RDS Technology Loadmaster 8000i Instruction Manual

Loadmaster 8000i
On-Boa
rd Weighing System
Operation
RDS Part No.:
Document Issue:
Software Issue:
S/DC/500-10-565
1. 0 : 17/1/08
PS 31 -001 rev. 09

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CONTENTS
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1 OVERVIE
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. System Technical Details .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Weighing Units .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Loading Attachments ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 The Head Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Menu keys ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Data Entry.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2STARTUP _____________________________________________________________ 7
.1 Switch On.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
. Zero Prompt ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
.3 Zero ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
.3.1 Dynamic Zero (Dynamic Weighing Mode).......................................................................................... 7
.3. Static Zero (Static Weighing Mode) .................................................................................................... 8
.3.3 Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 8
(i) Angle of Slope..................................................................................................................................... 8
.4 Set Target Load................................................................................................................................................. 9
.5 Set Preset Tare.................................................................................................................................................. 9
.5.1 Cancel Preset Tare.............................................................................................................................. 9
.5. Re-weigh function (Tare –1)................................................................................................................ 9
.6 Set the Load Enter mode .................................................................................................................................. 10
.7 Set Product Density (Volumetric weighing only)............................................................................................... 10
3EIGHING____________________________________________________________ 11
3.1 Dynamic Weighing ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3. Static Weighing ................................................................................................................................................. 1
3.3 Error Messages ................................................................................................................................................. 1
3.3.1 Angle of Slope (optional) .................................................................................................................... 1
3.3. Sensor Faults ...................................................................................................................................... 1
3.3.3 Hydraulic Pressure Surge (optional)................................................................................................... 1
3.3.4 Maximum Weight Exceeded (optional)............................................................................................... 1
3.4 Clear Last Entry................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.5 Reset for next load ............................................................................................................................................ 13

CONTENTS
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4CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT STORES ___________________________________ 14
Modes of use..................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Store Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Enable/Disable the Stores facility (Customer Mode) ......................................................................... 14
4.1. Enabling the "Reference" facility.......................................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Selecting Batch Mode / Blend Mode .................................................................................................. 15
4.1.4 Setting a Preset Load (Customer Mode only)..................................................................................... 15
4.1.5 Programming a Store Description....................................................................................................... 16
4.1.6 Uploading and Downloading Stores/Batch Data (optional)................................................................ 16
4. Selecting a Customer / Product Store............................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Connecting a Printer ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 View / Print / Clear a Specific Customer / Product Summary (Customer Mode) .............................................. 17
4.4.1 Reset All Stores (All Modes)................................................................................................................ 18
4.5 View / Print / Clear the Grand Total (All Modes)................................................................................................ 18
4.5.1 Overload logging facility (optional)..................................................................................................... 18
4.5. View / Print the 7-day Total (All Modes) .............................................................................................. 19
4.6 Selecting the Printer Output Mode.................................................................................................................... 19
4.7 Printing the Last Load / All loads (Customer Mode) ......................................................................................... 19
4.8 Batch (Programmable) Mode............................................................................................................................ 19
4.8.1 Programming a Batch via the instrument............................................................................................ 0
4.8. Programming a Batch Description...................................................................................................... 0
4.8.3 Selecting and Completing a Batch ..................................................................................................... 0
4.8.4 Print the Last Batch Load / All Batch Loads........................................................................................ 1
4.8.5 View / Print / Clear a Specific Batch Summary .................................................................................. 1
4.8.6 View / Print / Clear Product Totals when in Batch Mode .................................................................... 1
4.9 Batch (Blend) Mode ..........................................................................................................................................
4.9.1 Loading in Batch Blend Mode ............................................................................................................
4.9. Printing in Batch Blend Mode .............................................................................................................
4.10 Telemetry...........................................................................................................................................................
5SYSTEM SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ 23
5.1 Adjusting Screen Contrast or Brightness .......................................................................................................... 3
5. Set Time and Date............................................................................................................................................. 3
5.3 Switch Tare Facility Off...................................................................................................................................... 3
5.4 Set Instrument ID............................................................................................................................................... 4
5.5 Set Language.................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.6 Print Store Names ............................................................................................................................................. 4
5.7 Weighing Units .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Document History............................................................................................................................................................ 6

1 - OVERVIEW
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1.1 Introduction
The LoadMaster 8000i weighing system is installed mainly on Front End Loaders. Two pressure sensors are
mounted on each of the hydraulic lift system. They provide an increase of frequency signal as the load
increases. The average frequency is captured at a set weighing point provided by the Reference/Direction
sensor assembly. Calculated with a factor, the system weighs the contents in the bucket being lifted. This
information can then be saved to a certain customer or product memory store.
The system operates in a Non-Approved weighing mode. Dynamic or Static weighing is possible. The system
is is designed to be easily upgradable for Weights and Measures approved operation, either for automatic
weighing (AWI) or non-automatic weighing (NAWI). This requires a Secondary Software Module and several
additional sensors.
This instruction manual covers operation in non-approved weighing mode only. For approved weighing,
please refer to the Loadmaster 9000i instruction manual.
1.2 System Technical Details
• 1000 Stores (a maximum of 500 Customer Stores, the remainder being
Product Stores allocated to each customer).
• Product / Customer Data Upload/Download capability)
• Hydraulic Pressure Sensing Technology
• Angle Sensing Technology (optional extra)
• Anti Bounce Inhibition (optional).
• Automatic Dynamic Weighing System with arms
• Static weighing
• ICP and memory card compatible
• Memory Store Upload Facility
• Pre-programmable Batch Mode
• Blend Mode
• Telemetry (optional)
1.3 Calibration
Setup and initial calibration is done on installation. There are some user-programmable settings including a
"NUDGE" facility to fine-tune the weight calibration as required.
Please refer to the Loadmaster 800i/8000i Calibration manual.
1.4 eighing Units
Metric or imperial units (kgs, tonnes, m
3
, UK tons, US tons, lbs) , and the resolution can be selected via the
'CALIBRATION' menu. If weighing volumetrically (m
3
), you must set the density (section .8).
On a Loadmaster 8000, the units are normally displayed on screen and on printouts. If a Loadmaster 9000
Class IIII approved weighing system is used in non-approved weighing mode (i.e. as a Loadmaster 8000), then
units are not displayed on screen or included on a printout in compliance with the requirements for Weights
and Measures Approval.
Also, the text "Not for Trade use or Applications under Article 1. (a)90/384/EEC" will appear on every printout.
1.5 Loading Attachments
The system can be calibrated for up to 8 different attachments. By default, only one attachment is enabled.
Please refer to the calibration manual if you wish to calibrate for more than one attachment.

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1.6 The Head Unit
Figure 2
1.7 Menu keys
All instrument functions are accessed by nine menu keys adjacent to the
LCD display.
The four menu keys to the right of the screen (figure ) access the
primary screen pages (those viewed during normal operation). There are
three primary screens MAIN, STOR and PRNT for normal operating
functions, and a SETUP screen for calibration functions.
The five sub-menu keys below the screen control the various display
functions and settings for each of the primary screen pages. Text or
icons are displayed adjacent to the sub-menu keys to denote their
function.
1.8 Data Entry
Alpha-numeric values are entered via the right-hand keypad. You must
press the key from to 5 times to select the required letter. (Some keys
have additional special characters not shown on the key legend).
The key will either toggle between lower and upper case characters
or when preceeding a numerical entry, will set a MINUS value.
The key will toggle between 0 and a SPACE.
The key will BACKSPACE the screen cursor if you need to re-enter a
character.
The key is the RETURN key and is normally pressed to
confirm the data entry into memory.
“Target load”
This is the load in tonnes
you want to load on the
vehicle.
As you load, the figure will
decrease to show how
much is left to load.
“Return to MAI Screen”
Press at any time to return from the Tare screen or any other
screen, back to the MAIN weighing screen displayed here.
Press and hold for density input when weighing volumetrically
umeric Keypad
Used to enter a 'Target
Load'. If the Target Load
displayed is incorrect, just
type in a new one,
finishing with the Enter
key.
Use also for keying in a
Preset Tare value.
“Power On / Off“ Button
Turns the Loadmaster on
and off. Note that this unit
is also switched through
the loader’s ignition key.
“Weight in bucket” and
“Total loaded so far”
This shows the weight in
the bucket and then the
total loaded, starting at
0.00 and increasing as
you load, to show how
much has been loaded so
far.
“Zero Button”
P
ress to select the ‘Bucket
Zero’ screen when you
want to zero the bucket.
Automatic /
Manual Weight
Entering
TARE Button
Optional TARE entry facility
Subtracts a set value to
provide a NET Weight.
Press and hold until the Tare
window appears, then enter
the tare value required
“Clear Totals”
Button
Press and hold for 1
second to clear the
'Total Loaded' and
'Left to Load' figures
before starting to
load a new vehicle.
“Setup” Button
Not used when loading.
“E TER” Button
When you have typed in a
new Target Load, press
this button to enter it.
Also used to set in the
Bucket Zero.
“SD/MMC Card Reader”
“Clear Last Entry”
Press to delete the
last entry and restore
the previous total

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2 Startup
Before you start to load you need to check a few things,
• Work the hydraulics to get up to normal operating temperature.
• Set Zero Weight
• Set the Target load.
• Set Preset Tare (if required)
• Set Load Enter Mode
• Set the Customer and/or Product Store to which totals will be recorded
(section 4).
2.1 Switch On
Press the button to switch the unit on. The software version is
displayed on the opening screen.
2.2 Zero Prompt
NOTE: The "CHECK ZERO" function i optional, and i enabled / di abled via the
"Calibration" menu. It therefore may not appear on the in trument,
depending on the particular in tallation.
The "CHECK ZERO" screen occurs if the system has been switched off
or has not recognised any lifts for more than 15 minutes. Three beeps
occur and are repeated every 60 seconds thereafter when in this state.
Lift and lower the empty bucket 3 times. "Lift & Lower 3 Times" is
prompted, with the number shown, and decrements one number after
each lift has been achieved.
When the third lift has been completed, press the button and the
screen automatically moves to either the "Static Zero" screen or the
"Dynamic Zero" screen depending on the instrument setup (see note in
section .4 below). Follow the screen prompts for the dynamic/static
zero procedure.
The symbol denotes that this is the first dynamic/static zero after
switch-on. After the first 10 minutes from switch on, when the first
"CLR" is performed, the "CHECK ZERO" routine must be repeated, and
again after another 10 minute period has passed. After that, the routine
should occur every 30 minutes.
2.3 Zero
NOTE: Depending on the particular in tallation, the in trument i etup from the
"Calibration" menu to operate either in dynamic weighing mode or tatic
weighing mode only, or in both mode ). Thi will affect which of the
dynamic zero or tatic zero creen are di played.
2.3.1 Dynamic Zero (Dynamic eighing Mode)
Pressing the key displays the "Dynamic Zero" screen when
dynamic weighing is selected in AWI mode (fig. 8).
Lift the empty bucket at normal lift speed*. The instrument will zero
automatically (fig. 9) before returning to the MAIN operating screen.
Figure 7
Figure 6

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The symbol denotes that this is a zero done during normal operation.
NOTE: If the "live la t bucket" i u ed, the dynamic zero will be followed by the
tatic zero (a de cribed below).
2.3.2 Static Zero (Static eighing Mode)
Pressing the key displays the "Static Zero" screen (fig. 10) when
static weighing mode or auto-static weigh mode is enabled.
Raise the bucket to the reference position. The loader kickout operates,
stopping the lift. A short delay will occur as a weight reading is taken
(fig. 11). The instrument will then sound a single bleep and zero
automatically before returning to the MAIN operating screen.
2.3.3 Error Messages
(i) Angle of Slope
NOTE: Thi function i active only if the y tem i in talled with the optional angle
en or.
This indicates that the angle of slope is too great in a particular direction
- move to a more level area.
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11

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2.4 Set Target Load
This is the weight you want to load on the vehicle (fig. 13).
From the MAIN screen, simply key-in the target weight and then press
the ENTER key to confirm. As you commence the loading cycle, the
figure will decrease to show how much is left to load.
2.5 Set Preset Tare
This facility is used to display the NET weight of a product within a lifted
container. The normal gross weight is taken, from which the pre-
programmed empty weight of the container is automatically subtracted.
From the MAIN screen, press and hold the TARE key (fig. 14). Key-in the
empty container weight and press ENTER to confirm.
The Preset Tare (PT) is then displayed on the MAIN screen (fig 15a).
With a tare set, each bucket weight is displayed with the symbol
above it (fig. 15a) and any printout will be identified with the letters “NET”
The Tare facility may be switched off from the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu
in which case the TARE key will no longer appear on the screen.
2.5.1 Cancel Preset Tare
To CANCEL a preset tare, simply press and hold the TARE key again,
then release. After a few seconds the "Tare" window will disappear,
cancelling the preset tare setting.
2.5.2 Re-weigh function (Tare –1)
The loader operator may wish to tip a partial amount off the last bucket load to “top-off” the truck load. The
“re-weigh” function enables the weight of this surplus material to be subtracted from the truck total, ensuring
the recorded total matches the actual weight loaded into the truck.
The re-weigh function must be enabled from the SETUP menu (ref. section 5.3).
1. Lower the bucket load with the remaining material.
. Press the “Tare –1” key (fig.15b).
3. Lift to re-weigh and then press ENTER. The remaining material weight is then subtracted from the total.
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15a
Figure 15b Figure 15d Figure 15c

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2.6 Set the Load Enter mode
The Load Enter mode should normally be set to . The load will
be automatically entered as the bucket is lifted above the weighing
position.
Alternatively, if you prefer to manually enter the bucket weight on every
lift, then hold the SUB MENU key to select .
2.7 Set Product Density (Volumetric weighing only)
If you are weighing in cubic metres (m
3
), then you must set the density
(kg/litre = tonnes/m
3
) for the material you are loading.
The density is displayed on the MAIN screen (fig. 15e).
To change the setting, press and hold the MAIN key for several seconds
until the density window pops up.
Simply key-in the correct density and press ENTER.
Figure 15e

3 - WEIGHING
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3 eighing
The system also has several compensatory features allowing for varying
lift speed, weighing 'on the move', and (if an optional angle sensor is
fitted) weighing on a slope, to maintain accuracy. Even with these
features however, smooth lifting with the loader stationary will always
ensure the best results.
3.1 Dynamic eighing
With dynamic weighing, the load is lifted without any interruption.
Weighing can be fully automatic and quick. and weighing 'on the move'
is possible.
Fill the bucket as normal and crowd it right back. Hold the lift lever back.
Lift the bucket smoothly at a constant speed through the reference
position, keeping the loader as steady as possible while the weight is
taken.
If the display shows this indicates that the lift speed was
too slow - try again.
If the display shows this indicates that the lift speed was
too fast - try again.
Avoid excessive bounce if weighing on the move. The system can
compensate for vehicle movement within certain limits. Anti-bounce
Inhibition is optional and is enabled / disabled from the "Calibration"
menu. When enabled, a warning will be displayed and weighing is
inhibited.
The bucket weight is then displayed (fig. 17) and if AUTO ENTER
is set (as shown), the weight is automatically stored in memory.
If MANUAL ENTER is set, then PRESS the LOAD ENTER BUTTON to
store the weight reading in memory.
The target weight will decrease by the bucket weight to show
how much is left to load (fig. 18).
The figure then indicates the total of all bucket weights entered
so far. Continue loading until you get to the last bucketful. The
instrument then switches automatically to "last bucket" static weighing
mode. When the target weight is reached or surpassed, the bucket
weight display will flash and the display will give a "live" readout.
You can tip off a little as required. Allow the live display to settle down
before pressing the REMOTE ENTER BUTTON to confirm the weight
entry.
NOTE: AUTO ENTER mode doe not function for "la t bucket" tatic weighing.
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18

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3.2 Static eighing
This normally uses the loader's auto-kickout system to automatically stop
the lift arms in the reference position, before sampling the weight.
The weighing screen (fig. 19) will appear the same as for dynamic
weighing mode.
Fill the bucket as normal and crowd it right back. Pull the lift lever back
to it's held position. As the loader reverses the bucket will come up to the
weighing point and the lift lever kickout will operate automatically.
NOTE: Be t accuracy i achieved with the vehicle tationary. If configured to do
o, the in trument will di play a warning if exce ive movement occur ,
and weighing will be inhibited.
Keep the loader as steady as possible while the weight is taken.
The display will show two 'bars', which fill up, indicating that the weight is
being sampled (fig. 0) and the bucket weight is then displayed.
If AUTO ENTER is set , the weight is automatically stored in memory as
you continue lifting the bucket above the reference position. If MANUAL
ENTER is set, then PRESS the LOAD ENTER BUTTON to store the
weight reading in memory.
As with dynamic weighing, when the bucket weight is entered, the target
weight figure will decrease by that amount.
Continue loading until you get to the last bucketful. The instrument then
switches automatically to "last bucket" static weighing mode. When the
target weight is reached or surpassed, the bucket weight display will
flash and the display will give a "live" display.
You can tip off a little as required. Allow the live display to settle down
before pressing the REMOTE ENTER BUTTON to confirm the weight
entry.
NOTE: AUTO ENTER mode doe not function for "la t bucket" tatic weighing.
3.3 Error Messages
3.3.1 Angle of Slope (optional)
This indicates that the angle of slope is too great in a particular direction
- move to a more level area.
3.3.2 Sensor Faults
The instrument also warns you if there is a sensor fault and inhibits the
zero routine.
3.3.3 Hydraulic Pressure Surge (optional)
Caused by excessive bouncing of the loader whilst weighing. The screen
prompts "To Much Bounce - Lift Again" .
3.3.4 Maximum eight Exceeded (optional)
flashes on-screen with a 3-second continuous beep when the
maximum weight limit is exceeded. Weighing is inhibited.
Figure 19
Figure 20

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3.4 Clear Last Entry
If the last bucket weight was entered in error, then press the key
to delete it.
NOTE: When u ing the in trument in the ‘Blend Mode’ ( ection 4.9), each bucket
weight i added traightaway to the Product, Batch, Grand Total and
7-day Store traight away, a oppo ed to when the CLR button i
pre ed. In thi ca e, clearing the la t entry al o remove the bucket
weight from the e tore total .
Only the last entry can be cleared.
3.5 Reset for next load
Press the key.
or
press and hold the LOAD ENTER BUTTON for 5 bleeps.
The load record is then stored to the pre-selected product / customer
stores.
If the printer mode is set to 'REC' (Record) or 'ROLL' then a printout is
produced automatically when the CLR key is pressed.
The instrument resets to the preset target load. If a different target load is
needed for the next load, simply key-in the new value for the target load
and press the ENTER key.
NOTE: The printer output mode 'OFF', 'ROLL' or 'REC' i elected from the PRNT
creen.

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4 Customer and Product Stores
There is a "pool" of 1000 individual memory stores available. Of these, up
to 500 can be programmed as Customer Stores ( ). The remaining
stores in the "pool" are available as Product Stores ( ) allocated to
each Customer Store. There is no limit on the number of Product Stores
allocated to any one customer. You could for example, have 100 Product
Stores for one Customer Store, however, there will then be fewer
Product Stores in the "pool" for other Customer Stores.
Basically, if you have programmed fewer Customer Stores, you can
allocate a greater number of Product Stores to each, and vice versa. The
selected store(s) appear on the MAIN operating screen (fig. 3).
Modes of use
The stores facility can be set up for use in any one of three different
ways:-
(i) Customer mode:
A specific Product Store and Customer Store is manually selected from
the STOR screen. The weight reading accumulates to these stores.
(ii) Batch (Programmable) Mode:
The instrument can have stored in memory, up to 50 individual batches -
each being a menu of up to 8 products and their preset target weights
which make up a "recipe". The operator selects the batch number/name
and the MAIN screen indicates the next product and target weight
required. When the last product in the batch has been loaded,
"Complete" is displayed. The operator can then select the next batch
number/name after pressing the CLR button.
(iii) Batch (Blend) Mode:
This works very similarly to the batch (programmable) mode, except that
a batch does not have a preset "recipe". The operator selects the batch
number/name as before but then manually selects the product store.
When the required weight of that product has been loaded, the operator
quickly and easily selects another product store from the MAIN screen.
The "target weight" display becomes a running total for that batch.
The store mode is set from the STORE SETUP screen (section 4.1.3).
4.1 Store Setup
The Customer Store facility and the Product Store facility only appear on
the MAIN screen if they are enabled from the STORE SETUP screen.
4.1.1 Enable/Disable the Stores facility (Customer Mode)
1. From the SETUP screen, press "2. Stores Data" to display the STORE
SETUP screen (fig. 4).
. Select "1. Product" or "2. Customer" and press the key to switch
the respective store mode on or off.
3. Press the MAIN key to return to the operating screen.
Figure 23
Figure 24

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4.1.2 Enabling the "Reference" facility
In the Customer store mode you can enter up to three ancillary
references (e.g. vehicle number, customer order reference etc.). Each
time you select a customer / product store, only Reference 1 ( ) will
appear on the MAIN screen. All references that are enabled will appear
on the printout.
You will be prompted to enter / confirm each ancillary reference each
time you select a customer/product store prior to loading.
Switch this facility on from the STORE SETUP screen (fig. 4).
4.1.3 Selecting Batch Mode / Blend Mode
1. From the SETUP screen, press "2. Stores Data" to display the STORE
SETUP screen.
. Select "2. Customer" and press the key to toggle between
"Batch (program)" (fig. 6), and "Batch (blend) (fig. 7).
3. Press the key to switch the respective store mode on or off.
NOTE: The "Reference" facility i enabled only in the Cu tomer tore mode.
4. Press the MAIN key to return to the operating screen.
4.1.4 Setting a Preset Load (Customer Mode only)
You can set a "Preset Load” (the default target load) for customer stores
and product stores. This sets the default target weight that appears when
you press CLR at the end of the loading cycle.
The setting for the customer store will take priority unless the customer
store is set to "0", or the customer store facility is switched "Off". In that
case, the setting for the product store will take effect.
1. From the SETUP screen, press "2. Stores Data", to display the STORE
SETUP screen (fig. 4).
. Select either "1. Product" or "2. Customer" and press ENTER to display
the PRODUCT SETUP or CUSTOMER SETUP screen (fig. 8).
3. Key-in the preset load and press ENTER.
4. Press the MAIN key to return to the operating screen.
Figure 25
Figure 26 Select Batch Mode
Figure 27 Select Blend mode
Figure 28

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4.1.5 Programming a Store Description
1. From the SETUP screen, press "2. Stores Data", to display the STORE
SETUP screen (fig. 4).
. Select either "1. Product" or "2. Customer" and press ENTER to display
the PRODUCT SETUP or CUSTOMER SETUP screen (fig. 9).
3. Position the cursor under the first letter of the "Product" or "Customer"
line, and key-in the description.
4. Press the MAIN key to return to the Operating screen.
NOTE: "Reference" (fig. 29): Thi i the tore number allocated for that product
(or cu tomer), for quick tore election and databa e u e.
"Po ition # of 200" (fig. 29): Thi i the po ition of the product/cu tomer
tore in the product/cu tomer li t. Thi po ition will change for any et
product/cu tomer tore depending on the weight totalled to that tore, or
the la t tore text entry.
4.1.6 Uploading and Downloading Stores/Batch Data (optional)
You can upload Product / Customer Data (fig. 8) for any or all of the
stores, or Batch data, via the RDS Data Card Module. Similarly, you can
also download stores/Batch data for your office records. Data is created
in a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet, and is exported / imported in .CSV
format.
4.2 Selecting a Customer / Product Store
Depending on the nature of the loading activities, the instrument can be
configured to automatically reset to either the previous
Customer/Product or "Undefined Customer"/"Undefined Product", each
time you press CLR to complete the load. This depends on the setting
"6. Reset to Undef." (fig. 4).
To change the store settings ready for another load:-
1. Press STOR to display the SELECT CUSTOMER screen (fig. 30a).
The store at the top of the screen is the last store used. Pressing the
ENTER key after selecting the SELECT CUSTOMER page "quick selects"
the last-used store. The rest of the stores are listed automatically in order
of tonnes stored, with the high tonnage stores at the top.
. Select the "Customer" Store either by:-
(i) scrolling down the list using the arrow keys.
(ii) entering the store number using the alpha-numeric keys.
(iii) pressing the SEARCH key ( ). Enter the first letter or more of the
Customer description, press ENTER and the screen will list all customers
beginning with those letters.
This function can also be used to add new "casual" customer names. If
the letters do not match any name in the listings, press the ENTER key.
The next available reference will be allocated to that name shown on the
screen. The screen prompts "Creating Reference xxx", then "Data
Saved".
3. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. The SELECT PRODUCT screen is
then displayed. Select the Product Store in the same way.
4. If the "Reference" facility has been enabled (section 4.1. ), then enter a
new reference (or press ENTER to confirm the existing reference) when
prompted by the instrument (fig. 30b)
Figure 29
Figure 30a
Figure 30b

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4.3 Connecting a Printer
The top port is factory set for connecting an RDS ICP printer, without further configuration being
necessary. If another printer is used (or you want to select an option other than a printer), you can
configure the settings from the ‘SETUP’ menu (ref. the Calibration manual).
Port Output Mode Port function
‘Text’ Printer
’Data’ Direct cable link to PC
‘Card’ Top Port :- External Data Card Module
Bottom Port:- No external function – enables the internal SD Data Card Module
’Radio’ Telemetry via radio
’GSM’ Telemetry via mobile phone
‘Screen’ (For RDS use only)
4.4 View / Print / Clear a Specific Customer / Product Summary (Customer Mode)
You can view, print or clear a summary:-
(i) for a selected customer, the no. of loads and amount of each product
stored to the selected customer (fig. 31).
(ii) for a selected product, the no. of loads and amount to each customer.
From either the SELECT CUSTOMER or SELECT PRODUCT screen,
press MEM (fig. 30).
Press PRNT to print a summary of the Product / Customer Store (figs 3 ,
33).
Press CLR to clear the totals.
NOTE: If the "reference" facility i enabled (default = Off), the ancillary
reference( ) will al o appear on the printout .
Figure 31

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4.4.1 Reset All Stores (All Modes)
NOTE: Be ab olutely ure that any cu tomer / product information you wi h to
keep a record of, ha in fact been aved, either on printout or onto a Data
Card !
Press the STOR key twice.
From the "Clear Stores" line (fig. 34), press ENTER. Press ENTER again
to confirm the reset. All Product and Customer Stores will be cleared.
4.5 View / Print / Clear the Grand Total (All Modes)
Press the STOR key twice.
From the "Grand Totals" line (fig. 34), press MEM to view the grand total
number of loads and amount recorded since the date displayed (fig. 35).
Press PRNT (fig. 35) to print a (Grand) Total Summary (fig. 36).
Press CLR (fig. 35) to clear the Grand Total.
4.5.1 Overload logging facility (optional)
The instrument can log any weight entered over and above the target
weight. This facility is enabled/disabled from the "System Settings" »
"Weighing Units" menu.
The accumulated overload weight ( ) is displayed on the GRAND
TOTAL page (fig. 35). It is reset when you press the CLR button.
etc etc
Figure 32
Product
Summary (Customer
Mode)
Figure 33
Customer Summary
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36

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4.5.2 View / Print the 7-day Total (All Modes)
Press the key (fig 35) to view the daily totals of the last seven days.
Press PRNT to print the 7-day total summary (fig. 37).
4.6 Selecting the Printer Output Mode
By default, the print mode is OFF.
Select the PRNT screen and set the print
mode using the key (fig. 39a).
A Job Record is printed out (fig. 38a)
when you press CLR to reset for the
next load.
A job record including space for the
customer name address and
signature is printed out (fig. 38b).
NOTE: If the "Bucket Li t" function i witched on
via the "Output Port Setup" menu, a
li t of all bucket lift i printed on the
ticket (only when in "Cu tomer" mode).
4.7 Printing the Last Load / All loads (Customer Mode)
Press "PR T LAST" to print out the last load record.
Press "PRI T ALL" to print out a summary of all loads recorded to all
customers since the stores totals were last reset ("AC Clear Stores"
function - fig. 34). The print out does not list customer /product stores
with a zero total. However, you might still end up with a very long piece
of paper !
Printing the same load a second time will produce the same information
again. A secondary print is marked by the words "duplicate copy". The
first copy is generally used for the customer receipt. Any further
"duplicate copies" are kept for data records (ICP 00 printer only).
4.8 Batch (Programmable) Mode
The instrument can have stored in memory, up to 50 individual batches -
each being a menu of up to 8 products and their preset target weights
which make up a "recipe".
Refer to section 4.1.3 to switch the instrument to Batch Mode.
Figure 37
Figure 39a
Figure 38a
Job (REC) Record
Figure 38b
ROLL Record

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4.8.1 Programming a Batch via the instrument
Using the RDS Upload/Download kit, You can upload batch data
(section 4.1.6), however, without this optional equipment, programming
batch data is done manually on the instrument as follows;
1. From the STORE SETUP page with the "2 Batch (program)" line
selected (fig. 6), press the ENTER key to display the BATCH SETUP
page (fig. 39b).
. Select a batch number/name using the left/right arrow keys, then move
the cursor down to the line "View Batch" and press ENTER to display the
"recipe" page (fig.40).
3. Starting with the first product on the top line, use the left/right arrow keys
to select the product.
NOTE: The product are programmed from the PRODUCT SETUP menu in the
normal way ( ection 4.1.5).
4. Press ENTER and type in the target weight.
5. Move down to the next line, select the second product and enter the
target weight in the same way. Continue for any further products making
up the batch.
4.8.2 Programming a Batch Description
By default, the batch description are simply numbered from "0"
(undefined) to "50". To enter your own description:-
1. From the SETUP screen, press "2. Stores Data" to display the STORE
SETUP screen (fig. 6).
. Select "2. Batch (program)" and press ENTER to display the BATCH
SETUP (fig. 39).
3. Move the cursor to the line "Batch #" and key-in the description.
4. Press the MAIN key to return to the operating screen.
4.8.3 Selecting and Completing a Batch
1. From the MAIN screen, press the STOR button to go to the SELECT
BATCH page (fig. 41).
The batch at the top of the screen is the last batch used. Pressing the
ENTER key after selecting the SELECT BATCH page "quick selects" the
last-used batch. The rest of the batches (50 max.) are listed
automatically in order of tonnes stored, with the high tonnage batch
stores at the top.
. Select the batch either by:-
(i) scrolling down the list using the arrow keys.
(ii) entering the batch number using the alpha-numeric keys.
(iii) pressing the SEARCH key ( ). Enter the first letter or more of the
Batch description , press ENTER and the screen will list all batches
beginning with those letters.
3. Press ENTER to confirm the selection and return to the MAIN operating
screen. The batch description, first product in the batch, and the target
weight for that product is indicated on the screen (fig. 4 ). You are then
ready to start loading the first product specified in the selected batch.
Figure 39b
Figure 40
Figure 41
Figure 42