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Fairbanks FB2550 SERIES Operator's Manual - page 140
Section 9: Accessories
9.3. Video Camera Programming
1. While in the
WEIGH SCREEN, press the
MENU
button.
2. Select
LOGIN,
then enter the
Write Customer Password or Service Password.
3. Press the
LOGIN
button.
4. Open the
CONFIGURATION MENU.
5. Press
PAGE FORWARD
twice.
6. Select
VIDEO CAMERA INPUTS
.
The FB2550 has
two (2) IP video camera
inputs.
– These can be stored with the Transaction
Data
– They can be displayed on the
Instrument’s
Weigh Screen, Idle
Screen: setting, in various ways.
7. To activate this feature, select
YES
to one
or both of the
CAMERA 1
or
2
ENABLED
options.
8. Select the
CAMERA 1
or
2 TYPE
.
9. Enter the
CAMERA 1
or
2 IP
address.
10. Press
PAGE FORWARD
.
11. Select either
NONE, CAMERA 1,
CAMERA 2,
or
TOGGLE
for each of the
button options listed below.
– The video camera can toggle between
the two cameras or display them
individually.
IDLE SCREEN
STORE TRANS
PRINT TICKET
SELECT SCREEN
STORE BLIND CTR
(CONTROL)
FILE FORMAT
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Summary of FB2550 SERIES
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. Fb2550 series instrument in/out application network application 2010-2016 by fairbanks scales, inc. 51254 all rights reserved rev.6 01/16 operator manual.
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01/16 2 rev. 6 51254.
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Amendment record fb2550 series instrument service manual, 51254 manufactured by fairbanks scales inc. 821 locust kansas city, missouri 64106 created 10/2010 revision 1 5/2011 released document. Revision 2 4/2012 updated manual to rev. 3.X software. Added numerous feature definitions, specifications ...
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Disclaimer every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However, although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, fairbanks scales makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual,...
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Table of contents section 1: general information …….............................................................. 8 1.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.1. Fb2550 standard features.....................
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Table of contents section 6: programming, continued 6.7. Vehicle image type .................................................................................................. 36 6.8. Threshold weights ......................................................................................................
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Table of contents section 8: input/ output, continued 8.6. Configure outputs .................................................................................................. 101 8.6.1. Configuring an output data string ..................................................................................
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Section 1: general informaion 1.1. Introduction the fb2550 is a modular designed instrument, configurable and upgradable using printed circuit modules. – each module provides a specific scale or i/o functionality to the weighing system. the fb2550 instrument has four enclosure styles. – desktop – ...
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Section 1: general information 1.1.1. Fb2550 standard features 7” full-color display multiple/ expandable serial ports ethernet built-in reporting functions sql database ip camera interface with onscreen image touch screen operation stainless steel construction integrated web server programmable f-k...
Page 11: 1.1.5. Scale Components
Section 1: general information 1.1.5. Scale components displayed above are the primary components of a fb2550 instrument with some of its accessories. – the connecting arrows show the communication paths for each. When facing the scale, load cell no. 1 is located in the far-left. 01/16 10 rev. 6 512...
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Section 1: general information 1.2. Specifications enclosure desktop ( 30770 ), panel mount ( 31053 ), rack mount ( 31173 ), nema 4 ( 31150 ) bios award™ software memory 1 gb ram data storage 2 gb removable micro sd card operating system windows xp professional embedded, 8 gb flash module serial out...
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Section 1: general information 1.3. What is intalogix technology? Intalogix ® technology is a unique method of individual load cell communication, providing outstanding resolution, performance and diagnostic capabilities. It is the most advanced technology available for processing analog load cells ...
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Section 2: company service information 2.1. General service policy prior to installation, always verify that the equipment satisfies the customer's requirements as supplied, and as described in this manual. If the equipment cannot satisfy the application and the application cannot be modified to mee...
Page 15: Please Call Your Local
Section 2: company service information 2.2. Users’ responsibilities all electronic and mechanical calibrations and/or adjustments required for making this equipment perform to accuracy and operational specifications should be performed by trained service personnel. Absolutely no physical, electrical...
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Section 2: company service information 01/16 15 rev. 6 51254.
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Section 3: security, logins & passwords 3.1 levels of security the following describes all the security levels for accessing the fb2550 dat programs. 1. Standard user or weights & measures official access – no password is required with limited programming access. – first level users can access these...
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Section 4: security 3.2. Login follow these steps to login . 1. While in the weight screen, press the menu button on the external keyboard to open the configuration home page. 2. Select login. 3. Enter the write customer or service password. 4. Press the login button. Write customer password = 1 the...
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Section 4: security 3.3. Reports login the reports login is used for programming and printing reports from a remote location only. 1. Login remotely. 2. While in the weigh screen, press the menu button. 3. Select reports login. 4. Enter the eight (8) character remote password . 5. Press the login bu...
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Section 4: security 3.4. Changing passwords noted below are suggestions for setting the first-time-use passwords. Passwords should be changed right after installation, and then stored in a safe place. Password characters are case-sensitive. Whenever possible, the password should use both alpha and n...
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Section 4: security 3.4.2. Write remote customer password the remote customer must be programmed on the instrument before it can be accessed with a web browser. The supervisor can then program the instrument from any remote location using a pc or laptop. – the password is case sensitive, and must be...
Page 22: 4.1.1. Keypad Functions
Section 4: standard user operations 4.1. Introduction 4.1.1. Keypad functions important note: an external keyboard accessory (31036 or 25498) is necessary for inputting tares, editing customers and products, entering alphabetic text, and for navigating thru program options. Key(s) function numeric k...
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Section 4: operations 4.1.2. External keyboard functions key function f1 turns on camera (if enabled) f2 expands camera image to full screen (if enabled). F3 reprint ticket – reprints the previously printed ticket. When pressed while in the weigh screen, it also displays a list of items, such as loo...
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Section 4: operations c a u t i o n all voided tickets are deleted , and cannot be recovered. 4.2. Weighing operations 4.2.1. Unloaded scale functions when the scale is unloaded, the fb2550 instrument activates these options by using the function keys. F3 – reprint tkt 1. Press the ( f3 ) reprint tk...
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Section 4: operations 4.2.2. Inbound/outbound weighing follow these steps to weigh using the inbound/ outbound mode. 1. The truck pulls onto the scale. – the weight and new action buttons appear on the instrument display window. – the function key options change. 2a. Either the tag reader * identifi...
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Section 4: operations 4.2.2. Inbound/outbound weighing, continued inbound list (f3) 1. To see all of the incomplete transactions, press the inbound list (f3) button. – this function key option shows the details of an incoming truck on the scale. 2. Press the up and down arrow button to select the co...
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Section 4: operations 4.2.4. Gross/tare/net weighing 1. Drive the vehicle to be weighed on the platform. A. Press either the key tare or tare button. B. If key tare is selected, enter the known tare weight on the keypad. C. If tare is selected, the weight on the display is captured as a tare weight....
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Section 4: operations 4.3. Operator menu programming the operator menu allows user programming operations to the instrument. Allows access to change the time and date, ticket number, and load cell diagnostics (read only view). No password is required for these options. 4.3.1. Time and date format th...
Page 29: 4.3.2. Time and Date
Section 4: operations 4.3.2. Time and date this function sets the time and date for the instrument. 1. Enter the year, month, day, hour, and minute options into the box next to the legend. 2. Press the save changes button when any changes are made, or they will be lost. 4.3.3. Ticket number this fun...
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Section 4: operations 4.3.4. Load cell diagnostics instruments equipped with intalogix ® technology have load cell diagnostics features for easier troubleshooting capabilities. To view load cell diagnostics , select the correct scale. The diagnostics screen gives a quick snapshot of how each load ce...
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Section 4: operations 4.4. Proper shutdown procedure when there is no weight on the scale, the power off (f5) notification displays. Whenever there is weight on the scale, the f5 button is still active, but the legend is hidden. – a shut off warning appears whenever f5 is pushed and there is weight ...
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Section 5: audit trail 5.1. Login the audit trail used primarily used by the weights & measures officials to make scheduled site inspections. 1. While in the weigh screen, press the menu button. 2. Press login. 3. Enter the write customer password . 4. Press the login button. 5. Select audit trail ....
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Section 6: programming 6 .1. Introduction while in the weigh screen, press the menu button on the keypad to access the configuration home window. Home returns the user to the configuration home page. Audit trail identifies how many times and when changes are made to the scale’s calibration or config...
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Section 6: programming 6.2. Shortcut keys described below are the shortcut programming keys. The weigh screen must first be displaying before any of these shortcuts will function. Keys function(s) menu button opens the programming menus. Ctrl + shift + c opens the touch screen calibration . Ctrl + s...
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Section 6: programming 6.3. Customized instrument configurations configure fb2550 instrument with the following menu functions. Programmable legends vehicle images entry sequence prompts programmable prompts threshold weights blind counter 6.4. Programmable legends follow these steps to customize th...
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Section 6: programming 6.5. Programmable prompts follow these steps to customize the programmable prompts. – there are ten (10) prompts available. 1. While in the configuration menu , press page forward . 2. Select programmable prompts . 3. Touch the edit the entry prompt x to access the data entry ...
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Section 6: programming 6.6. Entry sequence prompts the entry sequence prompts menu enables the built-in customer and product prompts for a combination of the inbound, outbound, or gtn operation sequences the loop id gtn and tare gtn prompts are enabled or disabled with this window. 1. While in confi...
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Section 6: programming 6.7. Vehicle image type follow these steps to customize the fb2550 instrument truck image. 1. While in the configuration menu , p ress the page forward button once. 2. Select vehicle image type . 3. Select the image type box to access the available truck images. Standard trail...
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Section 6: programming 6.8. Threshold weights 1. While in the configuration menu, press page forward once. 2. Select threshold weights . Initial weight sets the minimum amount the truck must weigh to initiate a weighment. Final weight triggers an alert when the weight on the last section scale meets...
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Section 6: programming 6.9. On scale alarm the on scale alarm gives an audio and visual alert whenever the threshold weight meets or exceeds the initial weight. Follow these steps to set the parameters of the on scale alarm. 1. In the threshold menu, press the on scale alarm button. 2. Enter the thr...
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Section 6: programming 6.10. Blind counter 1. While in the configuration menu, select blind counter . The blind counter monitors all activity on the scale and triggers an event whenever any active scale exceeds the initial weight threshold. – the blind counter does not generate a print. – this recor...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.1. Introduction configuration home is the first menu that appears after the write customer login. Home returns the operator to the configuration home page audit trail identifies how many times and when changes have been made to the scale’s calibration or configura...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.2. Operator menu 7.2.1. Entering a new tare automatically it is necessary to login with the write customer password when programing the tare functions in the operator menu. 1. While in the weigh screen, press the menu button. 2. Select login. 3. Enter the write cu...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.2.2. Entering a new keyboard tare 1. While in the operator menu , open the new keyboard tare option. 2. Using the keyboard, enter a new tare id numeric value to save and recall the tare weight. 3. Enter the tare weight manually using the keyboard. 4. Select the un...
Page 45: 7.3.1. Edit Customers
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3. Configuration menu these functions add, update and delete all the data input needed for scale system. 7.3.1. Edit customers the fb2550 instrument stores customer’s name and address, as well as information used for reporting accumulated weights. 1. While in the ...
Page 46: 7.3.2. Edit Products
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.1. Editing customers, continued 4. Enter the unique customer number in the customer id data entry box. – when selecting a pre-existing customer, the customer id will generate automatically. – the customer must be previously created before the truck’s data will p...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.2. Edit products, continued 3a. Press the new product button to generate a new one. 3b. Enter the new product id. – this number is usually from a product inventory list. Or 3c. Highlight the correct product , then press the new product button to edit an existing...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.2. Edit products, continued 6. Enter the factor valuein the entry field. – this value converts the weight to another unit’s value. – the factor is multiplied by the net weight of a transaction. – to obtain the factor, divide the conversion value of the unit into...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.2. Edit products, continued 9. Select the conversion 2 option if a second one is used by the customer. Press the save button, or they will be lost 7.3.3. Edit product groups a product group is a filter to permit only specifically selected products to be used by ...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 5. Select database editors . 01/16 50 rev. 6 51254.
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.3. Edit product groups, continued 6. Select edit product groups . 7. Assign a group name for the new product group. 8. Place a check besides the product(s) to be included in the group. 9. Press the save button when any changes are made, or they will be lost chec...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.4. Edit tares the edit tares option provides a quick access to all the active stored tares. 1. While in the configuration menu, press the database editors button. 2. Select edit tares . 3a. Press an existing tare to edit it, or… 3b. Press the new tare button cre...
Page 55: 7.3.5. Edit Tags
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.4. Edit tares, continued 4. Enter the tare id . – this is a numeric value entered to store and recall the tare weight saved. 5. Enter the tare weight from the scale. – this value cannot be edited. 6. Enter the units from the available choices. 7. The tare date r...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.6. Deleting incomplete transactions through the course of normal operation of the fb2550 instrument, an error may occur. An incomplete transaction is then created. Follow the steps below to remove and delete incomplete transactions from the database. 1. While in...
Page 57: 7.3.7. Clear Totals
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.3.7. Clear totals 1. In the configuration menu, open the database editors option. 2. Select the clear totals menu. 3. Click on one of the four options described below. The clear all product totals or clear all customer totals options completely remove this transac...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4. Reports the fb2550 instrument generates multiple built in reports that vary from master lists of customers, products, tares, and operators. – these includes transaction reports and summary reports. 1. While in the configuration menu, select reports to access th...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.1. Master file reports, continued 2. Press the action button, then select the correct one. Email report export report 3. Press the format button, then select the correct one. To pdf file to csv test file to html file press the cancel button at any time to canc...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.2. Transaction reports 1. While in the configuration menu, press reports to access the report list. 2. Select the transaction reports menu to choose from several reports. – these process and use the tranation weighment data. 3. Select a transaction report option...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.2. Transaction reports, continued 4. Select from the report options menu for the method of printing the report. 5. Select the correct button in the action window. 6. Select email report. 7. Select the correct button in the format window. To pdf file to csv text ...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.2. Transaction reports, continued the completed transaction report includes some or all of the following items. Shown to the right is an example of an incomplete report. The report by product groups like products together and provides total weights for each prod...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.2. Transaction reports, continued like the report above, the report by customer will group like customers together and provides total weights for each customer which has been processed over the date range entered. The voided transactions report lists all transac...
Page 64: 7.4.3. Summary Reports
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.2. Transaction reports, continued the error report lists all of the errors which have occurred in the operation of the instrument. – it details the specifics of each error code and the error parameters. – the report also details if the error is enabled for repor...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.3. Summary reports, continued 4. Select the correct button in the action window. Email report export report 5. Select the correct button in the format window. To pdf file to csv text file to html file 6. Select the appropriate date range for the report. – the ...
Page 66: 7.4.4. Email Transaction
Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.4. Email transaction the email transaction sends an email to a maximum of three (3) recipients, which contains one (1) transaction record. 1. While in the configuration menu, press reports . 2. Select the email transaction. 3. Enter the valid ticket number to op...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.5. Scale summary audit report the scale summary audit report lists all the transactions individually for each type of weighment. 1. While in the configuration menu, select the scale summary audit report . 2. Select the correct button in the action window. Email ...
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Section 7: supervisor programming 7.4.5. Scale summary audit report, continued shown below is an example of a scale summary audit report for one day’s weighments. 01/16 67 rev. 6 51254.
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1. Printers the fb2550 instrument has three (3) standard serial output ports which are configured for rs-232 communications. – additional serial outputs such as rs-232, 20ma, and rs-485 are available as optional accessories. Note: for solutions, see section 10.2. Printer t...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.2. Idp3550 tape printer cable 25932 wiring for com 1-3 cable 25932 wiring for serial expansion module* * must remove the 9-pin connector. Baud 9600 parity no data bits 8 stop bit 1 db-9 instrument description wire color db-25 printer description 2 rxd br 2 txd 3 txd r 3 ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.3. Tm-u220 tape printer the tm-u220 tape printer is the primary default printer for standard configurations with the fb2550 instrument. – it uses serial communication. – necessary cable used is 25932 . Wiring cable 25932 wiring for com 1-3 cable 25932 wiring for serial e...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.3. Tm-u220 tape printer s, continued dip switch 1 (serial interface) switch function on off 1 data receive error ignored prints “?” 2 receive buffer capacity 40 byes 4kb 3 handshaking xon/xoff dtr/dsr 4 work length 7 bits 8 bits 5 parity check yes no 6 parity selection e...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.4. Sp700 tape printer 1. For fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932 . There are two (2) dip switch locations on the star sp700 printer. – underneath the printer, behind a protective cover is dip switch 1. – dip switch 2 is on the serial inteface board. Dip swi...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.4. Sp700 tape printer, continued dip switch 2 switch function on off 2-1 baud rate see table below. 2-2 2-3 data length 8 bits 7 bits 2-4 parity check disabled enabled 2-5 parity odd even 2-6 handshake dtr/dsr xon/xoff 2-7 pin #6 (dsr) reset signal valid invalid 2-8 pin ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.5. Oki ml420 report printer for fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932 or 14807 . For usb input, use cable 29827c . All printer settings apply to both the serial and usb models. Cable 25932 wiring for serial expansion module* * must remove the 9-pin connector....
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.5. Oki ml420 report printer, continued follow these steps to change menu settings on the printer. 1. To enter menu mode, press and hold the shift key while pressing the select key. – the “ menu” legend will be illuminated. 2. With the printer in the menu mode, press the ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.5. Oki ml420 report printer, continued group item set (press line feed (press form feed (press tof set to change) to change) to change) printer control emulation mode ibm ppr rear feed line spacing 6 lpi rear feed form tear-off off rear feed skip over perforation no rear...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.5. Oki ml420 report printer, continued group item set (press line feed (press form feed (press tof set to change) to change) to change) printer control emulation mode ibm ppr serial i/f parity none serial i/f serial data 7/8 bits 8 bits serial i/f protocol x-on/x-off ser...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.6. Xerox ® phaser 3040 report printer the xerox ® phaser 3040 is a usb only report printer. – plug-and-play device. – use usb cable ( 29827c ) . Printer specifications print speed up to 24 ppm resolution 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi paper capacity 150-sheet main tray 10...
Page 80: 8.1.6. Xerox
Section 8: input/ output 8.1.6. Xerox ® 3040 report printer, continued loading paper in the main tray 1. Open the front cover. 2. Pull the slide bar forward until it stops. 3. Pull the length guide forward until it stops. 4. Move the width guides to the edges of the tray. 5. Flex the paper sheets ba...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.7. Tm-u590 ticket printer for fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932 . Set the printer dip switches as listed below. Dsw 1: 1, 3, and 7 = on only. Dsw 2: all switches = off cable 25932 wiring for com 1-3 cable 25932 wiring for serial expansion module* * must r...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.8. Tm-u295 ticket printer for fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932. Set the printer dip switches as listed below. Sw1: 1 and 3 = on remainder = off cable 25932 wiring for com 1-3 cable 25932 wiring for serial expansion module* * must remov e the 9-pin conne ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.9. Sp298 ticket printer for fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932 . Accessing the dip switches 1. Remove all power from the printer, as well as all network cables from between the printer and the instrument. 2. Remove the printer cover . 3. Press down with a ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.9. Sp298 ticket printer, continued dip switch settings ( serial interface ) switch function on off 1 baud rate see table below. 2 3 data length 8 bits 7 bits 4 parity check disabled enabled 5 parity odd even 6 handshake dtr/dsr xon/xoff 7 command emulation see table belo...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.10. Sp2000 ticket printer the sp2000 is a dot matrix ticket printer. The following switch settings and cable requirements will work with the default format. For fb2550 instrument communications, use cable 25932 . Noted below are the dip switch and default settings. Dsw 1...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.12. Programming the printers the two printer interface types on the fb2550 are usb and serial. Serial printers must be configured manually. – dip switches must be set up correctly or they will not transmit and print the data. – print drivers are sometimes needed to set u...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.13. Serial printer programming follow these steps to configure the serial printer connected to the fb2550 instrument. 1. Plug the printer into one of the instrument’s serial ports. 2. Turn on both components. 3. Press the menu button. 4. Press login , then enter the writ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.13. Serial printer programming, continued 11. Open the printer option, then select the correct printer. Connection type printer usb only xerox phaser 3040 ml420 hp p2055d serial idp3550 tm-u590 tm-u295 sp298 sp700 sp-2000 sp-2200 tm-u230 ml420 eu-t432 12. Program the par...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.14. Usb printer programming usb printers are considered “plug-and-play” which means with the fb2550 instrument is loaded with the standard drivers. There is no need to adjust the communication parameters or dip-switches. Follow these steps to install a usb printer. 1. Pl...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.1.14. Usb printer programming, continued 6. Select the correct printer from the list. 7. If this is the first time installation to this instrument, load the printer default formats by pressing the continue button. – a notice window will appear, stating that the process was...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.2. Format tickets follow these steps to format the tickets for the printers . Note: for additional information, see appendix iii: ticket data fields. 1. While in the configuration menu , press page forward . 2. Select format tickets . 3. Press the printer button. 4. Select...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.2. Format tickets, continued 7. Press the format button to access the format item menu. 8. The format tickets menu has nineteen (19) windows of configurable data windows for each printers ticket format. Ticket length and ticket width configures its size. Easy format wt fld...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.2. Format tickets, continued the delete button function eliminates the ticket format. – a prompt appears to confirm the operation. Described below are the three different types of field: identifiers within the format ticket windows. Data field –data which is emphasized wit...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.2. Format tickets, continued top / left: plots the x-y coordinates of where the fields are located. – top field moves the data field in an up and down position. ▪ this value is incremented in tenths (0.1) of an inch. – left field moves the data field in a left to right dir...
Page 95: 9.3.1. Overview
Section 8: input/ output do not select. 8.3. Web ticket layout 9.3.1. Overview web ticket layout configures the fields on a scale ticket in a wysiwyg format (what you see is what you get). This allows a user to create and modify ticket layouts by drag-and-drop fields from a list onto the ticket. The...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.3.2. Programming a web ticket, continued 7. Click the web ticket layout button. – opening this loads (or create) the parameters for this specified ticket. The three sections of the web ticket programming are listed below. A. General layout options are settings that apply t...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.3.2. Programming a web ticket, continued a. General layout options general layout options are settings that apply to the entire ticket, or that control significant behavior of the ticket printing or layout. – not all options are available for all printers, and ones which d...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.3.2. Programming a web ticket, continued b. Fields list the field list contains an alphabetical list of available fields to be printed on a ticket. Each field can be dragged onto the ticket layout area and dropped in place. Only fields in the ticket layout are printed. Onc...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.3.2. Programming a web ticket, continued d. Scale summing format this example displays the scale summing format. Tickets can be formatted to print all platform weights, as well as the calculated total. Use the text fields in the print format settings print the individual p...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.3.2. Programming a web ticket, continued e. Format option the format window is an advanced view of the web ticket layout. 1. After formatting the ticket, press the test print button. Study the ticket to confirm that it is formatted correctly. 2. Press the format button to ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.4. Serial card the serial card ( 30921 ) provides four (4) outputs with a maximum of two (2) cards per instrument. See the port assignments listed below. – a bus cable is provided, connecting the multi-function board to the expansion card. Port 1 rs-232 (full duplex 9 pin ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.5. Serial 20ma interfaces described below are the two serial 20ma interfaces typically used for a remote display. – a fb2550 instrument can use only one of these two interfaces. Serial 20ma multi-function board ( 29970 ) communicates with the remote display one-way output ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.5.1. Multi-function board, continued these following steps to configure the fb2550 for use with the serial 20ma to a remote display. 1. While in the configuration menu, press page forward . 2. Select remote display . Select from the following options as appropriate for the...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.5.1. Multi-function board, continued 3. Press page forward once. 4. Check the enabled 1605t remote display traffic light control if this accessory is installed. 5. Turn on the 20ma output option when using the multi-function board. – this allows 20ma output, located at j1 ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.5.2. Serial expansion board 1. While in the configuration menu. Press page forward once. 2. Select remote display. Select from the following options as appropriate for the application. Format the communication settings according to the default parameters on the right. Appl...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6. Configure outputs this menu configures data string protocols, configuration parameters, and output modes such as continuous, demand, auto, to file, network (continuous), and network (auto). 8.6.1. Configuring an output data string in order to interface an fb2550 instrum...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.3. Method 1 – preconfigured output follow these steps to configure an data output string on the fb2550, completed in the configuration menu . 1. While in the weigh screen, press the menu button. 2. Select login . 3. Enter the write customer password or service password. ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.3. Method 1, continued 10. Press the yes button to load the default configuration for the data protocol selected. For a few seconds, a similar message to this verifies a successful load. 11. Verify the configuration baud, parity, stop bits to be at the correct values. 12...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.3. Method 1, continued 13. Open the baud/parity menu and select the correct baud rate. 14. Select the required parity rate from the menu list. 15. Open the data bit menu and select the correct setting. 16. Open the stop bit option and select the correct setting from the ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2 – customizing data output strings the fb2550 instrument can be customized to support different manufacturer’s software interfaces to peripheral devices. When the required data string protocol is not similar to one of the preconfigured outputs, the data output...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2, continued when configuring an output data string, the fb2550 instrument has seven (7) commonly used preconfigured outputs. 5. Select the correct load format. – configure com1 was selected in step 8 for the following data string build example. – the data stri...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2, continued 8. Select the scale , if entering this field applies. – this option applies to sites with more than one scale. – selecting the scale will limit the available options for configuring its data string. – if this field is left blank and there is more t...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2, continued adding a new data type 1. In the comx – build window, press the add row button for a new data type item, placed at the end of the string. 2. Select the correct scale , if this applies. 3. Open the data type entry field, and select the correct one. ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2, continued 7. In the comx – tokens window, open the start to select the available start character for all modes. 8. Open the stop option to select the available stop character for all modes. 9. Open the block option to select the available data block separato...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.4. Method 2, continued 12. Press page forward once. – this page configures the status: token for the output data string. – each item configured will indicate the character programmed in the output data string. – if motion is present on the scale, a “ m” will be transmitt...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.6.5. Configuring a com port for scale summing follow these step to program scale summing. 1. While in the configuration menu, press page forward once. 2. Select configure outputs . 3. Select the correct com port to configure the output data string. 4. Press the build optio...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.7. Ip output configuration the ip output is available using the ethernet connection of the fb2550 instrument. – follow these sections to configure the communication data string protocol. – the mode selection configures the network (continuous) or network (auto). – the fina...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.8. Rs-485 configuration the rs-485 output is available from the rs-485 accessory ( 30937 ), or from the serial expansion accessory ( 30921 ). – refer to section 8.8.3. Method 1 – preconfigured output or section 8.8.4. Method 2. – customizing output data strings. – these se...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.9. Network parameters configuration the network name: is a unique identifier of the instrument as it appears on the network to which it connects. Configure the network type as a static or fixed ip, and either dhcp or dynamic ip addresses. The ip address and subnet mask are...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.9. Network parameters configuration, continued 4. Select either static ip or dhc p . – if cable is connected upon initial power up and configuration, the network type selection will default to static . 5. For static ip , enter the correct ip address, subnet mask, default g...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.10. Fieldbus protocols and formats 8.10.1. Transmission methods communication protocols are simular to conversations; there are several different languages and methods used. Profibus-dp, modbus-tcp, interbus-s, and ethernet/ip use a method called "source-destination" commu...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11. Fieldbus 8.11.1. Overview the term fieldbus usually describes an all-digital two-way communications system that interconnects measurement and control equipment such as sensors, actuators and controllers. Fieldbus traces its beginnings in the automotive industry, where ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.2. Devicenet ( 30923 ) devicenet is a low-cost communications link that connects industrial devices to a network, eliminating expensive hardwiring. – it is based on a broadcast-oriented, communications protocol the can. – the can protocol was originally developed by bos...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.2. Devicenet ( 30923 ) , continued network status led module status led state indication off not online/ no power green online, one or more connection established flashing green (1 hz) online, no corrections established red critical link failure flashing red (1 hz) one ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.3. Controlnet ( 30924 ) controlnet ( 30924 ) is an open controlnetwork running in “real-time”, for high- throughput applications. – it uses a control and information protocol ( cip), combining the functionality of an i/o network and a peer-to-peer network. – controlnet ...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.3. Controlnet ( 30924 ), continued network status module status led state indication a and b off not online / no power flashing red (1 hz) incorrect node configuration, duplicate mac id etc. Alternating red/green self test of bus controller red fatal event or faulty uni...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.4. Modbus rtu ( 30925 ) modbus ( 30925 ) protocol was originally developed in 1978 to exchange information between devices on the factory floor. It developed into the standard for exchanging data and communication module status information between plc systems. – modbus-...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.4. Modbus rtu ( 30925 ), continued device status led modbus-tcp interface 8.11.5. Modbus-tcp interface kit ( 32760 ) modbus-tcp is an open master/slave application protocol that can be used on several different physical layers. Modbus-tcp is used on top of ethernet-tcp/...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.6. Profibus-dp ( 30922 ) profibus-dp is one of the best-known industrial fieldbus protocols from europe. – it is an established standard, used in a wide range of applications as a multi-application communications link for industrial devices. – the profibus-dp protocol w...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.6. Profibus-dp ( 30922 ), continued operation mode led modular status led note: additional information and eds files are available at the following website. Http://www.Hms.Se/default.Shtm. Led state description comments off not online or no power green online/ data exch...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.7. Ethernet/ip (31974) the ethernet/ip module uses dynamic addressing. – dynamic host configuration protocol (dhcp) is used for address requests. – the data is transmitted continuously from this module. – the ip address may be made static by downloading the ip configura...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.8. Standard dt7000 fieldbus configuration the dt7000 fieldbus module is a specialized component, so it requires different parameters than the standard expansion card default setups. Follow these steps to program the dt7000 for fieldbus modules. 1. While in the configura...
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Section 8: input/ output 8.11.8. Standard dt7000 fieldbus configuration, continued 5. Answer yes to making the dt7000 fieldbus the default setup. 6. Select settings . 7. Set these standard parameters. 8. Press the save changes button, returning to the configure com4 menu. 9. Select min/max . 10. Ent...
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Section 9: accessories 9.1. Accessory parts list 9.1.1. Printers and accessories serial printers 33292 epson tm-u220 dot matrix printer 29260 – ribbon 30954q epson tm-u230 matrix printer 29260 – ribbon 24741 epson tm-u295 ticket printer 14979 – ribbon 96757 – scale ticket, 2 part 96756 – scale ticke...
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Section 9: accessories 9.1.2. Additional accessories 32426 loop detector kit 31866 filtered cooling fan kit 10-4002-009 transcore rfid scanner 25498 external mini keyboard – usb 87-key 31036 external keyboard – usb 104-key camera and accessories 31080 outdoor ip camera and pole adapter 32373 – pole ...
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Section 9: accessories 9.2. Programming the traffic light control the traffic light control shows the status of the scale’s traffic light. It is typically controlled automatically by the instrument weighment cycle. The light has a manual override using the touch screen on the main weighing display. ...
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Section 9: accessories 9.2. Programming the traffic light control, continued 8. Select the traffic light control button to one of the following options. – disabled – 1 – traffic light – 2 – traffic lights 9. In the second button to the right, select whether the traffic lights operate in a manual or ...
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Section 9: accessories 9.2. Programming the traffic light control, continued 11. Select the loop detector control button. – sensor loops alert that the vehicle has entered the scale, and also that it is leaving. 12. Select the correct loop detector. – extra loop choices (i.E. 3- loop, 4-loop) appear...
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Section 9: accessories 9.2. Programming the traffic light control, continued 16. Press the save changes button when any changes are made, or they will be lost. 17. Press page forward. 18. To the right of the event to signal:, select time delay of x seconds control button. 19. Click on the correct ti...
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Section 9: accessories 9.3. Video camera programming 1. While in the weigh screen, press the menu button. 2. Select login, then enter the write customer password or service password. 3. Press the login button. 4. Open the configuration menu. 5. Press page forward twice. 6. Select video camera inputs...
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Section 9: accessories 9.3. Video camera programming, continued 12. In the file format option, save the images in either a pdf or jpg file format. Press the save changes button, or they will be lost. Select back: configuration menu to return to the previous menu. 01/16 140 rev. 6 51254.
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Section 9: accessories 9.4. External display [dual cloning] the following section details how to install an external display for dual cloning of the instrument. The fb2550 out of the box is setup to recognize one (1) display/ built-in lcd. Sites/customers may want cloning to enhance viewing of a lar...
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Section 9: accessories 9.4.2. Display settings defaults 1. From the left column, open the display settings tab. 2. In the color quality drop-down menu, select 32 bit . 3. In the screen resolution drop-down menu, select 800 x 480. 4. In the refresh rate drop-down menu, select 60 hertz . 5. Press the ...
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Section 9: accessories 9.4.3. Disabling the external display follow these steps to disable the external display, once it has been activated. 1. Press ctrl+alt+f12 . – the intel ® graphics media window appears. 2. In the single display radio options, select notebook. 3. Click apply . 4. When the pop-...
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Section 9: accessories when the external monitor is unreadable, these steps restore the default display settings with the external keyboard. 9.4.4. Restoring the display with an external keyboard if the external screen is unreadable, or if screen calibration is inaccurate, navigating with the touch ...
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4 section 10: service & maintenance 10.1. Database maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup the fb2550 instrument has three (3) methods of database backup routines. A. Backup database to flash – backs up the database to the micro sd card located on the multi-function board. B. Backup database to external...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup, continued a. Backup database to flash [internal] 1. While in the weight screen, press the menu button. 2. Press login . 3. Enter the write customer password or service password. 4. Press the login button. 5. Select configuration menu. 6. Sel...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup, continued b. Backup database to external flash 1. Insert a usb flash drive into an available port on the instrument’s rear panel. 2. While in the configuration menu, select database maintenance . 3. Select backup database to external flash ....
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup, continued c. Backup and send an email 1. While in the configuration menu, select database maintenance . 2. Select backup and send via email. 3. Select either continue or cancel . 4. After completing the external backup, press the continue bu...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup, continued d. Backup ticket format to flash – backs up changes in the ticket format to the internal memory. 1. While in the configuration menu , select database maintenance . 2. Select backup ticket format to flash . 3. Press continue to comp...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.1. Database backup, continued e. Backup ticket format to external flash – backs up changes in the ticket format to the external, removable memory drive. 1. While in the configuration menu , select database maintenance . 2. Select backup ticket format to flash ....
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.2. Database restore restore database from flash uses a database backup from the micro sd card, located on the multi-function board. Restore database from external flash uses a database backup from an external usb flash drive. – these two options restore the ins...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.2. Database restore, continued b. Restoring the database from external flash 1. While in the configuration menu , select database maintenance . 2. Select restore database from external flash. 3. Select the correct external restore file from the list. 4. Press c...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.2. Database restore, continued c. Procedure restore database from defaults 1. While in the configuration menu , select database maintenance. 2. Press page forward once. 3. Select restore database from defaults. A warning displays about whether or not to proceed...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.3. Re-index database 1. While in the configuration menu , select the database maintenance menu . 2. Press page forward once. 3. Select re-index database . – a warning will display of whether or not to proceed. – this process could take several minutes. 4. Press...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.1.5. Completed txn imgs this option allows the camera images to be viewed, emailed, deleted and copied to usb device. 1. While in the configuration menu , select database maintenance. 2. Press page forward twice. 3. Select manage completed transaction images . 4....
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.2. Printer troubleshooting paper jams when paper jams occur within one area of the printer, unplug the power cable, then clean that area of the paper path with alcohol and cotton balls. The following can cause paper jams. Selecting incorrect paper type. Using cre...
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Section 10: service & maintenance 10.2. Printer troubleshooting, continued does not print probable cause(s) solution(s) printer in energy saver mode. Push the control panel button. Error message displays. Follow message instructions. Error instrument is on. If the ready instrument is off , printer i...
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Appendix i: data output a. Remote display output data format notes: 1. Characters denoted by x are characters 0-9. 2. Leading zeroes are suppressed. 3. Polarity indication for a positive value is a space (sp). negative values are not transmitted. 4. Identifier code = gross weight. transmission i...
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Appendix i: data output b. Configure output, continued fairbanks data format increment size bit # count by 1 count by 2 count by 5 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 1 5 always logic 1 6 always logic 0 7 parity bit status code (word) b status code (word) c bit # description 0 gross = 0 net = 1 1 positive = 0 negative = ...
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Appendix i: data output b. Configure output, continued toledo data format notes: 1. Characters denoted by g and t are characters 0-9. 2. Leading zeroes are not suppressed. 3. Gross weight data = g tare weight data = t status code (word) a increment size bit # count by 1 count by 2 count by 5 3 1 0 1...
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Appendix i: data output b. Configure output, continued toledo data format status code (word) b status code (word) c bit # description 0 gross = 0 net = 1 1 positive = 0 negative = 1 2 in range = 0 overcapacity = 1 3 no motion = 0 motion = 1 4 lb = 0 kg = 1 5 always logic = 0 6 normal = 0 power up = ...
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Appendix i: data output b. Configure output, continued cardinal 738 continuous scoreboard data format notes: 1. W = displayed weight p = polarity + = positive weight – = negative weight u = units lb = pounds kg = kilograms s = status m = motion o = overload m = mode g = gross n = net ok = space 2. L...
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Appendix i: data output b. Configure output, continued condec continuous data format notes: 1. P = polarity space = positive weight – = negative weight w = displayed weight u = units l = pounds k = kilograms g = gross; n = net m = motion s = status m = mode ok = space o = overload 2. Leading zeros a...
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Appendix i: data output c. Sma p rotocol standard scale response message most of the host commands are responded to in the following message format. The only host commands that do not are the: diagnostic, about and information commands where: start of response message scale status definition / examp...
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Appendix i: data output d. E xamples command response w w w h z r the scale will repeat weight until next command is received. 01/16 166 rev. 6 51254.
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Appendix ii: 20ma codes code units weight scale # 00 – display all data 40 lbs gross 1 41 lbs net 1 42 lbs tare 1 43 kg gross 1 44 kg net 1 45 kg tare 1 46 lbs gross 2 47 lbs net 2 48 lbs tare 2 49 kg gross 2 50 kg net 2 51 kg tare 2 52 lbs gross 3 53 lbs net 3 54 lbs tare 3 55 kg gross 3 56 kg net ...
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Appendix ii: 20ma codes appendix ii: 20ma codes, continued code units weight scale # 64 lbs gross 5 65 lbs net 5 66 lbs tare 5 67 kg gross 5 68 kg net 5 69 kg tare 5 70 lbs gross 6 71 lbs net 6 72 lbs tare 6 73 kg gross 6 74 kg net 6 75 kg tare 6 76 lbs gross 7 77 lbs net 7 78 lbs tare 7 79 kg gross...
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Appendix iii: ticket data fields scale ticket: ticket number twenty-four (24) characters : six (6) characters gross label: gross five (5) characters : six (6) characters : lb gr two (2) characters dual units gross label:p gross : : tare label: tare four (4) characters : six (6) characters : lb ta tw...
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Appendix iii: ticket data fields ticket data fields, continued : six (6) characters : two (2) characters : dual units prod tot units>: customer label: customer twenty-four (24) characters (caption is editable from ticket format) : sixteen (16) characters : forty (40) characters customer total label:...
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Appendix iv: remote function commands hardware connections remote functions cn14 remote zero switch 3 11 or 12 remote print switch 9 11 or 12 these must be dry contacts only. The i/o accessory must be installed. Remote software commands remote software commands using serial port/ mapped memory/ mult...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference dt7000 gateway the dt7000 communication i/o gateway is a module that provides access between industrial networks and the serial device(s). The dt7000 utilizes one of the available anybus compact com modules for the desired fieldbus. The fieldbus interface(s) support a ...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference input power the dt7000 requires input power of 9 to 40 vdc ( 24vdc normally) at the terminal block connector (j-19) . See the cart below for input power connections. J19 pin signal 1 pe 2 +v 3 –v dt7000 serial port connections the dt7000 has four (4) serial ports. Only...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference module indicators listed below are the four power leds on the module. Ref green red d1 +24 power ok reverse input power d2 +5v powre ok resettle fuse tripped d3 +3.3v power ok -- d4 i/o power ok reverse i/o power d1 indicates 24v power is applied to the module. D2 and ...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference module dip switches, continued the switches can be used to reset all configurable parameters in the ddooo to factory default values, and to erase the user application. If the switches are all up (255 value) on power up, the status led (d5) will flash red for 5 seconds,...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference software specifications output data format to gateway the gateway takes a serial string and remap the data to the format needed for the fieldbus type installed per the register. The following is the definition of the serial string for one (1) scale. – the scale id is e...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference software specifications, continued note weight values sent over the serial channel will be represented in the fieldbus registers based on the settings of bits 14 and 15 in status word 0. – if the data is set to be a 16 bit or 32 bit integer, then the register value wil...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference input data format from gateway, continued stx character 1 byte, (02h) command word 0 2 bytes, (includes scale id) command word 1 2 bytes, command word 2 2 bytes, setpoint 1 weight 6 characters, setpoint 2 weight 6 characters, tare weight 6 characters, display message 1...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference serial data is transferred according to the rs232 specification between the gateway and the fb2550. The communications parameters are listed below. Baud 115,200 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 fieldbus data representation t he following information shows the repres...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference output data (word byte register usage) word byte register usage size(bytes) scale 0 0 - 1 command word 0 2 scale 1 1 2 - 3 command word 1 2 2 4 - 5 command word 2 2 3 - 4 6 - 9 setpoint 1 4 5 - 6 10 - 13 setpoint 2 4 7 - 8 14 - 17 tare weight 4 9 18 - 19 unassigned 2 1...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference output data (word byte register usage), continued word byte register usage size(bytes) scale 30 60 - 61 command word 0 2 scale 4 31 62 - 63 command word 1 2 32 64 - 65 command word 2 2 33 - 34 66 - 69 setpoint 1 4 35 - 36 70 - 73 setpoint 2 4 37 - 38 74 - 77 tare weigh...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference input data (word byte register usage), continued word byte register usage size(bytes) scale 20 40 - 41 status word 0 2 scale 2 21 42 - 43 status word 1 2 22 44 - 45 status word 2 2 23 - 24 46 - 49 unassigned 4 25 - 26 50 - 53 gross weight 4 27 - 28 54 - 57 tare weight ...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference input data (word byte register usage), continued word byte register usage size(bytes) scale 60 120 - 121 status word 0 2 scale 4 61 122 - 123 status word 1 2 62 124 - 125 status word 2 2 63 - 64 126 - 129 unassigned 4 65 - 66 130 - 133 gross weight 4 67 - 68 134 - 137 ...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference status/command word bit usage status / command word 0 bit usage 0 scale id bits 0, 1, 2 1 scale 1 = 001, scale 2 = 010, scale 3 = 011, scale 4 = 100 2 3 motion 4 over capacity gross weight = scale capacity 5 within 2% capacity 6 enable tare 7 disable tare 8 lb units 9 ...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference status/command word bit usage status / command word 1 bit usage 0 decimal point location bits 0, 1, 2 1 000 * 1.0; 001 * 0.1; 010 * 0.01; 011 * 0.001; 100 * 0.0001 2 3 load tare command 4 auto tare command 5 load setpoint 1 6 load setpoint 2 7 zero scale command 8 load...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference status/command word bit usage, continued scale id word 0 bits 0,1,2 command: changes instrument display to applicable scale. Status: value is the scale id if the scale is selected, from instrument keyboard or fieldbus, else the value is zero. Motion word 0 bit 3 comman...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference status/command word bit usage, continued kg weight units word 0 bit 9 command: switch scale to kg units. Status: scale is indicating in kg units. Ton weight units word 0 bit 10 command: switch scale to ton units. Status: scale is indicating in ton units. Tonne weight u...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference status/command word bit usage, continued load setpoint 2 word 1 bit 6 command: load setpoint 2 for this scale. Status: switches to 1 when command is executed returns to zero when command is cleared. Load cell status word 1 bits 8,9,10,11,12 command: not applicable. Sta...
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Appendix v: fieldbus reference recommended instrument settings noted below are three recommended settings for optimum performance with the fb2550 instrument for fieldbus configuration. A. Always update, yes 1. In the service menu, open service options , then select display rate . Default = 0.1 alway...
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Manufactured by fairbanks scales, inc . 821 locust street kansas city, mo 64106 www.Fairbanks.Com fb2550 inbound/outbound series operator manual document 51254.