Transcell Technology TI-500E User manual

MODEL
TI-500E
Digital Weight Indicator
Manual
Version 1.22S June 28, 2022

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Contents
DISPLAY & KEYPAD DETAILS ............................................................................................. 2
INSTALLATION & OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................... 6
INDICATOR CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 7
CONFIGURATION MENUS................................................................................................ 7
ENTERING THE SETUP (“F”) CONFIGURATION MENU................................................. 7
SETUP (“F”) MENU DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................ 8
ENTERING THE USER (“A”).............................................................................................. 9
USER (“A”) MENU DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................ 10
EXITING THE MENUS...................................................................................................... 11
INDICATOR CALIBRATION................................................................................................. 12
CALIBRATION OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 12
ZERO CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS (F16)................................................................. 12
SPAN CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS (F17)................................................................. 12
ADVANCED OPERATION.................................................................................................... 14
PIECE COUNTING MODE............................................................................................... 14
SERIAL (COM) PORT INFORMATION................................................................................ 15
SERIAL PORT MODES.................................................................................................... 15
OUTPUT STRINGS .......................................................................................................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 18
ERROR MESSAGES............................................................................................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 19
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DISPLAY & KEYPAD DETAILS
This indicator uses a 6-digit LED (Light Emitting Diode) display. The Table below summarizes
the display annunciators.
Annunciator
Display Indication
GROSS
The indicator is in Gross Weight mode.
NET
The indicator is in Net Weight mode.
TARE
Indicates that a tare weight has been established in the system.
ZERO
Displays when the indicator reading is at “Center of Zero”.
lb
The displayed weight reading is in pounds (lb).
kg
The displayed weight reading is in kilograms (kg).
PCS
The displayed reading is in pieces (piece counting).
STABLE
Displays whenever the indicator reading is at rest, i.e., not in motion.

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The keypad comprises five (5) function keys.
Marking
Keypad Function
Units
Selects the displayed unit of measure, i.e., lb or kg. This key can be disabled.
Zero
Zeroes the weight display reading, provided certain conditions are met1.
Net/Gross
Selects the weighing mode, i.e., Gross weight or Net Weight.
Tare
Establishes a system Tare, provided certain conditions are met2.
Print
Sends the displayed weight reading to the serial communication port, provided
certain conditions are met3.
1
Scale mustn’t be in motion or displaying an error message, e.g., overload. Scale must be in Gross mode.
Operation may be restricted by the Zero Reset Range setting (see F4 menu parameter).
2
Scale mustn’t be in motion or displaying an error message, e.g., overload. Tare weight must be greater
than Gross Zero.
3
Scale mustn’t be in motion or displaying an error message, e.g., overload.

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INSTALLATION & OVERVIEW
Remember that the installer is ultimately responsible to assure that a particular
installation will be and remain safe and operable under the specific conditions
encountered.
The indicator must be properly configured and calibrated prior to use.
Installation
Find a suitable location for the indicator and use the included bracket to mount the unit to a wall
or table. Use this handy guide for mounting the bracket to a wall or table:
The indicator ships with a homerun cable which plugs into the appropriate connector. Use the
following color codes to connect the load cell or junction box.
Load cell / junction box Cable Leads
Color
Function
Color
Function
Black
- Excitation
White
- Signal
Red
+ Excitation
Green
+ Signal