GSE Agrifeed 5500 User manual

Agrifeed Model 5500
Digital Weight Indicator
Reference Manual
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Standard Scale & Supply Company
25421 Glendale Avenue
Redford, MI 48239
313-255-6700
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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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Section 2: Installation
2.1 Unpacking
When unpacking your new Agrifeed 5500 Indicator, do not discard any
packing material until you are sure you have all the components needed
for your installation. Small bags are included containing parts that may
be required for a complete installation.
2.2 Mounting
This section contains information necessary for proper installation of the
Agrifeed 5500. The standard enclosure is designed to allow wiring
without opening the enclosure. All wiring is accessible through bottom
connectors (see Figure 6: Agrifeed 5500 Connector Label).
2.2.1 Environmental
The Agrifeed 5500 Stainless Steel enclosure is designed to NEMA 4X
(IP66) type specifications.
2.2.2 Rear Panel Mounting
The standard enclosure is designed to attach to an existing stand for
mounting. Note that the stand shown in Figure 3 is not supplied by GSE.
Figure 3: Rear Panel Mounting Screws

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2.2.3 Swivel Mounting (Optional)
The optional swivel mounting bracket allows the enclosure to be securely
fastened to another surface. The bracket is attached to the indicator with
four thumbscrews two of which are used to lock the swivel for optimal
viewing angle.
2.3 Legal for Trade
Most legal-for-trade installations will require the Agrifeed 5500 to be
sealed. A sealed indicator cannot be accessed for setup or calibration
changes without breaking a physical seal or incrementing an event
counter, thus providing evidence of tampering.
The Agrifeed 5500 has two types of sealing provisions, a physical seal
and a three event audit trail counter. Check with your local weights and
measures authority to determine your requirements.
2.3.1 Physical Seal
The most common sealing method is a lead-wire seal. Before applying a
wire seal, move the program jumper to the ‘NO’ position as shown in
Figure 4.Doing this will prevent access to the Setup and Calibration
Modes.
Figure 4: Program Jumper

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The seal will pass through two back panel screws as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Legal for Trade Sealing Method
2.3.2 Audit Trail
Three separate incrementing, non-resetable audit trail parameters are
used to indicate changes to various parameters, P60201 – OIML, P60203
– Calibration , and P60204 – Setup. An audit trail counter will increment
only once upon exiting the Setup Mode and saving changes regardless of
how many settings were changed.
With the indicator off, press and hold [CLR] key and turn power on.
Continue to hold [CLR] until "Macro Disbl" is displayed. Key in
"60203" and press [NET/GROSS] to view the calibration event counter,
or key in "60204" and press [NET/GROSS] to view the configuration
event counter. To return to the normal weigh mode from either parameter
"60203" or "60204", press the [ZERO] key.
2.4 Wiring
A description of all wiring terminals is included on the bottom label of
the enclosure as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Agrifeed 5500 Connector Label

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2.4.1 Load Cell Connection
A high quality cable with braided shield is recommended. Use a four-
conductor, 16 to 24 AWG stranded wire cable for load cell or summing
box connections.
2.4.2 Printer Port Connection
The printer port is a RS232 bi-directional serial port that can be
connected to a printer or computer. Use the custom print formats
described in section 3.3.3 to configure the printer port output.
When making the printer port connections, consideration should be given
to the communication protocol. Refer to Table 3 in order to determine
proper wiring for the printer port.
Table 3: Printer Port Connections
Pin Name Description
1 CTS Clear-to-Send
2 TXD Transmit
3 RTS Request-to-Send
4 RXD Receive
5 N/C -
6 GND Di
g
ital Ground
7 N/C -
8 N/C -
2.4.3 Comm Port Connection
The Comm port is a RS232 bi-directional serial port that can be
connected to a computer or any other serial device. This port can be used
for bi-directional communications with a serial device, through an RF
link or data logger, for recipe and transaction data exchange.
Before connecting to the comm port, consideration should be given to the
communication protocol. To determine proper wiring to the comm port,
refer to Table 4.
Table 4: Communication Port Connections
Pin Name Description
1 CTS Clea
r
-to-Send
2 TXD Transmit
3 RTS Request-to-Send
4 RXD Receive
5 +5V + 5 Volts DC
6 GND Di
g
ital Ground
7 N/C -
8 N/C -

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2.4.4 Remote Key Connection
A remote key may be connected to the Agrifeed 5500 to provide remote
activation of TARE, ZERO, PRINT/ADVANCE and PRINT & TARE
functions.
The connection for the remote key input is between pin 4 of the power
connector and ground (pin 2). A two-conductor cable between 28 and 20
AWG is recommended. The input requires a contact closure from a
push-button switch, a mechanical relay contact or other such device.
Do NOT apply an external voltage to the remote key terminal! Only a
contact closure is required to activate the remote key input.
The open circuit voltage across the Remote Key pins is +5 VDC. A
closed switch will conduct about 0.25 mA. Therefore, a low-voltage
switch with gold-plated or mercury wetted contacts is recommended.
The input may also be activated remotely with a RF remote key. A
minimum contact duration of 100 ms is required. Once invoked, the
selected remote key operation will not repeat until the contact is released
and closed again.
2.4.5 Power Connection
The Agrifeed 5500 is powered by an external 10.5-16 VDC power
source. The power supply should have a minimum current rating of
800mA. Table 5 shows the power connector pin locations.
Table 5: Power Connector Pin Chart
Figure 7: Remote Key Connection
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Range
DC + GND ALARM
OUT
REMOTE
IN
10.5-16
VDC

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2.4.6 Alarm Out Connection
This connection is used in conjunction with the [MIX TIMER] key.
When the mix timer is not active pin 3 has a floating output. When the
mix timer is active (i.e. counting down) pin 3 is pulled high to the supply
voltage.
Example:
The indicator power is supplied by a truck battery, typically 13.8
volts. The output from pin 3 is 13.8 volts when the mix timer is
active.
Figure 8: Alarm Out Connection

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Section 3: Configuration
3.1 Password
A password must be entered for full access to all setup parameters. The
password routine may be bypassed by pressing [ENTER] without
entering a password. Bypassing the password allows access to only
Quick Menu items listed in section 3.2.
3.1.1 Entering a password
An asterisk (*) is displayed in place of each password keypress. When
four digits have been pressed, the entry is automatically accepted and
compared to the stored password. The default user password is "0000".
To enter a password:
1. From the weigh mode press [HELP], then [ENTER/YES] to
display the password screen (see Figure 9).
2. Key in the 4-digit password.
KEY-IN PASSWORD
_ _ _ _
PASSWORD REQUIRED FOR FULL ACCESS
[ENTER]= Limited Access [HELP] =Exit
Figure 9: Key - In Password Screen
3.1.2 Changing the Default Password
To change the existing password:
1. From the weigh mode press [HELP], then [ENTER/YES] to
display the password screen (see Figure 9).
2. Enter 9999 as the password. The display will prompt Enter
OLD Password.
3. Key in the existing password. If the indicator is new and a new
password has not yet been set, the default password will be
"0000".
4. Next, enter the new password at the Enter NEW Password.
5. Enter the new password a second time at the ReEnter NEW
Password prompt to verify the password entry.

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6. If the password entered in step 5 is correct, “New Password
Saved!” is displayed briefly before returning to the weigh mode.
3.2 Quick Menu
The Quick Menu provides access to data logger, display contrast, display
back-light and remote display back-light settings. A password is not
required to access the Quick Menu.
To access the Quick Menu:
1. From the weigh mode, press [HELP], then [ENTER].
2. At the password prompt, press only the [ENTER] key.
To navigate Quick Menu:
1. Press [YES] to advance to the next parameter.
2. Press [NO] to select options within a parameter.
3. Press [HELP] to save changes and exit the Quick Menu.
3.3 Setup Mode
The Setup Mode provides access to all setup parameters and calibration.
To access the Setup Mode:
1. Press [HELP], then [ENTER] as prompted in the Help screen.
2. Key in the 4-digit password to access the Setup Mode as shown
in Figure 9 (see section 3.1.1 for password information).
SETUP MENU SELECTION
JSCALE SETUP I
[YES]=Access [NO]=Next [HELP]=Exit
Figure 10: Setup Menu Selection Screen
To navigate the main category headings of the Setup Menu:
1. Press [NO] to advance to the next setup category (see Figure 11
for setup category headings).
2. Press [YES] to access setup parameters for the displayed
category.
3. Press [HELP] to save changes and exit the Setup Mode.

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JSCALE SETUP I
JCOMM SETUP I
JMEMORY MANAGER I
JREMOTE SETUP I
JINGREDIENT SETUP I
JCALIBRATION I
Figure 11: Setup Category Headings
3.3.1 Print Setup
A print setup may be done from the SCALE SETUP, COMM SETUP,
MEMORY MANAGER, REMOTE SETUP and INGREDIENT SETUP.
If the print key is pressed from any of these menus, the parameters within
that menu will be printed.
Below is an example of the MEMORY MANAGER SETUP print out:
MEMORY MANAGER SETUP PARAMETERS
------------------------------------------------------------
UNLOAD DATA LOGGER DATA LOGGER
ENABLED RECORD HISTORY
500 TOTAL HISTORY ROWS
2 ROWS USED
498 ROWS AVAILABLE
15:43 02/04/08 DATE HISTORY CLEARED
The SCALE SETUP, COMM SETUP, MEMORY MANAGER and
REMOTE SETUP menus can all be printed from the quick menu. Simply
press the print key after accessing the quick menu setup.

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3.3.2 Scale Setup
Access the Scale Setup as described in section 3.3. Table 6 describes the
Scale Setup parameters.
SETUP MENU SELECTION
JSCALE SETUP I
[YES]=Access [NO]=Next [HELP]=Exit
Figure 12: Setup Menu Selection - Scale Setup
To navigate the Scale Setup selections:
1. Press [YES] to advance to the next parameter.
2. Press [NO] to select options within a parameter.
3. Press [HELP] to return to the Setup Menu Selection screen.
4. Press [HELP] again to save changes and exit the setup mode.
Example
To change the PRE-ALARM METHOD:
1. From the SCALE SETUP screen, press [YES] 3 times.
2. Press [NO] to toggle between COMMON & RECIPE PRE-
ALARM.
3. Press [HELP] twice to save changes and exit the setup mode