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Operation Manual for LCD Digital Readouts

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Enter Programming Mode

Press and Hold

the

UNITS

key while

Momentarily

pressing the

DATUM

key. The

LCD will briefly display:

PG on

(Programming On). Release both keys. The

LCD will then display

Pr 1

, (indicating Programming Parameter #1) for about 1

second, then display the value stored for

Pr1

Video demonstration

Navigating Programming Mode:

To move up Parameter list:

Momentarily

press the

UNITS

key to advance up through the

Programming Parameter list. The Readout will display the Parameter
number, then the current programmed value.

To move down Parameter list:

Press and Hold

the

OFF

key and

Momentarily

press the

UNITS

key to move

backward through the Parameter list.

To Increase a Parameter value:

Momentarily

press the

plus (+)

key while the

Parameter value is displayed.

To Decrease Parameter value:

Momentarily

press the

minus (-)

key while the Parameter value is

displayed.

To Reset a Parameter value to the Factory Default setting:

Momentarily

press the

DATUM

key while the Parameter value is

displayed.

Momentarily press

Press & Hold

Summary of Contents for ProScale

Page 1: ...Basic 950 Series General Purpose General Purpose E In Panel LCD Readouts With Firmware Version 3 1 and higher ProScale LCD Readouts OPERATION ...

Page 2: ...ARAMETERS HAVE BEEN PRE CONFIGURED AT THE FACTORY FOR THIS READOUT PARAMETER 2 Reading Direction __________________ PARAMETER 13 Linear Multiplier __________________ PARAMETER 14 ProScale Compatibility __________________ SAFETY WARNING Before installing ProScale on any machinery Turn off machine and disconnect power ...

Page 3: ...in this warranty Accurate Technology Inc does not make any warranties with respect to the product either expressed or implied including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose except as expressly provided in this agreement Accurate Technology Inc shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages or for loss damage or expense directly or indir...

Page 4: ...adout 13 12 24VDC OPERATION 14 General Purpose Readout 14 In Panel Readout 14 SECTION 3 OPERATION 15 INITIAL SET UP 15 READOUT KEY TIMING 16 READOUT KEY FUNCTIONS 17 On Off Key 17 Units Key 17 Plus Minus Keys 18 Datum Key 18 FUNDAMENTAL READOUT FUNCTIONS 19 Auto On Off Timer 19 Reading Direction 19 Resolution 19 Measurement Units 20 Key Lock 20 Linear Scaling 20 Upper Lower Limits 21 ADVANCED READ...

Page 5: ... PARAMETERS 39 PROGRAMMING PARAMETER SUMMARY 40 ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE 42 NAVIGATING PROGRAMMING MODE 42 EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE 43 PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS DETAILS 44 Pr1 Datum Key 44 Pr2 Direction 44 Pr3 Key Lockout 44 Pr4 Readout Resolution 44 Pr5 Movement to Wake Readout 45 Pr11 Readout Measurement Units 45 Pr12 Readout Auto Off Time 45 Pr13 Linear Compensation 45 Pr14 ProScale Compatibility 45 Pr...

Page 6: ... Linear Compensation 49 Pr40 Non Linear Compensation Interval 49 Pr41 Temperature Compensation 49 Pr42 Pr43 NO LONGER USED 49 Pr44 Temperature Compensation Coefficient 49 SECTION 5 FAQ 50 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 50 SECTION 6 ACCESSORIES 51 PRORF SPC 51 PRORF ENCODER 51 PROMUX 51 ANALOG INTERFACE UNIT AIU 51 SECTION 7 OTHER PROSCALE PRODUCTS 52 PROSTOP 52 PROPANEL HD 52 PROKIT 590 52 PROTABLE 52...

Page 7: ...stance from some arbitrary point of origin DIGITAL READOUT or DRO is the component that displays the measurement or position information sent by the ENCODER The Readouts covered in this Manual are compatible with these SCALES ProScale Models 150 250 950 series systems and products based on these systems incorporate Absolute measuring technology and may include any of several Digital Readouts inclu...

Page 8: ...are version is displayed on power up i e P3 100 BASIC LCD Readout Part Number 700 1600 230 950 Series Readout Part Number 700 1600 M50 General Purpose GP LCD Readout Part Number 700 1600 235 General Purpose E Readout Part Number 700 1600 236 In Panel 1 4 DIN LCD Readout Part Number 700 1600 435 Includes Temperature Non Linear Compensation functions Supplied with ProKit 580 590 ProPanel HD and ProT...

Page 9: ...m Operating Power 950 Series Basic 1 CR123 3V Lithium Battery GP In Panel 1 CR123 3V Lithium Battery or 12 24VDC Operating Temperature 32 to 120 F 0 to 50 C Input 950 Series 10 pin ProScale ABS or Inductive Encoder All Others 6 pin ProScale ABS or Inductive Encoder Output 950 Series Digimatic SPC GP In Panel Digimatic SPC Solid state output 0 1A 30 VDC Basic None LCD Segments The above figure illu...

Page 10: ...nting In Panel Mounting Software Battery Operation 12 24VDC Operation Programmable Datum Selectable Resolution Selectable Units Fractions Auto on off Offset Addition Upper Lower Limit Go NoGo Monitor Position Drift Alert Linear Scaling Non Linear Compensation Temperature Compensation Sum Difference Statistics Backlight Relay output Program Key Lock ProRF Wireless SPC Output Signal s None SPC SPC N...

Page 11: ...0 1600 235 SPC 701 1505 00x 700 1600 235 Programmable 701 1115 00x 700 1600 235 Panel Mount Battery 700 1600 435G 700 1600 435 Panel Mount Battery 700 1600 450 700 1600 435 Panel Mount Battery 700 1600 405 700 1600 435 Panel Mount 24VDC 700 1600 305 700 1600 435 Panel Mount Battery 700 1600 400 700 1600 435 Panel Mount Battery 701 1570 001 700 1600 435 Panel Mount 24VDC 701 1560 001 700 1600 435 P...

Page 12: ...nside of the case Using any of the six holes on the back of the case M2 or 4 40 screws DIN In Panel A cutout should be made in the panel at least 90mm x 90mm 3 6 x 3 6 inches but no larger than 93mm x 93mm 3 7 x 3 7 inches The cases of the Readout are designed to sandwich panel thicknesses between 3mm 0 125 and 20mm 0 750 NOTE If the panel is thinner than 3mm 0 125 in shorter screws must be used f...

Page 13: ...adout will turn itself off until the battery is replaced Basic 950 General Purpose Remove the screws in the upper right and lower left corners Pull the cover off Remove the old battery ies Install a new CR123 or equivalent battery noting the proper orientation Replace the cover and screws In Panel Readout Remove the screws holding the back cover in place Pull the cover off Remove the old battery R...

Page 14: ...dout uses screw terminals for these connections Also See Section 3 Circuit Board Jumpers General Purpose Readout In Panel Readout When powering Readouts with 12 24VDC the Scale and the Readout common must be connected to each other or connected to each other via a common point A proper connection will eliminate ground loops that may cause unstable readings on the Readout NOTES When using Model 150...

Page 15: ...ut allows the current position to be easily configured using the and optionally DATUM Key Reference Point The ProScale Readout allows a reference point zero or other value to be easily recalled using the DATUM Key The value of this reference point is programmed in Programming Parameter Pr1 Reading Direction The direction of the reading as the measurement system is moved is programmed using Program...

Page 16: ...e key has been pressed and held for the prescribed amount of time See the chart below for a summary of the functions performed by the keys below For a video demonstration of KEY TIMING click HERE Momentarily Press Press Hold How long a key is pressed Less than 8 seconds More than 1 second When is the key function executed On key release While holding Momentarily Press Press Hold On Off Key Turns R...

Page 17: ...right corner of the LCD Each bar represents 1 64th of an inch i e when in 1 16 fraction mode and three bars appear the measurement displayed is rounded down to the closest 1 16 inch plus each illuminated bar represents an additional 1 64 of an inch for an actual fractional measurement of 7 64ths of an inch For better resolution switch to 1 32 or 1 64 mode Or better yet to decimal Inches In Fractio...

Page 18: ...rogramming Parameter Pr3 Datum Key Momentarily pressing the DATUM key forces the Readout to a user programmed value This can be zero or any other displayable value Set the DATUM key programmed value with Parameter Pr1 Press and Hold the DATUM key for 6 seconds to display the battery voltage Press and Hold the DATUM key for 9 seconds to display the temperature The temperature is displayed in F or C...

Page 19: ...ding Direction Resolution The Readouts have four selectable display resolutions Fractions display mode is not affected by resolution changes 1in 1mm 1cm or 01in 01mm 01cm or 001in 01mm 001cm or 0005in 01mm 001cm Use Programming Parameter Pr4 to set the displayed resolution Data displayed and sent to the SPC output is auto ranging This means the selected resolution may be temporarily overridden if ...

Page 20: ...e word LOCK will be displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD When LOCK is displayed on the LCD the DATUM and keys will not function to change the readout To de activate the Key Lock Press and Hold the ON OFF key and while pressing it Momentarily depress the UNITS key now release both keys Key Lock may also be enabled through Readout Programming This method allows a more permanent Key Lock sin...

Page 21: ...cause of one of these situations you can re adjust the Readout to correct the error This adjustment is referred to as the SEGMENT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT To add one segment to the displayed value Press and Hold the UNITS key and then Momentarily press the key The display will increase by 430 08mm 16 933 inches To subtract one segment from the displayed value Press and Hold the UNITS key and then Momenta...

Page 22: ...emental when used in reference to the type of Measuring Technology employed by different ProScale products Absolute ABS The Readout automatically enters ABS mode when power is first applied This is indicated by ABS in the upper left corner of the LCD While in ABS mode all position measurements are related to the current system reference point To enter INC Incremental mode Press and Hold the ABS IN...

Page 23: ... a Wired Data Converter with Model 150 or 250 systems Scales and Encoders with part numbers ending in G should always be used Offset Addition Offset addition allows values to be pre programmed that are then added to the measurement and the sum is displayed on the LCD This function allows the user to switch from one reference point to another See PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS Pr30 31 32 33 34 The General ...

Page 24: ...nitor The Readout can monitor a position to detect drift or measurement variance To activate the Monitor mode position the Encoder system to the desired location and Momentarily press the F3 key The MON symbol will illuminate on the LCD to indicate Monitor mode is active If the Encoder moves outside the programmed tolerance the LCD reading flashes indicating a drift condition When the Encoder is m...

Page 25: ...eature Momentarily press the F4 key again or cycle power NOTES If power is cycled when HOLD is active any key such as UNITS DATUM or that is depressed while in HOLD will be executed when power is restored Leaving the normal measurement mode i e enter programming mode SEND or using the Go No Go editor causes the Readout to automatically exit HOLD Delete Momentarily pressing F2 sends a special delet...

Page 26: ... points Pr25 while pressing F4 will decrement through the list When the point to be programmed is reached go to Step 2 2 Press and Hold the UNITS key and Momentarily press the F4 key The LCD will display GoX U for 1 second where X is the measurement point and U indicates the upper tolerance is to be programmed Use the and keys to set an upper limit go to Step 3 3 Momentarily press F3 The LCD will ...

Page 27: ...nd i inches d If Pr25 is set to any non zero value and the Readout is in metric mode mm or cm the accumulated total is displayed as meters and millimeters MM mmm where M meters and m millimeters 2 Press the F3 key to clear the accumulator The LCD will display CLr for 1 second The DRO will return to the normal measuring mode 3 To add a measurement to the accumulator make the measurement and then pr...

Page 28: ...ry The LCD will display CLr for 1 second and then return to normal measurement mode 2 Take a measurement and press the F3 key The LCD displays Add x momentarily to indicate that the measurement has been added and how many x have been accumulated so far Continue to take additional measurements and press the F3 key after each measurement 3 Review the Data Press the F4 key and the LCD will display Cn...

Page 29: ...andard averaging will be influenced by the Minimum and Maximum measurement values If these values vary greatly from the measurement population the average will not reflect a centered representation of the measurement population Trimmed averaging in this implementation subtracts the Min and Max values prior to the averaging calculation This yields a more centered representation of the measurement p...

Page 30: ...e General Purpose Readout and the on board connector and circuit board pads on the In Panel Readout provide External Power connection points A solid state Output Signal connection 0 1A 30 VDC Auxiliary Key Pad Input connections This Function is configured using PROGRAMMING PARAMETER Pr38 PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS Pr35 Pr36 and CIRCUIT BOARD JUMPER JP5 These INPUT and OUTPUT functions are mutually exc...

Page 31: ... PROGRAMMING PARAMETER Pr37 The output is a transistor that conducts to Negative The factory default is normally open NO NOTES The LCD will flash when any of the programmed conditions above are encountered but the output signal only changes state once and then toggles back when an in tolerance condition is restored When the Monitor mode is active AND the programmable output is enabled the hardware...

Page 32: ...e circuit board There are three solder pads on both Readout circuit boards labeled IN1 IN2 and GND the In Panel readout connections are limited to circuit board solder pads no external connections Any two of the Auxiliary keys may be mapped to respond to an external input by programming Pr35 and Pr36 using the Key Function Mapping Table below The inputs must be from a normally open dry no voltage ...

Page 33: ...sated for the different expansion rates based on a temperature sensor inside the Readout Use this feature to maintain the highest measurement accuracy possible when using the system under wide temperature variations or when mounting the ProScale aluminum scale extrusion to steel or other surfaces having a different temperature expansion rate than aluminum This function is configured using PROGRAMM...

Page 34: ...ful Before beginning a Non Linear error compensation you will need to determine how many points and at what interval to compensate The Readout has a maximum of 126 correction points The smaller the compensation interval more points the smoother the corrected calibration curve will be Measurement standards such as Gage Blocks in lengths from 50 inch to 10 0 inches should be used Keep in mind howeve...

Page 35: ...in the correction table calibration mode This alternating display will continue throughout the calibration process 6 Place the measuring system moving jaw stop against the fixed jaw stop Press DATUM to zero the Readout 7 Press the F1 key This enters the first correction point into the table The LCD will momentarily show Co 0 indicating that the entry was accepted 8 Open the jaw and place the first...

Page 36: ...ire process must be repeated Operating in Compensated mode After a successful correction table has been programmed the Readout will operate normally and the measuring system will have a higher level of accuracy NOTE If the encoder is positioned outside the calibrated corrected range of operation the LCD will display No Co alternately with the current position This is normal and indicates that the ...

Page 37: ...he Digital Readout with specific parameters and preventing unauthorized or accidental changes JP4 Readout Power Selection Default Position B The General Purpose and In Panel Readouts operate on either on internal battery power or external 12 24VDC When this jumper is installed in the B position the Readout is powered from the internal battery When this jumper is installed in position A the Readout...

Page 38: ...Operation Manual for LCD Digital Readouts Page 38 of 53 General Purpose Basic 950 In Panel JP3 JP4 JP2 JP5 JP3 JP5 JP4 ...

Page 39: ...n release For Press Hold operations the Key Function is executed after the key has been depressed for the prescribed amount of time Resetting All Parameters To reset all programming parameters to their Factory Default settings 1 Turn the Readout power off 2 Insure JP3 is in position A 3 Press and Hold the ON OFF and UNITS keys for 10 seconds The Readout will 1 Perform a full segment LCD test 2 Dis...

Page 40: ...Parameter Summary The table below lists all available Readout Programming Parameters and values that will be restored when the Readout is Reset To Factory Parameters Refer to Page 2 for any parameters that may have been pre set at the factory for your Readout or System ...

Page 41: ... 0 to 16 0 Pr26 Drift Monitor Tolerance 01 mm to 3048 mm or 001 in to 120 in 010in Pr27 Upper Lower Limits 0 or 1 0 Pr28 Lower Limit 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm 0 Pr29 Upper Limit 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm 5 000in Pr30 Offset Addition 0 to 4 0 Pr31 Offset 1 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm 500in Pr32 Offset 2 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm 2 000in Pr33 Offset 3 0 to 999 999in or 0 to...

Page 42: ...UNITS key to advance up through the Programming Parameter list The Readout will display the Parameter number then the current programmed value To move down Parameter list Press and Hold the ON OFF key and Momentarily press the UNITS key to move backward through the Parameter list To Increase a Parameter value Momentarily press the plus key while the Parameter value is displayed To Decrease Paramet...

Page 43: ... displays Pr x where x is the current parameter number 2 Momentarily press the DATUM key The LCD will display PG off 3 Release both keys The Readout will return to normal operation Video demonstration NOTE The Readout will automatically exit programming mode after 60 seconds of no key activity Momentarily press Press Hold ...

Page 44: ...rection of Travel 0 or 1 This parameter controls the direction positive vs negative displayed on the readout when the measuring system is moved Default Value 0 Pr3 Key Lockout 0 or 1 This parameter controls the operation of the and DATUM keys Default Value 0 Pr4 Readout Resolution 1 2 3 or 4 This parameter sets the number of places to the right of the decimal point displayed on the Readout When th...

Page 45: ...e before the display turns off to conserve battery power The value is the number of minutes of idle operation no movement or key presses before the display turns off When this parameter is enabled 0 pressing the ON OFF key or movement of the encoder or system will wake up the Readout A value of 0 disables the Auto Off feature the Readout is always on Default Value 15 minutes Pr13 Linear Compensati...

Page 46: ...ze it s operation See Advanced Programming Function for instances when this parameter is used Default Value 0 Pr26 Drift Monitor Tolerance 01 mm to 3048 mm or 001 in to 120 in This parameter sets the amount of drift that must occur in MONitor mode to trigger a drift indication Default Value 01 in Pr 14 Setting Technology Supported 0 Model 180 280 380 and 580 Systems 1 Model 150 250 and 950 Systems...

Page 47: ...mm This value is added to the current measurement or position when Pr 30 0 and 1 is displayed in the upper left area of the LCD Default Value 500 in 12 7mm Pr32 Offset 2 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm This value is added to the current measurement or position when Pr 30 0 and 2 is displayed in the upper left area of the LCD Default Value 2 in 50 8mm Pr33 Offset 3 0 to 999 999in or 0 to 9999 99mm...

Page 48: ...or 1 This sets the normal state of the programmable output when not activated and Circuit board jumper JP5 is in position A Default Value 0 Pr38 Programmable Output Function 0 to 3 Selects the function that the programmable output activates on when Circuit board jumper JP5 is in position A Default Value 0 Value of Pr 38 Function 0 No Operation 1 Monitor Drift Operation 2 Upper Lower Limits 3 Go No...

Page 49: ...n linear compensation calibration Default Value 5 000 in 127mm Pr41 Temperature Compensation 0 or 1 This parameter enables disables the temperature compensation feature Default Value 0 Pr42 Pr43 NO LONGER USED Pr44 Temperature Compensation Coefficient 10 to 999 This parameter sets the temperature expansion coefficient used when temperature compensation Pr41 1 Default Value 150 Range 10 to 999 will...

Page 50: ...is message What does f err mean When the readout displays this message it means it is trying to display a fractional measurement out of the range typically over 400 inches Press the DATUM key twice then recalibrate the readout The Readout numbers appear to be random Model 150 250 950 Be sure the Encoder is oriented correctly on the Scale One end of the Scale is marked black be sure that the arrow ...

Page 51: ...smitter at the Encoder sends data to a Receiver The receiver can be connected to a Readout at a remote location or to a PC RS232 or USB port Not compatible with 950 Series systems ProMUX ProMUX 3 is an easy to use hardware interface that provides communication from Model 150 250 Encoders or SPC equipped readouts to a user s PC or PLC ProMUX 3 supports three inputs and one RS232 output Not compatib...

Page 52: ...tained single axis measuring table QC station Leg sets and casters make this product easy to move around the manufacturing floor Temperature compensation and non linear error correction are built into the readout Systems are available up to 24 ft long SPC output comes standard Wireless data transmission is optional Custom configurations are available in one or two axis versions ProTable XY Two axi...

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