Saia-Burgess Controls AG
Manual for PCD2|3.W7x0
│ Document 26-
833 E
NG07 │ 2018-10-18
Configuration
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Functions of the weighing module
Zero_calibration
Zero (WM_Weigh)
This command calibrates the scale to its empty state. This takes account of all
errors in the weighing system and the weight of the empty vessels (tare). This
command is normally executed just before the container is filled (this operation
can also be performed automatically).
Weighing
Weigh (WM_Weigh)
The readout of the weight is triggered by a positive signal edge at the
Weigh
input
to the FBox
WM_Weigh
. The weight can then be taken from the
Weight
output in
signed integer format.
Differential weighing
Dweigh (WM_Weigh)
The readout of the differential weight is triggered by a positive signal edge at the
Dweigh
input to the FBox
WM_Weigh
. The differential weight (change of weight
per second) can then be taken from the
Dweight
output in signed integer format.
Positive values mean that the weight is increasing, negative values mean it is
decreasing.
Functional flow for calculating the differential weight
The weighing module calculates the change in weight approx. every 250 ms, and
extrapolates up to 1 second. The same units of weight are used as for recurring
weighing.