SC-A1 Manual

Programming

SC-A1
Advanced weighing equipment with ABS or INOX finish, high-contrast LED display or
backlit LCD and 5-key keyboard.

2017-05-18

COMPLETE PROGRAMMING MANUAL

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 INDEX

1 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... - 6 -

2 PROGRAMMING MENU ................................................................................................... - 7 -

2.1 Access ................................................................................................................................. - 7 -
2.2 Polymorphism. .................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.3 Navigation. .......................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.4 Organisation of programming Menu .................................................................................... - 8 -

3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... - 9 -

3.1 Calibration Submenu (CALIBR.) ............................................................................................ - 9 -
3.1.1 RANGE ................................................................................................................................. - 9 -
3.1.1.1 METRO.S ....................................................................................................................... - 10 -
3.1.1.2 –SPAN- .......................................................................................................................... - 10 -
3.1.1.3 -FRAC- ........................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.1.4 DECIM. .......................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.2 -ZERO- ................................................................................................................................ - 11 -
3.1.3 ADJUST............................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.3.1 NORMAL........................................................................................................................ - 11 -
3.1.3.2 MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1.4 -AUTO- ............................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.5 M.RANGE ........................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.5.1 --ON-- ............................................................................................................................ - 12 -
3.1.5.2 METRO.S ....................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.1.5.3 -SPAN- ........................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.4 -FRAC- ........................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.5.5 DECIM. .......................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.6 LINEAR ............................................................................................................................... - 13 -
3.1.6.1 --ON-- ............................................................................................................................ - 13 -
3.1.6.2 POINT ............................................................................................................................ - 13 -
3.1.6.3 POINT.M........................................................................................................................ - 14 -
3.1.6.4 MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... - 14 -
3.1.6.5 ERASE ............................................................................................................................ - 14 -
3.1.6.6 P.-XX .............................................................................................................................. - 14 -
3.1.7 INT.CAL .............................................................................................................................. - 14 -
3.1.7.1 INT.ZE ............................................................................................................................ - 15 -
3.1.7.2 INT.GA ........................................................................................................................... - 15 -
3.1.8 CEL.DIG .............................................................................................................................. - 15 -
3.1.8.1 CEL.NUM ....................................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.1.8.2 CEL.CAP ......................................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.1.8.3 CEL.N.C .......................................................................................................................... - 16 -
3.1.8.4 ANGLES ......................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.4.1.1 CEL.SEL.......................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.1.8.4.2 RESET ................................................................................................................... - 17 -

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 3.1.8.5 POINTS .......................................................................................................................... - 17 -
3.2 Weight Control Submenu (WE.CTR) ................................................................................... - 19 -
3.2.1 STAB.T. ............................................................................................................................... - 19 -
3.2.2 FILTER ................................................................................................................................ - 19 -
3.2.3 FIL.DEP ............................................................................................................................... - 20 -
3.2.4 GRAVI.P. ............................................................................................................................. - 20 -
3.2.5 INIT.Z.................................................................................................................................. - 20 -
3.2.6 0-MEMO (*) ....................................................................................................................... - 20 -
3.2.7 ZERO.AB ............................................................................................................................. - 21 -
3.2.8 MIN.WEI. ........................................................................................................................... - 21 -
3.2.9 MV.CELL. ............................................................................................................................ - 21 -
3.2.10 METROL. ............................................................................................................................ - 21 -
3.2.11 TARE.KE.............................................................................................................................. - 21 -
3.2.12 ZER.NEG. ............................................................................................................................ - 22 -
3.2.13 UNIT ................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
3.3 Visual options Submenu (OTHER.P.)................................................................................... - 23 -
3.3.1 VERSION............................................................................................................................. - 23 -
3.3.2 DEFAUL .............................................................................................................................. - 23 -
3.3.3 PASSWD. ............................................................................................................................ - 24 -
3.3.4 DIS.OFF .............................................................................................................................. - 24 -
3.3.5 AUT.OFF ............................................................................................................................. - 24 -
3.3.6 D.LIGHT .............................................................................................................................. - 24 -
3.3.7 BATT ................................................................................................................................... - 25 -
3.3.7.1 BAT. VOL. ...................................................................................................................... - 25 -
3.3.7.2 BAT.CAL. ........................................................................................................................ - 25 -
3.3.8 CHKSUM............................................................................................................................. - 25 -
3.3.8.1 APL.PRG ........................................................................................................................ - 26 -
3.3.8.2 MTR.PRG ....................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.3.8.3 SCA.PAR (or PAR.SC.1 / PAR.SC.2 in Twin-Scale systems) ............................................ - 26 -
3.3.8.4 APL.PAR. ........................................................................................................................ - 26 -
3.3.9 SERIAL ................................................................................................................................ - 26 -
3.3.10 KEYS.ACT. ........................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.4 Serial communication options Submenu (-COM-) ............................................................... - 27 -
3.4.1 CONNEC. ............................................................................................................................ - 28 -
3.4.1.1 PRINTR. ......................................................................................................................... - 28 -
3.4.1.1.1 -TYPE-................................................................................................................... - 28 -
3.4.1.1.2 LINES .................................................................................................................... - 28 -
3.4.1.1.3 FLW. CTR.............................................................................................................. - 29 -
3.4.1.1.3.1 SW.HAND...................................................................................................... - 29 -
3.4.1.1.3.2 RET.IMP ........................................................................................................ - 29 -
3.4.1.1.4 CUTTER ................................................................................................................ - 29 -
3.4.1.2 LABEL............................................................................................................................. - 29 -
3.4.1.2.1 -TYPE-................................................................................................................... - 30 -
3.4.1.2.2 FLW .CTR.............................................................................................................. - 30 -
3.4.1.2.2.1 SW.HAND...................................................................................................... - 30 -
3.4.1.2.2.2 RET.IMP ........................................................................................................ - 30 -
3.4.1.3 REPEAT. ......................................................................................................................... - 30 -

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 3.4.1.3.1 EMITTE................................................................................................................. - 31 -
3.4.1.3.2 RECEIV. ................................................................................................................ - 31 -
3.4.1.3.2.1 PROTOC ........................................................................................................ - 31 -
3.4.1.3.2.2 -KEYS-............................................................................................................ - 31 -
3.4.1.3.2.3 ERR.COM ...................................................................................................... - 31 -
3.4.1.3.2.4 -SPAN-........................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.1.3.2.5 DECIM ........................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.1.4 -PC- ................................................................................................................................ - 32 -
3.4.1.4.1 PROTOC ............................................................................................................... - 32 -
3.4.1.4.2 -SEND-.................................................................................................................. - 32 -
3.4.1.4.2.1 S.SEC ............................................................................................................. - 33 -
3.4.2 -TYPE- ................................................................................................................................. - 33 -
3.4.2.1 NUMBER ....................................................................................................................... - 33 -
3.4.2.2 BAUDS ........................................................................................................................... - 33 -
3.4.2.3 FRAME........................................................................................................................... - 33 -
3.4.2.4 -TEST- ............................................................................................................................ - 34 -
3.5 External Configuration Submenu (CFG.EXT)........................................................................ - 35 -
3.6 Language Submenu (LANGUA.) .......................................................................................... - 35 -

4 CONNECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND WRITE LOCK ......................................................... - 36 -

4.1 Analogue Load cell connection........................................................................................... - 36 -
4.1.1 Write lock and metrological seal ....................................................................................... - 37 -
4.2 Digital load cells connection .............................................................................................. - 38 -
4.3 Connection serial ports RS232/485 .................................................................................... - 39 -
4.4 Automatic start-up of the equipment................................................................................. - 41 -

5 FIRMWARE UPDATE ...................................................................................................... - 42 -

6 APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. - 43 -
6.1 APPENDIX I – GRAVITY PARAMETERS ................................................................................. - 43 -
6.2 APPENDIX II - PROTOCOLS FOR A REPEATER-RECEIVER CONNECTION ............................... - 44 -
6.3 APPENDIX III - PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTION WITH PC..................................................... - 46 -
6.4. APPENDIX IV - ERROR MESSAGES WITH DIGITAL LOAD CELLS .............................................. - 50 -

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1 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION

ON/OFF. Pressing the button turns the equipment on or off.

TARE(T): (TARE) In weighing mode, make the tare weight. Also for
moving up when browsing the menu.
KEYS

ZERO(B): (ZERO) In weighing mode, sets the measurer to zero or

switches between net and gross if the equipment has a tare. Also for
moving down when browsing the menu.
FUNCTION(FUN): (FUNCTION) Special functions key. Also works as
back button to exit a submenu when navigating the menu.
INTRO/PRINT: (ENTER/PRINT) Confirms the operation being performed
at the time. Make accumulation in weighing mode.
Stability: (Stability) Indicates that the weight on the platform is stable.
Zero: (Zero) Indicates that the weight shown in the display is zero.
UPPER SYMBOLS

Net: (Net) Indicates that the weight shown in the display is the Net weight
(resulting from subtracting the Tare from the Weight).
Blocked Tare: (Blocked tare) The tare is locked, so even if the tare is
removed, the equipment will still be tared.
Gross: (Gross) The equipment is tared and shows the gross weight.
Parts counter: (Parts counter) The equipment is showing parts and not the
weight.
Battery: (Battery) Shows that the battery is low (only in battery-powered
models).

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2 PROGRAMMING MENU
2.1 Access
The programming menu is accessed by pressing the FUN and T keys at the same time when
viewing the first messages that appear once the unit has been started up. The unit will beep twice
and the -PROG- message will appear.

If the password option is set (PASSWD in the OTHER.P. submenu), the display will show a
flashing “0”, asking you to enter the password for accessing the menu. To enter the password,
use the T key to change the value of the flashing digit, the B key to change the flashing digit and
INTRO to enter the specified value. If the password is correct, the device will allow you to enter
the programming menu, whilst displaying the “CALIBR.” message (header of first submenu). If
the password is incorrect, the equipment will restart.

2.2 Polymorphism.
The SC-A1 consists of a modular system that can have many different configurations that
increase or modify functions and capacities.
The programming menu is adapted to these different configurations and the structure changes
depending on the equipment’s capabilities.

2.3 Navigation.
The menu can be navigate using the keys on the front panel.
Use keys T, B to move up or down the schema to change options or submenus, and keys FUN
and INTRO to move left or right to enter or leave the submenu or selected option.

INTRO

CALIBR. RANGE METRO.S

-SPAN-
-FRAC-
DECIM.
-ZERO-
ADJUST NORMAL
MANUAL
M.RANGE --ON--
METRO.S
T -SPAN-
-FRAC-
DECIM.
LINEAR ON
POINT
M.POINT
MANUAL
ERASE
P.-1
…
P.-16
INT.CAL CON.ZE
CON.GA

FUN

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2.4 Organisation of programming Menu
The programming menu is organised in 9 different submenus defined by the features of the
parameters included in each one:

- Calibration Submenu (CALIBR)

The calibration submenu contains the metrological weighing parameters related to
the calibration of the equipment.

- Weight Control Submenu (WE.CTR.)

Includes all other metrological weighing parameters that do not alter the value of
the weight obtained by the weighing module but that do alter the way in which the
information is displayed and processed, for use in the different functions of the
equipment. These include the parameters for filtering, stabilising, saving zero
point, etc.

- Display Submenu (OTHER.P.)

Includes the general parameters of the equipment (password for entering
programming menu, checking programme version, serial number, etc) and those
related to peripherals such as display, battery, etc).

- Serial communication Channels Submenu (-COM-)

Includes parameters related to the different serial communication options provided
by the equipment for sending or receiving weight data from/to external devices.
Includes configuration of serial communication in the different ways permitted with
the equipment: RS232, RS485, Radio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc

- Options Submenu (OPTION)

The options submenu contains all the parameters related to the configuration of
modules that are not connected to the weighing or communicating functions, such
as: digital Inputs/Outputs, Analogue Outputs, microSD card reader and USB-Host
input.
This submenu is active (displayed) whenever the computer detects the presence
of any of the devices listed above.

- External Configuration Submenu (CFG.EXT.)

Allows you to access the equipment’s settings from an external computer (PC), to
check or change those settings.
When you access the submenu, the equipment waits to establish communication
with a computer (PC) so that you can check or change the settings.

- Language Selection Submenu (LANGUA.)

Submenu for selecting the language that the equipment uses for showing
message, printing tickets and communicating with the user.

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3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION
The following tree shows the different submenus and options in the programming menu of a basic
weighing SC-A1 unit.

3.1 Calibration Submenu (CALIBR.)

The calibration submenu contains the metrological weighing parameters related to the calibration
of the equipment.

The options in this submenu can be checked but not modified if the write function of the weighing
module’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, the “SWITCH”
message will appear when you try to change any of the configurable parameters in the submenu,
showing that you cannot write or save any change.

CALIBR. RANGE METRO.S

. -SPAN-
. -FRAC-
. DECIM.
-ZERO-
ADJUST NORMAL
. MANUAL
-AUTO- CAPAC. SENSIB.
M.RANGE --ON--
. METRO.S
. -SPAN-
. -FRAC-
. DECIM.
LINEAR ON
. POINT
. M.POINT
. MANUAL
. ERASE
. P.-1
. …
. P.-16
INT.CAL CON.ZE
CON.GA

3.1.1 RANGE
Range
Assigns the full scale and weight fraction.
These three parameters can be configured together, by selecting a metrological scale
(METRO.S option) or individually, using (-SPAN-), (-FRAC-) and (DECIM.).
If you choose to set the parameters individually, it is advisable to begin by assigning
the decimals numerical value (DECIM.).

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3.1.1.1 METRO.S
Metrological Scale
Allows you to select a metrological scale containing the preconfigured full scale
values with the fraction and decimals number.
Pressing T will increase the value, B will decrease the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of this menu and INTRO saves the selected value and
takes you of the menu.
Apart from showing the selectable full scale value, the display will show the parts-
count mode symbol, which will flash, showing the fraction assigned to the scale: if
the light stays on, this shows the minimum fraction (maximum number of
divisions) that may be selected for the full scale shown.

Possible selectable scales:

SCALE FRACTION RESOLUTION F.S. SHOWN

3.000 0.001 1 g. 3.000
6.000 0.002 2 g. 6.000
6.000 0.001 1 g. 6.000
15.000 0.005 5 g. 15.000
15.000 0.002 2 g. 15.000
30.000 0.010 10 g. 30.000
30.000 0.005 5 g. 30.000
60.000 0.020 20 g. 60.000
60.000 0.010 10 g. 60.000
150.000 0.050 50 g. 150.000
150.000 0.020 20 g. 150.000
300.000 0.100 100 g. 300.000
300.0 0.1 100 g. 300.0
600.0 0.2 200 g. 600.0
600.0 0.1 100 g. 600.0
1500.0 0.5 500 g. 1500.0
1500.0 0.2 200 g. 1500.0
3000.0 0.5 500 g. 3000.0
3000 1 1 Kg. 3000
6000 2 2 Kg. 6000
6000 1 1 Kg. 6000
15000 5 5 Kg. 15000
15000 2 2 Kg. 15000
30000 10 10 Kg. 30000
30000 5 5 Kg. 30000
60000 20 20 Kg. 60000
60000 10 10 Kg. 60000
150000 50 50 Kg. 150000
150000 20 20 Kg. 150000

Table 1

3.1.1.2 –SPAN-
Full Scale.
Assigns a value to the full scale.
To modify the value shown, use the T key to increase the value of the flashing
digit, B to change digit, FUN to cancel the operation and INTRO to enter the
value assigned as full scale and leave this setting.

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 3.1.1.3 -FRAC-
Fraction
Assigns the weight fraction.
The possible values are 1, 2 or 5 and exponentials of 10.
Pressing T increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.1.4 DECIM.
Decimals
Assigns the decimals in the weight.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.2 -ZERO-
Zero
Assigns the current value of the measured weight, calibrating it to zero.
This should be performed with the platform empty (without weight).
When you press INTRO the message “-STAB-” will be displayed, indicating that the
equipment is waiting to have a stable weight value, which it can then save and
calibrate to zero and leave the menu (when it will display the “-ZERO-” message).

3.1.3 ADJUST
Adjustment
Adjusts the unit with a standard weight of a known mass.
It is advisable that the weight exceed 25% of the full scale.
This procedure can be performed with a standard known weight on the platform in
two different modes: NORMAL mode or MANUAL mode.

3.1.3.1 NORMAL
Normal Mode
In this mode, the display at all times shows the weight value x10 (with another
digit for precision) that we want to assign to the real weight of the standard mass
placed on the platform.
The displayed weight value can be changed by pressing T (to increase) and B (to
decrease). Once you have reached the correct value, press INTRO to save it, or
press FUN to cancel the process and leave the menu without saving anything.
Keeping the T or B keys pressed down for longer will increase the speed at which
the displayed value increases/decreases, and it can even be multiplied by 10 if
the FUN key is pressed.

3.1.3.2 MANUAL
Manual Mode
In this mode, the unit lets you edit the weight value by entering it digit by digit.

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 To change the displayed value, use the T key to increase the value of the
flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to leave the option and cancel the process
and INTRO to save the value and assign it as the weight value of the mass
placed on the platform.

3.1.4 -AUTO-
Auto-calibration.
Allows you to calibrate a system with calibrated analogue cells without having to
adjust it using standard masses.
The auto-calibration function can be used with an individual analogue cell or on a
system with many cells connected to a junction box.
You have to enter two parameters when performing an auto-calibration: the system’s
total capacity (CAPAC.) and the average sensitivity of the system’s cells (SENSIB.).
In single-cell systems these parameters are the same as those of the cell. In multi-cell
systems connected with a junction box, the capacity corresponds to the sum of the
capacities of all the cells together and the sensitivity is the average sensitivity.
In terms of connections, the unit assumes that ALL the cells are connected in parallel
(without any adjustment resistance involved, in other words, with the positive
terminals of the cells connected to the “V+AUT” terminal of the junction box).
When you access this option, the unit will display the “CAPAC.” Message to indicate
that the value displayed next corresponds to the total assigned capacity. To change
the displayed value, use T to increase the value of the flashing digit, B to change
digit, FUN to leave the option and cancel without saving and INTRO to enter and save
the value. The display will then show the “SENSIB.” Message, to indicate that the
value shown next corresponds to the average sensitivity of the load cells that
comprise the system, expressed in mV/V. To modify the displayed value, use T to
increase the value of the flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to leave this menu
without saving and INTRO to save the entered value, calibrate the system and exit
this menu.

3.1.5 M.RANGE
Multi-range
Activate multi-range to allow the equipment to use a smaller metrological scale for
weights lighter than the weight value defined as the Full Scale (-SPAN-) and thus
show small weight values with more resolution (with fractions lower than defined as
the normal scale).
The unit will work with the scale with the greatest resolution (the smallest scale) from
the Zero weight value up to the weight value defined as FULL SCALE, changing the
Normal scale when this limit is exceeded and until the weight is Zero again.

3.1.5.1 --ON--
Activates/Deactivates the multi-range option.
The T or B keys change between -YES- and -NO-; the FUN key is used to leave
the option without changing the initial value and the INTRO key saves the
selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.1.5.2 METRO.S
Metrological Scale
Assigns a particular metrological scale for the multi-range mode.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu. (See table 1).

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 Apart from showing the selectable full scale value, the parts counter mode
symbol ( ) will flash, indicating the fraction as follows: pilot on indicates the
selection of the minimum fraction (maximum number of divisions) possible for the
displayed full scale.

3.1.5.3 -SPAN-
Full scale
Assigns the particular full scale for the multi-range mode.
To modify the displayed value, use T to increase the value of the flashing digit, B
to change digit, FUN to exit without saving and INTRO to save the value
displayed as the full scale and exit.

3.1.5.4 -FRAC-
Fraction
Assigns the particular weight fraction for the multi-range mode.
The possible values are 1, 2 or 5 and their exponentials of 10.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.5.5 DECIM.
Decimals
Assigns the decimals in the particular weight for the multi-range mode.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.6 LINEAR
Linearization
It allows to correct the lack of linearity of load cells connected to the equipment by
entering up to 16 additional calibration points.

3.1.6.1 --ON--
Activates/Deactivates the Linearization option.
T or B keys shift from -YES- to -NO-, FUN key exits the option without modifying
the initial value, and INTRO key exits the option by recording the selected value.

3.1.6.2 POINT
Point
This option allows the modification of the value measured by the equipment by
means of tapping T and B keys, either increasing or decreasing the value
displayed.
When entering the option by tapping INTRO, the value of the weight measured by
the equipment is displayed. This value can be modified by tapping T (to increase)
and B (to decrease). Once the correct value has been reached, tap INTRO and it
will be recorded in the linearization table. In order to abort the process and exit
without recording, tap FUN.
When T or B keys are kept pressed, the speed of the value displayed is
increased/decreased.

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 3.1.6.3 POINT.M
Manual Point
This option allows manual input of the correction value in a point of the
linearization table, by taking as a real value the one measured by the equipment.
When entering the option by tapping INTRO, the value of the weight measured by
the equipment is displayed. This value can be modified using T to increase the
value of the digit, B to change it, FUN to exit the option and abort it, and INTRO
to record the value displayed and to assign it as the corrected weight value point
in the linearization table.

3.1.6.4 MANUAL
Manual
This option allows manual input both of the real value and the corrected value in
a point of the linearization table.
When entering the option by tapping INTRO, the message “-REAL-“ is displayed,
followed by the value of the measured weight by the equipment. In order to
modify this value, use T to increase the value of the digit, B to change it, and
FUN to exit the option and abort it. INTRO validates the value registered as the
real value, then a very short message “CORREC” is displayed in order to finally
edit the corrected weight value. Again, to modify this value use T to increase the
value of the digit, B to change it, and FUN to exit the option and abort it. INTRO
validates the introduced value recording the point in the linearization table.

3.1.6.5 ERASE
Erase
This option allows erasing the real and corrected values of ALL the points in the
linearization table.
When entering the option my tapping INTRO key, we are requested to confirm
that the linearization table must be erased, and the message “-NO-“ is
automatically displayed. T or B keys change the selection, FUN exits the option
and aborts it, and INTRO restarts the values automatically.

3.1.6.6 P.-XX
Correction points (from 1 to 16).
This option allows the visualization of real and corrected values of all the points in
the linearization table which have been defined.
When entering the option by tapping INTRO, the value “REAL” and “CORREC”
from the point of the table is displayed, or the message “VACIO” to indicate that
the corrected point does not exist. Exit of the option is automatic after displaying
the values.

3.1.7 INT.CAL
Internal Calibration
Allows you to view and modify the internal Zero calibration and Gain values of the
unit.
These two point values are formed internally as 32-bit variables, but they cannot be
represented on the screen (8 hexadecimal digits) directly (the display only has 6
digits). Consequently, they are displayed and can be edited in two parts of 4

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 hexadecimal digits, which are known as the most significant bit (-MSB-) and least
significant bit (-LSB-).

3.1.7.1 INT.ZE
Internal Zero
Displays and allows you to modify the value of the unit’s internal Zero calibration
points.
When you enter this submenu, by pressing INTRO the “-MSB-” message
appears, followed by the 4 digits of the most significant bit of the unit’s Zero
calibration parameter. To modify the displayed value, use T, to increase the value
of the flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to exit the option without saving and
INTRO to save the displayed value and go on to see the “-LSB-” followed by the
4 digits of the least significant bit of the unit’s Zero calibration parameter. As
before, to modify the value, use the T key to increase the value of the flashing
digit, B to change digit, FUN to exit the option without saving and INTRO to save
the displayed value.

3.1.7.2 INT.GA
Internal Gain
Displays and allows you to change the unit’s gain value.
When you enter this submenu by pressing the INTRO key, the “-MSB-”message
will appear followed by the 4 digits of the most significant bit of the unit’s gain
parameter. To modify the displayed value, use T to increase the value of the
flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to exit the option without saving and INTRO
to save the displayed value and go on to see the “-LSB-” followed by the 4 digits
of the least significant bit of the unit’s gain parameter. Again, to change the
displayed value, use the T key to increase the value of the flashing digit, B to
change digit, FUN to exit the option without saving and INTRO to save the
displayed value

3.1.8 CEL.DIG
Digital Load Cells Submenu
The DIG.CEL submenu allows the configuration of the digital load cells system
connected to the equipment (options CEL.NUM, CEL.CAP and ANGLES) and
perform maintenance tasks (options C.N.CEL and POINTS).
A digital load cells system is composed of a certain number of digital load cells
(CEL.NUM) of the same capacity (CEL.CAP) that can be individually re-adjusted by
the ANGLES option.
All digital load cells that are part of the system have a unique identifier (load cell
number) that identifies them in the system. So a system with 4 digital load cells,
needs to have 4 load cells identified as 1, 2, 3 and 4. The option CEL.N.C. enable to
change the identification number of one load cells, and the option POINTS see the
weight information received from one specific load cell.

The options in this submenu can be checked but not modified if the write function of
the weighing cartridge’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.2.1). If this is the
case, the “SWITCH” message will appear when you try to change any of the
configurable parameters in the submenu, showing that you cannot write or save any
change.

During implementation of a digital load cells system is common that may occur errors
in the configuration or the wiring. To aid in the diagnosis of errors that may occur

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 during this phase, the equipment shows a series of error messages whose format and
coding can be found in APPENDIX IV of this manual.

DIG.CEL CEL.NUM
. CEL.CAP
. CEL.N.C.
. ANGLES CEL.SEL.
. RESET
. POINTS

3.1.8.1 CEL.NUM
Number of digital load cells
Displays and allows modification of the number of digital load cells connected to
the equipment.
The possible values are from 1 to 16.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option, and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.8.2 CEL.CAP
Capacity of digital load cells
Displays and allows modification of the individual capacity of the digital load cells
connected to the equipment. All load cells must be of the same capacity.
To modify the value, use T to increase the value, B to change digit, FUN cancels
the operation taking you out of the option, and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.1.8.3 CEL.N.C
Change the number of one load cell
Allows modification of the identifier (number) of one load cell connected to the
equipment.
To make this change in the number of one load cell, it is necessary to disconnect
the other load cells of the equipment, so the only connected load cell is the one
which you want to change its identifier (number).

When entering in this option, the equipment searches the identifier (number) of
the single load cell connected to display it and be able to be edited. If in this
search the equipment does not detect the presence of any digital load cell, the
message “ERROR” is displayed.

To modify the value, use T to increase the value, B to decrease it, FUN cancels
the operation taking you out of the option, and INTRO to validate the value
introduced, and initiates the process of changing the identification number of the
connected load cell.

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 If the process is successful it takes you out of this menu, if not, the equipment
displays “ERROR” message during a few seconds, indicating that it was not
possible to make the change. After these few seconds, it takes you out of this
option.

3.1.8.4 ANGLES
Angle.
Allows the adjustment of the individual load cells in the system.
The ANGLES option enables to adjust the contribution made by each load cell
individually to the total weight of platform (CEL.SEL. option) or erase and
initialize the settings of ALL load cells in the system (RESET option).
When entering the ANGLES option (pressing INTRO key), the equipment
displays the message CEL.SEL. Pressing the B or T keys enables to change the
option RESET (or showing this go back to the option CEL.SEL.).

3.1.8.4.1.1 CEL.SEL
Selection of the digital load cell to adjust.
To perform an individual adjustment, it is necessary to have a known
mass weight (no matter its value) that will be placed as close as possible
to the load cell that we want to adjust, in the way that this it is the one
contributes more weight in the total weight system, and thus minimize
the influence of other load cells. It is recommended that the weight of
this mass exceeds 25% of individual load cell capacity.
When entering this option, the equipment displays the message CEL. xx
(where xx represents the number of the load cell to adjust). Pressing the
T or B keys changes the selection, INTRO key enters the edit weight
menu and FUN cancels the operation, taking you out of the option.
Once inside the edit menu, the equipment displays the total weight value
x10 (with one more digit for accuracy) measured on the platform. This
value can be modified by pressing T (to increase) or B (to decrease).
Once the correct value has been reached, press INTRO and it will be
saved. To abort the process and exit without saving, press FUN.
When T or B keys are kept pressed, the speed of the value displayed is
increased/decreased, and it can even be multiplied by 10 if the FUN key
is pressed.

3.1.8.4.2 RESET
Erase and Initialize the adjustment of ALL load cells.
This option allows to erase and initialize the individual calibration of ALL digital
load cells of the system to their default values.
When entering the option by pressing INTRO key, the equipment asks
confirmation that we really want to perform initialization of individual
calibration, and shows the message “-NO-“ by default. Pressing T or B key
change the selection, FUN exits the option without saving, and INTRO initiates
the process of restoring the default values.

3.1.8.5 POINTS
Points.

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Shows the weight value in points measured by the selected load cell.
The digital load cells are calibrated from factory to deliver a numeric value
(points) proportional to the measured weight. This correspondence is linear and
corresponds to the following formula:

Points = (40.000 * Weight/SPAN) + 10.000

where SPAN corresponds to the individual capacity of the load cell.

Applying this relationship, we see that:

WEIGHT POINTS
0 10.000
SPAN 50.000

So, a 35t load cell delivers a value of 10.000 points when there is no weight, and
the value of 50.000 points when is loaded with 35 tones.

When entering this option, the equipment displays the message CEL. XX (where
XX represents the number of load cells to monitor). Pressing the T or B keys
change the selection, INTRO initiates the monitored points of the load cell
selected and FUN takes you out of the option.

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3.2 Weight Control Submenu (WE.CTR)
The Weight Control Submenu includes the rest of the weighing metrological parameters that do
not alter the value of the weight obtained by the weighing module but that do alter the way the
information is displayed and processed for use in the unit’s different functions. These include
filtering parameters, stabilisation parameters, zero saving, etc.

The options in this submenu can be consulted but not modified if the write mode of the weighing
cartridge’s metrological seal is locked (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, when you try to
change any of the submenu’s configurable parameters, the “SWITCH” message will appear, to
warn you that you cannot save any changes.

WE.CTR STAB.T.
FILTER
FIL.DEP.
GRAVI.P. P-1 P-2
INIT.Z.
O-MEMO (*)
ZERO.AB.
MIN.WEI.
MV.CELL.
METROL.
TARE.KE.
ZER.NEG
UNIT

(*) Does not appear of the legal Metrology option (METROL.) is activated.

3.2.1 STAB.T.
Stability time
Defines the time required to establish that the weight is stable, expressed in fractions
of half a second.
The default value is 1 and the values range from 1 to 255.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.
Holding down the T or B keys increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.2 FILTER
Filter
Defines the level of filtering applied to the Weight value.
The higher the level, the more the oscillations are reduced, increasing the stability but
also the time required to reach the value of the final weight.
The default value is 1 and the values range from 0 to 50.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

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3.2.3 FIL.DEP
Filtering Window
Parameter used to calculate the number of ADC conversions required to obtain the
weight value depending on the variations in weight at any time.
The higher the parameter, the more precise the weight, but the time required to reach
a final weight value increases.
The default value is 64 and the values range from 0 to 255.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.4 GRAVI.P.
Gravity parameter
Coefficient that offsets the variation in weight that occurs when the unit is calibrated at
a location with a different altitude to that of the place where it is currently used.
When you enter this option, the unit displays the “P-1” message to indicate that the
value shown next corresponds to the gravity coefficient of the place where the
equipment was calibrated (see table and formula in APPENDIX I).
To modify the displayed value, use T, to increase the value of the flashing digit, B to
change digit, FUN to exit the option without saving and INTRO to save the displayed
value and go on to see the “P-2” message that indicates that the value shown next
corresponds to the gravity coefficient (see table and formula in APPENDIX I) of the
place where the equipment is being used. Again, to modify the displayed value, use
the T key to increase the value of the flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to exit the
option without saving and INTRO to save the displayed value.

3.2.5 INIT.Z.
Initial Zero
Defines whether the unit must automatically calibrate to zero when it is started up.
This function is activated by default.
The T or B switch from -YES- to -NO-, the FUN key is used to exit the option without
modifying the initial value and the INTRO key saves the selected value, taking you
out of this menu.

3.2.6 0-MEMO (*)

Zero memorisation
(*) This function will not appear if the legal Metrology option (METROL) is activated.
Activates/Deactivates the option whereby pressing B can assign the average weight
as the zero calibration when in weighing mode.
This zero calibration value cannot be modified if the write lock of the weighing
cartridge’s metrological seal is activated (see section 4.1.1). If this is the case, when
you press B to change the calibration zero value, the “SWITCH” message will appear,
to indicate that it was not possible to save the new zero parameter and that it will be
lost when the equipment is restarted.
This option is deactivated by default.
The T or B keys switch from -YES- to -NO-, the FUN key will take you out of the menu
without changing the original value and the INTRO key saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

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3.2.7 ZERO.AB
Zero absorption
The zero absorption mechanism readjusts the unit’s zero value to offset any small
deviations from the weight due to variations in temperature, dust accumulated on the
weighing platform, etc.
This option allows you to change the number of weight divisions over which the
mechanism must not act. The maximum value of this parameter is variable and
depends on the result obtained when calibrating the equipment.
When you enter this option, the message “MA. xx” is displayed, where xx indicates
the maximum possible value; the currently assigned value is then displayed.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value and takes
you out of the option.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.8 MIN.WEI.
Minimum weight
This option allows you to modify the number of division under which the unit will not
accumulate.
The default value is 20 and the values range from 1 to 255.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.2.9 MV.CELL.
Cell millivolts
This option shows the power (in mV) delivered by the cell connected to the
equipment.
When you enter the function, the value of the power is shown in mV. Press the FUN
or INTRO keys to leave this part of the menu.

3.2.10 METROL.
Legal metrology
Activates/Deactivates the metrological limits established in legal weighing regulations.
This option is not activated by default.
Keys T or B switch from -YES- to -NO-, the FUN key takes you out of the option
without changing the original value and the INTRO key saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.2.11 TARE.KE.
Activation of tare key
Activates/Deactivates the option of taring the equipment by pressing the tare key (T)
in the Weighing Mode.
This option is activated by default.
Keys T or B switch from -YES- to -NO-, the FUN key is used to leave this option
without changing the initial value and the INTRO key saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

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3.2.12 ZER.NEG.
Zero Negative
Activates/Deactivates the Auto-Zero mechanism for stable and negative weight
values.
This option is deactivated by default.
The T or B keys switch from -YES- to -NO-, the FUN key takes you out of this part of
the menu without changing the original value and the INTRO saves the selected
value, taking you out of this menu.

3.2.13 UNIT
Weight units
Allows selecting the weight units of the equipment.
Possible values are “-NO-“, “KG” and “LB”
This option has Kg selected by default.
Keys T or B change between -NO-, KG and LB, FUN exits the option without
modifying the initial value, and INTRO exits the option by saving the selected value.

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3.3 Visual options Submenu (OTHER.P.)
The viewer options submenu includes general parameters of the unit (password accessing
programming menu, viewing programme version, serial number, etc) and those related to
peripherals (such as displays, battery, etc).

OTHER.P. VERSIO
DEFAUL
PASSWD.
DIS.OFF
AUT.OFF
D.LIGHT
BATT BAT.VOL
. BAT.CAL
CHKSUM APL.PRG.
. MTR.PRG.
. SCA.PAR.
. APL.PAR.
SERIAL
ACT.TEC.

3.3.1 VERSION
Program Version
This option shows the version of the unit’s program.
The descriptor of the programme version consists of three different parts:

E F N N N _ B B B B R - M M M

Where:
E: Identifies the type of equipment
F: Identifies the variant of the type of equipment.
NNN: Code number of standard version.
BBBB: Code number of special version.
R: Revised code number of special version.
MMM: Code number of metrological firmware version.

When you enter this submenu, the descriptor of the programme version installed in
the equipment is shown. Press FUN or INTRO to exit this option.

3.3.2 DEFAUL
Factory
This function re-establishes the default factory settings, including the metrological
parameters stored in the weighing cartridge (zero, calibration, etc).

Careful! If you want to preserve the unit’s metrological and calibration

parameters, you must activate the write lock in the weighing module’s
metrological seal (see section 4.1.1)

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 When you enter this function by pressing INTRO, you will be asked whether you
really want to re-establish the factory settings and the “-NO-” message appears by
default. Pressing the T or B key will change the selection, pressing FUN will cancel
the operation and take you out of this function and INTRO begins the process of
restoring the factory settings. During the restoration process, a progress bar will
appear and the unit will beep when it begins and finishes the process. Once the
process has been completed it will return to the start screen.

3.3.3 PASSWD.
Password
This option allows you to establish a password for accessing the programming menu
(or eliminating it by entering the value 0).
You can enter any numerical code of up to 6 figures.
When you enter the function, you will see the current password, which you can edit
with T, increasing the value of the flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to exit the
option without saving and INTRO to save the displayed value and leave this option.

3.3.4 DIS.OFF
Display OFF
The equipment has a mechanism that will reduce the brightness of the display (or turn
off the Back Light in LCD models) when a certain period has elapsed and no activity
is detected in the unit during that time (stable weight and no button or key pressed).
This option allows you to establish the number of minutes of inactivity for this function
to activate.
The default value is 0 (deactivated), with values ranging from 0 to 99.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

3.3.5 AUT.OFF
Auto OFF
The equipment has a mechanism that will turn it off when a certain period has
elapsed and no activity is detected during that period in the unit (stable weight and no
button or key pressed).
This option allows you to establish the number of minutes of inactivity for the device
to power off.
The default value is “-NO-” (deactivated), with values ranging from 1, 5, 10, 30 or 60
minutes.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.3.6 D.LIGHT
Display Light
(only in devices with LED display)
This parameter establishes the brightness of the unit’s LED display.
The default value is 7, with values ranging from 1 to 7.

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 Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels the
operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected value, taking
you out of this menu.

3.3.7 BATT
Battery
Submenu of options only applicable to battery-powered versions of the unit.
Allows you to see the power value of the battery (BAT.VAL.) option and calibrate the
charging system (BAT.CAL.) option.
Depending on whether the battery is charging (if the equipment is plugged in) or
discharging, the submenu will MODIFY its structure as follows:
If the battery is charging, the power value shown in the (BAT.VAL.) is not the
battery’s charged level but the voltage of the charge. In this case, it is possible to
calibrate the charge measurement system as this has to be plugged into a power
source for the calibration to be performed correctly. As a result, this option
(BAT.CAL.) does not appear whilst the battery is discharging.
Consequently, depending on the charged/uncharged status of the batteries, the
submenu will show one of the options or both options.

3.3.7.1 BAT. VOL.

Battery Voltage.
When entering this option, the unit will show the current voltage of the battery
(charge status) or the charge voltage (calibration voltage of 12.00 Volts)
depending on whether the equipment is or is not connected to the electrical
network. Pressing FUN or INTRO will take you out of this function and pressing
FUN next will take you out of the (BATT) submenu.

3.3.7.2 BAT.CAL.
Battery Calibration
The unit calibrates the Battery’s charging system once.
This calibration is ONLY necessary if the (BAT.VAL) option shows a value other
than “12.00” with the equipment connected to the electrical network.
When you enter the option the calibration process begins; the unit will
automatically come out of this screen once the process has finished; by pressing
the FUN key you then come out of the (BATT) submenu.

3.3.8 CHKSUM
Checksum
This submenu shows the different checksums of the unit’s programme and
parameters.
The checksums allow you to determine whether a programme loaded in the unit or
the parameters with which it works have been modified.
The SC-A1 units have various checksum values; a checksum value for the application
part of the programme (APL.PRG.), one for the metrological part of the programme
(MTR.PRG.), one for the application parameters (APL.PAR.) and one (or various) for
the weighing metrological parameters (SCA.PAR.) or (PAR.SC.1) and (PAR.SC.2) if
the unit has twin-scales (one for each weighing cartridge).
The same programme versions will have the same programme checksums and it is
normal for different versions to have different checksums. The parameter checksums
change every time the parameters are modified. Whilst the weighing parameters
(SCA.PAR.) can only be modified by entering the programming menu and provided

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 the write lock of the weighing cartridge’s metrological seal is not activated (see
section 4.1.1), the application parameters can change for various reasons.
The checksum values are numerical values of 4 hexadecimal digits.
Within the submenu, you can change the option using T or B, you can enter the
selected option using INTRO and exit the submenu by pressing FUN.

3.3.8.1 APL.PRG
Application part of the Program.
Displays the checksum of the application part of the program.
Pressing FUN or INTRO will take you out of this option; then press FUN to come
out of the CHKSUM.

3.3.8.2 MTR.PRG
Metrological part of the Program
Displays the checksum of the metrological part of the program.
Pressing FUN or INTRO will take you out of this option; then press FUN to come
out of the CHKSUM.

3.3.8.3 SCA.PAR (or PAR.SC.1 / PAR.SC.2 in Twin-Scale systems)

Weighing Parameters
Displays the checksum of the metrological weighing parameters of each
cartridge.
Pressing FUN or INTRO will take you out of this option; then press FUN to come
out of the CHKSUM.

3.3.8.4 APL.PAR.
Application Parameters.
Displays the checksum of the application parameters.
Pressing FUN or INTRO will take you out of this option; then press FUN to come
out of the CHKSUM.

3.3.9 SERIAL
Serial Number
Menu for checking the unit’s serial number.
Enter this option by pressing INTRO and once inside you can exit by pressing FUN or
INTRO.

3.3.10 KEYS.ACT.
Keys activation
Enables/Disables the functionality of the keys in Weight Mode, except for the key
[ON/OFF] which can be disabled by selection bridge (See 4.4. point).
This option is enabled by default.
Keys T or B change between -YES- to -NO-, FUN exits the option without modifying
the initial value, and INTRO exits the option by saving the selected value.

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3.4 Serial communication options Submenu (-COM-)
Includes the parameters related to the different forms of serial communication that the unit
provides for sending or receiving weighing information from/to external devices, such as RS232,
RS485, Radio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.

As we have mentioned, the programming menu layout in a SC-A1 is adapted to the equipment’s
hardware configuration. In this case, the following serial communications Submenu tree is that of
an SC-A1 with two serial ports or one RS232 and one.

-COM- PORT x (*) CONNEC. -NO-

. . PRINTR -TYPE- -STD-
. . . . EPC.1K
. . . . CUSTOM
. . . . PAN-10
. . . . TM-295
. . . . GERMAN
. . . . CUSTO2
. . . LINES
. . . FLO .CTR. SW.HAND.
. . . . RET.IMP
. . . CUTTER
. . LABEL -TYPE- ZEBRA
. . . FLW.CTR SW.HAND.
. . . RET.IMP
. . REPEAT. EMITTE. SENSOC
. . . . SENS.NW
. . . RECEIV. PROTOC SENSOC(1)
. . . . …
. . . . LEON (76)
. . . -KEYS-
. . RE-GEN
. . . RELAYS
. . ERR.COM
. . -PC- PROTOC -SPAN-
. . . DECIM
. . . SENSOC(1)
. . -SEND- … S.SEC
. . LEON (64)
. . -CONT-
. -TYPE- RS232 BAUDS
. . . FRAME
. . . -TEST-
. . RS485 (**) NUMB
. . BAUDS
. . FRAME
. . -TEST-

(*) As the unit has two identical RS232 serial ports, the value of x can be 1 or 2, in other words
PORT 1 or PORT 2, (both are shown in the schema above).
(**) RS485 selection only appears with PORT 2.

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PORT 1, PORT 2
Selection of Serial communication device.
You can change from “PORT 1” to “PORT 2” and vice-versa using the B or T keys; press
FUN to come out of the selection submenu and INTRO to confirm the selection and
proceed to the next configuration submenu.

3.4.1 CONNEC.
Connection
Menu for selecting the type of device to which the channel connects.
The device might be a Printer (PRINTR.), a Labeller (LABEL), a computer (-PC-) or a
Repeater (REPEAT.), or (-NO-) if we don’t want to use the device.
Change the selection using the B or T keys; press FUN to come out of the connection
selection menu and press INTRO to confirm the selection and proceed to the next
configuration submenu.

3.4.1.1 PRINTR.
Printer.
Menu for selecting the parameters for connecting with a printer. These include:
Printer type or model (TIPO), number of white lines at the end of the ticket
(LINES), Type of flow control in communicating with the printer (FLW.CTR.) and
availability of the printer’s paper cutting mechanism (CUTTER).
Change selection by pressing B or T; press FUN to come out of the printer
connection configuration menu and INTRO to enter the selected option.

3.4.1.1.1 -TYPE-
Type
Printer Type or Model selection Menu.
The unit can connect to the following printers:
STD: Epson Standard for 40-column tickets.
EPC.1K: Fenix model EPC1000.
CUSTOM: Custom Serial PLUS (40 compact columns).
PAN-10: Fenix model PN10 (Panels)
TM-295: Epson type TMU 295 (for Standard paper)
CUSTO2: Custom model TG02 (24 columns)

Change the selection using B or T; press FUN to come out of the printer
selection option and press INTRO to confirm the selection and proceed to the
following configuration submenu.

3.4.1.1.2 LINES
Lines
Sets the number blank lines after the end of a Ticket.
The default value is 8 and the values range from 0 to 15.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN cancels
the operation, taking you out of the option and INTRO saves the selected
value, taking you out of this menu.
Holding down keys T or B increases the speed at which the displayed value
increases/decreases.

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3.4.1.1.3 FLW. CTR.
Flow Control.
Sets the type of flow control in the serial communication with the printer. The
possible selectable values are: by software XON-XOFF (SW.HAND) or by
delayed timing after each line print (RET.IMP).
Change the selection pressing B or T; press FUN to come out of the flow
control selection option and INTRO to enter the selected option.

3.4.1.1.3.1 SW.HAND
Flow control by software (XON-XOF)
Activates/deactivates the software flow control option using the XON-
XOFF protocol.
The default value is “-NO-“ (deactivated).
Pressing T or B changes the selection, FUN brings you out of the option
without saving and INTRO saves the selected value, taking you out of
this menu.

3.4.1.1.3.2 RET.IMP
Print delay
Adds a delay whose time you can set after each line print, to give the
printer time to print the transmitted line.
The default value is 0 (deactivated) and values range from 0 to 15 in
fractions of 0.5 Sec.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN
takes you out of the option without saving and INTRO saves the
selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.4.1.1.4 CUTTER
Cutter (paper cutter in printer)
Specifies whether the selected printer has any automatic paper cutting
mechanism.
The default value is “-YES-“ (with cutter).
Pressing T or B changes the selection, FUN brings you out of the option,
cancelling the operation without saving and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.4.1.2 LABEL
Labeller
Menu for selecting the labeller connection parameters, such as: labeller type or
model (TIPO), and type of flow control in the communication with the labellers
(FLU.CTR).
You can change selection using keys B or T, come out of the labeller connection
configuration screen using FUN or enter the selected option using INTRO.

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3.4.1.2.1 -TYPE-
Type
Menu for selecting labeller Type or Model.
The equipment can connect to the following:
ZEBRA: ZEBRA labeller or labeller compatible with EPL language.
GODEX: GODEX labeller.

Change the selection using B or T, or use FUN to come out of the labeller
selection screen without saving and INTRO to confirm the selection and
proceed to the following configuration submenu.

3.4.1.2.2 FLW .CTR.

Flow Control
Configures the type of flow control for the serial communication with the
labeller. The possible selectable values are; XON-XOFF software protocol
(SW.HAND) or delayed time mechanism after each line print (RET.IMP).
You can change the selection using B or T, use FUN to come out of the flow
control selection screen or press INTRO to enter the selected option.

3.4.1.2.2.1 SW.HAND
Software flow control (XON-XOF)
Activates/deactivates the software flow control option by using the XON-
XOFF protocol.
The default value is “-NO-“ (deactivated).
Pressing the T or B changes the selection, FUN brings you out of the
screen without saving and INTRO saves the selected value, taking you
out of this menu.

3.4.1.2.2.2 RET.IMP
Print delay
Adds a configurable time delay after each transmission of data.
The default value is 0 (deactivated), with values ranging from 0 to 15 in
fractions of 0.5 Sec.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN
takes you out of this screen without saving and INTRO saves the
selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.4.1.3 REPEAT.
Repeater
Menu for configuring the unit’s connection so that it works as a repeater, either
for sending weight information (EMISOR) or receiving weight information
(RECEPT). Allows you to select the type of communication protocol (PROTOC)
as well as various functioning parameters in receiver mode (TECLAS),
(ERR.COM), etc.
You can select the mode, (EMISOR) or (RECEPT) using B or T, press FUN to
come out of the repeater connection configuration screen or press INTRO to
enter the selected mode.

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3.4.1.3.1 EMITTE.
Emitter Mode
Determines the type of communication protocol for the connection of the
equipment when working Repeater-EMITTER mode.
Allows you to select between the protocols (SENSOC) corresponding to the
old SENSOCAR transmission protocol (and be compatible with older
equipment) and the new protocol (SENS.NW).
Press B or T to change selection, FUN to exit the submenu without saving and
INTRO to save the type of protocol selected.

3.4.1.3.2 RECEIV.
Receiver Mode
Configures the equipment’s connection so that it works as a Repeater-
RECEIVER.
The submenu allows you to choose among 40 different types of protocol
(PROTOC option), send keys status to the Repeater-EMMITTER equipment
(-KEYS- option), set the reaction in the event of loss of communication with
the Repeater-EMMITTER equipment (ERR.COM) and if you have selected a
protocol with limited weight information, you can complete it by locally defining
the Full Scale value (-SPAN-) and the number of decimals (DECIM) of the
weight information received, data that are necessary for processing the
received weight values correctly.
Press keys B or T to change the selected option, FUN to come out of the
selection screen and INTRO to enter the selected option.

3.4.1.3.2.1 PROTOC
Protocol Selection
Menu for selecting communication protocol for a connection defined as a
Repeater-RECEIVER.
The different selectable protocols are shown in Appendix 2 of this
manual.
Press B or T to change the selected protocol, FUN to come out of the
screen without saving and INTRO to come out of the screen after
saving.

3.4.1.3.2.2 -KEYS-
Keys
Enables the transmission of the status of the unit’s B and T keys to the
repeater-EMMITTER equipment.

3.4.1.3.2.3 ERR.COM
Communication error warning
Determines how the unit reacts if communication with the Repeater-
EMITTER equipment is lost.
If this option is enabled (-YES-), the equipment is configured to regularly
(every 5 seconds) display the status and “ERR.COM” message and
beep, whereas disabling the option (-NO-) means that the display will
simply turn off.
Press keys B or T to change selection, FUN to exit this screen without
saving and INTRO to save the selection.

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 3.4.1.3.2.4 -SPAN-
Full Scale
Defines the Full Scale value of the received weight values.
When we enter this screen, the device displays the current defined full
scale value, allowing you to edit it using the T key for increasing the
value of the flashing digit, B to change digit, FUN to leave this menu
without saving and INTRO to save the displayed value and exit this
option.

3.4.1.3.2.5 DECIM
Number of decimals
Assigns the number of decimals of the received weight values.
The possible values are 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN
exits the option without saving and INTRO saves the selected value,
taking you out of this menu.

3.4.1.4 -PC-
Communication with PC
Submenu for configuring the connection of the unit for communication with a
computer.
Allows you to select the type of communication protocol (PROTOC) and the
condition for beginning data transmission (-SEND-).
Change the selected option using the B or T keys, exit the submenu by pressing
FUN or enter the selected option by pressing INTRO.

3.4.1.4.1 PROTOC
Protocol Selection
Menu for selecting communication protocol for the connection of the unit with
a computer.
The different selectable protocols are shown in Appendix 3 of this manual.
Change the selected protocol using B or T, press FUN to exit this option
without saving or press INTRO to save and exit.

3.4.1.4.2 -SEND-
Send
Menu for selecting the condition for starting weight data transmission to a
computer. Allows you to select among:

-CONT- Regular send configurable using the S.SEC option.

MANUAL Send whenever the FUN or INTRO key is pressed (depending
on the selected protocol).
STABLE Sends data every time the weight becomes stable and provided
that this value is not zero, and the equipment displays in some
moment an inferior weight of that defined as minimum weight.
The minimum weight value is calculated by multiplying the value
configured in option MIN.WEI from submenu WE.CTR, for the
value of a division which has been introduced in option -FRAC-
from submenu RANGE in CALIBR.

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 When you enter the submenu, you can change the option selected using B or
T, leave the submenu without saving by pressing FUN or save and leave by
pressing INTRO. If you have selected -CONT- the equipment will also allow
you to configure the data dump intervals using the S.SEC option.

3.4.1.4.2.1 S.SEC
Transmissions by Second
Allows you to configure the weight data dump interval when configuring
the equipment for continuous transmission whilst connected to a
computer (PC).
The default value is 25 with values ranging from 1 to 25.
Pressing the T key increases the value, B decreases the value, FUN
brings you out of the option, cancelling the operation without saving and
INTRO saves the selected value, taking you out of this menu.

3.4.2 -TYPE-
Type
This submenu defines the type of interface (RS232 or RS485), the speed of the
communication (BAUDS) and the format (FRAME) of serial communication
associated to the selected channel and in the case of the RS485 interface also the
NUMBER of node that is assigned to your computer in case of being networked.
The submenu has a further option (-TEST-) for testing the interface and checking, on
the physical plane, that it works correctly.
The interface type selection options appear when you enter the submenu.
You can change the selection using B or T, press FUN to come out of the screen and
INTRO to confirm the selection and proceed to the following configuration submenu.

3.4.2.1 NUMBER
Number
This option configures the equipment identification number when it is part of
network multipoint RS485 downstream devices.
Select values between 0 and 255. Value 0 disables the sending of the
identification number.
We change the number of identification by pressing B or T, we exit the option
with FUN without recording, and with INTRO recording the selected number.

3.4.2.2 BAUDS
Bauds
This option is used to configure the speed of communication of the interface.
Allows you to select normalised speeds from 1200 up to 115200 bps. The default
value is 9600.
Press B or T to change the speeds, or press FUN to leave the screen without
saving or INTRO to exit after saving the selected speed.

3.4.2.3 FRAME
Frame
This option configures the frame format of communication with the interface.
You can select frames of 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and parties n (no
parity), e (even) and o (odd) in all combinations. The default value is -n81- (8
data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity).

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 Change the frame format using keys B or T, or press FUN to leave the option
without saving or press INTRO to save the selected format and exit.

3.4.2.4 -TEST-
Test
This option allows you to test the interface and confirm that it is working properly,
on the physical level.
The test and required testing conditions vary according to the type of interface.

Interface RS232:

For a RS232 interface, you must connect pins 2 and 3 (TX and RX) with the
connector placed furthest to the communication wire connected to the
equipment.
When you enter this option, the message “EN ESP.” Will appear; once the test
has been performed, the results will be shown; these results may be:

“Error” Indicates some kind of problem in the communication:

disconnected cable, communication hardware malfunction, or
simply that the in the selected rs232 channel, the transmission and
reception lines (pins 2 and 3) have not been connected, as
required to perform the test.

“OK” Indicates that the test was performed correctly, even at the highest
speed (bauds) possible (115.200).

“XXXXX” where XXXX corresponds to the maximum speed (bauds) at which

the test could be performed correctly.
In a serial communication system, the length, threads section and
quality of the cable used can create limits on the speeds at which
communication can be established. To avoid subsequent
communication problems, we recommend not assigning a speed
(BAUDS) greater than that resulting from the test.

Interface RS485:

In an RS485 interface is not possible to perform a self-test line and display a

result as it is a half-duplex interface and to transmit and receive transmitted
simultaneously, so it would need two equipment to make the test. As to have
more than one equipment is not always possible, to test RS485
communication is limited to constantly transmit the character "U" (55h) until
the ENTER key is pressed, the speed and configured format in BAUDS and
FRAME respectively.

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3.5 External Configuration Submenu (CFG.EXT)
Allows you to access the equipment configuration parameters, for consultation and modification,
externally from a computer (PC).
When you enter this submenu, the equipment will display the message “EN ESP” indicating that it
is waiting to establish communication with a computer (PC). Use FUN or ENTER to exit this
menu.

3.6 Language Submenu (LANGUA.)

The language Submenu allows you to select the language in which the equipment displays
menus, prints the ticket and communications with the user.
Change the language using keys B or T, press FUN to come out of the selection without saving
or INTRO to confirm and save the selection.

LANGUA. SPANIS.
PORTUG.
FRENCH.
ITALIA.
ENGLIS.
GERMAN

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4 CONNECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND WRITE LOCK
4.1 Analogue Load cell connection
The weighing module for analogue cells allows the equipment to measure weights based on the
signal delivered by an analogue cell.

It comes with a memory that saves all the parameters that affect the weight measurement and
that are configured in the unit: calibrations, gains, linearity points, filters, etc. This memory has a
mechanical write lock system that blocks (provided it is active) any alteration of any parameter
stored in it (for more details take a look at section 4.1.1).

The cartridge is connected to analogue cells through a 9-pin female SUB-D connector, as shown
below:

PIN SEÑAL 4 HILOS 6 HILOS

Analogue cell 1 Negative power (V-) Black Black
( Female Subd9 Connector) 2 Negative signal (E-) White White
3 Ground Mesh Mesh
5 1
4 Positive signal (E+) Green Green
5 Positive power (V+) Red Red
6 Negative sense (S-) Black Blue
7 Not connected
9 6 8 Not connected
9 Positive sense (S+) Red Yellow

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4.1.1 Write lock and metrological seal
The memory write lock mechanism consists of two micro-switches, accessible only
from the inside of the equipment, which enable the writing (and modification of
weighing parameters) only when the two micro-switches are in the ON position
(towards the right).

To ensure that no one can manipulate the metrological parameters stored in the
memory after calibrating or carrying out a metrological test of the system, two
metrological seals have been placed on to stop anyone accessing (without breaking
the seals) the lock mechanism (in both sides of equipment).

Apart from the seal system, the weight module has an internal counter that counts the
number of times the parameters stored in its memory are modified. This counter
cannot be restarted and its value is shown on the display whenever the equipment is
started up (message “C1 xxx”).

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4.2 Digital load cells connection

Digital load cells are connected through a 9-pin female SUB-D connector, as shown below.

PIN SIGNAL 4 HILOS

Digital cell 1 Negative power (V-) Black
(Female Subd9 Connector) 2 SDA/TR- White
3 Ground Mesh
5 1
4 SCL/TR+ Green
5 Positive power (V+) Red
6 Not connected
7 Not connected
9 6 8 Not connected
9 Not connected

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4.3 Connection serial ports RS232/485
SC-A1 indicators have 2 serial channels (PORT1 and PORT 2) where in addition, the second
one (PORT 2) can be selected to type of RS232 or RS485 interface.
Both channels have a series SUB-D 9-pin male connector for connection, the lower connector
corresponds to the first channel (PORT 1) and the upper connector to the second (PORT 2)

PORT 2

PORT 1

The functions assigned to each pin and how it is connected to the devices used most often are
described in the following table:

PORT 1: RS-232 Communication

(Male Subd9 Connector) PIN SEÑAL PC SRP LX300 ZEBRA
1 1 N.C.
5
2 RXD 3 3
3 TXD 2 3 3 2
4
5 GND 5 7 7 5
6 9 6 N.C.
7 N.C.
8 N.C.
9 N.C.
BRIDGE 4-5 4-5 6-8
BRIDGE 6-20

PORT 2: Comunicación RS-232 o RS-485

(Conector Subd9 macho) PIN SEÑAL PC SRP LX300 ZEBRA
1 1 RTX- (B)
5
2 RXD 3 3
3 TXD 2 3 3 2
4
5 GND 5 7 7 5
6 9 6 N.C.
7 N.C.
8 N.C.
9 RTX+ (A)
BRIDGE 4-5 4-5 6-8
BRIDGE 6-20

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For PORT2, RS232/RS485 selection is made by a selection jumper inside the equipment, as
is showed in the following diagram:

RS485

RS232

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4.4 Automatic start-up of the equipment

The equipment enables automatic start when receiving power. This requires placing a jumper on the
J1 selection jumper. This jumper is accessible by removing the back cover of the equipment; it is
placed at the bottom part, close to the battery (check image below).

When a jumper is inserted in J1 the ON/OFF key is also disabled, thus preventing the equipment to
shut down from the keyboard.

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5 FIRMWARE UPDATE
1. Start the Sensocar Bootloader software.
2. Connect a crossed RS232 cable between the PC and Channel 1 of the indicator, selecting the
PC port (COM) in the programme.
3. Select the firmware file that will be loaded.
4. Click on [Connect] and turn on the equipment before 10 seconds elapse.
5. Once communication with the indicator has been established ([Connect] button changes to
[Quit/Run]), click on [PROGRAM] to start loading or [Quit/Run] to abort.
6. When the programme displays the message “DOWNLOAD SUCCESFUL”, the loading process
has finished and the equipment will have been updated.
7. Turn off and restart the indicator.

.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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6 APPENDICES
6.1 APPENDIX I – GRAVITY PARAMETERS
The value of the gravity parameter depends on the latitude (y) and height (h) of the place where
this parameter is calculated. This parameter can be determined by the following formula:

g = g ( y, h) = 9,780327 ⋅ (1 + 5,3024 ⋅10 −3 sin 2 ( y ) − 5,8 ⋅10 −6 sin 2 (2 y )) − 3,086 ⋅10 −6 h]

where (y) represents the latitude of the place (in radians) and (h) the height (in meters).

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6.2 APPENDIX II - PROTOCOLS FOR A REPEATER-RECEIVER
CONNECTION

NAME BYTES DESCRIPTION

SENSOC Old communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters
SENS.NW New communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters

"U"+under+over+est+(11<SP>)+sig+weight(5)+<SP>+"kg"+<CR>+<LF>

Where:
SOEHNL 26 under: (“1” if overload negative/”0” no) (negative overload flag)
over: (“1” if overload positive/”0” no) (positive overload flag)
est: (“1” if stable/”0" no) (stable weight flag)
sig: (“ ” if positive/”-" if negative) (sign flag)

SYSTEC 17 “S”+<SP>(est/”D”)+(3<SP>)+peso(7)+<SP>+"kg"+<CR>+<LF>
SYS.MUL 20 "W"+numvis(2)+”S”[ SYSTEC protocol frame]

<STX> + decimals[0..3] + flg + net(5) + <SP> + tare(5) + <CR>

Where the byte flg:

Bit 7-4: 0
TOLEDO 15 Bit 3: stable weight flag
Bit 2: overload flag
Bit 2: negative weight flag
Bit 1: net weight flag

(typical frame: E71)

TOLED.2 17 <STX>+status(3)+weight(6)+tare(6)+<CR>+CRC(optional)
-S400- 9 <STX>+weight(7)+<CR>
-EPEL- 12 <STX>(3<SP>)+weight(7)+<CR>

“S” + est + <SP>+ sig + (3<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

Where:
IE21.5 19 sig: (“ ” if positive/”-” no) (overload flag)
est: (“D” if stable/” " no) (stable weight flag)

(typical frame: E72. Continuous mode)

weight(5) + status + <CR>

Where the byte status:

IE150 Bit 7-6: 0

7
(7 bytes) Bit 5-4: 1
Bit 3: tare flag
Bit 2: stable weight flag
Bit 2: minimum weight flag
Bit 1: zero flag

S-120 10 <STX> + weight(6) + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

MATRIX 18 <STX> + (5<SP>) + (sig/<SP>) + peso(7) + status(2) + <CR> + <LF>

<STX> + status + <SP> + weight(7) + <CR>

EUROBI 11 Where the byte status:

Bit 6: stable weight flag
Bit 1: Net weight flag

HBM 17 <SP> + status + <SP> + sig + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + unit(2) + <CR> + <LF>
AVERY 18 <STX> + (3<SP>) + "99" + <SP> + weight(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>
SCHENC 24 <STX> + (2<SP>) + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + tare(7) + <SP> + status(2) + <LF> + <CR>

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GRAVIT 17 <STX> + 00 + weight(6) + tare(6) + 0 + <CR>
COUGAR 18 <STX> + status(3) + weight(6) + tare(6) + <CR> + CRC
LAUMAS 19 “&” + ”N” + weight(6) + ”L” + gross(6) + ”\” + CRC(2) + <CR>
-S- 8 Sig + weight(6) + <CR>
Command: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXA 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+weightmanual+tare+notare
Si EST => status=status+0x20

HBM.AED. 10 (<SP/"-">)+weight(7)+<CR>+<LF>
Command: G+W+<CR> (3 bytes)

“W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + CHKSUM(2) + <CR>

MARECH. 18
status: b.6 NET, b.4 EST, b.3 CER

<STX> + P+weight(8) + CRC + <CR>

-TR.60- 12/30 o
<STX> + B + weight(8) + T + weight(8) + N + weight(8) + CRC + <CR>

“s” + weight(XXX.XX) + <SP> + u + <SP> + z + <SP> + py + <SP> + LB + <CR> +

-DFI- 19
<LF>
X-3000 3…9 weight(1..7) + <CR> + <LF>
DAT.400 24 <STX> + sta + weight(6) + gross(6) + peak(6) + <ETX> + CRC(2) + <EOT>

"$" + num(2) + sig(<SP>/-) + <SP> + pts(6) + <CR>

-TASF- 12/6/6 "$TE" + numid(2) + <CR> (continuous)
"$ZE" + numid(2) + <CR> (zero rem)

Command: “P”
PIC800 18
<STX> + E + <SP> + C + <SP> + sig + weight(7) + <ETX> + CHK(2) + <LF> + <CR>

PT800 11 <STX> + <SP>(2) + sig + weight(5) + <ETX> + <CR>

I-200 13 "01" + gross(7) + u(3) + <STX>
HBM-2K 11 <STX>+sig+weight(7)+sta+<ETX>
MD 18 <STX> + ndec + sig + weight(7) + SP(5) + "0" + <CR> + <LF>
PR1613 18 <STX> + MODO + STA(2) + weight(6) + <ETX>

[NN] + HH + “,” + KK + “,” + weight(8) + “,” + UU + <CR> + <LF>

HJPL 19 Includes [NN] for RS485 communication

HH = “OL” or “ST”
KK = “NT” (If there is tare)

ID IP 19 “S” + “D” + (5<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + “KG” + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>

LEON 9 status + sig + PESO(6) + <CR>

Where:

SYMBOL HEX DEC DESCRIPTION

<STX> 02 2 Start of Text
<ETX> 03 3 End of Text
<CR> 0D 13 Carriage Return
<SP> 20 32 Space
<LF> 0A 10 Line Feed
<EOT> 04 4 End Of Transmission
<ENQ> 05 5 Enquiry
<SO> 0E 14 Shift Out
<SI> 0F 15 Shift In

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6.3 APPENDIX III - PROTOCOLS FOR CONNECTION WITH PC
NAME BYTES DESCRIPTION
Continuous transmission (sends the net weight continuously by default)
Transmission by request
If the equipment is within a viewer network, a viewer number other than 0 must be assigned to it.

. Visor No (Bytes)
0 Response: Signo+weight(7)+<CR> 9
xy Response: xy+:+<SP>+Sig+weight(7)+<CR> 13
Response to lower case
(flags): (xy+:+<SP>)+F1+weight(7)+<CR> 9/13
F1(bits):
neg|bat|est|cer|net|T|B|M
Response to relays reading:
Each set consist of a relays
mask of 8bit. xy+:+<SP>+C8..C1+<CR> 13
The sets or relays not being
used will be filled with ‘1’s
Response to battery level: xy+:+(5<SP>)+level(3)+<CR>

Level=“NOB” (no battery) 13

Level=”OK ”,”LOW” (1bit)
Level=xxx (1byte)
General Activation
S+P+<CR> 3
commands: for request
Net weight S+N+<CR> 3
+flags S+n+<CR> 3
Gross
S+B+<CR> 3
weight
+flags S+b+<CR> 3
DIG: pts.
S+g+xx+<CR> 5
cél. Xx
SENSOC
DIG: net
S+G+xx+<CR> 5
cél. Xx
Continuous S+F+<CR> 3
Stable mode S+E+<CR> 3
Zero S+C+<CR> 3
Tare S+T+<CR> 3
Manual tare S+J+Tare(6/7 with decimal)+<CR> 9/10
Tare scale S+D+<CR> 3
Battery
S+L+<CR> 3
Level
Acknowled
S+A+<CR> 3
ge
Serial
S+S+<CR> 3
Number
Programme
S+V+<CR> 3
version
Enter /Print S+I+<CR> 3
Reduced
S+M+<CR> 3
weight
Register
S+W+<CR> 3
DSD
Read relays S+U+<CR> 3
Activate
relays set
C1 S+Y+mask(C1..C8)+<CR> 11
“0”: Closed
“1”: Open
Displays
message in S+Z+cccccc+<CR> 9
screen

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 Erase
message of
the screen
and comes
back to S+z+<CR> 3
weight
mode
Addressable Commands: S+xy+genericletter+<CR> 5

In metrology: Sig+Weight (7):

“________” if weight negative
“^^^^^^^^” if overload
C8..C1: 8 sets of relay masks (up to 64 relays). C1 is current.
SENS.NW New communication protocol between SENSOCAR repeaters

<STX> + decimals[0..3] + flg + net(5) + <SP> + tare(5) + <CR>

Where the byte flg:

Bit 7-4: 0
TOLEDO 15 Bit 3: stable weight flag
Bit 2: overload flag
Bit 2: negative weight flag
Bit 1: net weight flag

(typical frame: E71)

GRAVIT 17 <STX> + 00 + weight(6) + tare(6) + 0 + <CR>

-PG- 20 sig + grossweight(7) + sig + netweight(7) + <SP> + Num(2) + <CR>
Command: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXA 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
Si EST => status=status+0x20

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
PG2 45 Transmission by pressing ENT (accumulates and sends)
“B” + grossweight (7) + “T” + tareweight(7) + “N” + weight(7) + “A” + (3<SP>) +
weightacc(7) + “P” + <SP> + points (7) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
Transmission by pressing ENT (accumulates and sends)
Without Tare:
METLER 13/18 <STX> + <SP> + sig + Weight(5) + <SP> + ”kg” + <CR> + <LF>
With Tare:
<STX> + (2<SP>) + sig + Weight(5) + <SP> + “kg” + <SP> + NET + <CR> + <LF>

Continuous transmission
<STX> + (4<SP>) + weight(5) + (5<SP>) + weightTare(4) + <SP> + A + <CR>
NETSCH 22
Where: A: ‘3’ if weight stable / “1” if not

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
Command: <STX> + VIS + <ENQ> + <ETX>
<STX> + VIS + weight(4) + est + scar + 0 + 0 + FRAC + ncer + <ETX>
IE21.2 13
Where:
est: (“1“ if weight stable / “0” if not)
scar: (“1“ if overload/ “0” if not)
ncer: Number of “0”s in fraction

Continuous transmission
“S” + est + <SP>+ sig + (3<SP>) + weight(6) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + <CR> + <LF>
IE21.5 19
Where:
sig: (“ ” if positive/”-” no) (overload flag)

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 est: (“D” if stable/” " no) (stable flag weight)

Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
IMARCH 9 Command: ”W”
<STX> + weight(7) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
Transmission due to stable weight
Command: <STX> + <ENQ> + <ETX>
MOBBA 10 <STX> + flg + weight(7) + <ETX>

Where: flg: (“?” if unstable / ”-” if negative / “+” if positive)

weight(5) + status + <CR>

Where the byte status:

IE150 7 Bit 7-6: 0

Bit 5-4: 1
Bit 3: tare flag
Bit 2: stable weight flag
Bit 2: minimum weight flag
Bit 1: Zero flag

Command: “:01040D2000623” + <CR> + <LF>

CYB20 33
“:01040C0303” + net(6) + ”000000000000” + CRC(2) + <CR> + <LF>
Weight Command: <80h> + NumID(00h..1Fh)
Command BroadCast: “$”
<STX> + status + SP + weight(7) + <CR>
EXAR.R 13
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Command: ”$”
<STX> + status + weight(8) + <CR>
EPEL.A 11
status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Command: ”$”
weight(7)+<CR>
EPEL.80 8
if weight negative => weight(7) = “AAAAAAA”

Command: ”$”
<STX> + status + weight(8) + <CR>
EPEL.AN 12 status: 0+0+1+0+cer+manualweight+tare+notare
(If Weight Stable => status=status+0x20)

Continuous transmission
CAMP.A 13 tarehex(3) + weighthex(3) + (6<00h>) + CRC

Where: sum of bytes

Command: <ENQ>
-S100- 10 <STX> + weight(6) + "0" + <ETX>
Continuous transmission
(N82)
<STX>+poids(7)+<ETX>+<CR>
-S400- 10
Ex1: weight: “ 23.456” (weight with decimals)
Ex1: weight: “ 23456.” (weight without decimals)
Continuous transmission
GRAVI.2 10 Command1: “BRUTO” + <CR>
Command2: “LEDS” + <CR>

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 Gross(6) + “.” + CR+”:>”
Est + “0” + Cero + “0001” + <CR> + CR+”:>”
Continuous transmission
Command: “GW” + <CR>
“W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + chksum(2) + <CR>
ARPEGE 18
sig : “+”/”-“
status: bit(6) NET, bit(4) EST, bit(3) ZERO
Command: G+W+<CR> (3 bytes)

MARECH. 18 “W” + sig + net(5) + sig + gross(5) + status(2) + CHKSUM(2) + <CR>

status: b.6 NET, b.4 EST, b.3 CER

Continuous transmission
-S- 8
Sig + weight(6) + <CR>
Continuous transmission and by stable weight
(Cont) “S” + <SP> + sta + (3<SP>) + net(7) + (2<SP>) + ”kg” + <CR> + <LF>
SPIDER 28/19 (Stable W) “G” + (9<SP>) + net(7) + (2<SP>) + ”kg” + (4<CRLF>)

sta: "S":Stable, "D":Unstable, "+":Overload

Transmission
EV2001 16 on request: “XB” + <CR>
<SP> + sig + weight(7) + <SP> + “kg” + <SP> + “B” + <CR> + <LF>
Command: “#” + <SP> + CDR + <LF>
“#” + CDA + data(5) + <CR> + status + <CR> + XOR(2) + <LF>
APOST 12
CDR = 10H, 12H, 16H, 18H, 1AH, 1CH, 14H, 20H
Status (LSN): ERR+NEG+CER+EST
CDA = CDR+1
Transmission caused by pressing FUN key.
PG3 20
Sign + netweight(7) + Sign + tare(7) + <SP> + NumVisor(2) + <CR>
Continuous transmission
DLT-30 10 Command: “$” + <CR>
<STX> + weight(7) + <ETX> + <CR>
Continuous transmission
TF-1K 9 Command: <ENQ>
<STX> + weight(6) + <CR> + <ETX>
Continuous transmission
DAT.400 24
<STX> + sta + weight(6) + gross(6) + peak(6) + <ETX> + CRC(2) + <EOT>
Continuous transmission
MT 43 <STX> + gross(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + Tare(7) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + “T” + <SP>
+ <SO> + Netro(8) + <SP> + "kg" + <SP> + “N” + <SI> + <CR> + CRC + <LF>
Continuous transmission
START 16
sig + <SP> + weight(7) + pdec + (4<SP>) + <CR> + <LF>
Continuous transmission
GRAM 20
"US,GS," + sig + weight(7) + (2<SP>) + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>
Continuous transmission
AB + CD + (2<SP>) + weight(8) + <sp> + "kg" + <CR> + <LF>

Where:

-CAS- 22 If Stable => AB = “ST”

Not stable => AB = “US”
Overload => AB = “0L”
Gross => CD = “GS”
Net => CD = “NT”

Where:

SYMBOL HEX DEC DESCRIPTION

<STX> 02 2 Start of Text
<ETX> 03 3 End of Text
<CR> 0D 13 Carriage Return
<SP> 20 32 Space
<LF> 0A 10 Line Feed
<EOT> 04 4 End Of Transmission

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 <ENQ> 05 5 Enquiry
<SO> 0E 14 Shift Out
<SI> 0F 15 Shift In

6.4. APPENDIX IV - ERROR MESSAGES WITH DIGITAL LOAD CELLS

During the implementation of a system of digital load cells is common to that may occur errors in the
configuration or the wiring. To aid in the diagnosis of errors that may occur during this phase, the
equipment shows a series of error messages whose format and coding can be found in the following
table.
All error messages related with digital load cells have the following format “E.xxC.nn”, where xx is error
code and nn the number of the load cell affected (nn takes the value 00 if the problem affects all load
cells).

CODE DESCRIPTION RECOVERY

Excess consumption in the line. For security the equipment cuts the power to the
(short-circuit on the supply line to the digital load cells. To restore it is necessary to
01 digital load cell) press any key of the indicator. If the problem
persists the error message reappears and cuts
again the power to the load cells.
Error in the communication with load The message disapperas when retreived back the
02
cell nn. communiction with the load cell.
The load cell nn is delivering a weight The message disapperas when the weight value
03 value abnormally high delivered by the load cell is within normal margins.
(defective or heavily loaded load cell)
The load cell nn is delivering a weight The message disapperas when the weight value
04 value abnormally low delivered by the load cell is within normal margins.
(possibly due to a breakdown load cell)
Possible crossed line between the The equipment is automatically recovered once
05
negative power supply (black wire) and the problem is solved.
some signal wires from SDA (white)
and/or SCL (green)
Possible crossed line between signal The equipment is automatically recovered once
06 wires; SDA signal wire (white) and the problem is solved.
SCL signal wire (green)

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 *The electromagnetic susceptibility certification was obtained after performing tests with a field
voltage of 10 V/m in accordance with the new regulations.

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