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LTP100W
User's and Installation Guide
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version
041002
03 04/09/01 Dal Zilio Buffa Di Lollo RS485
Specifications
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................2
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................3
2. THEORY OF OPERATION..............................................................................................................6
2.1 ANALOG DATA ACQUISITION .................................................................................................................6
2.2 MODES OF OPERATION.........................................................................................................................8
2.3 CONTROL ALGORITHMS.........................................................................................................................9
3. LTP100W CONFIGURING.............................................................................................................11
3.1 APPLICATION SOFTWARE LOADING.......................................................................................................11
3.2 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Entering SET-UP...................................................................................................................13
3.2.1.1 Normal startup (Warm startup)..........................................................................................13
3.2.1.2 First startup after program downloading (Cold startup)...................................................13
3.2.2 Installation and Set-up quick instructions.............................................................................14
3.2.3 DOSING type detailed menu choices....................................................................................15
3.2.4 SETUP detailed menu choices...............................................................................................17
3.3 FACTORY .........................................................................................................................................19
3.4 TEST................................................................................................................................................19
4. CALIBRATION MODE MENU......................................................................................................20
4.1 CALIBRATION VIEW AND EDIT PROCEDURE (E).....................................................................................21
4.2 LOAD CELL CALIBRATION MENU (C)..................................................................................................22
4.3 CALIBRATION SETUP (S).....................................................................................................................24
5. OPERATION’S COMMANDS........................................................................................................25
5.1 BATCH AND ANALOG WEIGHT TRANSMITTER........................................................................................26
5.1.1 Batch MANUAL Mode Menu.................................................................................................27
5.1.2 Batch AUTOMATIC Mode Menu..........................................................................................28
5.1.3 Batch Parameters Data Entry...............................................................................................30
5.1.4 Batch Recipe Data Entry.......................................................................................................31
5.2 LOSS IN WEIGHT AND BELTS ...............................................................................................................32
5.2.1 Loss-in-weight and Belts MANUAL Mode Menu..................................................................34
5.2.2 Loss-in-weight and Belts AUTOMATIC Mode Menu............................................................37
5.2.3 Loss-in-weight and Belts RECIPE Mode Menu....................................................................40
5.2.4 Manually entering commands in MANUAL and AUTOMATIC modes................................41
5.2.5 Loss-in-weight and Belt Regulation Parameters Data Entry................................................42
5.2.6 Loss-in-weight and Belt Recipe Parameters Data Entry......................................................43
6. CONNECTION TO AN OUTSIDE COMPUTER.........................................................................46
6.1 BATCH DOSING MESSAGES................................................................................................................46
6.2 LOSS-IN-WEIGHT AND BELT DOSING MESSAGES...................................................................................47
7. SPECIFICATIONS FOR RS485 LINE CONNECTION............................................................50
7.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF RS485 CONNECTION INTERFACE ...............................................................................50
7.2 HARDWARE FEATURES OF RS485 INTERFACE OF ”LTP100W”............................................................50
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1. General Description
The LTP100W is a computer based industrial electronic unit, the primary function of
which is to provide accurate and reliable dosage of material components, both solid
and liquid, in continuous as well as batch based mixing processes. Primary industry
segments served are Chemical Plants, Soaps and Detergents, Food and Beverage,
Pharmaceutical and others.
The figure below shows a picture of the unit. Physical dimensions and other
mechanical and environmental characteristics are detailed in the Specification
chapter.
In what follows, the reader is supposed to by familiar with machinery and techniques
as well as sensors and actuators commonly found in industrial dosing processes.
When used to run batch processes, the LTP100W starts the material’s loading (by
asserting a digital output), then continuously acquires the batch weight provided by a
suitable sensor, calculates the net weight, automatically stops the material’s loading
when the recipe value is reached and unloads the batch into the mixer. Various
techniques and algorithms are used in order to compensate for several inherent
sources of errors typically found in batch machinery.
Conversely, the basic concept outlining the LTP100W unit when controlling
continuous dosing processes is to constantly acquire the weight measurement
provided by a Load Cell (or similar instrument) with accuracy high enough to reliably
calculate the material’s flow rate. This is done by digitally obtaining the derivative of
the weight curve in “Loss in Weight” systems and by multiplying the weight per unit of
length by the tape speed in belt based systems. In the latter case the belt speed can
be supplied in various forms, most typically as encoders pulse streams or speed
transmitters analog signals (0-10V, 0-20 or 4-20 mA). In either case, various digital
processing algorithms are applied to filter out unavoidable sources of mechanical
and electrical noise. The calculated flow rate is then used as feedback signal in the
built-in regulator, which, in turn, drives the material’s unloading actuator.
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Basically, the LTP100W unit consists of four main parts: Power Supply module,
Micro-Controller Electronic Board, Alphanumeric Display and Membrane Keyboard
(see the Specification chapter for details). The Electronic board is based on the
powerful and well-rehearsed Hitachi microprocessor H8/3003 carrying both flash
memory (for program code and static information) and battery upheld RAM memory
(for dynamic information).
The board provides an input/output sub-system, which includes:

• Voltage free Digital Outputs - for logic process control functions
• Opto-insulated Digital Inputs - for logic process control functions
• High accuracy (24 bit), low voltage, low drift, fully differential analog input - for
Load Cell acquisition
• High accuracy (24 bit), fully differential (-10V +10V) analog input - for
precision sensors’ transmitters (such as pressures, speeds, levels and other
physical instruments)
• High accuracy (24 bit) temperature input - for PTC sensors
• High speed Up/Down Counter - for encoders and voltage-to-frequency
converters
• High accuracy (16bit) analog output - for actuators’ control and for analog
indications
• Standard RS232 serial communication port - for program downloading and
communication with external devices
• Standard RS485 half duplex communication port - for communication with
external devices and basic networking
The other sub-modules are industrial standard devices, which do not require
description here (see specifications for details).
The built in supplied software provides input/output testing, guided installation and
setup, friendly user interface, easy data entry procedures, self-conducting sensor
calibration procedures as well as high accuracy data acquisition and automatic
process control.
The LTP100W unit can be used in two main manners of working:
• Stand-alone - when the Operator enters all process inputs and commands
directly from the built-in keyboard, monitoring the process on the built-in
screen
• Remotely controlled - when the LTP100W is connected to an outside
computer, both for data entry, process commands and process monitoring
purposes
Both cases share the same theory of operation, software functions and control
performance. The operational procedures are equivalent in power (although in
Remotely controlled mode they can be developed to any degree of friendliness,
including graphical rendering, depending on the Host Computer power and software).
Since the operation in Remotely controlled mode is, to a certain extent, application
dependent and, therefore, needs specific case-by-case description, only a brief but
complete reference of the communication messages with a Host Computer will be
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provided in this document in a separate chapter. This will allow the reader to
understand the related concepts and possibly develop specific changes. A complete
User Interface Application for a general dosing plant, featuring both batch and
continuous processes, based on a Windows NT Client-Server structure is available
as a model case.
For the above reasons, the remaining of this document will be mainly dedicated to
the description of the Stand-alone procedures.
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2. Theory of Operation
In this chapter we talk about the most significant functions making up the structure of
the LTP100W unit with the purpose of establishing the rationale and the meaning of
terms extensively adopted in subsequent chapters dealing with detailed Operational
Procedures.
2.1 Analog Data Acquisition
The key function performed by the LTP100W, providing the basis for all other
available features, consists of precise data acquisition from weight sensors.
In virtually all cases found in practical industrial applications, weight is measured by

one or more Load Cells. The LTP100W is able to acquire weight in two ways,
depending on the available weight measuring instrumentation.
- Load Cell equipped with dedicated built in power supply and signal
conditioning electronics, usually providing either 0-10V or 4-20mA output
signal, to be connected to the precision, 24 bit resolution input port available
in the LTP100W for such signal types. This input connection covers also the
very rare cases when weight is measured by means of traditional mechanical
scales.
- Load Cell with no dedicated, built in electronics. In this case the LTP100W
provides a dedicated and fully de-coupled precision (0-5V) power supply to
feed the load cell resistors bridge and an advanced, state of the art integrated
component to sense the actual bridge voltage by means of current free wires
and directly acquire the bridge output millivolts with a 24 bit resolution.
In both cases, the acquisition rate is quartz controlled and can be selected at
installation time in the range 15.38 to 200 Hz. The default rate, which is suitable for
the vast majority of cases, is 25 Hz, corresponding to the acquisition of one sample
every 40 ms.
In addition, in both cases, the acquisition ICs provide built-in digital filters having the
purpose to get rid of possible high frequency noise and residues of any power AC
ripple.
The subsequent step in the data processing sequence consists of scaling the raw
data to standard units of measurement, most typically Kilograms, by means of a
conversion curve stored in the LTP100W. This is implemented as a look-up table
made up of at least 2 and no more than 1000 conversion points, using 8 bytes
floating point format and arithmetic. This ensures that truncation errors do not
appreciably decrease the overall accuracy in the scaling process. The Application
Engineer has the choice of either entering manually the conversion curve data (on
the basis of theoretical grounds) or to perform automatic calibration. In this case, he
will be required by the LTP100W itself to apply standard objects of precisely known
weight to the Load Cell and enter the corresponding numeric value at the keyboard.
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The LTP100W will then accurately read the Load Cell generated input voltage, thus
obtaining corresponding points of the conversion curve.
In order to obtain clean and noise free values the system contains a six poles
numeric linear filter, which provides both the instantaneous weight and the material
flow rate. At installation, the Application Engineer is required to select the filter type
(either Butterworth, Bessel or other of his choice) as well as the corresponding cut-off
frequency, taking into account that the filter should get rid of all residual noise without
appreciably degrading the steady-state rate value. To do so, some proficiency in
Signal Processing techniques would be required but, at any rate, it has been found
both theoretically and experimentally that a Bessel type filter at 0.1 Hz performs
satisfactorily in the majority of practical cases and is provided by the LTP100W as
default.
The output rate from the filter is, obviously, the same as the acquisition rate (default
25 Hz) and the corresponding values are refreshed on the screen once a second.
At the same time, the LTP100 calculates in real time the linear regression of a
previously selected number of weight samples, using a minimum squared error
technique (the Application Engineer can select such number of samples or accept
the LTP100W default value of 50).
As the result, the values of the weight and of the flow rate are calculated concurrently
in two ways. The values coming out from the linear filter tend to be cleaner but
slower than those coming out from the mean square calculation are; therefore, they
are used internally for different purposes, including checking each other.
In Loss-In-Weight systems, a discharging device unloads some material from a

vessel, whose weight rate of change provides the required flow of material. Since the
vessel needs to be re-loaded before becoming empty, the LTP100W does not
calculate the flow rate during such reloading periods, but still provides an estimate of
it based on previous results. The recharging conditions reside in relevant tables in
the LTP100W to be selected by the Application Engineer at installation time.
In Belt Equipped dosing systems, the belt speed needs to be measured, along with
the weight per unit of length. While the latter is measured following the technique
described in the previous paragraphs, the speed is measured in a different manner.
In the most significant cases, the belt speed is measured by an encoder. This
provides a pulse sequence the frequency of which is proportional to the belt speed.
The LTP100W unit obtains a new speed value every 0.2 seconds (by default). When
reaching the end of such a sampling interval the LTP100W waits for the next encoder
pulse and then immediately divides the number of received pulses by the time
spanned, measured in nanoseconds by the system clock. This way, since the time
accuracy is provided by a crystal quartz (thus typically better than ten parts over one
million), the overall speed accuracy depends primarily on the encoder quality and its
installation fixtures, without appreciable degradation caused by the acquisition
process.
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2.2 Modes of Operation
Although the most basic functions are always active once the LTP100W is running,
some others are logically grouped together and can be started by the Operator if the
Unit has been previously placed in a proper operational mode.
When the LTP100W is turned on, it performs several hardware tests, checks the
integrity of some basic parameters and initializes its sub-units and components, then
places itself into the READY mode and displays the application’s main menu.
Although the main menu is slightly different for the three process types (batch, loss-
in-weight and belt) the menu concept is consistently the same. The Operator has to
choose among three possible actions:
• Display calibration data or perform a calibration procedure

• Move to an operational mode (MANUAL, AUTOMATIC, RECIPE)
• Perform the unit’s setup or hardware test
In the first case, the LTP100W moves to the CALIBRATION mode, in which the
Operator can view in sequence all points of the weight calibration curve actually
stored in memory. If he determines that such curve is not suitable for the case, he
can generate a new curve either loading a previously defined default curve or by
performing a full system re-calibration using standard reference weights. The
LTP100W provides a full systematic guidance to do so. Upon leaving the
CALIBRATION mode the system returns to the READY mode.
In the second case, the Operator has to choose among three operational modes,
MANUAL, AUTOMATIC and RECIPE. They will be described shortly, while detailed
procedures and commands will be given in the subsequent chapter 4 - Operation’s
Commands.
In the third case, the LTP100W enters the SETUP/TEST mode whose procedures
and commands will be described in chapter 3 - Installation, later in this document.
In MANUAL mode the LTP100W is able to perform all controlling functions

implemented for the process, such as opening and closing valves, starting and
stopping motors, changing speed of motors and so on, under direct commands of the
Operator. In addition and without interrupting such functions, the Operator can view
and edit important parameters, such as regulator parameters, process timeouts,
safety thresholds, target values, recipe parameters and so on, usually in preparation
of running the process in automatic mode. All these procedures provide extensive
and straightforward help and parameter checking.
In AUTOMATIC mode the LTP100W is able to perform all controlling functions

implemented for the process, such as previously described for the MANUAL mode,
but under control of automatic process control routines. The only parameter under
direct Operator’s control is the regulator set point. In addition, the Operator can
switch back to MANUAL mode or return to AUTOMATIC mode at any time, by simply
pushing a button. The system provides safe and smooth transitions without requiring
the Operator to take specific actions.
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In RECIPE mode the LTP100W performs the same functions of the AUTOMATIC
mode, the only difference consisting in the fact that, in RECIPE mode, the regulator’s
set point is taken from the recipe table rather than from the Operator’s command.
Obviously, he can override the recipe value at any time by placing back the system to
AUTOMATIC mode.
2.3 Control Algorithms
The LTP100W provides two different classes of regulators.
• Logic control of discrete sequential processes

• Automatic control of continuous processes
The first one is application dependent, so its functions are substantially spread
throughout a number of other functions provided for discrete batch processes. For
this reason we do not describe them here, but rather in a subsequent chapter, where
a detailed list of batch control parameters is given.
The second one is configured as a number of black boxes providing classical closed
loop control. Before using such boxes, the User must define the Process Variable (be
it weight, rate, speed, pressure, temperature, level or whatever else) and, obviously a
Set point of the same nature. The LTP100W provides three default regulators,
although one should take in mind that, given the black box nature of such
components, other regulators can be added or substituted easily any time this is
considered appropriate.
The default regulators are: Classical PID, PID+S and PEICS
The Classical PID needs not to be described here since it is well known in technical
literature and widely applied in any kind of classical control devices. We need only to
mention here that the implemented PID equations assure smooth transitions, control
of integral windup and calculation accuracy, the latter being assured by the use of 8
bytes floating point arithmetic and advanced numeric techniques for derivation and
integration.
The PID+S regulator performs like the classical PID, but in case of set-point change,
the regulator’s output is also immediately changed by a quantity proportional to the
set-point change itself, thus providing a much quicker response to set-point changes
than the classical PID. In such occurrences, the regulator output is first kept
constant for a certain time in order to allow the plant to respond, then the closed loop
control is resumed. When this occurs, the integral value is automatically adjusted to
provide smooth behavior. Given these characteristics, the PID+S regulator is
particularly suitable for such Loss-In-Weight processes in which the weight filter
cutoff frequency has to be chosen exceptionally low.
The PEICS regulator maintains its output constant for the most part of the calculation
cycle, then allows it to grow for a certain time at a rate proportional to the difference
between the set-point and the average of the process variable during the previous
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cycle. This technique is known to be particularly suitable for processes in which a
substantial delay exists between the actuator action and the feedback measuring
point, as in the case of very long belts.
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3. LTP100W CONFIGURING
Once the LTP100W unit has been mechanically installed and wired to the relevant
sensors and control signals (this is an application dependant task not outlined in this
section, see the LTP100W hardware manual for details on "connector layouts" and
wiring specifications), the Field Engineer needs to configure the LTP100W unit
according to the application's needs. This is done by running a few simple
procedures built-in the unit's software.
3.1 Application Software Loading
Note. The LTP100W units are normally supplied already loaded with the latest
software version. Should one accidentally become corrupted, or otherwise being
desired (in due time) to load a newer version, the Field Engineer needs to download
it from a host Personal Computer. Please contact Logosystem to obtain the
necessary software files, should they have not been included in the original supply.
Under normal conditions the presently loaded version number will appear on the
screen as the second "screen layout" after turning on the unit (the first one shows a
"factory" code that you can normally disregard). Look for a string resembling the
following:
*** Version P-030614/1 ***
(Actual digits may vary).
If you do not get this, you definitely need to re-load the software.
To load (or re-load) the software, perform the following easy steps.
- Install the PC "LTP100W loader application" from the supplied Compact Disk
on any Windows based PC (if not already installed).
- Turn off the LTP100W unit.
- Connect any PC's serial port (most likely COM1) to the LTP100W's RS232
port, using the supplied cable.
- Run the "LTP100W loader application" on the PC, optionally enter the
selected COM port and the desired transmission baud rate (COM1 at
38.4Kbaud by default), then open the application file (named DOSING.BIN by
default) and press button "Download".
- Turn on the LTP100W unit. After a few seconds the transmission will begin.
Watch the downloading progress and verify than no errors are reported.
Upon completion of the "software loading", the program will start automatically by
itself. Please check that the Version Number matches the one just loaded.
3.2 General Considerations
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The LTP100W program starts automatically by itself as soon as power is switched-
on. For reasons that will be made clear later, the LTP100W can start in two ways:
- Cold Start.
The program jumps directly to the Set-up section, without attempting to run
with possibly corrupted (or blank) essential parameters. A minimum set of
parameters will be supplied by default, while others will have to be entered by
the Field Engineer by means of the Set-up procedure. All counters and
"totalizers" will be reset to zero.
- Warm Start.
The program runs normally, using the application's parameters already in
memory.
After turn-on, a "never set-up" (or corrupted) LTP100W unit will detect a "blank data"
condition of its memory and will automatically perform a Cold Start, inviting you to
perform Set-up.
You can force the LTP100W unit to perform a Cold Start by pressing the DEL key
within two seconds after the version number has been displayed.
If a Cold Start is being performed, the LTP100W will inform you and wait for your
confirmation to proceed (remember that all counters will be reset, hence do not
perform unnecessary Cold Starts).
If a Cold Start is not necessary, execute a Warm Start and let the LTP100W perform
its duties. Even in this case the Field Engineer might want to run Set-up again. This
can be done as described later.
The LTP100W is a device designed to control dosing systems of three types:
BATCH - BELT - LIW
Any LTP100W unit can be installed and set-up to drive any of the above mentioned
dosing systems, without the need of adjusting hardware settings or re-loading the
application software.
To assign an LTP100W to a specific dosing system, the Installation Engineer shall

perform some simple and guided operations by selecting SET-UP in the main menu.
Along the SET-UP operations, the program will automatically load certain default
parameters on the basis of the selected dosing type. However, any default parameter
can be overridden by the Installation Engineer to accommodate specific plant
requirements.
The following picture shows the layout of the LTP100W’s alphanumeric display and
keyboard.
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3.2.1 Entering SET-UP
3.2.1.1 Normal startup (Warm startup)
Once turned on, the LTP100W performs a few hardware checks, and then displays
the following (or similar) initial screen layout.
BATCH_DOSING MENU - press key to select

Manual-mode | Auto-mode |
Calibration | | Setup/Test
You enter the Set-up/Test mode by pressing either

<Shift>S or <Shift>T and, subsequently entering the
following password: 990122 <ENTER>
3.2.1.2 First startup after program downloading (Cold startup)
If the DEL key is pressed while the Version number is being displayed, the LTP100W
enters the Setup/Test menu directly, skipping all preliminary testing.
The following screen layout will be displayed:
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Position the cursor
then <ENTER>
DOSING SETUP FACTORY TEST

Use arrows to select
3.2.2 Installation and Set-up quick instructions
First select the DOSING type. Depending on the dosing type you choose you will
have to enter different sets of parameters.
If you choose a DOSING type different from the previously selected one (or if you
choose a DOSING type for the first time in a "blank" LTP100W), the Set-up
procedure proposes a "default" set of parameters, which past experience indicates
are normally suitable for the majority of cases. You can optionally accept such set of
parameters (by pressing <ESC>) or override them by entering appropriate numbers
in the fields. Once this is done the screen will indicate which DOSING type was
selected and whether the entered set of installation parameters is valid (that is,
corresponds to certain built-in criteria). If it is not, repeat the DOSING type selection
and carefully revise each field.
The Belt nominal speed and the corresponding Encoder Frequency are not defaulted
as "valid". You always have to override such fields in order to properly install Belts.
Occasionally you can satisfactorily run your dosing application even if the installation
set of parameters is shown to be invalid. The LTP100W gives you only a warning.
If you are running in "Stand-alone" (without a Modbus RS485 connection to a PC or

PLC) the above steps complete the set-up / installation task. All other setup steps are
not required in such case.
Conversely, if you are running under remote PC or PLC control, you have to choose
SETUP in the menu (next field to the right of the field "DOSING") and enter the
following:
- Baud rate for the RS232 line (import export of parameters)

- Baud rate for the RS485 Modbus line (remote commands and data polling)
- The RS485 Modbus address (a number uniquely identifying the given
LTP100W unit in the network drop. Make sure that such address matches the
one entered in the PC/PLC)
- Indicate whether the acquired sensors' values will be transferred to the
PC/PLC in engineering units (such as Kg, Kg/hour, m/sec..., this is the
"Direct" choice) or in the PLC dependant units. In such case, enter the PLC
scaling number (consult the PLC documentation or contact the PLC
application Developer to obtain such number).
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This completes the installation / Setup process. Press <ESC> a certain number of
times, until the LTP100W restarts.
3.2.3 DOSING type detailed menu choices
Although the DOSING type menu branch is "self explanatory" and straightforward,
we provide here a semi-graphical reference guide to properly navigate in the
DOSING type selection menu. Values appearing between brackets in the following
picture are the "default" ones. Values appearing, without brackets, in the screen
layouts are the ones actually present in memory.
To make a selection among menu choices, use the arrow keys to point to one of the
fields, then press <ENTER>.
To enter numeric parameters, use the numeric keys, then:
- <ENTER> to fix the parameter's value into memory
- <ESC> to scroll to the next parameter
- <DEL> to clear the parameter's entry fie
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DOSING
BATCH BELT LOSS_IN_

WEIGHT
NORMAL LEVEL
LIQUID SOLID CONTROL LIQUID SOLID
ONE TWO
MOTOR MOTORS
Inlet Valve Open Timeout [sec]:[10] Motor 1 Startup Timeout [sec]:[4] Nominal Belt speed [m/min]:[invalid] Charge Valve Open Timeout [sec]:[20]
Inlet Valve Close Timeout [sec]:[10] Motor 1 Stop Timeout [sec]:[4] Encoder freq. at that speed [Hz]:[invalid] Charge Valve Close Timeout [sec]:[20]
Outlet Valve Open Timeout [sec]:[15] Motor 2 Startup Timeout [sec]:[4] Motor Startup Timeout [sec]:[4] Motor Startup Timeout [sec]:[4]
Outlet Valve Close Timeout [sec]:[15] Motor 2 Stop Timeout [sec]:[4] Motor Stop Timeout [sec]:[4] Motor Stop Timeout [sec]:[4]
Outlet Valve Open Timeout [sec]:[15]
Outlet Valve Close Timeout [sec]:[15]
3.2.4 SETUP detailed menu choices
After selecting the SETUP menu entry, you get the message: "Starting setup..." and,
after two seconds, a "screen layout" resembling the following:
BR1 BR2 ADDR CELL PLC

Baud Rate RS232-1
The first line shows the five menu entries available for selection. The one being
actually pointed is marked by the cursor position (in the picture above BR1 is
supposed). You scroll among the five entries using the "arrow" keys. You make a
selection by pressing the <Enter> key.
The second line provides a description of the action performed by the pointed entry.
First line Second line
BR1 Baud Rate RS232-1

BR2 Baud Rate RS-485
ADDR Read and Select 485 address
CELL Select Load Cell Full Scale in mV
PLC Select the PLC Transmission Format
Navigating within the SETUP procedure is straightforward. The following information

is provided for reference.
SETUP menu item 1: BR1 ( RS232 )
(available baud rates, default 38.4)
0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

Baud Rate [KBaud/s]
SETUP menu item 2: BR2 ( RS485 MODBUS network)
(available baud rates, default 9.6)
0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

Baud Rate [KBaud/s]
SETUP menu item 3: ADDR
not defaulted; must be in agreement with the

Host Computer selection
Address = (actual value)

[ENTER] to change; [ESC] to exit
If <ENTER> is pressed:
Enter the following password: 54321
Password : .....
If password is correct:
Enter the address and press <ENTER>
Address = .....
SETUP menu item 4: CELL
(available choices)
10mV 20mV 40mV 80mV

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SETUP menu item 5: PLC
Select "Direct" to send acquisition values in

engineering units (such as Kg, kg/hour, ...)
Select "Scaled to PLC analog" to send values
in the format of the particular PLC
analog/digital converter .
Select the PLC Transmission Format
Direct Scaled to PLC analog

If you select "Direct", no additional data are required.
If you select "Scaled to PLC analog", enter the PLC scaling factor.
Enter a valid value (in line 3), then press

<ENTER> to override the old value.
Press <ESC> to leave the value in the second line
unchanged and leave the procedure.
Select the PLC Transmission Format

PLC Analog Scale Factor: (some old value)
PLC Analog Scale Factor: .........
3.3 Factory
The selection of the third item "FACTORY" in the menu is password protected and
reserved for factory use. Do not attempt to enter such procedure.
3.4 Test
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The selection of the fourth item "TEST" in the menu is mostly dedicated to Factory
personnel and to User's Field Engineers who have received advanced training on the
LTP100W hardware. A brief description of the available "hardware testing"
procedures is provided as a summary reference. If you are not properly trained, or
unsure about such procedures, please do not attempt to use them. Safety
precautions need to be enforced when testing. Severe damage to the plant
equipment could result from improper use of such testing procedures.
Upon selecting the TEST menu-item the message "Starting LTP-100 test..." will
appear on screen followed, after two seconds, by the following screen layout:
RX232 RX485 Keyb. Out. Inp.

Test Digital Outputs 1-8
First line Second line
RX232 Test serial line port RS232

RX485 Test serial line port 485
Keyb. Keyboard Test
Out Test Digital Outputs 1-8
Inp. Test Digital Inputs 1-8
RX232
This is a testing program to try out the programming port serial line.
RX485
This is a testing program to try out the Host Computer/PLC communication port.
Keyb
This is a testing program to try out the keyboard.
Out
This is a testing program to try out and individually switch on and off (periodically) the
output relays.
Inp
This is a testing program to try out the digital inputs.
(NOTE: the inputs are displayed using negative logic notation: 0 = input asserted, 1 =
input not asserted)
4. CALIBRATION Mode Menu
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The Calibration procedures are common to the three types of dosing processes.
Hence they are described here only once, although they can be reached from the
menus of each of them.
Once the LTP100W has reached CALIBRATION mode (from the initial menu) it
shows Figure C1.
Load Cell Calibration procedures
Select one: Edit Calibrate Setup ESC
Figure C1
In Figure C1 the first line shows that the menu pertains to the CALIBRATION
procedures. The following keypad commands are allowed:
ESCape, E, C, S
ESCape return to the initial menu, stop the charging device and close the
discharging valve
E Go to the calibration view and edit procedure
C Go to the Load Cell calibration menu
S Go to the Calibration Setup menu
4.1 Calibration View and Edit Procedure (E)
This procedure allows the Operator to view and, optionally, modify the curve used to
convert raw acquisition data (in the range 1 –16777216) into Kg (in the proper
range).
View and Modify Calibration Curve
Select one: Offset Points

ESC to exit...
Figure C2
You can either solidly translate the whole curve up or down by a certain offset (by
pressing <Shift>O) or translate each individual point coordinate up, down, left or right
(by pressing <Shift>P).
Caution should be taken when changing the calibration points to any extent. The
accuracy of the whole weighting process may be impaired. If you did not receive
proper training, or you feel unsure about the "theory of operation" (described above),
avoid proceeding further in this procedure.
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Both procedures are straightforward and do not require detailed explanation. Just
follow the screen instructions.
If you enter a new curve offset, the LTP100W will acknowledge your change with the
following (or slightly similar) messages:
Offset requested
Tables updated
View and Modify in 4 seconds
In four seconds the screen will show in turn the numeric values of each point of the
curve. You can limit yourself to inspect them or make further changes.
ESC to scroll through the points

<Any numeric value>, followed by ENTER to modify values
MENU to close the procedure
4.2 Load Cell Calibration Menu (C)
Load Cell Calibration
Select one: Default Standard weights

ESC to exit...
Figure C3
The menu in Figure C3 allows the Operator to either calibrate the Load Cell and the
acquisition system using pre-defined default values by entering the keypad “D”, or to
perform an experimental calibration session using standard weights by entering the
keypad “S”, or to return to the previous menu by pressing the keypad ESC.
Use the first option (Default) to quickly enter a default curve. This allows you to check
out the system and verify if the "load cell" is properly connected. This case is
straightforward and does need any further explanation. Just enter the number of
points (min 2, max 20) making up the curve.
Use the second option to precisely calibrate the weight acquisition system using
standard weights. The following layout appears on screen:
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Load Cell Calibration (standard weights)
- Point 02 -
Enter net Weight[Kg]:.....
Negative value to abort, ESC to exit...
Figure C4
The Operator has to add the standard calibration weight (usually provided by the
mechanical equipment manufacturer) to the Load Cells, then enter the corresponding
value (in Kg), then press ENTER.
The LTP100W will begin to define a new calibration curve point (in the instance of
picture C4 will be point 02), following three steps and keeping the Operator informed
by appropriate messages:
• Wait analog to digital conversion stabilization

• Calculate the average over a predefined number of samples
• Store the new curve point in memory, rearrange the table in increasing order
and prepare for building another point
Once a point has been calibrated, the Operator can either end the procedure and
permanently store the new curve by pressing ESC (as long as at least two points
have been defined) or abort the calibration procedure entirely by entering any
negative number. In this case (and also in case only one point has been defined) any
point previously defined in the calibration session will be disregarded and the pre-
existing calibration curve will remain unchanged. The following two pictures show the
two possible outcomes.
Calibration successful Abort by Operator

Tables updated Tables not updated
Return in 4 seconds Return in 4 seconds
Figure C5 Figure C6
Other self-explanatory messages appear depending on the various error conditions

that might occur. They are not shown here for sake of simplicity.
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4.3 Calibration Setup (S)
This menu allows the Operator to view and, optionally modify some calibration
constants (described below). Such constants are given a default value at each Cold
Startup and any time the Process type is changed by means of the Setup menu
option (for instance a LTP100W unit, previously set-up for Belts is re-configured for
Loss-in-weight or Batch). The default values have been chosen to fit the vast majority
of cases and should be changed only in rare occasions (by trained personnel).
During the Calibration process the cell load must be kept constant for a time long
enough to allow the acquisition stream to reach steady conditions, so that its average
value provides an accurate measure of the real cell load. Occasionally it may happen
that, due to excessive mechanical or electrical noise, the load cell acquired values
show some comparatively strong oscillation around the mean value, never reaching
a satisfactory steady state, or a sudden and normally unwanted disturbance removes
the acquisition from steady conditions. Although such events would normally be a
sign of defective components or installation problems and, therefore should be
evaluated and possibly fixed, the System Engineer could determine that they are
acceptable, given the circumstances. In such cases it may be necessary to modify
one or more of the constants the LTP100W uses to evaluate the reaching of the
steady conditions. Such constants are:
• Stabilization Threshold [num]

Indicates the greatest allowed deviation from the mean (ideally zero) in
steady conditions. The units of measurement are internally defined by the
acquisition hardware, before conversion into Kilograms.
Default: 2000
• Stabilization requires [samples]
Indicates how many consecutive samples must fall within the Stabilization
Threshold above (as a minimum) for conditions to be considered steady.
Default 500
• Number of averaged samples [num]
Indicates how many samples must be considered in the calculation of the
average, after steady state conditions have been reached .
Default 1000
• Attain Calibration by [samples]
Indicates the maximum number of acquisition samples allowed to complete
one calibration point. To be sure, if stabilization is not reached within such
number, the calibration process is aborted.
Default 5000
As in other similar editing procedures, use ESC to scroll down, passing from the
definition of one constant to the next. The present value of the constant being
considered is shown in line 2. Enter a new value in line 3 then press the "ENTER"
key. The entered value will replace the old one in line 2. Repeat as many times as
desired.
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The following four figures show an instance of the data displayed on screen to
complete the procedure (default values shown).
View and Modify Calibration Constants

Stabilization Threshold [num]: 2000
Stabilization Threshold [num]: .......
ESC to scroll, ENTER to change
Figure C7

Stabilization requires [samples]: 500
Stabilization requires [samples]: .......
Figure C8

Number of averaged samples [num]: 1000
Number of averaged samples [num]: .......
Figure C9

Attain Calibration by [samples]: 5000
Attain Calibration by [samples]: .......
Figure C10
The entered values (or the default ones, if not changed) will remain in effect even
after the unit is turned off and on, until they are changed again.
5. Operation’s Commands
In this chapter, we describe the menu commands that are available once the
LTP100W is set-up and running. Most of the commands are self-explanatory; hence
they do not need extensive description. In all menus the following rules apply:
ESC will always terminate the procedure and return one step up in the menu
hierarchy
ENTER will be required to accept numeric data entry
DEL will blank the data entry field and allow entering new data
CAPITAL any time a menu command contains one (and only one) capital letter,
pressing that letter will activate that command
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Menus for the three types of processes are similar in concept but differ in specific
commands. Batch and Loss-in-weight processes have different sets of commands.
Conversely, Loss-in-weight and Belt processes share the same commands structure.
5.1 Batch and Analog Weight Transmitter
When the LTP100W unit is set-up as a Batch controller, it will also provide the weight
measured by the load cell as a 4-20 mA analog output, as in conventional weight
transmitters. The end-of-scale has to be selected by the Operator in the Parameter
procedure, while the analog output quantization accuracy is fixed to 1 part over
65535 (16 bit).
Initial Menu
BATCH_DOSING MENU - press key to select

Manual-mode | Auto-mode |
Figure B-I1
The first line indicates that the menu pertains to the Batch Dosing process. The
Operator can now press anyone of the key characters shown “Capitalized” in lines 2
and 3. In this particular menu the ESC key has no effect, being the first menu level.
M go to the MANUAL mode menu (described below)

A go to the AUTOMATIC mode menu (described below)
C go to the CALIBRATION menu (described in chapter 4)
S or T go to the Setup/Test menu (described in chapter 3)
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5.1.1 Batch MANUAL Mode Menu
Once the LTP100W has reached MANUAL mode (from the initial menu or from the
AUTOMATIC menu) it shows either Figure B-M1 or B-M2, depending on the
circumstances.
Shows menu
BATCH MANUAL MODE | +display

ESCape | Parameters | Recipe
Auto-mode | |
Figure B-M1
Shows data
BATCH MANUAL MODE | +menu

RUN-L CLOSED
W[Kg]= TA= FD= TOT=
ALARMS: SELECTOR IN LOCAL
Figure B-M2
In both pictures, the first line shows that the menu pertains to the Batch Dosing
process in MANUAL mode. Although they appear different, both allow the same
following commands (some not explicitly shown in the menu itself, being valid in all
operational menus, therefore assumed to be known by trained Operators):
ESCape, + , A. P, R, I, J, K, L, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8
discharging valve
+ Toggle line 2 and 3 to display menu items (as in Figure B-M1) or
process data (as in picture B-M2)
A go to the AUTOMATIC menu
P View or edit batch parameters (described later)
R View or edit batch recipe parameters (described later)
F1 Close the loading valve (for liquids) or stop the loading motor (for
solids)
F2 Open the loading valve (for liquids) or start the loading motor (for
solids)
F3 Inactive (for liquids) or start the loading motor at high speed (when
available for solids)
F4 Reset the loading valve (for liquids) or reset the loading motor (for
solids)
F5 Close the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
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F6 Open the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
F7 Inactive
F8 Reset the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
I Stop the second loading motor (when available for solids)
J Start the second loading motor (when available for solids)
K Stop the second loading motor at high speed (when available for
solids)
L Reset the second loading motor (when available for solids)
When Figure B-M2 is being displayed (as mentioned, use the “+” keypad to switch
from Figure B-M1 to B-M2 and back) the following information is refreshed twice a
second (from left to right):
• State of the loading and unloading devices (in line 2)

• Present load cell weight, last evaluated tare, last evaluated “fall down”, last
evaluated "totalizer" (in line 3)
• Last occurred alarm (in line 4)
5.1.2 Batch AUTOMATIC Mode Menu
Once the LTP100W has reached AUTOMATIC mode (from the initial menu or from
the MANUAL menu) it shows either Figure B-A1 or B-A2, depending on the
circumstances.
Shows menu
BATCH AUTO MODE RATE[Kg]:xxx | +display

ESCape | Parameters | Recipe
Manual-mode | start-Seq. | start-pUlse
DOSEX STATE:
Figure B-A1
Shows data
BATCH AUTO MODE RATE[Kg]:xxx | +menu

BATCH:yy CHARGING xxx CLOSED CLOSED
W[Kg]= xx.x TA=yy.y FD=z.z TOT=ttt
DOSEX STATE: TARE OVER LIMITS WARNING
Figure B-A2
In both pictures the first line shows that the menu pertains to the Batch Dosing
process in AUTOMATIC mode and, although they appear different, both allow the
same following commands: (some not mentioned in the menu itself, being valid in all
operational menus, therefore assumed to be known by trained Operators).
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ESCape, + , M. P, R, S, U, I, J, K, L, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8
discharging valve
+ Toggle line 2 and 3 to display menu items (as in Figure B-A1) or
process data (as in Figure B-A2)
M go to the MANUAL menu
P View or edit batch parameters (described later)
R View or edit batch recipe parameters (described later)
S Start Sequence. With this command, the Operator instructs the
LTP100W that he wants to start batch production. The Ltp100W
performs several checks on the plant status. If the plant is not ready
an error message is issued, else the cycle progressive number and
the step timer are cleared, the total production counter (totalizer) is
zeroed, the unit reaches a “ready” state and the following message is
displayed on the screen: AUTO MODE/NO ALARMS
U Start Pulse.
This command is provided for installation and testing purposes only.
Use with discretion. Do not use in production cycles.
With this command, the Operator directs the unit to perform a full
dosing cycle, composed of sequential steps, as required by the
particular process. Once the cycle is completed, if a fatal error
occurred an error message is issued and a FAULT digital output is
asserted, else a cycle condition code is issued and a DONE digital
output is asserted.
F1 Close the loading valve (for liquids) or stop the loading motor (for
solids)
F2 Open the loading valve (for liquids) or start the loading motor (for
solids)
F3 Inactive (for liquids) or start the loading motor at high speed (when
available for solids)
F4 Reset the loading valve (for liquids) or reset the loading motor (for
solids)
F5 Close the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
F6 Open the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
F7 Inactive
F8 Reset the unloading valve (both liquids and solids)
I Stop the second loading motor (when available for solids)
J Start the second loading motor (when available for solids)
K Stop the second loading motor at high speed (when available for
solids)
L Reset the second loading motor (when available for solids)
When Figure B-A2 is being displayed (as mentioned, use the “+” keypad to switch
from picture B-A1 to B-A2 and back) the following information is refreshed twice a
second (from left to right):
• Required Cycle Weight (RATE) (in line 1)
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• Progressive cycle number since start of sequence (BATCH), cycle step in
progress (for instance CHARGING), time elapsed since step beginning (in
seconds), state of the loading and unloading devices (in line 2)
• Present load cell weight, last evaluated tare, last evaluated “fall down”, last
evaluated totalizer (in line 3)
• Last occurred alarm (in line 4)
5.1.3 Batch Parameters Data Entry
You enter this procedure by pressing keypad “P” from either the MANUAL or the
AUTOMATIC menus.
The first menu appears as in Figure B-P1 below.
"New" is safer
BATCH Parameters Procedure
New parameters | Old parameters | ESCape
Figure B-P1
Type “N” if, presently, the LTP100W does not contain any valid batch parameters or
if you want to disregard old values entirely.
Type “O” if presently the LTP100W does contain valid batch parameters and you like
to see the old values before changing them.
Type ESC to return to the previous menu.
Note. If you select “O” while the LTP100W does not contain valid batch parameters,
the procedure is likely to crash and the system to stop abruptly. Should this occur,
turn the LTP100W off and on again and select “N” this time.
In what follows, we describe the “Old Parameters” procedure. The “ New

Parameters” one is quite similar.
The main Batch Parameters data entry Procedure looks like Figure B-P2.
See table below
BATCH Parameters Procedure

Name of dosing unit: <anyname>
Name of dosing unit: …………
ESC=scroll, ENTER=change, MENU=exit
Figure B-P2
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Several batch-dosing parameters are defined in the LTP100W. The present value of
the parameter on display will appear in line 2, while a series of dots will appear in line
3. As shown, use keypad ESC to scroll parameters forward leaving them unchanged,
or enter a value in the dotted line followed by ENTER. As long as the entered value
is acceptable, it will replace the old one in line 2, while the cursor will return at the
beginning of the dotted line, ready to accept another value for the same parameter
should you decide to do so. Else, press ESC to definitely accept the entered value
and move to the next parameter. In case of typing error during data entry, use
keypad DEL to clear the input field. If the keyboard “MENU” is pressed, the
procedure is terminated and the program execution returns to the application menu.
The table of Batch Parameters is made up as follows:
Parameter name on screen Meaning Limits
Name of dosing unit: Self explanatory any characters string

Full scale [Kg]: Max allowable batch load >0
Max Tare [Kg]: Max allowable tare before loading > 0 and < (Full scale)
Max Dosing at Low Speed [Kg]: Max batch load to use low speed > 0 and < (Full scale)
Fall Down [Kg]: Extra material loaded after stop any number
Tare Stabilization Time [s]: Time allowed to get stable tare any number
Charging Timeout [s]: Self explanatory any number
Dropping Time [s]: Time allowed to drop material after stop any number
Discharging Timeout [s]: Self explanatory any number
Maximum Tare Warnings: Issue tare alarm if limit crossed any number
Maximum Weight Warnings: Issue weight alarm if limit crossed any number
Maximum Timeout Warnings: Issue timeout alarm if limit crossed any number
Aalog Output Full Scale [kg] Weight in Kg corresponding to 20 mA > 0 and < (Full scale)
5.1.4 Batch Recipe Data Entry
You enter this procedure by pressing keypad “R” from either the MANUAL or the
AUTOMATIC menus.
The first menu appears as in Figure B-R1 below.
"New" is safer...
BATCH Recipe Procedure
Figure B-R1
Type “N” if, presently, the LTP100W does not contain any valid batch recipe
parameters or if you want to disregard old values entirely.
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Type “O” if, presently, the LTP100W does contain valid batch recipe parameters and
you like to see the old values before changing them.
Note. If you select “O” while the LTP100W does not contain valid batch recipe
parameters, the procedure is likely to crash and the system to stop abruptly. Should
this occur, turn the LTP100W off and on again and select “N” this time.

The main Batch Recipe Parameters data entry Procedure looks like Figure B-R2.
See table below
BATCH Recipe Procedure

Rate Setpoint [Kg/cycle]: xxx.xx
Rate Setpoint [Kg/cycle]: ……….
Figure B-R2
A number of batch dosing recipe parameters are defined in the LTP100W. The
present value of the recipe parameter on display will appear in line 2, while a series
of dots will appear on line 3. As shown, use keypad ESC to scroll parameters forward
leaving them unchanged, or enter a value in the dotted line followed by ENTER. As
long as the entered value is acceptable, it will replace the old one in line 2, while the
cursor will return at the beginning of the dotted line, ready to accept another value for
the same recipe parameter should you decide to do so. Else, press ESC to definitely
accept the entered value and move to the next recipe parameter. In case of typing
error during data entry, use keypad DEL to clear the input field. If the keyboard
“MENU” is pressed, the procedure is terminated and the program execution returns
to the application menu. The table of Batch Recipe Parameters is made up as
follows:
Recipe Parameter name on screen Meaning Limits
Raw Material Code: Self explanatory any characters string

Rate Setpoint [Kg/cycle]: Self explanatory > 0 and < (Full scale)
Rate Tolerance [Kg/cycle]: Self explanatory > 0 and < (Rate Setpoint)
Charging item [1/2]: Select charging device (if available) 1 or 2
5.2 Loss in Weight and Belts
As mentioned, although Loss-in-weight and Belt systems are made up of largely

unrelated material dosing machines, they share the same control philosophy to a
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wide extent, especially as far as the operational procedures are concerned. Hence,
the procedures described in this chapter are applicable in general to both systems.
The few exceptions will be dutifully noted.
The Belt systems will always deal with solid powders, while the Loss-in-weight ones
will sometimes handle liquid components. This will be taken into account by the
control software, but again the basic concepts will remain unaltered. The first menu
to appear on entry (Figure BLIW-I1) will show the type of process for which the
LTP100W is actually setup.
Initial Menu
LOSS_IN_WEIGHT MENU- press key to select

Manual-mode | Auto-mode | Recipe-mode
Figure BLIW-I1
The first line indicates that the menu pertains to the Loss-in-weight process. The
Operator can now press anyone of the key characters shown “Capitalized” in lines 2
and 3. In this particular menu the ESC key has no effect, being the first menu level.
Here is the list of possible commands:
M go to the MANUAL mode menu (described below)

A go to the AUTOMATIC mode menu (described below)
R go to the AUTOMATIC mode, but take the flow rate set-point from the stored
recipe
C go to the CALIBRATION menu (described above)
S or T go to the Setup/Test menu (described in chapter 3)
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5.2.1 Loss-in-weight and Belts MANUAL Mode Menu
Once the LTP100W has reached MANUAL mode (from the initial menu or from the
AUTOMATIC menu) it shows either Figure LIWB-M1 or LIWB-M2, depending on the
circumstances.
Shows menu
MANUAL MODE - Out[%]=xx.x | +display

ESCape | Parameters | reCipe-param.
Auto-mode | Recipe-mode| Output set
Figure LIWB-M1
Loss-in-Weight Shows data
MANUAL MODE - Out[%]=xx.x | +menu

Weight [Kg]:xxx.x Flow [Kg/h]:xxx.x
Total. [Kg]:xxxx ena unl CLO RUN
ALARMS: MOTOR FAULT ALARM
Figure LIWB-M2
Shows menu
MANUAL MODE - Out[%]=xx.x | +display

Auto-mode | Recipe-mode| Output set
Figure LIWB-M1
Belt Shows data
MANUAL MODE - Out[%]=xx.x | +menu

Kg/m:xx.x m/min:xx.x Flow[Kg/h]:xxxx.x
Tot[Kg]:xxxx dis RUN
ALARMS: BELT DISALIGNMENT
Figure LIWB-M2
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In all four pictures, the first line, while indicating that the menu pertains to the
MANUAL mode, shows the actual manually set rate of discharge in percentage.
Although they appear different, all allow the same set of commands (some not
mentioned in the menu itself, being valid in all operational menus, therefore assumed
to be known by trained Operators):
ESCape, + , A, R, O, P, C, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8
ESCape return to the initial menu, stop the discharging motor and close the
recharging valve (only in case of LIWs)
+ Toggle line 2 and 3 to display menu items (as in picture LIVB-M1) or
process data (as in picture LIWB-M2)
A go to the AUTOMATIC menu
R go to the AUTOMATIC mode, but take the flow rate set-point from the stored
recipe
O accept a new value for the discharging motor speed
P View or edit regulation parameters (described later)
C View or edit recipe parameters (described later)
F1 Close the recharging valve (for LIWs) or stop the belt motor (for Belts)
F2 Open the recharging valve (for LIWs) or start the belt motor (for Belts)
F3 Inactive (both for LIWs and Belts)
F4 Reset the recharging valve (for LIWs) or reset the belt motor (for
Belts)
F5 Stop the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
F6 Start the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
F7 Inactive in all cases
F8 Reset the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
5.2.1.1 LIW systems only
When picture LIWB-M2 is being displayed (as mentioned, use the “+” keypad to
switch from picture LIWB-M1 to LIWB-M2 and back) the following information is
refreshed once every two seconds (from left to right):
- line 2 Actual load cell weight in Kg, actual material flow rate in Kg/hour
- line 3 Totalizer value, whether the totalizer is enabled (ena) or disabled
(dis), whether the LIW is in the recharging state (loa) or in the normal
discharging state (unl), the recharging valve state (CLO=closed,
MOV=moving, OPE=open, LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm), the
discharging motor state (STP=stop, STA=starting, RUN=running,
LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm)
- line 4 Last occurred alarm. Possibly displayed alarms are:
RECHARGE VALVE OPEN ALARM

RECHARGE VALVE CLOSE ALARM
MOTOR TIMEOUT ALARM
MOTOR FAULT ALARM
SELECTOR IN LOCAL
DOSER IN TEST MODE
LOAD CELL FAULT
MANUAL MODE/NO ALARMS
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5.2.1.2 Belt systems only
- line 2 Actual load cell weight in Kg, actual belt speed in meters/minute,
actual material flow rate in Kg/hour
(dis), the belt motor state (STP=stop, STA=starting, RUN=running,
LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm)
MOTOR TIMEOUT ALARM

MOTOR FAULT ALARM
BELT DISALIGNMENT
SELECTOR IN LOCAL
DOSER IN TEST MODE
LOAD CELL FAULT
MANUAL MODE/NO ALARMS
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5.2.2 Loss-in-weight and Belts AUTOMATIC Mode Menu
Once the LTP100W has reached AUTOMATIC mode (from the initial menu or from
the MANUAL menu) it shows either picture LIWB-A1 or LIWB-A2, depending on the
circumstances.
Shows menu
AUTO MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+display

Manual-mode | Recipe-mode| Flow_set
DOSEX STATE: HIGH DEVIATION ALARM
Figure LIWB-A1
AUTO MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+menu

Total. [Kg]:xxxx ena unl CLO RUN OUT=xx.x
Figure LIWB-A2
Shows menu
AUTO MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+display

Figure LIWB-A1
Belt Shows data
AUTO MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+menu

Total. [Kg]:xxxx ena RUN OUT=xx.x
Figure LIWB-A2
In all four pictures, the first line, while indicating that the menu pertains to the
AUTOMATIC mode, shows the actual rate of discharge set-point in Kg. Although they
appear different, all allow the same set of commands (some not mentioned in the
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menu itself, being valid in all operational menus, therefore assumed to be known by
trained Operators):
ESCape, + , M, R, F, P, C, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8
ESCape return to the initial menu, stop the discharging motor and close the
recharging valve (only in case of LIWs)
+ Toggle line 2 and 3 to display menu items (as in picture LIVB-M1) or
process data (as in picture LIWB-M2)
M go to the MANUAL menu
R Remain in AUTOMATIC mode, but take the flow rate set-point from the stored
recipe
F accept a new value for the discharging rate set-point
P View or edit regulation parameters (described later)
C View or edit recipe parameters (described later)
F1 Close the recharging valve (for LIWs) or stop the belt motor (for Belts)
F2 Open the recharging valve (for LIWs) or start the belt motor (for Belts)
F3 Inactive (both for LIWs and Belts)
F4 Reset the recharging valve (for LIWs) or reset the belt motor (for
Belts)
Reset the regulator’s “out of tolerance” error (if present)
F5 Stop the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
F6 Start the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
F7 Inactive in all cases
F8 Reset the LIW discharging motor. Inactive for Belts
Reset the regulator’s “out of tolerance” error (if present)
5.2.2.1 LIW systems only
- line 2 Actual load cell weight in Kg, actual material flow rate in Kg/hour
(dis), whether the LIW is in the recharging state (loa) or in the normal
discharging state (unl), the recharging valve state (CLO=closed,
MOV=moving, OPE=open, LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm), the
discharging motor state (STP=stop, STA=starting, RUN=running,
LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm), the value of the motor control
signal in percentage (OUT=xx.x)
HIGH DEVIATION ALARM

LOW DEVIATION ALARM
RECHARGING TIMEOUT
RECHARGE VALVE OPEN ALARM
RECHARGE VALVE CLOSE ALARM
MOTOR TIMEOUT ALARM
MOTOR FAULT ALARM
SELECTOR IN LOCAL
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DOSER IN TEST MODE
LOAD CELL FAULT
AUTO MODE/NO ALARMS
5.2.2.2 Belt systems only
- line 2 Actual load cell weight in Kg, actual belt speed in meters/minute,
actual material flow rate in Kg/hour
(dis), the belt motor state (STP=stop, STA=starting, RUN=running,
LOC=selector in local, ALA=alarm), the value of the motor control
signal in percentage (OUT=xx.x)
HIGH DEVIATION ALARM

LOW DEVIATION ALARM
MOTOR TIMEOUT ALARM
MOTOR FAULT ALARM
BELT DISALIGNMENT
SELECTOR IN LOCAL
DOSER IN TEST MODE
LOAD CELL FAULT
AUTO MODE/NO ALARMS
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5.2.3 Loss-in-weight and Belts RECIPE Mode Menu
Once the LTP100W has reached RECIPE mode (from the initial menu or from the
MANUAL menu, or from the AUTOMATIC menu) it shows either Figure LIWB-R1 or
LIWB-R2, depending on the circumstances.
Shows menu
REC. MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+display

Figure LIWB-R1
REC. MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+menu

Figure LIWB-R2
Shows menu
REC. MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+display

Figure LIWB-R1
Belt Shows data
REC. MODE - [Kg/h]=xx.x |+menu

Total. [Kg]:xxxx ena RUN OUT=xx.x
Figure LIWB-R2
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This set of pictures show that the recipe mode is active (in line 1).
The RECIPE mode is actually undistinguishable from the AUTOMATIC one, except
that in the former the regulator set-point is taken from the recipe, while in the latter
from the Operator’s manual entry.
Pressing the keypad “A”, or manually entering a new rate set-point (using keypad
“F”), will force the LTP100W to go back to the AUTOMATIC mode.
All other RECIPE mode commands and procedures are the same as the
AUTOMATIC mode ones. Please refer to the previous chapter 4.2.2 for details.
5.2.4 Manually entering commands in MANUAL and AUTOMATIC modes
As shown above, the Operator can control the output to the motor controller (usually
an inverter) while in MANUAL mode by means of keypad “O” and the rate regulator’s
set-point while in AUTOMATIC mode by means of keypad “F”. Both procedures
operate in a similar way, so they can be described together. In the former case, the
entered number must be between 0 and 100, while in the latter between 0 and the
maximum rate (defined as a parameter). Enter an appropriate number in the
indicated field, the press Enter. Once a new value has been accepted it replaces
immediately the old one, while the screen remains ready to accept another value,
continuing this way until the Operator presses the keypad ESC in order to leave the
data entry procedure. Pressing the keypad MENU instead of ESC will terminate the
data entry procedure immediately.
Note. While either procedure “O” or procedure “F” is active, the LTP100W
regulation functions are working normally, but the screen refreshing is
disabled. Because of this, the Operator should leave either procedure
immediately once changing values is no more immediately needed.
As an example, the following picture shows a rate set-point change in AUTOMATIC

mode, after pressing keypad “F” in the AUTOMATIC menu.
AUTO MODE - [Kg/h]=31.5 New=…….

Figure LIWB-A3
Suppose the present regulator’s set-point is 31.5 Kg/hour. The Operator can enter a
new value on the dotted line, then press Enter, then ESC. The entered value will be
displayed in place of 31.5 . Screen refreshing is inactive while this menu is being
displayed.
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5.2.5 Loss-in-weight and Belt Regulation Parameters Data Entry
You enter this procedure by pressing keypad “P” from either the MANUAL or the
AUTOMATIC menu.
The Loss-in-weight regulator parameters differ slightly from the Belt ones, however
the procedure concepts remain the same in both cases.
The first menu appears as in Figure LIWB-P1 below.
LOSS IN WEIGHT Parameters Procedure
Figure LIWB-P1
Type “N” if, presently, the LTP100W does not contain any valid regulator parameters
or if you want to disregard old values entirely.
Type “O” if presently the LTP100W does contain valid regulator parameters and you
like to see the old values before changing them.
Note. If you select “O” while the LTP100W does not contain valid regulator
parameters, the procedure is likely to crash and the system to stop abruptly. Should
this occur, turn the LTP100W off and on again and select “N” this time.

The main Regulator Parameters data entry Procedures look like Figure LIWB-P2.

Name of dosing unit: anyname
Loss-in-Weight Name of dosing unit: …………

Name of dosing unit: anyname
Belt Name of dosing unit: …………
Figure LIWB-P2
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A number of regulator parameters are defined in the LTP100W. They can be
accessed sequentially. Once a particular parameter is considered, its present value
will appear in line 2, while a series of dots will appear on line 3. As indicated, use
keypad ESC to scroll parameters forward leaving them unchanged, or enter a value
in the dotted line followed by ENTER. As long as the entered value is acceptable, it
will replace the old one in line 2, while the cursor will return at the beginning of the
dotted line, ready to accept another value for the same parameter should you decide
to do so. Else, press ESC to definitely accept the entered value and move to the next
parameter. In case of typing error during data entry, use keypad DEL to clear the
input field. If the keyboard “MENU” is pressed, the procedure is terminated and the
program execution returns to the application menu. The table of Regulator
Parameters is made up as follows:
Name of dosing unit: Self explanatory any characters string

PID proportional coefficient: Self explanatory > 0; < 10,000
PID integral coefficient: Self explanatory > 0; < 10,000
PID derivative coefficient: Self explanatory > 0; < 10,000
Output lower limit [%]: Min allowed motor speed in % > 0; < 100
Output upper limit [%]: Max allowed motor speed in % > 0; < 100 and > lower
Set point lower limit [Kg/h]: Self explanatory >0
Set point upper limit [Kg/h]: Self explanatory > than lower limit
Deviation low limit [%]: Negative deviation from setpoint alarm > 0; < 100
Deviation high limit [%]: Positive deviation from setpoint alarm > 0; < 100
Deviation delay time [sec]: Deviation alarm delay any number
Gross weight when full [Kg]: Total weight at maximum vessel load > 0; LIW only
Start recharging limit [%]: Vessel recharge threshold in percentage > 0; < 100 ; LIW only
Stop recharging limit [%]: Self explanatory > start limit; LIW only
Flow rate PLC scale[Kg/h]: Reserved for data communications
Weight PLC scale[Kg]: Reserved for data communications
Belt speed PLC scale[m/min]: Reserved for data communications
5.2.6 Loss-in-weight and Belt Recipe Parameters Data Entry
You enter this procedure by pressing keypad “C” from either the MANUAL or the
AUTOMATIC menu.
The first menu appears as in Figure LIWB-C1 below (where Loss-in-Weight is

assumed).
Figure LIWB-C1
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Type “N” if, presently, the LTP100W does not contain any valid recipe or if you want
to disregard old values entirely.
Type “O” if presently the LTP100W does contain valid recipe parameters and you like
to see the old values before changing them.
Note. If you select “O” while the LTP100W does not contain valid recipe parameters,
the procedure is likely to crash and the system to stop abruptly. Should this occur,
turn the LTP100W off and on again and select “N” this time.

The main Recipe Parameters data entry Procedures look as shown in picture LIWB-
C2.

Raw Material Code: anycode
Loss-in-Weight Raw Material Code: ………..
BELT Parameters Procedure

Raw Material Code: anycode
Belt Raw Material Code: ………..
Figure LIWB-C2
A number of recipe parameters are defined in the LTP100W. They can be accessed
sequentially. Once a particular parameter is considered, its present value will appear
in line 2, while a series of dots will appear on line 3. As indicated, use keypad ESC to
scroll parameters forward leaving them unchanged, or enter a value in the dotted line
followed by ENTER. As long as the entered value is acceptable, it will replace the old
one in line 2, while the cursor will return at the beginning of the dotted line, ready to
accept another value for the same parameter should you decide to do so. Else, press
ESC to definitely accept the entered value and move to the next parameter. In case
of typing error during data entry, use keypad DEL to clear the input field. If the
keyboard “MENU” is pressed, the procedure is terminated and the program execution
returns to the application menu. The table of Recipe Parameters is made up as
follows:
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Raw Material Code: Self explanatory any characters string

Rate Setpoint [Kg/h]: Self explanatory within param table limits
High Deviation Limit [%]: Acceptable positive regulation error > 0; < 100
Low Deviation Limit [%]: Acceptable negative regulation error > 0; < 100
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6. Connection to an Outside Computer
The LTP100W is able to communicate with external devices, such as Host

Computers or PLCs by means of a serial RS-485 communication port, using the
industrial widely applied MODBUS protocol.
Each LTP100W connected to the communication line receives a unique address

code at installation, used in communication Host messages. The proper unit will
process this way each Host message.
The LTP100W is constantly ready to receive messages from the Host Computer.
After a message has been received without errors (either frame or syntax errors), the
LTP100W sends back an appropriate answer, in some cases just to acknowledge, in
others to send some kind of information.
The set of messages defined in the LTP100W allows full remote control of the unit,
including state changing, motors starting and stopping, parameters and recipe
downloading and data polling.
While a detailed structure description of all messages is beyond the scope of this
Guide, we list them here together with a brief description of their purpose, for better
comprehension of the Host Computer operational procedures.
6.1 Batch Dosing Messages
04H Data Polling.

The LTP100W returns the following information:
 Actual weight
 Actual tare
 Step timeout
 Actual dosing step (tare stabilization, charging, waiting fall down,
discharging, waiting next cycle)
 Dosing state (tare over limits warning, weight out of range
warning, charging timeout warning, motor/valve alarm, weight over
limits, dosing unit in test mode, tare over limits alarm, weight out of
range alarm, charging timeout alarm)
 Charging device state (stop, starting, running at low speed,
running at high speed, in alarm, valve closed, valve open, valve
moving, valve in alarm)
 Discharging device state (valve closed, valve open, valve moving,
valve in alarm)
 Charging device alarm (timeout, fault)
 Discharging device alarm (timeout, fault)
 Fall down
 Batch weight
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10H,01H Batch Parameters download.
The Host computer downloads the following parameters:
 Full load weight

 Max. tare
 Max. load to run at low speed
 Initial fall down
 Tare stabilization time
 Charging timeout
 Dropping time
 Discharging timeout
 Number of tare warnings before tare alarm is declared
 Number of weight warnings before weight alarm is declared
 Number of charging timeout warnings before charging timeout
alarm is declared
10H,02H Recipe Parameters download

 Required load per cycle

 Load tolerance
 Charging device to be used
10H,10H Command to Charging and Discharging Devices

The Host computer sends the following commands:
 Charging device command (stop motor, start motor at low speed,

start motor at high speed, reset motor alarm, close valve, open
valve, reset valve alarm)
 Discharging device command (close valve, open valve, reset valve
alarm)
10H,03H Reset Sequence

If a “1” is transmitted - reset all alarms
If a “2” is transmitted - reset counters
6.2 Loss-In-Weight and Belt Dosing Messages
04H,01H Process Data Polling.

 material flow rate

 belt speed (void for LIW systems)
 actual weight
 tank level
 actual command signal to motor control (inverter)
 regulator state/alarm (see table 1 below)
 device state (see table 2 below)
 device alarms (see table 3 below)
 accumulated counter of dosed material (since last reset)
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04H,02H Regulation Parameters Polling.
 regulator state/alarm (see table 1 below)

 regulator set-point
 regulator proportional coefficient
 regulator integral coefficient
 regulator derivative coefficient
 manual command signal from Operator to motor control (inverter)
 upper limit of command signal to motor control
 lower limit of command signal to motor control
 upper limit of set-point
 lower limit of set-point
 upper limit of deviation error
 lower limit of deviation error
 deviation error latency time
10H,01H Download Recipe Parameters

 recipe set-point
 recipe upper limit of deviation error
 recipe lower limit of deviation error
10H,02H Download Regulator (PID) Parameters

 PID state (manual, automatic, recipe, direct/reverse)

 set-point
 regulator proportional coefficient
 regulator integral coefficient
 regulator derivative coefficient
 manual command signal from Operator to motor control (inverter)
 upper limit of command signal to motor control
 lower limit of command signal to motor control
 upper limit of set-point
 lower limit of set-point
 upper limit of deviation error
 lower limit of deviation error
 deviation error latency time
10H,03H Download Conversion Factors

 conversion factor for flow rates

 conversion factor for speeds
 conversion factor for weights
10H,10H Commands to Devices
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 motor commands (start, stop, alarm reset)

 valve commands (open, close, alarm reset)
10H,11H General Alarms Reset

The Host Computer requests an alarm reset of all faults on specific (or all)
dosing units.
Table 1
PID States
PID Alarms
manual
automatic high deviation
cascade low deviation
recipe recharge timeout
direct/reverse
Table 2 Table 3
Motors states
Valves states Motors alarms
stop Valves alarms
closed timeout
starting
moving fault
running low speed open timeout
open belt misalignment
running high speed close timeout
alarm local mode
alarm
LTP100W in test
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7. Specifications for RS485 line connection
In this chapter the specifications for connection and usage of LTP100W terminal are
described .
7.1 Specifications of RS485 connection interface
 The RS485 connection interface is a communication interface with serial, bi-

directional protocol for high distances.
 Data are transferred from one device to the other in both directions on one
single twisted two-pairs cable (TX - RX – reference signal ).
 At Hardware level on one single line a “MASTER” device, controlling the

communications, and up to a max. number of 32 “SLAVE” devices are
connected .
 The max. number of “SLAVE” devices can be forcedly reduced as to the

frequency of communications and the quantity of data to be transferred
between the “MASTER” and each single “ SLAVE” device; in case of usage
with communications to LTP100W at 9600 Baud the max. number of
terminals to be used is N. 10 LTP100W.
 The communication line will therefore have a starting point that normally is
identified with the “MASTER” device and an arrival point within the max.
distance of cable coincident with a “SLAVE” device.
 The remaining “SLAVE” devices can be hooked to the communication line at

any distance among them and from the two extreme devices .
 The connection cable must consist of twisted and shielded two-pairs

cables and at the two extremes the communication line must be equipped
with suitable terminators .
7.2 Hardware features of RS485 interface of ”LTP100W”
 The communication drivers and the reference mass signal of the RS485
interface of LTP100W device are insulated in galvanic way from the internal
input of the terminal .
 The communication drivers consider a max. total charge on the two lines
of 60 Ohms given by the terminators.
 The reference signal has a 100 Ohms in-series resistance to the common
input cable of the driver, for protection against electrostatic discharges.
 The reference signal absolutely MUST NOT be earth connected , nor to

the terminal housing and nor to the 24 volt mass of same terminal.
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 For the RS485 connection LTP100W terminal is equipped with two
connectors DB9, male for the arrival connection , female for the start
connection or for the end-of-line terminator .
 The connections of RS485 serial line can be of different

types:
 Between PC and LTP100W terminal
 Between PLC and LTP100W terminal
 Between two LTP100W terminals
PC
OR
PLC
LTP100 LTP100 LTP100

W W W
 The connection cable between the different parts must

absolutely be of TWISTED and SHIELDED type (ex. see
catalogue RS cod. 367-959).
R(A-) R(A-)
R(B+) R(B+)
SHIELD
GND GND
GND GND
 The shield of connection cables between “MASTER “ and “SLAVE” and

among the different “SLAVE” must absolutely be earth-connected only
from the start side , and must be left free at the arrival side .
 The shield of cables starting from the LTP100W can be connected to the
metallic housing of DB9 connector , being sure that the female connector on
the terminal is earth-connected .
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 Example of RS 485 serial cable between PLC SIEMENS
MODULE CP441and LTP100W terminal
PLC Com. 1 Connector 15 ways M LTP100W Connector 9 ways

F
4 (RA-) ------------------------------------------------- 9 (RA-)
11(RB-) ------------------------------------------------- 8 (RB-)
8 GND ------------------------------------------------- 5 GND(RIF)
SHIELD at the housing if earth-connected

( or with earth-cable ) only PLC side
 Verify the presence of 120 R terminator PLC-side if it is the

starting point of RS485 network.
 The reference GND of RS485 can be connected to the PLC

mass and consequently to the earth , only if it is the sole
point of RS 485 connection network of the reference to the
earth .
 Example of RS 485 serial cable between two LTP100W

terminals
LTP100W connector 9 ways M LTP100W connector 9 ways F
9 (RA-) ------------------------------------------------- 9 (RA-)
8 (RB+) ------------------------------------------------- 8 (RB+)
5 GND ------------------------------------------------- 5 GND
SHIELD at the housing of DB9 if earth-connected

( or with earth-cable ) only start LTP100W side
 Verify the presence of terminator on the adjacent connector if the

arrival LTP100W terminal is the last of the RS485 network .
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 Example of RS 485 serial cable among PC with converter
and LTP100W terminal.
PC and intelligent Converter RS232/485 LTP100W connector 9 ways

F
B- ------------------------------------------------- 9 (RA-)
intelligent
PC Converter A+ ------------------------------------------------- 8 (RB+)
RS 232/485
GND ------------------------------------------------- 5 GND
SHLD
SHIELD at the housing of converter connector if earth-connected

( or with earth-cable ) only PC side
 The reference GND of RS485 can be connected to the RS232

mass, and consequently that of the PC , only if it is the sole
point of RS 485 connection network of the reference to the
earth .
 If the PC is the start of the network it is necessary to fit on the

connector of converter (if not already present) the following
terminator :
1K2
+V
A+
B-
120
GND
1K2
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 An example of intelligent converter is the “ 485-25E “ of “Integrity
Instruments” with on-board micro-controller and a.m. terminator
embedded in the device .
 Length of RS 485 network and max. number of terminals.
 The max. length allowed of the RS485 network between

starting “Master” units consisting of PLC or PC with relevant
converter, and “Slave “ LTP100W device placed at the max.
distance, is 1200 meters.
 All the other “Slave” devices can be introduced in any point

of the network within this cable length ; the distance among the
devices inside the max. distance can be defined at will and does
not affect the correct global network operation .
 In case it is necessary to considerably exceed ( of more than 50

m) the max. length an intelligent repeater must be provided
which could directly manage the residual portion of RS485
network.
 As a repeater it is not enough to use a pair of RS485 Buffer to

restore the signal Hardware level , because such repeater does
not eliminate the phase displacement errors of the signal itself.
 The present max. number of terminals connected on the RS485

network with a transmission speed of 9600 Baud is No. 10
terminals.
 Terminator for RS 485 serial on LTP100W terminal
 The RS 485 NETWORK must be equipped with two terminators at

the extremes of the network itself .
 For the network-start terminator refer to the above mentioned

indications regarding the “Master” devices consisting of PLC or
Personal Computer.
 The “Slave” device situated at the end of network normally

consists of an LTP100W terminal.
 The Terminator must be placed only and exclusively on the

last LTP100W of the RS485 line.
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 The terminator consists of a plug with DB9 male connector
on whose pins three resistive networks are installed as
showed here below .
 Terminator diagram on LTP100W:
The resistances are of ¼ Watt type
1K2
7 (+V)
8 R(B-)
9 R(A+)
150
4 (GND)
DB9 M
1K2
+ V is the positive of the insulated input of Driver RS485 of LTP100W

R(B -) is the negative end of the two-pair cable for signal of the RS485 of
LTP100W
R(A +) is the positive end of the two-pair cable for signal of the RS485 of
LTP100W
GND is the negative of the insulated input of Driver RS485 of LTP100W
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04 02/10/04 Filtri Buffa Richard Applies to

Rev. Date Author Control Approval Description

The board provides an input/output sub-system, which includes:

The LTP100W unit can be used in two main manners of working:

2.1 Analog Data Acquisition

In virtually all cases found in practical industrial applications, weight is measured by

In Loss-In-Weight systems, a discharging device unloads some material from a

• Display calibration data or perform a calibration procedure

In MANUAL mode the LTP100W is able to perform all controlling functions

In AUTOMATIC mode the LTP100W is able to perform all controlling functions

2.3 Control Algorithms

The LTP100W provides two different classes of regulators.

• Logic control of discrete sequential processes

The default regulators are: Classical PID, PID+S and PEICS

3.1 Application Software Loading

3.2 General Considerations

The LTP100W is a device designed to control dosing systems of three types:

BATCH - BELT - LIW

To assign an LTP100W to a specific dosing system, the Installation Engineer shall

3.2.1.1 Normal startup (Warm startup)

BATCH_DOSING MENU - press key to select

You enter the Set-up/Test mode by pressing either

The following screen layout will be displayed:

DOSING SETUP FACTORY TEST

3.2.2 Installation and Set-up quick instructions

If you are running in "Stand-alone" (without a Modbus RS485 connection to a PC or

- Baud rate for the RS232 line (import export of parameters)

3.2.3 DOSING type detailed menu choices

BATCH BELT LOSS_IN_

BR1 BR2 ADDR CELL PLC

First line Second line

BR1 Baud Rate RS232-1

Navigating within the SETUP procedure is straightforward. The following information

SETUP menu item 1: BR1 ( RS232 )

(available baud rates, default 38.4)

0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

SETUP menu item 2: BR2 ( RS485 MODBUS network)

(available baud rates, default 9.6)

0.3 0.6 1.2 2.4 4.8 9.6 19.2 38.4

not defaulted; must be in agreement with the

Address = (actual value)

Enter the following password: 54321

Enter the address and press <ENTER>

SETUP menu item 4: CELL

10mV 20mV 40mV 80mV

Select "Direct" to send acquisition values in

Select the PLC Transmission Format

Direct Scaled to PLC analog

If you select "Direct", no additional data are required.

Enter a valid value (in line 3), then press

Select the PLC Transmission Format

RX232 RX485 Keyb. Out. Inp.

Use arrows to select

First line Second line

RX232 Test serial line port RS232

4. CALIBRATION Mode Menu

Load Cell Calibration procedures

Select one: Edit Calibrate Setup ESC

4.1 Calibration View and Edit Procedure (E)

View and Modify Calibration Curve

Select one: Offset Points