FT-1x Quick Start, May 2012
FT-1x Quick Start
Important hint:
This instruction note does NOT replace the technical manual
It is only a brief survey for the commissioning of a type FT-1x
indicator.
1.
All mechanical assembly has to be done properly
2.
Execute electrical connections
Connect load cell with FT-1x:
Optional FT-1x to PC communication:
RS232,
PC typical allocation
Definition
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
Plug connector J11
Stainless steel housing
2
TxD
3
3
3
RxD
2
4
5
GND
7
2
Shield
Connector casing
1
3.
Setup the scale
1.
Turn on the instrument and wait for the start up.
2.
Access the menu for setup and calibration. Here you have
to press following keys in sequence:
<
F>
and <
Info>
and
->0<-
and <
Info>
and <
Enter>
With the
<↑>
and <
↓>
keys you select the parameter block
[XXX]
, with the <
Enter>
key you confirm
your selection. The <
F>
key is used to exit the setup.
3.1
Weight display
Select parameter
[212]
and confirm with the <
Tare
> key.
[CAP]
The capacity of the scale will be entered by the <
Tare
> and <
Zero
> keys.
The value will be confirmed by pressing the <
Enter
> key.
[d]
The display resolution of the scale will be selected by the <
Zero
> key.
The selection will be confirmed by pressing the <
Enter
> key.
6-wire
load cell
4-wire
load cell
D-Sub, 9-pole, female
Desk type housing and
panel type housing
Plug connector J12
Stainless steel housing
+ Excitation
+ Excitation
1
1
+ Sense
+ Excitation
2
2
Shield
Shield
3
4
- Sense
– Excitation
4
6
– Excitation
– Excitation
5
7
+ Signal
+ Signal
7
3
– Signal
– Signal
8
5
Shield
Shield
Connector casing
4
