Brecknell RD65 User manual

RD65
User/Technical
Manual
Contents subject to change without notice
Version 1.3
05/2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1
General Information................................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 1
Contents.............................................................................................................................. ............................. 1
2.Installation.............................................................................................................2
Display Setup.............................................................................................................4
3.1 Protocol Format Details................................................................................................................... 5
1.Connection and Wiring Details.................................................................9
RS232 Interface connection.................................................................................................................. 9
RS485 Interface connection.................................................................................................................. 9
2.Symbols Defined:..............................................................................................9
3.Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 10

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1. INTRODUCTION
General Information
Read and understand all operating instructions before using this product. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Ensure that the data communication format, protocol, and interface selection are correctly
set up before using.
Do not use in areas of fluctuating voltage.
Do not operate near high power electronic devices that can emit RF signals and cause
unstable readings.
Specifications
Model RD65
Communication
Interface Types RS232
RS485
Data format 8N1, 7E1,7O1 selectable
Baud rate 1200bps～115200bps selectable
Protocols 14 Selectable fixed Protocols
Display Contents Net/Gross, kg/lb indicators, weight data
Display Type Ultra-bright LED display with 6 digits, 5” high, 7-segment digits
Display Range -99,999 to 999,999
Operating Temp. -5° to 160°F (-20° to 70°C)
Power Supply 11V-32V DC adaptor
Waterproof
Grade IP65
Contents
RD65 remote display RS232 10m communication cable
DC24V 2.5A UL adaptor 2A fuse
Quick Guide & Technical Manual

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2. Installation
1. Install the remote display through the hanging holes on wall with two M12 or 1/2”
screws. (Hanging hole’s diameter is 13mm). Ensure secure mounting before
proceeding.
2. Interface
Power
Socket Communication
Output Socket Config. Switch
Compartment 2A Fuse
Light sensor

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3. Open the cover of “Config Switch Compartment” for configuration switch settings
prior to use if necessary. See “Display Setup section”. (defaulted setting: Baud rate
9600, data form 8N1, Protocol format 3.1.5, Communication port RS232)
4. Attach power and communication cables. DO NOT power on until after completing
step 4.

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Display Setup
Note: All the configuration changes should be made with the power off !
KEY2 (5 dip switches) KEY3 (4 dip switches) KEY1
(4 position switch)
Dip
Setting Baud
rate
（bps）
Dip
Setting Data
Form
at
Dip
Setting Host (Indicator
Print Format) Communication
Interface Type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0 0 1200 0 0 8N1 0 0 0 0 Format: 3.1.1 Position1 RS232
0 0 1 2400 0 1 7O1 0 0 0 1 Format: 3.1.2 Position2 RS485
0 1 0 4800 1 0 7E1 0 0 1 0 Format: 3.1.3 Position3 CAN (if
avail.)
0 1 1 9600 1 1 7E1 0 0 1 1 Format: 3.1.4
1 0 0 19200 0 1 0 0 Format: 3.1.5
Position4 Bluetoo th (if
avail.)
1 0 1 38400 0 1 0 1 Format: 3.1.6
1 1 0 57600 0 1 1 0 Format: 3.1.7
1 1 1 115200 0 1 1 1 Format: 3.1.8
1 0 0 0 Format: 3.1.9
1 0 0 1 Format: 3.1.10
1 0 1 0 Format: 3.1.11
1 0 1 1 Format: 3.1.12
1 1 0 0 Format: 3.1.13
1 1 0 1 Format: 3.1.14
Default dip switch settings in Bold

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3.1 Protocol Format Details
3.1.1. Data Format Example: 12345lb Gross, transmit data format of Common GSE
Models:
<SP><SP><SP><1><2><3><4><5><SP><l><b><SP><SP><SP><SP><G><r><o><s><s><
CR><LF>
Data Format Example: 12345kg Net
<SP><SP><SP><1><2><3><4><5><SP><k><g><SP><SP><SP><SP><N><e><t><SP><S
P> <CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<LF> Line Feed character
<CR> Carriage Return character
<SP> Space
<kg/lb> kg or lb
3.1.2. Data Format Example: 123456lb, transmit data format of Salter/Transcell series
Indicators:
<STX><SP><SP><1><2><3><4><5><6><L><G><SP><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<STX> Start of Text
<L/K> LB or KG
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<SP> Space
<CR> Carriage Return character
<LF> Line Feed character
3.1.3. Data Format Example: 123456lb, transmit data format of Weigh-Tronix WI125
models:
<SP><G><SP><SP><1><2><3><4><5><6><SP><L><B><SP><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<LB/KG> LB or KG
<CR> Carriage Return character
<LF> Line Feed character

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Protocol Format Details (continued)
3.1.4. Data Format Example: 123456lb, transmit data format of Dillon ED Dynamometers
and FBI521:
"Print Format # 1"
<SP><1><2><3><4><5><6><SP><l><b><f><CR><LF>
<SP><1><2><3><4><SP><l><b><f><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space
<LBF/KGF> LB or KG
<CR> Carriage Return character
<LF> Line Feed character
3.1.5. Data format example: 380.5lb, transmit data format of SBI-140/100, SBI-521 and
EHI-E1 transmit continuously mode (default setting)
<SP><SP><SP><SP><3><8><0><.><5><l><b><FF><ETX><LF>
<SP><SP><SP><3><8><0><.><5><l><b><CR><LF>H1H2H3H4<CR><ETX><LF>
<SP><SP><SP><SP><SP><3><8><0><.><5><l><b><CR><LF>H1H2H3<CR><ETX><LF>
<SP><SP><SP><SP><3><8><0><.><5><l><b><CR><LF>H1H2H3H4<CR><ETX><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
H1H2H3H4:three status bytes, definition refer to EASTHIGH or SBI-140/100 user’s manual
<SP> Space (20hex)
<LB/KG> LB=lb, KG=kg
<FF> Form Feed (0chex)
<ETX> end of text. (03hex)
<LF> Line Feed character (0ahex)
3.1.6. Data format example: -9999lb, transmit data format: WI127 transmit data
<SP><G><SP><1><0><0><0><0><0><SP><lb><CR><LF>
<SP><G><-><9><9><9><9><9><SP><l><b><CR><LF>
<SP><G><-><9><9><9><9><SP><l><b><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space (20hex)
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<LB/KG> LB=lb, KG=kg
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
<LF> Line Feed character (0ahex)

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Protocol Format Details (continued)
3.1.7. Data format example: 123123kg, transmit data format: SMA transmit data
<LF><SP><SP><G><SP><SP><SP><-><2><3><1><2><3><kg><SP><CR>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<LF> Line Feed character (0ahex)
<SP> Space (20hex)
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<kg/lb> lb = lb, kg = kg
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
3.1.8. Data format example: 123.233lb, transmit data format of SB-400:
<SP><1><2><3><.><2><3><3><lb><G><SP><SP><CR>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space (20hex)
<kg/lb>lb = lb，kg = kg
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
3.1.9. Data format example: 233233lb, transmit data format of SB-200:
<CR><SP><SP><2><3><3><2><3><3><SP><lb><G><ETX>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
<SP> Space (20hex)
<kg/lb> lb = lb，kg = kg
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<ETX> end of text. (03hex)
3.1.10. Data format example: 233233lb, transmit data format of IQ355:
<STX><SP><SP><2><3><3><2><3><3><L><G><SP><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<STX> Start of Text ( 02hex)
<SP> Space (20hex)
<L/K> L = lb，K = kg
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
<LF> Line Feed character (0ahex)

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Protocol Format Details (continued)
3.1.11. Data format example: 233233lb, transmit data format of 205/210:
RD65 transmit commands : <ENQ> (05hex, Request weight from the indicator BI-Directional)
Indicator Response:
<SP><SP><2><3><3><2><3><3><lb><G><SP><SP><CR>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space (20hex)
<kg/lb> lb = lb，kg = kg
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
3.1.12. Data format example: 323334lb, transmit data format:
<STX><y(4)><y(0)><SP><3><2><3><3><3><4><ETX>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<STX> Start of Text (02hex)
<SP> Space (20hex)
<ETX> end of text (03hex)
yy=40 Gross weight (lb)，yy=43 Gross weight (kg)，
yy=41 net weight (lb)，yy=44 net weight ( kg)，
yy=42 tare weight ( lb)，yy=45 tare weight (kg)
3.1.13. Data format example: 13233lb, transmit data format of WI-110S/120S
<SP><G><+><1><3><2><3><3><SP><lb><CR><LF>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space (20hex)
<G/N> G = Gross, N = Net
<lb/kg> lb = lb，kg = kg
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
<LF> Line Feed character (0ahex)
3.1.14. Data format example: 149946, transmit data format of E1010
<SP><0><0><0><1><4><9><9><4><6><CR>
Notes for symbols used in commands and response:
<SP> Space (20hex)
<CR> Carriage Return character (0dhex)
Note: Before communicating between the two devices, please make sure the parity setting, data
bits, baud rates, and RS232 format port are correctly selected. In normal working mode the
RD65 will display the indicated weight from the host.

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1.Connection and Wiring Details
RS232 Interface connection
Connector “C” Pin# Function Color
2 -------------------- RXD Black
3 -------------------- TXD Yellow
5 -------------------- RD_AGND Blue
RS485 Interface connection
Connector “C” Pin# Function Color
1 -------------------- RS485 receive+ Red
2 -------------------- RS485 receive- Black
3 -------------------- RS485 transmit+ Yellow
4 -------------------- RS485 transmit- Green
5 -------------------- RD_AGND Blue
2.Symbols Defined:
Err01：no communication
Err02：incorrect format data received
¯¯¯¯¯：over range
_____：below range

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3.Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Causes Solutions
Display does not
light Blown fuse Damaged adaptor Replace fuse Replace adaptor
Display is dark Low voltage Check the input voltage
Err01
(no
communication)
Indicator data format differs from the
host
Communication cable is not
connected correctly
Check data format setup
Check cable connection
Err02
(incorrect format
data received)
Format switch is not set correctly
Host is not set correctly
Unknown host or data format used on
host device
Check the RD65 and Host
protocols to make sure they
match