Vhrs 940001 Ea

VHRS
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a
REVISION DATE
CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a 16.06.99
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Technical Documentation
K-Tron (Suisse) SA
Division Hasler
16 June 1999
Table of contents :
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 2
2. MOUNTING THE VHRS CONTROLLER................................................... 3
3. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION SINGLE IDLER BELT SCALE.... 5
4. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION DOUBLE OR MULTI-IDLER

BELT SCALE ............................................................................................. 6
5. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION, VERSION II OR III .................... 7
6. OPEN THE CONTROLLER ....................................................................... 8
7. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY .................................................... 9
8. COMMISSIONING THE VHRS ................................................................ 10

8.1 GENERAL PROCESS ....................................................................... 10
8.2 DETAILED PROCESS....................................................................... 10
8.3 EMPTY BELT TARING PROCEDURE .............................................. 14
9. APPENDIX ............................................................................................... 19
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1. INTRODUCTION
The VHRS (Very High Resolution Scale) controller is a measuring instrument designed
to be connected to digital load cells exclusively built by K-Tron.
It is principally used for measuring and processing data generated by belt scales of the
type SBS (Smart Belt Scales) and with metallic aprons of the type SAS (Smart Apron
Scale).
The VHRS controller connected to a VHRS conveyor can be certified according to the
OIML standard No 50.
Temperature range : -25°C to +80°C.
Environment : Avoid storage in chemically hostile environments.
Check on delivery the conformity with your order.
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2. MOUNTING THE VHRS CONTROLLER
WALL MOUNTED VERSION
all dimensions in mm
281
260
103
45.5
240
200
340
Place for cables
PROVIDE : Sufficient space for easy access

The cable length determines the maximum distance from the weighing station
AVOID : Temperatures below -10°C or above +50°C
ENVIRONMENT : Protection class to IP 65.
PANEL VERSION
all dimensions in mm
240 42
+ 1.3
282
- 0
cut out area for panel

+0.8
92
-0 (DIN 43700)
PROVIDE : Panel opening 282 x 92 mm. Sufficient space for easy access.
AVOID : Temperatures below -10°C or above +50°C.
ENVIRONMENT FOR FRONT PANEL : Protection class to IP 65.

Wall version Panel version
Cable characteristics : (c) Important :

Shield : Copper braid The cable (c) shielding must be
Screen : Aluminium sheet connected to the corresponding
No. of wires : 5 twisted pairs terminals on both ends of cable (c).
Maximum distance : 1000 meters
Wire resistance : < 40 Ω/km
Terminal box and

connector for the VHRS
connection cable
Example : belt scale

type SBS
The VHRS controller detects the belt movement.

There is no need for an additional interlocking contact.

3. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION
SINGLE IDLER BELT SCALE
I II III
Controller Wall version Controller Wall version Controller Panel version
3m
2m
K-Tron Hasler
delivery
K-Tron Hasler
delivery
Controller
terminal box
Controller
5m terminal box
or 10 m
d
d
Câble C
Câble C
Terminal box Terminal box fixed Terminal box fixed

fixed on the belt on the belt on the belt

4. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION
DOUBLE OR MULTI-IDLER BELT SCALE
Connection to a Controller Wall version :
• if the distance d < 10 m, use the cable with the connectors ( 5 or 10 m)
• if the distance d > 10 m, connect to the controller terminal box
Connection to a Controller Panel version :

• connection to the controller terminal box
controller
terminal box Version I
connection
Version II or III
Wall
If d > 10 m version
If d = 5 or 10 m
station 1 station 2 station 3
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3

5. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION,
VERSION II OR III
Cable to VHRS CONTROLLER
Shield
R P G Y W
B E G B
E L I R R R H
D N E L I
U L E O
E K Y E W T
O E
W 6 5 N N
7 4 Controller terminal box
11 10 9 8 Y G 3 2
P E B
R B P G U L R B W
E L I R L E R H
R L A
D U N E P C E O I
E K Y O N W T
L W K
E N E
Shield
d Cable C
Shield
R B P G P Y B B W
E L I R U E L G R H
R
D U
E
N
K
E
Y P
L
L
A
C
R
E
O
W
I
T Terminal box
L O K E N E
9 R* 8 E W N fixed on the belt
11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2
100Ω
7 6
11 10 9 8 5 4 3 2
Y G W B P G Y G B W
E R H R I R E R R H
L E I O N E L E O I
L
O
E
N
T
E
W
N
K Y L
O
E
N
W
N
T
E
*R : Impedance matching
W W (equip the most distant
controller terminal box)
Shield Shield
C C
H H
C V C V A A
- + + - O C O C N N
TX TX RX RX N N
M C M C
E E
- + - + L L
A B
Load Cell Speed sensor

6. OPEN THE CONTROLLER
Remove side cover as shown
Unscrew this screw
Unscrew these 4 screws
Power supply 230 V/115 V, 50/60 Hz Inside this cover you will find the connection
diagram for interfaces and the blue key allowing the
access to the PROGRAMMING MODE.
JP10
Fuse
Key plug JP10

Fuse
JP6 JP1
JP4
Analog
interface
JP1 JP6
Serial
interface
JP4
X1 X2 X3 X4
X1 X2 X3 X4
X1: power supply connection

X2: analog interface connection
X3: serial interface connection
X4: weighing station connection

7. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
JP 10
Fuse
EMI channel
1
Caution :
In order to avoid electromagnetic
interference from the power supply 11
cable, X1 cable must pass inside the 1
EMI protection channel.
Circuit diagram for the power supply
JP 10
Power supply
E
E
230 V, 50 Hz Controller
or N
115 V, 60 Hz N
L
L
0.5 A slow blow fuse
ATTENTION to the power supply VHRS Panel version

Model N°2507.XXXX
Power rating : PN-PE~50..60 Hz 200...250 V
: 46 W
as per identification label
Rated current : 0,2 A
Fuse : 0,5 A slow blow
Once the power supply has been connected, check that all status indicator lights and
the entire display remain on for 2 seconds, then product identification for 2 seconds.
If not, check that the power supply is 230 V or 115 V.
If any interface, see appendix A1.

8. COMMISSIONING THE VHRS
8.1 GENERAL PROCESS
The general process for commissioning the VHRS is as follows :
• Set the VHRS in the PROGRAMMING MODE.
• Read the instructions regarding how to change parameters (see appendix A2,
ch. 6) and how to implement the various functions (see appendix A2, ch. 7).
• Select the display language French, English, German, Spanish or Italian

(see appendix A3, ch. 2).
• Program the number of load cells for double or multi idler belt scales.
• Program the addresses of the load cells for double or multi idler belt scales.
• Introduce the correction coefficients of the load cells.
• On double and multi idler belt scales, measure the distance

between the weigh idler stations and introduce this value in the corresponding
parameter.
• Measure the length of the weighbridge. If the weighbridge length is other than
2.00 meters, program the new length into the controller.
• If the conveyor belt is not horizontal, program its inclination (see below).
• Proceed with zero setting.
Attention : the belt must be completely unloaded for the zero setting.
8.2 DETAILED PROCESS

Commission your belt scale as follows :
• Set the VHRS in PROGRAMMING mode

• Program the number of load cell
CONFIG OPTION.
Number of SFTs
ncel=1

• Program the addresses of the load cells
Connect the first cell and display its address.
CONFIG OPTION.
SFT 1 address
adr1=0
Set this address to 1.
Connect the second cell and display its address.
CONFIG OPTION.
SFT 2 address
adr2=0
Set this address to 2.
Continue in this manner for all the cells.
• Introduce the load cells' correction coefficients
CONFIG OPTION.
SFT 1 Coeff
SFT 2 Coeff
SFT 3 Coeff
SFT 4 Coeff
cp1=NaN
cp2=NaN
cp3=NaN
cp4=NaN
These coefficients are written on the parallelograms(s).
• Introduce the distance between the weigh idler stations and the length of
the weighbridge.
If the weighbridge length is other than 2 m or if the number of weigh idler stations is
more than 1, introduce the correct values in the corresponding parameters.

CONFIG OPTION.
Weighbridge
w.b.=2.0 m
Idler space
i.s.=0.0 m
Material direction
w.b.
i.s.
Upstream idler station Downstream idler station
Weigh idler station (s)
The parameters (w.b.) and (i.s.) are extremely important. The accuracy of your scale
depends on the accuracy with which these lengths are measured.
If the VHRS is equipped with only a single weighed idler, (i.s.) must be kept at zero.
• Program the conveyor belt inclination
If the conveyor is not horizontal, then program the conveyor angle.
CONFIG OPTION.
Conveyor angle
angl=0.0
The angle is in degrees (°).
• Proceed with the Zero setting procedure
The zero setting is carried out over 100m of the belt. However, this length can be
modified using the following parameter :
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Taring length
tarl=100.0m

FUNCTIONS
Zero setting
The password must be set to 2 before this function can be carried out.
See appendix 2, ch. 5.
The Zero setting function measures and stores the weight of the weigh idler station plus
the weight of the empty belt.
Unload the belt and let it run for a few minutes so that it takes its normal position.
If this function has been requested while the belt is stopped, the message ERROR
will be displayed and the function will be cancelled.
During the zero setting function, the VHRS measures and stores the average empty belt
weight which will be used as a reference point during future empty belt tarings.
If this procedure has not been carried out, the VHRS will not calculate a
totalization and no flow rate will be displayed.
Once the zero setting function has been initialized, it enables the VHRS to indicate the
percentage of taring completed.
OPERATIONAL
% tare completed
tart=x.x %
As soon as the Zero setting is completed, it enables the VHRS to indicate the new
average belt weight :
METROLOGY
Initial tare
tarØ=x.x kg/m
Once these operations have been carried out your belt scale is ready for use. As
the weighing station is equipped with a factory calibrated digital speed pick-up
sensor, no further calibration is needed.

8.3 EMPTY BELT TARING PROCEDURE
During empty belt taring the VHRS calculates the average empty belt weight. This
procedure enables the VHRS to take slight belt weight variations due to clogging or
fluctuating belt tension into account. Repeat the empty belt taring from time to time. It is
recommended to carry out this procedure every other week.
Empty belt taring is carried out over 100 m of the belt. However, this length can be
modified using the following parameter :
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Taring length
tarl=100.0 m
For the most accurate taring, the belt tare should be carried out over a whole number of
belt revolutions.
FUNCTIONS
Belt taring
Empty belt taring can be carried out either automatically or manually.
By default, the VHRS is set up to use the automatic mode.
EMPTY BELT TARING IN AUTOMATIC MODE
Empty belt taring is done every time the VHRS finds the belt empty. The belt is
considered to be empty if the load is less than the Taring threshold. The default value
of this threshold is 5 % and it depends upon the quality of the belt.
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Taring threshold
tthr=5.0 %
This value is given in % of the Maximum load of material on the belt (see appendix A3,
chapters 3 and 4).
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Maximum load
m.ld=xxxxx.xx kg/m

During empty belt taring, if the belt load is higher than the taring threshold, the belt
taring will be stopped and the previous tare value of the empty belt will be remain valid.
A new taring will begin as soon as the belt is emptied.
EMPTY BELT TARING IN MANUAL MODE
If you prefer to tare manually instead of automatically, program a negative value in the
taring threshold. In this case, the belt is considered unloaded whenever the belt load is
less than the absolute value of the taring threshold.
Example :
If tthr = 5 %, taring will begin automatically whenever the load on the belt is less than 5
% of the maximum load.
If tthr = -5 %, taring must be started manually and the belt is considered to be unloaded
whenever the load is less than 5 % of the maximum load.
Carry out manual taring using the belt taring function :
FUNCTIONS
Belt taring
In case the belt is still loaded, the VHRS displays the message "Load too high" and
taring will be stopped. This message will also be desplayed during taring whenever the
load exceeds the threshold.
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Taring threshold
tthr=5.0%
Once the taring has started, the VHRS indicates the percentage of taring completed.
OPERATIONAL
% tare completed
tart=x.x %

As soon as the taring is completed, it enables the VHRS to indicate the new average
belt weight :
METROLOGY
Current tare
tarc=x.x kg/m
BELT CHECKS MADE DURING TARING
To check whether the belt is empty, the VHRS uses the average weight calculated
during the Zero setting.
METROLOGY
Initial tare
tar0=xxx.x kg/m
To detect whether material is clogging the belt, the VHRS compares the average belt
weight to the average weight measured during the Zero setting. The difference is stored
in the Belt variation parameter.
METROLOGY
Belt variation
belt=x.x %
This is given as a percentage of the Maximum load. If this value is higher than the
Maximum tare parameter, the 03 BELT PROBLEM incident will be displayed.
METROLOGY
Maximum tare
maxt=3.0%
This incident indicates material is clogging the belt. Material clogging on the belt
causes inaccurate weight measurement.
After each taring, the average weight calculated is compared to the previous value. The
difference is stored in the Tare drift parameter.
METROLOGY
Tare drift
tard=x.x%

Tare drift is given as a percentage of the Maximum load. If Tare drift is higher than the
Maximum drift parameter, the the 04 INSTABILITY incident will be displayed.
METROLOGY
Maximum drift
maxd=3.0%
This incident indicates that the weight measured is unstable. This can be due to poor
alignment of the weighbridge or to major variations of the belt tension.

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9. APPENDIX
A1 CONNECTING THE INTERFACE ...................................................................... A1-1
PREPARATION OF CABLES FOR INTERFACE CONNECTION.......................A1-2 & A1-3
A2 HANDLING THE CONTROLLER ....................................................................... A2-1

1.HOW TO VIEW VHRS PARAMETERS ...................................................................... A2-1
2.DISPLAY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS................................................................ A2-1
3.PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE IN USER MODE........................... A2-1
4.PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE IN EXTENDED MODE ................. A2-2
5.PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS IN PROGRAMMING MODE......................A2-3 & A2-4
6.HOW TO MODIFY PARAMETERS..................................................................A2-5 & A2-6
7.HOW TO EXECUTE A FUNCTION ............................................................................ A2-7
A3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS ........................................... A3-1

1.SELECTION OF ONE OF THE FIVE SETS OF UNITS .............................................. A3-1
2.SELECTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE .................................................................. A3-2
3.NOMINAL SPEED ...................................................................................................... A3-2
4.MAXIMUM FLOW ............................................................................................A3-2 & A3-3
5.SCALE INTERVALS................................................................................................... A3-3
6.THRESHOLD CONFIGURATION............................................................................... A3-4
7.ANALOG OUTPUT CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... A3-4
A4 TEST FUNCTION ............................................................................................... A4-1

1.ANALOG OUTPUT TEST........................................................................................... A4-1
2.DIGITAL OUTPUT TEST ............................................................................................ A4-1
3.DISPLAY AND INDICATOR LIGHT TEST .................................................................. A4-2
4.TESTING THE LOAD CELLS..................................................................................... A4-2
A5 CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS .............................................................................. A5-1

1.IF THE VHRS IS EQUIPPED WITH A PRINTER........................................................ A5-1
2.WORKING WITH A SPEED SENSOR ....................................................................... A5-2
3.MODBUS PROTOCOL............................................................................................... A5-2
4.ZERO RESET OF THE TOTALIZATOR ..................................................................... A5-2
5.DEGRADED FUNCTIONNING ................................................................................... A5-2
6.FUNCTION IN PRESELECTION MODE..........................................................A5-3 & A5-4
A6 PARAMETERS ......................................................................................A6-1 à A6-13
A7 LIST OF FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................ A7-1
A8 LIST OF ALL OUT-OF-RANGE INCIDENTS ......................................... A4-1 & A8-2
A9 BELT SCALE CALIBRATION ........................................................................... A9-1

1.CALIBRATION USING CHAINS ......................................................................A9-1 & A9-2
2.INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALIBRATION WITH MATERIAL ........................................... A9-3
3.LINEAR EQUALIZER OF THE SCALE............................................................A9-3 & A9-4

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A1 CONNECTING THE INTERFACE
Remove the side cover as shown
Unscrew this screw
Unscrew these 4 screws
Power supply 230 V/115 V, 50/60 Hz Inside the cover, you will find the connection
diagram for interfaces and the blue key allowing
the access to the PROGRAMMING MODE.
JP10
Fuse
Key plug JP10

Fuse
JP6 JP1
JP4
Analog
interface
JP1 JP6
Serial
interface
JP4
X1 X2 X3 X4
X1 X2 X3 X4
X1: power supply connection
X2: analog interface connection
X3: serial interface connection
X4: weighing station connection
CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a A1-1/4
PREPARATION OF CABLES FOR INTERFACE CONNECTION
Both analog and serial interface connections are via shielded cables through shielded
stuffing boxes X2 and X3.
1. Prepar the cable.

Diameter 9 to 12 mm.
For the analog interface : X = 240 mm
For the serial interface : X = 200 mm
2. Mounting of shielded screened cables in shielded stuffing boxes.
Contact disks (D): nickel plated brass

The screw cap secures the connection of the braided shield on the grounded casing.
The cable can be fitted so as to be resistant to traction and to be watertight, when
immersed in water.
1 2
D
Cable C
Important :
These shielded cables must be mounted using shielded stuffing boxes.
A1-2/4 CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a
Serial interface JP4 VHRS Controller
1
+
TX 2
-
RS 422
3
+
RX 4
-
OR
5
RX
6
TX
7
RS 232 CTS
8
(RTS)
9
GND
Analog interface
OV external JP1
24V external 1
Totalizer output 1 24V / 100mA 2
Totalizer output 2 24V / 100mA 3
Out of range Indication 24V / 100mA 4
Flow rate output 5

+15V
max 500 ohms 0/4..20 mA, 0.1%

6
GND
Out of range acknowledge 7
Start printer 8
13 to 27 VDC / 12 mA = "1"
OV external < 8V DC = "0" 9
+24 V 10
+24 V
0V Auxiliary 24 V DC / 100 mA for Totalizers 11

0V
Totalizer output 1 and output 2

Pulse width : 100 ms
Maximum frequency : 5 Hz
100 ms
The pulse width may be modified with the parameter

"puls", see appendix A6 page 9
f max = 5 Hz
DEFINITION OF JUMPER JU6
It is necessary to configure the jumper JU6 as per type of support used (RS232 or
RS422) for the MODBUS PROTOCOL communication.
RS232 : jumper open

RS422 : jumper closed
Remove the conector JP4 to access at jumper JU6.
JP1
JP4
Jumper JU6
JU6
JU6
R46 R46
RS232 RS422
jumper not present jumper present
A2 HANDLING THE CONTROLLER
1. HOW TO VIEW VHRS PARAMETERS
The user-friendly VHRS CONTROLLER provides distinct levels of easy access to all belt
scale parameters and functions.
These levels are : User mode, Extended access mode, Programming mode
2. DISPLAY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS

(SEE USER'S MANUAL).
flow = 120.3 t/h

tota = 154.2 t
3. PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE IN USER

MODE (SEE USER'S MANUAL).
In this mode, the using parameters are displayed and the function test console can be
activated.
For access to the USER MODE, press this key for 3 seconds
flow = 120.3 t/h

Unerasable tota.
This set of parameters will be displayed on the second line of the display.
Unerasable tota. :totp=......t

Belt load :load=.....kg/m
Belt speed :spd=......m/s
Belt variation :belt=......%
OUT-OF-RANGE INC. :BEGINNING OF LIST
Displays last 5 out-of-range incidents
END OF LIST
Test console :All indicator lights will light up for 2 seconds, then product
identification for 2 seconds and the message OK appears.
Return to NORMAL CONDITIONS by pressing

The programm returns in normal conditions after 10 s if no key has been pressed.
4. PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE IN
EXTENDED MODE
flow = 120.3 t/h
tota
For EXTENDED ACCESS to parameters and functions,

press both keys for 3 seconds.
In EXTENDED ACCESS mode, all parameters are displayed; they cannot be modified
and test console is the only function which can be carried out.
OPERATIONAL
Erasable total. Belt speed Use rate
Unerasable tota. Belt load
Check totalizer % tar. completed
BASIC CONFIG
Password Weighbridge Idler space
METROLOGY
Flow increment Current tare Maximum corr
Eras. tot. incr Tare drift Gross weight
Uner. tot. incr. Belt variation SFT1 weight
Tot. ext #1 incr Maximum drift SFT2 weight
Tot. ext #2 incr Maximum tare SFT3 weight
Check tot. incr Calibr. coeff SFT4 weight
Initial tare Calibration load
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Password COM2 speed SFT 1 address
Unit Number of SFTs SFT 2 address
Language MODBUS address SFT 3 address
Speed interval Min. D/A value SFT 4 address
Nominal speed Max. D/A value SFT 1 coeff
Maximum flow 1st printer para SFT 2 coeff
Taring threshold 2nd printer para SFT 3 coeff
Taring length 3rd printer para SFT 4 coeff
Low threshold Input 1 on funct Nominal weight
High threshold Input 1 off func Sampling time
Maximum load Input 2 on funct Discharge point
Belt empty Input 2 off func Config CRC
Flow rate filter Pulse width
Conveyor angle Configuration
FUNCTIONS
Belt taring
These parameters are described in Appendix 6.
Return to NORMAL CONDITIONS by pressing or automatic return after 10 s if no

key has been pressed.
5. PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS IN PROGRAMMING
MODE
flow = 120.3 t/h

tota
For access to the PROGRAMMING MODE insert the blue key to prevent improper
writing of parameters.
In this mode, all parameters are displayed and some can be modified. All functions can
be carried out.
Before the value of a parameter can be modified the "Password" parameter must be set
to 1. To call a function, the "Password" parameter must be set to 2 or 3.
The "Password" parameter must be reset to zero after changing the parameters or
viewing functions. This prevents inadvertant modification of these parameters and
functions. The "Password" parameter is automatically reset to zero after one hour.
In PROGRAMMING MODE, the parameters and functions are grouped in several tables :
OPERATIONAL
Erasable total. Belt speed Use rate
Unerasable tota. Belt load
Check totalizer % tar. completed
BASIC CONFIG
Password Weighbridge Idler space
METROLOGY
Flow increment Current tare Maximum corr
Eras. tot. incr Tare drift Gross weight
Uner. tot. incr. Belt variation SFT1 weight
Tot. ext #1 incr Maximum drift SFT2 weight
Tot. ext #2 incr Maximum tare SFT3 weight
Check tot. incr Calibr. coeff SFT4 weight
Initial tare Calibration load
OPTIONAL CONFIG
Password COM2 speed SFT 1 address
Unit Number of SFTs SFT 2 address
Language MODBUS address SFT 3 address
Speed interval Min. D/A value SFT 4 address
Nominal speed Max. D/A value SFT 1 coeff
Maximum flow 1st printer para SFT 2 coeff
Taring threshold 2nd printer para SFT 3 coeff
Taring length 3rd printer para SFT 4 coeff
Low threshold Input 1 on funct Nominal weight
High threshold Input 1 off func Sampling time
Maximum load Input 2 on funct Discharge point
Belt empty Input 2 off func Config CRC
Flow rate filter Pulse width
Conveyor angle Configuration
LINEARIZATION
Measured load 1 Actual load 2 Measured load 4
Actual load 1 Measured load 3 Actual load 4
Measured load 2 Actual load 3 Clear lineariz.
OUT OF RANGE INC

Selection of incidents to display
FUNCTIONS
Zero setting
Belt taring
Calibration
Analog out test
Digital out test
Stop tests
Clear memory
These parameters are described in Appendix 6.

To return to NORMAL CONDITIONS, remove the blue key.
6. HOW TO MODIFY PARAMETERS
1. Find the table which contains the required parameter using these keys :
flow = 120.3 t/h

BASIC CONFIG
2. Select that table using this key :
in case of error, press and begin again.
flow = 120.3 t/h

Password
3. Find the parameter to be modified using these keys:
flow = 120.3 t/h

Cal. Weight
4. Select the required parameter using this key:
In case of error, press and begin again.
flow = 120.3 t/h

w.b. = 2.0 m
5. Place the cursor below the digit of the parameter value you wish to change using
this key:
flow = 120.3 t/h

w.b. = 2.0 m
6. Increase or decrease that digit using these keys:
flow = 120.3 t/h

w.b. = 2.5 m
Pressing this key increases the underlined digit in the following order:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . -
Pressing this key decreases the underlined digit.
In order to write a negative number, place the cursor on the first digit using the
_
and press until the sign is displayed.
Increase and/or decrease each of the digits until the updated parameter value is
displayed.
To introduce fractions, place the cursor at the correct place then use the
to insert the decimal point.
In PROGRAMMING MODE with the Password = 1, the following parameters are not
updated on the display:
Erasable total. Unerasable tota. Check totalizer Calibr. coeff.
7. To enter the modified number, press this key:
The new value will remain displayed as long as the key is pressed.
To quit the modification procedure without updating the parameter value, press
this key:
flow = 120.3 t/h

Cal. Weight
7. HOW TO EXECUTE A FUNCTION
1. Find the function table using these keys:
flow = 120.3 t/h

FUNCTION
2. Select the function table by pressing this key:
3. Scroll through the function table using these keys:
Display the function to be executed.
flow = 120.3 t/h

Zero setting
4. Execute the function displayed by pressing this key:
flow = 120.3 t/h

ok
A3 PROGRAMMING OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
1. SELECTION OF ONE OF THE FIVE SETS OF UNITS
The VHRS can display the various parameters in five different sets of units.
Program the parameter unit as an OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Unit
unit=1
PARAMETRE unit=0 unit=1 unit=2 unit=3 Unit=4

Belt load kg/m kg/m lb/f lb/f lb/f
Belt speed m/s m/s f/s f/s f/s
Calibration load kg/m kg/m lb/f lb/f lb/f
Check totalizer kg kg lb lb lb
Check tot. incr kg kg lb lb lb
Current tare kg/m kg/m lb/f lb/f lb/f
Erasable total kg t lb lb T
Eras. tot. incr kg kg lb lb lb/f
Flow increment kg/h t/h lb/h lb/m(lb/minute) T/h
Flow kg/h t/h lb/h lb/m(lb/minute) T/h
Gross weight kg kg lb lb lb
Idler space m m ft ft ft
Initial tare kg/m kg/m lb/f lb/f lb/f
Maximum flow kg/h t/h lb/h lb/m(lb/minute) T/h
Maximum load kg/m kg/m lb/f lb/f lb/f
Nominal speed m/s m/s f/s f/s f/s
Nominal weight kg kg lb lb lb
Speed interval m m ft ft ft
Taring length m m ft ft ft
Tot. ext #1 incr kg kg lb lb lb
Tot. ext #2 incr kg kg lb lb lb
Unerasable tota. kg t lb lb T
Uner. tot. incr. kg kg lb lb lb
Weighbridge m m ft ft ft
SFT weight kg kg lb lb lb
Actual load kg kg lb lb lb
Measured load kg kg lb lb lb
The parameters which do not figure in this table are displayed in standardized units and
cannot be changed regardless of the value of the Unit parameter.
The parameter units may be changed at any time. The belt scale function will not be
affected.
If not otherwise specified, Unit = 1.
2. SELECTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The VHRS displays messages in 3 different languages.
Program the selected display language as an OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Language
lang=1
Language :
French lang=0 If not otherwise specified, the display language
English lang=1 is English.
German lang=2 As a special option, German can be replaced by a
different language, for example Italian or Spanish.
3. NOMINAL SPEED
The nominal belt speed parameter is a reference parameter, used for the indication of
02 OVERSPEED incidents.
This incident occurs whenever the belt speed is 1.5 times higher than the nominal belt
speed.
The default value of nominal speed is 3 m/s. The controller automatically sets the
average speed value measured during the Zero setting.
If no speed sensor is used, program the nominal belt speed as an OPTIONAL

CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Nominal speed
noms=3.0 m/s
Whenever this parameter is changed the VHRS automatically recalculates the

Maximum load. Maximum load is equal to the Maximum flow divided by the Nominal
speed.
4. MAXIMUM FLOW
After Zero setting, the VHRS calculates the maximum belt scale flow rate automatically
based on the nominal load cell capacity.
Program the Maximum flow of the belt scale as an OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Maximum flow
flwm=xxxxx t/h
The VHRS recalculates both the Scale intervals (see chapter 5 of this appendix) and
the Maximum load whenever the Maximum flow is modified. The Maximum load is equal
to the Maximum flow divided by the Nominal speed.
The Maximum load parameter is used to calculate the following reference thresholds :
Belt variation, High threshold, Maximum drift, Maximum tare, Tare drift, Low threshold
and Taring threshold.
5. SCALE INTERVALS
The VHRS displays the flow rate and the totalizer values in scale interval increments.
The sensitivity of the belt scale is defined by programming the most convenient size of
scale interval increments.
The VHRS can be programmed to display the flow rate variations and each totalizer
value in increments of 1, 2 or 5 multiples of 10.
For example, with a flow rate of 200 kg/h, the VHRS will display the flow rate variations
as follows, depending upon the programmed increment :
If flow increment incf=1 199, 200, 201, 202, 203...
If flow increment incf=0.1 199.9, 200.0, 200.1, 200.2...
If flow increment incf=2 198, 200, 202, 204...
If flow increment incf=0.5 199.5, 200.0, 200.5...
Decide upon the most convenient size scale interval increments for each of the
following and program them in METROLOGY CONFIGURATION.
Default value Unit
METROLOGY: Flow increment incf = flwn/200 t/h
METROLOGY: Eras. tot. incr inc0 = flwn/4000 kg
METROLOGY: Uner. tot. incr inc1 = flwn/400 kg
METROLOGY: Check tot. incr inc4 = flwn/500000 kg
METROLOGY: Tot ext. #1 incr inc2 = flwn/2000 kg
METROLOGY: Tot ext. #2 incr inc3 = flwn/4000 kg
The VHRS recalculates the internal totalizing interval as well as the flow intervals (incf,
inc0, inc1, and inc4) everytime the value of the Maximum flow changes. However the
external totalizing intervals (inc2 and inc3) are not changed when the maximum flow
changes.
6. THRESHOLD CONFIGURATION
The Low threshold parameter is a reference parameter, used for the indication of
01 UNDERLOAD incidents.
This incident occurs whenever the amount of material on the belt is less
than the Low threshold. When this occurs this indicator light begins
flashing.
Program the Low threshold as a percentage of the Maximum load as an OPTIONAL
CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Low threshold
lthr=0.0 %
The High threshold parameter is a reference parameter, used for the indication of
00 OVERLOAD incidents.
This incident occurs whenever the material flow rate is greater than the
High threshold. When this occurs this indicator light goes on
.
Program the High threshold as a percentage of the Maximum flow rate as an
OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
High threshold
hthr=100.0 %
7. ANALOG OUTPUT CONFIGURATION

The VHRS analog output provides a signal proportional to the flow rate. If not set
otherwise, the analog output current is 4 mA when the flow rate is zero and a 20 mA
when the flow rate is at its maximum.
Each of these anolog output values for the zero and maximum flow rate values can be
reprogrammed as an OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Min. D/A value
Max. D/A value
D/A0=4
D/A1=20
The values of Min D/A and Max D/A are in mA.
A4 TEST FUNCTIONS
The VHRS has four built-in test functions.
1. ANALOG OUTPUT TEST

During this test, the analog output produces a sinusoidal signal between 0 and 20 mA at
a frequency of 0.2 Hz.
Maximum flow rate
Maximum flowrate
20 mA
0 mA
0.2 Hz
Use the following function to execute the Analog output test.
FUNCTIONS
Analog out test
2. DIGITAL OUTPUT TEST

During this test, the digital outputs of the VHRS oscillate at a frequency of 0.8 Hz.
Use the following function to execute the Digital output test.
FUNCTIONS
Digital out test
HOW TO STOP THE ANALOG AND DIGITAL OUTPUT TESTS

Use the following function to stop the tests.
FUNCTIONS
Stop test
3. DISPLAY AND INDICATOR LIGHT TEST
During this test, all indicator lights and display positions light up for 2 seconds, then
product identification for 2 seconds. This test is run automatically each time the VHRS
is switched on.
Use the following function to run this test upon request.
FUNCTIONS
Test console
See THE PARAMETERS AND FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE IN THE USER MODE

described in Annex A2-1, point 3.
4. TESTING THE LOAD CELLS

The weight parameters SFT1 to SFT4 display values of the non-corrected weight as
read by the load cells. These parameters allow the correct functioning of each load cell
to be individually controlled.
METROLOGIE
SFT1 weight
SFT2 weight
SFT3 weight
SFT4 weight
wgt1=10.0 kg
wgt2=10.0 kg
wgt3=10.0 kg
wgt4=10.0 kg
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A5 CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS
The controller includes the following configurable options :
PRINTER, SPEED SENSOR, DEGRADED MODE, MODBUS PROTOCOL, ZERO

RESET OF THE TOTALIZATOR, PRESELECTION OF LOAD MODE.
The configuration of these special functions is obtained by using the parameter
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Configuration
conf=3
To use a printer : conf = 1

To work with the speed sensor : conf = 2
To use the MODBUS PROTOCOL : conf = 4
Automatic print on zero reset of the totalizator : conf = 8
To use a K-Tron printer with time stamp : conf = 16
Degraded mode : conf = 32
Function in preselection mode : conf = 64
Select the required special options by adding up the values corresponding to each of
the required options. Program the conf parameter with that value.
Examples :
- to use a printer : conf = 1

- to work with the speed sensor : conf = 2
- to use the MODBUS PROTOCOL : conf = 4
- to use a printer and to work with the speed sensor : conf = 1+2 = 3
- to work with the speed sensor and use the MODBUS PROTOCOL : conf = 2+4 = 6
The default value is conf = 3
If the configuration is erroneous, the incident 11 configuration appears.

(for ex : conf=5 printer + Modbus).
1. IF THE VHRS IS EQUIPPED WITH A PRINTER

If your VHRS is equipped with a printer, add up 1 to the configuration numbers : conf.
If no printer is configured, the RS232/422 interface may be used for the MODBUS
CONNECTION.
To use the printer, the jumper JU6 must be open. (see A1-4/4).
A dedicated manuel is delivered with this option.
2. WORKING WITH A SPEED SENSOR
If the belt scale is working with a speed sensor, add up 2 to the configuration numbers :
conf.
The VHRS is usually equipped with a speed sensor. However, if the belt speed is stable
enough, it is possible to use the belt scale without measuring the speed. In that case,
an input is required to check whether the belt is moving. The first digital input (JP1,
terminals 7 and 9) is used for this function (Belt moving = a current circulates between
terminals 7 and 9).
When the belt scale is run without a speed sensor, the VHRS assumes that the belt
runs constantly at the nominal speed.
Program the Nominal speed as an OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Nominal speed
noms=2.0 m/s
3. MODBUS PROTOCOL
If your VHRS uses a MODBUS PROTOCOL, add up 4 to the configuration numbers :
conf.
The jumper JU6 must be configured as per type of support RS232/RS422. (see A1-4/4)
A dedicated manuel is delivered with this option.
4. ZERO RESET OF THE TOTALIZATOR

When this option is set, the VHRS automatically resets the totalizator to zero after each
printing.
This option must only be configured if the VHRS is equipped with a printer.
5. DEGRADED FUNCTIONING
If the speed sensor is suspected to be functioning incorrectly, it is possible to use the
speed sensor to determine only if the belt is moving. In this case the controller assumes
that the speed is constant and equal to the nominal speed.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Nominal speed
noms=2.0 m/s
6. FUNCTION IN PRESELECTION MODE
If the VHRS is used in preselection mode, the reactions are different so as to meet the
needs of commercial use of the scale.
RESETTING THE TOTALIZATOR TO ZERO.
The totalizator can only be set to zero if the preselection has been terminated. To
determine if the preselection is terminated, the controller checks that the following
conditions are satisfied :
• If the flow and the total integration are calculated at the belt's discharge point
(parameter p.vi not equal to 0), the controller verifies that the belt is stopped or that
the load between the weighbridge and the discharge point is null.
• If the flow and the total integration are calculated on the weighbridge, the controller
verifies that the belt has made at least one revolution with no load.
During printing, the totalizator is not reset to zero immediately after printing but only
when the belt is restarted. This allows the user to verify the correctness of the printing
of the results at the end of preselection.
The VHRS is a measuring device. In preselection mode, the VHRS only provides
information necessary for the system. The organization of the preselection (selection of
the load, stopping and starting up of the belt, printing requests, etc...) must be achieved
by external means. A typical installation is shown below:
Start
preselection
&
Belt
ready (jp1.3) reset
VHRS motor
start
tot1 (jp1.2) motor
counter stop
print (jp1.8) controller
88888.88
count. = 0
An external preselection counter must be used to determine the end of the load. When
this counter has counted down to zero, the belt motor is stopped and printing of the
result is launched. When printing is finished, a new load can be started by reloading the
set point in the counter and restarting the belt.
OUTPUT PRESELECTION READY.
In preselection mode, the second totalizator output (connection JP1 terminal 3) is

reassigned. In this mode, this second output indicates that the VHRS is ready to start a
new load.
Preselection finished
Speed
Ready (JP1.3)
Print (JP1.8)
Request to print Printing finished

The VHRS is ready for
the next load
When the belt speed falls to zero, indicating that the preselection is finished, the VHRS
deactivates the output "Ready" (jp1.3). This output is reactivated when the result of the
preselection has been printed.
A6 PARAMETERS
The parameters are in alphabetical order :
MODBUS address Address used by the VHRS on a MODBUS network.

addr=
Default value: [1]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [1...255]
SFT 1 address Communication address of the first SFT.

adr1=
Default value: [0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [0...4]
SFT 2 address Communication address of the second SFT.

adr2=
Default value: [0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [0...4]
SFT 3 address Communication address of the third SFT.

adr3=
Default value: [0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [0...4]
SFT 4 address Communication address of the fourth SFT.

adr4=
Default value: [0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [0...4]
Conveyor angle Angle between the conveyor and horizontal.

angl=
Default value: [0.0]
Unit: [°]
Limits: [0... + 50]
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Belt variation Difference between measured belt weight and Initail tare with
belt= belt unloaded. If higher than maximum tare, the
03 BELT PROBLEM incident will be signaled.
Default value: [ ] read only
Unit: [%] Of the maximum load
Limits: [ ]
Calibration load Weight of the chains used for calibration.

chai=
Default value [0.0]
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Calibr. coeff. This connection coefficient is computed by the VHRS after a

coef= calibration with chains.
Unit: [%]
Limits: [ ]
COM2 speed This is the communication speed of the COM2 interface.

com2=
Default value: [9600]
Unit: [bits/s]
Limits: [19200]
Configuration Parameter to select the special options :

conf= USE OF PRINTER, WORKING WITH THE SPEED SENSOR
AND USING THE MODBUS PROTOCOL.
Default value: [3]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
SFT 1 Coeff Correction coefficient of the weight for the first SFT.
cp1 =
Default value: [NaN]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
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SFT 2 Coeff Correction coefficient of the weight for the second SFT.
cp2 =
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
SFT 3 Coeff Correction coefficient of the weight for the third SFT.
cp3 =
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
SFT 4 Coeff Correction coefficient of the weight for the fourth SFT.
cp4 =
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Config CRC Validity check word of the memory field of the storage of
crc = configurations.
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Min. D/A value Output current with a flow rate equal to zero.
D/A0=
Default value: [4]
Unit: [mA]
Limits: [0...22]
Max. D/A value Output current when the flow rate is equal to maximum flow.
D/A1=
Default value: [20]
Unit: [mA]
Limits: [0...22]
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Belt empty Value of the load as a percentage of the maximum load to
empt= consider that the belt is empty.
Unit: [%]
Limits: [ ]
Flow rate filter Time constant for flow rate display filter.
filt=
Default value: [1]
Unit: [s]
Limits: [0...50]
Maximum flow Maximum flow rate for the analog flow rate output.
flwm= After each initial tare, the maximum flow rate is self-calculated
by the controller.
Default value: [m.ld x noms]
Unit: [kg/h, t/h, lb/h, lb/min, T/h]
Limits: [ ]
Gross weight This value represents the weight of material, belt and the sum
gr.w= of the weighing idlers.
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
High threshold Load on belt, as percent of the Maximum load. Serves as a

hthr= reference for signalling 00 OVERLOAD incidents.
Unit: [%] of the maximum load
Limits: [ ]
Input 1 on funct Function which must be carried out when digital input no 1
i1on= changes for 0 to 1.
Default value: [7] acknowledge
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
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Input 1 off func Function which must be carried out when digital input no. 1
i1of= changes from 1 to 0.
Default value: [-1] nop
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Input 2 on funct Function which must be carried out when digital input no. 2
i2on= changes from 0 to 1.
Default value: [8] print
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Input 2 off func Function which must be carried out when digital input no. 2
i2of= changes from 1 to 0.
Default value: [-1] nop
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Eras. tot. incr Erasable totalizer increment.

inc0=
Default value: [flwm/4000]
Unit: [kg; lb]
Increment: [1 x 10n, 2 x 10n, 5 x 10n] n=whole number
Uner. tot. incr. Unerasable totalizer increment.

inc1=
Unit: [kg; lb]
Increment: [1 x 10n, 2 x 10n, 5 x 10n] n=whole number
Tot. ext #1 incr Increment for the first external totalizer.

inc2=
Unit: [kg; lb]
Increment: [ ]
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Tot. ext #2 incr Increment for the second external totalizer. (option)
inc3=
Unit: [kg; lb]
Increment: [ ]
Check tot. incr Increment for totalization for the check totalizer.
inc4=
Unit: [kg; lb]
Increment: [1 x 10n; 2 x 10n; 5 x 10n ] n=whole number
Flow increment Increment used for flow rate display.

incf=
Unit: [kg/h, t/h, lb/h, lb/min, T/h]
Increment: [1 x 10n; 2 x 10n; 5 x 10n ] n=whole number
Idler space Distance measured between the external weighing idler stations
i.s.=
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ]
Language This parameter defines the display language.

lang=
Default value: [1]
Unit: [ ]
Langue: 0=French; 1=English; 2=German
Belt load Load of material on the belt.

load=
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
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Low threshold Load on belt, as a percent of the Maximum load. Serves as a
lthr= reference for signalling 01 UNDERLOAD incidents.
Default value: [0]
Limits: [ ]
Maximum load Maximum load of the belt which is equal to Maximum flow
m.ld.= (flwm) divided by Nominal speed (noms).
Unit: [kg/m or lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Maximum corr Maximum authorized value of the calibration coefficient

maxc= (Calibr.coeff). If the Calibr.coeff surpasses the Maximum corr
the correction will not be applied.
Unit: [%]
Limits: [ ]
Maximum drift Maximum authorized difference between average belt weight

maxd= and previous taring value. Serves as a reference for signalling
the 04 INSTABILITY incident.
Limits: [ ]
Maximum tare Maximum authorized difference between belt weight and the
maxt= value of Initial tare. Serves as a reference for signalling the
03 BELT PROBLEM incident.
Limits: [ ]
Measured load 1 Value of the load measured by the VHRS for the first linear
mld1= equalizer point.
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
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Measured load 2 Value of the load measured by the VHRS for the second linear
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Measured load 3 Value of the load measured by the VHRS for the third linear
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Measured load 4 Value of the load measured by the VHRS for the fourth linear
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Number of SFTs Number of SFT load cell.

ncel=
Default value: [1]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [1...4]
Nominal speed Nominal belt speed.

noms=
Unit: [m/s, ft/s]
Limits: [ ]
Discharge point Distance between the weighbridge and the discharge point of
p.vi= the belt.
Default value: [0]
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ]
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1st printer para Number of the parameter to be printed on the first line of the
prn1= print-out.
Default value: [5000] flow
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
2nd printer para Number of the parameter to be printed on the second line of
prn2= the print-out.
Default value: [4000] tota
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
3rd printer para Number of the parameter to be printed on the third line of the
prn3= print-out.
Default value: [4002] totp
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Pulse width Width of the external totalizing pulses in ms.

puls=
Default value: [100]
Unit: [ms]
Limits: [100...3000]
Password Passwords are used to prevent the modification of parameters

pwrd=0 or carrying out functions by mistake. In order to modify a
parameter, assign the value : pwrd = 1. In order to carry out a
function , assign the value : pwrd = 2. The "password"
parameter is automatically reset to zero after one hour.
Default value: [0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits [ ]
Use rate Percent of the loaded belt functioning time compared to the
rate= total functioning time. This value is reset to zero whenever the
erasable totalizer is set to zero (see user's guide page 4).
Default value: [0] read only
Unit: [%]
Limits: [ ]
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Actual load 1 Value of the real load run for the first linear equalizer point.
rld1=
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Actual load 2 Value of the real load run for the second linear equalizer point.
rld2=
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Actual load 3 Value of the real load run for the third linear equalizer point.
rld3=
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Actual load 4 Value of the real load run for the fourth linear equalizer point.
rld4=
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Speed interval Belt length between two speed sensor inpulses.

sint=
Default value: [0.0625 ]
Unit: [m,ft]
Limits: [ ]
Sampling time Sampling period applied to read the measurements of weight

smpl= done by the load cells.
Unit: [s]
Limits: [ ]
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Belt speed Belt speed measured by speed sensor.
spd=
Unit: [m/s, ft/s]
Limits: [ ]
Initial tare Average weight per meter of belt measured during Zero
tar0= setting.
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Current tare Average weight per meter of belt measured during last empty
tarc= belt taring.
Unit: [kg/m, lb/ft]
Limits: [ ]
Tare drift Weight difference of belt between two successive belt tarings.
tard=
Limits: [ ]
Taring length Belt length used for empty belt taring.

tarl=
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ]
% tar. completed Indicates the % of taring which has been completed.

tart=
Limits: [ ]
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Erasable total. Erasable totalization of measured material. When this value
tota= surpasses 999999 scale intervales (inc0) of 999999 units it
Default value: [ ] rolls over to zero. This totalizer can be reset by the user.
Unit: [kg, t, lb, T]
Limits: [ ]
Check totalizer Used to check the taring, and to proceed to tests. When this
totc= value surpasses 999999 scale intervals (inc4) of 999999 units,
it rolls over to zero. It is reset to 0 whenever the belt scale is
Default value: [ ] switches off or it can be initialized to any value when the belt
Unit: [kg, lb] scale is in programming mode. It is reset to 0 whenever the
Limits: [ ] Erasable total. is reset to Zero.
Unerasable tota. Unerasable totalizations of measured material. When this

totp= value surpasses 999999 scale intervals (inc3) or 999999 units
Default value: [ ] rolls over to zero. This totalizer can be reset in programming
Unit: [kg, t, lb, T] mode.
Limits: [ ]
Taring threshold Maximum load for automatic empty belt taring if a negative
tthr= value is introduced, the empty belt taring does not start
Default value: [- 5.0] automatically. An empty belt taring can be requested using the
Unit: [%] of the maximum keyboard, however it is only possible to request it upon
load condition that the load on the belt is lower than the absolute
Limits: [-100.0 ... 100.0] value of tthr.
Unit These parameter settings define the units used for these
unit= values :
Default value: [1]
Limits: [0 - 4]
FLOW RATE TOTALIZATION LOAD SCALE NTERVAL
unit = 0 kg/h kg kg/m kg
unit = 1 t/h t kg/m kg
unit = 2 lb/h lb lb/ft lb
unit = 3 lb/min lb lb/ft lb
unit = 4 T/h T lb/ft lb
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Weighbridge Distance between the idlers adjacent to the weighbridge idlers.
w.b.= This distance represents the actual length of the weighbridge.
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ]
SFT1 weight Value of the weight read by the first SFT.

wgt1=
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
SFT2 weight Value of the weight read by the second SFT.

wgt2=
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
SFT3 weight Value of the weight read by the third SFT.

wgt3=
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
SFT4 weight Value of the weight read by the fourth SFT.

wgt4=
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
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A7 LIST OF FUNCTIONS
Belt taring Taring of the unloaded belt. This function can be

programmed to be carried out either automatically
whenever the belt is unloaded or manually upon
request by the user. See Empty Belt taring procedure
(point 3) in chapter COMMISSIONNING.
Password : no password is required.
Zero setting Zero setting of the belt scale must be carried out at
least once to enable belt scale operation. See Zero
setting (point 2) in chapter COMMISSIONNING.
Password : 2
Analog out test Testing of the analog outputs. Emits a sinusoidal

signal between 0 and 20 mA at a 0.2 Hz frequency on
the analog output.
Password : 2
Digital out test Testing of the digital outputs. Emits impulses at a

0.8 Hz frequency on the three digital outputs.
Password : 2
Stop tests Interrupts the analog and digital output tests.

Password : 2
Clear memory Resets all VHRS parameters back to their initial

values before commissioning.
Password : 2 and a special combination of keys.
Test console Tests function of indicator lights and LCD display.

Product identification.
Password : no password is required
Calibration Calibration is carried out using chains.

See Calibration using chains (Appendix A9)
Password : 2
Clear lineariz. Zero reset of the linearization.

Password : 2
A8 LIST OF ALL OUT-OF-RANGE INCIDENTS
00 OVERLOAD Excessive load of material on the belt. This incident is

signalled whenever the load excess the High threshold
(hthr) value.
Default configuration : display only.
01 UNDERLOAD Insufficient load of material on the belt. This incident is
signalled whenever the load is lower than the Low
threshold (lthr) value.
Default configuration : masked.
02 OVERSPEED Belt speed is too high. This incident is signalled whenever
the speed exceeds 1.5 times the Nominal speed (noms)
value.
03 BELT PROBLEM There is some material clogging the belt. This incident is
signalled whenever the difference between the average
belt weight and the Initial tare measured during the Zero
setting exceeds the Maximum tare (maxt) value.
04 INSTABILITY The value of the average weight of the empty belt is not
stable. This incident is signalled whenever the difference
between two successive empty belt tarings (Tare drift :
tard) exceeds the Maximum drift (maxd) value.
05 WGT-SENSOR 0X The weight sensor X cannot measure the weight. Two
possible reasons are either a weight sensor breakdown or
the communication cable between the VHRS and the
weighing station is defective.
Default configuration: display + stop totalization
05 WGT-SENSOR 1X The weight sensor X cannot function at this temperature.
Default configuration: display only
05 WGT-SENSOR 2X The weight sensor X is overloaded.
Default configuration: display + stop totalization
06 MEMORY 1 Memory storage error in the memory zone reserved for
storage of the VHRS configurations. If this incident is
signalled, first of all the memory must be repeated. If this
incident reoccurs send the VHRS back to for
repairs.
Default configuration : display + stop totalization.
07 MEMORY 2 Memory storage error in the memory zone reserved for
storage of totalizers, Current tare and Use rate parameters.
If this incident occurs, the VHRS power supplymust be
switched off and on again, repeat the belt taring procedure
and check the totalizers values. If this incident reoccurs send
the VHRS back to for repairs.
08 MEMORY The number of writing in the memory is greater than its

maximum (100,00 times). If this incident is signalled it means
that parameter loss may occur. Send the VHRS back to
to have the memory changed.
09 PROGRAM ERROR Error in the memory zone reserved forstorage of the VHRS
program. If this incident is signalled, send the VHRS back to
for repairs.
Default configuration : display +stop totalization.
10 UNDERSPEED This incident means that the belt speed is too low. This
incident appears when the speed is below
0.05 m/s with the standard digital speed sensor.
11 CONFIGURATION This incident means that the Configuration parameter: conf

has an illegal value. For instance conf = 5.
12 POWER FAIL This incident means that the VHRS controller has been
switch off.
Default configuration : masked.
13 MEMORY 3 Error in the memory zone of the metrological parameters. If

this incident is signalled, send the VHRS back to for
repairs.
14 SPEED SENSOR This incident means that the speed sensor failed.
A9 BELT SCALE CALIBRATION
1. CALIBRATION USING CHAINS
Calibration using chains with a known weight per meter enables the VHRS to take the
dynamic effect of the belt into account.
The weight of the chains must be at least equal to 25 % of the Maximum load.
The totalization measured is compared to the theoretical totalization correspoding to the

known weight of the chains.
This calibration method is not recommended for inclined conveyors.
Procedure :
Unload the belt.
Program the weight per meter of the chains.
METROLOGY
Calibration load
chai=0.0 kg/m
Place the chain in a straight line along the belt. The chain must extend over at least two
stations on each side of the weighbridge.
Weighing station
Weighbridge
The VHRS totalizes a length of belt equal to the length of empty belt taring.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Taring length
tarl=100.0 m
Then start the function :
FUNCTION
Calibration
During this calibration the VHRS displays the percentage of taring completed :
OPERATIONAL
% tare completed
tart=x.x %
As soon as the calibration is completed the VHRS compares the totalization measured
(tota) with the theoretical total (tarl x chai) and calculates the new coefficient (new_coeff).
tarl x chai
new_ coeff = coeff x
tota
If no correction is needed, the coefficient coef = 100 %.
If this new coefficient (new_coeff) is greater than the maximum acceptable correction
(maxc), it will be rejected and the old value (coef) will be restored. In this cas the
message
Coef out of lim is displayed
The default value of the Maximum correction is 10 % and can be displayed as an

OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION.
OPTIONAL CONFIG.
Maximum corr
maxc=10.0 %
If maxc = 10 %, the coefficient coef will be accepted between 90 % and 110 %.
When calibrating has been completed and an acceptable coefficient has been
calculated, it will be displayed for 4 seconds : coef = .... %
METROLOGY
Calibr. coeff.
coef=...%
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALIBRATION WITH MATERIAL
Procedure :
1. Empty the belt.
2. Set this totalizer to zero
OPERATIONAL
Check totalizer
totc=0.0 kg
3. Turn on the conveyor.
4. Load a quantity of material on the belt corresponding to the nominal flow rate for at
least one belt revolution.
5. Weigh the material and the result to Check totalizer (totc) value.
6. Calculate the calibration coefficient (coef) :
Weight of material
Coef = • 100
Check totalizer (totc)
Program the calibration coefficient.
METROLOGY
Calibr. coeff.
coef=...%
3. LINEAR EQUALIZER OF THE SCALE

The linear equalizer of the scale corrects the non-linear effects linked to the weighing
system as well as the belt.
A table of parameters called LINEARIZATION allows four measurement points to be

introduced on the load cells span. For each point, the real load must be introduced, as
well as the measured load. These points define four segments.
Once these points have been introduced, the VHRS automatically corrects the
measurement according to the linear equalizing segment in which the current load falls.
Linearization
140
120 Point 3
Actual load
100 Point 2
80 Point 1
60
Point 4
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Measured load
If the load measured is less than zero, the slope of the first segment is used. If the load
is superior to the last point, the slope of the last segment is used. The parameters to be
used to introduce the measuring points are:
LINEARISATION
Measured load 1
Measured load 2
Measured load 3
Measured load 4
mld1 = 40 kg/m
mld2 = 60 kg/m
mld3 = 80 kg/m
mld4 = 100 kg/m
LINEARISATION
Actual load 1
Actual load 2
Actual load 3
Actual load 4
rld1 = 40 kg/m
rld2 = 60 kg/m
rld3 = 80 kg/m
rld4 = 100 kg/m

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2. MOUNTING THE VHRS CONTROLLER................................................... 3

3. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION SINGLE IDLER BELT SCALE.... 5

4. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION DOUBLE OR MULTI-IDLER

5. CONNECT THE WEIGHING STATION, VERSION II OR III .................... 7

6. OPEN THE CONTROLLER ....................................................................... 8

7. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY .................................................... 9

8. COMMISSIONING THE VHRS ................................................................ 10

CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a page 1/20

Temperature range : -25°C to +80°C.

Environment : Avoid storage in chemically hostile environments.

Check on delivery the conformity with your order.

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Place for cables

PROVIDE : Sufficient space for easy access

cut out area for panel

CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a page 3/20

Cable characteristics : (c) Important :

Terminal box and

Example : belt scale

The VHRS controller detects the belt movement.

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Terminal box Terminal box fixed Terminal box fixed

CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a page 5/20

Connection to a Controller Panel version :

station 1 station 2 station 3

Station 1 Station 2 Station 3

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Cable to VHRS CONTROLLER

Load Cell Speed sensor

CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a page 7/20

Unscrew this screw

Unscrew these 4 screws

Key plug JP10

X1: power supply connection

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cable, X1 cable must pass inside the 1

EMI protection channel.

Circuit diagram for the power supply

0.5 A slow blow fuse

ATTENTION to the power supply VHRS Panel version

If any interface, see appendix A1.

CONTVHRS.940.001-E.a page 9/20

• Set the VHRS in the PROGRAMMING MODE.

• Select the display language French, English, German, Spanish or Italian

• Introduce the correction coefficients of the load cells.

• On double and multi idler belt scales, measure the distance

• Proceed with zero setting.

8.2 DETAILED PROCESS

• Set the VHRS in PROGRAMMING mode

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Connect the first cell and display its address.

Set this address to 1.

Connect the second cell and display its address.

Set this address to 2.

Continue in this manner for all the cells.