Scaime IPE 50 Series User manual

WEIGHING INDICATOR
SERIE IPE 50
User manual 2/2
Refer to the user manual 1/2
Dedicated to specific function
and output RS232 / 485 / printer
(valid from version 07.00)
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INDEX
This user manual is a user manual complementary to the user manual series IPE50
1/2
16 Basic function P3
17 Selectable operating modes P5
18 port communication RS232 and 485 P17
18.5 communication protocol P24
19 Printer output P26

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16BASIC FUNCTION
Complement of the user manual 1/2
16.1 AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION
It is possible to automatically turn off the indicator (from 1 to 255 minutes), or disable it; the auto power
off takes place when, with unloaded scale, or a key has not been pressed for the time set: the display
shows the “- oFF – “ blinking message and the indicator turns off.
For the setting, follow the procedures below:
- Select menu F.Mode.
-Press ENTER to enter the menu.
-Press ->0<- many times (to scroll ahead through the parameters) or ->T<- (to scroll backwards) until
one finds the “AutoFF” parameter.
-Press ENTER to enter the parameter.
-With the ->0<- or ->T<- keys select the possible options: “diSAb” (auto switch-off disabled), “EnAb”
(auto switch-off enabled).
-Confirm with ENTER if “EnAb” has been selected, one will be asked to enter the number of minutes
after which the indicator should turn off: enter a number between 1 and 255 (using the MODE key to
select the digit to be modified and ZERO/TARE to decrease/increase it) and confirm with ENTER
-Press many times the C key until the display shows “SAVE?”.
Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key for not saving.
16.2 MULTI RANGE FUNCTIONING (for legal for trade approved instruments)
The multi range functioning allows to subdivide the scale capacity in two ranges, each which is up to
3000 divisions, improving in this way the first range division in the dual range and the first two ranges in
the triple range.
For example, with a 10 kg cell platform it is possible to approve the weighing system with:
-A single range: 6 kg capacity and 2 g division (3000 div.).
-Dual range: 6 / 3 kg capacity and 2/1 g division (3000 + 3000 div.).
NOTE: The selection of the range number with multirange functioning is made during the indicator’s
calibration
16.3 DATE/TIME ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
The indicator can be fitted with the date/time option; in this case, the “CLoCK” message is shown when
instrument is turned on.
To set the date/time follow the procedure below:
-Select menu F.Mode.
-Press ENTER to enter the menu.
-Press ->0<- many times (to scroll forwards through the parameters) or ->T<- (to scroll backwards) to
find the “CLoCK” parameter.
-Confirm with ENTER/PRINT: in this order one will be asked to enter the day, month, year, hour, and
minutes. The entry of each parameter must be confirmed with ENTER
-Press the C key many times until the message “SAVE?” appears on the display.
-Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key to not save.
-It is possible to programme the date and time during the weighing, pressing in sequence the F and
8 keys.
-The “CLoCK” parameter is not displayed if there is no date/time option.

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16.4 “SCREEN SAVER” FUNCTION (OPTIONAL)
If the indicator is fitted with the date/time function, it is possible to enable the “Screen Saver”: after a
programmable time (from 1 to 255 minutes) with the scale unloaded, the time is shown on the display, in
the “HH-MM-SS” format. As soon as a weight variation is detected, or a key is pressed, the indicator
returns to viewing the current weight.
To set the function:
-Select menu F.Mode.
-Press ENTER to enter the menu.
-Press ->0<- many times (to scroll forwards through the parameters) or ->T<- (to scroll backwards) to
find the “SCr.SAV” parameter.
-Press ENTER to enter the parameter.
-With the ->0<- or ->T<- key select the possible options: “no” (disabled), “YES” (enabled).
-Confirm with ENTER if one has selected “YES”, one is asked to enter the number of minutes after
which the indicator should show the time: enter a number between 1 and 255 (using the MODE key
to select the digit to be modified and the ZERO/TARE keys to decrease/increase it) and confirm with
ENTER
-Press the C key many times until the display shows the message “SAVE?”.
-Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key to not save.
NOTE: the “SCr.SAV” parameter is not shown if there is no date/time option.
16.5 PRINTING
If a printer is connected, it is possible to print the programmed weight data, for example:
-GROSS weight
-TARE weight
-NET weight
-ticket number
-date and time (optional)
-a CODE 39 bar code (both with the LP542PLUS labeller as well as the TP200 thermal printer).
Besides the generic printing described above, each single functioning mode will have some specific
printouts, which are described in the operating mode.
Executing printouts with NON approved scales.
In order to print with non approved scales the following conditions must exist:
- the weight must be stable;
- the gross weight must be >= of a division;
To configure the printouts, go to the “PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS”
16.6 REENABLING THE PRINTOUTS AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS
While using the indicator, it is possible to incur into the “no.0.unS” error shown on the display along
with an acoustic signal; this means that the printing or the function which one wants to carry out must be
reenabled (in order to avoid unwanted executions).
It is possible to set the reenabling in different ways: “passage by zero of the net weight”, “weigh
instability” or “always”. Follow the procedure below:
-Select menu F.Mode.
-Press ENTER to enter the menu.
-Press ->0<- many times (to scroll forwards through the parameters) or ->T<- (to scroll backwards)
until one finds the “rEACt” parameter.
-Press ENTER to enter the parameter.
-With the ->0<- or ->T<- keys select the possible options: “ZEro” (passage by zero of the net
weight), “inSt” (instability), ALWAyS.
-Confirm with ENTER
-Press the C key many times until the message “SAVE?” is shown on the display.
-Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key to not save.

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17 SELECTABLE OPERATING MODES
In addition to the STANDARD weighing mode with TARE deduction and transmission of data, the
indicator can carry out one of the following functions:
kg/lb CONVERSION, NET/GROSS SWITCH, SET POINT ON THE GROSS WEIGHT, SET POINT ON
THE NET WEIGHT, IN/OUT, ALIBI, DISPLAY WITH SENSITIVITY X 10, HOLD THE DISPLAY, PEAK,
HORIZONTAL TOTALIZER, VERTICAL TOTALIZER, PIECE COUNTING.
F.Mode FunCt.
inout
Alibi
hLd
ntGS
PEAk
Std
G. t., 1St.2nd, in.out
MAStr, nuMSL (01...04)
UiSS
tot o
tot S
Coun
norM.t, FASt.t, Auto
norM.t, FASt.t, Auto
uM.APW
Wait.t
g, kg, t, lb
MAx.tot
Max.tot
tot.Mod
tot.Mod
To set the operating mode, carry out the following procedures:
-Turn on the unit, L. 1.06 and after 07.xx are displayed, press the ->0<- key when 07.xx is
displayed, after 09.01, DGT9 and the version of the software are displayed, press ->T<- key during
the countdown (the display shows the “F.ModE” menu).
-Press ENTER to enter the menu (the display shows the “FunCt” menu).
-Press ENTER to enter the parameter.
-With the ->0<- or ->T<- keys select the possible options:
Std kg / lb conversion
ntGS net weight / gross weight conversion
inout Input / output weighing
ALibi memory Alibi / DSD (option)
UiSS Sensitivity (x10)
hLd Hold
PEAK Peak detector
tot o Horizontal totalizer
tot S Vertical totalizer
Coun Counting
-Confirm with ENTER if one has selected the inout, tot or, tot S or Coun mode, one will be asked to
select another operating parameter; refer to the specific functioning mode section for the relative
description.
-Once the functioning mode is selected, one is asked to enable the standard printouts: the “dEF.Pr?”
message appears on the display: press ENTER to enable the printouts and C to exit without making
any modifications.

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-The instrument automatically goes to the following step.
-Press many times the C key until the display shows the message “SAVE?”.
-Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key to not save.
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17.1 HOLD: FREEZING THE WEIGHT ON THE DISPLAY (HLd)
By pressing MODE, the value of the weight is held on the display, and the display shows HoLd
alternately with the weight held value (every 5 sec). To release the weight value on the display, press
MODE key again.
17.2 PEAK : WEIGHT MAX DETECTION (PEaK)
It is possible to use the instrument to store the maximum weight value measured during the weigh
(PEAK), useful to measure, for example, the breaking load of the materials.
By pressing MODE the peak mode is enabled, and the display shows “PEAK” alternating with the held
weight value (every 5 sec).
To stop the test and return to standard operation press MODE key again, (for an instant “PEAkoF” is
displayed).
The detected weight value will be:
•The maximum before a rapid decrease of the weight (measurement of the ultimate load).
•The maximum and persistent weight detected on the scale.
SETTING SAMPLING TIME
It is possible to set the minimum time period of the peak impulse beyond which the measuring is
accepted. This time is set by keeping “ENTER/PRINT” pressed for a few seconds when the indicator is
not in the peak mode: the message tPI C then -tP- appears on the display followed by a number which
corresponds to the minimum time length of the impulse expressed in hundredths of seconds.
By pressing “->0<- or ->T<-” the following settable values are proposed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,
and 127; press “ENTER/PRINT” to confirm the desired value (value in 1/100 of second), the indicator
will return to weighing.
The default value is 1.
(If the setpoints are operational, the fact of pressing on the key ENTER/PRINT also makes it possible to
modify the value of the setpoints, the choice is done by the keys - >0<- or - >T<- when appears the
PiC.tiM message. (see paragraph of the setpoints). Attention with the value of the filter.
17.3 ALIBI MEMORY (ALibi) - option
The alibi memory allows to record the displayed weight in the memory for data processing and/or
integration. The recorded values may then be recalled from the PC serial line or directly on the
indicator’s display for a following check.
The storage of a weigh takes place either following the reception of the serial command or following the
pressure of the ENTER key: the indicator transmits on the PC serial line the gross and tare weights and
an ID which clearly identifies the weigh.
The storage of a weigh in the alibi memory is possible only if the weight is stable; (it can not be in
underload or in overload) and the gross must be equal or greater than zero. In case these conditions are
not respected:
_in the response to the PID serial command there will be “NO” instead of the ID;
_there is no transmission in the case that the ENTER key is pressed.
When one presses the ENTER key, the weight and the ID is transmitted and the display shows the
"tr.id" message for about 2 seconds.
The ID has the following format:
<Rewriting number> — <Weigh number>

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Rewriting number: number of 5 digits which may go from 00000 to 00255; it indicates the number of
complete rewritings of the alibi memory.
Weigh number: number of 6 digits which may go from 00000 to 131072; it indicates the weigh number
in the current rewriting of the alibi memory
With each storage the weigh number is increased of 000001; when this reaches the 131072 value, it
restarts from 000000 and the rewriting number increases of 00001.
Example:
If the stored weigh is the following:
“PIDST,1, 1.000kg, 1.000kg,00126-131072”
and the following will be:
“PIDST,1, 1.000kg, 1.000kg,00127-000000”
The storage of a weigh is possible only if the weight is stable, valid (in other words not in underload nor
in overload) and if the gross weight is equal or greater than zero. If these conditions are not respected:
-in the response to the PID serial command one has "NO" in the place of the ID.
-there is no transmission if ENTER has been pressed.
When the weight is transmitted with the ID following the pressing of the ENTER key, the display shows
for about 2 seconds the message " tr.id ", and the transmitted string is the following:
<ESC>[II]PIDSS,B,LLLLLLLLLLUU,YYTTTTTTTTTTUU,(ID | NO)<STX>.
See the following section “Serial commands” for the string description.
NOTES:
-With approved instrument, the storage of the weigh and the following transmission of the ID to PC
by pressing a key is possible only if the printout is active (or passage from 0 or weight instability and
minimum weight of 20 divisions).
-With approved or not approved instrument, the storage of the weigh through the PID serial
command is always possible for all the weighs from 0 to full range value.
READING OF THE WEIGHS CARRIED OUT
In order to read the information relative to the weighs carried out:
-Press the MODE key.
-The message "rew.id" appears; now one should enter the rewriting number (from 00000 to 00255)
and press ENTER
-The message “ id “ appears; now one should enter the weigh number (from 000000 to 131072) and
press ENTER
-Now it is possible to view on the display the weigh information in sequence, and scroll through it
with the ->0<- key (ahead) or the ->T<- key (backwards):
•"ch. x", in which x is the scale number (always 1).
•" um yy" in which yy is the unit of measure (kg, g, t o lb).
•gross weight (for about a second the message "GroSS" appears and then the gross weight
value).
•Tare weight (for about a second the message "tArE" appears or "tArEpt" if it is a manual tare;
then the tare value appears).
-Press C to return to weighing.
NOTES:
-The alibi memory can store up to 131072 weighs; then the rewriting takes place from the beginning.

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-If the alibi memory is empty, when the MODE key is pressed the message “EMPTY” appears for
about a second, an error acoustic signal is enabled and one returns to weighing.
-If the entered ID is not valid, in other words, if there is no stored weigh relative to the entered ID, the
message " no id" appears and an error acoustic signal is enabled and one returns to weighing.
INITIALISATION OF THE ALIBI MEMORY
It is possible to cancel all the weighs made, initialising the alibi memory; this operation can be made
directly on the indicator (see the parameter “SETUP” >> “ini.AL” of the set-up environment, or through
the serial command (see “SERIAL COMMANDS” below).
NOTES:
-It is not possible to just cancel a single weigh.
The initialisation is possible only with a non approved instrument.
SERIAL COMMANDS
WEIGH STORAGE
Command
[II]PID<CRLF> or <ESC>[II]PID<STX>
in which: [II]: 485 address
<ESC>: 27 ascii decimal character
<STX>: 2 ascii decimal character
Instrument response to the [II]PID<CRLF> command:
[II]PIDSS,B,LLLLLLLLLLUU,YYTTTTTTTTTTUU,(ID | NO) <CRLF>
Instrument response to the <ESC>[II]PID<STX> command:
<ESC>[II]PIDSS,B,LLLLLLLLLLUU,YYTTTTTTTTTTUU,(ID | NO)<STX>
In which:[II] 485 address (only when transmitting in 485 mode)
SS OL" (weight in overload) or "UL" (weight in underload) or "ST" (stable weight) or
"US" (unstable weight) or "TL" (TILT input closed).
B scale number (always 1)
LLLLLLLLLL: gross weight on 10 digits
UU: unit of measure
YY: 2 spaces in the case of null tare or semiautomatic tare, “PT” in case of manual
tare
TTTTTTTTTT: tare on 10 digits
ID XXXX-YYYYYY in which: XXXXX is the rewriting number (5 digits, from
00000 to 00255) and YYYYYY is the weigh number (6
digits, from 000000 t0 131072).
In the case in which the gross weight is negative or unstable, the weight is transmitted but not the ID;
“NO” is in its place. In these cases there is no storage in the alibi memory.
Command to receive the date and time with the weight
[II]PIDD<CRLF> or <ESC>[II]PIDD<STX>
Instrument response to the [II]PIDD<CRLF> command:
[II]PIDSS,B,LLLLLLLLLLUU,YYTTTTTTTTTTUU,JJ/MM/AA HH:MM:SS (ID | NO) <CRLF>
date : JJ/MM/AA -> ex : 24/04/07 time : HH:MM:SS -> ex : 11:23:46
WEIGH READING
Command:

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[II]ALRDXXXXX-YYYYYY <CR o CRLF>
In which: [II] 485 address (only when transmitting in 485 mode)
XXXXX rewriting number (from 00000 to 00255)
YYYYYY weigh number (from 000000 to 131072)
Instrument response:
[II]B,LLLLLLLLLLUU,YYTTTTTTTTTTUU<CR o CRLF>
In which: [II] 485 address (only when transmitting in 485 mode)
B scale number (always 1)
LLLLLLLLLL gross weight on 10 digits
UU unit of measure
YY spaces in the case of null or semiautomatic tare, PT in the case
of manual tare
TTTTTTTTTT tare weight on 10 digits
ALIBI MEMORY RESET (only with non approved instrument)
Command:
[II]ALDL <CR o CRLF>
In which [II] 485 address (only when transmitting in the 485 mode)
Instrument response:
[II]ALDLOK <CR o CRLF> if the cancellation has been effective
[II]ALDLNO <CR o CRLF> if the cancellation has not worked
The commands are ignored if the unit is not in the alibi memory functioning mode.
Nota: it could take several minutes to reset the data in the memory
17.4 INPUT/OUTPUT (in out)
Simple display functioning mode with in / out weighing function: the indicator acquires two weight values
through the confirmation of the operator and calculates the difference, automatically printing the data (if
the presence of a printer has been configured).
Once the in/out mode has been selected, the message “tyPE” is shown and one is asked to select with
ENTERthe printing mode of the acquired data:
-G.t. gross/tare:
GROSS Greater weight with unit of measure
TARE Lesser weight with unit of measure.
NET Difference between GROSS and TARE with unit of measure
-1st.2nd first weigh/second weigh:
WEIGH 2 Second weight with unit of measure.
NET Difference without sign between WEIGH 1 and WEIGH 2 with unit of measure.
-in.out input/output:
INPUT First weight with unit of measure.
OUTPUT Second weight with unit of measure.
NET Zero weight with unit of measure >> if WEIGH 1 = WEIGH 2
INPUT NET >> if WEIGH 1 > WEIGH 2
Difference without sign between INPUT and OUTPUT with unit of measure.
OUTPUT NET >> if WEIGH 1 < WEIGH 2
Difference without sign between INPUT and OUTPUT with unit of measure.

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PROCEDURE:
-By pressing MODE key the unit acquires the first weight, on the display is shown “ - - 1 - - -";
-By pressing again MODE key, the unit acquires the second weight, and on the display is shown “- -
2 - - -“.
-NOTE: The acquisition of the second weight is made only if the setting of the rEACt parameter in
the set-up environment has been respected (passage by zero of the weight instability, or always);
see section 9.11 “REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS”.
-When the second weight is acquired, the data printout is commanded:
It is possible to interrupt the weighing cycle by pressing the C after the acquisition of the first weight: On
the display the message “ CLEAr ” is shown accompanied by a prolonged beep. Press ENTER to
confirm the cancelling of the first acquired weight or another key to not confirm.
NOTES:
The first weight is acquired if:
-With a NON APPROVED scale one has a STABLE weight and GREATER than 0.
-With an APPROVED scale one has a STABLE weight and GREATER than 20 divisions.
The second weight is acquired if:
-With a NON APPROVED scale one has a STABLE weight and GREATER than 0.
-With an APPROVED scale one has a STABLE weight and GREATER than 20 divisions.
-if the setting of the rEACt parameter in the set-up environment has been respected (passage by
zero of the weight, instability, or always); see section “REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS AND
THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS”.
-the tare operations are DISABLED.
17.5 HORIZONTAL TOTALIZER (Sum of lots -> tot 0)
If the unit is switched OFF, the totalizer will be resetted
Tot.Mod : TYPE OF TOTALISATION (NORMAL, FAST, AUTOMATIC)
Once the totalizer operating mode is selected, both horizontal and vertical, one is asked to set the type
of totalization: normal (t.norM), fast (t.FASt) or automatic (Auto); with ->0<- or ->T<- one changes the
parameter; with ENTER one confirms.
-t.norM : In the normal totalisation, for each accumulation operation there is the display of the weigh
number and the net weight total, before the printing of the data.
-t.FASt : In the fast one, just the display of the "-tot-" message appears on the display, before the
printing of the data.
-Auto : In the automatic one, there is the automatic acquisition of the stable weight; therefore the
display of the "-tot-" message on the display and then the printing of the data.
MAx.tot: NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TOTALISATIONS AFTER WHICH THE TOTAL IS
AUTOMATICALLY PRINTED AND RESET
After having carried out the set weighs, the accumulated general total is printed and reset; set a value
between 00 and 63.
NOTE: the value 00 disables the function
TOTALISATION OPERATIONS
In order to carry out the totalisation it is necessary to press the MODE key (if the automatic totalisation
has not been set): the weight is accumulated in two total levels (a partial total and a general total).
To totalize, the net weight must be at least one division with non approved instrument and of at
least 20 divisions with approved instrument.
To avoid undesired accumulations, the "MODE" key is active just once; it reactivates depending on the

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setting of the “ rEACT ” parameter in the SET-UP environment, in other words, either after passing by
the net zero of the scale, by instability or always (see section “REENABLING OF THE PRINTOUTS
AND THE INDICATOR FUNCTIONS”).
If the presence of a printer has been configured, the "MODE" key or automaticly causes also the
printing of the weight values.
After a totalisation, press the MODE key again:
- with the normal totalizer, one can temporarily view on the display the number of weighs carried out and
the PARTIAL NET TOTAL accumulated until that moment (Subtotal): if the accumulated digit is more
than 6 digits the visualisation takes place in two stages.
- with the fast totalizer the " no.0.UnS " error message is displayed.
NOTE:
-If the gross or net weight is equal to zero, with the normal totalizer the indicator displays the
accumulated total, while with the fast totalisation the “GroS.Er or nEt.Err” error message is
displayed.
TOTALISATION WITH PRINTING
If the presence of a printer has been configured, upon each pressing of MODE, one prints the data
programmed in step SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >> Pr.ConF of the set-up environment
(TECH.MAN.REF.), for example:
-Weigh number
-GROSS weight
-TARE weight
-NET weight
PRINTING AND ZEROING OF THE TOTALS
The instrument has two different total levels, a partial total and a general total, which increase upon
each totalisation; these may be printed and zeroed independently from each other.
To print and zero the PARTIAL TOTAL one should press for ashort time the ENTER key; depending on
the type of totalisation, various messages will be displayed:
-With normal totalisation the number of weighs and the accumulated total will be displayed.
-With fast or automatic totalisation the message “totAL” will be displayed.
The number of weighs made and the NET WEIGHT TOTAL is printed.
To print and zero the GENERAL TOTAL one should press for a few seconds the ENTER key;
depending on the type of totalisation; various messages will be displayed:
-With normal totalisation the number of weighs and the accumulated total will be displayed.
-With fast or automatic totalisation the message “G.totAL” will be displayed.
The number of weighs made and the NET WEIGHT TOTAL is printed.
NOTE:
All the values accumulated are automatically zeroed each time the instrument is turned off.
17.6 VERTICAL TOTALIZER (Sum by recipe -> tot S)
Like the horizontal totaliser but with each pressing of MODE (or automatcly depend of parameter
rEACT) the indicated weight is totalised and automatically tared; in this way it is possible for example to
fill a container with various products and to know the total weight of the container (on the display or/and
on a printer) and the total weight of all the containers weighted (on the display or/and on a printer) .
17.7 PIECE COUNTING (COUn)
In this functioning mode it is possible to carry out the reference operations in order to use the scale for
counting pieces.
When the functioning mode is selected (F Mode -> FunCt -> Coun) , one is asked to set some
parameters:

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-"uM.APW" : unit of measure of the average unit weight (APW).
•Press ENTER to enter the step.
•With the ->0<- or ->T<- keys select the unit of measure (g / kg / t / Lb).
•Confirm with ENTER
-"WAit.t" : sampling interval.
Setting of the sampling time (in seconds, with a decimal); greater is the time set and more precise
will the calculated APW be.
•Press ENTER to enter the step.
•Set the desired time.
•Confirm with ENTER
•Press many times the C key until the display shows the message “SAVE?”.
Press ENTER to confirm the changes made or another key to not save.
COUNTING PROCEDURE
The operations to be carried out are the following:
1) Place the empty container on the scale and press ->T<- to tare it.
2) Check that the zero is on the display and press the MODE button: the counting function activates
3) The display suggests a REFERENCE QUANTITY. The possible options are: 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
60, 75, 100, 200.
4) Press “->0<- or ->T<-” the number of times needed to reach the desired sample size.
5) Put the quantity of pieces chosen for the SAMPLE on the scale and press ENTER to confirm or C to
cancel the operation and return to weighing.
6) Press ENTER the display will indicate SAMPL and the indicator will calculate the Average Piece
Weight (APW). After a few instants (time set in parameter Wait.t) the display will indicate the
quantity selected put on the platform.
7) Add the rest of the items to count in the container and whose value will appear on the display.
8) Unload the scale, the APW will remain stored in memory for the next counting of similar pieces,
without having to repeat the REFERENCE operation.
9) By pressing the MODE key one switches from the display of the number of pieces piece (LED
"SPE" on) to the display of the net weight piece (LED "SPE" off) and vice versa.
10) To carry out a new reference operation, press the MODE key and repeat the operations as
describe in point 3).
NOTE: If the number of calculated pieces is greater than 999999, the display shows just the first 6 digits
on the right.
PIECE COUNTING IN EXTRACTION
1) Load a FULL container on the scale and press "->T<-" to tare it.
2) Press "MODE": The display suggests various REFERENCE QUANTITIES:
5,10,20,30,40,50,60,75,100,200
3) Press "->0<- or ->T<- " various times until the chosen quantity is displayed.
4) From the container take off the same number of pieces and press "ENTER/PRINT” to confirm. The
display shows "SAMPL" while the indicator calculates the Average Piece Weight. The display shows
in negative the quantity extracted.
5) Continue the counting in extraction.
“Er.Mot” ERROR DUE TO WEIGHT INSTABILITY DURING THE SAMPLING
It may happen that during the sampling phase the weight is unstable and therefore it is not possible to
correctly calculate the APW. The “Er.Mot” is shown remaining for about three seconds. One should
therefore repeat the sampling operation.

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MINIMUM WEIGHT OF THE SAMPLE
It is advisable to use a reference quantity equal or greater than 0,1% of the scale capacity.
In any case, the weight of the reference quantity should not create an APW lower than the two internal
points of the converter (intrinsic limit of the instrument); if this condition takes place, during the sampling,
the display will indicate for an instant: "Error " and the quantity put on the plate will not be accepted.
One should therefore use a higher reference quantity.
PRINTING UNDER COUNTING MODE
If the presence of a printer has been configured, each time ENTER is pressed, while either weight or
pieces are displayed, one prints the data programmed in the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoM.Prn >> Pr.ConF
of the set-up environment; for example:
- GROSS weight
- TARE weight
- NET weight
- Quantity of PIECES (PCS) on the scale in that moment.
- calculated APW, expressed in the set unit of measure, with three decimal digits
Nota:
Setpoint in counting mode
Select in Setup : outPut for the relays : 3 PCS and these others parameters
To change the setpoint value:
Press the key ENTER at least 3 seconds, the display shows : inP.PMu, press the key : ->T<- to obtain
inP.StP, press the key ENTER, the display shows : S.1 on and press ENTER to see the value and to
change it if necessary with keys MODE,->0<- , ->T<- and ENTER (at this end use key C to return in
counting mode).
Diplay and modification of average piece weight (APW)
It is possible to see and modify this value.
Press ENTER at least 3 seconds, the display shows : inP.Pmu, press ENTER again, and the bAPW is
shown.
You could modify it, if necessary with keys MODE,->0<- and ->T<-.
Attention : the value can't be displayed completely in first place, to see the whole value, use the key
MODE.

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SeriAL
CoM . Prn
CoM . PC PCModE
bAud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600
(*) uPd . FW
ondE, rEPE.4, rEPE.6, Prin.St,
Prin.EX, 485, ModbuS, Profib,
A
LL.Std,
A
LL.Ext, StAb.St, StAb.EX
bit
Pr ModE
bAud.Pr 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 , 57600 , 115200
Bit.Pr
tPr, LP542P,
A
LL.Std,
A
LL.Ext, PrPC . St , PrPC . EX , rEPE.6, Pr-no
PWr.Prn PWr.Ext, Ext.oFF
noCtS, CtSL, CtSh, EMuCtS
PrConF
Prn.CtS
tErM
EndPAG
ntik
doM
bLinE
LAnG
nuMWEi
n -8 - 1, n -8 - 2, n -7 - 2, E -7 -1 , E -7 -2
PForM
itAL, EnGL, dEut
YES, no
both, no, tot , SuM
dt. no, dt.in.1 , dt . in , 2 , dt . EX . 1 , dt . EX.2
no, YES.tot , SuM , both , rESEt
YES.tot, SuM , both , no
Cr, CrLF, no tErM
n -8 - 1, n -8 - 2, n -7 - 2,
E-7 - 1, E -7 -2
IntES Int no, Int Si , Int Fi , Int . SuM
dEFAuL
FiLdS
hEiGt
bArWS
bArFs
bArC
VdbAr
LMbAr
WbAr
hbAr
PtESt
PntVb
dEFAuL
FiLdS
ChAr . t
LMArG
LAbELh
ChAr 1
ChAr 2
tMArG
bArC
LAbELW
bArFs
UdbArC
LMbArC
hbArC
PntUb
PEEL
doWnLd
LALinG
PtESt
tPr LP
542 P
GAP
dirECn
dWn . EXt
Block diagram serial output RS232 and 485
Serial output
for PC,
printer….
FrAn, EnGL ,ESPA, dEut, ItAL
PC SEL CoM1 , CoM2 Nr. COp

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18 SERIAL RS232 AND 485 OUTPUT
The instrument has two serial outputs (1 unidirectional and 1 bidirectional), which have the output in
ASCII code compatible with the majority of printers, remote displays, PCs and other devices.
It is bi-directional (halfduplex) and uses an RS232 or RS485 for transmitting data. It is mainly used to
connect computers, PLCs, additional remote displays. The transmission speed may be selected in the
SET UP among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud (bit/sec.).
The choice of RS232 or 485, is made by the parameter SEL PC, this other port will be unidirectional.
The transmission of the data via the port serial can be configured various ways, according to the
adjustment of the parameter “PCMode” in the environment CONFIGURATION: on request, continues,
stabilized.
18.1 SERIAL PORT RS232 and 485 (unidirectional) (printer, repeater or PLC)
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through
the corresponding “PCModE” step of the SET-UP environment.
-TRANSMISSION TO PRINTER (“tPr” (for TP200) and “LP542” parameter): requests the use of the
print key on the indicator (prints upon request of the operator). The print command is inhibited if the
weight is in motion and in all other circumstances in which the data is not valid (see “EXECUTION
OF THE PRINTOUTS” section).
-CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION (“ALL.Std” and “ALL.EXt” parameter): see the “ALL.Std” and
“ALL.EXt” modes of the PC port.
-TRANSMISSION OF THE PC STRING UPON PRESSURE OF THE PRINT KEY (“PrPC.St” and
“PrPC.EX” parameter): see the “Prin.St” or “Prin.EX” mode of the PC port
-TRANSMISSION TO 6-DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY (“rEPE.6” (for IPE50) parameter): see the
“rEPE.6” mode of the PC port.
THE CONNECTION AND THE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE SERIAL OUTPUTS MUST
BE CARRIED OUT BY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WHO KNOW THE PROCEDURES ON THE BASIS
OF THE NEEDS OF THE USER.
18.2 SERIAL PORT RS232 and 485 (bidirectional) (PLC, Master for network)
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through
the corresponding “PCModE” step of the SET-UP environment.
-TRANSMISSION REQUESTED FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE “ondE” parameter
In this case the indicator waits for a command before transmitting (see the section “SERIAL
COMMANDS FORMAT”).
With Baud rate at 9600, through the READ command, it is possible to make up to 10-11 requests
per second, while with Baud rate at 57600 one can arrive at 16.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
NOTE: This protocol is active also in the other functioning modes, only on the PC serial output.
-4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSMISSION “rEPE.4” and “rEPE.6” (for IPE50) parameter
The weight displaying takes place both in the indicator as well as in a weight repeater of 4 or 6
digits, (normally the capacity will be properly set up for a correct displaying).
N.B. When either transmission mode is selected, the relative serial output is automatically set to 4800,
N – 8 – 1.

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-TRANSMISSION WHEN THE PRINT KEY IS PRESSED “Prin.Std”, “PrinEX” parameter
The instrument communicates the weight data through the serial port when the ENTER key is
pressed (except for in the TOTALIZER mode where one should press the MODE key).
For non approved instruments:
The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 0.
Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
For approved instruments:
The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.
Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-UP
environment (passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (Prin.Std) or the extended string (PrinEX); see the
“TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.
-TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 SERIAL MODE “485” parameter
The protocol is the same as the transmission upon request (ondE parameter), except that the
instrument responds only if its machine code is the one requested (before the request the machine
code must be put, I.E. 00READ<CRLF>).
If a broadcast address command (99) is received no answer is given. If the command is correct it is
executed anyways.
- TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 MODBUS (See special manual)
- TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 PROFIBUS (See special manual)
-CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSION “ALL.Std”, “ALL.Ext and ALL.MAX” parameter
-This mode is used for interfacing to the PC, remote displays and other devices which request a
constant updating of the data independently from the weight stability.
The instrument transmits data with each converter read operation:
- With Baud rate at 9600 one can obtain up to 10 transmissions per second.
- With Baud rate at 4800 one can obtain up to 8 transmissions per second.
The transmission works with weight <, =, > 0 with approved or unapproved instrument.
The data is transmitted using the standard string (ALL.Std) or the extended string (ALL.EXt); see
the “18.5 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings.
ALL.MAX transmission protocol is advisable for application in which a high frequency transmission
is requested. (up to 250TX/sec with baud rate equal to 155200), the weught is transmitted in
hexadecimal format (ex : 03E8 = 1.000g), without decimal point..
Nota: the data transmission frequency is depending of the configured filter.
To obtain 250TX/sec, you should configurate the filter to F.F.400 (SetuP-> ConFIG -> Param.->
StAbiL)
-TRANSMISSION ON STABILITY “StAb.St” and “StAb.EX” parameter
Each time a weight on the scale becomes stable, a communication string is transmitted on the PC
serial port.
For non approved instruments:
-The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 10 divisions.
-Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-
UP environment (passage by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 10
divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon instability).
For approved instruments:
-The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.

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-Reenabling the transmission depends on how the “rEACt” step has been set in the SET-
UP environment (passage by zero of the NET weight or instability of the NET weight of 20
divisions; by choosing “always” it works upon instability).
The data is transmitted using the standard string (StAb.St) or the extended string (StAb.EX); see
the “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL” section for the description of the two strings
18.3 CONFIGURATION OF THE 2 SERIAL OUTPUT
PC SEL selection bidirectionnal output
CoM1 this RS485 (or RS232 output for model IPE50 Panel only, function of the position of the 3
jumpers on the PCB, RS485 in standard) is bidirectionnal (PC, PLC…), the output CoM2 RS232 serial
output is unidirectionnal (printer, repeater…)
CoM2 this RS232 output is bidirectionnal (PLC …), the output CoM1 (function of the position of
the 3 jumpers on the PCB, ) is unidirectionnal (printer, repeater …)
CoM.Prn unidirectionnal output
PrModE TRANSMISSION unidirectional (RS232 or 485 depend of the PC SEL choice)
Pr- no transmission disabled.
tPr enables the printing with ASCII printer (for example DP190 or TP200).
LP542P enables to print with labelling machine LP542PLUS
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
ALL.Eht continuous transmission with extended string.
PrPC.St transmission of the standard string upon the pressing of the ENTER key.
PrPC.EH transmission of the extended string upon the pressing of the ENTER key.
NOTE: if the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the transmission through the
key is carried out by pressing the MODE key.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6-digit remote display IPE50.
(!) Pr-no
Nota: if the mode "totalization" is actived , the key MODE should be pressed.
bAud.Pr SET BAUD RATE
By pressing the ENTER key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed
(measured in Baud = bit/second). The possible values are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600
bit.Pr SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT
By pressing the ENTER key one accesses the selection of the available values: n-8-1, n-8-2,
n-7-2, E-7-1, E-7-2.
(!) n-8-1
Prn.CtS RTS/CTS STATUS CONFIGURATION
On the printer serial line the indicator has a CTS input (Clear To Send). A device (like a
printer) that is slow in processing the data received, can interrupt the transmission temporarily
using this signal.
noCtS no signal
CtSL CTS active low (for LP542, TP200, DP24 printers)
CtSh CTS active high (for DP190 printers)
EmuCtS emulation of the CTS signal: one is asked to enter the number of characters
(nChrS), in 3 digits, which will be transmitted to the printer upon each

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transmission; then one needs to enter the waiting time in milliseconds (tiME), in
4 digits, between a transmission and another.
The TIME OUT of a printout is a minute, in other words, after a minute that the printout is
blocked, it is cancelled.
NOTE: the parameter is not displayed if “Pr- no” has been selected in the “PrModE”
step.
(!) noCtS
PrConF CONFIGURATION OF THE PRINTOUTS
See the “Print Programming” section for the description of all the menu’s parameters.
NOTE: the parameter and all its submenus are not displayed if “Prno” has been
selected in the “PWr.Prn” step or “Pr- no” in the “PrModE” step.
CoM.PC TRANSMISSION bidirectional (RS232 or 485 depend of the PC SEL choice)
PCModE TRANSMISSION SERIAL OUTPUT
ondE transmission on external command PC (given from PC or PLC, for example)
rEPE.4 transmission to 4 digit remote display.
rEPE.6 transmission to 6 digit remote display IPE50.
Prin.St. transmission of standard string when the ENTER key is pressed.
Prin.EH transmission of extended string when the ENTER key is pressed.
NOTE: if the “TOTALIZER” mode (horizontal or vertical) is active, the
transmission through the key is carried out by pressing the MODE key.
485 transmission with 485 protocol, by confirming with ENTER/PRINT, one is
required to enter the machine code (the message “Ad485 ou Addr” appears for
an instant): enter a value between 0 and 98.
Modbus protocol MODBUS
Profi b protocol PROFIBUS (option)
ALL.Std continuous transmission with standard string.
ALL.EHt continuous transmission with extended string.
ALL.MAX quick continuous transmission
StAb.St transmission with each weigh with standard string.
StAb.EH transmission with each weigh with extended string.
For the transmission modes and protocol specifications, see the “SERIAL PORTS
TRANSMISSION MODES” and “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” sections.
(!) OndE
bAud SET BAUD RATE
By pressing the ENTER key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed
(measured in Baud = bit/second). The possible values are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, 115200.
(!) 9600
bit SET PARITY, WORD, STOP BIT
By pressing the ENTER key, selection of the values: n-8-1, n-8-2, n-7-2, E-7-1, E-7-2.
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18.4 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT
Version reading command
[CC]VER<CR LF>
Instrument response:
[CC]VER,vvv,DGT<CR LF>
In which :vvv is the firmware version
Weight read command
[CC]READ<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Extended weight read command
[CC]REXT<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
Nota: in mode Transm , the instrument response is the value of each enable channel.
Ex for 2 channels : [CC]hh,pppppppp,uu,hh,pppppppp,uu + CR + LF (ex: ST, 6.000, g,ST, 20.1,kg)
In mode IND.CH with at least 2 channels valided, the instrument response the selected channel on the
display, and you can change the channel with the command CGCH (see below for this command)
Extended weight read + time/date command
[CC]REXD<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” section).
The unit transmit the extended stream + the date and time if the option is available
counting read command
[CC]REXTA<CR LF>
Instrument response: EXTENDED STRING for coun ting mode (see “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS”
section).
Weight reading command with sensitivity times 10
[CC]GR10<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING : ex : ST,GX, 5.0001,kg
Reading command of microvolt relative to the weight
[CC]MVOL<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING : ex : ST,VT, 5.001,mV
Nota: in mode DEP.CH ou Transm, the instrument response is the value of each enable channel.
In mode IND.CH with at least 2 channels valided, the instrument response the selected channel on the
display, and you can change the channel with the command CGCH (see below for this command)
Reading command of converter points relative to the weight
[CC]RAZF<CR LF>
Instrument response: STANDARD STRING . ST,RZ, 2018206,vv
Nota: If the IPE is configurated in mode IND.Ch, and at least 2 channels are connected (on channel 1
and 2) le sensor signal transmitted will be the selected channel (see command CGCH).
If the IPE is configurated in mode DEP.Ch , the value will be the sum of the connected sensors
Tare command
[CC]TARE<CR LF> or [CC]T<CR LF> (short command).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response
does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.

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Manual tare command
[CC]TMANVVVVVV<CR LF> or [CC]WVVVVVV<CR LF> (short command).
VVVVVV : value of the tare with comma from 1 to 6 digits
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response
does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.
Zero command
[CC]ZERO<CR LF> or [CC]Z<CR LF> (short command)
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response
does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the zero.
ESC or C command
[CC]C<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response
does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the command.
The command works also within the SET-UP environment.
Channel selection (in IND.CH mode)
[CC]CGCHN<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
N: the number of the channel selected (channel that will be displayed on the IPE)
Test Command
[CC]ECHO<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]ECHO<CR LF>.
Setpoint command (if the option is installed)
[CC]STPTntxxxxxxtyyyyyy<CR LF>
in which: n indicates the SETPOINT number (1 to 6 depending of the model)
t  Fif the following weight value indicates the DISABLING of the relays (OFF).
t  Oif the following weight value indicates the ENABLING of the relays (ON). xxxxxx and yyyyyy take on
the setpoint value of disabling or enabling: the digits must be entered WITHOUT the decimal point,
omitting the NON significant zeros.
Instrument responses:[CC]OK<CR LF> in case of syntax and correct values.
[CC]NO<CR LF> in case of correct syntax but wrong values.
Note: if the setpoint is programmed without hysteresis, the value xxxxxx must be equal to yyyyyy.
Example of instrument with capacity 10,000 kg and division 1 g:
Command: STPT1F5000O6500 (Disabling relay 1 at 5 kg and enabling at 6,5 kg)
Response: OK
NOTE: An error response of the instrument happens in the following cases:
-one of the two entered values is greater than the capacity.
-one of the two entered values has a minimum division that is inconsistent in comparison to the one
set in the instrument.
-the disabling value is greater than that of enabling.
-The command is wrong
NOTE: The values are available until the unit is not switched off, to record its into a non volatile memory
(EEPROM) you must send the command :
[CC]CMDSAVE<CR LF>.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>