RICE LAKE LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- RICE LAKE
Table of Contents
RICE LAKE LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator
Manuals and additional resources are available from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
NOTE: For more information, see the LaserLight3 Large-Display Indicator Technical Manual (PN 213589).
Annunciators
The LaserLight3 provides status information about the weight value displayed. The LaserLight3 also has arrows and traffic lights that can be displayed by sending serial commands.
Annunciators | Description |
---|---|
Traffic Symbols | Red stop light, red x, green go light, green up arrow, green |
left arrow, and green right arrow
Weight Value| Displays weighment data
0<
→0←
| The center of zero annunciator indicates the current gross weight reading is
within ± 0.25 display divisions of the acquired zero, or is within the center
of zero band. A display division is the resolution of the displayed weight
value, or the smallest incremental increase or decrease which can be displayed
or printed
__| The standstill annunciator indicates the weight is at standstill or
within the specified motion band. Some operations, including zero, tare and
print, can only be done when the standstill annunciator is displayed
GR
NT| Displays which weight display mode is active, GR (Gross) or NT (Net)
lb
kg
oz
g
tn
t| The current unit displays at the right side of the numeric weight area and
specifies which unit of measure is being used. Indicates units associated with
the displayed value, represents primary and secondary units such as lb, kg, g,
oz, tn and t. The units are changed by pressing the Units button
NOTE: The layout of annunciators and size of weight digits vary depending on which mode is configured in the Display menu. Legacy mode provides about 3.75-inch weight digits with annunciators along the bottom of the display, intended to support predecessor LaserLight2 display mode. Standard mode provides about 5-inch weight digits with annunciators stacked vertically along the right side.
Keypad
The keypad, located on the bottom right corner of the unit, allows for easy setup and operation of the LaserLight3. The keypad includes six function keys that operate LaserLight3 menus.
Key | Description | Menu Navigation |
---|---|---|
__ | Sets the current gross weight to zero, provided the amount of weight to |
be removed is within the specified zero range and the LaserLight3 is not in
motion. The zero band by default to 1.9% of full scale, but can be configured
for up to 100% of full scale| Moves up to different menu levels
| Switches the display mode from gross to net, or from net to gross. If a
tare value has been entered or acquired, the net value is the gross weight
minus the tare.| Moves down to different menu levels
| Performs one of several predetermined tare functions dependent on the
mode of operation selected in the TARE FN parameter| Enters a menu or
parameter and selects/saves parameter settings or values
__| Switches the weight display to an alternate unit. The alternate unit is
defined in the
Format menu
| Moves left (horizontally) in a menu level
__| Sends on-demand print format out the configured port, provided the
necessary conditions are met. RS232-1 is the default print port| Moves right
(horizontally) in a menu level
| Accesses or exits Menu mode|
Menu Element Overview
LaserLight3 can display up to four lines, preceding and following
menus/parameters and parameter configurations. A color scheme indicates the
type element in the menu. Figure 3 through Figure 5 displays illustrations
with menu elements identified.
Menu with Selectable Item
Number | Element | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Red Font | Red font appears in two scenarios: |
• In center column to indicate previously selected menus and parameters
• On left or right sides to indicate previously available menus, options or parameters
2| Yellow Font| Indicates a selected menu or parameter. Select a menu item
with and , then press to confirm selection
3| White Font| Indicates parameters or menu items that are not selected
Menu and Read Only Message
Number | Element | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Red Font | Red font appears in two scenarios: |
• In center column to indicate previously selected menus and parameters
• On left or right sides to indicate previously available menus, options or parameters
2| White Font| Indicates a read only message
Menu and Text Editable Parameter
Number | Element | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Red Font | Red font appears in two scenarios: |
• In center column to indicate previously selected menus and parameters
• On left or right sides to indicate previously available menus, options or parameters
2| White Font with Blinking Cyan Underline| Indicates a text configured parameter. Move character selection (cyan underline) with and Press and to change characters
Hold to delete a character or hold to insert a 0 character
Press to confirm character configuration and return to the previous menu
Software Functions
This section provides procedures for basic LaserLight3 software functions.
NOTE: Additional functions available if Setup mode is enabled. For more
information about Setup Mode see the LaserLight3 Large-Display Indicator
Technical Manual (PN 213589).
View Audit Trail Calibration Counter
Select Calibr (Calibration Counter) in the Audit menu to view the audit trail
calibration counter number.
The audit trail calibration and configuration counters can be viewed in Menu mode.
- Navigate to Audit ▼ LRV ► Calibr.
- Press The audit trail calibration counter number displays.
- Press to exit the menu.
View Audit Trail Configuration Counter
Select Config (Configuration Counter) in the Audit menu to view the audit
trail configuration counter number.
The audit trail calibration and configuration counters can be viewed in Menu mode.
- Navigate to Audit ▼ LRV ► … ►Config.
- Press The audit trail configuration counter number displays.
- Press to exit the menu.
Edit Time Value
Select Time in the top-level menu to edit the time.
- Navigate to Audit ► … ► Time.
- Press to set the time.
- To edit the time value:
- Press and ****to select characters
- Press and to edit the underlined character
- Press . OK displays.
- Press then to exit the menu.
Edit Date Value
Select Date in the top-level menu to edit the date.
- Navigate to Audit ► … ► Date.
- Press to view the set the date.
- To edit the date value:
- Press and to select characters
- Press and to edit the underlined character
- Press . OK displays.
- Press then to exit the menu.
View Ethernet and Wi-Fi Media Access Control (MAC) IDs
Select MAC ID in the top-level menu to view the Ethernet and Wi-Fi MAC IDs.
MAC addresses display in the following format: 88:88:88:88:88:88.
- Navigate to Audit ► … ► Mac ID.
- Press . Wired displays.
- Press . Ethernet MAC ID displays.
- Press . WiFi displays.
- Press . WiFi MAC ID displays (if installed).
- Press to exit the menu.
View Firmware Version
Select Version in the top-level menu to view the current firmware version
.
- Navigate to Audit ►… ► Version.
- Press . The software version number displays.
- Press to exit the menu.
Indicator Functions
This section provides procedures for basic indicator operations.
Zero Scale
- In Gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the LaserLight3 to display .
- Press , displays to indicate the LaserLight3 is zeroed.
Print Ticket
- Wait for to display.
- Press to send data to the configured port(s).
If does not display and is pressed, the print action only occurs if the LaserLight3 comes out of motion within three seconds. If the LaserLight3 stays in motion for over three seconds, the press is ignored.
Toggle Units
Press to toggle between primary and secondary units. The current unit
displays.
Toggle Gross/Net Mode
NET mode is available when a tare value has been entered or acquired (Net =
Gross minus Tare). If tare has not been entered or acquired, the display
remains in GROSS mode. GR (GROSS) or NT (NET) is indicated on the right side
(in Standard Display Types) or along the bottom (in Legacy Display Type) of
the display to indicate the current mode.
Press to toggle the display mode between GROSS mode and NET mode.
Acquire Tare
- Place a container on the scale and wait for to display.
- Press to acquire the tare weight of the container. The net weight displays and the NT (Net) is indicated on the left side of the display.
Remove Stored Tare Value
- Remove all weight from the scale and wait for to display. The display shows a negative Net value or 0 Gross value and displays.
- Press . Tare is removed and the display changes to GROSS mode and GR (Gross) is indicated on the display.
Display a Stored Tare
Select DispTar (display tare) in the Tare menu to display a stored tare
.
- Navigate to Audit ► … ► Tare ▼ DispTar.
- Press . The stored tare value displays.
- Press to exit the menu.
Clear a Stored Tare with Weight on Scale
Select ClrTare (Clear Tare) in the Tare menu to clear a stored tare without
the weight being at zero.
- Navigate to Audit ► … ►Tare ▼ DispTar ►ClrTar.
- Press or to clear the stored tare value. OK displays.
- Press to exit the menu.
View Configured Setpoint Values
Select Setpnt (Setpoint) in the top-level menu to view setpoint values.
-
Navigate to Audit ► … ► Setpnt.
-
Press . The lowest configured setpoint number displays (for example, Setpnt 1).
-
Press or to navigate to the desired setpoint number (1-8).
-
Press . The setpoint value displays.
-
Press again to view the current configured setpoint value.
NOTE: Displayed setpoints are editable by default, since Access defaults to On. Change Access settings if Setpoint value needs to be read only (Access = Off) or hidden (Access = Hidden).
If access is set to Off, the LaserLight3 does not allow setpoint values to be changed. If access is set to Hidden, the setpoint does not display. -
Use arrow keys to edit the setpoint.
-
Press to accept the new value.
-
Press to exit the menu.
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