TECHNICAL GUIDE
INDICATOR, REPEATER AND WEIGHT TRANSMITTER
“DFW” SERIES
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Table of contents
1 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 13
1.1 Electrical precautionary measures ..................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Earthing system .................................................................................................................................. 14
1.2.1
Indicator ................................................................................................................................... 14
1.2.2
Load cells and junction box ...................................................................................................... 14
1.2.3
Weighing structure ................................................................................................................... 14
1.2.4
General Notes........................................................................................................................... 15
1.3 Connection to the load receiver ......................................................................................................... 15
1.3.1
Analog load cells ....................................................................................................................... 15
1.4 Serial line connection ......................................................................................................................... 17
1.4.1
RS485 connection ..................................................................................................................... 17
1.4.2
PC connection ........................................................................................................................... 19
1.4.3
Printer connection .................................................................................................................... 20
1.5 Main technical specification ............................................................................................................... 21
1.6 Set-Up environment block diagram.................................................................................................... 24
2 TECHNICAL SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 27
2.1 Menu navigation ................................................................................................................................. 29
2.1.1
Numeric input........................................................................................................................... 31
2.1.2
Only one choice selection ........................................................................................................ 31
2.2 Description of the steps ...................................................................................................................... 31
2.2.1
Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 32
type - Converter channels mode .................................................................................................. 32
r.adc - Enabling DIGITAL WWS communication mode................................................................ 32
ad485- 485 address in case of connection with wws ................................................................... 33
addoff - Offset of the 485 address in case of connection with WWS ......................................... 33
nchan - Number of channels ......................................................................................................... 33
Rcfg? - Receive DIGITAL WWS configuration .............................................................................. 34
stabil - Filtering type .................................................................................................................. 34
noise - Filter for animal weighing ................................................................................................ 35
Auto-0 - Automatic zeroing at start up ........................................................................................ 35
0-perc - Percentage of zeroing .................................................................................................... 36
0.track - Zero tracking division ................................................................................................... 36
div.stb- Division for test of stability ........................................................................................... 37
Grav - Gravity value setting .......................................................................................................... 37
deci - Number of decimals ........................................................................................................... 37
u.m. - Unit of measure ................................................................................................................. 38
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div - Division of the scale or of the first range ............................................................................. 38
Range 1 - Capacity range 1 or total capacity of the scale........................................................... 38
Range 2 - Capacity range 2 ......................................................................................................... 39
Range 3 - Capacity range 3 ........................................................................................................ 39
equal - Equalisation procedure .................................................................................................... 39
Calib.p - Calibration procedure .................................................................................................. 41
0.calib - Zero calibration ............................................................................................................ 43
adj.cal - Calibration adjustment ................................................................................................ 44
man.cal - Calibration points......................................................................................................... 45
Example: Calibration of 1 scale (independent channels mode) .......................................... 46
Example: Calibration of 1 scale in the case the zone of use is different from the calibration
zone ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Example: Calibration of 1 scale with 2 dependent analogue channels ............................... 48
Example: Calibration of 1 scale with 4 radio WWS digital cell through radio module........ 48
2.2.2 Functioning mode programming .............................................................................................. 49
funCT - Functioning mode ............................................................................................................ 49
inout - Parameters of the in/out functioning mode .................................................................... 49
type - Printing mode of the acquired data......................................................................... 50
Check - Parameters of the check functioning mode .................................................................... 51
type - Selection of the check on gross or net weight......................................................... 51
on.msg - Enabling of display messages .............................................................................. 51
c.under - Display backlight colour under tolerance .......................................................... 51
c.ok - Display backlight colour in tolerance ....................................................................... 52
c.over - Display backlight colour over tolerance .............................................................. 52
ok.uns - Display backlight colour in tolerance but unstable weight ................................. 52
perc - Parameters of the percentage weighing functioning mode .............................................. 53
Wait.t - Sampling interval ................................................................................................. 53
tot x - Parameters of the totalization functioning modes......................................................... 53
Min.wgt - Minimum weight to totalize .............................................................................. 53
Max.wgt - Maximum weight to totalize ............................................................................. 53
Max.tot - Number of totalisations for automatic total print and reset ............................ 53
Tot.mod - Type of totalisations .......................................................................................... 54
n.weigh - Displaying of total and number of weigh after totalization .............................. 54
Frz.tot - Freezing of the general total on the display...................................................... 54
Wait.st - Maximum time for the automatic totalization .................................................. 54
cps.tar - Compulsory tare before totalize ....................................................................... 55
coun - Parameters of the counting functioning mode .................................................................. 55
Um.apw - Unit of measure of the average piece weight ..................................................... 55
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Wait.t - Sampling interval ................................................................................................. 55
mastr - Parameters of the multiscale repeater functioning mode .............................................. 56
numsl - Number of connected scales ................................................................................. 56
listen - Enabling the functioning as second repeater ...................................................... 56
print - Enabling the printing redirection on the repeater ................................................ 56
protoc - Selection of the protocol ..................................................................................... 57
tkeyb - Selection of the Slave keyboard ............................................................................ 57
wGt.lst - Enabling the storage in the weigh list option (DFWPM10USB)......................... 57
Clos.ls - Enabling the partial total storage function ....................................................... 58
Sum.dec - Number of decimals of the sum ........................................................................ 58
Sum.div - Division of the sum ............................................................................................ 58
Sum.max - Maximum capacity of the sum .......................................................................... 59
Sum.um - Unit of measure of the sum................................................................................. 59
Dyn.wei - Pesatura dinamica ....................................................................................................... 59
Scr.sav - Screen saver function enabling.................................................................................... 60
Min,sCs - Screen saver activation delay ...................................................................................... 60
Ir.conf - Selection of the remote control.................................................................................. 60
react - Weighing mode reactivation............................................................................................ 61
En.save Energy saving settings................................................................................................. 62
lamp - Display backlighting ................................................................................................. 62
l.int - Intensity of the display backlight or led display .................................................... 62
l.int - Display backlight colour ......................................................................................... 63
autoff - Auto switch-off ................................................................................................... 63
Min.off - Auto switch-off delay ........................................................................................ 64
t-power - TTL Power .......................................................................................................... 64
radio - Radio power saving ................................................................................................ 64
Rchan - Radio channel configuration.................................................................................. 65
r.ch2 - Second radio channel configuration ..................................................................... 65
En.mode - Energy saving mode .......................................................................................... 66
Clock - Date/time adjustment ..................................................................................................... 66
tare - Tare type ............................................................................................................................ 67
Pwd.set - Access password to setup enabling............................................................................. 67
Access password to setup ............................................................................................................. 68
LCk.key - Automatic Keyboard Lock ............................................................................................ 68
dsale - Enabling direct sale mode for tare limitations................................................................. 68
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Rem.dsp - Enabling repeater use for tare limitations in the direct sale mode ............................ 69
alim - Power supply mode ........................................................................................................... 69
keyb - Setting 5 or 17-key keyboard ............................................................................................. 70
2.2.3 Serial ports................................................................................................................................ 71
PC.sel - PC port selection ............................................................................................................ 71
Comprn - Printer port configuration .............................................................................................. 71
Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol ......................................................................................... 71
Def.pr - Default parameters for the printout ................................................................... 72
test - Printout test ............................................................................................................. 72
Baud.pr - Baud rate ........................................................................................................... 72
Bit.pr - Set parity, word, stop bit ..................................................................................... 73
Pwr.prn - Printer power supply / AUX output voltage regulation..................................... 73
On.prin - Instantaneous activation of auxiliary output .................................................... 73
Prn.cts - CTS status configuration .................................................................................... 74
Err.prw - CTS Timeout configuration ................................................................................ 74
nchrs - Emulation Chars Number....................................................................................... 75
time - CTS Emulation Interval ............................................................................................. 75
Compc - Pc port configuration ....................................................................................................... 76
Pc.mode - PC port protocol ................................................................................................ 76
Repe.6 - Protocol rEPE_6 ................................................................................................... 78
Repe.dc - Protocol rEPE_dC............................................................................................... 78
w.repe - Protocol W_rEPE.................................................................................................. 78
Ad485 - 485 address............................................................................................................ 79
Baud.pc - Baud rate ........................................................................................................... 79
Bit.pc - Set parity, word, stop bit ..................................................................................... 80
l.disp - Inhibition of the display ....................................................................................... 80
Example: Configuration with 2 DFW via serial cable using REPE.6 protocol....................... 80
Example: Configuration with a DWF(MASTER) and a 3590 (E-AF03) via serial cable using
REPE.DC protocol ................................................................................................................. 81
Example: Configuration with 2 DFW via serial cable using W.REPE protocol ..................... 81
Add.en - Enabling and selecting the 485 serial address ............................................................... 81
t.out - Set reception time out ..................................................................................................... 82
2.2.4 Remote scale programming ..................................................................................................... 82
- String terminator................................................................................................................ 82
Wei.pos - Weight start position ................................................................................................... 83
Wei.len - Weight length .............................................................................................................. 83
Str.len - Total length of the string ............................................................................................. 83
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deci - Number of decimals ........................................................................................................... 83
unit - Unit of measure ................................................................................................................. 84
div - Division ................................................................................................................................. 84
trshld - Capacity and underload ................................................................................................. 85
stab - Stability readings ................................................................................................................ 85
Sta.int - Stability weight difference ........................................................................................... 85
Example: Configuration with a DFW06 as remote scale set with standard string .............. 86
2.2.5 Printout programming.............................................................................................................. 87
prconf - Configuration of the printouts ....................................................................................... 87
lang - Printing language ..................................................................................................... 87
b.line - Empty line at the beginning of the printout ........................................................ 88
intes - Printing of heading ................................................................................................ 88
Nr h - Number of heading lines ........................................................................................ 89
Lin 1 - Heading line font programming ........................................................................... 89
Heading line programming ................................................................................................. 90
numwei - Printing of number of weighs .............................................................................. 92
dom - Printing of date and time ........................................................................................... 92
ntik - Printing of the ticket number .................................................................................. 93
endpag - Selection of end page printing............................................................................. 94
term - Setting the line terminator ...................................................................................... 94
Nr.cop - Number of ticket copies ...................................................................................... 95
pform - Printing layout ....................................................................................................... 95
2.2.6
TPR Parameters configuration ................................................................................................. 95
defau - Default parameters for the printout ................................................................................ 95
filds - Fields to print ................................................................................................................... 95
heiGt - Font height selection ....................................................................................................... 96
barc - Printing of the bar code ..................................................................................................... 96
vdbar - Vertical distance barcode ................................................................................................ 97
lmbar - Left distance barcode....................................................................................................... 97
wbar - Barcode width .................................................................................................................... 98
hbar - Barcode height ................................................................................................................... 98
barfs - Barcode field .................................................................................................................... 98
pntvb - Printing of the value of the barcode ................................................................................ 99
ptest - Printing test...................................................................................................................... 99
2.2.7 LP542 Parameters configuration ............................................................................................ 100
defau - Default parameters for the printout .............................................................................. 100
filds - Fields to print ................................................................................................................. 101
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Char.t - Font height selection ................................................................................................... 101
labelw - Label width................................................................................................................... 102
labelh - Label height.................................................................................................................. 102
CHar1 - Selection of the first font type ....................................................................................... 102
Char2 - Selection of the second font type .................................................................................. 103
Example of configuration of the fonts ......................................................................................... 103
tmarg - Vertical distance of the data from the TOP margin ....................................................... 104
lmarG - Left distance of the data from the LEFT margin ............................................................ 104
barc - Printing of the bar code ................................................................................................... 105
vdbar - Vertical distance barcode .............................................................................................. 105
lmbar - Left distance barcode..................................................................................................... 106
hbar - Barcode height ................................................................................................................. 106
barfs - Barcode fields................................................................................................................. 106
pntvb - Printing of the value of the barcode .............................................................................. 107
peel - Peels off the label ............................................................................................................ 107
Gap - Vertical distance between the labels ................................................................................. 108
directn - Print direction ............................................................................................................ 108
Dwn.ext - Configuration method ............................................................................................... 108
downld - Donwload of the label in the labeller .......................................................................... 109
Saving the label in the labeller’s permanent memory ................................................................. 109
Saving the label in the labeller’s permanent memory in master/slave systems ......................... 110
l.aliGn - Alignment of the label ............................................................................................... 110
ptest - Printing test.................................................................................................................... 110
2.2.8 Analog output ......................................................................................................................... 112
An.out - Analogue output .......................................................................................................... 114
mode - Analogue output operating mode ......................................................................... 114
WGt.1
- First analogue output weight point ................................................................. 115
Pnt.1 - DAC value related to the first analogue weight point ......................................... 115
wGt.2
- Second analogue output weight point ............................................................ 115
Pnt.2 - DAC value related to the second analogue weight point .................................... 116
WGT.3 - Third analogue output weight point.................................................................... 116
Pnt.3 - DAC value related to the third analogue weight point........................................ 116
Pnt.und - DAC value related to the underload condition ............................................... 117
Pnt.ovr - DAC value related to the overload condition .................................................. 117
Approximate values between the d/a converter and analogue output ........................... 117
2.2.9
Digital inputs........................................................................................................................... 118
inputs - Digital inputs ................................................................................................................ 118
inp.b1 - Function of the input 1 ...................................................................................... 118
Inp.b2 - Function of the input 2 ...................................................................................... 118
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Inp.b3 - Function of the input 3 ...................................................................................... 118
Inp.b4 - Function of the input 4 ...................................................................................... 118
2.2.10 Digital outputs ........................................................................................................................ 119
outputs - Digital outputs ........................................................................................................... 119
rel.b1 - Functioning of the output 1 ......................................................................................... 119
funct - Output function ................................................................................................... 119
No/nc - Contact status ...................................................................................................... 119
onstat - Condition for activation ..................................................................................... 119
Rel.b2 - Functioning of the output 2............................................................................... 120
Rel.b3 - Functioning of the output 3............................................................................... 120
Rel.b4 - Functioning of the output 4............................................................................... 120
2.2.11 Restore ................................................................................................................................... 120
defau - Restore all settings ......................................................................................................... 120
Ini.al - Alibi memory initialization ........................................................................................... 121
2.2.12 Diagnostic ............................................................................................................................... 121
PrG.ver - Checking the software version ................................................................................. 121
div.int - Calibration internal divisions .................................................................................... 121
adc.uv - Microvolts ................................................................................................................... 121
adc.pnt - Converter points ....................................................................................................... 122
- Display test .................................................................................................................. 122
Keyb - Keyboard test .................................................................................................................. 122
ser - Serials test .......................................................................................................................... 122
CTS.ST. - Test of the CTS status ............................................................................................... 123
BT.ADC - Test of the battery input voltage ................................................................................. 123
PW.ADC- Test of the power input voltage ................................................................................... 123
OUTPUT - Test of the i/o expansion board relays ........................................................................ 123
inputs - Test of the i/o expansion board inputs ....................................................................... 124
anout - Analogue output test ..................................................................................................... 124
ee.WGhs - Weighs counter on additional memory .................................................................... 124
Ser.num - Serial number of the indicator ................................................................................... 124
3 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................. 125
3.1 Communication modes..................................................................................................................... 125
3.2 Transmission protocols ..................................................................................................................... 128
3.3 Format of the serial commands ........................................................................................................ 133
VER - Instrument version ............................................................................................................. 135
READ - Weight read command .................................................................................................... 136
REXT- Weight read command...................................................................................................... 136
REXD - Weight read command with date and time..................................................................... 136
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GR10- Weight read command in high resolution ........................................................................ 136
MVOL – Microvolts read command............................................................................................. 137
T - Semi automatic tare function ................................................................................................. 138
TARE - Semi automatic tare function .......................................................................................... 138
TMAN - Preset tare function ....................................................................................................... 138
Z - Zero scale function ................................................................................................................. 139
ZERO - Zero scale function........................................................................................................... 139
C - CLEAR key ............................................................................................................................... 139
CLEAR - CLEAR key ....................................................................................................................... 140
ECHO - Echo of the received characters ...................................................................................... 140
ALIM - Reading of power supply and battery levels .................................................................... 140
RAZF - ADC value ......................................................................................................................... 141
RAZM - ADC value ........................................................................................................................ 142
STPT - Setpoint setting................................................................................................................. 143
TATO - Command for setting the activation, target and tolerance ............................................. 143
TLCK - Tare function status .......................................................................................................... 144
TLCKe - Tare function programming............................................................................................ 144
CMDSAVE - Data saving command .............................................................................................. 145
NTGS – NET / GROSS Switch ........................................................................................................ 145
PRNT - Simple print function ....................................................................................................... 145
DISP - Displays of a message on the display ................................................................................ 146
DINT - Interval of the message of the DISP command ............................................................... 146
PCOK - PC confirmation command .............................................................................................. 147
SPMU - Average piece weight setting ......................................................................................... 147
STAT - Instrument working state ................................................................................................. 148
KEYP - Simulation of a key/button pressure................................................................................ 148
KEYR - Simulation of the release of the key ................................................................................ 149
KEYE - Keyboard status ................................................................................................................ 150
KEYEe - Keyboard enable ............................................................................................................. 150
RALL - Reading of the scale data ................................................................................................. 151
PID - Stores weigh data in the alibi memory ............................................................................... 152
PIDD - Stores weigh data in the alibi memory with date and time ............................................. 153
ALRD - Alibi memory reading....................................................................................................... 154
ALDL - Clearing of the alibi memory ............................................................................................ 154
4 MASTER - SLAVE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 155
Example of configuration: 1 DFWLKRF (MASTER with TPR) + MCWN11T6 (SLAVE TOTALIZER).............. 158
(Clock and printout header on the SLAVE) ........................................................................................... 158
Example of configuration with a DFW(MASTER) and a 3590E(SLAVE) via serial cable ............................ 158
5 CONNECTION SCHEMES ................................................................................................................. 159
5.1 DFW Series ........................................................................................................................................ 159
5.2 DFWLxxx AND DFWPMxxx Series ..................................................................................................... 163
5.3 RS232 serial port with RJ45 connector (present depending on the model) .................................... 166
5.4 I/O optional expansion card with 2 inputs and 2 outputs ................................................................ 167
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5.5 Connection of the electronic TILT sensor ......................................................................................... 168
5.6 Load cell lay-out in multichannel systems ........................................................................................ 169
5.7 DFWL-TPR Battery Switch ................................................................................................................. 170
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INSTALLATION
To obtain the best results it is recommended to install the indicator and the platform (or
transducer) in a place with the following conditions:
- a flat, level surface on which to rest;
- stable and vibration free;
- no dust or strong vapours;
- no draughts;
- make sure the platform is level or that the loading cells are resting evenly;
- moderate temperature and humidity (15-30°C and 40-70%);
- do not install anywhere where there is the risk of explosion;
- all the indicator connections have to be made respecting the rules applicable in the zone
and in the installing environment. Respect the recommended electrical precautionary
measures described in section 1.1;
- make sure that the grounding is made correctly, see section 1.2;
- everything not expressly described in this manual has to be considered as improper use of
the equipment;
- avoid welding with load cells installed;
- use waterproof sheaths and couplings in order to protect the load cell cables;
- use a waterproof junction box to connect the cells.
1.1
Electrical precautionary measures
Please follow the listed precautions:
- mains power supply is restricted to within ± 10% of the rated voltage;
- electric protections (fuses etc.) are provided by the technician installing the instrument;
- respect the recommended minimal distances that are mentioned for the various cable
categories;
- the extension leads of the load cells or signal amplifiers, used for the connection of the
serial ports and analogue output must be within the allowed maximum lengths, see section
1.2;
- the extension leads of the load cells or signal amplifiers must be screened. In addition they
must be laid on their own in a raceway or metal pipe as far away as possible from the
power supply cables;
- install “RC” filters on the contactor coils, on the solenoid valves and on all devices
producing electric disturbances;
- if it is possible that condensation could form inside the weight transmitter it is advisable to
leave the instrument powered at all times;
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1.2
every shielded cable or not (for instance PC cable, cell cable, power supply cable)
connected to the indicator should be as shorter as possible, then you have to come out of
the shield the minimum length of cable, then connect to the terminal box;
if the indicator is situated inside an electric panel, the power supply cable should be a
shielded cable as shorter as possible, distant from every coil supply cable, inverter,
electromotive force, etc. and in addition dedicate an uncoupler transformer in order to
feed the indicator only.
Earthing system
For the right earthing and the optimal functioning of the system, it is necessary to connect the
indicator, the load cells, the possible junction box and the weighing structure to the earth.
All earthing cables must have the shortest possible length in order to minimize their resistance.
1.2.1 Indicator
Connect the external earthing of the indicator to the earth through copper cables having at least a
16 mm2 cross-section.
1.2.2 Load cells and junction box
The earthing must be done by connecting the earthing cables to a ground bar with cables having a
cross-section of at least 16 mm2 and by connecting the ground bar to a ground pole with a cable
having a cross-section of at least 50 mm2.
- In the case the load cells are connected to the indicator through a junction box, it is
necessary to connect the sheathing both of cells cables and of indicator cable to the
earthing of the junction box (refer to the junction box manual) and connect this to the
earth through copper cables having at least a 16 mm2 cross-section.
- If the load cells are connected directly to the indicator (without the use of the junction box),
one should connect the shielding of the load cell cables to the grounding point (or earthing
bar) inside the container.
- If the weighing system concerns large and/or outdoor structures, like weighbridges, and
the junction box is connected to the indicator in a distance that is greater than 10 m, or in
the presence of noise, the cable shield must be earthed both in the junction box and in the
indicator, and the two ground leads must be connected with an earth cable having a crosssection of at least 16 mm2 .
1.2.3 Weighing structure
Connect the weighing structure and the possible connected structures (for example silos that
release material on the weighing structure) to the earth through copper cables having at least a 16
mm2 cross-section.
Furthermore it is necessary that for each cell, one connects the upper part with the lower part of
the load cell through a copper braid section not less than 16 mm2; the upper part must be shortcircuited with the surface of the weighing structure and the lower part must be grounded through
a copper braid section not less than 16 mm2.
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1.2.4 General Notes
 All the grounding cables must have an adequate length, in order to obtain an overall
resistance of grounding system less than 1Ω.
 In the case the weighing system
regards great and/or outdoor structures, like
weighbridges:
 the grounding connection is to be made by connecting the grounding cables to a
grounding bar and the grounding bar to the grounding pole with a cable section not
less than 50 mm2;
 the cable cross-section must be greater (for example 50 mm2 instead of 16 mm2 and
100 mm2 instead of 50 mm2), because the voltage into play is greater (for example
thunderbolts);
 the ground pole must be positioned at a distance of at least 10 meters from the
weighbridge structure;
 one needs to open the SENSE inside the indicator in order to offset the drifts due to
the increase in temperature.
 One should check and remove, if necessary, the connection between the earth and the
neutral wire of the electrical installation.
1.3
Connection to the load receiver
1.3.1 Analog load cells
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened
cable leading from the load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1
terminal board and the CELL1, CELL2, CELL3, CELL4 connectors; see section 0.
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use
of SENSE), or simply 4-wire; for this, through 2 jumpers it is possible to choose whether to shortcircuit the SENSE with the POWER SUPPLY (jumpers closed) or not (jumpers open). The sense
allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument
to the transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is
greater than 10 m.
The 4-pin connectors instead allow just the 4-wire connection.
To make the connection qualified personnel must open the instrument (see terminal board
connections in the section 0).
TAKE NOTE: if there is just one LOAD RECEIVER, it is possible to make a 6-wire connection (use of
sense) directly with the terminal board, removing 2 jumpers for the sense.
If there are two or more LOAD RECEIVERS, one should close the 2 jumpers (sense and power
supply are short-circuited) and make the 4-wire connection.
Normally the indicator comes already connected to the platform and is ready to use. If this is a
LEGAL FOR TRADE instrument, access to the connection will be subject to a legal SEAL.
Follow the instructions for preparing the platform for use.
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Direct connection to the main board
1
2
3
4
CELL1/2/3/4 CONNECTOR
EXC+ Power supply +
EXC- Power supply SIG+ Signal +
SIG- Signal -
SIG+
SIGSEN+
SENEXC+
EXC-
Figure 2. Analogue 4
wires load cell
connection
DFW
DFWL
TERMINAL
Signal +
Signal Reference +
Reference Power supply +
Power supply JUMPER SENSE
J6 and J7
J2 and J3
Figure 1. Analogue 6 wires
load cell connection
Connection through 7-PIN Connector
7-PIN male connector
Viewed on the indicator
16
7-Pin
Connector
WIRE
COLOR
SIGNAL
1
BROWN
Exc +
1
EXC+
2
GREY
Exc -
2
EXC-
3
WHITE
Sense -
-
SEN-
4
GREEN
Sense+
-
SEN+
5
YELLOW
Signal -
4
SIG-
6
PINK
Signal +
3
SIG+
7
-
-
-
-
8
Shield
Shield
Earth
Earth
AMP CELL 1/2/3/4 TERMINAL
INSTALLATION
Connection through 12-PIN Connector
12-PIN male connector
Viewed on the indicator
1.4
12-Pin
Connector
WIRE
COLOR
SIGNAL
AMP AMP AMP AMP
CELL 1 CELL 2 CELL 3 CELL 4
A
BROWN
Exc +
1
1
1
1
B
WHITE
Exc -
2
2
2
2
C
GREEN
Signal +
3
D
YELLOW
Signal -
4
E
GREY
Signal +
3
F
PINK
Signal -
4
G
BLUE
Signal +
3
H
RED
Signal -
4
J
BLACK
Signal +
3
K
PURPLE
Signal -
4
Serial line connection
The connection of the serial ports must be made by technical personnel who knows the
procedures on the basis of the user’s needs. The data transmission cable must be kept away from
the AC power supply lines.
!! REMOVE VOLTAGE BEFORE OPENING THE INSTRUMENT !!
1.4.1 RS485 connection
Below is the RS485 connection of the indicator in the 485 port:
TERMINAL
DFWL
COM1-485
A(+)
B(-)
DFW
DF485 BOARD
A(+)
B(-)
-
SIGNAL
TX+/RX+
TX-/RXShield
Line 485 +
Line 485 Earth
See terminal board connections in the section 0.
On the same RS485 line it’s possible to connect up to 32 devices, among indicators, digital load
cells, DGX conversion cards or 485/232 signal converter.
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INSTALLATION
Figure 3. Electrical diagram of RS485 connection
-
-
-
Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable in order to make the connection (twisted and
shielded pair/s with single shielding for each pair through aluminium band and total
shielding through external sheathing).
The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS
485 connections, the twisted 2x24 AWG duplex cable, shielded with external sheathing +
aluminium band, is of about 1200 meters.
With very long cables, the cable capacity (normally near 50pF/m) starts being a dominant
factor in the power consumption and increases with the increase of speed.
This implies that the maximum distance cannot be covered with the maximum possible
speed. For an approximate value, one can consult the following table:
Baud rate
-
-
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Total capacity of the cable
(pF)
1200
400000
2400
200000
4800
100000
9600
50000
19200
25000
38400
12000
57600
8000
115200
4000
As a general rule, if one has any doubts, it is always preferable to choose the cable with a
greater section.
Verify that the grounding satisfies the requirements of section 1.2. Especially, all the digital
masses, as well as the analogue masses, and the power circuits, must be connected to the
grounding bar and this last one must be connected to the grounding pole.
The shielding can be connected into a single point of the entire network (as shown in
Figure 1) or both its ends, however it’s important that all the masses have the same
potential, in order to avoid the forming of current rings.
INSTALLATION
-
-
On the RS485 network normally one connects 2 termination resistances equal to the
characteristic impedance of the cable (typically 120 Ω, see Figure 3), ONLY on the 2 devices
which are at the 2 ends of the ring connection (for example indicator and last device). The
terminal resistance is not supplied with the ports of the indicator.
The difference of potential between the A(+) and B(-) terminals in rest conditions (for
example with instrument in set-up phase), must be of at least 0,2 V.
To create a resistive divider which maintains this difference of potential also when all the
transmitters are disabled, insert in the RS485 port of the indicator where there are the
termination resistances, the polarisation or fail-safe resistances (RFS in Figure 3). The value
of these resistances is between 390 Ω and 2,2 kΩ.
NOTE: in particular, the value of each of these resistances must be greater than the value
calculable through the formula:
Req  Vdc

RFS 

 1
2  0,2 
in which:
Vdc is the power supply voltage of the line
Req is the overall resistance to the A(+) a B(-) heads, supplied by the parallel of the 2
termination resistances and all the input resistances of the devices connected to the bus.
-
FOR EXAMPLE:
Presuming that a connection has 120 Ω as termination resistance and 32 connected devices,
each having an input impedance of 12 kΩ. The Vdc power supply is 5 V.
One calculates Req , equal to about 52 Ω, and RFS which must be at least equal to 624 Ω.
In case of connection with non Dini Argeo devices, there may be different ways of line
marking: generally one presumes that the A/B indication corresponds to the +/- and HI/LO
markings, but this is not always true. Therefore, if the device does not function, one should
try inverting the connections even if everything seems to be correct.
1.4.2 PC connection
INDICATOR
terminal board
TX
RX
GND
9 pin
Connector
2
3
5
Colour
INDICATOR
RJ45 connector
TX (6)
RX (3)
GND (5)
9 pin
Connector
2
3
5
Colour
Pink
Yellow
Grey
Orange
Blue/White
Green/White
See terminal board connections section 0.
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INSTALLATION
1.4.3 Printer connection
INDICATOR
TX
CTS
GND
DP190
Terminal Board
RX
BU
GND
INDICATOR
GND
CTS
TX
TPR
GND
CTS
RX
DP24 / LP542 Plus /
TTP243 / SMTPLUS
9pin (female)
3
8
5
Standard cable
Black
Yellow
Grey
TPR power supply
INDICATOR
TPR
Terminal box
+VP e +VC
Red and 5 Vaux
Orange
GND e GND
Black
16 GND
and
Black
See terminal board connections section 0.
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Standard
cable
Pink
Brown
Grey
INSTALLATION
1.5
Main technical specification
Power supply
Maximum power
Operating temperature
Displayed divisions
Maximum input signal
Minimum voltage per division
Resolution in calculation
Keyboard
DFW: 12Vdc trough 110-240 Vac 50-60Hz adapter and
rechargeable battery (6 V-4,5 Ah).
DFWL: 12Vdc through 110-240 Vac 50-60Hz adapter or 4 AA
batteries (not included)
DFWLB: internal rechargeable battery (nichel-metal hydride)
6 V-4,5 Ah;
recharger included
DFWPM: 4 AA batteries or trough PC with standard USB
connector.
DFWLI: 12Vdc trough 110-240 Vac 50-60Hz adapter.
DFWLIB: internal rechargeable battery (nichel-metal
hydride) 6 V-4,5 Ah;
recharger included.
DFWLKR - DFWLKRF: internal rechargeable battery 6 V-1,3
Ah; recharger
included (230 Vac 50Hz / 7.2 Vdc).
DFWLAP: internal rechargeable battery 6 V-4,5 Ah;
recharger included (110-240 Vac 50-60 Hz / 6Vdc).
DFWLID: internal rechargeable battery (nichel-metal
hydride) 6 V-4,5 Ah;
recharger included (110-240 Vac 50-60 Hz / 6Vdc).
DFWLIDCC: 12Vdc trough 110-240 Vac 50-60Hz adapter.
NOTE: recharge the battery using ONLY the charger
provided
5 VA
From -10 to +40 °C (14 to 104 °F) (with even temperature).
10000e, 3X3000e for legal for trade use expandable to
800.000 for internal use (with minimum signal coming from
the 1,6mV/V cell).
6 mV/V.
0.3 mV (approved instrument); 0.03 mV (non approved
instrument)
1'500'000 points (with signal in input equal to 3mV/V).
DFW: water resistant polycarbonate membrane keys with
tactile and acoustic
feedback.
DFWL, DFWLI, DFWLIB, DFWLKR, DFWLKRF, DFWPM,
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INSTALLATION
Protective case
Tare function
Auto power off
Low battery warning
Battery recharge time
Load cell power supply
Load cell connections
I/O section
Clock
22
DFWLAP, DFWLID,
DFWLIDCC: water resistant polycarbonate mechanic keys
with tactile and acoustic
feedback.
ABS console (IP 65 protection for DFW, IP 67 for DFWLAP, IP
54 for DFWL)
STAINLESS STEEL console (IP 68 protection for DFWLB,
DFWLI, DFWLID and
DFWLIDCC)
Available on the entire capacity.
Programmable from 1 to 255 minutes, or disinserted.
will appear on the display.
12 ore
5Vdc ± 5%, 120Ma (max 8 cells of 350 Ohms)
6 wires (CELL1) with Remote Sense , 4 wires (CELL 2, 3, 4)
without Remote Sense.
DFW:
- 1 RS232/TTL input/output configurable for connection to
PC/PLC or WEIGHT
REPEATER.
- 1 RS232 input/output for connection to printer.
DFWL, DFWLB, DFWLI, DFWLIB, DFWLKR, DFWLID:
- 1 RS232/TTL input/output
- 1 RS232/485 input/output
Configurable for connection to PC/PLC, WEIGHT REPEATER
or PRINTER.
DFWLKRF:
- 868Mhz integrated radio modem for communication with
the scale.
- 1 RS232 input/output for connection to printer.
DFWPM:
- 868Mhz integrated radio modem for communication with
the scale.
- USB port (DFWPM10USB model)
DFWLAP:
- 868Mhz integrated radio modem for communication with
the scale
DFW: optional, with battery.
DFWL, DFWLB, DFWLI, DFWLIB, DFWLKR, DFWLKRF,
DFWPM, DFWLID,
INSTALLATION
DFWLIDCC: fitted internally (date and time stored for 5
minutes in case of power
supply disconnection or battery replacement), or external
optional (with battery).
THE PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTAINING DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL TENSION ARE ISOLATED
AND INACCESSIBLE TO THE USER UNLESS IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED, OPENED, OR ALTERED.
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INSTALLATION
1.6
Set-Up environment block diagram
MAStr (§)
rEPE (§)
Std (§)
ntGS (§)
(*) tyPE (§)
(!)(&) ind.Ch.,
dEP.Ch.
StPG (§)
StPn (§)
inout (§)
G. t., 1St.2nd, in.out
ALibi (§)
F.ModE
FunCt
ChECk (§)
GroSS, nEt
PErC (§)
XX.X
ViSS (§)
Min.WGt, MAX.WGt,
MAX.tot,Tot.Mod,
N.WEiGh,FrZ.tot,
Wait.St,CPS.tAr
hLd (§)
PEAk (§)
tot o (§)
tot S (§)
Coun (§)
SCr.SAV (§)
ir.ConF
rEACt (§)
En.SAVE
(!) no, yES
uM.APW
g, kg, t, lb
WAit.t
XX.X
(!) none, ir 1, ir 4, ir 18, ir 19, (§) rd 1, (§) rd 6, (§) rd.br 1, (§) rd.br 6
(!) ZEro, inSt, ALWAyS
LAMP
(!)(&) LAM 1, LAM 2, LAM 0
L.int
L.int0, (!)(&) L.int1...L.int5
(!)(&)Auto, CoL 1...Col 7
AutoFF
(!)(&) on, oFF
t.PoWEr (§)
rAdio
CLoCk (§)
SETUP
ENVIRONMENT
(!)(&) off, CoM2, CoM1
En.ModE
R.ch2 (§)
(!)off, 0...7
r.ChAn 0...7
(!)(&) MAX, FASt, MEdiuM, SLoW, button
tArE (§)
(!) Lock, unLoCk, diSAb
PWd.SEt
(!) oFF, on
LCk.kEy
(!) oFF, on
SEtuP
(DFWLID)
(!)(&) diSAb, EnAb
ConFiG
SEriAL
diAG
PrG.VEr
(*) Ini.AL (§)
(!) no
(*) d.SALE (§)
yES
diV.int (§)
AdC.uV (§)
ALiM (§)
(!) PoWEr, AA,
6V r
inPutS (§)
inP.b1
AdC.Pnt (§)
diSPLA
TARE
ENTER
PRINT
C
kEyb.
inP.b2
SEr
inP.b3
CtS.St.
inP.b4
bt.AdC
rEL.b.1
PW.AdC
rEL.b.2
outPut (§)
ZERO
inPutS (§)
outPut (§)
Anout
dEFAu (§)
EE.WGhS (#)
kEyb
SEr.nuM
LEGEND
= USER & TECH MENU’
= ONLY TECH MENU’
(*) = METROLOGICAL PARAMETER
(§) = CONDITIONED STEP
(!) = DEFAULT VALUE
24
(!) no, yES
rEM.dSP
(!) nonE, ZEro, tArE,
ModE, EntEr, diS.kEy
FunC (§)
(!) rEL.no,
iSt., no.ISt
rEL.b.3
no / nC
(!) no, nC
rEL.b.4
onStAt
(!) drCt, StbL
(!) norM, EXt
INSTALLATION
SEriAL
PC.SEL
(!)(&) CoM1, CoM2
CoM.Prn
Pr.ModE
(!)(&) Pr-no, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,
PrPC.EX, PrPC.St, ALL.EXt,
ALL.Std, LP542P, tPr
bAud.Pr
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bit.Pr
(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2
PWr.Prn
(!)(&) PWr.EXt, EXt.oFF,
PWr.int
on.Prin(§)
CtSL, CtSh
Prn.CtS(§)
(!)(&) noCtS, EMuCtS
Pr.ConF(§)
ERR.PRV
LAnG
(!) itAL, ESPA, FrAn,
dEut, EnGL
b.LinE (§)
(!) yES, no
(!) no, yes
(§) (!) Int no, Int Si,
Int Fi, Int.SuM
(§) (!) h. no, h. 1.SL,
h. SLVS, h. SuM,
ALWAyS
IntES
nuMWEi (§)
(!) both, no, tot, SuM
doM
(!) dt. no, dt.in.1,
dt.in.2, dt.EX.1,
dt.EX.2
ntik
(!) no, yES.tot, SuM,
both, rESEt
EndPAG
(!) yES.tot, SuM,
both, no
tErM
dEFAuL
FiLdS (§)
(!) SuM, SLAVES, no,
ALWAyS
ChAr.t
(!)(&) Cr, CrLF
LAbELh
PForM
LAbELW
LP542P
ChAr 1
ChAr 2
t.MArG
tPr
nr.CoP
CoM.PC
PCModE
bAud
bit
(!) 1...3
(!) ondE, rEPE.4, rEPE.6,
Prin.St, Prin.EX, 485, r.AdC,
ALL.Std, ALL.EXt, StAb.St,
StAb.Ex,
rEPE.dC (§), Pr1577 (§),
W.rEPE (§)
dEFAuL
L.MArG
FiLdS (§)
bArC (§)
hEiGt (§)
V.d.bArC (§)
bArC (§)
L.M.bArC (§)
VdbAr (§)
h.bArC (§)
LMbAr (§)
bArFs (§)
WbAr (§)
PntVb (§)
hbAr (§)
PEEL
(!) 9600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
bArFs (§)
GAP
PntVb (§)
dirECn
(!) n - 8 - 1, n - 8 - 2, n - 7 - 2,
E - 7 - 1, E - 7 - 2
PtESt
dWn.EXt
Add.En
(!) no, yES
t.out
XX.X
doWnLd
L.ALiGn
PtESt
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INSTALLATION
ConFiG (§)
(*) nChAn (§)
(!)(&) Ch2 ... Ch4
PArAM (§)
(*) StAbiL
FLt 0..(!) 3, h.r.0..1, dyn.0..1,
SLW.0..1, doS.0..3, SLW.2..3,
h.r.2..7, dyn.2..3, hoLd 0..5,
r.AdC 0...1, r.AdC d, r.AdC S
noise
(!) off, on
(*) Auto-0
(!) EnAb
0-PErC
2,(!) 00...50
(*) 0.trACk
(!) 1/2, 1/4, 1, 2, no
(*) diV.Stb.
0,1,(!) 2...99
C.PErC
diSAb
(*) GrAV. (§)
(*) CALib (§)
9,75001 … 9,84999
dECi
(!) 3, 0, 1, 2
u.M.
(!) kg, g, lb, t
diV
(!) 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
rAnGE 1
rAnGE 2
rAnGE 3
CALib.P
EquAL (§)
n tP
tP 0
ddt 1
tP 1
(*) 0.CALib (§)
ddt 2 (§)
tP 2 (§)
ddt 3 (§)
tP 3 (§)
An.out
AdJ.CAL (§)
Mod.Pnt
X
WEiGht
tP X
MAn.CAL (§)
Mod.Pnt
X
WEiGht
PointS
XXXXXXXXX
ModE (§)
(!) Ao no, Ao G, Ao n
WGt.1
(!) Ao no, Ao YES
Pnt.1
WGt.2
Pnt.2
WGt.3
Pnt.3
Pnt.und
Pnt.oVr
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2,(!) 01...50
2
TECHNICAL SETUP
By “Technical setup” environment we mean a certain menu inside which all the indicator
operating parameters can be set.
To enter it, if the access password is disabled (Pwd.set - Access password to setup enabling),
follow these steps:
Step
Description
Screen
1
Connect the power cord of the
indicator to the power socket and
press the C key until the instrument
powers on
2
While the display shows
segments press the TARE key
all
3
The scale displays the text “teCh”
message for a while.
TECHNICAL SETUP
4
The scale sets the TECHNICAL
SETUP menu environment and
displays the first step
If the password is enabled follow these steps:
Step
Description
1
Connect the power cord of the
indicator to the power socket and
press the C key until the instrument
powers on
2
While the display shows
segments press the TARE key
all
3
The scale displays the text “user”
message for a while.
If one wants to access to the
complete setup press a key during
the visualisation of the “user”
message, in order to insert the
password
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Screen
TECHNICAL SETUP
4
5
6
2.1
Insert the password substituting
the displayed value and press
ENTER.
If one has forgotten the password,
one should communicate the
displayed
number
to
the
manufacturer, who will supply a
valid password JUST FOR THAT
SPECIFIC NUMBER
The scale sets the TECHNICAL
SETUP menu environment and
displays the first step
If the password value is not valid
the scale displays again the text
“user”, then sets the USER menu
environment and displays the first
step
Menu navigation
In the Set-Up condition, the instrument keys allow the user to perform the following functions:
KEY
FUNCTION
ZERO
Scrolls the programming steps forward in sequence.
If one needs to enter a numeric value, this decreases the digit to be modified
(blinking).
TARE
Allows to scroll backwards through the programming steps.
In the case in which one enters a numeric value, the selected digit (blinking)
increases.
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TECHNICAL SETUP
MODE / 
ENTER / PRINT
Allows to quickly position on the first step of a menu.
In the case in which one needs to enter a numeric value, select the digit to be
modified (blinking) from left to right.
Allows to enter a step or confirm a parameter inside a step.
Allows to exit a step without confirming the possibly modified parameter and go
to the preceding level.
When entering a numeric value it quickly zeros the displayed value.
C
NUMERIC KEYS
In the 17-key indicator one can enter numeric values, from right to left.
To exit the set-up environment:
PRESS THE C KEY MANY TIMES UNTIL THE INDICATOR SHOWS “SAVE? IN THE DISPLAY: CONFIRM
WITH ENTER/PRINT TO SAVE ANY CHANGES MADE OR PRESS ANOTHER KEY TO NOT SAVE.
Condition
Description
Setup not Press the C key many times until
changed the indicator will restart
Setup
changed
Press the C key many times until
the indicator shows the message
“SAVE?”
If one press the ENTER key, the
setup is stored and the indicator
restarts.
If one press another key, the
indicator restarts without saving
the changes.
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Screen
TECHNICAL SETUP
2.1.1 Numeric input
Screen
2.1.2 Only one choice selection
Screen
2.2
Function
Allows to insert a numeric value within the
range
0…9: numbers
C: clears all the value
MODE / : selects the digit to be
modified (blinking) from left to right
ENTER: exit saving the value
C: exit without saving the value
Function
Allows to select only one value of the
parameter
TARE: Scrolls backwards through the
parameters.
ZERO: Scrolls forwards
through the
parameters.
ENTER: confirm the selection and exit
C: exit without confirming
Description of the steps
In the parameter description the used symbols are:
Attention: Limitation of the parameter
M
With approved instrument (when the CAL jumper of the motherboard is
opened), the parameter could be read only or not displayed or set with
some values only
CE-M
It identifies the available value only for the parameter when the
instrument is approved
Full path in the setup environment
Description
Available values
Default value
It identifies an advanced function explained in the user manual
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TECHNICAL SETUP
2.2.1 Calibration
type - Converter channels mode
M
type
In this step is possible to set the mode of use of the load cell channels
ind.Ch
dep.Ch
Independent channels : Instrument connected to 1
single-cell scale, or 1 scale with various cells equalised
externally through the junction box, connected to the
channel 1.
Dependent channels :Instrument connected to 1 scale
with 2, 3 or 4 dependent load cells, each connected to
one of the 4 channels, and eventually equalised digitally
through a specific software procedure.
Dep.Ch
r.adc - Enabling DIGITAL WWS communication mode
For the functioning of this communication mode, ensure to have correctly configured
the PC port in the PC.sel - PC port selection, depending where the WWS digital
cells are connected (COM 1 or COM2).
setup  serial  coNPC  pCmode  r.adc
By selecting r.adc the communication between instrument and WWS digital cells is
enabled. The instrument automatically sets r.adc 1 as the filter.
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TECHNICAL SETUP
...
r.adc
Connection WWS digital cells, by radio or cable, through
COMPC serial port: by confirming with ENTER/PRINT, one
is required to enter the 485 address (the message
“ad485” appears for an instant), then one has to enter
the offset address (“add.off” is displayed for an
instant); in this transmission mode it is not possible to
communicate with the PC (for this purpose one has to set
temporarily the 485 mode and the instrument has to be
in the setup environment).
...
ad485- 485 address in case of connection with wws
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485
This step allows to set the first 485 address of the slaves
ad485
Set the first address of the slaves
addoff - Offset of the 485 address in case of connection with WWS
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
Setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485addoff
This step allows to set the address offset of the slaves
addoff
Set the address offset of the slaves
nchan - Number of channels
M
setupConfignchan
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TECHNICAL SETUP
Number of channels if the converter channels mode (type) is set equal to Dependent
mode
CH 2
Ch 3
CH 4
2 channels
3 channels
4 channels
CH 2
Rcfg? - Receive DIGITAL WWS configuration

Displayed once the ad485- 485 address in case of connection with wws
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485
This step allows to set the first 485 address of the slaves
ad485
Set the first address of the slaves
addoff - Offset of the 485 address in case of connection with WWS
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
Setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485addoff
This step allows to set the address offset of the slaves
addoff


Set the address offset of the slaves
nchan - Number of channels is confirmed
Displayed just if one has set the Pc.mode - PC port protocol to r.adc
setupConfignchanrcfg?
This step allows to receive the calibration data from each WWS connected to the
instrument.
Confirm with the ENTER key to get the configuration.
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TECHNICAL SETUP
stabil - Filtering type
M
setupConfigparamstabil
Type and degree of filter intervention for the stability of the weight indication; higher
is the filter more stable is the weight.
flt 0 (CE-M)
Simple weighing
Flt 1 (CE-M)
Simple weighing
Flt 2 (CE-M)
Simple weighing
Flt 3 (CE-M)
Simple weighing
h.r. 0 (CE-M)
High resolution mode
h.r. 1 (CE-M)
High resolution mode
Dyn.0(CE-M)
Weight in motion (i.e. animals weighing)
Dyn.1 (CE-M)
Weight in motion (i.e. animals weighing)
dOs.0
dOs.1
dOs.2
dOs.3
Dosage
Dosage
Dosage
Dosage
SLW.0
SLW.1
SLW.2
SLW.3
h.r. 2
h.r. 3
h.r. 4
h.r. 5
h.r. 6
h.r. 7
Rather unstable weight
Rather unstable weight
Rather unstable weight
Rather unstable weight
High resolution mode
High resolution mode
High resolution mode
High resolution mode
High resolution mode
High resolution mode
Dyn.2
Dyn.3
r.ADc 0
Weight in motion (i.e. animals weighing)
Weight in motion (i.e. animals weighing)
Filter for digital cells with fixed request interval
(1)
r.ADc 1
(1)
r.ADc d
(1)
(1)
Filter for digital cells with dynamic (d = fast, S = slow)
request interval
r.ADc s
Available just by enabling the DIGITAL WWS communication mode
(1)
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TECHNICAL SETUP
Dyn.0
SLW.2
Flt 3
For DFWLKR and MCW crane scales
For EPWL
For other
noise - Filter for animal weighing
SetupConfigparamnoise
This step allows to set another filter for the animal weighing.
off
on
off
Auto-0 - Automatic zeroing at start up
SetupConfigparamauto-0
Automatic acquisition of the gross zero at start up
Disab
Enab
Autozero at start up not executed
Autozero at start up executed. It is also displayed c.perc
for an instant and is possible to set the zeroing
percentage at startup compared to the maximum
capacity.
Enab ; c.perc 10
0-perc - Percentage of zeroing
M
SetupConfigparam0-perc
Maximum percentage, compared to the capacity, of zeroing and zero tracking.
0~50
2
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Range of selectable values.
TECHNICAL SETUP
0.track - Zero tracking division
M
SetupConfigparam0.track
Compensation parameter of the scale’s thermal drift; the set value corresponds to
the number of divisions that is reset in the fixed time of 1 second.
Tr no
(CE-M)
Tracking disabled
Tr 1/4 (CE-M)
One fourth of a division
Tr 1/2 (CE-M)
Half division
Tr 1
Tr 2
1 division
2 divisions
Tr 1/2
div.stb- Division for test of stability
SetupConfigparamdiv.stb
Number of divisions by which the instrument detects the weight stability; the higher
the number of divisions, less is sensitivity, and consequently the stability is more
easily detected.
0 ~ 2 (CE-M)
The value 0 disables the test
3~ 99
2
Grav - Gravity value setting
M
SetupConfigGrav
Gravity acceleration value of calibration and of use of the instrument
9.75001~ 9.84999
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9.80655
deci - Number of decimals
M
SetupConfigCalibdeci
Position of the decimal point
0
No decimals
0.0
0.00
0.000
1 decimal
2 decimals
3 decimals
0.000
u.m. - Unit of measure
M
SetupConfigCalibu.m.
Unit of measure
g
kg
t
lb
Grams
Kilograms
Tons
Pounds
kg
div - Division of the scale or of the first range
M
SetupConfigCalibdiv
Division of the scale or of the first range. The values are displayed with the decimals
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of the scale.
0.001
0.002
0.005
0.010
0.020
0.050
0.100
0.200
Range 1 - Capacity range 1 or total capacity of the scale
M
SetupConfigCalibRange 1
Capacity of the range 1 or total capacity of the scale
0.100 ~ 999.999
0.100
Range 2 - Capacity range 2
M
SetupConfigCalibrange 2
Capacity of the range 2
0.100 ~ 999.999
Range 3 - Capacity range 3
M
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SetupConfigCalibrange 3
Capacity of the range 3
0.100 ~ 999.999
equal - Equalisation procedure
 M
 Not displayed when one sets 2 in the ad485- 485 address in case of connection
with wws
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485
This step allows to set the first 485 address of the slaves
ad485
Set the first address of the slaves
addoff - Offset of the 485 address in case of connection with WWS
Displayed just if one has set the r.adc in pcmode
Setupserialconpcpcmoder.adcad485addoff
This step allows to set the address offset of the slaves
addoff
Set the address offset of the slaves
 nchan - Number of channels or type - Converter channels mode equal to
Independent mode.
SetupConfigCalibCalib.pequal
Cells equalisation procedure description
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Step
1
Description
Press the ENTER key to reset the previous
equalization and start with the new
equalization
2
Unload the weighing system and press the
ENTER key
3
The instrument is acquiring the unloaded
system value
4
The OK message appears
5
Load the cell 1 with a sample weight and
press the ENTER key.
6
The instrument is acquiring the converter
points value of the cell 1
7
Unload the cell 1 and repeat the step 5 for
the other cells
8
If the equalization is terminated
successfully, it appears the message of
figure
Screen
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Calib.p - Calibration procedure
M
SetupConfigCalibCalib.p
Calibration procedure description
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Step
1
Description
Press the ENTER key to insert the
linearization points
2
Select the desired points number (from 1
to 3, besides zero) and press the ENTER
key
3
Unload the scale and press the ENTER key
4
The instrument is acquiring the unloaded
platform value
5
Press the ENTER key to insert the weight
of the first linearization point
6
Insert the weight value
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7
Load the scale with a sample weight equal
to entered value and press the ENTER key
8
The instrument is acquiring the converter
points value
9
Repeat the step
linearization points.
3
If
the
calibration
is terminated
successfully, it appears the message of
figure
5
for
the
other
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0.calib - Zero calibration
M
SetupConfig0.calib
Zero calibration procedure description
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Step
1
Description
Press the ENTER key to enter in the zero
calibration procedure
2
Unload the scale and press the ENTER key
3
The instrument is acquiring the unloaded
platform value
3
If
the
calibration
is
terminated
successfully, it appears the message of
figure
Screen
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adj.cal - Calibration adjustment
M
SetupConfigCalibadj.cal
Adjustment of a linearization point of the last calibration
Step
1
Description
Press the ENTER key to enter in the
procedure
2
The display shows this message an instant
3
Select the point to adjust
4
The display shows this message an instant
5
Insert the weight value
6
Load the scale with a sample weight equal
to entered value and press the ENTER key
Screen
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7
The instrument is acquiring the converter
points value
8
If the calibration is terminated
successfully, it appears the message of
figure
man.cal - Calibration points
M
SetupConfigCalibman.cal
Manual modification of converter points and weight for a linearization point of the
last calibration
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Step
1
Description
Press the ENTER key to enter in the
procedure
2
The display shows this message an instant
3
Select the point to adjust
4
The display shows this message an instant
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5
Insert the weight value
6
The display shows this message an instant
7
enter the number of the corresponding
converter points and press the ENTER key
8
If the modification is accepted, it appears
the message of figure
Example: Calibration of 1 scale (independent channels mode)
Scale 1
1000g
1g
2000g
2g
5000g
5
Max 1
e1
Max 2
e2
Max 3
e3
Procedure to follow:
1.
:
2.
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:
3.
4.
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:
5.
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:
6.
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:
7.
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:
8.
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:
(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
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Example: Calibration of 1 scale in the case the zone of use is different from the calibration zone
Scale 1
1000g
1g
2000g
2g
5000g
5
9.80655
Max 1
e1
Max 2
e2
Max 3
e3
G of
CALIBRATION
ZONE
G of USE
ZONE
9.80700
Procedure to follow:
1.
:
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(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
2.
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:
3.
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:
4.
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:
5.
6.
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7.
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: 2000
8.

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: 5000
9.
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
10.
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:
:
:
(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
TECHNICAL SETUP
Example: Calibration of 1 scale with 2 dependent analogue channels
Scale 1
30.0kg
0.5kg
Max
e
Procedure to follow:
1.
:
(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
2.
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3.
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:
4.
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:
5.
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:
6.
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7.
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8.
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(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
9.
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:
(See Calib.p - Calibration procedure)
:
:
:
Example: Calibration of 1 scale with 4 radio WWS digital cell through radio module
Max
e
WWS 1
30000kg
10kg
WWS 2
30000kg
10kg
WWS 3
30000kg
10kg
WWS 4
30000kg
10kg
Procedure to follow:
1.




This step enables the communication protocol between instrument and WWS digital cells.
2.


:
This step enables the communication with the radio module connected to the instrument
3.



:
This step sets the channel of the radio module connected to the instrument for the
communication with the other modules connected to the WWS. In the example, the
communication is on the channel 2.
4.
:
5.


:



: Press the ENTER key
This step allows to receive the calibration data from each WWS (illustrated in the Table
above). If the data is successfully received, it’s not necessary to calibrate the instrument.
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2.2.2 Functioning mode programming
funCT - Functioning mode
Fmodefunct
Functioning mode of the instrument in addition to the STANDARD weighing mode,
the indicator can carry out one of the following functions
mastr(M)
repe
std
(M)
(S)
Single scale repeater
Unit of measure conversion
ntGs(S)
stpG
Multiscale Repeater
Net weight / gross weight conversion
(S)
Setpoint on the GROSS weight
stpN(S)
Setpoint on the NET weight
Inout(S)
Input / output weigh
alibi
(S)
Alibi memory
Check(S)
+/- tolerance check
PErC(S)
Sample weight percentile
Viss
(S)
Sensitivity times ten
hLd(S)
Freezing the weight on the display
peak(S)
Tot o
Peak detector
(S)
Tot s(S)
Horizontal totalizer
Vertical totalizer
Counting
Coun(S)
(M)
This function is available in the indicator in REPEATER version
(S)
This function is available in the indicator in WEIGHER version
NtGs
Mastr
Default in the indicator in WEIGHER version
Default in the indicator in REPEATER version
inout - Parameters of the in/out functioning mode
Once the inout mode has been selected, the following parameters will appear.
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type - Printing mode of the acquired data
Fmodefunctinouttype
Through this step one programs the printing mode of the acquired data.
G.t.
1st.2nd
In.out
GROSS
TARE
NET
measure
WEIGH 1
WEIGH 2
NET
Greater weight with unit of measure
Lesser weight with unit of measure.
Difference between GROSS and TARE with unit of
First weigh with unit of measure.
Second weigh with unit of measure.
Difference without sign between WEIGH 1 and WEIGH 2
with unit of measure.
INPUT
OUTPUT
NET
First weight with unit of measure.
Second weight with unit of measure.
if WEIGH 1 = WEIGH 2
Zero weight with unit of measure
INPUT NET
if WEIGH 1 > WEIGH 2
Difference without sign between INPUT and OUTPUT
with
unit of measure.
OUTPUT NET if WEIGH 1 < WEIGH 2
Difference without sign between INPUT and OUTPUT
with
unit of measure.
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Check - Parameters of the check functioning mode
Once the Check mode has been selected, the following parameters will appear.
type - Selection of the check on gross or net weight



Through this step one programs if the check is carried out on the net or on the gross
weight
Check on the gross weight
Check on the net weight
on.msg - Enabling of display messages


 on.msg
Through this step one enables the visualization of display messages, to inform the
level of the weight.
On
off
Messages displayed
Messages not displayed
With the following step is possible to configure the backlight colour in correspondence of the
weight check.
c.under - Display backlight colour under tolerance
Function available just if the indicator is DFWLID/DFWLIDCC

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
 c.under
TECHNICAL SETUP
Through this step one can select the back light colour of the DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
when the weight is under tolerance
See l.int - Display backlight .
c.ok - Display backlight colour in tolerance
Function available just if the indicator is DFWLID/DFWLIDCC


 c.ok
Through this step one can select the back light colour of the DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
when the weight is within tolerance
See l.int - Display backlight .
c.over - Display backlight colour over tolerance
Function available just if the indicator is DFWLID/DFWLIDCC


 c.over
Through this step one can select the back light colour of the DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
when the weight is over tolerance
See l.int - Display backlight .
ok.uns - Display backlight colour in tolerance but unstable weight
Function available just if the indicator is DFWLID/DFWLIDCC


 ok.uns
Through this step one can select the back light colour of the DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
when the weight is in tolerance but instable.
See l.int - Display backlight .
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perc - Parameters of the percentage weighing functioning mode
Once the perc mode has been selected, the following parameters will appear.
Wait.t - Sampling interval

 perc wait.t
Through this step one programs the sampling interval in seconds, with a decimal.
Greater is the time set and more precise will the sampling be.
00.1 99.9
tot x - Parameters of the totalization functioning modes
Once the Tot o or Tot s mode has been selected, the following parameters will appear.
Min.wgt - Minimum weight to totalize

 tot x min.WgT
Minimum weight that must be present over the scale in order to totalize.
0.100 ~ 999.999
Max.wgt - Maximum weight to totalize

 tot x max.WgT
Maximum weight that must be present over the scale in order to totalize.
0.100 ~ 999.999
Max.tot - Number of totalisations for automatic total print and reset

 tot x max.WgT
After having carried out the set weighs, the accumulated general total is printed and
reset; set a value between 0 and 63.
~
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The value 0 disables the function
TECHNICAL SETUP
Tot.mod - Type of totalisations

 tot x tot.mod
This step allows to set the type of totalization.
manual
auto
Manual totalization of the weight by pressing the MODE key, if
stable and within the set tolerance
Automatic totalization when a weight is loaded, if stable and
within the set tolerance
n.weigh - Displaying of total and number of weigh after totalization

 tot x n.weigh
This step allows or not to show after each totalization, the number of current
weighing (n X), and the total accumulated until this moment.
no
Function disabled. Before the execution of the totalization, the
instrument displays just the weigh number.
For each accumulation operation there is the display of the
yes
“
” message and then of the weigh number and the net
weight total, before the printing of the data
Frz.tot - Freezing of the general total on the display

 tot x frz.tot
This step allows to freeze the general total displayed (at the end of all totalizations)
until the weight goes under the min.wgt step, or when the weight returns to Zero.
no
yes
General total not frozen
General total frozen
Wait.st - Maximum time for the automatic totalization

 tot x wait.st
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In this step is required insert a time (seconds) that is the maximum time to wait
before reach stability and accept the totalizations.
000~ 999
cps.tar - Compulsory tare before totalize

 tot x  cps.tar
This step allows the compulsory tare before to execute the first totalization.
No
Yes
Function disable.
Tare must be executed before to execute the first totalization
coun - Parameters of the counting functioning mode
Once the coun mode has been selected, the following parameters will appear.
Um.apw - Unit of measure of the average piece weight

 coun  um.apw
Unit of measure
g
kg
t
lb
Grams
Kilograms
Tons
Pounds
kg
Wait.t - Sampling interval

 coun  wait.t
Through this step one programs the stability interval in seconds, with a decimal.
Greater is the time set and more precise will the sampling be. In the end of this time,
if the weight is unstable, the timer will reset and restart to check again the stability of
the sampling weight.
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00.1 99.9
mastr - Parameters of the multiscale repeater functioning mode
Once the multiscale repeater function has been set, the following parameters will appear.
numsl - Number of connected scales
fmode  funct mastr  numsl
Through this step one programmes the number of scales connected to the repeater
1 ~ 32
1
listen - Enabling the functioning as second repeater
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  listen
It is possible to realize a network with a MASTER, which performs remotely functions
of the connected scales, and one or more REPEATERS, having the only function to
repeat the weight. In these repeaters one has to enable this function.
No
yes
Function disabled
Function enabled, the repeater will only listen the communication
between the MASTER and the connected scales.
no
print - Enabling the printing redirection on the repeater
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  print
In this step one enables if the Printout of the scales should be executed on the
repeater instead, therefore to redirect the data on this.
no
yes
Function disabled
Function enabled
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no
protoc - Selection of the protocol
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  Protoc
In this step one select the communication protocol
extend
normal
Extended protocol, in order to manage the energy saving function.
Only for repeater connected to indicators with energy saving
functions.
Normal, for connection to indicators without energy saving
functions.
extend
tkeyb - Selection of the Slave keyboard
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  tkeyb
In this step one select the type of keyboard of the indicators connected to the
repeater
Kb.dfw
Kb.dfkr
Hb.dGt
Kb.cpwe
Kb.3590
DFW S
DFWKR
DGT
CPWE/3590E ENTERPRISE
CPW03/3590M3
Kb.dfw
wGt.lst - Enabling the storage in the weigh list option (DFWPM10USB)
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  wGt.lst
In this step one enables the storage of the weigh in the weigh list option.
no
yes
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Function disabled
Function enabled
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no
Clos.ls - Enabling the partial total storage function
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  clos.ls
In this step one enables the function that allows to store also the partial total in the
weigh list option.
no
yes
Function disabled
Function enabled
no
If two or more slaves are set, the menu “SuM.PAr” for the setting of the parameters of the sum is
displayed; press ENTER/PRINT to access to the parameters, the following parameters will be
displayed.
Sum.dec - Number of decimals of the sum
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  sum.par  sum.dec
Position of the decimal point
0
0.0
0.00
0.000
No decimals
1 decimal
2 decimals
3 decimals
Sum.div - Division of the sum
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  sum.par  sum.div
Division of the sum. The values are displayed with the decimals of the scale.
0.001
0.002
0.005
0.010
0.020
0.050
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0.100
0.200
0.001
Sum.max - Maximum capacity of the sum
If the sum of the weights has a value greater than the value set in this step + 9 sum
divisions (“Sum.div - Division of the sum”), the message “over” is alternated
to the display of “- - - -“ and an acoustic signal is emitted. The 0 value disables this
function.
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  sum.par  sum.max
Capacity of the sum
0.100 ~ 999.999
0.100
Sum.um - Unit of measure of the sum
fmode  funct mastr  numsl  sum.par  sum.um
Unit of measure
g
kg
t
lb
Grams
Kilograms
Tons
Pounds
kg
Dyn.wei - Pesatura dinamica
Function available just in case of WWS platform.
fmode  dyn.wei
In this step is possible to enable the dynamic weight function.
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no
yes
Function disabled
Function enabled
no
Scr.sav - Screen saver function enabling
Function available just if the indicator has the date/time
fmode  scr.sav
In this step is possible to enable the screen saver function
no
yes
Function disabled
Function enabled
no
Min,sCs - Screen saver activation delay
fmode  scr.sav  yes  min.scs
Activation delay of the screen saver function in minutes
1 ~ 255
Ir.conf - Selection of the remote control
fmode  ir.conf
In this step it is possible to select the type of remote control
none
Ir 1
Ir 4
Ir 18
Remote control Disabled
Infrared 4 keys
All the remote control keys work as the TARE key.
Infrared 4 keys
The remote control keys work as ZERO, TARE,
MODE and ENTER/PRINT.
Infrared 18 keys
The remote control keys work as extended
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Ir 19
Rd 1
Rd 6
Rd.br 1
Rd.br 6
keyboard.
Infrared 18 keys
The remote control keys work as extended
keyboard.
Radio 6 keys
To use only up to 3 remote controls with every
indicator, using several indicators in the same
area.
All the remote control keys work as the TARE key.
Radio 6 keys
To use only up to 3 remote controls with every
indicator, using several indicators in the same
area.
The remote control keys work as ZERO, TARE,
MODE, ENTER/PRINT, C and Fn.
Radio 6 keys in broadcast mode
To use various remote controls, with only one
indicator.
All the remote control keys work as the TARE key.
Radio 6 keys in broadcast mode
To use various remote controls, with only one
indicator.
The remote control keys work as ZERO, TARE,
MODE, ENTER/PRINT, C and Fn.
none
react - Weighing mode reactivation
fmode  react
Reactivation mode of the printout and the totalisation function
inst
zero
always
Zero
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Weight instability
Complete scale unloading
Always active
TECHNICAL SETUP
En.save Energy saving settings
lamp - Display backlighting
In the DFWL powered with 4 AA batteries and DWPM models, the backlighting
automatically turns off under the minimum level that allows the correct functioning.
fmode  en.save  lamp
Through this step one programmes the backlight functioning (which is present
depending on the model)
Lam 0
Lam 1
backlighting disabled
The backlight turns on if the weight changes and it
turns off automatically after stability (no change)
has been maintained for at least 10 seconds.
The background light is always on.
Lam 2
Lam 1
l.int - Intensity of the display backlight or led display
fmode  en.save  l.int
Through this step one selects the intensity of the backlighting or of the LED display
l.int
l.int
l.int
l.int
l.int
1
2
3
4
5
minimum
medium
maximum
l.int 1
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l.int - Display backlight colour
Function available just if the indicator is DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
fmode  en.save  l.int
Through this step one can select the back light colour of the DFWLID/DFWLIDCC
Col
Col
Col
Col
Col
Col
Col
Col
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Off
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Orange
Light Blue
Col 0
autoff - Auto switch-off
fmode  en.save  autoff
Through this step it is possible to enable the automatic switch off of the indicator
(from 1 to 255 minutes), or disable it; the auto switch-off starts working when, with
an unloaded scale, the weight has not been moved or a key has been pressed during
the set time: the display shows the blinking “- oFF – “ message and an acoustic signal
is emitted; then the indicator turns off.
disab
enab
Disab
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Auto switch-off disabled
Auto switch-off enabled
TECHNICAL SETUP
Min.off - Auto switch-off delay
fmode  en.save  autoff  enab  min.off
Number of minutes after which the indicator must turn off by inactivity.
1 ~255
t-power - TTL Power
TTL line available only in the DFWLxxx and DFWPMxxx series.
fmode  en.save  t.power
Disabling of the TTL line or enabling (i.e. for use of TTL radio module).
off
on
TTL line disabled
TTL line enabled
on
radio - Radio power saving
In the functioning with a repeater, the same radio power saving has to be set on the
repeater and on the connected scales.
fmode  en.save  radio
Power saving function of the radio module.
off
Com 1
Com 2
power saving function disabled, radio always active.
power saving function enabled in the CoM1 serial port (radio
modem connected on this port, it works only in case of
comunication)
power saving function enabled in the CoM2 serial port (radio
modem connected on this port, it works only in case of
comunication)
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off
Rchan - Radio channel configuration
fmode  en.save  radio  com1 /com2  rchan
Radio channel of the radio module connected to the instrument.
The message “oK” is displayed if the radio module has been correctly configured, if
not “Error” is displayed.
The power saving setting used is the same of the step “r.ch2 - Second radio
channel configuration
This parameter is accessible only with the firmware master.
fmode  en.save  radio  com1 /com2  rchan  r.ch2
Radio channel of the radio module connected to the instrument for
redirecting the print or the REXT command when the ENTER/PRINT key
is pressed on the master.
The message “oK” is displayed if the radio module has been correctly
configured, if not “Error” is displayed.
The power saving setting used is the same of the step “Errore.
L'autoriferimento non è valido per un segnalibro.”.
off
print Redirect the print on the second channel
Redirect the answer of the REXT command on the second channel
rext
off
En.mode - Energy saving mode”.
0~7
0
r.ch2 - Second radio channel configuration
This parameter is accessible only with the firmware master.
fmode  en.save  radio  com1 /com2  rchan  r.ch2
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Radio channel of the radio module connected to the instrument for redirecting the
print or the REXT command when the ENTER/PRINT key is pressed on the master.
The message “oK” is displayed if the radio module has been correctly configured, if
not “Error” is displayed.
The power saving setting used is the same of the step “Errore. L'autoriferimento non
è valido per un segnalibro.”.
off
print Redirect the print on the second channel
Redirect the answer of the REXT command on the second channel
rext
off
En.mode - Energy saving mode
In the functioning with a repeater
- the same radio power saving and energy saving mode has to be set on the repeater
and on the connected scales.
- it is possible to use the “button” mode only on the repeater, the scales must be set
with a different energy saving mode.
fmode  en.save  en.mode
This step allows to change the weight updating, the on/off feeding of the load cells
and the radio power saving mode.
max
fast
medium
slow
button
weight update always enabled
weight update every 2 seconds
weight update every 5 seconds
weight update every 10 seconds
updating of the weight by pressing any key; the instrument is
normally in standby (the display is off except the point): by pressing
any key “-on-” is displayed for an instant, then the weight on the
scale is displayed for 30 seconds; after this time the instrument
returns in standby
max
Clock - Date/time adjustment
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The parameter is displayed if the date/time is detected.
fmode  Clock
Setting the date and time of the indicator; by pressing ENTER/PRINT one is asked to
enter, in this order, the day, month, year, hour and minute. The entry of each
parameter must be confirmed with ENTER/PRINT.
day
month
year
hour
minute
Day, from 1 to 31
Month, from 1 to 12
Year, from 0 to 99
Hour, from 0 to 24
Minute, from 0 to 60
tare - Tare type
fmode  tare
Type of the tare
unlock
The tare value is cancelled automatically when
the scale is unloaded
The tare value is cancelled manually only
All the tare functions are disabled
AUTOMATIC TARE: placing a weight on the
unloaded scale, it is automatically tare, only if
there isn’t a tare and there is a stable gross
weight of at least 5d.
lock
disab
auto
lock
Pwd.set - Access password to setup enabling
fmode  pwd.set
Password enabling to access to the technical menu. By selecting on, one can insert a
password of up to 5 digits.
off
on
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Access to technical setup unlocked
Access to technical setup allowed only by entering the password
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off
Access password to setup
Not displayed when the Pwd.set - Access password to setup enabling is
disabled
fmode  pwd.set  on  pwd.set
Password value to access to the technical menu. When finished entering, press
ENTER to confirm.
00000 ~ 65534
00000
LCk.key - Automatic Keyboard Lock
fmode  lCk.key
One selects whether to enable or disable the automartic keyboard locking in the
weighing phase.
For further information see the section “LOCK / UNLOCK KEYBOARD” of the user
manual.
off
on
keyboard lock disabled
keyboard lock enabled
off
dsale - Enabling direct sale mode for tare limitations
M
setup  dsale
It’s possible to set if the instrument is used for direct sale, therefore limit the
functions of the tare, depending from the next step.
no
Instrument not used for direct sale
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yes
Instrument used for direct sale
no
Rem.dsp - Enabling repeater use for tare limitations in the direct sale mode
M
setup  dsale  rem.dsp
If the instrument is set for direct sale, it’s possible to set if it is connected to a
repeater, therefore limit the functions of the tare with approved instrument in the
following way:
a) Using a scale below a capacity of 100 kg and without repeater client side, all tare
functions will be disabled .
b) In all other case (balance with capacity above 100 kg or repeater client side).
- The SEMIAUTOMATIC TARE value can’t be changed with a manual tare or
from database, then the manual tare or from database can be entered or
modified only with an UNLOADED scale and after the cancellation of the set
tare.
- It’s possible to cancel the tare value only with an UNLOADED scale, by
pressing the ZERO key or by entering a manual tare equal to zero.
no
yes
Instrument not connected to repeater
Instrument connected to a repeater
no
alim - Power supply mode
setup  alim
This step is used to configure the instrument’s power supply.
aa
6v r
power
nimh
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4 AA batteries
6V rechargeable battery
Power supply or via USB (only DFWPMUSB). If
powered from battery can cause wrong
readings or unstable weight.
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power
keyb - Setting 5 or 17-key keyboard
For a correct functioning, it is necessary to set the type of keyboard in relation to the
model that one has.
setup  keyb
Setting 5 key keyboard or 17- key keyboard (Indicator with extend keyboard or with
18/19-key remote control).
norm
ext
5-key keyboard
17-key keyboard or 18/19-key remote control
norm
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2.2.3 Serial ports
PC.sel - PC port selection
setup  serial  PCsel
Through this step one can select the PC serial port and therefore invert the serial
ports.
COM1
Com2
COM1 = Pc COM2 = Printer
COM1 = Printer COM2 = Pc
COm1 COM1=Pc COM2=Printer
Comprn - Printer port configuration
Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol
-
For the protocol and transmission mode specifications, see “Communication
modes” and “Transmission protocols” section.
The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the
PRINT key is confirmed by “trasm” on the display.
If the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the transmission
through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key or takes place
automatically in case of automatic totalisation.
setup  serial  comprn  pr.mode
Printer port protocol (See section 3.2 for the detail of the protocols).
Pr-no
Repe.4
Repe.6
prPC.ex
prPc.st
All.ext
All.std
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transmission disabled
transmission to 4-digit remote display
transmission to 6-digit remote display
transmission of the extended string upon the pressing of
the ENTER/PRINT key
transmission of the standard string upon the pressing of
the ENTER/PRINT key
continuous transmission with extended string
continuous transmission with standard string
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Lp542p
tpr
enables the printing with LP542S labeller
enables the printing with ASCII printer (for example
DP190 or TPR)
Pr-no
Def.pr - Default parameters for the printout
setup  serial  Comprn  pr.mode  lp542p/tpr  def.pr?
By confirming the “lp542p” or “tpr” protocol one is asked (through the “def.pr?”
message) to set, for the selected printer, the default parameters in the steps of the
printer serial port (“baud.pr”, “bit.pr”, “pwr.prn”, “prn.Cts”) and in the steps
of printout configuration (see the description of the “defau - Default
parameters for the printout” for TPR or “defau - Default parameters for the
printout” for LP542).
Press ENTER/PRINT to confirm or C to cancel.
test - Printout test
setup  serial  Comprn  pr.mode  lp542p/tpr  test?
By confirming or cancel the printout default request, one is asked (through the
“
” message) to execute a printout test.
Press ENTER/PRINT to execute the printout test or C to cancel (see” ptest Printing test”).
Baud.pr - Baud rate
setup  serial  Comprn  baud.pr
Data transmission speed in bit/s
1200
2400
4800
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9600
19200
38400
115200
9600
Bit.pr - Set parity, word, stop bit
setup  serial  Comprn  bit.pr
Parity bit type, number of data bits and number of stop bits
n-8-1
n-8-2
n-7-2
e-7-1
e-7-2
n-8-1
Pwr.prn - Printer power supply / AUX output voltage regulation
setup  serial  Comprn  pwr.prn
This parameter regulates the “AUX” output voltage which is on the board
Pwr.ext
Pwr.int
Ext.off
External power supply (AUX output always active)
Internal power supply (AUX output active just when
printing)
External power supply (AUX output always active) with
transmission of start-up characters to turn “Battery
Switch” board (printer connected to this board) or any
printer that manages this function.
Pwr.ext
On.prin - Instantaneous activation of auxiliary output
The parameter is not displayed if “pwr.ext” has been selected in the “pwr.prn” step
or “pr-no” in the Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol.
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setup  serial  Comprn  on.prin
If the auxiliary output has been configured as “pwr.int” in the preceding step, by
pressing ENTER/PRINT it is enabled instantaneously (the “onpri” message is blinking
on the display); in this mode it is possible, for example, to power a printer to carry
out the upkeep operations.
To exit this step (and therefore disable the auxiliary output), press any button. The
enabling may be carried out quickly also during the weighing, by pressing the ZERO
key for a few seconds (except in the REPEATER IN RADIO FREQUENCY functioning
mode).
Prn.cts - CTS status configuration
The parameter is not displayed unless “tpr” or “lp542p” has been selected in the
Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol.
setup  serial  Comprn  prn.C
With the printer serial port the indicator can manage a synchronism signal:
- by using the dedicated CTS (Clear To Send) signal, if one uses the COM2 port;
- by using the RX input, if one uses the COM1 port.
A device (like a printer) that is slow in processing the data received, can interrupt the
transmission temporarily when it get this signal.
noCts
Ctsl
Ctsh
emuCts
No signal (PC)
Active low (LP522/542, EPSON LX300, TM295, TPR)
Active high (DP190)
Emulation of the signal
noCts
Err.prw - CTS Timeout configuration
The parameter is not displayed unless “Ctsl” or “Ctsh” has been selected in the .Prn.cts CTS status configuration.
setup  serial  Comprn  prn.C
 Cts/Ctsh  Err.prw
If set to YES, the print doesn't go in timeout but remains pending if the CTS is in error. After 2
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seconds it signals with message "CTS.ERR" and try printing until the CTS returns in OK
condition. if the operator tries another print, the instrument shows "BUSY" message.
Otherwise if set to NO and the CTS go in error state after 1 minute the indicator signals it
with the message “CTS.ERR” and leave the print
no
yes
no
nchrs - Emulation Chars Number
Displayed just when one sets the Prn.cts - CTS status configuration equal to
Emulated
setup  serial  Comprn  prn.cts  emuCts  nchrs
Number of characters, which will be transmitted upon each transmission
1 ~ 999
0
time - CTS Emulation Interval
Displayed just when one sets the Prn.cts - CTS status configuration equal to
Emulated
setup  serial  Comprn  prn.cts  emuCts  time
Wait time in milliseconds from a transmission and the next one
1 ~ 9999
0
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Compc - Pc port configuration
Pc.mode - PC port protocol
-
For the protocol and transmission mode specifications, see “Communication
modes” and “Transmission protocols” section.
The transmission of the standard or extended string upon the pressing of the
PRINT key is confirmed by “trasm” on the display.
If the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the transmission
through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key or takes place
automatically in case of automatic totalisation.
setup  serial  Compc  pcmode
PC port protocol (See section 3.2 for the detail of the protocols).
onde
Repe.4
transmission by receiving external PC commands (given
from PC or PLC, for example)
transmission to 4-digit remote display
Repe.6
Prin.ex
transmission to 6-digit remote display
transmission of the extended string upon the pressing of
the ENTER/PRINT key
Prin.st
transmission of the standard string upon the pressing of
the ENTER/PRINT key
transmission with 485 protocol (protocol with address)
Connection WWS digital cells, by radio or cable, through
COMPC serial port: by confirming with ENTER/PRINT,
one is required to enter the 485 address (the message
“Ad485” appears for an instant), then one has to enter
485
r.adC
the offset address (“add.off” is displayed for an
instant); in this transmission mode it is not possible to
communicate with the PC (for this purpose one has to
set temporarily the 485 mode and the instrument has to
be in the setup environment).
Selecting the r.adC protocol it automatically sets the
All.ext
optimum r.adc 1 filter.
continuous transmission with extended string
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All.std
Stab.ex
Stab.st
Repe.dc
Pr1577
continuous transmission with standard string
transmission at weight stability with extended string
transmission at weight stability with standard string
reception of the weight from remote scale with REPE.DC
protocol
The parameter is displayed only if one has selected the
“repe” functioning mode in the f.mode >> funCT Functioning mode.
reception of the weight from remote scale with PR1577
protocol, it works only with PR1577 display.
The parameter is displayed only if one has selected the
“
w.repe
” functioning mode in the
Functioning mode.
reception of the weight from remote scale with
configurable string. Selezionando questo protocollo si
può configurare manualmente la stringa da ricevere:
tErM = terminator
WEi.PoS = weight position
WEi.LEn = weight lenght
Str.LEn = string lenght
dECi = number of decimals
uM = measure unit
StAb = stability character position
StA.int = stability
The parameter is displayed only if one has selected the
“repe” functioning mode in the f.mode >> funCT Functioning mode.
onde
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>> funCT -
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Repe.6 - Protocol rEPE_6
Simple repetition of the DFW’s screen in the DGT. Can be use both in 232 and in 485. The
repeater keys are disable.
Configuration:
DFW
DGT4 (repeater)
DFW
Repe.dc - Protocol rEPE_dC
The “RepeaterDC Protocol” is a communication protocol designed to control one or more
remote weigh repeater(s) connected via a serial line possibly shared with digital cells, in order to
make the best use of a single connection.
Packets are sent by the weigher instrument to the repeater(s) at the end of a digital-cells
enquire loop, one ID for each loop, when at least 100ms are elapsed from the last packet
transmission. This means that a minimum interval of 100ms between repeaterDC packets is
guaranteed.
If no digital-cell is connected, RepeaterDC packets are sent with a fixed 100ms interval.
No acknowledge message from receiver is expected.
In the weighers you can select the number of scales. After that, when you set the “repeDC”
protocol it’s requested, for each scale present and for the sum of all, if you want to see these
always or never or (only if the scale or the sum is selected). In the repeater, after you have select
the protocol, is necessary going to “Add.En” step and select the number of the scale then you
will see, or the following number of the last scale for view the sum. You can use this protocol
with 232 (analog cells) or with 485 (analog/digital cells).
w.repe - Protocol W_rEPE
It repeats the weight of the remote scale connected.
The parameters to set in the repeater are described above (see section 4.2 Com.PC) and they
are variable depending on the connected scale.
Example of standard string sent from a DFW:
String
Character
position
h
h
,
k
k
,
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
,
u
u
CR
LF
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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Example of configuration for the standard string parameters of DFW instruments:
tErM 
10 (LF)
WEi.PoS
06
WEi.LEn
08
Str.LEn
18
dECi
2
unit
KG
StAb
10
StA.int
06
trShLd
tr.Lo -999.99
tr.hi9999.99
Ad485 - 485 address
setup  serial  Compc  pc.mode  485  ad485
Code which identifies the instrument from the other ones connected in the network
(RS485 or radio).
0 ~ 99
The 99 code is used as a broadcast address
0
Baud.pc - Baud rate
setup  serial  Compc  baud.pc
Data transmission speed in bit/s
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
115200
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9600
Bit.pc - Set parity, word, stop bit
setup  serial  Compc  bit.pc
Parity bit type, number of data bits and number of stop bits
n-8-1
n-8-2
n-7-2
e-7-1
e-7-2
n-8-1
l.disp - Inhibition of the display
setup  serial  Compc  l.disp
If active, it inhibits the display in case of reception of a RADIO ADC or a
MASTER/SLAVE command
off
on
Disabled
Enabled
off
Example: Configuration with 2 DFW via serial cable using REPE.6 protocol
DFW (Repeater)
DFW
(*)
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Example: Configuration with a DWF(MASTER) and a 3590 (E-AF03) via serial cable using REPE.DC
protocol
DFW (Repeater)
3590
-
=
Example: Configuration with 2 DFW via serial cable using W.REPE protocol
DFW (Repeater)
DFW
(*)
-
=
=
-
Add.en - Enabling and selecting the 485 serial address
Only for repeater firmware with the REPE only if one has selected the “repe”
functioning mode in the f.mode >> funCT - Functioning mode.
setup  serial  Compc  add.en
Through this step it is possible to enable the 485 protocol and link its own address to
the instrument; the indicator will repeat the weight if the address in the received
string is the same as the address set here.
no
yes
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address disabled
address enabled one is asked to enter the 485 address:
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on the display the adr-xx message appears in which xx
is the 485 address, from 00 to 98 (by pressing the TARE or
ZERO keys one increases the digit, and with MODE it’s
selected; when the chosen values is reached, confirm
with PRINT).
no
t.out - Set reception time out
Only for repeater firmware
setup  serial 

Through this step it is possible to set timeout communication in seconds.
If the wait time passes out, communication is disconnected yet, a segment is
displayed at the centre of display, which indicates it fails to set up communication.
If value is set on zero, it means there is no time out.
~
2.2.4 Remote scale programming
All the steps for the Remote scale are displayed once the
protocol is selected.
- String terminator
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  term

Decimal ASCII code of the terminator character of the string
0 ~ 39
i.e. 13 for CR or 10 for LF
10
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Wei.pos - Weight start position
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  wei.pos

Position of the first character of the weight value in the string. The sign character is
part of the weight value.
0 ~ 39
05
Wei.len - Weight length
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  wei.len

Number of digits which make up the weight value, including the sign and the non
significant digits
0 ~ 39
10
Str.len - Total length of the string
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  str.len

Number of digits which make up the entire string trasmitted from the auxiliary serial
port, minus the terminator character
0 ~ 99
Set 0 in case of variable string length
18
deci - Number of decimals

 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  deci
Position of the decimal point
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0
0.0
0.00
0.000
No decimals
1 decimal
2 decimals
3 decimals
0.000
unit - Unit of measure

 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  unit
Unit of measure
g
kg
t
lb
Grams
Kilograms
Tons
Pounds
kg
div - Division

 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  div
Minimum division. If the remote scale is in dual or triple range, insert the division of
the lower range
0.001
0.002
0.005
0.010
0.020
0.050
0.100
0.200
0.001
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trshld - Capacity and underload
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  trshld

Maximum capacity and minimum weight for the underload condition
By pressing the PRINT key, the display shows “tr.lo” message, it indicates one is
asked to enter minimum weight for the underload condition, after this, “tr.hi”
message is display, it indicates one is asked to enter the maximum capacity.
When the weight received from remote scale is less than minimum value, the
segment is displayed at the bottom of the display; when the weight received from
remote scale is more than maximum value, the segment is displayed at the top of
the display.
Tr.lo -99999; tr.hi = 999999
The two following parameters allow to set the weight stability communicated by the remote scale
and allow to manage the stability LED on the indicator
stab - Stability readings
 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  stab

Number of consecutive readings which the indicator must take into consider in order
to obtain stability
0 ~ 20
3
Sta.int - Stability weight difference

 Compc  pc.mode  wrepe  sta.int
Maximum value which can be taken on by the difference between the weights of
consecutive readings which are set in the Stability readings parameter.
If the weight difference between the tested readings is equal or less than the set
value, the weight is considered stable (instability LED off), otherwise the weight is
considered unstable (instability LED on).
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0 ~ 20
Example: Configuration with a DFW06 as remote scale set with standard string
Standard string transmitted from a DFW06 (Max=30.0kg, e=0.2kg):
Format
[CC]SS,KK,PPPPPPPP,UU<CR><LF>
Characters
Description
[CC]
Instrument code, just in the case the 485 protocol is enabled
SS
Where
KK
Example
Scale status
US Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Weight Type
NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
PPPPPPPP
Weight on 8 digits
UU
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
ST,GS, 10.6kg<CR><LF>
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Procedure to follow:
1.





2.





Weight start position:
3.





Weight length:
4.





Total length of the string:
5.





Number of decimals:
6.





Unit of measure:
7.





Minimum division:
8.





Stability readings:
9.





10.






minimum weight:
11.






maximum capacity:
String terminator:
Stability weight difference:
2.2.5 Printout programming
If in the set-up environment the presence of the printer has been configured correctly, the
indicator carries out the print functions; each functioning mode foresees a specific printout, with
the possibility of defining some printing fields, the size of the characters, a heading and other
options depending on the printer and the predefined functioning mode.
In the Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol it is possible to select whether to print on the tpr printer
or the lp542 labeller; see the following steps for all the printing options.
prconf - Configuration of the printouts
In this step one enters the submenu for the programming of the printout foreseen from the
selected functioning mode.
The parameter and all its submenus are displayed only if the “tpr” or “lp542p” parameter has
been selected in the in the Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol.
lang - Printing language
setup  serial  Comprn  Prconf  lanG
Printing language selection
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ital
enGL
deut
fran
espa
italian
english
german
french
spanish
ENGl
b.line - Empty line at the beginning of the printout
The parameter is displayed only if the “tpr” parameter has been selected in the
Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol.
setup  serial  Comprn  Prconf  b.line
When using the TPR printer, a blank line can be printed at the beginning of each
printout, in order to preheat the thermal printer head
yes
no
at the beginning of each printout an empty line is
inserted
no empty line
yes
intes - Printing of heading
setup  serial  Comprn  Prconf  intes
Selection of the heading printing mode.
If STANDARD firmware
no heading.
Int no
prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed only upon the
Int si
first totalisation (in other words if the partial total is zero).
prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed in all the
Int fi
totalisations.
prints the heading; in the totalizer mode it is printed in all the
Int.sum
totalisations and in the partial total.
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If REPEATER firmware
no headers
h.no
prints the heading if the first slave printout is executed
h.1.sl
prints the heading if the slaves printouts are executed
h.slvs
prints the heading if the sum is printed
h.sum
prints the heading always
always
Int no / h.no
Nr h - Number of heading lines
Displayed once the printing of the heading is set in the previous step.
setup  serial  Comprn  Prconf  intes ... nr h
Selection of the number of heading lines.
Nr0 ~ nr4
0
Lin 1 - Heading line font programming
-
The heading lines can be faster configured through the dinitools software.
Refer to the CHar1 - Selection of the first font type for the programming
of the font type in the case of TPR printer and Char2 - Selection of the
second font type for the programming of the font type in the case of LP542
printer.
setup  serial  Comprn  Prconf  intes ... nr h lin 1
Configuration of the first heading line. The
message appears on the display for
a few seconds indicating which line one is programming (in this case it’s line 1). Then
the instrument asks to select the height of the print character
Char 1
Char 2
Char 1
90
prints line at a normal height (for tpr) or character 1 (for LP542S).
prints line at double the height (for tpr) or character 2 (for LP542S).
TECHNICAL SETUP
Heading line programming
Once the font type is selected the instrument is ready to program the first heading line, which
consists in entering a sequence of two numeric digit codes, corresponding to the ASCII Characters
(see following Table).
A line can have up to 24 characters (including the empty spaces).
LIST OF THE CODES AND CORRESPONDING PRINTED CHARACTERS
CODE
CHARACTER CODE
CHARACTER
CODE
CHARACTER
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
!
“
#
$
%
&
‘
(
)
*
+
,
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
^
_
`
a
b
c
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
|
}
~
⌂
Table 3
NOTE: the characters from 128 to 255 depend on the printer.
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In the entry mode, the display is managed in the following way:
on the right one enters the character (032 is the default character), while the number on the left
indicates the position of this character on the line.
To modify the character press ENTER and then use ZERO and TARE keys or the numeric keyboard
(if present) to enter the values of the digits. By pressing MODE one can select the next digit.
For example:
To write “ROSSI GIUSEPPE S.R.L.”, one should set the following codes:
82 / 79 / 83 / 83 / 73 / 32 / 71 / 73 / 85 / 83 / 69 / 80 / 80 / 69 / 32 / 83 / 46 / 82 / 46 / 76 / 46 /
32 / 32 / 32
When one has finished programming the heading line, the instrument automatically passes to the
programming of the following line.
Repeat the operations for all the set lines.
Once the programming of the heading is done, the instrument automatically passes to the
following step.
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When displaying the code and position, there are available functions if the user presses the
corresponding keys:
TARE
cursor forwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set
characters and modify them.
ZERO
cursor backwards: while one is programming a print line, it allows to scroll the set
characters and modify them.
C
once the programming or the modification of a print line has been made, by carrying
out this function the new programming is memorised.
MODE
By pressing this key a menu appear, in which is possible to select one of the following
functions:
“HELP”: summarizes the codes of the alphanumeric codes and the list of the other
functions
“DEL.LIN”: while one is programming a print line, it carries out this command; all the
codes of this line are cancelled.
“PRINT.L”: while one is programming a print line, by carrying out this command, the
test printing of the line is carried out.
numwei - Printing of number of weighs
Only for totalizer modes
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  numwei
Selection of the number of weighs printing mode
no
tot
sum
both
Printing of the weighs number disabled
Prints the number of weighs only in the single totalisation.
Prints the number of weighs only in the partial total.
Prints the number of weighs in the totalisations as well as in the partial
total.
both
dom - Printing of date and time
-The date and time is printed, if programmed, before the possible barcode, which is
always at the end of the printout.
- In the repeater connected to more scales, if one wants to print the date and time
both in the printout of the sum and in the printout of the weight of a single scale, it is
necessary to set “dt.ex.2” on the master and “dt. no” on the slaves.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  dom
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Selection of the date and time printing mode
Dt.no
Dt.in.1
Dt.in.2
Dt.ex.1
Dt.ex.2
the date and time are not printed
the date and time are printed using the clock inside the printer; in the
totalizer functioning mode the date and time are printed just in the
total and not in the single totalizations
as above, but in the totalizer functioning mode the date and time are
printed also in the single totalizations.
like “dt.in.1” but the indicator’s date and time board (optional or fitted
depending on the model) is used.
like “dt.in.2” but the indicator’s date and time board (optional or fitted
depending on the model) is used.
Dt.no
ntik - Printing of the ticket number
The ticket number, if programmed, is printed after the weight data.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  ntik
Selection of the ticket number printing mode.
The ticket number is a sequence number which increases upon each printing made;
this number, between 1 and 99.999, is kept in memory also when the instrument is
turned off and is automatically reset when the value of 99.999 is added.
If STANDARD firmware
does not print the ticket number.
no
prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed
Yes.tot
only in the single totalizations.
prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed
sum
just in the partial total.
prints the ticket number; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed
both
in the totalizations as well as in the partial total.
reset
reset the ticket nr., sets it to 1 and leaves the “
” step unchanged.
If REPEATER firmware
no ticket nr. is printed
no
ticket nr. is printed when the slaves’ printouts are executed
slaves
ticket nr. is printed when the sum is printed
sum
ticket nr. always printed
always
reset
resets the ticket nr., sets it to 1 and leaves the “
” step unchanged
no
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endpag - Selection of end page printing
The parameter is displayed only if the “tpr” parameter has been selected in the
Pr.Mode - Printer port protocol.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  endpag
This step allows to print 2 empty lines at the end of each printout
If STANDARD firmware
does not print the end page.
no
prints the end page; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed only
Yes,tot
in the single totalizations.
prints the end page; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just
sum
in the partial total.
prints the end page; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in
both
the totalizations as well as in the partial total.
If REPEATER firmware
does not print the end page
no
end page is printed when the slaves’ printouts are executed
slaves
end page is printed when the sum is printed
sum
end page always printed
always
If STANDARD firmware: both
If REPEATER firmware: sum
term - Setting the line terminator
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  term
Selection of the line terminator character: when connecting a printer it is often
necessary to set one of the following protocols in order to define the end of the print
line.
Cr
Crlf
Ascii decimal character 10 (for DP190, TPR)
Ascii decimal character 13 + 10 (for EPSON LX300, TMU295,
LP542PLUS, LP542S).
Cr
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Nr.cop - Number of ticket copies
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  nr.cop
Through this step one sets the number of ticket copies which will be printed, valid for
any type of printout and functioning mode.
1~3
1
pform - Printing layout
In this step one enters a submenu for selecting the weight data which one wants to print and the
print layout, depending on the type of printer selected in the Pr.Mode - Printer port
protocol. (lp542 or tpr), the parameters, which are suggested, will change.
2.2.6 TPR Parameters configuration
defau - Default parameters for the printout
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  defau
Through this StEP one enables the default printing relative to the selected
functioning mode.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked with the
symbol.
The display shows the “def.pr?” message, press ENTER/PRINT to confirm or C to
cancel.
filds - Fields to print
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  filds
Through this StEP it is possible to select which fields to be printed among those
available, and in which order should be printed:
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Only gross weight
Only net weight
Only tare weight
Gross and net weight
Gross and tare weight
Net and gross weight
Net and tare weight
Tare and gross weight
Tare and net weight
Gross, net and tare weight
Gross, tare and net weight
Net, gross and tare weight
Tare, gross and net weight
Tare, net and gross weight
heiGt - Font height selection
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  heiGt
Font height selection for printing the weight data, date and time, progressive numbers
and id’s.
h.Low
normal height:
h.high
double height:
barc - Printing of the bar code
- the weight values are expressed in 6 digits without decimal point and with the
possible non significant zeros present.
- a space is inserted between a weight value and the following one.
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, possible numeric
codes and ticket number, but before the date and time (with DP190 or TPR printer).
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  barc
In this step one programs the printing of the 39 CODE, which will be printed before the
printing of the date and time.
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no
Yes.tot
Sum
both
does not print the bar code.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just
in the single totalizations.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just
in the partial total.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in
the totalizations as well as in the partial total.
no
With the following step it is possible to configure the position and the dimensions of the barcode.
GROSS
TARE
NET
1.000kg
0.000kg
1.000kg
001000
vdbar - Vertical distance barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  vdbar
Selecting the bar code’s vertical distance from the preceding texts, in lines with normal
height font.
0~9
lmbar - Left distance barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  lmbar
Selection of left margin, expressed in 1/8 of a mm
0 ~ 99
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wbar - Barcode width
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  wbar
Selection of bar code font width size
W1
W2
W3
Small
Medium
Big
W1
hbar - Barcode height
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  hbar
Selection of the barcode height, expressed in 1/8 of a mm
0 ~ 255
0
barfs - Barcode field
In the INPUT/OUTPUT functioning mode G is the greater weight, t is the lesser weight,
n is the difference between G and t.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  barfs
Selection of the field to print in the barcode
G
n
t
Only gross weight
Only net weight
Only tare weight
G
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pntvb - Printing of the value of the barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  pntvb
This step allows to select the printing of the bar code’s numeric field
no
under
above
Ab/un
the numeric field is not printed
under the bar code
above the bar code
both above as well as below the bar code
above
ptest - Printing test
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  ptest
By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields, but with
fixed weight values.
The print test depends on the selected functioning mode:
the first time the fields with the kg unit of measure are printed, the
std
second time the fields with the lb unit of measure are printed, and so
on
ntgs, stp g, simple printing
stp n, viss,
alibi, CHECK,
perC, inout,
mastr
hld
peak
100
the first time the fields without the “HOLD” message are printed, the
second time the ones with the “HOLD” message are printed, and so on
the first time the fields without the “PEAK” message are printed, the
second time the ones with the “PEAK” message are printed, and so on
TECHNICAL SETUP
Tot o,
tot s
when the ENTER/PRINT is pressed a selection menu appears with the
following items:
Tot.1.0
Tot.2.0
Sum 0
Tot.1.1
Tot.2.1
Sum 1
g.total
Coun
simulates the printing of the first totalisation
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of a further totalisation
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of the partial total
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of the first totalisation
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of a further totalisation
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of the partial total
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of the general total.
the first time the fields with the pieces number and apw are printed,
the second time the ones without the pieces number and APW are
printed
2.2.7 LP542 Parameters configuration
The purpose is to create the label directly into the indicator, by configuring the parameters
described below. Once the programming is done, one will need to download the label into the
printer (
step) and then save it in its permanent memory; carefully read section “SAVING
THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY”.
defau - Default parameters for the printout
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  defau
Through this StEP one enables the default printing relative to the selected
functioning mode.
The default sets, in each of the following steps, the value marked with the
symbol.
The display shows the “def.pr?” message, press ENTER/PRINT to confirm or C to
cancel.
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filds - Fields to print
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  filds
Through this step it is possible to select which fields to be printed among those
available, and in which order should be printed:
Only gross weight
Only net weight
Only tare weight
Gross and net weight
Gross and tare weight
Net and gross weight
Net and tare weight
Tare and gross weight
Tare and net weight
Gross, net and tare weight
Gross, tare and net weight
Net, gross and tare weight
Tare, gross and net weight
Tare, net and gross weight
Char.t - Font height selection
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  char.t
Font height selection for printing the weight data, date and time, progressive numbers
and id’s.
Char.1
Char.2
Char.1
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the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the
char 1 step.
the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the
char 2 step.
TECHNICAL SETUP
With the following 2 steps it is possible to configure the label size.
labelw
labelh
labelw - Label width
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  labelw
Selection of label width size, expressed in mm.
0 ~ 255
63
labelh - Label height
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  labelh
Selection of label height size, expressed in mm.
0 ~ 255
80
With the following 2 steps it is possible to configure 2 different weight font, therefore if one use
the first for the header and the second for the other data, it is possible to configure i.e. the
printing of the heading with a bigger font as the one for the other data.
CHar1 - Selection of the first font type
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  Char1
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Selection of the first font type with which the data linked to this character will be
printed.
PARAMETER TYPE OF FONT
(WIDTH X HEIGHT)
1 x 1,5 mm
Font.1
1 x 3 mm
Font.1d
1,5 x 2,5 mm
Font.2
1,5 x 5 mm
Font.2d
2 x 3 mm
Font.3
2 x 6 mm
Font.3d
3 x 4 mm
Font.4
Font.4d
Font.5
Fot.5d
3 x 8 mm
4 x 6 mm
4 x 12 mm
Font.3d
Char2 - Selection of the second font type
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  Char2
Selection of the second font type with which the data linked to this character will be
printed.
See previous step.
Font.3d
Example of configuration of the fonts
One wants to print 4 heading lines, of which the first two are double the height in respect to the
second two, GROSS, TARE, NET, DATE and TIME.
One will program the following parameter in the
step
and
and
And the following parameter in the
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step
TECHNICAL SETUP
Result
HEADING 1
HEADING 2
HEADING 3
HEADING 4
GROSS
TARE
NET
1.000kg
0.000kg
1.000kg
10:20 25/11/2004
With the following 2 steps it is possible to configure the distance of the data from the label
margin.
HEADING 1
HEADING 2
HEADING 3
tmarg - Vertical distance of the data from the TOP margin
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  vdbar
Selecting the bar code’s vertical distance from the preceding texts, expressed in mm.
0 ~ 999
lmarG - Left distance of the data from the LEFT margin
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  lmarG
Selection of left margin, expressed in mm.
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0 ~ 99
05
barc - Printing of the bar code
- the weight values are expressed in 6 digits without decimal point and with the
possible non significant zeros present.
- a space is inserted between a weight value and the following one.
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, possible numeric
codes and ticket number, but before the date and time.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  barc
In this step one programs the printing of the 39 CODE, which will be printed before the
printing of the date and time.
no
Yes.tot
sum
both
does not print the bar code.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just
in the single totalizations.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just
in the partial total.
prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in
the totalizations as well as in the partial total.
no
With the following step it is possible to configure the position and the dimensions of the barcode.
GROSS
TARE
NET
1.000kg
0.000kg
1.000kg
001000
vdbar - Vertical distance barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
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setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  vdbar
Selecting the bar code’s vertical distance from the preceding texts, expressed in mm.
000 ~ 999
005
lmbar - Left distance barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  lmbar
Selection of left margin, expressed in mm.
00 ~ 99
15
hbar - Barcode height
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  hbar
Selection of the barcode height, expressed in mm.
1 ~ 99
10
barfs - Barcode fields
In the INPUT/OUTPUT functioning mode G is the greater weight, t is the lesser weight,
n is the difference between G and t.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  barfs
Selection of the field to print in the barcode
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Only gross weight
Only net weight
Only tare weight
Gross and net weight
Gross and tare weight
Net and gross weight
Net and tare weight
Tare and gross weight
Tare and net weight
Gross, net and tare weight
Gross, tare and net weight
Net, gross and tare weight
Tare, gross and net weight
Tare, net and gross weight
pntvb - Printing of the value of the barcode
Displayed only if the barcode printing is set.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  pntvb
This step allows to select the printing of the bar code’s numeric field
no
yes
the numeric field is not printed
the numeric field is printed under the barcode
yes
peel - Peels off the label
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  peel
Configuration of the sensor which peels off the label
on
off
off
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sensor active
sensor not active
TECHNICAL SETUP
Gap - Vertical distance between the labels
If one uses a continuous form, set the value 00.
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  Gap
Setting the vertical distance between a label and the following one, expressed in mm.
0~7
3
directn - Print direction
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  directn
Setting the print direction
direct
GROSS
TARE
NET
1.000kg
1.000kg
0.000kg
revers
direct
Dwn.ext - Configuration method
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  dwn.ext
Configuration of the method with which the label was designed
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f.dfw
f.extn
format created through the indicator
format created with the programme or tool on PC
f.dfw
downld - Donwload of the label in the labeller
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  o
ld
Transmission & temporary saving of the label programmed in the labeller.
By pressing the ENTER key the instrument will temporarily saves the label in the
labeller memory; by turning the printer off the label will be cancelled.
Carefully read the section “SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT
MEMORY”.
Saving the label in the labeller’s permanent memory
Once the programming of the label has been made, one should:
1. Download the label created in the labeller  press ENTER when the display shows the
"downld" step.
2. Press the C key; the display shows the message "l.save?": press the ENTER key to save
the label created in the labeller’s permanent memory.
When saving the data on the labeller, the led blinks; while this happens do not do anything
with the indicator or the labeller.
The saving of the label ends when this led does not blink any more.
The labeller has the label saved and is ready to print it; turning off the labeller does not
cause the loss of the saved data.
REPEAT THESE SAVING OPERATIONS EACH TIME THAT ONE MODIFIES THE LABEL OR THE
DATA IN IT OR IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONING MODE AFTER HAVING
PROGRAMMED THE LABEL.
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Saving the label in the labeller’s permanent memory in master/slave systems
To save the label for the sum of the weights programmed in the MASTER, one should follow the
procedure described in the paragraph “SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT
MEMORY”.
To save the label programmed in one or more SLAVES one should:
1. On each SLAVE, exchange the selected PC serial port (
>>
>>
step)
with the other available port, to allow the transmission of the label format to the
MASTER.
2. On the MASTER, enter in the
>>
step and press ENTER (the display shows
“
”), then press again ENTER (the display shows “
”): the MASTER can
send to the PRN serial port the data received on the PC serial port.
3. For each SLAVE, follow the procedure described in the paragraph “SAVING THE LABEL IN
THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY” and then set the
step at the original
value.
l.aliGn - Alignment of the label
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  l.aliGn
Alignment of the label in the printer
By pressing ENTER/PRINT, the instrument will send a command to the
printer in order to execute the alignment of the label.
ptest - Printing test
setup  serial  Comprn  prconf  pform  ptest
By pressing ENTER/PRINT, a test label is printed of previously selected fields,
but with fixed weight values.
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The print test depends on the selected functioning mode:
std
ntGs, stp g,
stp n, viss,
alibi, CHECK,
PERC, inout,
mastr
hld
peak
Tot o, tot s
the first time the fields with the kg unit of measure are printed,
the second time the fields with the lb unit of measure are
printed, and so on
simple printing
the first time the fields without the “HOLD” message are
printed, the second time the ones with the “HOLD” message are
printed, and so on
the first time the fields without the “PEAK” message are printed,
the second time the ones with the “PEAK” message are printed,
and so on
when the ENTER/PRINT is pressed a selection menu appears
with the following items:
Tot.1.0
Tot.2.0
Sum 0
Tot.1.1
tot.2.1
Sum 1
G.total
coun
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simulates the printing of the first totalisation
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of a further totalisation
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of the partial total
relative to the zero registry.
simulates the printing of the first totalisation
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of a further totalisation
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of the partial total
relative to the one registry.
simulates the printing of the general total.
the first time the fields with the pieces number and apw are
printed, the second time the ones without the pieces number
and APW are printed
2.2.8 Analog output
Through an optional interface, to be connected to the expansion board, it is possible to use an
analogue output a 16 bit configurable at 0 – 10V, 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA.
In regards to the electrical connection scheme, refer to the “Example of configuration with a
DFW(MASTER) and a 3590E(SLAVE) via serial cable
DFW
3590E
FunCt
MAStr, nuMSL=1 LiStEn=no,
Print=yES, ProtoC=ExtEnd,
t.kEyb=kb.CPWE, WGh.LSt=no
(*)
PCModE
485
485
Ad485
00
1
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CONNECTION SCHEMES” section.
The analogue output is updated every 20ms and takes on the value corresponding to the weight
converted in that instant; therefore, if the filter is slowed on the weight also the analogue output
is slowed.
The voltage and the output current from the interface can be:
- Proportional to the gross weight
The value of the analogue output grows proportionally to the gross weight on the scale in
relation to up to 3 configurable gross weight values and a minimum / maximum value (for
underload / overload condition).
Example with 2 configured points and underload / overload value.
PNT
PNT.OVR
PNT.2
PNT.1
PNT.UND
Weight
WGT.1
WGT.2
or
-
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Proportional to the net weight
The value of the analogue output grows proportionally to the net weight on the scale in
relation to up to 3 configurable net weight values and a minimum / maximum value (for
underload / overload condition).
An.out - Analogue output
mode - Analogue output operating mode
setup  anout  mode
Analogue output operating mode
If STANDARD type firmware
analogue output disabled.
Ao no
analogue output on the gross weight.
Ao g
analogue output on the net weight.
Ao n
If REPEATER firmware
Ao no
Ao yes
analogue output disabled.
analogue output on the repeated weight.
Ao no
Once the functioning mode is confirmed, one sets the values of the analogue output; in other
words, the digital/analogue converter values are entered (between 0 and 65535) to which
corresponds a certain output value in voltage or in current.
In this configuration the instrument keys take on the following meanings (functions):
ZERO
It decreases the selected digit (blinking).
TARE
It increases the selected digit (blinking)
MODE
It selects the digit (blinking) from left to right.
ENTER
By pressing once after have a value has been entered, it enables
the corresponding output analogue value, (allowing the check)
but remains still inside the step in case of a new modification. By
pressing a second time (on the same entered value), it confirms
and exits the step.
C
It allows to quickly zero the present value.
NUMERIC
In the 17-key indicator, these allow to enter values, from right
KEYS
to left.
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WGt.1 - First analogue output weight point
-
If one wants these steps work well, one must set WGT.1 < WGT.2 < WGT.3, If
WGT.1 >= WGT.2, that means no analogue output.
If WGT.1 < WGT.2 and WGT.2 >= WGT.3, that means WGT.3 won’t be taken
into consideration. The analogue value output of the present weight will be
calculated by the interval which contains it.
setup  anout  vGt.1
Set the weight of the first analogue output point; in other words if the weight read
reaches these points, there will be corresponding value on the analog output.
99999 ~ 999999
Pnt.1 - DAC value related to the first analogue weight point
setup  anout  pnt.1
Set the DAC value related to the first analogue weight point, the software sets the
analogue output to this value when the scale displays the corresponding weight point
value (which is set by the previous step).
0 ~ 65535
0
wGt.2 - Second analogue output weight point
-
If one wants these steps work well, one must set WGT.1 < WGT.2 < WGT.3, If
WGT.1 >= WGT.2, that means no analogue output.
If WGT.1 < WGT.2 and WGT.2 >= WGT.3, that means WGT.3 won’t be taken
into consideration. The analogue value output of the present weight will be
calculated by the interval which contains it.
setup  anout  WGt.2
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Set the weight of the second analogue output point; in other words if the weight
read reaches these points, there will be corresponding value on the analog output.
99999 ~ 999999
0
Pnt.2 - DAC value related to the second analogue weight point
setup  anout  pnt.2
Set the dac value related to the second analogue weight point, the software sets the
analogue output to this value when the scale displays the corresponding weight point
value (which is set by the previous step).
0 ~ 65535
0
WGT.3 - Third analogue output weight point
-
If one wants these steps work well, one must set WGT.1 < WGT.2 < WGT.3, If
WGT.1 >= WGT.2, that means no analogue output.
If WGT.1 < WGT.2 and WGT.2 >= WGT.3, that means WGT.3 won’t be taken
into consideration. The analogue value output of the present weight will be
calculated by the interval which contains it.
setup  anout  wGt.3
Set the weight of the third analogue output point; in other words if the weight read
reaches these points, there will be corresponding value on the analog output.
~
Pnt.3 - DAC value related to the third analogue weight point
setup  anout pnt.3
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Set the DAC value related to the third analogue weight point, the software sets the
analogue output to this value when the scale displays the corresponding weight point
value (which is set by the previous step).
0 ~ 65535
0
Pnt.und - DAC value related to the underload condition
setup  anout  pnt.und
Set the DAC value related to the underload condition, the software sets the analogue
output to this value when the scale displays the underload condition.
0 ~ 65535
0
Pnt.ovr - DAC value related to the overload condition
setup  anout  pnt.ovr
Set the DAC value related to the overload condition, the software sets the analogue
output to this value when the scale displays the overload condition.
0 ~ 65535
0
Approximate values between the d/a converter and analogue output
D/A CONVERTER VALUES
1200
11250
52200
62300
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VOLTAGE VALUE (V)
0
10
CURRENT VALUE (mA)
0
4
20
2.2.9 Digital inputs
The indicator can be fitted with 4 digital inputs on 2 external boards, the following parameter
allows to set the functioning of each input.
inputs - Digital inputs
inp.b1 - Function of the input 1
setup  inputs inp.b1
Input functioning mode
none
zero
tare
mode
enter
Dis.key
Disabled
Emulation of the ZERO key
Emulation of the TARE key
Emulation of the MODE key
Emulation of the ENTER/PRINT key
DISABLING OF KEYBOARD
none
Inp.b2 - Function of the input 2
The programming of the input is done as described for input 1.
Inp.b3 - Function of the input 3
The programming of the input is done as described for input 1.
Inp.b4 - Function of the input 4
The programming of the input is done as described for input 1.
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2.2.10 Digital outputs
The indicator can be fitted with 4 digital outputs on 2 external boards, the following parameter
allows to set the functioning of each output.
outputs - Digital outputs
rel.b1 - Functioning of the output 1
funct - Output function
setup  outputs  rel.b1  funct
Output function
Rel.no
Ist.
No.ist
relay not managed
relay managed on setpoint function with hysteresis
relay managed on setpoint function without hysteresis
Rel.no
No/nc - Contact status
setup  outputs  rel.b1  no/nc
Status of the output after the instrument start up. When the instrument is turned
off, the status is normally opened.
no
nc
Normally opened (NO)
Normally closed (NC)
no
onstat - Condition for activation
setup  outputs  rel.b1  onstat
Output activation condition
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drct
stbl
Direct: Activation as soon as the weight reaches the set
threshold (independently from the stability), and deactivation
as soon as it goes under the disabling threshold
At weight stability: Activation in the moment in which the
weight, after reaching the set activation threshold, becomes
stable, and deactivation in the moment in which the weight
goes below the set disabling threshold, it becomes stable
Rel.b2 - Functioning of the output 2
The programming of the input is done as described for output 1.
Rel.b3 - Functioning of the output 3
The programming of the input is done as described for output 1.
Rel.b4 - Functioning of the output 4
The programming of the input is done as described for output 1.
2.2.11 Restore
defau - Restore all settings
M
setup  defau
It allows to restore all the data of the indicator to the factory values:
Calibration jumper closed
(scale not approved)
Calibration jumper opened
(scale not approved)
All parameters are set to default value, including the
calibration
All parameters are set to default value, except the
calibration and metrological parameters (those
marked with M .
A confirmation message (“dflt?”) will appear: confirm with ENTER/PRINT or exit
with any other key.
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Ini.al - Alibi memory initialization
M
setup  ini.al
It allows to initialize the alibi memory.
The display shows “ialib?”; press ENTER/PRINT again to confirm or another key to
cancel.
At the end the "al.ok" message appears if the operation is made with success;
otherwise the "al.err" message is displayed.
2.2.12 Diagnostic
In this menu there are the functions to test the hardware and software status.
PrG.ver - Checking the software version
diaG  prG.ver
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the software version in the XX.YY.ZZ.
format.
div.int - Calibration internal divisions
diaG  div.int
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the calibration internal divisions.
adc.uv - Microvolts
The maximum voltage that the instrument accepts in input is 30 mV (30000 µV); the
weighing system is powered by the indicator at 5 Vdc.
A correct operation will have a value less than 30000 with a full scale capacity weight
on the weighing system.
diaG  adc.uv
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the microvolts relative to the weight
on the selected scale.
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In the case the load cell is not connected or faulty it is possible that floating values
are shown, or the message "error" appears, if these exceed the underload /
overload value of the converter.
With the ZERO and TARE keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the
microvolts for each configured channel of the scale in dependent channels
“dep.Ch.” and in independent channels “ind.Ch.” functioning modes.
adc.pnt - Converter points
diaG  Adc.pnt
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument shows the A/D converter points relative to
the weight on the selected scale.
In the case the load cell is not connected or faulty it is possible that the floating
values are shown, or the message "
" appears, if these exceed the underload /
overload value of the converter.
With the ZERO and TARE keys it is possible to switch the visualisation of the A/D
converter points for each configured channel of the scale in dependent channels
“
” and in independent channels “
” functioning modes.
- Display test
diaG  displa
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument turns on all the display segments and
symbols. One exits by pressing the C key or the ENTER/PRINT key.
Keyb - Keyboard test
diaG  keyb
By pressing the keys one at a time, the display shows their relative codes. One exits
by pressing the same key three times.
ser - Serials test
diaG  ser
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “
indicates the status of the printer serial port while
serial port. Both can take on two values:
” in which
indicates the status of the PC
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Serial port does not work
0
Serial port works
1
During the test one should short-circuit TXPC with RXPC (in the PC terminal board)
and TXPR with RXPR (in the PRN).
Furthermore the ASCII “TEST”<CRLF> string is continuously transmitted on both the
serial lines.
At this point, by pressing any key, the instrument gives the possibility to transmit, all
the data received from the PRN port or COM2 and vice versa on the PC port or
COM1: the instrument shows “COM1-2”, press the C key to exit from the step.
CTS.ST. - Test of the CTS status
diAG  CTS.ST.
By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the status/level of the CTS signal of the printer
(on) connected to the PRN serial port.
BT.ADC - Test of the battery input voltage
DIAG  BT.ADC
By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the voltage on the battery input.
PW.ADC- Test of the power input voltage
diaG  PW.ADC
By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the voltage on the power input.
OUTPUT - Test of the i/o expansion board relays
DIAG  oUTPUT
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “rel 1” and enables relay 1 of
the expansion board; press the ZERO or TARE key to enable the other relays of the
connected expansion boards
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inputs - Test of the i/o expansion board inputs
diaG  inputs
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays “i.bx-y” in which x, y indicate
x – the input which is controlling 1, 2, 3, 4; to change the input which one wants to
control press the ZERO or TARE keys.
y- the input status:
Disabled input
0
Enabled input
1
Communication error with I/O expansion board or
board not present.
anout - Analogue output test
DIAG  anout
If the instrument is fitted with the analogue output, through this step one can test if
the values of the D/A converter (to be entered at time of calibration) correspond
with the relative values of the analogue output (in voltage or in current), see “Analog
output” section.
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the display shows 00000; enter a value between 00000
and 65535 and confirm with ENTER/PRINT; the instrument will supply the
corresponding analogue value in output.
To exit the test confirm twice with ENTER/PRINT the same entered value.
ee.WGhs - Weighs counter on additional memory
The step is available only in the crane scales.
diaG  ee.WGhs
By pressing ENTER/PRINT the instrument displays the number of times in which there
was an increase in weight over 10% of the capacity. If the memory is not present, the
display shows “no.eep”.
Ser.num - Serial number of the indicator
diaG  ser.num
By pressing ENTER/PRINT one views the serial number of the indicator.
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3
-
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
!! IMPORTANT NOTE !!
The character between < > is a single byte character
The characters between [ ] are optional, depending from the setting
The characters between ( ) are different alternatives separated by the vertical bar
character “|”
The comma character ”,” is used as fields separator
The point character “.” is used as decimal separator
The character “b” identifies a blank space
The terminator characters are <CR><LF> where:
<CR>
<LF>
ASCII decimal code 013
ASCII decimal code 010
Used symbols:
Available for the pc serial port
Available for the printer serial port
3.1
Communication modes
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port
through the corresponding “pCmode” step of the SET-UP environment.
TRANSMISSION REQUESTED FROM AN
EXTERNAL DEVICE (
)
In this case the indicator waits for a command before transmitting (see the section “Format of the
serial commands”).
With Baud rate at 9600, through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 14 requests per
second, while with the Baud rate at 115200 through the READ command, it is possible to make up
to 24 requests per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
NOTE: This protocol is active also in the other functioning modes, only on the PC serial output.
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TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 SERIAL
MODE (485)
The protocol is the same as the transmission upon request (ondE parameter), except that the
instrument responds only if its machine code is the one requested (before the request the
machine code must be put, I.E. 00READ<CRLF>).
If a broadcast address command (99) is received no answer is given. If the command is correct it is
executed anyways.
TRANSMISSION IN R.ADC MODE
(r.adC)
The protocol is used for the communication with the WWSERF platforms.
4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY
TRANSMISSION (repe.4 and repe.6)
The weight displaying takes place both in the indicator as well as in a weight repeater of 4 or 6
digits, (normally the capacity will be properly set up for a correct displaying).
NOTE: Independently from the set transmission speed it’s possible to obtain up to 6 transmissions
per second.
TRANSMISSION WHEN THE PRINT KEY
IS PRESSED (prin.st and prin.ex)
The instrument communicates the weight data through the serial port when the ENTER/PRINT key
is pressed (except for in the TOTALIZER mode in which one should press the MODE key or takes
place automatically in case of automatic totalisation).
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 0, otherwise the
display shows the “low” message.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “reaCt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
For approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions,
otherwise the display shows the “LOW” message.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “reaCt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (prin.st) or the extended string (prin.ex); see
the section “Transmission protocols” for the description of the two strings.
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Notes:
- The transmission is confirmed by the “trasm” message on the display or from the “print” or
“tot” messages in the case in which the transmission takes place at the same time of the
printing or totalisation.
- In any case it’s possible to receive data through the transmission commands upon request.
- With an unstable weight the display shows the “unstab” message.
- If the transmission has not been reenabled the display shows the “no.0.uns” message.
- In any case it’s possible to receive the data through the transmission commands upon request.
CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION
(all.std and all.ext)
This mode is used for interfacing to the PC, remote displays and other devices which request a
constant updating of the data independently from the weight stability.
If one selects this mode for the PC, independently from the set transmission speed one can obtain
up to 26 transmissions per second.
If one selects this mode for the PRINTER port, the instrument transmits the data in relation to the
set transmission speed:
- With Baud rate at 9600 one can obtain up to 24 transmissions per second.
- With Baud rate at 115200 one can obtain up to 26 transmissions per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
The data is transmitted using the standard string (all.std) or the extended string (all.ext); see
the section “Transmission protocols” for the description of the two strings.
TRANSMISSION UPON STABILITY
(all.std and all.ext)
Each time a weight on the scale becomes stable, a communication string is transmitted on the PC
serial port.
For non approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 10 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passage by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 10
divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon instability).
For approved instruments:
- The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.
- Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passage by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 20
divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon instability).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (stab.st) or the extended string (stab.ex);
see the section “Transmission protocols” for the description of the two strings.
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3.2
Transmission protocols
Standard string
Format
[CC]SS,KK,PPPPPPPP,UU<CR><LF>
Characters
Description
[CC]
Instrument code, just in the case the 485 protocol is enabled
SS
Where
KK
Example
Scale status
US Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Weight Type
NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
PPPPPPPP
Weight on 8 digits
UU
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
ST,GS, 90.6kg<CR><LF>
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Extended string
Format
[CC]B,SS,NNNNNNNNNN,(PT|bb)TTTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPPPP,uu,(dd/mm/yybbhh:mm:ss|"NO
DATE TIME")<CR LF>
Characters
Description
[CC]
Instrument code, just in the case the 485 protocol is enabled
B
Number of active scale
SS
Where
NNNNNNNNNN
(PT|bb)
TTTTTTTTTT
PPPPPPPPPP
UU
dd/mm/yy
bb
hh:mm:ss
Example ST,1, 90.6kg,
Scale status
US
Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL
Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Net weight on 10 digits
PT if the tare is manual or bb if the tare is semiautomatic
Tare weight on 10 digits
Pieces number on 10 digits
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
Date in the "dd/mm/yy" format (only with REXD command)
2 space characters, 32 decimal ascii characters (only with REXD
command)
Time in the "hh:mm:ss" format (only with REXD command)
20.8kg<CR><LF>
Alibi memory
The integrated alibi memory allows to store the executed weighs or the weights transmitted to the
PC, to the printers and to all the non approved devices.
The stored values can then be recalled by the PC serial line or directly on the indicator‘s display for
a following check.
The data filed with each weigh or upon each weight transmission are:
- Gross weight
- Tare
- Unit of measure
- Number of active scale
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If the onde or 485 protocol is set on the pc serial port and the alibi function is set in the
functioning mode, the memorisation of a weigh takes place:
 Following the reception of a command through the serial line.
See Format of the serial commands.
 Upon the printing made with the simple printout function (ENTER Key) or upon
totalisation/input weigh/ouput weigh.
The indicator transmits from the PC port the following string.
[CC]PIDSS,B,LLLLLLLLLLUU, (PT|bb)TTTTTTTTTTUU,(RRRRRFormat
WWWWWW|NO)<CR><LF>
Characters
Description
[CC]
SS
Instrument code, just in the case the 485 protocol is enabled
Scale status
US Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Where
B
Number of active scale
LLLLLLLLLL
Gross weight on 10 digits
UU
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
(PT|bb)
PT if the tare is manual or bb if the tare is semiautomatic
TTTTTTTTTT
Tare weight on 10 digits
UU
Example
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
Rewriting number on 5 digits (RRRRR) and Weigh number on 6
(RRRRRdigits (WWWWWW) or NO for the weigh not stored in the alibi
WWWWWW|NO)
memory
PIDST,1, 1.000kg, 1.000kg,00000-000001<CR><LF>
Furthermore the printout on the printer port will also include the ALIBI rewriting and weigh
number, at the beginning of the printout.
The identification of the weigh takes place through the ID code; a code is given to each weigh,
allowing to find the weigh in the database.
The ID has the following format:
< Rewriting number > — < Weigh number >
The rewriting number is a number of 5 digits which may go from 0 to 00255; it indicates the
number of complete rewritings of the alibi memory.
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The weigh number is a number of 6 digits which may go from 0 to 131071; it indicates the weigh
number in the current rewriting of the alibi memory.
With each storage the weigh number is increased of 000001; when this reaches the value 131071,
it restarts from 000000 and the rewriting number increases of 00001.
If the weigh cannot be saved in the alibi, the numeric ID will be substituted with the message "NO".
Standard string
in the “repeater” firmware
Format
SS,KK,PPPPPPPP,UU<CR><LF>
Characters
Description
SS
Where
KK
Example
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Scale status
Non valid weight (the following data is not valid)
In SUM mode this happens when:
- one or more slaves are not connected
NV - one or more slaves are in under/over load
condition
In single slave mode this happens when the slave is
not connected
US Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Weight Type
NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
PPPPPPPP
Weight on 8 digits
UU
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
ST,GS, 90.6kg<CR><LF>
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Extended string
in the repeater firmware
Format
C,SS,KK,PPPPPPPP,UU<CR><LF>
Characters
Description
C
Where
SS
KK
Example
Slave or sum
S
The sum is sent
1
Slave 1 is sent
...
9
Slave 9 is sent
Scale status
Non valid weight (the following data is not valid)
In SUM mode this happens when:
- one or more slaves are not connected
NV - one or more slaves are in under/over load
condition
In single slave mode this happens when the slave is
not connected
US Unstable weight
ST
Stable weight
OL Weight over load (out of range)
UL
Weight under load (out of range)
TL
Scale not at level
Weight Type
NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
PPPPPPPP
Weight on 8 digits
UU
Unit of measure: kg, g, t or lb
S,ST,GS, 90.6kg<CR><LF>
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3.3
Format of the serial commands
This manual describes the available commands on DFW series scale instruments.
The commands are described following the typographical convention:
Description Description of the command
Notes
Special notes, if needed
Format
Where
C M D x Command given as sequence of characters
x
Description of the command parameters, if present
Answer
Where
A N S W x x Command answer as sequence of characters
xx Description of the answer values, if present
Example
Description of the example, if necessary
Command C M D 1
Example of a specific command
Answer
A N S W 1 2 Answer to the specific command
The format of the commands is composed of:
 capital characters: compulsory characters
 lower case characters: parameters of the command/answer
 characters in square brackets ([x]): optional characters
Commands terminator characters
All the commands and the answers terminate with CR (decimal 13, hexadecimal 0D) LF (decimal 10,
hexadecimal 0A) characters.
In the example given above the command and the answer will be:
Command
CMD1<CR><LF>
Answer
ANSW12<CR><LF>
To be more clear the example is given also in decimal and hexadecimal formats:
ASCII
Command
Decimal
Hexadecimal
ASCII
Answer
Decimal
Hexadecimal
C
67
43
A
65
41
M
77
4D
N
78
4e
D
68
44
S
83
53
1 <CR> <LF>
49 13
10
31 0D
0A
W
1
2
<CR> <LF>
87 49
50
13
10
57 31
32
0D
0A
In the remaining part of the manual to be more concise the terminator characters are omitted.
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Instrument configuration
To work with the commands described in the present manual set the following parameters in the
scale technical setup:
Setup parameter
Selectable values
Select the baud rate



Select parity type
word length



stop bits
On demand or 485



485 communication
To work with 485 protocol set the following parameter in the scale technical setup:
Setup parameter
Value
RS485 mode






485 scale address (0 to 99)


When the 485 mode is selected all the commands and the answers will have the selected address
in front of them. All the commands with a 485 address different from the instrument scale one will
be ignored.
Example of a command in 485 communication mode with address equal 01.
ASCII
0 1 C M D 1 <CR> <LF>
Command
Decimal
48 49 67 77 68 49 13
10
Hexadecimal 30 31 43 4D 44 31 0D
0A
ASCII
0 1 A N S W
1
2
<CR> <LF>
Answer
Decimal
48 49 65 78 83 87 49
50
13
10
Hexadecimal 30 31 41 4e 53 57 31
32
0D
0A
Scale instrument answers
Almost every command, if successfully executed, has its own answer. If the received command is
not recognized or has a wrong format an error answer is sent back from the scale. The following
table lists the error answers:
Answer
Description
E
R
R
0
1
<CR> <LF> Command format wrong
E
R
R
0
2
<CR> <LF> Command parameters error
E
R
R
0
3
<CR> <LF> Command not allowed in the scale state
E
R
R
0
4
<CR> <LF> An inexistent command has been transmitted.
There has been an error in the response of the
E
R
R
0
5
<CR> <LF>
indicator.
E
R
R
0
6
<CR> <LF> There has been an error in the checksum.
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The following errors are specific in the case of weighs memory management
(DFWPM10USB)
Answer
Description
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
<CR>
<CR>
<CR>
<CR>
<CR>
<CR>
<LF>
<LF>
<LF>
<LF>
<LF>
<LF>
E
R
R
-
7
<CR> <LF>
E
E
R
R
R
R
-
8
9
<CR> <LF>
<CR> <LF>
E
R
R
-
10
<CR> <LF>
Reading error.
The memory is not present.
Writing error.
Invalid index in the memory.
Full memory.
Error in writing the index of the memory.
Error in the stored years (max. 2 consecutive
years).
Error in sending data (serial port busy).
Empty memory.
Invalid weight (unstable, less than allowed
divisions, out of range or tilt of the scale).
Note: specific errors for the memory have an offset equal to 30 from the absolute value of the
error and are transmitted on serial line on 2 hexadecimal digits (ex.: invalid weight error = 30 +
abs(-10) = 40 becomes ERR 28 hexadecimal).
Available commands
VER - Instrument version
Description
Reading of the instrument model and firmware version
Format
V E R
Answer
V E R , r [r] s s , m m m m m m m m
r[r]
Firmware major release in decimal value
ss
Firmware minor release
m…m
Model name on 8 characters
Where
Example
136
DFW release 1.00 connected
Command V E R
Answer
V E R , 1 0 0 , D F W 0 6
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
READ - Weight read command
Description
Reading of the scale weight
Format
R E A D
Answer
STANDARD STRING (see the section “Transmission protocols”).
REXT- Weight read command
Description
Reading of the scale weights
Format
R E X T
Answer
EXTENDED STRING (see the section “Transmission protocols”).
REXD - Weight read command with date and time
Description
Reading of the scale weights
Format
R E X D
Answer
EXTENDED STRING (see the section “Transmission protocols”).
GR10- Weight read command in high resolution
Description
Note
Format
Where
Get the net weight in high resolution
The weight has 1 decimal more than the scale number of decimals
G
R
1
0
[x]
x E to enable the compatibility mode of the REXT command with the old version
03.05.
If the compatibility is enabled, in the answer, the weights are formatted of on
8 digits instead on 10 digits (as in new version).
D to disable the compatibility mode
disables the compatibility of the REXT command with the old version 03.05
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(default).
Answer
x present
O K
Compatibility mode disabled
s s , G X , w w w w w w w w w w , u u
Compatibility mode enabled
x omitted
Where
ss
c
w…w
uu
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
s s , c , w w w w w w w w w w u u
T L Tilt condition error
O L Over load condition
U L Under load condition
S T Weight stable
U S Weight unstable
Selected scale (always 1)
Net weight in high resolution on 10 characters with decimal point and
padded on front with blank spaces
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
Enables compatibility mode
Command G R 1 0 E
Answer
O K
Weight in high resolution with compatibility mode disabled
Command G R 1 0
Answer
S T , G X ,
1 . 0 0 0 0 , k g
Weight in high resolution with compatibility mode enabled
Command G R 1 0
Answer
S T , 1 ,
1 . 0 0 0 0 k g
MVOL – Microvolts read command
Description
Reading command of microvolts relative to the weight
Format
M V O L
Answer
STANDARD STRING (see the section “Transmission protocols”).
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T - Semi automatic tare function
Description
Semi automatic tare function
Format
T
Answer
No answer
Example
Command
Answer
T
No answer
TARE - Semi automatic tare function
Description
Semi automatic tare function
Format
T A R
Answer
O K
Example
Command
Answer
E
T A R E
O K
TMAN - Preset tare function
Description
Format
Where
Answer
Example 1
Example 2
Preset tare function
T M A N t t t t t t t t
t…t
Tare to set with decimal point on up to 8 characters
O K
the instrument’s response does not mean necessarily that the instrument
executes the tare
Sets a preset tare equal to 1.5 kg
Command
T M A N 1 . 5
Answer
O K
Sets a preset tare equal to 10 kg
Command
T M A N 1 0
Answer
O K
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Z - Zero scale function
Description
Zero scale function
Format
Z
Answer
No answer
Example
Command
Answer
Z
No answer
ZERO - Zero scale function
Description
Zero scale function
Format
Z E R
Answer
O K
Example
Command
Answer
O
Z E R O
O K
C - CLEAR key
Description
Format
Simulates the pressure of the CLEAR key
C
Answer
No answer
Example
Command
Answer
140
C
No answer
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
CLEAR - CLEAR key
Description
Simulates the pressure of the CLEAR key
Format
C L E A
Answer
O K
Example
Command C
Answer
O
R
L
K
E A R
ECHO - Echo of the received characters
Description
Echo of the received characters
Format
Where
E
C
H
O
[c
c...c Arbitrary characters
Answer
E
C
H
O
c
... c
c...c Same characters of the received command
Where
Example
Comman
d
Answer
...
c]
E C H O A B C D
E C H O A B C D
ALIM - Reading of power supply and battery levels
Description Reading of power supply and battery levels
Format
Where
A L I M [N]
N: character ‘N’. If present the command answer will have the millivolt values.
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Answer
P W
x...x
y...y
:
x ...
Decimal value
Decimal value
x
B
T
:
y ...
ALIM
Description
Where
Example 1
Example 2
x...x
Power supply
connection
y...y
Battery value
Command
Answer
Command
Answer
A
P
A
P
L
W
L
W
Values
0: power
supply
disconnecte
d
1: power
supply
connected
0~9
0: discharged
9: charged
I M
:
1
B T :
I M N
:
1 2 9 2 0
y
ALIMN
Description
Range
Power supply
voltage in
millivolt
>= 0
Battery voltage
in millivolt
>= 0
6
B
T
:
6 5 0 1
RAZF - ADC value
Description
Answer
142
Get the ADC value of the selected instrument channel
Instrument response in “IND.CH.” mode: STANDARD STRING (see the section
“Transmission protocols”).
Instrument response in “DEP.CH.” mode: see the response of the RAZM - ADC
value command.
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
RAZM - ADC value
Description
Format
Get the ADC value of all channels
R A Z M
Independent channels working mode
Answer
Where
Example 1
Example 2
s s , R Z , d d d d d d d d d d , v v
Dependent channels working mode
R Z , v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 v1 , v2 v2 v2
v2 v2 v2 v2 v2 v2 , v3 v3 v3 v3 v3 v3 v3 v3 v3 v3
v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 v4 , v v
ss
T L Tilt condition error
O L Over load condition
U L Under load condition
S T Weight stable
U S Weight unstable
d…d
ADC value on 10 characters padded on front with blank spaces
vi…vi
ADC value of the i-th channel in dependent channels working mode
v2
,
ADC voltage value equal to 450000 in independent channels working mode
Command R A Z M
Answer
S T , R Z ,
4 5 0 0 0 0 , v v
Reading of the 2 configured channels ADC values in dependent channels working
mode, 1st channel ADC value = 15000, 2nd channel ADC value = 20000
Command M V O L
Answer
R Z ,
1 0 0 0 ,
2 0 0 0 , v v
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STPT - Setpoint setting
Description
Note
Format
Where
Setpoint setting
the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently
save these on the instrument one should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
If one wants to save various set points one should set all of them and at the end
transmit the saving command.
S T P T n t x x x x x x t y y y y y y
n
Index of the digital output related to the setpoint format (0÷3)
0 to set the setpoint 1, 3 to set setpoint 4
t
O The following value is the on setpoint one
F The following value is the off setpoint one
x…x
Setpoint weight values in decimal format with no decimals on up to 6
y…y
digits.
If the scale has 3 decimals and the setpoint value is to be set equal
1.000 kg set xxxx (or yyyy) equal to 1000
NOTE: if the setpoint hysteresis is disabled the off value is ignored but must be
less than the on value
Answer
O K
Example
Sets the on value of the 2nd setpoint equal to 2.000 kg and the off value equal to
1.900 kg in a scale calibrated with 3 decimals
Command S T P T 1 O 2 0 0 0 F 1 9 0 0
Answer
O K
TATO - Command for setting the activation, target and tolerance
Description
Note
Format
144
Command for setting the activation, target and tolerance
Only by the tolerance Check mode.
The transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently
save these on the instrument one should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
If the “KKKKK” tolerance is omitted, the “ZZZZZZ” tolerance is considered as both
the lower one as well as the upper one.
T A T O , X X X X X X , Y Y Y Y Y Y ,
Z Z Z Z Z Z , K K K K K K
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Where
XXXXXX
YYYYYY
ZZZZZZ
KKKKK
is the activation threshold without decimal point
is the target weight without decimal point
is the lower tolerance without the decimal point
is the upper tolerance without the decimal point
Answer
O K
Example
Setting the activation equal to 0.020 kg, target equal to 2.000 and tolerances
equal to 0.100
T A T O ,
0 . 0 2 0 ,
2 . 0 0 0 ,
0 . 1 0 0 ,
0 . 1 0 0
TLCK - Tare function status
Description
Tare function status
Format
T L C K
Answer
T L C K e
e E Tare locked
D Tare unlocked
Where
Example
Tare disable
Command T L C K
Answer
T L C K D
TLCKe - Tare function programming
Description
Note
Format
Where
Answer
Tare function programming
the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently
save these on the instrument one should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
T
e
L C K e
E To lock the tare
D To unlock the tare
O
K
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Example
Tare locked
Command T L C K D
Answer
O K
CMDSAVE - Data saving command
Description
Data saving command
Format
C
M D S A V E
Answer
O
K
Example
Data saving command
Command C M D S A V E
Answer
O K
NTGS – NET / GROSS Switch
Description
Note
Switches the main weight display value from gross to net and vice versa
The command is executed only if one is in the “Net / Gross switch” functioning
mode, f.mode >> funct = ntGs.
Format
N T G
Answer
O K
Example
Command
Answer
S
N T G S
O K
PRNT - Simple print function
Description
Simple print function execution
Format
P R N
Answer
O K
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Example
Command
Answer
P R N T
O K
DISP - Displays of a message on the display
Description
Note
Displays of a message on the display
The message is displayed for the interval time set with the DINT command
In the case in which the display shown in the command is of the numeric type
(for example the standard display 00), and if in the transmitted message there
are two consecutive points the message is stopped after the first of the two
points. When the display is showing a message transmitted serially through the
DISP command, the indicator does not display those messages usually shown in
the scale status (ZERO, TARE, HOLD, ...).
With approved instrument one needs to wait for the end of the current
visualisation before being able to view the next one.
Format
Where
D I S P 0 0 c … c
c…c
Message to display
Answer
O K
Example
Displays the message “- OK -” on the display
Command D I S P 0 0 O K
Answer
O K
-
DINT - Interval of the message of the DISP command
Description
Note
Sets the interval of the message displayed with the DISP command
Value 0 sets an infinite interval
With approved instrument the minimum settable time is 1 millisecond
(0001HEX), and maximum settable time is 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds, 1388
HEX).
Format
Where
D I N T t t t t
tttt
Message interval time in milliseconds express in hexadecimal format
Answer
O K
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Example
Sets a message interval time of 1 second (1000 ms, 03E8 hex)
Command D I N T 0 3 E 8
Answer
O K
PCOK - PC confirmation command
Description
PC confirmation command: the indicator shows on the display the "-PCOK-"
message for about 2 seconds.
Format
P C O
Answer
O K
Example
Command
Answer
K
P C O K
O K
SPMU - Average piece weight setting
Description
Note
Sets the average piece weight in the set AVG unit
Only for the counting operating mode
The APW are not accepted in the SPMU.12<CRLF> format; these must be in the
SPMU0.12<CRLF> format.
The APW are not accepted equal to zero.
Format
Where
S P M U x … x
x…x
Average piece weight value with decimal point on up to 8 characters
Answer
O K
Example
Sets an average piece value equal to 10.5
Command S P M U 1 0 . 5
Answer
O K
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STAT - Instrument working state
Description
Reading of the instrument working state
Format
S T A
Answer
Where
S T A T x x
xx
State index in decimal format (see TABLE)
Example
Instrument in the scale state
Command S T A T
Answer
S T A T 0 1
T
Index
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
State
normal scale status
normal scale status in input
instrument in technical set-up
instrument in boot phase
instrument in rx/tx set-up phase
instrument in test phase of the serial ports
instrument in print test
KEYP - Simulation of a key/button pressure
Description
Note
Simulation of a key/button pressure
In case the simulated key has two linked functions (key briefly pressed or at
length, like the TARE key), if the KEYP command is followed by the release
command of the (KEYR) key within a maximum time of 1,5 seconds, the simple
function will be executed (key briefly pressed); otherwise the second function
will be made (key pressed at length).
Format
Where
K E Y P x x
xx
Key code in hexadecimal format (see Table)
Answer
O K
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Example 1
Simulation of the pressure of the ZERO key
Comman
K E Y P 0 4
d
Answer
O K
Key code
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
Key
00: MODE key;
01: F key;
02: ENTER key;
03: TARE key;
04: scale ZERO key;
05: numeric 0 key;
06: numeric 1 key;
07: numeric 2 key;
08: numeric 3 key;
09: numeric 4 key;
0A: numeric 5 key;
0B: numeric 6 key;
0C: numeric 7 key;
0D: numeric 8 key;
0E: numeric 9 key;
0F: INFO key;
10: C key.
KEYR - Simulation of the release of the key
Description
Simulation of the release of the key
Format
K E Y
Answer
O K
Example
Command
Answer
150
R
K E Y R
O K
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
KEYE - Keyboard status
Description
Keyboard status
Format
K E Y E
Answer
K E Y E e
e E the keyboard is enabled
D the keyboard is disabled
Where
Example
Keyboard disable
Command K E Y E
Answer
K E Y E D
KEYEe - Keyboard enable
Description
Note
Format
Where
Keyboard enable
the transmitted values are valid until the indicator is turned off. To permanently
save these on the instrument one should use the saving command (CMDSAVE).
K E Y E e
e E to enable the keyboard
D to disable the keyboard
Answer
O K
Example
Keyboard disable
Command K E Y E D
Answer
O K
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RALL - Reading of the scale data
Description
Format
Answer
Where
Example
152
Reading of the scale data
R A L L
s s
, p
ss ss
d d
ss
, c , n n n n n n n u u , g g g g g g g u u
p t t t t t t t u u , tn tn tn tn tn tn tn un un , ss
, ck ck ck , k k k , n n n , r r r r r - d d d
d
T L Tilt condition error
O L Over load condition
U L Under load condition
S T Weight stable
U S Weight unstable
c
Number of scale (always 1)
n…n
Net weight on 7 characters
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
g…g
Gross weight on 7 characters
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
pp
Tare type (“ ” with semi-automatic tare, “PT” with preset tare
t…t
Tare value on 7 characters
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
tn…tn
Last totalization net weight on 7 characters
utut
Last totalization unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
ssssss Scale state, decimal value on 3 digits padded with zeroes on front
000 weighing
001 numeric value input
002 set-up menu
ckckck Pressed keys counter, decimal value on 3 digits padded with zeroes on
front (*)
kkk
Pressed key code, decimal value on 3 digits padded with zeroes on front
nnn
Number of totalizations, decimal value on 3 digits padded with zeroes
on front
r…r
Alibi rewrite ID value on 5 digits padded with zeroes on front
d…d
Alibi ID value on 6 digits padded with zeroes on front
Last totalization net is 3.500 kg
Command R A L L
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Answer
S T , 1 ,
3 . 5 0 0 k g ,
5 . 0 0 0 k g
, P T
1 . 5 0 0 k g ,
3 . 5 0 0 k g ,
1 , 0 1 5 , 0 5 5 , 0 0 3 , 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0
0 0 2
PID - Stores weigh data in the alibi memory
Description
Stores weigh data in the alibi memory and get alibi ID value
Format
P I D
Answer
P I D s s , c , w w w w w w w w w w u u , p p t
t t t t t t t t t u u , r r r r r - n n n n n n
ss
T L Tilt condition error
O L Over load condition
U L Under load condition
S T Weight stable
U S Weight unstable
c
Scale number (always 1)
w…w
Gross weight on 10 characters padded with blank spaces on front
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
pp
Tare type (“ ” with semi-automatic tare, “PT” with preset tare
t…t
Tare value
r…r
Alibi rewrite ID value on 5 digits padded with zeroes on front
n…n
Alibi ID value on 6 digits padded with zeroes on front
In case of error with no weight data stored in alibi memory in place of rrrrrnnnnnn
there
N O
is
Where
Example
Data stored in alibi with a gross weight equal to 15 kg and a preset tare of 1 kg
Command P I D
Answer
P I D S T , 1 ,
1 5 . 0 0 0 k g , P T
1 . 0 0 0 k g , 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 5
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PIDD - Stores weigh data in the alibi memory with date and time
Description
Stores weigh data in the alibi memory, get alibi ID value, date and time
Format
P I D D
Answer
P I D s s , c , w w w w w w w w w w u u , p p t
t t t t t t t t t u u , r r r r r - n n n n n n
d d / m m / y y b b h h : m m : s s
ss
T L Tilt condition error
O L Over load condition
U L Under load condition
S T Weight stable
U S Weight unstable
c
Scale number (always 1)
w…w
Gross weight on 10 characters padded with blank spaces on front
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
pp
Tare type (“ ” with semi-automatic tare, “PT” with preset tare
t…t
Tare value
r…r
Alibi rewrite ID value on 5 digits padded with zeroes on front
n…n
Alibi ID value on 6 digits padded with zeroes on front
d…y
Date in the "dd/mm/yy"
bb
2 space characters, 32 decimal ascii character
h…s
Time in the "hh:mm:ss" format
In case of error with no weight data stored in alibi memory in place of rrrrrnnnnnn
there
N O
is
In the case in which the date/time is not detected or set, the weight is transmitted
but not the date and time; “NO DATE TIME” is in its place.
Where
Example
154
Data stored in alibi with a gross weight equal to 15 kg and a preset tare of 1 kg
Command P I D D
Answer
P I D S T , 1 ,
1 5 . 0 0 0 k g , P T
1 . 0 0 0 k g , 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 5
2 1 / 0 5 / 1 4
0 9 : 4 3 : 1 7
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
ALRD - Alibi memory reading
Description Alibi memory reading
Format
Where
A L R D w w w w w - n n n n n n
wwwww
Rewrite id (decimal value on 5 digits padded on front with zeroes)
nnnnnn
Alibi id number (decimal value on 6 digits padded on front with zeroes)
Answer
s , w w w w w w w w w w u u , p p t t t t t t t t t t u u
S
Scale number (always 1)
wwwwwwwwww Gross weight (decimal value with decimal point on 10 characters
padded on front with blanks)
uu
Unit of measure (“ g”, “kg”, “ t”, “lb”)
Where
pp
Tare type (2 blank spaces with no tare or semi-automatic tare, “PT”
with preset tare)
tttttttttt Tare value (decimal value with decimal point on 10 characters padded
on front with blanks)
Example
1 ,
Command
Answer
A
L
R
D
0
0
0
2 . 0 0 0 k g , P T
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
1
1 . 0 0 0 k g
ALDL - Clearing of the alibi memory
Description Clearing of the alibi memory
Notes
Not allowed in legal for trade instruments and if the scale is not in the weighing state
Format
A L D L
Answer
A L D L O
Example
Command A L
Answer
A L
K
D
D
L
L O K
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4
MASTER - SLAVE CONFIGURATION
To enable the communication between the indicators in Master-Slave systems, one has to set the
appropriate values of the following parameters in the set-up environment for each indicator (see
the section “
Description of the steps”):
Example of configuration: DFWPM (MASTER) with MCW09 (SLAVE)
DFWPM
FunCt
SCr.SAV
ir.ConF
LAMP
L.int
Autoff
t.PoWEr
rAdio
En.ModE
StAbiL
PC.SEL
PCModE
PWr.Prn
ALiM
MAStr, nuMSL=X, LiStEn=no,
Print=yES,
ProtoC=ExtEnd,t.kEyb=kb.dFW,
WGh.LSt=yes.dir
no
ir no
LAM 0
L.int0
diSAb
on
CoM2, r.ChAn= C 0
MEdiuM
Not visible
CoM2
Default
Default
AA
MCW09
(*)
no
ir 4
LAM 1
L.int1
EnAb, Min.oFF= 5
on
CoM1, r.ChAn= C 0
MEdiuM
(*)
CoM1
485
PWr.Ext
Not visible
(*) Program the value relative to the application of the instrument.
NB: the WGh.LSt parameter wants to be set on yes.dir just in case of DFWPM or with another
indicator with a clock and a specific memory for the prints; otherwise set the parameter on No.
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MASTER - SLAVE CONFIGURATION
Example of configuration: DFW with TPR (MASTER) and 2 DFW (SLAVE)
DFW MASTER
DFW SLAVE 1
PC.SEL
PCModE
MAStr, nuMSL=2 LiStEn=no,
Print=yES, ProtoC=ExtEnd,
t.kEyb=kb.dFW, WGh.LSt=no
CoM1
Default
PWr.Prn
Pr.ModE
PWr.int
tPr
CoM1
485 with
Ad485 : 01
PWr.Ext
tPr
Prn.CtS
b.LinE
IntES
doM
ntik
EndPAG
bArC
VdbAr
LMbAr
WbAr
CtSL
yES
h. SuM
dt.EX.2
SuM
ALWAyS
Not visible
Not visible
Not visible
Not visible
noCtS
yES
Int Si
dt. no
yES.tot
no
yES.tot
0
32
W 3
FunCt
DFW SLAVE 2
(*)
(*)
CoM1
485 with
Ad485 : 02
PWr.Ext
tPr
noCtS
yES
Int Si
dt. no
yES.tot
no
yES.tot
0
32
W 3
Not visible
hbAr
080
Not visible
bArFS
n
Not visible
PntVb
undEr
(*) Program the value relative to the application of the instrument.
080
n
undEr
Printout examples
Slave 1
Slave 2
Master
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MASTER - SLAVE CONFIGURATION
Example of configuration: 1 DFW with TPR (MASTER), 1 DFW (LISTEN ONLY MASTER ), AND 1
DFW (SLAVE)
DFW MASTER
FunCt
PC.SEL
PCModE
PWr.Prn
Pr.ModE
Prn.CtS
MAStr, nuMSL=1
LiStEn=no, Print=yES,
ProtoC=ExtEnd,
t.kEyb=kb.dFW,
WGh.LSt=no
CoM1
Default
LISTEN ONLY MASTER
MAStr, nuMSL= 1,
LiStEn=yES,
Print=no
CoM1
Default
Default
Default
Default
tPr
Default
CtSL
(*)
Default
IntES
(*) Program the value relative to the application of the instrument.
DFWPM PLAY + DGT/DGT60:
Passo
DGT/DGT60
DFW SLAVE
(*)
CoM1
485 with Ad485 :
02
PWr.Ext
tPr
noCtS
Int Si
DFWPM
F.ModeFunct
-
F.Mode Ir.conf
F.ModeEn.Savet.power
F.ModeEn.SaveRadio
Ir 19
-
Mastr, numsl=X,
Protoc=normal,
t.keyb=kb.dgt
ON
COM2 CH0
F.ModeEn.SaveEn.Mode
-
MAX
SetupSerialPc.Sel
232
COM2
SetupSerialComPCPcMode
485 Ad01
-
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Example of configuration: 1 DFWLKRF (MASTER with TPR) + MCWN11T6 (SLAVE TOTALIZER).
(Clock and printout header on the SLAVE)
DFWLKRF
MCWN11T6
FunCt
MAStr, nuMSL=1
LiStEn=no, Print=yES,
ProtoC=ExtEnd,
t.kEyb=kb.dFW,
WGh.LSt=no
(*)
Pr.ModE
Prn.CtS
IntES
doM
EndPAG
b.LinE
PWr.Prn
tPr
CtSL
h.no
dt.no
no
yes
Ext.Off
tPr
noCtS
int Si
dt.EX 2
SuM
no
PWr.Ext
Example of configuration with a DFW(MASTER) and a 3590E(SLAVE) via serial cable
DFW
3590E
FunCt
MAStr, nuMSL=1 LiStEn=no,
Print=yES, ProtoC=ExtEnd,
t.kEyb=kb.CPWE, WGh.LSt=no
(*)
PCModE
485
485
Ad485
00
1
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
5
5.1
CONNECTION SCHEMES
DFW Series
ANALOGUE
OUTPUT
(optional)
TILT
PRN-AUX
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
MEANING OF MOTHER BOARD TERMINAL BOARDS AND JUMPERS
VB 6 Vdc BATTERY INPUT
2BATT – (0 Vdc) GND
1+
BATT + (6 Vdc)
VE 12 Vdc POWER SUPPLY INPUT
20 Vdc (GND)
1+
+12 Vdc
AUX and PRNAUX AUXILIARY
OUTPUT
10 Vdc (GND)
2+
5,3 –7,3 Vdc 400 mA max
AUX and PRNAUX (OUTPUT VOLTAGE)
It is used to power an external device and its functioning mode depends on the (
>>
>>
>>
parameter of the set-up environment
JUMPERS
J8 ON
If closed it enables the automatic start-up of the indicator as soon as the power is
supplied.
Note: the BATT jumper must be open.
BATT
If closed, it enables the indication of the battery level; see section “LOW BATTERY
WARNING”, USER MAN.REF.
AUX-ON If closed, the auxiliary output is always active independently from the “
”
parameter of the set-up environment
BOOT CONNECTOR
Connector for the connection of the first I/O expansion board, the "Real time clock" board or for
the ALIBI MEMORY board.
LOAD CELL TERMINAL BOARD
1 EXC POWER SUPPLY 2 EXC +
POWER SUPPLY +
3 SENS - REFERENCE 4 SENS + REFERENCE +
5 SIG SIGNAL 6 SIG +
SIGNAL +
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
ELECTRONIC INCLINOMETER CONNECTION
Y3 Indicator
Inclinometer
Meaning
(SENSOR)
Y1
1
1
+5V – Inclinometer power supply
2
2
GND – Inclinometer power supply
3
3
TILT SIGNAL
4
4
Set the step FMODE>>ENSAVE>>T.POWER>>ON to activate the +5V power
supply.
CELL 1, CELL 2, CELL 3, CELL4 AMP
CONNECTOR
1
Power supply +
2
Power supply 3
Signal +
4
Signal -
JUMPERS FOR LOAD RECEIVER
J6, J7
If closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE – and POWER SUPPLY –
are jumpered on the board
J1 CAL
If closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters.
ANALOGUE OUTPUT (optional)
1 I+
+ 20 mA
2 I0 mA
3 V+
+ 10 V
4 V0V
Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum
resistance applicable on the output voltage is 10 kohm.
SERIAL PORTS
COM 1
Y12 AMP Connector: 232 serial
Y10 Terminal: 232 serial
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COM 2
Y13 AMP Connector: 232 serial
Y11 Terminal: 232 serial
CONNECTION SCHEMES
Signal
TX
RX
GND
CTS
+5V
AMP Connector
COM 1 (RS232)
COM2
(RS232)
1
1
2
2
6
6
2
3
4
4
Terminal board
COM1
COM2 (RS232)
(RS232)
TXPC
TXPR
RXPC
RXPR
GND
GND
RXPC
CTS
-
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
5.2
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DFWLxxx AND DFWPMxxx Series
CONNECTION SCHEMES
DFWLID
MEANING OF MOTHER BOARD TERMINAL BOARDS AND JUMPERS
Vdc POWER SUPPLY INPUT Y7 and
Y7B
20 Vdc (GND)
1+
4,8 - 12 Vdc +12 Vdc
JUMPERS
J4 ON
If closed it enables the automatic start-up of the indicator as soon as the power is
supplied. Note: the BATT jumper must be open.
BOOT CONNECTOR
Connector for the connection of the first I/O expansion board, the "Real time clock" board or for
the ALIBI MEMORY board.
LOAD CELL TERMINAL BOARD
1 SIG +
SIGNAL +
2 SIG SIGNAL 3 SENS + REFERENCE +
4 SENS - REFERENCE 5 EXC +
POWER SUPPLY +
6 EXC POWER SUPPLY -
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
CONNECTOR CELL 1, CELL 2, CELL 3, CELL4
1
EXC+
Power supply +
2
EXCPower supply 3
SIG+
Signal +
4
SIGSignal JUMPERS FOR LOAD RECEIVER
J2, J3
If closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE – and POWER SUPPLY –
are jumpered on the board
J1 CAL
If closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters.
SERIAL PORTS
COM 1
Y8 AMP Connector: 232 serial
Y9 Terminal: 485 serial
COM 2
Y5 AMP Connector: 232 serial
Y6 AMP Connector: TTL port
EXC SIG +
SIG -
J2 CLOSE
J3 CLOSE
CELL4 SIG -
EXC +
CELL4 SIG +
CELL3 SIG +
TX
RX
GND
CTS
+5V
CELL3 SIG -
CELL2 SIG -
Signal
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CELL2 SIG +
CELL1 SIG -
CELLS EXC -
CELL1 SIG +
CELLS EXC +
AMP Connector
COM 1 (RS232)
COM2
(RS232)
1
1
2
2
6
6
2
3
4
4
COM2 (TTL)
3
4
2
1
Terminal board
COM1 (485)
1 A(+)
2 B(-)
3
-
CONNECTION SCHEMES
5.3
RS232 serial port with RJ45 connector (present depending on the model)
PLUG6 CONNECTIONS:
Y1
PLUG6
DB9
1
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
5
6
5
2
7
6
8
COLOUR
ORANGE-WHITE
BLUE-WHITE
BROWN
GREEN-WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE-BROWN
MEANING
RX
GND
TX
NOTE: To pass the serial cable through the hole in the case and connect it to the serial port, the
cable must have a connector with 6 pins.
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
5.4
I/O optional expansion card with 2 inputs and 2 outputs
INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS)
Power supply: 12 Vdc ÷ 24 Vdc (standard configuration: J3 and J4 open); 6Vdc (J3 and J4 close);
min 5 mA - max 20 mA.
PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
Maximum power: 48 Vac or 60 Vdc, 150 mA max., 10 ohm max
NOTE: Make sure that J1 is open and J2 is close.
It is possible to connect two expansion cards having 2 inputs and 2 outputs each. The first I/O
board is connected through a 350 mm cable which connects the BOOT connector (on the indicator
board) and the Y1 connector (on the I/O board); the second board instead is connected “in
cascade” to the first one with a 350 mm cable (equal to the previous one) which connects the two
Y1 and Y2 connectors.
With the jumper J5 in two positions (1 and 2) one selects whether the board should manage inputs
1 and 2 and outputs 1 and 2 (J5 in position 1) or whether it should manage inputs 3 and 4 and
relays 3 and 4 (J5 in position 2).
J5
1
2
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Management of Inputs and Outputs
IN1, IN2, OUT1, OUT2
IN3, IN4, OUT3, OUT4
CONNECTION SCHEMES
Therefore the correct configuration with two cascade boards is:
BOARD 1: J5 on 1 (therefore Input 1, Input 2, Output 1,
Output 2)
BOARD 2: J5 on 2 (therefore Input 3, Input 4, Output 3,
Output 4)
The inputs will be put outside the instrument with a 12 X 0,5 mm multipolar cable connected in
this way:
MEANING
COLOUR
OUT1
WHITE
OUT2
GREY
OUTCOM (common outputs)
BLACK
IN1
RED
IN2
BLUE
INCOM (common input)
BROWN
+ VE (+12 Vdc)
WHITE - GREEN
- VE (GND)
WHITE - BROWN
ONLY WITH SECOND CONNECTED I/O CARD:
OUT3
PINK
OUT4
GREEN
IN3
YELLOW
IN4
PURPLE
The optoisolation of the inputs is not correct anymore if these are activated with a voltage
available on the indicator (for example the VE); an external voltage must be used instead.
However, for convenience’s sake the VE of the indicator is brought onto the multipolar cable.
!!!WARNING!!!
Be careful not to short-circuit the wires of the VE (WHITE – BROWN and WHITE – GREEN wires)
since this would cause permanent damages to the electronic card.
5.5
Connection of the electronic TILT sensor
Indicator
Electronic TILT Meaning
(SENSOR)
Y1
1
1
+5V – Sensor power supply +
2
2
GND - Sensor power supply 3
3
TILT Signal
4
4
t-power - TTL Power must be set ON to enable the 5V power supply on the
SENSOR connector.
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
5.6
Load cell lay-out in multichannel systems
If one buys a system with four load cells connected to the 4 channels of the indicator, the load
cells will have the following lay-out:
4 LOAD CELLS PALLET TRUCK SCALE
6 LOAD CELLS PALLET TRUCK SCALE
5
4
6
3
2
1
NOTE: The load cell 2,3 and 4,5 are connected in parallel on the channel 2 and 3 inside the
indicator.
PLATFORM WITH 4 LOAD CELLS
3
2
4
1
LEVEL
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CONNECTION SCHEMES
5.7
DFWL-TPR Battery Switch
NB: Do not use 12V power supply.
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