GSE 350 User manual

DIGITAL WEIGHT INDICATOR
GSE 350
Reference Manual 3.2

GSE 350
Reference Manual 3.2

GSE 350 Digital Weight Indicator Reference Manual
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CONTENTS
1CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................1
CONVENTIONS AND SYMBOLS ....................................................................................1
DISPLAY.......................................................................................................................2
LED Display ...........................................................................................................2
LCD Display...........................................................................................................2
Annunciators...........................................................................................................3
KEYPAD........................................................................................................................3
STANDARD FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................4
WEIGH MODE FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................4
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................6
2CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.............................................................................9
MOUNTING...................................................................................................................9
Desktop Mounting................................................................................................10
Panel Mounting....................................................................................................10
Permanent Mounting............................................................................................10
WIRING.......................................................................................................................11
Load Cell Connections.........................................................................................13
Serial Port Connections.......................................................................................13
Remote Key Connection.......................................................................................15
Power Connection................................................................................................15
3CHAPTER 3: M350 CONFIGURATION...........................................................19
SETUP MODE..............................................................................................................19
SELECTION PARAMETERS..........................................................................................22
KEY-IN PARAMETERS................................................................................................23
PARAMETER MAP......................................................................................................24
Parameter Map Details........................................................................................30
ANALOG OUTPUT SETUP...........................................................................................40
ANALOG OUTPUT CALIBRATION..............................................................................41
Entering Analog Calibration Values...................................................................42
Analog Output Example.......................................................................................43
CUSTOM TRANSMIT SETUP .......................................................................................43
Elements of a Custom Transmit...........................................................................44
Writing a custom transmit ASCII text file...........................................................44
Accessing Setup and Clearing Existing Custom Transmit................................44
Entering ASCII Text.............................................................................................45
Entering ASCII Control Codes............................................................................45

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Parameter Selection Numbers.............................................................................47
Exiting Setup Mode and Saving Changes...........................................................48
TIME/DATE OPERATION.............................................................................................49
REMOTE KEY OPERATION.........................................................................................51
REMOTE SERIAL OPERATION....................................................................................51
Display Capture Utility........................................................................................52
GENERAL SETPOINT SETUP.......................................................................................53
Activation Methods (General).............................................................................54
Pre-acts (General)................................................................................................54
Learn Feature (General)......................................................................................55
Pause Feature (General).....................................................................................55
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (General)..........................................57
Example (General)...............................................................................................57
Bargraph (General)..............................................................................................58
PERCENTAGE CHECK-WEIGHING..............................................................................61
Setpoint Activation (Percentage Check-Weighing)............................................61
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (Percentage Check-Weighing)........62
Example (Percentage Check-Weighing).............................................................62
FILL............................................................................................................................62
Activation Method (Fill).......................................................................................63
Pre-acts (Fill).......................................................................................................63
Learn Feature (Fill).............................................................................................64
Pause Feature (Fill).............................................................................................64
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (Fill)..................................................64
Example (Fill).......................................................................................................64
BATCH........................................................................................................................64
Activation Method (Batch)...................................................................................65
Pre-acts (Batch)....................................................................................................66
Learn Feature (Batch)..........................................................................................66
Pause Feature (Batch).........................................................................................66
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (Batch)..............................................66
Example (Batch)...................................................................................................66
DISCHARGE................................................................................................................68
Activation Method (Discharge)...........................................................................68
Pre-acts (Discharge)............................................................................................69
Learn Feature (Discharge)..................................................................................69
Pause Feature (Discharge)..................................................................................69
Target Changes from the Weigh Mode (Discharge)..........................................69
Example (Discharge)............................................................................................70
BOTH..........................................................................................................................70
Activation Method (Both).....................................................................................71
Pre-acts (Both).....................................................................................................71
Learn Feature (Both)...........................................................................................72

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Pause Feature (Both)...........................................................................................72
Target Changes from the Weigh Mode (Both)....................................................72
Example (Both).....................................................................................................72
ABSOLUTE CHECK-WEIGHING..................................................................................73
Setpoint Activation (Absolute Check-Weighing)................................................73
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (Absolute Check-Weighing).............74
Example (Absolute Check-Weighing)..................................................................74
INDEPENDENT SETPOINT OPERATION.......................................................................75
Setpoint Activation (Independent).......................................................................76
Changing Targets from the Weigh Mode (Independent)...................................76
Example (Independent)........................................................................................78
RS-485 MULTI-DROP NETWORK SETUP AND OPERATION......................................79
Setup......................................................................................................................79
Operation..............................................................................................................79
Network Protocol.................................................................................................80
4CHAPTER 4: CALIBRATION MODE...............................................................81
SETUP MODE CALIBRATION......................................................................................81
FAST CALIBRATION...................................................................................................81
PERFORMING CALIBRATION......................................................................................82
Establishing Zero .................................................................................................82
Establishing Span.................................................................................................88
Exiting Calibration...............................................................................................89
5CHAPTER 5: LEGAL-FOR-TRADE..................................................................91
NTEP REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................91
NTEP Panel Mount Requirements ......................................................................92
OIML REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................93
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................93
SEALING AND AUDIT TRAILS ....................................................................................93
Physical Seal.........................................................................................................94
Audit Trails...........................................................................................................95
6CHAPTER 6: M350 OPTION KITS....................................................................97
M350PERIPHERAL OPTIONS....................................................................................97
SWIVEL BRACKET......................................................................................................98
PANEL MOUNT KIT....................................................................................................99
ANALOG CARD CONNECTIONS...............................................................................100
Analog Board Diagnostic and Test Procedures...............................................105
ANALOG OUTPUT SETUP.........................................................................................108
ANALOG OUTPUT CALIBRATION............................................................................109
Entering Analog Calibration Values.................................................................109
Analog Output Example.....................................................................................111

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SETPOINT CARD CONNECTIONS..............................................................................112
Setpoint Board Diagnostic and Test Procedures.............................................119
RS-485 NETWORKING.............................................................................................120
Network Connections.........................................................................................122
20 MA CURRENT LOOP OPTION..............................................................................126
Installation:.........................................................................................................126
Bi-directional......................................................................................................126
Baud ....................................................................................................................126
Active/Passive.....................................................................................................127
Isolation ..............................................................................................................127
Max Voltage........................................................................................................127
Connections ........................................................................................................127
Cable...................................................................................................................127
Connected Devices.............................................................................................128
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY.......................................................................................129
Mounting.............................................................................................................129
Pin Designations ................................................................................................132
ON/OFF Switch..................................................................................................132
Battery Charging................................................................................................133
Temperature Sensing..........................................................................................133
Low Battery Indication......................................................................................134
Dead Battery Shutdown .....................................................................................134
Automatic Shutdown...........................................................................................134
SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION.................................................................................135
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFORMER - IEC..................................................................135
Specifications......................................................................................................136
Transformers Available.....................................................................................136
IEC line cords Available....................................................................................136
7CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................139
ERROR MESSAGES ...................................................................................................139
Operational Errors.............................................................................................139
Setup Mode Errors.............................................................................................140
Hardware Errors................................................................................................141
Calibration Errors..............................................................................................142
Communication Errors ......................................................................................142
Miscellaneous Errors.........................................................................................143
VIEWING SETUP.......................................................................................................143
INFORMATION MODE PARAMETERS .......................................................................144
A/D CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.............................................................................146

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TABLES
Keyboard Functions ..........................................................................................................5
Serial Port Connections...................................................................................................14
Parameter Map.................................................................................................................24
Analog Output Parameters..............................................................................................40
Analog Output Calibration Parameters..........................................................................41
ASCII / HEXADECIMAL CONVERSION CHART...................................................46
Custom Transmit Parameter Selection Numbers...........................................................47
Custom Transmit Format Codes.....................................................................................48
Remote Key Operations..................................................................................................51
Remote Serial Operation.................................................................................................51
Setpoint Operations.........................................................................................................53
Setpoint Setup (Percentage Check-Weighing)...............................................................61
Setpoint Setup (Fill) ........................................................................................................62
Setpoint Setup (Batch) ....................................................................................................65
Setpoint Setup (Discharge) .............................................................................................68
Setpoint Setup (Both)......................................................................................................71
Setpoint Setup (Absolute Check-Weighing)..................................................................73
Setpoint Setup (Independent)..........................................................................................75
RS-485 Network Parameters..........................................................................................79
RS-485 Mode of Operation.............................................................................................79
Analog Output Connections..........................................................................................103
Analog Output Parameters............................................................................................108
Analog Output Calibration Parameters........................................................................109
Setpoint Output Specifications (24350B-100C0)........................................................115
Setpoint Control Connections (24350B-100C0) .........................................................115
Setpoint Output Specifications (24350B-100C1)........................................................116
Setpoint Control Connections (24350B-100C1) .........................................................116
Setpoint Output Specifications (24350B-100C2)........................................................117
Setpoint Control Connections (24350B-100C2) .........................................................117
Information Parameters.................................................................................................144

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FIGURES
M350 LED Display...........................................................................................................2
M350 LCD Display (with Bargraph)................................................................................2
M350 Keypad.....................................................................................................................3
Model 350 Meter (Zinc Die Cast).........................................................................9
Model 350 Meter (Stainless).............................................................................................9
M350 Zinc Die Cast with Optional Mounting Bracket.................................................10
M350 Zinc Die Cast Front Dimensions.........................................................................11
M350 Zinc Die Cast Enclosure Wiring Label...............................................................12
M350 Stainless Steel Dimensions ..................................................................................12
13GSE Serial Cable, Part Number 22-30-29752...........................................................14
Remote Key Connection (die cast).................................................................................15
Remote Key Connection (stainless) ...............................................................................15
M350 Power Connections...............................................................................................17
M350 Internal Power Supply Model AC Connections (J10)........................................18
M350 Internal Power Supply Model DC Connections (J9)..........................................18
Custom Transmit File......................................................................................................45
Example #1 Bargraph Segments (Weighted Value)......................................................59
Example #2 Bargraph Segments (Weighted Value)......................................................59
Examples of the Bargraph "Below, Within and Above Tolerance".............................60
Panel Mount Unit - Serial Number Tag (Die Cast Model)...........................................92
Program Jumper (External and Internal Power Supply Boards)..................................95
Physical Seals (Zinc Die-Cast / Stainless Steel)............................................................95
Swivel Bracket Installation (Die Cast Model)...............................................................98
M350 Panel Mount Installation (Die Cast Model)........................................................99
Option Board Installation (Die Cast M350).................................................................101
Option Board Installation (Stainless M350)................................................................102
Option Board Installation (Die Cast M350).................................................................113
Option Board Installation (Stainless M350)................................................................114
Wire the option connector in accordance with the label (left to right)......................118
RS-485 Installation (Die Cast Model).........................................................120
RS-485 Installation (Stainless Model) ........................................................................121
Half Duplex Wiring Schematic.....................................................................................124
Full Duplex Wiring Schematic......................................................................................125
Battery Option Installation (Stainless Steel Enclosure)..............................................130
Battery Option Installation (Die Cast Enclosure)........................................................131
M350 (Stainless), Main Board Battery Connection (J3) on Die Cast Model............132
20mA Installation.........................................................................................................137