RDS loadmaster 9000i User manual

Loadmaster 9000i DMM
Approved Weighing System
Operation
RDS Part No.:
Document Issue:
Software Issue:
S/DC/500-10-589
1.1: 3/9/08
PS 306-050 rev. 20

CONTENTS
2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with Council Directive 89/336/EEC
when installed and used in accordance with the relevant
instructions.
Service and Technical Support
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DISTRIBUTOR
If unknown then fax [phone] for further
information.
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and the
information in this document is subject to change
without notice.
Check that the software reference matc
hes that
displayed by the instrument.
© Copyright RDS Technology LTD 2008
\UK589110.DOC

CONTENTS
3
1OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________5
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 5
What is the difference between these two Approvals? ........................................................................................... 5
1.2 System Technical Details ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Calibration................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Weighing Units.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 The Head Unit........................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Approved Weighing Mode Certification................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Loading Attachments................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.8 Menu keys................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.9 Data Entry.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2STARTUP ___________________________________________________________9
2.1 Switch On.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Set Weighing Mode.................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Zero Prompt .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Zero ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Dynamic Zero (Dynamic Mode)................................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Static Zero (NAWI Mode)........................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.3 Error Messages.......................................................................................................................................... 11
(i) Angle of Slope............................................................................................................................................ 11
(ii) Low Oil Temperature / Sensor Faults ....................................................................................................... 11
(iii) Crowd Bucket............................................................................................................................................ 11
(iv) Boom Sensor (Telehandlers only)............................................................................................................ 11
2.5 Set Target Load......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Set Preset Tare.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.6.1 Cancel Preset Tare .................................................................................................................................... 11
2.6.2 Re-weigh function (Tare –1)...................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 Set the Load Enter mode (AWI only)....................................................................................................................... 12
3WEIGHING IN APPROVED MODE ______________________________________13
3.1 Dynamic Weighing ................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 "Live Last Bucket" Weighing (Dynamic only).......................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Static Weighing......................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Selecting Stores Index.............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.1 Store Index Search Function .................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Set Target Weight ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Error Messages......................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1 Angle of Slope............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5.2 Low Oil Temperature / Sensor Faults ....................................................................................................... 16
3.5.3 Anti-bounce................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5.4 Maximum Weight Exceeded ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Zero Alarms............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Zero Limit Exceeded (more than ±2% drift)............................................................................................................ 16
Zero Error (more than ±10%) ................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 Clear Last Entry......................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.8 Reset for next load.................................................................................................................................................... 17

CONTENTS
4
4STORE FUNCTIONS _________________________________________________18
4.1 Stores Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 Hardware Setup -Data Module................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Hardware Setup -ICP 300 Printer............................................................................................................. 19
4.1.3 Software Setup for Printers (in Approved Mode) ..................................................................................... 19
4.1.4 Data Card Compatibility and Formatting.................................................................................................. 21
4.1.5 Data Card files required to enable the Store Functions........................................................................... 21
4.1.6 Enable Store Functions............................................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Programming Stores Data (Files REFDAT01 -REFDAT06) via a PC ..................................................................... 22
4.3 Programming Stores Data (Files REFDAT01 -REFDAT06) via the Head Unit....................................................... 23
4.4 How to read the Load Data file (LM9KTOTL.CSV).................................................................................................. 24
4.5 How to read the Print Log file LM9KPLOG.CSV ..................................................................................................... 25
4.6 Search / Print Load Records.................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6.1 Select Printer Output Mode....................................................................................................................... 26
4.6.2 View / Print Last Load Record................................................................................................................... 26
4.6.3 View / Print Multiple Load Records........................................................................................................... 27
4.6.4 View / Print / Clear the Grand Total .......................................................................................................... 28
4.6.5 Overload logging facility............................................................................................................................ 29
4.6.6 View / Print the 7-day Total ....................................................................................................................... 29
4.6.7 View Data Card Status............................................................................................................................... 29
5SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU ____________________________________________30
5.1 Adjusting Screen Contrast or Brightness ................................................................................................................ 30
5.2 Set Time and Date .................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Switch Tare Facility Off............................................................................................................................................. 30
5.4 Set Instrument ID...................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.5 Job/Ticket Number................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6 Change PIN Numbers.............................................................................................................................................. 31
5.7 Set Language............................................................................................................................................................ 32
5.8 Module Check .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
6. OTHER INFORMATION SCREENS______________________________________32
6.1 'Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2 'Helpline' .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3 Serial Numbers ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 Approval Status......................................................................................................................................................... 32
7. LOADMASTER CONFIGURATION FILE (LMSETUP.CSV) __________________33
7.1 Editing the Header information on the Printout....................................................................................................... 33
Document History.................................................................................................................................................................... 34

1 -OVERVIEW
5
1.1 Introduction
The Loadmaster 9000i DMM is designed for Weights and Measures approved operation, for either automatic weighing
(AWI) or non-automatic weighing (NAWI).
The relevant Trading Standards Type Approval is: -
?? Class IIII OIML R76 (EN45501) Directive 90/384/EEC for a non-automatic weighing Instrument (NAWI).
?? OIML R51 European Type Approval Agreement (WELMEC) for an automatic weighing instrument (AWI).
The system can also operate in a Non-Approved weighing mode i.e. as a Loadmaster 8000i instrument. Switching
between Non-Approved Mode and Approved Mode (NAWI or AWI depending on the installation setup) can be done by
the operator as required, however, the Secondary Software Module must be installed to access the Approved Mode.
The instrument is based primarily on the Loadmaster 8000i weighing system. Two pressure sensors are mounted on
each side 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.
This instruction manual covers operation for NAWI and AWI weighing modes. It does not cover use in non-approved
weighing mode. For non-approved weighing, please refer to the Loadmaster 8000i instruction manual.
What is the difference between these two Approvals?
CLASS IIII (NAWI) -This is a European Approval allowing the use of the LM 9000i in any EEC country for sale of
goods, with no further Approval required from the Trading Standards Body in the relevant EEC Country. Mode of
operation is "Non-Automatic" and therefore Static weighing procedure should be used, using Manual confirmation of
the displayed weight.
CLASS Y(b) (AWI) -This is a UK Approval allowing the use of the LM 9000i in the UK for sale of goods. Use of this
instrument in other EEC countries with this Standard is possible, providing Approval has been acquired from the
Trading Standards Body in the relevant EEC country. Contact your local RDS Distributor for the relevant details. This
"Automatic" mode allows both Dynamic or Static operation, together with Automatic entry of the displayed weight.
1.2 System Technical Details
?? 6 User-definable store entries with extended reference capability
?? Hydraulic Pressure Sensing Technology
?? Angle Sensing Technology (compensation & inhibition)
?? Automatic Dynamic Weighing System with 2 arms
?? Static weighing
?? Temperature sensing inhibition
?? Forward Speed Inhibition (optional)
?? Bucket crowd inhibition
?? ICP and memory card compatible
?? Memory Store Upload Facility
?? Anti Bounce Inhibition.

1 -OVERVIEW
6
1.3 Calibration
For approved mode operation, all calibration is done on installation prior to NAWI or AWI certification. No further
calibration is permissible.
For calibration in non-approved mode, please refer to the Loadmaster 9000i Calibration manual.
1.4 Weighing Units
For NAWI and AWI approved modes: The units are 't' for tonnes or "kg" for kilograms, with a resolution ('e') according
to the certification as defined on the label on the head unit
In non-approved mode: Metric or imperial units (kgs, tonnes, m3, UK tons, US tons, lbs), and the resolution can be
selected via the 'CALIBRATION' menu. If weighing volumetrically, you must set the density.
On a Loadmaster 8000i, the units are normally displayed on screen and on printouts. If a Loadmaster 9000i Class IIII
approved weighing system is used in non-approved weighing mode (i.e. as a Loadmaster 8000i), 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 1.2(a) 90/384/EEC" will appear on every printout.
1.5 The Head Unit
Figure 2
“Target load”
You want this load to
load on the vehicle.
As you load, the figure
will decrease to show
how much is left to
load.
“Return to MAIN Screen”
Press at any time to return from the Tare screen
or any other screen, back to the MAIN weighing
screen displayed here.
Numeric 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.
TARE Button
Optional TARE entry facility
subtracting a set value to
provide a NET Weight.
Press and hold until the Tare
window appears, then enter
the tare value required
“Setup” Button
Not used when loading.
SD/MMC Card Reader
“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.
Automatic / Manual
Weight Entering
Depending on
Certification.
Selectable in Non-
Approved Mode
“Zero Button”
Press to select the
Bucket Zero screen
when you want to
zero the bucket.
“ENTER” Button
When you have typed in a
new Target Load, press
this button to enter it.
Also used to set in the
Bucket Zero.
“Clear Last
Entry”
Press to delete
the last entry and
restore the
previous tota
l

1 -OVERVIEW
7
1.6 Approved Weighing Mode Certification
There are currently 2 main Approval Certifications: -Class IIII -NAWI (Non-Automatic weighing Instrument) and y(b) -
AWI (Automatic Weighing Instrument). Within each Approval type (Class IIII or y(b)), the Loadmaster 9000i can be
certified for maximum weights from 1 to 25 tonnes. For ease of setup, the instrument is configured for certification in the
range 1 to 15 tonnes via a menu of 18 presets (see below). It is also possible to configure the Loadmaster 9000i for any
maximum weight from 16 to 25 tonnes, but not via presets.
Presets (Class IIII and y(b)):
Max weight: Resolution (e):
1000 kg 10kg (10e)
2000 kg
3000 kg 20kg (20e)
4000 kg
5000 kg
5000 kg
6000 kg
7000 kg
8000 kg 50kg (50e)
9000 kg
10000 kg
11000 kg
12000 kg
10000 kg
11000 kg
12000 kg
13000 kg
14000 kg 100kg (100e)
15000 kg
17000 kg
20000 kg
25000 kg
Figure 3a
Verification Scale Interval
in decimal tonnes, (the
resolution to which the
system has been
verified).
Area reserved for a
"CALIBRATION VOID IF
BROKEN" sticker
"T" = Subtractive Tare: A tare figure can be entered
up to the Maximum weight that the system is
verified to (i.e.: -max).
"d" = Actual Scale Interval (that displayed on-
screen) = Verification Scale Interval ("e")
Certification number given
after initial verification for the
system (Pattern Number)
The Class IIII Symbol,
demonstrating th
at this system
is a Trading Standards
Approvable NAWI/AWI
"CE" mark
demonstrates that this
system has passed the
EMC regulations and
other applicable CE
directives
Position for the number
of the Approval Body
carrying out the field
verification
(Also see below)
The Type
Approval sticker for Class IIII (NAWI) certification
is placed here (the "Metrologie symbol).
R51 y(b) (AWI) certification does not require a type
approval sticker, however, the Approval Body carrying out
the field verification may place their mark here or in the
"APPROVAL BODY" box to the right.
System Environmental
Parameters: -
Supply voltage
Load Sensor Pressure
Temperature
Maximum and Minimum
weigh
t that the system is
verified to (decimal
tonnes).
The certification details are given on the plate fixed on the left
hand side of the Head Unit (fig. 3a), The label is completed with
the certi
fication details, after field verification of the weighing
system by the local approval body.

1 -OVERVIEW
8
1.7 Loading Attachments
The system can be calibrated for up to 8 different attachments.
1.8 Menu keys
Nine menu keys adjacent to the LCD display access all instrument
functions.
The four menu keys to the right of the screen 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.
1.9 Data Entry
Alphanumeric values are entered via the right-hand keypad. You must
press the key from 2 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 preceding 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.

2 -STARTUP
9
2Startup
Before you start to load you need to check a few things,
?? Select Approved or Non-approved mode
?? Work the hydraulics to get up to normal operating temperature,
otherwise the screen displays the message "Oil too Cold" and weighing
is inhibited.
?? 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
On switch on, the following screen is shown (fig. 4).
The Cal No. is zero after a software reset. It increments each time the
calibration is entered by using the FACTORY PIN number.
NOTE: THIS NUMBER SHOULD MATCH THE NUMBER ON THE PLATE ON THE
SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT. IF NOT, LOCAL CERTIFICATION HAS BEEN
VOIDED.
2.2 Set Weighing Mode
Press the key then the key (fig. 5).
The instrument prompts you to choose the approved mode (NAWI / AWI)
or non-approved mode.
Press 'YES ' or 'NO' and wait as the instrument is re-configured. You must
zero after selecting the weighing mode.
NOTE: Please refer to the Loadmaster 8000i manual for weighing in non-
approved mode.
2.3 Zero Prompt
The "CHECK ZERO" screen (fig. 6a) 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 the
"Dynamic Zero" screen (with AWI set-up) or "Static Zero" screen (NAWI).
The symbol (fig. 6b) 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.
Figure 6b
Figure 6a
Figure 5
Figure 4 UK589-04/PCX

2 -STARTUP
10
2.4 Zero
2.4.1 Dynamic Zero (Dynamic Mode)
Pressing the key displays the "Dynamic Zero" screen when
dynamic weighing is selected in AWI mode (fig. 7).
Lift the empty bucket at medium lift speed. The weight will display very
briefly and then the instrument zeros automatically before returning to
the MAIN screen. The ">" and "<" signs (fig. 9) confirm that the
instrument has zeroed to with 0.25e, i.e.: -
-for 2000kg certification, "e" = 20kg, zero is within ±5kg.
-for 5000kg certification, "e" = 50kg, zero is within ±12.5kg.
-for 10000kg certification, "e" = 100kg, zero is within ±25kg.
The symbol denotes that this is a zero done during normal operation.
NOTE: If the "live last bucket" is used, the dynamic zero is followed by the static
zero (as described below).
2.4.2 Static Zero (NAWI Mode)
Pressing the key displays the "Static Zero" screen (fig. 10) if the
Loadmaster is in NAWI Mode (or if static weighing is selected in AWI
mode).
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.
The ">" and "<" signs (as in fig. 9) confirm that the instrument has
zeroed to with 0.25e as for dynamic zero.
Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12