Rice Lake 1280 Enterprise Series User manual

1280 Filling / Dosing
Custom 1280 Program
Operation Manual
PN 191883August 10, 2018

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Contents
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Contents
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1.1 Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1.2 Net Dispensing/Dosing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Modifying Preset/Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Printing and Clearing Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Gross/Net Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Dispensing Material (Dosing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4.1 Pausing/Resume/Reset a Fill or Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0 Serial Communications - Tickets, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Weigh Ticket (AuxFmt1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Transaction Message (AuxFmt2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.0 Input/Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Input Data from 1280 to PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Output Data From PLC to 1280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.0 Application Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1 Change Units to Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.0 Database Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.0 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual provides operation instructions for the 1280 Filling/Discharge software (PN 191318).
Manuals are available for viewing and/or downloading from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
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1.1 Overview
The Filling/Dosing software is designed for multiple scenarios.
1.1.1 Filling
Gross Filling
This software is used to fill a container that is placed on a scale. It offers one-button operation and automatically tares the
empty container at the beginning and end of filling the container. It can automatically store and transmit each fill weightand
ongoing accumulations. Built-in safety interlocks prevent startup of a fill cycle if an empty container is not in place, or if the
previously filled container has not been removed.
Net Filling
Provides simple one-button operation and automatically fills the scale to a preset weight, followed by an automatic discharge
intoa container.Remove thecontainer fromunder thescale and replaceit withanother emptycontainer, repeatthe processas
needed. It can automatically store, display and transmit each fill weight and ongoing accumulations. Built-in safety interlocks
prevent startup of a fill cycle if an empty container isnot in place, or if the previously filled container has not been removed.
1.1.2 Net Dispensing/Dosing
Automatic Source Refill
Automatic Source Refill is used when a preset target weight is repeatedly dispensed from a tank or a hopper scale. The system
maintains weight within high and low limits to guarantee enough content for a complete dispense cycle. When Start is pressed
the system automatically tares the scale and begins the loss-in-weight dispense.
Pause and Resume
Pause and Resume is used when product supply containers are placed on the scale and net weight quantities are dispensed
from the containers until empty.
If a container does not have enough material during the dispense, a Slow Cycle alarm is triggered. The cycle is paused,
allowing the operator to change out containers or correct dispense control issues.
When the software is restarted, the scale tares and the remainder of the product is dispensed.
All modes allow a transaction to be transmitted out a serial port to a printer and stored within an onboard database.
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2.0 Operation
Figure 2-1. Main Display
2.1 Modifying Preset/Weights
Operator presses Target, Dribble, Preact, Zero Tol, or Consecutive # icon to edit the corresponding weight/number.
2.2 Printing and Clearing Totals
1. Press . System prints the current total.
2. Press . The Clear Totals popup displays.
Figure 2-2. Clear Totals
3. Press Yes to clear the totals or No to cancel.

Operation
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2.3 Gross/Net Filling
1. Ensure the E-Stop button is pulled out.
2. Turn the Start/Abort switch to the Start position to begin a fill.
A. System verifies:
i. Gross weight is within Zero Tolerance (Disabled if Zero Tolerance = 0) or gross weight above Container
Threshold (Disabled if Container Threshold = 0).
ii. The E-Stop button is pulled out.
iii. A valid target value is entered (Target > 0).
iv. If Discharge is disabled and optional container photo eye is enabled, system checks for a container.
A relevant error message displays for any conditions that are not met.
Examples: ERROR: No Valid Target or ERROR: No Container.
B. System performs the following:
i. Increments the Consecutive # by 1 on the main display.
ii. Tares the scale if Auto Tare is enabled in the setup menu.
C. System begins filling:
i. Single Speed – system turns on:
•Fast Fill until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
ii. Parallel Speed – system turns on:
•Fast Fill and Slow Fill until the Target – Dribble Weight is satisfied
•Fast Fill,leaving the Slow Fill on until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
iii. Dual Speed – system turns on:
•Fast Fill until the Target – Dribble Weight is satisfied
•Slow Fill on until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
D. System performs the following once the target is reached:
i. Captures a stable weight.
ii. Updates the total weight and number of fills.
iii. System adds a transaction to the Transaction Database (deletes 25% of oldest records when full).
iv. Sends a transaction message out TCP Client 1 if Transaction Message is enabled in the setup menu.
v. System prints out a weigh ticket if Auto-Print is enabled. Pressing or reprints last ticket.
vi. Turns on the Fill Complete light.
E. System checks the following:
i. Discharge Option Enabled
• If optional Container In Place photo eye is enabled, system checks to ensure a container is in place.
• If Auto-Discharge is disabled, Press Discharge Button displays. Skip to Step 3.
ii. Discharge Option Disabled
•Remove Container displays. The Fill Complete is on until the scale drops below Zero Tolerance or
Container Threshold.
3. Press Discharge.
A. System turns on Discharge output until the weight drops below Zero Tolerance
B. System turns off the Fill Complete output when the weight drops below Zero Tolerance.
C. System delays for the Delay After Discharge before it completes the cycle.
4. Remove the container. Once the weight falls within the Zero Tolerance, the system is ready for the nextfill.
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2.4 Dispensing Material (Dosing)
1. Ensure the E-Stop button is pulled out.
2. Turn the Start/Abort switch to the Start position to begin a fill.
A. System verifies the following:
i. E-Stop button is pulled out
ii. Valid Target value is entered (Target > 0)
B. If Refill Option is enabled and the weight is:
i. above Target Weight and Low Level weight system proceeds to C.i.
ii. below Target Weight or Low Level weight:
• System refills (Refill Output turns on) the scale to the High Level weight
• When weight reaches the High Level weight, the Refill Output turns off
• System returns to Start
C. If Refill Option is disabled, system performs the following:
i. Turns off the Dispense Complete and Refill Complete (if enabled) outputs.
ii. Increments the Consecutive Number by 1.
iii. Tares the scale if Auto Tare is enabled in the setup menu.
D. System begins dispensing material (weight is subtracting):
i. Single Speed – system turns on:
•Fast Dispense until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
ii. Parallel Speed – system turns on:
•Fast Dispense and Slow Dispense until the Target – Dribble Weight is satisfied
•Fast Dispense turns off and leaves the Slow Dispense on until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
iii. Dual Speed (default) – system turns on:
•Fast Dispense output until the Target – Dribble Weight is satisfied
•Slow Dispense output until the Target – Preact Weight is satisfied
E. System performs the following when the target is reached:
i. Captures a stable net weight.
ii. Updates the total weight and number of fills.
iii. Turns on the Dispense Complete light.
iv. Starts the Delay After Discharge time.
F. System prints a Weigh Ticket. Press or to reprint the last ticket.
G. After Delay After Discharge the weight display switches to gross mode and performs one of the following:
i. Refill Option enabled – if the gross weight is below Low Level weight or below the Target Weight theRefill
Output automatically turns on until the grossweight exceeds the High Level weight.
ii. Refill Option disabled – system returns to start.
2.4.1 Pausing/Resume/Reset a Fill or Discharge
Press in the E-Stop button. All outputs turn off and System Stopped displays.
A. A fill can be resumed by pulling the E-Stop out and toggling the Start/Abort switch to the Start position.
B. A fill can be reset (terminated) by toggling the Start/Abort switch to the Abort position while the E-Stop button is
pushed in.
If a container runs empty in the middle of dispensing, causing a Slow Cycle, the cycle is paused to change out
containers or correct dispense control issues. Press Start and the system automatically tares the scale, begins the
loss-in-weight dispense and stops as programmed while storing the accumulated weight totals.
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Serial Communications - Tickets, PC
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3.0 Serial Communications - Tickets, PC
3.1 Weigh Ticket (AuxFmt1)
The ticket is transmitted out of Port 1. The format can be modified through the front panel or using Revolution®.
Figure 3-1. Ticket Example
3.2 Transaction Message (AuxFmt2)
The message is transmitted (defaulted to Port None). The format can be modified through the front panel or using Revolution.
The same user strings used in the Weigh Out Tickets are used.
Consecutive Number, Target, Net, Time, Date<CR><LF>
String Description
User String 1 <US1> Consecutive #
User String 2 <US2> Gross Weight
User String 3 <US3> Tare Weight
User String 4 <US4> Net Weight
User String 5 <US5> Date
User String 6 <US6> Time
User String 7 <US7> Scale Units String
User String 8 <US8> Target Weight
User String 9 <US9> Dribble Weight
User String 10 <US10> Preact Weight
User String 11 <US11> Total Count
User String 12 <US12> Total Weight
Table 3-1. User Strings
Consecutive # : 36
Target Weight : 100 lb
Actual Weight : 99 lb
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4.0 Input/Output
4.1 Input Data from 1280 to PLC
4.2 Output Data From PLC to 1280
Input No. Description
1 Communication status – this will be an incrementing number that is updated every time the PLC sends back the same number
2 Live Scale Status (see Table 4-2 )
3 Digital Input Output Statuses (0 off : 1 on)
• Bit 0 Emergency Stop (Input)
• Bit 1 Start (Input)
• Bit 2 Fast Fill (Output)
• Bit 3 Slow Fill (Output)
• Bit 5 Zero Tolerance (Output)
• Bit 6 Discharge (Output)
• Bit 7 Container in Place(Input)
4 Live Gross Weight
5 Live Tare Weight
6 Live Net Weight
7 Last Fill Weight Table 4-1. Input Data
Word 2 Bit Value = 0 Value = 1
00 Error No error
01 Tare not entered Tare entered
02 Not zero Center of zero
03 Weight invalid Weight OK
04 Standstill In motion
05 Primary units Other Units
06 Tare not acquired Tare acquired
07 Gross weight Net weight
08 Channel number
NOTE: Value 0 represents scale #32
09
10
11
12
13 Not used
14 Integer data Floating point data
15 Positive weight Negative weight
Table 4-2. Indicator Status Data
Output
Number Description
1 Commands
0 = No Command
1 = Start
2 = Acknowledge
3 = Pause
4 = Abort
- PLC looks at the Center Of Zero Bit and then sets this to 0 if a Zero is acquired.
2 Communication status – PLC sends back the same number that the 1280 is sending in Input #18
This is the heart beat logic; system will wait 5 seconds before it considers it a loss of communications
Table 4-3. Output Data

Application Setup & Configuration
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5.0 Application Setup & Configuration
5.1 Change Units to Metric
1. Press . The main menu is displayed.
2. Select Scale.
3. Select Format.
4. Navigate to primary units and select metric.
Parameter Description
System Password “” (default) Changethepasswordrequiredforentryintothesetupmenu;setthepassword to nothingandthesystem
does not promptfor a passwordwhen the Setup Menu icon is pressed; enter alpha/numeric string
Filling Speeds Single-Speed (default)
Dual-Speed
ParallelSpeed
Change to the filling speed operation
Filling Mode Net (default)
Dosing Displays the current modewhether it be Gross/Net Fillingor Dosing
Refill Option Enabled (default)
Disabled Dispensing/Dosing Mode – enable or disable the automaticrefill option
Slow Cycle Time enter value
20.0 Sec (default) Edit the Slow Cycle Time for dosing
Auto Tare Enabled (default)
Disabled Enable/disable the Auto Tare feature
Auto-Print Enabled (default)
Disabled Enable/disable the Auto Print feature
Discharging Enabled (default)
Disabled Enable/disable the Discharge option
Auto-Discharging Enabled (default)
Disabled Enable/disable the Auto Discharge option
ContainerPhoto Eye Disabled (default)
Enabled Enable/disable the container photo eye option
Container Threshold enter value
3.0 lb(default) Edit the ContainerThresholdWeight for filling and removingcontainers(primarily withoutdischarge)
Delay After Discharge enter value
3.0 sec(default) Entera time in seconds to delayaftercompletionof Dischargebefore a new Start input is enabled
Digital IO Testing ON
OFF Turn digitaloutputs on or off;touchthe corresponding square iconto toggle output
Transaction Message Enabled (default)
Disabled Sends a Transaction String out TCP Client 1 if enabled; Settings:Enabled (default), Disabled
Clear Transaction YES
NO Clears the transaction database
Import / Export -- Import and export databases
Table 5-1. Setup and Configuration Parameters

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6.0 Database Tables
System deletes 25% of oldest records when the database reaches maximum capacity.
Field Type Description
Consec Integer Auto-Incrementing Consecutive Number
Target Real Target Weight
Dribble Real Dribble Weight
Preact Real Preact Weight
Actual Real Actual Dispensed Weight
DT Date/Time Time and Date of Transaction
Table 6-1. Transactions Database (5000 Records)

Hardware Setup
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7.0 Hardware Setup
Slot Type
1 Single Channel A/D Card
2 Ethernet IP Card
3-6 Currently Not Used
Table 7-1. Option Card Locations
Slot Bit Type Function
0 1 Programmability Start/Abort
0 2 Programmability Emergency Stop
0 3 Programmability Container In Place (receives product if Discharge is enabled)
0 4 Output Fast Fill/Fast Dispense
0 5 Output Slow Fill/Slow Dispense
0 6 Output Fill Complete/Dispense Complete
0 7 Output Zero Tolerance
0 8 Output Discharge/Refill
Table 7-2. Digital I/O
Port Type Description Setup
1 CMD Printer 9600,8,N,1
2 CMD Currently Not Used 9600,8,N,1
Table 7-3. Serial Port
Port Type Description Setup
10001 CMD Revolution Downloads TCP Server
10001 CMD Transaction Message Output (if enabled) TCP Client 1
10002 CMD Currently Not Used TCP Client 2
3000 CMD Web Server Web Server
Table 7-4. Ethernet TCP/IP Port
Port Type Description Setup
3 CMD Qwerty Keyboard -
Table 7-5. USB Device Port
Port Type Description Setup
- CMD Currently Not Used -
- CMD Currently Not Used -
Table 7-6. USB Type-A Port
Port Type Description Setup
- CMD 8GB Micro SD Card Images
Table 7-7. SD Card Slot

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