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I 400 ABS
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Automatic Bulk Scale

Installation Manual
Table of Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Pictograms ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Complementary documents ................................................................................................................... 3
Warning.................................................................................................................................................. 3
Terminology ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Operating principle...................................................................................................................................... 6
Main specifications of the application ......................................................................................................... 8
2. User interface ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Description of the interface ......................................................................................................................... 9
Description of the Main Screen ................................................................................................................... 10
Operation outside cycle ......................................................................................................................... 11
Operation in cycle ................................................................................................................................. 11
Data entry in configuration files................................................................................................................... 12
Access to the data sheets...................................................................................................................... 12
Creating or modifying a data sheet ........................................................................................................ 13
3. Backup - Restoration to a USB memory stick ......................................................................... 15

USB Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Backup - Restoration of the configuration files ........................................................................................... 16
Backup or restore a specific file ............................................................................................................. 16
Backup or restore all files....................................................................................................................... 18
4. General configuration ...................................................................................................................... 19

Files Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Weighing parameters File (F6– Supervisor level) ....................................................................................... 20
Cycle Parameters File (F5– Supervisor level) ............................................................................................ 23
Input/Output configuration file (I/O) (F10- Engineer level) .......................................................................... 26
Functions attributable to input/output..................................................................................................... 27
Serial Ports File (F9 – Supervisor level) ..................................................................................................... 30
Printer Peripheral ................................................................................................................................... 31
Repeater display peripheral ................................................................................................................... 32
MODBUS Peripheral.............................................................................................................................. 32
Master ASCII Peripheral ........................................................................................................................ 33
Alarms File (F1 – Operator level) ................................................................................................................ 35
Maintenance (F2 – User level).................................................................................................................... 36
Operating parameters ................................................................................................................................. 37
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I 400 ABS - Automatic Bulk Scale
5. Operating modes ................................................................................................................................ 39

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Out of cycle Operation (manual) ................................................................................................................. 39
Operations................................................................................................................................................... 41
Types of operations ............................................................................................................................... 41
States of an operation ............................................................................................................................ 41
Weighing cycle ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Weighing cycle types ............................................................................................................................. 44
Operations management............................................................................................................................. 45
Management out of cycle ....................................................................................................................... 45
In cycle management and special functions .......................................................................................... 47
Summary of the cycle steps ................................................................................................................... 51
Checks ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
Leakage check ....................................................................................................................................... 53
SCS check ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Weight laying ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Level 1 alarms........................................................................................................................................ 54
Level 2 alarms........................................................................................................................................ 56
6. Reserved Functions .......................................................................................................................... 57

Audit Mode – SF2 ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Technical Dashboard – SF3 ....................................................................................................................... 59
Simulation Mode – SF4 .............................................................................................................................. 60
7. Communication protocols .............................................................................................................. 61

Introduction – Communicating with a system I 400 61
MODBUS RTU Protocols, Ethernet MODBUS/TCP ................................................................................... 63
List of information blocks available ........................................................................................................ 63
Detailed description ............................................................................................................................... 65
PROFIBUS-DP Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 69
Output data (PLC input) ........................................................................................................................ 69
Input data (PLC output) ......................................................................................................................... 69
Master ASCII Protocol................................................................................................................................. 70
ABS 303
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Overview 1
 Introduction
This manual provides all the information necessary for the configuration of the I 400 ABS Hopper Scale
software.
 Pictograms
 Important warning concerning people safety

 Remark concerning the preservation and proper equipment maintenance.
 Note aiming to:
- facilitate reading the manual.
- optimally implement the equipment.
 Additional documents
For more information on metrology configuration and the installation of the I400system hardware, refer to the
following documents:
• Installation manual for the Graphic terminal I400, 04-32-20 MI.
• Installation manual for the Transmitter I400, 04-32-10 MI.
For more information on the installation of PRECIA MOLEN Hopper Scales:

• Hopper Scale Installation Manual, 11-40-10 MI.
• Supplement to the installation manual (ATEX zone), 11-40-11 MI.
For more information on the use of PRECIA MOLEN Hopper Scales:

• User manual of the I 400 MDU hopper scale weighing software, 04-32-60 MU.
 Warning
In the case of equipment installed in an ATEX zone (explosive atmosphere ), refer to the relative
documentation for any restrictions of the I 400 ABS applied relating to the equipment . Pay particular attention to
the management of peripherals (printers, USB, displays, etc.) and input-outputs (Go/No Go accessories*, etc.).
* Go/No Go: Go/No Go Inputs/Outputs.
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 Terminology
Hopper scale environment
Silo 1 Silo 2
Belt tail end
Upper bin
Upper level sensor
Supply section
Feed gate
Hopper scale
Weigh hopper
Discharge gate
Lower level sensor
Lower bin
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Main general weighing terms
Term Definition
Full hopper weight
Total weight of the load measured on the weigh hopper sensors.
(gross weight)
Scale division Basic weight measurement unit.
Extent Interval between minimum and maximum capacity of the scale.
Net Result of the subtraction between the full weight and the tare weight.
Range Maximum weight the scale is able to measure.
Empty hopper Weight corresponding to the load measured on the scale hopper sensors when
weight (tare weight) calculating the tare, i.e. the 'empty' weight.
Outside legal Non-regulated usage.
metrology
Legal metrology For trade use.
Main terms related with bulk weighing
Term Definition
Quantity of product flowing into the upper bin after the signal to stop feed is emitted.
Belt tail end The belt tail end discharge function totally discharges the feed circuit, prior to the
scale. See “Operations File (F1 – Operator level)”, page 36.
Additional weight of product flowing from the weigh hopper, after the close feed gate
Afterflow signal.
That size can be called AFD (After Flow Deviation).
Filling set point Net weight referred to the full bucket, at the end of a weighing cycle filling step.
This size can be called NBW (Nominal Batch Weight).
Total net weight referred as a result of a weighing operation.
Preselection.
This size can be called TNW (Total Nominal Weight).
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 Operating principle
Installation block diagram
Terminal I 400
Upper bin
Upper bin low level
CAN Bus
Gate control
Position of the
feed gate(s)
Weigh
hopper
upper level
Weigh hopper
I 400 Transmitter
1
2 Position of the discharge gate(s)
Lower bin upper level
Lower bin I 400 Transmitter

(SCS option)
Weight measurement
1. Standard measurement chain.
2. SCS measurement chain
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Usage
The operation requires prior definition of the following data:
1. weighing parameters,
2. cycle parameters,
3. specification of the product to be weighed,
4. Total Nominal Weight of the operation.
During an operation, a number of weighing cycles is performed by the scale, to precisely weigh the quantity of
product entered in the Total Nominal Weight.
In certain cases, an operation may be defined without Total Nominal Weight. The scale then weighs the entire
amount of material that passes through it, until no product remains in the supply circuit.
For example:
- One operation allows loading a wagon to a required amount.
- A sequence of operations allows loading a train with wagons of different capacities.
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 Main specification of the application

The I 400 ABS application is a software designed for hopper scales. The operation of a Hopper Scale is then
fully controlled by the I 400 terminal.
The I 400 system in ABS configuration requires the following minimum elements:
• a user terminal,
• a local or remote weight transmitter,
• a 6 IN/OUT card - or IN/OUT module - to control the actuators.
The software allows to set:
1.Class, use in legal metrology or not, weighing parameters,

2.Input/Output configuration,
3.Definition of the cycle,
4.Operations (preselection, administrative data, etc.),
5.Printing of operation results.
In addition to weighing functions, the I 400 system checks and monitors proper operation of the hopper scale:
• Hopper scale leakage check ;
• SCS check (option) ;
• Check by weight laying (option);
• Etc.
The operating parameters of the I 400 system are organised in files whose access is limited according to four
access levels:
• Engineer - Adjusts and configures Inputs / Outputs. They are fully configurable (function and physical
position).
• Supervisor - Defines the operating modes (settings).
• Operator - Operation and product files.
• User - Reads results.
 Caution! Modifying the software operation configuration may impact the machine's safety,
particularly when changing the Input/Output configuration file.
Ensure all precautions and checks are carried out before modifying this file.
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User Interface 2
 Description of the interface
Commands are entered either directly on the control panel of the I 400 graphic terminal, or by means of an
external keyboard. (See the I 400 Graphic Terminal Installation Manual, 04-32-20 MI.)
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STOPPED_MAIN.BMP
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1. F1 to F10: Function keys.

At any given time, the function of each key is returned by the symbol associated with it on the screen.
2. SF1 to SF4: Keys reserved for maintenance functions.
3. F: Stop automatic cycle (weigh hopper empty).
4. G: Start automatic cycle.
5. H: Open the metrological screen.
6. I: Access to the operator identification screen: management level of intervention.
7. =: Validation (Enter) key.
The layout of this screen (Main Screen) and function key allocation change according to whether a cycle is
running or not.
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 Presentation of the Main Screen
 Running off-cycle
This screen is displayed when no operation is running.

For more detail: See “Operation outside cycle (manual)”, page 37.
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2 9 6
STOPPED_MAIN.BMP
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1. F1: Allows simulating a higher quantity of product at a low level of the upper bin.
2. F5: Manual mode – allows the manual opening/closing command of the feed and discharge gates.
3. F6: Increasing the filling rate
4. F7: Reduction of the filling rate
5. F8: Access to the configuration files. See “General Configuration”, page 19.
6. F10: Access to operation management. See “Operating modes”, page 37.
7. Scale name.
8. Code and label of the operation in process.
Code and label of the product weighed.
9. Cycle step number and designation.
10. Scale status.
11. Current weight.
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 Operation in cycle
This screen is displayed when an operation is running.

For more detail: See “In cycle management and special functions”, page 45.
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2
9
3
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CYCLE_MAIN.BMP
1. F2: Purge request from the upstream circuit.
For more information: See “F2: Purge of upstream circuit”, page 45.
2. F3: Pause weigh hopper full.

3. F4: Pause weigh hopper empty.
4. F5: Automatic mode - access to the cycle monitoring screen (animated diagram).
5. F6: Increasing the filling rate
6. F7: Reduction of the filling rate
7. F10: Access to operation management. See “Operating modes”, page 37.
8. NBW: Filling setpoint of the weigh hopper for the weighing in progress.
NBF: Filling load factor of the weigh hopper.
For more information: See “Weighing cycle”, page 40.
9. Average flow rate.
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 Data entry in the configuration files

The I 400 ABS application is configured using intermediary files.
These define parameters such as weighing, operating cycle, operations, serial ports, etc. The corresponding files
are available through the File menu.
Dependant on the parameters to configure, entry to the files is authorized only to specific access levels. These
levels are protected by password.
For more information on the application's configuration: See “General Configuration”, page 19.
 Access to records
The following examples illustrate the Serial Port file.
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CONFIG_EXAMPLE_1.BMP
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1. F1: Create a record.

2. F2: Modify a record. See “Creating or modifying a record”, page 13.
3. F3: Deleting a record or file.
4. F6: Accessing the 1st record.
5. F7: Go to previous record.
6. F8: Find a record by code.
7. F9: Accessing the next record.
8. F10: Accessing the last record.
9. SF1: Cancel entry or return to initial screen.
10. SF2: Save file on a USB memory stick.
11. SF3: Restore a file (from USB memory stick).
12. SF4: Go to the next page in the current record.
In the example above, the state of the Serial Ports file is as follows:
Nbr of records
File name Nbr of records created
maximum (records)
SERIAL PORTS 1 6
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 Creating or modifying a record
Entry of a record in a configuration file requires mastering the principles of keying characters on the I 400
terminal keyboard.
See "Using the keyboard" in the Installation Manual of the I 400 Graphic Terminal, 04-32-20 MI.
The following example illustrates numeric value entry.
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1. F1 to F10: Input fields - Access to figures 0 to 9.

3. SF2: Enter the "." character
4. SF3: Return to previous entry field.
5. SF4: Correct the last character entered. (Backspace)
The following example illustrates entry by selecting a value in a list.
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2 3
1. F7 or F9: Choice of the value assigned to the field.

3. SF3: Return to previous entry field.
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Backup - Restoration to a USB memory stick 3
 USB Accessories
The USB memory stick and USB serial link are communication accessories. They can only be inserted into
slots 1 or 2 of the I 400 graphic terminal.
See "Fitting options and modules" in the Installation Manual of the I 400 Graphic Terminal, 04-32-20 MI.
USB Accessory- for memory stick
The USB memory stick accessory is used only to save or restore application files. It requires no particular
configuration; connection type A (Host), pin-out as per the specifications of the USB standard. It is automatically
recognized by the I 400 system.
USB serial accessory- for PC only
In the case of the I 400ABS application, the USB serial link accessory can only be used for communication
with a PC using the MODBUS protocol.
The USB serial link accessory on the I 400 is managed as a serial RS232 accessory link. (It is configured in
the same manner). The link requires software* managing a USB link on the PC, available for download on PRECIA
MOLEN's web site.
The configuration of the PC communication software and the I 400 must be identical (same speed, parity,
number of bits, number of stops, etc.).
PC
Host
+ USB COMx management software.
I 400
Com 1 Com 2 USB A
USB B
ref: 1004151 (5m)
USB device
 the
After installing the COMx USB link management software (CP210x), check at which "COM" port
USB output is allocated. (Open the Control Panel: System / Hardware / Device Manager /
Ports (COM and LPT) / CP2101 USB (COM ?)).
The connection must have been previously established.
* Please refer to the software documentation and follow the installation instructions.
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 Backup - Restoration of configuration files
 Restoring one or all files is only possible at the "Engineer level".

The software associated with the I 400 system allows saving or restoring each configuration file from a USB
key; only the RESULTS file cannot be restored.
All files can be saved or restored automatically from the File menu.
 Backup or restore a specific file

• Insert the USB key*.
Saving
• From the File menu, to backup a file:
1. F1-F9: Select the file to backup (e.g.: F9– Serial Ports

file).
CONFIG_MENU_1.BMP
2. SF2: Request to save the Serial port file.

3. SF1, SF2: Confirm backup.

4. SF3, SF4: Abandon.
CONFIG_EX1_SAVE.BMP
After the backup (or abandon), the system returns to the

screen displaying a file record.
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* The "USB memory stick" accessory must be present on the I400 graphic terminal (slot 1 or 2).
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File name File names on USB memory stick
F1 OPERATION FILE OPERAT.CSV
F2 PRODUCT FILE PRODUCT.CSV
F3 REFERENCE 1 REF1.CSV
F4 REFERENCE 2 REF2.CSV
F5 CYCLE PARAMETER FILE CYCLE.CSV
F6 WEIGHING PARAMETER FILE SCALE.CSV
F7 RESULT FILE RESULT.CSV
F9 SERIAL PORT FILE SERIAL.CSV
F10 IO CONFIGURATION FILE IO.CSV
F1(i) ALARMS FILE ALARM.CSV
(i) Access via the 2nd screen of the Configuration Files menu.
The files are saved in the CSV Excel® format with ';' separator.
Restore
• From the File menu, to restore a file:
1. F1-F9: Select the file to restore (e.g. F9– Serial Ports file).
CONFIG_MENU_1.BMP
2. SF3: Request to restore the Serial ports file.

3. SF1, SF2: Confirm restore.

CONFIG_EX1_RESTORE.BMP
After the restore (or abandon), the system returns to the

screen displaying a file record.
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 Backup or restore all files

• Insert the USB key
Saving
• From the Files menu, to backup all files onto the memory stick:
1. SF2: Global backup request.
CONFIG_MENU_1.BMP
2. SF1, SF2: Confirm backup.

CONFIG_ALL_SAVE.BMP
After the backup (or abandon), the system returns to the File
menu.
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Restore
• From the Files menu, to restore all* files stored on the memory stick to the I 400 system:
1. SF3: Global restore request.

CONFIG_MENU_1.BMP
2. SF1, SF2: Confirm restore.

CONFIG_ALL_RESTORE.BMP
After the restore (or abandon), the system returns to the File
menu.
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General Configuration 4
 File menu
• Reminder: Access to this menu is performed by pressing the F8 key on the main screen, off cycle. See
“Presentation of the Main Screen”, page 10.
The Configuration Files menu is provided onto two screens.
CONFIG_MENU_1.BMP
CONFIG_MENU_2.BMP
 Access to file configuration is reserved to certain intervention levels. These levels are protected
by password. (See the I 400 Graphical Terminal Installation Manual,
04-32-20 MI.)
Access File name Minimum access level

F1 OPERATIONS Operator
F2 PRODUCTS Operator
F3 REF 1 (Labelled parameterable) Operator
F4 REF 2 (Labelled parameterable) Operator
F5 CYCLE PARAMETERS Supervisor
F6 WEIGHING DEVICE PARAMETERS Supervisor
F7 RESULTS User
F8 REFERENCES TITLE Supervisor
F9 SERIAL PORTS Supervisor
F10 I/O CONFIGURATION Engineer
F1 (i) ALARMS Supervisor
F2(i) MAINTENANCE Supervisor
(i) Access via the 2nd screen.
Files accessible by F3 and F4 are optional reference files (REF1 and REF 2); they are created from the
"REFERENCES TITLE" file (F8).
The structure and definition of the other files is given in the following sections.
* Except RESULTS file.
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 Weighing Device Parameters File (F6– Supervisor level)

This file is used to define the parameters of the weighing device: capacity of the hopper, measurement stability,
control and impressions.
Maximum number of records: 1.
1. SF4: Access to the 2nd screen of the Weighing

Parameters record.
CONFIG_SCALE_1.BMP

Parameters record.
CONFIG_SCALE_2.BMP

Parameters record.
CONFIG_SCALE_3.BMP
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CONFIG_SCALE_4.BMP
Defining the parameters of a pulse counter repeater
This screen can only be achieved if the corresponding logic

output (function code No. 20) is configured. See “Functions
assignable to inputs/outputs”, page 27.
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Description of the parameters
Parameters Format - Value Remarks

Number of the measuring channel, i.e. the transmitter no.
SCALE 1 or 2
(usually: 1).
In a unit fitted with the SCS control system, transmitter 2 may be
used as back-up. Then declare SCALE = 2.
LABEL 12 characters Scale name.
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CAPACITY m Working volume of the weigh hopper.
WITHOUT
BY WEIGHT
Type of check to perform. (See “Checks”, page 51.)
CONTROL(i)
SCS
Related with the PERIODICITY parameter.
CHECK WEIGHT VALUE Weight unit(ii)

If a weight laying control has been selected: value of the control
mass.
CHECK TOLERANCE 0 to 999

Check tolerance in number of high resolution scale divisions (HR
scale division = e/10).
Periodicity of the check in number of cycles (X).
PERIODICITY(i) 0 to 999999 0 = No check.
X = Check every X cycles.
STABILITY TIME 0 to 99999 ms

Maximum time to achieve stability in weight measurements after
filling and discharging.
Leak Ctrl Time 0 to 99999 ms Wait time (gates closed) to control leaks at the end of filling.
The print settings can be configured only if the Serial Ports file is filled.
If Yes: If this parameter is yes, print the value of each weighing as the
PRINT WEIGHING
YES / IMP operation progresses.
NO USB The printing destination devices are detailed with the "Ticket
USB + IMP Printing" information.
If Yes: If this parameter is yes, printing of alarms occurring during the
PRINT ALARMS
YES / IMP operation.
NO USB The printing destination devices are detailed with the "Ticket
USB + IMP Printing" information.
Printing destination devices :
- IMP Printer only
IMP - USB USB Key only
PRINTING TICKET USB - IMP + USB Printer and USB memory card.
USB + IMP This parameter is available only if the serial ports involved have
been properly configured. See “Serial Ports File (F9– Supervisor
level)”, page 29.
Configuring the parameters of a pulse counter repeater
0.001 to 99999
PULSE VALUE
weight units
Weight value represented by a pulse.
PULSE ON 1 to 9999 ms Duration of the high level of the pulse.

PULSE OFF 1 to 9999 ms Duration of the low level of the pulse.
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Indicates the logic level of the input at normal state (probe
covered):
- 0: inactive input.
NBF - 1: active input.
UPPER BIN LOW LEVEL 0/1
FBF
When the input is active (low level probe of the upstream hopper
uncovered) and the second parameter is set to FBF, the rate of
filling of the weighing hopper is reduced by the value of this
parameter.
uncovered):
LOWER BIN HIGH
0/1
LEVEL - 0: inactive input.
- 1: active input.
uncovered):
- 0: inactive input.
- 1: active input.
STOP
HIGH LEVEL WEIGHING If the product reaches the high level of the weighing hopper,
0/1 DISCHARG
DEVICE depending on the value of the second parameter:
E
- STOP: the operation is stopped by major fault
OVERLOAD WEIGHING HOPPER,
- DRAIN: the hopper is emptied and the operation
continues.
If the parameter is set to YES:
REUSE OF OPERATION YES / NO At the end of an operation, an operation is created whose
parameters are the same.
MEDIUM
FLOW RATE
INSTANT
Method of calculating the flow rate.
If Yes:
YES / FLOW If this parameter is yes, choose the type of information displayed
CAN REPEATER RATE
NO TOTAL on the repeater display.
REST
(i) See table below.

(ii) Weight unit configured for the transmitter: g, kg or t.
Relationship between the control parameters and periodicity
Checks performed
CONTROL PERIODICITY
(every X cycles)
WITHOUT / BY WEIGHT /
SCS 0 None
WITHOUT X Leakage check
BY WEIGHT X Control by weigh laying + leakage control
SCS X SCS check + leakage check
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 Cycle Parameters File (F5– Supervisor level)
This file defines the parameters of the weighing cycle.
A record, marked by a code, contains the cycle parameters related with the flow configuration of a product.
1. SF4: Access to the 2nd screen of the Cycle Parameters

record.
CONFIG_CYCLE_1.BMP
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CONFIG_CYCLE_2.BMP
CONFIG_CYCLE_3.BMP
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PARAMETER CODE 1... 99 - 2 digits

Code of the parameter record selected.
Limited to 20 records.
Afterflow correction rate. (In cycle N, afterflow is not corrected for the
ADJUST. REJECTED
ERROR (AFDF) 0 to 100 % entire error measured in cycle N-1 to avoid overcorrection, which could
cause instability.)
Threshold (in % of maximum capacity x density) below which the weigh
hopper is considered as empty:
- if the weigh hopper is loaded beyond this threshold when
EMPTY THRESHOLD - operations starts, the default "empty threshold" is
displayed and suspends the weighing cycle;
- after discharge, the transition below this threshold closes
the discharge gate.
FILLING MASKING ms
Period during which the weight is ignored at start of filling of the
weighing hopper (volumetric filling).
DISCHARGE
ms
Period during which the weight is ignored at start of emptying of the
MASKING weighing hopper (volumetric emptying).
CLOSING TIME ms
Maximum time for closing filling and discharge actuators.
(0 = No check).
Maximum period for filling the weigh hopper.
FILLING TIME ms
(0 = No check).
Set to a non-zero value to allow the bleeding function of the upstream
circuit.
HIGH FLOW RATE
0... 15
"High flow" control code of filling cylinders of the weighing hopper for
CODE(i) normal cycles.
0... 15
"Low flow" control code of filling cylinders of the weighing hopper for
LOW SPEED CODE(i)
normal cycles.
Filling cylinder steering code for the total bleeding of the upstream
circuit.
REMAINDER
0... 15
In general, this code allows the greatest possible openness of the filling
DRAINING CODE(i) gates.
circuit.
OPTIMISATION OF
HIGH FLOW RATE 0... 15
Filling cylinder control code for high flow rate during the optimisation
CODE(i) phase.
OPTIMISATION OF
LOW FLOW RATE 0... 15
Filling cylinder control code for low flow rate during the optimisation
CODE(i) phase.
First Batch Factor
Coefficient to calculate the filling instruction (by weight) of the weighing
FBF 0 to 100 % hopper in the first cycle.
Default value (recommended): 60 % Do not overestimate to avoid
overflowing the hopper.
Normal Batch Factor
NBF 0 to 100 % Coefficient to calculate the filling instruction (by weight) of the weighing
hopper in each cycle, outside the optimisation phase.
Differential Feed - Normal
DFN 0 to 100 %
Filling level (in% of the filling instruction) from which the filling is done in
a small flow rate for normal cycles.
Caution: for full high flow rate filling, enter: 0 %
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Differential Feed - Optimization
DFO 0 to 100 %
Filling level (in% of the filling instruction) from which the filling is done in
a small flow rate, for optimisation cycles.
Caution: for full high flow rate filling, enter: 0 %
Coefficient for weighing remains
Filling rate of the weighing hopper during the purging phase of the
KRST 0 to 100 % upstream circuit (called "drain the rest").
circuit.
Optimisation Batch Number
OBN 0 to 99
Optimisation phase: number of cycles during which the filling of the
weighing hopper is done at a slow flow rate beyond the threshold set
by the DFO parameter.
(i) See table below.
The value of the flow rate (HIGH FLOW RATE CODE, LOW FLOW RATE CODE) is the decimal value of the
binary code corresponding to the combination of FLOW go/no-go outputs No. 1 to 4. See “LOGIC OUTPUTS”,
page 27.
LOUT FLOW N° CODE

FLOW
4 3 2 1 RATE
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 2
0 0 1 1 3
0 1 0 0 4
0 1 0 1 5
0 1 1 0 6
0 1 1 1 7
1 0 0 0 8
1 0 0 1 9
1 0 1 0 10
1 0 1 1 11
1 1 0 0 12
1 1 0 1 13
1 1 1 0 14
1 1 1 1 15
 The
as:
outputs S GO-NOGO FLOW no. 1 to 4 are also called CFG1 to GFG4 in some screens, such
- Manual mode: See “F5: Manual mode”, page 37.

- technical dashboard: See “Technical Dashboard – SF3”, page 57.
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 Input/Output configuration file (I/O) (F10- Engineer level)

This file configures the physical position of input-output managed by application I 400 ABS.
It contains as many records as the application requires physical inputs or outputs; it can be exported to CSV
format.
CONFIG_IO.BMP
CONFIG_IO1_.BMP
Parameters Format Remarks

Number of the measuring channel, i.e. the n° of the
SCALE 1... 2
transmitter (usually: 1).
In a unit fitted with the SCS control system, transmitter
2 may be used as back-up. Then declare SCALE = 2.
CODE 0... 999

Code of the logic function allocated to the selected
input or output. (See table below).
Number of the physical input/output channel (node
number on the Open CAN bus).
NODE 0... 99 0 or 32: If digital module is on the terminal.
1... 31: If I/O board option is on the transmitter.
64: If I/O on Wago or Festo module.
Board number:
BOARD 0... 99 On terminal: Module slot N° (1... 6).
In case I/O is on transmitter: 0.
Go/no-go n° 1... 99
Number of the input/output selected on the board (or
on module).
MIN. 0...32767
Minimum value of analogue output.
0 by default.
MAX. 0.32767
Maximum value of analogue output.
32767 by default.
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 Functions assignable to inputs/outputs
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Function name Code Description

Output active if several conditions are met; the main
conditions are:
LOUT SYSTEM AVAIL. 1 - the terminal has started,
- weight measurement is valid.
LOUT OPERAT. IN PROGRESS 2 Operation is selected.
LOUT CYCLE IN PROGRESS 3 The weighing cycle is running normally.
LOUT ALARM 4 An alarm is active.
LOUT OPERATION STOPPED 5 Stopping operation in progress.
Preselection (amount of product to be weighed) is
LOUT TNW REACHED 6 reached.
LOUT BELT TAIL END 7 Upper bin feeder control.
LOUT DISCHARGE 8 Draining command.
LOUT FLOW 1 9 Filling command no. 1
LOUT PAUSED 13 Weighing cycle paused.
LOUT AUTO BY WEIGHT 14 Automatic laying command of a proof weight.
A check (leakage check, SCS check, check weight
LOUT CHECK IN PROGRESS 15 laying) is in progress.
S GO-NOGO SIMUL. UPPER BIN LOW 16 Simulation of the low level of the upper bin
LEVEL
S GO-NOGO EMERGENCY STOP 17 Emergency stop active
S GO-NOGO READY TO START 18 Ready to start operation
S GO-NOGO WEIGH THE REST 19 Bleeding the active upstream circuit (drain the rest).
S GO-NOGO PULSE TOTALLING 20 Pulse for totalling the weight.
 The
as:
outputs S GO-NOGO FLOW no. 1 to 4 are also called CFG1 to GFG4 in some screens, such
- Manual mode: See “F5: Manual mode”, page 37.

- technical dashboard: See “Technical Dashboard – SF3”, page 57.
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

S ANA WEIGHT 101 Current weight.
Totalizer per operation: Cumulative weight for the
S ANA CUMUL 102 operation in progress ().
S ANA FLOW RATE 103 Flow.
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LOGIC INPUTS
E GO-NOGO ZERO 51 Resets empty weight. (e.g. if the weigh hopper is

jammed.)
E GO-NOGO START 52 Starts an operation.
E GO-NOGO STOP 53 Stops the weighing cycle at the next Empty bin
stage.
Checks that the access door to the weigh hopper is
E GO-NOGO DOOR CLOSED 54 closed.
E GO-NOGO EMERGENCY STOP 55 Emergency stop.
E GO-NOGO CONT. CDE 56 Selects local or remote control mode.
E GO-NOGO AIR PRESSURE 57 Indicates the correct pressure for compressed air
supply.
Indicates that product level in the upper bin is
E GO-NOGO UPPER BIN LOW LEV 58 inadequate to complete the filling stage.
Indicates that product level in the lower bin is too
E GO-NOGO LOWER BIN HIGH LEVEL 59 high to complete the discharge stage.
Discharge gate closed - Checks that the discharge
E GO-NOGO GATE. DRAINING CLOSED 60
gate is closed.
Feed gate closed - Checks that the feed gate is
E GO-NOGO GATE. FILLING CLOSED 61 closed.
E GO-NOGO DRIBBLE FEED POS. 62 Dribble feed position(i) - Indicates that the position of
the feed gate is correct for dribble feed.
External condition for start-up - Signal emitted by the
e GO-NOGO COND. EXT. 63 customer's automaton when the scale may be
started.
High level in weigh hopper - Indicates that product
TOR I LEV. HIG LEV 64 level in the weigh hopper is too high (based on
volume).
E GO-NOGO CANCEL ALARMS 65 Cancels alarm.
Stops the weighing cycle at the next Empty weighing
E GO-NOGO FULL STOP 66 bin stage.
Signal for slaving the discharge:
E GO-NOGO SLAVING DISCHARGE 67 When the input is active, the emptying of the
weighing hopper is allowed.
signal for slaving the filling:
E GO-NOGO SLAVING FILLING 68 When the input is active, the filling of the weigh
hopper is allowed.
E GO-NOGO KEYBOARD STOP 69 Signal having the same function as the F key: stop
the automatic cycle (empty weigh hopper).
E GO-NOGO SIMUL. UPPER BIN LOW Simulating a higher quantity de product at a low level
70
LEVEL of the upper bin.
(i) Specific to the ABS-X scale control, which only has one feed gate.
Example of I/O file recovery in CSV format
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 Serial Ports File (F9– Supervisor level)
This file enables to configure connections for the different peripherals (printers, displays, MODBUS protocols,
etc.) on slots 1 and 6 only.
Limited to a maximum of 6 peripherals.
The screens presented are different according to the type of device connected:
- Printer,
- USB key,
- Repeater*,
- MODBUS,
- Master ASCII
* For the configuration of a repeater pulse counter: See “Weighing Device Parameters File (F6– Supervisor level)”, page 20.
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 Printer Peripheral
Possible choice of the type of printer from the preset printers:

- P250, P350, LQ300+, USB memory stick or CBM 920.
CONFIG_SERIAL_P2501.BMP
1. SF4: Access to the 2nd screen of the Serial Ports record.
The following two screens allow defining the parameters for

ticket printing at then end or sub-total operation.
2. If printing the subtotal is either:

- TIMED
- PERIODIC,
one last screen allows you to define either the launches of
printing at determined times, or the periodic printing interval.
Printing the subtotal

Example illustrating the configuration of three timed print

launches.
 For a printer, the serial link accessory must be only an RS232 serial link accessory (orange
label). Slots 3, 4, 5, 6 must be fitted with SPI RS232 modules.
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 Repeater Display Peripheral
Configuration for a device of the Repeater type.
CONFIG_SERIAL_DISPLAY1.BMP
The display must communicate using the A+ PRECIA
protocol.
CONFIG_SERIAL_DISPLAY2.BMP
 For an RS485 serial link, the serial link accessory must be on slot 1 only.
This accessory must be an RS485/422 serial link accessory (yellow label).
 MODBUS peripheral
Configuration for a MODBUS peripheral with a slave

CONFIG_SERIAL_MODBUS1.BMP
connection for a PLC (master) which can communicate using

the MODBUS protocol. See “Communication protocols”,
page 59.
1
CONFIG_SERIAL_MODBUS2.BMP
 This
In the case of the MODBUS protocol, the serial connection accessory must be on slot 1 only.
accessory can be an RS232 serial link accessory (orange label) or RS485/422 (yellow label)
or USB serial link (grey label).
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 Master ASCII Peripheral
Configuration for a peripheral communicating using the

Master ASCII protocol.
CONFIG_SERIAL_ASCII_1.BMP
The peripheral is connected via an RS 232 or RS 485 serial
link accessory.
See “Communication protocols”, page 59.
CONFIG_SERIAL_ASCII_2.BMP
Description of common format parameters

SLOT 1 to 6 Slot reference of the accessory.
P250
P350 Choice of printers.
CBM920
LQ300+ See details below
USB key
TYPE
Remote weight display See details below
MODBUS See details below
M. ASCII See details below
SPEED in Baud Enter value in Baud (bits/s)(i).
NB.BIT 7 or 8
WITHOUT
PARITY EVEN Dialogue format(i).
ODD
STOP BITS 1 or 2
(i) No value entered in the case of a USB memory stick.
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• Parameters for Printer type peripheral (P250, P350, LQ300+, CBM920)

COMPANY NAME 30 alphanum. char. (over 3 lines, at ticket header)
COMMENT 30 alphanum. char. (over 2 lines, at ticket footer)
DATE PRINTING YES / NO Enables the date to be printed.
OPERATION PRINTING YES / NO

Enables the batch weight number to be
printed.
NO The SCHEDULE or PERIODIC options
SUBTOTAL PRINTING TIMED allow printing the subtotal at configurable
PERIODIC intervals.
Access this parameter if PRINTING
SUBTOTAL ≠ NO.
REDUCED SUBTOTAL YES / NO - YES: Printing a single line
showing the cumulative weight.
- NO: Printing a full ticket.
TIME 1, 2, 3 HH: MM
SUBTOTAL ≠ TIMED.
INTERVAL 1 to 65535 min

SUBTOTAL ≠ INTERVAL.
• Parameters for device of the Repeater type

ABC
TYPE SIEBERT
Type of repeater (manufacturer and
MUND
protocol).
WEIGHT
TOTAL
DISPLAY
REST
FLOW RATE
• Parameters for Modbus type peripheral

SLAVE NO 1... 256 MODBUS slave N°.
OFFSET Decimal value

Initial value of the addressing zone of the
register map.
• Parameters for type Master ASCII peripheral
START OF OPERATION YES / NO

If this parameter is yes, the frame "Start
of operation" is transmitted.
END OF OPERATION YES / NO

If this parameter is yes, the frame "End of
operation" is sent.
WEIGHINGS YES / NO
If this parameter is yes, the frame
"Weighings" is sent to each weighing.
ALARMS YES / NO
If this parameter is yes, the frame
"Alarms" is sent.
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 Alarms File (F1* – Operator level)

This file is used to define, for each possible type of alarm, if an alarm causes:
- printing on the "alarms" ticket
- a signal of the I 400 terminal buzzer.
Maximum number of records: set by the system.
CONFIG_ALARM.BMP
* Access via the 2nd screen of the Files menu.
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 Maintenance (F2* – User level)
This function allows the testing the scale's input-output.
 The input-output test configuration is not backed up: it must be redone after powering off the
indicator.
The screen to one side represents an overview of inputs-

outputs defined via this test function.(i)
MAINT_IO_OVERVIEW.BMP
In the example shown, entry No. 6 and No. 4 output are
active.
1. Access to the test configuration of inputs-outputs.
2 After an initial screen to select the access to inputs or

outputs, a screen displays a list of already defined entries or
outputs.
2. Access to the definition of a new entry.
MAINT_IN_TABLE.BMP
Defining a screen input.

If access to the outputs was chosen after step 1, the principle
of the last two screens is similar with regard to the outputs.
More information on the parameters of an input-output:

See “Input/Output configuration file (I/O) (F10- Engineer
MAINT_IO_DEF.BMP
level)”, page 26.
(i) At first pass on this screen, no input-output is represented.

The information represented on the screens of the maintenance function is lost after powering off the indicator.
* Access via the 2nd screen of the Files menu.
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 Use
This function enables defining the data to enter when creating an operation (F10 on main screen).
For each parameter defined as NO, the value to take into

account by default is requested.
MAIN_UTIL.BMP
 Operating parameters
The settings in the following configuration files do not require the installer skill. They are therefore described in
the User Manual 04-32-60 MU.
• Products File (F2– Operator level)
This file allows to define parameters associated with a product.
• References Title (F8 – Supervisor level)
These files allow associating to an operation one or two predefined references, one or two free
information items and one batch reference. These references are particularly useful to ensure traceability
of operations performed.
• Operations File (F1 – Operator level)
This file creates weighing operations and defines parameters for these operations.
• Results File (F7– User level)
The results of the operations performed are saved in a file which can be displayed on the graphic terminal
screen. This data can be exported to a PC using the USB memory stick.
The parameters from the Results file cannot be changed.
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Operating modes 5
 Introduction
It is possible to distinguish two operating modes for the hopper scale:
• Out of cycle operation that allows manual control of the scale for very specific needs;
• Automatic cycle operation during which the scale performs weighing cycles to complete an operation.
 Operation outside cycle (manual)

In this operating mode, the main screen appears as follows:
F1
STOPPED_MAIN.BMP
F5
F1: Simulation of a low level in the upper bin
This key allows simulating a higher quantity of product than the low level of the upper bin. Hence, this allows
full discharge of product remaining between the level sensor and the feed gate.
F5: Manual mode
Manual mode allows:

- Testing the actuators and checking the inputs/outputs,
- Opening the feed and discharge gates to release the circuit of material without performing the
weighing.
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The go/no-go inputs/outputs are shown only if they exist in the

I/O configuration file.
8
5
3
STOPPED_OVERVIEW.BMP
1
6
9
2 7 10
4
1. F1 to F4: Controlling flow outputs. 6. Input State of the High level of the weigh
2. F5: Controlling the discharge output. hopper(i).
3. State of the Feed gate position input. 7. Input State of the High level of the lower bin(i).
4. Input State of the Position of Discharge Gate . 8. Input State of the air pressure input(i).
5. Input State of the Low level of the upper bin.(i) 9. Current weight.
10. F10: Back to main screen.
(i)  Input at active state.

 Input at inactive state.
To maintain an output in the active state, press and hold the corresponding key.
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 Operations
 Types of operations
These types are intended mainly for administrative recording.
The weighing cycle operates identically for the three types, and no constraint is imposed in terms of prior
definition of a preselection.
• Reception:
Usually, the hopper scale is used without preselection. It weighs and totals all the product flowing through
it.
• Outloading:
The hopper scale weighs and totals the product until the Total Cumulative Weight of product equals the
preselected value.
• Transfer:
The scale is used with or without preselection according to the needs.
The type of operation is recorded in the summary, and printed on the end operation ticket.
 States of an Operation
Stage Message Comments

No.
• The operation is not launched yet.
• The operation has stopped due to a major fault.
0 STOPPED
• The operation is stopped by the operator (by pressing the F
button from a suspended operation).
• The operation is in progress and all elements are normal.
1 IN PROGRESS • The weighing cycle is interrupted by an alarm level 2. The operation
remains valid and the cycle can be resumed by acknowledging the
alarm.
• The weighing cycle is interrupted by pressing the F button or one
of the Pause functions with scale full/empty.
The paused operation can be resumed by pressing the G button.
2 PAUSED
• The weighing cycle is interrupted by an alarm level 1.
Once the alarm has been acknowledged, the paused operation can
be resumed by pressing the G button.
3 COMPLETED The operation has been completed normally.
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 Weighing cycle
A weighing cycle can be broken down into the following main phases.
Cycle start
After a series of checks, including:

- Loading the weighing hopper < EMPTY THRESHOLD,
- Discharge gate closed...
The feed gate can then be open.
High speed feeding
When the preselection value is defined, the filling phase at high

flow rate (without a step of low flow) corresponds to normal
filling mode.
1st cycle
For this cycle, the NBW* filling setpoint is calculated as follows:
Max. capacity x density x FBF**
Where:
Max. capacity = Maximum capacity of the weigh hopper (m3)
Density = Product density (t/m3)
FBF is usually set at 60%, which leaves a large margin to avoid overflow of the weigh hopper.
Weighing the first cycle is exploited to calculate the error thrown.
From the 2nd cycle
For weighing cycles, called normal cycles, the filling setpoint of the NBW weigh hopper is calculated as follows:
Maximum capacity x density x NBF*** - calculated Afterflow
* NBW: Nominal Batch Weight.

** FBF: First Batch Factor
*** NBF: Normal Batch Factor.
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Low speed feeding
When a preselection value is defined, the last cycles, called

optimisation cycles, whose number corresponds to the OBN*
parameter, are performed with a final filling step at low flow
rate, that allows getting higher accuracy.
For these cycles, the first part of the filling takes place at a high
flow rate, up to the threshold:
Max. capacity x density x DFO** (if DFO ≠ 0).
From this threshold, the filling is done in slow flow rate until
reaching the desired filling NBW.

flow rate also for normal cycles, if DFN ≠ 0.
It is possible to complete the filling of the hopper in low
The threshold for switching to low flow rate is then: Max. capacity x density x DFN***.
Setting reached
The system checks that the feed gate is closed.
Regardless of the cycle in progress, when the setpoint is

reached at the end of the filling stage, the system waits the end
of the stabilisation period, then the weighing value (full weigh
hopper weight P1) is saved.
According to the configuration of the weighing parameters,

leakage checking can occur during this phase.
If the checks are conclusive, the discharge phase can then

occur.
* OBN: Optimisation Batch Number

** Differential Feed - Optimization (%)
*** Differential Feed - Normal (%)
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Discharge
The discharge gate is open until the weight drops below the
EMPTY THRESHOLD value.
The discharge gate is then closed.
End of cycle
Vacuum load P2 is measured.
The net weight of product discharged is calculated and added

to the total.
The scale is ready for a new weighing cycle.
 Weighing cycle types
Instant flow
Filling rate Threshold
rate
1st FBF Large –
Large If DFN = 0 –
Normal NBF
Large / Small If DFN ≠ 0 Max. capacity x density x DFN.
Large If DFO = 0 –
Optimisation NBF
Large / Small If DFO ≠ 0 Max. capacity x density x DFO.
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 Operation management
Operation management provides access to the following functions:
- Create,
- Stop,
- Start,
- Restart,
- Print.
Reminder: The F10 key in the main screen allows access to the operation screens. See “Presentation of the
Main Screen”, page 10.
 Management Manual mode

• If the operations file is empty, two screens are presented successively to define a new operation:
OPER_NEW_SEL_PROD.BMP
Product selection.
Definition of the operation as such.

OPER_NEW.BMP
The operator enters the parameters of the operation and validates (= key).
When the operation is validated, it can be started by pressing G.
• If the Operations file is not empty, the operation management screen is displayed:
1 5 1. Start operation.
2 2. Restart operation.
OPER_MANAGEMENT.BMP
3. Stop operation.
3
4. Print operation.
4
5. Enter a new operation.
6
6. Back to main screen.
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Start operation
The screen proposes the list of operations in the "stopped" state.
1
1. Previous stopped operation.
2 2. Next stopped operation.
3 3. Change preselection. (Direct entry in the current screen.)
OPER_STOPPED.BMP
4 4. Value of the belt tail end of the upper bin feeder. (Entry
using an auxiliary screen.)
5
5. Return to operation monitoring screen.
Select the operation to start, then validate.
Operation restart
This function is identical to the start operation function, but displays the list of operations with the status
"paused".
1
2
1. Previous paused operation.
2. Next paused operation.
OPER_PAUSED.BMP
Select the operation to restart, then validate.
Stop operation
This function allows finishing an operation (if not entered with "Auto end" set to YES). It displays the list of
paused operations.
Select an operation to stop and validate.
Ticket printing is triggered (if the printer is configured).
Print operation
Allows to print finished operations.
Select the operation to print and validate.
A ticket is printed.
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 In cycle management and special functions
If a weighing cycle is in progress, the main screen displays, as follows:
CYCLE_MAIN.BMP
F1: Simulation of a low level in the upper bin
The upstream low level input is defined in the input-output file, its activation causes queuing of the weighing
cycle.
Pressing the F1 key allows continuing the weighing cycles ignoring the state of this input.
From this state, the purge of the upstream circuit can be triggered. (see below.)
After purging the circuit, the normal operating mode must be restored by pressing F1 again.
F2: Purge of upstream circuit
This function also called "drain the remainder" allows purging the scale's upstream circuit (before changing
product) forcing the greatest possible opening of the feed gates. See “Cycle Parameters File (F5– Supervisor level)”,
page 23.
All product passed during this discharge is weighed.
Several conditions must be met to enable this feature:

- The upstream low level input must be defined in the input/output file. See “Functions assignable to
inputs/outputs”, page 27.
- The filling time parameter must be non-zero.
- The remainder drain code must be defined in a non-zero value.
- The KRST fill rate for emptying the rest must be set to a non-zero value.
For more information on these three last parameters: See “Cycle Parameters File (F5– Supervisor
level)”, page 23.
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Course of the purge of the upstream circuit:
Steps Operator action
1. Insufficient amount of F1 Continuation of weighing

product in the upstream cycles ignoring the input
circuit: signal.
Upstream Low Level entry
is active.
1
DRAIN_LLevel.BMP
2. Upstream Low Level entry
ignored.
DRAIN_LLevelOverride.BMP
2
3. More product flow: F2 "Bleeding of upstream circuit"

NO PRODUCT message. mode.
- Fill rate reduced according
to KRST.
- Feed gates controlled by
DRAIN_NoProd.BMP
the remains drain code.
3
4. "Purge of upstream circuit"
mode active. 4
Continuation of weighing
cycles until exhaustion of
the product.
DRAIN_DrainMode.BMP
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F3: Pause on scale full / F4: Pause empty scale
The system pauses (operation suspended):

- F3: at the end of filling of the weigh hopper.
- F4: at the end of emptying of the weigh hopper.
SUSPENDED.BMP
1
• Specific information
1. (K): indicates that the pause request is coming from the keyboard.
(P): indicates that the pause request is from a command sent via the serial link (protocol).
F5: Cycle monitoring – animated block diagram
Displays a graphic animation of the installation.
CYCLE_OVERVIEW.BMP
F6 - F7: NBF filling load factor of the weigh hopper.
These keys allow reducing or increasing the filling ratio of the weigh hopper for the next cycle.
For all cycles except the first, the filling rate is called NBF (Normal Batch Factor) and the filling setpoint is
calculated as follows:
Setpoint = Maximum capacity x product density x NBF
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F10: Operations display
In cycle, the Operations screen is as follows:
OPER_RUNNING.BMP
2
1. Modify preselection.
2. Modification of the belt tail end value.
3. Back to main screen (running in cycle).
The state of the operation is always indicated at the top right of the screen.
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 Summary of the cycle steps
The number of the step in progress and its label (message) are displayed on the I 400 terminal screen.

No.
No operation is in progress.
0 STOPPED Manual operation possible (off-cycle).
1 OPERATION CHECK Check parameters for the current operation.
Calculation of the feed set point for the weigh hopper.
2 STARTUP IN PROGRESS Print the header (if printing the weighing).
Waiting until the weight is stable.
3 AWAITING STABILITY (Two steps per cycle: one for the empty weight and for the full
weight, with hopper loaded).
Weight is saved in the memory.
4 WEIGHT RECORDING (Two steps per cycle: one for the empty weight and for the full
weight, with hopper loaded).
Volumetric filling without weight check - Time for masking any
5 VOLUME-BASED FILLING instabilities.
6 COARSE FEED High speed filling
7 DRIBBLE FEED Low speed filling
Volume discharge without weight check - Time for masking any
8 VOLUME DISCHARGE instabilities.
The discharge gate is open: the weigh hopper is emptied of its
9 DISCHARGE content.
Discharge with weight check.
Updating of the results file.
10 END OF OPERATION Totalling per product and per reference.
Ticket printed at end of operation.
11 OPERATION COMPLETED
The pause command has been activated:
- the current weight is saved in memory;
12 PAUSE IN PROGRESS - the cycle continues temporarily until the desired stage (hopper
empty or full).
Pause empty hopper following action on the "Pause empty
13 PAUSED EMPTY
hopper" key or the F key.
14 PAUSED FULL Pause hopper full following action on the "Pause hopper full" key.
The weigh hopper is full, the system pauses temporarily to check
16 LEAKAGE CHECK
that weight does not decrease.
17 SCS FULL CHECK Comparison of the two weighing channels.
18 WEIGHT LAYING Automatic laying of a proof weight (for scales fitted with the
system).
Measurement of the weight of the standard test weight - Checking
19 CHECK WEIGH for the indicated tolerance.
At start-up, initial discharge if the quantity of product in the weigh
20 DISCHARGE hopper is more than the minimum threshold (RESIDUE TH.).
21 PAUSED State suspended when returning from a mains supply fault.
When starting a cycle, if the level check for the upper bin is not
22 AWAITING UPSTREAM LEVEL activated, the cycle will wait until this signal is activated.
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No.
23 AWAITING DISCHARGE Before the discharge step, if the upper level of the lower bin is
activated, the cycle waits for this signal to be activated.
24 AWAITING VALIDATION Use reserved. (Only in verification mode).
25 AUTO HOLD FILLING Awaiting authorization for filling (on input E GO-NOGO SLAVE.
FILLING no. 68).
30 MAJOR ERROR Blocking error. (Level 1 alarm.)
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 Checks
 Leakage check
If a checking periodicity has been defined, leakage check is performed every 'X' cycles, associated if applicable
with SCS checking or checking by standard weight laying.
To perform a leakage check only every 'X' cycles, enter in the CHECK parameter the value WITHOUT, and the
CHECK WEIGH FREQ parameter the 'X' value. See “Weighing Device Parameters File (F6– Supervisor level)”,
page 20.
At the end of filling, the following screen is displayed:
CHECK.BMP
1 2
1. Weight difference.
2. Difference tolerated.
Principle of the check

- Waiting during the Leak Ctrl Time period (See “Weighing Device Parameters File (F6– Supervisor
level)”, page 20.)
- At the end of the period, the weight must not have varied by: Control tolerance x HR step*.
- If a error is observed, an alarm is generated. See “Alarms”, page 52.
 SCS check
Check by comparison of two weighing channels (requires the SCS option).
 Weight laying
Checking by automatic placing of a reference weight on the hopper bin (requires the Weight Laying option).
* RH step = e/10
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 Alarms
If a error occurs during a cycle, an alarm of one of the following two levels is generated.
 Level 1 alarms
It is a major error. The cycle is stopped instantly.
When the alarm appears, the following screen is displayed:
ALARM.BMP
2
3
1. Alarm acknowledgement.
2. Alarm level.
3. Nature of the error. (See list of alarms below.)
Cancel alarm aborts the operation.
More generally, the weight of product in progress at the time of the error is not totalled.
It will be totalled when acknowledging the THRESHOLD EMPTY error at the next start.
List of level 1 alarms
No. Message Meaning

1 CAN BUS ERROR CAN I 400 bus error.
The weighing of indicator I 400 is not valid (out of
2 WEIGHING ERROR capacity).
The pressure for the supply of compressed air is
3 AIR PRESSURE ERROR(i) inadequate.
6 FEED GATE CLOSING ERROR(i) The feed gate opened during discharge.
7 DISCHARGE GATE CLOSING ERROR(i) The discharge gate opened during filling.
8 SCALE ACCESS DOOR ERROR(i) The access door to the weigh hopper is open.
9 EMERGENCY STOP ERROR(ii) The emergency stop button is activated.
The SCS check system is defective. The SCS
(ii) measuring channel:
11 SCS FAULT - does not exist.
- is defective.
The calculation of the feed set point for the weigh
hopper will indicate a product weight exceeding
12 FEED SET POINT ERROR maximum capacity, based on declared values:
- excessive product density,
- excessive hopper capacity.
14 STABILITY ERROR Stability is not achieved in the set period.
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No. Message Meaning
Weight measurement can not be stored in
memory for one of the following reasons
(according to value of X):
1 - Failure to start the operation.
2 - Failure to close the operation.
3 - Loss of power.
15 WEIGHT X RECORDING FAULT 4 - Suspension of the operation.
5 - Full weight out of range.
6 - Invalid measurement of full weight.
7 - Instability of full weight.
8 - Empty weight out of range.
9 - Invalid measurement of empty weight.
10 - Instability of empty weight.
11 - Empty weight > full weight.
16 I 400 ERROR Internal fault of I 400 terminal.
17 LEAKAGE ERROR The leak test is negative: a leak is detected.
SCS checks are negative:
18 SCS CHECK FAULT(ii) - the measuring channel is incorrect,
- the load cell is defective, etc.
The high level in the weigh hopper is reached.
21 WEIGH HOPPER OVERFLOAD FAULT(ii) (If the hopper is fitted with a level sensor.)
Control by weight laying is negative: the
22 WEIGHT CHECK FAULT(ii) measurement of the control mass is not correct.
The Wago / Festo input-output module is faulty.
23 OFFSET CAN I/O ERROR(i) (The "Heartbeat" signal is not detected.)
25 CONFIGURATION ERROR The I 400 terminal configuration is inconsistent.
26 FEED OPENING ERROR The feed gate does not open in the filling phase.
27 DISCHARGE OPENING ERROR The feed gate does not open in the filling phase.
(i) Related with the configuration of the Inputs/Outputs (I/O).

(ii) Option.
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 Level 2 alarms
It is a minor error. The cycle switches to the paused state.
The operator can acknowledge the alarm (F9 key) – the cycle resumes where it stopped – or can abandon the
operation (Stop key F).
List of level 2 alarms
No. Message Meaning

Product level in the upper bin is inadequate to
4 UPSTREAM BIN LOW LEVEL ERROR(i) complete the filling stage.
Product level in the lower bin is too high to
5 DOWNSTREAM BIN HIGH LEVEL FAULT(i) complete the discharge stage.
The feed gate is not closed when the cycle starts.
The feed gate does not close in the set period
6 FEED GATE CLOSING ERROR(ii) during the cycle. The CLOSING TIME parameter
defines this period. See “Cycle Parameters File
(F5– Supervisor level)”, page 23.
The discharge gate is not closed when the cycle
starts.
The discharge gate does not close in the set
7 DISCHARGE GATE CLOSING ERROR(ii) period during the cycle. The CLOSING TIME
parameter defines this period. See “Cycle
Parameters File (F5– Supervisor level)”, page 23.
Input able to prevent starting the installation,
10 EXTERNAL CONDITION ERROR(ii) tested at the start of the cycle.
At the start of the operation, the quantity of
material in the weigh hopper exceeds the
13 EMPTY THRESHOLD ERROR threshold where it can be considered as being
empty.
Electrical Power Failure: The operation is
19 MAINS ERROR suspended.
After cancellation, it restarts.
The weight of the product in the weigh hopper
does not increase in the set period during the
filling stage.
20 NO PRODUCT
The FILLING TIME parameter defines this period.
See “Cycle Parameters File (F5– Supervisor
level)”, page 23.
24 WEIGHT ERROR < MIN The weighing is less than the minimum weight
allowed.
(i) Option.
(ii) Related with the configuration of the Inputs/Outputs (I/O).
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Reserved functions 6
 The functions described in this chapter are reserved for:
- installers,
- qualified auditors,
- duly trained maintenance technicians.
The particular modes of operation for testing, adjustments and repairs should be initiated only
after ensuring that it can be done without any danger.
At the end of the work in these particular embodiments, it is imperative to restore the normal
functioning of the system and all its safety features.
Only reserved features are accessible from the main screen, at the installer level.
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1 2 3
1. Audit Mode
2. Technical dashboard
3. Simulation mode
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 Audit Mode – SF2

This operating mode allows a complete audit of the hopper scale, in accordance with the recommendation
IOML R 107-1.
An auxiliary function provides access to the SCS measurement channel.
1. Access request to the SCS measurement channel without

1 entering audit mode.
MAINT_VERIF_MENU.BMP
2. Main screen in audit mode with display of SCS

measurement channel.
3 2 3. F2: Weight display in high resolution.

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 Technical Dashboard – SF3
 Access to this screen is possible while in cycle or out of cycle.

1. F2: Access to Weighing Log.
1 2. SF3: Back to main screen.
2 MAINT_DASHBOARD.BMP
Information displayed
P1: Weight of full Weigh Hopper P2: Weight of empty Weigh Hopper
OAFD (Optimization After Flow Deviation) Afterflow in
AFD (After Flow Deviation) Afterflow
optimisation phase
□ CFG1 Output: AFDF (After Flow Deviation ○ OPB (Optimisation Batch): ○ RST Bleeding the
Filling Factor): Optimisation cycle in upstream circuit
command no. 1 Afterflow correction progress (drain the rest) in
coefficient progress.
□ CFG2 Output: FBF (First Batch Factor):
Filling Filling coefficient for the 1st
command no. 2 cycle
□ CFG3 Output: DFN (Difference Feed
Filling Normal):
F.T. : Filling time (ms)
command no. 3 High Flow/Low Flow ratio
for normal cycles
□ CFG4 Output: DFO (Difference Feed
Filling Optimization):
D.T. : Drain time (ms)
command no. 4 High Flow/Low Flow ratio
for optimisation cycles
■ VID Output: OBN (Optimization Batch
Draining Number):
S.T. : Stabilization time (ms)
command. Number of optimisation
cycles
□ : Output inactive
■ : Output active
○ : Phase inactive
● : Phase active
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The weighing log screen shows the last 17 weighings and their main associated parameters.
1. F9: Erasing all log records.
2. F10: Back to the dashboard.
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 Simulation Mode – SF4

Simulation mode allows you to perform weighing operations without measuring the weight (it is simulated).
Thus, it is possible to simulate normal operation of the scale in the absence of product in the circuit. The
simulation mode is popular for testing, training, etc.
 Except for simulation, the weight measurement, the operation of the scale is not changed. In
particular, the opening and closing movements of the gates normally occur.
All security measures observed in normal operation should be retained: among other things,
prevent the introduction of any person or object in the circuit area.
After pressing the SF4 key on the main screen, the system asks for confirmation via two successive screens.
The main I 400 ABS application screen is then presented. Operation in simulation mode is completely identical
to that of the normal procedure described in this manual and in the user manual (04-32-60 MU).
1. Pictogram indicating the simulation mode.

1 2. SF4: Exiting simulation mode.
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Communication protocols 7
 Introduction – Communication with an I 400 system
An external system (PC, PLC) can communicate with an I 400 system either by means of an I 400 terminal
fitted with a serial link or field bus, or by means of an I 400 coupler on the client field bus.
Protocols available
Terminal Coupler
Protocol Description
Avail. Interface Avail. Interface
Protocol material Protocol material
See “MODBUS RTU Protocols,

RTU MODBUS  RS 232/422/485
Ethernet MODBUS/TCP”, page 61.
Master ASCII  RS 232/422/485 See “Master ASCII Protocol”, page 70.
Ethernet See installation manual of the

 Ethernet card  Coupler
Modbus/TCP I 400 ABS coupler, 04-32-35 MI.
See installation manual of the

EtherNet/IP  Coupler
I 400 ABS coupler, 04-32-35 MI.

PROFIBUS-DP  PROFIBUS card  Coupler

DeviceNet  Coupler
The corresponding hardware configurations are detailed in the following page.
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Hardware configurations
Terminal Coupler
• Serial link • Field bus
PC
or
Graphic Terminal Serial PC PLC
I 400 link or Graphic Terminal
PLC I 400 Coupler
Client bus
I 400
field bus - CAN

field bus - CAN
The serial link interface is an I 400 accessory: Customer field bus:

- RS232 serial link - Ethernet Modbus/TCP
- RS422 / RS 485 serial link. - EtherNet/IP
Protocol supported: - PROFIBUS
- RTU MODBUS - DeviceNet.
- Master ASCII
Hardware configuration and setting Hardware configuration and setting
See “MODBUS peripheral”, page 31.

See installation manual of the I 400 ABS coupler, 04-32-35 MI.
See “Master ASCII Peripheral”, page 32.
• Field bus
PC
or
PLC
Graphic Terminal Board

I 400 network Client field bus
field bus - CAN
The field bus interface is a network card(i):

- Ethernet
- PROFIBUS.
Protocols supported:
- Ethernet Modbus/TCP
- PROFIBUS-DP
Hardware configuration and setting
See installation manual of the I 400 ABS coupler, 04-32-35 MI.
(i) Optional.
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 MODBUS RTU Protocols, Ethernet MODBUS/TCP
To communicate with the client's equipment (PLC or PC) using the Ethernet Modbus/TCP protocol, the I 400
terminal must be fitted with optional communication equipment: serial link accessory, network card or coupler.
Once the MODBUS communication protocol is normalised, the dialogue principle is assumed to be known.
The I 400 terminal runs in slave mode.
Information type and structure

• 16 bit integer E16
Unsigned binary value using 1 word (2 bytes): 0 to + 65535.
Signed binary value using 2 words (4 bytes): - 2147483648 to + 2147483647.
Access
• E Write only.
• L Read only.
• R/W Read / Write.
 List of information available
In the following tables, @ represents the start value of the address zone defined by the configuration of the
MODBUS peripheral on the serial port, Offset item. See “MODBUS peripheral”, page 31.
Address
Functional mode Type Access Detailed description
decimal
@ + 00 Weigh hopper gross value E32 L
@ + 02 Total E32 L
@ + 04 Instant flow rate E32 L
@ + 06 Status E16 L See “Status (@ + 6)”, page 64.
@ + 07 State of Inputs. E16 L See “State of inputs (@ + 7)”, page 64.
Operation in progress
@ + 08 Operation number E16 L

@ + 09 Operation state E16 L See “States of an Operation”, page 39.
@ + 10 Operation step E16 L See “In cycle management and special functions”,
page 45.
@ + 11 Operation alarm E16 L See “Alarms”, page 52.
@ + 12 Product characters 1-2 E16 L
@ + 13 Product characters 3-4 E16 L
@ + 14 Batch characters 1-2 E16 L
@ + 20 Ref 1 Characters 1-2 E16 L
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Address
decimal
@ + 32 Preselection. E32 L
@ + 34 Belt tail end E32 L
@ + 36 Properties of Operation in progress E16 L See “Properties Operation in progress (@ + 36)”,
page 65.
@ + 37 Status of Operation in progress E32 L See “State of Operation in progress (@ + 37)”, page 65.
@ + 39 DSD No E16 L
@ + 41 Free (user-defined) E32
Dosage parameters
@ + 43 Operation number E16 R/W

@ + 44 Product characters 1-2 E16 R/W
@ + 45 Product characters 3-4 E16 R/W
@ + 46 Batch characters 1-2 E16 R/W
@ + 52 Ref 1 Characters 1-2 E16 R/W
@ + 64 Preselection. E32 R/W
@ + 66 Belt tail end E32 R/W
@ + 68 Property E16 R/W
@ + 69 Command E16 R/W See “Command (@ + 69)”, page 66.
@ + 70 Weighing cycle counter E32 L
@ + 72 P1 Full Weigh Hopper E32 L
@ + 74 P2 Empty Weigh Hopper E32 L
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Address
decimal
@ + 76 Net weight P1 - P2 E32 L
@ + 78 Maximum range E32 L
@ + 80 NBF E16 L
@ + 81 Output state E16 L See “State of outputs (@ + 81)”, page 66.
@ + 82 NBW E32 L
@ + 84 Control error code E16 L See “Error when executing a command (@ + 84)”,
page 67.
@ + 85 Flow Rate setpoint E32 R/W
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 Detailed description
Status (@ + 6)
1 word / 16 bits : b15 b14 b13... b2 b1 b0
Bit Value Meaning

B0 to b2 0... 7 Number of decimal places
b3 1: Yes / 0: No Stable weight
b4 1: Yes / 0: No Valid weight
b5 1: Yes / 0: No Weight out of range +
b6 1: Yes / 0: No Weight out of range -
b7 1: Yes / 0: No Weighing error
b8 1: Yes / 0: No CANOPEN network error
b9 1: Yes / 0: No Configured SCS mode
b10
b11 1: Yes / 0: No Command executed correctly
b12 1: Yes / 0: No Command not executed correctly
b13
b14
b15 1: Yes / 0: No Manual mode set
State of inputs (@ + 7)
1 word / 16 bits : b15 b14 b13... b2 b1 b0
Bit Value Meaning

b0 1: Yes / 0: No Scale access door closed
b1 1: Yes / 0: No Emergency stop
b2 1: Yes / 0: No Manual mode
b3 1: Yes / 0: No Air pressure
b4 1: Yes / 0: No Upper bin low level
b5 1: Yes / 0: No Lower bin upper level
b6 1: Yes / 0: No Weigh hopper upper level
b7 1: Yes / 0: No Feed gate closed
b8 1: Yes / 0: No Discharge gate closed
b9 1: Yes / 0: No External validation
b10 1: Yes / 0: No Filling authorisation
b11 1: Yes / 0: No Discharge authorisation
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Properties Operation in progress (@ + 36)
1 word / 16 bits : b15 b14 b13... b2 b1 b0
Bit Value Meaning

b0 1: Yes / 0: No Automatic end
b1 1: Yes / 0: No Automatic chaining
b2 1: Yes / 0: No Dispatching
b3 1: Yes / 0: No Receiving
b4 1: Yes / 0: No Transfer
State of Operation in progress (@ + 37)
1 word / 16 bits : b15 b14 b13... b2 b1 b0
Bit Value Meaning

b0 1: Yes / 0: No Empty hopper pause requested
b1 1: Yes / 0: No Full hopper pause requested
b2 1: Yes / 0: No Upstream bin low level bypass requested
b3 1: Yes / 0: No Elevator On
b4 1: Yes / 0: No Remainder discharge enabled
b5 1: Yes / 0: No No. 1 filling command forcing enabled
b9 1: Yes / 0: No Discharge forcing enabled
b10 1: Yes / 0: No Optimisation phase in progress
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Command (@ + 69)
Command
Function
no.
0 Command acknowledgement
Operation considered.
1
If op. no.=0, creation and consideration of the table's operation.
2 Start cycle
3 Empty hopper stop cycle
4 Full hopper stop cycle
5 Instant stop
6 Error acknowledgement
7 Upstream bin level bypass
8 Abandon cycle (If filling time-out.)
9 Closing the operation
10 Pre-selection change
11 Remainder discharge (draining the scale upstream circuit)
12 No. 1 filling command forcing (CFG1)
16 Discharge forcing
17 Increasing NBF filling rate
18 Decreasing NBF filling rate
20 Scale zero
State of outputs (@ + 81)
1 word / 16 bits : b15 b14 b13... b2 b1 b0
Bit Value Meaning

Control of feeder device
b0 1: Yes / 0: No
S GO-NOGO BELT TAIL END
b1 1: Yes / 0: No Discharge
b2 1: Yes / 0: No Filling command no. 1 (CFG1)
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Error when executing a command (@ + 84)
The error code allows finding out the cause for refusing the execution of a command. It is equal to zero if the
command is executed without error.
Command
Function Error code
no.
2 Cycle in progress.
102 Unknown product code.
Bad operation property selection (dispatching,
104
receiving, transfer)
1 Operation considered.
105 Preselecting zero and automatic end of operation
106 Preselecting zero and automatic validation.
107 Preselecting zero and belt tail not zero.
108 Belt tail > pre-selection
201 No selected operation.
2 Start cycle
3 Empty hopper stop cycle
4 Full hopper stop cycle 1 No cycle in progress.
5 Instant stop
6 Error acknowledgement 1 No error.
8 Abandon cycle 1 No cycle in progress.
9 Closing the operation 901 No stopped or paused operation.
1 No cycle in progress.
10 Pre-selection change
1.001 Inconsistent values
11 Upstream circuit discharge 1.101 No operation with authorised remainder discharge
12 No. 1 filling command forcing
E GO-NOGO SEL.CDE input configured for local
15 No. 4 filling command forcing 3
mode in the I/O file. but not enabled.
16 Discharge forcing
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 PROFIBUS-DP Protocol
To communicate with the client's systems (PLC or PC) using the PROFIBUS-DP protocol, the I 400 terminal
must be fitted with an optional communication card:
Information type and structure

Unsigned binary value using 1 word (2 bytes): 0 to + 65535.
Signed binary value using 2 words (4 bytes): - 2147483648 to + 2147483647.
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 Output data (PLC input)
Address Variable Type size/S7 Comments

256 BIN WEIGHT Integer 32 bits PED/PID Weigh hopper gross value
260 TOTAL Integer 32 bits PEDP/ID Current total
264 FLOW RATE Integer 32 bits PED/PID Average flow rate
268 STATUS Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Weighing status + command
270 INPUT STATUS Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW State of ETOR Cycle
OPERATION IN PROGRESS
272 OPERATION No. Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Operation no.
274 OPERATION STATUS Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Operation state
276 CYCLE STEP Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Cycle step
278 OPERATION ALARM Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Alarm
280 PRODUCT 4 Bytes/char 8 bits PEB/PIB Product, 4 characters
284 BATCH 12 Bytes/char 8 bits PEB/PIB Batch, 12 characters
296 REFERENCE 1 12 Bytes/char 8 bits PEB/PIB Ref 1, 12 characters
308 REFERENCE 2 12 Bytes/char 8 bits PEB/PIB Ref 2, 12 characters
320 PRESELECTION Integer 32 bits PED/PID Preselection.
324 BELT TAIL Integer 32 bits PED/PID Belt tail end
328 PROPERTY Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW Property
330 OPERATION STATUS Integer 32 bits PED/PID
334 DSD No. Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW
336 COMMAND ERROR CODE Integer 16 bits PEW/PIW
338 FLOW RATE SET POINT Integer 32 bits PED/PID
 Input data (PLC output)
Address Variable Type /Size/ S7 Comments

256 OPERATION No. Integer 16 bits PAW/PQ Operation no. to select
258 PRODUCT 4 Bytes/Char 8 bits PAB/PQB Product (4 characters)
262 BATCH 12 Bytes/Char 8 bits PAB/PQB Batch (12 characters)
274 REFERENCE 1 12 Bytes/Char 8 bits PAB/PQB Ref 1 (12 characters)
286 REFERENCE 2 12 Bytes/Char 8 bits PAB/PQB Ref 2 (12 characters)
298 PRESELECTION Integer 32 bits PAW/PQ
302 BELT TAIL Integer 32 bits PAW/PQ
306 PROPERTY Integer 16 bits PAW/PQ
308 COMMAND Integer 16 bits PAW/PQ
FLOW RATE SET
310 Integer 32 bits PAW/PQ
POINT
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 Master ASCII Protocol

An ASCII frame is sent to a serial port during the operation.
Start of Operation Frame
This frame is sent to the beginning of each operation. The fields are separated by the character ".";
Length
Variable Detailed description
(Nb characters)
STX 1 Start of Text (02d)
1 1 Identification of the frame (49d)
Scale name 12
; 1
Start date 8 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Start time 8 hh:mm:ss
; 1
Reference code 1 12
; 1
Reference code 2 12
; 1
Info 20
; 1
Batch no. 12
; 1
Preselection. 12
; 1
Total 15
; 1
Product code 12
; 1
Product Label 20
; 1
Transaction Type 10 Outloading/Unloading/Transfer
; 1
No. operation 5
; 1
DSD No. 5
; 1
Checksum 2 See “Calculating the checksum”, page 74.
ETX 1 End of Text (03d)
A total of 182 characters.
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End of Operation Frame
This frame is sent to the end of each operation. The fields are separated by the character ".";
Length
(Nb characters)
Scale name 12
; 1
Date 8 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Time 5 hh:mm
; 1
Start date 8 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Start time 5 hh:mm
; 1
Duration 10 hh:mm
; 1
Instant flow rate 6
; 1
Reference code 1 12
; 1
Reference code 2 12
; 1
Info 20
; 1
Batch no. 12
; 1
Product code 12
; 1
Product Label 20
; 1
Transaction Type 10 Outloading/Unloading/Transfer
; 1
No. operation 5
; 1
DSD No. 5
; 1
Preselection. 12
; 1
Total 15
; 1
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Weighing Frame
This frame is sent to the end of each weighing. The fields are separated by the character ".";
Length
(Nb characters)
Scale name 12
; 1
Date 8 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Time 8 hh:mm:ss
; 1
Weighing no. 10 DD/MM/YY
; 1
P1 8 Weight of full Weigh Hopper (Full weight)
; 1
P2 8 Weight of empty Weigh Hopper (Empty weight)
; 1
Instant flow rate 6
; 1
Total 15
; 1
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Alarm Frame
This frame is sent when an alarm is generated. The fields are separated by the character ".";
Length
(Nb characters)
Scale name 12
; 1
Date 8 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Time 8 hh:mm:ss
; 1
Weighing no. 10 DD/MM/YY
; 1
Alarm no. 10
; 1
Alarm label 30
; 1
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Calculating the checksum
The checksum is the "exclusive or" of all the preceding characters, converted to 2 ASCII bytes.
Calculation algorithm:
Checksum
CHK = 0
Reading of the 1st

message byte
+ : means EXCLUSIVE OR CHK = CHK + byte with decimal
Next Byte
Last Byte NO
(before check-sum)
CHK
YES
Quartet 1= High order

CHK
Quartet 2= Low order

CHK
or : means EXCLUSIVE OR CHK1= Quartet 1 or 30H
CHK2= Quartet 2 or 30H
END
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Notes
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Notes
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I 400 ABS

Automatic Bulk Scale

2. User interface ...................................................................................................................................... 9

3. Backup - Restoration to a USB memory stick ......................................................................... 15

4. General configuration ...................................................................................................................... 19

5. Operating modes ................................................................................................................................ 39

6. Reserved Functions .......................................................................................................................... 57

7. Communication protocols .............................................................................................................. 61

 Important warning concerning people safety

For more information on the installation of PRECIA MOLEN Hopper Scales:

For more information on the use of PRECIA MOLEN Hopper Scales:

* Go/No Go: Go/No Go Inputs/Outputs.

Hopper scale environment

Belt tail end

Upper level sensor

Lower level sensor

Main terms related with bulk weighing

Installation block diagram

Upper bin low level

2 Position of the discharge gate(s)

Lower bin upper level

Lower bin I 400 Transmitter

1. Standard measurement chain.

2. SCS measurement chain

The operation requires prior definition of the following data:

 Main specification of the application

The software allows to set:

1.Class, use in legal metrology or not, weighing parameters,

1. F1 to F10: Function keys.

 Presentation of the Main Screen

This screen is displayed when no operation is running.

This screen is displayed when an operation is running.

2. F3: Pause weigh hopper full.

 Data entry in the configuration files

The following examples illustrate the Serial Port file.

1. F1: Create a record.

The following example illustrates numeric value entry.

1. F1 to F10: Input fields - Access to figures 0 to 9.

The following example illustrates entry by selecting a value in a list.

1. F7 or F9: Choice of the value assigned to the field.

USB Accessory- for memory stick

USB serial accessory- for PC only

 Backup - Restoration of configuration files

 Restoring one or all files is only possible at the "Engineer level".

 Backup or restore a specific file

1. F1-F9: Select the file to backup (e.g.: F9– Serial Ports

2. SF2: Request to save the Serial port file.

3. SF1, SF2: Confirm backup.

After the backup (or abandon), the system returns to the

F1(i) ALARMS FILE ALARM.CSV

2. SF3: Request to restore the Serial ports file.

3. SF1, SF2: Confirm restore.

After the restore (or abandon), the system returns to the

 Backup or restore all files

1. SF2: Global backup request.

2. SF1, SF2: Confirm backup.

1. SF3: Global restore request.

2. SF1, SF2: Confirm restore.

The Configuration Files menu is provided onto two screens.