Avery Weigh-Tronix WI-130 User manual

WI-130 SimPoserTM
Software User’s Manual

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Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................ 5
About This Manual ........................................................................... 5
SimPoser™and the WI-130 WDAC............................................... 5
SimPoser™Software ............................................................................. 6
Minimum and Recommended Computer Requirements ................... 6
SimPoser™Installation ................................................................. 6
Starting SimPoser ........................................................................... 7
Commands Overview....................................................................... 7
Toolbar Buttons Overview ................................................................ 8
SimPoser™Operation .................................................................. 9
Toolbar Commands .................................................................... 9
File ....................................................................................... 9
Toolbar ................................................................................. 9
Editors ................................................................................ 10
Download............................................................................ 10
Simulate.............................................................................. 10
Help .................................................................................... 11
Toolbar Buttons ........................................................................ 12
Configure Button ................................................................. 12
Program Button ................................................................... 24
Format Button ..................................................................... 29
SetPoint Button ................................................................... 33
Simulate Button ................................................................... 42
Close Button ....................................................................... 42
Application Progam Summaries .................................................... 43
Appendix 1: Display Samples ................................................................. 45
Appendix 2: WT-BASIC Interpreter Command Set .................................. 48
New System Events ....................................................................... 65
New or Enhanced Key Words ........................................................ 67
Appendix 3: Subroutine Examples .......................................................... 79
Appendix 4: Error Messages .................................................................. 85
Appendix 5: ASCII Chart ......................................................................... 87
Appendix 6: System Values Definitions ................................................... 88
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About This Manual
Introduction
SimPoserTM and the
WI-130 WDAC
This manual covers the information you need to install and operate the
SimPoser™software package.
Major sections of this manual are headed by titles in a black bar like Intro-
duction above. Subheadings appear in the left column. Instructions and text
appear on the right side of the page. You will occasionally see notes, tips,
and special instructions in the left column. This information will usually
pertain to text in the opposite column.
SimPoser™software works exclusively with the WI-130 WDAC (Weight
Data Acquisition Controller). The word SimPoser™ comes from two root
words—Simulator and Composer. These two words describe the strengths of
this program. Built into the software is a computer simulation of the WI-130.
SimPoser lets you compose application programs and configuration setups
for the WI-130. You then test an application on the simulator. This makes
quick fixes easy and assures identical function when you download the
program to a WI-130.
Application programming is done in the WT-BASIC computer language.
These application programs and the configuration are saved in a computer file
and can be recalled simply by opening that file. Because of this, you can
design, buy or trade application programs.
Downloading a program to the WI-130 is as easy as clicking a button on the
computer screen. The information you send to the WI-130 is instantly active
and the WI-130 is ready to perform the task you have set it up to do. The
program becomes part of the WI-130’s permanent memory and cannot be lost
due to power failure. If you download a new program to the WI-130, the old
program is replaced with the new program. No chips to change and no long
turnaround times. Each program can take the place of expensive software/
hardware specials. Turnaround times can be measured in hours or days
instead of weeks or months.
Examples of basic application programs are available which can do batching,
checkweighing, inbound/outbound weighing, and other operations. These
programs may require additional changes to meet your exact application
requirements.

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Minimum and
Recommended
Computer
Requirements
SimPoser Installation
Simposer™ Software
SimPoser is PC based and requires a certain level of computer power to
function. With the minimum setup listed below, the system will work but
slowly. The recommended configuration will run the program very well.
Minimum Configuration
• IBM®compatible AT®/PC with an Intel 486 DX2-50MHZ microprocessor
• 8 megabytes of RAM
• 120 megabyte hard disk drive (program takes up a minimum of 5 meg.)
• 3.5" 1.44 megabyte floppy disk drive
• VGA color monitor
• Mouse
• Dos 5.0 or later
• Microsoft Windows® 3.1 running in enhanced mode
Recommended Configuration
• IBM®compatible AT®/PC notebook computer with an Intel Pentium 90
microprocessor
• 16 megabytes of RAM
• 120 megabyte hard disk drive (program takes up a minimum of 5 meg.)
• 3.5" 1.44 megabyte floppy disk drive
• VGA color monitor
• 14.4K baud fax/modem
• Mouse
• Dos 5.0 or later
• Microsoft Windows® 3.1 running in enhanced mode, Win95, Win98 or
WinNT
• QMODEM Communications program.
This section of the manual is divided into the following sections:
• SimPoser Installation
• Starting SimPoser
• CommandsOverview
• SimPoser Operation
Place the SimPoser diskette in the disk drive and in Windows 3.1 click on
File - Run - a:\setup, or in Windows 95 click on Start - Run - a:\setup. Follow
all the on-screen prompts as the software is installed.

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Starting SimPoser
Commands Overview
File
Toolbar
Download
Simulate
Help
You can move the toolbar
anywhere on your screen by
clicking and dragging the title
bar.
Editors
1. Once SimPoser is installed, double click the icon with the left mouse
button. A progress bar appears and when it reaches 100% the SimPoser
program is done loading. A license message appears, and upon accept-
ing this toolbar is displayed:
Figure 1
SimPoser's toolbar
The toolbar consists of six commands and six buttons. Some of these
commands are common to all Windows programs and cause a drop down
menu to appear. Some commands access the special features of the
SimPoser program. A quick overview for each command is given below.
Specific instructions appear in the Operations section of this manual. For
help with Windows operations see your Windows documentation.
This drop down menu lets you create, open, save and print files and exit the
program. This menu also contains a list of the last nine files you have
opened. This allows you to click on a file name and open it quickly.
This allows you to select a small version of the toolbar.
This is a navigation aid for accessing the different editing windows.
Click on this command, then COM 1 or COM 2 to download the active
application program to the WI-130.
Click on this command, then Start to bring up the WI-130 simulator on the
computer screen. All the parameters and instructions you have created and
saved will be active and running on the display. This allows you to test your
programs before downloading to the WI-130.
Click on this command or press F1 to find indexed help documentation.

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The WI-130 can be sealed for legal for trade use and the software protected from change
by a hardware connection on the main board. If P19 is jumpered, the system is sealed
and programs cannot be downloaded or altered. If P19 is not jumpered the system is not
sealed and programs can be downloaded from the SimPoser software.
Toolbar Buttons
Overview
Configure button
Program button
Format button
Setpoint
Simulate
Close
• Counting
• Misc
• Time Out
• Motion/AZT
• Filters
• ROC
• Serial Ports
The toolbar has six buttons. You select the function you want by clicking on
the appropriate button with the mouse cursor. Below are brief descriptions of
each button's function. Complete instructions are in the next section,
SimPoser Operation.
When you click on this button with your mouse, a tabbed, dialog box appears
containing the customizable features you can set to suit your needs. Below
is a list of items in this dialog box:
• Parameters
• Units
• Key Enable
• Display Values
• Display Modes
• Analog Output
• Bargraph
The Program button opens a WT-BASIC text editing window. Use this window
to create application programs using the WT-BASIC computer language. In
these programs you can configure the system to run a batching program,
setup a checkweighing function, design special graphics for use on the
display, and much more.
Click on this button to see a screen for setting up print formats. Design your
custom format, choose the format # (from 1 to 16) and save it by clicking on
the Save button. Any or all of these formats can be recalled in the program
you create in the Program window. For example, you might use this feature
for IN and OUT tickets for truck loading/unloading situations, spreadsheet
reports for managers, or ISO documentation.
Click on this button to bring up a dialog box for configuring setpoints.
Click on this button to bring up the WI-130 simulator on the computer. This
does the same thing as the Simulate command described earlier.
Click on this button to exit the SimPoser program.

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SimPoser Operation
File
If the SimPoser software
freezes up or crashes while you
are working on an application
program, you may be able to
recover it even if you have not
saved it using the SAVE
command. If you have
perfromed a download or
simulation, the SimPoser
program creates a temporary
copy of the application in
C:\SIMPOSER\SIM\TEMPCFG.CFG.
To recover the program, open
this file in SimPoser and do a
FILE,SAVE AS,{filename} and
use the file name you want for
your application program.
Helpful Hints:
1. SAVE often!
2. Do not have any other
Windows®programs running.
3. SAVE often!
This manual assumes that you
know the basic WindowsTM
procedures. If not, see your
WindowsTM documentation.
Toolbar
Toolbar Commands
Following are specific instructions for each of the commands on the
SimPoser toolbar.
1. Click on File. . .
The drop down menu shown in Figure 2 appears. With this menu
you can call for a new file, open an existing file, save a file you are
working on, save a file under a new name, print, or exit the
SimPoser program. There is also a file history list which holds up
to nine of the most recently opened file names
Figure 2
File menu
2. Click on the Toolbar command. . .
The following menu is shown.
Click on Open Small Toolbar to replace the large toolbar with the
smaller one shown below. . .
Notice that the small toolbar does not have the command line. You
can return to the large toolbar at any time by clicking on the button
on the right side of the toolbar. You cannot close the SimPoser
program from this toolbar. You must first return to the larger
version. The other buttons on the small toolbar do the same things
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Simulate
Editors
COM1 or COM 2 under Down-
load refer to the serial output
from your computer, NOT the
serial ports on your WI-130
HINT: If you have an applica-
tion with continuous output, you
should disable it before you
download.
Download
3. Click on the Editors command. . .
The following is displayed:
Click on the editing window you want. This is a duplication of the
buttons and is handy for navigation of open windows.
4. Click on the Download command. . .
The following menu is displayed:
When you have created a custom program, use this command to
choose which Com port to use to download the program to your
WI-130. F11 and F12 keys can be used as hot keys for these
functions.
Click on the Simulate command. . .
A simulation of the WI-130 appears on screen. It will behave the
same way as a real WI-130 loaded with the program you have
active in SimPoser. Use this to test your program before download-
ing to the real WI-130.
The following computer key strokes take the place of pressing front
panel keys when using the simulation:

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Help
If you are going to print from the
simulator mode you need to add
this line to your autoexec.bat
file on your computer and
reboot before trying to print:
SET WTPORT 2=1
What this means is that
WTPORT2 is the simulated TT-
830 serial port number 2 and =1
is the communication port from
your computer. Never set both
WTPORTS to the same
computer COM port number.
COMPUTER KEY STROKE = FRONT PANEL KEY
ALT + S SELECT
ALT + U UNITS
ALT + P PRINT
ALT + T TARE
ALT + Z ZERO
ALT + X EXIT
ALT + C CLEAR
.DECIMAL
ESC ESCAPE
ENTER ENTER
F1 SOFT KEY #1
F2 SOFT KEY #2
F3 SOFT KEY #3
F4 SOFT KEY #4
F5 SOFT KEY #5
F6-F10 are accessible through a remote keyboard or the simulator.
Move the mouse to change weight on the simulator.
• Move the mouse to the right to increase weight value
• Move the mouse to the left to decrease weight value
• To add more weight with shorter mouse movements, click and hold
down the left mouse button while moving the mouse to the right
• To add small increments of weight, hold down the right mouse button,
while moving the mouse to the right
• To exit the simulation, press both mouse buttons at the same time or
press ALT + X
Click on the Help command to bring up an indexed help manual on your
computer screen.
This is the last item on the command line of the SimPoser toolbar. The next
section describes the toolbar buttons.

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Parameters tab
Toolbar Buttons
TIP
Combo Box = A Windows
feature which allows you to type
in a value or select one from a
drop down list.
Text Box = A box into which
you type a value or word.
Configure Button
A display rate of 0.1 means the
display is updated only once
every 10 seconds. Choosing
MAX updates the display faster
than the eye can follow.
Click on the first toolbar button, Configure. The dialog box in Figure 3
appears.
Figure 3
Configure dialog box
This dialog box contains many tabs representing different areas of scale
function. Click on a tab to bring that function into view. The first tab is
Parameters.
Following is a brief description of each of the scale parameter items you see
in Figure 3.
Number of Scales Select the number of scales connected to your WI-130.
Scale Number Select the scale platform you want to configure.
Scale Type Select analog or Quartzell®weight sensor.
Serial No. A text box for you to enter in a serial number. This ap-
plies only to Quartzell® weight sensors.
Capacity Set the capacity for the chosen scale.
Divisions Set the division size for the chosen scale platform.
Values must be a multiple or submultiple of 0, 1, 2, or 5.
If you type an incorrect value, the program will automati-
cally select the closest correct value.
Display Rate Set the display update rate (the number of times/second
the display is updated.) Choose values between .1
(slowest, once every ten seconds) and MAX (fastest)
updates per second.
Zero Range % Select the percentage of scale capacity you can zero.
Linearization Choose a number from -10 to +10 to pull the center point
of span back to a linear value.

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Units tab
By default, when the PRINT key
is pressed, a print operation
and an accumulation take
place. If you do not want the
accumulation to occur, a WT-
BASIC program assigning only
the DOPRINT command to the
PRINT key needs to be down-
loaded to the WI-130. A WT-
BASIC program can also define
an ACCUM. soft key and
assign accumulation to that
key only.
Setpoint and configuration
parameters such as capacity,
bargraph, checkweigher, and
analog output values are based
on the calibration unit, not on
displayed unit of measure.
Accum Return to Zero % To accumulate weight, the weight must be
above this percentage of scale capacity and stable.
Before you can perform another accumulation
operation the weight must return to zero.
Print Return to Zero % To print, the weight must be above this percentage of
scale capacity and stable. Before you can perform
another print operation the weight must return to
zero.
Calibration Weight The amount of test weight used to calibrate the
scale. We recommend entering the test weight most
commonly used to calibrate this scale capacity by
your organization. (Minimum of 25% of capacity.)
The next tab is Units. This is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Units dialog box
Following is a brief description of each of the unit of measure items you see
in Figure 4.
lb, kg, grams, oz,
lb/oz, Custom
Unit 1 & 2 Select the units of measure you want to use. Those you
enable will be available to you as the UNITS key is
pressed on the WI-130. Conversion factors are preas-
signed by the factory for lb, kg, grams, oz, and lb/oz.
Calibration Unit Select the unit of measure used in the calibration of your
scale. Choose from lb, kg, grams, or oz.
Custom Units If you select a custom unit, you can choose from a list of
possible units or create your own name for a unit of
measure. You must also enter in a conversion factor for
that custom unit of measure based on your calibration
weight unit.
The custom units conversion
factor is the number to be
multipied by the weight (in
calibration units) to get the
desired custom unit. Example:
1 lb = 5 inches of a certain
steel rod. Custom unit is
inches. Calibration unit is lb.
Conversion factor is 5. With six
lbs of weight on the scale, 30
inches would be displayed.
(Six lbs x 5 = 30 inches of
steel)

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Key Enable tab
ROC stands for Rate Of
Change.
Min Wt = Minimum captured
weight
Max Wt = Maximum or peak
captured weight.
Variable = a value defined by
WT-BASIC programming using
the keyword or command
(SHOWVAR)
Display Values tab
The next tab is Key Enable, shown in Figure 5. This dialog box lets you
enable or disable the keys listed. You can also enable or disable the autotare
function or the keyboard tare.
Figure 5
Key Enable dialog box
Display Values is the next tab, shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
Display Values dialog box
From this dialog box, enable the types of display values you wish to be active
and available during normal weighing operations. The display values you
choose will show up on your screen as you repeatedly push the SELECT key
on the front panel of the WI-130 during normal operation.

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Analog Output tab
There are thirteen basis
choices, however if the Analog
Output pcboard is not installed,
set Selection Basis to Disable.
Display Modes tab
See Appendix 1 for samples of
displays.
Example:
4mA-20mA output
Minimum value = 0 lbs = 4mA
output.
Max value = 1000 lbs = 20mA
output.
Adjustments to the actual
output of the analog output
pcboard are only allowed
through the front panel controls
of the WI-130 and are depen-
dent on the actual weight on the
scale. Therefore, in the ex-
ample above, a 1000 lb weight
must be placed on the scale to
allow adjustment of maximum
value. Offset Adjust and Span
Adjust may have values be-
tween ±5000 counts.
Display Modes is the next tab, shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
Display Modes dialog box
There are many display modes available. This dialog box lets you scroll
through and select the style of display you want for your application. Displays
vary in size of text, numbers, type of graphing, and soft key availability.
Analog Output is the next tab, shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8
Analog Output dialog box
The Analog Output dialog box allows the user to select the parameters used
with the optional Analog Output card as defined by calibration unit of mea-
sure.
Selection Basis
The Selection Basis combo box contains the active display values upon
which the output of the analog output will be based.
Minimum Value
The Minimum Value text box allows the user to enter the lowest value that
will be represented by the Analog Output.
Maximum Value
The Maximum Value text box allows the user to enter the highest value that
will be represented by the Analog Output.

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Bargraph tab The next tab is Bargraph, shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9
Bargraph/Checkweigher dialog box
Use this dialog box to enter parameters relating to bargraph or checkweigher
functions, if the WI-130 is configured to operate in these modes. To operate in
bargraph or checkweigher mode, the proper display mode must be selected.
Basis
Use the combo box to select one of thirteen choices for the Basis upon which
the bargraph or checkweigher will be operating. It also is associated with the
selected calibration unit selected in the Units dialog box.
Min
Enter the Minimum value of the Basis selection for which the bargraph or
checkweigher will begin registering movement. If the WI-130 is set up with a
bargraph, this value will determine when the graph on the display will begin
moving. If the WI-130 is set up with a checkweighing display, the "Under"
portion of the checkweigher graph will begin receding when this value is
exceeded. The Minimum value can be set to any value, including negative
values.
Under
Enter the Under value of the Basis selection. This value applies only to
Checkweigher configurations and represents the Lower Acceptance Value for
the checkweigher application. At this point, the "Under" portion of the
checkweigher graph will disappear and the needle in the "Accept" range will
be at it's extreme left position.
Over
Enter the Over value of the Basis selection. This value applies only to Check-
weigher configurations and represents the Upper Acceptance Value for the
checkweigher application. At this point, the needle in the "Accept" range will
be at it's extreme right position and the "Over" area will not yet be visible.
Max
Enter the Maximum value of the Basis selection for which the bargraph or
checkweigher will end registering movement. At this point, both the bargraph
and checkweigher modes reach their maximum position and do not register
further movement.

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Counting tab
Motion and AZT settings do not
affect the sampling process,
but they do affect the counting
process.
Counting is the next tab, shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10
Counting dialog box
An application program with counting operation is required and then the
Counting dialog box allows the user to select parameters relating to the
stability of the scale during the parts sampling process.
Divisions
Select the number of scale divisions for stability. During the parts sampling
process, this parameter determines how many divisions motion can occur on
the scale while allowing the sampling process to occur. The smaller the
number of divisions, the more stable the scale will need to be before the WI-
130 will go into sampling mode. If the stability window is exceeded, the
sampling process cannot occur and no piece weight is established, therefore
no counting can occur.
Seconds
Select the number of seconds the weight must be within the Divisions range
before the WI-130 will go into Sampling mode. In the setting above, the
display must remain stable within 0.25 scale Divisions for one Second before
sampling will occur and thus establish an accurate piece weight.

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Display modes requiring BASIC
text will show blank screen
space if no WT-BASIC program
exists to support screen text.
Misc tab
The time and date may be sent
in a variety of formats to the
display, printer or computer.
Format examples are: AM/PM,
24 hour, numerical reference, or
spelled day and month.
Default format 0 outputs the
following information:
G 120000 LB
T 40000 LB
N 80000 LB
Misc is the next tab, shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11
Miscellaneous dialog box
Record miscellaneous parameters for the configuration system in this dialog
box. The first four selections use the combo box for entry and the last three
use the Text box. The following items are included:
Date Preference
Allows you to set the WI-130 System Clock in Month-Day-Year format or
Day-Month-Year format.
AC Excitation
You can select the analog weight sensor excitation to be a DC level of 10
volts or one of three frequencies for AC excitation which is useful for reducing
weight shifts due to extreme temperature changes.
Default Print Format
Allows you to select which one of the 16 print formats you want to designate
as the format used when the Print key is pressed. The default is format 0 and
it is only sent to port #1.
Beeper Volume
Allows you to turn the WI-130 internal beeper off, or select from three volume
levels.
Lower Case Enable
If you enable this option, letters in the soft key labels and all factory defined
messages may be displayed in lowercase. If not enabled, all labels and
messages are displayed in upper case.
Display Mode Cycle
Enable this mode for product demonstration of the display modes. If enabled,
pressing the decimal key on the front panel causes the display to cycle
through the display modes. Deselect this option to disable it and when using
the unit as a weight indicator.
Passwords
The next three boxes allow you to change the following passwords:
User - (Default is 111.) Allows access to basic user parameters
through the WI-130 keyboard.
Configure - (Default is 2045.) Allows access to configuration parameters.
Calibrate - (Default is 30456.) Allows access to WI-130 calibration routines.

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Time Out tab Time Out is the next tab, shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12
Time Out dialog box
Use this dialog box to set Accumulate Timeout, Print Timeout, Zero Timeout,
Tare Timeout. This is the amount of time the WI-130 will wait for motion to
cease and perform the function after the corresponding key is pressed and/or
the event is queued up.
Example: If Zero Timeout is set to 3 seconds, when the ZERO
key is pressed the unit will zero the scale if there is no motion. If
there is motion and motion ceases within 3 seconds the unit will
zero the scale. If motion doesn't cease the key press is aborted.
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Motion/AZT tab
Filters tab
Harmonizer threshold is based
on actual weight in calibration
units, not division size.
Motion/AZT is the next tab. The dialog box is shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13
Motion Detection and AZT dialog box
In this dialog box you enable or disable motion detection and Automatic Zero
Tracking or AZT.
If you enable motion detection you can set the motion detection window size
in divisions and the time window in seconds. The default for motion detection
is three divisions and one second.
For AZT the division size you pick defines a range above and below zero.
When scale weight is inside this range for the number of seconds you picked,
½ of the weight will be zeroed. The indicator will repeat removing ½ the weight
every X seconds. X being the number of seconds you have picked. This will
be repeated as long as the condition exists or until the indicator display
reaches zero. The default is three divisions and one second.
Filters is the next tab. This dialog box is shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14
Filtering dialog box
This dialog box is used to configure the Harmonizer®filter. The Harmonizer
can be customized to minimize interference from environmental conditions.