Unipulse F160 User manual

01AUG2017REV.1.06
WEIGHING CONTROLLER
F160
｢CC-Link Ver.1.10｣
OPERATION MANUAL

Introduction
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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing our F160 weighing controller.
For good performance, and proper and safe use of the F160, be sure to read this instruction manual and
properly understand the contents of it before use.
Description in this manual
Basically, initial (default) values are underlined for selecting settings and for set values.
For non-underlined set values, refer to the Setting Code List.
Example) Analog filter
Setting/ 0: 2Hz 1: 4Hz 2: 6Hz 3: 8Hz
* In this case, “2: 6Hz” is the initial value.
Safety Precautions
Installation, maintenance and inspection of the F160 should be performed by personnel having technical
knowledge of electricity. In order to have an F160 weighing controller used safely, notes we would like
you to surely follow divide into " " and " ", and are indicated by the following
documents. Notes indicated here are the serious contents related to safely. Please use F160 after
understanding the contents well.
For safety reasons, please read the following safety precautions thoroughly.
WARNING
This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in serious injury or
fatality when incorrectly handled.
CAUTION
This sign forewarns the presence of hazards that could result in personnel injury or
property damage when incorrectly handled.
WARNING
CAUTION

WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
●For the entire system to function safely when the F160 becomes faulty or malfunctions,
provide a safety circuit outside the F160.
●Do not modify the F160. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.
●Do not install in the following environments.
- Places containing corrosive gas or flammable gas.
- Where the product may be splashed with water, oil or chemicals.
●Do not connect a commercial power source directly to the signal input/output terminals.
●Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal.
●Before performing the following, make sure that no power is applied.
- Attachment/detachment of load cell connector, external I/O connector,
other options connector.
- Wiring/connection of cables to terminal blocks.
- Connection of the ground line.
●For connection to the signal input/output terminals, check the signal names and pin
assignment numbers, and then carry out wiring properly.
Any incorrect wiring may cause of electric shocks or leakage.
●Be sure to use crimp contacts for connection to terminal blocks, and do not to connect bare
wires as they are.
●Be sure to install the attached terminal block cover after wiring to the power input terminals.
Otherwise, electric shocks may result.
●Before applying power, carefully check the wiring, etc.
●Use at a proper power supply voltage. (DC24V±15%)
●Do not damage the power cord. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.
●Do not touch any signal input/output terminal while applying power. Doing so may cause
electric shocks or malfunctions.
●If the cover of the main body is opened, it may cause an electric shock internally. Even if the
power is off, the internal capacitor is charged. Contact us for internal inspection or repair.
●In the case of smoke, an abnormal smell or strange sound, immediately turn off the power,
and disconnect the power cable.
●As for the batteries used in F160, do not at any time dismantle the batteries, change the
batteries shape by subjecting it to pressure or throw the batteries into fires as these may
cause the batteries to explode, catch fire or leak.
Model: CR14250SE manufactured by Sanyo Electric, or equivalent
Voltage: 3 V
Capacity: 850 mAh
Battery life: Approx 5-7 years
This sign forewarns the presence of hazards
that could result in serious injury or fatality
when incorrectly handled.
Warning on design
Warning on installation
Warning on wiring
Warning during startup and maintenance

CAUTION
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
●Use the F160 as it is incorporated in a control panel, etc.
●Do not install in the following environments.
- Where the temperature/humidity exceeds the range of the specifications.
- Places exposed to direct sunlight.
- Dusty places.
- Places containing large quantities of salt or iron powder.
- Where the main body is directly affected by vibrations or shocks.
●Take adequate shielding measures when using at the following locations.
- Near a power line.
- Where a strong electric field or magnetic field is formed.
- Where static electricity, relay noise or the like is generated.
●Tighten the screws for the signal input/output terminals at the specified torque.
If they are loose, shorts, fire or malfunctions may occur.
Tightening torque: 0.5N•m
●For sensors and external inputs/outputs, use shielded cables.
●For turning on/off the power, be sure to keep intervals of 5 seconds or more.
●If the F160 is not used by the specified method, its protective performance may be impaired.
●Maintenance
- When performing maintenance, disconnect the power.
- Do not wipe with a wet rag, or with benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. Doing so may cause
discoloration or deformation of the F160. In the case of heavy contamination, wipe off the
contamination with a cloth after dipping it into a diluted neutral detergent and wringing it
well, and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
●When the F160 is shipped, spacers made of corrugated cardboard are used as cushioning
materials.
Though it is factory-designed so that shocks can sufficiently be absorbed, breakage may
result if shocks are applied when the spacers are reused for transportation. If you send the
F160 to us for repair, etc., take adequate measures against shocks by using polyurethane
materials, etc., separately.
●If you dispose of the product, handle it as industrial waste.
This sign forewarns the presence of hazards
that could result in personnel injury or property damage
when incorrectly handled.
Caution on installation
Caution on wiring
Caution during startup and maintenance
Caution during transportation
Caution during disposal

RoHS-compliant Product
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RoHS-compliant Product
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RoHS-compliant Product
The parts and attachments (including the instruction manual, packaging box, etc.) used for this unit are
compliant with the RoHS Directive restricting the use of hazardous substances with regard to adverse
effects on the environment and human body.
What is RoHS?
It is an abbreviation for Restriction on Hazardous Substances, which is implemented by the European
Union (EU). The Directive restricts the use of six specific substances in electric and electronic equipment
handled within EU borders. The six substances are lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB
(polybrominated biphenyls), and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
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1 OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1. Contents of The Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-2. About Connectable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-3. Appearance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2-1. Power Input Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2-2. Load Cell Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
■Load Cell Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■Connecting Load Cells in Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■Cable colors of sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2-3. External Input/Output (Amphenol Connector) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-4. SI/F Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■SI/F Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■Connection of External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 SETTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-1. Setting Modes Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3-2. Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■Setting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4-1. What is Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4-2. Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■Actual Load Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■Equivalent Input Calibration Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4-3. Actual Load Calibration Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Calibration Value Lock Release (Setting code 48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Set Value Lock Release (Setting code 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Decimal Place (Setting code 46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Capacity (Setting code 41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
■Minimum Scale Division (Setting code 42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Balance Weight (Setting code 40). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■Zero Calibration (Setting code 90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■Actual Load Calibration (Setting code 91). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■Calibration Value Lock (Setting code 48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■Set Value Lock (Setting code 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4-4. Equivalent Input Calibration Operation (Setting Code 92). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■Cautions for Equivalent Input Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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5 FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5-1. Weight Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
■Gross Weight and Net Weight • Tare Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5-2. Tare Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5-3. Preset Tare Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5-4. Digital Zero Regulation Value (Setting Code 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5-5. Digital Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5-6. Motion Detect (Setting Code 31,32,37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5-7. Filter in a Stable Condition (Setting Code 36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5-8. Zero Tracking (Setting Code 33,34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5-9. Gravitational Acceleration (Setting Code 47) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5-10.Digital Filter (Setting Code 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5-11.Analog Filter (Setting Code 35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5-12.Net Over/ Gross Over (Setting Code 43,44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5-13.Discharging Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
■Feeding Weighing and Discharging Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
■Discharging Mode (Setting Code 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
■Net Weight Sign Inversion in Discharge Weighing (Setting Code 29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
■Simple Comparison Control and Sequence Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
■Final/ Set Point2/ Set Point1/ Compensation (CPS)/ Over/ Under (Setting Code 00 to 05) . .34
■Upper Limit/ Lower Limit/ Near Zero (Setting Code 06 to 08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
■Over/Under Comparison/ Upper/Lower Limit Comparison/ Near Zero Comparison
(Setting Code 20 to 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
■Over/Under Comparison Mode (Setting Code 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
■Upper/Lower Limit Comparison Mode (Setting Code 28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
■Comparison Inhibit Time/ Judging Time/ Complete Output Time (Setting Code 10 to 12) . . .36
■Complete Output Mode (Setting Code 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
■Auto Free Fall Compensation/ Auto Free Fall Compensation Coefficient/
Average Count of Auto Free Fall Compensation/ Auto Free Fall Compensation Regulation
(Setting Code 25,17 to 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5-14.Sequence Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
■Normal Sequence (With Judgment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
■Sequence with Adjust Feeding Valid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
■Sequence without Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
■About the Stop Signal (Setting Code 84,85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
■Relationship Between Auto Zero Times, Judging Times, And Auto Free Fall Compensation .43
■Sequence Error (Setting Code 86). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6 STANDARD INTERFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-1. External Input/Output (Amphenol Connector) (Setting Code 60 to 66,70 to 74) . . . . . . 44
■Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
■Output (Meanings of Signals). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
■Input (Meanings of Signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
6-2. SI/F 2-wire Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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CONTENTS
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7 OPTION (Setting Code 38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7-1. BCD Parallel Data Output Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
■Connector Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
■How to Assemble the Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
■Setting Item (Setting Code 38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
■BCD Output Data List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
■Logic Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
■BCD Data Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
■Equivalent Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
■Signal Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7-2. CC-Link Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
■Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
■CC-Link Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
■Setting Item (Setting Code 38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
■Communication Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
■Outline of the Buffer Memory for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
■Buffer Memory Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
■Setting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
■Sample Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8-1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
■Analog Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
■Setting Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
■Display Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
■External Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
■Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
■General Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
■Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
8-2. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
■Mounting Bracket Attachments (Upper/Lower) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
■Mounting Bracket Attachments (Left/Right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
■Equipped with BCD parallel data output interface option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
■Equipped with CC-Link interface option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8-3. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
9 SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9-1. Setting Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
■Setting Range Details of the Set Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9-2. Error List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
■Calibration Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
■Weight Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
■Command Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
■System Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
■Sequence Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9-3. Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

CONTENTS
VIII
CONTENTS
VIII
M E M O

1
1 OUTLINE
1
OUTLINE
Chapter
1
1-1. Contents of The Package
The packaging box contains the following.
Be sure to check them before use.
1-2. About Connectable Devices
1OUTLINE
01NOV2007REV.1.00
WEIGHINGCONTROLLER
F160
F160 body.....1 F160 operation manual.....1
External input/output connector.....1
(With a load cell connector,
Jumper wire.....2
[57-30140]
and mounting brackets)

2
1 OUTLINE
2
OUTLINE
Chapter
1
1-3. Appearance Description
■Front Panel
1. Numerical display
Displays indicated values, set values, and error messages.
2. Operation button
Buttons to select setting modes and setting items and to input set values.
Button Indicated value
display state
Setting mode
selection state
Setting item
selection state
Set value
input state
FNC Go to setting mode
selection.
Go to indicated value
display.
Go to setting mode
selection.
(The display shows the
current setting mode.)
Cancel the current
setting and go to a
setting item selection
state.
△No function
Go to a setting item
selection state.
(The last item number
is selected.)
Select the previous
item number.
Increment
the numerical value
by one.
▽No function
Go to a setting item
selection state.
(The first item number
is selected.)
Select the next item
number.
Decrement
the numerical value
by one.
Switch the weight value
(gross weight/
net weight/ tare weight)
display.
Select the next setting
mode.
Go to setting mode
selection.
(The display shows the
next setting mode.)
Make a digit shift.
Confirm the weight
value.No function Go to a set value change state.
Determine
the set value.
8. Optional slot
1. Numerical display
3. External input/output
2. Operation button
6. Frame ground terminal5. SI/F terminal 7. DC power input terminal
4. Load cell input
connector
terminal block
▽

3
1 OUTLINE
3
OUTLINE
Chapter
1
3. External input/output connector
Feed/Discharge control outputs, control inputs, etc., are assigned as itemized below.
Open collector output: 7 ports
Contact input (photocoupler primary): 5 ports
Common (insulated power supply ground): 2 ports
The adaptable connector is DDK-manufactured 57-30140 (attachment) or equivalent.
(Connector optional type: CN20)
4. Load cell input terminal block
This is a terminal block to connect load cell(s).
The adaptable plug is Osada-manufactured ETB42-07P or equivalent.
(Connector optional type: CN80)
5. SI/F terminal
2-wire serial interface is to connect UNIPULSE peripheral equipment such as printer, remote
display or data converter.
6. Frame ground terminal
F.G. terminal. Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal to prevent electric shocks and injury
by static electricity. (There is continuity between the casing and F.G. terminal.)
7. DC power input terminal
Connect the DC power cord. The power supply voltage is 24V DC (±15%).
8. Optional slot
Any one of the following optional boards can be mounted.
- BCD parallel data output interface
- CC-Link interface

4
2 CONNECTION
4
CONNECTION
Chapter
22-1. Power Input Connection
Connect the DC power cord. (24V DC (±15%) 10W)
1. Check that no power is applied.
2. Remove the screws (two), and remove the terminal block cover.
3. Remove the screws (two) from the terminal block.
4. Fit the crimp contacts to the screw holes, and fix them with the screws.
+: Red screw
- :Black screw
5. Install the terminal block cover, and fix it with the screws (two).
WARNING
- Be aware that the voltage drops depending on the wire thickness and length.
- Never input an AC power source. Doing so will cause a failure.
- Do not connect to the SI/F terminals. Doing so will cause a failure.
- Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal.
- Connection to the terminal block, make sure that no power is applied.
2CONNECTION
Within 6mm
Black screw
Red screw
Terminal block cover

5
2 CONNECTION
5
CONNECTION
Chapter
2
2-2. Load Cell Connection
How to connect
1. Strip 5mm of the covering of the wire to be
connected.
The size of connectable wires is from 0.21
to 3.31mm2(AWG12 to 24).
2. Twist the tip to such an extent that it will not spread out.
3. Loosen the screw with a screwdriver to
open the connection hole.
A Phillips screwdriver 3 to 3.5mm #1 in shaft
diameter is recommended.
(Precision screwdriver, etc.)
4. Insert the wire into the connection hole so
as not to let the tip spread out.
5. Tighten the screw with the screwdriver.
0.5Nm of tightening torque is recommended.
6. Lightly pull the wire to make sure that it is
securely clamped.
7. Insert the wire-connected plug into the
F160 body, and tighten the screws (two).
Pin No. Signal (6-wire) Signal (4-wire)
*For short-circuiting,
use the attached
jumper wires.
1+SIG +SIG
2-SIG -SIG
3+EXC +EXC
(Short-circuit*3 to 4)
4+S
5-EXC -EXC
(Short-circuit*5 to 6)
6-S
7SHIELD SHIELD
5mm
Adaptable plug: ETB42-07P
Tighten
(Turn clockwise.)
Tighten
(Turn clockwise.)
When installing the terminal block to the F160 body,
check its orientation.
(Refer to the illustration at the right.)
Attention
Insert side
Right side

6
2 CONNECTION
6
CONNECTION
Chapter
2
■Load Cell Signals
■Connecting Load Cells in Parallel
Some industrial applications require several load cells connected in parallel (e.g., tank or flow
scales). A summing junction box should be used to facilitate connection and corner correction.
+EXC
+S
-S
-EXC
+SIG
-SIG
SHIELD
+IN
-OUT
-IN
+OUT
(4-wire does not have +S and -S.)
R
R
R
R
R
R
+EXC
-SIG
+SIG
-EXC
+EXC
-SIG
-EXC
+SIG
F
・ G
+S
-S
‘n’ (number) load cells connected in
parallel are considered one unit whose
capacity is ‘n’ x rated capacity of load
cells (load cells must have the same
capacity, bridge resistance, and mV/V).
The averaging resistor (R) must be in
same relative ratios with a low
temperature coefficient.
Averaging resistors are not needed if
load cells were designed for parallel
connection.
R
R
When connecting several load cells in parallel, load cell capacity should be higher than
expected load to compensate for mechanical shock or eccentric loading.
Attention

7
2 CONNECTION
7
CONNECTION
Chapter
2
■Cable colors of sensors
Cable colors of sensors may differ from one manufacturer to another (it may even differ from one
model to another for some products). Refer to the sensor manual (or data sheet) and check signal
names and colors in order to connect the cables correctly.
CAUTION
-The load cell excitation voltage of the F160 is 10V. Unless its maximum excitation
voltage is 10V or more, the load cell may generate heat or be damaged.
-For connecting a 4-wire load cell to the F160, be sure to connect +EXC and +S, and
-EXC and -S. Even if +S and -S are not connected, normal operation will seem to be
performed, but the load cell may generate heat or be damaged because excessive
voltage is applied.
+IN
-0UT
-IN
+0UT
Load cell
3
4
6
5
1
2
7
+EXC
+S
-S
-EXC
+SIG
-SIG
FG
Be sure to
connect here.

8
2 CONNECTION
8
CONNECTION
Chapter
2
2-3. External Input/Output (Amphenol Connector)
Connection
The adaptable connector (plug) is DDK-manufactured 57-30140 (included) or its equivalent.
Connect referring to the internal circuit diagram shown below.
For input
The signal input/output circuit inputs signals by short-circuiting and opening the input and COM
terminals.
Short circuits are made by contact (relay, switch, etc.) or noncontact (transistor, TTL opencollector
output, etc.).
For output
The signal output circuit outputs signals by means of a transistor open collector.
COM
push toggle
+5V
TTL open-collecter
F160
IN
IN
Approx.
inside
transistor
- Use external elements which withstand Ic=10mA.
- Leakage of external elements must be within 30μA.
Open OFF
Short ON
switch switch relay
Ic = 6mA
Vcc
(ON when IN is HI)
COM
spark killer
load
spark killer
DC Power
varistor
load
AC Power
relay
Vext
F160
inside
Vceo=30V (max)
Ic=50mA (max)
- Use external power source for driving relay (vext).
- Do not short-circuit the load,such as a coil of relay, that will break
the output transistor.
- Connect a surge absorber or a spark killer to the relay circuit as
shown in the draft so that to reduce noise trouble and extend the
life of relay.
Output data Tr
0OFF
1ON
●Transistor status
VCC +5V

9
2 CONNECTION
9
CONNECTION
Chapter
2
2-4. SI/F Interface Connection
■SI/F Connection
1. Check that no power is applied.
2. Remove the screws (two), and remove the terminal block cover.
3. Remove the screws (two) from the terminal block.
4. Fit the crimp contacts to the screw holes, and fix them with the screws.
5. Install the terminal block cover, and fix it with the screws (two).
■Connection of External Devices
This is a 2-wire serial interface to connect a UNIPULSE-manufactured printer, external display,
etc., which is a nonpolar type, and to which up to three external devices can be connected in
parallel.
For connection, use parallel two-core cables, cabtyre cables, and the like.
WARNING
- Do not connect to the DC power input terminals. Doing so will cause a failure.
- Connection to the terminal block, make sure that no power is applied.
Within 6mm
Terminal block cover
Converter
Display
Printer
SI/F
←Inside Outside →
F160

10
3 SETTING PROCEDURE
10
SETTING PROCEDURE
Chapter
3
3-1. Setting Modes Composition
3SETTING PROCEDURE
Setting Mode 0
Final
Set Point 1
Compensation
Over
Under
Set Point 2
(P34)
Setting Mode 1 Setting Mode 2
△
[ ]
[ FNC ] [ FNC ]
Lower Limit
Near Zero
Upper Limit
Judging Time
Judging Times
△
[ ]
△
[ ]
△
[ ]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
Over/Under
Comparison
Preset
Tare Weight
Complete
Output Mode
(P34)
(P34)
(P34)
(P34)
(P34)
(P35)
(P35)
(P35)
(P24)
U/L Limit
Comparison
Auto Free Fall
Compensation
F eed/Discharge
Control Mode
Near Zero
Comparison
Over/Under
Comparison Mode
U/L Limit
Comparison Mode
(P36)
(P36)
(P36)
(P41)
(P43)
(P43)
(P37)
(P37)
(P37)
(P35)
(P35)
(P35)
(P33)
(P24)
(P37)
(P37)
(P35)
(P36)
△
[ ]
△
[ ]
(P33)
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
1:
5:
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
Preset
Tare Va lue
9:
Comparison
Inhibit Time
0:
Complete
Output Time
2:
Adjust
Feeding Time
3:
Auto Zero
Times
4:
Auto Free Fall
Compensation
7: Coefficient
Average Count of
Auto Free Fall
8:
Compensation
Auto Free Fall
Compensation
9: Regulation
Indicated value
display ( GROSS )Indicated value display (NET) Indicated value display (TARE)
Net weight
Sign inversion in
9:
discharge weighing

11
3 SETTING PROCEDURE
11
SETTING PROCEDURE
Chapter
3
△
[ ]
△
[ ]
Setting Mode 4
Balance Weight
Capacity
Net Over
Gross Over
(P20)
Setting Mode 5
Decimal Place
△
[ ]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
(P20)
(P20)
(P28)
(P28)
(P24)
(P20)
(P27)
(P13)
(P33)
(P41)
(P40)
(P40)
(P20)
Setting Mode 3
[▽][△]
[▽][△]
(P28)
(P25)
(P25)
(P26)
(P26)
(P28)
When BCD is
mounted (P48)
When CC-Link is
mounted (P53)
(P47)
Motion Detection
(Period)
Motion Detection
(Range)
Option Setting
Digital Filter
Analog Filter
(P26)
(P25)
Motion
Detection Mode
0:
1:
2:
3:
5:
7:
8:
9:
Zero Tracking
(Period)
0:
1:
3:
4:
6:
7: Gravitational
Acceleration
4:
Zero Tracking
(Range)
SI/F GN
Selection
Minimum
Scale Division
2:
Digital Zero
Regulation Value
5:
Simple Comparison/
Sequence Mode
0: Selection
Adjust Feeding
in Sequence
1: Mode
Near Zero
Check in
2:
Sequence Mode
Weight Value
Check in
3:
Sequence Mode
Set Value
LOCK
9:
(SOFT LOCK)
Calibration
Value LOCK
8:
(SOFT LOCK)
6:
Filter in a stable
condition