Rinstrum axleWEIGHr User manual

(L003-507)
Reference Manual

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SPECIAL NOTE
Trade Use of the Instrument
This manual may occasionally make reference to
Trade Use settings of the instrument.
Some individual settings may not be legal for trade use.
Please check regulations with the appropriate
Weights and Measures Authority.

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Table of Contents – Category Logger App L003-507
1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Overview .................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. User Interface & Display ............................................................................................. 3
1.5. Display & Annunciators .............................................................................................. 4
1.7. Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.9. Turning Instrument on ................................................................................................ 6
1.11.1 Wiring & Connections ................................................................................................. 7
1.12. Zero Key ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.13. Dynamic Scale, Creating & Setting up Trucks ............................................................ 9
1.14. Setting Time & Date ................................................................................................. 10
1.15. Stability .................................................................................................................... 11
1.16. Traffic Lights……………………………………………………………………………… 12
1.17 Clicker Operation ...................................................................................................... 13
1.18. USB Operation ......................................................................................................... 14
1.19. Printer Operation…………………………………………………………………………..
2. SETTING UP TRUCKS ....................................................................................................... 15
1.20. Truck Weighing ........................................................................................................ 16
1.21. Function Key Operations .......................................................................................... 17
1.22. Setting up CSV Data-base ................................................................................... 18-21
1.23. Data log output ......................................................................................................... 22
3. ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................................... 23
1.24. Overview .................................................................................................................. 23
1.25. Weighing Errors ........................................................................................................ 23
1.26. F2 Configuration Menu Defined................................................................................ 24
1.27. Definitions & Special Settings Menu .................................................................... 25-26

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Overview and Safety
1.1. Overview
This precision digital indicator uses advanced firmware and the LUA module to perform
axle weighing. The category logging program records truck weights to a database for
later recovery using a USB drive. There is a soft power on/off function that retains
memory of its state. Once an instrument is turned on it will automatically start up again
if the external power is interrupted. Day-to-day settings (Clock, Trucks, and Pre-set
Tares etc.) are retained when power is removed.
The instrument provides zero, truck and re-print on the fixed function keys and supports
special functions (farm/field setup, 1 key access to configuration menu.), via function
key and remote inputs (clickers). The up/down arrow and [ok] keys are used in most
menus to make selections.
There are various features written into the LUA module that are very useful for this
specific application. The discard timer allows for weighing first then setting up the truck
id. The farm configuration data can be setup to individual trucks for unique data-basing
options.
Many of the features and functions described in this manual may not be available in all
versions of the axleWEIGHr. Due to variations in Firmware and various applications not
all features described in this manual may work as described.
1.2. Operating Environment
 Temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F (–10 to +50°C ambient)
 Humidity: <90% non-condensing
 Storage: –20 to +50°C ambient (-4 °F to 122 °F)
 IP66 panel mounted
1.3. Electrical Safety
 For your protection all mains electrical hardware must be rated for environmental
conditions of use.
 Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible power socket outlet.
 To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the instrument, always unplug or
isolate the console from the power supply before maintenance is carried out.
1.4. Cleaning
 To maintain the instrument, never use harsh abrasive cleaners or solvents. Wipe the
instrument with a soft cloth slightly dampened with warm soapy water.

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User Interface and Display
Code Description
1 Display
2
Numeric Keypad
3
Function Keys (Fixed)
4 Power Key

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1.5. Display
Code Description
1
Primary Annunciators
2
Primary Display
3 Auxiliary Display (WO or WO-PT)
4
Primary Units
5
Category prompt: example
Farm
6
Miscellaneous Annunciators
7 Secondary Units
(function not available)
8
Secondary
Display
(totalised weight of last truck)
1.6. Primary Annunciators
Symbol Name Description
HOLD Visible when the displayed reading is held.
NET Visible when the displayed reading represents Net
weight.
ZERO Visible when the gross reading is within

¼ of a
division of true zero.
MOTION Visible when the displayed reading is not stable.
ZERO BAND Visible when the displayed weight is within the zero
'dead' band setting.

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1.7. Keypad
 See FUNCTION KEYS (pg. 13)
1.8. Strings
To enter custom names via the keypad press the number keys repeatedly and the
characters will scroll through. For example pressing the #2 key twice will produce a “B”.
If you wait 2 seconds and press the #2 key again you can enter an “A”.
Normal String Editing
Normal string editing is most useful where strings are small and contain no lowercase
or unprintable characters. The available characters are printed in orange on the
keypad.
Code Description
1 Number Buttons 0-9 (short press)
2 Black Characters Hold 2 seconds (#1 key allows time & date
configuration)
3 Orange Characters [F1]-[F3]*
Cancel Undo last command; step backwards (including
in setup menus).
Up Move cursor backwards; previous option
(use for trucks & farm/field selections)
Down Move cursor forwards; next option
(use for trucks & farm/field selections)
OK Accept this choice
Decimal Point Place decimal point

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Special keys are:
 <OK>: Accept changes and finish.
 <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes
 <Cancel>: Delete character
 <Up>, <Down>: Move cursor
 <Long press of down>: Delete string after cursor
 <+/->: Switch editing modes
1.9. Turn Instrument ON - Short press <Power>
1.10. Turn Instrument OFF - Long press <Power>

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1.11. Wiring & Connections
Make connections using the supplied AC Power cord terminating the Grey Green and
White wires as shown below. 110 VAC - 240 VAC accepted
AC POWER MAIN CONNECTIONS
Grey Terminal – Black (HOT) Connector 1 – Scale Cable (5 pin)
White Terminal – White (Neutral) Connector 2 – Remote Display
Green Terminal – Green (Ground) Connector 3 – Clicker RF Box
Optional: Connector 4—Sensor Cable I/O
*Figure 2: Connector #4 is used in some applications for optional accessory (sensors, external
lights, etc.)

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1.12. Zero Key
When an empty scale has drifted away from a true zero reading, this key is
used to perform a zero adjustment on the scale display. The zero
adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next
powered up.

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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. (See also page 20-21)
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
INBOUND*. Press [OK] to change 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.
If your configuration does not have directional sensors please use INBOUND setting only.

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1.13 Creating a Permanent Truck ID (Create & Setup)
(Press & Hold the Up key, set name using number pad, select 1 or 2 pass, enter tare weight if
one pass.) Farm & Field selection will then prompt (see section 2.10.2.)
Editing Truck Data (existing)
Select the truck you want to configure. Proceed through the rest of the prompts. Press
cancel key to return to weigh mode with no truck selected.
Now press & Hold the TRUCK key to change truck name and method from one pass /
two pass. Complete farm & field setup as shown above.

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Selecting Truck IDs
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. Alternately use the key fob
Setting up Farm. Field
[F1] These options are associated with the Truck key and allow different fields to be
assigned to different trucks. Note: If farm/fields are not selected from front panel then
these fields will be blank in the csv database
The cancel key is used to return to the home screen. (Truck not queued)
1.14 Clock
A long press of the 1 key (Clock) allows the system time and date to be viewed and
changed

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1.15 Stability Considerations
Some functions (e.g. Tare and Zero) require a stable weight. These functions will wait
for up to 10 seconds for stable weight. If a stable weight is not available ‘MOTION
ERROR’ is displayed and the function is cancelled.
1.16 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.
TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS
Code Description
RED SOLID ON ERROR – CHECK SCALE DISPLAY FOR
CODE
RED 5 SEC THEN OFF NORMAL OPERATION (TICKET PRINTS)
GREEN SOLID ON CLICKER PRESS DETECTED/ TRUCK IN
PROCESS OF WEIGHING/ MOTION
DETECTED OVER 1000 lbs
BOTH
OFF
GREEN & RED
ARE BOTH OFF
SCALE IS IN IDLE MODE/ NO POWER TO
SCALE

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1.17 Clicker 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 then check to see if the small red light on
the key fob lights.
To add a key fob go to the Config menu (Long press of F2) and go to KEY.BIND menu.
Press [OK] to enter learn mode. Once key fob has been press “DONE” will display.
Weigh-in (2 PASS), Weigh-out pre-set tare (1 PASS), Weigh-out (2 PASS)
These are the 3 screen you should see on the Rinstrum 423 display when the clicker
has been activated.
 If when pressing the clicker you receive the error “NOT FOUND” your clicker has been
detected by the system but the truck has not been created yet. Either hold the “UP” arrow
key to create the new truck name or make the name on the USB drive under truck.csv and
upload it to the console.

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1.18 USB Operation
When using the USB drive provided by Rinstrum you will want to search for the folder
named “Data Store”. (See section 1.23) The 2 files you will be using need to be moved
to the ROOT directory of the USB drive. (This means the upper most level of the USB
directory)
There are 3 options to select once the USB drive has been detected by the console.
 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.
1.19 Printer Operation
The Kiosk style printer uses thermal paper that will need to be loaded upon first use. This
paper is a special thermal style paper that can be ordered directly through Rinstrum Inc.
Load the paper into the printer with the inside facing upwards as shown below. If the
power is on to the printer the paper sensor will feed automatically once paper is detected.

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Ensure tension spring is configured for maximum tension as shown above to
ensure optimal printing operation. There is a “PRINT’ test button shown in figure
above used to perform a single test page.

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Truck Weighing
1.20 Weighing
Once a Truck has begun to scale you can
either press the clicker button/[F1] key to
select the truck or do nothing and the
weight will totalize and display on the
lower display for a period of time. If you
do nothing then the data will not be stored
in the database and a ticket will not print
out.
Weighing out with pre-set tare
Once a truck with a pre-set tare is
selected the indicator will move to weigh
out with pre-set tare mode. The tare
weight will display on the lower display.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows
you to cancel out of the weigh out mode
and return to normal mode without
adding any weight to totals.
1.21 Weighing out with first weight
Once a Truck with a stored first weight is
selected the indicator will move to weigh
out with first weight mode.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows
you to cancel out of the weigh out mode
and return to normal mode without
clearing the first weight or adding any
weight to totals.
1.22 Weighing first then configuring
If you are making use of the “DISCARD” timeout setting you are going to want to set
this setting for 120 (120 seconds). See [F2] Configuration menu at end of manual.
With the discard timeout you can either use the clicker to id the truck or manually setup
your truck from the front panel of the R423 after you weigh. If you are making use of the
farm & field configuration and you have not setup your farm & fields yet then you will
want to use the [F1] key after weighing. This will allow your first time configuration of the
truck. Once you have done this step you can use the clicker for the rest of the day and
it will recall your farm field selection.
Note: The farm & field data will need to be configured for each truck using the [F1] key. The
unique farm/field data being stored for each truck will be recalled when using the clicker.

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Function Keys
1.23 Introduction
The instrument has 3 special function keys on the front panel. It uses [F1]
as the Truck key and [F2] as a re-Print key. [F3] long allow for resetting of
farm field database settings.
TRUCK [F1]
A short press of the truck button will allow you to select from your list of permanent trucks.
Use the <arrow> keys to select truck.
Short press: select of truck
Long press: configure truck (last selected)
[F2] Key
Short press: Reprint last truck
Long press: Configuration menu
(This menu controls critical axleWEIGHr settings. The default menu settings should
not be altered unless advised by Rinstrum/Service Company)
Other Configuration: