ART INDICATOR

TECHNICAL MANUAL

MDK-ARTT-r00-060602
Weighing Indicator
ART
Highly Functional Weighing Indicator with Easy-to-read LED

Esit’s new generation, SMD (Surface Mount Design) technology based ART scale indicator eases the
usage with its compact design and reduces the production and operation errors due to its card mounted
output connectors (cableless).

The indicator can be placed on a cloumn or on table-top being a suitable device for a platform scale with
its piece counting facility.

Possesing a 24 bits A/D converter, the ART indicator can achieve 1/100.000 display resolution on its 6
digit weight display together with a 8x8 dot matrix unit display and 9 digits 15 segment operator handling
display.

The ART indicator, whose board was developed bearing in mind the EMC effects, posseses CE markings
and conformity for OIML R76 regulations and European Council 90/384/EEC directives.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Programming with easy setup and calibration.

The indicator can be connected to a maximum of ±160 mV/V load cell.
Tare function allows zero adjustment at the reference position.
Separate Load cell power supply of 250 mA at 10 VDC.
CE approved.

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Model ART
Input DC voltage: -1.6 to 1.6 V
Display 7-segment + decimal point LED
Max displayed digits 6 digits (-999999 to 999999)
Communications RS-232C/RS-485/RS-422
Parallel centronics
Load power supply 250 mA at 10 VDC
Body Desktop and Column
Supply voltage 90 to 240 VAC (50-60 Hz) or 12-36VDC
Accuracy 3000d or 5000d class III model choice
Additional features Special software are also available
EMC EN 55011:1991 Emission - Class A
EN 45501:1992 Metrological aspects of non-automatic
weighing instruments
EN 50082:1995 Generic immunity standard, from which:
EN 61000-4-2:1995 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
immunity
ENV 50204:1995 Digital radio telephones immunity
EN 61000-4-4:1995 Electrical Fast Transient (EFT)
immunity
EN 61000-4-6:1996 Conducted Radio-Frequency
disturbances immunity

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1 NAME AND TYPE OF INSTRUMENT AND MODULES

The weighing instrument is designated ART which is a system of modules consisting of an electronic
indicator, connected to a separate load receptor and peripheral equipment such as printers or other
devices, as appropriate. The instrument is a Class III or IIII, self-indicating weighing instrument with
single-interval, single-range or multi-interval and an external DC main power supply or external AC
power supply.

The indicator consists of analog to digital conversion circuitry, microprocessor control circuitry, power
supply, keyboard, nonvolatile memory for user generated programs, keeping set-up and calibration
parameters and weight display contained within different enclosures described as following chapters

The modules are listed in sections 3.1 to 3.4. The principle of composition is set out in section 6.1.

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION

2.1 Construction

2.1.1 Indicator

The indicator is specified in section 3.1.

2.1.2 Enclosures and keyboard

The ART is available in a single enclosure. The device may be placed on a table by adding two table-top
supports or may be placed on a column by adding column aparatus. There is no need to open the cover
when changing from one type to the other, therefore the security seal can be kept sealed.

The standard enclosure is constructed from hard plastic and is 280 mm wide, 125 mm high, 55 mm deep.

* Weight Display: A 6-digit 7-segmentLED display of 20 mm high.

* Operator Display: A 9-digit 15-segment LED display of 10mm high for displaying time, status
information and other pertinent information.
* Unit Display: A 8 by 8 dot matrix LED display of 20mm high to display various units of weight on the
display which can be configured during setup.

* Annunciators: (LED)
No-motion: Lights up when the weight on the platform is in equilibrium state.
Zero: Lights up when the weight on the platform is in ±1/4d around the set zero point or Tare
point.
Net Lights up when subtractive tare is active and shows the display is in NET mode.

* A keyboard containing 20 membrane keys used to enter a variety of information and commands to the
indicator. Each key function is clearly indicated on the keys. These keys are commonly referred to as soft
keys. They are as follows:

Zero key: Makes screen value 0 (zero). (Provided the weight value is within limits)

Tare key: Used to set value as TARE or disable previous tare value. Works toggle.
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 Gross-Net key: Toggles screen between Gross and NET when TARE is active

Function key: Used for entering menus for set-up and calibration

Print: Starts the transmision of the data of the weight value from parallel out according to the set-up.

Total key: Finishes the totalizer function when more than one weight is shown on the ticket and
totalizing is wanted

Piece count key: Used for entering the piece-count mode.

Arrow key: Used for moving within the menus and within characters during name entries

Stand-by and 10-times key: Used for On/Off key (if pressed about 3 seconds) or a single stroke will
pass the indicator into TEN TIMES INCREASED RESOLUTION mode.

: Numerical keys: Used for writing numbers as well as alphabetic characters as

in a mobile phone logic.

Enter and clear keys: Used for accepting the numbers written or deleting to get the initial value
back

The rear panels of the tabletop and column enclosures contain the following:

* A 9-pin female connector for connection to the load cell or the junction box.
* A 25 pin female connector providing a connection to a parallel printer.
* A 9-pin male connector providing a bi-directional serial data interface (RS232) and remote display

Mains voltage input connector from the external power cord is plugged to the screw connector that is
located inside the indicator. The cover enables the user to replace the fuse, the battery for real-time-clock
chip and the power plug. This openning enables the whole cover of the indicator to be sealed and there
will be no need for opening it for battery or fuse replacement after sealed.

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2.1.3 Electronics

The ART weight indicating instrument contains a single controller printed circuit card, containing the
microprocessor card with built in scale input printed circuit card.

The ART uses a 89C51RD2, 8-bit processor, which executes a program contained in a 64 kByte Flash
ROM. The standard instrument also contains 2kbyte RAM and another 2048 byte of non-volatile memory
to hold user generated software application programs. All instrument calibration and metrological set-up
data is contained in nonvolatile memory. The ART is powered from an internal power supply card
connected to the power mains.

2.2 Function

The ART weight indicating instrument is a microprocessor based electronic weight indicator that requires
the external connection of strain gauge load cells. The weight information appears on the digital display
located on the front panel and may be transmitted to peripheral equipment for recording, processing, or
display. The ART table-top weight indicators are available for operation from mains at 220 VAC 50 or 60
Hz (±10%) or from external adapter with 12-36 VDC.

The primary functions provided are detailed below.

2.2.1 Power up

On power up the indicator will display the current weight using the previously established zero reference.

2.2.2 Test Function

On power up the indicator will test all memory functions and cause all visual and audio elements to
illuminate so that a visual and audio verification of their operation can be made.

2.2.3 Displayed Range

The indicator displays weight from (–Max -9e) to (Max +9e) (gross weight) within the limits of the
display capacity. When these values are exceeded in either way, the related error message is displayed
and the weight is not shown anymore.

2.2.4 Zero-Setting

Pressing the ZERO key causes a new zero reference to be established and the -CENTER OF ZERO- LED
to be shown in the display screen.
Zero-setting range: 4% of Max. (OIML R76 item 4.5.1)
Zero-setting can only take place when the weight display is not in motion and in gross mode.

2.2.5 Zero-Tracking

The ART weight indicator is not equipped with a user selectable zero-tracking feature.

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2.2.6 Units

The ART can be configured to display in any selectable units of weight. The kg, g, t, N, kN, lb, oz sign
can be displayed on the right hand unit display.

2.2.7 Tare (semi-automatic tare)

A keyboard subtractive tare is provided. When the semi-automatic tare feature has been selected, pressing
the TARE key will enter the currently displayed weight value as the new tare weight value. The weight
display will change to indicate the net weight with NET symbol is lighted. This tare entry cannot take
place if the load receptor is in motion, if a print operation is taking place or if the indicator is displaying
gross or net zero. The tare value is displayed in the operator display.
The tare value can be stored in one of the 9 memories and can be recalled back later.
Pressing the TARE key again can clear the tare value.
When tare is first activated, the display turns into NET mode indicating this mode with the NET led on.

In order to switch between the GROSS and NET, Gross-Net key is pressed.

2.2.8 The ART Preset (numeric) Tare

The ART indicator does not allow the manual entry (preset) of a known tare value but enables storing the
tare value in one of the 9 tare memories enabling the user to recall them later.

2.2.9 Net / Gross Indication

When the indicator is in gross mode, no symbol or no annunciator is lit. Once a valid tare weight has been
stored, the weight display will change to indicate the net weight with NET LED is lighted. The display
can be switched from a net weight only display to a simultaneous display of tare weight while pressing

the Gross-Net key . When TARE is active, the operator display will show the tare value.

2.2.10 Printing

A printer may be connected to the parallel data port. Printing will not take place if the load receptor is not
stable, if the weight exceeds Max, during data entry from the keyboard or if the device is INCREASED
RESOLUTION mode.

2.2.11 Display Test

A self-test routine is initiated by unplugging the power cord then re-plugging it in or by pressing the

stand_by key for 3 seconds. The test routine consists of turning on all display elements to verify that
the display is fully functional and display the version number of the software together with the weighing
capacity of the system, serial number of the indicator.

2.2.12 Identification Number for Printing

An auto-incremented identification number is produced by ART indicator during printing. The operator
may disable this number if 0 is entered.

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2.2.13 Time and Date

The ART indicator supports real time clock circuitry. The clock is kept with a battery (Cr2032-3V) and
this battery can be replaced without removing the calibration seal or opening the cover of the indicator.
The small opening at the rear (see page 13- Appearance of back cover) enables the operator to change the
battery.

2.2.14 Operator Information Messages

The indicator has a number of general and diagnostic messages, which are described in detail in the
Owner's Manual of ART.

2.2.15 Software Version

The software revision level is displayed during the power up sequence of the instrument.

2.3 Available options

2.3.1 Standard Desk Top Enclosure

The ART weight-indicating instrument is available in a plastic injection desktop enclosure, which is 280
mm wide, 125 mm high, 55 mm deep. The indicator may be placed on a column by means of a column-
support plastic adaptor.

2.3.2 I/O Interface Card

No optional I/O Interface Card can be installed in the ART instrument.

2.3.3 Analogue Output Card

No optional Analogue Output Card can be installed in the ART instrument.

2.4 Composition of modules

The ART, weight-indicating instrument, is available in single enclosure for the need of the environmental
conditions of where the weighing system will be placed. It is explained in section 2.1.2 and the drawings
are in section 4.

2.5 Securing and sealing

2.5.1 Indicator

The ART, weight-indicating instrument, is secured by means of a calibration jumper placed on the scale
input card. There is a screw that is used to fix this jumper. During calibration and parameter entry
procedures, the sign display shows whether this jumper is locked or not. When this jumper is fixed, the

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calibration procedures and changing working parameters are prohibited. Releasing this calibration jumper
enables these features.
When the calibration jumper is short circuited, the operator can visualize the parameters but has no
chance to alter them.
After the parameters are fixed and calibration is accomplished, the calibration jumper is fixed and the
indicator calibration seal is placed in order not to enable the calibration jumper without breaking this seal.
Calibration seal is done by means of a lead wire seal that is passed through the holes in the fixing screws
of the enclosures or with a self-adhesive paper stuck over the calibration fixing screw which can only be
teared to reach the screw.

2.5.2 Indicator - Load cell connector - Load receptors

The sealing of the load cell connector with the indicator is done by means of a lead wire seal.
The load receptor’s enclosure is also sealed by means of a lead wire in order not to be opened for corner
correction or changing of one or more load cells from the system.

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TECHNICAL DATA

The ART weighing instrument is composed of separate modules, which are set out as follows:

2.6 Indicator

The Indicator has the following characteristics:

Type: ART Weight Indicator

Accuracy class: III and IIII
Weighing range: Single-interval, Dual-interval
Maximum number of Verification Scale Intervals: 6000 (class III), 1000 (class IIII)
Internal resolution: > 1,000,000 counts
Maximum tare effect: -Max
Fractional factor: p'i = 0.5
Minimum input-voltage per VSI: 0.5 µV / VSI
Minimum signal voltage for dead load: 0.5 mV
Excitation voltage: 10 VDC nominal
Maximum analog range: ± 160 mV/V
Circuit for remote sense: Remote sense using 6-wires in the load cell cable
Minimum input-impedance: 40 ohm (8 load cells of 350 ohm)
Maximum input-impedance: 1000 ohm
Maximum line resistance between indicator
and junction box for load cell(s), if any: 5 ohm for each wire
Mains power supply: 90 to 260 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz- 12-36 VDC
Peripheral interface: Set out in section

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3 PICTURES
Figure 1

Dimensions
Wide 280 mm
High 125 mm
Deep 55 mm

ART-T Table-top type enclosure

ART

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Appearances of DISPLAYS:

WEIGHT DISPLAY SIGN DISPLAY

OPERATOR
DISPLAY ANUNCIATORS

STAND-BY FUNCTION &

(10 TIMES) NUMERIC KEYS

Min-Max-e
Label

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 Device
Appearances of back cover:
Indicator cover Serial
fixing seal number

Load Cell Calibration seal

Back cover for
Parallel Printer Serial communication fuse, battery and
cable entry
Back view of ART indicator.

LOAD-CELL Serial Communication Parallel Communication

1. Ground 1. Rem.disp - 1. Strobe 11:Busy
2. Ground 2. Rx(232) Rx B(422) 2. D0 16.Reset
3. +Out (LC1) 3. Tx(232) Tx B(422) 3. D1 19-25.ground
4. -Excitation 4. SP1 4. D2
5. + Excitation 5. Ground 5. D3
6. Ground 6. Rem.disp + 6. D4
7. -Out(LC1) 7. RxTx A(485) 7. D5
8. -Sense 8. RxTx B(485) 8. D6
9. +Sense 9. SP2 9. D7
9’D female 9’D male
connector connector 25’D female
connector

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Analog-Input Serial com. Power
Connector Connector Connector
(9’d female) (9’d male)

PWI-P Rear Panel

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COMPONENT LAYER PCB DRAWING

SOLDER LAYER PCB DRAWING

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 ART INDICATOR SCHEMATIC

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