Technical Manual Weight Indicators: DGT: Indicator, Repeater, Transmitter of Weight
Technical Manual Weight Indicators: DGT: Indicator, Repeater, Transmitter of Weight
Technical Manual Weight Indicators: DGT: Indicator, Repeater, Transmitter of Weight
WEIGHT INDICATORS
DGT_07.08_18.01_EN_T
INDEX
1. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPTIMAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 4
1.1 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ................................................................................................. 5
1.1.1 CABLE CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AMONG CABLES ..................................................................................... 6
1.1.3 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 EARTHING SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................... 7
2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 9
3. CONNECTION TO THE LOAD RECEIVER ............................................................................................................10
3.1 DGT1/DGT1S model..........................................................................................................................................10
3.2 DGT4, DGT20, DGT60 and DGT100 models ....................................................................................................11
3.3 DGTQ model ......................................................................................................................................................12
3.4 DGTP/DGTPK models .......................................................................................................................................13
4. SETUP ENVIRONMENT .........................................................................................................................................14
4.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................................................................................15
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS........................................................................................................................18
5. CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................................................36
5.1 Calibration procedure for the INDEPENDENT CHANNELS and "TRANSM" modes .........................................36
5.2 Calibration procedure for DEPENDENT CHANNELS MODE (could eventually be digitally equalized) .............38
5.3 IN CASE THE ZONE OF USE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CALIBRATION ZONE ONE SHOULD: .................40
5.4 QUICK CALIBRATION OF ZERO ......................................................................................................................40
5.5 THEORETICAL CALIBRATION .........................................................................................................................40
5.6 MANUAL CALIBRATION OF A DEFINED WEIGHT ..........................................................................................41
6. DISPLAY OF THE GRAVITY ACCELERATION AND CORRECTION OF THE WEIGHING ERROR due to the
different gravity acceleration between the calibration and the utilization zone. .................................................41
7. SERIAL OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................................................42
7.1 RS485 (DGT4 / DGT60 / DGT4AN / DGT20 / DGT20AN) or COM1 (DGT1/DGTQ / DGTQAN/ DGTP /
DGTPAN / DGTPK / DGTPKAN) SERIAL PORT.....................................................................................................42
7.2 RS232 or COM2 SERIAL PORT ........................................................................................................................45
7.3 PROFIBUS PORT (DGT4PB, DGTQPB, DGT20PB, DGTPPB and DGTPKPB versions) .................................46
7.4 SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES .........................................................................................................46
7.4.1 PC PORT SELECTION ...............................................................................................................................46
7.4.2 PC PORT ....................................................................................................................................................47
7.4.3 PRN PORT..................................................................................................................................................49
7.5 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT ........................................................................................................................50
7.6 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS ........................................................................................................................61
7.6.1 STANDARD STRING ..................................................................................................................................61
7.6.2 EXTENDED STRING ..................................................................................................................................62
7.6.3 MULTISCALE STRING ...............................................................................................................................63
7.6.4 MASTER MODE STRINGS .........................................................................................................................64
8. REMOTE SCALE CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................65
9. MASTER/SLAVE AND REPEATER MODES CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................66
9.1 REPEATERS .....................................................................................................................................................66
9.1.1 ....................................................................................................................................................66
9.1.2 ......................................................................................................................................................66
9.1.3 ....................................................................................................................................................67
9.1.4 ......................................................................................................................................................68
9.2 MASTER/SLAVE ...............................................................................................................................................69
10. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL, AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) ............................................70
11. PROGRAMMING THE PRINTOUTS .....................................................................................................................72
11.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY ............................................................84
12. PRINTING THE HEADING ....................................................................................................................................84
13. ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................85
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14. CONNECTION SCHEMES ....................................................................................................................................86
14.1 DGT1/DGT1S MOTHERBOARD .....................................................................................................................86
14.2 DGT4 / DGT60 / DGT100 / DGT20 / DGT4AN / DGT20AN MOTHERBOARD ................................................86
14.3 DGT4PB / DGT20PB MOTHERBOARD ..........................................................................................................89
14.4 DGTQ / DGTQAN BOARDS ............................................................................................................................92
14.6 DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPPB / DGTPK / DGTPKAN / DGTPKPB MOTHERBOARD .....................................102
14.7 DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPK / DGTPKAN EXPANSION BOARD ....................................................................105
14.8 DGTPPB / DGTPKPB EXPANSION BOARD.................................................................................................107
14.9 RS 485 SERIAL PORT ..................................................................................................................................109
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NOTE FOR THE TECHNICIAN:
Please take note that when the (USER MAN.REF.) is mentioned, this refers to the user manual.
!!WARNING!!
For the ATEX weight indicator version it is COMPULSORY to read and understand the ATEX
ATTACHMENT in the end of the user manual (USER MAN.REF.) containing important warnings.
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1.1 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Mains power supply is restricted to within ± 10% of the rated voltage
Electric protections (fuses etc.) are provided by the technician installing the instrument.
Respect the recommended minimal distances that are mentioned for the various cable categories, see
sections 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
The extension leads of the load cells or signal amplifiers, used for the connection of the serial ports and
analogue output must be within the allowed maximum lengths, see section 1.1.3.
The extension leads of the load cells or signal amplifiers must be screened. In addition they must be laid on
their own in a raceway or metal pipe as far away as possible from the power supply cables.
Install “RC” filters on the contactor coils, on the solenoid valves and on all devices producing electric
disturbances.
If it is possible that condensation could form inside the weight transmitter it is advisable to leave the
instrument powered at all times.
Every shielded cable or not (for instance PC cable, cell cable, power supply cable) connected to the indicator
should be as shorter as possible, then you have to come out of the shield the minimum length of cable, then
connect to the terminal box;
If the indicator is situated inside an electric panel, the power supply cable should be a shielded cable as
shorter as possible, distant from every coil supply cable, inverter, electromotive force, etc. and in addition
dedicate an uncoupler transformer in order to feed the indicator only.
Category I
- Field bus, LAN (PROFIBUS, Ethernet, Devicenet…)
- Shielded data cables (RS232 …)
- Shielded cables for analogue/digital signals < 25V (sensors, load cells…)
- Low tension power supply cables (< 60V)
- Coaxial cables
Category II
- DC supply cables with tension > 60V and < 400V
- AC supply cables with tension > 25V and < 400V
Category III
- Power supply cables with tension > 400V
- Telephone cables
Category IV
- Any cable subject to lightning
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1.1.2 RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AMONG CABLES
- When the cables are laid next to each other, these must be at the distances in the table below
- These distances are valid if in the air; these are reduced if the raceways are separated by grounded metallic
shields.
- Different category cables can cross each other (90°)
≥ 200 mm
≥ 500 mm
≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 mm
≥ 500 mm
RS232 CABLE
The maximum reachable length from the line using the RS232 cable with a maximum baud rate of 19200, is about 15
m.
RS485 CABLE
The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS 485 connections (see
section 7.1), is about 1200 meters.
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1.2 EARTHING SYSTEM
For the right earthing and the optimal functioning of the system, it is necessary to create a point of ground in
proximity to the indicator, on which connect the earth of the indicator and the relative shielded cables (see “Point of
ground of the indicator”). Connect the earth point of indicator, load cells and weighing structure directly to the earth
bar (if present) of the electric panel or to an earthing pole, depending on the type of application; this point will be
called point of common ground.
NOTES:
- In the DGT, DGTQ and DGT20 indicators, connect the terminal 2 (GND) to earth with a ground cable having a
cross-section as large as possible (maximum cross-section supported: 2,5 mm²).
- In the DGTP and DGTPK indicators, connect the terminal 16 (EARTH) to ground with a cable having a 2,5mm2
cross-section.
- In the DGT60 and DGT100 indicators, connect the specific ground connector to earth with a cable having a
16mm2 cross-section.
- In the case the load cells are connected to the indicator through a junction box, it is necessary to connect the
sheathing of the cells cables and indicator cable to the earthing of the junction box (refer to the junction box
manual) and connect this to the earth.
- If the load cells are directly connected to the indicator (without the junction box), it is necessary to connect the
sheathing of the cell cables directly to the point of common ground, using a cable having a 4 mm² cross-
section, if the point of common ground is a few meters away, otherwise through a copper cable having at least a
16 mm² cross-section, for longer distances.
WEIGHING STRUCTURE
Connect the weighing structure and the possible connected structures (for example silos that release material on the
weighing structure) to the earth through copper cables having at least a 16 mm2 cross-section.
NOTES:
In the case the weighing system regards great and/or outdoor structures, the cross-section must be greater
(for example 50 mm² instead of 16 mm² and 100 mm² instead of 50 mm²), because the voltages into play are
greater (for example thunderbolts).
In order to avoid possible undesired effects, if there are other shielded cable connected to the indicator (for
instance, PC cable) the shield should be earthed only on the cable termination towards the indicator.
Every shielded cable or not (for instance PC cable, cell cable, power supply cable) connected to the indicator
should be as shorter as possible, then one has to come out of the shield the minimum length of cable, go three
round around a ferrite ring and then connect to the terminal box.
If the indicator is situated inside an electric panel, the power supply cable should be a shielded cable as
shorter as possible, distant from every coil supply cable, inverter, electromotive force, etc. and in addition
dedicate an uncoupler transformer in order to feed the indicator only.
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EARTHING EXAMPLE
Non weighing
structure (silo)
U-bolt between
plate under cell Weighing
and weighing structure
structure (not
supplied)
Load cell
Ø 4,6 – 16 mm²
earth cable
section (not
supplied)
Ø 8 – 50 mm²
earth cable
section (not
supplied)
Junction
box
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2. MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY 12÷24 Vdc +/-10% stabilized
Equipment to be powered by 12-24 Vdc LPS or Class 2 power source (only DGT1,DGT1S and DGT4).
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3. CONNECTION TO THE LOAD RECEIVER
1 EXCITATION +
2 EXCITATION –
3 SENSE -
4 SENSE +
5 SIGNAL -
6 SIGNAL +
7 NOT CONNECTED
8 SHIELD TO BE FOLDER AND
PLACED UNDER THE CONNECTOR
CABLE TIGHTENER
The CELL terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use of SENSE).
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
6-WIRE CONNECTION
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3.2 DGT4, DGT20, DGT60 and DGT100 models
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the
load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument terminal board(s) (from CELL1 up to CELL4, see paragraph
"CONNECTION SCHEMES") through the relative input(s) (see paragraph "INSTALLATION", USER MAN. REF.).
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use of SENSE),
instead for CELL2, CELL3 and CELL4 it’s allowed only the 4-wire connection.
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
!! IMPORTANT !!
If one wants to use 4 wires in the CELL 1 terminal board (without using the SENSE signal), one should short-
circuit -SEN with -EXC and +SEN with +EXC.
2) in sistems with various cells, the SENSE is not managed, therefore for each cell:
- Shortcircuit the +SENSE wire with the +EXC wire and the –SENSE wire with the –EXC wire; otherwise one
may leave the SENSE wires unconnected.
- Close the J1 and J2 jumpers.
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3.3 DGTQ model
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the
load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board or the C1, C2, C3, C4 connector
see paragraph "CONNECTION SCHEMES", through the relative input(s) (see paragraph "INSTALLATION", USER
MAN. REF.).
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use of SENSE), or
simply 4-wire; for this, through jumper J1 and J2 (normally closed) it is possible to choose whether to short-circuit the
SENSE with the POWER SUPPLY (jumpers closed) or not (jumpers open).
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
The 4-pin C1, C2, C3 e C4 connectors instead allow just the 4-wire connection.
!! IMPORTANT !!
If one wants to use 4 wires in the CELL 1 terminal board or in the C1 connector (without using the SENSE
signal), one should short-circuiting - SEN with -EXC and +SEN with +EXC by closing the J1 and J2 jumpers.
2) in sistems with various cells, the SENSE is not managed, therefore for each cell:
- Shortcircuit the +SENSE wire with the +EXC wire and the –SENSE wire with the –EXC wire; otherwise one
may leave the SENSE wires unconnected.
- Close the J1 and J2 jumpers.
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3.4 DGTP/DGTPK models
After having followed the instructions regarding the platform or the load receiver, the screened cable leading from the
load cell(s) must be connected to the instrument through the CELL1 terminal board or the CELL1, CELL2, CELL3,
CELL4 connector see paragraph "CONNECTION SCHEMES", through the relative input(s) (see paragraph
"INSTALLATION", USER MAN. REF.).
The CELL1 terminal board of the indicator may be connected to the 6-wire load receiver (with use of SENSE), or
simply 4-wire; for this, through jumper J3 and J4 (normally closed) it is possible to choose whether to short-circuit the
SENSE with the POWER SUPPLY (jumpers closed) or not (jumpers open).
The sense allows compensating for any drops in voltage in the part of the cable that connects the instrument to the
transducer. It is useful when the distance between the indicator and the transducer is greater than 10 m.
The 4-pin CELL1, CELL2, CELL3 e CELL4 connectors instead allow just the 4-wire connection.
!! IMPORTANT !!
If one wants to use 4 wires in the CELL 1 terminal board or in the C1 connector (without using the SENSE
signal), one should short-circuiting - SEN with -EXC and +SEN with +EXC by closing the J3 and J4 jumpers.
2) in systems with various cells, the SENSE is not managed, therefore for each cell:
- Shortcircuit the +SENSE wire with the +EXC wire and the –SENSE wire with the –EXC wire; otherwise one
may leave the SENSE wires unconnected.
- Close the J3 and J4 jumpers.
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4. SETUP ENVIRONMENT
With "SETUP ENVIRONMENT" we intend a specific menu, inside which it’s possible to set all the functioning
parameters of the indicator.
To enter it, turn on the instrument and, while the firmware version is displayed , press the TARE key for an
instant.
The indicator shows the first parameter "".
NOTE: THE METROLOGICAL PARAMETERS of the SETUP ARE normally NOT ENABLED and therefore are just
displayed.
To enable them, open the instrument and activate the special micro switch (see paragraph "CONNECTIONS
SCHEMES") and then turn it on.
C-ON/OFF Allows to exit a step without confirming the possibly modified parameter and go to the
preceding level.
When entering a numeric value it quickly zeros the displayed value.
NUMERIC KEYS In the DGTPK indicator one can enter numeric values, from right to left.
The display indicates the abbreviation of the step whose meaning is described below. The values indicated
with the (!) symbol at the end of the step, are values set by DEFAULT.
TO EXIT THE SET-UP ENVIRONMENT, PRESS THE C - ON/OFF KEY MANY TIMES UNTIL THE INDICATOR
SHOWS “” IN THE DISPLAY: CONFIRM WITH PRINT TO SAVE ANY CHANGES MADE OR PRESS
ANOTHER KEY TO NOT SAVE.
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4.1 SET-UP ENVIRONMENT BLOCK DIAGRAM
(!) indh, dh,
TY (*)(§)
rnM
SETUP
u onfiG (§)
ENVIROMENT
(!) norm, 1 hz, 2.5 hz, 5 hz,
srf
10 hz, 20 hz
rial
niL (*)(§)
on (!)dr
dfau
sbl
rL.is (!)i.oFF
i.on
nab.M 0.0..100.0
dLa 0.0..100.0
osi,
iGn (§)
nGa
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onfiG (§) nhan (*) 1..4
B
0- XX
G1
G2
T 0
d 1
T 1
dd 2 (§)
2 (§)
dd 3 (§)
3 (§)
Tho.a L
L
.L
Kno.wG
oins
Man.al Mod.n X wiGh
XXXXXX
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GT, GT0,
rial .l (!)232, 485
GT20
GTq, GT,
(!)OM2, OM1
GTK, GT1
(!)noTs, sL,
rn.s (§)
TH, MUT
Bl (!)Ys, no
dfaul
T T o, T , T F, T.UM
filds
UM (!)boh, no, o, sum
H.T
(!)T. o, T.in.1, T.in.2, T.X.1,
oM
T.X.2 lablw
(§) = shows that the parameter is visible only in certain programming conditions; see the explanation of the
parameter for the details.
(*) = shows that with an approved instrument the parameter is not visible or not enterable; see the
explanation of the parameter for further details.
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4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE STEPS
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NOTES:
For the functioning details, refer to section "SELECTABLE FUNCTIONING MODES", USER MAN.REF..
Once the functioning mode is selected, if there’s a printer, the standard printout relative to the printer selected in
the u riL oM.rn r.Mod parameter will automatically be enabled. One can load the
default parameters by executing the default of the selected printout (see section ”PROGRAMMING THE
PRINTOUTS”).
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Lin DISPLAY BACKLIGHT INTENSITY (§)
Through this step one selects the intensity of the backlighting or of the LED display:
Lin1 (minimum)
Lin2
Lin3
Lin4
Lin5 (maximum).
(!) Lin5
(§) The parameter is displayed with the DGT60 and DGT100 models.
NOTE: When you press the indicator's keys the brightness is lowered at Lint 1 (minimum) and if no other key are
pressed within 10 seconds, the brightness returns to the set value.
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u SCALE CONFIGURATION
onFiG METRIC CONFIGURATION(§)
(§) The parameter is displayed only in the STANDARD type firmware.
- FiL50
By pressing the PRINT key, one can enable/disable the 50 Hz filter.
- no = disables the 50 Hz filter
- Y = enables the 50 Hz filter
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- (*) 0-r ZERO CAPACITY
This menu allows to set the % of the action capacity of the ZERO key. The settable values are in between 0
and 50. By entering the 0 value, the ZERO key is disabled.
(*) In case of approved instrument, the settable values are between 0 and 2.
(!) 2
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riL SERIALS, PRINTOUTS, ETC…
- oM2 = The communication between the indicator and the PC takes place through the COM2
serial port while the transmission of the data to the printer takes place through the COM1 serial port
or does not take place for the DGTQPB, DGTPKPB and DGTPPB models.
(!) oM2
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- budr SET BAUD RATE
By pressing the PRINT key one accesses the selection of the data transmission speed
(measured in Baud = bit/second). The possible values are:
1200
2400
4800
900
19200
38400
5700
115200
(!) 900
- oM PC SERIAL
The two following parameters allow to generate the weight stability communicated by the remote scale
and allow to manage the stability LEDs on the indicator:
o ADVANCED
With this parameter is possible to set the individual bits of the receipt string for the sign, stability, zero
and over/under load management.
In every parameter that are described on, you’ll need to set the following settings:
MK byte where will extract the data, relative to step indicated in ADV.CED
(from 0 to 255).
NOTA: to setting zero, the parameter is not managed.
BYT indicates the character where the data will be extract
LU: character value that defines what was selected in ADV.CED step.
If the character of the string is a letter, it is necessary to insert the relative
ASCII code value
NOTES:
UO if it is setted, the TLO and TH parameters will be ignore.
If it is setted the scale is considered to be in under load if the weight is less or
equal to zero, otherwise it is considered to be in over load.
TB if this parameter is setted, STABIL settings, in the advanced submenu, are
ignored.
ZO if it is not setted (MASK = 0) the scale is considered to be in the zero range when
the weight is equal to zero.
r1577 (§) Reception of the “Pr1577” string. (§) The parameter is displayed only if one has selected
the rEPE functioning mode in the FModFun step, with the MASTER type
firmware.
(!) ond
NOTES:
- If the functioning mode selected in the FModFun step is different than rEPE, by selecting the
REPE6 or REPE4 protocol the serial output is automatically set at 4800, N-8-1.
By selecting the Pr1577 protocol the serial output is automatically set at 4800, E-7-1.
In any case it’s possible to set it differently.
- For the transmission modes and protocol specifications, see the "SERIAL PORTS TRANSMISSION
MODES" and "TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS" sections.
(§) oM ENABLE THE “DGQ” COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL (visible only in the DGTQ model)
This step allows to enable the communication protocol compatible with the DGQ series indicator; for the
description of this protocol and the relative set of commands, refer to the technical manual of the DGQ
indicator.
- = enabled compatibility
- no = disabled compatibility
NOTE: by enabling the compatibility, only the commands of the “DGQ” protocol will be available; the
commands shown in this manual will be automatically disabled.
(!) no
- in2: INPUT 2
The programming of the 2 input is done as described for input 1.
NOTE: In case various inputs are simultaneously enabled just the one with the lower number is taken into
consideration.
(§) This step is not visible with the DGT1 and DGT1S models.
- ou1 OUTPUT 1
- Fun OUTPUT FUNCTION
0non = No function
1Gro = Set point on the Gross Weight (*)
2n = Set point on the Net Weight (*)
2Gh = Set point on the Weight (**)
3 = Set point on the Pieces (*)
4Gro0 = Gross Weight at zero (*)
5n0 = Net Weight at zero (*)
5G0= Weight at zero (**)
Moi = Instability
23kr = Pressing of the PRINT key
25kMod= Pressing of the MODE key
2k = Pressing of the C - ON/OFF key
27kZr = Pressing of the ZERO key
28kr = Pressing of the TARE key
29rr = ERROR INDICATION
30= Set point on the Net Weight if the tare is activated(*)
(*) The parameter is displayed only if the firmware is STANDARD type.
(**) The parameter is displayed only if the firmware is MASTER type.
- no/n NO/NC CONTACTS
no = output 1 normally opened.
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n = output 2 normally closed.
(!) no
(!) ono
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dFu INITIALIZATION OF THE INSTRUMENT
Through this step one can initialize the instrument with the subsequent activation of the default parameters. By
pressing PRINT, a confirmation message dfau will appear: confirm again with PRINT or exit with any other
key.
NOTE: The initialization of the instrument causes a cancellation of the present calibration and the
activation of the default parameters. In any case if one exits the setup environment WITHOUT
CONFIRMING the modification made, all the parameters of the last saving made will remain (including the
calibration).
In case of approved instrument, the default DOES NOT HAVE EFFECT on the metrological parameters
those marked with (*) ).
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diG DIAGNOSTICS MENU
It is a submenu inside which it is possible to check the software components and the scale hardware.
DGTQ model
During the test one should short-circuit A(+) with B(-) (in the COM1 terminal) and TX with RX (in the COM2
terminal).Furthermore the ASCII "TEST"<CRLF> string is continuously transmitted on both the serial lines.
CAREFUL: It’s not possible to test the functioning of the COM1 port if configured like RS485.
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5. CALIBRATION
There are two possible types of calibration, depending on the type of application chosen for the instrument: for
indh type (independent channels) and for dh type (dependent channels, which could eventually be
digitally equalized) (see the parameter: Y – Type of application).
NOTE: For the type of rnM functioning (see the parameter: Y – Type of application) the calibration procedure
is the same as that of the scale with independent channels.
IMPORTANT: with Approved Instrument, the following parameters:
- are read only: Gr, rnG1, rnG2, di, di, uM, n, dd1, dd2, dd3
- are not displayed: 0Lib, 0, 1, 2, 3
5.1 Calibration procedure for the INDEPENDENT CHANNELS and "TRANSM" modes
Premise: this procedure is to be followed if one has to calibrate from 1 to 4 independent scales, either in the
indh or in the rnM functioning mode (see the parameter: Y – Type of application). Each single cell
must be connected to an instrument channel; if one wants to connect more than four cells it will be necessary to
equalize these externally using the junction box.
uM G, Lb, , kG
0Lib(*)
di 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
rnG 1
rnG 2 n
0
dd 1
Lib 1
dd 2 (§)
2 (§)
dd 3 (§)
3 (§)
ho Ln
L
ddLd
KnoG
oin
MnL Modn X iGh XXXXXX
(§) = shows that the parameter is visible only in certain programming conditions; see the explanation of the
parameter for the details.
(*) = shows that with an approved instrument the parameter could be not visible or not enterable; see the
explanation of the parameter for further details.
1) Enter in the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while
the firmware version is displayed ).
2) Select the type of application:
Enter in the step and select the indh parameter. (Step is not visible with DGT1 and DGT1S
models)
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3) Select the number of the connected cells
Select number of scales (in other words, the number of channels, from 1 to 4) connected to the indicator:
uonFiGnhn1..4 and press PRINT.
(Step is not visible with DGT1 and DGT1S models)
4) Select the cell to be calibrated
Select the scale to be calibrated (in other words the channel number, from1 to 4):
uonFiGhn1..4 and press PRINT.
(Step is not visible with DGT1 and DGT1S models)
5) Select the step uonFiGLib and press PRINT.
6) Minimum Division
Select the di step and press PRINT;
Set the scale’s minimum division or the first range in case of dual range and press PRINT (selectable values:
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50).
Note: the settable division refers to the FIRST RANGE. With the second range the following division is set.
For example, by setting diV=2 , the second range will have diV=5
(!) 1
7) Number of Decimal digits
Select the di step and press PRINT;
The selectable values are 10 (one decimal), 100 (two decimals), 1000 (three decimals), 100000 (no
decimal); confirm with PRINT.
(!) 1000
8) Unit of Measure
Select the uM and press PRINT.
Set the unit of measure (G,Lb,,kG) and press PRINT.
(!) kG
9) Setting Total Capacity or 1st Range
Select the rnG1 step and press PRINT;
Set the total capacity of the scale or the first range in case of multirange functioning.
The keys take on the following functionalities:
ZERO = Decreases the selected digit (blinking).
TARE = Increases the selected digit (blinking).
MODE = Selects the digit to be modified (blinking), from left to right.
C = Quickly zeros the displayed value.
10) Setting of the 2nd Range capacity
Select the rnG2 step (only in case of dual range scale) and press PRINT;
Set the capacity of the second range and press PRINT.
11) Select the Lib step and press PRINT.
12) Select the n step and press PRINT.
13) Nr. of Calibration points
Set the number of points with the ZERO or TARE keys on which one wants to make the calibration (from 1 to
3, with 1 one will make the zero point and a weight point) and press PRINT.
14) Acquisition of Scale Zero
Select the 0 step (scale zero point): unload the scale and wait a few seconds; then press PRINT.
15) Setting of 1st Sample Weight
Select the dd1 step (setting of first sample weight); press PRINT, enter the weight value and confirm with
PRINT.
16) Acquisition of 1st Sample Weight
Select the 1 step (acquisition of first sample weight): put the weight on the scale, wait a few seconds
and press PRINT.
17) If a calibration point had been set, once the weight acquisition has been made, the display shows for an
instant the value of the internal divisions and then the n step (or qUL for the calibration procedure
for dependent channels mode, see the next paragraph).
18) If there are more calibration points, repeat the operations for the points "dd2", "2", "dd3",
"3". Once the weight acquisition is made, the display shows for an instant the value of the internal
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divisions and then the n step (or qUL for the calibration procedure for dependent channels mode,
see the next paragraph).
19) If a single scale is connected to the instrument (nChAn = 1) >> go to point 20)
If there are various scales connected to the instrument (nChAn > 1) >> Repeat the calibration procedure
for each scale, starting from point 3) in order to select the scale to be calibrated (go through again the steps
from 3) >> 16).
20) Saving the Calibration
Once the calibration has been made of all the necessary points, press many times the C - ON/OFF key until
the indicator shows in the display: confirm with PRINT to store and return to weighing.
N.B.: the calibration points must be in increasing order (point 1 < point 2 < point 3).
5.2 Calibration procedure for DEPENDENT CHANNELS MODE (could eventually be digitally
equalized)
Premise: this procedure is to be followed in case one has to calibrate a scale having 2, 3 or 4 load cells in the
"dh" functioning mode, (see the parameter: – Type of application) and wants to equalize directly from the
indicator, without using the external junction boxes.
In this case one should connect each single cell to one of the available channels of the instrument.
Note: it is always better to carry out the equalization procedure (steps from 4 to 9), but it isn’t compulsory (in some
applications, it can not be done).
Y(*) (§) dh
SETUP
...
ENVIRONMENT
alib(*) di 1, 2, 3, no
uM G, Lb, , kG
0Lib(*)
di 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
rnG1
rnG2 quL(§)
n
Lib 0
dd 1
1
dd 2 (§)
2 (§)
dd 3 (§)
3 (§)
ho Ln
L
ddLd
KnoG
oin
MnL Modn X iGh XXXXXX
(§) = indicates that the parameter is visible only in certain programming conditions; see the explanation of
the parameter itself for the details.
(*) = indicates that with an approved instrument the parameter can be not visible or read only; see the
explanation of the parameter itself for the details
1) Enter in the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the indicator (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key
while the firmware version).
2) Select the type of application:
Enter in the step and select the dh parameter.
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3) Select the number of connected cells
Select the number of cells (in other words, the number of the channels, from 2 to 4) in the u
onFiGnhn step and press ENTER/PRINT.
4) Repeat the passages from 4) to 10) described previously in the section "Calibration procedure for the
INDEPENDENT CHANNELS and “TRANSM” modes"
If one does not want to carry out the equalization proceed with point 11).
Cell Equalization procedure:
5) Select the quL step and press ENTER/PRINT: the display shows r confirm with ENTER to
clear the present equalization and proceed to the equalization of the cells; by pressing C one exits the
equalization.
6) Select q0 step (equalization of zero): unload the weighing system and press the PRINT key.
7) Select q1 step (equalization of the first cell): put a calibration weight on the cell connected to input 1 of
the indicator and press the PRINT key.
8) Select q2 step (equalization of the second cell): put the same calibration weight on the cell connected
to input 2 of the indicator and press the PRINT key.
9) If nChAn > 2:
Select q3 step (equalization of the third cell): put the same calibration weight on the cell connected to
input 3 of the indicator and press the PRINT key.
If nChAn > 3: Select q4 step (equalization of the fourth cell): put the same calibration weight on the
cell connected to input 4 of the indicator and press the PRINT key.
10) When the equalization is finished the message OK appears and one exits the equalization submenu.
11)Select the n step and press PRINT.
12)Nr. of Calibration points
Set the number of points with the ZERO or TARE keys on which one wants to make the calibration (from 1 to
3, with 1 one will make the zero point and a weight point) and press PRINT.
13)Acquisition of Scale Zero
Select the "tP0" step (scale zero point): unload the scale and wait a few seconds; then press PRINT: if the
equalization of the channels has not been made the noq message appears: press the ENTER/PRINT
key to proceed anyways with the acquisition of the weight or the C - ON/OFF key to exit the step.
14)Repeat the points from 15) to 17) described previously in the “Calibration procedure for the INDEPENDENT
CHANNELS and "TRANSM" modes”.
15)Saving the Calibration
When the calibration has been made of all the necessary points, press various times the C - ON/OFF key
until the indicator shows in the display: confirm with PRINT to store and return to weighing.
Note: after the cell equalization, is necessary to execute the calibration procedure
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5.3 IN CASE THE ZONE OF USE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CALIBRATION ZONE ONE
SHOULD:
1) Enter the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the
firmware version is displayed ).
2) Enter the step uonFiGGr and set the gravity acceleration value for the CALIBRATION ZONE.
3) Make the calibration as described previously.
4) Save and exit the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT (press various times the C - ON/OFF key until the indicator shows
in the display and confirm with PRINT.
5) Enter the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT of the scale and enter the step SEtuPConFiGGrAV. and set the
gravity acceleration value for the ZONE OF USER.
6) Save and exit from the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT.
7) The weight error caused by a different gravitational value between the calibration zone and the zone of use is
automatically corrected.
NOTE: with Approved Instrument, upon start-up the display shows the gravitational acceleration value of the
ZONE OF USE.
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6) Acquisition of a known weight
Select the KnoG step and press PRINT; the GTT message appears; enter the known value (value
included between 0 and the scale capacity, the unit of measure is the one set for the scale) and press
Note: by setting 0 one acquires the weight of the bearing structure on the cells.
In case of unstable weight the MOT message will appear for a second, the display will show or
message, press PRINT to save it, or press C key to next confirmation, and then one will be asked if one wants to
repeat the operation (rr message).In this case press PRINT to repeat the operation.
Once the procedure is finished, press the C key to exit the calibration; one will be asked whether to apply the new
calibration ( hL”). Press PRINT to confirm, or C to cancel.
Note: once the calibration is confirmed, the indicator sets the capacity of the cells ( L step) equal to the scale
capacity; consequently the values of the other steps are automatically recalculated.
If there are various scales, repeat the previous passages by selecting the desired channel
(uonFiGhn1..4).
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7. SERIAL OUTPUTS
The instrument has two bidirectional serial outputs, which have the output in ASCII code compatible with the majority
of printers, remote displays, PCs and other devices.
The transmission of data through the serial ports can be configured in different ways, according to the setting of the
"L", "Mod" and "rMod" steps in the SET-UP environment.
Refer to the paragraph “SERIAL PORT TRANSMISSION MODES” for the functioning specifics.
7.1 RS485 (DGT4 / DGT60 / DGT4AN / DGT20 / DGT20AN) or COM1 (DGT1/DGTQ / DGTQAN/
DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPK / DGTPKAN) SERIAL PORT
It is bi-directional (half duplex) and uses an R485 for transmitting data for the DGT1,DGT4 and DGT60, or one may
use either an RS485 or an RS232 for the DGTP, DGTPK and DGTQ (depending on how the jumpers of the COM1 of
the board have been set; the jumpers are set by default in RS485 for further details see the section "CONNECTION
SCHEMES").
It is mainly used to connect computers, PLCs, additional remote displays.
The transmission speed may be selected in the set up among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200 Baud (bit/sec.).
Meaning Indicator
Serial line
TX/+RX+ 22 A(+)
TX-/RX- 23 B(-)
On the same RS 485 line it’s possible to connect up to 32 devices, among indicators, digital load cells, 485/232
signal converter.
Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable in order to make the connection (twisted and shielded pair/s with single
shielding for each pair through aluminium band and total shielding through external sheathing).
The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS 485 connections, the
twisted 2x24 AWG duplex cable, shielded with external sheathing + aluminium band, is of about 1200 meters (see
section 1.1.3)
With very long cables, the cable capacity (normally near 50pF/m) starts being a dominant factor in the power
consumption and increases with the increase of speed.
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This implies that the maximum distance can’t be covered with the maximum possible speed. For an
approximate value, one can consult the following table:
As a general rule, if one has any doubts, it is always preferable to choose the cable with a greater section.
Verify that the grounding satisfies the requirements of section 1.2. Especially, all the digital masses, as well as the
analogue masses, and the power circuits, must be connected to the grounding bar and this last one must be
connected to the grounding pole.
The shielding can be connected into a single point of the entire network (as shown in Figure 1) or both its ends,
however it’s important that all the masses have the same potential, in order to avoid the forming of current
rings.
On the RS485 network normally one connects 2 termination resistances equal to the characteristic impedance
of the cable (the typical value is 120 Ω, see Figure 1), ONLY on the 2 devices which are at the 2 ends of the
cable. The terminal resistance is not supplied with the ports of the indicator.
The difference of potential between the A(+) and B(-) terminals in rest conditions (for example with instrument in
set-up phase), must be of at least 0,2 V.
To create a resistive divider which maintains this difference of potential also when all the transmitters are
disabled, inert in the RS485 port of the indicator where there are the termination resistances, the polarisation or
fail-safe resistance (RFS in Figure 1). The value of these resistances is between 390 Ω and 2,2 kΩ.
NOTE: in particular, the value of each of these resistances must be greater than the value calculable through
the formula:
Req Vdc
RFS 1
2 0,2
in which:
Vdc is the power supply voltage of the line
Req is the overall resistance to the A(+) a B(-) heads, supplied by the parallel of the 2 termination
resistances and all the input resistances of the devices connected to the bus.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Presuming that a connection has 120 Ω as termination resistance and 32 connected devices, each having an
input impedance of 12 kΩ. The Vdc power supply is 5 V.
One calculates Req , equal to about 52 Ω, and RFS which must be at least equal to 624 Ω.
The connection between the indicator and the digital load cells is made with RS485 protocol in the COM3
configured as CoMAuX. The indicator can be connected with up to 16 digital load cells.
It’s possible to connect the indicator to digital load cells with 485 4-wire protocol through 422/232 converter. In this
case one is required to connect the double TX of RS422 cable to TX+ and TX- converter’s pins and the double
RX of RS422 cable to RX+ and RX- converter’s pins
In case of connection with non Dini Argeo devices, there may be different ways of line marking: generally one
presumes that the A/B indication corresponds to the +/- and HI/LO markings, but this is not always true.
Therefore, if the device does not function, one should try inverting the connections even if everything seems to be
correct.
For the correct functioning of the digital load cells, one should, in any case respect all the rules given in the
specific manuals.
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Connections in RS232 from LP542S, DP24, DP190 printer to the COM1 serial port of the DGTQ, DGTP and
DGTPK indicator:
Please find below the connection in RS232 between the TPR printer and the COM1 serial port of the DGTQ,
DGTP and DGTPK indicator:
Below is the connection in RS232 between the PC and the COM1 serial port of the DGTQ, DGTP and DGTPK
indicator:
PC PC | INDICATOR INDICATOR STANDARD
9pin 25pin | DGTQ DGTP/DGTPK CABLE
(male) (male) |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GND 5 7 | GND GND Grey
TX 3 2 | B(-) RX1 Yellow
RX 2 3 | A(+) TX1 Pink
Please find below the RS232 connection for the DGT4/DGTQ/DGT60/DGT20 configured as repeater:
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7.2 RS232 or COM2 SERIAL PORT
It is bi-directional (full duplex) and uses an RS232 for transmitting data; it is mainly used to connect to printers,
computers and PLCs. The transmission speed may be selected in the set up among these: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600,115200 Baud.
Connections in RS232 from LP542S printer to the COM2 serial port of the DGT1:
Please find below the connection between the TPR printer and the indicator:
TPR | INDICATOR STANDARD
Terminal board | CABLE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GND | GND Black
RTS | RX Yellow
RX | TX Grey
| Blue (not connected)
Please find below the connection in RS232 between the PC and the indicator:
PC PC INDICATOR STANDARD
9pin 25pin CABLE
(male) (male)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GND 5 7 GND Grey
TX 3 2 RX Yellow
RX 2 3 TX Pink
Please find below the connection in RS232 for the DGT4/DGTQ/DGT60/DGTP/DGTPK/DGT20 configured as a
repeater:
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7.3 PROFIBUS PORT (DGT4PB, DGTQPB, DGT20PB, DGTPPB and DGTPKPB versions)
When is setted this protocol in the uriLoMMod step, it is request to insert the
profibus address, after the display shown oM, confirm and select “Y” to enable the compatibility of the
profibus module communication with “GSD.V.1”file. Leaving it on “O” the profibus comunications is
compatible with “GSD.V.2” file.
NOTE: The PROFIBUS port supports only the "PROFIBUS" transmission mode available only for the PC port (see
uriLoMMod step).
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7.4.2 PC PORT
Please find below the various selectable serial weight transmission modes of the PC serial port through the
corresponding "Mod" step of the SET-UP environment.
(!)ond, r.4, r., rin., rin.X,
485, Modbus, Fld.bus (§), LL.Max, LL.d,
rial om. Mo
LL.x, b., b.x, . (§),
r1577 (§), . (§), .in (§)
4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSMISSION ( r4 and r parameter and FModFun
step not set on r)
If one has selected a functioning mode different than r in the FModFun step, The weight displaying
takes place both in the indicator as well as in a weight repeater of 4 or 6 digits, (normally the capacity will be
properly set up for a correct displaying).
NOTE: When either transmission mode is selected, the relative serial output is automatically set to 4800, N – 8 – 1
. In any case it’s possible to set it differently.
Independently from the set transmission speed one can obtain up to 6 transmissions per second.
TRANSMISSION WHEN THE PRINT KEY IS PRESSED ( rind, rinX parameter)
The instrument communicates the weight data through the serial port when the PRINT key is pressed (except for
in the TOTALIZER mode where one should press the MODE key).
For non approved instruments:
The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 0.
Reenabling the transmission depends on how the r step has been set in the SET-UP environment
(passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
For approved instruments:
The transmission takes place if the weight is stable and the net weight is > 20 divisions.
Reenabling the transmission depends on how the r step has been set in the SET-UP environment
(passing by zero of the NET weight, weight instability or always).
NOTES:
In the TOTALISER functioning mode, the transmission on the PC port takes place upon the pressing of the
MODE key.
The data is transmitted using the standard string ( rin) or the extended string (or multiscale string in the
TRANSM mode) ( rinX); see the paragraph “TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS” for the description of the 3
strings.
The transmission is confirmed by the indication of rnM on the display.
TRANSMISSION IN RS 485 SERIAL MODE ( 485 parameter)
The protocol is the same as the transmission upon request ( ond parameter), except that the instrument
responds only if its machine code is the one requested (before the request the machine code must be put, I.E.
00READ<CRLF>).
If a broadcast address command (99) is received no answer is given. If the command is correct it is executed
anyways.
Note: In case of a MASTER/SLAVE connection, connect the SLAVE indicator to the PC and configure LLT
parameter (uriLoMMod)
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TRANSMISSION IN MODBUS MODE ("Modbu" parameter)
See the "MODBUS transmission" appendix, to be requested from the reseller.
The LLMX transmission protocol is advisable for applications in which a high frequency of transmissions is
requested.
(up to 250TX/sec. with baud rate equal to 115200); the weight is transmitted in hexadecimal format (for example:
03E8= 1000g), without decimal point.
NOTE: The data transmission frequency increases or lessens depending on the frequency of the configured filter.
To obtain 250TX/sec one should configure the filter F.F.400 (uonFiGrMbiL).
RECEPTION OF THE REPE.6 STRING ( r parameter and FModFun step set on r)
If an instrument is connected which transmits the data with r protocol, the indicator repeats the data of
the display and the indication leds of the connected instrument. If one enables the 485 address in the
uriLoMddn step, the instrument repeats only if its machine code is the one
requested (one must put the machine code before the string). The instrument repeats also if a command with
broadcast address is received (99).
NOTE: It is advisable to have a maximum number of receptions per second equal to 10.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
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RECEPTION OF THE rEPE.dC STRING ( rd parameter and FModFun step set on r)
If an instrument is connected which transmits the data with “COMPOSIT PROTOCOL,” the indicator repeats the
received data.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
RECEPTION OF THE rEPE.in STRING ( rin parameter and FModFun step set on r)
If it is connected to an instrument that transmits the data continuously, the indicator repeats the received data. Is
not requested any configuration.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
- RECEPTION OF THE A.rEPE STRING ( parameter and FModFun step set on r)
If it is connected to an instrument that transmit the ASCII string, the indicator will show that string until CR or only
the first six characters (in case the string be longer).
Received data from MASTER instrument persists on the screen for maximum 500 ms.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
RECEPTION OF THE STRING FROM REMOTE SCALE ( r parameter and FModFun step set
on r)
If an instrument is connected which transmits the data in continuous mode, the indicator repeats the transmitted
net weight.
NOTE: It is advisable to have a maximum number of receptions per second equal to 10.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
RECEPTION OF THE PR 1577 STRING ( r1577 parameter and FModFun step set on r )
If an instrument is connected which transmits the data with "Pr1577" protocol, the indicator repeats the data of
the display and the indication leds of the connected instrument.
(§):This parameter there is only in the MASTER firmware
- 4 – 6 DIGIT REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSMISSION (r4 and r parameter): see the r4 and
r mode of the PC port.
NOTE: In the multiscale repeater functioning mode (see section “MULTISCALE REPEATER (Mr), USER
MAN.REF.) only the transmission modes to the printer and the r4 and r transmission mode are
enabled for the printer port.
THE CONNECTION AND THE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE SERIAL OUTPUTS MUST BE CARRIED
OUT BY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WHO KNOW THE PROCEDURES ON THE BASIS OF THE NEEDS OF THE
USER.
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7.5 SERIAL COMMANDS FORMAT
LEGEND
[CC] o <II> instrument code, e.g. 00 (only with RS485 protocol)
<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ASCII characters 13 and 10)
<ESC> ASCII character ASCII 27
<STX> ASCII character ASCII 02
B space character, ASCII 32.
SERIAL ERRORS
Upon each serial command received the instrument transmits a string containing the answer (see the command
description) or it transmits one of the following indications:
OK<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator. The OK answer does
not imply that the instrument executes the zero.
ERR01<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator however it is followed
by letters inserted involuntarily (I.E.: READF, TARES…).
ERR02<CR LF> it is shown when a correct command is transmitted from the PC to the indicator, but containing wrong
data.
ERR03<CR LF> it is shown when a non allowed command is transmitted. It may be a command not used in the
selected functioning mode or the command reaches the indicator in the instant in which the keyboard
buffer is already occupied by another command
ERR04<CR LF> it is shown when an inexistent command is transmitted.
NOTE: The instrument doesn’t transmit any indication with the short commands, like the ones made up of only one letter
and then the possible parameter.
Reading command of the extended weight with Average Piece Weight (APW)
[CC]REXTA<CR LF>
Instrument response in the indh or in the dh mode: EXTENDED STRING (see paragraph “EXTENDED
STRING”).
Instrument response in the rnM mode: MULTISCALE STRING (see paragraph “MULTISCALE STRING”).
NOTES:
- If the instrument is in the indh mode (scale with independent channels) or in the dh mode (scale with
dependent channels and digitally equalized) the weight value is read relative to the active channel; to read the
values of the other channels (if configured) one has to switch each time onto the desired channel (see also CGCH
channel switching command).
- If the instrument is in the rnM (scale with independent channels) mode it is possible to read simultaneously
the values for all the configured channels.
NOTES:
- If the instrument is in the indh mode (scale with independent channels) the voltage value is read relative to the
active channel; to read the values of the other channels (if configured) one has to switch each time onto the desired
channel (see also CGCH channel switching command).
- If the instrument is in the rnM (scale with independent channels) or in the dh mode (scale with
dependent channels and digitally equalized) mode it is possible to read simultaneously the values for all the
configured channels
NOTES:
- If the instrument is in the indh mode (scale with independent channels) the voltage value is read relative to
the active channel; to read the values of the other channels (if configured) one has to switch each time onto the
desired channel (see also CGCH channel switching command).
- If the instrument is in the rnM (scale with independent channels) or in the dh mode (scale with
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dependent channels and digitally equalized) mode it is possible to read simultaneously the values for all the
configured channels
Tare command
[CC]TARE<CR LF> or [CC]T<CR LF> (short command).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not
mean necessarily that the instrument executes the tare.
Zero command
[CC]ZERO<CR LF> or [CC]Z<CR LF> (short command)
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the command has been RECEIVED; the instrument’s response does not
mean necessarily that the instrument executes the zero.
CLEAR command
[CC]C<CR LF>; [CC]CLEAR<CR LF>
Instrument answer: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the CLEAR command has been RECEIVED, no answer for the C - ON/OFF
command; the instrument answer does not imply that the command is executed.
The command works also inside the SET-UP ENVIRONMENT.
Test Command
[CC]ECHO<CR LF>
Instrument response: [CC]ECHO<CR LF>.
Print Command
[CC]PRNT<CR LF> or [CC]P <CR LF> (short command).
Instrument answer: [CC]OK<CR LF> if the PRINT command has been received; no answer for the P command; the
instrument’s response does not mean necessarily that the instrument executes the printout.
NOTE
In the case in which the display shown in the command is of the numeric type (for example the standard display 00),
if in the transmitted message there are two consecutive points the message is stopped after the first of the two
points. When the display is showing a message transmitted serially through the DISP command, the indicator does
not display those messages usually shown in the scale status (ZERO, TARE, HOLD, ...).
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>
The message remains for the time set through the DINT command:
The ASCII characters having the decimal code greater than 31 are accepted.
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With approved instrument:
One needs to wait the end of the current visualisation before being able to view the next one.
PC confirmation command
[CC]PCOK<CR LF>
The indicator shows on the display the -OK- message for about 2 seconds.
Instrument response: [CC]OK<CR LF>.
Serial command for setting the apw (only for the counting operating mode)
[CC]SPMUvvvvvvvv <CR LF> or [CC]Xvvvvvvvv<CR LF> (short command).
in which: vvvvvvvv is the apw (up to 8 characters with decimal point); maximum value: 9999.999
System response: [CC]OK<CR LF>.
For example, to set a APW of 1.55 g, the command is the SPMU1.55<CR LF> or SPMU0001.550 <CR LF> and all
the various combinations adding zeros to the right or to the left but taking into consideration that the maximum length
of the APW field is 8 characters.
NOTES:
The APW are not accepted in the SPMU.12<CRLF> format; these must be in the SPMU0.12<CRLF> format.
The APW are not accepted equal to zero.
XX indicator status
00 normal scale status
01 normal scale status in input
02 instrument in technical set-up
03 instrument in boot phase
04 instrument in rx/tx set-up phase
05 instrument in test phase of the serial ports
06 instrument in print test
07 instrument in firmware update phase
08 instrument in stand-by
09 instrument in automatic zero phase
10 instrument in change channel
11 instrument in inputs test phase
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Key pressure simulation command
[CC]KEYPXX<CR LF>
in which XX is the code of the pressed key:
00: ZERO key;
01: TARE key;
02: MODE key;
03: PRINT key;
04: C key
05: numeric 1 key;
06: numeric 2 key;
07: numeric 3 key;
08: numeric 4 key;
09: numeric 5 key;
0A: numeric 6 key;
0B: numeric 7 key;
0C: numeric 8 key;
0D: numeric 9 key;
0E: numeric 0 key;
Instrument response: OK<CR LF>: accepted command.
In case the simulated key has two linked functions (key briefly pressed or at length, like the TARE key), if the KEYP
command is followed by the release command of the (KEYR) key within a maximum time of 1,5 seconds, the simple
function will be executed (key briefly pressed); otherwise the second function will be made (key pressed at length).
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Set point command
[CC]STPTntxxxxxxtyyyyyy<CR LF>
in which: n indicates the SET POINT number (1, 2)
t F if the following weight value indicates the DISABLING of the outputs (OFF).
t O if the following weight value indicates the ENABLING of the outputs (ON). xxxxxx and yyyyyy take on the set
point value of disabling or enabling: the digits must be entered WITHOUT the decimal point, omitting the NON
significant zeros.
Instrument responses: [CC]OK<CR LF> in case of syntax and correct values.
[CC]NO<CR LF> in case of correct syntax but wrong values.
ENABLE/DISABLED KEYBOARD
To enable the keyboard:
[CC]KEYEE<CR LF>
Response:[CC]OK<CR LF>
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ADVANCED COMMANDS
Input reading command:
Sintax
Format <CC><II>INPU<N><CR LF>
Parameters N = input number (expressed in hexadecimals):
- 0 to simultaneously read all the inputs.
- from 1 to 2 to identify the single input which one wants to read (from 1
to 6 with the DGTQ model).
Therefore if the INPU00003 string is received, the hexadecimal value, converted into binary, indicates that the status
of the inputs is the following:
Board Board inputs
inputs DGT4,
DGTP/ DGT20,
DGTPK DGT60,
model DGT100 and
DGTQ models
Bit not managed IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
The active inputs are therefore IN 1 and, IN 2.
NOTES:
- The reading command of the inputs works also in the set-up environment
- No input is ascribed to bits from 2 to 15 bits and these are fixed at zero.
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Output reading command:
Sintax
Format <CC><II>OUTS<N><CR LF>
Parameters N = output number (expressed in hexadecimals):
- 0 to simultaneously read all the outputs.
- from 1 to 2 to identify the single input which one wants to read (from 1
to 6 with the DGTQ model).
Therefore if the OUTS00002 string is received, the hexadecimal value, converted into binary, indicates that the status
of the outputs is the following:
Board
outputs
Bit not managed RL2 RL 1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
NOTES:
- The reading command of the outputs does not work in the set-up environment
- No output is ascribed to bits from 2 to 15 bits and these are fixed at zero.
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DGTQ model
A bit is ascribed to each input:
Expansion outputs Board
(optional) outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Therefore if the OUTS0002D string is received, the hexadecimal value, converted into binary, indicates that the
status of the outputs is the following:
Expansion outputs Board
(optional) outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
The active outputs are therefore OUT 1, OUT 3, OUT 4 and OUT 6.
NOTES:
- The reading command of the outputs does not work in the set-up environment
- No output is ascribed to bits from 6 to 15 bits and these are fixed at zero.
DGTP/DGTPK model
A bit is ascribed to each input:
Board outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Therefore if the OUTS0002D string is received, the hexadecimal value, converted into binary, indicates that the
status of the outputs is the following:
Board outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
The active outputs are therefore OUT 1, OUT 3, OUT 4 and OUT 6.
NOTES:
- The reading command of the outputs does not work in the set-up environment
- No output is ascribed to bits from 6 to 15 bits and these are fixed at zero.
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Enabling/disabling of the output command:
Sintax
The bit at 1 is interpreted as active output, while the bit at 0 as disabled output.
If, for example, one wants to enable simultaneously the R1 and R2 outputs, the binary combination will be
Board
outputs
Bit not managed RL 2 RL 1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Which, in hexadecimals, corresponds to the number 0003; therefore the command will be OUTP00003 + CR + LF.
NOTES:
- The set point enabling command does not work neither in the set-up environment nor in the weighing phase; if the
setpoint mode has been selected and the output function is different than non (rif. output step, Fun parameter).
- No output is ascribed to the bits from 2 to 15 and are fixed at zero.
DGTQ model
A bit is ascribed to each output:
Expansion outputs Board
(optional) outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
The bit at 1 is interpreted as active output, while the bit at 0 as disabled output.
If, for example, one wants to enable simultaneously the OUT6, OUT4 and OUT2 outputs, the binary combination will
be
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
Which, in hexadecimals, corresponds to the number 002A; therefore the command will be OUTP0002A + CR + LF.
NOTES:
- The set point enabling command does not work neither in the set-up environment nor in the weighing phase; if the
setpoint mode has been selected and the output function is different than non (rif. output step, Fun parameter).
- No output is ascribed to the bits from 6 to 15 and are fixed at zero.
DGTP/DGTPK model
A bit is ascribed to each output:
Board outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
The bit at 1 is interpreted as active output, while the bit at 0 as disabled output.
If, for example, one wants to enable simultaneously the OUT6, OUT4 and OUT2 outputs, the binary combination will
be
Board outputs
Bit not managed OUT6 OUT5 OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
Which, in hexadecimals, corresponds to the number 002A; therefore the command will be OUTP0002A + CR + LF.
NOTES:
- The set point enabling command does not work neither in the set-up environment nor in the weighing phase; if the
setpoint mode has been selected and the output function is different than non (rif. output step, FunC parameter).
- No output is ascribed to the bits from 6 to 15 and are fixed at zero.
LEGEND
[CC] e <II>= instrument code, e.g.. 00 (only with RS485 protocol).
<CR LF>= Carriage Return + Line Feed (ASCII characters 13 and 10).
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7.6 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS
The weight data transmission on the PC and PRN serial ports may take place in 3 formats: STANDARD STRING,
EXTENDED STRING or MULTISCALE STRING.
in which: [CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IN THE CASE THAT THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00).
hh UL Under load (not transmitted in the "TRANSM" mode)
OL Over load (not transmitted in the "TRANSM" mode)
ST Stability of the display
US Instability of the display
, Comma character
kk NT Net Weight
GS Gross Weight
GX Gross weight with sensitivity times 10
VL Value in micro volts relative to the weight
RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight
, Comma character
pppppppp 8 digits (including any sign and decimal point) which identify the weight. The insignificant
digits are filled with spaces. Through the MVOL and RAZF command the indicator transmits
the relative value on 10 digits instead of 8.
uu Unit of measurement "kg" "bg" "bt" "lb" "mv" (microvolts) "vv" (converter points)
CR Carriage Return (13 ascii decimal character).
LF Line Feed (10 ascii decimal character).
The transmitted weight is the GROSS weight (GS) if no TARE WEIGHT has been entered; otherwise, the NET
WEIGHT (NT) will be transmitted.
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7.6.2 EXTENDED STRING
Without APW (only in a mode other than counting or in response to the REXT command):
[CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPPPP,uu,(dd/mm/yybbhh:mm:ss|"NO DATE TIME") + CR + LF
With APW (only in piece counting mode or in response to the REXT command):
[CC]B,hh,NNNNNNNNNN,YYTTTTTTTTTT,PPPPPPPPPP,AAAA.AAAAA,uu + CR + LF
in which:
[CC] INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
JUST IN CASE THE 485 PROTOCOL IS SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)
B scale number (1 in scale with equalized channel mode ("DEP.CH"),the channel number
from 1÷4 in scale with independent channels mode ("IND.CH”).
, Comma character
hh UL Under load
OL Overload
ST Stability of display
US Instability of display
, Comma character
NNNNNNNNNN net weight on 10 characters including possible sign and decimal point
, Comma character
YY "PT" if the tare is manual, otherwise YY = " " (two empty spaces) if the tare is
semiautomatic.
, Comma character
TTTTTTTTTT tare weight on 10 characters including possible sign and decimal point.
, Comma character
PPPPPPPPPP number of pieces on 10 characters, equal to 0 if the indicator is in a functioning mode other
than the counting mode.
, Comma character
AAAA.AAAAA Average Piece Weight on 10 characters with 5 decimals. The Average Piece Weight is
always reported in grams.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measure "Kg" "bg" "bt" "lb
, Comma character (only with REXD command)
dd/mm/yy Date in the “dd/mm/yy” format (only with REXD command)
bb 2 space characters, ascii decimal 32 character (only with REXD command)
hh:mm:ss Time in the "hh:mm:ss" format (only with REXD command)
CR Carriage Return (ascii decimal 13 character)
LF Line Feed (ascii decimal 10 character)
The non significant digits of the net, tare, pieces and gross weights are filled with spaces (space characters,
ascii decimal 32 character).
If the optional TIME DATE board has not been detected, in response to the REXD command, only the weight
is transmitted and not the date and time; in its place there is "NO DATE TIME".
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7.6.3 MULTISCALE STRING
in which:
[CC] = INSTRUMENT CODE IN THE FORMAT OF TWO ASCII DECIMAL DIGITS
ONLY IF THE 485 PROTOCOL HAS BEEN SELECTED (FOR EXAMPLE 00)
For each set channel:
hh ST Stability of the display
US Instability of the display
VL Value in microvolts relative to the weight
RZ Value in converter points relative to the weight
, Comma character
pppppppp 8 digits (including eventual sign and decimal point) which identify the weight. The
insignificant digts are filled with spaces. Through the MVOL and RAZF commands
the indicator transmits the relative value on 10 digits instead of 8.
, Comma character
uu Unit of measure "kg" "bg" "bt" "lb" "mv" (microvolts) "vv" (converter points)
If the optional TIME DATE board has not been detected (standard only in DGTP/DGTPK version), in response
to the REXD command, only the weight is transmitted and not the date and time; in its place there is "NO
DATE TIME".
LEGEND:
b space character, 32 decimal ascii character.
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7.6.4 MASTER MODE STRINGS
STANDARD STRING
Standard string transmitted on the print port when MO= LLT or T
SS,NT,WWWWWWWW,UU<CR LF>
in wich: SS: status: NV: not valid weight (the following data are not valid)
in SUM mode this happens when:
one or more slaves are not connected
one or more slaves are in under/over load condition
in single slave mode this happens when the slave is not connected
ST: stable data
US: unstable data
UL: underload (only in single slave mode)
OL: overload (only in single slave mode)
WWWWWWWW: weight
UU: unit of measure
<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).
EXTENDED STRING
Extended string transmitted on the print port when MO= LLXT or X
C, SS,NT,WWWWWWWW,UU<CR LF>
in wich: C: slave or sum: S, if the sum is sent
Slave number, if 1 salve weight is sent
SS: status (see standard string)
WWWWWWWW: weight
UU: unit of measure
<CR LF> Carriage Return + Line Feed (ascii decimal character 13 and 10).
NOTE: in r mode when is selected the weight value is always zero. When the MO=cHK is
setted, on print port is trasmitted the string only with the weight.
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8. REMOTE SCALE CONFIGURATION
Example of how to set the remote scale string parameters, step by step:
Take the string:
REXT<CR>1,ST,_____6.000,PT_____0.000,_________0,kg<CR><LF>
Where:
<CR> = ASCII 013
<LF> = ASCII 010
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
0
C C L
R E X T R 1 , S T , _ _ _ _ _ 6 . 0 0 0 , P T _ _ _ _ _ 0 . 0 0 0 , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 , k g R F
W W W W W W W W W W M M T T T T T T T T T T E
M M
Is the Tare Type
T T T T T T T T T T
Is the Tare Weight
E
Is the Char Terminator (It’s recommendable to set the Char Terminator that must be unique and the last char of the
string)
NOTE: the real string length is 49 chars (from 0 to 48 included) but the field rLn was set to 48 because there is
a char terminator, so, if it is different from zero, it is not considered to compute the string length.
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9. MASTER/SLAVE AND REPEATER MODES CONFIGURATIONS
These configurations are possible only if in the instrument there is the master firmware
9.1 REPEATERS
9.1.1
The “RepeaterDC Protocol” is a communication protocol designed to control one or more remote weigh
repeater(s) connected via a serial line possibly shared with digital cells, in order to make the best use of a
single connection.
Packets are sent by the weigher instrument to the repeater(s) at the end of a digital-cells enquire loop, one
ID for each loop, when at least 100ms are elapsed from the last packet transmission. This means that a
minimum interval of 100ms between repeaterDC packets is guaranteed.
If no digital-cell is connected, RepeaterDC packets are sent with a fixed 100ms interval.
No acknowledge message from receiver is expected.
In the weighers you can select the number of scales. After that, when you set the “r” protocol it’s
requested, for each scale present and for the sum of all, if you want to see these always or never or (only if
the scale or the sum is selected). In the repeater, after you have select the protocol, is necessary going to
“ddn” step and select the number of the scale then you will see, or the following number of the last
scale for view the sum. You can use this protocol with 232 (analog cells) or with 485 (analog/digital cells).
Analog cells
DGT4 (ripetitore) 3590E/CPWE-AF03/AF08
fmod Func: r comaux rooc: ridc
mod rdc
ddn X
L 485/232
bi n-8-1
Digital cells:
DGT4 (ripetitore) 3590E/CPWE-AF03/AF08
fmod Func:r comaux rooc: ridc
mod rdc cl: X
ddn X ari: even
L 485 word: 7 bit
bi -7-1 sob: 1 bit
In a single line to be connect in series 3590, digital cells and DGT
9.1.2
Simple repetition of the DFW’s screen in the DGT. Can be use both in 232 and in 485. The repeater keys are
disable.
Configuration:
DFW
DGT4 (repeater) DFW
fmod Func:r Mod r
mod r
ddn no
L 485/232
3590/CPWE
DGT4 (repeater) 3590/CPWE
fmod Func:r Mod on
mod r roo ri
ddn no
L 485/232
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9.1.3
Intelligent repeater reads all the string; the operator can select, in the technical setup, the string’s start and
the part of this referred to the weight. You can be use both in 232 and in 485. The repeater keys are disable.
Configuration:
DFW:
DGT4 (repeater) DFW
fmod Func:r Mod LLsd
mod rin
ddn no
L 485/232
3590/CPWE:
DGT4 (repeater) 3590/CPWE
fmod Func:r Mod on
mod rin roo sand
ddn no
L 485/232
After you set these parameters is necessary to go in weighing mode with the weigher instrument.
With DGT you go in “PC mode” step, and set rin, the display will shown oMi, press print;
now, if the communication is correct the display shown riFY and after it receives the string; now
select the start of the string and press PRINT, after that you have see , now select the first and the
last characters of the weight. Escape from the setup and save the configurations.
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9.1.4
It repeats the weight of the remote scale connected, with this protocol you have the possibility to simulate
“Zero” and “Tare” keys.
The parameters to set in the repeater are described above (see section 4.2 om) and they are
variable depending on the connected scale.
String h h , k k , p p p p p p p p , u u CR LF
Character
position 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
rM 10 (LF)
io 06
iLn 08
rLn 18
di 2
uni KG
b 10
in 06
rhLd rLo -99999
rhi999999
n MK 255
nbY3
LU 78 (“N” in the ASCII code)
nGiG MK 0
biL MK 255
nbY0
LU 83 (“S” in the ASCII code)
Zro MK0
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9.2 MASTER/SLAVE
Repetition of the weight on the DGT and possibility of using the DGT keys to simulate those of the slave.
Configuration:
DFW
DGT4 (Master) DFW (slave)
fmod Func: Mr Mod 485;
nuML: X add485: X (number
Lin: no roo: of the slave)
Xnd
k: kbdfw
For 485 connection, you connect the “DF485” board and connect the two indicators, using the
terminal of this board and setting “485” in PCSEL of DGT.
With this configuration we can enabled in the DGT, both the relays and the analog output. The
analog output is programmed as relative paragraph (see section 9), as well as for relays. For set
the relays switching on and off, is necessary to turn off the slaves
3590
232 connections
DGT4 (Master) 3590 /CPWE (slave)
fmod Func: Mr Mod 485;
nuML: X add485: X (number
Lin: no roo: of the slave)
Xnd
k: kb.w
sl 232
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10. ANALOGUE OUTPUT (OPTIONAL, AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
In all the functioning modes, through an optional interface, it is possible to use an analogue output configurable at 0-
20mA, 4-20mA, 0-10Vdc, 0-5Vdc ; with minimal and maximal value settable. The voltage and the output current from
the interface are proportional to the gross weight or net weight present on the scale. In regards to the electrical
connection scheme, refer to the section "CONNECTION SCHEMES".
If the instrument has the MASTER type firmware, the functioning of the analogue output is possible when it is
connected to an instrument of the following series: DGT, DFW, 3590E, CPWE. In this cases, one has to select the
Xnd parameter in the roo step on the MASTER (see the section “MULTISCALE REPEATER Mr,
USER MAN.REF.).
Note: The analogue output is updated every 20ms and takes on the value corresponding to the weight converted in
that instant; therefore if the filter is slowed on the weight, the analogue output also slows down.
For configuring the parameters, one should enter the setup environment and enter in the u
onFiGnou step.
Lo (§)
One selects the slot to be used with the analogue output: SLot 1 or SLot 2; it is possible to indifferently use
either slot. By default, it uses the Slot 1.
(§)The parameter is displayed only in the DGTP and DGTPK models.
hn (§)
By entering this step, one selects the channel to be configured (from 1 to 4).
NOTE: The parameter is not displayed if one has set "dh" in the parameter or in case of one
channel application, step u onFiGnhn.
(§) The parameter is not displayed if the firmware is MASTER type and with DGT1 and DGT1S models.
(§)
In this step one enters the capacity of the slave. One has to set the corresponding value, without the decimal
point (for example, if the capacity of the scale is 30,000kg, one has to insert 030000).
(§) The parameter is displayed only if the firmware is MASTER type.
Mod(§)
By entering this step one selects the type of functioning of the analogue output:
(§) Parameters displayed if the firmware is STANDARD type:
a) ono = analogue output disabled.
b) oGro= analogue output on gross weight.
c) on = analogue output on net weight.
(§) Parameters displayed if the firmware is MASTER type:
a) ono = analogue output disabled.
b) o = analogue output enabled.
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Once the functioning mode is confirmed, one sets the values of the analogue output; in other words, the
digital/analogue converter values are entered (between 0 and 65535) to which corresponds a certain output value in
voltage or in current.
In this configuration the instrument keys take on the following meanings (functions):
ZERO It decreases the selected digit (blinking).
TARE It increases the selected digit (blinking)
MODE It selects the digit (blinking) from left to right.
PRINT By pressing once after have a value has been entered, it enables the corresponding output
analogue value (allowing the check), but remains still inside the step in case of a new modification. By pressing a
second time (on the same entered value), it confirms and exits the step.
C It allows to quickly zero the present value.
NOTE: The functioning mode is just one for all the configured channels.
oMX
By entering this step, one sets the maximum value of the analogue output, in other words:
with functioning on the positive weight the value of the output when the weight is greater than or equal
to the full scale capacity and also corresponding to the overload condition.
with functioning on the negative weight the value of the output when the negative weight in absolute
value is greater than or equal to the full scale capacity and also corresponding to the underload condition.
This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the digital/analogue converter); if a higher value is
entered, the instrument zeros it.
oZr
By entering this step, one sets the analogue output value when the scale displays zero weight (supplied when
the scale is in under load). This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the digital/analogue
converter); if a higher value is entered, the instrument zeros it.
oMin
By entering this step, one sets the minimum value of the analogue output, in other words:
with functioning on the positive weight the minimum value provided by the analogue output,
corresponding also to the underload condition.
with functioning on the negative weight the minimum value provided by the analogue output,
corresponding also to the overload condition.
This value can be anywhere between 0 and 65535 (values of the digital/analogue converter); if a higher value is
entered, the instrument zeros it.
iGn
By entering this step, one sets the functioning on the negative or positive weight.
It’s not possible to set the functioning on the negative gross weight; for this purpose the parameter in the
STANDARD type firmware is displayable only in the functioning on the net weight on parameter).
In the MASTER type firmware the functioning on the negative weight is not managed.
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Graphics:
Vdc / A Vdc / A
<<Ao ZEr>>
<<Ao ZEr>>
In the rMod step of the set-up environment it is possible to select whether to print on the TPR printer or the
LP542S (LP542P) labeller; see the following steps for all the printing options.
1) Enter the SET-UP environment of the scale (when turned on, press for an instant the TARE key while the
firmware version is displayed).
2) Select the uriLoMrnrModstep and press PRINT.
3) Select the desired printer r or L542 and press PRINT.
4) In the section "SET-UP ENVIRONMENT" see the descriptions of the budr, bir, rrn,
onrin and rn steps for configuring the baud rate, the number of transmission bits, the printer’s
power supply and the CTS signal.
5) Select the "ronF" step and press PRINT: one enters the PROGRAMMING MENU OF THE
PRINTOUTS. Below is the description of the steps.
6) Once the setting have been made, press the C - ON/OFF key various times until the indicator shows
in the display: confirm with PRINT to memorize and return to weighing.
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bLin EMPTY LINE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PRINTOUT (§)
- Y = at the beginning of each printout an empty line is inserted.
- no = no empty line.
(!) Y
(§) The parameter is displayed only if the r parameter has been selected in the rMod step.
ForM
r L542
r
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hiGh FONT HEIGHT SELECTION FOR PRINTING THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME,
PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS AND ID’S (§)
- hr1 = normal height
- hr2 = double height
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(!) hr1
(§) The parameter is not displayed if the firmware is MASTER type.
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br PRINTS THE BAR CODE (§)
In this step one programmes the printing of the 39 CODE (if "tPr" has been selected in the "Pr.ModE" step),
which will be printed before the printing of the date and time:
- no = does not print the bar code.
- o = prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the single totalisations.
- uM = prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed just in the partial total.
- boh = prints the bar code; in the totalizer functioning mode it is printed in the totalizations as well as
in the partial total.
(!) no
(§) The parameter is not displayed if the firmware is MASTER type.
NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed in 6 digits without decimal point and with the possible non
significant zeros present.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted.
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, possible numeric codes and ticket
number, but before the date and time (with DP190 or TPR printer).
THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS ARE VISIBLE ONLY IF IN THE PREVIOUS STEP A PARAMETER DIFFERENT
FROM "no" HAS BEEN SET.
dbr SELECTING THE BAR CODE’S VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE PRECEDING TEXTS:
In lines with normal height font, programmable value: 0…9.
(!) 0
(!) 1
001000
hbr SELECTION OF BAR CODE FONT HEIGHT:
Expressed in 1/8 of mm (from 0 to 255)
(!) 000
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T mode: the first time the fields with the unit of measure in kg are printed, the second time the fields with
the unit of measure in lb are printed, and on this way
hoLd mode: the first time the fields without the HOL indication are printed, the second time the fields with
the HOL indication, and on this way.
k mode: the first time the fields without the K indication are printed, the second time the fields with
the K indication, and on this way.
Too Mode and o mode: when the PRINT key is pressed there will be a selection menu with the
following items:
- TOT10 = simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to storage zero.
- TOT20 = simulates the printing of another totalisation relative to storage zero.
- UM0 = simulates the printing of the partial total relative to storage zero.
- TOT11 = simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to storage one.
- TOT21 = simulates the printing of another totalisation relative to storage one.
- UM1 = simulates the printing of the partial total relative to storage one.
- GoL = simulates the printing of the general total.
oun mode: the first time the fields are printed with the Number of Pieces and the APW, the second time
the fields are printed without the Number of Pieces and the APW.
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PREMISE: the purpose is to create the label directly onto the indicator, by configuring the parameters
described below.
Once the programming is done, one will need to download the label onto the printer (donLd step) and then
save it in its permanent memory; carefully read the section “SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S
PERMANENT MEMORY”.
hr: FONT TYPE WITH WHICH THE WEIGHT DATA, DATE AND TIME, PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS
AND ID’S ARE PRINTED.
- hr1 = the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the hr1 step.
- hr2 = the data is printed by using the font which will be programmed in the hr2 step.
See EXAMPLE 1.
(!) hr1
hr1: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE
PRINTED
(!) Fon3d
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hr2: SELECTING THE FONT WITH WHICH THE DATA LINKED TO THIS CHARACTER WILL BE
PRINTED.
(!) Fon3d
EXAMPLE 1: one wants to print 4 heading lines, of which the first two are double the height in respect to the
second two, GROSS, TARE, NET, DATE and TIME.
GROSS 1.000kg
DIMENSION = ChAr 1 TARE 0.000kg
NET 1.000kg
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MrG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S UPPER MARGIN t.MArG
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm HEADING 1
(!) 10
L.MArG
HEADING 1
HEADING 1
…
LMrG: DISTANCE OF THE DATA PRINTED FROM THE LABEL’S LEFT MARGIN
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 4
NOTES:
- the weight values are expressed with 6 digits without decimal point and possibly with non significant
zeros.
- between a weight value and the following one a space is inserted
- the bar code is printed as the last data, after the weight values, numeric codes and ticket number, but
before the time and date.
THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS ARE VISIBLE ONLY IF IN THE PREVIOUS STEP A PARAMETER DIFFERENT
FROM "no" HAS BEEN SET.
dbr: SELECTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE OF THE BAR CODE FROM THE PREVIOUS
TEXTS:
Enter a value with 3 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 5
GROSS 1.000kg
TARE 0.000kg
LMbr: SELECTING THE LEFT MARGIN NET 1.000kg
Enter a value with 2 digits, expressed in mm
V.d.bArC
(!) 15
L.M.bArC
Enter a value with 2 digits, expressed in mm
(!) 10
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L: CONFIGURATION OF THE SENSOR WHICH PEELS OFF THE LABEL
- on = sensor active
- oFF = sensor not active
(!) oFF
G SETTING THE VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN A LABEL AND THE FOLLOWING ONE
Enter the value in mm.
NOTE: if one uses a continuous form, set the value 00.
GAP
T mode: the first time the fields with the kg unit of measure are printed, the second time the fields with the
lb unit of measure are printed, and so on.
HOL mode: the first time the fields without the HOL message are printed, the second time the ones with the
HOL message are printed, and so on.
k mode: the first time the fields without the K message are printed, the second time the ones with the
K message are printed, and so on.
Too and tot s mode: when the PRINT is pressed a selection menu appears with the following items:
- TOT10 = simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the zero registry.
- TOT20 = simulates the printing of a further totalisation relative to the zero registry.
- UM0 = simulates the printing of the partial total relative to the zero registry.
- TOT11 = simulates the printing of the first totalisation relative to the one registry.
- TOT21 = simulates the printing of a further totalisation relative to the one registry.
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- UM 1 = simulates the printing of the partial total relative to the one registry.
- GoL = simulates the printing of the general total.
COUN mode: the first time the fields with the pieces number and apw are printed, the second time the ones
without the pieces number and apw are printed.
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!! IMPORTANT !!
11.2 SAVING THE LABEL IN THE LABELLER’S PERMANENT MEMORY
Once the programming of the label has made, one should:
1. Download the label created in the labeller press PRINT when the display shows the "donLd" step.
2. Press the C - ON/OFF key; the display shows the message "L": press the PRINT key to save the
label created in the labeller’s permanent memory.
When saving the data on the labeller, the green led blinks; while this happens do not do anything with the
indicator or the labeller.
The saving of the label ends when the led stops blinking.
The labeller has the label saved and is ready to print it; turning off the labeller does not cause the loss of the
saved data.
REPEAT THESE SAVING OPERATIONS EACH TIME THAT ONE MODIFIES THE LABEL OR THE DATA
IN IT OR IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONING MODE AFTER HAVING PROGRAMMED
THE LABEL.
It is also possible to create or customize the label, by using the label creation programme supplied together
with the labeller; refer to the labeller manual for further information.
One configures the heading by using the DINI TOOLS software on the PC; by following the instructions of the relative
manual, while to select the printing mode of the heading follow the procedure described below:
ronF (§ ) … ...
n n no , n i , n Fi , n um
… ... … ...
ronF(§) …...
n hno, h1L, hL, huM, LY
…... …...
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
r It is displayed if one tries to calibrate a point without first having confirmed the number of
calibration points
rMo Weight unstable during the acquisition of a point during calibration.
rnT During the acquisition of a calibration point a null value has been read by the converter.
rrX1 Error which takes place if the capacity of channel X has not been set, or if there is an error in
the calibration parameters of channel X, in which X indicates the number of channel to which
the error refers to.
r–11 Calibration error: a too small sample weight has been used; it is advisable to use a weight
equal to at least half of the scale capacity.
r–12 Calibration error: the acquired calibration point 1 o 2 o 3 is equal to the zero point
0
r–37 Scale to be calibrated TECH.MAN.REF. (it is advisable to carry out a technical default,
dFu parameter, before proceeding).
NOTE: press the T key before accessing the setup.
r–39 Scale to be calibrated TECH.MAN.REF. (it is advisable to carry out a technical default,
dFu parameter, before proceeding).
NOTE: press the T key before accessing the setup.
r–3 During the calibration some internal negative points have been calculated:
- the calibration point is less than the zero point.
- the signal is negative (check the connections)
r–37 During the calibration some internal points less than the minimum value have been
calculated:
- the calibration point is equal to the zero point.
- A capacity too high in relation to the division has been set.
h-rr HARDWARE ERROR: software not compatible with the installed hardware; the hardware
expansion component is missing which allows the software to function.
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14. CONNECTION SCHEMES
14.1 DGT1/DGT1S MOTHERBOARD
For the schemes of these indicators, refer to the corresponding manuala “Smart setup” downloadable from the
www.diniargeo.com website.
I/O BOOT
J1
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MEANING OF DGT4 / DGT60 / DGT100 / DGT20 / DGT4AN / DGT20AN TERMINAL BOARDS
AND MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS
VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY
1. +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc
2. GND 0 Vdc (GND)
Equipment to be powered by 12-24 Vdc LPS or Class 2 power source (only DGT4 and DGT4AN).
If one wants to use 4 wires in the CELL 1 terminal board (without using the SENSE signal), one should short-
circuiting - SEN with -EXC and +SEN with +EXC.
CELL2:
24. SIG+ SIGNAL +
25. SIG- SIGNAL -
26. EXC+ EXCITATION +
27. EXC- EXCITATION -
CELL3:
28. SIG+ SIGNAL +
29. SIG- SIGNAL -
30. EXC+ EXCITATION +
31. EXC- EXCITATION -
CELL4:
32. SIG+ SIGNAL +
33. SIG- SIGNAL -
34. EXC+ EXCITATION +
35. EXC- EXCITATION -
CALIBRATION JUMPER
J1 = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters
I/O BOOT
Connector for the connection of the ALIBI MEMORY board or for the CLOCK board.
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RS 485 SERIAL PORT
13. A(+) 485 + Line
14. B(-) 485 - Line
SUPPLY
12 Vdc ÷ 24 Vdc
min 5 mA - max 20 mA
The maximum power of the outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max), the maximum voltage applicable to
the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum 20 mA.
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14.3 DGT4PB / DGT20PB MOTHERBOARD
I/O BOOT
J1
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MEANING OF DGT4PB / DGT20PB TERMINAL BOARDS AND MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS
VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY
1. +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc
2. GND 0 Vdc (GND)
Equipment to be powered by 12-24 Vdc LPS or Class 2 power source (only DGT4PB).
If one wants to use 4 wires in the CELL 1 terminal board (without using the SENSE signal), one should short-
circuiting - SEN with -EXC and +SEN with +EXC.
CELL2:
24. SIG+ SIGNAL +
25. SIG- SIGNAL -
26. EXC+ EXCITATION +
27. EXC- EXCITATION -
CELL3:
28. SIG+ SIGNAL +
29. SIG- SIGNAL -
30. EXC+ EXCITATION +
31. EXC- EXCITATION -
CELL4:
32. SIG+ SIGNAL +
33. SIG- SIGNAL -
34. EXC+ EXCITATION +
35. EXC- EXCITATION -
CALIBRATION JUMPER
J1 = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters
I/O BOOT
Connector for the connection of the ALIBI MEMORY board or for the CLOCK board.
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PROFIBUS FEMALE CONNECTOR
3. B-LINE
5. GND BUS
6. +5VBUS
8. A-LINE
SUPPLY
12 Vdc ÷ 24 Vdc
min 5 mA - max 20 mA
The maximum power of the outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max), the maximum voltage applicable to
the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum 20 mA.
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14.4 DGTQ / DGTQAN BOARDS
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J1 – J2
CAL
I/O BOOT
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MEANING OF DGTQ / DGTQAN TERMINAL BOARDS AND BOARDS JUMPERS
VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY
1. +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc
2. GND 0 Vdc (GND)
!! IMPORTANT !!
Normally SEN+ is short-circuiting with EXC+ and SEN- is short-circuiting with EXC- . If one want to use six wires in
the CELL 1(using the SENSE signal), is necessary to open the J1 and J2 jumpers.
CELL2:
C2 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
31. SIG- SIGNAL -
32. SIG+ SIGNAL +
33. EXC- EXCITATION -
34. EXC+ EXCITATION +
CELL3:
C3 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
39. SIG- SIGNAL -
40. SIG+ SIGNAL +
41. EXC- EXCITATION -
42. EXC+ EXCITATION +
CELL4:
C4 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
35. SIG- SIGNAL -
36. SIG+ SIGNAL +
37. EXC- EXCITATION -
38. EXC+ EXCITATION +
SENSE JUMPER
J1 and J2 = if closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE – and POWER SUPPLY – for the
channel 1 are jumpered on the board.
CALIBRATION JUMPER
CAL = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters
I/O BOOT
Connector for the connection of the ALIBI MEMORY board or for the CLOCK board.
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ANALOGUE OUTPUT (DGTQAN version)
On voltage:
13. V+ + 10 V
12. COM- 0 V (GND)
On current:
11. I + + 20 mA
12. COM - 0 mA (GND)
Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance applicable
on the output voltage is 10k ohm.
The maximum voltage applicable to the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum
20 mA.
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PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
The maximum power of the photomosfet outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max),
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14.5 DGTQPB BOARDS
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MEANING OF DGTQPB TERMINAL BOARDS AND BOARDS JUMPERS
VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY
1. +24Vdc +12/24 Vdc
2. GND 0 Vdc (GND)
!! IMPORTANT !!
Normally SEN+ is short-circuiting with EXC+ and SEN- is short-circuiting with EXC- . If one want to use six wires in
the CELL 1(using the SENSE signal), is necessary to open the J1 and J2 jumpers.
CELL2:
C2 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
31. SIG- SIGNAL -
32. SIG+ SIGNAL +
33. EXC- EXCITATION -
34. EXC+ EXCITATION +
CELL3:
C3 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
39. SIG- SIGNAL -
40. SIG+ SIGNAL +
41. EXC- EXCITATION -
42. EXC+ EXCITATION +
CELL4:
C4 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
35. SIG- SIGNAL -
36. SIG+ SIGNAL +
37. EXC- EXCITATION -
38. EXC+ EXCITATION +
SENSE JUMPER
J1 and J2 = if closed, REFERENCE + and POWER SUPPLY +, REFERENCE – and POWER SUPPLY – for the
channel 1 are jumpered on the board.
CALIBRATION JUMPER
CAL = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters
I/O BOOT
Connector for the connection of the ALIBI MEMORY board or for the CLOCK board.
PRN SERIAL PORT COM 2
6. TX Transmission
7. RX Reception
8. GND GND
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PROFIBUS FEMALE CONNECTOR
3. B-LINE
5. GND BUS
6. +5VBUS
8. A-LINE
INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS)
The maximum voltage applicable to the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum
20 mA.
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PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
The maximum power of the photomosfet outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max).
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14.6 DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPPB / DGTPK / DGTPKAN / DGTPKPB MOTHERBOARD
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MEANING OF DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPPB / DGTPK / DGTPKAN / DGTPKPB TERMINAL
BOARDS AND MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS
VE 12 / 24 Vdc POWER SUPPLY
1 . +24Vdc +12 / 24 Vdc
2 . GND 0 Vdc (GND)
Normally SEN+ is short-circuiting with EXC+ and SEN- is short-circuiting with EXC- . If one want to use six wires in
the CELL 1(using the SENSE signal), is necessary to open the J1 and J2 jumpers.
CELL2:
CELL2 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
1. EXC+ EXCITATION +
2. EXC- EXCITATION -
3. SIG+ SIGNAL +
4. SIG- SIGNAL -
CELL3:
CELL3 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
1. EXC+ EXCITATION +
2. EXC- EXCITATION -
3. SIG+ SIGNAL +
4. SIG- SIGNAL -
CELL4:
CELL4 – 4-Pin AMP Connector
1. EXC+ EXCITATION +
2. EXC- EXCITATION -
3. SIG+ SIGNAL +
4. SIG- SIGNAL -
CALIBRATION JUMPER
J1 = if closed, it enables the access to the metrological parameters
I/O BOOT
Connector for the connection of the ALIBI MEMORY board.
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INPUTS (OPTOISOLATOR PHOTOCOUPLERS) AND PHOTOMOSFET OUTPUTS
The maximum power of the outputs 48 Vac 0,15 A max (or 60 Vdc 0,15 A max), the maximum voltage
applicable to the inputs is between 12 ÷ 24 Vdc with current from minimum 5 mA to maximum 20 mA.
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14.7 DGTP / DGTPAN / DGTPK / DGTPKAN EXPANSION BOARD
SLOT 1 ( I/O 1)
33. I+ + 20 mA
34. COM (GND)
35. V+ + 10 V
SLOT 2 ( I/O 2)
36. I+ + 20 mA
37. COM (GND)
38. V+ + 10 V
Note: the maximum resistance applicable on the output current is 350 Ohm and the minimum resistance applicable
on the output voltage is 10 kohm.
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RS 485 SERIAL PORT
24. A(+) 485 + Line
25. B(-) 485 - Line
PLUG6 CONNECTIONS:
Y2 PLUG6 DB9 COLOUR MEANING
1
2 1 ORANGE-WHITE
3 2 3 BLUE-WHITE RX
4 3 BROWN
5 4 5 GREEN-WHITE GND
6 5 2 ORANGE TX
7 6 WHITE-BROWN
8
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14.8 DGTPPB / DGTPKPB EXPANSION BOARD
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MEANING OF DGTPPB / DGTPKPB TERMINAL BOARDS AND EXPANSION BOARD JUMPERS
ANALOGUE OUTPUT (not available in these versions)
3. B-LINE
5. GND BUS
6. +5VBUS
8. A-LINE
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14.9 RS 485 SERIAL PORT
On the same RS 485 line it’s possible to connect up to 32 indicators.
On the RS485 network normally one connects 2 termination resistances of 120 ohm (shown with "R" in figure 1),
ONLY on the 2 devices which are at the 2 ends of the cable.
The maximum reachable length from the line with the use of the appropriate cable for RS 485 connections, the
twisted 2x24 AWG duplex cable, shielded with external sheathing + aluminium band, is of about 1200 meters.
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