Cardinal SMARTCELL 825D User manual

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825D
Weight Indicator
Installation and Technical Manual

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use of the information contained herein.
DISCLAIMER
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have
been checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working
with tools depend largely upon individual accuracy, skill, and caution. For this reason, the
Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they
assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the
procedures. Persons engaging in the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment generates uses, can radiate radio frequency, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user will be
responsible to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.
You may find the booklet “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, stock No. 001-000-00315-4.

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PROPER DISPOSAL
When this device reaches the end of its useful life, it must be properly disposed of. It must not
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Within the European Union, this device should be
returned to the distributor from where it was purchased for proper disposal. This is in
accordance with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. Within North America, the device should be
disposed of in accordance with the local laws regarding the disposal of waste electrical and
electronic equipment.
It is everyone’s responsibility to help maintain the environment and to reduce
the effects of hazardous substances contained in electrical and electronic
equipment on human health. Please do your part by making certain that this
device is properly disposed of. The symbol shown to the right indicates that this
device must not be disposed of in unsorted municipal waste programs.
CAUTION
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
ATTENTION: RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIES EST REMPLACE'E PAR
UN TYPE INCORRECT. REJETEZ LES BATTERIES UTILISE'ES SELON LES
INSTRUCTIONS.
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this indicator, read this manual and pay special attention to all
"NOTIFICATION" symbols:
IMPORTANT
ELECTRICAL
WARNING
STATIC
SENSITVE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
HOMERUN CABLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Indicator Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 5
Re-Installing the 825D Indicator Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 6
825-DLC Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
Page 7
Load Cell Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Begin Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 13
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 14
Setup Scale Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Setup DLC Card 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .
Page 16
Setup DLC Card 1 – Advanced Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
Page 18
DLC Card 1 Cell Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 21
Smart Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 25
Zero Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .
Page 34
Trim Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 37
Span Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .
Page 43
DIGITAL SCALE DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 46
On Screen Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 46
Diagnostic Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 50
iSite Status of Last Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 65
Hardware Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 67
DETECTING BOARD REPLACEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 68
OPTION CARD REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 68
MAIN PCB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 69
825-DLC CARD REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 70

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INTRODUCTION
The 825D SmartCell Weight Indicator has software specially written for communicating with
digital scales. It provides in-depth diagnostics, easy maintenance, and a simplified calibration.
The 825D consists of two main components: an 825 indicator with digital scale software, and
an 825-DLC controller (installed in the indicator option card slot).
The scale must contain Cardinal Scale’s SCBD SmartCell or DC Digital Load Cells to
communicate with the 825D.
825D Weight Indicator
825-DLC Digital Load Cell Controller
DC Digital Load Cell
SCBD Digital Load Cell
This manual is furnished as a guide to the setup and operation of the 825D SmartCell Weight
Indicator. It has been supplied in addition to the standard 825 Weight Indicator Installation and
Technical Manual, 8545-M838-O1. The standard 825 manual should be consulted for
information concerning the installation, setup, and calibration of the indicator.
Please read both manuals thoroughly before attempting to install your indicator and keep them
available for future reference.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements:
100 to 240V AC (50/60 Hz) at 1A Max.
Enclosure Type:
Stainless Steel wall or desk-mount
Enclosure Size:
12"W x 9 3/4"H x 3 3/4"D (305mm W x 247mm H x 95mm D)
Weight:
16.2lbs (Includes Gimbal)
Operating Environment:
Temperature: 14 to 104 ºF (-10 to +40 ºC)
Humidity: 90% non-condensing (maximum)
Display Size:
5.25” x 4.0” (133 mm x 102 mm)
Display Resolution:
640 x 480-pixel matrix Color Backlit LCD
Division Value:
1, 2, or 5 x 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 and 0.0001 commercial
0 to 99, non-commercial
Sensitivity:
NON-COMMERCIAL
NTEP
CANADA
OIML
0.15 uV/e
0.3uV/e (Class III/IIIL)
0.3uV/e (Class III/IIIHD)
0.5 uV/e (Class III)
Scale Divisions:
NON-COMMERCIAL
NTEP
CANADA
OIML
100 to 240,000
100 to 10,000 (Class III/IIIL)
100 to 10,000 (Class III/IIIHD)
100 to 10,000 (Class III), 1,000 (Class IIII)
Internal Resolution:
> 100,000 Counts
Tare Capacity:
Six Digits (999,999)
Sample Rate:
1 to 60 samples per second, selectable
(dependent upon the number of load cells)
Auto Zero Range:
0.5 or 1 through 9 divisions
Weighing Units:
Tons, Pounds, Tonnes (Metric Tons), Kilograms, and Custom
Keypad:
Membrane type with 52 color-coded keys and using the display “touch
screen”, multiple programmable soft keys
Standard I/O:
2 ea bi-directional RS-232 port
1 ea bi-directional RS-232/20mA port
1 ea bi-directional RS-232/RS485 port
1 ea ICAN port
4 ea Isolated Inputs and 4 ea Isolated Outputs port
1 ea 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
2 ea USB A Host port
1 ea USB B Device port
825-DLC Connections: Homerun Cable - 5 position spring cage clamp (24 to 16ga wire)
Ethernet Port for iSite – (1) RJ-45
Internal Connections:
36-Pin Edge Card Connector – Secured to 825 PCB by a single screw.
Homerun Cable Length: Consult Digital Load Cell cable chart. Consult the factory for other
requirements.
Number of Load Cells: 14 digital load cells with 12V power from 825D
32 digital load cells with 24V power at scale

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HOMERUN CABLE INSTALLATION
The Homerun Cable is installed between the 825D indicator and the first load cell in the loop
(Start Node). Consult the chart below to determine the maximum Homerun Cable length. Note
that the number of load cells in the scale determines the maximum length.
Maximum Homerun Cable Length
(Determined by Number of Load Cells in Scale)

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The Homerun Cable is made from five conductors, shielded PVC cable, and terminated in the
825D at the P1 terminal block. The load cell end is terminated with a 5-pin spring cage
connector, from the Home Run Cable Connector Pack. Refer to the table below for cable and
connector information.
Cable and Connector Information
ITEM and DESCRIPTION
CARDINAL PART NO.
HOMERUN CABLE, 5 CONDUCTORS, SHIELDED PVC
(CONTAINS 2 x 18AWG, 2 x 22AWG, AND 1 x 22AWG)
6980-1092
CONNECTOR PACK, HOME RUN CABLE
(
INCLUDES 5-PIN SPRING CAGE CONNECTOR, 6610-1258
)
3502-0681-0A
RECOMMENDED HOMERUN CABLE
BELDEN 5303FE, 18 AWG, 5 CONDUCTORS
SUPPLIED BY DEALER

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Indicator Connection
The homerun cable should be routed through the metallic gland connector installed in the
825D rear panel (lower right).
1. Remove the fourteen acorn nuts securing the rear panel assembly to the main housing.
2. Lift the rear panel from the main housing, taking care not to stretch the cable and wires
between the panel and main housing. Lay the rear panel on the workbench next to the
indicator.
IMPORTANT:You may need to loosen the gland connectors for the I/O cables to
allow enough slack in the cable and wires to avoid stretching them.
3. Loosen and remove the metal gland connector nut, and then remove the plastic insert.
ATTENTION!
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
I/O (Serial, Isolated
Inputs/Outputs) or
Additional Scales
Digital Scale
AC Power
90-264V AC
0.4 Amp
10/100 LAN
and US
B
Access Cover
Ground
Lug
2.0 inches (51 mm)
1/4 inch (6 mm)

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Indicator Connection, Cont.
4. Route the homerun cable through the nut and plastic insert and into the enclosure.
5. With the homerun cable routed into the enclosure, remove approximately 2.0 inches
(51 mm) of the cables’ outer jacket, exposing the internal wires.
6. Next, remove approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of insulation from each of the five wires.
7. Remove the screw securing the 825-DLC Controller to the 825D main PC board and then
lift the 825-DLC straight up to remove it from the enclosure
8. Referring to the table below (or on the circuit board) for terminal connections, connect each
wire to terminal block P1 on the 825-DLC Controller.
825DLC Controller Card P1 Terminal Connections
Board
Label
Homerun Cable
Wire Color
Wire Color if using a
Load Cell Cable
SHLD
GRAY
BROWN
V+BUS
RED
WHITE
V-BUS
BLACK
BLUE
CAN H
WHITE
BLACK
CAN L
BLUE or LIGHT BLUE
GRAY
9. Using a small flat blade screwdriver press down on the release bar for the terminal, insert
the wire into the opening, and then remove the screwdriver. The release bar will return to
its original position, locking the wire in place.
10.Repeat steps 8 and 9 until all five wires of the homerun cable are installed in the P1
terminal block on the 825DLC controller card.
11.After all terminations have been made, reinstall the 825-DLC into the enclosure, taking care
not to strike the board against the side of the 825D enclosure.
12.Secure the 825-DLC to the main PC board with the screw removed earlier.
13.Remove the excess cable from the indicator enclosure.
14.Insert the plastic insert into the metal gland connector, and finger-tighten the metal gland
connector nut and each of the black gland connectors.
Re-Installing the 825D Rear Panel
1. After all terminations have been made, and the 825-DLC is secured to the main PC board,
ensure that all excess cable has been removed from the indicator enclosure, and finger-
tighten each of the cable gland connectors.
2. Ensure any unused gland connectors are plugged and replace the rear panel.
3. Secure the rear panel with the fourteen acorn nuts removed earlier, following a diagonal
pattern when tightening the acorn nuts.
4. Using a wrench, tighten the plastic gland connectors to 15 in-lb (1.7 Nm).
5. Using a wrench, tighten the metal gland connector to 33 in-lb (3.7 Nm).

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825-DLC Controller Card
J2, End Node Jumper
Jumper J2 is the CAN bus END NODE jumper and should be ON (installed).
NOTE:The 825D is one end of the CAN bus connections and must be installed for the 825D
communications to the scale to operate.
J1, J3 ICAN Jumpers
When ON (installed), these jumpers allow the 825D indicator to supply (source) 12V DC to the
digital load cells in the scale. To operate from an external power source, such as the model
MB-AC media box or an external 12V to 24V DC power supply provided by the customer, the
jumpers must be OFF (on one pin only or removed).
IMPORTANT! To operate from an external power source, the jumpers must be OFF
(on one pin only or removed), and 12V to 24V DC must be applied to the V+BUS
terminal with a ground return to the V-BUS terminal of the P1 terminal block.
J4, PWR END
This jumper should be installed if the power to the digital load cells in the scale over the CAN
bus cable (Homerun Cable) is provided by the 825D and not an external power source.
Mounting
Bracket
J2
End Node
P7, RS232
Serial Port
D1, D2, D3, D4
Ethernet
Port for iSite
Micro
USB
J3, J1 ICAN
Jumpers
P1
Homer
un
Cable
J4
PWR End
Edge Card
Connector

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P1, CAN Connection to Scale (Homerun Cable)
The P1 terminal block is used to connect the homerun cable between the 825D indicator and
the first load cell in the loop (Start Node in the scale). Refer to the table below for terminal
connections.
825DLC Controller Card P1 Terminal Connections
Board
Label
Homerun Cable
Wire Color
Wire Color if using a
Load Cell Cable
SHLD
GRAY
BROWN
V+BUS
RED
WHITE
V-BUS
BLACK
BLUE
CAN H
WHITE
BLACK
CAN L
BLUE or LIGHT BLUE
GRAY
Micro USB
This connector is used to perform firmware updates to the 825-DLC controller card.
P6, Ethernet
This connector is used to connect the 825D to your network to send information to iSite.
P7, RS232 Serial Port
The P7 pins are used to connect to Legacy iCAN and for future connections.
LED 1-4
The LEDs are used for diagnostic purposes. For a complete explanation of their function, refer
to the DIGITAL SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, Hardware Diagnostics section of this manual.

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Load Cell Connection
The Homerun Cable is installed between the first load cell in the loop (Start Node) and the
825D indicator. It is made from five conductors, shielded PVC cable, and terminated with the
included 5-pin actuation lever-type connector from the Homerun Cable Connector Pack. Refer
to the table below for cable and connector information.
Cable and Connector Information
ITEM and DESCRIPTION
CARDINAL PART NO.
HOMERUN CABLE, 5 CONDUCTORS, SHIELDED PVC
(CONTAINS 2 x 18AWG, 2 x 22AWG, AND 1 x 22AWG)
6980-1092
BAGGED CONNECTOR AND INSTRUCTION SHEET
(
INCLUDES 5-PIN ACTUATION LEVER TYPE CONNECTOR, 6610-1308
)
3502-0681-0A
IMPORTANT: Clean the load cell connectors and the homerun connector plug
with electrical contact cleaner, and then apply dielectric grease to the homerun
connector plug before installing it into the load cell connector.
1. Dis-assemble the connector (unscrew the black plastic part of the connector from the metal
part), and then slide the black plastic part onto the homerun cable.
2. With the homerun cable routed through the black plastic part of the connector, remove
approximately 1 inch (25 mm) of the cable’s outer jacket, exposing the internal wires.
3. Next, remove approximately 5/16 inch (8 mm) of insulation from each of the five wires.
NOTE: The hex part of the black plastic cable clamp is approximately 5/16
inches (8 mm) and can be used as a guide for stripping the wires.
1 inch (25 mm)
≈5/16 inch
(8mm)
≈5/16 inch
(8mm)

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Load Cell Connection, Cont.
Refer to the Homerun Connector Wiring Color Code Table below when
performing steps 4 through 7.
Homerun Connector Wiring Color Code Table
Connector
Signal Homerun Cable
Wire Color
Wire Color if using a
Load Cell Cable
Pin Number
Lever Color
1
BROWN
SHLD
GRAY
BROWN
2
WHITE
V+BUS
RED
WHITE
3
BLUE
V-BUS
BLACK
BLUE
4
BLACK
CAN H
WHITE
BLACK
5
GRAY
CAN L
BLUE or LIGHT BLUE
GRAY
4. Looking at the end of the metal part of the connector where the wires are inserted, use your
fingernail and gently pull a wire clamp lever down away from the body of the connector.
5. Insert the wire into the appropriate connector opening, and then close the wire clamp lever.
6. Verify that the wire is being held securely in the connector by lightly pulling on the wire.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all five wires of the homerun cable are installed in the metal
part of the connector.
Insert wire, then close
wire clamp lever to
secure wire in connector
.
Gently pull
down to
open wire
clamp lever.

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Load Cell Connection, Cont.
8. After all connections have been made, slide the black plastic and metal connector parts
together, and then screw them together by hand-tightening.
9. To complete the assembly, hold the black and metal parts of the connector housing, and
then hand-tighten the cable clamp to the black plastic part of the connector housing.
NOTE: For reference, the image below, shows the cable clamp separated from the
connector housing in order to view the cable clamp collar.
Slide both connector parts
together and hand-tighten.
Hold the black and
met
al parts of the
connector housing.
Hand-tighten the cable
clamp t
o the black part
of connector housing.

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SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
All digital scales using Cardinal Scale’s SCBD SmartCell® or DC digital load cells are
connected together with a daisy-chained CAN (Controller Area Network) cable. The load cell
connection loop can begin at any load cell and may continue clockwise as shown or counter-
clockwise if preferred. Note that in the tank/hopper example below there is not a connection
between cells 1 and 2 and in the truck scale example, there is not a connection between cells
4 and 6.
NOTE: Be sure to insert the end node termination plug on the load cell at end of the loop as
shown in both examples.
Example: Typical Tank/Hopper Configuration
NOTE: If the loop were run in the other direction, the sequence would then be 2-4-3-1 with
load cell 1 having the End Node Terminator installed on it.
Example: Typical Truck Scale Configuration
NOTE: If the loop were run in the other direction, the sequence would then be 6-8-7-5-3-1-2-4
with load cell 4 having the End Node Terminator installed on it.
End Node
Terminator
2
1
3
825D
4
Homerun
Cable
Homerun Cable
7
1
2
3
6
5
8
End Node
Terminator
4
825D

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To Begin Setup and Configuration
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the 825D. The display will perform a short self-test and
then change to the Startup screen showing the software versions and status of the main
board and option cards.
IMPORTANT!The MnBd DLC shown under Item indicates the main board is loaded with
the DLC version of the software.
The Slot Type is showing that Slot 1 of the 825D is occupied by a DLC card
version “1.00.001”.
NOTE: Currently, the 825D only supports a single DLC card operation.
2. To configure the DLC operation use the Navigation Keys to select (highlight) the
3. Legal metrology information / Setup option and then press the
ENTER key.
3. Press the Navigation Keys to select (highlight) the 3.Setup menu option, and then
press the ENTER key.
4. The display will change to show the login and password prompt screen.

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Login
1. With the Login screen and prompt displayed, use the alphanumeric keys to enter the
login, and then press the Down Arrow to advance to the password prompt
2. Enter the password using the alphanumeric keys, and then press the ENTER key to
proceed with Setup and Configuration.
NOTE: The 825D will arrive from the factory with the calibration access locked by the
“login” and “password” prompts protection. The factory default login and password
are “ADMIN” and “81440”.
3. The display will change to show the Setup Menu screen.
3. Calibration
With the Setup Menu displayed, press the 3key, or use the Navigation Keys to select
(highlight) 3. Calibration, and then press the ENTER key. The display will change
to show the Setup Scale Number screen.