GSE 675 Product manual

GSE
Model 672 & Model 675
COUNTING SCALES
Technical Reference Manual
Version 1.0

GSE
Model 672 & Model 675
Technical Reference Manual
Version 1.0

GSE 672 and 675 Precision Parts Counting Scales Technical Manual
Copyright © 2005 GSE Scale Systems. All rights reserved.
Published by:
GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
USA
Information in this Technical Manual is subject to change without notice due to correction or enhancement.
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GSE LOCATIONS
GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
www.gse-inc.com
GSE Canada, Inc.
617 East Lake Road
Airdrie, Alberta Canada T4B 2B8
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
SPX GSE Amprobe Europe GmbH
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Your GSE distributor is:

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction................................................................................................1-1
672 Standard Features...............................................................................................1-2
675 Standard Features...............................................................................................1-2
Explanation of Symbols.............................................................................................1-2
Specifications..............................................................................................................1-3
Enclosure ....................................................................................................................1-4
Model 672................................................................................................................1-4
Model 675................................................................................................................1-4
Load Cell Removal and Installation.........................................................................1-5
Model 672................................................................................................................1-5
Model 675................................................................................................................1-5
Display.........................................................................................................................1-6
Model 672................................................................................................................1-6
Model 675................................................................................................................1-6
Keypad........................................................................................................................1-7
Functions..................................................................................................................1-7
Alpha Entry..............................................................................................................1-8
Disabling Front Panel Keys.....................................................................................1-9
Rear Panel...................................................................................................................1-9
Model 672................................................................................................................1-9
Model 675..............................................................................................................1-10
Remote key connections........................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2 : Option Installation .....................................................................................2-1
Battery Module (Model 675 Only)............................................................................2-2
Rechargeable Battery Option Installation................................................................2-2
External Battery Charger .........................................................................................2-3
Battery Status Icons .................................................................................................2-4
Non-Rechargeable Battery Installation....................................................................2-5
Option Mounting Bracket (Model 675 Only)..........................................................2-6
Remote Scale (Model 675).........................................................................................2-7
Third Scale Option...................................................................................................2-7
Fourth Scale.............................................................................................................2-8
Setup Parameters......................................................................................................2-9
A/D Calibration........................................................................................................2-9
Scale Calibration....................................................................................................2-10
Weigh Mode Operation..........................................................................................2-10
Communication........................................................................................................2-10
Ethernet Interface Module .....................................................................................2-10

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RS-232 Module (Model 675 Only)........................................................................2-13
RS- 485 Networking (675 Only)..............................................................................2-14
20 mA Current Loop Operation (675 Only)..........................................................2-16
Database Option.......................................................................................................2-17
Database Setup Instructions...................................................................................2-19
Database Menu.......................................................................................................2-21
Print Format...........................................................................................................2-32
FRAM Database.....................................................................................................2-37
Analog Output Option (Model 675 Only)..............................................................2-37
Installation Notes...................................................................................................2-38
Analog Output Parameter Setup ............................................................................2-38
Analog Output Calibration.....................................................................................2-39
Setpoint Option (Model 675 Only).........................................................................2-39
Setpoint Setup Instructions....................................................................................2-41
Reflash Software ......................................................................................................2-46
Chapter 3 : Application Setup .......................................................................................3-1
Model 672....................................................................................................................3-2
F1 - Basic Weigh .....................................................................................................3-2
F2 – GSE Custom ....................................................................................................3-4
APW Lookup...........................................................................................................3-4
F3 – GSE Default...................................................................................................3-10
Model 675..................................................................................................................3-11
F1 – Quick Count...................................................................................................3-11
F2 – GSE Custom ..................................................................................................3-15
APW Lookup.........................................................................................................3-15
F3 – GSE Default...................................................................................................3-21
Setup Mode...............................................................................................................3-21
Accessing the Parameter Setup Mode....................................................................3-21
Pin Number Access................................................................................................3-23
Navigating Setup Parameters.................................................................................3-23
Parameter Types.....................................................................................................3-25
Exiting The Parameter Setup Mode.......................................................................3-26
Downloading Setup Parameters.............................................................................3-27
Setup Parameter Map.............................................................................................3-27
Parameter Descriptions..........................................................................................3-39
Chapter 4 : Operation....................................................................................................4-1
Basic Weigh (Model 672)...........................................................................................4-2
Sample and Count....................................................................................................4-2
Quick Count (Model 675)..........................................................................................4-3
Sample and Count....................................................................................................4-3

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APW Lookup (Model 672 and Model 675).............................................................4-4
Sample and Count....................................................................................................4-4
Counting Operation...................................................................................................4-6
Simple Keypad Sample............................................................................................4-7
Negative Piece Sampling.........................................................................................4-8
Using Auto Enhance................................................................................................4-8
Using Minimum Accuracy Assurance.....................................................................4-9
Achieve Accuracy Less Than Required...................................................................4-9
Achieved Accuracy Met Requirements...................................................................4-9
Weigh Mode Operation...........................................................................................4-10
Time & Date ..........................................................................................................4-10
Accumulation.........................................................................................................4-12
Multi-Range...........................................................................................................4-13
Chapter 5 : Calibration..................................................................................................5-1
Quick Calibration......................................................................................................5-2
Quick Calibration Access ........................................................................................5-2
Exiting Setup Mode Calibration ..............................................................................5-2
Calibration Methods..................................................................................................5-2
General Notes on Calibration...................................................................................5-3
New Zero .................................................................................................................5-3
Last Zero..................................................................................................................5-4
Temporary Zero.......................................................................................................5-4
Only Zero.................................................................................................................5-5
Reset Calibration......................................................................................................5-6
Known Loadcell Output...........................................................................................5-6
Remote Scale Calibration..........................................................................................5-7
Calibration Units........................................................................................................5-7
Mutli-Point Linearization .........................................................................................5-8
A/D Calibration..........................................................................................................5-8
Printing A/D Calibration Values..............................................................................5-9
Restoring A/D Calibration Values.........................................................................5-10
Entering A/D Calibration Values...........................................................................5-10
Restoring the Calibrated Zero Reference..............................................................5-11
Chapter 6 : Legal For Trade..........................................................................................6-1
NTEP Custom Setup................................................................................................6-2
Sealing and Audit Trails ..........................................................................................6-4
OIML Requirements................................................................................................6-6
Data Storage Device (DSD).......................................................................................6-7
Database Structure...................................................................................................6-7
Setup Parameters....................................................................................................6-10
DSD Function Selection Menu..............................................................................6-11

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Chapter 7 : Operating Parameters ................................................................................7-1
Operating Parameter Identification.........................................................................7-2
Parameter Instances .................................................................................................7-2
Accessing Operating Parameters .............................................................................7-3
Mode Menu Access..................................................................................................7-5
Macro Access...........................................................................................................7-6
Renaming Operating Parameters.............................................................................7-6
Renaming Parameters in the Setup Mode................................................................7-6
Renaming Parameters with Macros.........................................................................7-7
Weight Parameters ....................................................................................................7-7
Gross (Mode 0)........................................................................................................7-7
Net (Mode 1)............................................................................................................7-8
Tare (Mode 2)..........................................................................................................7-8
Accumulation Parameters.........................................................................................7-8
Gross Total (Mode 3)...............................................................................................7-8
Gross Total + Current Gross (Mode 4)....................................................................7-9
Gross Total – Current Gross (Mode 5)....................................................................7-9
Net Total (Mode 6) ..................................................................................................7-9
Net Total + Current Net (Mode 7)...........................................................................7-9
Net Total – Current Net (Mode 8) ...........................................................................7-9
Number of Accumulations (Mode 9).......................................................................7-9
Scale Number (Mode 10).........................................................................................7-9
Time & Date .............................................................................................................7-10
Time / Date (Mode 11) ..........................................................................................7-10
Weight Averaging Parameters................................................................................7-11
Average Gross (Mode 15)......................................................................................7-11
Average Net (Mode 16).........................................................................................7-11
Average Count (Mode 17).....................................................................................7-12
Peak Weight Parameters.........................................................................................7-12
Peak Gross (Mode 18) ...........................................................................................7-12
Peak Net (Mode 19)...............................................................................................7-12
Rounded Weight Parameters..................................................................................7-12
Rounded Gross (Parameter 20)..............................................................................7-13
Rounded Net (Parameter 21) .................................................................................7-13
Rate Parameters.......................................................................................................7-13
Rate (Mode 23)......................................................................................................7-13
Free Fall (Mode 24)..............................................................................................7-14
Future Gross (Mode 25).........................................................................................7-14
Future Net (Mode 26) ............................................................................................7-15
Free Fall 2 (Mode 27)............................................................................................7-15
Future Gross 2 (Mode 28)......................................................................................7-15
Future Net 2 (Mode 29) .........................................................................................7-15

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Counting Parameters...............................................................................................7-15
Quantity (Mode 30)................................................................................................7-15
Quantity Total (Mode 31)......................................................................................7-16
Quantity Total + Current Quantity (Mode 32).......................................................7-16
Quantity Total – Current Quantity (Mode 33).......................................................7-16
Average Piece Weight (Mode 34)..........................................................................7-16
Average Piece Weight x 1000 (Mode 35)..............................................................7-17
Percent Accuracy (Mode 36).................................................................................7-17
Last Sample Size (Mode 37)..................................................................................7-17
Remote Scale Parameters........................................................................................7-17
Gross Total of All Scales (Mode 40).....................................................................7-17
Net Total of All Scales (Mode 41).........................................................................7-17
Tare Total of All Scales (Mode 42).......................................................................7-17
Total of All Gross Totals (Mode 43) .....................................................................7-17
Total of All Net Totals (Mode 44).........................................................................7-18
Quantity Total of All Scales (Mode 45) ................................................................7-18
Total of All Quantity Totals (Mode 46).................................................................7-18
Extended Weight Parameters.................................................................................7-18
Extended Resolution Gross (Mode 60)..................................................................7-18
Extended Resolution Net (Mode 61) .....................................................................7-18
Extended Resolution Tare (Mode 62)....................................................................7-18
A/D Conversion Number (Mode 63).....................................................................7-18
DSD Parameters.......................................................................................................7-19
DSD Parameters (Parameters 64.1 – 64.9) ............................................................7-19
Setpoint Timers........................................................................................................7-20
Setpoint Countdown Timer (Parameter 76)...........................................................7-20
Setpoint Delay Timer (Parameter 77)....................................................................7-20
Setpoint Status (Parameter 78)...............................................................................7-20
Random Number......................................................................................................7-20
Random Number (Parameter 79)...........................................................................7-20
Variables...................................................................................................................7-21
Variable Types (P80).............................................................................................7-21
Accessing Variables...............................................................................................7-22
Assigning Values To Variables .............................................................................7-22
Independent Timers.................................................................................................7-26
Timer Ticks (Mode 81)..........................................................................................7-27
Timer Seconds (Mode 82) .....................................................................................7-27
Prompting Parameters ............................................................................................7-27
Macro Select (Mode 90) ........................................................................................7-27
Weigh Mode Message (Mode 91)..........................................................................7-28
Get Displayed Data (Mode 92)..............................................................................7-30
Diagnostic Weight Parameters ...............................................................................7-31
Status (Parameter 97).............................................................................................7-31

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Displayed Weight/Count (Parameter 98)...............................................................7-31
Extended Gross (Parameter 99).............................................................................7-31
Chapter 8 : Communiction...........................................................................................8-1
Communication Port Connections ...........................................................................8-2
Communication Port Setup Parameters..................................................................8-2
Receive Operations....................................................................................................8-2
Receive Buffer.........................................................................................................8-2
Macro Language ......................................................................................................8-3
Custom Transmit.......................................................................................................8-6
Custom Transmit Setup Parameters.........................................................................8-6
Default Custom Transmit.........................................................................................8-6
Sending a Custom Transmit.....................................................................................8-6
Defining A New Custom Transmit..........................................................................8-7
Creating a Custom Transmit Table..........................................................................8-7
Entering Fixed Text .................................................................................................8-7
Entering Control Codes............................................................................................8-8
Custom GSE Control Codes ....................................................................................8-9
Entering Parameter Data........................................................................................8-11
Parameter Format Codes........................................................................................8-12
Navigating a Custom Transmit Table....................................................................8-12
Editing a Custom Transmit Table..........................................................................8-14
Transmitting Display Data......................................................................................8-17
Modbus ™Communications...................................................................................8-18
Supported Modbus Commands..............................................................................8-18
Setup Parameters....................................................................................................8-18
Modbus “Input” Setpoints......................................................................................8-19
Modbus Protocol (RTU Mode)..............................................................................8-19
Other Setup Parameters..........................................................................................8-21
Modbus Packet Formats.........................................................................................8-22
Checksum Protocol..................................................................................................8-23
Printer Interface Example......................................................................................8-26
Transmit the Current Scale Number (ASCII) ......................................................8-26
Miscellaneous Protocol (Binary to Text Conversion)...........................................8-26
Transmit Network Address (ASCII)......................................................................8-27
Transmit Setpoint Status as a Binary Code ..........................................................8-27
Printing Operations.................................................................................................8-28
Input Interpreter......................................................................................................8-28
Setup ......................................................................................................................8-29
General Setup and Comm Port Selections.............................................................8-29
Termination Character...........................................................................................8-30

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Input Interpreter Type............................................................................................8-30
Input Interpreter Entry Table (P222) .....................................................................8-30
Input Specification Macro Number .......................................................................8-31
Clear Interpreter.....................................................................................................8-31
Operation................................................................................................................8-31
Trailing Data..........................................................................................................8-31
Multiple Matches...................................................................................................8-32
Disabling the Input Interpreter...............................................................................8-32
Using a String as a Parameter................................................................................8-32
Advanced Concepts ...............................................................................................8-32
Input Interpreter Examples ....................................................................................8-33
RS-485 Networking (Option)..................................................................................8-34
Setup ......................................................................................................................8-34
Operation................................................................................................................8-35
Network Protocol...................................................................................................8-35
Ethernet (Option).....................................................................................................8-35
Setup ......................................................................................................................8-35
GSE Web Server....................................................................................................8-36
Telnet Client/Server...............................................................................................8-36
FTP Client..............................................................................................................8-36
Modbus TCP/IP Slave (Server) .............................................................................8-36
Chapter 9 : Macros .......................................................................................................9-1
Macro Setup ...............................................................................................................9-2
Macro Setup Parameters..........................................................................................9-2
Using the Macro % Character..................................................................................9-3
Creating a New Macro.............................................................................................9-4
Editing Macros.........................................................................................................9-5
Deleting Macros.......................................................................................................9-6
Invoking Macros ........................................................................................................9-7
Front Panel Keypresses............................................................................................9-7
Macro Menu.............................................................................................................9-8
Setpoint Activation / Deactivation...........................................................................9-9
Input Interpreter.......................................................................................................9-9
Serial Data................................................................................................................9-9
Other Macros ...........................................................................................................9-9
Macro Execution........................................................................................................9-9
Macro Stack...........................................................................................................9-10
Entry Buffer...........................................................................................................9-11
Using Macros in the Setup Mode...........................................................................9-14
Macro Abort...........................................................................................................9-14
Disabling Macros at Power Up..............................................................................9-15
Macro Language ......................................................................................................9-16
Macro Commands..................................................................................................9-16