I-MATRIX BATCHING CONTROL INDICATOR USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1. .......................................................................................................................................
Weigh Indicator.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 ..........................................................................................................................
Connection ............................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Connection Overview....................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Connecting to Weigh Platform ......................................................................... 2
1.2 ..........................................................................................................................
Configuration .......................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Configuration Overview ................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Setup Menu Description ................................................................................. 3
1.2.3 User Menu Description .................................................................................. 3
1.3 ..........................................................................................................................
Calibration ............................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Calibration Overview ....................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Zero Calibration .............................................................................................. 3
1.3.3 Span Calibration .............................................................................................. 3
2. .......................................................................................................................................
Pulse Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 ..........................................................................................................................
Connection ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Connection Overview....................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Connecting to Weigh Platform ........................................................................ 6
2.2 ..........................................................................................................................
Configuration ........................................................................................................... 5
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2.2.1 Configuration Overview .................................................................................. 6

2.3 ..........................................................................................................................
Calibration................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 Pulse Calibration ............................................................................................. 6

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1. Weigh Indicator
1.1 Connection

1.1.1 Connection Overview

For I-Matrix Classic and I-Matrix 500 series, please find all the necessary connector to
weigh platform from the rear panel of I-Matrix Embedded System Panel.

1.1.2 Connecting to Weigh Platform

Preferred with Four-Core Screened Cable (4 * 0.5mm2).

Color Signal
Red +Excitation
Black -Excitation
Blue +Signal
White -Signal
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1.2 Configuration

1.2.1 Configuration Overview

The indicator contains two main setup menus:

(i) The Setup (“F”) menu, which configures the indicator to your weigh platform.

(ii) The User (“A”) menu, which configures the serial communication port and
enables some user options.

The Setup and User menus consist of several menu selections, each with its own
submenu of choices.

To set up the indicator, you must first enter the appropriate menu mode. Once there,
four of the front panel buttons become directional navigators to move around in the
menus, and one button is used to save or SET the selections.

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1.2.2 Setup (“F”) menu

To access the Setup (“F”) menu:

1. Press and hold “MODE (1)” button for 3 second to enter Setup “F” Menu.
2. Press “TARE (2)” button to move through the menu (F1 to F25)
3. To move to the selection level, press the “G/N (3)” button button once. The
current saved selection is shown.
4. To view the available selections for the current “F” heading, use the “G/N (3)”
and “Zero (4)” button to move through the selection field or to increase or
decrease setting value.
5. To save a new selection, press the “Mode (1)” button.
6. Repeat Step 2 through 5 until the Menu is programmed.
7. To Exit setting Menu, please scroll to “F25” by “TARE (2)” and select by “G/N
(3)” button.

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1.2.3 SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS

This section provides more details descriptions of the selections found in the Setup
Menu Chart. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark.

NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE

F1 Specifies number of full-scale graduations. Value 500 1,000

Graduations should be consistent with legal requirements and 1,500 2,000
environmental limits on the useful system resolution. 2,500 3,000
4,000 5,000√
6,000 8,000
10,000 12,000
20,000 30,000
40,000 50,000

F2 Span Gain is related to A/D integration time. The

Span Gain larger the span gain, the higher the internal
10√
resolution, but the slower the update speed. Note
that the scale must be re-calibrated whenever this 80
parameter is altered. See Appendix C for more
information.

F3 Selects the range within which the scale will 0

Zero Track Band automatically zero. Note that the scale must be in 0.5√
standstill to automatically zero. Selections are in 1
Display Divisions. 3
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F4 Selects the range within which the scale may be 100%√

Zero Range zeroed. Note that the indicator must be in standstill 1.9%
to zero the scale.

F5 Sets the level at which motion is detected by 0.25d (SL)

Motion Band comparing the present display update with the 1d√
previous one. If motion is not detected for two 3d
seconds or more, scale is in standstill and can process 5d
a Print or Zero command. Maximum value varies 10d√
depending on local regulations.
Nned√
F6 Averages weight readings to produce higher stability.
Digital Filter The higher the filter setting, the greater the stability Slo
but the slower the indicator’s response time. Choose
Fast
8 unless a very fast response is needed.
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F7 Selects the desired formula which determines the FS

point at which the indicator shows overload. All
Overload Limit FS + 2%√
selections are based on the primary unit selected in
F8. FS + 1d
"FS" = Full scale in primary units. FS + 9d

F9 Determines the desired weight increments. Value 1√

should be consis-tent with legal requirements.
Display Divisions 2

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F10 Determines location of the decimal point. 0√ 0.0

Decimal Point 0.00 0.000
0.0000 00
F16 Places indicator into the zero calibration routine. Press “G/N (3)” button to
Scrolling down with the ZERO button one level begins
Zero Calibration begin sequence
the procedure.

F17 Places indicator into the span calibration routine. Press “G/N (3)” button to
Scrolling down with the ZERO button one level begins
Span Calibration begin sequence
the procedure.

F18 Actuates the function that allows you to view both Press “G/N (3)” button to
the zero and span calibration value. The values
View Calibration begin sequence
displayed in this function are valid only after
Calibration (F16 & F17) has been successfully
completed. Scrolling down with the ZERO button one
level begins the procedure.

F19 Allows you to button-in known zero calibration value Press “G/N (3)” button to
in case of memory loss in the field. Scrolling down
Button-in Zero begin sequence
with the ZERO button one level begins the
procedure.

F20 Allows you to button-in a known span calibration Press “G/N (3)” button to
value in case of mem-ory loss in the field. Scrolling
Button-in Span begin sequence
down with the ZERO button one level be-gins the
procedure.

F21 This sub-menu will reset all parameters in the “F” Press the “G/N (3)” button
and “A” menu to the default settings. USE WITH
Factory Reset twice to exe-cute.
CAUTION!

F25 This sub-menu will save the previous changes and Press the “G/N (3)”button to
exit Setup Menu.
Save and Exit exe-cute.

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1.2.4 User (“A”) menu

To access the User (A) menu:

1. Press and hold “MODE (1)” button for 3 second to enter Setup “F” Menu.
2. Press “TARE (2)” button to move through the menu (A1 to A4, after F25).
3. To move to the selection level, press the “G/N (3)” button button once. The
current saved selection is shown.
4. To view the available selections for the current “F” heading, use the “G/N (3)”
and “Zero (4)” button to move through the selection field or to increase or
decrease setting value.
5. To save a new selection, press the “Mode (1)” button.
6. Repeat Step 2 through 5 until the Menu is programmed.
7. To Exit setting Menu, please scroll to “F25” by “TARE (2)” and select by “G/N
(3)” button.

1.2.5 User Menu Descriptions

This section provides more detailed descriptions of the selections found in the User
Menu Chart. Factory-set defaults are shown in bold with a checkmark (√).

NAME/CODE DESCRIPTION CODE/VALUE

A1 Selects the baud rate for data transmission through the 600 1200 2400
serial port.
Baud Rate 4800 9600√

19200

A3 Selects when data will be sent out of the serial port to a

printer or computer:
Mode of Serial C√
Transmission "C" = Continuous mode; send data continuously
d
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"d" = Demand mode; send data when a PRINT command

is issued from the printer, computer, or indicator.

A4 Actuates the function that illuminates all digit segments, Press “G/N (3)”button
decimal points, and LCD annunciators in a test sequence. to begin sequence
Display Check Pressing the “G/N (3)”button to scroll down one level
begins the test sequence.

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1.3 CALIBRATION

1.3.1 Calibration Overview

The indicator requires two types of calibration: zero and span. Zero calibration (F16)
requires the scale to be empty (must be CLEAR on scale platform) and the span
calibration (F17) requires known test weights. After a successful calibration, you should
record all calibration values in Table 2 using the F18 View Calibration procedure.

In the unlikely event that any calibration value is lost, the setup menu makes provisions
for re0entering these values via F19 and F20, thus eliminating the need for re-
calibration with test weights.

NOTE : This section assumes that users are in Setup (“F”) Menu mode. If it’s not, please
refer to previous section for instructions to enter to Setup (“F”) Menu mode.

1.3.2 Zero Calibration (F16)

1. While in Setup mode, scroll to “F 16”, then scroll down once using the “G/N (3)”
button to enter Zero Calibration Menu. The display will momentarily show “C 0”
followed by a value. This value is the internal A/D count and can prove useful when
trying to trouble shoot setup problems.
2. After making sure that there are no test weights on the platform, press the “Zero
(4)” button again to zero out the displayed value.
3. Press the “Mode (1)” button to save the zero point value. The display will show
“EndC0” momentarily, and then revert back up to F16. At this time, proceed to the
F17 span calibration to complete indicator calibration.

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1.3.3 Span Calibration (F17)

1. While in Setup mode, scroll to “F 17” and then scroll down once using the “G/N (3)”
button to enter Span Calibration Menu. The display will momentarily show “C 1” for the
span calibration point, followed by a value with one flashing digit. This value will be zero
with the Decimal Point parameter selected in F10.
2. Place the test weight on the weighing platform.
3. Use the “G/N (3)” and “Zero (4)” buttons to adjust the displayed value to the actual
test weight value. Increase the flashing digit by pressing the “Zero (4)” button. Decrease
the flashing digit by pressing the “G/N (3)” button. Pressing the “TARE (2)” button will
change the position of the flashing digit.
4. After entering the exact value, press the “MODE (1)” button to save the value. If the
calibration was successful, the display will show “EndC1” momentarily, and then revert
back up to F17.
5. At this time it’s suggested that the calibration values can be recorded for future use.

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2. Pulse Indicator
2.1 Connection

2.1.1 Overview

For I-Matrix Classic and I-Matrix 500 series, please find all the necessary connector to
pulse platform from the rear panel of I-Matrix Embedded System Panel.

2.1.2 Connecting to Pulse Platform

Preferred with Four-Core Screened Cable (4 * 0.5mm2).

Color Signal
Red Power (DC +5V)
Black Pulse
Blue Shield (DC -5V)
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2.2 Configuration

2.2.1 Configuration Overview

The indicator contains two main setup menus:

(i) The Setup (“F”) menu, which configures the indicator to your pulse platform.

(ii) The User (“A”) menu, which configures the serial communication port and
enables some user options.

The Setup and User menus consist of several menu selections, each with its own
submenu of choices.

To set up the indicator, you must first enter the appropriate menu mode. Once there,
four of the front panel buttons become directional navigators to move around in the
menus, and one button is used to save or SET the selections.

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2.3 Calibration

2.3.1 Pulse Calibration (F17)

1. While in the Setup mode, scroll to “F 17”, then scroll down once using the “G/N (3)”
button to enter span calibration menu. The display will momentarily show “VVT” for the
span calibration point, followed by a value with once slashing digit. This value will be
zero with the Decimal Point parameter selected in F10.
2. Place the test water from pulse sensor into the tank.
3. Use the “G/N (3)” and “Zero (4)” buttons to adjust the displayed value to the actual test
water value. Increase the flashing digit by pressing the “Zero (4)” button. Decrease the
flashing digit by pressing the “G/N (3)” button. Pressing the “TARE (2)” button will
change the position of the flashing digit.
4. After entering the exact value, press the “MODE (1)” button to save the value. If the
calibration was successful, the display will show “Set” momentarily, and then revert
back up to F17.
5. At this time it is suggested that the calibration values can be recorded for future use.

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