TLB Protocols Manual en
TLB Protocols Manual en
User Manual
version 1.18
TLB
COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOLS
SYMBOLS
Here are the symbols used in the manual to draw the reader's attention:
Further information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This protocol allows the continuous transmission of the weight at high update frequencies. Up to 300
strings per second are transmitted with a minimum transmission rate of 38400 baud.
Following communication modes availables (see SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section in
instrument manual):
: communication compatible with TX RS485 instruments
: communication compatible with TD RS485 instruments
In case of negative weight, the first character from the left of the weight characters takes on the value
“-” (minus sign - ASCII 45).
In case of error or alarm, the 6 characters of the weight are substituted by the messages
found in the table of the ALARMS section (see the instrument manual).
In case of negative weight, the first character from the left of the weight characters takes on the value
“-” (minus sign - ASCII 45).
In case of error or alarm, the 6 characters of the gross weight are substituted by the messages
found in the table of the ALARMS section (see the instrument manual).
FAST TRANSMISSION VIA EXTERNAL CONTACT: it’s possible to transmit the weight, just once,
even closing an input for no more than a second (see OUTPUTS AND INPUTS CONFIGURATION
and SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS sections in instrument manual).
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CONTINUOUS WEIGHT TRANSMISSION TO REMOTE DISPLAYS PROTOCOL
This protocol allows the continuous weight transmission to remote displays. The communication string
is transmitted 10 times per second.
Following communication modes availables (see SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS section in
instrument manual):
- : communication with RIP5/20/60, RIP50SHA, RIPLED series remote displays; the remote
display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its settings (set: = ,
= , = ).
- : communication with RIP6100, RIP6100N, RIP6100IP65, RIP675, RIP6125C series
remote displays; the remote display shows the net weight or gross weight according to its settings
(set: = , = , = ).
- : communication with RIP6100, RIP6100N, RIP6100IP65, RIP675, RIP6125C series
remote displays (set: = , = , = ).
In case of negative weight, the first character from the left of the weight characters takes on the value
“-” (minus sign - ASCII 45).
If has been set, the decimal point at the position shown on the instrument's display can also
be transmitted. In this case, if the value exceeds 5 digits, only the 5 most significant digits are
transmitted, while if the value is negative, no more than the 4 most significant digits are transmitted.
In both cases, however, the decimal point shifts consistently with the value to display.
If has been set, in addition to what stated in protocol, the instrument transmits the
prompt every 4 seconds in the gross weight field, if on the instrument, it has been carried out a
net operation (see SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE (NET/GROSS) section in instrument manual).
In case of weight value is under -99999, the minus sign “-” is sent alternated with the most significant
figure.
In case of error or alarm, the 6 characters of the gross weight and net weight are substituted
by the messages found in the table of the ALARMS section (see the instrument manual).
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CONTINUOUS WEIGHT TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL
This protocol allows the continuous weight transmission. The communication string is transmitted
5 times per second:
- : if a net operation has been performed (see section SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE
(NET/GROSS) in instrument manual) the net weight is transmitted, otherwise the gross weight is
transmitted
=xxxxxxxxx
In case of negative weight, the first character from the right of the weight characters takes on the value
“-” (minus sign - ASCII 45); the decimal point can also be transmitted, in the position determined by
the calibration of the instrumentation.
In case of error or alarm, the 9 characters of the gross and net weight are substituted by the
message “999999999”.
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ASCII BIDIRECTIONAL PROTOCOL
Captions:
$................... Beginning of a request string (36 ASCII)
& or && ........ Beginning of a response string (38 ASCII)
aa ................ 2 characters of instrument address (48 57 ASCII)
!................... 1 character to indicate the correct reception (33 ASCII)
?................... 1 character to indicate a reception error (63 ASCII)
#................... 1 character to indicate an error in the command execution (23 ASCII)
ckck ........... 2 ASCII characters of Check-Sum (for further information, see section CHECK-
SUM CALCULATION)
CR ................ 1 character for string end (13 ASCII)
\................... 1 character of separation (92 ASCII)
1. SETPOINT PROGRAMMING
where: xxxxxx ...... 6 characters for the setpoint value (48 57 ASCII)
y = A ............ set the value in the setpoint 1
y = B ............ set the value in the setpoint 2
y = C ............ set the value in the setpoint 3
Example: to set 500 in the setpoint no. 3, the PC must transmit the following command:
$01000500C47(Cr)
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1.1. SETPOINT STORAGE IN EEPROM MEMORY
The setpoint are stored in the RAM memory and lost upon instrument power off. It is necessary to
send a special command to save them permanently in the EEPROM memory. Please note that the
writing number allowed in the EEPROM memory is limited (about 100000).
Notes: in case of negative weight, the first character from the left of the weight characters takes on
the value “-” (minus sign - ASCII 45). In case of weight value is under -99999, the minus sign “-” is
sent alternated with the most significant figure.
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Error messages:
in case of an instrument alarm for exceeding 110% of the full scale or 9 divisions above the value of
the parameter , the instrument sends the string:
&aassO-Lst\ckck
in case of faulty connection of the load cells or of another alarm, the instrument sends:
&aassO-Fst\ckck
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6. READING OF DECIMALS AND DIVISION NUMBER
7. TARE ZERO-SETTING
If the zeroing works correctly the instrument sends the zeroed weight value (“000000”).
The calibration values are stored permanently in the EEPROM memory and the
number of allowed writings is limited (about 100000).
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8. REAL CALIBRATION (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHT)
After the tare zero-setting, this function allow the operator to check the calibration obtained
by using sample weights and correct automatically any change between the displayed value
and the actual one.
Load onto the weighing system a sample weight, which must be at least 50% of the Full Scale, or
make so that that the instrument measures a corresponding mV signal.
In case of correct reception, the read value has to be equal to the sample weight.
Example: calibration of the instrument no. 1 with a sample weight of 20000 kg:
query: $01s02000070(Cr)
response: &01020000t\77(Cr)
The two ASCII characters (ckck) are the representation of a hexadecimal digit in ASCII characters.
The check digit is calculated by executing the operation of XOR (exclusive OR) of 8-bit ASCII codes
of only the string underlined.
Example:
character decimal ASCII code hexadecimal ASCII code binary ASCII code
0 48 30 00110000
1 49 31 00110001
t 116 74 01110100
XOR = 117 75 01110101
- The result of the XOR operation expressed in hexadecimal notation is made up of 2 hexadecimal
digit (that is, numbers from 0 to 9 and/or letters from A to F). In this case the hexadecimal code is
0x75.
- The checksum is made up of the 2 characters that represent the result of the XOR operation in
hexadecimal notation (in our example the character "7" and the character "5").
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MODBUS-RTU PROTOCOL
The MODBUS-RTU protocol allows the management of the reading and writing of the following
registries according to the specifications found on the reference document for this Modicon PI-MBUS-
300 standard.
Check if the master MODBUS-RTU in use (or the development tool) requires the disclosure of
registers based on 40001 or 0. In the first case the registers numbering corresponds to the one in the
table; in the second case the register must be determined as the value in the table minus 40001. E.g.:
the register 40028 shall be reported as 27 (= 40028-40001).
Certain data, when specifically indicated, will be written directly in the EEPROM type memory. This
memory has a limited number of writing operations (100000), therefore it is necessary to pay particular
attention to not execute useless operations on said locations. The instrument in any case makes sure
that no writing occurs if the value to be memorised is equal to the value in memory.
The numerical data found below are expressed in decimal notation; if the prefix 0x is entered the
notation will be hexadecimal.
The data received and transmitted by way of the MODBUS-RTU protocol have the following
characteristics:
- 1 start bit
- 8 bit of data, least significant bit sent first
- Settable parity bit
- Settable stop bit
Among the commands available in the MODBUS-RTU protocol, only the following are utilised for
management of communication with the instruments; other commands could be incorrectly interpreted
and generate errors or blocks of the system:
FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION
03 (0x03) READ HOLDING REGISTER (READ PROGRAMMABLE REGISTERS)
16 (0x10) PRESET MULTIPLE REGISTERS (WRITE MULTIPLE REGISTERS)
Interrogation frequency is linked to the communication speed set (the instrument stands by for at least
3 bytes before starting calculations an eventual response to the interrogation query). The
parameter present in the SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTING section in the instrument manual,
allows the instrument to respond with a further delay and this directly influences the number of
interrogations possible in the unit of time.
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For additional information on this protocol refer to the general technical specifications
PI_MBUS_300.
In general queries and answers toward and from one slave instrument are composed as follows:
QUERY
Address Function 1st register address No. registers 2 byte
A 0x03 0x0000 0x0002 CRC
Tot. byte = 8
RESPONSE
Address Function No. bytes 1st register 2nd register 2 byte
A 0x03 0x04 0x0064 0x00C8 CRC
Tot. byte = 3+2*No. registers+2
where: No. registers .. number of Modbus registers to write beginning from the address no. 1
No. byte ........ number of bytes of the following data
QUERY
Address Function 1st reg. add. No. reg. No. bytes Val.reg.1 Val.reg.2 2 byte
A 0x10 0x0000 0x0002 0x04 0x0000 0x0000 CRC
Tot. byte = 7+2*No. registers+2
RESPONSE
Address Function 1st reg. address No. reg. 2 byte
A 0x10 0x0000 0x0002 CRC
Tot. byte = 8
where: No. registers .. number of Modbus registers to read beginning from the address no. 1
No. byte ........ number of bytes of the following data
Val.reg.1 ....... contents of the register beginning from the first
The response contains the number of registers modified beginning from the address no. 1.
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MANAGING BROADCAST REQUESTS
The instrument is able to manage the broadcast requests sent by the master MODBUS RTU, identified
by value 0 in the Address field:
- record read request: the instrument takes no action and transmits no response
- record write request: the instrument performs the request and transmits no response
The communication strings are controlled by way of the CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check).
In case of communication error the slave will not respond with any string. The master must consider
a time-out for reception of the answer. If it does not receive an answer it deduces that there has been
a communication error.
In the case of the string received correctly but not executable, the slave responds with an
EXCEPTIONAL RESPONSE. The "Function" field is transmitted with the msb at 1.
EXCEPTIONAL RESPONSE
Address Function Code 2 byte
A Funct + 0x80 CRC
CODE DESCRIPTION
1 ILLEGAL FUNCTION (the function is not valid or is not supported)
2 ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS (the specified data address is not available)
3 ILLEGAL DATA VALUE (the data received has an invalid value)
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LIST OF AVAILABLE REGISTERS
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Weight value corresponding to ZERO of
40043 R/W
the analog output H
Weight value corresponding to ZERO of
40044 Only after command 99 R/W
the analog output L
of the Command
Weight value corresponding to the full
40045 Register R/W
scale of the analog output H
Weight value corresponding to the full
40046 R/W
scale of the analog output L
40073 Preset tare H Use with command 130 R/W
of the Command
40074 Preset tare L Register R/W
40122 REGISTER 1 R/W
40123 REGISTER 2 R/W
40124 REGISTER 3 R/W
40125 REGISTER 4 R/W
40126 REGISTER 5 R/W
NO
40127 REGISTER 6 R/W
40128 REGISTER 7 R/W
40129 REGISTER 8 R/W
40130 REGISTER 9 R/W
40131 REGISTER 10 R/W
CAUTION: At the time of writing, the setpoints, hysteresis values, the analog output zero and full scale
values are saved to the RAM and will be lost upon the next power-off; to store them permanently to
the EEPROM so that they are maintained at power-on, the 99 command of the Command Register
must be sent.
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STATUS REGISTER (40007)
The output status can be read at any time but can be set (written) only if the output has
been set as (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS CONFIGURATION).
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DIVISIONS AND UNITS OF MEASURE REGISTER (40014)
This register contains the current setting of the divisions (parameter ) and of the units of
measure (parameter ).
H Byte L Byte
Unit of measure Division
Use this register together with the Coefficient registers to calculate the value displayed by the instrument.
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER (40006)
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
6811 Writing the current value requested at 6812 Reading the current value requested at
the analog output the analog output
6813 Writing the voltage value requested at 6814 Reading the voltage value requested at
the analog output the analog output
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ANALOG OUTPUT SETTING (TLB ONLY)
= or (see section ANALOG OUTPUT (TLB ONLY) in instrument manual).
= (see section ANALOG OUTPUT (TLB ONLY) in instrument manual).
To write the analog output in the register, you must first multiply the value by 10000; to
read the analog output, divide the value in the register by 10000.
Example of writing a current value: to set the analog output to 14 mA, multiply the value by 10000,
write the two H byte into “REGISTER 1” (40122) and the two L byte into “REGISTER 2” (40123)
REGISTER 1 (H) REGISTER 2 (L) Total
Hexadecimal 0x0002 0x22E0 0x000222E0
Decimal 2 8928 140000
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Example of reading a voltage value: read the two H byte in “REGISTER 1” (40122), the two L byte in
“REGISTER 2” (40123), and divide the total value by 10000 to get the analog output (in the example:
5.3110 V)
REGISTER 1 (H) REGISTER 2 (L) Total
Hexadecimal 0x0000 0xCF76 0x0000CF76
Decimal 0 53110 53110
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system and send its value to the registers 40037-40038.
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the two sample weight registers are set to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set the sample weight, consider the value of the Division register
(40014). Example: to set the sample weight to 100 kg and the division is 0.001, then the
value to enter is 100000 (100 / 0.001 = 100000).
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
registers “Sample weight for instrument calibration” (40037–40038) as a 32-bit signed
number. If the development system does not handle signed numbers, enter the values in
two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the values indicated in the table in the
registers “Sample weight for instrument calibration”.
VALUE
REGISTER DESCRIPTION
HEX DECIMAL
40037 Sample weight for instrument calibration H 0xFFFF -1
40038 Sample weight for instrument calibration L 0xFFC8 -56
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COMMUNICATION EXAMPLES
The numerical data below are expressed in hexadecimal notation with prefix h.
EXAMPLE 1
Command for multiple writing of registers (command 16, h10 hexadecimal).
Assuming that we wish to write the value 0 to the register 40017 and the value 2000 to the register
40018, the string to generate must be:
h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h02 h04 h00 h00 h07 hD0 hF1 h0F
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EXAMPLE 2
Command for multiple writing of registers (command 16, h10 hexadecimal).
Assuming that we wish to write two setpoint values on the instrument, at 2000 (setpoint 1:
40017-40018) and 3000 (setpoint 2: 40019-40020) respectively, the string must be sent:
h01 h10 h00 h10 h00 h04 h08 h00 h00 h07 hD0 h00 h00 h0B hB8
hB0 hA2
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EXAMPLE 3
Multiple commands reading for registers (command 3, h03 hexadecimal).
Assuming that we wish to read the gross weight value (in the example 4000) and net weight value (in the
example 3000), reading from address 40008 to address 40011 must be performed by sending the
following string:
h01 h03 h08 h00 h00 h0F hA0 h00 h00 h0B hB8 hB3 h30
For additional examples regarding the generation of correct control characters (CRC16) refer to the
manual Modicon PI-MBUS-300.
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CANOPEN
Baud rate [kb/s] 10, 20, 50, 125, 250, 500, 800, 1000
Node ID 1÷127
off .......................................Stopped status
Status LED indications blinking (fast) ......................Operational status
(red) blinking (slow) .....................Pre-Operational status
on .......................................Bootup status
10 .......................................CAN GND
11 .......................................CAN L
Terminals legend 12 .......................................CAN SHLD
13 .......................................CAN H
14 .......................................NC
The instrument features a CANopen port that allows to exchange the weight and the main parameters
with a CANopen master.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: 1): set the instrument address in the CANopen network
- (default: 10 kb/s): set the instrument baud rate in the CANopen network
- (default: ): it allows to select the reading/writing of the byte in LITTLE-ENDIAN or
BIG-ENDIAN mode
- : BIG ENDIAN
- : LITTLE ENDIAN
In order to apply the changes, press until the display shows .
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PC/PLC SETUP
The instrument works as slave in a synchronous CANopen network (activate the SYNC object on the
network master).
Load the eds file attached to the instrument to the CANopen master development system.
When configuring CANopen Guard Time and Lifetime Factor, set values 100 ms and 4.
The data exchanged by the instrument are:
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMAND
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint Reading/Writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a
value equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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DEVICENET
It is necessary to activate the termination resistance on the two devices located at the ends of the
network closing the jumper.
The instrument features a DeviceNet port that allows to exchange the weight and the main parameters
with a DeviceNet master.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: 1): set the instrument address in the DeviceNet network
- (default: 125 kb/s): set the instrument baud rate in the DeviceNet network
- (default: ): it allows to select the reading/writing of the byte in LITTLE-ENDIAN or BIG-
ENDIAN mode
- : BIG ENDIAN
- : LITTLE ENDIAN
In order to apply the changes, press until the display shows .
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PC/PLC SETUP
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMAND
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint Reading/Writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a
value equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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CC-LINK
To activate the termination resistance of CC-LINK network close the related jumper.
The instrument features a CC-LINK port that allows to exchange the weight and the main parameters
with a CC-LINK master.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: 1): set the instrument address in the CC-LINK network
- (default: 156 kb/s): set the instrument baud rate in the CC-LINK network
In order to apply the changes, press until the display shows .
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PC/PLC SETUP
The instrument works as Remote Device Station in a CC-LINK network and occupies 3 stations.
Load the csp file attached to the instrument to the CC-LINK master development system.
Insert and configure the TLBCC-LINK in an existing project.
The data exchanged by the instrument are:
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMAND
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint Reading/Writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a
value equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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ETHERNET TCP/IP
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features an ethernet TCP/IP port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters in an ethernet network, for example with a PC.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
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- : continuous weight transmission protocol to remote displays (see section
CONTINUOUS WEIGHT TRANSMISSION TO REMOTE DISPLAYS PROTOCOL); when the
remote display is set to gross weight:
- if the instrument displays the gross weight, the remote display shows the gross weight
- if the instrument shows the net weight, the remote display shows the net weight alternated
with the message
- : continuous weight transmission protocol (see section CONTINUOUS WEIGHT
TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL)
- : see section WEBSITE
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PC SETUP
A PC can be connected, by a virtual serial port, to the instrument via ethernet TCP/IP.
To install the virtual COM port, use the CPR Manager included in the supply: run file CPR.exe on CD,
add a serial port, set an IP address (host) and a TCP port (10001), then save.
Use the just created virtual COM port to communicate with the instrument, using the protocol selected
on it.
Alternatively connect to the instrument using a socket (e.g.: Winsock) on port 10001.
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DIAGNOSTIC
To verify the ethernet configuration of the instrument, you can install the application Lantronix
DeviceInstaller on a PC with Microsoft Windows operating system (run file DevInst.exe on CD).
Connect PC and instrument via LAN (point-to-point or through hub/switch), run the application and
click on Search:
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Select the found device and click on Telnet Configuration tab; click on Connect, and then
press Enter on keyboard.
Press 0 to change server settings: change only the 4 fields of IP address and confirm the other
parameters by pressing Enter. Set a static IP address.
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WEBSITE
Set operation mode (into menu on the instrument) and restart the instrument to
apply changes. Open your web browser and point to the instrument address to be monitored; it will
open the following page:
Enter the “LAUMAS” user name and the password supplied with the instrument in respective fields,
then press Login to enter the status page:
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The instrument status page shows the gross and net weight read, the setpoint values set and allows
you to send the main commands (Tare, Zero setting, E2PROM saving, etc.); it also shows instrument
status, including possible anomalies:
Number of decimals and unit of measure are read by the instrument; if outputs are set in PLC mode,
click on related icons to do a remote status check.
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ETHERCAT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PC/PLC SETUP
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL INPUTS STATUS DIGITAL OUTPUTS STATUS
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint Reading/Writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a value
equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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ETHERNET/IP
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features an Ethernet/IP dual port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with an Ethernet/IP scanner.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: ): it allows to select the reading/writing of the byte in LITTLE-ENDIAN or BIG-
ENDIAN mode
- : BIG ENDIAN
- : LITTLE ENDIAN
- (default: 10.2.0.170): set instrument IP address
- (default: 255.255.255.0): set instrument Subnet Mask
- (default: 0.0.0.0): set Gateway address of Ethernet network
In order to apply the changes, press until the display shows .
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PC/PLC SETUP
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The data exchanged by the instrument are:
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMAND
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the Ethernet/IP scanner takes control of all the outputs,
whatever their setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint Reading/Writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a value
equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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MODBUS/TCP
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features a Modbus/TCP port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with a Modbus/TCP master.
PC/PLC SETUP
IP ADDRESS SETTING
Install the Lantronix DeviceInstaller application on a PC with Microsoft Windows operating system (run
the DEVINST.exe file on the CD). Connect the PC to the instrument via LAN (point-to point or by
hub/switch), run the application and click on Search:
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Select the device found and click on Assign IP.
Select Assign a specific IP address, enter the desired values and click on Assign; wait for
the procedure to complete (no need to restart the instrument).
Modbus/TCP commands and registers are the same as ModbusRTU protocol: for details see section
MODBUS-RTU PROTOCOL.
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POWERLINK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features a POWERLINK dual port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with a POWERLINK controller.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
PC/PLC SETUP
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GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
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STATUS REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a value
equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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PROFIBUS-DP
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
It is necessary to activate the termination resistance on the two devices located at the ends of the
network.
The instrument features a Profibus-DP port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with a Profibus-DP master.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: 1): set the instrument address in the Profibus network
PC/PLC SETUP
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Status Register Status register R 2 byte
Command Register Command register W 2 byte
Sample Weight Sample weight R/W* 4 byte / 4 byte
Preset tare (use with command 130
Preset Tare R/W 4 byte / 4 byte
of the Command Register)
*) 0x00000000 value in writing is ignored. To reset the value, write out 0x80000000.
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT, PEAK WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive
integer numbers, including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to
obtain information about sign and possible errors on the weight.
To find out the decimal figures use the Division module; example: if the read net weight is 100000 and
the scale verification division (e) is 0.001, the real weight value is 100.000 kg.
SETPOINT, HYSTERESIS: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers, including
decimal figures, but without decimal point.
- To set 0, write the conventional hexadecimal value hex 80000000 to the register (the most
significant bit set to 1 and the other to 0).
- To set the values correctlyn use the Division module; example: if you want to set a setpoint to
100 kg and the scale verification division (e) is 0.001, set the setpoint value to 100000 (weight
value with three decimals but without decimal point).
- If from PLC you set a value out of the permitted interval (from 0, not included, to full scale) the
value is ignored and the bit 13 “Writing error” rises in the Status Register.
The setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in
EEPROM, so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send
the command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
PRESET TARE
- Set the desired value in the “Preset Tare” module.
- Send command 130 “Preset tare enabling” to the Command Register.
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DIVISION
The value of the register read by Profibus corresponds to the division of the instrument (parameter
).
UNITS OF MEASURE
The value of the register read by Profibus corresponds to the unit of measure used by the instrument
(parameter ).
DISPLAY COEFFICIENT: contains the parameter value expressed as integer number, with
four decimal figures, but without decimal point.
Example: if the module contains 12000, the parameter value is 1.2000.
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DIGITAL INPUTS STATUS DIGITAL OUTPUTS STATUS
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system and send its value to the “Sample weight” module.
- Send zero to the “Sample weight” module.
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the sample weight read is set to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the content
of the “Sample weight” module as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not
handle signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the values indicated in the table in the
“Sample weight” module.
VALUE
MODULE
HEX DECIMAL
Sample weight 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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PROFINET-IO
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features a Profinet-IO dual port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with a Profinet-IO controller.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
- (default: ): it allows to select the reading/writing of the byte in LITTLE-ENDIAN or BIG-
ENDIAN mode
- : LITTLE ENDIAN
- : BIG ENDIAN
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PC/PLC SETUP
The instrument works as device in a Profinet-IO network and supports the MRP Client functionality.
Load the gsdml file attached to the instrument to the Profinet-IO controller development system.
Insert and configure the TLBPROFINETIO in an existing project.
È supportata la funzionalità MRP Client.
Assign a name to the device (function Assign Device Name) using the following characters: lower
case letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), minus character (-).
Set at least 8 ms as Profinet's I/O refresh time.
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GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their setting.
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STATUS REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a value
equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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SERCOSIII
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The instrument features a SERCOSIII dual port that allows to exchange the weight and the main
parameters with a SERCOSIII master.
INSTRUMENT SETUP
+ →
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PC/PLC SETUP
GROSS WEIGHT, NET WEIGHT: the weight values are expressed as positive integer numbers,
including decimal figures, but without decimal point. Read the Status Register to obtain information
about sign and possible errors on the weight.
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DIGITAL OUTPUTS COMMAND
It allows to control the outputs set to mode (see section OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
CONFIGURATION):
Setting bit 15 to 1 on the PLC, the master takes control of all the outputs, whatever their
setting.
STATUS REGISTER
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POSSIBLE COMMANDS TO BE SENT TO THE COMMAND REGISTER
0 No command 1
6 7 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE enabling
(net weight displaying)
8 SEMI-AUTOMATIC ZERO 9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TARE disabling
(gross weight displaying)
20 21 Keypad lock
22 Keypad and display unlock 23 Keypad and display lock
86 87** Preset tare reading
88** Preset tare writing 89
90** Setpoint 1 reading 91** Setpoint 2 reading
92** Setpoint 3 reading 93** Setpoint 1 writing
94** Setpoint 2 writing 95** Setpoint 3 writing
98 99 Save data in EEPROM
100 TARE WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for 101 Save first sample weight for calibration
calibration
102** Sample Weight reading 103** Sample Weight writing
104 Real calibration cancellation 106 Add sample weight for calibration
130 Preset tare enabling 131
**) The instrument features two Exchange Registers (one for reading and one for writing), which must
be used together with the Command Register in order to access these values. These are the
procedures to follow:
- READING: send the desired datum reading command (e.g.: 90 for "Setpoint 1 reading") to the
Command Register and read the content of the Exchange Register.
- WRITING: write the value that you want to set in the Exchange Register and send the desired
datum writing command (e.g.: 93 for "Setpoint 1 writing") to the Command Register.
Setpoint reading/writing
The setpoint are weight values expressed as positive integer numbers, include decimal figures but
without decimal point.
Setpoint are stored to RAM and lost upon instrument power off; to save them in EEPROM,
so that they are maintained upon instrument power on, it is necessary to send the
command 99 “Save data in EEPROM” of the Command Register.
Preset tare
Write the preset tare value through the command 88 “Write preset tare”.
Send the command 130 “Enable preset tare” to enable the preset tare.
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REAL CALIBRATION COMMANDS (WITH SAMPLE WEIGHTS)
- Unload the system and reset to zero the displayed weight value with the command 100 “TARE
WEIGHT ZERO SETTING for calibration” of the Command Register.
- Load a sample weight on the system, write its value into the Exchange Register and send the
command 103 “Sample Weight writing” to the Command Register;
- To save the first sample weight value and remove the previously saved values, send the command
101 “Save first sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- To store a sample weight value and keep the previously saved values, send the command 106
“Add sample weight for calibration” to the Command Register;
- Up to 8 different sample weights can be saved to perform a linearization on multiple points.
▫ The same sample weight can only be saved once for each calibration.
▫ Zero sample weight values cannot be saved.
If the operation is successfully completed, the command 102 “Sample Weight reading” returns a value
equal to zero.
To cancel the real calibration and return to the theoretical calibration, send the command 104 to the
Command Register. The tare reset is not cancelled.
In order to correctly set a sample weight of negative value, it is necessary to consider the
Exchange Register as a 32-bit signed number. If the development system does not handle
signed numbers, enter the values in two’s complement.
Example: to set the sample weight to -56 kg, enter the value indicated in the table in the
Exchange Register.
VALUE
REGISTER
HEX DECIMAL
Exchange Register 0xFFFF FFC8 -56
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weighing systems and video tutorials on configuring our transmitters and weight indicators.
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