SF500 Instruction

Integrators
Milltronics SF500
Operating Instructions 10/2012
Milltronics
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety Notes .............................................................................................................................................1
The Manual ...............................................................................................................................................1
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Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................2
Milltronics SF500 ................................................................................................................ 3
Milltronics SF500 features ..........................................................................................................3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 7
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................7
Layout ........................................................................................................................................................9
Optional Plug-ins ...................................................................................................................................10
SmartLinx7 Module .....................................................................................................................10
mA I/O board .................................................................................................................................10
Interconnection .....................................................................................................................................12
System Diagram .........................................................................................................................12
Flowmeter ...............................................................................................................................................13
One Load Cell ...............................................................................................................................13
Two Load Cell ...............................................................................................................................14
LVDT ................................................................................................................................................15
Auxiliary Inputs .....................................................................................................................................16
Auto Zero .................................................................................................................................................16
RS-232 (Port 1) ........................................................................................................................................16
Printers ...........................................................................................................................................16
Computers and Modems ...........................................................................................................17
Remote Totalizer ....................................................................................................................................17
mA Output 1 ............................................................................................................................................17
Relay Output ...........................................................................................................................................18
RS-485 (Port 2) ........................................................................................................................................18
Daisy Chain ...................................................................................................................................18
Terminal Device ............................................................................................................................18
Power Connections ..............................................................................................................................19
mA I/O Board ..........................................................................................................................................20
Installing/Replacing the Memory Backup Battery ........................................................................20
Start Up ...............................................................................................................................21
Keypad .....................................................................................................................................................21
PROGRAM Mode ..................................................................................................................................22
PROGRAM Mode Display .........................................................................................................22
To enter PROGRAM mode: .......................................................................................................22
RUN Mode ....................................................................................................................................24
Initial Start Up ........................................................................................................................................24
Power Up .......................................................................................................................................24
Programming ................................................................................................................................24
Load Cell Balancing ..............................................................................................................................26
Zero Calibration ...........................................................................................................................27
Span Calibration ..........................................................................................................................28
RUN Mode ....................................................................................................................................29
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Recalibration .....................................................................................................................30
Material Tests ........................................................................................................................................30
% Change ......................................................................................................................................30
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Material Test .................................................................................................................................32

Design Changes .....................................................................................................................................33
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Recalibration ...........................................................................................................................................33
Routine Zero .................................................................................................................................33
Initial Zero .....................................................................................................................................34
Direct Zero ....................................................................................................................................35
Auto Zero .......................................................................................................................................35
Routine Span ................................................................................................................................36
Initial Span ....................................................................................................................................37
Direct Span ...................................................................................................................................38
Multispan ......................................................................................................................................38
Online Calibration ..................................................................................................................................41
Factoring ..................................................................................................................................................45
Linearization ...........................................................................................................................................46
Operation ............................................................................................................................49
Rate Sensing ..........................................................................................................................................49
Moisture Compensation ......................................................................................................................49
Damping ...................................................................................................................................................49
mA I/O (0/4 – 20 mA) .............................................................................................................................50
Output .............................................................................................................................................50
Input ................................................................................................................................................50
Relay Output ...........................................................................................................................................51
Totalization ..............................................................................................................................................51
PID Control .........................................................................................................................54
Hardware .................................................................................................................................................54
Connections ............................................................................................................................................54
Setpoint Controller – Rate Control ..........................................................................................55
Setpoint Controller – Rate and Additive Control .................................................................56
Setpoint Controller – Master/Slave Control .........................................................................57
SF500 - Master .............................................................................................................................58
SF500 - Slave ................................................................................................................................58
Setup and Tuning ...................................................................................................................................59
Proportional Control (Gain), P ..................................................................................................59
Integral Control (Automatic Reset), I ......................................................................................59
Derivative Control (Pre-Act or Rate), D ..................................................................................60
Feed Forward Control, F ............................................................................................................60
PID Setup and Tuning ...........................................................................................................................61
Initial Start Up ..............................................................................................................................61
Programming ..........................................................................................................................................64
Batching ..............................................................................................................................67
Connections ............................................................................................................................................67
Typical Ladder Logic ...................................................................................................................67
Programming ..........................................................................................................................................68
Operation .................................................................................................................................................68
Pre-act Function ..........................................................................................................................69
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Communications ...............................................................................................................70
SF500 and SmartLinx® ........................................................................................................................71
Connection ..............................................................................................................................................71
Table of Contents
Wiring Guidelines ........................................................................................................................71
Configuring Communication Ports ....................................................................................................72
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P770 Serial protocols ..................................................................................................................72
P771 Protocol address ................................................................................................................73
P772 Baud Rate ............................................................................................................................73
P773 Parity .....................................................................................................................................73
P774 Data bits ...............................................................................................................................74
P775 Stop bits ...............................................................................................................................74
P778 Modem attached ...............................................................................................................74
P779 Modem idle time ................................................................................................................75
P780 RS-232 Transmission interval .........................................................................................75
P781 Data message ....................................................................................................................76
Dolphin Protocol ....................................................................................................................................77
Dolphin Plus Screen Shot ..........................................................................................................77
Modbus RTU/ASCII Protocol ..............................................................................................................78
How Modbus Works ...................................................................................................................78
Modbus RTU vs. ASCII ...............................................................................................................78
Modbus Format ............................................................................................................................79
Modbus Register Map ...............................................................................................................79
Modems .........................................................................................................................................88
Error Handling ..............................................................................................................................90
Parameters .........................................................................................................................92
Start Up (P001 to P017) ........................................................................................................................92
Relay/Alarm Function (P100 – P117) .................................................................................................95
mA I/O Parameters (P200 – P220) .....................................................................................................97
Calibration Parameters (P295 – 360) .............................................................................................. 102
Online Calibration Options (P355 to P358) .................................................................................... 103
Linearization Parameters (P390 – P392) ....................................................................................... 106
Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control Parameters (P400 – P419) ........................... 107
Batch Control (P560 – P568) ............................................................................................................. 109
Totalization (P619 – P648) ..................................................................................................................111
Communication (P750 – P799) ..........................................................................................................115
Test and Diagnostic (P900 – P951) ..................................................................................................117
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 120
Generally ......................................................................................................................................120
Specifically ..................................................................................................................................120
Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 122
Appendix I ........................................................................................................................ 125
Memory Backup ..................................................................................................................................125
Software Updates ...............................................................................................................................125
Calibration Criteria ..............................................................................................................................125
Zero ...............................................................................................................................................125
Span ..............................................................................................................................................125
PID Systems ................................................................................................................................125
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Appendix II: Software Revision History ..................................................................... 126
Notes ................................................................................................................................. 130
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Safety Notes
Special attention must be paid to warnings and notes highlighted from the rest of the text
by grey boxes.
WARNING means that failure to observe the necessary precautions

can result in death, serious injury, and/or considerable material
damage.
Note: means important information about the product or that part of the operating
manual.
Introduction
The Manual
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Note:
• The Milltronics SF500 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this
instruction manual.
• These products are intended for use in industrial areas. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several frequency
based communications.
This instruction manual covers the operation, installation, and maintenance of Milltronics
SF500.
Please refer to this manual for proper installation and operation of your SF500 solids
flowmeter integrator. As the SF500 must be connected to a solids flowmeter, refer to the
flowmeter’s manual as well.
This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your SF500, and it provides
information on the following:
• How to install the unit • Outline diagrams

• How to program the unit • Wiring diagrams
• How to operate the keypad • Parameter values
and read the display • Parameter uses
• How to do an initial Start Up • MODBUS® register mapping
• How to optimize and • Modem configuration
maintain accurate operation
of the unit
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Technical Support
Support is available 24 hours a day.
To find your local Siemens Automation Office address, phone number and fax number go
to:
www.siemens.com/automation/partner
• Click on the tab Contact, select Service, then click Services to find your product
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• Select the country followed by the City/Region.
• Select Technical Support under Service.
Introduction
For online technical support go to:

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www.siemens.com/automation/support-request
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Milltronics SF500
The Milltronics SF500 is a full-featured integrator for use with solids flowmeters. The
SF500 processes the signal from the flowmeter and calculates values for the rate of
material flow and totalization. These values are displayed on the local LCD (liquid crystal
display, or as output in the form of analog mA, alarm relay, or remote totalization.
Milltronics SF500 features

The SF500 is programmable
• Two remote totalizer contacts
Introduction
• Five programmable relays
• Five programmable discrete inputs
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• One programmable isolated mA output for rate (standard)
• Two programmable isolated mA input, for PID control
• Two programmable isolated mA output for rate, PID control, or online calibration
The SF500 is flexible

• Rate linearization
• Auto zero
• PID control*
• Batch control
• Moisture compensation*
• Multispan operation
• Online calibration*
* PID control, Moisture compensation, and Online calibration requires the optional mA I/O
board.
The SF500 can communicate

There are three communication ports on the SF500, as standard. Use the two RS-232
ports for Milltronics Dolphin Plus and Modbus protocol. Link the RS-485 port to either a
PLC or a computer. The SF500 also supports Siemens SmartLinx® and networks with
popular industrial communication systems.
The SF500 is upgradeable

Enhance basic features with the following:
• mA I/O board
• SmartLinx module

Specifications
Power
• 100/115/200/230 V AC ±15%, 50/60 Hz, 31 VA
• fuse, FU1 2AG, Slo Blo, 2 A, 250 V or equivalent
Application
• compatible with Siemens solids flowmeters or equivalent 1 or 2 load cell flowmeters
• compatible with LVDT equipped solids flowmeters, with use of optional interface board
Accuracy
• 0.1% of full scale
Resolution
• 0.02% of full scale
Environmental
• location indoor / outdoor
Specifications
• altitude 2000 m max

• ambient temperature –20 to 50 °C (–5 to 122 °F)
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• relative humidity suitable for outdoor (Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP65 enclosure)

• installation category II
• pollution degree 4
Enclosure
• Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP65
• 285 mm W x 209 mm H x 92 mm D (11.2” W x 8.2” H x 3.6” D)
• polycarbonate
Programming
• via local keypad and/or Dolphin Plus interface
Display
• illuminated 5 x 7 dot matrix liquid crystal display with 2 lines of 40 characters each
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Memory
• program and parameters stored in non-volatile FLASH ROM, upgradable via Dolphin
Plus interface
• runtime totalizers and clock settings stored in battery backed RAM, battery P/N
PBD-2020035 or use equivalent 3V Lithium battery (BR 2335), 5 year life
Inputs
• load cell/LVDT card 0 – 45 mV DC per load cell/LVDT Conditioning Card
• auto zero dry contact from external device
• mA see optional mA I/O board
• auxiliary 5 discrete inputs for external contacts, each
programmable for either display scrolling, totalizer 1
reset, zero, span, multispan, print, batch reset, or PID
function.
Outputs
• mA - 1 programmable 0/4 – 20 mA, for rate, for rate output
- optically isolated
- 0.1% of 20 mA resolution
- 750 Ω load max
Specifications
- see optional mA I/O board
• load cell/LVDT card 10 V DC compensated excitation for LVDT Conditioning
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Card or strain gauge type load cells, 2 cells max, 150 mA
max
• remote totalizer 1 - contact closure 10 – 300 ms duration
- open collector switch rated 30 V DC, 100 mA max
• remote totalizer 2 - contact closure 10 – 300 ms duration
- open collector switch rated 240 V AC/DC, 100 mA max
• relay output 5 alarm/control relays, 1 form 'A' SPST relay contact per
relay, rated 5 A at 250 V AC, non-inductive
Communications
• two RS-232 ports
• one RS-485 port
• SmartLinx® compatible (see Options on page 6)

Cable
• one load cell/LVDT
non-sensing: Belden 8404, 4 wire shielded, 20 AWG or equivalent,
150 m (500 ft.) max
sensing: Belden 9260, 6 wire shielded, 20 AWG or equivalent,
300 m (1000 ft.) max
• two load cells
non-sensing: Belden 9260, 6 wire shielded, 20 AWG or equivalent
150 m (500 ft.) max
sensing: Belden 8418, 8 wire shielded, 20 AWG or equivalent,
300 m (1000 ft.) max
• auto zero Belden 8760, 1 pair, twisted/shielded, 18 AWG, 300 m
(1000 ft.) max
• remote total Belden 8760, 1 pair, twisted/shielded, 18 AWG, 300 m
(1000 ft.) max
Options
®
• Dolphin Plus Siemens Windows based software interface (refer to
associated product documentation)
• SmartLinx® Modules protocol specific modules for interface with popular
Specifications
industrial communications systems (refer to associated

product documentation)
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• mA I/O board
inputs: - 2 programmable 0/4 – 20 mA for PID, control
- 200 Ω input impedance
outputs: - 2 programmable 0/4 – 20 mA for PID control or rate
- 750 Ω load max
• output supply unregulated, isolated 24 V DC at 50 mA, short circuit
protected
• LVDT interface card for interface with LVDT solids flowmeters (separately
mounted)
Weight
• 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs.)
Approvals
• CE1, CSA US/C, FM, C-TICK
1.
EMC performance available upon request.

Installation
Note:
• Installation shall only be performed by qualified personnel and in
accordance with local governing regulations.
• This product is susceptible to electrostatic shock. Follow proper grounding
procedures.
Dimensions
209 mm
16 mm (8.2")
(0.6") 172 mm lid screws 92 mm
(6.8”) (6 places) (3.6")
285 mm
(11.2")
267 mm
(10.5")
Conduit entry area. lid

Recommend drilling the enclosure with mounting hole
Installation
a hole saw and using suitable cable enclosure

(4 places)
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glands to maintain ingress rating. customer

mounting screw
Note: Non-metallic enclosure does not provide grounding between connections.

Use grounding type bushings and jumpers.

Mounting the Enclosure
1. Remove the lid screws and open the lid to reveal the mounting holes.
2. Mark and drill four holes in the mounting
mounting holes
surface for the four screws (customer supplied).
3. Fasten with a long screwdriver.
Please note:
• Recommended mounting: directly to wall or to
electrical cabinet back panel
• Recommended mounting screws: #6
• If alternate mounting surface is used, it MUST
be able to support four times the weight of the
unit.
Installation
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Layout
optional SmartLinx module*
communications port 3 (RJ-11)
battery,
memory
backup
Security
Display
SW1 Switch
board
optional power
Analog I/O switch
board
fuse
FU1
*To reduce communication interference, route SmartLinx®cable along right side of Installation
enclosure wall.
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Note: The Security Switch is shown in its normal position (to the right). When it is in
the left position it locks out most keypad functions. See P350 Calibration Security on
page 103.
WARNING:
• All field wiring must have insulation suitable for at least 250 V.
• DC terminals shall be supplied from SELV source in accordance with IEC
10101-1 Annex H.
• Relay contact terminals are for use with equipment having no accessible
live parts and wiring having insulation suitable for at least 250 V.
• The maximum allowable working voltage between adjacent relay contacts
shall be 250 V.

Optional Plug-ins
SmartLinx7 Module
SF500 is software/hardware ready to accept the optional Siemens SmartLinx
communications module that provides an interface to one of several popular industrial
communications systems.
SF500 may be shipped to you without a SmartLinx module, for installation at a later date.
If you are ready to install your SmartLinx module, or want to change it, please follow the
instructions as outlined.
Installation
1. Isolate power and voltages applied to the SF500.
2. Open the lid.
3. Install the module by mating the connectors and secure in place using the two
screws provided.
4. Route communication cable to SmartLinx module along the right side of the
enclosure wall. This route will reduce communication.
Note: Refer to the SmartLinx documentation for any required hardware settings prior
to closing the lid.
5. Close the lid.

6. Apply power and voltage to the SF500.
Refer to:
• SmartLinx Module in the Specifications section on page 4
• P750 – P769 SmartLinx Module Specific Parameters on page 115 in this manual
• the SmartLinx® manual for wiring
mA I/O board
Installation
SF500 is software/hardware ready to accept the optional mA I/O board. The mA I/O board
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provides two programmable 0/4 – 20 mA outputs, two programmable 0/4 – 20 mA inputs

and a nominal 24 V DC supply for loop powered devices.
SF500 may be shipped to you without an mA I/O board, for installation at a later date.
If you are ready to install your mA I/O board, please follow the instructions as outlined.

Installation
1. Isolate power and voltages applied to the SF500
2. Open the lid
3. Install the board by mating the connectors and secure the card in place using
the three screws provided
4. Close the lid
5. Apply power and voltage to the SF500
Refer to:
• Specifications on page 4
• mA I/O board connections on page 20
• mA I/O Parameters (P200 - P220) on page 97
• mA I/O (0/4–20 mA) in the Operation section on page 50
SmartLinx®
route SmartLinx®
cable along right
hand wall
mA I/O board
Installation
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Interconnection
Note:
• Wiring may be run via common conduit. However, these may not be run in the
same conduit as high voltage contact or power wiring.
• Ground shield at one point only.
• Insulate at junctions to prevent inadvertent grounding.
System Diagram
Solids flowmeter,
Milltronics See Specifications,
SF500
optional SmartLinx®
page 4
optional analog I/O
mA output to
customer device
mA output to customer
device (optional I/O
board required)
mA input to customer
device (optional I/O
board required)
relay output, to
customer device
auxiliary inputs
customer remote
totalizer
Installation
optional fieldbus
fieldbus communication
connection (SmartLinx
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card required)
RS-485 communication
ports can be
configured for
RS-232 / RJ-11
Siemens
Dolphin, print
data, or Modbus
RS-232 ASCII or RTU
protocol
Note: Typical system capability. Not all components or their maximum quantity may
be required.

Flowmeter
One Load Cell
load cell
Siemens
solids R B G W S
flowmeter E L R H H
D K N T L
D
customer
Note: Colour code for load cells used on junction box
Siemens flowmeters may be different than
shown. Please refer to the flowmeter wiring
diagram.
Installation
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*Where separation between the SF500 and flowmeter exceeds 150 m (500 ft.):
1. Remove jumpers from SF500 terminal 11/12 and 13/14.
2. Run additional conductors from:
SF500 terminal 12 to scale RED
SF500 terminal 13 to scale BLK
If the load cell wiring colours vary from those shown, or if extra wires are provided,
consult Siemens.

Two Load Cell
load cell load cell

A B
Siemens
Solids Flowmeter
S
R B G W G W H
E L R H R H L
D K N T N T D
Note: Colour code for load cells used on customer
Siemens flowmeteres may be different than junction box
shown. Please refer to the flowmeter wiring
diagram.
integrator
- LOAD CELL -
EXCITATION
*
- LOAD CELL INPUTS -
Installation
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*Where separation between the SF500 and flowmeter exceeds 150 m (500 ft.):
1. Remove the jumpers from SF500 terminal 11/12 and 13/14.
SF500 terminal 12 to scale RED
SF500 terminal 13 to scale BLK
If the load cell wiring colours vary from those shown, or if extra wires are provided,
consult Siemens.

LVDT
EXC+ EXC– COM C.T. SIG–
Standard Red Blue Yellow Black Green
Encapsulated Red Orange White Black Yellow
flowmeter with
LVDT Siemens LVDT Conditioner
maximum cable run LVDT to Conditioner 300 m (1000 ft.)
Siemens SF500
Installation
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♦Shields are common, but not grounded to chassis. Run cable shields through SHLD
terminals and ground at SF500 only.
Where separation between the SF500 and LVDT conditioner exceeds 150 m (500 ft.):
1. Remove the jumpers from SF500 terminal 11/12 and 13/14.
SF500 terminal 12 to integrator terminal block +EXC
SF500 terminal 13 to integrator terminal block –EXC
For further connection information on specific LVDTs consult Siemens.
Note: Be sure to connect SF500 terminal 2 to SF500 terminal 17.

Auxiliary Inputs
Customer dry contacts, or open

collector transistor output supplied as
required.
Refer to P270 on page 100 for
programming details.
Auto Zero
Prefeed activated dry contact.

Refer to Auto Zero on page 35.
RS-232 (Port 1)
Installation
Printers
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Printer
receive
common

Computers and Modems
Typical configurations for connection to a PC compatible computer or modem, using no
flow control:
Computer
Modem DB-9 DB-25
Remote Totalizer
supply,
30V max
remote totalizer 1
supply,
240V max
remote totalizer 2
Note: External power supply not required on all totalizer models.

Installation
mA Output 1 mmmmm
to customer instrumentation,
isolated mA output, 750 Ω maximum
load

Relay Output
The relays are shown in de-energized state. Contacts are normally open, rated 5 A at
250V non-inductive.
RS-485 (Port 2)
Daisy Chain
customer
device
Installation
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Terminal Device
customer
device

RS-232 (Port 3)
Note: Jumper pins 4–6 and 7–8 when using hardware flow control. Otherwise, leave
them open.
Power Connections
Note:
1. The equipment must be protected
by a 15 A fuse or a circuit breaker
in the building installation.
2. A circuit breaker or switch in the
building installation, marked as the
disconnect switch, shall be in close
proximity to the equipment and
within easy reach of the operator.
Installation
100 / 115 / 200 / 230V mmmmm
50 / 60 Hz
select voltage via switch

mA I/O Board
auxiliary supply output, isolated 24 V dc at

50 mA, short circuit protected
from customer instrumentation, isolated mA
input, 200Ω
from customer instrumentation, isolated mA
input, 200Ω
to customer instrumentation, isolated mA
output, 750Ω maximum load
to customer instrumentation, isolated mA
output, 750Ω maximum load
Installing/Replacing the Memory Backup Battery

The battery (see Specifications, page 5) should be replaced every 5 years to ensure
backup during lengthy power outages. An on board capacitor provides 20 minutes of
charge to preserve the memory while the battery is being changed..
Note:
Installation
• Do not install the memory backup battery until the SF500 is installed, as it begins
operation immediately.
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• The unit is supplied with one battery (battery P/N PBD-2020035 (BR 2335) or use
equivalent 3V Lithium battery). Insert the battery into the holder as shown in the
following diagram before using the SF500.
Disconnect power before installing or replacing the battery.
Installation Steps
1. Open the enclosure lid.
2. Slide the battery into the holder.
Be sure to align the + and –
terminals correctly.
3. Close and secure enclosure lid.

Start Up
Note:
Start Up
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• For successful start up, ensure that all related system components such as the
flowmeter are properly installed and connected.
• Ensure that the SW1 is in the normal position, to the right. (See Layout diagram on
page 8)
SF500 operates under two modes: RUN and PROGRAM. On initial power-up, the unit
starts in the PROGRAM mode
Keypad
Key Function
PROGRAM mode RUN mode
In view mode: scrolls through changes PID local setpoint values
parameter list
decimal key prints
minus key switches PID between auto and

manual mode
opens RUN mode
opens parameter direct entry opens PROGRAM mode
initiates calibration initiates calibration
clears entry
toggles between view and edit

modes, confirms parameter values
opens RUN mode changes RUN mode display
starts totalizer 1 reset sequence

PROGRAM Mode
The PROGRAM parameters define the calibration and operation of the SF500.
In PROGRAM mode, the user can view the parameter values or edit them to suit the
Start Up
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application.
PROGRAM Mode Display

VIEW
P001 Language V
1-Eng 2-Fra 3-Deu 4-Esp 1
EDIT
P001 Language E
1-Eng 2-Fra 3-Deu 4-Esp 1
To enter PROGRAM mode:

Press
P001 Language V The default of previous parameter view is

1-Eng 2-Fra 3-Deu 4-Esp 1 displayed.
e.g. P001 is the default parameter for initial

start up
To select a parameter:
Press to move up,
P002 Test Reference Selection V e.g. scrolls up from P001 to P002

1-Weight,, 2-Ecal 1
Press to move down.
P001 Language V e.g. scrolls down from P002 to P001

1-Eng 2-FR 3-DEU 4-ESP 1
To access a parameter directly:
Press
View/Edit Parameter
Enter Parameter Number

Press in sequence.
P011 Design Rate: V e.g. access P011, design rate

Enter Rate 100.00 kg/h
Start Up
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Or press for direct access to index parameters
P940-2 Load Cell mV Signal Test V e.g. access P940–2, load cell B mV signal
mV reading for B 6.78
To change a parameter value

P011 Design Rate: V from the view mode
Press
P011 Design Rate: E If edit mode is not enabled after pressing

Enter Rate 100.00 kg/h ENTER, security is locked. Refer to Secu-
rity Lock (P000) on page 92 for instructions
on disabling.
Press Enter the new value
P014 Design Speed V For P001 to P017, ENTER effects the

change and scrolls to the next required
Enter Speed 0.08 m/S parameter.
To reset a parameter value

Press
P011 Design Rate: E from the edit mode

Press
P011 Design Rate: V Value is reset to factory value.

Enter Rate 0.00 kg/h e.g. 0.00 kg/h

RUN Mode
To operate SF500 in the RUN mode, the unit must undergo an initial programming to set
up the base operating parameters.
Start Up
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Attempting to enter the RUN mode without satisfying the program requirements forces
the program routine to the first missing item.
Initial Start Up
Initial start up of SF500 consists of several stages, and assumes that the physical and
electrical installation of the solids flowmeter is complete:
• power up
• programming
• load cell balancing
• zero and span calibration
Power Up
Upon initial power up, SF500 displays:
P001 Language V The initial display prompts the user to

1-Eng 2-Fra 3-Deu 4-Esp 1 select the preferred language.
Programming
Press
SF500 then scrolls sequentially through the start up program as parameters P001 through
P017 are addressed.
P002 Test Reference Selection V e.g. Accept ’weight’ (supplied with flow-
Select 1-Weight, 2-Ecal 1 meter) as the test reference.
Press
P003 Number of Load Cells V e.g. Accept ’1’ as the number of load cells.
Enter Number of Load Cells 1
Note: When using LVDT style flowmeters, enter 1.

Press
P004 Rate Measurement System V e.g. Accept ’2’ for measurements in metric.
Select 1-Imperial, 2-Metric 2
Start Up
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Press
P005 Design Rate Units: V e.g. Accept ’1’ for units in t/h
Select: 1-t/h, 2-kg/h, 3-kg/min 1
Note: t/h equals metric tonnes per hour
Press
P008 Date: V
Enter YYYY-MM-DD 1999-03-19 default date
Press
P008 Date: E e.g. enter current date of March 19, 1999

Enter YYYY-MM-DD 1999-03-19
Press
P009 Time: V factory set time 24 hour clock

Enter HH-MM-SS 00-00-00
Press
P009 Time: E e.g. enter current time of 14:41

Enter HH-MM-SS 00-00-00
Press
P011 Design Rate: V factory design rate

Enter Rate 0.00 t/h
Press
P011 Design Rate: E

Enter Rate 0.00 t/h e.g. rate of 100 t/h

Press
P017 Test Rate: Weight MS 1 V

Start Up
Enter Test Rate 0.00 t/h

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Press
P017 Test Rate: Weight MS 1 E

Enter Test Rate 0 t/h
Press
Enter the test rate value as calculated from the corresponding solids flowmeter
instruction manual. The test rate value should be less than the design rate. If not, contact
Siemens.
P017 Test Rate: Weight MS 1 V
Enter Test Rate 75 t/h
The initial programming requirements are now satisfied. To ensure proper entry of all
critical parameter values, return to P002 and review parameters through to P017.
Load Cell Balancing

Siemens flowmeters are either single load cell or, in the case of two load cell flowmeters,
do not offer connection of the calibration weight to each load cell.
If you are operating a two load cell solid flowmeter which has the ability to balance the
load cells individually, do so prior to initial programming and calibration, or after both load
cells have been reinstalled or replaced.
Access P295
P295 Load Cell Balancing: E
Select: 1-A&B 0
Press
Load Cell Balancing A & B

Place weight at cell B and press ENTER
Press
Load Cell Balancing A & B

Place weight at cell A and press ENTER

Press
Load Cell Balancing A & B Balancing the load cells requires a subse-
quent zero and span calibration
Start Up
Load cells are now balanced.
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Zero Calibration
Note: To obtain an accurate and successful calibration, ensure that no material is
flowing through the flowmeter and that the test weights are not applied.
Press
Zero Calibration: Current Zero 0 the current zero count

Clear belt. Press ENTER to Start
Press
Initial Zero Calibration. In progress % the zero count being calculated while cali-
Current Reading: ##### bration is in progress
The duration of the Zero calibration is dependent upon a preset time duration and the
(P360) calibration duration. If P360=1, the zero duration is approximately 20 seconds.
The deviation from previous zero; for an

initial zero there is no previous zero; hence
Calibration Complete. Deviation 0.00 the deviation is 0.
Press ENTER to accept value: 551205 e.g. the new zero count, if accepted
Press
Zero Calibration. Current Zero 551205

Clear belt. Press ENTER to Start
Accepting the Zero returns to start of Zero. A new Zero can be performed, or continue to
Span.
Note: The moisture meter is ignored during calibration.

Span Calibration
When performing a Span Calibration where the test reference is ECal (P002 = 2), do not
apply the supplied test weight and run the flowmeter empty.
Start Up
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Note: To obtain an accurate and successful calibration, ensure that there is no

material flowing through the flowmeter and that the test weight is applied.
Stop the material flow and apply the test weight to the flowmeter as instructed in the
flowmeter manuals.
Press
Span Calibration Current Span 0 the current span count

Setup test Press ENTER to Start
Press
Initial Span Calibration in progress % the span count being calculated while cali-
Current Reading #### bration is in progress
The duration of the Span calibration is dependent upon a preset time duration and the
(P360) calibration duration. If P360=1, the span duration is approximately 20 seconds.
if
Span Count Too Low signal from load cell or LVDT too low, ensure
proper test weight or chain is applied during cali-
Press CLEAR to continue bration
check for proper load cell or LVDT wiring and
ensure shipping brackets have been removed.
The deviation from the previous span; for

an initial span, there is no previous span
Calibration Complete Deviation 0.00 count; hence the deviation is 0.
Press ENTER to accept value: 36790 e.g. the new span count, if accepted.
Press
Span Calibration. Current Span 36790 e.g. the current span

Setup test. Press ENTER to Start count
Accepting the Span returns to start of Span. Perform a new Span or enter RUN mode.
Before returning to RUN mode, remove the test weight from the flowmeter and store it in
a secure place.
Note: The moisture meter is ignored during calibration.

RUN Mode
Proper programming and successful zero and span calibration allow entry into the RUN
mode. Otherwise, entry is denied and the first missing item of programming or calibration
Start Up
is displayed.
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Press
Rate 0.00 t/h e.g. if there is no material on the belt and

Total 1 0.00 t the conveyor is running. The current rate is
0 and no material has been totalized.
Once initial programming is complete and the SF500 can operate in RUN mode, you may
put the flowmeter into normal service. The SF500 is functioning under its initial program
and calibration, reporting rate of material flow and totalizing.
If the initial entry and operation in RUN mode is successful, recalibrate the weighing
system by performing a series of material tests. Material tests verify that the SF500 is
reporting accurately. Where any inaccuracies exist, correct the system with a manual
span adjustment (P019).
Perform recalibration of the zero and span routinely to maintain accurate reporting of
rate and total.
Refer now to Recalibration on page 30.

Recalibration
Material Tests
Perform material tests to verify the accuracy of the span calibration and compensate for
material flow. If the material tests indicate a repeatable deviation exists, perform a
manual span adjust (P019). This procedure automatically alters the span calibration and
adjusts the test rate (P017) value, yielding more accurate span recalibrations.
If the span adjust value is within the accuracy requirements of the weighing system, the
material test was successful. Resume normal operation.
Recalibration
If the span adjust value is not acceptable, repeat the material test to verify repeatability. If
the result of the second material test differs considerably, consult Siemens or contact
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your local Siemens representative.

If the span adjust values are significant and repeatable, perform a manual span adjust .
Note: Test weights are NOT used during material tests.
There are two methods of executing the manual span adjust: % Change and Material
Test.
• % Change: based on the material test, the difference between the actual weight of
material and the weight reported by the SF500 is calculated and entered into P019
as % change.
• Material Test: based on material test, the actual weight of material is entered into
P019.
The method of execution is a matter of preference or convenience, and either yields the
same result.
% Change
To run a % Change material test:
1. Stop material flow.
2. Perform a zero calibration.
3. Put the SF500 into RUN mode
4. Record the SF500 total as the start value _ _ _ _ _ _
5. Run material at a minimum of 50% of design rate for a minimum of 5 minutes.
6. Stop the material feed.
7. Record the SF500 total as the stop value _ _ _ _ _ _
8. Subtract the start value from the stop value to determine the SF500 total
9. Weigh the material sample if not already known.
SF500 total = _ _ _ _ _ _
material sample weight = _ _ _ _ _ _

Calculate the span adjust value:
(SF500 – material sample weight) x 100

% span adjust =
material sample weight
kg/lb
empty scale
Recalibration
start total
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1. zero calibration
2. RUN mode
kg/lb
3. stop material feed
4. weigh material
Access P019 and enter EDIT mode

P019 Manual Span Adjust E
Select 1-% Change 2-Material Test 0
Press
P598 Span Adjust Percentage V

Enter Calculated +/- error 0.00
Press
P598 Span Adjust Percentage E

Enter Calculated +/- error 0.00

Press
if % change is negative, remember to enter the minus sign, e.g. –1.3
P017 Test Rate Weight: MS1 V e.g. the new test rate value is displayed
Enter Test Rate 56.78
Material Test
The Material Test option allows the SF500 to calculate the size of the material sample as
recorded by its totalizers and allows the operator to directly enter the actual weight of the
material sample. The % error is calculated and can be accepted or rejected by the
operator.
Recalibration

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P019 Manual Span Adjust E

Select 1-% Change 2-Material Test 0
Press
If yes, the weight of the material test will

be added to the totalizer, if no, material is
Material Test added to test totalizer (4) only.
Add to Totalizer 0-No, 1-Yes e.g. do not add weight of material test to
totalizer
Press
Material Test
Press ENTER to start
Press
Material Test tonnes The totalizer reading as the material test is

Press ENTER key to stop #.### t run.
Press
Material Test 964.032 t e.g. the weight totalized by thesolids flow-

Enter actual amount tonnes meter and SF500
e.g. 975.633 kg is the actual weight of the
material test
Press
Material Test Deviation -1.19 e.g. the calculated deviation is displayed

Accept 0-No, 1-Yes as a % of the actual weight

Press
P017 Test Rate Weight: MS1 V e.g. the new rate value is displayed.
Enter Test Rate 56.78
Verify the results of the span adjust by material test or return to normal operation.
Design Changes
Changes to parameters that impact on the calibration do not take effect until a
recalibration is completed.
If significant changes have been made, you may need to perform an initial zero (P377)
and/or initial span (P388).
Recalibration
Recalibration
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To maintain the accuracy of the weighing system, recalibrate the zero and the span
periodically. Recalibration requirements are highly dependent upon the severity of the
application. Perform frequent checks initially. As time and experience dictate, you may
reduce the frequency of these checks. Record any deviations for future reference.
The displayed deviations are referenced to the previous zero or span calibration.
Deviations are continuously tallied for successive zero and span calibrations. When their
limit is exceeded, an error message shows that the deviation or calibration is out of
range.
Routine Zero
Note: To obtain an accurate and successful calibration, ensure that the required
criteria are met. Refer to Calibration Criteria on page 125.
Press
Zero Calibration. Current Zero. 551205 e.g. the current zero count
Clear belt. Press ENTER to start
Press
Zero Calibration in progress % e.g. the rate reported while calibration is in
Current Reading: 0.01 kg/m progress
e.g. the calculated deviation in % of full

Calibration complete. Deviation 0.02 span
Press ENTER to accept value 551418 e.g. the new zero count, if accepted
if
Calibration is out of range If unacceptable, press to restart.
Deviation report: 403.37

This indicates that the mechanical system is errant. Use P377, initial zero, judiciously and
only after a thorough mechanical investigation.
Find and correct the cause of the increased deviation, then re-try a zero recalibration. If
this deviation is acceptable, set P377 to 1 to invoke an initial zero calibration. Further
deviation limits are now based on this new initial zero.
Press
Zero Calibration. Current Zero 551418 e.g. zero calibration is accepted and
Clear flowmeter. Press ENTER to start displayed as the current zero
Note: This is the end of Zero Calibration. Proceed with Span Recalibration or
return to RUN.
Recalibration
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Initial Zero
Perform an initial zero, if necessary, when a calibration is out of range message is shown.
During this step the progress of the process will be shown on the display with a progress
indicator in %.

P377 Initial Zero E
Enter 1 to start initial Zero 0
Press
Zero Calibration. Current Zero 530560 e.g. the current zero

Clear flowmeter. Press ENTER to start
Press
Initial Zero Calibration in progress %

Current Reading: ##### the zero count being calculated while cali-
bration is in progress
Calibration complete. Deviation 0.00 e.g. the deviation in % from previous zero
Press ENTER to accept value 551413 e.g. the new zero count if accepted
If unacceptable, press to restart.
Press
Zero Calibration. Current Zero 551413 e.g. the current zero count
Clear flowmeter. Press ENTER to start

Note: This is the end of zero calibration. Proceed with span recalibration or return to
RUN.
Direct Zero
Use direct zero entry (P367) when replacing software or hardware, if it is not convenient
to perform an initial zero. A record of the last valid zero count is required.

P367 Direct Zero Entry E
Enter Zero Count 0
Recalibration
Press
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Zero Calibration. Current Zero V
Enter Zero Count 551401 e.g. the last valid zero count
Auto Zero
Use Auto Zero to perform a zero calibration automatically when flow stops.
The Auto Zero function provides automatic zero calibration in RUN mode if all of these
conditions are met:
• the auto zero input (terminals 29/30) is in a closed state; jumper or remote contact
• the rate of flow is between +2 and –2% of the design rate (P011)
• the terminal and rate status coincide for at least one calibration period (P360)
The rate display is interrupted by the Auto Zero routine
Rate 0.00 t/h
Total 1: 0.00 tonnes AZ (AZ flashes on and off)
Calibration Complete. Deviation 0.0

e.g. typical zero and deviation values
Auto-Zero value 551410
The duration of the auto zero is one or more calibration periods (P360). If either condition
is interrupted during those periods, the auto zero is aborted and the RUN display
resumes. There is no loss of totalization. After one calibration period, another auto zero is
attempted if the input and rate conditions are met.
If the resulting zero deviation is less than an accumulated 2% from the last operator
initiated zero, the auto zero is accepted.
If the deviation is greater than an accumulated 2%, an error message is displayed. The
error message is cleared after five seconds, however if a relay is programmed for
diagnostics, it remains in alarm so long as the Auto Zero conditions are being met.

If material feed resumes during an auto zero function, the zero is aborted and the
totalizing function restarts where it left off.
Routine Span1
Note: To obtain an accurate and successful calibration, ensure that the required
criteria are met. Refer to Calibration Criteria on page 125.
Press
Span Calibration. Current Span 41285 e.g. the current span count
Setup test. Press ENTER to start
Recalibration
if
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Zero should be done prior to Span do a zero calibration or press

Setup test. Press ENTER to start.
Press
Span Calibration in progress

Current Reading: 55.56 t/h the rate reported while calibration is
in progress.
Calibration complete. Deviation 0.03 e.g. the deviation in % from previous span
Press ENTER to accept value 41440 e.g. the new span count, if accepted
if
If the signal from load cell or LVDT is too

Span Count too Low. low, ensure proper test weight is applied
Press CLEAR to continue. during span.
Calibration is out of range Check for proper load cell or LVDT wiring.
Deviation Error:
This indicates that the mechanical system is errant. Use P388, initial span, judiciously and
only after a thorough mechanical investigation.
Find and rectify the cause of the increased or decreased deviation, then re-try a span
recalibration.
If this deviation is still unacceptable, set P388 to 1 to invoke an initial span calibration.
Further deviation limits are now based on this new initial span.
1.
During this step the progress of the process will be shown on the display with a
progress indicator in %.

Press
Span Calibration. Current Span 41440 e.g. span calibration is accepted and
Setup test. Press ENTER to start displayed as the current value
This is the end of span calibration. Remove the test weight and return to RUN.
Initial Span1
Note: Perform an initial span when a calibration out of range message is shown.
Perform a zero calibration prior to performing a span calibration.
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P388-01 Initial Span E
Enter 1 to start Initial Span 0
Press
If
Zero should be done prior to Span Perform a zero calibration or clear.

Press
Initial Span Calibration in progress the span count being calculated

Current Reading: ##### while calibration is in progress
Calibration complete. Deviation 0.00 The deviation is reset.

Press ENTER to accept value 41900 e.g. the new span value if accepted
Press
1.
During this step the progress of the process will be shown on the display with a
progress indicator in %.

Note: End of span calibration. Remove the test weight and return to RUN.
Direct Span
Direct span entry (P368) is intended for use when replacing software or hardware, and
when it is not convenient to perform an initial span. A record of the last valid span count
is required.

P368 Direct Span Entry E
Enter Span Count 0
Recalibration
Press
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P368-01 Direct Span Entry V e.g. the last valid span count
Enter Span Count 41900
Multispan
The SF500 offers a multispan function, which allows the SF500 to be calibrated for up to
eight different products or feed conditions that produce varying flowrate characteristics.
Different feed conditions are typically related to running different materials or multiple
feed locations. To accommodate such applications, make a span correction by selecting
and applying the appropriate span.
Since every material has its own unique physical properties, and may have a different
impact, a span calibration is required for each material to ensure maximum accuracy.
With different feeder locations, a span calibration may be required to match each
feedpoint or combination of feedpoints.
Each time one of the eight conditions is in effect, select the corresponding multispan prior
to putting the SF500 in RUN mode. Either change the multispan operation number (P365),
or program the external contacts connected to the auxiliary input, P270.
To enable multispan operation, address the following:
• connections
• programming
• calibration
• operation

Connections
If the span selection is to be done by remote contact, the following connections would
apply. Otherwise, no additional connections to the SF500 are required.
Multispan Selection of Spans 1 and 2 Multispan Selection of Spans 1 to 8
Recalibration
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*Remote contact can be from relay or open collector switch.
Programming

P365 Multispan E
Select [1-8] 0
Span 1 will have already been set as part of the Start Up and initial calibration. Therefore,
select 2.

P017 Test Rate: Weight MS2 E
Enter Test Rate 0
Enter the test rate value, and press to perform a span calibration.
To perform a span calibration for another condition, (i.e. span 3 or 4 etc.), access P365 and
repeat these steps for each condition. As with any initial span, follow the span calibration
for each multispan with a material test and factoring.
To use remote span selection, auxiliary inputs, 1 and/or 2 or 3, are programmed to read
the contact state as the span selection. Remote selection overrides the keypad (or
Dolphin Plus) selection. The auxiliary inputs override the keypad selection.

P270-01 Auxiliary Input Function E
Select Function [0-13] 0
Enter . This programs auxiliary Input 1 (terminal 24) to read the contact state for span
selections: 1 or 2.
If spans 3 and/or 4 are to be used:
Access P270 and enter EDIT mode (when using spans 3 and/or 4)
Recalibration
Enter . This programs Auxiliary Input 2 (terminal 25), in conjunction with Auxiliary
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Input 1 to read the contact state for span selections 3 and 4.

If spans 5, 6, 7, and/or 8 are to be used:
Access P270 and enter EDIT mode (when using spans 5 to 8)

Enter . This programs Auxiliary Input 3 (terminal 26), in conjunction with Auxiliary
Input 1 and Auxiliary Input 2 to read the contact state for span selections 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Remote selection of a span is not enabled until a span calibration has been completed.
Initial span selection must be done via the Multispan parameter, P365.
Operation
When span calibration is done, press to revert to the RUN mode.
Rate kg/h 0.00 kg/h MS 2 multispan 2

Total 1: 0.00 kg e.g. if there is no material flowing, the cur-
rent rate is 0 and no material has been
totalized.
When the material to be run changes, the multispan is changed to the corresponding
span. This is completed either by changing the span value entered in P365, or by closing
the appropriate contacts connected to the programmed auxiliary inputs.
Multispan Multispan
Auxiliary Input
Span Selection Selection
Aux 1
Aux 2 Aux 3
1
2

3
If required, reset or note the totalizer value, as the process materials being conveyed may
change. Refer to Totalization (P619-P648) on page 111.
Linearization applies concurrently to spans.
Recalibration
Online Calibration
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The Online Calibration feature may be used to routinely check, and if necessary adjust,
the Span calibration in RUN mode, without interrupting the material flow or process.
Install a weigh bin, (bin or silo equipped to
provide a 4 to 20 mA output proportional
feeder
to weight), preceding the material infeed.
Max. (e.g. 90%) Connect the weigh bin to one of the mA
High (e.g. 70%)
inputs on the optional mA I/O board of the
Milltronics SF500: either mA input 1,
reference weight:
(the amount of 10 t terminals 5 and 6; or mA input 2, terminals
material held
between High
7 and 8.
and Low levels)
Low (e.g. 30%) Install a material feed control device,
preceding the weigh bin.
Note:
• Press twice, to enter a parameter number directly.
• Whenever you wish to change a value, press to enable the EDIT mode.
Press
P355 Online Calibration Feature E EDIT mode: value can be changed

Select: 0-Off, 1-On 0

Select the Online Calibration feature:
Press
Access
P355 Online Calibration Features V Value is accepted

Select: 0-Off, 1-On 1
Enter the weigh bin reference weight, (the amount of material the bin holds between the
High and Low levels), in units selected in P005.
Press
Recalibration
Access
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P356 Online Calibration V e.g. reference bin weight

Enter Reference Weight 10.000
Enter the Max., High, and Low limit setpoints as a percentage in parameter P357.
Press
Access
P357-01 Online Calibration Limits V

MAX Limit: 90.0 limit as a percentage
Press
Access
P357-02 Online Calibration Limits V

HIGH Limit: 70.0
Press
Access
P357-03 Onine Calibration Limits V

LOW Limit: 30.0
Calibrate the mA inputs on the SF500 to the 4 and 20 mA levels of the weigh bin. 4 mA is
calibrated with the weigh bin empty, using P261–01 or P261–02. 20 mA is calibrated with
the weigh bin full, using P262–01 and P262–02.

Assign one of the mA inputs for the Online Calibration function.
Press
Access
P255-01 mA Input Function V
Select 0, 1-PID SP, 2-PID FV, 3-OCAL 3 e.g. mA input 1 set to 3
Assign one of the five relays, P100–01 to P100–05, to the Online Calibration function.
Press
Access
Recalibration
P100-01 Relay Function V
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Select Function [0-9] (see manual) 9 e.g. relay 1 set to 9
Program the assigned relay using P118, relay logic, so that when you connect the
assigned relay to the weigh bin material feed control device, the weigh bin material feed
stops when the Online relay is energized.
Activate Online Calibration
Press
Access
P358 Online Calibration Features V
0-OFF, 1-ACTIVE
Note: For remote access, Online Calibration can also be activated using one of the
auxiliary inputs (refer to P270 Auxiliary Input Function on page 100).
When the Online Calibration is activated, normal operation continues until the weigh bin
fills to the maximum level, (90% in the example shown). During the filling stage, the
current level is displayed as a percentage.
Online Calibration - LOW > 19% current level displayed as percentage
Wait for LEVEL > MAX RLY
When the maximum limit is reached, the relay assigned to the Online Calibration function
energizes to stop the weigh bin material feed.
Online Calibration - 94% > MAX
Wait for LEVEL < HIGH RLY 1
Material continues to be discharged from the weigh bin, and when the level drops to the
High limit (70% in the example) the Online totalizer is automatically activated

Online Calibration - TOTAL 3.71 tonnes running total
Calibration in progress RLY 1
When the Low limit (30%) is reached, the totalizer is deactivated and the assigned relay is
de-energized, which reopens the material feed to the weigh bin.
The SF500 Online material total, the amount of material totalized between the High and
Low limits, is compared to the value entered in P356. The deviation percentage between
these values and the new Span count value is displayed.
Online Calibration - Deviation 2.51% deviation percent

Press ENTER to accept New span 22280 new Span count value
Recalibration
Press to accept the results.

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Online Calibration Complete

Press ENTER to accept New span 22280
Note:
• Deviation must be no greater than ± 12% of the initial span or it will not be
accepted.
• For remote access, Online Calibration can be accepted using one of the Auxiliary
inputs (refer to P270 Auxiliary Input Function on page 100).
If you want to reject the results and return to RUN mode, press .
Rate 0.00 t/h

Total 1: 10.15 t
Note: For remote access, to return to RUN mode, program one of the Auxiliary inputs
(refer to P270 Auxiliary Input Function on page 100).
If you want to reject the results and perform another online calibration, press to
return to P358.
Access
P358 Online Calibration Features V

0-OFF, 1-ACTIVE 1
Press
If the deviation is greater than ± 12%:
Calibration is out of range

Deviation Error:

1. Rerun online calibration to verify the deviation: press to return to P358.
2. Verify the mechanics of the flowmeter: carry out material tests to ensure the
readings are correct. (See page 30)
3. If the mechanics are functioning correctly, perform an initial span using P388. (See
page 37)
Factoring
Note: For optimum accuracy in the factoring results, a routine zero calibration is
recommended prior to performing the factoring routine.
To calculate the value of a new or unknown test weight to the current span, use the
Recalibration
factoring procedure.
With the material flow turned off:
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Access P359 in VIEW mode
P359 Factoring V
Enter 1 to start factoring 1
Press
Factoring Weight e.g. factor the test weight

Place weight and press ENTER.
Press
Factoring Weight
Factoring in progress ##.## the rate reported while factoring is in
progress
Factoring Weight
Press ENTER to accept value 45.25 e.g. the new factor, if accepted
Press
P017 Test Rate Weight: V

Enter Test Rate 45.25 e.g. the current test rate value
Factoring is complete. Remove test weight and return to RUN mode if desired.
Note: If multispan function is used, the test rate value is stored for the current
multispan only.

Linearization
In applications where the ideal flowmeter location has been compromised, or where
there is a high degree of variation in flow rates, the flowmeter may report rate non-
linearly. The SF500 provides a linearizing function (P390 – P392) to correct for this
deficiency in the weighing system and to provide an accurate report of the actual
process.
To verify that the cause of the non-linearity is not mechanical:

• Stop the feeding system.
• Remove the flowmeter cover and suspend increasingly heavier test weights to the
sensory mechanism to verify mechanical linearity. For each test weight, note the
flow value. If the rate reported by the SF500 is non-linear, a mechanical problem is
Recalibration
indicated. Refer to the flowmeter manual to resolve the non-linearity.

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If it is determined that the non-linearity is due to the weighing application,

and not the actual flowmeter, apply linearization by performing the
following:
• zero calibration
• span calibration at 90 to 100% of design rate
• material tests at 90 to 100% of design rate
• manual span adjust if required
• repeat material tests at 1 to 5 intermediary flow rates where compensation is
required.
Note: Compensation points must be at least 10% of the design load apart.
• calculate the percentage compensation for each flow rate tested.

% compensation = (actual weight - totalized weight) x 100
totalized weight
where:
actual weight = material test
totalized weight = SF500 total
Note:
• After programming the compensation into the SF500, run a material test to verify
the effect of linearization.
• If additional compensation is required, it must be based on new material tests
performed with the linearization turned off (P390 = 0).

Example:
A non-linearity in the ideal response exists in a solids flowmeter application with a
design rate of 200 t/h. Material tests are performed at 15, 30, 45, 60, and 75% of the design
rate. Zero and Span calibrations are performed at 100% of the design rate, followed by
material tests and a manual span adjust. The five material tests are performed at 30, 60,
90, 120, and 150 t/h, as indicated by the SF500. The following data is tabulated. (This
example is exaggerated for emphasis.)
SF500 rate material test SF500 total compensation*

t/h tonnes tonnes %
30 2.5 2.8 –10.7
Recalibration
60 5.0 4.5 11.1
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90 7.5 7.9 – 5.1
120 10.0 9.2 8.7
150 12.5 13.3 – 6.0
*calculation example: % compensation = 2.5 – 2.8 x 100

2.8
= – 10.7
Weight = tonnes
actual weight per material test

totalized weight by SF500
flowmeter response
linearized SF500 response
internal response 100% – 150% of span
% compensation
span (100%)
rate t/h

Program the SF500 as follows:
Parameter Function
P390 = 1 linearization ON
P391–01 = 30 point 1, rate
P391–02 = 60 point 2, rate
P391–03 = 90 point 3, rate
P391–04 = 120 point 4, rate
P391–05 = 150 point 5, rate
P392–01 = – 10.7 point 1, compensation
P392–02 = 11.1 point 2, compensation
P392–03 = – 5.1 point 3, compensation
P392–04 = 8.7 point 4, compensation
Recalibration
P392–05 = –6.0 point 5, compensation

Note: Often only one point of compensation is required, usually at a low rate
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value. In the prior example, if compensation was only required at 30 t/h, program
the following parameters. Optimize compensation by establishing the next rate
value that agrees with the material test, the compensation is zero and is entered
as the next compensation point.
P390 = 1 linearization on
P391–01 = 30 point 1, rate
P391–02 = 90 point 2, rate
P392–01 = –10.7 point 1, compensation
P392–02 = 0 point 2, compensation
Weight = tonnes
actual weight per material test

totalized weight by SF500
flowmeter response
linearized SF500 response
internal response 100% – 150% of span
% compensation
span (100%)
rate t/h

Operation
Rate Sensing
For the SF500 to calculate rate and totalize material flow through the flowmeter, a rate
signal representative of material flow is required. The rate signal is provided by the
flowmeter. The SF500 is compatible with flowmeters fitted with one or two strain gauge
type load cells. To function with LVDT type sensors, an optional LVDT conditioning card is
required.
Refer to Specifications on page 4 for flowmeter requirements, and Interconnection on
page 12 for the proper connection.
Moisture Compensation
Moisture Compensation is used to compensate for the moisture component of the
material being weighed. It factors out the moisture component of rate and total for
all multispans selected. The factored value is meant to report the dry mean values of the
material being conveyed.
The SF500 receives the static load cell signal, and adjusts the value of the rate being
displayed and integrated by the moisture percentage. The mA I/O card is required to
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accept the mA signal from the Moisture Meter. This mA signal can represent 0 to 100%
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moisture. The moisture percentage is displayed in P398–01. Using P398–02, the moisture
percentage can be represented as a percentage of mass to be deducted from the total
mass.
Example:
Setting P398–02 = 30% will allow the 4 – 20 mA input to correspond to 0 – 30% moisture.
The Zero and Span calibration is not affected by the presence of a moisture meter. It is
understood that the calibrations are performed using dry static weights.
The Moisture Meter must be connected to the appropriate mA input and programmed as
described in the following steps:
1. Enable mA input function for moisture compensation P255–01 or 02 = 4 (moisture

compensation).
2. Set appropriate mA input range P250–01 or 02 = 2 (default is 4 – 20 mA).
3. Set mA input moisture ratio P398–02 = 100% (default).
4. Observe moisture percentage using P398–01.
Damping
Damping (P080) provides control over the speed at which the displayed rate reading and
output functions respond to changes in the internal rate signals. The damping controls

changes in the displayed rate of material flow. Relay alarm functions based on input
functions of rate respond to the damped value.
Damping consists of a first order filter applied to the signal (reading or output value).
If mA damping (P220) is enabled (value other than 0), then the damping (P080), as it
pertains to the mA function, is overridden, and responds independently at the specified
mA output damping rate (P220).
Note: Damping (P080–01 or P220) is not applicable to the mA output when

programmed for PID function (P201 = 2).
mA I/O (0/4 – 20 mA)

Output
The standard SF500 provides one isolated mA output (P201). The output range can be set
to 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA (P200). The 0 or 4 mA value corresponds to no flow or zero
condition, whereas the 20 mA value corresponds to the associated design rate (P011).
The mA output can be limited for over range levels of 0 mA minimum and 22 mA maximum
(P212 and P213 respectively). The output 4 and 20 mA levels can also be trimmed (P214
and P215 respectively) to agree with a milliammeter or other external mA device.
The mA output value can be tested to output a prescribed value using parameter P911.
Operation
Refer to P911 mA Output Test on page 117.

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The optional mA I/O board provides two additional mA outputs, programmable as outputs
2 and 3, using the same parameters as the standard output (1). If programmed for PID
control, output 2 is assigned to PID control loop 1 and output 3 is assigned to PID control
loop 2.
Input
The optional mA I/O board provides two mA inputs, programmable as inputs 1 and 2. If
programmed for PID control, assign input 1 to PID control loop 1 and input 2 to PID control
loop 2.
The input range can be set to 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA (P250), and assigned a function (P255),
e.g. PID setpoint. The 4 and 20 mA levels can be trimmed (P261 and P262) to agree with an
external device, for example a moisture sensor.

Relay Output
The SF500 offers five single pole single throw (SPST) relays that can be assigned (P100)
to one of the following alarm functions:
• rate: relay alarms on high and/or low material flow rate.
• diagnostic1: relay alarms on any error condition as it is reported.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 120.
• PID1: PID control setpoint deviation
• batch pre-warn
• batch setpoint
For the rate alarm function, the high and low alarm setpoints (P101 and P102 respectively)
are required and must be entered in the appropriate units. The high alarm setpoint acts
as the setpoint deviation alarm for relays programmed for PID setpoint deviation.
The on/off actuation at both high and low setpoints is buffered by the damping (P080) and
the programmable dead band (P117), to prevent relay chatter due to fluctuations. The
relay is normally energized; holding the normally open (n.o.) contact closed (can be
programmed for reverse operation, P118). Upon an alarm condition, the relay is de-
energized and the relay contact is opened. Once in alarm, the relay remains in alarm
state until the alarm condition is removed.
Example:
P011 = 360 t/h
Operation
P100 = 1, rate
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P101 = 100% (360 t/h)
P102 = 20% (72 t/h)
P117 = 2% (7.2 t/h)
Alarm is ON with relay de-energized.
Totalization
The totalization function is based on the internal rate (mass per unit time) signal
proportional to flow rate of the associated flowmeter. It is not affected by the damping
function (P080). The rate signal is sampled several times a second to accurately count the
mass of material conveyed. The count is held in the master totalizer used to increment
the internal totalizers and to produce a pulse signal for the remote totalizers.
The SF500 provides several separate totalizer functions:
Internal totalizers
• local display (totalizers 1 and 2)
• verification totalizer (totalizer 3)
• material test totalizer (totalizer 4)
• batch total (totalizer 5)
1.
Offered only if the PID system (P400) is enabled.

External totalizers
• totalizer outputs (remote totalizers 1 and 2)
To avoid totalizing material at flow rates below the low flow rate limit, the totalizer drop
out limit (P619) is set to a percentage of the design rate. Below this limit, totalization
stops. When material flow returns to a rate above the drop out limit, totalization resumes.
Totalizer resolution or count value is set by the respective internal (P631) and external
(P638) totalizer1 resolution parameters.
Example:
Internal totalizer 1
Given: P005 = 1 (t/h)
P631 = 4
Then: totalizer count increments by 10 for each 10 metric tonnes registered
External totalizer 1
Given: P005 = 1 (t/h)
P638 = 5
Then: contact closure occurs once for every 10 metric tonnes registered
For remote totalization, the contact closure duration (P643) is automatically calculated
upon entry of the design rate (P011) and remote totalizer (P638) parameters, so that the
duration of contact closure allows the relay response to track the total up to 150% of the
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design rate. The value can be changed to suit specific contact closure requirements, such
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as in the case of programmable logic controllers. If the duration selected is inappropriate,

the next possible duration is automatically entered.
External Totalizer Calculation Example:
Design Rate = 50 t/h (P011)
External Totalizer Resolution Selected = 0.001 (P638 = 1)
External Totalizer Contact Closure Time selected = 30 msec (P643 = 30)
External Totalizer Cycle Time = 60 msec (External Totalizer Contact Closure Time X 2)
1. Calculate the maximum number of pulses per second for the Contact Closure Time
selected (P643).
Maximum Number of pulses per second
= 1 / External Totalizer Cycle Time
= 1 / 0.060
= 16.6 (which is rounded to a whole number of 16 in the SF500)
2. Calculate the pulses per second required for the External Totalizer Resolution
selected (P638).
Pulses Per Second = Design Rate X 150%
External Totalizer Resolution X 3600
1.
If the resolution selected causes the totalizer to lag behind the count rate, the
next possible resolution is automatically entered.

= 50 t/h X 150%
0.001 X 3600
= 20.83
Because the required 20.83 pulses per second is greater than the maximum 16 pulses per
second, the External Totalizer Resolution of 0.001 will not allow the External Totalizer to
track up to 150% of the design rate. The External Totalizer Resolution will have to be
increased to 0.01 or the External Totalizer Contact Closure Time will have to be
decreased.
The totalizers are reset through the master reset (P999), the totalizer reset (P648) or
through the keypad.
• master reset: the reset of all totalizer functions is included in the master reset.
• totalizer reset: totalizer reset can be used to resets internal totalizers 1 and 2, or
totalizer 2 independently. Resetting the internal totalizers 1 and 2
resets the internal registers for external totalizers 1 and 2.
• keypad: pressing while in the RUN mode resets internal totalizer 1
Use the totalizer display parameter (P647) to display the internal totalizers while in RUN
mode. P647 can display either one or both totalizers.
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PID Control
The PID control algorithm in the SF500 works for feed rate control applications. It is based
on motor control type algorithms and includes several anti-windup provisions.
To operate the SF500 as a controller, address the following:
• hardware
• connections
• setup and tuning
• programming
Hardware
For the SF500 to operate as a controller, install the optional mA I/O board. Refer to
Installation on page 7.
Connections
In addition to the standard operating connections, make connections to the process
instruments.
Refer to:
• Installation on page 7, specifically:
• Relay Output for relay connections on page 18
• mA I/O Board on page 20, for mA input and output connections
• Auxiliary Inputs on page 16, for optional remote control
Connect the SF500 as either a:
1. setpoint controller – rate control
2. setpoint controller – external process variable with or without rate control
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terminals terminal
PID loop mA output mA input
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(mA I/O) (mA I/O)

1 2 1&2 1 5&6
2 3 3&4 2 7&8

Setpoint Controller – Rate Control
Figure A
motor
speed
controller
screw conveyor
impact force
process variable (rate)
PID O/P demand rate
optional remote setpoint
Parameter Index Choices

01 02 03
Controller Selection P400– 1 0f ---- 0=Off, 1=Man, 2=Auto
1=Rate, 2=mA I/P 1,
Process Variable Source P402– 1f 1f ----
3=mA I/P 2
0=Local, 1=mA I/P 1,
Setpoint Configuration P414– 0* 0f ----
2=mA I/P 2
mA O/P Function P201– 1f 2 1f 1=Rate, 2=PID PID Control
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mA I/P Function P255– 0* 0f ---- 2=PID Process

Variable
*Factory setting is 0 but value is set to 1 for Remote Setpoint operation.
Default Value = f
Comments:
1. Connect signal to controlled device to mA O/P 2
2. For Remote Setpoint (optional). Connect remote 4–20 mA setpoint to I/P mA 1

Setpoint Controller – Rate and Additive Control
Figure B
rotary feeder (primary product)
motor PID-01 O/P
speed
controller
additive
product
pump
liquids motor
flowmeter speed
controller
flow (PV)
PID-02 O/P
rate (PV)
to mixing
device

01 02 03
Controller Selection P400– 1 1 ---- 0=Off, 1=Man, 2=Auto
Process Variable 1=Rate, 2=mA I/P 1,
Source
P402– 1f 2 ----
3=mA I/P 2
Setpoint Configuration P414– 0 2 ----
2=mA I/P 2
mA O/P Function P201– 1f 2 2 1=Rate, 2=PID
0=Off, 1=PID Setpoint,
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mA I/P Function P255– 2 1 ---- 2=PID Process

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Variable
Remote Ratio P418– 100f 100f ---- Setpoint=% of input
Default Value = f
Comments:
1. Connect primary rate controlled device to mA O/P 2
Connect additive rate controlled device to mA O/P 3
Connect additive process variable to mA I/P
Hardwire mA O/P 1 to mA O/P 2
2. Ratio of Additive to Primary product may be adjusted by changing P418–02

Setpoint Controller – Master/Slave Control
Figure C
rotary feeder
motor
SLAVE - additive speed
controller
PID-01 O/P
process variable (rate)
drag conveyor
motor
speed
controller
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MASTER - primary product

rate O/P
process variable
(rate)
optional remote setpoint

SF500 - Master
01 02 03
1=Rate, 2=mA I/P 1,
Process Variable Source P402– 1f 1f ----
3=mA I/P 2
Setpoint Configuration P414– 0f 0f ----
2=mA I/P 2
mA O/P Function P201– 1f 2 1f 1=Rate, 2=PID
0=Off, 1=PID Set-
mA I/P Function P255– 0f 0f ---- point, 2=PID Process
Variable
Remote Ratio (optional) P418– 100f 100f ---- Setpoint=% of input
Default Value = f
Comments:
1. Connect Rate output of SF500-Master mA O/P 1, or mA O/P 3 to mA I/P 1 of
SF500-Slave. Connect signal to controlled device from mA O/P 2.
2. For Remote Setpoint on Rate Control (optional) – connect remote 4–20 mA setpoint
to mA I/P 1. Ratio of Primary product to remote setpoint may be adjusted by
changing P418–01.
SF500 - Slave
01 02 03
Process Variable 1=Rate, 2=mA I/P 1,
Source
P402– 1f 1f ----
3=mA I/P 2
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Setpoint Configuration P414– 1 0f ----
2=mA I/P 2
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mA O/P Function P201– 1f 2 1f 1=Rate, 2=PID

0=Off, 1=PID Setpoint,
mA I/P Function P255– 1 0f ---- 2=PID Process
Variable
Remote Ratio (optional) P418– 100f 100f ---- Setpoint=% of input
Default Value = f
Comments:
1. Connect primary rate controlled device to mA 2 O/P.
2. Ratio of Additive to Primary product may be adjusted by changing P418–01.

Setup and Tuning
Before proceeding, it would be beneficial to qualify and quantify the terms you will
encounter in the setup and tuning of the control system.
Proportional Control (Gain), P

The P term on the SF500 adjusts the control output, based on the difference between the
set point and the measured flow rate. A higher P term makes the SF500 more sensitive
and faster to react to changes or disturbances. If set too high, the SF500 becomes less
stable, and more susceptible to oscillations in the control output.
• allowable input range: 0.000 to 2.000
• typical operating range: 0.300 to 0.600
• default value: 0.400
The control output cannot reach the setpoint using only the P term. Since the P term acts
on the difference between the setpoint and process variable, a small difference between
these two always exists and the difference is never zero. A small P term can get the
process very close to set point, but this takes a long time. At minimum, an I term is
required to eliminate the offset created by the P term.
Integral Control (Automatic Reset), I

The I term on the SF500 is used to increase or reduce the amount of control output to
eliminate the offset caused by the P term. The I term acts on the accumulation of the
error over small increments of time. As the process reaches setpoint and the error
becomes small, the effect of the I term decreases. A higher I term allows the SF500 to
react to changes faster, but can also make it less stable.
The P and I terms together can make a suitable control algorithm and for many
applications, they work fine. However, if faster response to changes is desired, it is
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unstable. A derivative term is needed to influence the control output as the process
variable approaches the set point.

Derivative Control (Pre-Act or Rate), D
The D term on the SF500 influences the control output based on changes in the
magnitude and direction of the change in error. If there is a constant error, the D term has
no effect. As the error gets larger, the D term combines with the P term to make the
SF500 control output respond faster. When the error is getting smaller, the D term acts to
reduce the amount of control output to help prevent overshooting the set point. In
general, a higher P term requires a larger D term.
Error Setpoint
-
Decreasing Increasing Decreasing Increasing
Error Error Error Error
Direction of
Proportional
Action
Direction of
Derivative
Action

• default value:0.050
The result of the derivative action is that it can make a system more responsive and more
stable at the same time.
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Feed Forward Control, F

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The F term is used to adjust the control output based on a setpoint change. The use of
this term can make the system reach the new setpoint faster. If the term is not used, the
system responds using the P, I, and D terms only. The difference between the new
setpoint and the process variable is the error and the control algorithm responds to
eliminate this new error.
When the F term is used and a new setpoint is entered, a proportion of the difference
between the new setpoint and the process variable is automatically added on to the
control output. This shifts the process variable closer to the new setpoint faster than
using the P, I, and D terms alone. This is done on a one-time basis.

The PID control function of the SF500 can be configured to operate in several modes.
• controller output: direct acting
• feedback: rate or external
• control: local or remote (ratio) setpoint
PID Setup and Tuning

Proper tuning of the control PID terms is essential to system operation and optimum
performance from the feeder. The recommended procedures for tuning the PID control
terms at initial startup are described in this section.
Notes:
• Meet Zero and Span criteria
• Set controller (P400=1) to manual and adjust the output for 0% flow (using the 4
and 8 keys). Material must not flow through flowmeter.
• Shut off the prefeed to, or ensure that no material is fed into the flowmeter.
Initial Start Up
Although the default values of the P, I, D, and F terms suit the majority of applications,
some tuning is necessary.
There are several techniques and procedures for tuning conventional PID controllers;
some work better depending upon the application. We recommend using closed-loop
cycling for the SF500 integrator/controller for feed rate control. First, tune the P term
while disabling the I and D terms. Then add and tune the I term, then the D term.
Use this procedure:
1. With the P term set to its default value of 0.400, disable the I, D and F terms by
setting them to 0.000.
2. Enter a feed rate setpoint that is 30% of the designed maximum flow rate.
3. Start the pre-feeder and observe the time it takes the pre-feeder to reach setpoint.
Observe the oscillation around setpoint. PID Control
4. Adjust the P term accordingly for consistent oscillation and error. Progressively
decrease the P term value if there is too much oscillation and error. Likewise,
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increase the value if the error is not consistent and oscillating around the setpoint.
Refer to figures 1, 2, and 3 below.

Figure 1
SETPOINT
P term is too high
Figure 2
SETPOINT
P term is too low
Figure 3
SETPOINT
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P term is correctly set

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5. Once the P term value is set to give the control output of the SF500 consistent
oscillation and the error is at its minimum, turn the pre-feeder off.
6. The I term value can now be set. Begin by entering the default value of 0.2.
7. Restart the pre-feeder (test weights still applied) and feed rate setpoint entered.
8. Again observe the oscillation of the control output. Compare results to the figures 4,
5 and 6 below.

Figure 4
SETPOINT
I term is too high
Figure 5
SETPOINT
I term is too low
Figure 6
SETPOINT
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9. The D term is not critical in most pre-feeder applications. The purpose of the D term
is to anticipate where the process is heading by looking at the time, rate and
direction of change of the process variable. The D term becomes very useful in
applications where the material control point is far away from the measuring point,
e.g. a long screw feeder more than a few seconds process time from the flowmeter.
A properly set D term makes the initial oscillations around the setpoint smaller, as in

figure 6. A D term set too high induces high oscillations, as in figure 4. Omission of
the D term, or set too low, shows no effect on the system.
10. The above closed loop cycling procedure allows ease in start up, but final
adjustments may be necessary in actual process operation.
Programming
The SF500 is software ready, however, in addition to programming paramters P001
through P017, the controller function must be specifically programmed to take advantage
of the PID algorithms.
The SF500 offers programming for two separate PID controls, 1 and 2. The controller
being programmed is identified by the index to the parameter number. For example,
P400–01 indicates that PID for control system 1 is accessed.
Note: All programming should be done in the PID manual mode.
Access
P400-01 PID System E select 1-manual to program PID parame-
Select: 0-Off, 1-Manual, 2-Auto 0 ters
Off disables the PID parameter set, P401 to P418. They are not accessible.
Manual: the control output is the manual output P410.
Auto: engages the PID controller function. This can also be done using the key.
Note:
For the mA output:
• mA output 2 (P201–02) is normally reserved for controller 1. The signal is
output at terminals 1 and 2 on the mA I/O board.
• mA output 3 (P201–03) is normally reserved for controller 2. The signal is
output at terminals 3 and 4 on the mA I/O board.
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P201-02 mA Output Function E select the PID function

Select: 1-Rate, 2-PID 1
Note:
For the mA input:
• mA input 1 is an external signal normally reserved for controller 1. The
signal is input at terminals 5 and 6 on the mA I/O board.
• mA input 2 is an external signal normally reserved for controller 2. The
signal is input at terminals 7 and 8 on the mA I/O board.

P250-01 mA Input Range E Select the appropriate range for the mA
Select 1- 0 to 20, 2-4 to 20 2 input signal.
P255-01 mA Input Function E Assign either:

Select: 0, 1-PID SP, 2-PID PV 0 1: PID setpoint, or
2: process variable as the function of the
mA input.
P401-01 PID Update Time E Enter the value, e.g. nominal value of 1.
Readings between PID Updates 1
P402 Process Variable Source E Select the source. Rate is an internal

1-Rate, 2-mA In1, 3-mA In2 value.
P405-01 Proportional Term E Enter the value for the proportional term,
Enter 0.40 e.g. nominal value of 0.4.
P406-01 Integral Term E Enter the value for the integral term, e.g.
Select 1- 0 to 20, 2-4 to 20 0.2 nominal value of 0.2.
P407-01 Derivative Term E Enter the value for the derivative term, e.g.
Enter 0.05 nominal value of 0.05.
P408-01 Feed Forward Term E Enter the value for the feed forward term,
Enter 0.3 e.g. nominal value of 0.3.
P410-01 Manual Mode Output E % value of output during manual opera- PID Control
Current Output Value 0 tion, P400 = 1 mmmmm
P414-01 Setpoint Configuration E Selection the setpoint source:

0-Local, 1mA In 0 0 = local (keypad or Dolphin Plus)
1 = mA input.
Local: the setpoint is the value entered into P415.

mA Input 1: the setpoint is the mA value on input 1, terminals 5 and 6 on the mA I/O board.
mA Input 2: the setpoint is the mA value on input 2, terminals 7 and 8 on the mA I/O board
P415-01 Local Setpoint Value E Enter the setpoint value in engineering

Enter Setpoint 0 units.
Not applicable if P414 = 1

P416-01 External Setpoint E Current setpoint value in engineering units,
Setpoint 0 obtained from the mA input.
P418-01 Remote Setpoint Ratio V Increase or decrease to scale input set-

Enter % of Master Output 100.000 point, if desired.
P250-01 mA Input Range E Select the appropriate range for the mA

Select 1- 0 to 20, 2-4 to 20 2 input signal.
P255-01 mA Input Function E Assign either:

Select 0, 1-PID SP, 2-PID PV 0 1: PID setpoint, or
2: process variable as the function of the
mA input.
Note: The PID setpoint can be modified while in RUN mode using the up/down
arrow keys.
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Batching
The batching process, as it relates to the SF500 operation, can be defined as the transfer
of a predetermined quantity of material.
The process supports a count up operation (P560), in that the total (totalizer 5) begins at
zero and increments up to the programmed setpoint (P564). A relay (RL1 through 5)
programmed as the batch setpoint function (P100 = 8) is actuated when the material total
reaches the setpoint. The relay contact acts as an interlock to the material feed to end
the batch.
Another relay can be programmed as a pre-warn alarm (P100 = 7), to alert the process
that batch end is near. The relay is actuated when the material total reaches the pre-
warn setpoint (P567) at some practical value below the batch setpoint. The pre-warn
function is enabled / disabled from the batch process through P566.
For batch operations, the following must be addressed:
• connections
• programming
• operation
Connections
Typical Ladder Logic
SF500 / RL1* motor contactor /
start
batch stop stop MC1
47 48
SF500 / RL2*
pre-warn alarm
49 50 MC1
SF500/
aux 1 batch reset
24 ♦
* Typical relay assignment. Relays 1-5 are
Batching
available for batch setpoint or pre-warn

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29♦ alarm function.

♦ Typical auxiliary input assignment.
Inputs 1- 5 are available for batch reset.

Programming
The pre-warn function is optional.
The setpoint associated with the pre-warn relay is entered in P564, batch setpoint.
The setpoint associated with the batch relay is entered in P567, batch pre-warn setpoint.
Batch Operation
select relay (1 – 5)
access P100, relay function
select function 7, pre-warn
Access P560 Batch Mode Control select 1, enable batch operation
if batch pre-warn is selected enter the pre-warn total
access P567, batch pre-warn setpoint
Access P568 Batch Pre-act set to OFF (0) or AUTO (1) or manual (2)
Relays
select relay (1 – 5)
Access P100, Relay Function
select function 7, Pre-Warn
Operation
Once the SF500 relays are connected to the process logic and it is programmed, the
SF500 is ready for totalizing the batch and stopping the process when the batch setpoint
is reached. The batch operations start, pause, resume, and cancel are controlled
externally by the process control (e.g. PLC).
Place the unit in the RUN mode.
Press until the batch screen is displayed.
Rate 0.00 kg/h SP: 20.000 e.g relay 1 is programmed for pre-warn,
Batch 0.00 kg P100–1=7
Start running the batch.

The display will show the rate of material flow and the batch total, as well as the batch
setpoint. If pre-warn is used, relay contact is open.
When the batch total reaches the pre-warn setpoint, if programmed, the alarm event is
removed and the assigned relay contact is closed.
Rate 123.4 kg/h SP: 20.000
Batch 17.00 kg ALM 1
The process continues. When the batch total reaches the batch setpoint, the alarm event
is displayed and the assigned relay is actuated (contact opened). Typically the relay
contact would be integrated into the batch control logic to end the process.
Batching
e.g. relay 2 is programmed for batch set-

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Rate 123.4 kg/h

Batch 20.00 kg ALM 12 point, P100–2=8

When the next batch is to be run, pressing and then on the local keypad, or
providing a momentary contact closure across an auxiliary input (programmed as batch
reset, P270 = 8), sets the alarm display and resets the batch total to zero, and the relay
contact to its closed state.
Rate 0.00 kg/h SP: 20.000
Batch 0.00 kg
Note:
• The batch totalizer can be viewed as a read-only parameter (931–05), using single
parameter access through any programmed communication port.
• The batch setpoint can be modified in RUN mode using the up/down arrow keys.
Pre-act Function
If repetitive batches are being run, the pre-act function (P568) can be enabled to
automatically trip the setpoint relay before or after the batch setpoint is reached in order
to assure best batch accuracy. Or, in manual mode, enter a set value to cause the batch
setpoint to pre-act at a designed accumulation.
Batching
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The SF500 is a sophisticated flowmeter integrator that can communicate status back to a
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SCADA system using a serial devices such as radio modems, leased lines, or dial-up
modems.
radio modem
or
dial-up modem
leased line modem
The SF500 supports two protocols: Dolphin and Modbus. Dolphin is a proprietary
Siemens protocol designed to be used with Dolphin Plus. Modbus is an industry standard
protocol used by popular SCADA and HMI systems.

SF500 and SmartLinx®
In addition to three onboard communication ports, the SF500 is compatible with Siemens
Communications
SmartLinx® communication modules which provide an interface to popular industrial
communication systems.
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This section only describes the onboard communications. For more information on
SmartLinx®, please consult the appropriate SmartLinx® manual.
Connection
WARNING: When a SmartLinx® card is installed and P799 = 1,
the parameters that the SmartLinx® card is writing to the SF500
will be continuously updated. Therefore, if you connect a
SmartLinx® card to the SF500, set P799 = 1 and do not write
anything to the SmartLinx® card, your setpoints will be 0.
There are three serial communication ports on the SF500:
Port Description
1 RS-232, Terminals 31 to 34
2 RS-485, terminals 41 to 46
3 RS-232, RJ-11 modular telephone jack
Refer to Installation on page 7 for wiring diagrams specific to each port.
Wiring Guidelines
Improper wiring and choice of cables are the most common sources of communication
problems. Listed below are some suggested guidelines:
• 15 meters (50 feet) for RS-232
• 1200 meters (4000 feet) for RS-485
• Ensure that communication cable is run separately from power and control cables
(i.e. do not tie wrap your RS-232 cable to the power cable or have them in the same
conduit).
• cable is shielded and connected to ground at one end only
• 24 AWG (minimum)
• follow proper grounding guidelines for all devices on the bus
• use good quality communication grade (shielded twisted pairs) cable that is
recommended for RS-232.

Configuring Communication Ports
The SF500 communications ports are setup by a series of parameters (P770 – P789)
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which are indexed by port.

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The communication parameters are indexed to the following:
Port Description
1 RS-232, Terminals 31 to 33
2 RS-485, terminals 41 to 45
3 RS-232, RJ-11 modular telephone
Note:
• Changes to these parameters do not take effect until the power to the unit is
turned off and then back on.
• f is used to indicate factory settings
P770 Serial protocols

The communications protocol used between the SF500 and other devices for the selected
port, ports 1 to 3 (P770–01 to –03).
The SF500 supports Siemens’ proprietary Dolphin data format as well as the
internationally recognized Modbus standard in both ASCII and RTU formats. It also
supports direct connection of a printer.
The Siemens protocol is compatible with the Dolphin Plus configuration program. See the
Siemens web site for information on this PC product
(http://www.siemens.com/processautomation/).
The Modbus protocol is an open standard developed by AEG Schneider Automation Inc.
Specifications are available from their web site (http://www.modicon.com/).
Other protocols are available with optional SmartLinx® cards.
Values
0f (01 and 02) communications disabled
1f (03) Siemens "Dolphin" protocol
2 Modbus ASCII slave serial protocol
3 Modbus RTU slave serial protocol
4 printer
Note: SF500 must be in RUN mode to allow for the print operation.

P771 Protocol address
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Note: Applicable only to ports prog
med for Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII (P770).
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The unique identifier of the SF500 on the network for the selected port, ports 1 to 3
(P771–01 to –03).
For devices connected with the Siemens protocol this parameter is ignored.
For devices connected with a serial Modbus protocol this parameter is a number from 1
to 247. It is up to the network administrator to ensure that all devices on the network have
unique addresses.
Do not use the value 0 for Modbus communications as this is the broadcast address and
is inappropriate for a slave device.
Values
0 to 9999 (f = 1)
P772 Baud Rate

The communication rate with the master device for the selected port, ports 1 to 3 (P772–
01 to –03).
The baud rate chosen should reflect the speed of the connected hardware and protocol
used.
Values
1f (01 and 02) 4800 baud
2 9600 baud
3f (03) 19,200 baud
P773 Parity
The serial port parity for the selected port, ports 1 to 3 (P773–01 to –03).
Ensure that the communications parameters are identical between the SF500 and all
connected devices.
For example, many modems default to N-8-1 which is No parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
Values
0f none
1 even
2 odd

P774 Data bits
The number of data bits per character for the selected port, ports 1 to 3 (P774–01 to –03).
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Protocol P744 Value

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Modbus RTU 8
Modbus ASCII 7 or 8
Dolphin Plus 7 or 8
Note: Use 8 data bits when using port 2.
Values
5 to 8 (f = 8)
P775 Stop bits

The number of bits between the data bits for the selected port, ports 1 to 3
(P775–01 to –03).
Values
1 or 2 (f = 1)
P778 Modem attached

Sets port 1 (P778–01) to use an external modem.
Any connected modem must be set up to auto-answer incoming calls. The SF500 does
not automatically configure the modem.
Autobaud (enabled by P778=1)
When the SF500 is powered up or the P779 Modem Inactivity Timeout expires three
carriage returns are sent to the modem to allow it to set its serial connection to P772
Baud Rate.
If a connection is made with the modem at a different baud rate the SF500 will attempt to
use that rate instead of the P772 value. For troubleshooting purposes the baud rate on the
modem can be hard-coded to the rate set on the SF500. See your modem documentation
for information on fixing the baud rate.
Values
0f no modem connected
1 modem connected

P779 Modem idle time
Sets the time in seconds that the SF500 will keep the modem connected even though no
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activity is happening.
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To use this parameter ensure that P778=1.
This parameter allows for reconnection to the SF500 unit after an unexpected
disconnect. Ensure that the value is low enough to avoid unnecessary delays when an
unexpected disconnect occurs but long enough to avoid timeout while you are still
legitimately connected.
Hanging Up
If the line is idle and the P779 Modem Inactivity Timeout expires then the modem is
directed to hang up the line. This is done with the Hayes commands:
• two second delay
• +++
• two second delay
• ATH
Ensure that P779 is set longer than the standard polling time of the connected master
device.
0 disables the inactivity timer.
Values
0–9999: 0 (f = 1)
P780 RS-232 Transmission interval

Note: Applicable only to ports programmed for printer communication
(P770)
Sets the interval between transmissions to be applied to the selected port, ports 1 to 3
(P780–01 to –03).
Enter the period in minutes. (f = 0)

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Note: Applicable only to ports programmed for printer communication (parameter
770).
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Sets the data message to be delivered via the selected port, ports 1 to 3 (P781–01 to –03).
All messages and printouts include time and date.
Entry:
0f = no message
1 = rate
2 = total1
3= rate and total1
4 = batch total (totalizer 5)
5 = quick start parameters (P001 – P017)
6 = all parameters
P799 Communications Control

Assigns programming control either locally through the keypad or Dolphin Plus (P770 = 1),
or remotely through Modbus protocol (P770 = 2 or 3) or SmartLinx®.
Entry:
0 = local
1 = remote
WARNING: When a SmartLinx® card is installed and P799 = 1,

the parameters that the SmarlLinx® card is writing to the SF500
will be continuously updated. Therefore, if you connect a
SmartLinx® card to the SF500, set P799 = 1 and do not write
anything to the SmarLinx® card, your setpoints will be 0.
1.
Totalizer 1 and/or 2 as set by P647, Totalizer Display.

Dolphin Protocol
The protocol is available on all communications ports on all units. This protocol is not
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available for third party use.
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The primary use of this protocol is to connect the SF500 to Siemens’ Dolphin Plus
configuration software.
Dolphin Plus Screen Shot
The attached device

can be programmed,
debugged, and
monitored from
Dolphin Plus
Tabs show groups
of parameters
Parameters have
roll-overs which
show number
Parameters can
be tracked while
the SF500 is
running

Modbus RTU/ASCII Protocol
Modbus is an industry standard protocol owned by Schneider Automation Inc.1 and is
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used throughout process control industries for communication between devices. Modbus
RTU and Modbus ASCII are both master-slave type protocols. SF500’s Modbus is a slave
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unit.
SF500 supports both the RTU and ASCII version of Modbus and attempts to automatically
detect the type when a connection is made.
Note:
• Host should wait at least 500 ms between message polls to the SF500
• For Modbus RTU, the host should wait at least 1000 ms for a response from the
SF500. In Modbus ASCII mode the suggested timeout is 1500 ms.
A brief description of Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII is given in this manual. For a full
description of the Modbus protocol, contact your local Schneider representative. Also
you may try their website at:
http://www.modicon.com
At the time of publication of this manual, the Modbus Protocol was located under
products / technical publications / communications products / Modbus protocol
Note: Siemens does not own the Modbus RTU protocol. All information regarding
that protocol is subject to change without notice.
How Modbus Works

As mentioned above, Modbus is a master-slave type protocol. This can also be referred to
as a query-response protocol. What both of these terms mean is that on the network,
there is one master which requests information from multiple slave devices. The slave
devices are not permitted to talk unless they have been asked for information. When
responding, the slaves will either give the information that the master has requested or
give an error code consisting of why it can not give the information or that it did not
understand the request. Refer to Error Handling on page 90.
All SF500 information is mapped into the Modbus holding registers so that Modbus
function code 03 can read from them and Modbus function code 06 and 16 can write to
them.
Modbus RTU vs. ASCII

There are two main differences between Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII. The first is
that Modbus RTU encodes the message in 8-bit binary, while ASCII encodes the message
in ASCII characters. Therefore, one byte of information would be encoded into 8 bits for
RTU and into two ASCII characters for ASCII (which would be two 7-bit units). Secondly,
the error checking method is different (see below).
1.
Modicon is a registered trademark of Groupe Schneider.

Modbus RTU has the advantage that it has a much greater data throughput than ASCII.
Modbus ASCII has the advantage that it allows time intervals of up to one second to
occur between characters without causing an error. Either protocol works with the
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SF500.
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Modbus Format
Note: When using a commercial Modbus driver all of the message details are
handled for you.
To give you a better idea of how a Modbus message works, a master on network would
send a message in a format similar to this:
Station Function Error
Information
address code check
Where:
Station address the network address of the slave being accessed
Function Code number that represents a Modbus command, either:
03 read function
06, 16 write functions
Information depends on function code
Error Check Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC) for RTU and Longitudinal
Redundancy Check (LRC) for ASCII
There is more to the frame than is described above, this is shown to give the user a
general idea of what is going on. For a full description, refer to the Modbus
specifications.
Modbus Register Map

The memory map of the SF500 occupies the Modbus holding registers (R40,001 and up).
The SF500 makes it easy for users to get useful information via Modbus. The following
chart gives an overview of the different sections.
Register Map for SF500:
Map Legend Description
Type Arbitrary classification of registers.
Description Brief description or title of associated register.
Provides the starting address for the register(s) where the parameter
Start
values are to be read from or written to.
The number of registers required to read or write the complete
Number R parameter value. Where the number of registers (6) are addressed in
incrementing sequence from the start register.

Map Legend Description
Parameter Values Refer to Parameter Values, page 87.
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Read Identifies the read / write capability for the register being addressed.
Reference Provides reference documentation for the register being addressed.
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Parameter
Type Description Start #R Read Reference
Values
Format Word for 32 bit
Format 40,062 1 0–1 r/w see page 81
variables
ID Device Identifier 40,064 1 2 r see page 81
Parameter 40,090 1 0 – 999 r/w
Handshaking Primary Index 40,091 1 0–9 r/w
Area Secondary Index 40,092 1 0–9 r/w
see page 81
(Parameter Format Word 40,093 1 bit mapped r/w
Access) Read Value (word 1) 40,094 2 32 bits r
Write Value (word 1) 40,096 2 32 bits r/w
YYYY 41,000 1 1996 – 2069 r/w see P008
MM 41,001 1 1 – 12 r/w page 93 and
DD 41,002 1 1 – 31 r/w page 83
hh 41,003 1 00 – 23 r/w see P009
Date and Time
mm 41,004 1 00 – 59 r/w page 94 and
ss 41,005 1 00 – 59 r/w page 83
see P739
Time Zone 41,006 1 –12 – 12 r/w
page 115
Rate 41,010 2 32 bits r
Total 1 41,016 2 32 bits r see page 84
Total 2 41,018 2 32 bits r
Device State 41,020 1 bit mapped r see page 84
Command Control 41,022 1 bit mapped r/w see page 85
see page 38
Multi-Span Selection 41,024 1 1–8 r/w and P365 on
page 104
Process Values
Total 1 decimal places 41,025 1 1–3 r/w see page 85
Total 2 decimal places 41,026 1 1–3 r/w see page 85
PID 1 Setpoint 41,040 2 32 bits r/w see P416
PID 2 Setpoint 41,042 2 32 bits r/w page 109
see P564
Batch Setpoint 41,044 2 32 bits r/w
page 110
see P567
Batch Prewarn Setpoint 41,046 2 32 bits r/w
page 110
Discrete Input 41,070 1 bit mapped r
Relay Outputs 41,080 1 bit mapped
I/O see page 86
mA Inputs 41,090 2 0000 - 20,000 r
mA Outputs 41,110 3 0000 - 20,000 r
Diagnostic State 41,200 1 number code r see page 87
P940, load cell A, index 1 41,201 2 32 bits r see page 118
P940, load cell B, index 2 41,203 2 32 bits r see page 118
Diagnostic
P943, index 1 41,209 2 32 bits r see page 118

Parameter
Type Description Start #R Read Reference
Values
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PID 1 Proportional Term 41,400 2 32 bits r/w see P405
PID 2 Proportional Term 41,402 2 32 bits r/w page 108
PID 1 Integral Term 41,404 2 32 bits r/w see P406
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PID 2 Integral Term 41,406 2 32 bits r/w page 108
PID 1 Derivative Term 41,408 2 32 bits r/w see P407
PID 2 Derivative Term 41,410 2 32 bits r/w page 108
PID Tuning
PID 1 Feed Forward Term 41,412 2 32 bits r/w see P408
PID 2 Feed Forward Term 41,414 2 32 bits r/w page 108
PID 1 Remote Setpoint
41,416 2 32 bits r/w
Ratio see P418
PID 2 Remote Setpoint r/w page 109
41,418 2 32 bits
Ratio
Format (R40,062)
This value determines the format of all unsigned, double-register integers (UINT32),
except for those in the direct parameter access.
0 indicates that the most significant byte (MSB) is given first
1 indicates that the least significant byte (LSB) is given first
For more information on this data format see page 87 and also see P742 Word Order
Parameter on page 115.
Device Identifier (R40,064)

This value identifies the Siemens device type and is “2” for the SF500.
Handshaking Area (Parameter Access)

Built into the SF500 is an advanced handshaking area that can be used to read and write
32 bit parameters.
Mapping
Parameter Read and Write (40,090 – 40,095) is a series of six registers that are used for
reading and writing parameter values to and from the SF500. The first three registers are
always unsigned integers representing parameters and index values. The second three
registers are the format and value(s) of the parameter.
All parameters normally accessed through the hand-held programmer are available
through these registers.:
Address Description
40,090 Parameter (integer)
40,091 Primary Index (integer)
40,092 Secondary Index (integer)
40,093 Format word (bit mapped)
40,094 Read value, word 1

Address Description
40,095 Read value, word 2
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40,096 Write value, word 1

40,097 Write value, word 2
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Reading Parameters
To read parameters through Modbus follow these steps:
1. Send the parameter, its primary index, and its secondary index (usually 0) and
format to registers 40,090, to 40,093.
2. Wait until you can read the above values from the registers (40,090 to 40,093).
3. Read the value from registers 40,094 and 40,095.
Writing Parameters
To set parameters through Modbus follow these steps:
1. Send the parameter, its primary index, and its secondary index (usually 0) to
registers 40,090, 40,091, and 40,092.
2. Write the value to registers 40,096 and 40,097
3. Write the desired format word to register 40.093 to enable the SF500 to interpret the
value correctly.
Format Register:
Bits Values Description

1-8 0-2 Error Code
9 - 11 0-7 decimal offset
12 0/1 decimal shift, Right (0) or Left (1)
13 0/1 Numeric format: Fixed (0) or FLoat (1)
14 0/1 Read or Write of data, Read (0), Write (1)
Word order: Most Significant word first (0), Least Significant Word
15 0/1
first (1)
16 Reserved
The bits listed above are in order from least to most significant:
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
For example, to format the reading so that it is shown with two decimal places shifted left
the format bits would look like this:
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
most significant first
decimal offset of +2
no error code
float format
reserved
read

The value sent to the SF500 is 0000001000000000 binary or 512 decimal. The value 512 is
sent as an integer to register 40,093 to format the output words 40,094 and 40,095
accordingly.
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If the numeric data type is set for integer and the value contains decimal places, they are
ignored. In this situation use the decimal offset to ensure that you have an integer value
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and then write your code to recognize and handle the decimal offset. Bits 9 to 11 indicate
the number of place by which the decimal is to be shifted. Bit 12 indicates the direction by
which the decimal point is shifted, left or right. For example, if the decimal offset (value of
bits 9 to 11) is ‘2’ and the shift (value of bit 12 is ‘0’), then the decimal point is shifted two
places to the right.
Error Codes
The error codes returned in the format area are 8-bit integers found in the lowest 8 bits of
the format word. This allows for 256 potential error codes.
Currently the SF500 has two error codes available:
Values Description
0 No error
1 Data not available as percent (available as units)
2-255 Reserved
Date and Time (R41,000 – 41,006)

The date and time can be read or written in registers 41,000 to 41,006 as defined in the
table above.
Example: If you are located in Toronto, Canada and would like to set the date and time to
February 14, 1999, 1:30 p.m. and 42 seconds, you would write the following:
Bits Values
R41,000 1999
R41,001 2
R41,002 14
R41,003 13
R41,004 30
R41,005 42
R41,006 –5
Note: The time zone register is used only as a reference and does not affect the
operation of the SF500.

Process Values (R41,010 – R41,048)
Rate and Total (R41,010 – R41,019)
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The associated registers provide the readings of rate, Totalizer 1 and Totalizer 2 in
engineering units as displayed in the local SF500 display.
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Device State (41,020 – 41,020)

The Device State word is used to feedback the current operating state of the product.
Each bit gives the state of different parts of the product, some mutually exclusive, others
are not. The state should be checked to verify any device commands.
Bit # Description Bit Clear Bit Set (1)

1 PID 1 Mode Manual Auto
2 PID 1 Freeze No Yes
3 PID 1 Setpoint Source Local Remote
7 Zero No In progress
8 Span No In progress
9 – – –
10 – – –
11 – – –
12 – – –
13 Write Privileges No Yes
14 System Configured Not Configured Yes
15 Mode Calibration Mode RUN Mode
16 Totalizing Not Totalizing Totalizing

Command Controls (41,022 – 41,022)
The command control word is used to control the unit. Each bit gives access to a
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command or state as if the operator was using the keypad.
Bits initiating a command (7-12) must change stateto cause the command to begin. For
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example, to reset totalizer 1, Bit 9 must be set to 0, then changed to 1. It can stay set or
clear for any period:
Bit # Description Bit Clear Bit Set (1)

7 Zero No change Start
8 Span No change Start
9 Reset Totalizer 1 No change Reset
10 Reset Totalizer 2 No change Reset
11 Reset Batch Totalizer No change Reset
12 Print – Print
13 – – -
14 – – –
15 – – –
16 – – –
WARNING: Before the SF500 can be commanded remotely,

parameter P799 must be set for remote control.
Read/Write (R41,025 – R41,026) Total Decimal Places

Sets the number of decimal places (0–3) being read for Total 1, (words 41,016 and 41,017)
and Total 2, (words 41,018 and 41,019).
With 3 decimal places, the largest value that can be read is 2,147,483.648.
With 2 decimal places, the largest value that can be read is 21,474,836.48.
With 1 or 0 decimal places, the largest value that can be read is 100,000,000.
Although the word registers are limited to reading a maximum value as indicated above
for the defined number of decimal places, the overflow bits of Instrument_Status2 (Word
31) will only reflect an overflow condition (Bits 1 and 2 set to 1) when the decimal place is
set to 2 or 3.
When set to 2 or 3, the word registers will stop accumulating at the indicated values
however, the LUI will continue to totalize to a value of 100,000,000. Should this condition
exist, prior to resetting the totalizer registers, be sure to observe and record the totalized

value as displayed on the LUI. Not doing this could cause a reporting discrepancy in
expected material totals within the process.
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Once the internal totalizer registers realize a value of 100,000,000, the internal registers
will perform a rollover, causing the display of the LUI to start from a value of 0. This will
also cause the Instrument_Status2 word bits to reset to 0.
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Example: R41,025
Bits 0 and 1 are used to indicate the number of decimal places being read in Total 1,
Words 7 and 8.
Bit 15 is used to indicate if the decimal place is too large to read the total value correctly.
If three decimal places are being read in Total 1:
Bits 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
If three decimal places are being read in Total 1, and the value is too large to be read with
three decimal places:
Bits 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
I/O (R41,070 – 41,116)

The SF500 provides I/O in the form of:
• discrete inputs
• relay outputs
• mA inputs1
• mA outputs1
For the I/O, the assigned registers represent the logic status (e.g. open or closed) of the
I/O as configured. Discrete inputs are configured via P270, auxiliary input function; while
relay outputs are configured via P100, relay function.
The I/O are mapped into the respective input and output registers, R41,070 and R41,080, as
follows:
R41,070 R41,080
Input Bit Output Bit
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
1.
The standard SF500 provides only one mA output (0/4 – 20 mA). The inclusion of
an optional mA I/O card provides two mA inputs (0/4 – 20 mA) and two additional
mA outputs.

For the mA I/O, the assigned registers represent the mA level (e.g. 0 to 20 mA) of the I/O
as registered in P911 and P914, mA output test (output value) and mA input value.
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The mA I/O are mapped into the respective input and output registers:
Input Register Output Register
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1 R41,090 1 R41,110
2 R41,091 2 R41,111
3 R41,112
For 0 to 20 mA I/O, the register value ranges from 0 to 20,000. For 4 to 20 mA I/O, the
register value ranges from 4,000 to 20,000. If the 4 or 20 mA values have been trimmed,
then the register value is adjusted accordingly; e.g. an I/O value of 22 mA would be
registered as 22,000.
Diagnostic (R41,200)
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 120.
PID Tuning (R41,400 – 41,419)

For SF500 set up for PID control, several registers have been provided for tuning. Refer to
PID Control on page 54 and the associated parameters as listed in the register map.
Note: Before you can change any of the setpoints, P799 must be set for remote
control.
Parameter Values
Bit Mapped
Bits are packed into registers in groups of 16 bits (1 word). In this manual we number the
bits from 1 to 16, with bit 1 being the least significant bit and bit 16 referring to the most
significant bit.
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
MSB LSB
32 Bit
Large numbers are put into unsigned 32 bit integers with a fixed decimal place of three.
For example, a value of ‘7345’ represents a value in the SF500 ‘7.345’. The default word
order is that the first word is the most significant word (MSW) and the second word
(register) is the least significant word (LSW).
For example, if we read R41,431 as a 32-bit, the 32 bits would look like the following:
R41,431 R41,432
16 MSB 1 16 LSB 1
32 32-bit integer value (UNINT32) 1
The whole is read as a 32-bit integer.

To accommodate some Modbus drivers, the most significant byte (MSB) and least
significant byte (LSB) can be reversed. See Format Word for SF500 on page 81 for details.
Communications
Text Messages
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If a Siemens device parameter returns a text message, that message is converted to a

number and provided in the register. The numbers are shown in the table below:
Number Text Message as Displayed on LCD

22222 invalid value
30000 OFF
30001 ON
30002 ====
30003 (parameter does not exist)
30004 err
30005 err1
30006 open
30007 shrt
30008 pass
30009 fail
30010 hold
30012 hi
30013 de
30014 en
–32768 value is less than –20,000
32767 value is greater than 20,000
Modems
The SF500 has been successfully connected to several different modems. In general, the
Modbus protocol is a very modem friendly protocol. This section gives some general
guidelines on modems and their connection. For detailed information, see the modem
documentation.
Picking Modems
There are several different types of modems; dial-up, leased line, radio-link, fiber-optic to
name the most common.
Dial-up
uses a standard analog phone line and dials the number of the receiving modem.
Lease line
come in either 2 or 4 wire types and use special phone lines that are ‘leased’ from your
phone company (or you) and do not require any dialing.

Radio-link
come in many different types, but all use radio frequencies for transmitting the
Communications
information.
Fiber-optic
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uses a fiber-optic line to connect the two modems.
Each type of modem and each model have various characteristics. Before purchasing the
modem contact the modem manufacturer and ask if they have had experience using the
modems with Modbus protocol with no flow control. If they have, ask them what settings
are required.
Setting up the Modems

Configure modems using software, dip switches, jumpers or a combination.
Dip switches are normally located at the back of the modem; jumpers are normally
located on the motherboard and require that you remove the cover. Software normally
requires you to use a standard terminal program and to connect to the RS-232 port on the
modem and send special commands. The most popular command set is called the AT, or
Hayes, command set.
Your modem manual should give details on how to configure it.
Example Setup
For a typical dial-up modem, try the following setup as a first attempt:
Master
Modem
• auto answer off (dip switch?)
• load factory default (dip switch?)
• no flow control (dip switch?)
• baud rate = 9600
• 10 data bits (probably the default)
Modbus RTU Software

• 8 bit
• no parity
• 1 stop bit
• dial prefix: ATDT
• Initialization command: ATE0Q0V1X05=0512=100
• Reset command: ATZ
• Hang-up command: ATHO
• Command response delay: 5 seconds
• Answer Delay: 30 seconds
• Inter-character delay: 55 ms

Slave
Modem
Communications
• auto answer on (dip switch?)

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• load factory default (dip switch?)

• no flow control (dip switch?)
• 10 data bits (probably the default)
SF500
• set P770, port 1, to the value 3 (Modbus RTU)
• set P771, port 1, to the value 1 (Network ID 1)
• set P772, port 1, to the value 3 (Baud rate of 9600)
• set P773, port 1, to the value 0 (No Parity)
• set P774, port 1, to the value 8 (8 Data Bits)
• set P775, port 1, to the value 1 (1 Stop Bit)
• set P778, port 1, to the value 1 (Communications through Modem)
• set P779, port 1, to the value 300 (Modem Inactivity of 300 seconds)
Note: Parameters are defined in the Installation section (page 7).
Error Handling
Modbus Responses
When polled by a Modbus Master, a slave device will do one of the following:
1. Not reply.
This means that something went wrong with the transmission of the message.
2. Echo back the command with the correct response.
This is the normal response (see the Modbus specifications for more details).
3. Return an Exception Code.
This reflects an error in the message.

SF500 uses the following exception codes:
Code Name Meaning
Communications
The function code received in the query is not an
01 Illegal Function
allowable action for the slave.
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The data address received in the query is not an
02 Illegal Data Address
allowable address for the slave.
A value contained in the query data filed is not an allow-
03 Illegal Data Value
able value of the salve.
An unrecoverable error occurred while the slave was
04 Slave Device Failure
attempting to perform the requested action.
The slave has accepted a request and is processing it,
05 Acknowledge
but a long duration of time is required.
The slave is processing a long-duration program com-
06 Slave Device Busy
mand.
The slave attempted to read extended memory, but
08 Memory Parity Error detected a parity error in the memory. Service may be
required on the slave.
Error Handling
Errors can be divided up into two general sources. Either:
1. an error in transmissionor
2. user tries to do something that is not a valid action
In the first case, the SF500 willnot respond and let the master wait for a ‘response time
out’ error, which will cause the master to re-send the message.
In the second case, it depends on what the user tries to do. Listed below are various
actions and what the expected outcome is. In general, SF500 will not give an error to the
user request.
• If the user reads an invalid parameter, the user will get a number back.
• If the user writes an invalid parameter (a non-existing parameter or a read only
parameter), the value will be ignored and no error response will be made. However,
the current value will not reflect the desired new value.
• If the user writes a read only register, then the value will be ignored and no error
response will be made. However, the current value will not reflect the desired new
value.
• If the user attempts to write one or more registers that are out of range, an
exception response code 2 will be generated.
• If using an unsupported function code, undocumented results may occur. The user
is encouraged not to do this.

Parameters
f indicates factory set value
P000 Security Lock

Locks out the program editor so that parameter values for P001 through P999 cannot be
changed. This however does not prevent the access to the parameters for viewing.
Programming is locked out if the value of P000 is other than 1954.
Entry:
Parameters
1954 = unlockedf
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1954 = locked
Start Up (P001 to P017)

This is the minimum parameter programming required before attempting a calibration and
successful entry into the RUN mode.
P001 Language
Selects the language for communication with the SF500
Entry:
1 = Englishf 5 = Italian
2 = French 6 = Portuguese
3 = German 7 = Russian
4 = Spanish
P002 Test Reference Selection

Selects the type of test reference used to represent a material rate: weight or electronic.
weight: the weight that is supplied specific to the flowmeter
electronic: calibration based on automatic calculation of the mV span from the load
cells or LVDT
Entry:
1 = weightf
3 = ECal

P003 Number of Load Cells
Siemens flowmeters are available in models of one or two load cell design. Select the
number of load cells corresponding to the flowmeter connected.
If using the optional remote LVDT conditioner card, for LVDT based scales, select the “1”
value.
Entry:
Enter the number of load cells: 1f or 2.
P004 Rate Measurement System

Selects system of measurement used, either imperial or metric.
Parameters
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Entry:
1 = imperial
2 = metricf
P005 Design Rate Units

Determines the units for programming and measurement.
imperial – P004 = 1 metric – P004 = 2

1f= T/h (tons/hour) t/h (tonnes/hour)
2= LT/h (long tons/hour) kg/h (kilograms/hour)

entry:
3= lb/h (pound/hour) kg/min (kilograms/minute)
4= lb/min (pounds/minute)
Changing this parameter does not affect the rate parameter (P011). This parameter
should be re-entered for conformity in units.
t = 1000 kg
LT= 2240 lb.
T= 2000 lb.
P008 Date
Enter the current date in yyyy-mm-dd format.
Where:
yyyy = year
mm = month, 01 –12
dd = day, 01 – 31
e.g. 1999-03-19 (March 19, 1999)

P009 Time
Enter the current time in hh-mm-ss, 24 hour format.
Where:
hh = hour
mm = minute
ss = second
P011 Design Rate

Specifies the design rate of material flow for the flowmeter. (f = 0.00)
Enter the design rate in the units selected (P005).
Parameters
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P017 Test Rate

Specifies the rate referenced when performing a span. (f = 0.00)
Enter the test rate value as calculated from the corresponding solids flowmeter
instruction manual.
P019 Manual Span Adjust

Provides a means for adjustment to the span calibration. (f = 0)
The adjustment value is determined by performing material tests and is subsequently
entered either as a calculation of % change into P598, or as the weight of the material
test.
Entry:
1 = % change
2 = material test
Refer to Recalibration on page 30.
P080 Display Damping

Sets the speed at which the displayed rate readings and outputs (alarm and mA) react to
the change. Refer to Operation on page 49
Note: The effect of damping (P080–01) on mA output can be overridden by

mA output damping (P220).
The higher the damping value, the slower the response.
Enter damping value, range 0.000f – 999.

P081 Display Scroll Mode
The RUN displays are scrolled either manually by pressing ALT DISP if the scroll mode is
set to OFF, or automatically if the mode is set to ON.
Entry:
0f = OFF
1 = ON
Relay/Alarm Function (P100 – P117)

These parameters are specific to the use of the relay/alarm function. Refer to Operation
Parameters
on page 49.
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P100 Relay Function
Sets the relay function for the relay selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 –01 to –05).
Note:
• To reset the Diagnostics relay, the SF500 must be cycled between
PROGRAM and RUN mode
• To reset the Batch relays, the Batch totalizer must be reset.
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = rate
2 = diagnostic
3 = PID–01 setpoint deviation1
4 = PID–02 setpoint deviation1
5 = pre-warn2
6 = setpoint2
7 = online calibration3
P101 High Alarm / Deviation Alarm
High Alarm (f = 100)

For relay functions P100 = 1; this parameter sets the high alarm setpoint for the relay
selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 –01 to –05).
Enter the value in % of full scale.
1.
Valid only if PID system (P400) is enabled.
2. Valid only if batch function (P560) is enabled.
3. Valid only if online calibration (P355) is enabled.

Deviation Alarm (f = 10)
For relay functions, P100 =3 and 4, this parameter sets the deviation setpoint for the relay
selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 –01 to –05).
Enter the value in % of setpoint.
P102 Low Alarm

Sets the low alarm setpoint for relay selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 – 01 to – 05). (f = 20)
Enter the value in % of full scale
Note: Not applicable if P100 = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.

Parameters
P107 Relay Alarms

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Sets the alarm mode for the relay selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 – 01 to – 05.
Entry:
1 = high and lowf
2 = high only
3 = low only
Note: Not applicable if P100 = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
P117 Relay Dead Band

Sets the dead band for the relay selected, relays 1 to 5 (P100 – 01 to – 05). The dead band
prevents relay chatter due to fluctuations at the high or low setpoint. (f = 3.0)
Enter the value in % of full scale, or for deviation alarm enter % of setpoint.
Note: Not applicable if P100 = 2, 5 or 6.
P118 Relay Logic

Sets the logic applied to relays to determine their open or closed state.
Power Failure
The relays on the SF500 default to normally open under power loss.
Normal Operation
In software, all relays are programmed the same way; with ON setpoints always
indicating relay action. This parameter allows the reversal of the operation. Normally,
P118 = 2 for each relay.

Reverse Operation
When P118 = 3, the operation of the indexed relay is reverse from normal.
Values
P118 Logic Relay

2 positive logic normally closedf
3 negative logic normally open
P119 Relay Override

This function allows the user to simulate an alarm condition: ON or OFF, which will
override normal operation until P119 setting is returned to normal.
Parameters
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Values
P119 Condition Display (alarm field)

0 normal normal
1 alarm on ALM #
2 alarm off blank
mA I/O Parameters (P200 – P220)

These parameters are specific to the use of the mA output. Refer to mA Output on
page 50 for details.
• mA output 1 is physically located at terminals 21/22 on the main board
• mA outputs 2 and 3, and inputs 1 and 2 are physically located on the optional mA
I/O board which is mounted onto the main board.
In the case of assigning mA input and output functions to PID control, the following
correlation exists:
mA input mA output
PID control 1 1 2
PID control 2 2 3
P200 mA Output Range

Sets the mA range for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P200 – 01 to – 03).
Entry:
1 = 0 – 20 mA
2 = 4 – 20 mAf

P201 mA Output Function
Assigns the mA output function for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P201 – 01 to – 03).
Entry:
1 = ratef
2 = PID control output1
P204 mA Output Average

Sets the averaging period, in seconds, for the rate output for output 1 only.
The instantaneous mA values are averaged for the set period, and then the average value
Parameters
is output during the next period while a new average is being calculated.
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Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 – 999 = averaging period
P212 mA Output Minimum

Sets the minimum mA limit for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P212 – 01 to – 03). The
limit sets the lower mA range (0 or 4 mA) to a minimum output value. (f = 3.80)
Enter limit value, range 0 – 22
P213 mA Output Maximum

Sets the maximum mA limit for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P213 – 01 to – 03). The
limit sets the upper mA range (20 mA) to a maximum output value. (f = 22.00)
Enter limit value, range 0 – 22.
P214 4 mA Output Trim

Trims the 4 mA output level for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P214 – 01 to – 03). The
trim adjusts the output to agree with a milliameter or other external mA input device.
Scroll the trim value up or down
P215 20 mA Output Trim

Trims the 20 mA output level for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P215 – 01 to – 03). The
trim adjusts the output to agree with a milliammeter or other external mA input device.
Scroll the trim value up or down.
1.
Valid for outputs 2 and 3, only if PID system (P400) is enabled.

P220 mA Output Damping
Sets the damping for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P220 – 01 to – 03). Damping sets
the speed at which the mA output reacts to change. The greater the damping value, the
slower the response. If the value is 0, the mA output assumes the damping set in P080.
(f = 0.00)
Enter the damping value, range 0.001 – 999
P250 mA Input Range

Sets the mA range for the input selected, inputs 1 to 2 (P250 – 01 to – 02).
Entry:
Parameters
1 = 0 – 20 mA
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2 = 4 – 20 mAf
P255 mA Input Function

Assigns the mA input function for the input selected, inputs 1 to 2 (P250 – 01 to – 02)
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = PID setpoint
2 = PID process variable
3 = Online calibration1
4 = Moisture compensation
P261 4 mA Input Trim

Trims the 4 mA input level for the input selected, inputs 1 to 2 (P250 – 01 to – 02). The trim
adjusts the input to agree with an external 4 mA source.
Follow the SF500 online instructions to trim the input.
P262 20 mA Input Trim

Trims the 20 mA input level for the input selected, inputs 1 to 2 (P250 – 01 to – 02). The trim
adjusts the input to agree with an external 20 mA source.
Follow the SF500 online instructions to trim the input.
1.
Valid only if Online Calibration is turned on, (P355 = 1).

P270 Auxiliary Input Function
Selects the auxiliary input function for the input selected; inputs 1 to 5 (P270 – 01 to – 15).
Value Function Symbol Description

0 OFF
momentary closure of the input
contact causes the RUN display
1 alternate display:
to scroll to the next display.

2 reset totalizer 1: contact resets the totalizer.

Parameters
contact initiates a zero

3 zero:
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calibration.

contact initiates a span
4 span:
calibration.

contact sends a print
5 print:
request.
maintained closure state of the

6 multispan selection: input contact(s) (up to 3) selects
the multispan (P365).
8 reset batch: contact resets the batch totalizer
to zero.
off closure suspends PID function
in the auto mode
9 PID freeze:
freeze function in the auto mode
and holds output at last value
remote
10 PID setpoint source:
local
auto
11 PID mode:
manual
the input contacts status is

12 external alarm:
sensed off

Value Function Symbol Description
keypad / Dolphin Plus write (pro-
remote
gram) enabled
13 communication
SmartLinx®/ remote device write
write:
(program) enabled
initiate online
14 contact initiates online calibra-
calibration:
tion
accept new online
15 contact accepts the online cali-
calibration span:
bration deviation
Parameters
Note: Before you can use Online Calibration, P100,P255, P355, P356, and P357 must
be set up.
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Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = alternate display
2 = reset totalizer 1
3 = zero
4 = span
5 = print
6 = multispan selection1
7 = reserved
8 = reset batch
9 = PID freeze
10 = PID setpoint source
11 = PID mode
12 = external alarm
13 = remote communication write
14 = Initiate Online Calibration
15 = Accept new online calibration span2
1. If the SF500 is programmed for multispan operation, the auxiliary input contact
state determines the multispan number (equivalent to P365). Input 1 is reserved
for multispan 1 and 2 selection. Input 2 is reserved for multispan 3 and 4 selec-
tion. Input 3 is reserved for for 5 to 8 selection.
2. Enter 1 (existing – ALT_DSP) to reject the new online calibration span.

multispan
Auxiliary Input auxiliary input 2 auxiliary input 3
selection
1
2
7
Parameters
8
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If an attempt is made to select a multispan that has not been zero and span calibrated,
the selection request is ignored.
Note:
• When performing a remote span, it will first perform a zero, then it will
ask you to set up span test. Once the test weight is within ±2% of the
design test weight, it will perform the span.
• For the print command to work, the SF500 must be in RUN mode.
Calibration Parameters (P295 – 360)

P295 Load Cell Balancing
Initiates an electronic balancing of the load cell input signals. Balancing is required for
flowmeter models of two load cell design.
Refer to Start Up on page 21 for requirements and execution.
P341 Days Of Service

The cumulative days that the application device has been in service. The time is recorded
once daily in a non-resettable counter. Periods of less than 24 hours are not recorded, nor
accumulated. (f = 0)

P350 Calibration Security
Provides additional security to the global lock (P000).
reset
zero span
T1
0 = no additional security.f Yes Yes Yes
1 = in addition to P000 lock; no span. Yes No Yes
entry: 2 = in addition to P000; no zero, no span. No No Yes
3 = in addition to P000; no zero, no span,
No No No
no totalizer 1 (T1) reset.
Note: If SW1 is set to the left position, it will only allow the Zero function.
Parameters
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Online Calibration Options (P355 to P358)
Note: Online calibration options must be enabled (P355 = 1) before they
become available.
P355 Online Calibration Feature

Enables Online Calibration.
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = ON
P356 Online Calibration Reference Weight

Enter the weigh bin reference weight, (in units selected in P005), range 0.000 to 99999.
(f = 0.000)
P357 Online Calibration Limits

Used to enter the weigh bin limit settings.
P357.1 MAX LIMIT, range 0.0 to 100.0 (f = 0%)
P357.2 HIGH LIMIT, range 0.0 to 100.0 (f = 0%)
P357.3 LOW LIMIT, range 0.0 to 100.0 (f = 0%)

P358 Online Calibration Activation
Initiates online calibration.
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = ON
P359 Factoring
Factoring is used as a method of calculating the value of the test rate (P017) to a new test
reference. The task is performed only for the weight relevant for the multispan selected, if
applicable.
Parameters
Entry:
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1 = weight (f = 1)
Refer to Recalibration on page 30 for execution of the factoring procedure.
Note: Totalization is halted during the factoring procedure, and resumed

only upon return to the RUN mode.
P360 Calibration Duration

Sets the number of whole calibration durations used during a zero or span calibration.
(f = 1 which is approximately 20 seconds.)
Enter number of time periods, range 1 to – 99.
P365 Multispan
Select the span reference to be applied for determination of rate and totalization.
Entry:
1 = multispan 1 (MS1), for product or condition Af
2 = multispan 2 (MS2), for product or condition B
3 = multispan 3 (MS3), for product or condition C
4 = multispan 4 (MS4), for product or condition D
5 = multispan 5 (MS5), for product or condition E
6 = multispan 6 (MS6), for product or condition F
7 = multispan 7 (MS7), for product or condition G
8 = multispan 8 (MS8), for product or condition H
Refer to Multispan on page 38 and P270 Auxiliary Input Function (6) on page 100.

P367 Direct Zero Entry
Directly enters the zero reference count.
Direct entry is intended for use when replacing software or hardware and it is not
convenient to perform an initial zero at that time. (f = 0)
Refer to Recalibration on page 30 for execution.
P368 Direct Span Entry

Directly enters the span reference count for the span selected, span 1 to 8 (P368 – 01 to
– 08).
Direct entry is intended for use when replacing software or hardware and it is not
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convenient to perform an initial zero at that time. (f = 0)
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Refer to Recalibration on page 30 for execution.
P370 Zero Limit Deviation %

Sets the zero calibration deviation limit (±) from the last initial zero. If the accumulated
deviation of successive zero calibrations exceeds the limit, the zero calibration is aborted.
(f = 12.5)
Enter the maximum allowable % deviation, range is 1 to 12.5 %.
P377 Initial Zero

Resets the initial zero.
The initial zero is the reference zero to which all subsequent operator initiated zero
calibrations are compared in determining whether they have deviated beyond the zero
limit (P370). (f = 1)
Note: Refer to Initial Zero on page 34 for execution.
P388 Initial Span

Resets the initial span for the span selected, multispan 1 to 8 (P388 – 01 to – 08).
The initial span is the reference to which all subsequent span calibrations are compared
in determining whether they have deviated beyond an accumulated ±12.5% of the initial
span. (f = 1)
Note: Refer to Initial Span on page 37 for execution.

Linearization Parameters (P390 – P392)
These parameters are used to compensate for non-linear response of the weighing
system to the SF500. Refer to Linearization on page 46 for execution, and example on the
use of these parameters.
Note: In the case of multispan operation, the linearizer is applied to all

spans.
P390 Linearizer
Enables or disables the linearization function.
Parameters
Entry:
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0 = OFFf
1 = ON
P391 Linearizer Rate Points

Enters the rate values, in units of P017, for the point selected, points 1 to 5 (P391 – 01 to
– 05). (f = 0.00) Maximum value is 150 %.
P392 Linearizer Compensation %

Enters the compensation value, in percent, for the point selected, point 1 to 5 (P392 – 01 to
– 05). Range is –150 to 150 %. (f = 0.00)
P398–01 Moisture Content

Factors out moisture component of rate and total for all multispans selected. The
factored values are meant to report the dry mean values of the material being conveyed.
(f = 0.00)
Enter the moisture content in % weight or mA Input Value.
P398–02 Moisture Content

Allows moisture content P398–01 to be scaled to maximum value.
Enter the moisture content in % rate (maximum value 20 mA).

Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control
Parameters (P400 – P419)
Note:
• Changes to P401, P402, and P414 are not immediately effected while in
auto mode. Change should be made in the manual mode and are
effected upon return to the auto mode.
• The PID function does not control during any of the calibration functions
(e.g. zero, span, factor, material test).
P400 PID System
Parameters
Enables the selected PID system, systems 1 or 2 (P400 – 01 or – 02).
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Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = manual
2 = auto
P401 PID Update Time

Sets the update time (P401 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2).
Normally the controller is updated each time the process value is updated (every 300 ms).
However in unstable or slow reacting systems the controller update can be programmed
to update on a multiple of the process value update. A high value can introduce instability.
(f = 1).
Entry:
1 = 300 ms
2 = 600 ms
3 = 900 ms
etc.
P402 PID Process Value Source

Determines the source of the process value (P402 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID
system (1 or 2)
The process value is the value that the controller is trying to match with the setpoint.
(f = 1).
Enter:
1 = ratef
2 = mA input 1
3 = mA input 2

P405 Proportional Term
Sets the proportional term (P405 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2)
(f = 0.400).
The proportional term is the proportional gain. A gain of 1 is equivalent to a proportional
band of 100%.
The proportional band is the range of deviation from the setpoint that corresponds to the
full range or the control output.
Enter the proportional term 0.000 to 2.000.
P406 Integral Term

Sets the integral term (P406 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2)
Parameters
(f = 0.200).
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Enter the integral term 0.000 to 2.000.
P407 Derivative Term

Sets the derivative term (P407 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2)
(f = 0.050).
Enter the derivative term 0.000 to 1.000.
P408 Feed Forward Term

Sets the feed forward term (P408 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2)
(f = 0.300).
Enter the feed forward term 0.000 to 1.000.
P410 Manual Mode Output

Displays the percentage output value (P410 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID
system (1 or 2).
When the PID system is in manual, this is the value output, providing bumpless transfer
when switching from manual to auto. When switching from auto to manual, this
parameter is loaded with the current controlled value.
P414 Setpoint Configuration

Configures the setpoint (P414 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2).
Determines the source for the PID’s setpoint. If local, the setpoint value is entered into
P415. The setpoint can be set from the mA input 1 or 2. The mA value is scaled to the full
scale value of the process value (P402).

Entry:
0 = localf
1 = mA input 11
2 = mA input 21
3 = % rate2
P415 Local Set Point Value

Sets the local set point (P415 – 01 or – 02), in engineering units, for the corresponding PID
system (1 or 2) when in auto mode. For the external process variable, the set point is
shown in %. (f = 0.000)
Parameters
Note: The PID setpoint can be modified while in RUN mode using the up/down
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arrow keys.
P416 External Setpoint

Displays the external setpoint (P416 – 01 or – 02), in engineering units, for the
corresponding PID system (1 or 2). For the external process variable, the setpoint is
shown in %.
If the setpoint is external (P414 = 1 or 2), then this parameter displays the setpoint value
that is being input, either mA input 1 or 2.
P418 Remote Setpoint Ratio

Sets the remote setpoint ratio (P418 – 01 or – 02) for the corresponding PID system (1 or 2)
when P414 = 1 or 2 (f = 100).
The remote setpoint ratio scales remote setpoint input by the set percentage. A value of
100 means that the setpoint is 100% of the mA input.
Batch Control (P560 – P568)

The following parameters are specific to the use of the SF500 as a batch controller.
P564 – P568 is accessible only when Count Up (1) is selected.
1.
For PID–01, the setpoint source is mA input 1; for PID–02, the setpoint source is
mA input 2.
2.
Option 3 is only available if P402 has been set for an external process value
source. The setpoint will be the current rate value displayed as a percentage.

P560 Batch Mode Control
Enables the batch control function. Batch control is count up.
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = count up
P564 Batch Setpoint

Sets the batch total. When the amount of material delivered reaches this point, the batch
relay contact opens (P100) to signal the end of the batch. (f = 0.000)
Parameters
Enter the setpoint of the units of weight selected (P005).

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Note: The batch setpoint can be modified while in RUN mode using the up/down
arrow keys.
P566 Batch Pre-Warn

Enables or disables the pre-warn function associated with batch control, warning that
the batch is nearing completion.
Entry:
0 =OFFf
1 = ON
P567 Batch Pre-Warn Setpoint

Sets the setpoint for the pre-warn function (P566). When the batch reaches the setpoint,
the relay contact associated with the pre-warn function (P100) closes. (f = 0.000)
Enter setpoint in units of weight selected (P005).
P568 Batch Pre-Act

Acts on the batch operation such that when the batch totalizer is reset, the batch total is
compared to the setpoint (P564). The difference is then applied to pre-act on the setpoint
for the next batch in order to improve the accuracy of the batch. The activity is internally
limited to ±10% of the batch setpoint
Entry:
0 = OFFf
1 = Auto
2 = Manual

e.g. for Auto Batch Pre-Act
1st batch 2nd batch 3rd batch

setpoint 1000 1000 1000
pre-act 1000 950 960
total 1050 990 1000
P569 Manual Batch Pre-Act Amount

Enter a value to make the setpoint relay change state at a known value lower than the
setpoint (P564). This allows the feeding system to empty with each batch. The value of the
manual pre-Act entry is generally reflective of the material that is left in the feeding
system.
Parameters
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Example:
Setpoint = 1000
Manual Pre-Act = 50
The setpoint relay will activate when the batch totalizer reaches 950.
P598 Span Adjust Percentage

Accessible only through manual span adjust (P019), when percent change (1) is selected.
Refer to % Change on page 30.
Totalization (P619 – P648)

The following parameters are specific to the use of the SF500 totalizers. Refer also to
Operation / Totalization on page 51.
P619 Totalling Dropout

Sets the limit, in percent of design rate, below which material rates are not totalized.
(f = 3.0)
The value of 0 is reserved to allow both negative and positive totalization. Enter drop out
value in % of design rate; range is 0 to 25 %.
P620 Display Zero Dropout

Activates the limit as defined in P619 ’Totalling Dropout’, below which, the rate is set to
0.0.

P621 mA Zero Dropout
Activates the limit as defined in P619 ’Totalling Dropout’, below which, the analog output,
with respect to rate, is set to 0.0.
Note: Valid only if P201 = 1 or 2
P631 Totalizer Resolution

This parameter sets the resolution of the totalizer selected.
Totalizers are:
–01, totalizer 1
Parameters
–02, totalizer 2
–03, verification totalizer
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–04, material test totalizer

–05, batch totalizer
Entry:
1 = 0.001 (one thousandth)
2 = 0.01 (one hundredth)
3 = 0.1 (one tenth)
4 = 1 (unit)f
5 = 10 (x ten)
6 = 100 (x hundred)
7 = 1000 (x thousand)
P634 Communication Totalizer Resolution

Used to set the number of fixed decimal places for Total 1 and Total 2 for SmartLinx
communication.
Entry:
# of decimal
P634 Index Description Value
places
3f 3
2 2
Primary Index 1 Total 1 for SmartLinx communication
1 1
0 0
3f 3
2 2
Primary Index 2 Total 2 for SmartLinx communication
1 1
0 0

With 3 decimal places set, the largest readable value is 2,147,483.638. With 2 decimal
places set, the largest readable value is 21,474 836.38. With 1 or 0 decimal places set, the
largest readable value is 100,000,000.
Note: This parameter is only relevant if viewing the totalizer value using remote
communications, such as SmartLinx or Modbus.
P635 Verification Totalizer

Enables a dedicated internal totalizer that totals the amount of material conveyed during
a zero or span verification. It is used to verify the accuracy of the scale.
If a printer is connected to a port and the required programming is in order, a printout of
Parameters
the activity is automatically done on completion of the verification process.
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YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
Instrument ID#:
Start Total (T1):
End Total (T1):
Net Total (T1):
Entry:
0 = OFF, verification totalizer disabledf
1 = do not total, verification totalizer is enabled, but main totalizers1 are disabled
2 = add total, verification totalizer is enabled as well as main totalizers1
P638 External Totalizer Resolution

Note:
• If the resolution selected would cause the totalizer to lag behind the
count at 100% of design rate, the next possible resolution is
automatically entered.
• External Totalizer output frequency must not exceed 13.33 Hz at 150% of
design rate.
This parameter sets the resolution of the selected external totalizer.

Totalizers are:
P638–01, external totalizer 1 (T1), terminals 35/36
P638–02, external totalizer 2 (T2), terminals 38/39
1.
Main totalizers consist of internal totalizers 1 and 2, and external totalizers
1 and 2.

Entry:
1 = 0.001 (one thousandth)
2 = 0.01 (one hundredth)
3 = 0.1 (one tenth)
4 = 1 (unit)f
5 = 10 (x ten)
6 = 100 (x hundred)
7 = 1000 (x thousand)
P643 External Contact Closure

Sets the duration of the contact closure, in ms, for the external totalizer selected,
totalizers 1 and 2 (P643 – 01 or – 02) (f = 30).
Parameters
Permissible values are in 10 ms increments from 0 to 300 ms. The value is automatically
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calculated upon entry of P011 (design rate) and P638 (totalizer 1 resolution, external) so
that the duration of contact closure allows the transistor switch response to track the
total, up to 150% of the design rate. The value can be changed to suit specific contact
closure requirements, such as in the case of programmable logic controllers.
Note:
• If the duration selected causes the totalizer to lag behind the count rate,
the next possible duration is automatically entered.
• External Totalizer output frequency must not exceed 13.33 Hz at 150% of
design rate.
P647 Totalizer Display

Selects the totalizer combination to be displayed, either manually through the scroll
display key or automatically by control of the display mode (P081).
Entry:
1 = totalizer 1f
2 = totalizer 2
3 = totalizer 1 and 2
P648 Totalizer Reset, Internal

Manual reset of the selected internal totalizer when the entry is made (f = 0).
Entry:
0 = no reset
1 = reset totalizer 2
2 = reset totalizers 1 and 2
Resetting the internal totalizers 1 and 2 resets the internal registers for external totalizers
1 and 2.

P699 ECal mV Span
This parameter becomes available when Ecal is selected in P002.
Enter the mV span corresponding to 0 to 100% full scale rate. The display changes to P017
to show the design rate value as the test rate.
P735 Back Light

Sets the intensity of the back light for the LCD. (f = 10)
Entry:
0 = OFF
1 to 10 = low to high
Parameters
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P739 Time Zone
The offset from Greenwich mean time (GMT) of local time.
This parameter does not affect any timed events because all times are local. It can be
accessed by a remote computer for synchronization purposes.
Enter local time zone –12 to 12.
Communication (P750 – P799)

Note: Changes to these parameters are not effected until the power to the unit is
turned off and then back on.
These parameters cover the various communications formats supported by the SF500:
serial printer, Dolphin Plus, SmartLinx®, and Modbus.
P742 Word Order Parameter

Note: This parameter affects SmartLinx and Modbus communications
This value determines the format of all unsigned, double-register integers (UINT32),
except for those in the direct parameter access.
Values Description
0f most significant byte (MSB) is given first
1 least significant byte (LSB) is given first
P750 – P769 SmartLinx® Module Specific Parameters

These parameters are specific to the SmartLinx module installed. Refer to the module
documentation for a list and description of the specific parameter requirements.

P770 – P789 Local Port Parameters
These parameters are specific to programming of the SF500 communication ports. Refer
to Communications on page 70 for a listing and description of these parameters.
SmartLinx ® Hardware Testing

These parameters are used to test and debug a SmartLinx card (if installed).
P790 Hardware Error
Displays the results of ongoing hardware tests in the communications circuitry.

Values Description
Parameters
PASSf No errors
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FAIL Error occurred communicating with card; device will try to

reinitialize communications with card. If message continues,
record values in P791 and P792 and contact your local Sie-
mens representative.
ERR1 No module installed, or module not supported; SmartLinx
communications have been disabled
If FAIL or ERR1 is displayed in P790 (Hardware Error), go to P791 (Hardware Error Code)
and P792 (Hardware Error Count) for information about the error.
P791 Hardware Error Code

Indicates the precise cause of Fail or ERR1 condition from P790.
Values Description
0f No errors
Any other Error code; provide this code to your Siemens representative
value for troubleshooting
P792 Hardware Error Count

A count that increments by 1 each time Fail is reported in P790 (Hardware Error).
Values Description
Range: 0 to Error count; provide this number to your Siemens represen-
9999 tative for troubleshooting.
P794 SmartLinx Module Type
This parameter is used to identify the module type when SmartLinx is used. If you are not
using SmartLinx, this parameter is not functional. Please see the associated SmartLinx
instruction manual for a full description of this parameter.

P795 SmartLinx Protocol
This parameter is used to identify the protocol when SmartLinx is used. If you are not
using SmartLinx, this parameter is not functional. Please see theassociated
SmartLinxmanual for a full description of this parameter.
If a SmartLinx module is not configured, P795 will have a value of either 255 or 0.
P799 Communications Control

Assigns programming control through the local keypad (or Dolphin Plus, P770 = 1), or
through a Modbus protocol (P770 = 2 or 3)
Entry:
Parameters
0 = local
1 = modbus
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Test and Diagnostic (P900 – P951)
Note: These parameters are used for test and diagnostic purposes.
P900 Software Revision

Displays the EPROM (Flash ROM) software revision level.
P901 Memory Test

Tests the memory. Test is initiated by scrolling to the parameter or repeated by 'pressing
enter'
Display:
PASS = normal
FAIL = consult Siemens
P911 mA Output Test

Tests the mA output value for the output selected, outputs 1 to 3 (P911 – 01 to – 03)
Displays the value from the previous measurement. Enter a test value and the displayed
value is transmitted to the output. Upon returning to the RUN mode, the parameter
assumes the actual mA output level. (f = 0)
Use and to scroll the value
Note: Integrator must be programmed and zero and span calibrations must
be completed and accepted for the mA output test to initiate.

P914 mA Input Value
Displays the current mA input value for the input selected, inputs 1 to 2 (P914 – 01 to – 02).
Note: Not applicable if mA I/O board is not connected.
P931 Running Totalizer

1 = Total 1
2 = Total 2
3 = Verification Total
4 = Material Test Rate
5 = Batch Total
6 = NTEP Total
Parameters
7 = 0Cal Start Total

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8 = 0Cal End Total
P940 Load Cell mV Signal Test

Displays the raw (unbalanced) mV signal input for the selected load cell, load cells A to B
(P940 – 01 to – 02).
Range 0.00 – 60.00 mV.
P943 Load Cell A/D Reference

Displays the A/D reference value for the selected load cells. These values are affected by
load cell balancing (P295).
Load cells are:

– 01 = A and B
– 02 = A
– 03 = B
Note: When using an LVDT it is displayed as input A.
P948 Error Log

Displays a log of the last 25 error or alarm events (P948 – 01 to – 25) that have occurred.
Event 01 is the current error.
Display:
0 = no error
# = error code; refer to Troubleshooting on page 120

P950 Zero Register
Registers the number of zero calibrations that have been completed since the last master
reset (f = 0).
P951 Span Register

Registers the number of span calibrations for the span selected, span 1 to 8 (P951 – 01 to
– 08), that have been completed since the last master reset (f = 0).
P999 Master Reset

Resets parameters and totalizers to their factory setting (f = 0).
Enter 9 to execute the reset.
Parameters
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Troubleshooting
Generally
1. First check to see that:
• There is power at the unit
• The LCD is showing something
• The device can be programmed using the fixed keypad.
2. Then, check the wiring pin outs and verify that the connection is correct.
3. Next, go over setup parameters P770 to P779 and verify that these values match the
settings in the computer that you are using to communicate with it.
4. Finally, you should check the port that you are using on the computer. Sometimes
trying a different Modbus driver will solve the problem. An easy stand-alone driver
called ModScan32, is available from Win-Tech at www.win-tech.com. We have
found that this driver is very useful to test communications.
Specifically
Q1: I tried to set a Siemens device parameter, but the parameter remains unchanged.
Troubleshooting
A1: a. Try setting the parameter from the keypad. If it can’t be set using the
keypad, check the lock parameter (P000) and
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b. Check to ensure that SW1 (security switch) is not in the left position.

Error Codes
Error
Code Name Message/Action
Code
Reading between A & B > 20000, or no signal. Check
201 Error – Load Cell A & B
wiring.
203 Err: 203 Memory failure test. Consult Siemens.
Remote Totalizer 1
210 Increase resolution.
exceeded
Remote Totalizer 2
211 Increase resolution.
exceeded
Rate is > thee times the design rate. If no mechanical
213 Maximum rate exceeded cause, check to see if re-rating the design rate is
required.
Span is < 1 mV. Ensure proper test weight is applied dur-
220 Span too low
ing span.
Span deviation > 12.5%. Consider an initial span (P388).
221 Span out of range
Refer to “Initial Span” on page 37.
Zero deviation > minimum limit. Consider an initial zero
222 Zero out of range
(P377). Refer to “Initial Zero” on page 34.
An attempt to run command / calibration that is not
223 Security Violation
allowed under current security level.
Troubleshooting
224 Function not permitted Function not allowed under current security level.
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Flashes in the bottom right corner of display when bat-
225 BF
tery charge is too low.
227 Err: 227 No process data available. Consult Siemens.
Batch pre-act adjustment Pre-act adjustment is ignored. Tune process to limit batch
228
> 10% error.
240 Integrator not configured P002–P017 must be programmed.
PID Process Value Source (P402) or PID Setpoint (P414)
241 No PID mA Input has been programmed for a mA Input, however mA Input
Function (P255) has not been programmed properly.
PID System (P400) has been turned on, but mA Output
242 No PID mA Output
(P201) has not been programmed properly.
Batch has been set up, but no relay has been configured
243 No batch setpoint relay
for a setpoint.
Displayed at the bottom right corner of the display if
PF Power Failure power is interrupted after the integrator has been
calibrated.

Glossary
Auto Zero
Allows a zero calibration to be performed automatically in RUN mode when the rate
drops below 2% of design for 1 complete calibration period (P360).
Auxiliary Inputs
Can be programmed to allow the use of an external contact to provide the following
functions, display scroll, totalizer 1 reset, Zero, Span, Multispan, Print, Batch reset, or PID
functions.
Batching
The accumulation of a predetermined quantity of material.
Contacts
A junction of electrical conductors in open (not connected) or closed (connected) states.
Damping
Provides control over the speed at which the displayed rate readings and output
functions are updated in response to changes in the internal rate signals.
Design Rate
This is the maximum material flow rate for this particular application (100% full scale).
Direct Span
If replacing software or hardware, this allows the entry of the previously recorded span
value.
Direct Zero
If replacing software or hardware, this allows the entry of the previously recorded zero
value.
Factoring
Used to calculate the test rate value of a new or unknown test weight using the current
span as reference.
Input/Output Trim
Allows the 4 and 20 mA values to be adjusted and verified with an external source
Glossary
(meter).
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Initial Span
Usually the first span performed, it is used as reference for all other spans to determine
whether they have deviated beyond the accumulated +/– 12.5%.
Initial Zero
Usually the first zero performed, it is used as reference for all other zeros to determine
whether they have deviated beyond the Zero Limit (P370).
Linearization
Compensates for non-linear output of the flowmeter caused by varying rates.
Load Cell
Strain Gauge type transducer that produces an electrical output proportional to force
(load) applied.

LVDT
An electromechanical transducer that produces an electrical output proportional to the
displacement of a separate movable core.
mA
A unit of measure for current flow, milliamperes.
Material Test
Material samples used to verify the accuracy of the span calibration.
Modbus
An industry standard protocol used by popular SCADA and HMI systems.
Moisture Sensor
A mA input function to incorporate moisture reading from an external moisture sensor.
Multispan
Since every material has its own unique physical properties, and may impact differently, a
span calibration is required for each material to realize maximum accuracy.
PID
Proportional Integral Derivative control is used to control the feed rate to a setpoint,
either internal to the SF500 or external.
RAM
Random Access Memory.
Random Access Memory
Memory that has both read and write capabilities.
Relay
An electromechanical device with contacts that can be closed or opened by energizing a
coil.
Routine Span
Any operator initiated span calibration.
Routine Zero
Any operator initiated zero calibration.
Setpoint
Glossary
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SmartLinx®
An interface to popular industrial communication systems.
SPA
Single Parameter Access, used to view or edit parameters through the available
communication ports.
Span
This is a count value representing the mV signal provided by either the LVDT or Load Cell
at 100% design rate.
Span Register
This is the number of span calibrations that have been performed since the last master
reset.

Test Weight
A calibrated weight which will represent a certain rate on the sensor.
Totalizer
An incremental counter that records the total of material that has been monitored.
Zero Register
Shows the number of zero calibrations that have been performed since the last master
reset.
Glossary
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Appendix I
Memory Backup
The SF500 requires no maintenance or cleaning, other than a periodic replacement of the
memory backup battery. Refer to Installing/Replacing the Memory Backup Battery on
page 20.
Software Updates
Software updates require Siemens Dolphin Plus software, contact your local Siemens
representative.
It is recommended that the old software and parameters be saved to your PC before
downloading the new software.
Once installed, a master reset (P999) must be completed.
The parameters can then be reloaded, either manually or downloaded from the
previously saved file. If downloading parameters via Dolphin Plus, confirm that SF500 is in
PROGRAM mode. The zero and span values are included in the parameter file, However,
new zero and span calibrations should be completed regardless, and as soon as possible
to ensure operating accuracy.
Calibration Criteria
Zero
• no material flowing through the flowmeter. Run the flowmeter for several minutes to
ensure that it is empty
• test weights are not used during a zero calibration
• moisture input not used during a zero calibration
Span
• a zero must be completed first
• flowmeter must be empty
• test weight must be applied
PID Systems
• zero and span criteria must be met
• set controller (P400) to manual and adjust the output for 100% belt speed (using the
4 and 8 keys).
Appendix I
• shut off the prefeed to flowmeter

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In process where a prefeed device is included, it must be turned off to ensure that
no material is fed into the flowmeter.

Appendix II: Software Revision History
Software
Date Changes
Revision
2.00 April 30, 1999 • Original software release
2.01 July 20, 1999 • French language added

• 38400 baud rate option removed
• Span updated to reference current zero
value
• NTEP printout added
• Totalizer rollover updated to 1,000,000
for all resolutions
• Added units to verification totalizer
printout
• Error display updated to toggle
between error and run mode
2.02 October 08, 1999 • Limited external contact closure to 300

msec
• Added software filter to speed signal
• Factoring now based on current zero
value
• Individual damping added for Rate,
Load and Speed display
• Parameters saved permanently in Flash
• German added
• Devicenet added
• Display only the load cells selected
2.03 May 16, 2000 • Allow proper startup if no RAM battery

installed
2.04 June 30, 2000 • Larger flash added
2.05 February 07, 2001 • SmartLinx update time increased to 250

msec.
• Batch totalizer was made accessible
using Modbus
• New real time clock added
• SF500 calibrations no longer affected
by time out
• Auto Zero alarm relay will now reset
Appendix II
toggling from program to run mode

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2.06 February 17, 2001 • Updated calibration error so that it will

not displaya negative 0 error, -0.00%

Software
Date Changes
Revision
3.00 April 27, 2001 • Added flowmeter option

• Parameters are no longer changeable
with remote communications when
certification switch set
3.01 July 17, 2001 • Increased maximum idle time for

SmartLinx to9999 seconds
• Fixed totalizer error when load is
negative and totalizer drop out is 0.00
• Allowed acces to P635 in certification
mode
• Setting of certification switch changes
totalizer dropout to 0.00
3.02 August 07, 2001 • Fixed bug in totalizer P619 totalizer

dropout
3.03 February 20, 2002 • Fixed timing issue with interval printing
• Added %rate and %load to PID setpoint
configuration, P414
• Updated Auto Zero to allow run display
to be seen, AZ now flashes in bottom
right hand corner od display
• Updated span adjust calculation
• Increased totalizer resolution to
100,000,000
• Improved error interruption on display
• Fixed zero and span calibration using
remote communications
3.04 May 09, 2002 • Fixed SmartLinx error checking

• Fixed error with discrete inputs
• Add P419 PID freeze enable/disable
• Update zero calibration when
certification switch set, now references
last operator initiated zero prior
certification switch set
• Added power failure indicator on
display, "PF"
• On-line calibration added
3.05 November 11, 2002 • SmartLinx memory map increased

• Improve external totalizer contact
closure duration
Appendix II
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Software
Date Changes
Revision
3.06 July 23, 2003 • Updated PID control between remote/

local setpoint
• Improve Dolphin Plus communications
• Batch setpoint now adjustable in "RUN"
mode
• Slowed down the display when scroll
key is held
3.07 • Not released to production
3.08 March 1, 2006 • Remote zero and span calibrations

fixed
• Moisture meter added
• Remote totalizer exceeded error fixed

• Totalizer dropout (P619) now limited to
3.09 August 8, 2006
3% or less when certification switch
enabled
• Second speed sensor accuracy at

frequencies below 10 Hz fixed
• Parameter download using Dolphin
Plus fixed (Dolphin Plus patch required)
• Electronic load cell balancing of C&D
fixed
3.11 March 31, 2009
• Word order format with remote
communication fixed
• Integrator serial number added to
printout
• Power failure message added to
printout
3.12 August 2009 • Fixed word order for SmartLinx

Appendix II
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Software
Date Changes
Revision
• Updated eCal and test load parameters
• Added option 11 to P100
• Zero and Span show progress in %
• Added display and mA drop-out
• Totalizer dropout (P619) now limited to
25%
• Improve Modbus communication
• Improve Diagnostic parameter
• Remote span does not require zero
3.13 December 2010
prior to running
• Online calibration now adjusts P017
value
• New language options for print strings
• Added load cell values to Modbus map
• 3 decimal place resolution on batch
totalizer added
• Updated Display options for remote
parameters changes
Appendix II
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Notes

Index
A input 3, 5
alarm discrete input 3, 5, 86
Index
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condition 51, 97 Dolphin
display 69 Plus 3, 4, 6, 70, 72, 76, 77
event 68, 118 protocol 77
function 50, 51, 95 Dolphin Plus protocol 70
high 51, 95 E
low 51, 96 error
mode 96 check 78, 79
relay 3 codes 83, 121
autobaud 74 F
auxiliary input 86, 100 factoring 39, 45, 122
B feed forward term 65, 108
baud rate 73 format register 84
C function
calibration mA output 98
initial 27, 28, 37 output 97
online 129 pre-act 69
communications I
configuring ports 72 initial startup 61
control 76, 117 integral term 65, 108
parameters 73 L
ports 3, 71, 72 linearization 46, 106
protocol 72 rate 3
control load cell 4, 5, 13, 14, 26, 93
derivative 60, 107 LVDT 4, 5, 15, 49
feed forward 60 conditioning 15
integral 59, 107 conditioning card 5, 6
PID 6, 54, 87, 97, 107 optional remote 93
proportional 59, 107 M
rate 55 mA 5
system 59, 64 20 mA input trim 99
controller 20 mA output trim 98
batch 109 4 mA input trim 99
function 64 4 mA output trim 98
logic 52, 114 analog 3
PID 61, 64 damping 50
setpoint 54 I/O 50, 87
D I/O board 3, 5, 6, 10, 20, 49, 54, 118
damping 49 I/P 55, 56, 58
mA output 99 input 41, 49, 50, 54, 64, 80, 86, 87, 97,
value 94, 99 121
data input function 99
bits 73, 74 input range 99
date and time 83 input value 118
derivative term 59, 65, 108 O/P 55, 56, 58
discrete output 5, 17, 19, 50, 54, 64, 80, 86, 94,

97, 121 P081 display scroll mode 95, 114
output average 98 P100 relay function 43, 51, 67, 68, 86,
output function 98 95, 96, 101, 110
output maximum 98 P101 high alarm/deviation alarm 51, 95
output minimum 98 P102 low alarm 51, 96
Index
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output range 97 P107 relay alarms 96

output test 87, 117 P117 relay dead band 51, 96
resolution 6 P118 relay logic 43, 51, 96
master reset 119 P119 relay override 97
maximum separation 71 P200 mA output range 50, 97
Modbus 3, 72, 73, 78, 89 P201 mA output function 50, 55, 56, 58,
format 79 64, 98, 112, 121
how Modbus works 78 P204 mA output average 98
protocol 70, 72, 73, 76, 78 P212 mA output minimum 50, 98
register map 79 P213 mA output maximum 50, 98
RTU/ASCII protocol 78 P214 4 mA output trim 50, 98
modem 17, 70, 88, 89, 90 P215 20 mA output trim 50, 98
available 74 P220 mA damping 50, 94, 99
example setup 89 P250 mA input range 49, 50, 65, 66, 99
idle time 75 P255 mA input function 43, 49, 50, 55,
setting up 89 56, 58, 65, 66, 99, 101, 121
modes P261 4 mA input trim 42, 50, 99
program mode 21, 22 P262 20 mA input trim 42, 50, 99
run mode 21, 24 P270 auxiliary input function 38, 40, 69,
mounting 86, 100
wall mount 8 P295 load cell balancing 26, 102, 118
N P341 days of service 102
network address 79 P350 calibration security 103
P P365 multispan 40, 104
parameter P367 direct zero entry 35, 105
access directly 22 P368 direct span entry 38, 105
change a value 23 P370 zero limit deviation 105, 122
reset a value 23 P377 initial zero 33, 34, 105, 121
select 22 P388 initial span 33, 36, 37, 45, 105,
parameters 121
P000 security lock 23, 92, 103, 120 P390 linearizer 46, 48, 106
P001 language 22, 24, 92 P391 linearizer load points 46, 48, 106
P002 test reference selection 24, 28, P392 linearizer compensation 46, 48,
92, 115 106
P003 number of load cells 24, 93 P398 moisture content 49, 106
P004 rate measurement system 25 P400 PID system 51, 55, 56, 58, 61, 64,
P005 design rate units 25, 93 65, 95, 98, 107, 121, 125
P008 date 25, 93 P401 PID update time 65, 107
P009 time 25, 50, 52, 94 P402 PID process variable source 55,
P011 design rate 25, 93, 94, 114 56, 58, 65, 107, 108, 109,
P017 test rate 26, 30, 32, 33, 39, 94, 121
104, 106, 115 P405 proportional term 65, 108
P019 manual span adjust 29, 30, 31, P406 integral term 65, 108
32, 94, 111 P407 derivative term 108
P080 display damping 49, 50, 51, 94, 99 P408 feed forward term 65, 108
P410 manual mode output 64, 65, 108

P414 setpoint configuration 55, 56, 58, P914 mA input value 87, 118
65, 107, 108, 109, 121 P931 running totalizer 118
P415 local setpoint value 65, 108, 109 P940 load cell mV signal test 23, 118
P416 external setpoint 66, 109 P943 load cell A/D reference 118
P418 remote setpoint ratio 56, 58, 66, P948 error log 118
Index
mmmmm
109 P950 zero register 119
P560 batch mode control 67, 68, 95, P951 span register 119
110 P999 master reset 53, 119, 125
P564 batch setpoint 67, 68, 110, 111 rate measurement system 93
P566 batch pre-warn 67, 110 parity 73
P567 batch pre-warn setpoint 67, 68, PID 3, 50, 61, 87, 107
110 function 5, 50
P568 batch pre-act 68, 110 manual mode 64
P569 manual batch pre-act amount 111 programming 58
P595 span adjust percentage 31 setpoint 50, 65, 66, 99
P598 span adjust percentage 94, 111 setup and tuning 61
P619 totalling dropout 52, 111, 112 tuning 87
P620 display zero dropout 111 proportional term 65, 108
P621 mA zero dropout 112 R
P631 totalizer resolution 52, 112 RAM 5
P635 verification totalizer 113 rate
P638 external totalizer resolution 52, control 54, 61
113, 114 rate control 54
P643 external contact closure 52, 114 register map 79
P647 totalizer display 53, 76, 114 relay 51, 67, 68
P648 totalizer reset, internal 53, 114 alarm 50, 95, 96
P699 eCal mV span 115 batch 68, 121
P735 back light 115 chatter 51
P739 time zone 115 contacts 5
P770 serial protocols 72, 73, 75, 76, dead band 96
90, 117 function 95
P771 protocol address 73, 90 logic 96
P772 baud rate 73, 74, 90 output 86
P773 parity 73, 90 override 97
P774 data bits 74, 90 setpoint 69, 121
P775 stop bits 74, 90 remote setpoint 55, 58
P778 modem attached 74, 75, 90 RS-232 19
P779 modem inactivity timeout 74, 75, S
90 SCADA 70
P790 SmartLinx hardware error 116 setpoint 67
P791 SmartLinx hardware error code batch 51, 67, 68
116 configuration 56, 58
P792 SmartLinx hardware error count feed rate 61, 62
116 PID 50, 51, 66
P794 SmartLinx module type 116 pre-warn 67
P795 SmartLinx protocol 117 span
P799 communications control 71, 76, adjust 30, 31, 32, 33
85, 87, 117 calibration 28, 30, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39,
P900 software revision 117 40, 46, 47
P901 memory test 117 correction 38
P911 mA output test 87, 117

direct 38, 105
initial 28, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 105
manual 29, 46, 94
manual adjustment 29
multispan 38, 39, 45, 101, 102, 104
Index
mmmmm
mV span 115
recalibration 29, 34, 36
remote 39, 102
verification 113
stop bits 74
T
test
mA output 117
material 29, 30, 32, 46, 47, 94, 107,
123
weight 27, 28
test rate 26, 30, 39, 45, 94, 115, 122
text messages 88
totalization 51
totalizer
batch 95, 100, 110, 112
external 52, 113
functions 51
internal 51, 113, 114
master 51
remote 3, 17, 121
reset 85, 100, 101, 114
troubleshooting 120
U
UINT32 81, 115
W
web site 72
wiring 12
9-pin to RJ-11 19
guidelines 71
wiring guidelines 71
Z
zero 5
calibration 27, 29
direct 35, 105
initial 27, 34, 105, 121, 122
recalibration 29, 34
routine 33, 45, 123

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Operating Instructions 10/2012

Note: Always use product in accordance with specifications.

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MILLTRONICS®is a registered trademark of Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments.

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• How to install the unit • Outline diagrams

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For online technical support go to:

Siemens A&D Technical Support Center: phone +49 180 50 50 222

fax +49 180 50 50 223

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Milltronics SF500 features

The SF500 is flexible

The SF500 can communicate

The SF500 is upgradeable

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• altitude 2000 m max

• relative humidity suitable for outdoor (Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP65 enclosure)

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industrial communications systems (refer to associated

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Conduit entry area. lid

a hole saw and using suitable cable enclosure

glands to maintain ingress rating. customer

Note: Non-metallic enclosure does not provide grounding between connections.

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5. Close the lid.

provides two programmable 0/4 – 20 mA outputs, two programmable 0/4 – 20 mA inputs

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load cell load cell

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maximum cable run LVDT to Conditioner 300 m (1000 ft.)

For further connection information on specific LVDTs consult Siemens.

Note: Be sure to connect SF500 terminal 2 to SF500 terminal 17.

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Customer dry contacts, or open

Prefeed activated dry contact.

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Note: External power supply not required on all totalizer models.

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auxiliary supply output, isolated 24 V dc at

Installing/Replacing the Memory Backup Battery

Disconnect power before installing or replacing the battery.

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minus key switches PID between auto and

opens parameter direct entry opens PROGRAM mode

initiates calibration initiates calibration