Industrial Data Systems IDS 440 User Manual
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IDS440 Users Manual version 4.2
Built In Application Programs
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Tare
AUTO
TARE:
Press the TARE key. The IDS440 reads the weight on the scale and stores it in the
tare register. The IDS440 switches to NET mode and displays the net weight.
KEYBOARD TARE:
Use the numeric keys to enter a tare weight. Press the TARE key. The IDS440 stores
the entered weight in the tare register and switches to NET display mode.
CLEAR TARE:
Press the numeric ZERO key. Press the TARE key. The tare weight is cleared to
zero and the IDS440 switches to the GROSS mode.
Gross/Net
Press the Gross/Net key to alternate between Gross and Net display modes.
Press the PRINT key to print weight data. Page format 1 is printed if the IDS440 is in
Gross display mode; page format 2 is printed in the Net display mode. See section
Parameter Functions for setup of print formats.
F1 and F2
The F1and F2 keys can be configured to execute any scale basic function (parameters 57
and 58).
When the indicator is in data entry mode, the F1 key can be used for entering a minus
sign; the F2 key can be used to enter a decimal point.
Memory Register Entry
Use the numeric keypad to enter the memory register number (1 to 16). Press the
ENTER key. The IDS440 displays "reg xx" for 1 second and then displays the current
memory register value. Press the CLEAR key if no change is to be made, or enter a new
value and then press the ENTER key. Memory registers are used by the Event Monitor
to calculate setpoint values. NOTE: memory registers are set to zero at power up unless
the battery back up is enabled CFG 41.
Execute a Scale Basic Function
The IDS440 provides up to 16 user programmable functions. User programs 1 thru 16
can be executed by entering 1 to 16 respectively. See the "Scale Basic / Event Monitor"
manual for more information.
Display Time/Date
Enter 19 to display the time, press Enter to display the date, press Enter again to return to
Gross/Net display.