Rinstrum 1203 User manual

1203
Weight Transmitter
Installation Manual
For use with Software Versions 1.0 and above
1203-601-120

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................4
1.1. Approvals ........................................................................4
1.2. Features ..........................................................................4
1.3. Manuals...........................................................................5
1.4. Models.............................................................................5
2. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................6
3. INFORMATION.....................................................................7
3.1. Digital Setup....................................................................7
3.2. Setpoints .........................................................................7
3.3. Remote Input...................................................................7
3.4. LEDs ...............................................................................7
3.5. 1203 Viewer Software .....................................................7
4. WARNINGS ..........................................................................8
4.1. General ...........................................................................8
4.2. Power Supply ..................................................................8
4.3. Load Cell Signals and Scale Build ..................................8
4.4. 6-Wire Connection ..........................................................9
4.5. 4-Wire Connection ..........................................................9
4.6. Serial Ports......................................................................9
4.7. Cable Shield Connection and Earthing .........................10
5. CONNECTIONS .................................................................11
5.1. Load Cell: 6-Wire Connection (J4) ................................11
5.2. Load Cell: 4-Wire Connection (J4) ................................11
5.3. Communications: RS-232 Connection (J1)...................12
5.4. Communications: RS-232 Connection (J6)...................12
5.5. Communications: RS-485 Connection (J1)...................13
5.6. Communications: RS-485 Connection (J6)...................13
5.7. Analog Out (J8) .............................................................14
5.8. Input / Output: Setpoints (J10) ......................................14
5.9. Input / Output: Inputs (J10) ...........................................14
5.10. Power (J12)...................................................................15
6. CONTROLS........................................................................15
7. COMMANDS.......................................................................16
7.1. Query Error Status ........................................................16
7.2. Query Scale mV/V Value ..............................................17
7.3. Force Setpoint Outputs .................................................17

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1. Introduction
The 1203 is a precision digital weight transmitter
using the latest Sigma-Delta A/D converter to ensure
extremely fast and accurate weight readings.
1.1. Approvals
•C-tick approved. CE approved. UL approval
pending.
1.2. Features
•Digital setup and calibration.
•Non-volatile security store (retains Zero / Tare, etc.).
•Outputs both 4-20mA and 0-10V analog.
•Two trip points with output drive and status display
via LEDs.
•One opto-isolated configurable input.

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•Two serial outputs allowing communication with
external computers, PLCs and remote displays.
Serial 1: RS-232 and Serial 2: 4-wire RS-485.
•The 1203 has filtering options available which allow
it to be optimised to produce the most accurate
readings possible in the shortest time.
1.3. Manuals
•For more information on the 1203 refer to the 1203
Weight Transmitter Reference Manual and 1203
Display Manual (available free of charge from
www.rinstrum.com).
1.4. Models
•1203 Weight Transmitter P/No: 1203
•1203 Weight Transmitter with Display P/No: 1203/D
•1203 Weight Transmitter - PCB Only P/No: 1203/B