Dillon FI-521 Series User manual
FI-521
Indicator Series
User Instructions
AWT 35-501775
Issue AA
FI521_u_en_501775.book
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Table of Contents
page
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 5
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................5
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................ 5
Special Messages ....................................................................................................... 5
Warnings ............................................................................................................................ 6
Electrical Installation .................................................................................................... 6
Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................. 6
Safe Use ............................................................................................................................ 7
Cleaning the Indicator ................................................................................................. 7
Training .......................................................................................................................7
EMC Compliance ........................................................................................................ 7
Declaration of Compliance ................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 9
FI-521 Series Models ......................................................................................................... 9
Housing and Outline Dimension ........................................................................................ 9
Housing ....................................................................................................................... 9
Outline Dimension ....................................................................................................... 9
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................10
Display ............................................................................................................................. 10
Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 10
Environment ............................................................................................................. 10
Loadcell Excitation .................................................................................................... 10
Communication ................................................................................................................ 11
Analog Circuitry ................................................................................................................ 11
Capacity and Division ...................................................................................................... 11
Accuracy .......................................................................................................................... 11
Real Clock ........................................................................................................................ 11
Remote Digital Input ........................................................................................................ 11
Digital Output (Setpoint Output) ....................................................................................... 11
Analog Voltage Output ..................................................................................................... 12
Other Main Functions ....................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 13
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 13
Display ............................................................................................................................. 13
Keyboard .......................................................................................................................... 14
Navigating the Normal Force Mode ................................................................................. 16
Power on Indicator .................................................................................................... 16
Power off Indicator .................................................................................................... 16
Zero ...........................................................................................................................16
Print Data .................................................................................................................. 16
Change Measure Unit ............................................................................................... 16
Select Loadcell .......................................................................................................... 16
Display Force or Captured Peak Data ....................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 19
Entering the Setup Mode ................................................................................................. 19
Navigating the Main Menu ............................................................................................... 19
Configuration Menu Parameters ...................................................................................... 21
Config Menu .............................................................................................................. 21
User Menu ................................................................................................................. 25
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Misc Menu ................................................................................................................. 31
Test Menu ................................................................................................................. 31
IN.OUT Menu ............................................................................................................ 32
CELL Menu ............................................................................................................... 33
Exit the Setup Menu ........................................................................................................ 33
Display and Set Time ...................................................................................................... 33
Display and Set Date ....................................................................................................... 34
Display Firmware Version ................................................................................................ 34
Display Interface Type of COM2 ..................................................................................... 35
Display Test ..................................................................................................................... 35
Keyboard and Buzzer Test .............................................................................................. 35
Input Test .................................................................................................................. 35
Output Test ............................................................................................................... 36
Serial Port1/2 (COM1/2) Receiving Test ......................................................................... 36
Serial Port1/2(COM1/2) Transmitting Test ...................................................................... 36
Output Setting ........................................................................................................... 38
Remote Input Selection ............................................................................................. 39
Analog Voltage Output .............................................................................................. 39
Chapter 5 Connections and Jumpers .................................................................................................... 40
RS-485 Serial Port Connections and Jumpers ................................................................ 40
Communication Jumpers ................................................................................................. 41
Chapter 6 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................... 42
Com Port 1 ...................................................................................................................... 42
Com Port 2 ...................................................................................................................... 42
Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 42
Transaction String ........................................................................................................... 42
Commands and Response .............................................................................................. 44
Single ........................................................................................................................ 44
Multiple ...................................................................................................................... 46
EDX ........................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 48
Display Characters .......................................................................................................... 48
Display Symbols .............................................................................................................. 49
Error Messages and Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 50
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1 General Information and Warnings
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.1.1 Text Conventions
The keys used to interface with the FI-521 are located on the front panel of the
indicator. The keystrokes are shown in BOLD in cased between brackets. (e.g.
[ZERO])
Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.
1.1.2 Special Messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.
CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.
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1.2 Warnings
Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold. Your scale works best when operated
at normal room temperature. Always allow the scale to acclimate to a normal room
temperature before use.
1.2.1 Electrical Installation
The mains lead must be connected to a supply outlet with a protective earth contact.
The electrical supply at the socket outlet must provide over current protection of an
appropriate rating.
For your protection all mains (110V or 230V) equipment used out of doors or in wet or
damp conditions should be supplied from a correctly fused source and protected by an
approved ground fault protection device (RCD, GFCI etc.)
IF IN DOUBT SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1.2.2 Routine Maintenance
CAUTION!
THE EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS.
Installation and maintenance of the equipment must only be carried out by
trained and authorised personnel.
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation
and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for
safe operation.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO
THE MACHINE, ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE AND ISOLATE
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF THE MACHINE FALLING, WHERE
APPLICABLE, ENSURE THAT IT IS PLACED SECURELY ON A FLAT
AND LEVEL SURFACE.
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1.3 Safe Use
Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.
1.3.1 Cleaning the Indicator
Harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners and alkaline cleaning solutions, such as
washing soda, should not be used especially on the display windows. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to wipe the inside of the indicator.
The outside of standard products may be wiped down with a clean cloth, moistened
with water containing a small amount of washing up liquid.
The outside of products waterproofed to IP65, IP66 and IP67 may be washed down
with water containing a small amount of proprietary detergent.
1.3.2 Training
Do not attempt to carry out any procedure on a machine unless you have received the
appropriate training or read the Instruction Manual.
1.3.3 EMC Compliance
Do not attempt to carry out any procedure on a machine unless you have received the
appropriate training or read the Instruction Manual.
WARNING!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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1.4 Declaration of Compliance
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2 Specifications
2.1 FI-521 Series Models
2.2 Housing and Outline Dimension
2.2.1 Housing
IP65 wash-down stainless steel housing with rotary bracket.
2.2.2 Outline Dimension
lWith bracket: 10.3" x 8.5" x 3.8" (262mm x 215mm x 96mm)
lWithout bracket: 8.9" x 6.3" x 3.8" (225mm x 160mm x 96mm)
Figure 2.1 FI-521 Outline Drawing
Model Description
FI-521E LED Version, no battery
FI-521EB LED Version, 6V lead-acid rechargeable battery is installed
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2.3 Power Supply
lAC Adapter: 12 VDC / min. 500mA output with central positive
mWorking Current: ≤135mA, adapter used, no load-cell, no battery,
LED.BRT is set to 2
lBattery (Optional): 6V2.8-4AH lead acid rechargeable battery
mWorking Current: ≤100mA, battery used, no load-cell, no adapter,
LED.BRT is set to 2
mBattery Charging Circuit: built in
2.4 Display
l7-digits,7-segment, 0.7'' (17mm) ultra brightness LEDs with 14 annunciators
2.4.1 Keypad
l6 push buttons
mSELECT, CELL, PRINT, UNIT, ZERO, ON/OFF
2.4.2 Environment
2.4.3 Loadcell Excitation
Working temperature -10°C to 40°C
Storage temperature -20°C to 70°C
Humidity 10 to 90% RH without condensation
Protection IP65
Voltage 5VDC
Max. Current 120mA (power up to 8-350Ωbridge)
Signal connection 4 or 6 lead with sense leads
Max Sensitivity -3mV/V to +3mV/V
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2.5 Communication
2.6 Analog Circuitry
l24-bit A/D converter
lConversion Speed: 80Hz
lInput range: -15mV to +15mV
lOutput code:1mV input between S+ and S- of loadcell connector will output
about 100,000 raw counts
lHardware low pass filter and 2 programmable digital low pass filters
2.7 Capacity and Division
lMaximum display range: -999,999 to 999,999
lDivision Number Range for Primary Unit: 100-100,000
lDivision Number Range for Second Unit: 100-125,000
lDivision Number Range for Newton Unit: 100-125,000
lRecommended Display Sensitivity >0.5uV/ display division
2.8 Accuracy
≤0.01%
2.9 Real Clock
lBuilt-in nonvolatile real time & date
2.10 Remote Digital Input
lExternal Inputs: 4, Select, Cell, Unit, Zero
2.11 Digital Output (Setpoint Output)
lOutputs 2 configurable
Serial port1 Full-duplex RS-232
Serial port2 Full-duplex RS-232 or half-duplex RS-485
Baud Rate Selectable: 1200-2400-4800-9600-19200-22800/38400-57600 bps
Data Output Format 8N1, 7O1, 7E1
Protocol selectable
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lEach digital output combined with a digital comparator: if current force is
over or less than the set force point, the corresponding output will change
output electronic state according to the pre-configuration.
2.12 Analog Voltage Output
lOutput Voltage: 0-2.5V, the output current should be limited 5mA by external
circuit
lAccuracy: About 0.01% after calibration
2.13 Other Main Functions
lProgrammable zero range
lProgrammable automatic zero point tracking
lProgrammable motion detection window
lProgrammable auto-power off time, adjustable LED brightness
lAvailable units of measure: kgf, lbf, Newton
lBattery voltage display and charge indication
lProgrammable serial output content
lTwo set point outputs with two data comparison points
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3 Introduction
To set up the indicator, you must first enter the appropriate menu mode. The front panel
keys become directional navigators to move around in the menus. See Table 3.2 for
details.
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel incorporates the display and keypad.
3.2 Display
A 7-digit LED display providing the weight and system information.
The annunciators used with the LCD model are incorporated in the display. The
annunciator will be lit went the mode is active.
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Table 3.1 Display Annunciators and Definitions
3.3 Keyboard
The keyboard consists of six keys, some of which have multiple functions. Refer to
Table 3.2 for key functions.
Figure 3.2 FI-521 Keypad
LCD Annunciator Description
FORCE Illuminates when indicator is in force display mode.
PEAK Illuminates when the indicator is in peak display mode. When the annunciator is flashing, the
displayed number is live force. When the annunciator is steady, the number is peak force.
TENSION Indicates the type of force being measured.
COMPRESS
CELL 1 Indicates which loadcell is being used
CELL 2
CELL 3
Data send. Illuminates when the indicator is transmitting data.
Better known as the "Center of Zero" annunciator. It is lit whenever the displayed weight is
within ± 0.25 divisions of true zero.
Illuminates when weight is within motion band.
lbf lb force. Illuminates if the active unit of measure.
kgf kg force. Illuminates if the active unit of measure.
NNewton Meters. Illuminates if the active unit of measure.
AC/CHG Red when battery is being charged. Green when battery is full or not installed
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Table 3.2 Function of the Keys
Key Mode Condition Function
Weighing Press for less than 3 seconds To select displayed content type: Force or Peak
Weighing Press for more than 3 seconds Enter Config mode
Input data mode Press for less than 3 seconds Return to sub menu
Menu selection mode
Weighing Press for less than 3 seconds To select Cell 1 - 3
Input data mode Press to enter data One will be subtracted from the flashing digit
Menu selection mode Press Next item of current menu
Weighing Press Output data to serial Com port
Input data mode Press to enter data One will be added to the flashing digit
Menu selection mode Press To last item of current menu
Display ADC code mode Press Select ADC code from no-filter, filter1, filter2
Weighing Press for less than 3 seconds Change weigh units: lbf, kgf, N
Display date or time Press for more than 3 seconds To set current date or time
Display voltage mode Press for more than 3 seconds To calibrate input voltage value
Display ADC mode Press for less than 3 seconds Display ADC code or input signal in mV/V
Display ADC mode Press for more than 3 seconds To calibrate input signal in mV/V
Input data mode Press Rotate the flashing digit from left to right
Weighing Press for less than 3 seconds Zero function
Input data mode Input data or select menu Confirm input data or current item selection and
go to next item of current menu or next
operation
Menu selection mode
Display ADC code Press Set or clear reference Zero code
Power off mode Press Power on
Weighing Press for more than 3 seconds Power off
Input data mode Press Ignore modification
Menu selection mode Press Prepare to exit from current working mode
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3.4 Navigating the Normal Force Mode
3.4.1 Power on Indicator
When the indicator is off, press the [ON/OFF] key to turn on the indicator.
3.4.2 Power off Indicator
When the indicator is on, press the [ON/OFF] key for more then 3 seconds to turn off
the indicator.
3.4.3 Zero
When the weight is stable and within the zero range, press the [ZERO] key to set a new
zero point. Zero range is determined by the setting in the CONFIG>ZRO.PNT>SAZSM
parameter. Refer to the Configuration section of this manual for instructions on making
changes to the Configuration menu.
3.4.4 Print Data
To send data out the RS-232 or RS-485 press the [PRINT] key when weight is stable.
3.4.5 Change Measure Unit
Press the [UNIT] key to select kgf, lbf or N. Note: under some conditions, some
measure units are not available.
3.4.6 Select Loadcell
Press the [CELL] key to select. The indicator will display the new loadcell capacity and
related configuration parameters.
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3.4.7 Display Force or Captured Peak Data
Press the [SELECT] key in Peak display mode. The type of peak displayed is
determined by the setting in the USER>PEAK>DISPLAY parameter. Refer to the
Configuration section of this manual for instructions on making changes to the User
menu.
Figure 3.3 Force and Peak Diagram
Table 3.3 Use kgf as Primary Unit
Calibration
Division Value
Display Division Value
kgf lbf Newton
0.0001kgf 0.0001 0.0002 0.001
0.001kgf 0.001 0.002 0.01
0.01kgf 0.01 0.02 0.1
0.1kgf 0.1k 0.2 1
1kgf 1 2 10
10kgf 10 20 Not available
0.0002kgf 0.0002 0.0005 0.002
0.002kgf 0.002 0.005 0.02
0.02kgf 0.02 0.05 0.2
0.2kgf 0.2 0.5 2
2kgf 2 5 20
20kgf 20 50 Not available
0.0005kgf 0.0005 0.001 0.005
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Table 3.4 Use lbf as Primary Unit
0.005kgf 0.005 0.01 0.05
0.05kgf 0.05 0.1 0.5
0.5kgf 0.5 1 5
5kgf 5 10 50
50kgf 50 Not available Not available
Calibration
Division Value
Display Division Value
kgf lbf Newton
0.0001 lbf Not available 0.0001lb Not available
0.001 lbf 0.0005 0.001 0.005
0.01 lbf 0.005 0.01 0.05
0.1 lbf 0.05 0.1 0.5
1 lbf 0.5 1 5
10 lbf 5 10 50
0.0002 lbf 0.0001 0.0002 0.001
0.002 lbf 0.001 0.002 0.01
0.02 lbf 0.01 0.02 0.1
0.2 lbf 0.1 0.2 1
2 lbf 1 2 10
20 lbf 10 20 Not available
0.0005 lbf 0.0002 0.0005 0.002
0.005 lbf 0.002 0.005 0.02
0.05 lbf 0.02 0.05 0.2
0.5 lbf 0.2 0.5 2
5 lbf 2 5 20
50 lbf 20 50 Not available
Calibration
Division Value
Display Division Value
kgf lbf Newton
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4 Configuration
The Configuration Menu consists of seven different sub-menus. Within each sub-menu
are different menu options.
The config/cal switch must be set in the ON position in order to make changes to
specific parameters.
NOTE:
lEach loadcell has its own CONFIG, CAL, IN.OUT parameters. Before
entering the Setup mode, select the loadcell to be configured with the
[CELL] key.
lThe parameters of USER, MISC, and TEST are the same for all loadcells.
lWhen "Lo.VoL" or "Lo.BAT" is displayed (the voltage to PCB is low),
CONFIG, USER, CAL, IN.OUT menus can’t be entered and edited.
4.1 Entering the Setup Mode
1. Power on the indicator by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
2. Press the [SELECT] key for 3 seconds. The indicator shows "Config" to
indicate that you are in Configuration Menu mode.
4.2 Navigating the Main Menu
1. Once in the “Config” menu, use the [PRINT] (up arrow) or [CELL] (down
arrow) key to move to the next available menu in the Configuration Menu.
2. Use the [ZERO] key to access the desired menu.
3. Use the [PRINT] (up arrow) or [CELL] (down arrow) key to choose a sub-
menu (parameter).
4. Use the [ZERO] key to select the options within the sub-menu.
5. Use the [PRINT] (up arrow) or [CELL] (down arrow) key to make a change.
Press the up or down arrow until the desired choice is on the display.
6. Press the [ZERO] key to select the choice.
CONFIG USER CAL MISC TESTIN.OUT CELL
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Table 4.1 Key Navigation
[SELECT] Access the Configuration Menu.
[CELL] Scroll through available menus.
Choose a sub-menu
Make a change within the sub-menu
[PRINT] Scroll through available menus.
Choose a sub-menu
Make a change within the sub-menu
[UNIT] Choose a sub-menu
[ZERO] Make a change within the sub-menu
[ON/OFF] Exit the setup mode
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