ae ADAM LAT 504 AELP Pallet Beam Scales User Manual

ae ADAM LAT 504 AELP Pallet Beam Scales

Software revision: LAT 504

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

AELP Pallet Beam Scales come with the following standard features:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

| AELP 500| AELP 2000
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Calibration| 500 kg| 2000 kg
Display| 200 g| 200 g
Pan size| 500 g| 500 g
Net weight| Up to 60,000 divisions| Full
Functions| Kg, g, t or lb| RS-232 bi-directional Interface
Other features| Push button calibration
16 mm LCD displays
1250 x 80 x 60 mm
28.3 kg
Averaging level, baud rate, print when scale becomes stable or
manually, print when stable or at any time, auto-zero disable,
automatic power off, enable maximum value hold, enable weighing in
Newtons| Parts Counting and Check-weighing

UNPACKING THE SCALE

SETTING UP THE SCALE

KEYPAD AND DISPLAY

KEY DESCRIPTION

• [On/Off] – Turns the scale on or off
• [Print] – Initiates the RS-232 transmission
• [Func] – Sets functions
• [Zero] – Sets the display to zero with no weight on the platform
• [Tare] – Sets the display to zero by storing the current weight in the tare memory

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

off
TARE| Scale has been tared
– Lo –| When weight is above the High setpoint
–| When weight is between the setpoints
Lo| When weight is below the Low setpoint
During parts counting sample size is too small

FUNCTIONS

AVE1 = Fastest display rate for uses such as filling.
AVE5 = Slowest display rate for uses such as animal weighing
bod| Changes baud rate for RS-232 transmission speed
bod 1 = 300 Baud
bod 2 = 600 Baud
bod 3 = 1200 Baud
bod 4 = 2400 Baud
bod 5 = 4800 Baud (default)
bod 6 = 9600 Baud
FIL| Changes ADC filtering
FIL 1 = Fastest rate for speed.
FIL 4 = Slowest rate for poor environment.
cont| Enables or disables continuous printing
cont= 0 Continuous output is disabled. Prints only when the [Print] key is pressed.
cont= 1 Continuous printing is enabled.
PIECE| Enters parts counting
StEPS| Enters check-weighing
CALIbr| Calibration routine
rEPL| Sets RS-232 to transmit automatically or manually
StAB| Sets the RS-232 to print only when stable or at any time
Au t| Enables/disables the autozero function
t1| Enables/disables the automatic turn off
toP| Enables/disables the maximum hold feature
nE| Changes to measuring in Newtons
SuPP| Displays the power supply voltage

PRODUCT USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

To use the AELP Pallet Beam Scales, follow these steps:

Unpacking the Scale

Remove the scale and all accessories from the packaging.

Setting up the Scale

Place the scale on a flat, stable surface. Connect the power supply and turn on the scale using the [On/Off] key.

Using the Keypad and Display

Use the keypad to select the desired function and view the results on the display. Refer to the user manual for a description of each key and display symbol.

Calibration

Perform calibration using the push button calibration feature or the calibration routine. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on calibration.

Parts Counting and Check-weighing

The AELP Pallet Beam Scales have parts counting and check-weighing functions. Enter these functions using the PIECE and StEPS keys, respectively. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on using these functions.

Functions Available

The AELP Pallet Beam Scales have several functions that can be accessed using the keypad. Refer to the user manual for a description of each function and how to access it.

INTRODUCTION

AELP Pallet Beam Scales come with the following standard features:

• Lightweight for ease of handling
• Supplied complete with the AE 106 Indicator in plastic housing
• Precision load cells for accurate weighing results every time
• 5 weighing units for flexibility
• Handles for portability
• Low profile beams to allow easy weighing of pallets
• 2 beams per set
• Mains adapter supplied as standard

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6 x AA size Alkaline Dry-cell batteries are suggested

Calibration| Push button calibration
Display| 16 mm LCD displays
Pan size| 1250 x 80 x 60 mm
Net weight| 28.3 kg
Functions| Averaging level, baud rate, print when

scale becomes stable or manually, print when stable or at any time, auto-zero disable,

automatic power off, enable maximum value hold, enable weighing in Newtons

Other features| Parts Counting and Check-weighing

UNPACKING THE SCALE

• Remove the 2 sets of pallet beams using the handles provided.
• Take care while removing the beams to avoid banging or injury.
• Remove the Indicator and the power supply adapter packed seperately.
• Place it on a levelled and firm floor.
• Position the beams side by side.

SETTING UP THE SCALE

• Plug in the Indicator into the socket provided at the back of the pallet beam (the one having two sockets).
• Ensure both the beams are connected via the beam-to-beam cable.
• Attach the Power Supply adapter to the Indicator and switch the main supply to ON.
• The Indicator can also be operated by using 6 x AA size batteries. (Alkaline batteries suggested).
• Read this User Manual before starting the weighing operation.
• Place the pallets on the beams for weighing.

KEYPAD AND DISPLAY

KEY DESCRIPTION

tare memory

• Turn the scale on using the [On/Off] key. After the display is zero, place an item to be weighed on the platform. The display will show the weight. The unit will be grams or kilograms as set by the supplier.
• To zero the display with no weight on the platform, press [Zero].
• If a container is placed on the platform press [Tare] to zero the display. As material is added to the container only the weight of the material will be displayed. If necessary press [Tare] again to add more material if desired. Trying to tare a negative value will give the error “- VAL”.
• If the weight on the platform exceeds the permissible range of the [Zero] key (±4% of capacity) the message “VAL 4” will be shown briefly. Either remove some weight or press [Tare] to zero the display.

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

FUNCTIONS

• To change functions press the [Func] key.
• The functions that are available can be cycled through by pressing [Func] key.
• Not all functions may be enabled. Some functions may be set during the initial configuration and the user is not given access to them. In this case those will not be seen when the [Func] key is pressed.
• To use any of the functions see the corresponding section of the manual.
• If you continue to press the [Func] key you will eventually be returned to weighing.

F u n c t i o n s    A v a i l a b l e

| Function| Description
1.| bL| Enables / disables the backlight (if used)
2.| AVE| Changes averaging of weighing result
3.| bod| Changes baud rate for RS-232 transmission speed
4.| FIL| Changes ADC filtering
5.| cont| Enables or disables continuous printing
6.| PIECE| Enters parts counting
7.| StEPS| Enters check-weighing
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8.| CALIbr| Calibration routine
9.| rEPL| Sets RS-232 to transmit automatically or manually
10.| StAB| Sets the RS-232 to print only when stable or at any time
11.| Aut| Enables/disables the autozero function
12.| t1| Enables/disables the automatic turn off
13.| toP| Enables/disables the maximum hold feature
14.| nE| Changes to measuring in Newtons
15.| SuPP| Displays the power supply voltage

• Most functions only require a simple enable or disable (0 or 1) or a number that is incremented. Select the function using [Func], then press [Print] to view the current setting. Pressing [Print] again will change the setting to the next value. Pressing [Func] again will return to normal weighing.
• On other functions (marked *) select the function by pressing [Func]. Press [Print] to enter the function menu. The program will then prompt you to enter values depending upon the function selected. It is necessary to use [Tare] to select a digit to change and press [Print] to increment the flashing digit. When all digits have been entered press [Func] to go to the next step.

bL = AUTOMATIC BACKLIGHT CONTROL

• If the scale includes a backlight, it can be either enabled or disabled.
• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “bL”
• Press [Print] to see the parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “bL= 0” or “bL= 1”.
  • “bL= 0“ Backlight is enabled.
  • “bL= 1” Backlight is disabled.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

AVE = DISPLAY AVERAGING RATE

• It selects the required averaging for the display update.
• Press the [Func] key until AVE is displayed.
• Press [Print] to select the desired value.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.
  • AVE 1 = Fastest display rate for uses such as filling.
  • AVE 5 = Slowest display rate for uses such as animal weighing or poor environment.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

FIL = ADC FILTER RATE

• It selects the required filter rate.
• Press the [Func] key until FIL is displayed.
• Press [Print] to select the desired value.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.
  • FIL 1 = Fastest rate for speed.
  • FIL 4 = Slowest rate for poor environment.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

bod = BAUD RATE SELECTION

• It selects the required baud rate for the RS-232 communications.
• Press the [Func] key until ”bod” is displayed.
• Press [Print] to select the desired value.
  • bod 1 = 300 Baud
  • bod 2 = 600 Baud
  • bod 3 = 1200 Baud
  • bod 4 = 2400 Baud
  • bod 5 = 4800 Baud (default)
  • bod 6 = 9600 Baud
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

cont = CONTINUOUS PRINTING
This parameter is used to configure to print continuously whenever there is any weight on the balance or only when [Print] is pressed.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “cont”
• Press [Print] to see the parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “cont= 0” or “cont= 1”.
  • “cont= 0” Continuous output is disabled. Prints only when the [Print] key is pressed.
  • “cont= 1” Continuous printing is enabled.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

PIECE = PARTS COUNTING

• Parts counting is used to display the number of items placed on the balance after a sample of the items is used to calibrate the balance.

• Place a container on the pan and press [Tare] to zero the display. Place a quantity of items to be counted in the container. The number of items is the sample size.

• To enter parts counting mode, press the [Func] key until ”PIECE” is displayed.

• Press [Print] to enter parts counting mode. The sample size is displayed. To select a different sample size use the [Tare] key to select a digit and the [Print] key to increment the value. The sample size can be set in the range of 1 to 100,000.

• When the desired sample size is shown, press the [Func] key.

• The display will show “LOAd”. If the sample is not already on the pan, place it now.

• Press the [Func] key.

• The display will show the number of items in the sample. The display may show “contr” briefly while it is computing the number of parts. If more items are added or removed from the balance, the display will show the new quantity.
  Note that the display is limited to 6 digits, i.e. 999,999 pieces. If the quantity on the scale exceeds 999,999 the left most digits and any leading zeros will be lost, for example 1,002,305 will display as 2,305 pieces.

• When in use the balance can be tared normally to eliminate the package weight from the gross weight.

• To return to weighing, press the [Func] key to select ”PIECE” and then press [Tare].

Counting Accuracy

• The best accuracy is obtained with larger sample sizes. It is possible to use a smaller sample size to determine a larger sample accurately. This larger sample can then be used for counting a greater number of parts.
• If the items to be counted are not uniform, the results may be inaccurate.
• Care is needed not to exceed the capacity of the balance. The display will show “FULL-2” if the capacity is exceeded.

StEPS = CHECK-WEIGHING FUNCTION (LOW-OK-HIGH)

• The check-weighing function will show a symbol on the left side of the display to indicate if the current weight displayed is:
  • above the High setpoint
  • between the setpoints
  • below the Low setpoint
• To enable the check-weighing function and set the value of the setpoints press the [Func] key until “StEPS” is displayed.
• Press [Print] to enter the function. The display will then show all zeros and the left most digit will be flashing. The LOW symbol will be on.
• Use the [Tare] key to set the digit to be changed and the [Print] key to set the value for the low setpoint. When the value is correct press [Func] to go to the high setpoint.
• Set the high setpoint and press [Func] to return to weighing.
• The display will indicate when the weight shown is below the low setpoint, between the setpoints or above the high setpoint.
• To disable the function press the [Func] key until either “PIECE” or “StEPS” is displayed and then press the [Tare] key.

CALIbr = CALIBRATION ROUTINE

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “CALIbr”.
• Remove all weight from the platform.
• Press [Print] and the display will show “noCAL” while the scale is measuring the initial mass (pan must be empty).
• Then the display will show “LOAd xxx” where xxx is the required calibration weight.
• Place the weight on the platform then press [Print] – display will show “CAL” and then (after calibration) “unLoAd”.
• Remove the calibration weight – the scale will return to normal weighing.

rePL = RESULTS PRINTED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY

• This parameter controls the operation of the RS-232 interface.
• The balance can be configured to either print automatically when the balance becomes stable or only when [Print] is pressed.
• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “rePL”.
• Press [Print] to see the parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “rePL= 0” or “rePL= 1”.
  • “rePL= 0” Manual output when [Print] key is pressed.
  • “rePL= 1” Automatically print when the results are stable.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

StAb = PRINT WHEN STABLE or INSTANTANEOUS

• When the scale is set to manual print (rePL = 0), the balance can be set to print either immediately after the [Print] key is pressed or only after the balance is stable. The function can also be enabled from the RS-232 interface. See Section 3: Communication with a Computer or Printer.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “StAb”.

• Press the [Print] key to see the parameter. Press [Print] to select either “StAb= 0” or “StAb= 1”.

  • “StAb= 0” Sends weight results only when the balance is stable.
  • “StAb= 1” Sends the results immediately after [Print] is pressed.
    NOTE: If “StAb= 0” then “rePL” should be set to “rePL= 0” also.

• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

Aut = AUTOZERO FUNCTION
The scale has an autozero function to automatically rezero the balance. This function will reset the zero if it should drift from the initial zero condition. The autozero function is normally enabled to ensure a stable zero condition. However some operations may be affected by the autozero function. Examples are filling applications where the material flows very slowly and evaporation, if the user tares the balance with the sample on the pan and is looking for the amount of material that might evaporate. In these conditions, the autozero may be disabled.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show ZERO.
• Press [Print] to see the parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “Aut = 0” or “Aut = 1”.
  • “Aut = 0” Autozero function is enabled.
  • “Aut = 1” Autozero function is disabled.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

t1 = AUTOMATIC POWER SWITCH OFF
The scale includes an internal battery. The typical operation time using only the battery is 50 hours if one load cell is used and about 12 hours if four are used. The scale includes the “t1” function to turn the power off after 5 minutes if it is not being used. This function can be disabled if the balance is powered from the main power supply or if the disruption of power affect the weighing procedure.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “t1”
• Press [Print] to see the parameter. Press [Print] to select either “t1=0” or “t1=1”.
  • “t1= 0” Automatic switch off is enabled.
  • “t1= 1” Automatic switch off is disabled.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

toP = HOLD MAXIMUM VALUE
The display will hold the maximum value weight placed on the pan until the balance is tared. When a weight is placed on the pan the display will hold the highest reading until the operator presses [Zero] to reset the display to zero. When the function is enabled it will show a symbol at the second digit.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “toP”.
• Press [Print] to see the current parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “toP = 0” or “toP = 1”.
  • “toP = 0” Hold function is disabled.
  • “toP = 1” Hold function is enabled.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

nE = WEIGH IN NEWTONS
The balance can display the unknown weight in Newtons. When Newtons are selected the weight legend on the display will be turned off and a dash symbol will be turned on underneath the 2nd digit from the left.

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “nE”.
• Press [Print] to see the current parameter.
• Press [Print] to select either “nE= 0” or “nE= 1”.
  • “nE= 0” Weigh in kilograms.
  • “nE= 1” Weigh in Newtons.
• Press the [Func] key to return to weighing.

SuPP = Power supply voltage to PCB

• To set the parameter press the [Func] key to show “SuPP”.
• Press [Print] to see the parameter.
• The display will show the current voltage to the PCB.
• Press any key to return to normal weighing.

COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER/PRINTER

The following applies only to scales supplied with an RS-232 interface.

• Press the [Print] key to transmit weighing data (value and unit of mass) to a computer or printer.
• The AE 106 indicator can be connected to a printer for printing the results of the weighing or to a computer to either display or control the balance through the RS-232 interface. The commands can tare the balance or request the weight be printed.

PARAMETER
The interface parameters are:

300 – 9600 Baud as selected, see section 2.3, default 4800 baud
8 data bit
No parity
1 stop bit

CONNECTION
Depending upon case style the output is either using a 9 pin D-subminiature connector or a 6 pin Audio Connector.
If the output connector is a 9 pin D-subminiature plug. The output pins are:

Pin 2 Input
Pin 3 Output
Pin 5 Signal Ground

It is necessary to jumper pin 7 to pin 8 to enable the RS-232 interface circuits. Do not connect these pins to the handshaking pins on the interfaced device.

If the output connector is a 6 pin audio connector. The output pins are:

Pin 2 Input
Pin 3 Output
Pin 5 Signal Ground

It is necessary to jumper pin 1 to pin 6 to enable the RS-232 interface circuits. Do not connect these pins to the handshaking pins on the interfaced device.

OUTPUT FORMAT
The balance will output the weight with the units of measure on one line. The output is initiated when the [Print] key is pressed or a command is received over the RS-232 interface.

±w w w • w w w u u u
Sign, weight unit of weight

Units of weight used are:
kg= kilogram, t= tonne, g= gram, lb= Pounds, pcs= parts.

INPUT COMMANDS FORMAT
The balance can be controlled with the following commands. The commands must be sent in upper case letters, i.e. “T” not “t”. The balance will send the message “ES” if it does not understand a command that is sent to it.

T | The uppercase T will tare the balance. This is the same as pressing [Tare].
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Z | The uppercase Z will zero the balance. This is the same as pressing [Zero].
SI | The SI command will cause the weight to be transmitted over the RS-232

interface. This is the same as pressing the [Print] key.

S0 | The S0 (S-zero not S “oh”) command will cause the weight to be transmitted over the RS-232 interface automatically when the results are stable. This is

same as setting the parameter “rEPL = 1”.

S1 | The S1 command will cause the weight to be transmitted over the RS-232

interface manually by pressing [Print] or by sending the SI command.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Adam Equipment offers Limited Warranty (Parts and Labour) for the components failed due to defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty starts from the date of delivery.
During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company. The company or its authorised Technician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at any of its workshops depending on the severity of the problems. However, any freight involved in sending the faulty units or parts to the service centre should be borne by the purchaser.
The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original packaging and with correct documentation for a claim to be processed. All claims are at the sole discretion of Adam Equipment.
This warranty does not cover equipment where defects or poor performance is due to misuse, accidental damage, exposure to radioactive or corrosive materials, negligence, faulty installation, unauthorised modifications or attempted repair or failure to observe the requirements and recommendations as given in this User Manual. Additionally rechargeable batteries (where supplied) are not covered under warranty.
Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period. Components removed during the warranty repairs become the company property.
The statutory right of the purchaser is not affected by this warranty. The terms of this warranty is governed by the UK law. For complete details on Warranty Information, see the terms and conditions of sale available on our

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References

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