herdstar BinTrac HouseLink HL-10C User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
HouseLink™ HL-10C
5/24/2017
Installation and Operation Manual
HouseLINK HL-10C

Installation and Operation Manual
HL-10C Installation Manual Rev 1.0 Ver. 1.0 2Part Number MAN-000015
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Table of Contents
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION (continued) ................................................................................................................................................. 4
BinTrac Indicator Setup....................................................................................................................................................... 4
LED OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................4
CAN Bus Status LED:............................................................................................................................................................ 4
BinTrac Status LED: ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
TESTING and CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................. 5
Reset/Test button: .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................6
WIRING DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................................... 7
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HL-10C Installation Manual Rev 1.0 Ver. 1.0 3Part Number MAN-000015
INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION
The HouseLink HL-10C provides a CAN Bus interface to the Big Dutchman®VIPER Control.
The HouseLink HL-10C is designed to be used with the BinTrac Bin Weighing system. One
HouseLink HL-10C can be connected to only one BinTrac indicator and can connect with a
maximum of four bins.
1. The HouseLink HL-10C should be mounted no more than 10 feet from the Viper control.
2. Using a two-conductor cable (ordered separately), connect the GREEN wire from the Smart
Summing Box to the +COM terminal in the HouseLink HL-10C and the White wire from the
summing box to the -COM terminal in the HouseLink HL-10C.
3. Connect the HouseLink HL-10C to the VIPER control by connecting the CAN (HI) to the
CAN (HI) terminal and the CAN (LO) to CAN (LO) terminal of the house control.
4. Finally, connect the 24V (+) from the HouseLink HL-10C to the 24V (+) of the VIPER control
and the 24V (-) from the HouseLink HL-10C to the 24V (-) of the VIPER control.
Table 1
HL-10C
Interface
BinTrac Indicator
(BINS Port)
+COM (OUT)
+ SIG (GREEN wire)
-COM (OUT)
- SIG (WHITE wire)
HL-10C
Interface
VIPER Control
CAN (HI)
CAN (HI)
CAN (LO)
CAN (LO)
24V (+)
24V (+)
24V (-)
24V (-)

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INSTALLATION (continued)
5. The unit has an (8) position dip switch that need to be set up for configuration. Switches 1-7
are not used and switch 8 needs to be ON to turn on the termination resistor. All switches
are set to OFF at the factory.
DEFAULT Switch Configuration:
SWITCH 1
SWITCH 2
SWITCH 3
SWITCH 4
SWITCH 5
SWITCH 6
SWITCH 7
SWITCH 8
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
BinTrac Indicator
Setup
The BinTrac Indicator must be set up for peripheral devices. Access the SETUP menu on the
BinTrac Indicator by pressing and holding the BIN key for approximately 10 seconds until SETUP is
displayed on the screen, release BIN key. With SETUP displayed, press the BIN key until BIN D is
selected. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to enable peripheral devices (BIN D is solid ON).
The Bin LEDs indicate configuration options as being enabled (solid on) or disabled
(flashing).
Bin A – Configures BinTrac Monitor as a Remote Display.
Bin B – Enable ASCII Serial Communications Command Set
Bin C – Enable Weight Broadcast.
Bin D – Enable communications to peripheral devices.
This must be enabled when BinTrac Indicator is connected to the HouseLink HL-10C.
LED OPERATION
CAN Bus Status LED:
SLOW FLASH – This indicates the unit is communicating and operating normally.
STEADY ON – This indicates the unit is not communicating but has power.
NO LIGHT – The unit doesn’t have an adequate power source
BinTrac Status LED:
SLOW FLASH – This indicates the unit is communicating and operating normally.
FAST FLASH – This indicates the unit is in TEST mode.
STEADY ON – This indicates the unit is not communicating but has power.
NO LIGHT – The unit doesn’t have an adequate power source
Table 2

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TESTING and CALIBRATION
Reset/Test button:
Once the unit is wired up properly, the unit can be put into one of five test modes. These modes
are useful when setting up and testing with the VIPER controller.
Test 1 – Press the Reset/Test button on the board once and the unit will output 0% full scale
weight.
Test 2 – Press the Reset/Test button on the board twice and the unit will output 25% full scale
weight.
Test 3 – Press the Reset/Test button on the board three times and the unit will output 50% full
scale weight.
Test 4 – Press the Reset/Test button on the board four times and the unit will output 75% full
scale weight.
Test 5 – Press the Reset/Test button on the board five times and the unit will output 100% full
scale weight.
Pressing the test button a sixth time will return the unit to normal operations. If the unit is left in
test mode, it will automatically return to normal operation mode after five minutes.
IMPORTANT:
The following two settings must be configured properly on the VIPER to allow for accurate weight
communication with BinTrac Weighing system.
1. Set Calibration value to
same value as total
Loadcell Capacity setting
in BinTrac.
2. Set Offset value to “0”
For complete installation and setup of the VIPER Control, please consult your VIPER User Manual.

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OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAN Bus version: Compatible with ISO 11898 STANDARDS
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
Operating Voltage Range: 10.5 VDC to 27.0 VDC
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Environmental Air: No corrosive gasses permitted
Enclosure Type: Non Sealed
Wiring Type: Screw terminal blocks

Installation and Operation Manual
HouseLink™ HL-10C
5/24/2017
WIRING DIAGRAM