Western Scale M2000 User manual

* FOR SOFTWARE VERSION 1.45 *
* RELEASE DATE: FEB. 24th, 2004 *

M2000 DIGITAL WEIGHT INDICATORS
M2000 A, M2000 A-S TECHNICAL MANUAL
Copyright © 2004 Western Scale Co. Limited. All rights reserved.
Published by:
WESTERN SCALE CO. LTD.
1670 Kingsway Avenue
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Canada
V3C 3Y9
Information in this Technical Manual is subject to change without notice due to
correction or enhancement. The information described in this manual is the
property of Western Scale Co. Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form, without the expressed written permission of Western
Scale Co. Ltd.
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Canada Bellingham, WA.
V3C 3Y9 USA
98227 - 9754
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………..1
M2000 Indicators………………………………………………………………………2
M2000 System Features……………………………………………………...…...…3
M2000 Enclosures………………………………………………………………….…4
Pre-installation (Receiving Inspection)……………………………………...……5
M2000 User Interface…………………………………………………………………6
Alpha-Numeric Display……………………………………………………...6
LED Indicator Lamps…………………………………………………...……7
Keypad & Key Functions……………………………………………………8
ON/OFF key……………………………………….……………….….8
ZERO key…………………………………………………………...…8
CLEAR key………………………………………………………...….8
TARE key………………………………………………………...……9
PRINT/SELECT key………………………………………………….9
User Functions………………………………………………………………………..10
Selecting Scale Channels………………….……………………………....10
Total Mode…………………………………………………………..……..…11
Example: Total Mode (1)………………… …………….………...11
Example: Total Mode (2)………………… …………….………...12
Scale Operations in Total Mode……………………...………….12
Scan Mode………………………………………………………..….…….…13
Gross/Net Weighing Modes……………………………………….……….13
Selecting lbs/kgs…………………………………………………….…....…13
Test Display…………………………………………………………………..13
Security Features………………………………………………………………….…14
Electronic Seal……………………………………………………………….14
Password……………………………………………………………….……..14
Change the Password………………………………………………………14
Audit Trail……………………………………………………………………..15
Accessing the Audit Trail…………………………………………………..15
Battery Replacement………………………………………………………………...16
Testing the Battery………………………………………………………….16
Replacing the Battery………………………………………………...…….16

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INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………………..17
Power Requirements………………………………………………………………...18
Power Aids……………………………………………………………………18
Battery Power…………………………………………………………….…..18
Grounding Requirements………………………………………………………..….19
Static Environments………………………………………………………....19
Line Noise……………………………………………………………………...19
Accessing the M2000 Terminals……………………………………………………20
M2000 Wiring Terminals……………………………………………………………..21
M2000A Analog Loadcell Wiring…………………………………………………...22
Scale Systems with 1 Loadcell…………………………………………….22
Scale Systems with Multiple Loadcells…………………………………..23
Wiring Power to the M2000………………………………………………………….24
M2000 Power Up………………………………………………………………………25
Power Up Trouble Shooting………………………………………………..25
STANDARD CALIBRATION & SET-UP……………………………………………27
Calibration Mode……………………………………………………………………..28
Entering Calibration Mode…………………………………………………28
Entering Commands in Calibration Mode………………………………28
Key Functions in Calibration Mode………………………………………29
Exiting Calibration Mode…………………………………………………..29
Standard Scale Set-Up Parameters……………………………………………….30
Decimal Point Position……………………………………………………..30
Graduation Size……………………………………………………………...30
Scale Capacity……………………………………………………………….30
EXAMPLE: Set-up a scale…………………………………………………31
Scale Calibration Parameters……………………………………………………...32
Scale Calibration Units……………………………………………………..32
Deadload Scale………………………………………………………………32
Set Span (Example)………………………………………………………....33
Time & Date……………………………………………………………………………34
Set Time (Example)………………………………………………………….34
Set Date (Example)……………………………………………………….....35
Time Format………………………………………………………………….35

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ADVANCED CALIBRATION & SET-UP……………………………………………37
Scale Motion Parameters…………………………………………………………...38
Motion Window Multiplier (Example)…………………………………….38
Motion Settle Time (Example)……………………………………………..39
Zero Scale Parameters……………………………………………………………...40
Power On “Zero Scale” Message………………………………………...40
Push to Zero Window (Zero Range)……………………………………...40
Auto Zero Tracking (On/Off)……………………………………………….40
Auto Zero Tracking Window (AZSM)…………………………………….41
Power On Zero (IZSM)………………...……………………………………41
Disable ZERO key…………………………………………………………...41
Tare Parameters……………………………………………………………………...42
Tare Function Mode…………………………………………………………42
Force Zero For Keyboard Tare……………………………………………42
Auto Tare Clear………………………………………………………………42
Tare Offset…………………………………………………………………….43
Tare Offset Flag……………………………………………………………...43
Scale Channel & Total Mode Parameters………………………………………..44
Enable Scale Channel (Example)…………………………………………44
Power Up Channel Select………………………………………………….45
Enable Total Mode…………………………………………………………..45
More Set-Up Parameters……………………………………………………………46
Power On Units………………………………………………………………46
Scale Overload Setting (Example)………………………………………..46
Power Switch (On/Off key) Bypass………………………………………47
Loadcell Voltage Range……………………………………………………47
Display Update Rate………………………………………………………..48
Scale Over Message………………………………………………………..48
Sound Volume……………………………………………………………….48
Keypress Feedback…………………………………………………………49
Lock Measuring Units (Example)…………………………………………49

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Scale Filtering Parameters………………………………………………………….50
Main Filter Setting (Digital Averaging)…………………………………...51
Faststep Filter Threshold (Example)………………………………….51/52
Faststep Filter Sensitivity (Example)………………………………….….53
Disable Faststep………………………………………………………….…..53
Linearity Correction……………………………………………………………….….54
Reset Span Table…………………………………………………………….54
Increment Span Table Pointer………………………………………….….54
Decrement Span Table Pointer………………………………………….…54
EXAMPLE: Linearity Correction…………………………………………...55
Reset M2000 Calibration & Settings……………………………………………….56
Span Factor (Example)……………………………………………………...56
Complete Factory Initialization……………………………………………57
Clear Calibration……………………………………………………………..57
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS………………………………………………………..59
Serial Communications Set-Up Parameters…………………………………….60
Serial Wiring Connections…………………………………………………60
Default Settings……………………………………………………………...60
Data Bits………………………………………………………………………61
Baud Rate……………………………………………………………………..61
Parity…………………………………………………………………………..61
Output String Format……………………………………………………….62
Serial Handshaking (RTS/CTS)……………………………………………63
String Output Mode………………………………………………………....63
Configure COM Ports for RS422 Mode……………………………..…...64
Serial Output String Routing………………………………………………65
Transmission Delay for COM1 & COM2…………………………………65
Connecting the M2000 to Hyper Terminal……………………………………….66
Connecting the M2000 to the PC…………………………………………66
Starting Hyper Terminal…………………………………………………....66
Running the Hyper Terminal Set-Up File………………………………..66
Creating a Shortcut to Hyper Terminal……………………………….....67
Manually Setting Up Hyper Terminal for the M2000…………………..68
Capturing the M2000 Output String………………………………………69

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Transmitting Calibration Information (UPLOADING)………………………….70
Transmit Calibration Information to PC…………………………………70
Capture a Text File from the M2000 Using Hyper Terminal………….70
Example: Transmit Calibration Information to a PC………………….71
Receiving Calibration Information (DOWNLOADING)…………………………72
Receive Calibration Information from PC……………………………….72
Sending Data to the M2000 Using Hyper Terminal……………………72
Example: Receive Calibration Information from a PC……………….73
Connecting a Barcode Scanner to the M2000…………………………………..74
Wiring the Barcode Scanner to the M2000……………………………..74
Enabling the Barcode Scanner…………………………………………...74
M2000 – Barcode Scanner Overview…………………………………….74
Assigning a Ticket Event to the Barcode Scanner……………………75
Scanner Handshaking Mode………………………………………………75
CONNECTING AUXILLARY PERIPHERALS VIA SMARTWIRE……………….77
Wiring for Smartwire…………………………………………………………………78
Smartwire Bridge Interface…………………………………………………………78
Smartwire Set-Up……………………………………………………………79
Enabling Smartwire…………………………………………………………79
Smartwire failure…………………………………………………………….79
4-20 mA Option Board………………………………………………………………80
Connecting the 4-20 mA Board…………………………………………...80
Select Scale Channel to Connect to Current Loop……………………80
Current Loop Offset Adjustment (Zero)…………………………………81
Current Loop Span Adjustment (Capacity)……………………………..82
Current Loop (Gross or Net Mode)……………………………………….83
Current Loop (Span)………………………………………………………...83
Example: Set-Up the 4-20mA Board…………………………………84/87
Setpoint Output Option Board……………………………………………………..88
Connecting the Setpoint Board…………………………………………...88
Setpoint Control Mask………………………………………………………89
Example: Assigning Setpoints……………………………………...……90
Entering Setpoint Values…………………………………………………..91
Setpoint Hysteresis Adjustments………………………………………...91

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Remote Input Option Board………………………………………………………..92
Connecting the Remote Input Board…………………………………….92
Remote Input Board Functions…………………………………………...93
Example: Connect a Remote ZERO Switch……………………………93
APPENDICES………………………………………………………………………….95
Appendix A - M2000 Parameters………………………………………………96/98
Appendix B - Error Messages……………………..………………………….99/100
Appendix C - String Formats…………………………….……………………….101
DF1000 String………………………………………………………………101
DF1500 String………………………………………………………………102
DF2000 String………………………………………………………………103
Channel Info Character…………………………………………..104
DF2000 Command Mode…………………………………………104
DF2500 String………………………………………………………………105
DF2500 Command Mode 6………………………………………106
DF2500 Command Mode 7………………………………………107
Consolidated Controls String……………………………………………108
Weightronix 120 String……………………………………………………108
Cardinal 738 String………………………………………………………...109
Analogic 5316 String………………………………………………………110
Appendix D – Specifications……………………………………………………..111
Appendix E – Warranty……………………………………………………………112

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
INTRODUCTION

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M2000 INDICATORS
Utilizing over 25 years of research and development in electronic weighing
systems, Western’s M2000 high performance scale indicators are the industry
standard for speed, versatility, and reliability.
M2000 weighing systems can be custom-tailored to meet the needs of any
application and are ideal for new installations as well as upgrades to existing
systems. The M2000 Indicator performs equally well on heavy industrial (Truck)
scales and small capacity (packaging) scales. For a complete synopsis of
M2000 Indicator functions and other custom weighing services, please visit
www.westernscale.com or contact the Western Scale Co. Ltd. factory.
The M2000 Indicator family includes:
•M2000 A – 3 Channel Analog Indicator (2 COM Ports). One of the
world’s best and most affordable high speed, fully featured indicators.
For use with Analog loadcells.
•M2000 A-S – Single Channel Indicator (1 COM Port). M2000 features
and quality at a low cost. For use with Analog loadcells.
•M2000 D - 3 Channel Digital Indicator (2 COM Ports). Digital
Communication with your scale for maximum lightning protection and
data integrity. Converts Analog loadcell signals to digital data at the
scale via the DLC Smart Box.
This technical manual contains specific information regarding:
•M2000 System Installations
•Scale Set-up
•Scale Calibration
•Enabling and Disabling M2000 functions
•Scale Communications
The following information is for the exclusive use of Western Scale Dealers
and Customers.