Rice Lake TP Series User manual

TP Series
Software Development Kit
Operation Manual
164106

Contents i
Contents
1.0 Introduction............................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Standard Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.0 Installation ................................................................................ 4
2.1 Setup and Checking of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Description of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.1 Interface Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Input/Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.1 Terminal Numbers and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.2 Connection Between Balances and Personal Computers . . . . 8
2.3.3 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.4 Output Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.5 Input Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TP Series Limited Warranty ................................................................ 13
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November 21, 2014
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or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

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Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
This is a precision instrument equipped with exacting mechanisms in a compact body.
The TP Series provides enhanced functions, including a counting mode for stock
control of parts, a percentage mode for comparative measurements given in
percentages, and a limit function for measuring constant quantities by consecutive
weighings. Despite its many functions, the balance is easy to operate and features
user-friendly keys. Furthermore, the large liquid-crystal display provides excellent
visibility, and the instrument’s high speed and stability (intrinsic to a tuning fork
design) help boost operational efficiency.
Moreover, balances with a built-in calibration weight can be calibrated by simply
turning the calibration knob.
1.1 Safety
Safety Symbol Definitions
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided could result in serious injury or death, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a “mandatory” action that should be performed
without fail.
Indicates a "prohibited" action that must not be performed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you
have read and understand the instructions and warnings
in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed
the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any
Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement
manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who
operates or works with this unit has read and understands the following
safety information.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this
unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other than weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the
original dimension.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
DO NOT use near water.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the
outlet.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
Use only AC power (rated value) and the dedicated AC adapter.
WARNING

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1.2 Standard Features
• External weight calibration
• Large 16.5 mm high liquid crystal backlit display
• Selectable modes: weight, unit, count and percentage
• 12 units of measurement
• Mono-Metal Tuning Fork Sensor (MMTS) provides quick response and stability
• 20-step bar graph display
• 115VAC adaptor included (230VAC optional)
• RS-232 bidirectional
• Plastic housing on models less than 1000g; plastic top and die cast housing on
models greater than 1000g
Part # Model # Description NTEP Resolution
108155 TP-420NT 420g x 0.001g (e=0.01g)
163604 TP-1200NT 1200g x 0.01g (e=0.1g)
108154 TP-4200NT 4200g x 0.01g (e=o.1g)
163606 TP-6200NT 6200g x 0.01g (e=0.1g)
Table 1-1. Part Number Information

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2.0 Installation
The following section contains information regarding the installation of the TP Series
balance.
2.1 Setup and Checking of Functions
1. Invoking the Function: press and hold down the Function Key until the
indicator displays “,” then release the key. The function setup mode is
activated and the first item, [ (Bar graph) 1] appears.
Figure 2-1. Invoking the Function
2. Selecting the next item: press the Function Key. The
indication changes to the next item, [ (Limit
function)].
3. Selecting an item: pressing the Function key advances
the function items at the rate of one item per press.
4. Changing the content of an item: select the item to be changed with the
Function key. Each press of the Zero/Tare key changes the last digit. Select
the desired digit.
Figure 2-4. Changing the Content of an Item
Figure 2-2. Selecting
the next item
Figure 2-3. Selecting
an item

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5. Terminating the function selection: press the Ta rg et key. The balance
terminates the function setup and returns to measurement mode.
Figure 2-5. Terminating the Function Selection
2.2 Description of Functions
*: default factory settings [.] ~ []
** [] cannot be set at []
*** Not available on NTEP models
Setup of
measurement units
to be displayed **
Register
measurement units
by selecting
Function

.

  (t1_Hong Kong)*
 ►Upper right
(t1_Singapore, Malaysia)***
 ►Lower right
(t1_Taiwan)*
 [mom]
  (to)***
*3  [Pcs]
*4  [%]
*5  Until not set

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2.2.1 Interface Section
Displayed when  is set to  or 
* Denotes a factory-setting
** The data interval in continuous output mode is 0.1 to 1 second (the interval varies
depending on weighing conditions and other factors).
Item Set Value Description
Output
Control
  Stop output.
Output continuous at all times.
Output continuous if stable (stops output if unstable).
Outputs once by pressing Memory (irrespective of
whether stable).
Outputs once, if stable. Outputs if the balance is stable
when a sample is loaded after the preceding sample has
been removed and the balance indicated zero, or less.
Outputs once if stable, and stops output when unstable.
Outputs once if stable, and outputs continuously when
unstable. Even if the sample is not replaced, output of the
balance stops when it stabilizes after being output once.
*Pressing Memory key causes the balance to output
once when stable.
Baud Rate 
*1200 bps
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
Parity 
*None Displayed only when [7. I.F. 2.]
(7-digit numeric format) is specified.
Odd
Even

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2.3 Input/Output Functions
The following addresses input and output functions of the TP Series Balance.
2.3.1 Terminal Numbers and Functions
Table 2-1. Terminal Numbers and Functions
Compatible plug: TCP 0556-01-0201 (Hosiden - supplied with
balanace).
Figure 2-6. RS 232 C Connector (DIN 5-pin) : Rear Panel
* Tare subtraction (zero adjustment) is possible by connecting an external tare
subtraction input and a signal ground through contacts or a transistor switch. When
following this procedure, secure a connection time of at least 400 milliseconds (when
the switch is off, the voltage maximum is 15V; when the switch is on, the sink current
is 20 mA or less).
Before plugging in the connectors, unplug the AC adapter.
Term in al
Number Signal Input/Output Function & Remarks
1 EXT.TARE Input External tare subtraction**
2 DTR Output HIGH (when balance is powered up)
3 RXD Input Receiving data
4 TXD Output Transmitting Data
5 GND — Signal Ground
Note
1
4
2
5
3
CAUTION

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2.3.2 Connection Between Balances and Personal Computers
Figure 2-7. Sample connection with an IBM-PC/AT compatible
Figure 2-8. Sample connection with PC9801
2.3.3 Interface Specifications
6. Transmission System - Serial transmission with start-stop synchronization
7. Transmission rates - 1200/2400/4800/9600 bps.
8. Transmission codes - ASCII codes (8-bit)
9. Signal levels - Compliant with EIA RS-232C
HIGH level (data logic 0) +5 to +15V
3
2
5
1
7
8
6
4
TXD
RXD
GND
DCD
RTS
CTS
DSR
DTR
RXD
TXD
GND
3
4
5
IBM-PC/AT compatible
D-SUB9P
Balance
DIN5P
TXD
RXD
GND
DCD
RTS
CTS
DSR
DTR
RXD
TXD
GND
3
4
5
3
2
5
20
7
8
6
4
PC9801 Balance

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LOW level (data logic 1) -5 to -15V
10. One-Character bit configuration:
Start bit: 1 bit
Data bit: 8 bits
Parity bit: 0/1 bits
Stop bit: 2 bits
11. Parity bit - none/odd/even
Figure 2-9. Interface Specifications
2.3.4 Output Data
By changing the function settings on the main unit of the balance, users can select
either six-digit numeric format or seven-digit numeric format. See “Setup and
Checking of Functions” on page 4.
Data Format
Six-digit numeric format:
Composed of 14 characters, including the terminators (CR=0DH, LF=0AH).
Seven-digit numeric format:
Composed of 15 characters, including the terminators (CR=0DH, LF=0AH). A parity
bit can also be appended.
Polarities
1234567891011121314
P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF
123456789101112131415
P1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 U1 U2 S1 S2 CR LF
P1 Code Description
+ 2BH When data is zero or positive
- 2DH When data is negative
(SP) 20H When data is zero or positive
Table 2-2. Polarities
LSB MSB
䐟䐠䐡䐢䐣䐤䐥䐦䐧䐨䐩䐪
Logic “1”
L
ogic “0”
Data bit
Start bit Parity bit
(may be omitted)
Stop bit

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Numeric Data
Six-digit numeric format: (D1-D7: seven characters)
Seven-digit numeric format: (D1-D8: eight characters)
Table 2-3. Numeric Data
Units (U1, U2: Two Characters)
All the codes are ASCII codes.
Figure 2-10. Units
D1-D7 (D8) Code Description
0-9 30H-39H Numerical value 0-9
·2EH Decimal point (floating position)
**When data is an integer, it may be omitted and
replaced with a blank space (SP) in the lowest-
order place.
(SP) 20H Space: zero of leading portion of value (leading
zero suppress)
U1 U2 Code Meaning Balance Indicators
(SP) G 20H 47H Gram g
C T 43H 54H Carat 
OZ 4FH5AHOunce 
L B 4CH 42H Pound 
O T 4FH 54H Troy Ounce 
D W 44H 57H Pennyweight 
G R 47H 42H Grain ►(lower right)
T L 54H 4CH tael (Hong Kong) 
T L 54H 4CH tael (Singapore, Malaysia) ►(upper right)
T L 54H 4CH tael (Taiwan) ►(lower right)
M O 4DH 4FH Momme Mom
to74H6FHTola 
(SP) % 20H 25H Percentage %
P C 50H 43H Pieces Pcs
Note

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Result of Judgement
Result of judgement when operating the balance with the limit function (S1: one
character).
Status (S2: One Character)
2.3.5 Input Commands
Users can control the balance remotely by transmitting commands from an external
device. Two types of control commands are available:
1. Instruction for tare subtraction
2. Setup of output control
Command Transmission Method
1. A command is transmitted to the balance from an external device. Since the
data flow (transmission and reception) is stored by a full-duplex system,
commands can be transmitted regardless of their data-transmission timing.
2. When the balance has executed the received command, it activates a normal
end response or transmits the requested data, via the transmitting command.
If the balance was unable to execute the command or received an erroneous
command, it transmits an error end response. If the balance is working
properly, it usually returns a response within a second after it receives the
transmitted command. If the balance receives a transmission while it is
conducting a procedure (such as the setup of a function or a span
adjustment), it will transmit a response when the procedure finishes.
3. When transmitting more than one command to the balance from a remote
device, wait until you have received a confirmation on the first transmission
before transmitting the next.
S1 Code Description
L4CHLO(Low)
G 47H OK (Good)
H 48H HI (High)
(SP) 20H No status specified
Table 2-4. Result of Judgement
S2 Code Description
S 53H Data stable
U 55H Data unstable
E 45H Data error (data other than S2 is invalid)
, 
(SP) 20H No status specified
Table 2-5. Status

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Command Format
1. Composed of four characters (ASCII), including terminators (CR=0DH,
LF=OAH)
2. Instruction for tare subtraction (zero adjustment)
3. Setup of output control
* The output controls executed with commands [O0-O7] work the same as the output
controls executed through function setup on the main unit of the balance. The
commands [O8] and [O9] are data request commands issued to the balance.
** Once any command from [O0] to [O9] is exectued, the balance runs that function
until another command is entered. However, if the balance is switched off and on
again, the output control is reset to the initial function (function set value).
1234
C1 C2 CR LF
C1 C2 Code Description Value Response
T (SP) 54H 20H Instruction for
tare subtraction
(zero adjustment)
None A00: Normal end
E01: Tare subtraction cannot
be executed due to an error in
the weight value
C1 C2 Code Description
O 0 4FH 30H Stop output.
O 1 4FH 31H Output continuous at all times.
O 2 4FH 32H Output continuous if stable (stops output if unstable).
O 3 4FH 33H Outputs once by pressing Memory (irrespective of whether
stable).
O 4 4FH 34H Outputs once, if stable. Outputs if the balance is stable
when a sample is loaded after the preceding sample has
been removed and the balance indicated zero, or less.
O 5 4FH 35H Outputs once if stable, and stops output when unstable.
Even if the sample is not replaced, the balance is output
once it stabilizes the next time (including the zero indication).
O 6 4FH 36H Outputs once if stable, and outputs continuously when
unstable. Even if the sample i snot replaced, output of the
balance stops when it stabilizes after being output once.
O 7 4FH 37H Pressing Memory key causes the balance to output once
when stable.
O 8 4FH 38H Output once immediately.
O 9 4FH 39H Output once after stabilization.

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TP Series Limited Warranty
Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and
systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM
and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship for two years.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written
specifications authorized by RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty
workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails to conform to these
warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the
warranty period subject to the following conditions:
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given
prompt written notice with a detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes
must be packaged to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in
shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a publication, Protecting
Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Equipment Return Department.
• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity
actually exists, and was not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration,
improper installation, improper repair or improper testing; RLWS shall be
the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person
other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents.
• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective
equipment. Buyer is responsible for shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs,
including assembly or disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable
for the cost of any repairs made by others.
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