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Display
1) Busy symbol, plus/minus sign, stability
symbol
Indicates a routine in progress (internal
processing).
2) Plus or minus sign (+ or -)
Applies to the displayed weight value.
3) Measured value
Weight readout; when the operating
menu is active, menu codes are shown
here. Application parameters are also
displayed here.
4) Unit
Weight units
5) Print symbol
Indicates printing in progress.
6) Net value
Indicates a net value on the readout.
– When gross/net toggling is active “NET”
Input
In Setup mode (operating menu active),
input consists in selecting parameters
from a list, accessible in the form of
a 3-level menu.
To activate the Setup mode, switch
on the scale and, while all segments are
displayed during power-up, press the
) [Tare] key briefly. To scroll through
the items on one menu level, press )
[Tare] briefly (repeatedly as needed);
if you press [Tare] again after the last
item is reached, the first item is dis-
played again.
To change menu levels, press the p
[Print] key briefly.
To select a parameter on the 3rd menu
level, press and hold the p [Print] key
(2 sec).
“*” indicates the active setting.
See “Configuration” for the entire list
of parameter options.
To save changes and exit the menu,
press and hold the ) [Tare] key
(2 sec).
Operating Design
The EC1XS-......-L series complete scale
is designed for mass determination in
zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 hazardous areas.
The scale consists of a weighing plat-
form and a display and control unit
(evaluation unit). In addition to the
basic weighing function, the complete
scale is equipped with programs for
toggling weight units and gross/net
weighing. Weight values can be trans-
ferred through a Zener barrier (e.g.,
option YDI05-Z) over an RS-232 port
(built-in) or an RS-422 port (optional)
to a printer or computer outside the
hazardous area. A foot switch can also
be connected to the scale.
An external power supply is required for
operation of the scale (option YPS05-X..
for installation in the hazardous area, or
YPS05-Z.. for the non-hazardous area).
Operation of the complete scale
follows a uniform philosophy, which is
described below.
Keys
You can operate the scale either using
the keys on the display and control
unit or from a connected computer.
Some keys have a second function,
activated by holding the key for
2 seconds rather than pressing briefly
(less than 2 seconds).
Operating menu settings are stored in
battery-backed memory. When you turn
on the scale, the most recent configura-
tion settings are active.
To exit the menu without saving
changes, press the e [On/Off/Stand-
by] key.
Data Output
The following interfaces are available
for data transfer:
- RS-232 (standard feature)
- RS-422 (optional accessory)
You can also connect a universal remote
control switch (foot switch) to the scale.
Please refer to “Documents for
Hazardous Areas” in the enclosed
“Installation Instructions and Safety
Information” manual.
Printer
Data output to the printer can be
adapted to certain requirements by
selected the corresponding settings in
the operating menu.
Printouts can be generated at the press
of a key (p [Print]) or automatically,
either dependent on or independent
of stability. You can also define whether
ID codes are included on the printout.
For details, see “Data Output Functions”
in the chapter entitled “Operation.”
Interface Port
You can connect a printer or other
peripheral device (such as a computer)
to the interface port. With a computer,
you can transmit commands over scale
interface to trigger and control certain
functions in the compact scale.
See “Data Output Functions” in the
chapter entitled “Operation” for a
detailed description of data output
options.
Error Messages
Error messages are displayed as follows
for 2 seconds:
- Operational error: “E” + 2 digits
- Hardware error: “E” + 3 digits
3- digit error messages are not cleared
after 2 seconds. If a 3-digit error
message appears, notify your nearest
Minebea Intec Service Center.
See the chapter entitled “Troubleshoot-
ing Guide” for detailed explanations
of error codes and messages.