GSE Agrifeed 5500 User manual

Agrifeed Model 5500
Digital Weight Indicator
Reference Manual
Issue AD
Standard Scale & Supply Company
25421 Glendale Avenue
Redford, MI 48239
313-255-6700
www.standardscale.com

Preface
We at GSE wish to thank you for selecting the Agrifeed 5500 Digital
Weight Indicator for your weighing needs. The Agrifeed 5500 continues
the GSE tradition of Excellence in Weighing Technology. When properly
installed and maintained, the Agrifeed 5500 will provide many years of
reliable, accurate performance. Please read the sections on installation
and setup before proceeding with installation.
Warning 
The Agrifeed 5500 contains components which could be damaged by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) if serviced improperly. Use proper ESD
precautions (wear a wrist strap connected to ground, use grounded work
stations, etc.) when opening the enclosure. ALWAYS unplug the
Agrifeed 5500 when opening the enclosure. Installation and servicing of
the Agrifeed 5500 should be performed by authorized and qualified
service personnel only!
It is important to ensure that the indicator stand is grounded to the truck
frame or the truck battery. If the indicator stand cannot be secured
directly to the truck frame, then it is necessary to provide a grounding
strap from the stand to the frame. Failure to ground the stand can result
in the buildup of a static charge that could damage electrical components
within the indicator, thus voiding the warranty. The indicator power
cable should be run directly to the positive and negative terminals of the
battery.
Proprietary Notice
Information in this Reference Manual is subject to change without notice
due to correction or enhancement. The information described in this
manual is solely the property of GSE. This manual may not be
distributed without written permission of GSE.
This manual is published by:
GSE
1525 Fairlane Circle
Allen Park, MI 48101
http://www.gse-inc.com/
Phone: [phone]
Fax: (313) 253 - 1301

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 1
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL ................................................................ 1
1.2 OPERATOR INTERFACE .............................................................. 2
1.3 WEIGH MODE OPERATION ........................................................ 2
1.4 KEYPAD .................................................................................... 3
1.5 STANDARD FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 4
1.6 WARRANTY ............................................................................... 4
1.7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 5
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION........................................................ 7
2.1 UNPACKING............................................................................... 7
2.2 MOUNTING ................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Environmental .................................................................. 7
2.2.2 Rear Panel Mounting........................................................ 7
2.2.3 Swivel Mounting (Optional) ............................................. 8
2.3 LEGAL FOR TRADE .................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Physical Seal..................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Audit Trail ........................................................................ 9
2.4 WIRING ..................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Load Cell Connection..................................................... 10
2.4.2 Printer Port Connection ................................................. 10
2.4.3 Comm Port Connection .................................................. 10
2.4.4 Remote Key Connection.................................................. 11
2.4.5 Power Connection .......................................................... 11
2.4.6 Alarm Out Connection.................................................... 12
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION ................................................. 13
3.1 PASSWORD .............................................................................. 13
3.1.1 Entering a password....................................................... 13
3.1.2 Changing the Default Password ..................................... 13
3.2 QUICK MENU .......................................................................... 14
3.3 SETUP MODE ........................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Print Setup ...................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Scale Setup...................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Communication Setup..................................................... 18
3.3.4 Memory Manager Setup ................................................. 23
3.3.5 Remote Display Setup..................................................... 25
3.3.6 Ingredient Setup.............................................................. 26
3.3.7 Calibrate Mode............................................................... 31
3.3.8 Mix Timer ....................................................................... 40

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SECTION 4: RECIPE SETUP........................................................41
4.1 ACCESSING THE RECIPE DATABASE.........................................41
4.2 ADDING A RECIPE ....................................................................42
4.2.1 Recipe Pre-Alarm............................................................43
4.2.2 Weight Entry Method ......................................................44
4.2.3 Ingredient Selection ........................................................45
4.3 EDITING A RECIPE....................................................................46
4.4 DELETING A RECIPE.................................................................46
4.5 PRINTING RECIPES ...................................................................47
SECTION 5: LOAD / UNLOAD OPERATION............................49
5.1 LOADING INGREDIENTS ...........................................................49
5.1.1 Selecting Individual Ingredients......................................49
5.1.2 Selecting a Recipe ...........................................................49
5.1.3 Loading Process..............................................................50
5.1.4 Advancing Ingredients ....................................................51
5.2 UNLOADING RECIPES...............................................................51
5.2.1 Selecting Individual Pens................................................51
5.2.2 Selecting Pens from a List...............................................52
5.2.3 Unload Process ...............................................................52
5.2.4 Advancing Pens...............................................................53
5.2.5 Unloading using Weight / Animal ...................................53
5.2.6 Unfinished Load / Unload...............................................53
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................55
6.1 OPERATIONAL MODE ERROR MESSAGES.................................55
6.2 HARDWARE PROBLEM ERROR MESSAGES ...............................56
6.2.1 Reload Agrifeed 5500 Custom Program .........................57
6.3 CALIBRATION ERROR MESSAGES ............................................58
6.4 COMMUNICATION ERROR MESSAGES ......................................59
6.4.1 Data Transmissions.........................................................59
6.4.2 Displayed Weight ............................................................59
6.5 A/D CALIBRATION PROCEDURE...............................................60
SECTION 7: AGRIFEED 5500 OPTION KITS ...........................61
7.1 PERIPHERAL OPTIONS FOR THE AGRIFEED 5500 ......................61
7.1.1 Swivel Bracket Installation .............................................62
7.1.2 Remote Display Option ...................................................63
7.1.3 Agridata Recipe Management Software..........................65
7.1.4 RF Remote Key................................................................65
7.1.5 RF Link............................................................................65

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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Using this Manual
The manual is divided into sections that cover the major features of the
indicator. Each section is then subdivided into smaller reference sections
to provide details of each topic. Where applicable, references will be
made to other sections that contain information pertinent to the current
topic.
Section Topic Discussion
1 Introduction Provides an introduction to the Agrifeed
5500 and its basic operation.
2 Installation Instructs how to get the Agrifeed 5500
operating quickly, correctly and safely.
3 Configuration
Instructs how to access the Setup Mode
and configure the indicator to a specific
application.
4 Recipe Setup Instructs how to create and edit the recipe
database.
5 Load/Unload Operation
Demonstrates how to load and unload
recipes.
6 Trouble-shooting Provides troubleshooting help and
information on error messages.
7 Options Describes installation of the Agrifeed 5500
options.
Conventions Used In This Manual
The GSE Agrifeed 5500 Digital Weight Indicator, hereafter referred to as
the Agrifeed 5500, is capable of displaying alpha characters in either
upper or lower case. For ease of reading, this manual uses conventional
capitalization when referencing Agrifeed 5500 prompts. See Table 1 for
the conventions used in this manual.
Table 1: Typographical Conventions
[ZERO] A keypress appears in bold type with brackets.
200 [ZERO] Numeric entries preceding a keypress are also bold.
[CLR]+[ZERO] Keys separated with a ‘+’ must be pressed simultaneously.
“KeyIn CalWt” Display prompts are bold italic.

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1.2 Operator Interface
The Agrifeed 5500 makes extensive use of the display and keypad. The
display and keypad perform different functions in the weigh mode, setup
mode and help mode.
Upon power-up, the back-light and all pixels illuminate momentarily for
a display test. The indicator then displays the Agrifeed GSE Model 5500
revision screen followed by the Operator ID? prompt (see Figure 1).
Key in the operator ID number and press [ENTER], or press only
[ENTER] to bypass the prompt. The operator ID will be recorded with
each load or unload transaction saved in the history database.
Operator ID? 
Key in ID# and press [ENTER], or
Press [ENTER] to bypass.
Figure 1: Operator ID Entry
Next, the gross weight display appears (see Figure 2). The top right
corner of the display indicates the mode and status (see Table 2). The
lower left corner displays the LOAD/UNLOAD mode as selected by the
[LOAD/UNLOAD] key. The tare weight and recipe number are shown
in the lower right corner.
00 lbÎοÍ
G
ross
LOAD
T
are 00 lb
R
ecipe 00
Figure 2: Weigh Mode Display
1.3 Weigh Mode Operation
Upon power-up, the Agrifeed 5500 will display the gross weight in
default units. The top right of the display provides mode and status
information (see Table 2: Annunciators).

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Table 2: Annunciators
Annunciator Indication When Illuminated
→0←Displayed weight is at center-of-zero (±¼ display graduation).
Gross The displayed value represents the current gross weight.
Net The displayed value represents the current net weight.
lb The displayed value is represented in pounds.
kg The displayed value is represented in kilograms.
Tons The displayed value is represented in tons.
1.4 Keypad
The Agrifeed 5500 keypad provides the following primary functions:
[ON] Turns indicator on
[OFF] Turns indicator off
[LOAD/UNLOAD] Toggles between the load and unload process
[MIX TIMER] Initiates the mix timer function
[SELECT INGRED] Scrolls ingredients during the load process
[TARE] Tares the displayed weight and selects the net mode
[NET/GROSS] Toggles the display mode between GROSS and NET
[ZERO] Zeros the scale if pressed immediately after the
[NET/GROSS] key
[PRINT] Initiates data transmission out the printer port
[ENTER/YES] Answers ‘YES’ to prompts or completes operator
entries. Displays time & date in weigh mode
[ADD RECIPE] Adds a new recipe to the recipe database using the
first unused recipe number
[EDIT RECIPE] Invokes the edit routine for the currently selected
recipe
[SELECT RECIPE] Sets the current recipe number
[START BATCH] Used to initiate the [LOAD/UNLOAD] process
[STOP BATCH] Used to stop/abort the [LOAD/UNLOAD] process
[HELP] Used to display information about various keys and
access setup parameters
[CLR\NO] Answers “NO” to prompts. Also used to clear an entry

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1.5 Standard Functions
The Agrifeed 5500 includes several built-in functions that can be enabled
through the indicator setup. These functions include the following:
•Remote key operation
•Selectable data transmission formats
•Mix Timer
•Storage for 100 recipes
•Storage for 100 ingredients
Refer to Section 3.3 on page 14 for setup and operation of these features.
1.6 Warranty
Your Agrifeed 5500 is warranted against defects in
materials and manufacturing for a period of two years from the date of
purchase.
In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship,
GSE will, at its discretion, repair or replace the product.
Always ensure proper installation and grounding. Never weld around the
Agrifeed 5500 or load cells. Contact your GSE Agrifeed distributor for
further details.

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1.7 Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Full Scale (F.S.) Selectable 0 to 999,990
Resolution 20-bit A/D converter, 100,000d displayed
±500,000d internal
A/D Conversion 60 Hz
Zero Track 0d – 10.0d
Operating Temperature -30°C to +65°C
Units of Measure lb, kg, tons
ELECTRICAL
Power Requirement Input: 10.5 – 16 VDC, minimum 0.8A
Excitation Voltage 10 VDC
Excitation Current 180 mA max. / (4) 350Ωbridge
Signal Input Sensitivity 0.1 – 20 mV/V
Signal Connection 4 lead
PROCESS CONTROL
Remote Input 1 momentary contact closure (100ms
minimum)
TARE, PRINT, ZERO, ADVANCE,
PRINT & TARE
COMMUNICATIONS
Serial RS232 bi-directional port
Data Output 1 of 7 selectable fixed-format
transmissions and custom user defined
format.
Protocol Selectable
Baud Rate 300 – 19200 baud (Print Port)
1200- 19200 baud (Comm Port)
DISPLAY
LCD 240 x 64 DOTS graphic type Liquid
Crystal Matrix display.
ENCLOSURE
Stainless Steel Wash-down enclosure. NEMA 4X TYPE
(IP66)
OPTIONS
Wall Mount Kit Swivel bracket/stand
Remote Display 2” (51mm) LCD Back-light
Remote RF Key Wireless remote key functions
Cables Remote display, comm, printer
Data Logger Serial recording device
Agridata Program Windows based interface program

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