HiWeigh X3AM User manual

A professional weighing products manufacturer and supplier
An ISO9001 registered company
@No.335 Haishen, Xingxin Road, Huinan Town, Pudong District, Shanghai 201301, China
www.hiweigh.com All rights reserved, specifications subject to change without notice
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X1M.X3(A)M.X5M
Weight Indicator
User Manual
v.201802

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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety precautions
WARNING!
▲ Do not use X*M Series indicators in hazardous area or in dusty environments.
▲ Never flood the Indicator, immerse it in liquid or pour liquids on it.
▲ Do not expose indicator to either direct sun light or any heat sources.
▲ Do not open the indicator!
The warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The indicator may only be opened
by authorized persons.
DANGER!
Electric shock hazard!
▲ Always unplug AC adapter before performing any work on the indicator
Hazard of electric shock if the power cable is damaged!
▲ Check the power cable for damage regularly. Unplug the power cord immediately if
the power cable is damaged.
Disposal
In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste.
This also applies to countries outside the EU as per their specific regulations.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting
point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.
If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor
from which you purchased this indicator.
Should this indicator be passed on to other parties (for private or professional use), the
content of this regulation must also be related.
The indicator has a rechargeable internal battery. The battery contains heavy metals.
Please observe the local regulations on the disposal of environmentally hazardous
materials.
1.2 Descriptions
The purpose of this manual is to help the user get to know the indicator’s various weighing modes,
keys’ functions and display indications.
In addition to having all the characteristics of a high precision scale, the indicator has weight unit in kg,
gross and net weighing, manual and automatic weight accumulation with serial output, counting
functions and 4 set points. The indicator is applicable in either industrial settings or legal for trade
applications. It provides the frequently needed ability to transmit and print the data through its serial
ports.
Please carefully follow the instructions to configure the indicator. By taking actions not
indicated this manual, one could cause the indicator to not work properly.

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2 Specifications
Accuracy class
• III
Maximum number of verification scale intervals
• nind = 3000
Load cell excitation voltage
• Uexc = 5 V
Minimum input voltage
• Umin = 0.5 mV
Minimum input voltage per verification scale interval
• Δumin = 1 μV
Minimum/maximum load cell impedance
• 87 Ω to 1000 Ω
Fraction of mpe
• pind = 0.5
Cable connection
• 6 wires
Maximum value of cable length per wire cross section
• (L/A)max = 150 m/mm2
Maximum number of load cells
• 4 x 350 Ω load cells
• 8 x 700 Ω load cells
Display
• 6-digit 25.4mm LCD
• High Resolution (×10) display
• Weight unit in kg
Weighing Modes
• Gross and net weight weighing
• Manual and automatic weight
accumulation
• Set point function
Serial interface
• RS232 interface with continuous
data output or command protocol
• Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
• Optional RS485 interface
External AC adapter
• 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Rechargeable internal battery
• X3AM: 6V/2.8AH
• X3M: 6V/2.8AH
• X5M: 6V/2.8AH
• X1M: 6V/4AH
Full charge battery operation
• X3AM: 20 hours
• X3M: 20 hours
• X5M: 20 hours
• X1M: 30 hours
Full charge battery recharge time
• 12 hours
Operating temperature
• –10 °C to +40 °C
Storage temperature
• –25 °C to +55 °C
Relative humidity
• 10% to 85% non-condensing
Housing
• X3AM: plastic
• X3M: stainless steel
• X5M: stainless steel
• X1M: plastic
Dimensions
• X3AM: 275 x 160 x 120 mm
• X3M: 275 x 160 x 120 mm
• X5M: 275 x 160 x 80 mm
• X1M: 255 x 170 x 130 mm
Weight
• X3AM: 1.3 kg
• X3M: 1.6 kg
• X5M: 1.6 kg
• X1M: 1.5 kg

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3 Front Panel
3.1 LCD Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
888888
6-digit display
kg
Weight unit in kilogram
X10
Weight displayed to X10 resolution
~
AC adapter is connected
Low battery warning 10% of full charge
SET
Configuration mode
CAL
Calibration mode
LO
set point A ≤weight < set point B
OK
set point B ≤weight < set point C
HI
set point C ≤weight < set point D
3.2 Status Indicators
Status
Meaning
AUTO
Automatic accumulation

Weight is stable
→T←
A weight is tare and display net weight
→0←
-1/4 e < weight < 1/4 e
3.3 Keypad
Keys
Operation

Switch the indicator on or off

Manual weight accumulation

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


Proceed to next step
→
Move flashing digit that can be changed to the next digit on the right
↑
Display weight to X10 resolution
→0/T←
Zero display or enter a tare value
3.4 LCD Error Code
Code
Meaning
OUEr 
Weight > FS + 9d
–OUEr 
Weight < -2% FS
Error 
Calibration error
OFF 
Low battery warning to recharge the battery
4 Basic functions
4.1 Switching on
Press  for 2 seconds to switch on the indicator. The indicator displays the software version and
performs self-tests while displaying self-test patterns.
4.2 Switching off
Press   for 2 seconds to switch off the indicator.
4.3 Weight unit
The weight unit is kg.
4.4 Enter a number
1. Press to move the flashing digit that can be changed to the right by 1 digit.
2. Press

to increment the flashing digit by 1.
3. Repeat the above 2 steps until the desired value is set.
4.5 Select a parameter value
Press

to scroll to the next available value.
4.6 Zero
1. The display can be zeroed only when the weight is less than 2% of FS.
2. Unload the platform.
3. Press 

0/T

 for 2 seconds to set the zero point and zero the display.
4. The zero status

0

is turned on.

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4.7 Tare
4.7.1 Acquire tare
1. Tar e ca n be s et only after the display has been zeroed. Check to make sure zero status

0

is
turned on.
2. Place the empty container on the platform.
3. Wait until the weight is stable when the stable status  is displayed.
4. Press 

0/T

 to set tare and zero the display.
5. The tare status

T

is turned on.
6. The indicator switches to in net weight mode.
4.7.2 Digital tare
1. Press

to set digital tare and the 1st on the right is flashing.
2. Press

to move the flashing digit to desired digit.
3. Press

to increment the flashing digit to the desired value.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 until the digital tare is entered.
5. Press

0/T

to set the digital tare.
6. The tare status

T

is turned on.
7. The indicator switches to in net weight mode.
4.7.3 Remove tare
1. Check that the tare status

T

is displayed.
2. Press

0/T

to remove tare and switch to gross weight mode.
4.8 Simple weighing
1. Place sample on the platform.
2. Wait until the weight is stable when the stable status  is displayed.
3. Read the weight of the sample
4.9 Low battery warning
When the battery capacity is less than 10% of full charge, the low battery warning indicator is
displayed. After another 2 hours of operation, the indictor will display  and power down.
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery immediately.
5 Applications
5.1 Accumulation mode
There are 3 accumulation modes AUt = 0 to 2. The factory default AUt is 0.
Step
Operation
Display
Description
1
Press
n 12
Display number of accumulations

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2
Press
AUt 0
The factory default AUt = 0
3
Press→
AUt 0
Zero AUt and the digit is flashing
4
Press↑
Press↑
AUt 1
AUt 2
Set AUt = 1
Set AUt = 2. Repeat pressing↑to select the desired mode
5
Press
0
Return to weighing mode
5.1.1 AUt = 0 Manual accumulation
1. Place sample on the platform.
2. Wait until the weight is stable when the stable status  is displayed.
3. Press   to manually accumulate the weight and transmitted to RS232 port.
4. The number of accumulationis displayed.
5. Unload the sample so that the next sample can be accumulated.
5.1.2 AUt = 1 Automatic accumulation when weight is added
1. The auto statusAUTOis displayed.
2. Add sample on the platform.
3. When the sample weight is stable, the stable status  is displayed.
4. The weight is automatic accumulate the weight and transmitted to RS232 port.
5. The number of accumulationis displayed.
6. Unload the sample so that the next sample can be accumulated.
5.1.3 AUt = 2 Automatic accumulation when weight is removed
1. The auto statusAUTOis displayed.
2. Add sample on the platform.
3. Wait until the weight of the samples is stable when the stable status  is displayed.
4. Unload the sample so that the next sample can be accumulated.
5. The weight of the sample is automatically accumulated and transmitted to RS232 port.
6. The number of accumulationis displayed.
5.1.4 Query accumulated data
Step
Operation
Display
Description
1
Press


n 1203
Display number of samples
2
Press↑
H 0
Display upper 4 digits of accumulated weight
3
Press↑
L 1085
Display lower 4 digits of accumulated weight
4
Press↑
0.00
Return to weighing mode
5.1.5 Clear accumulation data
Step
Operation
Display
Description
1
Press


n 1203
Display number of samples
2
Press→0/T←
0.00
Clear accumulated data
Return to weighing mode

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5.2 Set point
There are 4 set points A, B, C and D and 3 status symbols LO, OK and HI. These symbols are
displayed under the following conditions:
Symbols
Trigger condition
LO
set point A ≤weight < set point B
OK
set point B ≤weight < set point C
HI
set point C ≤weight < set point D
5.2.1 Enter set points
Step
Operation
Display
Description
1
Press 
0.00
Switch off the indicator
2
Press and hold↑
and then press
 
0.00
Switch on the indicator to enable set point menu
3
Press↑
A000.00
Set point A
4
Enter a number
A 5.00
Use→and↑to enter set point A = 5.00
5
Press


b000.00
Set point B
6
Enter a number
b 15.00
Use→and↑to enter set point B = 15.00
7
Press


C000.00
Set point C
8
Enter a number
C 30.00
Use→and↑to enter set point C = 30.00
9
Press


d000.00
Set point D
10
Enter a number
d 35.00
Use→and↑to enter set point D = 35.00
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Press


0.00
Return to weighing mode
5.3 High resolution display mode
Press

to display the weight in x10 resolution for 5 seconds. The last digit of the display will be
blinking.
6 External interfaces
6.1 Load cell connector
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Label
–E
–F
+F
+E
–S
+S
GND
Description
-Excitation
-Sense
+Sense
+Excitation
-Signal
+Signal
Ground

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6.2 RS232 serial interface
6.2.1 RS232 settings
Number of bits
Parity
Number of stop bit
8
No
1
6.2.2 RS232 / RS485 connector
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Label
TxD
RxD
GND
A
B
Description
RS232 TxD
RS232 TxD
RS232 GND
RS485 A
RS485 B
6.2.3 Connecting to PC
X*M DB9 Pin No.
PC DB9 Pin No.
1 (TxD)
2 (RxD)
2 (RxD)
3 (TxD)
3 (GND)
5 (GND)
6.2.4 Connecting to a printer
X*M DB9 Pin No.
Printer DB25 Pin No.
1 (TxD)
2 (RxD)
3 (GND)
7 (GND)
6.3 RS232 continuous ASCII output
When the indicator address (Adr) is set to 00 or 90, the indicator continuously transmits the weight in
RS232 ASCII data format.
LCD display format
Digit position
X6
X5
X4
X3
X2
X1
Weight –1234.5
–
1
2
3
4.
5
Adr = 00 output format
Byte No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

10
Output format
=
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
S
HEX
3D
35
2E
34
33
32
31
2D
Weight –1234.5
=
5
.
4
3
2
1
–
Adr = 99 output format
Byte No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Output format
=
S
X6
X5
X4
X3
X2
X1
HEX
3D
20
31
32
33
34
35
36
Weight 1234.5
=
‘ ‘
1
2
3
4
.
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6.4 RS232 ASCII commands
When the indicator address (Adr) is set to 01 to 98, RS232 commands can be transmitted to the
indicator configure, query and operate the indicator.
Command
Characters
HEX characters and descriptions
STX
0x02 Start of text
A
0x41
D
0x44
E
0x45
N
0x4E
R
0x52
T
0x54
Z
0x5A
CR
0x0D
LR
0x0A
n
Adr + 0x80 Indicator address
SA
SA = 0100otsz (binary)
o = 1 overload
t = 1 tare
s = 1 stable
z = 1 zero
BCC
BCC = sum of command bytes excluding STX, BCC and CR
If BCC = 0x02 then BCC is set to 0x03
If BCC = 0x0D then BCC is set to 0x0E
6.4.1 Zero command
Adr = 5, gross weight = 0.08kg, stable status  is displayed
PC Command
Byte No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASCII
STX
Z
E
R
n
BCC
CR
HEX
02
5A
45
52
85
D7
0D
Indicator response
Indicator zero display and displays zero status

0

. There is no RS232 response.

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6.4.2 Tare command
Adr = 5, gross weight = 88.68kg, stable status  is displayed
PC Command
Byte No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASCII
STX
T
A
R
n
BCC
CR
HEX
02
54
41
52
85
6C
0D
Indicator response
Indicator sets tare to 88.68kg, zero display and displays tare status

T

. There is no RS232
response.
6.4.3 Remove tare
Adr = 5, net weight = 59.08kg, tare = 29.60kg, stable  and tare

T

status are displayed
PC command
Byte No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASCII
STX
T
A
R
n
BCC
CR
HEX
02
54
41
52
85
6C
0D
Indicator response
Indicator removes tare and tare status

T

, switch to gross weight mode and displays gross weight
88.68kg. There is no RS232 response.
6.4.4 Read net weight command
Adr = 5, net weight = 59.08kg, tare = 29.60kg, stable status  and tare status

T

are
displayed
PC command
Byte No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASCII
STX
R
D
N
n
BCC
CR
HEX
02
52
44
4E
85
69
0D
Indicator response
Byte No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
ASCII
STX
n
N
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
SA
BCC
CR
LF
HEX
02
85
4E
38
30
2E
39
35
20
46
3D
0D
0A
6.4.5 Read tare command
Adr = 5, net weight = 59.08kg, tare = 29.60kg, stable status  and tare status

T

are
displayed
PC command

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Byte No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASCII
STX
R
D
T
n
BCC
CR
HEX
02
52
44
54
85
6F
0D
Indicator response
Byte No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
ASCII
STX
n
T
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
SA
BCC
CR
LF
HEX
02
85
54
30
36
2E
39
32
20
46
3E
0D
0A
6.5 Printer format
n = 3, gross = 88.69kg, tare = 29.41kg, net = 59.28kg
No:XXXX No: 3
G:XXXXXXkg G: 88.69kg
T:XXXXXXkg T: 29.41kg
N:XXXXXXkg N: 59.28kg
Accumulated weight
No:XXXX No: 3
W:XXXXXXXkg W: 118.09kg
7 Services
Services include a full range of technical on site services and workshop repair, preventative
maintenance and calibration facilities.
NOTE: Battery is not under warranty

Value Each Gram

A professional weighing products manufacturer and supplier
An ISO9001 registered company
@No.335 Haishen, Xingxin Road, Huinan Town, Pudong District, Shanghai 201301, China
www.hiweigh.com All rights reserved, specifications subject to change without notice
Value Each Gram
X1M.X3(A)M.X5M
User Manual
v.201802