GSE 355 I.S. Product manual

GSE Model 350/355 I.S.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE INDICATOR
Technical Reference Manual
Version 3.0

GSE Model 350/355 I.S.
Technical Reference Manual
Version 3.0

GSE Model 350 I.S. and Model 355 I.S. Intrinsically Safe Technical ReferenceManual
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GSE Scale Systems
42860 Nine Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
USA
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
Hazardous Area Guidelines................................................................................................................2
Hazard Grouping................................................................................................................................2
Duration of Hazard.............................................................................................................................2
Temperature Codes ............................................................................................................................2
Definitions..........................................................................................................................................4
Entity Evaluation Concept.................................................................................................................4
Entity Rating Definitions ...................................................................................................................5
Entity Ratings.....................................................................................................................................5
Factory Mutual Approval ...................................................................................................................6
NEMKO Approval (ATEX)................................................................................................................7
CSA Approval ......................................................................................................................................8
Standard Functions..............................................................................................................................9
Standard Features................................................................................................................................9
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................9
Display.................................................................................................................................................10
LED Display....................................................................................................................................10
LCD Display....................................................................................................................................10
Annunciators ....................................................................................................................................10
350 I.S. KEYPAD...............................................................................................................................11
Secondary Functions........................................................................................................................11
355 I.S. Keypad..................................................................................................................................12
Weigh Mode Functions......................................................................................................................14
Entering a Tare Value (Model 350)..................................................................................................14
Entering a Tare Value (Model 355)..................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Installation...........................................................................................................................15
System Diagrams................................................................................................................................16
Outline Drawings ...............................................................................................................................16
Load Cell Connections.......................................................................................................................17
Communication Port Connections ...................................................................................................18
Remote Key Connections...................................................................................................................18
Remote Display Connections ............................................................................................................19
Hazardous Area Options...................................................................................................................19
Battery Power Supply (External) .....................................................................................................19
AC To DC Power Supply (External) ...............................................................................................20
AC To DC Power Supply Extension Cable .....................................................................................20
5 Volt And 8 Volt Excitation...........................................................................................................20
Fiber-Optic Interface........................................................................................................................20

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Safe Area Options ..............................................................................................................................21
Safe Area Hub Kit............................................................................................................................21
Safe Area Analog Option Installation..............................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Configuration......................................................................................................................31
Entering the Setup Mode (Model 350 I.S.)......................................................................................32
Entering the Setup Mode (Model 355 I.S.)......................................................................................33
Selecting a Parameter........................................................................................................................33
Changing a Parameter Value............................................................................................................34
Selection Parameters........................................................................................................................34
Key-In Parameters............................................................................................................................35
Saving Parameters .............................................................................................................................36
Factory Default...................................................................................................................................38
List of Parameters..............................................................................................................................39
Parameter Map Details.....................................................................................................................41
Preset Transmit Selections ................................................................................................................48
ID Number Entry and Printing ........................................................................................................49
Custom Transmit ...............................................................................................................................50
Elements Of A Custom Transmit.....................................................................................................50
Writing A Custom Transmit ASCII Text File .................................................................................51
Access Setup And Clearing Existing Custom Transmit ..................................................................51
Entering ASCII Text ........................................................................................................................51
Entering ASCII Control Codes ........................................................................................................51
Parameter Selection Numbers..........................................................................................................53
Exiting Setup Mode And Saving Changes.......................................................................................54
Parts Counting ...................................................................................................................................54
Setpoint Setup.....................................................................................................................................55
Activation Methods (General) .........................................................................................................56
Pre-Acts (General) ...........................................................................................................................57
Learn Feature (General)...................................................................................................................57
Pause Feature (General)...................................................................................................................57
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (General)......................................................................58
Change Target Weight Example (General)......................................................................................58
Bargraph Setup (LCD)......................................................................................................................59
Scaling For "Bars" (Bargraph Arrows)............................................................................................59
Percentage Check-Weighing .............................................................................................................62
Setpoint Activation (Percentage Check-Weighing).........................................................................62
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Percentage Check-Weighing).....................................62
Example (Percentage Check-Weighing)..........................................................................................63
Fill........................................................................................................................................................63
Activation Method (Fill) ..................................................................................................................64
Pre-Acts (Fill) ..................................................................................................................................64
Learn Feature (Fill) ..........................................................................................................................64
Pause Feature (Fill) ..........................................................................................................................65

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Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Fill) .............................................................................65
Example (Fill) ..................................................................................................................................65
Batch....................................................................................................................................................65
Activation Method (Batch) ..............................................................................................................66
Pre-Acts (Batch)...............................................................................................................................66
Learn Feature (Batch) ......................................................................................................................66
Pause Feature (Batch) ......................................................................................................................66
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Batch) .........................................................................66
Example (Batch) ..............................................................................................................................67
Discharge.............................................................................................................................................67
ActivationMethod (Discharge) .......................................................................................................68
Pre-Acts (Discharge)........................................................................................................................68
Learn Feature (Discharge) ...............................................................................................................68
Pause Feature (Discharge) ...............................................................................................................68
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Discharge) ..................................................................69
Example (Discharge)........................................................................................................................69
Both.....................................................................................................................................................69
Activation Method (Both) ................................................................................................................70
Pre-Acts (Both) ................................................................................................................................70
Learn Feature (Both) ........................................................................................................................70
Pause Feature (Both) ........................................................................................................................70
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Both)...........................................................................71
Example (Both)................................................................................................................................71
Absolute Check-Weighing.................................................................................................................71
Setpoint Activation (Absolute Check-Weighing)............................................................................72
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Absolute Check-Weighing)........................................72
Example (Absolute Check-Weighing).............................................................................................73
Independent Setpoint Operation......................................................................................................73
Setpoint Activation (Independent)...................................................................................................74
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Independent)...............................................................74
Example (Independent)....................................................................................................................75
Target Deviation Check-Weighing...................................................................................................75
Setpoint Activation (Target Deviation Check-Weighing) ...............................................................75
Changing Targets From The Weigh Mode (Target Deviation Check-Weighing)...........................76
Example (Target Deviation Check-Weighing) ................................................................................77
Time and Date Setup (Model 350 I.S.).............................................................................................77
Time and Date Setup (Model 355 I.S.) .............................................................................................79
Remote Key Configuration...............................................................................................................80
Upgrade Indicator Firmware............................................................................................................80
Prepare For Upgrade ........................................................................................................................81
Load Flash File.................................................................................................................................81
Analog Output Setup.........................................................................................................................82
Analog Output Calibration...............................................................................................................82
Entering Analog Calibration Values................................................................................................83
Analog Output Example...................................................................................................................84

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Remote Display Configuration.........................................................................................................84
Master To Remote (Slave) Configuration........................................................................................84
Setup Master Indicator.....................................................................................................................85
Setup Remote Indicator....................................................................................................................85
Control (Hazardous Area) to Hub (Safe Area) Configuration......................................................89
300 Series Command Codes..............................................................................................................90
Display Capture Utility......................................................................................................................91
Chapter 4: Calibration...........................................................................................................................93
Setup Mode Calibration....................................................................................................................94
Fast Calibration.................................................................................................................................94
Performing Calibration.....................................................................................................................94
Establishing Zero ...............................................................................................................................94
First Zero..........................................................................................................................................95
Last Zero ..........................................................................................................................................96
False Zero.........................................................................................................................................98
Only Zero .......................................................................................................................................100
Reset Calibration............................................................................................................................101
Multi-Point Linerization.................................................................................................................103
First Zero?......................................................................................................................................103
Reset Cal........................................................................................................................................103
Examining Calibration Results ......................................................................................................104
Establishing A Span.........................................................................................................................104
Exiting Calibration..........................................................................................................................105
Chapter 5: Legal For Trade.................................................................................................................107
NTEP Requirements........................................................................................................................108
OMIL Requirements .......................................................................................................................108
Other Requirements ........................................................................................................................108
Sealing And Audit Trails.................................................................................................................109
Physical Seal..................................................................................................................................109
Audit Trails....................................................................................................................................110
OIML Audit Trail...........................................................................................................................110
Calibration Audit Trail...................................................................................................................110
Setup Audit Trail............................................................................................................................110
Viewing Audit Trail Parameters ....................................................................................................110
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................113
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................114
Operational Errors..........................................................................................................................114
Setup Mode Errors .........................................................................................................................114
Hardware Errors.............................................................................................................................115
Calibration Errors...........................................................................................................................115
Communication Errors...................................................................................................................115
Miscellaneous Errors......................................................................................................................115