17
Remote Input Functions
17.1
Introduction
The F1, F2 and F3 keys on the front of the C520 can be set to a variety of functions depending on the
application. There are also 8 external key inputs (connected to the optional IO modules).
17.2
Functions
Function
F key
Remote
Description
-
No function
0
X
Zero key (see Section 17.3)
t
X
Tare key (see Section 17.3)
G
X
Gross/net key (see Section 17.3)
P
X
X
Print key (see Section 17.3)
b
X
Blank the display Section 17.4. When active this input causes the front display
to be blanked to “——” and blocks the operation of the front keys. This
function is intended for use with tilt sensors on mobile weighing platforms to
block operation of the weight indicator if the scale is not level. This function
may also be used to block operation of the instrument pending authorization
or payment etc.
L
X
Lock the indicator (see Section 17.5)
S
X
X
Show total (see Section 17.6)
C
X
X
Clear total (see Section 17.6)
u
X
X
Undo last print (see Section 17.6)
1, 2, 3, 4
X
X
Single weight transmission from a serial port configured as SINGLE (see Sec-
tion 17.7).
H
X
X
Hold/unhold the current weight. The units will flash while the weight is held.
E
X
X
Show/hide the peak weight reading. The units will flash while the peak weight
is shown. A long press will clear the current peak weight. This is available in
industrial mode only.
F
X
X
Acquire and show livestock weight. Display shows “——”until the livestock
weight is held. The units will flash while the weight is held. A long press will
cancel livestock operation and show the current weight on the scale.
8
X
Use this IO as part of thumbwheel input to select text line to print when
custom print format contains token 152 (see Section 17.8).
n
X
X
Switch units. Cycle through available units.
A
X
Use this input to reset any setpoints using setpoint reset A.
B
X
Use this input to reset any setpoints using setpoint reset B.
17.3
Remote Access
The function of 4 fixed function keys may be implemented with the remote keys. The Front Panel keys are
designated “0TGP” to match Zero, Tare, Gross/Net and Print.
17.4
Blanking
When this input is active, the front display is blanked to “——”, and the operation of the front keys is blocked.
This function is intended for use with tilt sensors on mobile weighing platforms to block operation of the weight
indicator if the scale is not level. This function may also be used to block operation of the instrument pending
authorization or payment etc.
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Summary of Contents for C500 series
Page 1: ...C500 Series Digital Indicator Reference Manual ...
Page 54: ...8 3 Custom Format Tokens 8 3 1 Formatting 49 C500 600 2 0 3 ...
Page 56: ...230 Send time in format hh mm ss 231 Send Date in format dd mm yyyy 51 C500 600 2 0 3 ...
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