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G4 Multi Channel

Weighing Instrument

Program version 1.12.0.0

Technical Manual

PM/DT/HE types

Summary of Contents for G4-DT

Page 1: ...G4 Multi Channel Weighing Instrument Program version 1 12 0 0 Technical Manual PM DT HE types ...

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Page 3: ...ion 5 6 Zero setting 5 6 Zero track Auto zero setting 5 7 Motion 5 7 Weight printing 5 8 Batch report printing 5 9 Main menu 5 9 Level supervision 5 11 Setpoint function 5 12 Use of inputs and outputs 5 13 Filter function 5 13 Flow rate 5 15 6 Communication General 6 1 Serial interface 6 1 Modbus RTU Slave 6 1 Modbus TCP Slave 6 2 External I O 6 3 EtherNet IP 6 4 Ftp Server 6 4 Modbus protocol 6 4...

Page 4: ...DEBRANCHER L EQUIPEMENT EN PRESENCE D ATMOSPHERE INFLAMMABLE OU EXPLOSIVE UTILISATION INTERIEURE UNIQUEMENT CONNEXION USB NON AUTORISEE EN ZONE DANGEREUSE INTENDED USE The G4 Instrument family are multi channel measuring and control devices intended for industrial systems Its basic function is to convert the signals from transducers to useful information Transducer excitation is included as well a...

Page 5: ...uter or PLC Serial communication interfaces are RS 485 and RS 232 for communication with a computer PLC using Modbus RTU protocol or for transmitting print out data to a connected printer The Ethernet interface is using Modbus TCP or optional EtherNet IP and the optional fieldbus interface uses Profibus or DeviceNet It is possible to access the instrument set up and maintenance functions remotely ...

Page 6: ... be set to control any digital output Note that there are weighing channel specific and instrument specific error detection Levels 32 level comparators in the instrument can be set to switch at defined signal levels with any selected hystereses added meaning that the switch level can be different for increasing and decreasing signal Output signals from these comparators are available on the serial...

Page 7: ...vels and so on can be transferred to external equipment via the different communication interfaces some are optional Scale Batching program option There is a batching function within the instrument which is enabled with an option code which can be bought from the instrument supplier The batching option gives the possibility to perform individual batching with each scale See the separate Scale Batc...

Page 8: ...on screws at the modules are tightened so that the instruments functional grounding by the housing is maintained The instrument may only be utilized for the measurement and control functions described in this Technical Manual It is especially important to adhere to the load limits of the input output connectors We accept no responsibility for any damage arising from improper operation Any changes ...

Page 9: ...4 3 to 11 4 mm 6 pcs for cable dia 4 3 to 11 4 mm Display Color TFT LCD screen with backlighting 5 7 320x240 pixels Keyboard Touch screen and 34 membrane keys Environmental Temperature range Rated performance 10 to 50 C Storage 25 to 85 C Relative humidity Max 85 up to 40 C decreasing linear to 50 at 50 C Rated pollution Pollution degree 2 Pollution degree 3 Pollution degree 3 Protection IP65 pane...

Page 10: ...Technical Manual 1 6 PM Panel mount enclosure outlines and panel cutout DT Desktop enclosure outlines HE Harsh environment enclosure outlines ...

Page 11: ...ata and control optional Types Profibus or DeviceNet USB Version 1 Keyboard USB keyboard for PC USB Memory USB type for PC For backup and restore of set up parameters For change to a new program version Ethernet 10 100BASE T For process data control file transfer and remote access Protocols Modbus TCP EtherNet IP ftp http RJ45 Indications Green LED Transmitting Yellow LED Receiving DC SUPPLY Modul...

Page 12: ...ansducers per instrument Excitation voltage 5 VDC A D conversion 3 9 kHz 16 000000 units 24 bits Input range 7 mV V Update rate 2 3 300 readings per second No of channels WF IN has 1 Weight Force channel WF IN2 has 2 Weight Force channels Sensitivity 0 1 µV Zero drift 10 nV V K Span drift 2 ppm K Digital I O 4 inputs 24 V 15 5 mA from external power supply isolated by operational insulation and wi...

Page 13: ...ero drift 10 nV V K Span drift 2 ppm K Digital I O 4 inputs 24 V 15 5 mA from external power supply isolated by operational insulation and with common return 2 outputs 24 V 15 max 100 mA from external power supply isolated by operational insulation and with common return DIO8 Module type Digital input output module Separate I O module 2 units can be used Digital I O 8 inputs 24 V 15 5 mA from exte...

Page 14: ...4 bytes from instrument to fieldbus may be limited by the master See chapter Communication section Fieldbus communication interface for details on fieldbus data mapping Mounting The fieldbus adaptor is mounted through the front of the CPU module with LED s and connector accessible through the CPU front panel Remove the plastic cover from the fieldbus slot in the CPU module front panel Insert the a...

Page 15: ...s mounted through the front of the CPU module with LED s and connector accessible through the CPU front panel Remove the plastic cover from the fieldbus slot in the CPU module front panel Insert the adaptor very carefully and make absolutely sure that the adaptor slides correctly into the guides in the connector on the CPU PCB Tighten the two fastening screws at the adaptor front and check that th...

Page 16: ...8 Digital Input and Output module P Power supply D A DC power supply AC power supply SW Software note 1 W F S No code specified Standard Weighing Program Standard Weighing Program Standard Force Program Special Program note 2 Example G4 PM 0 4 8 0 0 0 0 D W G4 instrument G4 Panel mount PM No fieldbus 0 Slot 1 WF IN2 4 Slot 2 DIO8 8 Slot 3 Blank 0 Slot 4 Blank 0 Slot 5 Blank 0 Slot 6 Blank 0 Power ...

Page 17: ...ital input output module 110 552 BLANK Blank panel 110 553 DC SUPPLY DC supply unit 110 630 AC SUPPLY AC supply unit 110 559 PROFIBUS DP Profibus DP fieldbus adaptor 110 560 DEVICENET DeviceNet fieldbus adaptor Module selection rules Every system needs 1 Power supply module and 1 CPU module can be equipped with one fieldbus adaptor Limitations on number of I O modules that can be used in one instr...

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Page 19: ...el giving a sealed attachment DT and HE type instrument Arrange enough space for cables and strain reliefs behind or below the instrument DT instrument housings have 6 plugged openings facing downwards intended for the cable strain reliefs As an alternative knock out openings in the back panel can be knocked open for strain reliefs facing backwards HE instrument housings have 12 plugged openings f...

Page 20: ... be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment The equipment switch or circuit breaker employed as disconnecting device shall comply with relevant requirements of IEC 60947 1 and IEC 60947 3 The power supply for the instruments can be an external DC source and an internal DC SUPPLY unit or external AC mains and an internal AC SUPPLY unit For electrical installation with an internal DC SU...

Page 21: ... Connections are made to terminals 7 9 Shielded cable must be used Connect shield to terminal 10 COM2 RS485 Serial communication for 2 wire or 4 wire with common 0 V This is a SELV SELV E circuit COM2 can be used for serial communication to computer PLC Modbus RTU or a printer Connections are made to terminals 1 5 Shielded cable must be used Connect shield to terminal 6 The communication lines mus...

Page 22: ...al insulation and should be considered as a SELV SELV E circuit Allows connection of following devices 1 USB Memory 2 USB Keyboard An USB Hub can be used to allow connection of more than one device Ethernet This is a SELV circuit Uses crossover category 5 cable from RJ 45 Ethernet port on the CPU front panel to PC point to point connection or standard cable to connect to other equipment through a ...

Page 23: ...e rated 5A For other markets an IEC 60127 T type fuse rated 4A may also be used 24 V In Terminals 1 2 and 3 The G4 instrument should be powered by 24 V connected according to the diagram below To achieve functional grounding terminal 3 should be connected to ground See Technical data for input voltage ratings 24 V Out Terminals 4 and 5 can be used to supply max 100 mA to digital inputs and outputs...

Page 24: ...ring operation 110 240 V In Terminals 1 2 and 3 The AC SUPPLY gives the possibility to power the instrument from 110 240 VAC connected according to the diagram below To achieve protective grounding terminal 3 should be connected to protective earth See Technical data for input voltage ratings 24 V Out Terminals 4 and 5 can be used to supply max 100 mA to digital inputs and outputs Connection shoul...

Page 25: ...er input At 4 wire connection some terminals must be interconnected as shown in figure on next page 6 wire connection should be used if the integrated cable must be lengthened or if several transducers should be connected to one transducer input The channel 1 cable shield must be connected to terminal 21 and the channel 2 cable shield must be connected to terminal 14 In WF IN and WF IN2 the shield...

Page 26: ... 23 Transducer input ch 1 Exc Exc Sign Sign Transducer Transducer Exc Exc Sign Sign 6 wire connection Exc Sense Exc Sense Sign Sign Shield A transducer may be connected directly to terminals at the transducer input For several transducers or long distance a junction box and lengthening cable is needed For a HS WF2 channel the shield can be connected to ground earth at any point ...

Page 27: ...Shielded cable cables must be used with the shield connected to terminal 4 Solid state relay outputs Terminals 1 and 2 with terminal 3 OCom as a common connection Two digital relay outputs are provided with contact rating given in Technical data External sourcing 24 V from the instrument power supply max 100 mA or from a separate DC supply should be used Note that either the positive or the negati...

Page 28: ...d by operational insulation The AOUT1 has 1 output channel isolated by operational insulation The analog output signal will be connected to terminals 10 11 channel 1 7 8 channel 2 4 5 channel 3 1 2 channel 4 Shielded cable cables must be used and the shield s must be connected to the shield terminal s 12 9 6 and 3 The shields can be connected to the most convenient ground earth point OUT 0V Shield...

Page 29: ...e negative pole of the voltage source 24 V can be connected to ICom 19 Shielded cable cables must be used with the shield connected to terminal 20 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 ICom Shield 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 V Solid state relay outputs Terminals 1 8 with terminal 9 OCom as a common connection Eight digital relay outputs are provided with contact rating given in Technical data External sour...

Page 30: ...ication Off Not online No power Green On line data exchange Flashing Green On line clear Flashing Red 1 flash Parameterization error Flashing Red 2 flashes Profibus configuration error Status LED State Indication Off No power or not initialised Green Initialised Flashing Green Initialised diagnostic event s present Red Exception error OP ST PROFIBUS DP V1 1 2 3 ...

Page 31: ... Profibus standard For connection of the adaptor to the Profibus master use a Profibus standard cable and connector according to the diagram below For reliable fieldbus function line termination must be arranged in both ends of the transmission line For a G4 instrument at the end of the cable a connector with line termination should be used For all other G4 Instruments connection without line term...

Page 32: ...e established Flashing Green 1 Hz On line no connections established Red Critical link failure Flashing Red 1 Hz One or more connections time out Alternating Red Green Self test Module Status LED State Indication Off No power Green Operating in normal condition Flashing Green 1 Hz Missing or incomplete configuration Red Unrecoverable fault s Flashing Red 1 Hz Recoverable fault s Alternating Red Gr...

Page 33: ...he diagram below G4 Modular Instrument CAN L 2 4 shield 1 5 3 CAN H V V For reliable fieldbus function line termination must be arranged in both ends of the transmission line For a G4 Instrument placed at the end of the line terminate line by placing a 121 ohm resistor between CAN L pin 2 and CAN H pin 4 For configuration of the adaptor an EDS file is supplied with the instrument that should be in...

Page 34: ...actual data and entry of new data Function keys Just below the display there are five function keys F1 to F5 and with the actual key functions indicated at the lower line of the display When there is no text above a key that key has no function To select a function press the membrane panel button F1 to F5 below the display or the button symbol on the touch display Symbol keys At the bottom of the ...

Page 35: ...t be selected 0 ZERO Setting the gross weight value to zero provided the value is in the zeroing range 1 to 3 of the capacity and setting the auto tare value to zero Note that a specific scale must be selected START Starting batch activities STOP Stopping batch activities Digit keys The digit keys including keys with minus sign and decimal point are used for entry and editing of numerical paramete...

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Page 37: ...uring editing of set up parameters will affect the behavior of the instrument immediately The user must take all necessary precautions to prevent any undesired effects in the process monitored or controlled by the G4 instrument or a connected control system It is strongly recommended to activate the set up lock in the instrument to prevent any unauthorized changes of set up parameters It s a good ...

Page 38: ...ut function e g if the output shall be active above or below the set level is configured here The fourth parameter for each level is the hystereses setting Setpoints The G4 instrument contains 16 setpoints that are individually configurable regarding which scale it shall be connected to and which signal it shall monitor Inputs The use of the instruments digital inputs is set in this menu Note that...

Page 39: ...ighlighted Then press Enter to open the selected sub menu or just tap on the desired sub menu to open it Parameter Set up menu To enter Parameter Set up select this sub menu with up down arrow keys The selected sub menu is then highlighted Press Enter to open the selected sub menu or just tap on the desired sub menu to open it If there isn t room for all parameters on screen it is possible to scro...

Page 40: ...eys can be used It is also possible to directly make a choice by tapping on the desired selection To confirm the new selection press the Enter key To abort editing and keep the previous setting press the Esc key When editing a numerical parameter e g a level hystereses setting as in the figure the new value should be typed with the numerical keys To confirm the new value press the Enter key To abo...

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Page 42: ...t GMtM sheet cMliN TMNle cMliNrMtion 1 CMliNrMtion Type 1 NumNer of CMl P 1 VMlue CMl P1 1 VMlue CMl P2 1 VMlue CMl P3 1 VMlue CMl P4 1 VMlue CMl P5 1 VMlue CMl P6 1 TrMnsd SignMl P1 1 TrMnsd SignMl P2 1 TrMnsd SignMl P3 1 TrMnsd SignMl P4 1 TrMnsd SignMl P5 1 TrMnsd SignMl P6 1 Set Zero 1 Zero Offset GeMdw cMliN Note that atching and Clow rate are optional The respective parameters and menus are ...

Page 43: ...Hnputs Slot 4 Hnputs Slot 5 Hnputs Slot 6 Outputs Outputs Slot 1 Outputs Slot 2 Outputs Slot 3 Outputs Slot 4 Outputs Slot 5 Outputs Slot 6 Analog Outputs AOUT 1 Source AOUT 1 Scale AOUT 1 Output Type AOUT 1 Range Iow AOUT 1 Range HigO AOUT 1 BandwidtO AOUT 1 Iow Adjust AOUT 1 HigO Adjust AOUT 2 Source AOUT 2 Scale AOUT 2 Output Type AOUT 2 Range Iow AOUT 2 Range HigO AOUT 2 BandwidtO AOUT 2 Iow A...

Page 44: ...ity type Fill 1 1 Activity Type 1 1 Activity Name 1 1 Output No 1 1 Low Level 1 1 High Level 1 1 Wait Time 1 1 Timeout Value 1 1 Acknowledge Type 1 1 Acknowledge Input No Activity type Timer w Output 1 1 Activity Type 1 1 Activity Name 1 1 Output No 1 1 Acknowledge Type 1 1 Acknowledge Input No Activity type Timer 1 1 Activity Type 1 1 Activity Name 1 1 Acknowledge Type 1 1 Acknowledge Input No Ac...

Page 45: ...right there is a short parameter explanation and in italic the results for the different alternatives Range Alternatives Explanation and default value result of alternatives Menu General Language English Svenska English Defines the language to be used in menus and messages Instrument Name A 16 character string that is used at printing in reports and so on Start Mode Command Auto Auto Defines the s...

Page 46: ...Scales screens Operator can select also which scale s to display 1 2 4 Scales The operator can select between all three different weight display screens Operator can select also which scale s to display Info Line 1 Mode Not in use Acc Weight Preset Tare Scale Name Batching Status Batching Status Defines the mode of the first information line on the 1 scale screen on the graphical display Not in us...

Page 47: ...mat 24 h 24 hour time format Gross Net key Off On On Disables enables front panel key Gross Net Off The Gross Net key is disabled On The Gross Net key is enabled Tare key Off On On Disables enables front panel key Tare Off The Tare key is disabled On The Tare key is enabled Print key Off On On Disables enables front panel key Print Off The Print key is disabled On The Print key is enabled Zero key...

Page 48: ...s parameter is only shown if Operator Lock is set to On Set up Lock Off On Off Off Set up lock is not activated On Set up lock is activated preventing unauthorized access to the instrument See chapter Operation Security locks Set up Code Range 1 9999 1937 Defines the valid code for Set up lock If Operator lock see above is On this code will still give access to all menus in the Main menu Note this...

Page 49: ...eight force measuring module WFIN2 A 2 channel weight force measuring module AOUT1 A 1 channel analog output module AOUT4 A 4 channel analog output module DIO8 A 8 8 digital input output module Slot 1 ch 1 Scale no Not in use 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 This parameter defines which scale 1 8 that channel 1 in slot 1 will be connected to Each scale may only be assigned once 1 This slot and channel is assigne...

Page 50: ...es what type of I O module is installed in slot 3 See Slot 1 Module type for details on parameter values Slot 3 ch 1 Scale no Not in use This parameter defines which scale 1 8 that channel 1 in slot 3 will be connected to Each scale may only be assigned once Note this parameter is only shown if Slot 3 Module type is set to WFIN WFIN2 or HSWF2 Slot 3 ch 2 Scale no Not in use This parameter defines ...

Page 51: ...odule type is set to WFIN WFIN2 or HSWF2 Slot 5 ch 2 Scale no Not in use This parameter defines which scale 1 8 that channel 2 in slot 5 will be connected to Each scale may only be assigned once Note this parameter is only shown if Slot 5 Module type is set to WFIN2 or HSWF2 Slot 6 Module Type No module This parameter defines what type of I O module is installed in slot 6 See Slot 1 Module type fo...

Page 52: ...reports and so on 1 Measurement Unit NONE g kg t lb oz N daN kN psi kPa MPa bar lbf kgf Nm N m kN m PLI l mV V pls kg Defines the engineering unit that should be used for the measured value and for related set up parameters 1 Resolution 0 001 0 002 0 005 0 01 0 02 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 0 1 Defines the decimal point position and resolution format for the displayed value All set up paramet...

Page 53: ...he weight conversion module belonging to scale 1 is of WF IN or WF IN2 type 1 Filter Window Range 0 to 999999 Unit Measurem unit 10 Resolution The instrument produces unfiltered and filtered weight internally If the difference between the filtered an unfiltered weight is less than Filter window the filtered weight is used This parameter value has one decimal more than parameter Resolution to allow...

Page 54: ...rmed Weight will be reported up to the limits of the AD converter Unipolar Overload status will be set if Overload limit is exceeded Underload status will be set if the gross weight is below minus 9 Resolution Bipolar Overload status will be set if Overload limit is exceeded Underload status will be set if the gross weight is below minus Overload limit 1 Overload Limit Range 0 5 to 999999 Unit Mea...

Page 55: ...0 Unit min 1 Maximum weight change speed for zero tracking to be performed Zero track rate must be less than 30 Resolution Unit for the Zero track rate is Measurem unit min expressed as min to save space Note this parameter is only shown if parameter 1 Zero tracking is set to On or On AutoZero 1 Tare Corr Mode Auto Preset Auto Preset Auto The tare value can be calculated in three different ways Ne...

Page 56: ...n selected in this menu If the last digits of the flow rate value are not stable a more coarse resolution can be selected to get a stable reading Note this parameter is only shown if parameter 1 Flow calculation is set to On 1 Flow Rate Unit Unit s Unit min Unit h Unit 1000 m Unit 1000 h Unit s Defines the engineering unit that should be used for the flow rate value and for related set up paramete...

Page 57: ...ation time Note this parameter is only shown if parameter 1 Flow calculation is set to On 1 Derivation Time Range 0 10 3600 00 Unit s The flow rate is the weight change over the latest elapsed Derivation time divided by this time At calibration the derivation time is always adjusted by the instrument to the nearest possible value depending on the filter time Note this parameter is only shown if pa...

Page 58: ...g range Table Table calibration is used to enter recorded values from a previous calibration into a replacement instrument Data sheet calibration related parameters 1 Conversion Factor Range 0 01 to 100 9 80665 Defines the relationship between a measured value expressed in data sheet unit and expressed in the selected measurement unit 1 Number of Transducers Range 1 to 4 3 Defines the number of tr...

Page 59: ...ducer data sheet for transducer 2 1 Rated Output 3 Range 0 to 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 Defines the rated output signal for transducer 3 The value is specified in the transducer data sheet for transducer 3 1 Rated Output 4 Range 0 to 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 Defines the rated output signal for transducer 4 The value is specified in the transducer data sheet for transducer 4 1 Set Zero Range 99999...

Page 60: ... point normally 0 1 Value Cal P2 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 500 This parameter defines the load on the scale in the second calibration point 1 Value Cal P3 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 0 This parameter defines the load on the scale in the third calibration point 1 Value Cal P4 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 0 This parameter defines the load on the scale in the fourth calibration point 1 V...

Page 61: ...displayed but the value cannot be edited 1 Transd Signal P4 Range 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 In this parameter the transducer signal in the fourth calibration point is displayed but the value cannot be edited 1 Transd Signal P5 Range 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 In this parameter the transducer signal in the fifth calibration point is displayed but the value cannot be edited 1 Transd Signal P6 Range 9...

Page 62: ...2 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 500 In this parameter enter the recorded value for the load in the second calibration point 1 Value Cal P3 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 0 In this parameter enter the recorded value for the load in the third calibration point 1 Value Cal P4 Range 999999 Unit Measurem unit 0 In this parameter enter the recorded value for the load in the fourth calibration point 1...

Page 63: ...r signal in the third calibration point 1 Transd Signal P4 Range 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 In this parameter enter the recorded value for the transducer signal in the fourth calibration point 1 Transd Signal P5 Range 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 In this parameter enter the recorded value for the transducer signal in the fifth calibration point 1 Transd Signal P6 Range 9 99999 Unit mV V 2 03900 In thi...

Page 64: ...ommunication The parameter must be set to the baudrate of the external equipment Note This parameter is not shown if Not in use is selected in COM1 Mode COM1 Data Format 7 none 2 7 even 1 7 even 2 7 odd 1 7 odd 2 8 none 1 8 none 2 8 even 1 8 odd 1 8 none 1 Defines the bit configuration for the serial communication The parameter must be set to the same configuration as for the external equipment No...

Page 65: ...e displayed weight flow rate is printed including the text Gross Net Flow and the unit Preset Tare The value of the preset tare is printed Date Time The date and time is printed Scale Name The scale name is printed Instrument Name The instrument name is printed Note This parameter is only shown if Printer is selected in COM1 Mode COM1 Print Pos 2 Not in use Display Weight Preset Tare Date Time Sca...

Page 66: ...ht Preset Tare Date Time Scale Name Instrument Name Not in use Specifies the information that should be printed in printer position 4 lower right field This parameter controls weight printing but not batching printouts Not in use Printer position 4 is left empty If both COM1 Print Pos 3 and COM1 Print Pos 4 are set to Not in use the lower line is not printed Display Weight The displayed weight flo...

Page 67: ...8 none 1 8 none 2 8 even 1 8 odd 1 8 none 1 Defines the bit configuration for the serial communication The parameter must be set to the same configuration as for the external equipment Note This parameter is not shown if Not in use is selected in COM2 Mode COM2 Min Reply Time Range 0 to 1000 Unit ms 0 Adds a delay before the response to a Modbus command is sent Used if the instrument sends its res...

Page 68: ...inting but not batching printouts Not in use Printer position 2 is left empty If both COM2 Print Pos 1 and COM2 Print Pos 2 are set to Not in use the upper line is not printed Display Weight The displayed weight flow rate is printed including the text Gross Net Flow and the unit Preset Tare The value of the preset tare is printed Date Time The date and time is printed Scale Name The scale name is ...

Page 69: ...play Weight The displayed weight flow rate is printed including the text Gross Net Flow and the unit Preset Tare The value of the preset tare is printed Date Time The date and time is printed Scale Name The scale name is printed Instrument Name The instrument name is printed Note This parameter is only shown if Printer is selected in COM2 Mode COM2 Linefeeds 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Defines the nu...

Page 70: ... I O is used for expanding digital I O for the Scale Batching Program Option See the Scale Batching Program Option Technical Manual Supplement It may be also be used in special programs in which case it will be described in the separate special program description Also see chapter Communication section External I O for more details on the setup and function of the External I O IP Address 0 0 0 0 T...

Page 71: ...s Address Range 0 63 63 DeviceNet address setting Note This parameter is only shown if parameter Fieldbus in Hardware Config menu is set to DeviceNet Baudrate 125 kbps 250 kbps 500 kbps Auto Auto Sets the baudrate for a DeviceNet type of module Must be selected to suite the master 125 kbps Fixed baudrate 125 kbits s 250 kbps Fixed baudrate 250 kbits s 500 kbps Fixed baudrate 500 kbits s Auto Auto ...

Page 72: ...Setp Status The status of all 16 setpoints in the instrument is transmitted in this Data Block Floating point format Input Status The status of all inputs in the instrument is transmitted in this Data Block Floating point format Output Status The status of all outputs in the instrument is transmitted in this Data Block Floating point format Inp Outp Status The status of all inputs and all outputs ...

Page 73: ...his parameter is only shown if parameter No Of Data Blocks is set to 2 or greater See Data Block 1 Type for an explanation of the parameter Data Block 2 Format Sets the Data Block 2 Format Note This parameter is only shown if parameter No Of Data Blocks is set to 2 or greater See Data Block 1 Format for an explanation of the parameter Data Block 2 Scale Selects the source scale for Data Block 2 No...

Page 74: ...flow rate Level 1 Scale Level 32 Scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Defines which scale that will be supervised by the level 1 The level is supervising scale number 1 2 The level is supervising scale number 2 8 The level is supervising scale number 8 Note This parameter is only shown if Level 1 Source is not set to Not in use Level 1 Output Level 32 Output Active Above Active Below Active Above This paramete...

Page 75: ...to work with this setpoint will be off Net Weight The Setpoint operates on the net weight Gross Weight The Setpoint operates on the gross weight Display Weight The Setpoint operates on gross weight or net weight even if the flow rate is displayed Flow Rate The Setpoint operates on the flow rate Abs Stands for Absolute the Setpoint operates on the absolute value of net weight gross weight displayed...

Page 76: ...Input used for gross net toggling Gross Input used to switch to gross mode Net Input used to switch to net mode Zero Input used for zero command Flow Weight Input used for flow rate weight toggling Flow Rate Input used to switch to flow rate mode Weight Input used to switch to weight mode Print Input used for print command Start Batching Input used to start batching Stop Batching Input used to sto...

Page 77: ...ital outputs in the instrument Not in use The output is not used In Process Active output means active In process Level Output activated by the Level Setpoint Output activated by the Setpoint Net Mode Output active in net mode Good Zero Output active by good zero Stable Weight Output active by stable weight Flow R Disp Output active by flow rate display B in Progress Output active as batching is i...

Page 78: ... number 31 uses the output 32 Level number 32 uses the output Note this parameter is only shown if parameter Output 11 Source is Level Output 11 Setpoint Output 18 Setpoint 1 2 3 14 15 16 1 1 Setpoint number 1 uses the output 2 Setpoint number 2 uses the output 3 Setpoint number 3 uses the output 14 Setpoint number 14 uses the output 15 Setpoint number 15 uses the output 16 Setpoint number 16 uses...

Page 79: ...ht The output represents gross or net weight even if flow rate is displayed Flow Rate The output represents flow rate AOUT 1 Scale AOUT 4 Scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 Scale number 1 uses this analog output 2 Scale number 2 uses this analog output 8 Scale number 8 uses this analog output Note this parameter is not shown if parameter AOUT 1 Source is Not in use AOUT 1 Output Type AOUT 4 Output Type 20 ...

Page 80: ...shown if parameter AOUT 1 Source is Not in use AOUT 1 Low Adjust AOUT 4 Low Adjust Range 2 000 Unit 0 000 Gives a possibility to adjust the offset of the analog output This allows for the reading of an external instrument connected to the analog output to be fine tuned Full adjustment range corresponds to approximately 2 of maximum analog output The parameter value will be set to zero each time AO...

Page 81: ...option code to be functional The option code can be purchased from your instrument supplier To temporarily use the program option enter the string Demo irrespective of upper lower case This will allow to use the option for 14 days e g for try out Enter a to turn off the program option The program option can be used for several short periods but after a total use of 14 days it will be permanently t...

Page 82: ...uring 14 days After this period has expired a valid option code must be entered if the program option should be used It is possible to disable demo mode if it is not used continuously Entering a instead of option code or Demo will disable the program option The 14 day period is only counted when demo mode is enabled If the 14 day period has expired the text Demo Expired is shown which indicates th...

Page 83: ... set up Calibration Scale n A Set up code may be demanded Note that the weighing result for the calibrated scale may be temporarily incorrect during calibration Calibration starts as one calibration type is selected To ensure the best possible weighing results the mechanical installation must be carried out with great care Fixed mechanical connections to the scale should be avoided or made as flex...

Page 84: ... only with the calibration parameters Measurement unit This parameter defines the engineering unit used for the weight value The same engineering unit will also be used for example in the parameter values Resolution Capacity Level and Setpoint Resolution This parameter defines decimal point position and resolution in weight display The decimal point position selected here will be used in setting u...

Page 85: ... contents weighs 3 500 kg The amount of material in the tank varies from 0 1 000 kg Transducer capacity 6 118 kg 3 x 20 000 N 9 80665 Transducer sensitivity 2 039 mV V Supply voltage to transducers 5 V Signal from transducers at full load 6 118 kg 10 2 mV 2 039 mV V x 5 V Signal change in response to an applied load of 1 000 kg 1 66 mV 10 2 mV x 1 000 6 118 Set Capacity to 1 000 kg 1 Set Resolutio...

Page 86: ...ers and fixed supports in the scale up to maximum 4 If the scale has more than 4 support points this parameter should be set to 1 and the parameter value for Rated load and Rated output must be calculated Rated load Rated load for a transducer is indicated in the data sheet and should be entered as a parameter value expressed in the unit of the data sheet NOTE If the data sheet value is 5 kN this ...

Page 87: ...on If a zeroing has been performed with parameter Set zero above the value of parameter Zero offset need not be changed Deadweight calibration This is normally the most accurate calibration type The transducer signals are measured and automatically stored when the scale is loaded with known weights Calibration can be performed in up to six calibration points starting with the lowest the highest po...

Page 88: ...e or to the weight of the known load for a scale that is loaded Zero Offset For an installed scale this parameter shows the zero offset after zeroing a value that should not be edited Calibration indication When a new deadweight calibration is started an asterisk character will be shown at the end of Value Cal P1 Value Cal P2 etc This indicates that this value is not entered The asterisk will disa...

Page 89: ...errors If the detected error is fatal it will only be possible to select restart unless the error is a database file problem If the start up error is a database file error it will be possible to select between deleting the database file entering program upgrade or restart Deleting the database or upgrading the program also upgrading to the present program version will result in a new database to b...

Page 90: ...scale is used in this manual it means the scale shown on a single scale weight display or the scale marked with a yellow background on a two or four scale operating display Note that information displayed varies between the weight display modes and that the information displayed may be different depending on actual settings If a name has been entered in parameter X Scale Name it will be shown inst...

Page 91: ... the weight display it is possible to directly reach functions related to individual scales by pressing one of the soft function keys on the touch display These functions are P Tare Showing and setting the manual preset tare for the selected scale Levels Setting the level of the level supervisors for the selected scale Note that the parameters for the level supervisors such as scale source hystere...

Page 92: ...am Upgrade Menu Set up lock Operator lock Entering using File handling Menu Set up lock Operator lock Changing Network Config Set up lock Operator lock Changing output status in diagnostics Set up lock Operator lock Entering set up code gives access also to operator locked functions If only operator lock is on the operator code is required where set up lock is specified above Unlocking of P Tare a...

Page 93: ...he Auto tare and Preset tare values is used When the TARE key is pressed the actual gross weight is stored as Auto tare value and the instrument will display net weight Preset tare With default setting taring can be performed even if the weight is not stable But if parameter Motion check in Parameter Set up Calibration for the scale is set to On taring will be allowed only when the weight value is...

Page 94: ... of the calibration for the scale If changes to the weighing equipment are made later a renewed calibration or at least the zero setting of a calibration should be performed Minor correction of the zero value may be needed and can rapidly be performed When a gross weight close to zero is displayed pressing the ZERO key will make the gross weight zero Pressing the ZERO key will also set the value o...

Page 95: ... minute for the zero tracking If parameter Resolution is changed the value of Zero track rate will change correspondingly Automatic zero setting Automatic zero setting is active when in addition to the common requirements above the following requirements are met Calibration parameter Zero tracking is set to On AutoZero The gross weight is negative The actual scale is in gross mode The weight has b...

Page 96: ...the scale number be defined with the corresponding set up parameter Print indication The print indication text Print is shown where Zero or Motion indications normally appear The print indication will appear even if no printer is configured and indicates that the weight is accumulated Print restrictions The displayed weight value gross or net weight in the instrument can be printed out on a connec...

Page 97: ...w keys followed by pressing the Enter key or by tapping on the name The instrument Main menu can be opened without interrupting the weighing or batching operation In the Main menu it is possible to select between the following sub menus Levels Viewing and editing of level value for each configured Level Supervision function Note that configuration of Level Supervision functionality is done in the ...

Page 98: ...0 000 000 000 units with 3 decimals When the limit is passed 10 000 000 000 will be subtracted from the value Clock Set up Used to set the instrument clock and date Time and Date formats are set up with parameters trough Parameter set up menu Parameter Set up Access to the G4 instrument parameter set up menu system See chapter Set up for more details on setup System Information Displaying system i...

Page 99: ...Abs Net Weight Abs Gross Weight Abs Disp Weight or Abs Flow Rate to act on the absolute value of these signals i e the value independent of polarity Level X Scale The parameter Level X scale is set to the scale no 1 8 that the supervision level shall supervise Level X Output Defines how a digital output if connected to the Level should operate The parameter can be set to make an output active when...

Page 100: ... is activated the zero tracking function is not working Set up The selection of the setpoint functions is made in set up parameters Setpoint X Source and Setpoint X Scale In these set ups you can select which scale and what signal weight value the setpoint shall act on Connection of a setpoint to an output is made in set up menu Outputs Operation The wanted setpoints weight levels must be loaded i...

Page 101: ...it is called unfiltered The unfiltered weight value represents the transducer load with the smallest delay This means that the instrument will respond rapidly to changing load but the weight display will be unstable if the load is fluctuating The filtered weight value will give a smoother weight display but the response on changing load will be delayed Weight values are produced within the instrum...

Page 102: ...Hz 5 2 Hz 10 Hz 25 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 2 6 Hz 5 2 Hz 12 Hz 25 Hz 25 Hz 1 3 Hz 2 6 Hz 6 Hz 12 Hz 12 5 Hz 0 75 Hz 1 3 Hz 3 Hz 6 Hz WF IN WF IN2 Filter rise time HS WF2 Filter rise time Update rate Rise time Update rate Rise time Filtered Unfiltered Filtered Unfiltered 300 Hz 0 075 s 0 04 s 800 Hz 0 028 s 0 015 s 150 Hz 0 15 s 0 08 s 400 Hz 0 055 s 0 030 s 75 Hz 0 30 s 0 16 s 200 Hz 0 11 s 0 060 s 37 Hz 0...

Page 103: ... is accomplished with the function key W F or F5 Switch over can also be accomplished by a digital input or communication command Changing and storing Parameters entered to define flow rate parameters will not be lost if the instrument is switched off Parameter editing can be performed in menu Param Set up Calibration where Scale X is selected by the panel keys Note that there are flow rate parame...

Page 104: ...vation Time is set to On then the instrument will calculate a derivation time based on the current calibration including update rate the Flow Rate Resolution and the Flow Rate Unit The instrument tries to calculate a derivation time that will give a stable and accurate flow rate value at the current settings provided that the flow is stable A longer filter time and or a more coarse Flow Rate Resol...

Page 105: ...n And so on Flow rate value to analog output The flow rate value can be obtained on a connected analog output The settings for analog outputs are found in the menu Analog outputs chapter Set up in this manual Supervision of the flow rate value It is possible to level supervise the flow rate value and use it in the setpoint function The settings for level supervision and setpoint functions are foun...

Page 106: ...ence during one derivation time and we assume that we can get a weight error less than one weight division A derivation time of 10 seconds gives a flow rate error of 0 2 10 0 02 kg s 72 kg h A derivation time of 100 seconds gives a flow rate error of 0 2 100 0 002 kg s 7 2 kg h In an application where you have a nominal flow rate of 1500 kg h you will get an error of 72 1500 4 8 for a derivation t...

Page 107: ... and long distances The host computer master must have an asynchronous communication port for RS 485 or use a converter for RS 232 to RS 485 conversion or USB to RS 485 If 2 wire transmission is used the control unit must be capable of data flow direction control or utilise a converter for automatic data flow direction control When 4 wire transmission is used no data flow direction control is need...

Page 108: ...data format in parameter COMx Baudrate and COMx Data Format Select wanted type of float values in parameter COMx Floating Point Format When longer response times are needed set COMx Min Reply Time to a suitable value Modbus TCP Slave General The Ethernet communication port can be used to communicate with the instrument using the Modbus TCP protocol The instrument is a Modbus TCP slave and will onl...

Page 109: ...not installed I O s I O s are automatically numbered from 101 and up The I O closest to the Fieldbus coupler will have the lowest numbers Inserting or removing I O terminals may rearrange the numbering Setup Configuration of the G4 Instrument network connection IP address netmask is done from menu Network Configuration Set the IP address and sub net mask of the connected WAGO I O SYSTEM in the WAG...

Page 110: ...p folder is used by default when creating backup files The LogFiles folder is used for storing Scale batching log files Modbus protocol For communication with a master computer PLC the Modbus protocol is used in the instrument The Modbus protocol is a standard protocol used for master slave communication in the industry Information is transmitted in blocks of data to minimize polling and response ...

Page 111: ...ype R 40002 1 reg 44002 Standard program major version R 40003 1 reg 44004 Standard program minor version R 40004 1 reg 44006 Special program major version R 40005 1 reg 44008 Special program minor version R 40006 3 reg 44010 Serial number R 40030 1 reg 44030 Command error R 40031 1 reg 44032 Instrument state R 40032 1 reg 44034 Instrument error R 40033 1 reg 44036 Instrument status R 40034 1 reg ...

Page 112: ...e 4 Input signal mV V R 40090 1 reg 44086 Scale 5 Error code R 40091 1 reg 44088 Scale 5 Status R 40092 3 reg 44090 Scale 5 Gross weight R 40095 3 reg 44092 Scale 5 Net weight R 40098 3 reg 44094 Scale 5 Flow rate R 40101 3 reg 44096 Scale 5 Input signal mV V R 40104 1 reg 44098 Scale 6 Error code R 40105 1 reg 44100 Scale 6 Status R 40106 3 reg 44102 Scale 6 Gross weight R 40109 3 reg 44104 Scale...

Page 113: ...44156 Analog output value 4 R 40182 1 reg 44158 Status of inputs 11 18 21 28 R 40183 1 reg 44160 Status of inputs 31 38 41 48 R 40184 1 reg 44162 Status of inputs 51 58 61 68 R 40185 1 reg 44164 Status of outputs 11 18 21 28 R 40186 1 reg 44166 Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 R 40187 1 reg 44168 Status of outputs 51 58 61 68 R 40188 1 reg 44170 Level status 1 16 R 40189 1 reg 44172 Level status 17 3...

Page 114: ... W 42043 3 reg 46032 Level 4 value R W 42046 3 reg 46034 Level 5 value R W 42049 3 reg 46036 Level 6 value R W 42052 3 reg 46038 Level 7 value R W 42055 3 reg 46040 Level 8 value R W 42058 3 reg 46042 Level 9 value R W 42061 3 reg 46044 Level 10 value R W 42064 3 reg 46046 Level 11 value R W 42067 3 reg 46048 Level 12 value R W 42070 3 reg 46050 Level 13 value R W 42073 3 reg 46052 Level 14 value ...

Page 115: ...lue R W 42142 3 reg 46098 Setpoint 5 value R W 42145 3 reg 46100 Setpoint 6 value R W 42148 3 reg 46102 Setpoint 7 value R W 42151 3 reg 46104 Setpoint 8 value R W 42154 3 reg 46106 Setpoint 9 value R W 42157 3 reg 46108 Setpoint 10 value R W 42160 3 reg 46110 Setpoint 11 value R W 42163 3 reg 46112 Setpoint 12 value R W 42166 3 reg 46114 Setpoint 13 value R W 42169 3 reg 46116 Setpoint 14 value R...

Page 116: ...ale number No of R W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 reg LOW 42250 42256 42262 42268 42274 42280 42286 42292 3 R HIGH 42253 42259 42265 42271 42277 42283 42289 42295 3 R Data type Float Explanation Scale number No of R W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 reg LOW 46200 46204 46208 46212 46216 46220 46224 46228 2 R HIGH 46202 46206 46210 46214 46218 46222 46226 46230 2 R An accumulated weight is represented by two values HIGH LOW To...

Page 117: ...th values are 0 for a standard program Serial number This register holds the serial number of the instrument The value 991000 means 99 1000 This can be used by the master to be sure that an instrument with a specific serial number is used for a special process Command error This register holds the error code when a command has been sent to the instrument A command that gives a 03 or 07 as exceptio...

Page 118: ...ter errors in the system Note Weight errors still indicate normal state 04 Error state An error has been detected during start up of the instrument 05 Fatal error state An error has been detected during start up of the instrument It s not possible to enter any other state from here 06 Power fail state A power fail has been detected and the instrument will respond to communication for a short momen...

Page 119: ...e first time after reset power up Note that the reply contains the set bit if it was set Reading Instrument Status via Fieldbus interface will not reset this bit To reset this bit with fieldbus interface a specific reset command must be used Care must be taken if more than one interface is used to communicate with the instrument and the Program reset bit is to be used 2 15 Not used Note If this re...

Page 120: ...on 2 Flow rate INT size The flow rate in scaled integer format does not fit in one register See description of data representation 3 Good zero disp weight 4 Good zero Gross 5 Good zero Net 6 Net Mode 1 Net mode 0 Gross mode 7 Motion Unstable weight 8 9 10 11 Flow rate display Flow rate is shown in the display 12 Net weight 6 digits The net weight value is out of precision and should normally not b...

Page 121: ... V This register holds the current input signal in mV V for a scale This register could be used for fault finding in the system Analog output value 1 2 3 4 These registers holds the values sent to the analog outputs The registers can be used for fault finding in the system Note The value is rounded to 3 decimals Status of inputs 11 18 21 28 Bits set to 1 in this register have the following meaning...

Page 122: ...tal input 48 activated Note If this register bits is read as float value see description of Data representation Status of inputs 51 58 61 68 Bits set to 1 in this register have the following meaning Bit no Function Bit no Function 0 Digital input 51 activated 8 Digital input 61 activated 1 Digital input 52 activated 9 Digital input 62 activated 2 Digital input 53 activated 10 Digital input 63 acti...

Page 123: ...d 15 Digital output 28 activated Note If this register bits is read as float value see description of Data representation Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 Bits set to 1 in this register have the following meaning Bit no Function Bit no Function 0 Digital output 31 activated 8 Digital output 41 activated 1 Digital output 32 activated 9 Digital output 42 activated 2 Digital output 33 activated 10 Digit...

Page 124: ...ated 2 Digital output 53 activated 10 Digital output 63 activated 3 Digital output 54 activated 11 Digital output 64 activated 4 Digital output 55 activated 12 Digital output 65 activated 5 Digital output 56 activated 13 Digital output 66 activated 6 Digital output 57 activated 14 Digital output 67 activated 7 Digital output 58 activated 15 Digital output 68 activated Note If this register bits is...

Page 125: ...6 The weight is above Level 6 6 Above level 7 The weight is above Level 7 7 Above level 8 The weight is above Level 8 8 Above level 9 The weight is above Level 9 9 Above level 10 The weight is above Level 10 10 Above level 11 The weight is above Level 11 11 Above level 12 The weight is above Level 12 12 Above level 13 The weight is above Level 13 13 Above level 14 The weight is above Level 14 14 A...

Page 126: ...ight is above Level 22 6 Above level 23 The weight is above Level 23 7 Above level 24 The weight is above Level 24 8 Above level 25 The weight is above Level 25 9 Above level 26 The weight is above Level 26 10 Above level 27 The weight is above Level 27 11 Above level 28 The weight is above Level 28 12 Above level 29 The weight is above Level 29 13 Above level 30 The weight is above Level 30 14 Ab...

Page 127: ...on 6 Setpoint 4 activated See description for setpoint function 7 Setpoint 4 cycle done See description for setpoint function 8 Setpoint 5 activated See description for setpoint function 9 Setpoint 5 cycle done See description for setpoint function 10 Setpoint 6 activated See description for setpoint function 11 Setpoint 6 cycle done See description for setpoint function 12 Setpoint 7 activated Se...

Page 128: ...oint function 7 Setpoint 12 cycle done See description for setpoint function 8 Setpoint 13 activated See description for setpoint function 9 Setpoint 13 cycle done See description for setpoint function 10 Setpoint 14 activated See description for setpoint function 11 Setpoint 14 cycle done See description for setpoint function 12 Setpoint 15 activated See description for setpoint function 13 Setpo...

Page 129: ...s command disables the keys on the instrument This means that an external computer is controlling the instrument or the instrument is controlled using digital inputs 3 Exit Remote operation This command enables the keys and leaves the remote operation 10 Scale 1 Auto tare 11 Scale 1 Set to zero Used to set the gross weight to zero 12 Scale 1 Select gross mode 13 Scale 1 Select net mode 14 Scale 1 ...

Page 130: ...Initiate a weight printout 50 Scale 5 Auto tare 51 Scale 5 Set to zero Used to set the gross weight to zero 52 Scale 5 Select gross mode 53 Scale 5 Select net mode 54 Scale 5 Weight display Show weight on the display 55 Scale 5 Flow rate display Show flow rate on the display 56 Scale 5 Print command Initiate a weight printout 60 Scale 6 Auto tare 61 Scale 6 Set to zero Used to set the gross weight...

Page 131: ...on 105 Deactivate setpoint 3 See description of setpoint function 106 Activate setpoint 4 See description of setpoint function 107 Deactivate setpoint 4 See description of setpoint function 108 Activate setpoint 5 See description of setpoint function 109 Deactivate setpoint 5 See description of setpoint function 110 Activate setpoint 6 See description of setpoint function 111 Deactivate setpoint 6...

Page 132: ...unction 126 Activate setpoint 14 See description of setpoint function 127 Deactivate setpoint 14 See description of setpoint function 128 Activate setpoint 15 See description of setpoint function 129 Deactivate setpoint 15 See description of setpoint function 130 Activate setpoint 16 See description of setpoint function 131 Deactivate setpoint 16 See description of setpoint function 132 Activate s...

Page 133: ...aster can write to using Modbus function 05 or 15 Each of these I O bits are linked to a command in the instrument which is described previously in this manual Set the I O bit with the same number as the command that should be executed The action is activated if the master sets the I O bit to ON If the master sets the I O bit to OFF this is accepted but no action is activated All I O bits are WRIT...

Page 134: ...icant bits in the value 2 614E 24910 The 16 least significant bits in the value 3 0003 3 The number of decimals Calculations in decimal numbers First multiply the most significant register with 216 65536 and add the least significant register to the value 188 216 24910 12345678 Now divide the number to get the right number of decimals The decimal register was set to 3 in this example which gives t...

Page 135: ... in the first register and the low order bits in the second register Other devices may invert the register order Modicon float For true Modicon PLC s Float Many third party controllers that support Modicon protocol use the float format where all bytes are written out in order to one 32 bit register as opposed to Modicon float which uses 2 consecutive 16 bit registers When float registers represent...

Page 136: ...mmunication error but cannot handle the query e g if the command was not valid the requested register number not valid or instrument in a mode where the command was not allowed then the slave will return an exception response informing the master of the nature of the error The following exception codes are possible Code Name Description 01 Illegal function Not a valid function code Valid function ...

Page 137: ...ion is used to activate commands in the instrument 06 Preset Single Reg Presets a value into a single holding register 4X references 08 Diagnostics This function can provide a series of different communication tests depending on a sub function code The instrument supports only sub function code 00 which is a loop back test The same data as received will be sent back to the master Max number of dat...

Page 138: ...nd also for issuing commands to the instrument The mapping in the master and the instrument must always correspond Setup of fieldbus communication Complete the set up of fieldbus communication before connecting it to the network to avoid possible network failure due to mismatch in configuration between network and instrument Select the fieldbus type used in the Hardware Configuration menu Note tha...

Page 139: ... 6 MSB 15 Write register 6 Byte 0 The command byte is used when setting the read window starting address writing data to the instrument and to issue various scale related commands such as taring zeroing etc Commands 0 No action 250 hex FA Change read window 251 hex FB Write data 252 hex FC Clear the Program reset bit in the Instrument Status register Plus commands according to the manual chapter C...

Page 140: ...ts Byte Contents 00 Instrument error MSB 16 Read register 5 MSB 01 Instrument error 17 Read register 5 02 Instrument Status MSB 18 Read register 6 MSB 03 Instrument Status 19 Read register 6 04 Command acknowledge 20 Read register 7 MSB 05 Command error 21 Read register 7 06 Start address Read MSB 22 Read register 8 MSB 07 Start address Read 23 Read register 8 08 Read register 1 MSB 24 Read regist...

Page 141: ...ill have the value 240 hex F0 Byte 5 The possible Command error code The error code is explained in chapter Troubleshooting Error codes This byte will be zero if a command is correctly executed Bytes 6 and 7 These two bytes is the starting address of the reading area following in bytes 8 to 31 The address defines the first of the 12 consecutive modbus registers in the read area See chapter Communi...

Page 142: ...d output status integer format Level and setpoint status integer format Analog output value 1 to 4 floating point format Analog output value 1 and 2 integer format Analog output value 3 and 4 integer format The offset in the left column in the following descriptions of the data block types is the starting byte number see table above for the actual data block number The Weight data blocks floating ...

Page 143: ... Offset 8 Scale x Data MSB Offset 9 Scale x Data Offset 10 Scale x Data Offset 11 Scale x Data Offset 12 Not used Offset 13 Not used Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used Note Scale Data can be selected by parameter Gross Weight Net Weight Displayed Weight Flow Rate Value or Input Signal X is the selected by parameter scale number for the data block The table above describes the data block format ...

Page 144: ... Scale x Data dec MSB Offset 9 Scale x Data dec Offset 10 Not used Offset 11 Not used Offset 12 Not used Offset 13 Not used Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used Note Scale Data can be selected by parameter Gross Weight Net Weight Displayed Weight Flow Rate Value or Input Signal X is the selected by parameter scale number for the data block The table above describes the data block format if the pa...

Page 145: ...ffset 10 Not used Offset 11 Not used Offset 12 Not used Offset 13 Not used Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used Setpoint status Floating point format Byte Content Offset 0 Setpoint status 1 8 MSB Offset 1 Setpoint status 1 8 Offset 2 Setpoint status 1 8 Offset 3 Setpoint status 1 8 Offset 4 Setpoint status 9 16 MSB Offset 5 Setpoint status 9 16 Offset 6 Setpoint status 9 16 Offset 7 Setpoint stat...

Page 146: ... Status of inputs 51 58 61 68 Offset 12 Not used Offset 13 Not used Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used Output Status Floating point format Byte Content Offset 0 Status of outputs 11 18 21 28 MSB Offset 1 Status of outputs 11 18 21 28 Offset 2 Status of outputs 11 18 21 28 Offset 3 Status of outputs 11 18 21 28 Offset 4 Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 MSB Offset 5 Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 Off...

Page 147: ... Offset 10 Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 MSB Offset 11 Status of outputs 31 38 41 48 Offset 12 Status of outputs 51 58 61 68 MSB Offset 13 Status of outputs 51 58 61 68 Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used Lev Setp Stat Integer format Byte Content Offset 0 Level status 1 16 MSB Offset 1 Level status 1 16 Offset 2 Level status 17 32 MSB Offset 3 Level status 17 32 Offset 4 Setpoint status 1 8 MSB ...

Page 148: ...og output value 4 MSB Offset 13 Analog output value 4 Offset 14 Analog output value 4 Offset 15 Analog output value 4 AOUT1 2 Value Integer format Byte Content Offset 0 Analog output value 1 int MSB Offset 1 Analog output value 1 int Offset 2 Analog output value 1 int Offset 3 Analog output value 1 int Offset 4 Analog output value 1 dec MSB Offset 5 Analog output value 1 dec Offset 6 Not used Offs...

Page 149: ...t 3 Analog output value 3 int Offset 4 Analog output value 3 dec MSB Offset 5 Analog output value 3 dec Offset 6 Not used Offset 7 Not used Offset 8 Analog output value 4 int MSB Offset 9 Analog output value 4 int Offset 10 Analog output value 4 int Offset 11 Analog output value 4 int Offset 12 Analog output value 4 dec MSB Offset 13 Analog output value 4 dec Offset 14 Not used Offset 15 Not used ...

Page 150: ... 42 F7 00 00 08 15 Write registers 3 6 Example 2 Setting Setpoint 14 value to 123 5 Writing to integer value register 1 Make sure that the previous command was not 251 Set command byte 00 to 0 if previous command was 251 2 Set number of registers 3 to write in byte 01 3 Set start address 42169 in bytes 02 and 03 See chapter Communication Modbus protocol General registers 4 Set the following four b...

Page 151: ...1 6 Example 4 Reset the Program reset bit in Instrument status 1 Make sure that the previous command was not 252 2 Enter the command 252 in byte 00 Byte Description Dec Hex 00 Command 252 FC 01 Number of registers to write 02 03 Start address 04 15 Write registers 1 6 Example 5 Other commands like Taring Zeroing etc See chapter Communication Modbus protocol Command register for a list of available...

Page 152: ...r COMx Mode Set to Printer to activate the printing function in the G4 Instrument If both serial ports are set to Printer a print out will be done simultaneously on both ports The setting may differ between the two ports COMx Baudrate As selected on the printer COMx Data Format As selected on the printer COMx Print Pos 1 COMx Print Pos 2 COMx Print Pos 3 COMx Print Pos 4 A print out consists of up...

Page 153: ...os 3 Not in use Print Pos 4 Display Weight Linefeeds 2 Scale 1 Name Ice cream Scale 2 Name Chocolate 2008 03 12 17 11 Ice cream Scale 1 gross weight displayed 1 G 037 9 kg 2008 03 12 19 33 Chocolate Scale 2 net weight displayed 2 N 002 4 kg 2008 03 12 19 42 Ice cream Scale 1 flow rate displayed 1 012 0 kg min ...

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Page 155: ...the instrument is placed away from the equipment It is possible to access several instruments that are connected to the same network from one location for set up diagnostics etc It is also possible to access instruments over Internet for e g remote diagnostics provided that the network allows remote access e g using VPN Virtual Private Network This requires specific security measures that is the r...

Page 156: ...age current state of the menu system and does not allow for multiple pages being displayed simultaneously on different browsers or tabs If there is any problem with a page or a page is suspected to be cached and not fresh from the instrument just refresh the page by clicking the refresh button or F5 This will refresh the entire page Refresh button back and forward buttons not used Security The int...

Page 157: ... applies to the Ftp Server If the wrong password is entered the Access Denied page will displayed Usually this will happen after three failed login attempts or if the Cancel button is clicked By clicking the Refresh text or by clicking the refresh button on the browser the login form will be displayed again Clicking the Close text will close the browser not possible on every browser See the pictur...

Page 158: ... to the menu system of the instrument Clicking the Menu button is equivalent to pressing the Info button on the instrument front panel The other button on the Entry Screen is the Logout button Clicking the Logout button will logout the user and display the picture shown below Logged out screen Clicking the Close the Window text will close the browser if allowed by the browser Note that the browser...

Page 159: ...o log in will continue from the same position in the menu system Override screen Remote Local Access It is possible to access the menu system both locally and remotely simultaneously It is however not possible to edit from more than one interface at a time The first to start edit any parameter will get exclusive access to parameter editing This also applies to e g maintenance functions To release ...

Page 160: ...hat still can be edited Editing of parameter values can be performed from a browser when connected and logged in to the instrument After editing hardware parameters the instrument will be restarted In the instrument there are two levels of security locks provided to protect from unauthorized access to instrument functions and editing of parameters and values The locks are opened by four digit code...

Page 161: ...e Set up Parameters For a description of the menu structure and the set up parameters available with the Remote Access Interface as well as locally on the instrument see chapters Set up Menu Structure and Set up Parameters in this manual Main Menu To reach the main menu the user first has to connect to the instrument by entering the IP Address and then if required entering the login user ID G4User...

Page 162: ...neral parameter menu but editing is done similar throughout the menu system To edit a parameter simply click on it If all items in the menu don t fit on the screen it is possible to scroll through the list of parameters using the scroll bar at the right of the screen Click the Escape key to return to the Parameter set up menu General parameters screen When editing a choice parameter e g language a...

Page 163: ...osed and the previous menu is shown Editing an choice parameter When editing a numerical parameter e g a level hysteresis setting as in the figure the new value should be typed with the keyboard numerical keys To confirm the new value click the Enter button on the screen To abort editing and keep the previous setting click the Escape button Editing a value parameter ...

Page 164: ...ts and Analog Outputs It is possible to read data and status for the different functions and also in some cases Digital and Analog outputs change the output data If the normal operation has been interrupted a value or output changed in a diagnostics menu then the operator will be asked if the diagnostics mode shall be reset when the menu is left Outputs are always set to normal mode after instrume...

Page 165: ...below COM1 is not used and COM2 is in Modbus RTU Slave mode with address 1 115200 baud 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit The communications screen is not updated automatically Click the Update button to refresh the page Communication diagnostics For the External I O the following information might be displayed External I O Off The parameter controlling external I O is set to Off I e the externa...

Page 166: ...dbus master The function is very useful for advanced fault finding in case of problems with the fieldbus communication The contents of the output memory data to the fieldbus master are displayed in hexadecimal form at the six lines of the display On each line eight byte values are displayed preceded by o for output and the address of the first byte The contents of the input memory data from the fi...

Page 167: ...secutively regardless of type of I O module 2 4 8 channels etc The first field on each line is the input numbers for the line and the following digits indicates status of the inputs A 0 indicates that the input is passive and a 1 means that the input is active If external I O is enabled there will be three additional pages that can be shown by pressing the Prev Next buttons or arrow left right but...

Page 168: ... and a 1 means that the output is active If external I O is enabled there will be three additional pages that can be shown by clicking the Prev Next buttons The Prev and Next buttons will only be shown if external I O is enabled If there are a communication error or other error regarding the external I O dashes will replace the digits indicating external output status An output is selected by clic...

Page 169: ...handling is used for copying moving renaming and deleting files Files can be copied and moved between the instrument and the PC The file handling will use the browser internal ftp support When selecting the File Handling a screen will show the text Click here to open FTP in a new window This is a link that will open an ftp client in a new window From here it s possible to navigate the instrument f...

Page 170: ...e backup file can be added before the backup file is created Using the Create backup requires either a Set up Code or an Operator Code if a lock is activated After entering a possible Code the Optional Information screen is displayed Here it is possible to add more and or change the default information When satisfied with the Optional Information the user should click the Backup button to continue...

Page 171: ...button to perform the restore The connection with the instrument will be lost When the restore is finished within the instrument it will automatically restart Thereafter it will be possible to reconnect to the instrument e g by refreshing the page Set Default Restore of the instrument settings to the default values that can be found in the Technical manual Note that default values may differ from ...

Page 172: ...a local user has exclusive access to parameter editing or maintenance functions The purpose of this is to be able to resolve a blocking between local and remote user When the user have selected the Instrument Restart function and entered a possible Code he will be asked Restart Instrument If clicking Yes a warning message is displayed Clicking Yes will make the instrument restart When the instrume...

Page 173: ...he live gross weight the live input signal and the current zero correction value displayed Note that the live gross weight is shown with one decimal more than selected in the set up of the scale At least one decimal is always shown The input signal is always shown with 5 decimals and the zero correction value is shown as percent of scale capacity with 2 decimals The zero correction is set when the...

Page 174: ...on works correctly with the connected WAGO I O system External I O WAGO Connected Com Err The G4 and the WAGO I O system are connected but there is an undefined communication error This problem may be temporary or persistent To solve the problem Check WAGO Fieldbus Coupler status indication LED s Cycle power to WAGO External I O WAGO Not connected The G4 is correctly initialized but there is no co...

Page 175: ...nternal digital inputs are numbered 11 68 Each row corresponds to a slot Only the currently available inputs in each slot are shown External I O inputs are numbered from 101 to 228 All 128 inputs are shown regardless of how many inputs that are physically installed Inputs are numbered with 101 closest to the Fieldbus Coupler and successive inputs are numbered consecutively regardless of type of I ...

Page 176: ...ut is active If external I O is enabled there will be three additional pages that can be shown by pressing the Prev Next buttons The Prev and Next buttons will only be show if external I O is enabled If there are a communication error or other error regarding the external I O dashes will replace the digits indicating external output status An output is selected by tapping on the wanted symbol on t...

Page 177: ...he instrument and between a USB memory and the instrument both to and from the USB memory File can be renamed while coping or moving It is possible to delete files stored in the instrument and on a USB memory The file handling has access to the user tree directory structure in the instrument The default folders are InstrBackup LogFiles Misc and Recipes The folder InstrBackup is used as default whe...

Page 178: ...yed the instrument will be restarted Note that it may take a long time more then 15 minutes for the instrument to restart after upgrading In case of failure when upgrading an error message will be displayed and the user will be given a possibility to recover from the failed upgrade Corrupt files or malfunctioning USB memory are possible causes of upgrade failure Note that the folder containing the...

Page 179: ... Operator Code if a lock is activated Note that the Instrument Restart function can be used even if a remote user has exclusive access to parameter editing or maintenance functions The purpose of this is to be able to resolve a blocking between local and remote user When the user have selected the Instrument Restart function and entered a possible Code he will be asked Restart the Instrument If pr...

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Page 181: ...the instrument display containing a description of the error and the error code Reading error codes is done by Modbus and by the optional Fieldbus Error code registers are Instrument error Command error and Scale 1 Error code to Scale 8 Error code see chapter Communication The error codes are divided in four groups depending on their origin Weight errors occur when transducer signals or weight val...

Page 182: ...ion short circuit Either a short circuit in the excitation circuit or too many transducers connected A fault in a transducer or inside the instrument is also possible Check transducer connections See chapter Installation 011 Sense voltage error The sense voltage is out of range Check transducer connections See chapter Installation 012 Transducer signal error The input signal is out of range for ex...

Page 183: ... a fieldbus module Correct the set up or install the desired module 085 Fieldbus Module Error There is some kind of error when configuring the fieldbus module Check the status LED s on the module check that the set up corresponds to the network configuration baud rate addresses etc 090 Failed to start the real time system Some error occurred when the real time dll was accessed during start up Rest...

Page 184: ... this state continues more than a moment it might be due to a low input voltage below specifications 100 Instrument in wrong state The transmitted command is not applicable to the present instrument mode 101 Too high value Value over allowed range Compare with restrictions for the parameter 102 Too low value Value under allowed range Compare with restrictions for the parameter 103 Illegal start ad...

Page 185: ... 116 Net mode not allowed Net weight cannot be shown when the tare value equals 0 117 Flow display not allowed Flow rate is not enabled for the actual scale 118 Zero setting not allowed Zero setting is not allowed when the calibration menu is displayed for the actual scale 122 Printer buffer overflow Communication print command error response Given when the printer buffer for a used port is full T...

Page 186: ...tually on the module This is checked at batch start 132 Faulty configuration of internal batching input slot 2 See error code 131 above 133 Faulty configuration of internal batching input slot 3 See error code 131 above 134 Faulty configuration of internal batching input slot 4 See error code 131 above 135 Faulty configuration of internal batching input slot 5 See error code 131 above 136 Faulty c...

Page 187: ...me external output An external output may be used by more than one activity but only by one scale This is checked at batch start 240 Fieldbus command error Command error response on fieldbus connection Indicates that the command sent to the G4 instrument via the fieldbus connection could not be executed 249 Internal Timeout A timeout occurred when the program tried to access some internal resource...

Page 188: ...ving the calibration menu when a dead weight calibration is started but not all calibration points are stored The user will have the possibility to continue calibration leave the menu and discard all calibration changes or leave the calibration menu and keep the calibration changes done so far Note that leaving an unfinished calibration might give a faulty calibration of the scale 157 The flow rat...

Page 189: ... conversion factor rated load etc does not correspond to each other 194 Illegal calibration direction All weights with corresponding mV V values must be increasing for increasing calibration point number 195 Illegal I O module configuration The I O module set up Hardware Configuration menu is not consistent with the allowed number of modules of the different types or the allowed combinations of mo...

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