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Neptune 6500

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USER MENU DESCRIPTIONS

NAME/CODE

DESCRIPTION

CODE/VALUE

A1
Baud Rate

Selects the baud rate for data transmission through serial port.

1200

2400

4800

9600

ÖÖ

A2
Data Bits and
Parity

Selects the number of data bits and parity of serial transmission.
"8n" = 8 data bits with no parity bit and one stop bit
"7O" = 7 data bits with odd parity bit and one stop bit
"7E" = 7 data bits with even parity bit and one stop bit
"7n" = 7 data bits with no parity bit and two stop bits

8n

ÖÖ

7O
7E
7n

A3
COM1 Mode

Selects the mode of the COM1 serial port:

"0" = ON Demand
"1" = Continuous

0

ÖÖ

1

A4
Display Check

Automatically checks all display segments. Use down arrow key to

begin.

A5

N/A

A6
N/A

A7
Enter Operator
ID

Allows the user to Enter an operator ID number up to 6 digits. Refer
to A21 to include in print format. Press down arrow key to begin. Use
numeric keypad to enter. Press ENT to save.

Down arrow key to
begin

A8
Time Entry

Actuates the function that allows entry of the current time. Use the left
or right arrow keys to select the digit and the up/down arrow keys to
change the value. Save by pressing the SET Key.

Down arrow key to
begin

A9
Time Format

Actuates the operator to set the clock as a 12hr or 24 hr setting.

"0" = 12 hour

"1" = 24 hour

0

ÖÖ

1

A10
Date Entry

Actuates the function that allows entry of the current date. Use the
left or right arrow keys to select the digit and the up/down arrow keys
to change the value. Save by pressing the SET Key.

Down arrow key to
begin

A11
Date Format

Selects the format for current date.
"0" = mm/dd/yy

"1" = dd/mm/yy

0

ÖÖ

1

A12
N/A

.

A13
Set COM Port

Actuates the function that set either RS-232 or RS-485. Save by
pressing the SET Key

RS-232

ÖÖ

RS-485

A14
Delete ID List

Actuates the function that DELETES all existing stored ID's.

CAUTION: pressing the Down arrow key automatically starts the
delete process and cannot be undone.

Summary of Contents for Neptune-6500 Series

Page 1: ...ion Manual Revision 2 6 8 6 03 2003 Transcell Technology Inc Contents subject to change without notice Transcell Technology Inc 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Tel 847 419 9180 Fax 847 41...

Page 2: ...ainst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance w...

Page 3: ...n Item 12 3 3 2 Taring an Item of Unknown Weight 12 3 3 3 Taring an Item of Known Weight 12 3 3 4 Clearing a Tare 12 3 3 5 Entering a min and max value 12 Chapter 4 Advanced Features and Operation 13...

Page 4: ...Board 7 2 2 Load cell connections 7 2 3 Pin assignments for load cell 7 3 1 NEPTUNE 6500 Keyboard Detail 9 3 2 Display detail 11 LIST OF TABLES 1 1 NEPTUNE 6500 Series Product Matrix 5 2 1 Keypad fun...

Page 5: ...k to individual ID recall The NEPTUNE 6500 also features a simple programmable print format Utilizing 3 5volt TTL outputs you can readily send out check weight results to a PC or control other externa...

Page 6: ...scale in an area with vibrating equipment Step 2 If applicable install the serial printer to the COM1 serial port Connect the printer to the COM1 port using the optional serial cable See Appendix B fo...

Page 7: ...he Load Cell Terminal Color Wire Name RED Excitation BLK Excitation GRN Signal WHT Signal Figure 2 2 Color Codes for Shielded Load Cell Cable 1 If you do not wish to use the shielded load cell cable y...

Page 8: ...2 port designed for connection to either a PC or a serial printer COM2 is a 5 volt TTL port for connection to external relays Figure 2 1 shows the serial port connections to the main board 2 3 CONNECT...

Page 9: ...t areas 3 1 1 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY LED Figure below shows the display detail of the NEPTUNE 6500 Series As shown in Figure the scale displays weight information as well as UNDER TARGET OVER Ba...

Page 10: ...ters 3 SET The numeral Three key has three functions first it can be used to enter in the value of 3 when entering in a known Tare or Over Under Target value Secondly the SET text on this key acts a a...

Page 11: ...ision of the acquired zero UNDER The amber LED segments above the UNDER insignia indicate an underweight condition in the check weighing mode TARGET The green LED segments above the TARGET insignia in...

Page 12: ...y 3 3 3 TARING AN ITEM OF KNOWN WEIGHT If the weight of the container or object is known you may enter this weight via the keyboard This value must be rounded to the nearest scale division For example...

Page 13: ...the MIN key Enter the single target value The under lights are on when the weight is less than the min value the target accept lights are on when the weight is equal to the target value and the over l...

Page 14: ...le storing information and then displays the number of records stored If you make any key in errors press the TARGET key to back up one character To return to weighing only mode press and hold the 0 C...

Page 15: ...three annunciators on the front display to indicate UNDER ACCEPT or OVER If you want to use an external device to signal the check weigh condition use the external TTL outputs The same condition that...

Page 16: ...no weight on the platform press the ZERO key to zero out the displayed value 3 Press the SET key to save the zero point value The display will show SAVE then EndC0 momentarily then revert back up to...

Page 17: ...iew calibration menu 2 The display will momentarily show CAL 0 followed by a value This value is the zero calibration value and should be recorded in the table below 3 Press DOWN ARROW 2 again Scale w...

Page 18: ...tup mode scroll to F 20 then scroll down once using the DOWN ARROW key 2 The display will momentarily show ET C1 followed by the right digit flashing Use the numeric keyboard to adjust the displayed v...

Page 19: ...menu follows the F menu Press the right arrow key to step through all the F parameters to get to the A menu 5 After completing changes in the setup menu slide the switch to its original position this...

Page 20: ...kg F12 N A F11 N A F14 N A F13 N A F15 N A F17 Span Calib F16 Zero Calib F19 Key in Zero F18 Cal SpanView F21 Fac Dflt F20 Key in Span F22 N A F23 Scale Cap 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 00 0 000 0 0000 1000 D 1500...

Page 21: ...r must be in standstill to zero the scale 100 1 9 F5 Motion Band Sets the level at which motion is detected by comparing the present display update with the previous one If motion is not detected for...

Page 22: ...he values displayed in this function are valid only after Calibration F16 F17 has been successfully completed Use the down arrow key to begin the procedure Press down arrow key to begin sequence F19 K...

Page 23: ...Entry A9 Time Format A10 Date Entry A11 Date format A15 Print Item ID List A14 Delete ID List A13 Set Com Port A12 N A A21 Print ID A20 Print T D A19 Print Net A18 Print Tare A17 Print Gross A16 Set C...

Page 24: ...begin Use numeric keypad to enter Press ENT to save Down arrow key to begin A8 Time Entry Actuates the function that allows entry of the current time Use the left or right arrow keys to select the di...

Page 25: ...value 0 0 Disable 1 Text Only 2 Text Bar code A18 Print Tare Allows operator to print the TARE value 0 0 Disable 1 Text Only 2 Text Bar code A19 Print Net Allows operator to print the NET weight valu...

Page 26: ...Neptune 6500 10 VDC 4 x 350W load cells SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Serial Port Full Duplex 1200 2400 4800 9600 Baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits odd parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits even parit...

Page 27: ...erface to a PC Figure B 2 shows the serial data format for the Demand Mode INDICATOR PC 2 RXD RXD 2 TXD 3 S GND 5 3 TXD 5 S GND 6 DSR 4 DTR 8 CTS DSUB9 DSUB9 FIGURE B 1 Cable Diagram for Indicator to...

Page 28: ...verload The indicator will also not respond if it displaying a negative gross value C This command is sent to the indicator to toggle among the configured units B 1 2 PRINT TICKET MODE For printers wi...

Page 29: ...dating The transmission occurs at the end of each display update Figure B 5 shows the serial data format for Continuous Mode STX POL xxxxx xx L K G N STAT CR LF Polarity SP Positive Negative Weight Da...

Page 30: ...confined to repair replacement or credit of equipment of parts The warranty does not extend coverage to labor material freight or service charges involved in removal shipping or reinstallation of equ...

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