Rinstrum AxleweighR R420 User manual
Operator Manual (US)
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Table of Contents – Category Logger App L002-503
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................4
1.2 User Interface & Display............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Wiring & Connections.................................................................................................5
1.4 Initial Power Up ..........................................................................................................5
1.5 Dynamic Scale ..........................................................................................................6
1.6 Setting Time & Date ...................................................................................................6
1.7 RF System .................................................................................................................7
1.8 Traffic Lights............................................................................................................. 8
1.9 USB Operation...........................................................................................................9
2. SELECTING TRUCKS
2.0 Selecting a Truck and Weighing...............................................................................10
2.1 Editing Truck Data....................................................................................................11
2.2 Selecting Farm & Field Data.....................................................................................11
2.3 Creating a New Truck............................................................................................... 12
2.4 Printing.....................................................................................................................12
2.5 Replacing Printer Paper ........................................................................................... 13
2.6 Printer Adjustments..................................................................................................13
3.SETTING UP USB DATABASE
3.1 Setting up Harvest File........................................................................................14-15
3.2 Setting up Truck File ................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Data Output LOG File............................................................................................... 17
4. APPENDIX
4.1. Overview ..................................................................................................................18
4.2 Weighing Errors .......................................................................................................18
4.3. Recommended Spare Parts ..................................................................................... 19
4.4. Function Key Navigation/ Configuration Menu .......................................................... 20
4.5. Definitions.................................................................................................................21
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Overview and Interface
1.1 Overview
This precision digital indicator uses advanced firmware and LUA programming to
perform axle weighing and the calculation of the gross vehicle weight. The Lua
program records truck weights to a database for later recovery using a USB
drive. Truck ID can be entered at the controller or using the remote key fob with
RF system.
1.2 User Interface and Display
R420 R423
RinLink Connection Primary Function Keys:
F1 – Truck Select
F2 – Re-Print Select
F3 – Farm/Field Select
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Wiring & Connections
1.3 Wiring & Connections
Make connections using the supplied AC Power cord terminating the Black,
White and Green wires as shown below.
AC POWER:
1.4 Initial Power up
Upon initial power the scale will go through a display test and then
display “PLEASE WAIT” for 20 seconds.* Next the scale will display
the primary weight screen. There may be a weight reading on the
upper display. Press the [C] Cancel Key and then press the [ZERO]
key to set “ZERO” for the first time.
BEFORE ZERO: ZERO SET - READY TO GO:
*Directly after PLEASE WAIT: The current version and application name will
be displayed on the lower display for about 1 second.
Line
Grey/Black
Neutral
White
Ground
Green/Yellow
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Setting Dynamic Scale Factor
1.5 Dynamic Scale
With the scale at zero the dynamic scale factor can now be set. The reference
weight of a fully loaded truck should be obtained at a nearby certified truck scale.
Simply drive across the axleWEIGHr to capture a truck’s total weight.
CAPTURED TOTAL ON BOTTOM:
Divide the average of 4 to 5 weighments using this formula:
K/R=D
K = Known weight of truck (reference)
R = Average reading of 5 weighments from axleWEIGHr axle scale
D = Dynamic Scale Adjustment
1. Press and hold [F2] for 2 seconds to enter the configuration menu.
2. The lower display will show: “DISCARD”.
3. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys to scroll to “DYN.SCL”. Press [OK] to show
current value: 1.000000.
4. Enter your Dynamic factor up to 6 decimal places. X.XXXXXX and press [OK].
5. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys until “QUIT” then press [OK] to exit.
1.6 Setting the Time and Date
Clock
A long press of the #1 key (Clock) allows the system date & time to be viewed
and changed. Use the number pad and the [OK] key to set selections.
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RF System
1.7 RF System
Setting up RF Antenna
To setup the clicker system plug in the 8 pin M12 connector cable to the
controller and RF antenna box. There are a few things to note:
The RF receiver box should be mounted in such a way that the front door of the
antenna enclosure is facing oncoming traffic.
The 9 foot RF cable should not be coiled up as this can reduce the range of the
key fob operation.
The remote clicker has a small red LED that lights when pressed. When pressing
the key fob you should be somewhere in the range of 75-150 feet from the
antennae system. If the “GREEN” traffic light does not illuminate on the controller
than check to see if the small red light on the key fob lights.
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Traffic Lights
1.8 Traffic Lights
While at Zero & stable weight the traffic lights should both be off. There are
various conditions that will activate the lights. If there are errors the RED light will
activate. See table below.
NO LIGHTS/ IDLE GREEN LIGHTS LIT
TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS
Code
Description
Possible cause
RED
SOLID ON
ERROR – CHECK SCALE DISPLAY FOR
ERROR CODE
RED
5 SEC THEN OFF
NORMAL OPERATION (TICKET PRINTS)
GREEN
SOLID ON
CLICKER PRESS DETECTED/ TRUCK IN
PROCESS OF WEIGHING/ WEIGHT
DETECTED OVER 1000 LBS
BOTH
OFF
GREEN & RED
ARE BOTH OFF
SCALE IS IN IDLE MODE/ NO POWER TO
SCALE
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USB Operation
1.9 USB Operation
When using the USB drive provided by Rinstrum you will want to copy 2 files
from the folder named “Data Store”. (See setting up Farm database for the first
time) The harvest.csv & trucks.csv need to be moved to the ROOT directory of
the USB drive.
There are 3 options to select once the USB drive has been detected by the
console. (Make sure you start at the idle screen to read USB)
TO USB
This means you will send the log.csv file to the USB drive. (This creates a
copy only – the original log file will remain on the console)
FROM USB
This means you will duplicate the files from the USB drive. If you have
modified the truck.csv file or the harvest.csv file then they will overwrite
your truck configuration and your farm & field configuration.
EJECT USB
This will prepare the console for the USB drive to be removed.
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Selecting Trucks
2.0 Selecting Trucks
Select a Truck ID - Short Press of [F1] (TRUCK KEY)
A short press of the [F1] key will allow the user to select the desired truck from
the truck list. The <UP> and <DOWN> keys will then step through the list of
trucks in the truck database. Press [OK] to select that truck.
The second option is to use a remote key fob. If using the key fob make sure
that your pre-set data is configured. (ONE PASS or TWO PASS - see below.)
Press the button on your key fob once or until the GREEN Lights illuminate
and then proceed across the scale at a steady 3 m.p.h.
TWO PASS INBOUND ONE PASS TWO PASS OUTBOUND
These are the 3 types of screens you will see on the display when the key fob
has been activated.
ONE.PASS: Empty weight of truck is specified. Truck is weighed full for each
weighment.
TWO.PASS: Weight of truck is not specified requiring truck to be weighed twice.
In & then out.
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Editing Trucks
2.2 Editing Truck Data
First select the truck to be edited. (See above)
PRESS & HOLD [TRUCK] key.
Select ONE.PASS or TWO.PASS using [ARROW KEY].
Enter TARE weight using keypad & press [OK].
Press the [C]ancel key to return to IDLE mode.
TRUCK 2 SELECTED SINGLE PASS TARE ENTRY
2.2 Selecting Farm & Field
Pressing [F3] short will allow Farm & Field configuration. (All trucks)
The [C]ancel key is used to return to the IDLE screen.
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Creating a Truck
2.3 Creating a new truck
Press & Hold the [UP] arrow key.
1. Enter name using number pad. Press [OK].
2. Use [UP] Arrow key to Select 1 or 2 pass. Press [OK].
3. Enter tare weight if one pass. Press [OK].
2.4 Printing
Printing will occur automatically if the truck is selected using key fob or [F1] key. If
the truck has not been selected then printing will not occur and the Database will
not be updated.
RE-PRINT
Pressing [F2] will reprint a copy of the last truck that weighed. This is a single
print that occurs from the most recent truck that has weighed.
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2.5 Loading paper
The TG2460 receipt printer uses thermal paper (PN# A10066) which can be
loaded by removing the outer white paper ring.
2.6 Adjusting the printer
To ensure optimal operation you will want to make sure the cover spring is
adjusted for maximum tension. See below.
NO TENSION MAX TENSION
To prevent paper jamming and printer faults move the spring to the MAX
TENSION.
The spring can be moved using a small pair of needlenose or a small
screwdriver.
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Harvest CSV File Configuration
3.1 Harvest Configuration
Select and open the harvest.csv file. An example of the harvest file is shown below. Do
not change the data in the header (data inside the yellow box). To setup your farm &
field data change the names to suit your farm names. If you only have 1 farm then the
farm names in the #1 farm column will all be the same. The field names however MUST
all be different.
Farm & Field Column
This information should be setup and edited as new farms/ fields are added or
removed. These should all be typed in capital letters. The R423 display is optimal
with upper case lettering.
Description, Map, Acres Column
This information will not print on the ticket but will be stored in the database and
pulled out when using thumb drive. Continued on next page.
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Crop & Variety Column
This information will print out on the ticket and will need to be updated yearly
based on crop data.
Once you have completed updating your files on the USB drive you will need to
take it out to the console and plug it into the LUA module to complete the
uploading process. (Note – this only needs to be done once a year)
Create a Farm called “NONE” for non-harvest weighing
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Truck CSV File Configuration
3.2 Truck Configuration (USB)
The truck file allows for editing/ adding trucks. You can create custom names
instead of the default “Truck 1”, “Truck 2” etc. The header should not be altered
(The label “id”, “truck”, “pass”, “tare”) but the data below it is configurable.
Id & Truck Columns
Id and truck columns need to unique and will display to the R423 screen & print
on the ticket. The id number should be sequential and in order. (Example:
1,2,3,4 etc.)
The labels in the truck column will print out to the ticket.
Pass & Tare Column
If pass equals 1 pass then you must enter in the tare weight. If pass equals 2
then tare will equal zero lbs. Pass must be equal to “1” or a “2”.
The tare value will print to the ticket. The tare value is typically the empty weight
of the truck/ wagon.
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Log File Database
3.3 Data Log Output
The log.csv file contains all of the weight data for each truck including the farm and
field configuration.
farm & farm.field cells with empty data details are due to the farm & field not
being configured.
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Appendix
4.1 Overview
A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of
the acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the
secondary display. Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message.
Longer messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts,
first the (XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.
4.2 Weighing Errors
These messages show status messages or errors that may occur during normal
weighing operation.
Error
Description
Resolution
(U.LOAD)
The weight is below the minimum
allowable weight reading.
Increase the weight or
decrease the minimum
allowable weight
reading.
(O.LOAD)
The weight is above the maximum
allowable weight reading.
Warning - overloading may damage
mechanical scale elements.
Check the condition of
load cell connections.
Check for damaged
load cell.
(ERROR)
(RANGE)
The weight reading is beyond the limit set
for Zero operation. The operation of the
<ZERO> key is limited in the setup during
installation. The indicator cannot be
Zeroed at this weight.
Increase the Zero
Range (Z.RANGE) or
use the <TARE> key
instead.
(ERROR)
(MOTION)
Scale motion has prevented a <ZERO>
or <TARE> operation from occurring on
command.
Try the operation again
once the scale is stable.
(ERROR)
(ADC)
An error with the ADC has prevented a
<ZERO> or <TARE> operation from
occurring
Ensure load cell cabling
is correct.
(E2000)
Cable error – 4/6 mode not selected
Check for broken wires
& check 4 way
(NOT
FOUND)
No truck data has been found in
database.
Create truck using up
arrow or USB drive.
Table 1: Errors
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4.3 Recommended Spare Parts:
Item PN#___________
Thermal Paper Roll A10066
10T Load cell LSB2-B01-010T
Key Fob 290094
R423 Main board 780207
Service Kit:
A service kit will be included with your controller.
The items will include a:
RinDriver - screwdriver for making terminations
RinLink Cable – Magnetic USB cable for interface to R423 via laptop
Simulator Cap – 1.1 Millivolt Simulator cap
2G USB Drive – Contains manuals and software for axleWEIGHr
1 Millivolt simulator cap
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