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1.1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Before connecting the equipment to the supply voltage, read the following SafetyGuidelines, in order to protect yourself and the equipment from any seriousdanger.

• Read all the instructions for the installation, before connecting the supplyvoltage and alarm cable.

• Follow all the instructions and precautions concerning the equipment.

Immediately disconnect the supply voltage and alarm cable in the following cases:• If the connecting cables or the connectors are worn out or damaged.• If liquid is present, even in the form of moisture, inside the equipment.• If the case of the equipment shows damage or breaks.• If it is felt that the equipment requires maintenance or repair.

tWarning: before cleaning the mixer wagon with high pressure jets of water,disconnect the connection cables, remove the equipment from the mixerwagon and protect the connectors of the connection cables from waterinfiltration. Also take great care to see that the load cells, junction box, alarmdevice and other options are not exposed to direct jets of water. y

tWarning: before carrying out welding operations on the mixer wagon, alwaysdisconnect the connection cables. In order to prevent the welding currentfrom passing through the load cells, it is necessary to short circuit the body ofthe load cells with a cable having a suitable cross section, besides positioningthe pliers of mass as close as possible to the welding point. y

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this productshall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to theapplicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronicequipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help preventpotential negative consequences for the environment and human health, whichcould otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact yourlocal city office or your household waste disposal service.

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1.2 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

No special precautions are necessary for the mechanical installation.The equipment must be installed on a perfectly flat surface, stable and devoid ofvibrations, using the special "Dovetail" fixing system (Figure 2).The case has an IP65 degree of protection (totally protected against dust and jetsof water).

tWarning: do not install the equipment near heat sources or in the vicinity ofintense magnetic fields (motors, magnets, etc.). y

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1.3 - CONNECTIONS

The equipment is connected by two connectors of the series MS/MIL - C5015 (see Figure 3). The 5 pole connector, identified by a blue label with the wordSENSOR written on it, is meant for connecting the sensors extension cable,identified by a blue colored band. The 3 pole connector identified by a red labelwith the word POWER/ALARM written on it, is meant for connecting the supplyvoltage and alarm cable, identified by a red colored band.Other connectors can be installed when the equipment is preset for the connectionwith options.

tWarning: before making the connections, make sure that the equipment andthe option devices (option) are switched off. y

tWarning: do not force the insertion between the connector of the cable andthat of the equipment, because, if the two do not connect easily, they areprobably incompatible. Before inserting each connector, it is necessary toverify the type, the position and the reference notch, as inserting theconnectors incorrectly could cause serious damage to the equipment.After having inserted the connector, screw down the metal fixing ring.To disconnect the connector, unscrew the metal fixing ring and take theconnector out by holding it by the tip and not by pulling at the cable. y

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1.4 - REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSE

Before starting to replace the fuse, try to find out the possible causes which couldhave caused the break (short circuits in the power wires of the equipment,humidity, breakdown of electronic components inside the equipment, ect.).Proceed with the replacement of the fuse, using one having the samecharacteristics, after having identified the cause of the break.

To replace the fuse, follow the operations described below.

1. Take a 3.15 Ampere, 5x20mm fast fuse.

tWarning: if the equipment is supplied with the Three Power Outputs option,use a fuse by 6.3 Ampere, 5x20 mm, fast type. y

tWarning: disconnect the supply voltage and alarm cable before opening thecase. y

2. Unscrew the 8 fixing screws and open the case, taking special care with theinternal connections of the equipment.

3. Identify on the printed circuit board, the fuse holder indicated by the symbolF4 and placed near the connecting wires (see Figure 4).

4. Remove the fuse-holder cap and replace the fuse.

5. Replace the fuse-holder cap, and close the case, paying special attention tothe connecting wires, screw the 8 fixing screws.

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1.5 - MAINTENANCE

The weighing systems for mixer wagons do not require special maintenanceoperations. However, in order to prevent problems in running or breakdowns, it isadvisable to carry out the following operations periodically:

• Check the perfect running of the power wires outside the equipment; alsocheck for the presence of oxides or humidity at the connection points.It must be remembered that, very often in areas where food items are handled,small rodents may be present, which can attack the cables placed even inplaces that are not easily accessible.

• Check that the load cells do not show bruises; presence of any rust on thebody of the load cell does not impair proper running. Instead, check theperfect adhesion between the silicon sealant and the body and the siliconsealant and the cover, paying special attention to the presence of any cracksin the sealant, as it may cause infiltration of moisture.

• Check that none of the accessories of the equipment show the presence ofbruises or signs of burning.

• Check, by loading a known weight on the mixer wagon, the correspondenceof the loaded weight with the displayed weight of the equipment.

• Check the fastening of all the screws present on the parts that constitute theweighing system.

If the equipment needs cleaning operations, use a damp cloth, soft and withoutfluff. Never use sprays, solvents, abrasives, pointed or cutting objects which maydamage the case.



1.6 - GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

This equipment has been tested and resulted conform with the requirements of theDirective 89/336/EEC on the Electro-magnetic Compatibility, and with therequirements of the Directive 90/384/EEC on the Non-Automatic WeighingInstruments.

As regards 89/336/EEC, the equipment results in accordance with the limitsimposed for environments of the light industry and for residential and commercialenvironments.

This equipment cannot be used for applications included in art. 1 par. 2 letter (a)of Decree 90/384/EEC.

The equipment, described in this guide, can present anomalies in the functioningor causing them to the equipments that surround it or connected with it, if it isn'tinstalled and used in strict accordance with the instructions described below. Inany case, it's not sure that these anomalies don't happen in a specific installation.If some trouble should appear, contact Technical Service and Support that cansuggest some stratagems to adopt for eliminating the discovered troubles.

For respecting the Standards, it's alsocompulsory to point out, in a clear, easilyreadable and indelible way, the Max. Capacityof the instrument indicated in kilogram or ton,before the equipment is put on the market. Nearthe connectors there is a label for identifyingthe products (see Figure 5). It has beenpurposely prepared for being completed withthe indication of the true Max. Capacity of the whole weighingsystem. The Max. Capacity value to be pointed out is the least oneamong the one of the equipment, the one of the load cells and the one of themechanical structure of the mixer wagon.

The conformity with the Directives is ensured only if original accessories andspare parts are used.

Any modification or intervention on the equipment that isn't approved in writingby Label could annul its conformity to the Guidelines and make its use forbidden.

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Key Description

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2.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

tWarning: if, during the operation, the display shows the blinking symbol bor the writings [ LOWBAT ] or [ H.BAT ] or [ OV.LOAD ] or [ ERR-xx ], refer tothe Appendix A - Error Codes. y

r Caution: if you wish to check the supply voltage of the equipment, use theSupply Voltage Check Function (chap. 3.6.7). r

r Caution: the Mixing Time Function can be executed simultaneously with allthe other Activities. In this case the display shows the symbol d. r

r Caution: the equipment follows Technical Procedures that enable to programdifferent Preferences (see Appendix B - Setting Summary), to meet the realrequirements by the user in the best way. For this reason it is recommended,when installing the equipment, to program the preferences according to yourneeds; for further information apply to the Technical Service and Support. r

r Caution: in the contents of this Guide, the weight display and the operatingprocedures are described considering that the Preferences are set with thedefault values in the Technical Procedures. If the default values of thePreferences have been changed it is necessary to consider this in everysituation for a correct reading of the Guide. r

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During the operation the display can show the following symbols:

b indicates the battery charge condition (fixed or blinking).PROG. indicates if the Recipe Programming Activity is being performed.

AUT. indicates if the Recipe Executing Activity is being performed.MAN. indicates if the Manual Weighing Activity or if the Weighing

Activity by Preset is being performed.ANIMAL indicates that the current Recipe is programmed for Animal Number.

REC.% indicates that the Reciping Mode Preference has been programmedby Percentage.

MENU indicates that the Special Function Menu is selected.m indicates that the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function is

programmed in Manual mode.2FN indicates that the Alphanumeric Writing is active.

ALARM indicates the activation of the alarm device (siren).g, kg, t, lb indicate the measure Unit of the displayed weight.

% indicates that the displayed value is referred to a percentage.d indicates that the Mixing Time Function is active.

SET-UP indicates that the Technical Procedures are being performed.

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2.2 - SWITCHING-ON

1. Check the correct connection of the sensors extension cable, the supplyvoltage and alarm cable, and the option devices.

2. Switch the equipment on pressing the key On/Off.If the Switching-On/Off Method Preference has been programmed inAutomatic, the equipment automatically switches on by powering it.

3. The display shows the writing [ WELCOME ] or the message set in theWelcome Message Preference.The equipment enters the Manual Weighing Activity.If instead the Activity at Switching-On Preference has been programmed inAutomatic, the equipment enters the Recipe Programming Activity.

4. If necessary, carry out the No-Load Tare Function (chap. 3.2).

5. To switch the equipment off press the key On/Off.The display shows the writing [ GOOD BYE ].If the Switching-On/Off Method Preference has been programmed inAutomatic, to switch the equipment off press the key On/Off or cut it off.

r Caution: if during the Recipe Execution Activity the equipment switches offaccidentally due to a voltage drop, a special procedure makes the equipmentre-position automatically in the point where it had been cut off at the nextSwitching-On. r



2.3 - ALPHANUMERIC WRITING OF NAMES AND NUMBERS

The Alphanumeric Writing of Names and Numbers allows to program letters andnumbers, using the keys q or z (e), for a simple programming of names ornumbers relevant to the Recipes, Ingredients, Pens, etc.

The Alphanumeric Writing is activated pressing the key 2FN. The display showsthe symbol 2FN and the cursor is represented by the blinking symbol _.

r Caution: after having pressed the key 2FN, the only possibility for leaving thefield unchanged is quitting immediately pressing the key OK. r

If the selected field is numeric, the cursor positions on the first character on theright of the display. If instead the selected field is alphanumeric, the cursorpositions on the first character on the left of the display.

To set the desired number or letter use the keys q or z (e).To set the character “space”, select the character _. If the keys q or z (e) are not pressed for 2 seconds the equipment automaticallyconfirms the set character, and the cursor is positioned on the next character.

To delete the last entered character, press the key Clear. To delete furthercharacters, press repeatedly the key Clear.

To delete the original value or name of the field, after pressing the key 2FN, pressthe key Clear.

To quit the Alphanumeric Writing confirming the performed modifications, pressthe key OK.

tWarning: if an out-of-range value is entered in a numeric field, whenpressing the key OK the display shows the error [ ERR-24 ]; when the key isreleased, the display shows again the original value. y

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2.4 - RECIPE PROGRAMMING ACTIVITY

The Recipe Programming Activity allows to display and program the Recipes, orto select the Recipe to be executed in the Recipe Execution Activity.

The operating mode of the Recipe Programming Activity is determined by theprogramming, in the Technical Procedures, of the following Preferences:Unit, Decimal Point, Recipes and Ingredients Number, Date Format, RecipingMode.

The equipment manages an Ingredient Name File able to store up to 1500different names of Ingredients, besides 15 fixed names (ING 1... ING 15).It is possible to assign to the Recipes names of at most 6 alphanumeric characters.

The programming of the Ingredients to be loaded or unloaded is always performedin absolute value (always with positive sign). The equipment automaticallyrecognizes if a loading or unloading operation is being performed. Therefore, it ispossible to program in the same Recipe values both relating to loading andunloading operations.

The Recipes can be programmed in two different ways, by Total or by Percentage,according to the programming of the Reciping Mode Preference. The selection ofthe Percentage mode is signalled on the display by the displaying of the symbolREC.%. Further, the Recipe programming can take place even by Animal Number,setting an Animal Number other than zero.

In the Recipe by Totals the Ingredient weight to be programmed must be set withkilogram or pound resolution, for the total value of the single Ingredient to beloaded or unloaded. If the Recipe is also by Animal Number the Ingredient weightto be programmed is referred to the Single Animal and must be set withresolution 0.01kg/lb.

In the Recipe by Percentage the Ingredient weight must be programmed accordingto the percentage to be dosed with resolution 0.1%, referred to the Total Weight tobe loaded or unloaded. The setting of the Total Weight takes place in the RecipeExecution Activity. If the Recipe is also by Animal Number the Ingredient weightis referred to the Single Animal, and must be programmed to the percentage to bedosed with resolution 0.1% referred to the Total Weight of the Single Animal tobe loaded or unloaded. The setting of the Total Weight of the Single Animal takesplace in the Recipe Execution Activity.



1. At the Switching-On the equipment automatically enters the ManualWeighing Activity. The display shows the symbol MAN. and the writing [ MANUAL ]. To select the Recipe Programming Activity press the keyProg./Start for 2 seconds. If instead the Activity at Switching-On Preferencehas been programmed in Automatic, the equipment directly enters the RecipeProgramming Activity at the Switching-On, displaying the symbol PROG. andthe writing [ recipe_name ].

2. To select the Name of the Recipe to be programmed or executed press the keyRecipe or Recipe and e. If no name has been assigned to the selectedRecipe, the display shows the writing [ RIC. xxx ], where x indicates theprogressive number of the selected Recipe.

3. To modify the Recipe Name (max. 6 alphanumeric characters), press the key2FN and use the Alphanumeric Writing.

4. To delete the Recipe (Recipe Name, Name and weight of the Ingredients in theRecipe) press the key Menu and use the the Recipe Clear Function.

5. If you do not want to program a Recipe by Animal Number go to point 6,otherwise follow the next points. When a Recipe has been programmed byAnimal Number the display shows the symbol ANIMAL.

a) Press the key Animal.The display shows alternatively the writing [ N.HEADS ] and the previouslyprogrammed value.

b) Program the animal number (max. 900) using the keys q or z (e), orpressing the key 2FN to use the Alphanumeric Writing.

c) To display the Programmed Total Weight for Single Animal press the keyNet/Total and hold it pressed. The display shows alternatively the writing[ TOT.PER HEAD ] and the Programmed Total Weight of the Single Animal.

d) To end, press the key Animal or the key OK.

6. To select the Ingredient to be programmed press the key Ingr. or Ingr.and e. The display shows alternatively the writing [ ingredient_name ] andthe Ingredient programmed weight.If no name has been assigned to the selected Ingredient, the display shows thewriting [ INGxxx ] where x indicates the progressive number of the selectedIngredient. If the Ingredient relates to a Recipe by Totals, the display showsthe weight with kilogram/pound resolution; if the Recipe is programmed alsoby Animal Number, the display shows the weight with resolution 0.01kg/lb.If the Ingredient relates to a Recipe by Percentage or by Percentage and byAnimal Number the display shows the weight with resolution 0.1%.

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7. If you want to program the Ingredient Name (max. 6 alphanumericcharacters), press the key 2FN for 2 seconds and use the AlphanumericWriting. If a new Ingredient Name is created, it is automatically stored in theIngredient Name File, too. If the File is full, the display shows for 2 secondsthe error [ ERR- 27 ] and the Ingredient Name is stored neither in the currentIngredient nor in the Ingredient Name File.It is possible to select an Ingredient Name already used in another Recipe bypressing the key Menu and using the keys q or z (e), until the displayshows the wished Ingredient Name. To confirm press the key OK. To quitwithout confirming the selected Ingredient Name, press the key Menu.

8. To program the wished weight value use the keys q or z (e), or press the key2FN and use the Alphanumeric Writing.

r Caution: if the key 2FN is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the programmingprocedure for the Ingredient Name is selected (par. 7). r

If the Ingredient relates to a Recipe by Totals, the max. weight that can be setfor single Ingredient is 30,000kg/lb, while if it relates to a Recipe by AnimalNumber the max. weight that can be set is 300.00kg/lb. If the Ingredient relates to a Recipe by Percentage or by Percentage and byAnimal Number the max. value that can be set is 100.0%. The weight must always be programmed with positive value both for theloading and the unloading.

r Caution: program in the same Recipe both the values to be both loaded andunloaded to optimize the loading and unloading operations. r

9. To select another Ingredient press the key Ingr. or Ingr. and e.To program another Ingredient repeat the procedure from point 6.

10. To display the Total Programmed Weight of the Recipe, press the keyNet/Total and hold it pressed. The display shows the writing [ TOTAL ] andthe Programmed Total Weight.

r Caution: if the Mixing Time Function is active, the display shows the symbol d. r

r Caution: in the Recipe Programming Activity it is also possible to:• Press the key Tare to activate the No-Load Tare Function.• Press the key Menu to activate the Special Function Menu.• Press the key Net/Total to activate the Programmed Total Modifying

Function.• Press the key Prog./Start to enter the Recipe Execution Activity.• Press the key Man./Zero to enter the Manual Weighing Activity. r



2.5 - RECIPE EXECUTION ACTIVITY

The Recipe Execution Activity allows to perform the previously programmedRecipes in the Recipe Programming Activity.The selection of the Recipe to be executed is made in the Recipe ProgrammingActivity.

The operating mode of the Recipe Execution Activity is determined by theprogramming, in the Technical Procedures, of the following Preferences:Display Resolution, Unit, Decimal Point, Date Format, Language, Reciping Mode,Automatic Zero-Tracking, Prealarm Threshold, Queue Time, Weight Displaying.

If, during the Recipe Execution Activity the equipment switches off accidentallydue to a voltage drop, a special procedure makes the equipment re-positionautomatically in the point where it had been cut off after the Switching-On.

1. In the Recipe Programming Activity select the Recipe to be executed and pressthe key Prog./Start.The display shows the symbol AUT. and the writing [ START ].If the Reciping Mode Preference has been programmed by Percentage, beforestarting the loading or unloading operation it is necessary to program theRecipe Total Weight. The selection of the Percentage mode is signalled by thedisplaying of the symbol REC.%. To program the Total Weight, use the keys qor z ( e ), or press the key 2FN and use the Alphanumeric Writing. The max.value that can be programmed is 60,000kg/120,000lb; if the Recipe isprogrammed by Animal Number, the max. value that can be programmed is200.00kg/400.00lb.If the Total Weight has been programmed by the keys q or z ( e ), press thekey OK to confirm and start the execution.

2. The execution starts always from the first Ingredient with weight other thanzero. The selection of a Recipe programmed by Animal Number is signalled onthe display by the lighting of the symbol ANIMAL.

3. The display shows alternatively the writings [ ingredient_name ] and [ PE: xxxx ] where PE indicates that the execution of a Recipe has started,while x indicates the value of the weight to be loaded or unloaded.If an Ingredient with weight heavier than 9,900kg/lb is executed, the display,instead of showing the writing [ PE: xxxx ], shows the writing [ P: xxxxx ].After having loaded or unloaded 5% of the programmed weight, the displaydisplays shows the weight continuously.

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4. Start the Ingredient load or unload.The display shows the weight decrease, indicating the weight that is still to beloaded or unloaded to reach the programmed value. When the displayed valuereaches 15% (Prealarm) of the programmed weight value, the display showsthe blinking symbol Alarm, while the equipment activates intermittently thealarm output.Continuing to load or unload, the switching frequency of the alarm outputincreases, till becoming continuous when the weight shown on the display isequal to or lower than zero, remaining active for a time of 5 seconds (QueueTime). If, during the Queue Time, the display shows a value with negativesign, this means that a quantity of material equal to the displayed value hasbeen loaded or unloaded in excess with respect to the programmed value.The loaded or unloaded weight is automatically stored in the Total Weight.

5. When the Queue Time has expired the equipment is ready to load or unloadthe next Ingredient.If the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function has been programmed in Manualmode, when the Queue Time expires, the equipment continues to display theweight referred to the loaded or unloaded Ingredient. The setting of theManual mode is signalled on the display by the lighting of the symbol m.To select the next Ingredient press the key q , to select the previousIngredient press the key z .

6. To load or unload another Ingredient repeat the Procedure from point 3.

7. To display the Total Weight press the key Net/Total and hold it pressed.The display shows the writing [ GROSS WEIGHT ] and the weight value.

8. To display the current Ingredient Name, press the key Ingr. and hold itpressed.

9. To display the current Recipe Name, press the key Recipe and hold it pressed.

10. When all the Ingredients have been loaded or unloaded, at the Queue Timeexpiry, the equipment automatically ends the Recipe Execution Activity andenters the Manual Weighing Activity, showing the Total Weight.If the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function has been programmed in Manualmode, when the Queue Time expires, press the key q to end the RecipeExecution Activity and enter the Manual Weighing Activity.

11. To interrupt the Recipe Execution Activity press the key Prog./Start for 2seconds. The display shows the writing [ QUIT ] and the equipment returns tothe Recipe Programming Activity.




r Caution: in the Recipe Execution Activity it is also possible to:• Press the key Block to activate the Weight Block Function.• Press the keys q or z to activate the Ingredient Jump Function.• Press the key Man./Zero for 2 seconds to activate the Target Weight Restore

Function.• Press the key Menu and select the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function. r

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2.6 - MANUAL WEIGHING ACTIVITY

In the Manual Weighing Activity, it is possible to carry out loading and unloadingoperations, without having to program any values previously. The possibility ofdisplaying, besides the Total Weight, also the Net Weight, makes it possible toload and unload an unlimited number of Ingredients.

The operating mode of the Manual Weighing Activity is determined by theprogramming, in the Technical Procedures, of the following Preferences:Display Resolution, Unit, Decimal Point, Date Format, Language, Automatic Zero-Tracking.

1. At the Switching-On the equipment automatically enters the Manual WeighingActivity. The display shows the symbol MAN..If instead the Activity at Switching-On Preference has been set in Automatic,at the Switching-On the equipment directly enters the Recipe ProgrammingActivity, displaying the symbol PROG. and the writing [ recipe_name ]. To select the Manual Weighing Activity, press the key Man./Zero. The displayshows the symbol MAN. and the writing [ MANUAL ].

2. After 2 seconds the display shows the writings [ GROSS WEIGHT ] and [ T: xxxxx ], where T indicates the displaying of the Total Weight, while xindicates the weight value.

3. To display the Net Weight press the key Net/Total.The display shows the writings [ NET WEIGHT ] and [ N: xxxxx ], where Nindicates the displaying of the Net Weight, while x indicates the weight value.

4. Start the Ingredient load or unload. The display shows the loaded Net Weightor, with negative sign, the unloaded Net Weight.

5. Interrupt the loading or unloading operations when the Weight shown on thedisplay reaches the wished value.

6. To perform a new weighing, press the key Man./Zero.The display shows the writing [ ZERO ] and [ N: 0 ]. To continue the loadingor unloading operations repeat the procedure from point 4.

7. To display the Total Weight press the key Net/Total.

8. To interrupt or quit the Manual Weighing Activity, press the keyProg./Start. The display shows the writing [ QUIT ].The equipment returns to the Recipe Programming Activity.




r Caution: in the Manual Weighing Activity it is also possible to:• Press the key Tare to activate the No-Load Tare Function.• Press the key Block to activate the Weight Block Function.• Press the key Ingr. to select the Weighing Activity by Preset.• Press the key Menu to activate the Special Function Menu. r

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2.7 - WEIGHING ACTIVITY BY PRESET

In the Weighing Activity by Preset it is possible to program the weight value of asingle Ingredient. In this way, programming one Ingredient at a time, it is possibleto execute a Recipe with an unlimited number of Ingredients.The Weighing Activity by Preset can be performed only by the Manual WeighingActivity.

The operating mode of the Weighing Activity by Preset is determined by theprogramming, in the Technical Procedures, of the following Preferences:Display Resolution, Unit, Decimal Point, Date Format, Language, Automatic Zero-Tracking, Prealarm Threshold, Queue Time.

1. In the Manual Weighing Activity press the key INGR..The display shows alternatively the writing [ PRESET ] and the value [ 0].

2. To program the wished weight value (max. 9,900kg/lbs) use the keys q or z( e ), or press the key 2FN and use the Alphanumeric Writing.

3. To confirm the set value press the key OK.The display shows the writings [ START ] and [ SE: xxxx ] where SE indicatesthat the Weighing is being executed by Preset, while x indicates the value ofthe weight to be loaded or unloaded to reach the programmed threshold.

4. Start the Ingredient load or unload.The display shows the weight decrease, indicating the weight that is still to beloaded or unloaded to reach the programmed value. When the displayed valuereaches 15% (Prealarm) of the programmed weight value, the display showsthe blinking symbol Alarm, while the equipment activates intermittently thealarm output.Continuing to load or unload, the switching frequency of the alarm outputincreases, till becoming continuous when the weight shown on the display isequal to or lower than zero, remaining active for a time of 5 seconds (QueueTime). If, during the Queue Time, the display shows a value with negativesign, this means that a quantity of material equal to the displayed value hasbeen loaded or unloaded in excess with respect to the programmed value.The loaded or unloaded weight is automatically stored in the Total Weight.

5. When the Queue Time expires, the equipment returns to the Manual WeighingActivity, displaying the Total Weight.

6. To load or unload another Ingredient repeat the procedure from point 1.



7. During the Ingredient loading or unloading, to display the Total Weight pressthe key NET/TOTAL and hold it pressed.

8. To interrupt the Weighing Activity by Preset, press the key Man./Zero toreturn to the Manual Weighing Activity, or the key Prog./Start to return tothe Recipe Programming Activity.The display shows the writing [ QUIT ].


r Caution: in the Weighing Activity by Preset it is also possible to:• Press the key Block to activate the Weight Block Function. r

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3.1 - PROGRAMMED TOTAL MODIFYING

In the Recipe Programming Activity the Programmed Total Modifying Functionallows to increase or decrease the Programmed Total Weight in the Recipe byTotals, thus varying proportionally the programmed weight of the singleIngredients.

To execute the Programmed Total Modifying Function, operate as described herebelow:

1. Press the key Net/Total and hold it pressed.The display shows the writing [ TOTAL ] and the Programmed Total Weight.

r Caution: if the Reciping Mode Preference has been programmed in Percentage,or if the selected Recipe is programmed by Animal Number, the ProgrammedTotal Modifying Function is not available. r

2. To program the new Recipe Total Weight (max. 60,000kg/120,000lb), holdingthe key Net/Total pressed, use the keys q or z (e).To program the value with the Alphanumeric Writing, instead, press the key2FN and release the key Net/Total.

3. The display shows the writing [ WAIT ]. The equipment is ready to continuethe previously interrupted operations.All the values programmed in the Ingredients are modified proportionally tothe performed variation.

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3.2 - NO-LOAD TARE

In the Recipe Programming Activity or in the Manual Weighing Activity, theexecution of the No-Load Tare Function allows to display the weight net of themechanical structure of the mixing carriage in the three weighing Activities.If operations are made, that can modify its weight, it is necessary to perform anew No-Load Tare.Considering that the operation is very easy, before starting the weighingoperations and with the empty mixing carriage, perform an No-Load Tare.

In the Recipe Execution Activity, in the Manual Weighing Activity and in theWeighing Activity by Preset, the Total Weight displayed by the equipment isalways net of the weight deducted of the No-Load Tare. For this reason if, withthe mixing carriage empty, the Total Weight is different from zero, it is necessaryto execute a new No-Load Tare.

To execute the No-Load Tare Function, operate as described here below.

1. Press the key Tare for 4 seconds.The display shows the writing [ TARE ].

r Caution: the No-Load Tare Function can be executed only in the RecipeProgramming Activity and in the Manual Weighing Activity. r

r Caution: the No-Load Tare Function must always be executed with the mixingcarriage empty of any material. r

2. When the writing [ TARE ] disappears from the display, release the key Tare.The equipment is ready to continue the previously interrupted operations.

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3.3 - WEIGHT BLOCK

In the Recipe Execution Activity, in the Manual Weighing Activity and in theWeighing Activity by Preset, the Weight Block Function allows to lock the valueof the weight shown on the display. This Function is very important when it isnecessary to move the mixing carriage during the loading or unloadingoperations, as this movement can cause errors in the weight detection.Further, if in the Recipe Execution Activity the Weight Block Function is used, itis avoided to reach the Ingredient programmed value and therefore to pass to thenext Ingredient, if the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function has been programmedin Automatic.

To execute the Weight Block Function, operate as described here below:

1. With the mixing carriage stopped and before moving it, press the key Block.The display shows the writing [ HOLD WEIGHT ].

r Caution: it is not possible to execute the Weight Block Function in the RecipeExecution Activity and in the Weighing Activity by Preset, during the QueueTime step, and in the Manual Weighing Activity, when the Total Weight isdisplayed. r

2. Move the mixing carriage to the wished area.

3. After having stopped the mixing carriage, wait 10 seconds and press the keyBlock. The display shows the weight indicated before pressing the key Block.The equipment is ready to continue the previously interrupted operations.

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3.4 - INGREDIENT JUMP

In the Recipe Execution Activity, the Ingredient Jump Function allows not toexecute the Ingredient shown on the display, but to select the Ingredient to beloaded or unloaded; therefore, it is possible to execute a whole Recipe withoutfollowing the order by which the Ingredients have been stored or to load/unloadthe same Ingredient several times.

To execute the Ingredient Jump Function, operate as described here below:

1. To select the next Ingredient press the key q, to select the previous Ingredientpress the key z.The display shows alternatively the writing [ ingredient_name ] and theweight value to be loaded or unloaded of the selected Ingredient.

r Caution: in the Recipe Execution Activity, during the Queue Time step, theIngredient Jump Function is not available. r

r Caution: when in the Recipe Execution Activity the last programmedIngredient is displayed, if the Ingredient Jump Function is executed, thuscontrolling the skip to the next Ingredient, the equipment ends the RecipeExecution Activity and enters the Manual Weighing Activity, showing theTotal Weight. r

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3.5 - TARGET WEIGHT RESTORE

In the Recipe Execution Activity, the Target Weight Restore Function allows torestore on the display the programmed value of the displayed Ingredient.The Target Weight Restore Function is used when the displayed weight is differentfrom the programmed value, without having loaded or unloaded any Ingredient.This can occur, for example, without using the Weight Block Function, if themixing carriage is moved during the loading or unloading operations. In this case,to display the exact value of the Ingredient to be loaded or unloaded, use theTarget Weight Restore Function before starting the loading or unloadingoperations.

To execute the Target Weight Restore Function, operate as described here below:

1. Press the key Man./Zero for 2 seconds.The display shows the weight blinking.

r Caution: the Target Weight Restore Function can be executed only in theRecipe Execution Activity; during the Prealarm step and the Queue Time stepthe Function is not available. r

2. When the display shows alternatively the writing [ ingredient_name ] and thevalue of the weight to be loaded or unloaded of the selected Ingredient,release the key Man./Zero.The equipment is ready to continue the previously interrupted operations.

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3.6 - SPECIAL FUNCTION MENU

The Special Function Menu allows to have access to the various availableFunctions simply and rapidly.To activate the Special Function Menu, press the key Menu; the display showsthe symbol MENU.

The Special Function Menu contains the following Functions:

FFUUNNCCTTIIOONN DDIISSPPLLAAYYIINNGG

SSkkiipp ttoo tthhee NNeexxtt IInnggrreeddiieenntt [ JUMP ]MMiixxiinngg TTiimmee [ TIMER ]DDaattee PPrrooggrraammmmiinngg [ DATE ]CClloocckk PPrrooggrraammmmiinngg [ TIME ]RReecciippee CClleeaarr [ DEL.REC. ]CClleeaarriinngg ooff tthhee IInnggrreeddiieenntt NNaammee FFiillee [ NAME ]SSuuppppllyy VVoollttaaggee CChheecckk [ BAT.LEV. ]

To scroll the Functions of the Special Function Menu on the display, or to set thevalues inside each Function, use the keys q or z.

To select the chosen Function or to confirm the set values, press the key OK.

To quit a Function without confirming the set values press the key Menu.

To quit the Special Function Menu, press the key Menu.

The Functions in the Special Function Menu can be accessed from the RecipeProgramming Activity and from the Manual Weighing Activity. In the RecipeExecution Activity the only available Skip to the Next Ingredient Function.

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3.6.1 - SKIP TO THE NEXT INGREDIENT [JUMP]

In the Recipe Execution Activity, the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function allowsto choose if the skip to the next Ingredient occurs in Automatic or Manual mode.Choosing the Automatic mode, at the end of the Queue Time, the equipmentpositions automatically on the next Ingredient, while choosing the Manual mode,when the Queue Time expires, the equipment continues to display the weightreferred to the loaded or unloaded Ingredient. The setting of the Manual mode issignalled on the display by the lighting of the symbol m.To select the next Ingredient press the key q , to select the previous Ingredientpress the key z .

The mode setting can be changed several times even during the Recipe execution.

The Manual mode is usually preferred when it is necessary to check accurately theloaded or unloaded weight of the Ingredients.

To choose the Skip to the Next Ingredient Function, operate as described herebelow:

1. On the display, select the Function [ JUMP ] and confirm by the key OK. The display shows the writing [ AUT. ] or [ MAN. ] according to the previouslyselected setting.

2. To select the wished mode press the keys q or z.[ AUT. ] Automatic mode, [ MAN. ] Manual mode.

r Caution: in the Recipe Programming Activity and in the Recipe ExecutionActivity, the Manual mode setting is signalled on the display by the symbol m. r

3. To confirm press the key OK.The equipment returns to the Special Function Menu.

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3.6.2 - MIXING TIME [ TIMER ]

The Mixing Time Function allows to manage a timer with interval that can beprogrammed from 0 to 60 minutes, used to check the mixing of the loadedIngredients.

The Mixing Time Function can be programmed in the Recipe ProgrammingActivity and in the Manual Weighing Activity, while the execution is active in allActivities.The execution is signalled on the display by the lighting of the symbol d.

If the equipment is supplied with the Three Power Outputs option and if theOption Preference is programmed on mixing, during the count-down the outputsOut 1, Out 2 are activated/deactivated, according to the times set in the MixingManagement Preference, while the output Out 3 is activated at the start of thecount-down, remaining active till the end.

To choose the Mixing Time Function, operate as described here below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ TIMER ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ MIN. xx ] where xx indicates the timerprogrammed time.

3. To program the wished minutes (max. 60) use the keys q or z (e).

4. To confirm the setting and start the programmed time count-down press thekey OK. The display shows the symbol d and the writing [ TIMER ]alternatively with the set time decrease.

5. To interrupt the operation of the timer press the key Clear for 2 seconds.The display shows the writing [ STOP ].Release the key when the equipment returns to the Special Function Menu.

6. The end of the count-down is signalled on the display by the writing [ END ],after which the equipment returns automatically to the Special FunctionMenu. Only in the Recipe Programming Activity and in the Manual WeighingActivity the end of the count-down is signalled by activating the alarm outputfor 5 times.

7. To quit the Mixing Time Function, even during the timer operation, press thekey Menu. The equipment returns to the special Function menu; the timeroperation is signalled on the display by the symbol d on.

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3.6.3 - DATE PROGRAMMING [ DATE ]

The Date Function allows to display and program the inner calendar of theequipment.

To choose the Date Function, operate as described here below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ DATE ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ dd:mm:yy ], where dd:mm:yy indicates thecurrent date in the format day:month:year. The day digits are blinking.

r Caution: if the date format preference is set on USA , the date format is [ mm:dd:yy ]. r

3. To set the wished day use the keys q or z (e) and confirm by the key OK.The month digits blink, while the day ones are steady. Use the same procedurealso to set the wished month and year.

4. The equipment returns to the Special Function Menu.

3.6.4 - CLOCK PROGRAMMING [ TIME ]

The Clock Function allows to display and program the inner clock of theequipment.

To choose the Clock Function, operate as described here below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ TIME ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ hh:mm ], where hh:mm indicates the currenttime, in the format hours:minutes. The hour digits are blinking.

3. To set the wished times use the keys q or z (e) and confirm by the key OK.The minute digits blink, while the hour digits are steady. Use the sameprocedure also to set the wished minutes.


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3.6.5 - RECIPE CLEAR [ DEL.REC. ]

The Recipe Clear Function enables to rapidly delete the Recipe Name, the Nameand the weight of the Ingredients programmed in the Recipe, the Animal Number.

To choose the Recipe Clear Function, operate as described here below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ DEL.REC. ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ recipe_name ].

3. To select the Recipe to be cleared use the keys q or z (e).

4. To clear the selected Recipe, press the key Clear for 4 seconds.The display shows alternatively the writings [ DELETE ] and [ recipe_name ].Release the key Clear when the display shows the writing [ WAIT ].


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3.6.6 - CLEARING OF THE INGREDIENT NAME FILE [ NAME ]

The Clearing of the Ingredient Name File Function allows to clear an Ingredientfrom the File. The Ingredient Name File is able to store up to 1500 different namesof Ingredients. When the File is full the equipment shows the error [ ERR- 27 ].To eliminate the error condition clear the Names of the non-used Ingredients.

To choose the Clearing of the Ingredient Name File Function, operate as describedhere below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ NAME ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ ingredient_name ].

3. To display the Ingredient to be cleared use the keys q or z (e).

4. To clear the Ingredient from the File, press the key Clear for 4 seconds.The display shows alternatively the writings [ DELETE ] and [ ingredient_name ].If the selected Ingredient is not stored in no Recipe, after the key Clear hasbeen pressed for 4 seconds, the equipment clears the Ingredient, displaying thewriting [ WAIT ].If instead the selected Ingredient is stored in one or more Recipes, after the keyClear has been pressed for 4 seconds, the equipment clears the Ingredient, thedisplay shows the writing [ ING. USED ]. Release the key Clear.To override the clear control press the key OK.To confirm the clear, press again the key Clear for 4 seconds.The display shows alternatively the writings [ DELETE ] and [ ingredient_name ].While clearing, the display shows the writing [ WAIT ].


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3.6.7 - SUPPLY VOLTAGE CHECK [ BAT.LEV. ]

The Supply Voltage Check Function allows to acknowledge the value of theequipment Supply Voltage meant by tenths of Volt. Since normally the equipmentis supplied by a battery, often problems related with the battery charge/dischargeoriginate. During the operation the equipment checks the battery charge value,thus signalling on the display the charge level by dedicated messages. Apply toAppendix A - Error Codes.

To select the Supply Voltage Check Function, operate as described here below:

1. On the display, select the Function [ POWER ] and confirm by the key OK.

2. The display shows the writing [ Vdc x.x ], where x.x indicates the value of thepower supply by tenths of Volt.

3. To exit and return to the Special Function Menu, press the key OK.

r Caution: if during the equipment standard operation the supply voltage valueis correct, the display shows continuously the symbol b. If the display showsthe blinking symbol, this means that the power supply value is lower than10Vdc and therefore the battery is discharging; in this case, it is necessary toend rapidly the weighing operations and to re-charge the battery. The remaining lapse of time to end the weighing operations depends on theused battery type. If the supply voltage value lowers under 8.5Vdc, theequipment automatically switches off. r

35Appendix A

The equipment analyzes automatically the most common problems that caninfluence its standard operation, showing on the display the relevant Error Codes.Apply to the Technical Service and Support for further information.

[ ERR- 1 ] Refer to the Technical Guide.



[ ERR- 5 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when you tryto enter the Recipe Execution Activity, or when you try to executethe Programmed Total Modifying Function, but the selectedRecipe is empty.

[ ERR- 8 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when theprogrammed weight of at least one Ingredient is heavier than30,000kg/lb (Recipes by Totals), or than 100% (Recipes byPercentage).

[ ERR-11] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when:• the Animal Number Function is selected and you want to

display the Programmed Total Weight or the ProgrammedTotal Weight of the Single Animal, but the Animal Number isequal to "zero";

• the Programmed Total Modifying Function is selected, but theRecipes are programmed by Animal Number or byPercentage.

[ ERR-15 ] It is displayed in the Manual Weighing Activity when you try toexecute the Weight Block Function, but the display shows theTotal Weight. In the Manual Weighing Activity the Weight BlockFunction is allowed during the displaying of the Partial Weight,only.

[ ERR-16 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Execution Activity when you try toexecute the No-Load Tare Function. The No-Load Tare Functioncan be executed only in the Recipe Programming Activity and inthe Manual Weighing Activity.

[ ERR-17 ] It is displayed at the Switching-On when the values programmedin the equipment EEPROM memory are accidentally lost. Switchthe equipment off and refer to the Technical Guide.

Appendix A - Error Codes

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[ ERR-18 ] Refer to the Technical Guide.

[ ERR-23 ] Refer to the Technical Guide.

[ ERR-24 ] It is displayed in the Alphanumeric Writing when an out-of-rangevalue is displayed.

[ ERR-26 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when a non-available Function is selected. Refer to the Technical Guide.

[ ERR-27 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when theIngredient Name File is full.To eliminate the error condition clear the Ingredient Names of thenon-used Ingredients.

[ ERR-28 ] It is displayed in the Recipe Programming Activity when theClearing of the Ingredient Name File Function is selected, but theFile is empty.

[ OV.LOAD ] It is displayed in the Recipe Execution Activity, in the ManualWeighing Activity and in the Activity of Weighing by Preset whenthe Total Weight has exceeded the programmed value in the Max.Capacity Threshold Preference, locking the equipment operation.To eliminate the error condition, unload the excess weight orpress the key OK to return to the Recipe Programming Activity.Apply to the Technical Service and Support for furtherinformation.

b It is displayed steady during the standard operation, when thevalue of the supply voltage is correct. If the display shows thesymbol intermittently, it means that the value of the supplyvoltage is lower than 10Vdc and that, therefore, the battery isbeing discharged; in this case, it is necessary to terminate theweighing operations quickly and to recharge the battery. The timeavailable for terminating the weighing operations depends on thebattery used. If the value of the supply voltage goes down under8,5Vdc, the equipment switches automatically off; in this case, itis necessary to recharge the battery immediately.

[ LOWBAT ] It is displayed for 2 seconds at the Switching-On or during thestandard operation, when the value of the supply voltage is lowerthan 8.5Vdc; after 2 seconds, the equipment switchesautomatically off. To use the equipment it is necessary to re-charge the battery.

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[ H.BAT ] It is displayed for 2 seconds at the Switching-On or during thestandard operation, when the value of the supply voltage is higherthan 32Vdc; after 2 seconds, the equipment switchesautomatically off. To use the equipment it is necessary to have theelectric system of the mixing carriage and of the tractor checkedby a car electrician.

The equipment has Technical Procedures that enable to program differentPreferences to meet the real requirements by the user in the best way. In thecontents of this Technical Guide, the weight display and the operating proceduresare described considering that the Preferences are set with the default values inthe Technical Procedures. If the default values of the Preferences have beenchanged, it is necessary to consider this in every situation for a correct reading ofthe Technical Guide.

PPrreeffeerreenncceess DDeeffaauulltt VVaalluuee

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Code 1Displaying Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aut. A Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kgOptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoneDecimal Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoneRecipes and Ingredients Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15/15Max. Capacity Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DisabledDigital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type BDate Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . European (dd-mm-yy)Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WELCOMELanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EnglishActivity at the Switching-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual WeighingSwitching-On/Off Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key On/OffReciping Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TotalAutomatic Zero- Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DisabledMixing Management

T.EXCIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 sec.T.ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 sec.T.OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 sec.

Loading Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DisabledUnloading Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DisabledPrealarm Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% - IntermittentQueue Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 secondsMeaning of Input 1 and Key T1 of the radio control . zMeaning of Input 2 and key T2 of the radio control . . Prog./StartMeaning of Input 3 and key T3 of the radio control . . Man./ZeroMeaning of Input 4 and key T4 of the radio control . . qWeight Displaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Decrease

Appendix B - Setting Summary

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39Appendix C

TTeecchhnniiccaall SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bit 20MHz.EEProm Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64KbyteClock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With Lithium batterySupervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HardwareDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD 70mm (2.8”) backlit 6x14 segmentsDisplaying Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800msVisibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20m (66ft)Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 mechanical keysA/D Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BitMeasurements Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40msMin. Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76µV/div.Converter Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIR e SINC

3

Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ProgrammableLoad Cells Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . +5Vdc (protected from overload and temp.)Load Cells Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 ... 6.0mV/VLoad Cells Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DifferentialLoad Cells Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Load Cells by 350 ohmSupply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 ... 32Vdc Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12W (with 4 Load Cells)Allarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 AmpéreOperating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 15° ... +60°C (+5°F to +140°F)Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 20° ... +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)Maximum Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90% not condensingMaximum Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000m (9,842ft)Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC/ABSWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8kg (3.97lbs)Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248x225x120mm (9.76”x8.86”x4.72”)Degree of Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP65

Appendix C - Technical Specifications

41Appendix D

The equipment can be supplied with different options that are very useful to getthe highest performance and meet the real requirements by the user.

RReemmoottee TTeerrmmiinnaall OOuuttppuutt ((RRTTDD))The remote terminal output allows to connect the equipment with a remoteterminal by a cable (mod. TwinPerfect 21). This device is equipped with displayand keys identical to those present on the equipment; it allows to perform from aremote position - such as a tractor cab - all the operations performed by theequipment. It is possible to connect up to 3 remote terminal to the equipment,with a max. total length of the cables of 100m.

RRaaddiioo CCoonnttrrooll PPrreesseettttiinngg ((RRXX44))The equipment can be supplied with a 4-channels radiocontrol (see Figure 7), to make the use of 4 equipment keysremote. The equipment is programmed by default to makethe keys z, Prog./Start, Man./Zero, q remote.It is anyway possible to associate the keys of the radiocontrol with any other key of the keyboard (excluding thekey On/Off), referring to the Technical Guide or applyingto the Technical Service and Support.

EExxtteerrnnaall PPuusshh--BBuuttttoonn PPaanneell PPrreesseettttiinngg ((BB44))It offers the same features as the radio control, the only difference is that thePush-Button Panel is connected with the equipment by a max. 20-m long cable.

TThhrreeee PPoowweerr OOuuttppuuttss ((UU33))The installation of this option allows in the Technical Procedures to select, in theOption Preference, to which equipment Function the Three Power Outputs must beassociated. The available Functions are: Traffic Light, Mixing, Load and UnloadThresholds. Each output can supply at most a 3-Amp current; if several outputsare active at the same time, the total current cannot be higher than 3.5 Amp.

MMiixxiinnggIn the execution of the Mixing Time Function (see chapt. 3.6.2), if theequipment is supplied with the Three Power Outputs option, and if in theTechnical Procedures the Option Preference is programmed in Mixing, theoutputs Out 1, Out 2 and Out 3 are activated, according to the set times andthe methods described in the Setting of the Mixing Management Procedure.

Appendix D - Options

Figure 7

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LLooaadd aanndd UUnnllooaadd TThhrreesshhoollddssIf the equipment has the Three Power Outputs option, and if in the TechnicalProcedures the Option Preference is programmed to load and unloadthresholds, the outputs Out 1 and Out 2 are activated according to the setvalues and the modes described in the load and unload threshold settingprocedure.

TTrraaffffiicc LLiigghhttIf the equipment has the Three Power Outputs option, and if in the TechnicalProcedures the Option Preference is programmed to Traffic Light, theequipment can be connected with the Traffic Light device.The Traffic Light is an optical device with 3 lamps (one red, one yellow andone green, respectively connected with the outputs Out 1, Out 2 and Out 3),that are extremely useful for the operator during the weighing operations.After the installation, this device operates autonomously without anyintervention by the user. Practically, the lamp corresponding to the operationbeing performed switches on, according to the modes described here below:

The green light signal indicates the possibility of performing load and unloadoperations. The signal is on in the following situations:• Recipe Execution Activity, excluding the Prealarm and Queue Time steps.• Manual Weighing Activity.• Weighing Activity by Preset, excluding the Prealarm and Queue Time steps.

The yellow green signal indicates the load and unload operations must be verycareful, as the programmed value is being reached.The signal switches on blinking and with variable frequency, according to theloaded or unloaded weight, in the following situations:• Recipe Execution Activity, during the Prealarm step.• Weighing Activity by Preset, during the Prealarm step.

The red light signal indicates the impossibility of performing load and unloadoperations. The signal is on in the following situations:• Recipe Programming Activity.• Recipe Execution Activity, during the Queue Time step and the Weight

Block Function.• Manual Weighing Activity, during the Weight Block Function.• Weighing Activity by Preset, during the Queue Time step and the Weight

Block Function.• During the error displaying [ ERR- 1 ], [ OV.LOAD ].• Technical Procedures.

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