Sartorius YAD01IS Win

T I F I E D C E R T I F I E D Sartorius YAD01IS Win Service Software for Windows Program Description, Version 1.00

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Contents Intended Purpose...5 Operating Design...6 YAD01IS Software...7 Installation...7 System Requirements...7 Cabling Diagram...7 YAD01IS Program Description...8 Configuring the YAD01IS Program...8 "Test" Menu...10 Connection...10 "Edit" Menu...11 "Scale Menu"...11 Edit Menu...11 Write to File... 11 Read from File...11 Setup Scale...12 Adjustment Parameters (F9)... 12 Edit A/D Converter...13 Selecting the Unit... 14 Edit Zone...15 Reset Scale... 15 SBN Address...16 User ID...16 QCT01/QAT01...17 Edit...17 Special Settings...19 Saving Data in the QCT01/QAT01 EEPROM... 19 QCT01/QAT01 Save... 19 QCT01/QAT01 Restore...20 Calibration/Adjustment of the QCT01/QAT01... 21 Linearization...22 "Function" Menu... 23 Close...23 "View" Menu...24 Display...24 Restart...24 Zero...24 Tare Functions...24 Clear Function (CF)...24 Calibration and Adjustment Functions...25 External Adjustment, User Weight... 25 External Adjustment, Weight Detection...26 External Adjustment, Factory-Defined Weight...26 Internal Adjustment...27 Internal Linearization...27 Define User Weight as Default...28 Defining the Internal Adjustment Weight (Overwrite)...28 Defining the Internal Linearization Weight (Overwrite)...29 Save Weight...29 Cancel...29 Setting the Preload...29 Clearing the Preload...29 "Extra" Menu...30 Economy...30 Setting the Print Header...30 3

Quality... 31 Setting the Print Header...31 Factory... 32 Saving the Settings...32 Restoring the Settings... 33 isi... 33 "Test" Menu...34 SBI... 34 Help Menu...35 About YAD01IS...35 Scale-specific Informa tion...35 Index... 36 4

Intended Purpose With the YAD01IS software from Sartorius, the following weighing terminal functions are accessible in your PC: Select the PC interface (serial port) Connections Connecting weighing platform PC View the weight readout and F-key functions on your PC screen Select the desired set of specifications (IS weighing platforms) Scale operating menu: Load, edit, print and save the operating menu of the connected weighing platform Activate calibration/adjustment routines Analog/digital converter, model or YCO01IS -0CE YCO02IS -0CE: configure for strain-gauge load cell Read and print specific information about the weighing platform Configure the QCT01 display unit Assign user IDs Close the weighing instrument electronics Test the SBI interface Edit print headers for EA, EB and QC models, as well as the ID for QC models Read and write configuration data records for model FB, FC, FC...Q, isi, LA, or LP weighing instruments or terminals Important: Prerequisites for working with YAD01IS include training in the operation of this software and in working with the weighing instrument to be serviced. 5

Operating Design Operation of the YAD01IS program is based on the standard Windows operating design. These instructions assume a working knowledge of basic terms used in the Windows user interface; an introduction to Windows is not included here. The toolbar buttons give you direct access to the main program functions: Scale info Close scale Scale display Edit scale menu Test connection End function 6

YAD01IS Software Installation System Requirements You will need the following software and hardware to work with your Sartorius YAD01IS program: Computer requirements: a Pentium processor and the Windows operating system, version NT4 or later. a CD-ROM drive Weighing platform requirements: Sartorius weighing instrument with xbpi communication (for example, IS, isi, etc.) The program can also be used to configure QCT01/QAT01 display and control units Required tools / cabling: RS-485 / RS-232 converter, model 6740 68, for connecting IS weighing platforms RS-232 connecting cable (for the weighing instrument) or 25-pin female connector / 25-pin male connector, part no. 7357 312 9-pin female connector / 25-pin male connector, part no. 7357 314 Cable for connecting an isi terminal to a PC: or 12-pin round connector / 25-contact female connector, part no. YCC01 0016M3, for use with one of the cables listed above 12-pin round connector / 9-contact female connector, part no. YCC01 09ISM5 for direct connection to a PC Cabling Diagram for connecting a PC or peripheral device to the weighing instrument using the RS-232-C/V24 protocol, for data transmission over distances of up to 15 m (~50 ft.) Round connector Weighing instr. or for isi or QCT/QAT 6740-68 adapter PC, 9-pin or PC, 25-pin B 2 2 3 C 3 3 2 H 5 4 20 D 20 8 5 E 4 5 7 E 14 5 7 Note: Only these connections may be used. The connection of additional pins (e.g., all pins in a standard cable) may damage the weighing equipment, possibly irreparably. 7

YAD01IS Program Description When you install YAD01IS, a button is set up under "Start." Click on this button to start the program. The first time you run YAD01IS, you will need to configure it for use. Configuring the YAD01IS Program Open the "Edit" menu and select "Settings" to open the configuration dialog. Serial Port (COM Port) Select the COM port that the weighing instrument is connected to. SBI Parameters These settings are required for configuring the print header in Economy and QC scales. 8

Compatibility The "Delay" setting is relevant only i f communication problems occur. Generally, this setting should not be changed. Language Select the desired language here (English or German) 9

SBI Test The SBI test function requires the "HyperTerminal" program included with the Windows operating system. If this program is not installed on your PC, please install it and then continue with the instructions below. Entering the path to the HyperTerminal program: Enter the full name of the HyperTerminal program file ("hypertrm.exe" plus its complete path) in the "Application" field. Click on the "Browse" button (the button with three dots on it, next to the input field) if you need to search for the file. If you accepted all defaults when installing YAD01IS, you do not need to change the path in the "Parameter" field. If you installed the YAD01IS program in a different directory than the one suggested during installation, then you need to enter that path here. "Test" Menu Connection When you have finished configuring the program, select "Connection" from the "Test" menu. The program will attempt to establish a connection with the weighing instrument over the xbpi or BPI protocol. This connection can only be established if the weighing instrument either supports the xbpi protocol or is currently in the Service mode (BPI). When the connection is successfully established (i.e., the weighing instrument is detected), the screen shown above is displayed. If the weighing instrument is not detected, "Connection failed is displayed. Click on "Cancel" to return to the main menu. 10

"Edit" Menu "Scale Menu" Edit > Scale Menu > Edit This menu item is not available for all weighing instruments. You can only edit the operating menu of the connected weighing instrument if it supports the xbpi protocol or has been switched to the Service mode (BPI) (QCT01/QAT01). Edit Menu This function loads the operating menu data from the weighing instrument and lets you edit the data as desired. Click on "Save" to write your changes in the weighing instrument. Click on "Reset" to restore the factory settings in the weighing instrument. Write to File This function loads the operating menu data from the weighing instrument and writes it to a file. This lets you save the weighing instrument's operating menu settings. This function is available only for weighing instruments that support the xbpi protocol. Read from File Select this menu item to open a file in which operating menu data is stored and write this data to the connected weighing instrument. This lets you restore an operating menu that was saved in a file. This function is available only for weighing instruments that support the xbpi protocol. 11

Setup Scale Adjustment Parameters (F9) This function is available only for weighing instruments that support the xbpi protocol. Select "Adj. parameter" to configure settings for calibration/adjustment. This dialog lets you enter the desired parameters for calibration/adjustment and linearization. You can also define which function is activated when the "Cal" key is pressed. 12

Edit A/D Converter YCO01IS -0CE or YCO02IS-0CE Select the settings that apply to the connec ted scale. Click on the "Help" button in this window to view an example of a configuration 13

Example of possible weighing platform configuration settings. Selecting the Unit The "Actual" column shows the currently selected weight unit(s). In the "Level 1" through "Level 3" columns, you can activate or deactivate units the units that you wish to make available for selection in the "Actual" column. Available units are indicated by a checkmark. This error messages indicate that an invalid parameter was entered; for example, for "Scale interval d" (lowest scale interval) or "e" (verification scale interval). 14

This error message indicates that the menu access switch is closed. In this case, open the menu access switch, restart the weighing instrument and repeat your configuration steps. Edit Zone This function lets you enter data defining the place of installation of the Combics scale. Enter the geographical latitude and elevation and the acceleration of gravity at the place of installation to adapt the scale to ambient conditions. Reset Scale This function lets you restore the original (factory default) settings in the scale. 15

SBN Address This function is available only for weighing instruments that have an RS -485 interface (xbpi protocol only). If multiple weighing instruments are connected to the PC over RS -485, each weighing instrument must have a unique SBN address. The SBN address can be any number from 1 to 31 (inclusive). User ID This function is available only for weighing instruments that support the xbpi protocol. You can assign a "user ID" to a connected weighing instrument. This lets you identify the instrument by a name, in addition to its SBN address. 16

QCT01/QAT01 To program the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit, you need to activate the BPI mode in the QCT/QAT. For details, please refer to the installation instructions for the QCT/QAT unit. The procedure for activating the BPI mode is described in that manual under "Configuration". When the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit is in BPI mode, you can also access the "Scale Menu" command (see above). Important: After you have completed the required service work, make sure you deactivate the BPI mode to protect the weighing instrument settings from further changes. Edit Adapting the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit to the weighing platform: Click on "OK" to program the weighing platform with the data shown in the dialog. The following prompts are displayed in series: Asks whether you wish to retain the existing calibration/adjustment data. 17

Asks whether the "initial tare" function should be activated. This option is practical, for example, for continuing a dosing operation already in progress. (switch on tare) The next prompt reminds you to perform calibration/adjustment and linearization and then close the electronics after modifying the weighing instrument data. 18

Special Settings This dialog lets you set tolerance limits for checkweighing. Saving Data in the QCT01/QAT01 EEPROM QCT01/QAT01 Save Purpose: Saving the EEPROM data in the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit. Select this command to create a backup copy of the configuration data that is saved in the QCT01/QAT01 EEPROM. You can use this backup to restore the configuration parameters at a later point, by simply selecting the "Reset" menu command. Note: Before configuring the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit ("Edit" menu item) or performing calibration/adjustment or linearization operations ("Adjust" and "Linearize" menu items), select the "Save" menu command to save the currently active configuration. 19

Note: Every backup operation overwrites the existing file ("tempeep.eep") with new data. Only the most recent configuration is stored. QCT01/QAT01 Restore Select this menu item to load the most recently stored data set in the QCT01/QAT01 display and control unit. 20

Calibration/Adjustment of the QCT01/QAT01 Select the desired calibration/adjustment routine. If you select "Manual," each step of the routine must be confirmed by pressing a key. If you select a number of cycles, calibration is performed automatically and a mean value is derived from the results following the specified number of cycles. Entering the calibration weight: Enter the calibration weight to be used here. This function lets you perform calibration/adjustment with existing weights. 21

If a zero value is shown, click on "OK" to confirm; otherwise, tare the weighing instrument first, and then confirm. Place the calibration weight (in this example, 60.000 kg) on the weighing instrument and click on "OK" to confirm. The weighing instrument is now calibrated/adjusted with this weight. Linearization You can select a known weight or enter weights manually to perform linearization. Prerequisite for performing linearization with an unknown weight is a working knowledge of the compound method (i.e., training required). 22

Enter the linearization weights here. Enter "0" to leave an input field blank. The program prompts you to place the linearization weight(s) on the weighing instrument. The weight value displayed when the weighing instrument has stabilized is used for linearization. The next weight is then prompted. Repeat these steps until linearization is complete. "Function" Menu Close Always close the weighing instrument after changing configuration settings. Otherwise, the weighing instrument outputs the error code "Err30" when it receives a print command. 23

"View" Menu Display The "Display" function is available only for weighing instruments that support the xbpi protocol. This function is implemented specifically for weighing platforms (load cells) that do not have a display. Restart Resets the data in the weighing instrument. Zero Clears all weight values. If a positive value is displayed, it can be cleared only if it is not more than 2% of the weighing instrument capacity; otherwise, "Err08" is output. Negative values are always cleared if the weighing instrument has been unloa ded. Tare Functions The weighing instrument can be tared only when it is loaded. If a negative or zero value is shown when this function is activated, the error code "Err09" is output. Clear Function (CF) Cancel a function that has been started, such as calibration/adjustment, linearization, etc. 24

Calibration and Adjustment Functions Click on Cal to select from among the following functions: Select the desired function and click on "OK" to confirm. Whether the selected function can be performed depends on the connected weighing instrument. If the weighing instrument does not have a built-in calibration weight, for example, then the "Overwrite internal adjustment weight" function cannot be activated here. External Adjustment, User Weight The weighing instrument is calibrated/adjusted with a weight defined by the customer (user). When you activate this function, the preset calibration weight is displayed. Place the prompted weight on the weighing instrument. The difference between the weight on the weighing instrument and the preset weight must not exceed 2%. If the difference is greater than 2%, the weighing instrument must be adjusted by a Sartorius service technician. The difference detected is displayed after you place the calibration weight on the weighing instrument. The subsequent procedure depends on the setting under item 1-10 of the weighing instrument operating menu. 1-10-1 = Adjustment is performed automatically 1-10-2 = Adjustment is activated by clicking on the "Cal" button. "CalD" (calibration difference) is displayed. "CalS" is shown in the bottom left -hand corner of the display as long as the calibration/adjustment routine is in progress. When the calibration/adjustment routine is completed, the "CalS" is no longer shown. 25

External Adjustment, Weight Detection The factory-defined weight is shown on the display. Place the weight on the weighing instrument. The weighing instrument displays the weight value detected and uses this value to perform calibration/adjustment. External Adjustment, Factory-Defined Weight The weighing instrument is calibrated/adjusted with the weight value defined at the factory. When you activate this function, the preset calibration weight is displayed. Place the prompted weight on the weighing instrument. The difference between the weight on the weighing instrument and the preset weight must not exceed 2%. If the difference is greater than 2%, the weighing instrument must be adjusted by a Sartorius service technician. The difference detected is displayed after you place the calibration weight on the weighing instrument. The subsequent procedure depends on the setting under item 1-10 of the weighing instrument operating menu. 1-10-1 = Adjustment is performed automatically 1-10-2 = Adjustment is activated by clicking on the "Cal" button. "CalD" (calibration difference) is displayed. 26

Internal Adjustment This function can be activated only if the connected weighing instrument is equipped with a built-in calibration weight. When you activate this function, the built-in calibration weight is applied automatically. The weighing instrument displays the difference between the weight applied and the previous calibration value. The subsequent procedure depends on the setting under item 1-10 of the weighing instrument operating menu. 1-10-1 = Adjustment is performed automatically 1-10-2 = Adjustment is activated by clicking on the "Cal" button. "CalD" (calibration difference) is displayed. Internal Linearization The first linearization weight is applied and the required calculation performed. Then the second linearization weight is applied. 27

At the end of the operation, "0.00" is displayed. Linearization is not completed, however, until "CalS" is no longer displayed. Define User Weight as Default When you activate this function, the stored calibration weight is displayed. Place the new calibration weight on the weighing instrument. When the weighing instrument has stabilized, the new weight value is stored. Defining the Internal Adjustment Weight (Overwrite) Calibrate/adjust the weighing instrument using a precise external weight (factory default). Then activate the "Overwrite internal calibration weight" function. The internal weight is applied to the weighing system, the difference between this value and the external weight is calculated, and the factor determined for adjustment of the internal weight is stored. The subsequent procedure depends on the setting under item 1-10 of the weighing instrument operating menu. 1-10-1 = the calculated factor is stored automatically 1-10-2 = the calculated factor is stored when you click on the "Cal" key. "CalD" (calibration difference) is displayed. 28

Defining the Internal Linearization Weight (Overwrite) The procedure and sequence are the same as for overwriting the internal calibration weight. Save Weight Select this function to store the customer's weight in the weighing instrument. Cancel This item does not have any function at present. To cancel a function that has been started, click on the "Clear Function" (CF) button. Setting the Preload Place the preload weight on the weighing instrument. Activate the "Set preload" function. The weight is stored as the preload. Clearing the Preload Select this function to clear the preload. 29

"Extra" Menu Economy Setting the Print Header The YAD01IS program activates the Service mode in the weighing instrument and then loads and displays the configuration values stored in the instrument. If this error code is shown, the scale interface port is not configured with the factory default settings. The factory defaults must be loaded before the YAD01IS program can activate the Service mode in the weighing instrument. Enter the desired header texts for lines 1 and 2 and click on "OK" to confirm. The texts are stored in the weighing instrument. Once this operation has been completed successfully, the following is displayed: 30

Quality Setting the Print Header Enter the desired texts and click on "OK" to confirm. The individual lines (Header 1, Header 2, ID-Header and ID) are transferred to the weighing instrument. When transmission has been completed successfully, the QC scale emits several "beep" tones. The ID input is shown briefly on the display during input. If no acoustic signal is emitted (and you do not see the ID on the display), the QC scale is probably not using the factory default setting for the baud rate etc. Please check the weighing instrument and reset the menu configuration if necessary. 31

Factory Saving the Settings Click on "OK" to start the "Save settings" operation. Select or enter a name for the file in which the settings will be stored. It is a good idea to enter the serial number of the weighing instrument as the file name, for unambiguous identification. The data is saved. 32

Restoring the Settings Click on "OK" to start the "Restore settings" operation. Select the file in which the desired settings are stored and click on "Open." The data is loaded in the weighing instrument. isi The procedure for working with the "isi" terminal is the same as for the Factory scale (see above). 33

"Test" Menu SBI The weighing instrument must be connected over the SBI protocol for this function. This connection is implemented through the HyperTerminal program. HyperTerminal is a tool available under Windows. If it is not already installed on the PC you are using, insert the Windows installation CD and install it now. To configure YAD01IS for use with HyperTerminal, select "Edit > Settings," click on the "SBI-Test" tab, and enter the HyperTerminal program call and the name of the configuration file on this dialog page. If an error message is output, check these settings again. Press the "Print" key on the weighing instrument. The result is displayed in the "HyperTerminal" window, either as depicted above, or "N 0.0 g" or "+ 21.3 g", depending on the settings in the weighing instrument. If no weight value is shown, the interface settings are not compatible with the HyperTerminal settings, which are shown in the lower right -hand corner of the HyperTerminal display (in this example, 1200 baud, 7 bits, odd parity, 1stop bit). Press "ESC" and then press "P" (not "p"); this sends a "print" command to the weighing instrument. The weight value is displayed. Press "ESC + T" to tare the weighing platform. Depending on the weighing instrument model, other commands are available as well; such as ESCx1_ to read the weighing instrument designation (see above). For details, please refer to the installation and operating instructions for the weighing instrument in question. 34

Help Menu About YAD01IS Shows information about the installed vers ion of the YAD01IS program. Please include this information in any correspondence concerning this program. Scale-specific Information Shows detailed informatio n about the connected weighing instrument. 35

Index "CalS"...25 "Err30"...23 "ESC + T"...34 "print" command...34 "Save" menu...19 ESCx1_...34 1-10-1...26, 27, 28 1-10-2...26, 27, 28 2%...26 activated by clicking... 25 Adjustment Parameters...12 automatically...25 BPI mode...17 Cabling Diagram... 7 CalD... 27, 28 calibration...21 calibration weight...22 calibration/adjustment...17, 21 CalS...28 checkweighing...19 COM Port... 8 Configuring... 8 Connection...10 default setting...31 default settings...30 defined at the factory...26 detailed informatio...35 Edit A/D Converter...13 Edit Menu...11 Edit Zone...15 EEPROM data... 19 error messages...14 external weight...28 factory default... 15 Header... 31 header texts... 30 HyperTerminal...34 ID input... 31 known weight... 22 linearization is complete... 23 linearization weight... 27 linearization weights...23 load cells...24 Overwrite...28 preload... 29 preset calibration weight... 26 QCT01/QAT01...17 RS-485... 16 SBI Parameters...8 SBI Test... 10 SBI-Test... 34 Scale Menu... 11 Selecting the Unit... 14 Serial Port...8 Setup Scale... 12 stored data... 20 support the xbpi... 24 switch on tare... 18 System Requirements...7 toolbar...6 user ID... 16 version... 35 weight defined by the customer...25 xbpi protocol... 16 YAD01IS... 5, 34 36

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