Rice Lake 1280 Enterprise Series User manual

1280 Counting
Custom 1280 Program
Operation Manual
PN 192305September 28, 2018

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Contents
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Contents
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 WeighVault Option Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.1 Enter Sample Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.2 Scale Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.3 Enter APW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.4 Counting Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 WeighVault Option Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.1 Selecting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2 Scale Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.3 Counting Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Serial Communications - Count Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.0 Application Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Virtual Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.0 Database and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 Database Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.1 Option Card Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.2 1280 Screen Size/Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.3 Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.4 Serial Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.5 Ethernet TCP/IP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2.6 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2.7 USB Type-A Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2.8 SD Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2.9 Bluetooth Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual provides operation instructions for the 1280 counting custom program.
Manuals are available for viewing and/or downloading from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
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1.1 Overview
The 1280 Counting custom program is included with the 1280 standard firmware and is loaded by importing the application
from the Configuration menu Import Files.

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2.0 Operation
The Setup icon is available on power-up.
2.1 WeighVault Option Disabled
Figure 2-1. Counting Program
2.1.1 Enter Sample Size
1. Press . System prompts Enter Sample Size.
2. Enter the size and press or .
• The Average Piece Weight (APW) is calculated based on the current weight, current scale and current sample size
• The number of pieces display and is constantly updates as the weight or selected scale changes
2.1.2 Scale Select
Press to switch between scales. Typically two scales are available.
• Sampling (smaller capacity)
• Counting (larger capacity)
This application works the same for both scales. The piece count is always looking at the current scale displayed.
2.1.3 Enter APW
1. Press . System prompts Enter Average Piece Weight.
2. Enter the APW and press or .
2.1.4 Counting Pieces
The number of pieces displays and is constantly updated as the weight, selected scale or selected mode changes. This
includes adding or removing pieces, as well as going to a negative net as pieces are removed from a Net Zero weight.
Example: Place full box on scale, press to tare weight to net zero, and then count pieces removed.
Pressing prints a ticket and stores the transaction.
It is necessary to maintain the Transaction Database, records are not deleted when database is full. New transactions
are not saved.
ENTER
ENTER
Note

Operation
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2.2 WeighVault Option Enabled
WeighVault for Counterpart is connected on TCP Client 1. The remote port number is 5466.
2.2.1 Selecting a Part
Figure 2-2. Select Part Display
1. Press . Enter Product ID prompt displays.
2. Enter the product ID and press or .
A. System queries Counterpart WeighVault and performs one of the following:
i. ID FOUND: Updates the display with the recalled ID information (ID, Name, APW).
ii. ID NOT FOUND: Displays ID NOT Found – Contact Office.
iii. ERROR RETRIEVING INFORMATION: Displays Error Retrieving Information.
iv. NO COMMUNICATION WITH WEIGHVAULT: Displays Network Problems – Contact Office.
B. The number of pieces displays and constantly updates as the weight or scale selected changes.
2.2.2 Scale Select
Press to switch between scales. Typically two scales are available. The piece count is always looking at the
current scale displayed.
2.2.3 Counting Pieces
The number of pieces displays and constantly updates as the weight, selected scale or selected mode changes. This includes
adding or removing pieces, as well as going to a negative net as pieces are removed from a Net Zero weight.
Example: Place full box on scale, press to tare weight to net zero, and then count pieces removed.
Pressing prints a ticket and sends information to WeighVault.
The data is not stored to the local transaction database. System does not verify if the data was successfully sent to
WeighVault.
2.3 Serial Communications - Count Ticket
The program uses the Auxiliary Print Format #1 so that the dealer may modify the print format through the front panel or by
using Revolution PC software.
Figure 2-3. Count Ticket
ENTER
Note
Gross: 10.25 lb
APW: 0.0055 lb
Pieces: 1864
08/23/2018 03:35 PM

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3.0 Application Setup & Configuration
Figure 3-1. Setup Menu
3.1 Virtual Keypad
Press the scale icon on the main menu to open a virtual keypad.
Figure 3-2. Virtual Keys Display
Press to return to main display.
Parameter Default Description
Setup Password “ ” Create a password that is required to enter the setup menu
Clear Transaction -- Clear the transaction or inbound database; select YES or NO
Import/Export -- Allows operator to import products into the database table from a USB flash drive using a .DB file type;
Allows operator to save transactions to a USB flash drive or an SD card;
Reference the 1280 technical manual (PN 167659) Importing/Exporting section for more details
WeighVault Communications Test -- Test the communications with WeighVault
Counterpart WeighVault Disabled Enabled/Disabled communication with Counterpart WeighVault
Table 3-1. Setup Menu Parameters

Database and Hardware
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4.0 Database and Hardware
4.1 Database Tables
4.2 Hardware Setup
4.2.1 Option Card Location
4.2.2 1280 Screen Size/Type
4.2.3 Digital I/O
Table 4-4. Digital I/O
4.2.4 Serial Ports
Table 4-5. Serial Port
Field Type Description
APW Real Current average piece weight entered
Weight Real Actual weight at time of print
Pieces Integer Number of pieces calculated (Weight/APW)
DT Datetime Time and date of transaction
Table 4-1. Transaction Database if WeighVault Disabled (1000 Records)
Slot Type
1 Dual Channel A/D Card
2-6 Currently Not Used
Table 4-2. Option Card Locations
NIT
1280 Screen Size/Type
(12'' or 7.5'')
500 7.5''
12''
Table 4-3. 1280 Screen Size/Type
Slot Bit Type Function
0 1-8 Off Currently Not Used
Port Type Description Setup
1 CMD Printer 9600,8,N,2
2 CMD Currently Not Used 9600,8,N,2

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4.2.5 Ethernet TCP/IP Port
4.2.6 USB Port
4.2.7 USB Type-A Port
4.2.8 SD Card Slot
The SD Card is required.
4.2.9 Bluetooth Port
Port Type Description Setup
10001 CMD Waits for connection from software/device i.e.
Revolution or Interchange
TCP Server
10001 Programmability WeighVaut (if enabled) TCP Client1
10002 CMD Currently Not Used TCP Client 2
3000 CMD Web Server Web Server
Table 4-6. Ethernet TCP/IP Port
Port Type Description Setup
3 CMD Currently Not Used -
Table 4-7. USB Device Port
Port Type Description Setup
- CMD Currently Not Used -
- CMD Currently Not Used -
Table 4-8. USB Type-A Port
Port Type Description Setup
- CMD 8GB Micro SD Card Images
- CMD Currently Not Used -
Table 4-9. SD Card Slot
Port Type Description Setup
4 CMD Currently Not Used -
Table 4-10. Bluetooth Port
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