Check that platform is not subject to drafts, vibration, etc.. No numeric entry is expected. Menu parameter requires you to make a selection; will not allow a numeric entry. An attempt was made to enter too many digits. The maximum load that may be zeroed by pressing the ON/ZERO button has been exceeded. See ZERO parameter in setup submenu. Tare data not valid; capacity exceeded. Tare values may be entered only up to the capacity of the platform. Negative numbers not accepted. Average piece weight value entered is too small to accurately count parts. ID number store/recall error. An attempt was made to store or retrieve an invalid ID code (i.e. too many digits, decimal point included, etc.) In-Out data not valid. Sense channel not operational. If sense is not used, SENSE parameter of setup submenu must be set to OFF. Calibration is required after certain menu parameters have been changed. Changes are not saved when this error occurs. Return to menus, set parameters, and recalibrate before exiting menus. Internal overflow. Custom unit conversion factor too small or too large. Time/Date error. 72

Err 1: Err 2: Err 4:

Err 5: Err 7: Err 8: Err 10: Err 11:

Err 12: Err 13: Err 14: Err 15: Err 16: Err 17: Err 18: Err 19: Err 20:

Err 27: Err 29:

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Numbers Capacity Front Panel controls Interface Case Construction Display Type Display Digits (in/cm) Graduation (Readability) Decimal Point Display Update Rate Stabilization Time Taring Range Zeroing Range Displayed Resolution Internal Resolution Overload Indication Nominal Overload Capacity Calibration Unit Span Calibration Linearity Calibration Deadload Zero Adjust Auto Zero Tracking Capture Range Vibration Filtering Load Cell Input Sensitivity Load Cell Excitation Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Operating Power Requirements Dimensions (W x H x D) (in/cm) Shipping Weight (lb/kg) Washdown Classification NIST HB44 Accuracy Classification UL Listings Canadian Weights and Measures CSA Certification I150-P and I150-S 150-P 150-S Programmable (up to 6 active digits) Full function and numeric membrane keypad Programmable bidirectional RS232 I150-S Stainless Steel I150-P Mild Steel Vacuum Fluorescent 6 active digits (0.59/1.5 high) Multiples of 1, 2, 5 with programmable decimal point 0 to 5 places 5 per second 3 seconds To capacity by subtraction Selectable from 2% to 100% of capacity Programmable 1:10,000 LFT or up to 1:50,000 non-LFT 110,000 counts Err 1 103% of selected capacity lb or kg Push button (10 to 100% of load receiver capacity) Push button (50% of Span Calibration Weight) User accessible potentiometer Selectable: off, 0.5, 1, or 3 divisions Electronic with 4 selectable levels Selectable: 1, 2, or 3 mV/V 120 mA @ 5V dc (drives up to eight 350 ohm loadcells) 14 to 104F/-10 to 40C 10 to 90% RH 100, 120, 220, 240 V ac, 50/60 Hz 8.8 x 11.8 x 4.5 (21.6 x 30 x 11.5) 13/5.85 NEMA 4, IP65 III and IIIL for 10,000 divisions 114 and 466 Approval number AM 4585 (General Class) C22.2 No. 151-M1986

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
OHAUS PART NO. Membrane Switch Panel Display Filter Window Liquid-tight Connector, black O-ring Display PC Board Assembly Main PC Board Assembly Capacity Card Hole Plug Lead Wire Seal Line Cord, 100/120 V Line Cord, 220 V Line Cord, 240 V APW/PCS Adhesive Label Shorting Jumper Screwdriver Setpoint Connector Cover Clamp Clamp Screw 90835-00 77209-00 90678-03 76885-04 90714-00 90716-00 77220-00 76048-07 9048-01 6569-11 76198-11 76448-11 77221-00 90633-01 76075-01 90842-04 77258-00 K1161-77

ACCESSORIES
OHAUS PART NO. Mounting Bracket Accessory Kit Load Cell Cable Accessory Kit Cable for auxiliary parts counting sample scale 77224-00 90836-00 AS017-01

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

I150 indicators are washdown units designed for harsh environments and may be cleaned using mild detergents and water. Do not use abrasives for cleaning to avoid scratching the display window and keypad.

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, you will need to contact an authorized Ohaus Service Agent. For Service assistance in the United States, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659. An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to help you.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Ohaus products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery through the duration of the warranty period. During the warranty period Ohaus will repair, or, at its option, replace any component(s) that proves to be defective at no charge, provided that the product is returned, freight prepaid, to Ohaus. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, exposed to radioactive or corrosive materials, has foreign material penetrating to the inside of the product, or as a result of service or modification by other than Ohaus. In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer. No other express or implied warranty is given by Ohaus Corporation. Ohaus Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential damages. As warranty legislation differs from state to state and country to country, please contact Ohaus or your local Ohaus dealer for further details.

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Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900

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June 8, 2000

Relay Interface Accessory for Industrial Weight indicator Model I150A

P/N 77655-01

OBSOLETE, NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Installation Instructions

Ohaus Corporation 1995, all rights reserved.

NOTE: 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. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. CET Appareil Numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: Appareils Numeriques, NMB-003 Edictee par le Ministre des Communications. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment are not permitted. See manual for replacement parts. CLASSIFICATIONS The relay option has been tested and found to comply with the following standards: CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1, UL 3101-1, IEC 101-1 and Amendment 2 to IEC1010-1. European Community Directive No. 89/336/EEC for electromagnetic compatibility per European Norms EN50082-1. INTRODUCTION This manual covers the installation and operation of the relay option Part Number 77655-01 which is used with the Ohaus Model I150A Industrial Electronic Weight Indicator. To ensure proper operation of the Indicator and Relay Option Accessory, please read this manual completely. DESCRIPTION The relay option accessory is a bidirectional interface which enables the indicator to: Control the switching of 120 or 240 V ac for the activation of lamps, small motors, vibrators, solenoids, or higher power relays. Provides an electrically isolated remote input lines. These remote inputs may be used to start or stop an operation such as filling, or to activate simple print or tare functions. Details on set up of these functions can be found in the Indicator Manual, section titled Set Points and Remote Inputs. 2

UNPACKING This assembly is considered an electronic discharge sensitive assembly and shall be handled in accordance with the ESD protection procedure. The Relay Option part number 77655-01 consists of: 1 1 4 4 4 Cable Assembly PCB Assembly Solid State Relays Standoffs Screws 90383-01 90780-01 90155-02 76580-17 H1305-27

Carefully unpack the items and check that all parts are complete and not damaged. Required tools: Phillips screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver or open end wrench. ASSEMBLY 1. Remove power from I150A. 2. Unscrew clamps and open front. 3. Remove 4 nuts as indicated in Figure 1. 4. Replace with 4 standoffs. 5. Place PCB Assembly on standoffs and secure with the 4 screws.
CONNECTOR J2 CONNECTOR J1 RELAYS K1-K4 CONNECTOR J9

MOUNTING HARDWARE

Figure 1. Relay Interface Accessory Mounting and Connections. 3

ASSEMBLY (Cont.) 6. Attach cable assembly from J1 on the Relay PCB to J9 on Main PCB. See Figure 1 for details. Insert relays into the K1-K4 sockets on relay PCB. Output wiring of the relay option involves hazardous voltages (115-230 V ac). This wiring should be done by qualified personnel and in accordance to appropriate electrical codes. Connect control wires to J2 as required.

7. 8.

9.

10. See I150A Instruction Manual for defining operation of input and outputs. 11. Close and clamp front door. SPECIFICATIONS Output Control Rating - 100-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz, 3 Amp max. Input Requirements - Simple switch closure to Ground.

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