GSE 574 Product manual

Model 574
Programmable
Counting System
(PCS)
Version 2.0
Technical Reference Manual

GSE SCALE SYSTEMS PUBLISHING GROUP
The Complete Programming Guide to the GSE 574 Counting System
Published by:
GSE Scale Systems Solutions Group
23640 Research Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
U.S.A.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice due to correction or enhancement and does not
represent a commitment on the part of GSE, Inc. The information described in this manual is solely the property
of GSE, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording and sold for any monetary figure without the express written
permission of GSE. This also includes both the software used for computer simulation of GSE hardware and its
firmware. Custom setup files that have not been developed by GSE are neither the property nor the responsibility
of GSE. It is highly recommended that all application software written for the 574 to be backed on disk in ASCII
text form.
Second Edition, August 1994
Part number: 39-10-30088

GSE SCALE SYSTEMS, INC.
23640 Research Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
USA
Phone: [phone], FAX / [phone]
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Table of Contents (Complete Listing)
List of Figures XV
List of Tables XVII
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 About This Manual 1
1.2 The 500 Series 2
1.3 Model 574 Features 2
1.4 Common Counting Applications 2
1.5 Reader’s Guide 2
1.6 Available Options 3
1.7 Display 3
1.8 Keyboard 4
1.9 Operation Modes (brief explanation) 6
Weighing (mode)
Counting (mode)
Calibration (mode)
Parameter Setup (mode)
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 7
2.1 Positioning the Instrument 7
2.2 Opening the Instrument (Procedure) 7
Disassembly
Reassembly
2.3 Load Cell Connections 9
Cable Recommendations
Transducer Excitation
Sense Lead Connections
2.4 574 Load Cell Installation and Removal 11
Chapter 3 Basic Parameters Setup Mode 13
3.1 Parameter Setup Mode (Brief Description) 13
3.2 Basic Weighing Parameter Setup 13
Full Scale Setting
Weighing divisions (count by)
Zero Trap Aperture
Zero Track Delay
Motion
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Motion Delay
Filter
Auto-Filter
Display Update Rate
Zero Range
Linearization
Chapter 4 Parameter Setup Mode (Advanced) 17
4.1 Getting into the Parameter Setup Mode 17
4.2 Using the Parameter Setup Mode 17
4.3 Exiting the Parameter Setup Mode 17
4.4 Parameter Types 18
4.5 Character Entry 19
4.6 Parameter Listing (P110 - P65010 Software Map) 19
Chapter 5 Weighing Mode 67
5.1 Weighing Mode 67
5.2 Front Panel Key Operation 67
Chapter 6 Counting Mode 69
6.1 Parts Counting Mode 69
Operation of the Sample Key
Sampling to Determine a Piece weight
Negative Sampling to Determine a Piece Weight
Use of the Auto-Enhance Feature
Using the Minimum Accuracy Feature
Achieved Accuracy is Less than Required
Achieved Accuracy Meets Requirements
Counting Parts
Recommended Setup
6.2 Front Panel Key Operation 74
6.3 Parts Counting Parameter Setup 74
6.4 Counting Mode Listing 75
Chapter 7 Calibration Mode 77
7.1 Calibration Mode 77
7.2 Multi-Point Linearization 81
7.3 Quick Calibration 82
Quick Cal Introduction
Quick Cal Commands
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Re-Cal (with cal weight already applied)
Re-Cal (without establishing new zero)
7.4 Quick Calibration Personal Access Code 83
P-401 QCAL
Clearing New Quick Cal. Access Code
Chapter 8 Accumulation Mode 85
8.1 Accumulation Parameter Setup 85
8.2 Accumulation (Memory Modes) Operations 85
8.3 Performing Accumulations 85
8.4 Initializing Accumulate Totals 86
8.5 Preventing Double Accumulations 86
Chapter 9 Units 87
9.1 Units Parameter Setup 87
Standard Units
Custom Units
Naming Custom Units
Chapter 10 Tare Operations 91
10.1 Tare Operations Parameter Setup 91
Tare Save
Tare Negative
Tare Round
Chapter 11 Local F-Keys 93
11.1 Local F-Keys (Invoke Macros) 93
11.2 Basic Local F-Key Macro Examples 93
Chapter 12 Key Disabling 95
12.1 Key Disabling 95
Chapter 13 Selectable Operating Modes 97
13.1 Selectable Operating Modes 97
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Chapter 14 Data Registers and ID's (Programmable) 99
14.1 Introduction 99
14.2 Weighing Parameters 99
14.3 Time and Date Parameters 99
14.4 Truck Parameters 100
14.5 Counting Parameters 100
14.6 Alarm and Recalled time Parameters 101
14.7 Numeric Parameters Setup (VARS and REGS) 101
Naming Vars (P680-P689)
Naming Registers (P691-P694)
Character Entry (NAME)
14.8 Character Entry (NAME) 103
14.9 Store Entry (VARS and REGS) 104
Entering a value into a VAR
Entering a value into a REG
"Data" field (Characteristics)
14.10 Decimal Point Parameter Setup (VARS) 104
Fixed Decimal Point
Automatic Decimal Point
14.11 Rounding (VARS and REGS) 105
VARS
REGS
14.12 Exponential Numbers (VARS) 106
Very Large Numbers
Very Small Numbers
14.13 VARS and Setpoints 106
14.14 Incrementing Registers (REGS) 106
14.15 Alarm Registers 107
Using Alarms for Time/Date Calculations
14.16 ID Parameter Setup 108
Introduction
Enabling and ID
Naming ID's
14.17 View an ID 109
14.18 Store an ID Entry 109
Entering data into an ID
Storing Data into an ID
Chapter 15 Communications 111
15.1 Communications Protocol Parameter Setup 111
15.2 Cable Connection Information 112
15.3 Communication Connections 113
Communications Port Connections
Print Port Connections
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Peripheral Inputs
Communications Cables
15.4 Custom Transmit (Selections) Parameter Setup 115
15.5 Communications (Receive) Operations 116
15.6 Communications (Transmit) Operations 123
15.7 Identification (ID) Operations 128
15.8 Printing Operations 131
15.9 Input Interpreter 132
15.10 Input Interpreter Examples 135
Example 1: Units Identifier
Example 2: Process AIAG Barcodes
Chapter 16 Macro Programming Operations 139
16.1 Overview 139
Overview
Determining Macro Needs
Macro Setup Modes
Front Panel Key Definitions (macro setup)
Maximum Macro Size
Standard Macro Setup Method
Macro Setup Learn Mode
Macro Setup Example
16.2 Methods of Invoking Macros 141
Methods of Invoking Macros (list)
Naming Macros and the Macro Menu
16.3 Methods of Aborting Macros 143
16.4 Serial RS-232C and Keypad Input 143
Alternate Macro Setup Method
Operator and Serial Input before and During Macros
Carriage Return
Instrument's Command Structure
Exiting ID Modes
16.5 Disabled Keys 144
16.6 Suspension of Weight Conversion 144
16.7 Preventing and Aborting Macro Operation 144
16.8 Macro Commands 145
Macro Commands (Table)
Macro Command Details
16.9 Math Commands 171
General Notes Concerning on Math Commands
The Math and Copy Commands
Exponent/Root Math Operations
16.10 Rounding 173
Rounding Weight Data
Explicit Rounding
16.11 Using Alarms for Time/Date Calculations 173
Expiration Date
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A Rate Example (decreasing weight)
16.12 Prompting Commands 174
16.13 Branching Commands 174
Tag and Jump Commands
"IF" Statements
A More Complex Branching Example
16.14 Macro Debug 176
16.15 Macro Download 176
16.16 Miscellaneous Database Application Notes 177
Chapter 17 Truck Weighing 179
17.1 Truck In Truck Out Weighing (introduction) 179
17.2 Setup Selections (4 types) 179
17.3 Transmission Setups (tickets/reports) 180
17.4 Methods of Operation 181
17.5 Sequence of Operation (sequential ID#) 181
17.6 Small#, Big# or ID#6 Operation 183
17.7 Storing a Keyed In Tare Weight 183
17.8 Printing the Stored IN Weights/Tare Weights 184
17.9 Clearing Operations 184
17.10 Automatic Clearing of the Stored Weights 185
17.11 Memory Use 185
17.12 Example Setups 186
Example 1: Sequential ID #
Example 2: ID #6
Example 3: ID #6 with stored tare weights
17.13 Invoke a “Macro” From the Truck IN/OUT Software 190
Chapter 18 Time/Date Setup (OPTION) 191
Alarms (STANDARD)
18.1 Time and Date Operations 191
Viewing Time and Date
Entering Time
Entering Date
18.2 Time and Date Parameter Setup 192
18.3 Alarms 193
Setting Alarms (P504-P509)
Naming Alarms (P650-P654)
Character Entry
18.4 Time and Date Battery Backed Option 194
Description
Specifications
Installation Procedure
Time/Date Option Operation
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Chapter 19 Memory Expansion (OPTION) 197
19.1 Memory Expansion Option 197
19.2 Installation of Additional Memory 197
19.3 Additional Memory and Replacement Part Numbers 198
Chapter 20 Database (OPTION) 201
20.1 Database Option 201
20.2 Database Applications 201
20.3 What is a Database ? 201
20.4 Operation (enable or disable database) 202
20.5 Database Setup 202
20.6 Macro Menus 203
20.7 Basic Database Menus 203
1 Recall Row
2 Update Row
3 Make Row
4 Print Database
20.8 Advanced Database Menus 205
5 First Row
6 Next Row
7 Next Match
8 Clear Row
9 Clear Column
10 Clear Database
11 Set Database
12 Set Column
13 Download
14 Print Row
15 Print Errs
16 Upload New
17 Upload Update
18 Sort Dbase
20.9 Installing the Database Option 212
20.10 Print Format 213
20.11 Download Format 214
20.12 Upload Data Format 214
20.13 Time/Date Handling 215
20.14 Information Modes 215
20.15 Defaulting the Entire Database 216
20.16 Memory Consumption 216
20.17 Database Errors 218
20.18 Notes Regarding Storing and Recalling 219
20.19 Database Examples 219
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