Flintec FT-16D V.1.21 - Manual (Page 12)

6.2 Defining the Digital Load cells (for FT-16D only)
6.2.1 Digital Load Cell Addressing
The parameter group [22-] is used for defining and addressing the DLCs.
[22-] DLC Configuration Block
In this section the DLCs are introduced to the indicator.
[220 X] DLC Type
0 = RC3D This parameter must be set to “0” for type RC3D digital load cell.
[221 XX] Quantity of DLC
Enter the quantity of DLCs used in the scale. The quantity can be selected between 1 and 16.
[222 ] DLC Addressing
The following diagram shows the addressing principles of the DLCs in a weighbridge / truck scale. The
numbers in the diagram show the DLC addressing principle for easy eccentricity adjustment.
Figure 6.1 The addressing principles of the DLC’s in a weighbridge / truck scale
1
2
3
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
Entrance Exit
For addressing of DLCs, press the <Tare> key.
The messages [222 YY] and [ XXXXXX ] will be displayed alternately.
Here: “YY” DLC number /address
“X” Last 6 digits of the DLC’s serial number
If you press <Enter> the next load cell will be shown, the <F> key is used to return the parameter group
[20-].
You can enter the S/N, by pressing the <Tare> key. The serial numbering system of the indicator is 9
digits. First you will see the first 3 digits of the S/N. Enter this digits by pressing the <Tare> and <Zero>
keys. If the serial number of the DLC is less than 9 digits, the unused digits on the left must be set to “0”.
For example, if the serial number is “1234567” then “001234567” must be entered. After entering the first
3 digits, the following 6 digits are entered by pressing <Enter>. After entering all serial numbers
sequentialy, the display goes to parameter group [20-]. This means all load cells are addressed and ready
to work in the scale.
For replacing any load cell, you have to re-address the new load cell in parameter [222]. After installing
the new load cell, turn on the indicator. Enter parameter [222] and then access the load cell address of
the replaced DLC. Enter the serial number of the new load cell as described in the previous paragraph.
6.2.2 Eccentricity Adjustment
The eccentricity adjustment must be done in parameter group [32-] before the calibration of the scale. The
adjustment can be done for each load cell independently or for sectional pairs. The selection is done by
parameter [320]. After selection of the adjustment method , the adjustment is performed automatically as
described in parameter [321].
[32-] DLC Eccentricity Adjustment Block
In this parameter group the eccentricity correction is performed automatically or manually. This
adjustment must be performed automatically before calibration.
[320 X] Adjustment Method
The scale eccentricity can be adjusted in corners (each DLC individually) or in sectional pairs.
0 = Independent DLC (factory default) 1 = Sectional pair
[321 ] Auto Adjustment
After entering parameter [321] by pressing the <Tare> key, you will see [empty] on the display. Unload
the scale and press the <Enter> key. Do not interfere the scale during the period the [Waıt] message is
displayed. Next the instrument will display [321 01]. Place a weight of at least 10% of the DLC capacity
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