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LCD Annun-

ciator

LED Annun-

ciator

MEANING

ZERO

Better known as the “Center of Zero” annunciator, this light is active when-
ever the displayed weight is within ± 0.25 divisions of true zero.

N NET

Indicates that the indicator is displaying net weight.

G GROSS

Indicates that the indicator is displaying gross weight.

T TARE

Indicates that a tare weight has been established in the system.

lb, kg

lb, kg, PCS

Indicates the unit of the displayed weight. PCS stands for “pieces”.

STABLE

This light is on whenever the scale is stable.

TABLE 7-1: TI-500 Series Annunciator Definitions

.2 KEYBOARD

The keyboard is composed of five function keys. Refer to Figures 7-3 and 7-3a for the overall layout
and key locations.

ZERO

UNITS

TARE

PRINT

NET

GROSS

FIGURE 7-3: Function Keys Layout – non-battery powered units

ZERO

UNITS

TARE

PRINT

OFF

NET

GROSS

FIGURE 7-3a: Function Keys Layout – battery powered units

NOTE:

On earlier units, the UNITS key is labeled as LB/KG.

7.2.1 FUNCTION

KEYS

Units

– This key toggles the indicator among the available weight units if enabled in the User

(“A”) menu. Available weight units include lb, kg and pieces

. See Chapter 5 for more infor-

ation.

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Newer units only.

Summary of Contents for TI-500

Page 1: ...ision 2 6 October 12 2004 1994 2004 Transcell Technology Inc Contents subject to change without notice Transcell Technology Inc 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Tel 847 419 9180 Fax 847 419 1515 E mail transcell transcell net Web www transcell net ...

Page 2: ...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 with the instructions manual may cause harmful interference to radio com munications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer ence in which case the user will be required to correct the in...

Page 3: ...onnecting the RS 485 output 2 7 Chapter 3 Configuration 3 1 3 1 Configuration Overview 3 1 3 2 Setup F Menu 3 1 3 2 1 Entering the Setup Menu ABS Enclosure 3 1 3 2 2 Entering the Setup Menu Stainless Steel Enclosure 3 1 3 2 3 Navigating in the Setup Menu 3 2 3 2 4 Notes on the Setup Menu 3 3 3 2 5 Exiting the Setup Menu ABS Enclosure 3 4 3 2 6 Exiting the Setup Menu Stainless Steel Enclosure 3 4 3...

Page 4: ...play LCD 7 1 7 1 2 Light Emitting Diode LED Display 7 1 7 2 Keyboard 7 2 7 2 1 Function Keys 7 2 7 3 General Scale Operation 7 3 7 3 1 Weighing an item 7 3 7 3 2 Taring an item 7 3 7 3 3 Piece Counting 7 4 Chapter 8 Legal for Trade Sealing 8 1 8 1 ABS Enclosure 8 1 8 2 Stainless Steel Enclosure 8 1 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Serial Port Information B 1 B 1 Serial Port Modes B 1 B 1 1...

Page 5: ...ication Terminal 2 6 2 7a Connection Assignments for the serial communication Terminal 4 20 2 6 2 8 Analog Output Terminal 4 20 2 7 2 9 RS 485 Output Terminal 4 20 2 7 3 1 Setup Menu Key Assignments 3 2 3 2 Setup Menu Chart 3 3 3 3 User Menu Key Assignments 3 5 3 4 User Menu Chart 3 6 5 1 User Menu Key Assignments 5 3 6 1 Setup Menu Key Assignments 6 1 7 1 TI 500 Series LCD Detail 7 1 7 2 TI 500 S...

Page 6: ...en installed for you you may skip to Chapter 7 for operating instructions Prior to using the indicator please read this chapter carefully and completely Store the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concerning the operation of the scale If you are an installer the indicator s installation and wiring instructions are found in Chapter 2 The indicator c...

Page 7: ...V battery TABLE 1 1 TI 500 Series Product Matrix CLASS 5000 max n III MODEL TI 500 ZERO TARE PRINT UNITS NET GROSS SET G N oz lb O kg pcs P T FIGURE 1 1 TI 500 Front Panel 1 LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display LED stands for Light Emitting Diode 2 All ABS enclosures are NEMA 12 rated All stainless steel enclosures are NEMA 4X rated 3 An analog 4 20 mA output is no longer an option for this indic...

Page 8: ... GROSS SET lb kg STABLE PCS GROSS NET TARE ZERO FIGURE 1 2 TI 500E Front Panel ZERO UNITS TARE PRINT CLASS 5 000 nmax MODEL TI 500E NET GROSS CAPACITY SS III SET LO lb kg STABLE PCS GROSS NET TARE ZERO FIGURE 1 3 TI 500E SS7 Front Panel 7 Includes 4 20 model Page 1 3 ...

Page 9: ...O UNITS TARE PRINT OFF ON NET GROSS SET G N oz lb O kg pcs P T FIGURE 1 4 TI 500 BW Front Panel ZERO UNITS TARE PRINT CLASS 5 000 nmax MODEL TI 500 NET GROSS CAPACITY SSB III SET OFF ON G N oz lb O kg pcs P T FIGURE 1 5 TI 500 SSB Front Panel Page 1 4 ...

Page 10: ...ZERO UNITS TARE PRINT CLASS 5 000 nmax OFF ON MODELTI 500 NET GROSS CAPACITY G N oz lb O kg pcs P T SL III SET FIGURE 1 6 TI 500 SL Front Panel Page 1 5 ...

Page 11: ...tandard ABS enclosure the rear panel contains all connectors necessary to make the appropriate connections to the weigh platform printer remote display and power supply Figure 2 1 TI 500 TI 500E ABS Enclosure Rear Panel Figure 2 1a TI 500 BW ABS Enclosure Rear Panel Page 2 1 ...

Page 12: ...required Pin Nos Pin Name 1 8 Excitation 3 10 Excitation 5 12 Signal 7 14 Signal 7 1 5 3 14 12 10 8 Figure 2 3 Pin assignments for the Load Cell Port 2 1 2 CONNECTING THE SERIAL PRINTER REMOTE DISPLAY OR COMPUTER The TI 500 Series indicator comes standard with one full duplex RS 232 serial port designed for connection to either a PC or a serial printer The same port may be also used as a simplex R...

Page 13: ...wer supply included can also be used to power the indicator The adapter for the rechargeable battery unit acts as the battery charger 1 Simply plug the AC adapter into the indicator s DC Power Jack first and then plug into a standard wall outlet Make sure that the AC voltage appearing at the wall outlet matches the input voltage marked on the AC adapter 2 2 STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURE For indicators...

Page 14: ...Figure 2 5a TI 500E SS Main Circuit Board Overview 4 20 version J5 F1 MICROPROCESSOR FUSE J8 J4 J6 Figure 2 5b TI 500 SSB Main Circuit Board Overview Page 2 4 ...

Page 15: ...ll cable not included to the appropriate terminal on the main board Connection assignments for the Load Cell Terminals are shown in Figure 2 6 S E S J8 E TI 500E SS J5 E S E S SE SE SH TI 500 SSB J1 E S E S TI 500 SL Figure 2 6 Connection assignments for the Load Cell Terminal Figure 2 6a Connection assignments for the Load Cell Terminal TI 500E SS 4 20 Page 2 5 ...

Page 16: ... RXD TXD nc nc TI 500 SL Figure 2 7 Connection assignments for the serial communication terminal Figure 2 7a Connection assignments for the serial communication terminal TI 500E SS 4 20 2 2 3 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The TI 500E SS indicator ships with an AC line cord attached to the indicator Simply plug the unit into a standard wall outlet The TI 500 SSB and TI 500 SL indicators ship with the...

Page 17: ... one full duplex RS 485 serial port designed for connection to either a PC or a serial printer through an RS 485 to RS 232 converter The same port may be also used as a simplex RS 485 port designed for connection to a remote display NOTE The product does not currently support multi drop connectivity Use Appendix B as a guide to data transfer and commands 1 Connect your device cable not included to...

Page 18: ...in Setup Menu mode Note Access to the Setup Calibration Switch is inhibited if the indicator has been sealed for commercial use For more information please refer to Chapter 8 3 2 2 ENTERING THE SETUP MENU STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURE 1 Power off the indicator 2 Locate the slide switch on the rear cover and move it to the right NOTE A metal plate held on by two drilled head screws may conceal the slid...

Page 19: ... Figure 3 2 on the following page 1 To move to a new F heading use the TARE left or PRINT right key to move right or left in the Setup Menu Chart 2 To move to the selection level press the ZERO down key once The current saved selection is shown 3 To view the available selections for the current F heading use the TARE left or PRINT right key to move through the selection field 4 To save a new selec...

Page 20: ...e 4 20 mA F24 Piece Count Enable 0 1 Only pertains to the following models Press ZERO key to begin TI 500E TI 500E SS TI 500E SS 4 20 mA Only pertains to the following models TI 500E SS 4 20 mA TI 500E w 4 20 mA option TI 500E SS w 4 20 mA option Figure 3 2 Setup Menu Chart 3 2 4 NOTES ON THE SETUP MENU 1 There is an F21 sub menu present that is for FACTORY USE ONLY 2 Detailed descriptions of the ...

Page 21: ...on will be exactly the opposite 3 Power on the indicator The display will go through a digit check then settle into Normal Operating mode All front panel keys will now return to their normal mode of operation TI 500 SSB without slide switch 1 emove the rear cover and locate the two position dipswitch R 2 lace switch 1 to the ON position P Note On certain units the dipswitch position will be exactl...

Page 22: ...e to the selection level press the ZERO down key once The current saved selection is shown 3 To view the available selections for the current A heading use the TARE left or PRINT right key to move through the selection field 4 To save a new selection press the NET GROSS Set key To exit without saving press the UNITS up key to return to the current A heading 5 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the Use...

Page 23: ...egin 7n A10 Auto Power Off Period Off 3 5 10 20 30 A11 Hold Mode Enable 0 1 TI 500 BW and TI 500 SSB only TI 500 SL only TI 500 only A12 Back Light Enable 0 1 A10 Handshaking Enable A11 Print Header 0 1 TI 500E TI 500E SS and TI 500E SS 4 20 only 0 1 A10 Back Light Enable 0 1 A11 Handshaking Enable A12 Print Header 0 1 0 1 A10 Auto Power Off Period Off 3 5 10 20 30 A11 Hold Mode Enable 0 1 A12 Han...

Page 24: ... series Likewise additional selections may be available on other models in the series See Chapter 5 for more information 3 3 4 EXITING THE USER MENU 1 Exit the User A menu by following the directions in Section 3 2 5 or 3 2 6 The display will go through a digit check then settle into Normal Operating mode All front panel keys will now return to their normal mode of operation Page 3 7 ...

Page 25: ...information 25 50 75 100 150 200 F3 Zero Track Band Selects the range within which the scale will automatically zero Note that the scale must be in standstill to automatically zero Selections are in Display Divisions 0d 0 5d 1d 3d 5d F4 Zero Range Selects the range within which the scale may be zeroed Note that the indicator must be in standstill to zero the scale 100 1 9 SL only 2 20 F5 Motion Ba...

Page 26: ...llows you to view both the zero and span calibration value The values displayed in this function are valid only after Calibration F16 F17 has been successfully completed Scrolling down with the ZERO key one level begins the procedure Press ZERO key to begin sequence F19 Key in Zero Allows you to key in known zero calibration value in case of memory loss in the field Scrolling down with the ZERO ke...

Page 27: ... of the Setup Menu procedures except F16 through F20 These can be found in Chapter 6 4 2 1 Fine tune 4 20 mA output F23 1 While in the Setup Menu mode scroll to F 23 then scroll down once using the ZERO key to enter Fine tune menu The indicator outputs 4 mA and displays a number 2 While monitoring the voltage across RL see Appendix E use the right PRINT or left TARE keys to change the displayed va...

Page 28: ...sequence Pressing the ZERO key to scroll down one level begins the test sequence Press ZERO key to begin sequence A5 Disable the lb kg Key Allows the lb kg key to be disabled so that an operator cannot accidentally press the key and change the displayed units 0 Disable the lb kg key 1 Enable the lb kg key 0 1 A6 Serial Port Mode Selects the mode of the RS 232 serial port Refer to Appendix B for mo...

Page 29: ...king 1 Enable Handshaking 0 1 A11 Print Header Tells MP 20 printer to print the header information Valid only when A6 is set to 1 0 Do NOT Print Header 1 Print Header 0 1 TI 500 BW and TI 500 SSB only NAME CODE DESCRIPTION CODE VALUE A10 Auto Power Off Period Selects the auto off time period in minutes Off Disabled Always ON Off 3 5 10 20 30 A11 Hold Model Enable Activates the Hold mode where weig...

Page 30: ...eader 1 Print Header 0 1 5 2 USER MENU PROCEDURES This section provides instructions for all of the User Menu procedures 5 2 1 ID Number Entry A8 1 While in the User Menu mode scroll to A 8 then scroll down once using the ZERO key to enter the ID Number menu 2 The display will momentarily show ID NO followed by a value with one flashing digit This value will be the current ID number value 3 Use th...

Page 31: ...ctional keys shown in Figure 5 1 above to adjust the displayed value to the actual line feeds value Increase the flashing digit by pressing the UNITS key Decrease the flashing digit by pressing the ZERO key Pressing the PRINT key or the TARE key will change the position of the flashing digit 4 After setting the exact value press the NET GROSS key to save the line feeds value The display will show ...

Page 32: ... followed by a value This value is the internal A D count and can prove useful when trying to troubleshoot setup problems 2 After making sure that there are no test weights on the platform press the ZERO key again to zero out the displayed value 3 Press the NET GROSS key to save the zero point value The display will show EndC0 momentarily then revert back up to F16 At this time proceed to the F17 ...

Page 33: ...l calibration has been performed using F16 and F17 1 While in the Setup mode scroll to F 18 then scroll down once using the ZERO key to enter View 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 Press any key to continue 3 The display will momentarily show CAL 1 followed by another val...

Page 34: ...RO key 2 The display will momentarily show CAL 1 followed by a flashing zero Use the four directional keys shown in Figure 6 1 to adjust the displayed value to the span calibration value 3 After setting the exact value press the NET GROSS key to save the value 4 If the entered value is greater than zero the display will show E CAL 1 momentarily then revert back up to F20 If a value of zero is ente...

Page 35: ...izes both types of dis play annunciators 7 1 1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD Figure 7 1 shows the display detail of the LCD indicators oz lb pcs kg G N O P T FIGURE 7 1 TI 500 Series LCD Detail 7 1 2 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LED DISPLAY Figure 7 2 shows the display detail of the LED display indicators GROSS NET ZERO TARE kg STABLE lb PCS PCS FIGURE 7 2 TI 500 Series LED Display Detail NOTE On earlier uni...

Page 36: ... on whenever the scale is stable TABLE 7 1 TI 500 Series Annunciator Definitions 7 2 KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of five function keys Refer to Figures 7 3 and 7 3a for the overall layout and key locations ZERO UNITS TARE PRINT NET GROSS FIGURE 7 3 Function Keys Layout non battery powered units ZERO UNITS TARE PRINT OFF ON NET GROSS FIGURE 7 3a Function Keys Layout battery powered units NOTE...

Page 37: ...n battery powered indicators only 7 3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION 7 3 1 WEIGHING AN ITEM 1 Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the lb kg key until that unit is indicated on the display 2 If necessary press the ZERO key to obtain a weight reading of zero 3 Place the object to be weighed on the scale s platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize If the item weight exceeds the scale s w...

Page 38: ...tor is prompting you to place five identical items on the platform NOTE If you wish to change the sample number simply press the UNITS key repeatedly until the desired sample number appears Available choices are 5 10 20 50 and 100 If you continue to push the UNITS key the indicator will resort back to weighing mode and you must start again from Step 2 3 Place the sample items on the platform all a...

Page 39: ...nd TI 500E ABS Rear Panel DC Jack Serial Port LOAD CELL Setup Calibration Switch Port Figure 8 1a TI 500 BW ABS Rear Panel 8 2 STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURE Indicators in the stainless steel enclosure can be sealed for commercial Legal for Trade pplications as follows a 1 Power off the indicator 2 On the rear cover of the indicator locate the calibration switch cover 3 Thread a wire security seal thro...

Page 40: ... x 8 internal to µC SRAM 256 x 8 internal to µC 64K x 8 external to µC 256 x 8 internal to µC EEPROM 64 x 16 external to µC Digital Filtering Software selectable SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Serial Port Full Duplex 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits odd parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits even parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits no parity 2 stop bits OPERATOR INTERFACE Displa...

Page 41: ...m Overall Dimensions L x W x H TI 500E SS and TI 500E SS 4 20 10 4 x 3 1 x 7 7 265mm x 80mm x 195mm Overall Dimensions L x W x H TI 500 BW 12 2 x 3 9 x 8 1 310mm x 100mm x 205mm Overall Dimensions L x W x H TI 500 SSB 10 4 x 3 1 x 7 7 265mm x 80mm x 195mm Overall Dimensions L x W x H TI 500 SL 10 4 x 3 1 x 7 7 265mm x 80mm x 195mm APPROVALS NTEP COC 94 080A2 Page A 2 ...

Page 42: ...ested cable diagram for interface 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 IBM PC STX POL xxxxx xx LB KG GR NT CR LF Polarity SP Positive Negative Weight Data Units lb pound kg kilogram Gross Net GR Gross NT Net Start Transmission Carriage Return L...

Page 43: ...rt to net The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload The indicator will also not respond if it is not in gross mode or a tare has yet to be established C This command is sent to the indicator to toggle among the configured units B 1 2 PRINT TICKET MODE The Print Ticket Mode is designed specifically for a serial printer and is selected by setting...

Page 44: ...ansmission 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 Data Units L pound K kilogram Gross Net G Gross N Net Start Transmission Carriage Return Line Feed Status SP Valid M Motion O Over under range P pieces C custom units Available on TI 500E and TI 500E SS only PCS pie...

Page 45: ...mber closest to your full scale input range in millivolts 2 Enter the Setup Menu and save this number for the Span Gain parameter in F2 3 Perform a system calibration If the calibration proves unsuccessful or you wish to view the internal counts proceed to the next set of instructions C 3 VIEWING THE INTERNAL COUNTS 1 Enter the zero calibration menu F16 and follow steps 1 to 3 but do not save the ...

Page 46: ... 25 25 3 000 150 75 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 4 000 200 100 75 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 000 150 100 75 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 6 000 150 100 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 8 000 200 150 100 75 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 10 000 200 150 100 100 75 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 50 12 000 200 150 150 100 100 75 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 15 000 200 150 150 100 100 100 75 75...

Page 47: ...25 25 25 25 25 2 500 200 100 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 3 000 200 150 100 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 4 000 150 150 100 75 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 5 000 200 150 150 100 100 75 75 75 75 50 50 50 50 6 000 200 150 150 100 100 75 75 75 75 75 50 50 8 000 200 150 150 150 100 100 100 75 75 75 75 10 000 200 200 150 150 150 150 100 100 100 75 12 000 200 200 150 150 150 150 150 100 100 15 0...

Page 48: ...ctions Use F16 mode to view internal counts See Appendix C for more information Err 3 All Modes Non volatile memory read error One or more setup parameters have been lost Err 4 All Modes Non volatile memory write error Indicator needs service Err 5 Key in Span Calibration Mode F20 You have attempted to enter a zero value for C1 Enter a known calibration value greater than zero Err 7 Initialization...

Page 49: ...connection diagram used at the factory to test 24 VDC R 250 ohms L I L 4 20A or AA 4 20B or BB NOTE 1 In your application substitute the actual input device for RL If your input device is polarized connect the common lead to the negative lead of the 24 VDC power supply and the positive lead to the BB wire NOTE 2 The 4 20A AA and 4 20B BB wires are not polarized You may connect them in any manner y...

Page 50: ... VDC across RL Here is how you fine tune the output using F23 1 Enter the Setup Menu and scroll to F23 For directions on entering the Setup Menu see Chapter 3 of the manual 2 Push the down ZERO key once The indicator outputs 4 mA and displays a num ber 3 While monitoring the voltage across RL use the right PRINT or left TARE keys to change the displayed value until the measured voltage is exactly ...

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