Scaime IPE100 User manual

IPE100
IN/OUT WEIGHING WITH
CUSTOMER/PRODUCT/VEHICLES DATABASE
USER MANUAL
NU-IPE100-IO-USER-E-0212
SCAIME SAS
Technosite Altéa - BP501
74105 Annemasse - France
Tel. [phone]
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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................5
2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................6
2.1 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE .......................................................................................................................................7
2.2 SYMBOLS USED.........................................................................................................................................................7
3. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 IPE100 CASE AND DIMENSIONS...............................................................................................................................8
3.2 POWER SUPPLY.........................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 START UP....................................................................................................................................................................9
3.4 TURNING OFF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................................9
3.5 TURNING ON PRINTER IN ENERGY SAVING MODE .............................................................................................10
4. FRONT PANEL KEYS AND DISPLAYS...........................................................................................................................10
4.1 FUNCTION OF THE KEYS ........................................................................................................................................10
4.1.1 "2ndF" KEY: SECOND FUNCTION OF THE KEYS ........................................................................................11
4.1.2 ENTERING ALPHANUMERIC TEXT...............................................................................................................12
4.1.3 DISABLING THE KEYBOARD.........................................................................................................................12
4.1.4 HELP MENU....................................................................................................................................................13
4.1.5 INDICATOR CONNECTED TO PC KEYBOARD.............................................................................................13
4.1.6 REMOTE CONTROL.......................................................................................................................................14
4.2 FUNCTION DISPLAY.................................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 STATUS INDICATORS ...................................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION ......................................................................................................................18
4.2.3 "TILT" DEVICE ................................................................................................................................................18
4.2.4 DISPLAYED DATA..........................................................................................................................................18
5. SELECTION OF THE SCALE...........................................................................................................................................19
5.1 FUNCTIONING WITH REMOTE SCALE ...................................................................................................................20
5.2 “A+B” FUNCTION.......................................................................................................................................................20
5.3 WEIGHING WITH TWO SCALES: SELECTING INPUT/OUTPUT SCALES..............................................................20
6. SCALE ZERO FUNCTION................................................................................................................................................21
6.1 CYCLICAL AUTOMATIC ZERO.................................................................................................................................21
7. TARE FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................21
7.1 SEMIAUTOMATIC TARE...........................................................................................................................................21
7.2 PRESET TARE ..........................................................................................................................................................21
7.3 MANUAL CALCULATED TARE .................................................................................................................................21
7.4 TARE CANCELLATION .............................................................................................................................................21
7.5 LOCKED / UNLOCKED TARE ...................................................................................................................................22
7.6 LIMITATION OF THE TARE FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................22
7.7 TARE EXECUTION MODE OR DISABLING OF THE TARE .....................................................................................22
7.8 LINKING A PRESET TARE TO A VEHICLE IN THE DATABASE..............................................................................22
8. MULTIPLE RANGE AND MULTI-INTERVAL FUNCTION................................................................................................22
9. DISPLAY OF METROLOGIC DATA (inFO) .....................................................................................................................23
10. FILLING IN THE INPUT TEXT........................................................................................................................................23
10.1 QUICK MODIFICATION OF AN INPUT TEXT .........................................................................................................23
11. DATABASE ....................................................................................................................................................................24
11.1 CUSTOMERS ..........................................................................................................................................................24
11.1.1 ENTRY ..........................................................................................................................................................24
11.1.2 MODIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................24
11.1.3 CANCELLATION ...........................................................................................................................................25
11.1.4 PRINTING .....................................................................................................................................................25
11.1.5 SELECTION / DESELECTION ......................................................................................................................25
11.1.6 ENTRY, MODIFICATION AND QUICK SELECTION OF CUSTOMER 000 ..................................................26
11.1.7 ALPHABETICAL RESEARCH .......................................................................................................................26
11.1.8 HELP .............................................................................................................................................................26
11.2 MATERIALS.............................................................................................................................................................27
11.2.1 ENTRY ..........................................................................................................................................................27

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11.2.2 MODIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................27
11.2.3 CANCELLATION ...........................................................................................................................................28
11.2.4 PRINTING .....................................................................................................................................................28
11.2.5 SELECTION / DESELECTION ......................................................................................................................28
11.2.6 ENTRY, MODIFICATION AND QUICK SELECTION OF MATERIAL 000.....................................................29
11.2.7 ALPHABETICAL RESEARCH .......................................................................................................................29
11.2.8 HELP .............................................................................................................................................................29
11.3 VEHICLES................................................................................................................................................................30
11.3.1 ENTRY ..........................................................................................................................................................30
11.3.2 MODIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................30
11.3.3 CANCELLATION ...........................................................................................................................................31
11.3.4 PRINTING .....................................................................................................................................................31
11.3.5 SELECTION / DESELECTION ......................................................................................................................31
11.3.6 ENTRY, MODIFICATION AND QUICK SELECTION OF VEHICLE 000 .......................................................32
11.3.7 ALPHABETICAL RESEARCH .......................................................................................................................32
11.3.8 HELP .............................................................................................................................................................32
12. DATABASE ACCESS PASSWORD...............................................................................................................................33
13. WEIGHING PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................................33
13.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM.........................................................................................................33
13.2 WEIGHING THROUGH ID CODE............................................................................................................................33
13.2.1 INPUT WEIGH...............................................................................................................................................33
13.2.1.1 SINGLE VEHICLE ........................................................................................................................33
13.2.1.2 VEHICLE WITH TRAILER ............................................................................................................34
13.2.2 OUTPUT WEIGH...........................................................................................................................................35
13.2.2.1 SINGLE VEHICLE .........................................................................................................................35
13.2.2.2 VEHICLE WITH TRAILER .............................................................................................................35
13.3 WEIGHING THROUGH VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE...............................................................................................36
13.3.1 INPUT WEIGH...............................................................................................................................................36
13.3.1.1 SINGLE VEHICLE .........................................................................................................................36
13.3.1.2 VEHICLE WITH TRAILER .............................................................................................................36
13.3.2 OUTPUT WEIGHING ....................................................................................................................................36
13.3.2.1 SINGLE VEHICLE .........................................................................................................................36
13.3.2.2 VEHICLE WITH TRAILER .............................................................................................................37
13.4 CONDITIONS FOR TOTALISATION........................................................................................................................38
13.5 ADDITIONAL TARE FUNCTION..............................................................................................................................38
13.6 TOLERANCE WEIGHING FIELD.............................................................................................................................38
13.7 REENABLING THE PRINTING AND INPUT / OUTPUT WEIGH .............................................................................39
13.8 VISUALISATION AND CLEARING OF THE ACCUMULATED TOTALS .................................................................39
13.9 PROGRESSIVES.....................................................................................................................................................39
13.9.1 PROGRESSIVE DIGITS................................................................................................................................39
13.9.2 TICKET PROGRESSIVE...............................................................................................................................40
13.9.3 LOT PROGRESSIVE.....................................................................................................................................40
14. PRINTOUTS....................................................................................................................................................................40
14.1 LINKING OF THE FORMATS TO THE PRINT FUNCTIONS...................................................................................42
14.1.1 QUICK LINKING OF THE FORMATS ...........................................................................................................43
14.2 NUMBER OF TICKET COPIES................................................................................................................................43
14.3 REPETITION OF THE LAST EXECUTED PRINTOUT ............................................................................................43
14.4 STANDARD PRINTING FORMATS .........................................................................................................................43
15. OTHER FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................44
15.1 CALCULATOR .........................................................................................................................................................44
15.2 DISPLAY OF NET WEIGHT WITH SENSITIVITY X 10 (for testing use during calibration)......................................44
15.3 SETTING DATE / TIME............................................................................................................................................44
15.4 SET-POINT FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................................44
15.4.1 NORMAL FUNCTIONING MODE..................................................................................................................45
15.4.1.1 SETPOINT ON THE GROSS WEIGHT .........................................................................................45
15.4.1.2 SETPOINT ON THE NET WEIGHT...............................................................................................45

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15.4.1.3 GROSS WEIGHT AT ZERO..........................................................................................................45
15.4.1.4 NET WEIGHT AT ZERO................................................................................................................45
15.4.1.5 INSTABILITY .................................................................................................................................46
15.4.1.6 TOTALISATION.............................................................................................................................46
15.4.1.7 SETPOINT ON THE PARTIAL TOTAL..........................................................................................46
15.4.1.8 SETPOINT ON THE GENERAL TOTAL........................................................................................46
15.4.1.9 SETPOINT ON THE GRAND TOTAL............................................................................................46
15.4.1.10 SETPOINT ON THE NEGATIVE NET WEIGHT..........................................................................46
15.4.1.11 OPERATION MADE ....................................................................................................................46
15.4.1.12 WEIGHT ACQUISITION ..............................................................................................................47
15.4.1.13 CONTROL LIGHT........................................................................................................................47
15.4.2 EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONING MODE.............................................................................................................48
15.4.3 QUICK MODIFICATION OF THE SETPOINTS.............................................................................................48
15.5 DIAGNOSTIC PERIPHERALS.................................................................................................................................48
15.6 COM DATA DIAGNOSTIC .......................................................................................................................................49
16. ALIBI MEMORY..............................................................................................................................................................49
16.1 READING OF THE WEIGHS CARRIED OUT..........................................................................................................50
16.2 SERIAL COMMANDS FOR MANAGING THE ALIBI MEMORY:..............................................................................50
16.2.1 REQUEST WEIGHT VALUE WITH WEIGH ID..............................................................................................50
16.2.2 STRING FORMAT (WEIGHT/ID)...................................................................................................................51
16.2.3 WEIGH READING .........................................................................................................................................51
16.2.4 ALIBI MEMORY CANCELLATION (only with non approved instrument).......................................................51
17. MESSAGES ....................................................................................................................................................................52
17.1 INSIDE THE SETUP OR MENU OR AT START-UP................................................................................................52
17.2 IN WEIGHING ..........................................................................................................................................................53
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................................................................................................54
WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................................................................54

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual was created to help you install and learn all about the functional possibilities of the purchased indicator.
The instrument is suitable for use in various weighing environments.
Not only does it have all the normal features of high-precision scales, but it also gives you the possibility to work in specific
environments due to the functioning modes contained in the software implemented in the FLASH MEMORY on the internal
board; this makes the instrument extremely flexible and it can be used in many different industrial applications linked to
weighing. The double numerical and interactive alphanumerical display, the alphanumerical and function keyboard, allow
the operator an easy and immediate use and provide the microcontroller with DATA ENTRY functions in addition to the
normal weighing functions. The input/output allows the instrument to control various external devices, to receive external
commands, control a printer and communicate with a personal computer or to be inserted in a network of weight indicators
controlled by a PC.
WARNING
Please note that this instrument is covered by a warranty and MUST NOT BE OPENED BY THE USER for any reason
whatsoever. Any attempt to repair or modify the unit exposes the user to the risk of electric shock and will invalidate the
entire warranty.
If any problems are found in the unit or with the system in which it is used, the fact must be communicated to the
manufacturer or the dealer from whom it was purchased.
In any case, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY before taking any action.
The version with the 6V rechargeable battery has to be completely recharged (12 hours) in the first installation of
the instrument; we RECOMMEND disconnecting the battery if the instrument is not going to be used for more than
30 days. In order to avoid the deterioration of the rechargeable battery:
- In standard conditions, never leave the battery partially or completely uncharged; at least once a week recharge
it completely .
- In case the instrument is not used for a long period, one needs to:
1. completely recharge the battery before the system is switched off for the last time.
2. recharge completely every 3 months
Do not pour liquids on the weight indicator.
Do not use solvents to clean the weight indicator.
Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight nor place it near heat sources.
Place or anchor the weight indicator and platform on a non-vibrating base.
All the connections of the indicator have to be made respecting the rules applicable in the zone and in the
installing environment.
Everything not expressly described in this manual has to be considered as improper use of the equipment.
Do not install in any area where there is a risk of explosion.
DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the scale or of any load bearing element attached to the scale.
READ CAREFULLY AND APPLY WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 3.
The crossed-out wheeled bin on the product means that at the product end of life, it must be taken to
separate collection or to the reseller when a new equivalent type of equipment is purchased. The
adequate differentiated refuse collection in having the product recycled, helps to avoid possible
negative effects on the environment and health and supports the recycling of the materials of which the
equipment is made. The unlawful disposal of the product by the user will entail fines foreseen by the
current regulations.

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2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
- 12 Vdc ( 8 ÷ 24 Vdc in the IO versions), with internal 100 ÷ 240 Vac (50÷60 Hz)
/ 12 Vdc adapter.
- 6 Vdc from fitted rechargeable built-in battery.
MAXIMUM POWER 16 VA.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE From -10 to +40 °C.
CONVERTER 24 bit Sigma Delta.
CONVERSION SPEED 200 conv./sec with automatic selection.
RANGE OF INPUT SIGNAL 0,6 mV/V - 3,2 mV/V.
MINIMUM VOLTAGE PER DIVISION 0.3
μ
V (approved instrument); 0.03
μ
V (non-approved instrument).
AUTOMATIC ZERO DETECTION Only in gross mode, programmable at +/- ¼, ½, 1, 2 divisions.
ZERO RANGE Configurable up to +/- 50% of max load capacity.
AUTO ZERO AT START-UP Configurable up to +/- 50% of max load capacity.
LOAD CELL POWER SUPPLY 5Vdc ± 5%, 120mA (max 8 350-Ohm cells).
LOAD CELL CONNECTIONS 6 wires with Remote Sense.
DISPLAY DIVISIONS 10000e, 3 x 3000e for legal for trade weighing, expandable up to 800.000 for
internal use (with minimum signal coming from the 1,6 mV/V cell).
DISPLAYS - Red, high-luminosity LED indicators, with six digits (h 13 mm).
- Back lit graphic 160x32 dot LCD.
DATABASE/MEMORY
Database of 500 customers (3 descriptions of 25 characters).
Database of 500 materials (2 descriptions of 20 characters).
Database of 500 vehicles (plate of 10 characters, description of 20 characters,
linked tare).
SIGNALS 16 status LEDs. Graphic icons on LCD display.
KEYBOARD Impermeable polycarbonate keyboard (IP65 protection degree), with membrane
keys with audible and tactile feedback.
PARAMETER SETUP Calibration and linearity (up to 8 points), fully digital and programmable from the
keyboard or from PC with Scaletools
CLOCK/DATE Fitted, with buffer RAM.
SERIAL OUTPUTS - 2 input/output RS232 ports on terminal board/ amp connector.
- 1 input/output RS485 port on terminal board or RS232 on amp connector.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
- Management of PC keyboard
- 2 optoisolated inputs (optoisolated photo couplers), 12Vdc – 24Vdc, 20mA max
- 4 outputs (optoisolated photomosfets), 48Vac / 0.15A, 60Vdc / 0.15A, 10 Ω
max.

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2.1 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
On the indicator is possible implement internal and external modules used to increase interfacing possibilities.(For example,
the number of usable outputs various types of printers, in order to have a report of the weighs made, or giant display in
order to better see the weigh operations. Also, one can connect a PC in order to simply program the instrument through
Scaletools, or in order to have a complete management of the weighs.
Contact the reseller for the list of the available hardware and software accessories.
2.2 SYMBOLS USED
Below are the symbols or text used in the manual to recall the reader’s attention or on the instrument to recall the
user’s attention.
ATTENTION!
Only qualified personnel must perform this operation
ATTENTION!
This is referred to working on energized lines: only qualified personnel must require or perform
this operation.
CE CONFORMITY
IDENTIFIES THE CLASS OF PRECISION.
“TECHNICAL
MANUAL”
It means that an advanced function is being described (therefore for the technical personnel)
which will be further explained in the corresponding technical manual.
THE INSTRUMENT’S DANGEROUS VOLTAGE PARTS AND THE PARTS THE USER CAN ACCESS HAVE BEEN
ELECTRICALLY INSULATED.

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Figure 2 – Measurements and dimensions in mm
1) RJ45 connector
2) Fixing for shelf or column mounting
3/5) Available for load cells / serial lines / inputs / outputs.
4) Power supply input.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 IPE100 CASE AND DIMENSIONS
ABS MODEL
The indicator has an IP65 ABS case, whose external dimensions are shown in the Figure. It can be simply put on a table or
fixed to a shelf or column available on request.
NOTE: If the identification plate is supplied separately (therefore not attached to the indicator), it is advisable to
attach it to the indicator, in order to be able to identify the instrument.
1
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3.2 POWER SUPPLY
- The IPE100 indicator is powered with 12Vdc voltage (8 ÷ 36 Vdc in the IO version), through an internal adapter which
converts the 100 ÷ 240Vac, 50÷60Hz mains voltage, and 6 Vdc, from the built-in battery (fitted depending on the model).
TO POWER the instrument through the 240 Vac mains, or TO RECHARGE the battery, insert the plug and the adapter to
the 240 Vac mains socket.
To connect the indicator to the power mains, the safety regulations must be observed, including the use of a "clean" line
without disturbances or interference caused by other electronic equipment.
The battery inside the indicator, lasts about 25 hours (without the expansion board, with 1-cell platform) and it needs a
recharging time of about 12 hours.
BATTERY FEATURES
Material LEAD
Power 4,5 Ah
Voltage 6 V
THE BATTERY MUST BE SUPPLIED DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
NOTE: it is advisable to completely recharge it (12 hours) in the first installation of the instrument; we
RECOMMEND disconnecting the battery if the instrument is not going to be used for more than 30 days.
Do not connect other equipment to the same socket as the one that the adapter is in.
Do not step on or crush the power supply cable
3.3 START UP
TO TURN ON the IPE100 press the Ckey until the display turns on; then release.
The display shows:
-Initially a welcome message (settable in the TECHNICAL SETUP, << LoGo >> StEP, TECHNICAL MANUAL)while the
instrument carries out a series of checking and preheating self tests.
-E-AF03 - XX” name of the installed software, in which XX identifies the software language.
XX.YY is the software version installed.
-“EXECUTION AUTOZERO”
The instrument carries out the "autozero at start-up” function: if a weight is detected within the percentile set in the <<
Auto-0 >> step (TECHNICAL MANUAL.), it is cleared; if the weight is not within this tolerance:
-with a non approved instrument, the display shows the weight after a few instants,
-with an approved instrument, the message “EXECUTION AUTOZERO” appears continuously on the display, until the
weight is within tolerance.
The auto zero function at start-up may be disabled in the SETUP environment (only with non approved instrument); see
SEtuP >> ConFiG >> PArAm. >> Auto-0 (TECHNICAL MANUAL.)
By pressing the 2ndF key for an instant while the version is shown in the display, the indicator will shown in this order:
01.01 in which 01 indicates the instrument type, 01 indicates the metrological software version.
XX.YY.ZZ is the installed software version.
HH is the installed hardware version (08).
LEGAL FOR TRADE or HIGH RESOLUTION if the instrument is APPROVED or UNAPPROVED, respectively.
9.XXXXX is the the g gravity value.
3.4 TURNING OFF THE INSTRUMENT
TO TURN OFF the IPE100 keep the C key pressed until the “- OFF -“ message appears on the LED display and “ ***
POWER OFF *** ” on the LCD display.

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3.5 TURNING ON PRINTER IN ENERGY SAVING MODE
Premise: the SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoMPrn >> PWrPrn parameter must be set as “EXt.oFF” or “PWrint”, TECHNICAL
MANUAL).
In a system where the indicator is connected to a printer, and both are battery powered, the printer is normally maintained
in STAND-BY and powered only when a printout is needed. This function reduces the energy absorbed by the battery when
the printer is not being used.
If, in this configuration, one should power the printer to change the paper and other maintenance jobs, one needs to press
in sequence the ENTER and 0 keys during the weighing: the display shows Prn - on, and the printer is kept on. Press any
key to exit from this condition.
4. FRONT PANEL KEYS AND DISPLAYS
4.1 FUNCTION OF THE KEYS
In the following section, and later on in the manual, the keys’ functioning is described in accordance to how these are
configured by the factory.
It is possible to customise the functionality of the keys through the << F.KEYS >> step.
C/DEL
- Turns the instrument on/off.
- If pressed for an instant, it clears the tare value.
- Exits the parameter without confirming and saving the modifications.
- In the numeric input phase, it quickly clears the present value.
TARE/ZERO
- If pressed for an instant it carries out the semiautomatic tare, or cancels the value of tare if the
gross weight is 0.
- If pressed at length, it clears the displayed gross weight, if it’s within the percentage configured in
the << 0.PErC >> step.
Fn/ENTER - In the alphanumeric input phase, it confirms the entry made.
- In the menu it allows to enter a step or to confirm a parameter inside a step.
2nd F -If pressed together with the other keys, it allows carrying out a specific function. (see section
4.1.1).

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./HELP
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, it enters, in this order, the following characters:
. , ; : # < > \ | ” % & / ( ) = ? ^ ’ [ ] { };
- HELP function, see section 4.1.4.
- If pressed in some steps or functions of the weight indicator, the display shows the keys and
their functions specific to that state of the instrument.
F1
- By entering a number through the numerical keyboard and then pressing the F1 key, one can
quickly select the customer corresponding to the entered value (the article must have already
been edited).
- If pressed for an instant it allows entering the customer database.
- If pressed at length one locks and unlocks the instrument’s keyboard (except the Ckey)
F2
- By entering a number through numerical keyboard and then pressing the F2 key, one can quickly
select the material corresponding to the entered value (the article must have already been
edited).
- If pressed for an instant it allows entering the material database.
- If pressed at length the weight visualization function with sensitivity x 10 is enabled.
F3
- By entering a number through numerical keyboard and then pressing the F3 key, one can quickly
select the vehicle corresponding to the entered value (the article must have already been edited).
- If pressed for an instant it allows entering the vehicle database.
- If pressed at length one can adjust the date and time of the instrument.
F4 - If pressed for an instant it allows filling in the free texts, if configured.
- If pressed at length one enters the instrument’s diagnostics menu.
F5 - Commands the data transmission to the printer serial port.
- If pressed at length one locks/unlocks the tare.
F6
- If pressed for an instant it allows carrying out an input weigh.
- Allow to scroll forwards in the menu steps or in the parameters inside a step.
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, it decrements the blinking digit.
F7
- If pressed for an instant it allows carrying out an output weigh.
- Allow to scroll backwards in the menu steps or in the parameters inside a step.
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, it increments the blinking digit.
F8 - If pressed for an instant it allows printing and resetting the partial total.
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, it selects the digit to be modified from right to left.
F9 - If pressed for an instant it allows printing and resetting the general total.
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, it selects the digit to be modified from left to right.
F10 - If pressed for an instant, it executes the printing and the zeroing of the large total.
- In the numeric or alphanumeric input phase, introduces a space between two characters.
NUMERIC
KEYBOARD
-Entry of digits or characters.
- During the weighing, these enter a numeric value with which it’s possible to:
1) Set the tare value, by pressing then the TARE key (see section 7.2).
2) To add or to subtract to the current tare the result of the operation between two values
enterable with the keyboard (See the 15.1 CALCULATOR section).
4.1.1 "2ndF" KEY: SECOND FUNCTION OF THE KEYS
In the weighing phase, by pressing the 2ndF key together with another key, it’s possible to execute various functions
(continue reading the manual for the details of the functions):
2ndF F1 Print/Clearing of Customer Total
2ndF F2 Print/Clearing of Material Total
2ndF F3 Print/Clearing of Vehicle Total
2ndF F4 Deselect databases
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2ndF F8 Net/Gross Conversion 1
2ndF C Causes the display of the present metric scale information (see section 8).
2ndF TARE/ZERO Cyclical scale zero on the connected scales
2ndF 0 Selection of remote scale
2ndF 1 Selection of scale 1
2ndF 2 Selection of scale 2
2ndF 3 Selection A+B function
4.1.2 ENTERING ALPHANUMERIC TEXT
It might be necessary, while the weighing system is working, to enter some alphanumerical texts such as descriptions,
alphanumerical messages (operator, number of lot, customer, etc.).
To enter the characters one uses the 0 to 9 keys.
By pressing one of these keys a few times, the characters shown on the key (and other special carachters) will be shown
on the LCD display: initially the first letter in the bottom left will appear, and then the other characters towards the right.
After digiting a character, the blinking cursor, after a few instants, advances automatically of a position.
Function of the keys
F5 switches the writing mode from “numeric” (nuM) to “characters” (ChAr).
In the nuM mode one enters just the numbers, while in the ChAr mode one can enter all the characters of
a key.
C If pressed for an instant, it cancels the written characters: first the characters that follow the cursor are
cancelled; than those that precede it, one at a time.
If pressed at length, it deletes all entered characters.
With empty text, it exits the entry phase without confirming.
SHIFT It enters a space in the middle of a text.
./HELP If pressed a few times it allows entering the following characters: . , ; : # < > \ | ” % & / ( ) = ? ^ ’ [ ] { }.
0 In “characters” mode (ChAr), by pressing once a space is entered; by pressing twice it enters the “0”
character.
1 In “characters” mode (ChAr), pressed repeatedly, it allows to enter the following symbols:
? ! 1 @ ’ + – * / = ~ € „ … † ‡ ˆ ‰ š < OE ž ı’ “ ” • – – ˜ ™ Š > oe ž ¢ £ ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¨ © ª « ¬ - ® ¯ ° ± ² ³ ´ μ¶ · ¸
¹ º » ¼ ½ ¾ ¿ ã.
 Moves the blinking cursor to the left or to the right.
 Scrolls in one sense or the other the list of all the enterable characters (0, 1…9, A, B…Y, Z)
Examples:
-To enter the letter “B” one should press the “2” key twice in the ChAr mode.
-To enter the number “3” one should press the “3” key four times (in the ChAr mode) or press the F5 key (one passes to
the nuM mode) and press the “3” key once.
4.1.3 DISABLING THE KEYBOARD
It is possible to disable all the keyboard functions (except the Ckey for turning on and off), in order to avoid undesired
pressings of the scale keys:
-To lock the keyboard, press at length the F1 key: the display shows the “LoCK” message for a few instants. Now the
keyboard is LOCKED: if one presses a key, the display shows for a few instants the “HOLD F1 TO UNLOCK” message.
-To unlock the keyboard, press again at length, the F1 key: the display shows the “unLoCk” message for a few
instants.
NOTE: It’s possible to lock all keys individually in a permanent way through the TECHNICAL SETUP, TECHNICAL
MANUAL.
1In case of APPROVED instrument and active tare, the gross weight will show for about 5 seconds, then return to the net weight visualization.

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4.1.4 HELP MENU
By pressing at length the HELP key it is possible to access a menu containing the list of keys with the relative function, and
status (locked or unlocked) indication.
The display shows:
- in the upper part: the key, followed by the code of the linked function in the << F.Keys >> step, and a symbol
Indicating whether the key is unlocked ( ) or locked ( ) in the << EN.KEYS >> step.
- in the lower part: the description of the linked function.
Scroll the list with the arrow keys , press the Ckey to exit.
4.1.5 INDICATOR CONNECTED TO PC KEYBOARD
It’s possible to connect a PC keyboard (optional), used to emulate the functions of the keys of the indicator.
The keys are managed in the following way:
KEYBOARD KEY OR FUNCTION EMULATE
Esc
-C key.
- If pressed at start-up, it allows entering in the technical SETUP.
In the alphanumeric input, it deletes all entered characters.
and Canc
-C key.
- If pressed at start-up, it allows entering in the technical SETUP.
In the alphanumeric input, it cancels first the characters which follow the cursor, then the ones which
precede it, one at a time.
Enter

-Fn key.
- Confirms the entered value.
- Enters the displayed step
Numeric and
alphanumeric
keys, SHIFT and
CAPS LOCK
- Quick entry of a numeric and alphanumeric string: through the CAPS/LOCK or SHIFT key it is possible
to switch from the capital letters to the lower case letters, and vice versa, or enter the second character
corresponding to the key (for example ", %, &, /, ? )
Cursor keys
- Scroll the parameters
- Increase or decrease the blinking digit while entering a value.
Cursor keys
- When entering a value or an alphanumeric string, it scrolls the digits to the right or to the left.
F1, F2….F10 F1,F2….F10 keys.
F11 2ndF key
F12 TARE key.
NOTE: through the remote keyboard, it’s not possible to carry out the functions made by pressing the keys at length.
F1:302  C
CUSTOMER DATABASES

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ir.2nd F
●2nd F
○Tare
ir.numb
●numeric keys
○function keys
4.1.6 REMOTE CONTROL
Depending on the model of indicator, it is possible to remotely control the instrument through one of the following types of
remote controls: 18-key infrared (ir) or 6-key radio (rd).
The type of remote control to be used must be selected in the Setup environment, in the << inF.Red >> step (TECHNICAL
MANUAL).
NOTE: The infrared remote controls are for indoor use only.
4.1.6.1 “18-KEY” INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
With this type of remote control, the functioning of the keys will be as described in the following table.
The remote control can be programmed so that it will emulate the Tare key instead of the 2nd F key of the indicator and the
function keys from F1 to F10 instead of the numeric keys (numeric key 1 for F1, numeric key 2 for key F2 etc…); see below
the configuration details.
FUNCTION OF THE KEYS
CONFIGURATION
To execute this configuration:
- press at length the Fn key on the remote control;
- the configuration of the 2nd F key is proposed:
- select the desired key that should be simulated by using the arrow keys and press the PRINT / key to confirm
and pass to the following setting;
- the configuration of the numeric key is proposed:
- select the desired functioning of the numeric key (simulating the numbers or simulating the function keys from F1…F10)
by using the arrow keysand press the PRINT / key to confirm and exit the menu.
KEYBOARD KEY OR FUNCTION EMULATED
Fn Fn key
2nd F 2nd F key or Tare function (see configuration below)
C C key
NUMERIC KEYS Entry of digits or emulation of F1...F10 keys (see
configuration below)
TARE /  Tare function or increase of a digit while entering a value
. ./HELP key
ZERO /  Zero function or decrease of a digit while entering a value
MODE /  Scrolls the digits to the right while entering a value
PRINT /  Confirms the entered value or enters the displayed step

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4.1.6.2 “6-KEY” RADIO REMOTE CONTROL
With this type of remote control, the functioning of each key can be programmed so that it is matched to one of the available
keys of the indicator.
This configuration must be carried out in the Setup environment, in the << inF.Red >> step (TECHNICAL MANUAL), after
the selection of this type of remote control.
By pressing the ./HELP key of the indicator, it’s possible to see, while weighing, the list of the functions matched to the keys
of the indicator and also to the keys of the remote control (see section 4.1.4).
EXAMPLE OF CONFIGURATION
USE OF MORE REMOTE CONTROLS WITH ONLY ONE INDICATOR
If one works with only an indicator, it is possible to use any 6-key remote control, without combining it to the indicator,
therefore without limiting the number of usable remote controls.
To enable this mode one has to first select “RD 6 BR” in the << inF.Red >> (TECHNICAL MANUAL).
USE OF MORE REMOTE CONTROLS WITH SEVERAL INDICATORS IN THE SAME AREA
If one needs to use several indicators in the same area, it is possible to combine each remote control to the desired
indicator, in order to execute the function only on it and therefore avoid emulating the function on all indicators in use.
By enabling this mode it will be possible to combine up to 3 different remote controls (e.i. for 3 different operators) for each
indicator.
To enable this mode one has to first select “RD 6” in the << inF.Red >> (TECHNICAL MANUAL).
To link a new remote control to the indicator one has to:
- press at length 1 and 2 keys together (3 seconds).
- the instrument displays "aut.rd?"
- press the ENTER key of the indicator
- the new remote control is linked
To remove the linking of a remote control one has to:
- press at length 1 and 2 keys together (3 seconds).
- the instrument displays "aut.rd?"
- press the C key of the indicator; if the remote control was previously linked, it will be removed.

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4.2 FUNCTION DISPLAY
During the weighing the displays are subdivided mainly in 3 sections, shown in the figures below:
1) WEIGHT
2) STATUS INDICATORS (led pilot lights and / or graphic symbols)
3) DATA
2
1
2 3
Figure 1: IPE100 displays
NOTE: If the EEEEE message appears, this means that the value exceeds the maximum number of digits shown by the
instrument.
4.2.1 STATUS INDICATORS
LED FUNCTION
POWER
Indicates the type of indicator power supply:
-red pilot light: through built-in power adapter;
-green pilot light: through battery (charged battery);
-pilot light off: through battery (discharged battery).
0
Indicates that the weight detected by the weighing system is near zero, including the interval of 1/4 +1/4 of
the scale’s division.
~I Indicates that the weight is unstable.
NET Indicates that the weight shown by the LED display is a NET WEIGHT.
TIndicates that a tare value has been acquired or entered.
GIndicates that the unit of measure in use is the gram.
Kg Indicates that the unit of measure in use is the kilogram.
TIndicates that the unit of measure in use is the ton.
PCS Not used in this application
FNot used in this application
START Not used in this application
STOP Not used in this application
W1 W2 W3 Measuring range (see section 8)
SP1 Not used in this application
SP2 Not used in this application
1CUS MAT VEH
TARE: 1.000kg

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SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE LCD DISPLAY
SYMBOL FUNCTION
The weight detected by the weighing system is near the zero, included within the interval
of –1/4 and +1/4 of the scale division.
The weight is unstable.
The displayed weight is a GROSS WEIGHT (depending on the software language).
The displayed weight is a NET WEIGHT.
A tare value has been acquired.
A manual tare value has been entered (preset tare).
Unit of measure in use: ton, kilogram, gram, pounds, millilitres, or millivolt.
Active measuring range (see section 8).
Active scale (see section 5).
Indicates that a specific function of the instrument is active.
Battery charge level: see section 5.2.1.
Status output, respectively non active and active. Icon viewable only with active
DIAGNOSTICS PERIPHERAL UNITS function, see section 15.5.
Status input, respectively non active and active. Icon viewable only with active
DIAGNOSTICS PERIPHERAL UNITS function, see section 15.5.
Serial communication status with external device. Icon viewable only with active
DIAGNOSTICS PERIPHERAL UNITS function, see section 15.5.
Active during the configuration of the date and time.
Locked keyboard, see section 4.3
In the HELP menu these respectively indicate whether a key is unlocked or locked in the
SETUP level (<< En.KEYS >> step, see section 4.4.)
The Fn key has been pressed.
The 2nd Fkey has been pressed.
Transmission of the data to the printer serial port under way.
Inside the step, these respectively indicate an unselected or selected parameter.
They indicate respectively if an element of archive is unselected or selected (see section
4.2.5).
Active calculator function, see section 15.1 CALCULATOR.

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4.2.2 BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION
The indicator is able to recognise whether it is powered by mains or by battery, and to indicate its charge level; to enable
the battery level indication, one should configure the << bt.LEVEL >> step.
The charge level is shown during weighing by the battery symbol.
- : charged battery.
- : partially charged battery.
- : discharged battery: connect the indicator to the mains for recharging the battery (if provided by that model) or
replacing the battery.
The indicator shows also when the battery is being recharged (if provided for the model):
RECHARGE PHASE: …
COMPLETED RECHARGE:
NOTES:
- During the recharge the instrument can be normally used.
- The instrument automatically turns off when the voltage goes below the minimum level.
4.2.3 "TILT" DEVICE
The TILT is a device which inhibits the indicator’s weighing system and starts working when the instrument’s inclination is
greater than 2% for the pallet truck application or 5% for application on lift trucks.
The “tilt” message is shown on the display, alternate to the weight value.
The activation of the tilt alarm has a delay of about three seconds from the detection of the exceeding inclination.
See the electrical connection scheme (TECHNICAL MANUAL.) for the connection of the device.
4.2.4 DISPLAYED DATA
The data is displayed on two lines:
VISUALISATION WITH ENABLED DATABASES EXAMPLES
A+B FUNCTION DISABLED A+B FUNCTION ENABLED
-Indication of the selected elements
(CUS:customer/MAT:material/VEH:vehicle):
Element selected
Element not selected
-Active semiautomatic tare (PT if manual tare) or
weight on the scale 1 and 2
VISUALISATION WITH DISABLED DATABASES EXAMPLES
A+B FUNCTION DISABLED A+B FUNCTION ENABLED
-Gross weight or weight sum (A+B)
-Active semiautomatic tare (PT if manual tare) or
weight on the scale 1 and 2
1GROSS: 100kg
TARE: 100k
g
ΣSUM: 100.0kg
1 100.0k
g
20.0k
g
1CUS MAT VEH
TARE: 100k
g
1CUS MAT VEH
PT: 100k
g
1CUS MAT VEH
1 100.0k
g
2 0.0k
g
1CUS MAT VEH
1 100.0k
g
2 0.0k
g

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5. SELECTION OF THE SCALE
With various scales connected, press the 2ndF key followed by a key from 0 to 3:
0>> Selection of remote scale.
1>> Selection of scale number 1.
2>> Selection of scale number 2.
3>> scale sum selection (A+B function).
For example with the 2ndF and the 1keys, the words “SCALE 1” appear on the display for a few seconds followed by the
value of the Weight if it is on the weighing machine selected.
In case of various connected scales, the selected scale is shown on the LCD display of the instrument:
1CUS MAT VEH
Selected scale:
1 =
sca
l
e
1
;
2 =
sca
l
e
2
;
R = r
e
m
ote
sca
l
e
Σ= A+B f
u
n
ct
i
o
n

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5.1 FUNCTIONING WITH REMOTE SCALE
PREMISE: the functioning of the remote scale is foreseen with the use of independent channels (nuM.SCA step,
TECHNICAL MANUAL.).
The remote scale transmits in a continuous mode the weight string on a dedicated serial port (optional), in a unidirectional
(from scale to indicator).
It is possible to use the serial ports on the indicator’s motherboard simultaneously with the use of the remote scale.
In the normal scale status, press the 2ndF and 0keys to pass to the display of the weight on the remote scale.
If just the remote scale is connected, after the start-up phase, the indicator positions itself directly on it.
If the remote scale allows this, it is possible to carry out the ZERO and TARE operations directly from the indicator.
It is possible to carry out all the weighing procedures described in section 13 (also using the databases), or print the
displayed weight.
For the connection refer to the technical manual of the instrument (TECHNICAL MANUAL.).
CONFIGURATION OF THE REMOTE SCALE
See the manual of the remote scale.
CONFIGURATION OF THE INDICATOR
Refer to the technical manual for programming the indicator (SEtuP >> SEriAL >> CoMAuX >> rEM.SCA step
TECHNICAL MANUAL.).
5.2 “A+B” FUNCTION
“A+B” function allows you to perform weighing operations on each scale or on their sum; the function have to be enable in
step F.ModE >> totAL >> WEi.Mod >> nor.WGt (TECHNICAL MANUAL.).
To display the sum of two scales, press in sequence the 2ndF and 3 keys, the LCD display shows:
where “Σ” indicates the sum of two scales.
NOTES
•One can select in every time scale 1 or scale 2 by pressing in sequence 2ndF and 1 or 2ndF and 2 keys.
•The total capacity corresponds to the sum of each scale capacity.
•The total division corresponds to the highest division of each scale.
•The overload signalling always corresponds to individual scale overload detection (individual scale capacity + 9e).
•The function is available for “single vehicle” functioning mode.
•The maximum entering value of manual tare is always equal to each scale capacity.
•The manual tare is the same for all the scales: the value is shown on LCD display, while display always shows the
gross weigh.
•The semi-automatic tare is disabled (on each scale too).
•The 316 function switch the visualization between Preset Tare and the weight values.
•At start-up the indicator places itself on A+B status.
5.3 WEIGHING WITH TWO SCALES: SELECTING INPUT/OUTPUT SCALES
Since it is possible to connect a second scale, in the F.ModE >> totAL >> i.o.SCA SET INPUT/OUTPUT SCALES”
parameter of the TECHNICAL SETUP (TECHNICAL MANUAL.), one sets how to use the two scales:
•By selecting “SEt.i.o1” one sets the first scale as INPUT, and the second one as OUTPUT.
•By selecting “SEt.i.o2” one sets the first scale as INPUT as well as OUTPUT.
•By selecting “FrEE” one can freely use the two scales as: INPUT in the first / OUTPUT in the second, and vice
versa, or INPUT/OUTPUT in the first or INPUT/OUTPUT in the second.