EZ2500

Operators Manual

HELLO

Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA

Panningen, The Netherlands

www.digi-star.com

D3895-US July 19, 2011

EZ2500 User’s Manual D3895-US Rev A
 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 1
SAFETY DURING USE ................................................................................... 2
Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 2
Charging Battery and Welding ..................................................................... 2
INDICATOR OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 3
OPERATION ................................................................................................... 5
Turn on Indicator .......................................................................................... 5
Zero Balance Indicator ................................................................................. 5
Tare and Net/Gross ..................................................................................... 5
Print Key....................................................................................................... 7
Timer Option ................................................................................................ 7
Using the M+, RM and CM Options ............................................................. 8
Printing Weight from Memory .................................................................... 10
Weight Averaging....................................................................................... 10
Printing Average Weight ............................................................................ 11
OTHER FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 12
Hold ............................................................................................................ 12
Using Dimmer Option................................................................................. 12
Function and Select keys ........................................................................... 12
MENUS AND CALIBRATION ........................................................................ 13
Change Set up and Calibration Numbers .................................................. 16
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 17
Indicator Mounting ..................................................................................... 17
Cable Connection ...................................................................................... 18
Indicator Connection Diagram ................................................................... 18
Bottom Panel Cable Connections .............................................................. 18
Connect Load Cells to J-Box ..................................................................... 19
Load Cell Direction..................................................................................... 19
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 20
Remote Indicators ...................................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 21

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 Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE DISPLAY RESOLUTION
10.25” long x 8.0” high x 2.7” wide .01, .02, .05, .1, .2, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
(260mm x 190mm x 70mm)
DISPLAY UPDATE RATE
WEIGHT Selectable: 1, 2, 3, 4 times/sec.
2.7 lbs (1.2 Kg)
MAX. DISPLAY RESOLUTION
HELP MESSAGES Adjustable to 40,000 counts max.
Context sensitive help messages in 10
languages ZERO TRACKING
Long messages are scrolled Selectable, On/Off
TRANSDUCER EXCITATION SPAN ACCURACY
8 volts D.C. Nominal ±(.1% + .005%/ °F) or (.1% + 0.009% °C) full scale ± 1
Capable of driving ten 350 Ohms transducers output count
Short circuit proof
MOTION DETECTION
TRANSDUCER SIGNAL Selectable, On/Off
Compatible with transducers having full scale
indicator transfer characteristics greater than ZERO ACCURACY
0.25 mv/v (.005%/ °F.) or (0.009% °C) full scale ±1 output count
for 0.5 mv/v transducer
“AUTO RANGE”
(Selectable) To increase display counts ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE
at weight values of 300 and 600 display counts. IP65, IEC 529
CONNECTOR WEIGH ALGORITHM
AMP plastic weather resistant circular 4 internally selectable digital filters to optimize
connector. Gold contacts. performance
(General, Slow, Fast and Lock-on)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
10.5 to 16.0 V.D.C. HOLD MODE
160 mA nominal with four 350Ω L.C. Used in mobile applications to stabilize displayed
weight while moving the scale
SET UP AND CALIBRATION
Via front panel NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
EEPROM for balance
GROSS RANGE
999,999 max.display OPERATING TEMP
-29°C to 60°C -20°F to 140°F
LOW BATTERY WARNING
Enabled at 10.5V nominal
POUND/KILOGRAM
Selectable

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 Safety During Use

SAFETY DURING USE

Caution
Cleaning
Do not use running water (high pressure cleaners, hoses) to clean the
indicator.

Charging Battery and Welding

Disconnect all cables from the weighing indicator before charging the
battery or welding on the machine. If cables are left connected, the
weighing indicator and connected load cells could be damaged.

Scale Indicator

Remote Indicator
Optional Disconnect

all cords

J-Box

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INDICATOR OVERVIEW
1 2 3 4

5
7
6

8
9 10

Note: See page 17-19 for

installation instructions.

1 – press and hold for 3 seconds to zero balance indicator.

2 – holds displayed weight press to release.
3 – turns indicator on.
4 – turns indicator off.
5 – temporary zero (Net Mode).
6 – records to memory or prints displayed weight.
7 Display Window – Displays current actions.
8 – toggles between Net and Gross weights.
9 – performs task displayed by select.
10 – displays additional tasks.

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11 12 13 14
15

11 Serial/Printer Port- optional, to communicate with computer and other

digital input/output devices.
12 Remote Port – optional, for remote display.
13 Load Cell Port – for J-Box cord.
14 Power Port – for power cord.
15 Serial Number Plate – Serial Number of indicator.

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OPERATION
Turn on Indicator

1. Press .

HELLO 1

Zero Balance Indicator

1. Press and hold for 3 seconds

to zero balance indicator.
1 2. Flashing arrow points to gross next
0 2 to the display window, indicator
ready to weigh.

Tare and Net/Gross

Tare is a temporary zero (Net Weight)

to display total weight (Gross Weight)
Press .
1 1. Weight displayed, press sets
zero weight.

4000

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2 2. Pressing displays zero weight

and flashing arrow on side of
display points to NET.
0

3. Add more weight.

3
300

4. To know total of original weight of

4000 pounds plus added 300
pounds, press to show 4300
4300 pounds, flashing arrow points
GROSS.

5. Press 300 pounds displayed

flashing arrow points NET.

300
5

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Print Key
Note: Optional serial port must be
installed for printing. 1. Press . Indicator sends data to
printer or PC.

4300
1 4300 LB GR

Weight Gross (GR) or

Net (NET)

Timer Option
Stopwatch for mixing time.
1. Repeatedly press until TIMER
is displayed.

TIMER
1

1. Press to displays hours,

minutes and seconds (hh:mm:ss).

00:00:00

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4 3 1. Repeatedly press moves

flashing digit left.
2. Repeatedly press changes
number.
00:04:00 3. Press to start timer.
1 4. When timer reaches zero
press to clear timer.
2
Using the M+, RM and CM

Options
Use these options to weigh truck or
wagon one axle at a time. 1. Add weight on scale. Example: 500
pounds.
1
500

2. Repeatedly press until M+ is

displayed.

M+
2

3. Press 500 pounds and RM

briefly displayed 500 pounds added

to indicator memory and indicator in
gross weight mode.
RM 500
3
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4. Put another weight on scale.

Example: 1000 pounds.
4
I000

5. Repeatedly press until M+ is

displayed.

M+
5

6. Press indicator add 1000

pounds to 500 pounds in memory
and RM flashes.

RM I500
6

7. Repeatedly press until RM is

displayed.
9 8. Press .
I500 9. Total of both weights,1500 pounds,
display, indicator switches to gross
8 weight mode.

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 Operation

Printing Weight from

Memory
Indicator must have optional printer
port for printing.
1. Repeatedly press until RM
displayed.

RM

1
2. Press shows weight in
3 memory. Example: 1500 pounds.
3. Press while weight displayed.
I500
2

Weight Averaging
1. Repeatedly press until RM is
displayed.

RM

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2. Press twice within three

3 seconds performs weight average.

COUNT 2 3. Display shows COUNT 2 if number of

individual weights to average is two.
Example weight of 1000 pounds
2 and 500 pounds averaged.

4. Displays AVERAG.
4
AVERAG

5. Display shows average of two

weights in memory. After displaying
5
75 average weight, indicator returns to
gross weight mode.

Printing Average Weight 1. Press while average weight is

displayed.
Sample output format shown below:

7501
2CT 750LB AV

Counts Average
Weight
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 Other Functions

OTHER FUNCTIONS
Hold
Hold mode prevents displayed weight
from changing while moving.
1. Press .
21 2. Press indicator normal.
If weight added in hold mode,
HOLD press to cancel hold.
Note: This feature is disabled on all
legal for trade systems.

Using Dimmer Option

1. Repeatedly press until DIMMER
is displayed.
2. Press dims backlight.
DIMMER
2

1
Function and Select keys
1. Repeatedly press gives
following options:
Timer: Stopwatch for mixing time
M+: Adding weigh to weight memory
RM: Recall weight memory
CM: Clear weight memory
2 Dimmer: Dimming backlight
Menu: View menus 1,2,3,4 and
calibrate. See page 13.
Setup: Change setup and calibration
1 numbers. See page 16.
Help: Explains operation of select and
function key
2. Desired option displayed,
press to activate.

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MENUS AND CALIBRATION

Options changed by user. To display menus 1,2,3,4 and calibrate:
1. Repeatedly press until MENU is displayed.
2. Press .
3. Repeatedly press selects Menu1,2,3,4 or calibrate
4. Press displays setting name and allows value changes.
5. Press selects options for each setting/display.
6. Press saves setting and next option for menu displays.
SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION
[display] NO. BOLD=DEFAULT
MENU 1. BASIC FEATURES IN MOST INDICATORS
English [ENGLSH)

Dutch [NEDERL]
French [FRANCS]
German [DEUTSH]
LANGUAGE 101 Italian (ITAL] Select language to be
[langag] Portuguese (PORT] displayed.
Spanish (ESPAN]
Danish (DANSK]
Hungarian (MAGYAR]
Spanish (VESTA]

DISPLAY RATE Update display times per

102 1,2,3,4 second.
[0 rate]

If ON -zero track adjust

ZERO TRACK 104 ON/OFF balance for buildup of snow &
(ztrack) mud.

1=General,
WEIGH METHOD 105 2=Fast, Select weigh method
(W mthd) 3=Slow,
4=Lock-On
SCALE ID SETUP 108 Identity of scale location (truck
NEW EZ id or Mixer number).
(scalid)

1 PRESS ZERO If ON -press and hold Zero

115 ON/OFF key to Zero/Balance scale.
(I zero)

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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION

[display] NO. BOLD=DEFAULT
MENU 2. CLOCK, PRINTER,
COMMUNICATIONS FEATURES
TARE AUTO If ON -tare auto-prints
PRINT 211 ON/OFF displayed weight.
(tareap)

ONE LINE PRINT 212 If ON -indicator data prints on

ON/OFF one line.
(Il prt)

AUTO PRINT 214 ON/OFF If ON -pressing keys auto-

(aprint) prints weight values.
AUTO
WTONLY
DOWNLD
DT+TM
ID+TM
IDWTTM
ANIMAL
3200-A
PRINT FORMAT 216 3200-B Select alternate & comma
(prtfmt) (CSV) formats.
32-TMR
DATCH1
FDINFO
WTRCTM
EIDINF
EID
EIDVID

REMOTE If ON indicator communicates

218 ON /OFF with cab control display
(REMOTE)

Perform Zero/Balance for

ZERO OUTPUT 219 SCOREM #11 weight output
(zerout) and analog output (4-20mA)

SCALE NUMBER Select scale number for cab

231 control communication
(scl no)
REMOTE EZ3MUX
DISPLAY 234 Select type of remote display
(rmdisp)
EZ2
ANALOG LOW 241
WEIGHT Enter analog weight value to
equal 4mA or 0 volts
(LOW WT)

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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION

[display] NO. BOLD=DEFAULT
ANALOG HIGH 242
WEIGHT Enter analog weight value to
equal 20mA or 5 volts
(HIGHWT)
ANALOG SELECT Select 0-5V,4-20ma or 0-20ma
243 output
(ANAOUT)
MENU 3. SCALE CALIBRATION SETTINGS
DISPLAY UNIT 301 .01,.02,.05,.1,.2,.5,1,2,5, Select display count size of
(lb-kg) 10,20, 50,100 weigh values.
CAPACITY 303 /KG Display pounds -lb or
(cap)
LB
kilograms -kg
WM1 ADJUST 1 304 40000 Enter MAXIMUM weight
(wmaI-I) measurable on scale.
MENU 4. PRESET, BATCHING & ROTATION COUNTER FEATURES
Does not apply to 2500 indicator
CALIBRATION
DEAD WEIGHT Calibration method using
CAL 802 weights
(CAL)
Quick entry method selects
SETUP NUMBER 871 weigh method 1-4lbs, 5-8 kg,
(SETUP) gain 1-9, display counts 1-9
and capacity *1000
CALIBRATION Weight displayed at 0.4mV/V
NUMBER 872 for these load cells
(CAL)

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Change Set up and

Calibration Numbers
1. Repeatedly press until SETUP
5 4 is displayed.
3
2. Press .
I46040 3. Six digit setup number displayed.
4 3 2 Change number, press moves
flashing position left. Press
changes number.
4 3 1
4. Press stores setup number.
Indicator displays CAL, change
number by pressing
and .
5. Press to exit.

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 Installation

INSTALLATION
Indicator Mounting

RAIL MOUNT WING MOUNT WEDGE MOUNT

KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A 404353 BRACKET-EZ3 PLASTIC RAIL *
B 403780 SCR-#10 X 5/8 FHSTS BLACK ZP
C 840459 SUPPORT-HAT BRACKET
D 405069 U-BOLT 1/4-20 X 3.25 ZP
E 405084 NUT-1/4-20 TOP LOCKING FLANGE
F 403770 BRACKET- WING MOUNT *
G 405124 PACK-WEDGE MOUNT BRACKET WITH U-
BOLTS & FLANGE NUTS
H 405244 EZ3 WEDGE MOUNT

RAM MOUNT
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
I 404799 RAM MOUNT FOR EZ III INDICATOR WITH
HARDWARE
J 404230 RAM SUCTION CUP W/TWIST LOCK

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Cable Connection
Scale Indicator

Power Cord
Remote Indicator
(Optional) Pin To 12VDC Power Supply
1 Red +Terminal
2 Black -Terminal
3 Orange Alarm Out
4 Blue Remote Input

See J-Box
Connections

Indicator Connection Diagram

J-Box Connection

Digital Input/Output Remote Indicator Power Cord

Connection Connection Connection
(Optional) (Optional)

Bottom Panel Cable Connections

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Connect Load Cells to J-Box

Connect load cell

wires to terminal J-Box Illustrated for 4
blocks. Load Cell Installation
See Wire Color Key

Wire Color Key

Color Description

1 White Signal +

2 Green Signal - J-Box Cable

3 Red Excitation +

4 Black Excitation -

5 Shield Shield

Tighten Nuts

Connect to Indicator
bottom Panel.
Load Cell Cable

J-Box Connections

Load Cell Direction

Observe direction of arrow when installing load cell.

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 Optional Equipment
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Remote Indicators
RD440 small remote display
RD2500V backlit remote display with
1.7” high numbers
RD2500V backlit remote display
w/transmitter and installed receiver
RD4000 remote display

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 Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
FLOW CHART
START

YES Does the indicator come on? NO

Is the reading on the If your display is unstable, or

NO flashes “±RANGE” disconnect Poor Connection : Take them
Indicator stable? the j-box cord from Indicator. apart and clean connections.
Is display still unstable? (Rust or paint should be wire
brushed.) Then reconnect and
YES tighten securely.
Bad Battery: Replace battery
YES (weak battery may test good if
Put your weight on each NO
load cell. Does the indicator tested with no load on battery)
respond to your weight? Bad Power Cord: Make sure

red wire is connected to (+)

Check all J-Box Your Indicator is probably positive side and black wire is
YES and Load Cell defective. Try another connected to (-) negative side.
cables for cuts Indicator to verify. Note: When using a multimeter to
or pinched/flat Be aware of electrical check for voltage, measure
spots. interference that might between pin 1 (pos) and pin 2
affect Indicator, such as (neg). Meter should read
Are the readings mobile phones, CB between 10.5 and 14.5 volts
all positive? If not radios, radio towers, DC if using a tractor power
Load Cell is electrical motors, etc. cord, black wire is positive and
upside down. Make sure Load Cell white wire is negative.
cables are not attached to Bad Indicator: Try another
hydraulic lines or Indicator. (Even a different
reservoir. model or set-up should come
on.)
Does the scale weigh you
approx. the same over all NO
Load Cells? (Weight will
not be accurate) Remove the cover from your J-Box

YES Is there moisture inside the box? YES

NO Dry out your J-Box (use a

Your Indicator is probably not set-up hairdryer). Check cable
and calibrated correctly. Check the strain reliefs for tightness.
decal on the bottom of Indicator. It Cables have drip loops. Is
shows what type of Load Cells the Look for loose connections. lid gasket damaged?
Indicator was calibrated to. By Watch your Indicator display
pressing the on key while the while moving the wires and
Indicator is already on, you will get pressing on the circuit board
the Indicator’s “Set-up” and “Cal” inside the J-Box. You will see
numbers. See if they compare to the if there is a loose connection
set-up and calibration numbers on or bad solder joint.
the Indicator. Contact Dealer for
further information.

Fix or replace the J-Box YES Did the J-Box have a bad
connection or loose wire?
NO

See next Page

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FLOW CHART
Continued

1. Disconnect all the Load Cell

wires from the terminal blocks 2. Zero balance the Indicator.
inside the J-Box (leave the (Press “NET/GROSS” then
Indicator on while connecting YES “ZERO”). Indicator should display
and disconnecting the wires, it “0”.
will not damage Load Cells or
Indicator if wires are shorted
during this step). Is reading on Note: Hook up the Load Cells to the J-Box one at
Indicator stable? a time (only one Load Cell connected at a time).
This will get a reading for each Load Cell. While
NO performing this test, watch for any other
symptoms such as erratic/unstable display.
Indicator flashing “±RANGE”, negative reading,
Replace J-Box etc. If the Indicator reading should ever appear
(be aware of electrical abnormal with any Load Cell connected then it is
interference that might affect probably bad.
your scale such as: mobile
phones, CB radios, radio
towers, electric motors, etc.).
3. Connect one Load Cell back into one of the
terminals in the J-Box. (The reading you get for
4. Record the Indicator reading with each Load Cell is dependent on the size and type
the Load Cell connected. of each Load Cell and how much weight is over
each Load Cell. In general, the number should be
positive and stable.)
5. Stand or hang your weight over the connected If the scale responded to your weight,
Load Cell. Record how much the weight Note:
that’s verification on the J-Box is OK. If the
increased with your weight over the Load Cell. (A scale did not respond, either that Load Cell is
scale with only one Load Cell will weigh heavy.) bad or the J-Box is bad. Try the other Load
Cells. If the Indicator still shows no response,
the J-Box is bad. (Replace J-Box)

6. Disconnect the first Load Cell and reconnect

7. Repeat step 6 for the remaining Load Cells. a second one. Record the Indicator reading.
Remember to record your readings. Stand or hang your weight over the connected
Load Cell. Record how much the weight
increased.

Do not expect the Load Cells to give the same 8. Bad Load Cells will have a reading that is
reading. It is common for Load Cells to have either unstable, makes the indicator flash
readings that vary by hundreds, even thousands. “±RANGE” or is more than three times greater
Especially when one is carrying more weight. or less than the average of the others. Also the
readings of your weight over each Load Cell
should be similar. (Probably 4 times your actual
weight). Any differences could be an indication
of a bad Load Cell or a structural problem.

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