Operator Manual (US)

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Table of Contents – Category Logger App L002-503

1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 User Interface & Display............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Wiring & Connections................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Initial Power Up .......................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Dynamic Scale .......................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Setting Time & Date ................................................................................................... 6
1.7 RF System ................................................................................................................. 7
1.8 Traffic Lights ............................................................................................................. 8
1.9 USB Operation ........................................................................................................... 9

2. SELECTING TRUCKS
2.0 Selecting a Truck and Weighing............................................................................... 10
2.1 Editing Truck Data.................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Selecting Farm & Field Data..................................................................................... 11
2.3 Creating a New Truck............................................................................................... 12
2.4 Printing ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Replacing Printer Paper ........................................................................................... 13
2.6 Printer Adjustments .................................................................................................. 13

3. SETTING UP USB DATABASE

3.1 Setting up Harvest File ........................................................................................ 14-15
3.2 Setting up Truck File ................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Data Output LOG File............................................................................................... 17

4. APPENDIX
4.1. Overview .................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Weighing Errors ....................................................................................................... 18
4.3. Recommended Spare Parts ..................................................................................... 19
4.4. Function Key Navigation/ Configuration Menu .......................................................... 20
4.5. Definitions ................................................................................................................. 21

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Overview and Interface

1.1 Overview

This precision digital indicator uses advanced firmware and LUA programming to
perform axle weighing and the calculation of the gross vehicle weight. The Lua
program records truck weights to a database for later recovery using a USB
drive. Truck ID can be entered at the controller or using the remote key fob with
RF system.

1.2 User Interface and Display

R420 R423

RinLink Connection Primary Function Keys:

F1 – Truck Select
F2 – Re-Print Select
F3 – Farm/Field Select

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Wiring & Connections

1.3 Wiring & Connections

Make connections using the supplied AC Power cord terminating the Black,
White and Green wires as shown below.

AC POWER:

Line Grey/Black
Neutral White
Ground Green/Yellow

1.4 Initial Power up

Upon initial power the scale will go through a display test and then
display “PLEASE WAIT” for 20 seconds.* Next the scale will display
the primary weight screen. There may be a weight reading on the
upper display. Press the [C] Cancel Key and then press the [ZERO]
key to set “ZERO” for the first time.

BEFORE ZERO: ZERO SET - READY TO GO:

*Directly after PLEASE WAIT: The current version and application name will
be displayed on the lower display for about 1 second.

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Setting Dynamic Scale Factor

1.5 Dynamic Scale

With the scale at zero the dynamic scale factor can now be set. The reference
weight of a fully loaded truck should be obtained at a nearby certified truck scale.
Simply drive across the axleWEIGHr to capture a truck’s total weight.

CAPTURED TOTAL ON BOTTOM:

Divide the average of 4 to 5 weighments using this formula:

K/R=D
K = Known weight of truck (reference)
R = Average reading of 5 weighments from axleWEIGHr axle scale
D = Dynamic Scale Adjustment

1. Press and hold [F2] for 2 seconds to enter the configuration menu.
2. The lower display will show: “DISCARD”.
3. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys to scroll to “DYN.SCL”. Press [OK] to show
current value: 1.000000.
4. Enter your Dynamic factor up to 6 decimal places. X.XXXXXX and press [OK].
5. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys until “QUIT” then press [OK] to exit.

1.6 Setting the Time and Date

Clock

A long press of the #1 key (Clock) allows the system date & time to be viewed
and changed. Use the number pad and the [OK] key to set selections.

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RF System
1.7 RF System

Setting up RF Antenna
To setup the clicker system plug in the 8 pin M12 connector cable to the
controller and RF antenna box. There are a few things to note:

The RF receiver box should be mounted in such a way that the front door of the
antenna enclosure is facing oncoming traffic.

The 9 foot RF cable should not be coiled up as this can reduce the range of the
key fob operation.

The remote clicker has a small red LED that lights when pressed. When pressing
the key fob you should be somewhere in the range of 75-150 feet from the
antennae system. If the “GREEN” traffic light does not illuminate on the controller
than check to see if the small red light on the key fob lights.

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Traffic Lights
1.8 Traffic Lights
While at Zero & stable weight the traffic lights should both be off. There are
various conditions that will activate the lights. If there are errors the RED light will
activate. See table below.

NO LIGHTS/ IDLE GREEN LIGHTS LIT

TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS

Code Description Possible cause

RED SOLID ON ERROR – CHECK SCALE DISPLAY FOR
ERROR CODE

RED 5 SEC THEN OFF NORMAL OPERATION (TICKET PRINTS)

GREEN SOLID ON CLICKER PRESS DETECTED/ TRUCK IN

PROCESS OF WEIGHING/ WEIGHT
DETECTED OVER 1000 LBS

BOTH GREEN & RED SCALE IS IN IDLE MODE/ NO POWER TO

OFF ARE BOTH OFF SCALE

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USB Operation
1.9 USB Operation

When using the USB drive provided by Rinstrum you will want to copy 2 files
from the folder named “Data Store”. (See setting up Farm database for the first
time) The harvest.csv & trucks.csv need to be moved to the ROOT directory of
the USB drive. * Note: The USB stick is not meant to be left in the USB port.

There are 3 options to select once the USB drive has been detected by the
console. (Make sure you start at the idle screen to read USB)

TO USB
This means you will send the log.csv file to the USB drive. (This creates a
copy only – the original log file will remain on the console)

FROM USB
This means you will duplicate the files from the USB drive. If you have
modified the truck.csv file or the harvest.csv file then they will overwrite
your truck configuration and your farm & field configuration.

EJECT USB
This will prepare the console for the USB drive to be removed.

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Selecting Trucks
2.0 Selecting Trucks

Select a Truck ID - Short Press of [F1] (TRUCK KEY)

A short press of the [F1] key will allow the user to select the desired truck from
the truck list. The <UP> and <DOWN> keys will then step through the list of
trucks in the truck database. Press [OK] to select that truck.
The second option is to use a remote key fob. If using the key fob make sure
that your pre-set data is configured. (ONE PASS or TWO PASS - see below.)
Press the button on your key fob once or until the GREEN Lights illuminate
and then proceed across the scale at a steady 3 m.p.h.

TWO PASS INBOUND ONE PASS TWO PASS OUTBOUND

These are the 3 types of screens you will see on the display when the key fob
has been activated.

ONE.PASS: Empty weight of truck is specified. Truck is weighed full for each
weighment.

TWO.PASS: Weight of truck is not specified requiring truck to be weighed twice.

In & then out.

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Editing Trucks
2.2 Editing Truck Data

First select the truck to be edited. (See above)

PRESS & HOLD [TRUCK] key.
Select ONE.PASS or TWO.PASS using [ARROW KEY].
Enter TARE weight using keypad & press [OK].
Press the [C]ancel key to return to IDLE mode.

TRUCK 2 SELECTED SINGLE PASS TARE ENTRY

2.2 Selecting Farm & Field

Pressing [F3] short will allow Farm & Field configuration. (All trucks)

The [C]ancel key is used to return to the IDLE screen.

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Creating a Truck
2.3 Creating a new truck

Press & Hold the [UP] arrow key.

1. Enter name using number pad. Press [OK].

2. Use [UP] Arrow key to Select 1 or 2 pass. Press [OK].
3. Enter tare weight if one pass. Press [OK].

2.4 Printing

Printing will occur automatically if the truck is selected using key fob or [F1] key. If
the truck has not been selected then printing will not occur and the Database will
not be updated.

RE-PRINT
Pressing [F2] will reprint a copy of the last truck that weighed. This is a single
print that occurs from the most recent truck that has weighed.

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2.5 Loading paper

The TG2460 receipt printer uses thermal paper (PN# A10066) which can be
loaded by removing the outer white paper ring.

2.6 Adjusting the printer

To ensure optimal operation you will want to make sure the cover spring is
adjusted for maximum tension. See below.
NO TENSION MAX TENSION

To prevent paper jamming and printer faults move the spring to the MAX
TENSION.
The spring can be moved using a small pair of needlenose or a small
screwdriver.

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Harvest CSV File Configuration

3.1 Harvest Configuration

Select and open the harvest.csv file. An example of the harvest file is shown below. Do
not change the data in the header (data inside the yellow box). To setup your farm &
field data change the names to suit your farm names. If you only have 1 farm then the
farm names in the #1 farm column will all be the same. The field names however MUST
all be different.

Farm & Field Column

This information should be setup and edited as new farms/ fields are added or
removed. These should all be typed in capital letters. The R423 display is optimal
with upper case lettering.

Description, Map, Acres Column

This information will not print on the ticket but will be stored in the database and
pulled out when using thumb drive.
Continued on next page.

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Crop & Variety Column

This information will print out on the ticket and will need to be updated yearly
based on crop data.
Once you have completed updating your files on the USB drive you will need to
take it out to the console and plug it into the LUA module to complete the
uploading process. (Note – this only needs to be done once a year)

Create a Farm called “NONE” for non-harvest weighing

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Truck CSV File Configuration

3.2 Truck Configuration (USB)

The truck file allows for editing/ adding trucks. You can create custom names
instead of the default “Truck 1”, “Truck 2” etc. The header should not be altered
(The label “id”, “truck”, “pass”, “tare”) but the data below it is configurable.

Id & Truck Columns

Id and truck columns need to unique and will display to the R423 screen & print
on the ticket. The id number should be sequential and in order. (Example:
1,2,3,4 etc.)
The labels in the truck column will print out to the ticket.

Pass & Tare Column

If pass equals 1 pass then you must enter in the tare weight. If pass equals 2
then tare will equal zero lbs. Pass must be equal to “1” or a “2”.
The tare value will print to the ticket. The tare value is typically the empty weight
of the truck/ wagon.

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Log File Database

3.3 Data Log Output

The log.csv file contains all of the weight data for each truck including the farm and
field configuration.

 farm & farm.field cells with empty data details are due to the farm & field not
being configured.

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Appendix
4.1 Overview
A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of
the acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the
secondary display. Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message.
Longer messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts,
first the (XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.

4.2 Weighing Errors

These messages show status messages or errors that may occur during normal
weighing operation.
Error Description Resolution
(U.LOAD) The weight is below the minimum Increase the weight or
allowable weight reading. decrease the minimum
allowable weight
reading.
(O.LOAD) The weight is above the maximum Check the condition of
allowable weight reading. load cell connections.
Warning - overloading may damage Check for damaged
mechanical scale elements. load cell.
(ERROR) The weight reading is beyond the limit set Increase the Zero
(RANGE) for Zero operation. The operation of the Range (Z.RANGE) or
<ZERO> key is limited in the setup during use the <TARE> key
installation. The indicator cannot be instead.
Zeroed at this weight.
(ERROR) Scale motion has prevented a <ZERO> Try the operation again
(MOTION) or <TARE> operation from occurring on once the scale is stable.
command.
(ERROR) An error with the ADC has prevented a Ensure load cell cabling
(ADC) <ZERO> or <TARE> operation from is correct.
occurring
(E2000) Cable error – 4/6 mode not selected Check for broken wires
& check 4 way
(NOT No truck data has been found in Create truck using up
FOUND) database. arrow or USB drive.
Table 1: Errors

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4.3 Recommended Spare Parts:

Item PN#___________

Thermal Paper Roll A10066

10T Load cell LSB2-B01-010T

Key Fob 290094
R423 Main board 780207

Service Kit:
A service kit will be included with your controller.
The items will include a:
RinDriver - screwdriver for making terminations
RinLink Cable – Magnetic USB cable for interface to R423 via laptop
Simulator Cap – 1.1 Millivolt Simulator cap
2G USB Drive – Contains manuals and software for axleWEIGHr

1 Millivolt simulator cap

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Function Key Navigation

F1 Short – TRUCK SELECT (see page 10)

F1 Long – TRUCK CONFIGURE (see page 11)

F2 Short – REPRINT (see page 12)

F2 Long – CONFIG MENU (see below)

F3 Short – FARM SELECT (see page 11)

F3 Long – CLEAR SELECT

4.4 F2 Configuration Menu:

DISCARD: Time allowing for Truck ID after weighment has taken place.
(default 10 sec)
The Discard option holds the weight data to allow selection of truck after
weighing. This can be useful for applications where the truck reaches
the controller after weighing across the axleWEIGHr scale.

TIMEOUT: Time in between axles before controller times out

and completes axle captures. (default 20 sec)

DYN.SCL: Dynamic scaling factor for “in-motion” calibration adjust. (see

page 6)

ZERO: Zero calibration capture. (do not use)

SPAN: Span calibration capture. (do not use)

MVV: Raw millivolt reading from scale base.

( example .2234 +/- .0001)

VERSION: Menu to display app name and version of application

(Note: to exit the configuration menu either press the clear key or
scroll to quit and press the "OK" key)

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Definitions

IDLE: Idle screen where no selections are being made.

Console: This can include the R423 instrument and up to the entire
axleWEIGHr box including kiosk printer

R423: This is the stainless indicator mounted on the front of the

axleWEIGHr

LUA: The lua module is located on the back of the stainless indicator
nearest the green 2 pin power connector

Arrow Keys: The up and down arrows are located on the number pad
keypad

Clicker: Small black key fob used for remote id of trucks

Power Supply: 120 VAC/ 24VDC Power supply located inside the enclosure

Power Antennae Box: RF antennae box used for RF clicker system

Home Run Cable: M12 Scale cable that runs from scale base to console

Load Cell: Stainless steel transducer used to measure axle weights

4-WAY/ Summing Block: 5 connector junction used to join 4 load cells

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