FieldServer Weigh-Tronix FS-8700-36 Release note

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APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001
Instruction Manual Part Number FS-8700-36
Version: N/A
2/18/2004
Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction
Manual)
FS-8700-36 Weigh-Tronix

FS-8700-36 Weigh-Tronix Driver Manual
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Page Index
Table of Contents
1. WEIGH-TRONIX DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................1
1.1 HARDWARE/SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................1
2. FIELDSERVER AS A WEIGH-TRONIX CLIENT.................................................................................2
2.1 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Setting up the Scale..................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Configuration File Structure ......................................................................................................3
2.1.2.1 Data Arrays......................................................................................................................................3
2.1.2.2 Client Side Nodes............................................................................................................................4
2.1.2.3 Client Side Map Descriptors............................................................................................................5

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1. Weigh-Tronix Description
The Weigh-Tronix driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices
over either RS-232 or RS-485 using Weigh-Tronix protocol. The FieldServer emulates a
Client only.
The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided
in the configuration files included with the FieldServer.
Devices Supported
Manuf Model Notes
Weigh-Tronix WI 125
Weigh-Tronix WI 127
Weigh-Tronix WI 130
*Other devices – contact FST
1.1 Hardware/Software
Supplied by FieldServer Technologies.
FieldServer
Technologies
PART #
DESCRIPTION
FS-8915-10 UTP cable (7 foot) for RS-232 use
FS-8917-01 RJ45 to DB25M connector adapter
Provided by user
PART # DESCRIPTION
Weigh-Tronix Simposer Software
Cables for PC to scale to configure scale

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2. FieldServer as a Weigh-Tronix Client
2.1 Hardware Connections
FROM DB 25M
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 6
TO TB6
(Weigh-tronix)
REC
XMT
GND
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
Weigh-Tronix
TB6
XMT
REC
GND
DB25M
Customer
Responsibility
RTS
CTS
+5V
TXA
TXB
RXA
RXB
8917-04
P4P1
Rx
P2 P3
Tx R x Tx TxRx Rx P7P5 P6 Tx Rx Tx TxRx Rx P8 R1 Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx
R2 Net 1
TxRx RxTx Con
Net 2
Sys
Com
Tx Rx Con
Act Run Pwr
RS485
RS232 10 Base T
ETHERNET
P1 P7 R1P2 R2
P3 P4 P5 P6 P8 N1 N2
2.1.1 Setting up the Scale
Setting up the scale requires installing and executing Weigh-Tronix Surposer software. This has
to be obtained from Weigh-Tronix and installed per their user manual.
The procedure below is just a summary of the steps required to configure the Scale and any
technical support regarding the scale should be obtained from Weigh-Tronix.
a. Install Simposer
b. Start Weigh-Tronix Simposer
c. Editors/Configure/Serial Ports/end of message = 05
Serial port = 1
Baud = 9600
Parity = none
Data Bits = 8
Handshake = none
Mode = basic control
d. Connect computer to scale as instructed by Weigh-Tronix
e. Editors/Program
Enter the following program
sub com1_message
fmtprint (1)
end sub
getcom$(1)
end sub
Close editor
f. Editors/print formats

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G {gross} lb \r\n
T {tare} lb \r\n\
N {net} lb \r\n
Select Print Format = 1
Select Port = 1
f. Close editor
g. Save configuration
h. Download Com 1 or Com 2
Wait for double beep
Wait for single beep
i. Exit WI-130 config
j. Attach Model FieldServer FieldServer per dwg etc.
2.1.2 Configuration File Structure
Note that * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.
2.1.2.1 Data Arrays
Section Title
Data_Arrays
Column Title Function Legal Values
Data_Array_Name Provide name for Data Array Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters
Data_Format Provides data format INT16, INT32, BIT, FLOAT
Data_Array_Length Number of Data Objects 1-10,000
Example
// Data Arrays
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name, Data_Format, Data_Array_Length
DA_AI, Float, 100

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Client Side Connections
Section Title
Connections
Column Title Function Legal Values
Port Specify which port the device
is connected to the
FieldServer
P1-P8, R1-R2
Baud * Specify baud rate 300-9600-38400
Parity * Specify parity Even, Odd, None
Data_Bits Specify data bits 7, 8
Stop_Bits
Handshaking Specify hardware
handshaking RTS, RTS/CTS, None
Timeout Specify Timeout defaults
must not be used Weigh-Tronix 10.05
Example
// Client Side Connections
Connections
Port, Baud, Timeout
p8, 9600, 10.0s
2.1.2.2 Client Side Nodes
Section Title
Nodes
Column Title Function Legal Values
Node_Name Provide name for node Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters
Protocol Specify protocol used Weigh-Tronix
Timeout Specify Timeout defaults
must not be used Weigh-Tronix 10.05
Example
// Client Side Nodes
Nodes
Node_Name, Protocol, Port
Scale1, Weigh-Tronix, P8

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2.1.2.3 Client Side Map Descriptors
Section Title
Map_Descriptors
Column Title Function Legal Values
Map_Descriptor_Name Name of this Map Descriptor Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters
Data_Array_Name Name of Data Array where
data is to be stored in the
FieldServer
One of the Data Array names
from “Data Array” section above
Data_Array_Offset Starting location in Data Array 0 to maximum specified in “Data
Array” section above
Function Function of Client Map
Descriptor RDBC, WRBC, WRBX
Node_Name Name of Node to fetch data
from One of the node names specified in “Client Node
Descriptor” above
Address Starting address of read block 0
Length Length of data array 3
Data_Array_Low_Scal
e* Scaling zero in Data Array -32767 to 32767, default 0
Data_Array_High_Scal
e* Scaling max in Data Array -32767 to 32767, default 100
Node_Low_Scale* Scaling zero in Connected
Node -32767 to 32767, default 0
Node_High_Scale* Scaling max in Connected
Node -32767 to 32767, default 100
Example
// Client Side Map Descriptors
Map_Descriptor
Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Location, Function, Node_Name, Address, Length
wtio_MAP, DA_AI, 0, RDBC, Scale1, 0, 3,

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3. Revision History
Date Driver
Version Document Revision Comment
04/22/02 1.00d 1 Revision history added
2/18/04 1.00d 2 Releasing