IND310drive

Terminal
User’s Guide

71207921
(2/04).00
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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Radio Interference
Requirements of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his or her own expense.

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PRECAUTIONS
• READ this manual BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment and FOLLOW
these instructions carefully.
• SAVE this manual for future reference.

WARNING!
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD CONNECT TO
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND
PRONG.

WARNING!
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE PCB OR LOAD CELL, REMOVE POWER FROM THE IND310drive
TERMINAL AND WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING
ANY HARNESS.

CAUTION
BEFORE CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING ANY INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OR
INTERCONNECTING WIRING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALWAYS REMOVE POWER
AND WAIT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SECONDS BEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS OR
DISCONNECTIONS ARE MADE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR BODILY HARM.

CAUTION
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES.

WARNING!
THE IND310drive TERMINAL IS NOT INTRINSICALLY SAFE! DO NOT USE
WITHIN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS DIVISION 1 OR ZONE 0/1
BECAUSE OF COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.

WARNING!
WHEN THIS EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED AS A COMPONENT PART OF A
SYSTEM, THE RESULTING DESIGN MUST BE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF ALL COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM AND THE POTENTIAL
HAZARDS INVOLVED. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION COULD
RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Contents
Chapter 1.0 Introduction ..............................................1-1
Operating Overview .................................................................... 1-1
Gross State ....................................................................................1-1
Net State........................................................................................1-2
Operating Modes ............................................................................1-2
Weighing Processes .......................................................................1-2
Installation and Programming...................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2.0 Operating Instructions ..............................2-1
Security..................................................................................... 2-1
Metrology Switch ............................................................................2-1
Display Operation....................................................................... 2-2
General Navigation .........................................................................2-3
Keystroke Functions........................................................................2-7
Default Screen.......................................................................... 2-10
Application Operation................................................................ 2-10
Direct Entry Option........................................................................2-10
Vehicle ID Weighing......................................................................2-11
Temporary ID Weighing.................................................................2-12
Index Weighing ............................................................................2-14
Transient Vehicle Weighing............................................................2-15
Outbound Process ........................................................................2-16
Inbound Process ..........................................................................2-19
Table Searches ........................................................................ 2-19
Table Reports........................................................................... 2-20
Chapter 3.0 Service and Maintenance.........................3-1
Service...................................................................................... 3-1
Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................... 3-1
Appendix A Basic Weighing Concepts ..........................A-1
Zero.......................................................................................... A-1
Tare.......................................................................................... A-1
Autotare......................................................................................... A-1
Keyboard Tare................................................................................ A-2
Additive Tare .................................................................................. A-2
Tare Interlocks................................................................................ A-2
Sections .................................................................................... A-2
Setpoints ................................................................................... A-2
Inbound/Outbound Weighing ....................................................... A-3
 Net Sign Correction..................................................................... A-3
One-Pass Weighing.................................................................... A-3
Appendix B Application Operation Flowcharts ...............B-1
Vehicle ID Weighing ................................................................... B-3
Temporary ID Weighing .............................................................. B-4
Index Weighing.......................................................................... B-4
Index Weighing.......................................................................... B-5
Transient Vehicle Weighing.......................................................... B-5
Transient Vehicle Weighing.......................................................... B-6
Chapter 1.0

Introduction
The IND310drive Industrial Scale Terminal incorporates the latest
This chapter covers
design innovations in vehicle weighing applications. The terminal
• Operating Overview contains functionality not available in previous generations of
• Installation and Programming terminals; it employs a simple setup logic tree that will be carried
Click on any of the above topics across future generations of METTLER TOLEDO terminals.
to link to the sections where they
The simplicity of setup and operation coupled with specific
are located.
configurations for multiple applications reduces training costs and
operation setup time. The enhanced software capabilities enable
database storage of key information, which reduces operator error
and time-consuming entries.

Information on installing, programming, and servicing the

IND310drive terminal is located in the IND310drive Installation
Manual and the IND310drive Technical Manual. Review all
instructions and safety precautions carefully. Only authorized
personnel should perform installation and service procedures.
Please contact an authorized METTLER TOLEDO representative to
resolve any questions not covered in this manual or associated
manuals.

Operating Overview
To successfully use the IND310drive terminal's various functions, one must
See Appendix A,
understand
Basic Weighing
Concepts for • Basic weighing terminology
more information
about basic • Differences between gross and net states
weighing • The terminal's various operating modes and weighing processes
terminology.

Gross State
The IND310drive terminal is in the gross state when a tare (the weight of a
container holding the product to be weighed) has not been taken. The full weight of
the items on the scale displays on the terminal.

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Net State
The IND310drive terminal is in the net state after a tare has been taken. Only the
weight of the items on the scale after the tare is deducted displays, and the net
cursor is lit.

Operating Modes
Routine operations with all vehicle features enabled in setup include four modes of
terminal operation:
• Vehicle ID Weighing—Uses a permanent stored Vehicle ID table to identify the
tare value of the vehicle, and then follows the steps defined by the outbound
process to complete the procedure, which is also called a transaction. Vehicle
ID Weighing enables the accumulation of totals based on vehicle ID.
• Temporary ID Weighing—Coordinates the inbound and outbound processes
for vehicles that are not permanently stored in the Vehicle ID table through the
use of a Temporary ID table. Temporary ID Weighing stores the vehicle
information in the Temporary ID table and follows the inbound process. It also
removes this temporary entry when the vehicle returns and follows the
outbound process. Because the entry is temporary, no accumulation of totals
occurs.
• Index Weighing—Enables the Vehicle ID Weighing mode and Outbound
process to be condensed through the use of a special Index table that provides
a single ID reference for quick multiple ID look-ups.
• Transient Weighing—This mode enables weighing of vehicles that are not
part of normal operation in a manner similar to the Vehicle ID Weighing mode.
Transient Weighing does not use the Vehicle ID table, so the operator must
enter vehicle data. Transient Weighing transactions are not included in any
totals.

Weighing Processes
There are two weighing processes:

• Outbound—Completes the vehicle transaction. The gross, tare, and net weight
values are now known. Other transaction information may be collected (A1–A4
table data, Variable 1, and/or Variable 2 data). The completed transaction
information is stored and can be printed.
• Inbound—Enables the vehicle identification information and a stored weight
value to be collected. Other transaction information may be collected (A1–A4
table data). The inbound transaction information is stored and can be printed.

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Installation and Programming

The IND310drive Installation Manual provides detailed information about
installation. This manual is included in printed format and on a CD with the initial
delivery of the terminal. Installation information for the IND310drive is also
available in the IND310drive Technical Manual, Appendix A.

The IND310drive Technical Manual contains advanced information for

IND310drive setup and programming.

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For your notes

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Operating Instructions
This chapter covers The IND310drive Terminal is a simple to use, yet sophisticated
terminal with flexibility of configuration to meet a variety operating
• Security
requirements. The setup menu system provides the power of
• Display Operation configuration in a user-friendly operational environment.
• General Navigation
While reading this manual and operating the terminal, keep in mind
• Default Screen that various functions may or may not be available and that the
• Application Operation screens shown in this manual may vary from terminal-to-terminal
Click on any of the above topics based on the setup configuration.
to link to the sections where
This User Manual provides instructions for performing typical vehicle
they are located.
weighing operations on the IND310drive terminal. Detailed
information about terminal configuration and setup is provided in the
IND310drive Technical Manual.

Security
The IND310drive supports a single user/password for setup security. The terminal
is pre-configured at the factory with a user name of “ADMIN”. The factory default
password is null (no password). The unit as configured at the factory requires no
login or password entry to enter the setup mode. All functions of the terminal are
available to all users until a password is set up.

The pre-configured user (ADMIN) cannot be changed; the password can only be
added or modified. Be sure to remember the password. If the password is changed
or forgotten, access to the setup menu will not be available. Be sure to protect the
password from access by unauthorized personnel. The password provides access
to the entire setup menu, unless the metrology switch is placed in the approved
position.

Metrology Switch
If the metrology switch is placed in the approved position, access to the scale and
other metrologically significant areas is not permitted. Access to the metrology
switch may be sealed in conformity with local regulations.

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Display Operation
Application operation and setup display screens include the following basic
sections:

• Status bar
• Application area
• Softkeys
Figure 2-1 shows the location of each of these sections.

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Status bar

Application
area

Softkeys

Figure 2-1: Default Weighing Operation Screen

Status Bar
The status bar shows the terminal's status, including the active scale, weight,
weighing units, date, and time.

Application Area
The application area displays the current application. For example, the application
area shown in Figure 2-1 indicates that a current vehicle ID needs to be entered.

Softkeys
Softkeys are used to select application operation modes. The positioning of
softkeys can be changed and functions enabled or disabled through the softkey
setup page.

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General Navigation
Navigate in the applications and configure the IND310drive using

• Softkeys • Numeric keys

• Application keys • External Keyboard
• Scale function keys • Alpha keys
• Navigation keys

The locations of the above listed keys and the default weighing operation screen
are shown in Figure 2-2.

Softkeys
The softkey setup page is used to

• Change softkey positions

• Enable softkey functions
• Disable softkey functions
For example, a contrast softkey can be enabled for making quick adjustments to
the terminal screen’s contrast setting.

Five softkeys are located along the bottom of the display screen (see Figure 2-2).
Some screens might have up to three pages of softkeys for a total of 15 possible
functions. A DOWN ARROW icon displayed on the lower-right corner of the
screen (to the far right of the softkey icons) indicates that more softkey selections
are available. Press the DOWN arrow navigation key to display additional softkey
screens. Press the UP arrow navigation key to display the previous softkey screen.

Scale Function
Keys

Default Weighing
Operation Screen Numeric Keys

Softkeys UP Arrow Navigation Key

Application (A) Keys Navigation Keys

DOWN Arrow Navigation Key

Figure 2-2: Key Locations and Default Weighing Operation Screen

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Application Keys
Application keys (A keys) are located below the softkeys (see Figure 2-2) and are
labeled

• A1
• A2
• A3
• A4
The application key setup screen is used to assign specific functions to the
application keys. For example, application keys could be configured to magnify the
display ten times, adjust contrast, or select user-defined table information.

Scale Function Keys

Scale function keys (see Figure 2-2) are:

Select Scale—Enables the operator to select a specific scale. Press the

SELECT SCALE key to switch between available scales.

Zero—Zero is the weight of the scale platform or weighbridge when it is

empty. The gross zero reference is recorded during calibration. Press the ZERO
scale function key to capture a new gross zero reference point if pushbutton zero is
enabled in configuration and the weight is within the zero range.

Tare—Tare is the weight of a vehicle when it is empty. Tare is normally

used to determine the net weight of the contents of a vehicle. Press the TARE scale
function key when an empty vehicle is on the scale. The terminal then displays a
zero weight. The vehicle is loaded and driven back onto the scale. The terminal
then displays the net weight of the contents. Pushbutton tare must be enabled to
use this key in this manner.

When the empty weight of the vehicle is a known value, enter the tare weight using
the numeric keys and then press the TARE scale function key. The terminal will
display the net weight of the contents of the vehicle. Keyboard tare must be
enabled in order to use this key in this manner.

Print—Press the PRINT scale function key to generate a hard-copy printout

of a report or of information displayed on the screen or to initiate a demand print of
an assigned print template. A printer must be connected to a serial port and the
terminal must be configured to match its serial port settings to the printer’s.
Communication connection and configuration is necessary to connect a template
or report to the selected serial port, and to define the selected template or report in
configuration.

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Navigation Keys
Navigation keys (see Figure 2-2) enable navigation within the setup menu tree,
setup screens, and application screens. Navigation keys include:

• Up and down arrows—move the focus up or down to different setup

options within the menu tree or to different fields within setup pages. Focus is
indicated by highlighted text. These keys are also used to switch to another
page of softkeys.
• Left and right arrows—expand (right arrow) or collapse (left arrow)
the setup options in the menu tree. These arrows also move the cursor position
to a specific character in text areas, and enable left and right scrolling to view
all information available on a screen.
• Enter—opens the setup page for viewing and editing setup parameters.
The Enter key moves the focus from a field label to a setup value for that field.
After entering a value, the enter key is used to accept new values and the focus
moves to the next field label.

Numeric Keys
Use the terminal’s 12-key numeric keypad (see Figure 2-2) to enter data and
commands.

To use numeric keys, position the cursor in the field (see Navigation Keys) and
press the numeric keys to enter the appropriate data. Press the DECIMAL key
(. key) to enter decimal points where necessary.

The CLEAR key (C key) functions like a backspace key. Position the cursor at the
end of data to be deleted and press the C key. Press the C key once for each
character to be deleted.

Alpha Keys
On some setup pages, softkeys and application keys function as alpha keys (see
Figure 2-3) that are used to enter alphabetic characters for setup parameters such
as passwords.

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Softkeys and
associated alpha
character sets

EXIT softkey

Figure 2-3: Alpha Keys

To use alpha keys, position the cursor in the data entry location (see Navigation
Keys), press the softkey or application key associated with the desired set of alpha
characters as shown in Figure 2-3. The softkeys change to display each alpha
character included in the selected set of alpha characters. Use the UP and DOWN
arrow navigation keys (see Figure 2-2) to switch between upper-case and
lower-case characters. Press the key associated with the specific alpha character

desired for data entry. Use the EXIT softkey to return to the main alpha key
menu. Repeat this process until all alpha characters have been entered.

From the main alpha key menu, press the EXIT softkey to escape from alpha entry
without saving data. Use the CLEAR (C) key (see Numeric Keys, Figure 2-2) to
delete unwanted alpha characters.

External Keyboard
An external keyboard can be connected to the IND310drive at the PS/2 port. The
See the
keys on an external keyboard perform the following functions
IND310drive
Installation Manual • F1 through F5—Perform the same functions as the softkeys, with F1 being the
for more
softkey on the left and F5 being the softkey on the right.
information on
connecting an • Alt F1 through Alt F4—Perform the same functions as the A1 through A4
external keyboard. application keys.
• F6 through F9—Perform the same functions as the SELECT (F6), ZERO (F7),
TARE (F8), and PRINT (F9) scale function keys.

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• Keyboard numeric and alphabetic keys—Function independently of the

softkeys and can be used to enter alphabetic letters and numerals. The Enter
key on the keyboard functions the same as the ENTER navigation key. The
Backspace key functions the same as the CLEAR (C) key. The arrow keys
function the same as the navigation keys.
• Number keys—Function the same as the keys on the terminal’s numeric
keypad when the number lock function is engaged.

Keystroke Functions
Key names and commands are identified in this manual by upper- and lower-case
letters. Key names, such as ENTER, are in all upper-case letters, and commands,
such as “select,” are in lower-case (unless they begin a sentence, in which case
the first initial is upper-case). For example:

• “Press INDEX...” means to press the INDEX softkey.

• “Select an option...” means to use the UP or DOWN arrow navigation keys to
select a setting, then press ENTER.
Softkeys and application displays use graphic images for identification. Table 2-1
shows graphic images and their functions.

Table 2-1: Graphic Images and Functions

Graphic Image Function

Capture Span

Capture Zero

Clear

Contrast

Current “Var1” Value

Current “Var2” Value

Current A1 Value

Current A2 Value

Current A3 Value

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Graphic Image Function

Current A4 Value

Current Vehicle ID

DESC
Current Vehicle Description

Custom Report

Darker

Database Files

Database Query (search)

Delete

Edit

Escape (exit without storing)

Exit (return to previous screen)

Expanded Weight

Vehicle ID Weighing

Index Weighing

Information

Information/Recall

Lighter

More Softkey Selections

New/Insert

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Graphic Image Function

Report

Reset

Reset Counter

Return to A1-A4 File Entry

Return to Var1-2 Entry

Setup Menu

Start

Start Search

Stop

Temporary ID Weighing

Time & Date

Transient Vehicle Weighing

Unit Switching

Validate Entry/Transaction

Metrology (Weight) Information

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Default Screen
The default weighing operation screen displays when the application is idle (see
Figure 2-4).

System messages 09 Jan 2004 08:47:19 Time and date

Weight on the scale

Center of zero
Motion Selected scale
Range
Units Gross mode or Net mode

Setup softkey

Information/Recall softkey Down arrow key

Figure 2-4: Default Weighing Operation Screen

Application Operation
See the Routine operations (with all vehicle features enabled in setup) include four modes
IND310drive of operation:
Technical
Manual, Chapter
• Vehicle ID Weighing
3.0, Configuration • Temporary ID Weighing
for details about
terminal setup. • Index Weighing
• Transient Vehicle Weighing

Direct Entry Option

See the An alternative method to initiate a transaction is direct entry of known data. To use
IND310drive this option, enter any type of known data, such as a Quick ID or a tare weight, on
Technical the main weighing screen to initiate a transaction. Press a softkey or scale function
Manual, Appendix key to select how the terminal uses the information.
C, Database
Structure and Use Examples include:
for more
information about • Enter a Quick ID and press the VEHICLE ID or TEMPORARY ID softkey. The data
how to use Quick entered becomes the Quick ID reference (look-up key) for the table that
IDs and Short A/N corresponds with the selected softkey.
IDs. • Enter a tare weight and press the TARE scale function key. The data entered
becomes a manually-entered tare.

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See Appendix B, Vehicle ID Weighing

Application
Operation Vehicle ID Weighing uses the Vehicle ID Table, where vehicle IDs, descriptions,
Flowcharts for a and permanent stored weights are entered prior to operation.
quick reference
flowchart that To use Vehicle ID Weighing:
illustrates Vehicle
1. From the default weight screen (Figure 2-4), press the DOWN arrow key to
ID Weighing.
display all available softkeys (see Figure 2-5).

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Cursor Vehicle ID field

Index softkey Vehicle ID softkey

Transient Vehicle softkey
Temporary ID softkey

Figure 2-5: Default Weight Screen

This screen may appear differently depending on setup configuration. If the

VEHICLE ID softkey does not display, see the IND310drive Technical Manual,
Appendix E, Softkey and Application Key Mapping.

2. Once the vehicle is on the scale, press the VEHICLE ID softkey. A vehicle ID
prompt displays with a cursor in the Vehicle ID field. The softkeys and
application keys become alpha keys (see Figure 2-3).
3. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter the vehicle ID. Press the
ENTER key to complete the entry. The ID value entered is the look-up key for
the vehicle in the Vehicle ID table and then in the Temporary ID table.
Operators can use an external keyboard to enter information if one is
connected to the terminal. See the IND310drive Installation Manual for
information about connecting an external keyboard.

4. If the vehicle's ID is located in the Vehicle ID or Temporary ID table, the

terminal uses the stored data (including tare weight) and continues with the
outbound process. See Outbound Process to continue.

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If the vehicle’s ID is not located, the display reads ID NOT FOUND (see
Figure 2-6).
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21500
KRG354
Database query softkey
ID NOT FOUND
Escape softkey Temporary ID softkey

Figure 2-6: Default Weight Screen

When the terminal does not locate a vehicle ID, the user has three options:

• Escape—Press the ESCAPE softkey (see Figure 2-6) to return to the main
Default Weight Screen.
• Search for the vehicle ID—Press the DATABASE QUERY softkey (see
Figure 2-6) to search for the vehicle ID in the Vehicle ID table. Once the
correct ID is located, continue with the outbound process (see Outbound
Process).
• Create a temporary ID—Press the TEMPORARY ID softkey (see
Figure 2-6) to store the ID in the Temporary ID table (see Temporary ID
Weighing, which follows).

See Appendix B, Temporary ID Weighing

Application Operation
Flowcharts for a Temporary ID Weighing involves the use of the Temporary ID Table to record tare
quick reference weights for inbound transactions and to recall these weights on outbound
flowchart that transactions. Operators can also use manually-entered tare weights for Temporary
illustrates Temporary ID Weighing.
ID Weighing.
Following an outbound transaction, the terminal removes the vehicle ID from the
Temporary ID Table.

To use Temporary ID Weighing:

1. Once the vehicle is on the scale, press the TEMPORARY ID softkey (see
Figure 2-5). A vehicle ID prompt displays with a cursor in the ID field. The
softkeys and application keys become alpha keys (see Figure 2-3).
2. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter the vehicle ID. Press the
ENTER key to complete the entry.
3. If the vehicle’s ID is located in the Temporary ID Table, the terminal uses the
stored data and continues with the outbound process. See Outbound Process
to continue.

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When the terminal does not locate a vehicle ID, the user has three options:

• Escape—Press the ESCAPE softkey (see Figure 2-6) to return to the main
Default Weight Screen.
• Search for the vehicle ID—Press the DATABASE QUERY softkey (see
Figure 2-6) to search for the vehicle ID in the Temporary ID table. Once the
correct ID is located, continue with the outbound process (see Outbound
Process).

• Insert an ID in the Temporary ID Table—Press the INSERT softkey

to insert the vehicle ID into the Temporary ID Table. See Inbound Process to
continue.

Using Manually-Entered Tare Weights

Operators can also use manually-entered tare weights rather than stored tare
weights in the Temporary ID Weighing mode (if enabled in setup).

To manually enter a tare weight:

1. From the default weight screen (Figure 2-7), use the numeric keypad to enter
the tare value in the tare field BEFORE pressing the TEMPORARY ID softkey.
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0.0000
Tare 4170 Tare field

Temporary ID
softkey
Figure 2-7: Default Weight Screen

2. Press the TEMPORARY ID softkey and then enter the Vehicle Description using
the alpha keys. See Outbound Process to continue.

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See Appendix B, Index Weighing

Application
Operation Index Weighing uses the Index Table, which uses a relational ID for quickly
Flowcharts for a locating values from information stored in tables (Vehicle ID and A-1–A-3 tables,
quick reference which are defined and configured in setup).
flowchart that
illustrates Index To use index Weighing
Weighing.
1. Once the vehicle is on the scale, press the INDEX softkey (Figure 2-8).
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Index ID prompt
21500
Index ID: 12

Index softkey

Figure 2-8: Weight Screen With Index ID Prompt

2. An Index ID prompt displays with a cursor in the ID field (see Figure 2-8).
3. Use the numeric keypad to enter the Index ID. Press the ENTER key to complete
the entry.
4. If the ID is found in the Index Table, the terminal uses the relational ID data to
locate corresponding data in the vehicle ID and A1–A3 tables. See Outbound
Process to continue.
When the terminal does not locate an Index ID, the user has two options:

• Escape—Press the ESCAPE softkey to return to the main Default

Weight Screen.

• Search for the Index ID—Press the DATABASE QUERY softkey

to search for the index ID. Once the correct ID is located, continue with the
outbound process (see Outbound Process).

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See Appendix B, Transient Vehicle Weighing

Application
Operation Use Transient Vehicle Weighing for vehicles that should not be included in the
Flowcharts for a terminal’s memory.
quick reference
flowchart that To use Transient Vehicle Weighing:
illustrates Transient
Vehicle Weighing. 1. Once the vehicle is on the scale, press the TRANSIENT VEHICLE WEIGHING
softkey (see Figure 2-9).
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21500
Tare:
Transient
vehicle
weighing

Figure 2-9: Default Weight Screen

2. A prompt displays with a cursor in the description field. The softkeys and
application keys become alpha keys (see Figure 2-10).

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lb 4710 PT
21500 NET

DESC: Description
field

A1 field
with focus A1 Customer
A2
A3

ABCDEF GHIJK LMNOP QRSTU VWXYZ

Alpha keys
@!SP$ #&<>^?

Figure 2-10: Transient Weighing ID Prompt

3. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter the description. Press the
ENTER key to complete the entry. See Outbound Process to continue.

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Outbound Process
Completing the Outbound Process involves:

• Entering Database Information

• Validating the Transaction
• Printing and Storing

Entering Database Information

Database information is stored in A1, A2, A3, and A4 (if enabled) tables. Each
table includes a Quick ID and Short A/N (alpha/numeric) ID for each database
entry. Database files must be enabled in the setup menu for the different types of
weighing operations in order to enable the collection of database information
during transactions.

If the A4 Table is not enabled as the index table, it can be a user-defined entry
field that functions like the A1–A3 Tables.

Entry of database information is not obligatory. Press the OK softkey to

continue a transaction without entering data.

To enter database information:

1. The A1 field has focus (is highlighted) when the screen displays. Press the
ENTER key to access the A1 field. The softkeys and the application keys
become alpha keys (See Figure 2-10.)
2. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter the Quick ID or Short A/N
ID of the desired database information in the text boxes that correspond to the
A1, A2, A3, and A4 (if enabled) tables (see Figure 2-11).
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Tare value

NET
Net mode
DESC: Express Delivery 112

Customer Destination
Express Delivery St. Louis, MO
Product
Corn-Mix Text boxes

ABCDE GHIJK LMNO QRST VWXYZ

@!SP$ #&<>^
Figure 2-11: A1–A3 Tables Data Entry Screen

3. Press the ENTER key. The description that corresponds to the Quick ID or Short
A/N ID displays in the text box.

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See Table 4. If the Quick ID or Short A/N ID is not found in the database, the message “A1
Searches for more ID NOT FOUND” displays. Search the database by pressing the
information about
how to search DATABASE QUERY softkey .
database tables.

5. Once all table entries are complete, press the OK softkey to accept the
entries.
For Index Weighing, the A1, A2, and A3 table fields (if enabled) display the
database values automatically as referenced from the Index Table. If
necessary, change the values by following steps 1–3. Any A1, A2, and A3
table values that are changed during Index Weighing are not changed in the
Index Table.

6. If variable data entry is enabled in setup, variable data fields display. For
example, in Figure 2-12 Humidity is enabled as Variable 1 and Quality Rating
as Variable 2. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter variable
data.
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DESC: Express Delivery 112

Humidity
78.5
Variable
Quality Rating
data fields
Good

ABCDE GHIJK LMNO QRST VWXYZ

@!SP$ #&<>^?
Figure 2-12: Variable Data Entry Screen

7. Once all table entries are complete, press the OK softkey to accept the
entries.
Entry of data here is not obligatory. Variable data is not stored. Press the OK
softkey to continue without entering data.

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Validating the Transaction

After entering all data for the database and variable fields, the validation screen
displays (Figure 2-13). This screen shows all database table and variable entries.

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NET
Express Delivery 112

A1 Customer Express Delivery Database

A2 Destination St. Louis, MO
entries
A3 Product Corn-Mix
Var1 Humidity 78.5 Variable data
Var2 Quality Rating Good entries
Return to Return to
A1–A3 entry variable entry

Figure 2-13: Validation Screen

To validate the transaction:

1. Verify that the information displayed for the database entries (A1–A3) and the
variable data entries (Var1–Var2) is correct.
2. If any information is not correct, press the RETURN TO A1–A3 ENTRY softkey or
the RETURN TO VARIABLE ENTRY softkey to go back to the appropriate entry
screen to correct the information. Press the ESCAPE softkey to clear all data
and re-start the transaction.
3. When all information is correct as displayed, press the OK softkey to validate
the transaction.
If the A4 Table is not enabled as the index table, it can also be a user-defined
entry field that functions like the A1–A3 Tables, and information will display
and should be validated for this database entry as well.

Printing and Storing

1. Once the transaction is validated, the information related to the transaction is
stored in the terminal’s database and the outbound transaction prints (if
printing is enabled in setup).
2. After storing and/or printing, the display returns to Gross mode and the
terminal is ready for the next transaction.

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Inbound Process
Completing the Inbound Process involves:

• Entering Database Information—The same procedures as listed under

Entering Database Information for the Outbound Process, except for variable
data entry, which does not occur during the Inbound Process.
• Validating the Transaction—The same procedures as listed under Validating
the Transaction for the Outbound Process, except variable data fields are not
present.
• Printing and Storing—The same procedures as listed under Printing and
Storing for the Outbound Process, except ID, description, and inbound weight
information related to the transaction are also stored in terminal’s database.

Table Searches
To search database tables:

A. Press the DATABASE QUERY softkey to search the database

table associated with the current operating mode or active table. For
example, if the current operating mode is Vehicle ID Weighing, the
Database Query screen for the Vehicle ID Table displays when the
DATABASE QUERY softkey is pressed (see Figure 2-14).

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256389

Vehicle ID

None

None

Figure 2-14: Database Query Screen—Vehicle ID Table

If the search is done with the search fields left blank, the entire table in the
database file displays. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the
table to locate the desired entry. Proceed to Step G.

B. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll among the data field
labels.

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C. Press the ENTER key to select a data field. The softkeys and
application keys become alpha keys.
D. Use the alpha keys and the numeric keypad to enter information in the
field to search on.
E. Press the ENTER key to accept the entry.

F. Press the START SEARCH softkey . If the information entered is

found in the database, it will display with focus (highlighted). If the
information is not found, the result screen will list no entries. Press the

DATABASE QUERY softkey to return to the main search page

and try again.
G. To select an entry from the database search results, press the OK

softkey .
The search results for an Index Table search will show data for the A2 and A3
values (if enabled) even though these values cannot be used as part of the
query’s sort.

Table Reports
Reports are generated from database tables including:
See the IND310drive
Technical Manual, • Transaction Table—Stores weighing transaction information
Appendix C,
Database Structure • Vehicle ID Table—Stores specific vehicle information, including vehicle IDs,
and Use for more descriptions, and tare weights
information about
• Temporary ID Table—Temporarily stores vehicle descriptions and tare weights
database tables and
for inbound vehicles to enable the recall of these weights for outbound
report generation.
transactions
• A1, A2, A3, and A4 Tables—Store descriptions of vehicle information defined
in the application setup to meet specific operational requirements. The A4
Table can be configured as an Index Table, which is comprised of ID keys that
reference data located in other tables.

The RUN REPORT softkey must display on the operational screens to

generate table reports. Otherwise, table reports can only be generated from setup
screens.

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To generate a table report:

1. Press the RUN REPORT softkey . The Reports Run/Full screen

displays (see Figure 2-15).

Type drop-down menu

Figure 2-15: Reports Run/Full Screen

2. Use the Type drop-down menu to select the desired type of database table
report. Press the ENTER key to accept the selection.
3. Press the RUN REPORT softkey. The Report Setup Screen for the selected report
type displays (see Figure 2-16).

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Drop-down menus

Custom report
Run report softkey
softkey

Figure 2-16: Report Setup Screen (Transaction Report)

4. Use the drop-down menus on the Report Setup Screen to enable or disable the
defined table fields within the structure of the table report.
If Full is enabled for the transaction table report, other selections do not
display.

If the A4 table is configured as the Index Table, the fields that display change
to enable set up of the Index Table report structure.

5. Press the RUN REPORT softkey to run a standard table report that includes
data from all enabled fields.

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To configure and run a custom report:

1. Press the CUSTOM REPORT softkey to limit the records included within the
report fields and run a custom report. See Figure 2-17 for an example of a
custom report setup screen.

Field 1 drop-down menu

Field 1 start Field 1 stop

Field 2 drop-down menu

Field 2 start Field 2 stop

START softkey

Figure 2-17: Example Custom Report Setup Screen

2. Use the Field 1 and Field 2 drop-down menus to select fields to be used to
limit records that are included in a report.
3. Specify the range of reported field values by entering start and stop values for
the selected fields. The example in Figure 2-17 shows Date for Field 1, with a
start value of 2003-07-21 and a stop value of 2003-11-21. Therefore, only
records with dates between July 21, 2003 and November 21, 2003 will be
included in the report.
If the stop value is left blank, then any records with values that fall after the
start value are included in the report. If the start is left blank, then any records
with values that fall before the stop value are included in the report. The
example in Figure 2-17 shows Transaction Count for Field 2 with a blank start
value and a stop value of 548. All records with transaction counts between 1
and 548 and dates between July 21, 2003 and November 21, 2003 will be
included in the report.

The date format is fixed at YYYY-MM-DD for these fields. (This date format
might not match the terminal’s date configuration.)

4. Press the START softkey to run the custom report.

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Service and Maintenance

This chapter covers
• Service
Service
• Cleaning and Maintenance Information on installing, programming, and servicing the
Click on any of the above topics IND310drive terminal is available in the IND310drive Terminal
to link to the sections where Installation and Technical Manuals. Only qualified personnel should
they are located. perform installation, programming, and service. Please contact a local
METTLER TOLEDO representative for assistance.

In general, once the IND310drive is installed, programmed, and

calibrated for a given application, no other routine service is required.

WARNING!
ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THE
TERMINAL. EXERCISE CARE WHEN MAKING CHECKS, TESTS
AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE MADE WITH POWER ON.
FAILING TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean the IND310drive terminal’s keypad and cover with a clean, soft cloth
dampened with a mild glass cleaner. Do not use any type of industrial solvent
such as toluene or isopropanol (IPA) that could damage the terminal’s finish. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the terminal.

Regular maintenance inspections and calibration by a qualified service technician

are recommended. The IND310drive is a rugged stainless steel-enclosed
instrument; however, the font panel is a vinyl covering over sensitive electronic
switches and a lighted LCD display. Take care to avoid any punctures to this
surface or any vibrations or shocks to the instrument. Should the front panel
become punctured, ensure that steps are taken to prevent dust and moisture from
entering the unit.

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Basic Weighing Concepts

This appendix explains some of the specialized terminology and concepts that are
commonly used in the weighing industry, as well as the features of the
IND310drive that can be used to make the weighing process more efficient.

Zero
Zero is the empty weight of the scale platform or weighbridge. The gross zero
reference is recorded during calibration.

Pushbutton Zero is a way for the operator to capture a new gross zero reference
point. The weight on the scale must be stable and be within the pushbutton zero
capture range, typically ±20% of full scale capacity. The zero of the scale can
change because material builds up on the scale or because the temperature
changes.

Auto Zero Maintenance (AZM) is a way for the terminal to gradually rezero itself in
order to compensate for small changes in zero. Class IIIL legal-for-trade vehicle
scales use an AZM range of ±3 displayed increments above/below gross zero.
AZM is active any time the weight on the scale is stable and is within the AZM
range.

Tare
Tare is the empty weight of a vehicle. Tare is normally used to determine the net
weight of the contents of a vehicle. There are several different ways tare is used:
autotare, keyboard tare, and additive tare.

Autotare
An autotare is taken by pressing the TARE key when an empty vehicle is on the
scale. The terminal then displays a zero weight with the net cursor lit. The vehicle
is loaded and driven back onto the scale. The terminal then displays the net weight
of the contents. If the TARE key is pressed while the terminal is in the net mode, the
current weight on the scale becomes the new tare value. Tare interlocks inhibit
replacement autotare.

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Keyboard Tare
Keyboard entered tare is used when the empty weight of the vehicle is a known
value. The known tare weight is entered using the numeric keys, and the TARE
scale function key is pressed. The terminal will then display the net weight of the
contents of the vehicle.

Additive Tare
Additive tare is a rarely used mode of keyboard entered tare. If a tare is entered
using the numeric keypad while the terminal is in the net weight mode, the tare
value entered is added to the existing tare weight value. Tare interlocks inhibit this
mode.

Tare Interlocks
Tare interlocks are a set of restrictions on how tare can be used. They are required
by some local weights and measures regulations. If tare interlocks are enabled, the
terminal must be at gross zero to clear a tare weight or to enter a keyboard tare.
Tare interlocks also prevent the terminal from replacing an existing tare with a new
tare.

Sections
Vehicle scale weighbridges are normally divided into what are called “sectional
pairs” or sections. A section is a pair of load cells that are side by side in the
weighbridge (see Figure A-1). Sections are important when dealing with shift
errors.

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5

1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10

Figure A-1: Load Cells and Sections in a Typical Vehicle Scale

Setpoints
Setpoints are on/off outputs that indicate whether the weight displayed on the scale
is greater than or less than a preprogrammed weight value. Setpoints are typically
used in material filling applications in order to fill a vehicle to a preset weight.

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Inbound/Outbound Weighing
Vehicle scales are often used in an inbound/outbound mode of operation where the
vehicle is loaded or unloaded at the user’s site. In the inbound/outbound mode the
vehicle empty (tare) weight is not known, so the vehicle must be weighed twice
(once empty and once loaded). In the past this was normally done by printing the
inbound weight, printing the outbound weight, and then calculating the difference
(net weight) by hand.

A IND310drive terminal simplifies inbound/outbound weighing by permitting the

operator to store the inbound vehicle weight in memory and then recalling that
weight at a later time. Once the inbound weight is recalled, the terminal calculates
the net weight and prints an outbound ticket.

Net Sign Correction

Net sign correction is a feature that permits the IND310drive terminal to be used for
both shipping (inbound empty) and receiving (inbound loaded) operations. If net
sign correction is enabled, the terminal will swap the gross and tare weight fields
on the printed ticket, if necessary, so that the larger weight is the gross weight, the
smaller weight is the tare weight, and the difference is always a positive net
weight.

One-Pass Weighing
One-pass weighing is a mode where the user has a fleet of vehicles with known
empty (tare) weight. The tare weight is recalled by ID when the loaded vehicle is
on the scale.

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Application Operation
Flowcharts
The following pages contain quick reference flowcharts that illustrate the
IND310drive terminal’s four modes of operation.

Vehicle ID Weighing
Use the Vehicle ID Weighing mode when both:

• It has been enabled in setup

• The ID of the vehicle and its associated tare weight have been pre-entered in
the Vehicle ID Table in setup mode
Do not attempt to use the Vehicle ID Weighing mode if any of the following are
true:

• Vehicle ID is unknown
• Tare weight of the vehicle has changed

• The VEHICLE ID softkey does not display on any available weighing

operations softkey screens

Temporary ID Weighing
Use the Temporary ID Weighing mode when both:

• It has been enabled in setup

• The ID of the vehicle and its associated tare weight do not need to be recalled
after the outbound transaction is complete
Do not attempt to use the Temporary ID Weighing mode if either of the following
are true:

• Vehicle ID and tare weight need to be recalled on a recurring basis

• The TEMPORARY ID softkey does not display on any available

weighing operations softkey screens

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Index Weighing
Use the Index Weighing mode when both:

• It has been enabled in setup

• The ID of the vehicle and associated database value IDs have been pre-entered
in the Index table in setup mode
Do not attempt to use the Index Weighing mode if any of the following are true:

• Vehicle ID is unknown
• Tare weight of the vehicle has changed

• The INDEX softkey does not display on any available weighing

operations softkey screens

Transient Vehicle Weighing

Use the Transient Vehicle Weighing mode when both:

• It has been enabled in setup

• The vehicle is not part of normal operation and does not need to be included in
transaction totals
Do not attempt to use the Transient Vehicle Weighing mode if either of the following
are true:

• Vehicle ID and tare weight need to be recalled on a recurring basis

• The TRANSIENT VEHICLE WEIGHING softkey does not display on

any available weighing operations softkey screens

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Vehicle ID Weighing
Vehicle ID
Weighing

Vehicle enters the

scale
Press the
ESCAPE softkey
Press the
VEHICLE ID to try to enter a
softkey different ID

Press the Search for an ID when

DATABASE it is likely to be in the
QUERY softkey database. A search is
Enter the vehicle
ID and press the Vehicle ID helpful when the
ENTER key NOT Found complete ID is not
to search for known or when an
the ID entry error is made.
Press the
Vehicle ID TEMPORARY ID
Found softkey

to create a
Terminal temporary ID
changes to Net
mode and uses Terminal switches to
the stored tare Temporary ID
value to operation mode
determine net (see Temporary ID
weight flowchart)

Enter database
information
(optional)

Enter variable
information
(optional)

Validate all data

displayed.
The terminal
Data is stored clears the screen
and printed and returns to the
default weighing
screen
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Temporary ID Weighing
Temporary ID
Weighing

Vehicle enters the

scale Press the
ESCAPE softkey
Press the
TEMPORARY ID to try to enter a
softkey different ID

Press the Search for an ID when the

DATABASE transaction should be
QUERY softkey outbound. A search is
Enter the vehicle Vehicle ID helpful when the complete
ID and press the NOT Found ID is not known or when an
ENTER key to search for entry error is made.
the ID

Press the INSERT Insert a new temporary

Temporary softkey ID when the transaction
Vehicle ID should be inbound.
Found
to insert a new
temporary ID and
Terminal processes the description in the
transaction as an outbound Temporary ID
transaction, so it changes to table
Net mode and uses the
stored tare value to Terminal processes the
determine net weight transaction as an inbound
transaction, so it changes
Enter database to Gross mode and
information determines tare weight
(optional)
Enter database
Enter variable information
information (optional)
(optional)
Validate all data
Validate all data displayed
displayed The terminal
Data is stored in clears the screen
Data is printed the Temporary ID and returns to the
The terminal
and removed table and printed default weighing
clears the screen
from the screen
and returns to the
Temporary ID default weighing
table screen
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Index Weighing
Index
Weighing

Vehicle enters the

scale

Press the INDEX

softkey
Press the
ESCAPE softkey

to try to enter a
Enter the Index ID different ID
and press the Index ID
ENTER key NOT Found Search for an ID when
Press the
DATABASE it is likely to be in the
QUERY softkey database. A search is
helpful when the
Index ID complete ID is not
Found to search for known or when an
the ID entry error is made.

Terminal changes
to Net mode and
uses the stored
tare value to
determine net
weight

Vehicle ID and other

database information is
automatically
displayed—change if
necessary

Enter variable
information
(optional)

Data is stored
and printed

The terminal
clears the screen
and returns to the
default weighing
screen
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Transient Vehicle Weighing

Transient
Vehicle
Weighing

Vehicle enters the

scale

Press the
TRANSIENT
VEHICLE softkey

Enter the vehicle

Description and
press the ENTER
key

Terminal displays
the gross weight
of the vehicle

Enter database
information
(optional)

Enter variable
information
(optional)

Validate all data

displayed

Data is stored
and printed
(no totals are
stored)

The terminal
clears the screen
and returns to the
default weighing
screen

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