RICE LAKE 1280 FlexWeigh Systems Decumulative Concrete Batcher Instruction Manual

1280 FlexWeigh Systems
Decumulative Concrete Batcher
Operation Manual

1280 FlexWeigh Systems Decumulative Concrete Batcher

December 8, 2023
PN 214634 Rev B

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Revision History
This section tracks and describes manual revisions for awareness of major updates.

Table i. Revision Letter History

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Introduction

This manual is intended to guide users through the process of selecting and editing concrete batch mix formulas on the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher. Additional information and features of the 1280 indicator are available in the 1280  Technical Manual (PN 167659).

Manuals are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems at www.ricelake.com/manuals
Warranty information is available at www.ricelake.com/warranties

1.1 Safety
Safety Definitions:

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

WARNING
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without enclosure completely assembled.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not submerge.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power source.
Disconnect all power before servicing. Multiple power sources may be present. Failure to do so may cause property damage, personal injury or death.
For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring.
Pluggable units must be installed near the socket/outlet and be easily accessible.
Use copper or copper-clad aluminum conductors only.
1.2 FCC Compliance
United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

1.3 Product Dimensions

Table 1-1. 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher Dimensions

1.4 Key Functions

front panel switches have power until switch is in Manual position. 1280 screen turns dark gray to signify system is in Manual mode. See Section 4.10 on page 32.
2| Conveyor Start/Run| Turns conveyor on in Manual Mode
3| Bin 1| Activates Bin 1 relay in Manual mode
4| Bin 2| Activates Bin 2 relay in Manual mode
5| Bin 3| Activates Bin 3 relay in Manual mode
6| Cement 1| Activates Cement 1 relay in Manual mode
7| Cement 2| Activates Cement 2 relay in Manual mode
8| Water| Activates Water relay in Manual mode
9| E-Stop| Pauses batching operation and removes power from the relays
10| Admix 1| Activates Admix 1 relay in Manual mode
11| Admix 2| Activates Admix 2 relay in Manual mode
12| Admix 3| Activates Admix 3 relay in Manual mode
13| Admix 4| Activates Admix 4 relay in Manual mode

Table 1-2. Key Functions

Installation

This section describes procedures for the installation of the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher.

Always use caution when handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD).
CAUTION: Electrostatic sensitive device (ESD), observe handling precautions to prevent shock or damage caused from electrostatic discharge.
WARNING: Procedures requiring work inside the indicator must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
WARNING: Use a wrist strap for protection and causing potential damage components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working inside the indicator enclosure.
2.1 Unpacking
Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the Concrete Batcher to ensure all components are included and undamaged.
The shipping carton should contain the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher unit, parts kit, any options ordered with the unit and the appropriate manuals. If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.
2.2 Enclosure Disassembly
The 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher enclosure must be opened to connect cables.
Ensure power to the indicator is disconnected, then open the enclosure.
2.3 Option Cards
Table 2-1 lists the option cards that are used in the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher.

Table 2-1. Option Card Locations

2.4 Cable Connections
The 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher provides 13 cord grips for cabling into the controller. The parts kit includes cord grip plugs to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure. Install these plugs into all cord grips that will not be used in your application.
Use the cable grounding instructions for wiring into the indicator.
NOTE: An additional adhesive label (PN 121108) is included in the parts kit and can be installed at the installer’s discretion indicating correct terminal block numbering.
2.4.1 Cable Grounding
Cables routed through the cord grips should be grounded against the indicator enclosure. Follow cable grounding instructions in the 1280 Enterprise Series Technical Manual (PN 167659).
2.4.2 Concrete Batcher Wiring

2.4.3 Scale Wiring

NOTE: At least one aggregate scale and one cement scale is needed in a scale configuration.See Table 2-2 for the scales needed in each scale configuration.

Scale Configuration| Aggregate 1 Scale 1| Aggregate 2 Scale 2| Aggregate 3 Scale 3| Cement 1 Scale 4| Cement 2 Scale 5
---|---|---|---|---|---
5 Scale Configuration| X| X| X| X| X
4 Scale Configuration| X| X| | X| X
3 Scale A Configuration| X| X| | X|
3 Scale B Configuration| X| | | X| X
2 Scale Configuration| X| | | X|

Table 2-2. Scale Wiring Configuration

2.4.4 Digital I/O Wiring

Digital I/O Functions

Table 2-3. Digital I/O

Table 2-3. Digital I/O (Continued)

2.4.5 Serial Port Wiring

Port/ Channel| Pin| Signal|

CPU Connector

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1| 1| GND| J6
2| RS-232 RX/RS-485 B
3| RS-232 TX/RS-485 A
4| RS-232 CTS/RS-485 Z
5| RS-232 RTS/RS-485 Y
2| 1| GND| J7
2| RS-232 RX/RS-485 B
3| RS-232 TX/RS-485 A
4| RS-232 CTS/RS-485 Z
5| RS-232 RTS/RS-485 Y

Table 2-4. Serial Port Connector Signals
1280 FlexWeigh Systems Concrete Batcher
2.4.6 Relay Wiring

2.4.7 Terminal Wiring

2.5 Parts Kit

Table 2-5. Parts Kit
2.6 Replacement Parts

Table 2-6. Replacement Parts List

Setup Menu

This section describes the various setup parameters for the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher. Detailed descriptions of the Scale Configuration, Communications, Features, Formats, Digital I/O, Analog Output, Setpoints and Diagnostics menus are provided in the 1280 Enterprise Series Technical Manual (PN 167659).
3.1 Setup Menu
To enter the setup menu.

1. Press   in the bottom right corner of the main display to enter the setup menu. Setup

The Setup menu offers access to the following:

the system password.
2| DIO Test Screen| Test each Digital I/O on the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher
3| Global Settings| Edit Max Batch Size, Conveyor Runout, Units Mode, Ticket Number, Language Button (allows user to switch between primary and secondary languages, Scale Configuration and Moisture Compensation)
4| Water Settings| Edit Discharge (Before Discharge, During Discharge), Countby, Tail water %
5| Mix Design Database| Add, edit or delete mix designs
6| Customer Database| Add, edit or delete customers
7| Import/Export| Import the database or export the database to another device
8| Clear Transaction Database| Clear the database for all transactions by selecting Yes or No
9| Reprint Transaction| Select and reprint a previous completed transaction
10| Admixture #1 Settings| Edit Name, Type (None, Bottle, Direct), Discharge (Tail Water, Front Water), Countby and Coast for Admixture #1
11| Admixture #2 Settings| Edit Name, Type (None, Bottle, Direct), Discharge (Tail Water, Front Water), Countby and Coast for Admixture #2
12| Admixture #3 Settings| Edit Name, Type (None, Bottle, Direct), Discharge (Tail Water, Front Water), Countby and Coast for Admixture #3
13| Admixture #4 Settings| Edit Name, Type (None, Bottle, Direct), Discharge (Tail Water, Front Water), Countby and Coast for Admixture #4
14| Scale #1 Settings| Edit Names, Free falls, Min flow, Vib/air settings (None, Always, No Flow) and Start Delay for Scale #1
15| Scale #2 Settings| Edit Names, Free falls, Min flow, Vib/air settings (None, Always, No Flow) and Start Delay for Scale #2
16| Scale #3 Settings| Edit Names, Free falls, Min flow, Vib/air settings (None, Always, No Flow) and Start Delay for Scale #3
17| Scale #4 Settings| Edit Names, Free falls, Min flow, Vib/air settings (None, Always, No Flow) and Start Delay for Scale #4
18| Scale #5 Settings| Edit Names, Free falls, Min flow, Vib/air settings (None, Always, No Flow) and Start Delay for Scale #5

Table 3-1. Setup Menu Selections
3.2 DIO Test Screen

WARNING: System Outputs can be activated from this screen. Make sure personnel are clear of connected equipment and/ or field power for connected equipment is disconnected.
3.2.1 Activating Outputs
Press output touch widget(s) to verify functionality of connected relay and wiring as needed. When output is set to ON, the light changes from red to green. Output will remain on as long as set to ON while viewing this screen.
3.2.2 Testing Inputs
Active inputs will show as ON while viewing this screen.
3.3 Global Settings

Number| Parameter|

Function

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1| Maximum Batch Size| Maximum batch size that the batch plant can produce. Value is in Cubic Yards if units is set to Standard, and is in Cubic Meters units is set to Metric.
2| Conveyor Runout| Time in seconds that the conveyor will continue to run after all batch steps are completed.
3| Units Mode| Toggles between Standard and Metric units.
4| Ticket Number| Defines which ticket number to start at for the next print job.
5| Language| Toggles between the Primary or Secondary language.
6| Scale Configuration| Toggles between: 5 Scale, 4 Scale, 3 Scale A, 3 Scale B and 2 Scale system setup. (See Table 2-2 on page 12 for more information on the various scale layouts available.)
7| Moisture Compensation| Toggles between moisture compensation enabled or disabled. When enabled Bin 1, 2 and 3 may have a moisture percentage manually entered and updated.
8| Auto Print| Toggles Auto Print on or off.

Table 3-2. Global Settings Parameter Functions

3.4 Water Settings

• Before Discharge – Front water is metered out before any material is batched. The timer delay
for all scale discharges starts after all front water is metered.
• During Discharge – Front water is metered out and material discharges per configured timing.
The timer for all scale discharges starts as soon as the batch starts.
2| Countby| Defines how many Gallons (or Liters) will be counted per pulse from the water meter.
3| Tail Water %| Percent of water that will be held for tail water.

Table 3-3. Water Setting Parameters

3.5 Mix Design Database
The Mix Design Database interface is used to program and save the concrete batch mixes. Alternatively, the Mix Design
Database may be edited on a PC and downloaded to the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher via USB flash drive or by using Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ program Interchange.

All configured mixes are displayed on this screen. and are touch widgets that are used to navigate through the displayed list.

3.5.1 Add Mix

1. Press .

2. Fill in each field as applicable.
   IMPORTANT: All target values must be entered for a 1 yard/meter batch size
   NOTE: Not all Bins, Cements and Admixtures may be active depending on installed software and system configuration.

3. Press .

3.5.2 Edit Mix

1. Select mix.

2. Press .

3. Edit each field as applicable.
   IMPORTANT: All target values must be entered for a 1 yard/meter batch size.
   NOTE: Not all Bins, Cements, and Admixtures may be active depending on installed software and system configuration.

4. Press .

3.5.3 Delete Mix

1. Select mix.
2. Press .
   IMPORTANT: Mix will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered from the database.

3.6 Customer Database
The Customer Database interface is used to program and save customers. Alternatively, the Customer Database may be edited on a PC and downloaded to the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher via USB flash drive or Interchange program.
For details on using the Customer Database menu and touch widgets, see Section 4.6 on page 29.
3.7 Import/Export
The Import/Export interface is used to import or export 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher databases to or from a USB flash drive or to the SD Card.

3.7.1
Import Database

1. Select .
2. Select correct source device from the menu on the left display panel.
3. Navigate to the path where the “.db” database file is stored on the source device.
4. Select .

3.7.2 Export Database

1. Select .
2. Select the correct destination device from the menu on the display panel.
3. Navigate to the path where the databases should be exported to.
4. Select .

3.8 Clear Transactions Database
Option to clear the Transaction Database on the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher. Selecting will clear all
Transaction database records. Export records that must be saved before clearing the Transaction Database.
To clear the database:

1. Select .
2. Select .

3.9 Admixture Settings

selectable in the Mix design database. Bottle- Admixture is configured to fill a separate container (bottle) before being discharged into the batch. Direct- Admixture is configured to meter directly into the batch.
3| Discharge Option| Toggles between: Front Water- Admixture is discharged along with the front water.
Tail Water- Admixture is discharged along with the tail water.
4| Countby| Defines how many Ounces (or Milliliters) will be counted per pulse from the meter.
5| Coast| Defines how many meter pulses ahead of the admixture target to turn off the admixture output.

Table 3-4. Admixture Parameters
3.10 Scale Settings

Card) assignment
options.
2| Minimum Flow| Defines the amount of weight to subtract from the target weight to turn off the gate output
early to account for the material in suspension.
3| Freefall| Defines the flow rate in lb (or kg) per second. A flow rate below this value will activate the
Vibrator/Air output if the Vibrator/Air toggle is set to No Flow.
4| Vibrator/Air| Toggles between: Always- Vibrator or air is always on anytime the scale discharge output is on. No Flow- Vibrator or air is only activated if the scale drops below its Minimum Flow setting. None- Vibrator or air is not activated for this scale.
5| Start Delay| Defines how many seconds to delay the scale discharge in the batching sequence. The
timer starts based on water settings. See Section 3.4 on page 22 for Water Settings.

Table 3-5. Scale Data Parameters

Operation

The section describes the basic sequence of operation for the 1280 FlexWeigh Decumulative Concrete Batcher.
4.1 Main Interface

NOTE: Pressing the current live weight on the active bins or cement silos zeros the scales.

Manual (PN 167659) for more details
2| Network Information| Access and view Wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ® and Wi-Fi Direct information
3| Customer Selection| View and select customers that have been created
4| Truck Selection| Enter truck information
5| Mix Selection| View and select mixes that have been created
6| Batch Selection| Enter new batch size
7| Edit Load| Edit Admixture and Water Values
8| Edit Moisture| Edit the moisture percentage of Bin 1, Bin 2 and Bin 3
9| Start Button| Start the batching process
10| Setup Menu| Access the Setup Menu

Table 4-1. Main Interface Widget Information

4.2 Selecting a Mix

1. Press .
2. Press or until the desired mix is shown.
3. Press the desired mix.
   NOTE: All targets will by multiplied by the Batch Amount and Moisture Content (if enabled).
   NOTE: All values are entered in 1 Yard/Meter in the Mix database.

4.3 Editing Batch Amount

1. Press .

2. Enter the Batch Size.
   NOTE: The batch size must be less than the maximum batch size.

3. Press .

4.4 Editing Moisture Values
All mixes are entered in the database as 1 Cubic Yard / Cubic Meter. When adjusting the water, it uses 8.345404 pounds per gallon and 2.204684 kilograms per liter to be subtracted from the target will be determined based on how much moisture was entered.

| Target| Moisture| Adjusted Target| Water
---|---|---|---|---
Bin 1| 1400 lb| 0.70%| 1410 lb| 1.2 gal
Bin 2| 300 lb| 1.30%| 304 lb| 0.5 gal
Bin 3| 1200 lb| 4.50%| 1254 lb| 6.5 gal
Water| 33.52 gal| N/A| 25.30 gal| N/A

Table 4-2. Bin Moisture Values

To edit the moisture value:

1. Press .
   NOTE: The widget is only visible if Moisture Compensation is enabled.

2. Enter the Bin 1 moisture percentage followed by .

3. Enter the Bin 2 moisture percentage followed by .

4. Enter the Bin 3 moisture percentage followed by , if needed.

4.5 Editing a Mix (Load)
If changes are required to the Admixture or Water values for the load, the Edit Load widget may be used. To change the Admixture or Water values:

1. Press .

2. Press each admixture or water to edit the current target.
   NOTE: These values will not update the Mix database. The values will remain until a new mix is selected, power is cycled or the Setup Menu is exited.
   NOTE: No other options will be available until Exit Load is pressed.

3. Press .

4.6 Selecting a Customer

1. Press .
2. Press or until the desired customer displays.
3. Select desired customer.

4.7 Edit Truck
To edit the truck ID number:

1. Press .
2. Enter the Truck ID.
3. Press .

4.8 Starting a Batch
The Concrete Batcher provides a large Start ( ) widget on the main screen. Pressing changes the widget to Pause ( ) when the system is processing a mix. Pressing causes the system to display large Resume ( ) and Abort ( ) widgets.
4.8.1 System Process Controls

• Press or press the E-Stop to pause the system when batching has started.
• Press to start the batching process or resume the process when paused.
• Press to abort the batching process when paused.
  NOTE: The system will add a record to the Transaction database with the amount that was batched before the pause widget was pressed.
  NOTE: To deactivate the E-Stop Input, turn the E-Stop Input clockwise.

4.9 Processing a Mix
The Start widget will not display if:

• E-Stop is not pulled out
• Air pressure is low
• Admix (X) is not empty (In either the bottle or the mix)
• Bin/Cement (X) does not have enough material
• In Manual Mode
  NOTE: If Manual Mode is enabled while batching, the screens, tickets and storage may not reflect the actual amount of material processed.

To start the batching process:

1. Press .

NOTE: The system waits until the Conveyor Running input is turned ON. If the Conveyor Running input turns OFF before the Conveyor Runout Time is exceeded, the batch will be paused.
4.9.1 System Discharge Sequence
For a complete breakdown of the System Discharge Sequence, see Section 5.4 on page 36.
Before Discharge Sequence
If the Water Settings are set to Before Discharge, the system will fill all front water before discharging any of the material scales.
During Discharge Sequence
If the Water Settings are set to During Discharge, the system will fill water as it also begins to discharge the material scales, depending on the delay timers configured for each scale.
Tail Water Sequence
Admixtures are either discharged with the front water or with the tail water depending on how they are configured in the Admixture Settings.
4.10 Manual Mode
Once Manual Mode is engaged, the system turns the background gray. While in Manual Mode, the operator can press the Bin 1 – 3 Vibrator, Cement 1 Air or Cement 2 Air and Dust Collector 1 or Dust Collector 2 buttons to toggle the respective outputs on and off. All other outputs are controlled by the switches on the front panel. No other options will be available until Manual Mode is disengaged.

• Turn the manual mode switch to the right to engage manual mode.
• Turn the manual mode switch to the left to disengage manual mode
  NOTE: The system updates the actual weight as weight is dispensed (only if not running a batch). If running a batch, the actual weight dispensed is updated upon exiting Manual Mode.

The system clears the values in each bin/admixture upon the start of the next batch.
4.11 Bin Vibrator/Cement Aeration
If the bin vibrator/cement aeration condition is set to ALWAYS, Bin X Vibrator/Cement X Air Output will be on the entire time Bin X Feed/Cement X Feed Output is on.
If the bin vibrator/cement aeration condition is set to NO FLOW, the system will check if the flow rate is LESS THAN the Min Flow Rate for Bin X/Cement X. If less than, the system will turn on Bin X Vibrator/Cement X Air Output for the remainder of the time Bin X Feed/Cement X Feed Output is on.
If the bin vibrator/cement aeration condition is set to NONE, nothing happens.

Appendix

5.1 Database Tables
5.1.1 Transactions (“Trans”) Database Table — 1,000 Records

Table 5-1. Transactions Database

5.1.2 Mix Design (“Mix”) Database Table — 1,000 Records

batch
Bin2| Real| Bin 2 target (pounds/kilograms) weight-based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Bin3| Real| Bin 3 target (pounds/kilograms) weight-based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Cem1| Real| Cement 1 target (pounds/kilograms) weight=-based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Cem2| Real| Cement 2 target (pounds/kilograms) weight based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Admix1| Real| Admixture 1 target (ounces/milliliters) based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Admix2| Real| Admixture 1 target (ounces/milliliters) based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Admix3| Real| Admixture 1 target (ounces/milliliters) based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Admix4| Real| Admixture 1 target (ounces/milliliters) based on a 1-yard/meter batch
Water| Real| Water target (gallons/liters) based on a 1-yard/meter batch

Table 5-2. Mix Design Database

5.1.3 Customers (“Customer”) Database Table — 500 Records

Table 5-3. Customers Database

5.1.4 Language (“Language”) Database Table — 300 Records

Table 5-4. Language Database

5.2 Hardware Setup
5.2.1 Serial Port Functions

Table 5-5. Serial Port

5.3 Serial Communications
5.3.1 Weigh Ticket
The program uses the Auxiliary Print Format #1 (Primary Language) and Auxiliary Format #2 (Secondary Language). To alter the ticket text, open Revolution or go into the configuration of the 1280. These tickets are not controlled by the language database.
System will blank any lines that are not being used.

5.4 System Discharge Sequence
Water settings allow for toggling between the system discharge settings. See Section 3.4 on page 22 to view and edit the water settings.
5.4.1 Before Discharge Sequence
If the system is set to Before Discharge (Water Settings).

1. The system activates the Water output until the Water Target – (Water Target * Tail Water Percentage) is reached by sensing target pulses minus coast from the water meter. System keeps a portion of the water for Tail Water.

2. If the Admixes are set to begin with Front Water (Admixture Discharge), the system waits until the water starts flowing.
   a. Bottle: activates the Admix X Discharge output until Admix X Bottle Empty input.
   b. Direct: activates the Admix X Fill/Feed output until it senses enough of the target amount (pulses minus coast) from the admix meter on the Admix X Pulse input.

3. Once all front water is in:
   a. The system tares the applicable scales.
   b. The system delays for the Bin/Cement X Delay Time.
   c. The system activates the Bin/Cement X Feed output for the scale until it reaches the product target – free fall weight. The scale will be displayed as a positive value.

4. Once all the Bin/Cement targets are reached:
   a. Dust Collector 1 and 2 outputs are deactivated.
   b. The system displays “Conveyor Runout” for the Conveyor Runout Time and then deactivates the Conveyor output.

5.4.2 During Discharge Sequence
If the system is set to During Discharge (Water Settings).

1. The system tares the applicable scales.

2. The system activates the Water output until the Water Target – (Water Target * Tail Water Percentage) is reached by sensing target pulses minus coast from the water meter. System keeps a portion of the water for Tail Water. It senses pulses-coast from the water meter on the Water Meter input.

3. If Admixes are set to begin with front water, the system waits until the water starts flowing:
   a. Bottle: activates the Admix X Discharge output until Admix X Bottle Empty input
   b. Direct: activates the Admix X Fill/Feed output until it senses enough of the target amount (pulses minus coast) from the admix meter on the Admix X Pulse input

4. The system activates for the Bin/Cement X Delay Time.

5. The system activates the Bin/Cement X Feed output for the scale until it reaches the product target – free fall weight. The scale will be displayed as a positive value.

6. Once all the Bin/Cement targets are reached:
   a. Dust Collector 1 and 2 outputs are deactivated.
   b. The system displays “Conveyor Runout” for the Conveyor Runout Time and then deactivates Conveyor output.

5.4.3 Tail Water Sequence

1. If Admix set to begin with tail water, the system waits until the water starts flowing:
   a. Bottle: activates the Admix X Discharge output until Admix X Bottle Empty input
   b. Direct: activates the Admix X Fill/Feed output until it senses enough pulses-coast from the admix meter on the Admix X Pulse input

2. System activates the Water output until Water Target is reached. It senses pulses from the Water Meter input.

3. System performs the following:
   a. Adds a new record to the Transaction Database table. If Transaction Database ever becomes full, the oldest 25% are automatically deleted.
   b. Prints a batch ticket if Auto Print is Enabled. If Auto Print is Disabled, the operator presses the PRINT button to print a ticket.

Specifications

Power
100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Excitation Voltage
10 ± 0.5 VDC
16 x 350 ohm or 32 x 700 ohm load cells per A/D card
Analog Signal Input Range
-60 mV to 60 mV
Analog Signal Sensitivity
0.3 μV/graduation minimum at 7.5 to 120 Hz
1.0 μV/graduation recommended
A/D Sample Rate
7.5 to 960 Hz, software selectable
Resolution
Internal: 8,000,000 counts
Display: 1,000,000
System Linearity
± 0.01% full scale
Communication Ports
Port 1 & 2: Full duplex RS-232 with CTS/RTS, RS-422/485
Baud Rate: 1200 to 115200
Port 3: USB 2.0 Device (Micro)
USB Host: (2) Type A Connectors max 500 mA
Ethernet: Wired 10/100 Auto-MDX
Ethernet: Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
On board
Selectable filters: Three stage, adaptive or damping
Embedded Linux® OS
8 GB eMMC (system use)
1 GB DDR3 RAM
460 MB onboard database (SQLite) storage
Up to 32 GB micro SD card
Display
Twelve-inch, 1280 × 800 pixel,
1,500 NIT
Temperature Range
Certified: 14 °F to 104 °F (-10 °C to 40 °C)
Operating: -4 °F to 131 °F (-20 °C to 55 °C)
Rating/Material
Painted mild steel enclosure
NEMA Type 4; IP66
Dimensions
20 × 20 × 8 in
Warranty
Two-year limited
EMC Immunity
EN 50082 Part 2 IEC
EN 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11

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December 8, 2023
PN 214634 Rev B

Documents / Resources

| RICE LAKE 1280 FlexWeigh Systems Decumulative Concrete Batcher [pdf] Instruction Manual
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