Ramsey Micro-Tech 9104 Reference Manual

Micro-Tech™ 9104
Loss in Weight Feeder

Controller
Reference Manual
REC 4296 Rev E
Part number 127363—English
© 2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. All rights reserved.
Revision History
Revision Date Released Eco Number Details of the Release
Number
Rev A January 2013 3027 First release of the newly created Micro-Tech 9104 Loss-
In-Weight Feeder Controller Reference Manual.
Rev B February 2013 3044 On field wiring drawing, add "VDC ONLY" for pulse
Rev C May 2013 3322 Corrected error motherboard jumpers and plant A/D
jumpers
Rev D September 2013 3363 Corrections.
Rev E November 2013 3403 Corrections.
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AND OTHER) TO THE SYSTEM MUST BE LOCKED OFF WHEN PERFORMING REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE WORK. AFTER DISCONNECTING, SWITCH OFF AND LOCK THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY.
Training Needs of Users

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Low Voltage Directives

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the electronics enclosure by untrained personnel is not recommended.
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DO NOT install the Micro-Tech in a position that makes it hard to use the AC mains isolator.
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About This Manual
This manual tells you how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the
Micro-Tech. If you encounter a technical term or unit of measure that
you do not recognize in the manual or in the Micro-Tech screens
themselves, please consult the glossary at the end of the manual.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
l The names of Micro-Tech buttons, functions, and so on are shown

using initial upper-case letters—for example, Menu, Run, Edit,
Choice, Tph (standard U.S. tons per hour), and so forth.
l Italics are used in the text for emphasis.
NOTE. Provides information of special importance. 
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Tech. 
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because this information is important—for your own personal safety and
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injury. 
CAUTION. Failure to observe may cause minor injury or damage to

the equipment. 
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................. 1-1

Chapter 1
Unpacking the Micro-Tech ................................................................ 1-1
Overview of the Micro-Tech ............................................................. 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................ 1-4
General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1-4
Incoming Power Safety ................................................................... 1-5
EMC Instructions ............................................................................ 1-6
Hardware Installation ......................................................................... 1-6
Important Wiring and Safety Information ...................................... 1-6
Installing the Field Model ............................................................... 1-7
Mounting ...................................................................................... 1-8
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ..................................... 1-8
Installing the Panel Model .............................................................. 1-9
Mounting ...................................................................................... 1-9
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ..................................... 1-9
Configuring Jumpers and Switches .............................................. 1-10
Micro-Tech Features ........................................................................ 1-10
Standard Features .......................................................................... 1-10
Inputs and Outputs ........................................................................ 1-11
Micro-Tech Menus and Functions ................................................... 1-12
Measuring Functions ..................................................................... 1-12
Monitoring Functions.................................................................... 1-12
Print Functions .............................................................................. 1-13
Communication Functions ............................................................ 1-13
Overview of Capabilities ................................................................. 1-14
Flow-Rate Calculation .................................................................. 1-14
Totalization ................................................................................... 1-16
Automatic Zero and Span Calibrations ......................................... 1-17
Hopper Refilling ........................................................................... 1-17
Density Compensation .................................................................. 1-18
Optional Signal Outputs ................................................................ 1-18
Automatic Control Functions........................................................... 1-19
Automatic Control of Instantaneous Value................................... 1-20
PID Control Action ....................................................................... 1-20
PEIC Control ................................................................................. 1-20
Analog Delay ................................................................................ 1-21
PEIC Increase/ Decrease Controls ................................................ 1-21
Automatic/Manual Control ........................................................... 1-21
Monitoring Functions....................................................................... 1-22
Status Indications .......................................................................... 1-22
Process Alarms.............................................................................. 1-22
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Symbol Identification....................................................................... 1-23

Standards Applied ............................................................................ 1-24
Specifications ................................................................................... 1-25
Chapter 2 Initializing the Micro-Tech ....................................................... 2-1

Overview ............................................................................................ 2-1
Acquiring Basic System Data ............................................................ 2-1
Determining Installation Parameters.................................................. 2-1
Scale Capacity................................................................................. 2-2
Number of Load Cells ..................................................................... 2-2
Load Cell Capacity, Sensitivity, and Resistance ......................... 2-2
Load Cell Capacity ......................................................................... 2-2
Load Cell Sensitivity....................................................................... 2-3
Load Cell Resistance....................................................................... 2-3
Using the Console .............................................................................. 2-3
The Next Steps ................................................................................ 2-3
Initializing the Software ..................................................................... 2-3
Overview ......................................................................................... 2-3
Cold-Starting the Micro-Tech ......................................................... 2-4
Setting the Date ............................................................................... 2-4
Setting the Time .............................................................................. 2-6
Choosing a Language ...................................................................... 2-8
Selecting English/Metric Units ..................................................... 2-10
Setting the Rate Units ................................................................... 2-11
English Rate Units ..................................................................... 2-11
Metric Rate Units ....................................................................... 2-11
Mixed Rate Units ....................................................................... 2-12
Setting the Weight Units ............................................................... 2-13
English Weight Units ................................................................. 2-13
Metric Weight Units .................................................................. 2-14
Mixed Weight Units ................................................................... 2-14
Setting the Total Units .................................................................. 2-15
English Total Units .................................................................... 2-15
Metric Total Units ...................................................................... 2-16
Entering Scale Data....................................................................... 2-16
Entering the type of Scale ............................................................. 2-17
Entering the Maximum Scale Capacity ........................................ 2-18
Entering the Scale Divisions ......................................................... 2-19
Entering Number of Load Cells .................................................... 2-20
Load Cell Capacity, Sensitivity, and Resistance ....................... 2-20
Entering Lever Ratio .................................................................. 2-21
Calibration..................................................................................... 2-21
The Next Step ............................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3 Operation .................................................................................. 3-1
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Overview ............................................................................................ 3-1

Using the Console .............................................................................. 3-1
Display Screen ................................................................................ 3-1
Keypad ............................................................................................ 3-2
Soft Key Buttons ............................................................................. 3-2
Status LEDs .................................................................................... 3-2
Running the Micro-Tech .................................................................... 3-3
Run Screen ...................................................................................... 3-3
Viewing the Totals .......................................................................... 3-4
Resetting the Totals......................................................................... 3-5
Resetting the Reset Total ............................................................. 3-5
Calibrating the Micro-Tech................................................................ 3-6
Doing a Zero Calibration ................................................................ 3-6
Doing an R-Cal Span Calibration ................................................... 3-9
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-1

Critical Checkpoints........................................................................... 4-1
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................. 4-2
Load-Cell Problems ........................................................................... 4-3
Overview ......................................................................................... 4-3
Four-Wire Load-Cell, No Sense Leads ........................................... 4-4
Four Wire Load-Cell, With Sense Leads ........................................ 4-5
Six-Wire Load-Cell With Sense Leads ........................................... 4-5
Analog Input/Output Problems .......................................................... 4-7
Overview ......................................................................................... 4-7
Procedure ........................................................................................ 4-8
Opto22 Problems ............................................................................. 4-11
Navigating to the Digital Output Test Screen ............................... 4-12
Test Procedure for the Output Module ......................................... 4-13
Test Procedure for the Input Module ............................................ 4-14
Test Procedure for Eight In/Out Digital Board ............................. 4-16
On-Screen Warnings ........................................................................ 4-19
Setting Error .................................................................................. 4-19
Span Out-of-Range Error .............................................................. 4-19
Slot #X Change ............................................................................. 4-20
Chapter 5 Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts ............................... 5-1

Overview ............................................................................................ 5-1
RMA Form ......................................................................................... 5-1
Getting Ready to Order ...................................................................... 5-2
Contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific ................................................. 5-3
Parts List ............................................................................................ 5-4
Appendix A Additional Installation Information ........................................A-1

Door Label ........................................................................................ A-1
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R-Cal Factoring ................................................................................. A-2

Reset Weight Factor ....................................................................... A-2
R-Cal Span ..................................................................................... A-4
Set R-Cal Factor ............................................................................. A-5
Terminal Block Definitions .............................................................. A-7
Motherboard Jumper Locations ........................................................ A-9
Jumper Settings ............................................................................... A-10
A/D Jumpers—Load-Cell Sense .................................................. A-13
Programmable Digital Inputs/Outputs ............................................ A-14
Digital Input Expansion Boards ...................................................... A-15
DC Input Board ............................................................................ A-15
Opto22 Input Board ..................................................................... A-16
Digital Output Expansion Boards ................................................... A-17
Relay Output Board ..................................................................... A-17
Opto22 Output Board ................................................................... A-18
DIO 8in/8out Board ........................................................................ A-19
Analog I/O Boards .......................................................................... A-20
Type A: 4–20mA Output Board .................................................. A-20
Type B: Analog I/O Board ........................................................... A-21
Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board ................................................... A-23
Communication Board .................................................................... A-25
Profibus-DP Board .......................................................................... A-27
Appendix B Micro-Tech Menu Details ....................................................... B-1

Overview ............................................................................................B-1
Main Menu 1 ......................................................................................B-5
Zero Calibration ..............................................................................B-5
Span Calibration..............................................................................B-5
Changing the Calibration Method ................................................B-6
Span Calibration Instructions .......................................................B-8
Span Calibration Menu ................................................................B-9
Main Menu 2 ....................................................................................B-10
Display Menu ................................................................................B-10
Scale Data Menu ...........................................................................B-11
Calibration Data Menu ..................................................................B-13
Main Menu 3 ....................................................................................B-13
Protection Menu ............................................................................B-14
Decreasing the Protection Level ................................................B-14
Diagnostics Menu .........................................................................B-17
Test Menu .....................................................................................B-19
USB Menu ....................................................................................B-21
Formatting a USB Device ..........................................................B-21
Uploading and Downloading Micro-Tech Settings ...................B-22
Printing to a USB Flash Drive ...................................................B-24
Main Menu 4 ....................................................................................B-24
I/O Definitions ..............................................................................B-24
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Defining Current Outputs ..........................................................B-24

Setting Output Range in mA ......................................................B-25
Delaying the Output ...................................................................B-26
Setting a Damping Factor ..........................................................B-26
Defining Analog Inputs..............................................................B-27
Defining Analog Input ...............................................................B-27
Defining the Moisture Parameters .............................................B-28
Setting the First Moisture Input .................................................B-28
Setting the Second Moisture Input .............................................B-29
Defining the Remote Setpoint Inputs .........................................B-30
Input/Output Define Menu ............................................................B-31
Alarm Definitions Menu ...............................................................B-34
Alarms List.................................................................................B-34
Ethernet Settings Menu .................................................................B-40
Main Menu 5 ....................................................................................B-40
Communications Menu .................................................................B-40
Profibus Menu ...............................................................................B-42
Print Menu ....................................................................................B-43
Main Menu 6 ....................................................................................B-47
Audit Trail Menu ..........................................................................B-47
Linearization Menu .......................................................................B-47
Main Menu 7 ....................................................................................B-49
Configuring the PID Loop ............................................................B-49
Controlling Action During Shutdown ........................................B-49
Setting the High Control Limit ..................................................B-51
Setting the Low Control Limit ...................................................B-51
Setting the Proportional Control Band.......................................B-52
Setting the Integral (Reset) Time ...............................................B-53
Setting Derivative (Rate) Time ..................................................B-53
Setting the PEIC Time (Process Lag) ........................................B-54
Defining the Setpoint Source .....................................................B-54
Defining the Setpoint Units .......................................................B-55
Defining the Setpoint Delay.......................................................B-56
Defining the Percent of Ingredients ...........................................B-56
Setting the Process Variable Damping ......................................B-57
Enable PID+S ............................................................................B-57
Jump Cut-Off Function ..............................................................B-58
Auto tuning ................................................................................B-60
Controlled Variable ....................................................................B-61
Control action.............................................................................B-61
Control Menu ................................................................................B-61
System Menu ................................................................................B-62
Setting Rate Capacity.................................................................B-62
Setting Refill Parameters ...........................................................B-63
Density Compensation ...............................................................B-65
Setting Rate Acquisition ............................................................B-66
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System Menu ................................................................................B-66
Appendix C Communication Protocols ..................................................... C-1

Comm Jumper Configurations ...........................................................C-1
Built-In Protocols ...............................................................................C-2
Protocol Rules ....................................................................................C-3
Printer.................................................................................................C-4
Master/Slave Interactions...................................................................C-4
Register Definitions ...........................................................................C-5
Type, Limits, and Format of Registers ...........................................C-6
Description of Registers ..................................................................C-8
Siemens 3964R ................................................................................C-17
Description ....................................................................................C-17
Register Mapping ..........................................................................C-22
Modbus ............................................................................................C-26
Description ....................................................................................C-26
Allen-Bradley DF1...........................................................................C-34
Description ....................................................................................C-34
EtherNet Port ...................................................................................C-45
Ethernet/IP .......................................................................................C-45
IP Address .....................................................................................C-47
Controller Tag Listing Example ...................................................C-48
Ladder Diagram Example .............................................................C-49
Read/Write Registers for Scales 1 and 2.......................................C-50
Modbus TCP/IP ...............................................................................C-58
Glossary ...................................................................................... 1
Attached Drawings ..................................................................... 2
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech .............. 1-2

Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech ............ 1-3
Figure 1–3. A Typical Field-Mounted Installation ...................... 1-7
Figure 1–4. Connectors on Underside of Enclosure ................. 1-9
Figure 1–5. Loss in Weight Step Response............................ 1-15
Figure 1–6. Time Sequence of PEIC Control.......................... 1-20
Figure 3–1. Main Features of the Micro-Tech Console ............. 3-1
Figure 3–2. Run Screen............................................................ 3-3
Figure 4–1. Four-Wire Load-Cell, No Sense Leads .................. 4-4
Figure 4–2. Four-Wire Load-Cell, with Sense Leads ................ 4-5
Figure 4–3. Six Wire Load-Cell, with Sense Leads................... 4-6
Figure 4–4. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Voltage ........... 4-8
Figure 4–5. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Output ............. 4-9
Figure 4–6. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Loop................ 4-9
Figure 4–7. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify Input ................. 4-10
Figure 4–8. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify Source Output .. 4-11
Figure 4–9. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify mA Loop ........... 4-11
Figure 4–10. Opto22 Troubleshooting—Output Module ......... 4-14
Figure 4–11. Opto22 Troubleshooting—Input Module ............ 4-16
Figure 4–12. DIO Troubleshooting—Inputs 6–13 ................... 4-17
Figure 4–13. DIO Troubleshooting—Sourcing ........................ 4-18
Figure 4–14. DIO Troubleshooting—Sinking .......................... 4-18
Figure C–1. Thermo Fisher Static Home Page .......................C-46
Figure C–2. Thermo Fisher Test Page Example ....................C-47
Figure C–3. Modbus Screen ...................................................C-58
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1–1. Symbol Identification ............................................. 1-23
Table 1–2. Micro-Tech Technical Specifications ..................... 1-25
Table 5–1. Micro-Tech Parts List............................................... 5-4
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This manual provides the information you need to install, operate, and
troubleshoot the Micro-Tech. Please read the entire manual before
working with your Micro-Tech. For personal and system safety, and for
the best product performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the
manual before installing or using your Micro-Tech.
The Micro-Tech has been properly packaged for shipment at the factory.
Unpacking the Please inspect all packages for damage before opening the shipping
Micro-Tech package, because the carrier is likely responsible for any damage. Once
removed from the package, the Micro-Tech can be safely stored with its
cover and latches secured and with the hole plugs installed. During
storage, do not expose the Micro-Tech to moisture or to temperatures
outside the range of –22 to +158°F (–30° to +70°C).
Overview of The Model 9104 loss-in-weight feeder controller is a microprocessor

based menu driven controller designed to control the feed rate of the
the Micro- following machines:
Tech • Loss-in-weight feeders
• Increase weight feeders
The feeder controller can also be configured to control the following
systems:
• Feed rate control with extraction from a silo
• Ratio control of different loss-in-weigh feeders
• Blending systems.
The Micro-Tech has provisions for four outputs on the digital output
board, plus one DC output from the mother board—making a total of
five, one of which can be defined as a Fault output. In addition, many
automatic and check functions are available to monitor its calibration
functions and maintenance schedule.
There are two models of Micro-Tech: the field-mounted version

(figure 1–1) and the panel-mounted version (figure 1–2). For the panel-
mounted version, provide a cut-out (see figure 1–2 for dimensions) in
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Overview of the Micro-Tech
the panel and, after removing the holding brackets and installing the
gasket, insert the Micro-Tech.
Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech
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Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech

Introduction
Important Safety Information
Please read the following warnings and cautions before installing,

Important operating, or maintaining the Micro-Tech.
Safety
Information
General Safety Please read the following general safety precautions before installing,
operating, or maintaining the Micro-Tech.
Precautions
CAUTION. Do not install, operate, or perform any maintenance

procedures until you have read all the safety precautions listed
below. 
CAUTION. Do not connect power to the electronics or turn on the unit

until you have read and understood this entire manual. The precautions
and procedures presented in this manual must be followed carefully in
order to prevent equipment damage and protect the operator from
possible injury. 
CAUTION. Hands and clothing must be kept away from all moving or
rotating parts. 
WARNING. Covers over the electronics should always remain in place

during operation. They should be removed only for maintenance
procedures with the machine’s power OFF. Be sure to replace all covers
before resuming operation. 
WARNING. All switches (such as control or power) must be OFF

when checking input AC electrical connections, removing or inserting
printed circuit boards, or attaching voltmeters to the system. 
WARNING. Incoming voltages must be checked with a voltmeter

before being connected to the electronics. 
WARNING. Extreme caution must be used in testing in, on, or around

the electronics, PC boards, or modules. There are voltages in excess of
115V or 230V in these areas. Avoid high voltage and static electricity
around the printed circuit boards. 

Introduction
Important Safety Information
WARNING. Maintenance procedures should be performed only by

qualified service personnel and in accordance with
procedures/instructions given in this manual. 
WARNING. During maintenance, a safety tag (not supplied by Thermo

Fisher Scientific) should be displayed in the ON/OFF switch areas as a
precaution instructing others not to operate the unit. 
WARNING. Only qualified service technicians should be allowed to

open and work in the electronics, power supply, control, or switch
boxes. 
WARNING. This equipment should not be operated or utilized in

applications other than those stated in the original order. 
WARNING. All panels covering the electronics must be in place and

tight before wash down procedures. Damage to the electronics could
result from water, moisture, or contamination in the electronics
housing. 
Incoming Power Please read the following warnings and cautions, when working with
incoming power to the Micro-Tech or its associated systems.
Safety
CAUTION. Do not connect power until you have read and understood
this entire section. Improper connection may result in damage to your
integrator. 
WARNING. All wiring must be in accordance with standards (IEC,

EN) national and local codes (NEC, VDE, and so forth) outline
provisions, for safely installing electrical equipment. Installation must
comply with specifications regarding wire types, conductor sizes, branch
circuit protection, and disconnect devices. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage. 

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Hardware Installation
WARNING. Ground impedance must conform to the requirements of

national and local industrial safety regulations and/or electrical codes.
The integrity of all ground connections should be periodically checked.
For installations within a cabinet, a single safety ground-point or ground
bus-bar connected directly to building steel should be used. All circuits
including the AC input ground conductor should be grounded
independently and directly to this point/bar. Grounding all enclosures
and conduits is strongly recommended. 
CAUTION. Verify that the input voltage is correct with an AC

voltmeter before you connect it to the integrator. 
CAUTION. Earth ground must be provided to the integrator. Do not

use conduit to provide this ground. 
CAUTION. A readily accessible disconnect device (maximum 20 amp)

must be incorporated in the field wiring. This disconnect device should
be within easy reach of the operator and must be marked as the
disconnecting device for the equipment. 
EMC Instructions The Micro-Tech may cause radio interference if used in a residential or
domestic environment. The installer is required to take measures to
prevent interference, in addition to the essential requirements for CE
compliance provided in this manual, if necessary.
Conformity of the Micro-Tech with CE/EMC requirements does not

guarantee an entire machine or installation complies with CE/EMC
requirements.
This section tells you how to complete the hardware installation for your
Hardware Micro-Tech. Please go to the appropriate section, depending on which
Installation model of Micro-Tech you purchased (field-mounted or panel-mounted).
Important Wiring Before installing the Micro-Tech, please read the following important
safety information about wiring up the Micro-Tech.
and Safety
Information
l Ensure power is OFF at the main disconnect.

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l Do not route load-cell and signal cables in the same conduit with
power cables or any large source of electrical noise.
l Earth ground all enclosures and conduits. A ground connection
between all conduits is required.
l Connect the shields only where shown.
l Check that all wires are tight in their connections.
l Never use a “megger” to check the wiring.
l A readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the
field wiring. This disconnect should be within easy reach of the
operator and must be marked as the disconnecting device for the
Micro-Tech and associated equipment.
l All conduits should enter the bottom of the enclosure. Do not run
conduit through the top or sides of the enclosure.
Installing the The Micro-Tech should be mounted in a controlled environment and

protected (shielded) from direct sunlight, and should not be exposed to
Field Model excessive vibration, heat, or moisture. It may be mounted up to 3,000 ft
(914 m) from the scale. The figure below shows a typical installation.
Figure 1–3. A Typical Field-Mounted Installation

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Mounting Mount the Micro-Tech to a rigid, flat, vertical surface using four
mounting holes provided on the back of the enclosure. Care should be
taken to ensure the mounting surface is flat, so as not to twist or warp
the fiberglass enclosure when tightening the mounting bolts.
Connecting the To connect the incoming power, use the following procedure. Please
Incoming Power note that all units shipped from the factory are configured for 100 to 240
Supply VAC.
1. A customer-supplied 2 amp 250 VAC normal-blow fuse must be

connected in the “hot” power lead between the AC Mains and the
Micro-Tech “AC Power Input” terminal block.
2. Unlatch and open the enclosure door.
3. Route incoming power wiring through a conduit hole at the bottom

right of the enclosure. Leave ample loose wiring (typically 8 inches /
20 cm) to facilitate removing the terminal connectors.
4. Locate the wiring panel (see figure 1-4 below), which lies on the
underside of the electronics enclosure. The wire-safety ground-
terminal is located on the enclosure back panel.
5. Wire HOT to Terminal H on the AC PWR IN terminal.
6. Wire NEUTRAL to Terminal N on the AC PWR IN terminal.
7. If additional I/O is required at the line voltages, these wires should

be routed through a conduit hole on the bottom right of the
enclosure. Leave ample loose wiring (typically 8 inches / 20 cm) to
facilitate removing the terminal connectors.
8. In the case of sourcing power for the AC outputs/inputs from the

integrator, source the power from the AUX PWR OUT terminal.
9. All additional field wiring operation at voltages less than 30 V must

be located on the left bottom of the enclosure. Leave ample loose
wiring (typically 8 inches / 20 cm) to facilitate removing the terminal
connectors.

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10. Close and latch the enclosure door.
Figure 1–4. Connectors on Underside of Enclosure
Installing the This model of the Micro-Tech is designed to be mounted in an

instrument panel. The instrument panel should not be exposed to
Panel Model
excessive vibration, heat, or moisture. The front bezel, when properly
seated, forms a dust seal. A two-inch (50 mm) clearance around the top
and bottom of the Micro-Tech is required for convection cooling.
Additional clearances may be required if other equipment mounted
directly below the Micro-Tech generates excessive heat. A 2-3 inch (50-
75mm) clearance in the back is necessary for wiring access and fuse
replacement. A 1 inch (25mm) clearance on each side is necessary for
inserting the chassis-holding brackets from the back after inserting the
Micro-Tech.
Mounting Provide a cut-out (see figure 1-2 for dimensions) in the panel and, after
removing the holding brackets, and installing the gasket, insert the
Micro-Tech. From the back, insert the holding brackets on both sides of
the Micro-Tech. Tighten the holding brackets to support the Micro-Tech
and form a dust seal.
Connecting the To connect the incoming power to the Micro-Tech, use the following
Incoming Power procedure. Please note that all units are 24VDC only.
Supply
1. For input power, use 16 AWG / 1.5 mmsq standard wires.

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Micro-Tech Features
2. Wire the safety ground to the terminal labeled “E” on the Power
Input Terminal.
3. Wire the +24VDC to the terminal labeled “+” on the Power Input
Terminal.
4. Wire the 24VDC Common to the terminal labeled “–” on the Power
Input Terminal.
Configuring In most instances, your Micro-Tech is shipped to you from the factory
with all the needed jumpers installed and the switches set in the correct
Jumpers and positions for your particular installation and application. As a result, you
Switches should not need to connect any jumpers or set any switches but, if you
do, all the appropriate settings are shown in Appendix A.
NOTE. Setting jumpers and switches on the Micro-Tech motherboard

must be performed only by qualified service personnel. 
The following sections give you a quick overview of the Micro-Tech’s

Micro-Tech features, functions, and capabilities.
Features
Standard The Micro-Tech has many hardware and software features necessary to
control the processes listed above. The following main features are
Features listed below. Other features are listed in specific sections of this
manual.
l Menu driven scroll entries on a four line display.
l Four LED status indicators.
l Visible and electrical outputs representing load measurement,
calculation of rate as load change per unit of time, and integration of
load differences to obtain totalized quantities.
l Audit trail.
l Automatic zero and span calibration.
l Several software options that can be turned on by keypad entry or by
installing optional plug-in PC boards.
l Three process control modes: Conventional PID (Proportional,
Integral, Derivative); PID + S (same as PID except it quickly reacts
to a set point change); and PEIC (Periodical Error Integral Control).

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l Two independent scale weighing systems and control loops.

l Dual channel analog output for control loop and rate (can be
programmed for other use) and dual channel voltage inputs for
remote set point, moisture compensation, or other use.
l Opto-coupled digital inputs and outputs.
l Alarms and failure detection.
l Communication standards: RS232C, RS485 networking and
multidrop and 20mA current loop passive, Allen-Bradley DF1 and
Modbus RTU.
l Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP.
Inputs and The standard Micro-Tech configuration is as follows. For more

information about the Micro-Tech’s communication protocols, see
Outputs
Appendix C.
l Two load-cell inputs (J16, J21) to a max of 6 load cells.
l USB port.
l Two serial communication ports.
l Two digital inputs on motherboard.
l Dual channel current output, analog input board (2 analog in and 2
analog out)
l One DC output from the mother board (J29)
l Ethernet TCP/IP.
l Four circuit board expansion slots that can accommodate the
following boards, if needed.
l Three programmable digital inputs on plug-in card.
l Four programmable digital outputs on plug-in card.
l Single channel current output board
l 8 digital inputs/8 digital outputs board
l Dual Plant Load Cell A/D board
l Serial communication board
l Profibus-DP board

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Micro-Tech Menus and Functions
The Micro-Tech has been designed for Loss-In-Weight feeders and is

Micro-Tech capable of performing all of the necessary measuring and control
Menus and functions. All of the required functions are resident in the software of the
microprocessor. Optional functions are automatically turned on when the
Functions relevant hardware is installed, or after the operator has selected them
through the keypad. Setup of the Micro-Tech is easy and is performed
from the keypad on the front of the device. The setup parameters may be
divided into the following main groups.
l Menu 1: Calibration
l Menu 2: Set-up
l Menus 3–6: Options set-up
l Menu 7: Feeder/System Control
Measuring The Loss-in-Weight Controller can be directly connected to up to six

350 ohm load cells and converts the weight signal into a numeric
Functions value with very high accuracy and resolution.
Rate is calculated as decrease or increase of weight in time. Total is

computed on two individual registers: master and reset total. It is
calculated as difference of weight at given time intervals.
The unit can perform automatic zero and span calibrations. Analog
(current) output signals or communications can be used to transmit rate,
net and gross weight to other control devices. Displayed variables and
analog outputs can be smoothed via damping filters, individually
programmable.
The system fully handles the refill of the bin, by acting in volumetric
mode during the refilling time and adjusting the volumetric constants
according to the current net weight. One single instrument can control
one or two completely independent loss in weight feeders.
Monitoring The Loss-in-Weight controller includes internal diagnostics that generate

alarms in case of hardware failures or programming errors. The
Functions
following process alarms are also provided.
l High control deviation
l Alarms for high and low flow rate and weight.
Digital outputs are also provided for the following.
l Hardware failure
l Alarm cumulative

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Micro-Tech Menus and Functions
Alarms are visible on the display and can be acknowledged and reset
through keypad, digital input, or serial line. Alarms can be delayed to
avoid intervention in case of short time peaks. Each individual alarm can
be programmed to operate as alarm, shut down, or ignored. Two LEDs
indicate the cumulative status of alarms and shut down.
Print Functions Timed or command prints can be obtained by connecting a serial printer
to the Comm output on the motherboard, or an optional communication
board. Data may also be downloaded to a USB memory device. Time
and date are permanently stored in the battery-backed memory. The
integrator Set-Up, Totals, Load-out, and Audit Trail of the instrument
can be printed.
Communication There are two communication ports on the Motherboard. Comm A is

RS232C/RS-485 (jumper selectable), isolated. Comm B is RS-485 only,
Functions non-isolated. One additional communication board may be installed. For
detailed descriptions of communication protocols, see Appendix C.
There are three types of standard communication functions, as described

below.
l Serial Communications
The communication protocol allows a remote intelligent device to
read the contents of the registers and write to some registers. During
the communication activity, the Micro-Tech always acts as a Slave,
meaning it responds to a request from a Master device on the line,
but never attempts to send messages out. One electrical interface
may be selected and accessed through one communication port.
l Field Bus I/O

Profibus-DP I/O, communication protocol board is typically used to
transfer I/O images between a main PLC and the remote devices
(normally remote I/O racks—rack adapters) or to transfer (read and
write blocks of data with intelligent remote devices (node adapters),
the Micro-Tech in this case. The Remote I/O is a typical
master/slave communication where the main PLC is the master or
scanner and the remote devices are slaves or adapters.

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Overview of Capabilities
l Ethernet Port
The Micro-Tech has a built-in Ethernet port. Communications
protocols Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP can be used. The Micro-
Tech is a Slave device only, and cannot initiate messages.
This section describes technically, how the Micro-Tech performs each

Overview of particular duty.
Capabilities
Flow-Rate In a loss of weight system the flow rate measurement is done by taking
the difference between two subsequent weight measurements. The time
Calculation between the two measurements has to be short enough to keep the
response time of the system within an acceptable value.
As a consequence, the difference between the two weights is a very low

value and it is strongly affected by any noise on the weight signal which
may be produced by vibrations of the mechanical parts.
The accuracy and stability of the flow rate measurements improves
under the following conditions:
• Increase of the speed variation of the weight signal by reducing
the hopper discharge time and increasing the ratio between net
weight and load cell capacity
• Reduction of the weight signal noise caused by mechanical
vibrations by increasing the ruggedness of the mechanical
structure supporting the weight hopper
To handle the above problems, the feeder controller provides various

averaging and damping of the signals.
Each of the two weight values used to calculate the weight difference is
the average of a number of weight measurements; this number is called
"WEIGHT CONSTANT" (W) and is adjustable from 1 to 16.
The time within two subsequent weight measurements is also adjustable

and is called "RATE INTERVAL" (T) (values adjustable from 0.1 to
10.0 seconds).
The product of W times T is called "RATE FACTOR" (F) and defines

the difference in time within the two weight values used to calculate the
weight difference.
However the program calculates and updates the flow rate value at each
T time by using the values memorized on a number of memories equal
to "W" shifted each one from the other of "T" time.

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This means that after a step variation of actual flow rate the time
required for the calculated flow rate to represent 100% of the variation is
equal to F with linear change from old to new value. See figure below.
Figure 1–5. Loss in Weight Step Response
A damping action (asymptotic curve) can also be applied to the

calculated flow rate value for additional filtering to compensate plant
vibrations. On sizing a loss in weight system, extreme care should be
taken to maintain the full scale flow within the acceptable limits to avoid
running into unstable operating conditions.
The minimum acceptable flow rate is determined by the resolution of the

A/D converter and by the sizing of the load cell with respect to the net
weight. The A/D converter provides 262000 counts when the load is
100% on a 3.5 mV/V load cell. Using load cells with high output
(3mV/V) and maintaining the ratio between the net weight and the size
of the load cells high, allows a better resolution in the rate reading. If,
for example, a 2 mV/V load cell is used, and ratio between net and load
cell capacity is 50%, the available number of A/D counts is reduced to
74857 (=262000*2/3.3*50/100). If the system has to work at a rate so
low that it takes 2 hours to discharge the entire bin, the internal number
representing the load will decrease at a rate of only 10 counts per second
(=74857/(2*3600)). This means that the rate indication will be updated

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each 10 seconds if we want a resolution of 1%. To achieve this, we will

enter values of W and T so that F (=T*W) is at least equal to 10. The
system will still work, but the indication of rate will react slowly.
The maximum rate is limited by the ratio between the discharge time
and the refill time. Since the system works in volumetric mode during
the refilling period, the system should be designed so that the ratio
between the refilling time and the working time does not exceed 1%.
In addition, discharge times larger than 3 hours have to be considered

critical, because the effect of little vibrations would become appreciable
to an extent that may compromise the functionality of the system.
Also, the quality of the feeding machine must be taken in consideration.

Low rates mean very small amounts of material to be moved, so the
feeding machine must be able to modulate the flow of material in the
smoothest way, avoiding forming blocks of material or temporary
absence of it.
Totalization During normal operation the totalization is performed by taking the

difference between the initial weight of the material in the bin and the
actual weight; thus the totalization has the same accuracy of a static
weighing.
During the silo refilling, the totalization is performed by integrating the

set point (which is supposed to be equal to the flow rate as this one
cannot be calculated); thus during the hopper refilling the totalization
may be affected by additional errors.
The additional errors introduced into the totalization by the refilling

period depend on the ratio between the refilling time and the discharge
(or charge) time. The higher this ratio is, the higher the error is.
The totalization takes place each second by memorizing the difference

between the actual and reference weight. Then, the actual weight is
memorized to be used as reference weight for the subsequent totalization
operation.
In case of very low flow rates and plant vibrations, the result of a single
totalization operation may be negative (due to the vibrations); in this
case the data is not considered and the reference weight is kept
unchanged. At the end of the refilling of the silo, the program
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Automatic Zero The zero and span calibrations are normally performed by the instrument
on the basis of the data entered through the keypad.
and Span
Calibrations The instrument compares the value measured during the calibration test
with the theoretical one (zero for zero calibration; calibration constant
for span calibration) and recalculates the instrument parameters
necessary to obtain a measurement perfectly equal to the theoretical
value.
l Electronic Calibration (R-Cal)
Allows the user to perform the calibration without the need for
applying test weights. It is performed by unbalancing the load-cell
bridge using a precision resistor. The calibration constant is
calculated based on the load cell and the scale data.
l Test Weight Calibration

Requires the positioning of test weights on the scale.
Hopper Refilling Start Refill Set and End Refill Set are used to start and end refilling of
the hopper. The percents(%) of Max Scale Capacity for these settings
are entered with the keypad. When the hopper weight drops below the
Start Refill Set percentage, the Refill output closes to start the refilling
machine (feeder, conveyer, etc.). Using the Refill input function is
optional. If the Refill input from the refilling machine is not
used/assigned in the Integrator, control will go to stand-by mode and
lock the screw speed to its last value (volumetric feed) when the Refill
output closes. If the Refill input is assigned in the Integrator and is
connected/wired, it must be activated so control will go to stand-by and
feed will be volumetric. The Refill input must be activated by a refilling
machine closed contact or by wiring back the Refill output to the Refill
input. The Volumetric feed rate will be changed by set point changes if
the PID+S control action has been enabled.
When the max level value is reached, the Refill output will shut off, to
stop the refilling device.
The volumetric feed ends when either the Refill output shuts off or the
Refill input de-activates depending on system set up. A stabilization
time, End Refill Time then begins. At the finish of End Refill Time,
normal control action starts.
If the refilling does not end within an adjustable time, Refill Time-Out,
an alarm occurs.

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Density In some applications it may happen that an appreciable difference in

density exists between empty and full bin. In normal conditions, the
Compensation control output is locked to its value at start of refilling and rate is
supposed to remain unchanged until the end. However, if density will
increase during refilling, real rate will be appreciably higher at end of
refilling, and the system will take some time to acquire the new rate, and
some additional time to properly set the control output. The system
reduces this effect by acting in one of the following ways:
Set Control Output

The control output, at end of refilling, is set to a pre-defined value:
Control Out = Set Control Out
Correct Control Out

The control out, at end of refilling, is corrected by a pre-defined value:
Control Out = Control Out + Control Out * Correction/100
Recording Density Variation

In this case, the system will record, during the gravimetric phase, the
relationship between the weight and the control output. During the
following phase of refill, the control out will be set according to the
recorded values, with reference to the increasing weight. This method
also increases the accuracy of totalization during the refill phase. The
number of recorded coefficients is 20.
Control Out = Control Out * Coeff( i)
Where “i” is selected between 1 and 20 according to the current load

status.
Optional Signal The feeder controller has four current output signals (20-0, 20-4, 0-20,
Outputs 4-20 mA). The choice of the signal type is made through the keypad.
Each current output may be programmed by keypad to deliver one of the
following signals:
• flow rate
• control signal
• net and gross weight
Each output has its own adjustable damping and programmable delay.

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Automatic Control Functions
The loss in weight control loop can be any of the following.

Automatic
PID = proportional + integral + derivative
Control l
PID+S = PID with cascade on set point

Functions l
l PEIC = periodic-error-integrating control
The process-variable under control can be feed rate, or level.
The set point can be entered via the keypad, or received through a serial
communication channel, or an analog input. The control output can be
either current or digital contacts.
When the controller is switched from Manual to Automatic (and vice

versa), the integral term is adjusted so the change does not generate
jumps of the control outputs (in other words, it is bump-less).
The feeder controller can optionally operate the Load Out (Batch)
software with full control of reset (high/low feed rate), pre-act, and start
delay to compensate for distance on feeding points when operating
several feeders in ratio.
For applications in blending systems, where more feeders need to

operate with one set point source, but different ratios, the ratio between
the main set point and each feeder can be entered through keypad,
analog input or serial link.
Two weight thresholds (High and Low weight) are entered to define
when the refilling has to start and to stop. The system will turn on the
"Refill Output" when the Low level is reached, but will continue to
operate in normal mode until the "Refill Input" is turned on. When this
happens, the system will switch to volumetric mode, and continue to
work while the bin is refilled. When the weight is over the High
threshold, the "Refill Output" is turned off. The system will remain in
volumetric mode until the "Refill input" turns off and a delay time has
elapsed.
Other features are described in more detail in the following sections.

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Automatic The feeder controller maintains the process variable equal to the set
point by varying the control output signal.
Control of
Instantaneous The process variable is rate. The set point may be entered through the
Value keypad (local set) or, as an external signal (remote set) which may be an
analog or serial signal.
When the feeder is not running and the controller is on automatic, the
control output may correspond to one of the following conditions
selected through the keypad:
• locked on the last value before the stop
• locked on a value from 0-100% as entered through the keypad
When the feeder starts, the feeder controller begins the control action
from the value at which the output was locked when the feeder stopped.
Auto/manual switching is of bump-less type.
PID Control There are three main control actions (proportional + integral +
derivative). The control action is initiated by entering the three constants
Action using the keypad. If zero is entered, no control action is performed.
PEIC Control Where a dead time exists between the regulation point and the
measuring point, this control action is particularly useful. The control
action is made by periodical adjustments of the control signal followed
by a waiting time correspondent to the process dead time. During the
waiting time, the output signal remains constant. At the end of the
waiting time, the output signal changes for a time equal to the "Integral
Time". The total variation of the output signal within the two seconds is
proportional to the deviation between set point and controlled variable.
By reducing the proportional band and/or increasing the integral time,
the control signal variation increases for the same deviation.
Figure 1–6. Time Sequence of PEIC Control

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In control systems where several feeders operate in ratio, the transport

Analog Delay time from each feeder to the mixing point can be different.
To insure the correct ratio at the mixing point, an analog delay can be
programmed on the remote set point signal and or on the analog output.
This delay provides a time shift of the variations of the variable.
The delay is performed using a table with 50 positions. The resolution

(in seconds) is related to the preset time. The resolution (in seconds) is
related to the present time, as shown in the table to the left.
Delay Time (s) Resolution (s)
0–25 0.5
26–50 1
51–100 2
101–250 5
251–500 10
PEIC Increase/ The control can either be an analog output or "increase/decrease" digital
outputs (in this case the control is proportional).
Decrease The activation time of the output is given by the following formula:
Controls acttime = PEICtime * e[%]/Propband[%]
If the error is positive (process variable > set point) the "decrease"
output is activated. If negative, the "increase" output is activated.
If the PEIC time is defined, PEIC increase/decrease digital outputs
become active.
Automatic/Manual The feeder controller can have two possible states:

Control AUTOMATIC The feeder controller’s automatic control
performs as described above in step 1.
MANUAL The value of the control output is set manually by

the operator by using the keypad.
Automatic or Manual mode is selected using the AUTO/MAN key. The

change between the two states is bump-less.

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Monitoring Functions
The feeder controller is supplied with an alarm and indication system.

Monitoring Indication can be in the form of:
Functions
• status indications
• process alarms
• programming errors
• equipment failures
If any of the controlled conditions takes place, it is signaled by the

lighting of a LED on the front and by a digital output. Through the
keypad it is possible to call, on the display, all the existing alarms and
acknowledge them.
Status When the Status LED is lit, one of the following conditions has
occurred.
Indications
l Controller in Automatic—The Auto LED is on.
l Controller in Remote Setpoint—The Remote LED is on, and the

relevant output is closed—provided that the controller is also in
automatic mode. This output is used to indicate to external
equipment that the controller can be remotely controlled.
l Controller Ready—When all the conditions listed below are true, the
Ready LED will flash and the relevant output will close.
l No failure alarm
l No shutdown condition
l Controller has been calibrated
Process Alarms The following process conditions are monitored and may produce alarms
or shut down according to keypad selection. A delay time before the
abnormal condition is monitored may be set for each individual alarm.
l High control deviation (above or below set point)
l High flow rate
l Low flow rate
l High weight
l Low weight

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Symbol Identification
l High positive deviation of control loop 1

l High high positive deviation of control loop 1
l High negative deviation of control loop 1
l High high negative deviation of control loop 1
l High positive deviation of control loop 2
l High high positive deviation of control loop 2
l High negative deviation of control loop 2
l High high negative deviation of control loop 2
Here are the details of the symbols used on the Micro-Tech

Symbol
Identification
Table 1–1. Symbol Identification
Symbol Description
Alternating current
Earth (ground) TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR
TERMINAL
Caution, risk of electric shock
Caution (refer to accompanying

documents)

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Standards Applied
Conformity with the Low Voltage (LVD) Directive and Electromagnetic

Standards Compatibility (EMC) Directive has been demonstrated using
Applied harmonized European Norm (EN) standards published in the Official
Journal of the European Communities, and International (IEC)
applicable standard used in North America.
The Micro-TechTM 9000 series comply with the EN and IEC standards
listed below, when properly installed in accordance with this and other
relevant manuals.
l CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1-04
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use.
Part 1: General Requirements.
l UL 6101-1(2nd Edition)
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use.
l UL 60950-1
Information Technology Equipment—Safety
l IEC/EN 61010-1:2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for Measurement,
Control, and laboratory use.
Part 1: General requirements.
The Micro-TechTM 9000 series has been tested with the EN and IEC
standards listed below.
l IEC/EN 61326-1
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use—
EMC requirements.
Part 1: General requirements
l EN 55011
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance

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Specifications
characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-

frequency equipment.
l EN 55022
Information technology equipment. Radio disturbance
characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement.
The Micro-TechTM 9000 series complies with the following EN

directives.
l 2006/95/CE—Low Voltage Directive.
l 2004/108/CE—EMC Directive.
Here is a table showing the relevant technical specifications for the

Specifications Micro-Tech.
Table 1–2. Micro-Tech Technical Specifications

Description Specification
Field Mount Enclosure NEMA 4X, IP66, dust and watertight, 17.01 [432] x 14.18 [360] x
6.59 [167] inches, fiberglass reinforced polyester.
Steel chassis providing EMI/RFI shielding.
Panel Mount Enclosure Size: 12.11 [308] x 4 [102] x 7.95 [202] inches.
Material: Zinc-plated mild steel.
Environmental Conditions Mounting Should be mounted as close to the load cells as possible without
being exposed to excessive heat or moisture.
Field Mount suitable for outdoor mounting.
Temperature (Ambient) Storage: -22° to +158° F (-30° to +70° C).
Operating: –4° to +140° F (-20° to +60° C).
Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% humidity at 40°C.
Pollution Degree Level 2 per IEC 61010-1
Altitude Up to 6,561 ft (2000m)
Installation Category 2
Shock 15G peak for 11ms duration (±1.0 ms)
Vibration 0.006 in./0.152 mm displacement, 1G peak
Emission Limitation According to IEC/EN 61326-1, Class A

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Specifications
Noise Immunity According to IEC/EN 61326-1, Industrial Environmental
Nominal Voltage Field Mount: 100 - 240 VAC.
Panel Mount: 24VDC +10%,-15% (user supplied).
Nominal Frequency Field Mount: 50-60 Hz.
Panel Mount: DC only.
Fusing 250VAC, 2A fast acting, on motherboard
Power Consumption 50 VA max.
Maximum Non-Destructive Input Voltage Field Mount: 265 VAC.
Panel Mount: 28VDC.
DC Power Supply Required for Panel Mount Output voltage: 24 VDC.
Isolation: No.
Output current: 2A minimum, short circuit protected.
Processor Coldfire MCF5234 32-bit microprocessor
2 MB Flash memory
128K NVRam
2 Integrated UARTs and Ethernet communication peripherals.
Display/HMI 16 keys membrane keypad
4 multi-color LEDs
320 x 240 pixel monochrome backlit LCD display
QVGA resolution with an aspect ratio of 4:3
Support of non-western character sets (such as Russian,
Chinese, and so forth)
Removable Storage USB flash driver port
RAM Battery Life expectancy of the RAM support battery is a minimum of 10
years, if power is not applied. Under normal operation where
power is on continuously, life expectancy is much longer.
Load Cell Excitation Power Supply 5 VDC ±10%, 90 mA, minimum load impedance (58 ohms).
Output short circuit, 0.5 A maximum.
Load Cell Number: Up to six (6) 350-ohm load cells in parallel. Cable
distance: 200ft [61m] or less without sense, or 3000ft [914m]
with sense.
Load cell input circuits
Sensitivity: 0.5mV/V to 3.5 mV/V (keypad selectable).
(2 each)
Input Impedance: 1M-ohm minimum.
Maximum Usable Signal: 114% of 3mV/V.
Internal A/D counts: (3mV/V): 6,440,000.
Isolation: Non-isolated.
Max non-destructive input voltage: ± 6 V relative to ground.
Load Cell Cable Shield: Connected to earth ground.

Introduction
Specifications
Load Cell 4 wire system: cable distance not exceed 200ft [61m].
6 wire system: cable distance not to exceed 3000ft [914m].
Excitation-Sense Circuitry Nominal input voltage: 5 VDC.
(2 each) Input impedance: 100 k-ohm minimum.
Jumper selectable: Local or remote sense.
Inputs (Inputs #1, #2) Optically isolated. Powered by + 24VDC supply.
Built-in current source for dry contact use.(Gold plated contacts
recommended)
Frequency range Voltage/current type sensor: 0.25 to 2.0 kHz.
Contact closure type sensor: 0.25 to 30 Hz.
Low threshold: +1.3 VDC min.
High threshold: +2.2 VDC max.
Low or High Pulse Duration Voltage/current type sensor: 200 us min.
Contact closure type sensor: 15 ms min.
Hysteresis 0.8 VDC minimum.
Input impedance 10 k-ohm typical, 500 ohm minimum.
Input source current -2 mA nom. at 0 VDC.
Max. non-destructive input voltage ±28 peak, continuous.
Digital Pulse Output (Output #5) Able to drive TTL, CMOS, or relay solenoids.
Current sinking driver.
+24 VDC internal supply, 100mA DC maximum.
Standard Communication Serial Interface UART 0 RS-232C provides support for modem.
RS-485; 2 and 4 wire multi-drop.
Data rate: 110 to 19200 bits/second, operator selectable from
the keypad. Data format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable
parity, data length, and stop bits.
Optical isolation: 250 VRMS max. Input Voltage: ±30 Vdc max.
(RS-232C) ±15/-10 Vdc max. (RS-485).
Cable length: RS-232C, 50ft [15m] max; RS-485, 4000 ft
[1219m] max.
Standard Communication Serial Interface UART 2 RS-485; 2 and 4 wire multi-drop in RS- 485.
(For use with Thermo Fisher Scientific equipment Data rate: 110 to 19200 bits/second, operator selectable from
only.) the keypad. Data Format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable
parity, data length, and stop bits.
Isolation: Non-Isolated.
Cable Length: 4000ft [1219m] max.
Ethernet Communication Physical: 100baseT, RJ45 Ethernet port
Embedded Web server
Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP.

Chapter 2
Initializing the Micro-Tech
This chapter tells you how to start up your Micro-Tech, initialize its
software, and get your Micro-Tech and its associated scale up and
running. As part of the initialization process you will perform an initial
zero and span calibrations of the scale. Your Micro-Tech is then ready to
go into operation.
There are three basic steps in the initialization process, as follows.

Overview
l Determine the installation parameters.
l Enter your scale parameters into the Micro-Tech to initialize the

software.
l Complete the initial scale (zero and span) calibrations.
Collecting some data about the type of scale you are using at your
Acquiring particular facility. You will need this information when you initialize the
Micro-Tech software, and can save time and effort by gathering this
Basic System scale data now rather than later.
Data
Determining Following mechanical and electrical installation, it is necessary that you
program field data that is specific to your application into the Micro-
Installation Tech memory. The following setup procedure should be completed
Parameters before programming your Loss-In-Weight Feeder Controller.
Before applying power to the weighing system, it is necessary to
complete the following statements.

Determining Installation Parameters
Scale Capacity Determine the maximum scale capacity in one of the following weight
units (Pounds, Tons, LTons, kg, t) and record the capacity and weight
units below. (Example: 400.0 pounds)
Scale #1
Scale #2
Number of Load Enter the number of load cells.

Cells (Number of Load Cells) Scale #1
(Number of Load Cells) Scale #2
Load Cell Capacity, All Thermo Fisher load cells have the capacity, sensitivity, and
Sensitivity, and resistance marked (as shown below) on the end of the cable. In case the
Resistance label is not present please refer to the data sheet supplied with the load
cell. Enter the capacity, sensitivity, and resistance below.
Figure 2–1. Location of Load-Cell Data
Load Cell Determine the load cell size in weight units (Pounds, Tons, LTons, kg,
t). Record the weight and units below.(Example: 250.0 Pounds)
Capacity
(Load Cell Capacity) Scale #1
(Load Cell Capacity) Scale #2

Using the Console
Load Cell From the load cell nameplate, determine the load cell sensitivity in
Sensitivity mV/V. Record the sensitivity below. (Example 3.000 mV/V)
mV/V (Load Cell Sensitivity) Scale #1
mV/V (Load Cell Sensitivity) Scale #2
Load Cell Determine the load cell resistance from the label or data sheet or
measure the signal (output) resistance with a digital VOM. You must
Resistance
determine the resistance separately for each individual load cell. Record
the individual resistances below. (Example: 350.000)
(Ohms) Scale #1
(Ohms) Scale #2
Using the Please see page 3-1 of the manual to familiarize yourself with the Micro-
Tech’s console and how to use it.
Console
The Next Steps You are now going to familiarize yourself with the Micro-Tech’s
console, and use it to enter into the Micro-Tech all the data you entered
above.
This section gives you step-by-step instructions to guide you through the
Initializing the software-initialization process.
Software
NOTE. You must complete the entire software initialization and scale-
calibration procedure before putting the Micro-Tech into operation.
There are no shortcuts! 
Overview There are four steps in the software initialization process, as follows.
l Enter the correct date and exact current time.
l Choose the appropriate language for the display.
l Choose the appropriate units of measure (standard tons, long tons,

metric tons, and on).

Initializing the Software
l Enter the installation parameters recorded above.
Cold-Starting the The first time you power up the Micro-Tech, you are doing what is
known as a “cold-start.” Once the Micro-Tech is up and running, you
Micro-Tech can use the cold-start procedure (described below) to—in computer
terms—“reboot” the Micro-Tech. In other words, when you do a cold
start, the Micro-Tech’s RAM memory is erased and everything is
returned to its initial start-up state. As a result, cold-starts are used, for
example, to restore all the Micro-Tech settings from a previously made
back-up flash drive.
To cold-start the Micro-Tech, do the following.
1. Turn on the Micro-Tech’s power switch while simultaneously

pressing and holding soft-key#1 and the Run button. (See figure 3–1
for the location of these buttons.)
2. The Micro-Tech starts up, and the Alarm LED will light to indicate
that the Micro-Tech has not yet been initialized or calibrated. After a
brief delay the Default screen appears, as shown in the section
below.
Setting the Date You are now ready to set the current date and time. (In the following
example we are going to set the date to May 21, 2013.)
READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
Install Factory
Defaults?
NO YES
1. Press the Yes button and the date screen appears.

Exact date?
- Date 01 – 01 – 2012
DAY 1
EDIT
2. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the Day entry field
leaving just the underline.)
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct day. Remember to enter two
numbers for day. If you make a mistake, press the Clear button. (We
entered 21 for day, as shown below.)
Exact date?
- Date 01 – 21 – 2012
DAY 21
EDIT
NOTE. The Micro-Tech displays the date in the month-day-year

format, and requires two numbers in the month and day fields and four
numbers in the year field (MM-DD-YYYY). In addition, the Micro-
Tech will not display the correct date in the Date line until you have
completed the entire process. You can change the date and time formats
later, if you would like to use a different one. 
4. Press the Enter button. Follow steps 3 and 4 above to enter the
correct month and year.
5. Press the Enter button. The display should now look something like
this. (You may have to repeatedly press the Edit and Enter buttons
on start up, scrolling through the fields again, to get to this screen.)
Either way, make sure this screen is displayed before proceeding.

Exact date?
- Date 05 – 21 – 2013
YEAR 2013
EDIT
6. You are now ready to enter the correct time, as described below.
Setting the Time In the following example we are going to set the time to 2:09 p.m. To set
the correct time, do the following.
1. Press the down-arrow button (see figure 3–1). The display should
currently look like this.
Exact time?
- Time 12:00 am
EDIT AM/PM
2. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the hour entry field
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct hour. Remember to enter two
numbers for hour.
4. Press the Enter button.
5. Press the down-arrow button to move to the minute field.

Exact time?
- Time 2:00 am
EDIT AM/PM
6. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the minute entry field
7. Use the keypad to enter the correct minutes. Remember to enter two
numbers for minutes.
8. Press the Enter button.
9. Press the “AM/PM” button to toggle the setting to “PM.” Your

screen should now look something like this.
Exact time?
- Time 2:09 pm
EDIT AM/PM
10. The time is now set. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the
USB screen. The Micro-Tech pauses for about 10 seconds, while it
checks for the presence of a flash drive in the USB port. (If you
were rebooting the Micro-Tech to restore your previously saved
settings, this is where you would insert the back-up flash drive into
the USB port.)

Wait...
Check USB present
11. After waiting briefly, press the down-arrow button to bring up the
language screen.
Choosing a The default language shown in the Micro-Tech display is English. You
can, however, choose other languages.
Language
1. The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this.
- MEMORY ERASED -
Choose the language
key to continue to
> ENGLISH <
CHOICE ENTER CLEAR
NOTE. Ignore the “Memory Erased” message. The date and time you
already entered have been retained. 
2. To select the current language press the Enter button and the scale
set-up screen appears.
3. To choose another language, repeatedly press the Choice button until

the language you want is displayed, then press the Enter button.

Initial scale setup
and calibration
Press down SCROLL
5. The Micro-Tech menus are also known as the Micro-Tech “scrolls.”

Please go to figure 3–1 and note that the Micro-Tech keypad
contains an up-scroll button and a down-scroll button, which are also
known as the up-arrow and down-arrow buttons. Thus, the notation
in the display saying “Press down SCROLL,” is a cue to press the
down-arrow (or down-scroll) button, as described the next step.
6. Press the down-arrow button (or Scroll button) and the “Display
Scroll 1” screen appears.

Selecting This menu allows you to choose what units of measurement the Micro-
Tech uses when displaying its results. The Micro-Tech can display
English/Metric information using the following units of measurement.
Units
l Standard English units—such as pounds, standard tons, and long
tons.
l Metric units—such as kilograms and tonnes.
l Both English and metric units. (The “Mixed” option.)
- DISPLAY SCROLL 1 -
Measure Units
> English <
CHOICE
2. The default selection for Measure Units depends on which Language

was selected initially.
3. To choose a different selection (English, Metric, Mixed), repeatedly

press the Choice button until the choice you want is displayed, then
press the Enter button.
4. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the rate units screen.
5. In pages 2-12 through 2-15, do the following.

l Follow the “English” headings, if you are using English units.
l Follow the “Metric” headings, if you are using metric units.
l Go to page 2-12, if you are using mixed units.

Setting the Rate This menu allows you to choose the rate units used by the Micro-Tech.
Clearly, which rate units are available in this menu depends on the
Units choices you made in previous menus (English, Metric, Mixed).
English Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Rate Units
> Lb/h <
CHOICE
1. Pounds per hour (“Lb/h”) is the default value.
2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other rate units (shown
below), then press the Enter button.
l “LTph”—Long tons per hour
l “Lb/mn”—Pounds per minute
l “T/mn”—Standard tons per minute
l “Lt/mn”—Long tons per minute
l “percent %”
l “Lb/hr”—Pounds per hour
Metric Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
metric units.

Rate Units
> kg/h <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms per hour (“kg/h”) is the default value.
l “kg/mn”—Kilograms per minute
l “t/mn”—Metric tonnes per minute
l “percent %”
l “kg/h”—Kilograms per hour
Mixed Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
mixed units.
READY BATCH ALARM CALIB
Rate Units
> kg/h <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms per hour (“kg/h”) is the default value.
l “Lb/h”—Pounds per hour
l “Tph”—Standard tons per hour

l “LTph”—Long tons per hour

l “kg/mn”—Kilograms per minute
l “t/mn”—Metric tonnes per minute
l “Lb/mn”—Pounds per minute
l “T/mn—Standard tons per minute
l “LT/min”—Long tons per minute
l “percent %”
l “kg/h”—Kilograms per hour
3. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the weight units screen (see
the next section).
Setting the This menu allows you to choose the weight units used by the Micro-
Tech. Clearly, which weight units are available in this menu depends on
Weight Units the choices you made in previous menus (English, Metric, Mixed).
English Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Weight Units
> Pounds <
CHOICE
1. Pounds is the default value.
2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other rate units

(shown below), then press the Enter button.
a. “Pounds”
b. “Tons”
c. “LTons”

d. “Percent %
Metric Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
metric units.
Weight Units
> kg <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms is the default value.
2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other weight units

a. “kg”—Kilograms
b. “t”—Metric tonnes
c. “percent %”
Mixed Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
mixed units.
Weight Units
> kg <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms is the default value.

2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other weight units

a. “kg”—Kilograms
b. “t”—Metric tonnes
c. “percent %”
d. “Pounds”
e. “Tons” – Standard tons
f. “LTons” – Long tons
Setting the Total This menu allows you to select the specific units of measure that are
displayed by the Micro-Tech when reporting its results (known as
Units
“Totalization”). Clearly, which units of measure are available in this
menu depends on the choice you made in previous topic (“Selecting
English/Metric Units).
English Total Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Total Units
> Tons <
CHOICE
Tons (the standard U.S. ton, 2,000 lbs—also known as the British “short
ton”) is the default value.
1. To choose long tons (“LTons” 2,240 lbs) or pounds (“Pounds”),

repeatedly press the Choice button until the unit you want is
displayed, then press the Enter button.

Metric Total Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
metric units.
Total Units
>t<
CHOICE
1. t -Metric tonnes (1,000 kg) is the default value.
2. To choose kilograms (“kg”), press the Choice button (“kg” is

displayed), then press the Enter button
Entering Scale
Press the down-arrow button (or Scroll button) and the “Number of
Data scales” screen appears. On this scroll you can choose between 1 to 2
scales.
If multiple scales are being used Scale 1 is always assigned to

Motherboard A/D channel #1 (J16). When using only 1 scale there
are other A/D channel assignment options available, which are
described later.
When activated, Scale 2 is always assigned to Motherboard A/D #2

(J21).
READY STABLE ALARM ZERO
- SC DATA SCROLL 1 -
Number of scales
EDIT

Entering the type When the Number of scales is set to 1, the following “Type of scale”
screen is shown. When using only 1 scale you have the capability to
of Scale utilize multiple loadcell A/D channels (2,3,4) to match the number of
load cells on your scale.
READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- SC DATA SCROLL 1A - - SC DATA SCROLL 1A -
Type of scale Type of scale
> One A/D Channel < > Two A/D Channel <
CHOICE CHOICE
In you have an optional Dual A/D expansion board installed you also
have the following choices:
- SC DATA SCROLL 1A - - SC DATA SCROLL 1A -
Type of scale Type of scale
> Three A/D Channel < > Four A/D Channel <
CHOICE CHOICE
The default value is “One” A/D channel. However, if your scale has 2,
3, or 4 load cells, choose the “Two”, “Three”, or “Four” A/D channels
option. Review the system-specific wiring diagram to determine the
number of load cells on your scale.
Note: When the Number of scales is set to 2, the Micro-Tech

automatically assigns only one available A/D channel to each scale and
the “Type of scale” screen is not displayed.

Entering the This menu allows you to enter the maximum scale capacity of the
particular scale you are using in your facility. Please note that the
Maximum Scale
maximum scale capacity is expressed as a weight, Pounds (lbs), Tons,
Capacity (T), and so on.
The Micro-Tech display should look something like this, depending on
the choices you made in the menus above.
Max. scale capacity
100.00 lbs
EDIT
1. To enter the maximum capacity of your particular scale, press the

Edit button and use the keypad to enter the appropriate value, using
the decimal point, if needed. In addition, please note the following.
l If you need to enter a value such as 1234.5 tons per hour, soft
key 3 allows you to enter the decimal point. (See screen shot
below.)
l There cannot be more than three numerals after the decimal.
(Thus, 12.345 is allowed but not 12.3456, which will be
truncated to three decimal places.)
l Whatever value you enter cannot contain more than seven
characters, including the decimal point.
l The maximum rate (that is, the scale capacity) cannot exceed
200,000 units of measure.
2. We entered 1,750 Pounds (lbs), as shown below.

Max. scale capacity
1750 lbs
ENTER • CLEAR
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Press the down-arrow key to bring up the scale-divisions screen.
Entering the This menu allows you to tell the Micro-Tech how to report the quantity
of material that crosses the scale in one hour. For example, if 1,750 tons
Scale Divisions cross the scale in an hour and you want the results reported to one
decimal place (that is, to the nearest 200 lbs.), you would choose a scale
division of 0.1. As a result, hourly rates would be reported as—for
example—1742.8 Tph (tons per hour).
Please note that the choice of division has no bearing on the accuracy of
the underlying numbers, and that if your control system contains a PLC
(programmable logic controller), you may need to choose a smaller (or
larger) scale division.
The Micro-Tech display should look something like this.
Scale divisions
> 0.1 <
CHOICE

1. The Micro-Tech displays an appropriate scale division depending on

the value you entered in the “Maximum Scale Capacity” menu.
Possible scale divisions are 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.05,
0.02, and 0.01.
2. To choose the appropriate scale division, press the Choice button

until the division you want is displayed, then press the Enter button.
Entering Number Enter the number of load cells on each scale, then press the down-arrow
button to move on.
of Load Cells
# of load cells
EDIT
Load Cell Capacity, Enter the load cell Capacity, Sensitivity and Resistance for each scale.
Sensitivity, and Note: You must enter the resistance separately for each load cell
Resistance

Entering Lever Ratio Defining the Lever Ratio

Enter the lever ratio of the system.
Lever Ratio
EDIT
When finished press the down-arrow key to begin calibration.
Calibration The following screen appears. The Micro-Tech is now setting the
appropriate span number for the scale.
CALIBRATION
IN
PROGRESS
1. When the span number has been set, the following screen appears briefly
in the display. Notice that the red “Alarm” LED in the console goes off
and the green “Ready” LED comes on.

S1 calibrated
If you get an “S1 not calibrated” message, check all the numbers you
entered in the previous steps. Then go back to the “Entering the Scale
Data” section above (see page 2-16) and carefully re-enter all the data
into the Micro-Tech. If the calibration fails again, check the load cell (or
cells) are working and sending signals to the Micro-Tech.
2. After a brief pause, the following screen appears.
Press RUN to start

or MENU for scrolls
3. Press the Run button and the Micro-Tech Run screen appears,
which looks like this.
PV 0.0 lb/h
TOTALS

The Next Step The next step is to go to the “Calibrating the Micro-Tech” section on
page 3-6 to perform the initial zero and span calibrations for your scale.
This is a very important step, because the scale will not give accurate
readings until these calibrations are done.
NOTE. You must perform an initial zero and span calibration before
operating your scale. 

Chapter 3
Operation
This chapter describes the Micro-Tech console and tells you how to
Overview operate and calibrate the Micro-Tech on a day-to-day basis.
There are four major parts to the Micro-Tech console, as follows.

Using the
Display screen
Console l
l Keypad
l Soft keys
l Status LEDs
Figure 3–1. Main Features of the Micro-Tech Console
Display Screen This displays the built-in Micro-Tech menus as well as any entries you
make using the keypad. The display also shows the current functions
(such as Edit, Enter, and Clear) that are assigned to the four Micro-Tech
soft keys situated below the display.

Operation
Using the Console
Keypad The keypad allows you to scroll through the Micro-Tech menus, enter
numbers and letters into the Micro-Tech’s menus, and control the
operation of the Micro-Tech using the Run button. As you will already
have noticed—similar to the keys on a cell phone—the Micro-Tech’s
number keys have multiple uses. All are context sensitive, meaning, for
example, that when the Micro-Tech is displaying a menu, the number
“8” key operates as a down-arrow key, but when the Micro-Tech is
expecting you to enter a number, it operates as an “8” key. Similarly, in
the print menu, when you are naming your output, repeatedly pressing
the “8” key brings up, in succession, the letters V and W.
l Arrow Keys
The up-arrow and down-arrow keys allow you to scroll through the
Micro-Tech menu screens—up and down as well as left and right in
some menus.
l Control Keys
The Micro-Tech has two control keys—the Menu button and the
Run button. Once the Micro-Tech is up and running, pressing the
Menu button brings up the menu screens. Pressing the Run button
returns the Micro-Tech to its normal operating mode.
Soft Key Buttons The four blue keys below the display screen are “soft keys,” that is, they
have different functions depending on which menu you are using. The
soft keys are assigned to various menu-selection and data-entry
functions—such as Edit, Clear, Reset, Totals, and so forth.
Status LEDs The four status indicators show the status of the Loss-in-
Weight Controller.
• Remote – (On) when the loss-in-weight controller (or

displayed scale if two are defined) is in REMOTE.
• Auto – (On) when the loss-in-weight controller (or

displayed scale if two are defined) is in AUTOMATIC.
• Alarm – Alarm indication flashes if an alarm is pending, is NEW, or

has been ACKNOWLEDGED.
• Ready – Ready indication turn on if the scale is calibrated (zero and
span calibration complete) and no SHUT DOWN conditions are active.

Operation
Running the Micro-Tech
If more than one scale is defined, the READY indication refers to the
displayed scale.
Running the To run the Micro-Tech, do the following.

Micro-Tech
1. Make sure the Micro-Tech is powered up.
2. Make sure the Run screen (see below) is currently being displayed.
Run Screen The screen below is known as the Run screen. This screen shows the
process variable (rate).
Model 9104 Run Screen
PV 0.0 lb/h
TOTALS
Figure 3–2. Run Screen
Line 1 of the display always displays the Process Variable. A “R” will
appear when the system is in refill.
Lines 2 and 3 of the display are by default blank, but can be selected to
show:
Weight, Reset tot, Master tot, Date/Time, Bargraph

Operation
R PV 50.0 Lb/h
Gross 146.0 lbs
R. Tot 142.0 lbs
TOTALS
Viewing the The Micro-Tech continuously monitors your scale and continuously
updates the figures for Total. So, after operating the scale for a while,
Totals the display should look something like this.
PV 35.4 lb/h
Gross 135.4 lbs
R. Tot 219.3 lbs
TOTALS
Press the down arrow key to view the Master Total (M. Tot) and Reset
total (R. Tot). Also on this screen you can select your control function of
Auto or Remote.
PV 35.4 lb/h
M. Tot 212.3 lbs
R. Tot 146.3 lbs
AUTO REMOTE

Operation
Resetting the There are two totals as follows.

Totals
l Master Total
Records the total amount of weight that has been acquired on the
scale since the Micro-Tech was first put into operation. The Master
total can only be reset by the system administrator at your facility, or
by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service technician.
l Reset Total
This total can be reset.
Resetting the Reset The Reset total can be reset by doing the following.
Total
1. Make sure the Run screen (see figure 3–2) is currently being
displayed.
2. Press the Totals button and the Master Total Screen appears.
3. Press the down arrow so that the Reset Total Screen appears.
RESET TOTAL
SINCE 05-21-2013
12.7 Tons
RESET
4. Press the Reset button and the confirmation screen appears.

Operation
Calibrating the Micro-Tech
Do you wish to clear

RESET Total?
YES NO
5. Press the Yes button. The total is cleared and today’s date (which in
our example is July 15, 2013) appears as the reset date.
RESET TOTAL
SINCE 07-15-2013
0.0 Tons
RESET
6. To return the Micro-Tech to the operating mode, press the Run

button.
Depending on your particular application, the Micro-Tech should be

Calibrating calibrated on a daily, weekly, monthly, or other regularly scheduled
the Micro- basis. You should run the zero calibration routine often to ensure that the
accuracy of the scale is optimized.
Tech
Doing a Zero To run a zero calibration on your scale, do the following.

Calibration
displayed.
2. Press the Menu button and the “Main Menu 1” screen appears.

Operation
MAIN MENU 1
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
3. Press the Zero Calibration button and the following screen appears.
ZERO CAL
Empty Scale, Then press

START
START MANUAL
4. Make sure your scale is completely empty, then press the Start
button. The count-down screen appears. (The data in your screen
will, of course, be different.)
AUTO ZEROING
Time remaining 59
Gross 0.00 Tons
END ABORT
5. A complete zeroing procedure will count down from 60 seconds, but

can be reduced by pressing the END key. When the counter reaches
zero, the calibration is complete and the change-zero screen appears.

Operation
AUTOZERO COMPLETE
Error 0.01%
Change zero?
YES NO
In our example, the display shows that the newly established zero is just
0.01% different from the previous zero, meaning that both zeros are
essentially the same and the scale is performing consistently. However,
as there has been a small amount of drift, we decide to reset the zero to
the newly established zero point.
6. Press the Yes button to accept the new zero, and the zero-changed
screen appears.
ZERO # CHANGED
New zero # 20000

Old zero # 19980
RUN MENU
7. Press the Run soft key in the display to return the Micro-Tech to the
Run mode.
8. Run several zero calibrations to assess the repeatability of the

readings.

Operation
Doing an R-Cal To perform an R-Cal span calibration for your scale, do the following.
Span Calibration
displayed.
2. Press the Menu button and the “Main Menu 1” screen appears.
MAIN MENU 1
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
3. Press the Span Calibration button and the following screen appears.
AUTO SPAN R Cal
Empty scale, then
press START
START MANUAL
If the R-Cal auto-span option (shown above) is not displayed, go to

page B-6 to change the span calibration method. (For additional
information about the Calibration menu, go to page B-13.)
4. Make sure the scale is empty, then press the Start button. The count-
down screen appears. (The data in your screen will, of course, be
different.)

Operation
AUTO SPANNING
Time remaining 59
0.000 Tons
END ABORT
5. The calibration time (60 seconds) will start counting down. The End
key can be used to conclude the function in less time. When the
counter reaches zero, the calibration is complete and the change-span
screen appears.
AUTOSPAN COMPLETE
Error 0.01%
Change span?
YES NO
Performing an R-Cal For the First Time During Initialization

If you are performing an R-Cal for the first time as part of the Micro-
Tech initialization process, make sure that the R-Cal error is less than
0.75%. (If the error is greater than 0.75%, there may be a problem. See
the manual’s the troubleshooting section on page 4-1 for additional
help.)
6. Press the Yes button to set the span.
7. Press the Run button (in the display not the keypad) to return the
Micro-Tech to the Run mode. Congratulations! You are now ready
to put your Micro-Tech into operation.

Operation
Performing Any Subsequent R-Cal

Once you have initialized your Micro-Tech and are doing an R-Cal as
part of your weekly, daily, or other routing testing, proceed as follows.
In the example screen above, the display shows that the established span
is just 0.01% different from the previous span, meaning that both spans
are essentially the same and the scale is performing consistently. This
error is below the critical threshold error of 0.5%. As a result, the span
should not be changed. Record the span results for future reference.
However, if the error is greater than 0.5% there may be a problem—see

the manual’s troubleshooting section in the following chapter for
additional help. Record the span results for future reference.
(The numbering below is continued from page 3-10.)
8. This is important! Press the No button (that is, do not change the
span) and the following screen appears. (Your numbers will, of
course, be different.)
SPAN # UNCHANGED
New span # 199980

Old span # 199980
RUN MENU ADV
9. Press the Run soft key in the display to return the Micro-Tech to the
Run mode.
10. Run several span calibrations to assess the repeatability of the

readings.

Chapter 4
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
The maintenance information in this manual should meet your service

needs. If problems occur requiring technical assistance, please call 1-
800-445-3503 or the local Thermo contact listed in Chapter 5. Thermo
Scientific has a repair center located at our plant in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Contact one of our technical representatives at
1-800-445-3503 for assistance or the local Thermo contact listed in
Chapter 5. To expedite your service request, please have your Micro-
Tech model, and serial number.
The Micro-Tech Integrator is a solid-state device and should require

Critical very little maintenance. The front panel can be wiped clean with a damp
Checkpoints cloth, and if necessary, a mild detergent (never use abrasive cleaners,
especially on the display window). As a preventative measure, check to
ensure all wires, plugs, and integrated circuits are tight in their
connectors. Also, keep the enclosure door tightly closed to prevent dirt
infiltration. More often than not, a quick visual inspection leads to the
source of trouble. If a problem develops, check the following before
proceeding to more specific troubleshooting procedures.
l Check Power
l Check the fuse.
l Check that the power switch is ON and that power is supplied to
the unit.
l Check Connections
l Check that all terminations are secure.
l Check to ensure the display, module, and keypad connectors are
firmly seated in their connectors.
l Check that all jumpers are in their correct position.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently-asked questions (FAQs) to help you resolve

Frequently common problems and concerns about operating, calibrating, and
Asked maintaining your scale.
Questions
Question Answer
What is the best way to calibrate my The best way to calibrate your scale is to use the “Weight Calibration”
scale? method. (For details, see page B-6.) If, for whatever reason, you cannot
perform a Weight Calibration on your scale, you can run a number of
“simulated-calibration” tests. For example, all Micro-Techs can be
calibrated using the “R-Cal” procedure.
How often should the zero and span As a general rule, if you make or receive payments based upon the weight
be calibrated? readings from your scale, the scale should be zeroed daily and the span
checked weekly.
• Your scale is only as good as the repeatability of your error on repeated
zero calibrations.
• The span should never change drastically, if the zero is properly
maintained.
If an external contractor is responsible for maintaining your scale, he or she

will establish an appropriate schedule for testing your scale’s zero and
span.
How often should I check the The scale should only need daily preventive-maintenance checks for
mechanical installation of the scale? material build up in critical areas, such as at the bin opening. The exception
to this is, when changes are made to the scale area—for example, when
the bin is cleaned or replaced.
Why do I need to see repeatability The repeatability of a scale is important for the accuracy of the scale. If the
during calibrations? scale cannot repeat tests within the scale’s percentage of accuracy, then
you should investigate why the scale is not repeating within the appropriate
tolerances.
Every time I complete a zero or span The only time you should change zero or span is on the initial, start-up test.
test and get a percentage of error, do I Press the “Yes” button to change the span. In any subsequent test, even
say “Yes” each time to change the when there is an error, press the “No” button—as any additional tests are
zero or span? for repeatability, which is a maintenance feature of calibrations.
What kind of information is available The programmable outputs are as follows.

from the digital output?
• Alarm cumulative • Totalization
• Shutdown cumulative • Custom
• Ready • Load weights
• High Weight • Out of range
• Low Weight • Deviation alarms
• High Rate
• Low Rate

Load-Cell Problems
This topic helps you solve problems with the load-cell circuitry, and is
Load-Cell divided into three sections that deal with the following components.
Problems Please check which kind your particular system has before proceeding.
l Four-wire load cell—with no field sense leads.
l Four-wire load cell—with field sense leads.
l Six-wire load cell—with field sense leads.
Overview A load-cell signal failure is usually caused by one of the following.

l Failed load cell
l Bad or incorrect wiring
l Failed A/D converter
The troubleshooting procedures detailed below consists of four simple

checks, as follows.
l Verify excitation/sense voltages.
l Verify proper sense jumper settings.
l Verify load cell mV signal at the Micro-Tech is within range.
l Verify load cell mV signal at the junction box is within range.
The Micro-Tech has a Diagnostics menu to help you troubleshoot the

load cells. Go to “Main Menu 3—Diagnostics.” Two menus pertain to
load-cell troubleshooting, as follows.
l A/D Gross and A/D Net (Diagnostic Scroll 1)
l Weight on Load Cell (Diagnostic Scroll 2)

This is a digital representation of the mV signal coming from the
load cell. The Micro-Tech maximum A/D is equal to 103,009 at 30
mV. Weight at the load cell can be calculated using either A/D
counts or mV input. Refer to the figure below.

Load-Cell Problems
measured DC mV
* Total load cell capacity = Weight at the load cell
exc. Volts * LC mV/V
A/D Gross
3 mV/V * Total load cell capacity = Weight at the load cell
103009
A/D Gross
2 mV/V * Total load cell capacity = Weight at the load cell
68673
A/D Gross
1.8 mV/V * Total load cell capacity = Weight at the load cell
61806
The following sections contain detailed wiring diagrams for the load-cell
set-ups listed below to help you troubleshoot your particular system.
l Four-wire load cell—with no field sense leads.
l Four-wire load cell—with field sense leads.
l Six-wire load cell—with field sense leads.
Four-Wire Load- Please refer to the figure below for more information about four-wire
Cell, No Sense load cells with no field sense leads.
Leads
Figure 4–1. Four-Wire Load-Cell, No Sense Leads

Load-Cell Problems
Four Wire Load- Please refer to the figure below for more information about four-wire
load cells with field sense leads.
Cell, With Sense
Leads
Figure 4–2. Four-Wire Load-Cell, with Sense Leads
Six-Wire Load- Please refer to the instructions and figure below, when troubleshooting
six-wire load cells with field sense leads.
Cell With Sense
Leads
1. Verify load-cell excitation voltage. Is excitation voltage (terminals 2

and 3 of J16 and/or J21) 5VDC?
l If NO—Disconnect all load-cell wires and recheck. If excitation
voltage is now good, check load cell and field wiring.
l If YES—Proceed to verify load cell sense voltage (see step 2).
2. Verify load-cell sense voltage. Is sense voltage (terminals 4 and 5 of

J16 and/or J21) 5VDC?
l If NO—Verify proper position of sense jumpers (see page A-13).
l If YES—Proceed to verify load cell mV output (see step 3).

Load-Cell Problems
3. Verify load-cell mV output(s). Is load-cell mV output within range

of mV/V at MT 9104 (terminals 6 and 7 of J16 and/or J21)?
l If NO—Disconnect load-cell signal wires. Recheck mV at the
disconnected wires. If still outside mV/V range, proceed to verify
load-cell mV output at junction box.
l If YES—Load-cell circuitry is good.
4. Verify load-cell mV output at junction box. Disconnect load-cell

signal wires from junction box. (terminals 22 and 23). Is load cell
mV output within range of mV/V?
l If NO—Replace load cell.
l If YES—Load-cell circuitry is good.
Figure 4–3. Six Wire Load-Cell, with Sense Leads

Analog Input/Output Problems
This section helps you troubleshoot the Micro-Tech’s analog

Analog input/output circuitry. There are two types of optional analog output
Input/Output printed-circuit board assemblies, as follows.
Problems l Populated (dual out and dual in)
l Unpopulated (single out).
The troubleshooting procedures are the same for each but the wiring is
different. For this reason, both types (populated and unpopulated) are
presented side-by-side below.
Overview The troubleshooting procedures consist of two sub-sections that deal

with the following. (Please be sure to follow the correct one.)
l Analog (current) output(s)
l Analog (voltage) inputs
An analog signal failure could be caused by the following.

l Failed analog board
l Bad or incorrect wiring
l Remote device failure
l CPU board failure
The troubleshooting procedures listed below consist of three simple

checks, as follows.
l Source voltage confirmation.
l Verify output directly from the Micro-Tech’s optional printed-circuit
board assembly.
l Verify analog circuit loop.
Both analog inputs and outputs are defined in “Main Menu 4,” as
follows.
l Analog output (IO Define Scroll 1)
l Analog input (IO Define Scroll 2)

In addition, an analog output can be forced to a specific value in “Main

Menu 3,” as follows.
l Test Scroll 5A (analog output #1).
l Test Scroll 5B (analog output #2).
l The analog inputs can be viewed in “Main Menu 3—Test Scroll 7.”
Procedure Here is the procedure for troubleshooting the Micro-Tech’s analog

input/output boards.
1. Confirm the DC mA voltage source.

l If GOOD—Proceed to “Confirm analog output” (see step 2). A
dual analog output board has individual power sources.
l If BAD—Replace either the analog board or the CPU board.
Figure 4–4. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Voltage
2. Confirm analog output. Disconnect remote device(s).

l If GOOD—Proceed to “Confirm analog loop” (see step 3)
l If BAD—Replace analog board.

Figure 4–5. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Output
3. Confirm analog loop.

l If GOOD—Analog board is performing as expected.
l If BAD—A problem exist in either with the field wiring or in the
remote device.
Figure 4–6. Analog Troubleshooting—Confirm Loop

4. Define analog input(s) in “Main Menu 4—IO Define Scroll 2” for

Input #1) and “Scroll 3” for Input #2.
5. Verify voltage input. Measure input signal, 1-5vdc representing 0-

100%.
l If GOOD—Replace analog input/output board.
l If BAD—Verify input jumpers J1 and/or J2, If correct, proceed
to “Verify output of source device” (step 6).
Figure 4–7. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify Input
6. Verify output of source device. Disconnect field wires and measure

mA (volt) output of remote device.
l If GOOD—Proceed to “Verify mA loop” (see step 7).
l If BAD—Verify field wiring, Remote device failure.

Opto22 Problems
Figure 4–8. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify Source Output
7. Verify mA loop circuit. Place mA meter in series with analog loop.

l If GOOD—Input circuit is good.
l If BAD—Replace analog output board.
Figure 4–9. Analog Troubleshooting—Verify mA Loop
This topic helps you solve problems with the Opto22 output and input
Opto22 modules. The digital outputs (J7) can be either AC or DC or a
Problems combination of both. Please note that the proper voltage Opto22 must be
used. AC source voltage requires an AC Opto22 module, and a DC
source requires a DC Opto22 module. The digital outputs are controlled
by the Micro-Tech. The LED indicator on the Opto22 module indicates

Opto22 Problems
what the integrator is forcing—that is, Off (the LED is off) or On (the
LED is on).
Navigating to the Here is the procedure to force a digital output.

Digital Output
Test Screen 1. From the Run screen, press the Menu button three times to navigate
to the “Main Menu 3” screen.
- MAIN MENU 3 -
Press MENU for more
DIAG TEST
2. Press the Test button, then press the down-arrow button until the
Digital Output Test screen appears.
- TEST SCROLL 4 -
Dig output test
Output #1 ON
EDIT ON/OFF
Note: The On/Off button allows you to turn the output on or off.
3. Select the appropriate output by pressing the Edit button. Use the
keypad to enter the output number, which must range from 0 to 21.
A caution screen may appear, which you can ignore. Press the
Continue button, and the following screen appears warning you that
these changes are about to be activated and the equipment may start.

Opto22 Problems
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MAY START
CONTINUE ABORT
4. Press the Continue button.
5. Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the output ON or OFF
Test Procedure Here is the procedure to follow to test the Opto22 output module.
for the Output
Module 1. Verify the source voltage (AC or DC). Measure the source voltage.
l If GOOD—Proceed to “Verify the output voltage” (see step 2).
l If BAD—Supply correct voltage to digital output circuit.
2. Verify the output voltage (AC or DC). Force the selected output
closed. Measure the output voltage.
l If GOOD—Digital output circuitry is functioning as expected.
l If BAD—Proceed to “Ohm Opto22 fuse” (see step 3).
3. Ohm Opto22 fuse. Remove and ohm the Opto22 4-amp fuse.
l If GOOD—Proceed to “View Opto LED” (see step 4).
l If BAD—Replace fuse.
4. View Opto22 LED. By forcing the output open and closed, does the
LED indicate the appropriate logic condition?

Opto22 Problems
l If GOOD—Replace the Opto22 output module.

l If BAD—Replace either the Opto22 output module or the Micro-
Tech CPU board.
Figure 4–10. Opto22 Troubleshooting—Output Module
Test Procedure Here is the procedure to follow to test the Opto22 input module.
for the Input
Module 1. Follow steps 1–2 in the “Navigating to the Test Output Screen”
section to display the “Digital Input Test” screen shown below.

Opto22 Problems
-TEST SCROLL 3 -
Dig input test
Slot #0 00111
NEXT
The screen indicates input status—that is, 0 = open, 1= closed. The

display reads right to left, that is from Inputs 1 through to Input 5. If
your Micro-Tech is equipped with an optional digital input/output board,
press the Next button to display Inputs 6–21.
2. Voltage input. Measure source voltage input.

l If GOOD—Proceed to “View Opto LED” (see step 3).
l If BAD—Apply appropriate voltage to input terminals.
3. View Opto LED. With input voltage supplied, LED should be lit.
l If GOOD—Replace either the Opto22 input module or the
Micro-Tech CPU board.
l If BAD—Replace the Opto22 input module.

Opto22 Problems
Figure 4–11. Opto22 Troubleshooting—Input Module
Test Procedure Here is the procedure to follow to test the optional eight in/out digital
(DIO) board.
for Eight In/Out
Digital Board
1. Follow steps 1–2 in the “Navigating to the Test Output Screen”
section on page 4-12 to display the “Digital Input Test” screen
shown below.

Opto22 Problems
-TEST SCROLL 3 -
Dig input test
Slot #0 00111
NEXT
2. Monitor the open collector Inputs 6–13.
Figure 4–12. DIO Troubleshooting—Inputs 6–13
3. Outputs—Sourcing. Force the output number open/closed.

Opto22 Problems
Figure 4–13. DIO Troubleshooting—Sourcing
4. Outputs—Sinking.
Figure 4–14. DIO Troubleshooting—Sinking

On-Screen Warnings
This section explains the Micro-Tech’s on-screen warnings.

On-Screen
Warnings
Setting Error READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- SETTING ERROR -
max xxxxx
min xx
RETURN
The edited parameter is outside allowable limits.
1. Press the Return button to back step to the previous screen.
Span Out-of- READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
Range Error AUTO SPAN COMPLETE

Error ****** %
Change span?
YES NO
Asterisks indicate an out-of-range span calculation.
1. Verify a load was applied to scale. Verify your set-up data.
2. Press the No button.
3. If you press the Yes button, a setting error-message is displayed.

On-Screen Warnings
Slot #X Change READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- SLOT #X CHANGED -
Acquire new
Configuration?
YES NO
If an optional printed-circuit board assembly is installed or removed on

power up, the Micro-Tech will recognize the change and request a
reconfigure. This message is only available for a limited time. If the
Micro-Tech is not reconfigured, the option installed will not function.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MAY START
CONTINUE ABORT
During certain set-up procedures, the user-configured safety interlocks

may be affected by changing certain parameters, such as the digital
input/output configurations.

Chapter 5
Service, Repair, and
Replacement Parts
Listed below is information about how to get help servicing, repairing,
and obtaining replacement parts for your Micro-Tech. In addition,
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides experienced, on-site service
technicians who can assist you with installing, setting up, calibrating,
maintaining, and repairing your Micro-Tech. They can also help you
train your operators and solve virtually any Micro-Tech-related problem.
For a detailed list of the spare parts available for your Micro-Tech,
Overview please see the Parts List in table 5–1 on page 5-4.
Before returning the Micro-Tech or any other equipment to Thermo

Fisher Scientific, you must contact your nearest Thermo Fisher
Scientific office for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number,
which will authorize you to make the return. In addition, you will need
to complete the appropriate RMA Form, Product Information Sheet, and
Hazard Declaration Form, before returning anything to Thermo Fisher
Scientific.
For more information about contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific, see

page 5-3.
The Return Material Authorization (RMA) form you will need before
RMA Form returning your Micro-Tech to Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts
Getting Ready to Order
The quickest way to get the parts you need for your Micro-Tech is to do
Getting Ready the following.
to Order
1. Identify the broken or faulty parts.
2. See whether the part is shown in table 5–1, which lists parts that may
need to be replaced. Note the part number from the table. If the part
is not listed in the table, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific directly (as
described in the following pages).
3. Before you contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for commonly needed

parts, make sure you have the following information ready.
l Your Micro-Tech serial number.
l Your company’s purchase order (PO) number. Please note that a
hard copy of your PO is required before parts can be sent. In
addition, your PO must reflect the current and correct prices for all
parts ordered. So, please email or fax us your PO to expedite the
process.
l The date the parts are needed.
l Your preferred shipping method.
l A list of all the part numbers—together with descriptions and the
quantities needed.
4. Then contact Thermo Fisher Scientific by email, fax, or telephone—

as described on the following page.
WARNING. Major repairs and/or modifications to your Micro-Tech

must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel. 

Contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific
Please verify and write down your Micro-Tech serial number and before
Contacting contacting us. Things will go a lot more quickly and efficiently once we
Thermo Fisher know this information.
Scientific
North America Brazil
1-800-445-3503 +55-11-2367-2192
1-763-783-2525 +55-11-2367-2192 fax
Service.bulk.us@thermofisher.com
parts.bulk.us@thermofisher.com
Germany Chile
+49 (0) 208-824930 +56 2 2378 5080
+49 (0) 208-852310 fax +56 2 2370 1082 fax
service.oberhausen@thermofisher.com
Italy China
+39 02-959514-1 +86 10-8419-3588
+39 02-953200-15 fax +86 10-8419-3580 fax
service.bulk.emea@thermofisher.com
Spain India
+34 91-484-5965 +91-22-4157-8800
+34 91-484-3597 fax +91-22-4157-8801 fax
United Kingdom Mexico

+44 (0) 1452-337800 +52 55 1253 9410
+44 (0) 1452-415156 fax +52 55 1253 9424 fax
Australia South Africa

+61 (0) 8 8208-8200 +27 (0) 11-609-3101
+61 (0) 8 8234-3772 fax +27 (0) 11-609-3110 fax
service.auadl@thermofisher.com

Parts List
Here is the parts list for your Micro-Tech.

Parts List
Table 5–1. Micro-Tech Parts List
Description Part Number
PCBA,MOTHERBOARD,MT9104 127653
DISPLAY,LCD,6 DIGIT,QVGA,MT9000 100775
PCBA,HMI BOARD,MT9000 100802
CONN,PWR,3POS,3.81MM,HDR,M 100781
POWER SUPPLY,SGL, 24V, 3.2A 100755
CABLE,USB,M/F,2.0,1.6FT,PNL MT 100792
PCBA, ANALOG I/O BOARD, MT9000 102949
PCBA, 4-20MA OUTPUT BD, 1 CH, MT9000 100744
PCBA, DC INPUT BD, MT9K 100785
PCBA, PLANT A/D BD, MT9000 102450
PCBA, OPTO-22 INPUT, MT9000 102999
PCBA, OPTO-22 OUTPUT BD, MT9000 103003
PCBA, RELAY OUTPUT BD, MT9000 102479
PCBA, COMM BOARD, MT2K/9K 102942
PCBA,PROFIBUS BD,MT2000/MT9000 102936
PCBA, DIO, 8IN / 8OUT 103017
MODULE,POWER,IN,140VAC, G4- 5 038014
MODULE,POWER,IN,280VAC, G4- 5 050480
MODULE,POWER,IN, 32VDC, G4- 5 044551
MODULE,POWER,OUT,240VAC, G4- 5 037289
MODULE,POWER,OUT, 60VDC, G4- 5 039669
MODULE,POWER,OUT,DRY,N/O,G4- 5 044552
FUSE,FAST-BLOW,2A,250V,5X20MM 103190
DRIVE,FLASH,USB 2, 4GB,BRANDED 112183

Appendix A
Additional Installation
Information
Here is a copy of a typical Door Label for the Micro-Tech.
Door Label
Thermo Fisher Scientific Micro-Tech 9104 Reference Manual Rev E A-1

Additional Installation Information
R-Cal Factoring
When the possibility exists that multiple calibration methods are

R-Cal available, one must be selected to achieve a span number.
Factoring Calibration Method Availability
R-Cal Built-in
Weights Weights required by User.
When a Weights span calibration has been done to achieve a span

number the R-Cal calibration method should be Factored to the proven
span number.
Reset Weight To reset the existing R-Cal factor, do the following.

Factor
1. Press the Menu button twice to bring up “Main Menu 2.”
- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA
2. Press the Calibration Data button and the following screen appears.
- START OF SCROLL -
Use SCROLL keys to view
selections.
A-2 Micro-Tech 9104 Reference Manual Rev E Thermo Fisher Scientific

R-Cal Factoring
3. Press the down-arrow button repeatedly until the “Cal Data Scroll 5”
screen appears.
- CAL DATA SCROLL 5 -

R-Cal Factor
x.xx %
EDIT
4. Press the Edit button.


R-Cal factor
| %
ENTER +/– . CLEAR
5. Use the keypad to enter a zero value (0). Then press the Enter button.
Your screen will now look like this.

R-Cal factor
0.00 %
EDIT

R-Cal Factoring
R-Cal Span The auto-span procedure determines the percent R-Cal span-error.
1. Press the Menu button to bring up the “Main Menu 1” screen.
- MAIN MENU 1 -
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
2. Press Span Cal button and the following screen appears.
AUTOSPAN R Cal
Empty scale, then
press START
START MANUAL
3. Make sure the scale is empty, then press the Start button. The
following Auto Spanning screen appears.
AUTO SPANNING
Time remaining 59
44.12 lbs
END ABORT

R-Cal Factoring
4. When the Auto Span procedure is completed, the span

percent-error is displayed. Record the percent-error results
and note whether the error is positive or negative.
AUTOSPAN COMPLETE
Error -0.07 %
Change Span?
Yes NO FACTOR
5. Press the No button (meaning you do not want to change the

span), and the following screen appears.
SPAN UNCHANGED
Old span # 1002010
New span # 1002010
MENU REPEAT
Set R-Cal Factor Now to set the new R-Cal factor, do the following.
- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA

R-Cal Factoring
2. Press the Calibration Data soft-key. Press the down-arrow button

and the R-Cal Factor screen appears.

R-Cal factor
0.00 %
EDIT
3. Press the Edit button and use the keypad to enter the R-Cal error.
Then press the Enter button. The error you entered is displayed in the
screen below.

R-Cal factor
-0.07 %
EDIT +/- . CLEAR
4. Factoring R-Cal is now complete. Press the Run button and the
Micro-Tech Run screen reappears, as shown below.
PV xxxxx.x lb/h
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Terminal Block Definitions
The terminal-block definitions for the motherboard are shown below.

Terminal
Block
Definitions
J16 J21 J45 J37 J29

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
38 48
LOADCELL 1 LOADCELL 2 COMM B COMM A SPU and

PULSE OUT
J16 Load Cell 1

1 SHIELD (EARTH)
2 + EXCITATION
3 – EXCITATION
4 + SENSE
5 – SENSE
6 + SIGNAL
7 – SIGNAL
J21 Load Cell 2

11 SHIELD (EARTH)
12 + EXCITATION
13 – EXCITATION
14 + SENSE
15 – SENSE
16 + SIGNAL
17 – SIGNAL
J45 COMM B (Non-isolated RS-485)

21 RS-485 Z TX -
22 RS-485 Y TX +
23 RS-485 A RX +
24 RS-485 B RX -

Terminal Block Definitions
J45 COMM B (Non-isolated RS-485)

25 COMMON
26 SHIELD (EARTH)
J37 COMM A (Isolated RS-485/232)

(Jumper J39—A=RS232, B=RS485)
31 RTS/-485 OUT
32 TXD/+485 OUT
33 RXD
34 +485 IN
35 –485 IN
36 CTS/DCO
37 UART GND (ISOLATED)
38 SHIELD (EARTH)
J29 Inputs #1 & #2 and Pulse Output #5

41 +24VDC
42 SIGNAL 1 (SPU)
43 COMMON
44 SHEILD (EARTH)
45 SIGNAL 2 (SPU)
46 24VDC POWER
47 PULSE OUTPUT (24V) (OPEN-DRAIN)
48 COMMON

Motherboard Jumper Locations
Here are the jumper locations the Micro-Tech motherboard.

Motherboard
Jumper
Locations

Jumper Settings
Here are the jumper settings for the Micro-Tech.

Jumper
Settings
Processor Configuration Jumpers
Jumper Jumper Settings Default
Jumper Setting Description

J1 Installed 2-3
Pins 1-2 JTAG TAP Controller Enabled (This jumper position must not be
J1
Pins 2-3 Background Debug Module (BDM) altered by either the user or by field
service personnel.)
Enabled
Not Installed JTAG TAP Controller Enabled
J2 Not Installed
Jumper Setting Description (This jumper position must not be
J2
altered by either the user or by field
Installed Core voltage applied to pin 25 of
service personnel.)
BDM/JTAG header
J4 Not Installed
Jumper Setting Description (This jumper position must not be
J4
Installed Pull-down on TCLK_PSTCLK altered by either the user or by field
service personnel.)
J5 Not Installed
J5 Jumper Setting Description (This jumper position must not be
altered by either the user or by field
Installed Enable bootloader program/erase
service personnel.)
Load-Cell Interrupt Selection Jumper


Pins 1-2 Load Cell IRQ 1
J8 J8 Not Installed

Jumper Settings
Load-Cell Sense Selection Jumpers


J14 J14 1-2 Installed
Pins 1-2 Local Sense Channel 1
Pins 2-3 Remote Sense Channel 1
Not Installed Remote Sense Channel 1
J17 Optional R-CAL resistor Channel 1 Not Installed

Pins 1-2 Local Sense Channel 2
Pins 2-3 Remote Sense Channel 2
Not Installed Remote Sense Channel 2
J22 Optional R-CAL resistor Channel 2 J22 Not Installed
Speed-Input and Pulse-Output Jumpers (Not applicable for Model 9104)

Speed input 1
J24
Jumper Setting Description J24 Installed
J25
Installed Local 24V Power J25 Installed
Not Installed Remote Power

Speed input 2 & Pulse Out
J26 Jumper Setting Description J26 Installed

J27 Installed Local 24V Power J27 Installed
Not Installed Remote Power

J28 Speed input 1 cutoff, J30 Speed input 2 cutoff
J28 J28 Installed 1-2
Pins 1-2 Speed Input Cut-off 13kHz
Pins 2-3 Speed Input Cut-off 425 Hz
Not Installed Speed Input Cut-off 13kHz

Jumper Settings
UART Configuration Jumpers

COMM A, (UART 0)
J34 Jumper Setting Description J34 Installed 1-2

Pins 1-2 RS-485 Normal Operation
Pins 2-3 RS-485 Multi-Drop Operation
COMM A, (UART 0)
J35 Jumper Setting Description J35 Installed Pins 1-2

J36 Pins 1-2 RS-232 Mode J36 Installed Pins 1-2
J39 Pins 2-3 RS-485 Mode J39 Installed Pins 1-2
Not Installed RS-232 Mode

COMM A, (UART 0)
Pins 1-2 RS-485 Receive  U0RXD
Pins 2-3 RS-485 Receive  U0CTS
COMM A Termination, (UART 0)

J40 Pins 1-2 Enable RS-485 Termination J40 Installed 3-4
Pins 3-4 Disable RS-485 Termination
Not Installed Disable RS-485 Termination
Jumper Setting Description J41 Installed
J41
Pins1-2 Enable RS-485 Termination

Pins1-2 1.2kΩ termination enable
Pins 2-3 600Ω Bias Enabled
Not Installed No additional termination

Jumper Settings
UART Configuration Jumpers (continued)

COMM B Termination, (UART 2)
J46 Jumper Setting Description J46 Not Installed
Installed 120Ω term nation
A/D Jumpers— Load-cell sense is controlled by selectable jumpers (J14 and J15 for
channel 1, and J19 and J20 for channel 2) located on the motherboard.
Load-Cell Sense The jumpers should be in position “1-2” local sense, if the distance is
less than 200 feet between the load cell and the Micro-Tech. For
distances greater than 200 feet and less than 3,000 feet, the jumper
should be in position “2-3” and a special 6-wire cable is required. Refer
to the field wiring diagram that is appended to this manual, for jumper
requirement in the scale junction box.

Programmable Digital Inputs/Outputs
The Micro-Tech has provision for up to 21 programmable digital inputs

Programmable and 21 programmable digital outputs. Motherboard I/O includes two
Digital digital inputs and one digital pulse output. Optional I/O includes three
Inputs/Outputs programmable inputs and four programmable outputs. Optional DIO
boards can be added, if additional I/O is required.
l Digital Inputs
l Two (2) (DC) inputs on the motherboard. (See the Specifications
in chapter 1.)
l Three (3) programmable dry-contact inputs on the optional DC
Input Board, or three (3) programmable opto-22 inputs modules
on the optional Opto22 Input Board.
l Eight (8) programmable inputs on the optional Digital I/O
8in/8out Board. Two of these boards may be installed for a total
of sixteen (16) inputs.
l Digital Outputs
l One (1) Digital Pulse Output on the motherboard. (See the
Specifications in chapter 1.)
l Four (4) programmable relay outputs on the optional Relay
Output Board, or four (4) programmable opto-22 output modules
on the optional Opto22 Output Board.
l Eight (8) programmable outputs on the optional Digital I/O
8in/8out Board. Two of these boards may be installed for a total
of sixteen (16) outputs.

Digital Input Expansion Boards
The board options are as follows.

Digital Input
DC Input Board
Expansion l
or
Boards
l Opto-22 Input Board
Install in expansion slot J6 on the motherboard. Use UL 1015 wire,

16AWG / 1 sq.mm or smaller.
DC Input Board This is an optional board with three inputs (inputs #3–5).
Type: Current sourcing to common ground. Designed for dry-contact
input. Rated: 24VDC, 5mA typical. Input function is assigned by user.
Part number = 100785

Digital Input Expansion Boards
Opto22 Input This is an optional board with three inputs (inputs #3–5). The module
options are as follows.
Board
l 240VAC In Module (G4IAC5A)

l Input voltage range: 180-280 VAC or VDC.
l Input current at maximum line: 5mA.
l 120VAC In Module (G4IAC5)

l Input voltage range: 90-140 VAC or VDC.
l 32VDC In Module (G4IDC5)

l Input voltage range: 10-32VDC; 12-32VAC.
Install in slots U1–U3 on the input board.

Digital Output Expansion Boards
The board options are as follows.

Digital Output
Relay Output Board
Expansion l
or
Boards
l Opto-22 Output Board
Install in expansion slot J7 on the motherboard. Use UL 1015 wire,

16AWG / 1 sq.mm or smaller.
Relay Output This is an optional board.

Board l Four (4) outputs (outputs #1–4)
l Panel version
l Rated: 33 VAC at 2A. Fusing requirement: 3A.
l Rated: 70 VDC at 0.5A. Fusing requirement: 1A.
l Field version
l Rated: 240 VAC at 3A. Fusing requirement:5A.
l Rated: 70 VDC at 0.5A. Fusing requirement 1A.

Digital Output Expansion Boards
Opto22 Output This is an optional board. There are four (4) outputs (outputs #1–4).
Modules are installed in slots U2–U5 on the output board. One spare
Board fuse is located on the output board. The module options are as follows.
l 240VAC Out Module, G4OAC5A.

l Output voltage range: 24-280 VAC.
l 2A at 50°C ambient.
l Replaceable 250V 4A fuse.
l 60VDC Out Module, G4ODC5.
l Output voltage range: 5-60 VDC.
l 2A at 50°C ambient.
l Dry (Reed) Out Module, G4ODC5R.
l Contact rating: 10 VA.
l Maximum switching voltage: 100VDC, 130VAC.
l Maximum switching current: 0.5A.

DIO 8in/8out Board
This is an optional board with eight (8) inputs (inputs #6–13) and eight
DIO 8in/8out (8) outputs (outputs #6–13). Install in one of the motherboard expansion
Board slots J10–J13. Up to two boards may be installed for a total of 16
inputs/16 outputs.
The DIO board provides isolated contact closure inputs and 24-volt
current sinking or current sourcing isolated outputs. Output current must
be limited to 80 mA maximum, continuous.
The inputs and outputs are powered by an external 24 VDC power

source.
The isolated contact closure inputs are activated by completing the
circuit from the input to the negative side of the 24 VDC supply.
Approximately 12 mA of current flows out of each input during contact
closure.
Output current sinking or sourcing is selectable thru a menu screen.
Inputs are always current sourcing.
Board Diagram

Analog I/O Boards
The analog I/O board is available in two configurations described below.

Analog I/O Type A has one current output only, whereas, Type B has two voltage
Boards inputs and two current outputs. The Micro-Tech can support up to four
analog inputs and four analog outputs.
Type A: 4–20mA This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion
slots J10–J13. Single channel high-level current output.
Output Board
l Outputs
l Rate
l Load
l Optically isolated
l Isolated power source
l Voltage output by adding an internal dropping resistor
l Output range (mA)

l 0 to 20 mA
l +4 to 20 mA
l +20 to 4 mA
l +20 to 0 mA
l Resistive load: 800 ohms max.

l Capacitive load: No limit
l Field wiring: Connections are made to the terminal strip on end of
the 4-20mA Output Board. Note that connector is removable for ease
of termination.

Analog I/O Boards
Board Diagram
Type B: Analog This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion
slots J10–J13.
I/O Board
l Inputs
l Incline compensation
l Moisture compensation
l Outputs
l Rate
l Load
High-Level Inputs (Two Channels)

Differential voltage.
l Input Range (Volts)
l 0 to +5 V
l +1 to +5 V
l -5 to +5 V
Current (Requires Jumper Selection)

l Input Range (mA)

Analog I/O Boards
l 0 to +20 mA
l +4 to 20 mA
l Converted Display (Volts)
l 0 to +5 V
l +1 to +5 V
l Jumpers J1 and/or J2 are used to select 250 ohm resistance for the
Current inputs.
l Input impedance: 100 k nominal (differential)
l Maximum usable input voltage: 106% of full scale
l Non-isolated voltage
l Max. non-destructive input voltage: 12V peak
Current Outputs (Two Channels)

Here are the specifications.
l Optically isolated
l Isolated power source
l Output Range (mA)
l 0 to 20 mA
l +4 to 20 mA
l Voltage output by adding an internal dropping resistor.
l Resistive load: 800 ohms max.
l Capacitive load: No limit
l Field wiring: Connections are made to the terminal strip on end of
the Analog I/O Board. Note that connector is removable for ease of
termination.

Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board
Board Diagram
Dual-Plant This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion

slots J10–J13.
Load-Cell A/D
Board
Each load-cell channel provides its own buffer amplifiers for driving the
A/D converter IC’s differential reference voltage from the excitation
sense voltage resistive divider. The load-cell signals are individually
filtered then connected directly to the differential signal input of the A/D
converter. Each load-cell also has an individual R-Cal relay and
individual R-Cal resistor.
“Channel 1,” top connector has jumpers J14 and J15 that allow selection
of either external excitation sense (6-wire LC hook-up) or internal
excitation sense (4-wire LC hook-up).
“Channel 2,” bottom connector has jumpers J19 and J20 that allow
selection of either external excitation sense (6-wire LC hook-up) or
internal excitation sense (4-wire LC hook-up).
One of four different interrupt channels can be selected from J1 jumper.
J1 is board interrupt 1-2 this is a factory installed jumper, do not move.

Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board
Load-Cell Sense Jumper Defaults

Four-Wire Load-Cell Six-Wire Load-Cell
Jumper (internal sense) (external sense)
J14 1-2 2-3
J15 1-2 2-3
J19 1-2 2-3
J20 1-2 2-3
Factory option jumpers W2 and W3 allow the A/D converters to operate

at either 10 conversions per second or at 80 conversions per second,
which may be useful for “loss-in-weight” applications. The standard
board is hard-wired for 10 conversions per second. Altering the W2/W3
option jumpers allows software selection of the desired conversion rate,
so do not change.
Jumper Locations

Communication Board
Board Diagram

This is an optional board. Installed in one of the motherboard expansion
Communication slots J10–J13.
Board
Serial Interface
l Type: Conforms to RS-232C, RS-485/422, and 20 mA standards;
supports 2 and 4 wire multi-drop in RS-485. 20 mA loop is passive
ONLY.
l Interfacing: RS-485 supports 2-wire or 4-wire multi-drop
networking; RS-232C provides support for modem.
l Data rate: 300 to 19200, operator selectable from the keypad.
l Data format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable parity, data length,
and stop bits.
l Optical isolation, 250 Vrms max.
l Input voltage: ±30 Vdc max. (RS-232C)
l +15/-10 Vdc max. (RS-485)
l Cable length: 50 feet maximum (RS-232C)
l 4000 feet maximum (RS-485 and 20 mA)
For more information, see “Appendix C—Communication Protocols.”

Installation
To install the COMM board(s), do the following.

Communication Board
1. Select the jumper positions on the COMM board for the desired
communication standard. Below is a table which summarizes the
jumper positions for selection of the electrical interface. The jumper
locations are shown below.
Jumpers
Mode OP1 OP2 OP3 OP4 OP5 OP6
RS-232 “A” “A” “A” “A” “A” “B”
RS-485* “B” “A” “B” “B” “MDP” “TRM”
20 mA “B” “B” “A” “A” “A” “C”
* Default
“MDP” “TRM”
For RS-485 only For RS-485 only
OP5 OP6
“A” Normal “A” Terminated
“B” Multi-drop “B” Not terminated
2. Open the Micro-Tech wall mount enclosure and turn power off at the
mains, or remove panel mount enclosure from the panel and remove
top cover allowing access to the motherboard.
3. Remove the field mating connector. Wire the connector per the
supplied field-wiring diagram at the end of the manual.
4. Remove the hex head mounting screw from the connector end of the
COMM board.
5. Insert the COMM board in any available expansion slot on the

motherboard.

Profibus-DP Board
Board Diagram
Profibus-DP This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion

slots J10–J13. No hardware configuration jumpers or switches are
Board present on the Profibus-DP board.
Profibus is a typical master/slave communication where the main PLC is

the master or scanner, and the Micro-Tech device is a slave. The
connection is EIA RS 485 through a 2-wire twinax Siemens cable.
Profibus-DP is the performance-optimized version specifically dedicated

to time-critical communication between automation systems and
distributed peripherals. It is typically used to transfer I/O images
between a main PLC and remote devices (sensors, actuators,
transmitters, etc.). In this case, it will be used to transfer (read and write)
blocks of data.
The Profibus-DP interface board contains the Siemens SPC3 Profibus-

DP controller ASIC. The SPC3 controller is an integrated circuit
provided by Siemens that handles the interface between the Micro-Tech
slave and the master.
See REC 4063 for details about the Profibus-DP option card.

Profibus-DP Board
Board Diagram

Appendix B
Micro-Tech Menu Details
Here is a brief overview of the functions available in the Model 9104
Overview Micro-Tech’s seven main-menu screens. Each time you press the Menu
button, the next menu screen appears.
1. To start your overview, press the Menu button to bring up the “Main
Menu 1” screen.
- MAIN MENU 1 -
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
This screen contains the following functions.

l ZERO Calibration—Performs a zero calibration on your scale.
l SPAN Calibration—Performs a span calibration on your scale.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Micro-Tech 9104 Reference Manual Rev E B-1

Overview
- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA

l DISPLAY—Allows you to adjust the values displayed in the Run
screen.
l SCALE Data—Allows you to set lever ratio and load-cell parameters.
l CALIBRATION Data— Allows you to choose which calibration
method to use, and set up an R-Cal factor.
- MAIN MENU 3 -
Press MENU for more
DIAG TEST

l DIAGNOSTICS Function— Allows you to view the load-cell signals
and which version of the Micro-Tech software you are currently using.
l TEST Function— Tests the display, keypad, and the Micro-Tech’s
inputs/outputs to make sure they are working properly.
B-2 Micro-Tech 9104 Reference Manual Rev E Thermo Fisher Scientific

Overview
- MAIN MENU 4 -
Press MENU for more
I/O ALARMS
DEFINE DEFINE ETHER

l I/O—(Inputs/Outputs) Allows you to define parameters for the Micro-
Tech’s digital and analog inputs/outputs.
l ALARMS—Allows you to define how alarms are generated.
l ETHERNET—Allows you to set the Micro-Tech’s EtherNet
communication parameters.
- MAIN MENU 5 -
Press MENU for more
COMM A
l COMM A—This allows you to set the communication parameters for

the COM A port on the Micro-Tech motherboard.
l Other communication parameters for option boards.

Overview
- MAIN MENU 6 -
Press MENU for more
AUDIT
TRAILS LINEAR

l AUDIT Trail—Allow you to capture changes to the Micro-Tech
settings and to record the details of all Micro-Tech calibrations.
l LINEARIZATION—Applies a factor to the span settings at multiple
flow rates.
- MAIN MENU 7 -
Press MENU for more
CNTRL SYSTEM

• CNTROL(Control) – Set options for the feeder control portion.
• System – Set max rate capacity and Refill set-points.
Please see the following sections for more information about all Micro-
Tech menus and functions.

Main Menu 1
This section lists the technical details for all parameters and functions in
Main Menu 1 the Micro-Tech’s “Main Menu 1” that have not been covered elsewhere in
the manual.
Zero Calibration For detailed step-by-step instructions about doing a zero calibration on
your scale, see the “Doing a Zero Calibration” section on page 3-6.
The zero number is a digital representation of the tare weight of the scale.
The zero number displays the load-cell signal (mVDC) in digital form.
Here is the Zero Calibration menu table.
Parameter Selection Description
ZERO CAL START, S#, MANUAL Select for scales 1-2 as
Empty scale, then press START applicable.
S# AUTO ZEROING END, ABORT
Time remaining ___

Gross ____
S# AUTOZERO COMPLETE YES, NO
Error ____%
Change Zero?
S# ZERO # CHANGED RUN, MENU
Old zero # ______
New zero # ______
S# ZERO # UNCHANGED RUN, MENU
Old zero # ______
New zero # ______
MANUAL ZERO EDIT, S#, EXIT Select for scales 1-2 as
Gross ____ applicable.
Zero # _____ (Password: Operator.)
Span Calibration The Micro-Tech has two calibration methods, as follows.

l The electronic R-Cal method. (See page 3-9 for details.)
l Weights method. (See below.)

Main Menu 1
Changing the To change the calibration method, do the following.

Calibration Method
1. Make sure the Micro-Tech Run screen is currently being displayed.
PV 0.0 lb/h
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2. Press the Menu button twice to bring up “Main Menu 2.”

- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA
3. Press the Calibration Data button and the following screen appears.
START OF SCROLL
Use SCROLL keys to

view selections

Main Menu 1
4. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the Calibration mode screen.
- CALIB DATA SCROLL 1 -

Calibration mode
> R-Cal <
CHOICE
5. Press the Choice button once to change to Weights as shown below.

Calibration mode
> Weights <
CHOICE ENTER CLEAR
6. Press the Enter button to save the appropriate choice.
7. Press the down-arrow button, and the Micro-Tech displays an

additional data-entry screen. Which screen is displayed depends on
which calibration (R-Cal, or weights) method you chose above. Please
refer to the appropriate screen below..
R-Cal Method

R-Cal selected
Res 165000 Ohms
EDIT

Main Menu 1
Weights Method

Total test weight on
scale 0.000 lbs
EDIT
Add up the total weight you added to the scale, press the Edit button,
and use the keypad to enter the appropriate value.
Span Calibration R-Cal Span Calibration is described in “Chapter 3 – Operation” (see page
Instructions 3-9). Weights Span Calibration follow a similar procedure to R-Cal and
can be performed by following the screen instructions. In addition, the
following instructions should be noted:
1. Make sure the calibration method is set to the appropriate method

(weights) as described above.
2. When using R-Cal after the Span Calibration has been executed the
following screen will display if a Weight calibration had been done
before and the R-Cal method has no Factor installed.
AUTOSPAN COMPLETE
Error X.XX%
Change span?
YES NO FACTOR
Ignore the Factor soft key. Automatic R-Cal Factoring should not be used.
If you want to use the manual R-Cal Factoring procedure, see page A-2.

Main Menu 1
Using R-Cal, or Weights if the Error is below the critical threshold of

0.50% press No when the Micro-Tech asks if the span should be
changed. If the Error is greater than 0.50% there may be a problem.
Press No and see the troubleshooting section for additional help.
3. Using Weights, when the Span Calibration is complete, be sure to
remove the Weights before returning to normal operation.
Remove Weight
before returning to
normal operation !!
RUN MENU
Span Calibration Here is the span calibration menu table.

Menu

AUTO SPAN R Cal START, S#, MANUAL Select for scales 1-2 as
applicable.
Empty scale, then press START
S# AUTO SPANNING END, ABORT
Time remaining ___

Gross ____
S# AUTOSPAN COMPLETE YES, NO
Error ___%
Change Span?
S# SPAN # CHANGED RUN, REPEAT

Old span # ______
New span # ______
S# SPAN # UNCHANGED MENU, REPEAT
Old span # ______
New span # ______
AUTOSPAN Weights START, S#, MANUAL
Apply weights then press START

S# Remove Weight before returning CONTINUE
to normal operation!

Main Menu 2

MANUAL SPAN EDIT, S#, EXIT Select for scales 1-2 as
Gross ____ applicable.
Span # _______
Main Menu 2 the Micro-Tech’s “Main Menu 2” screen.
Display Menu Here is the display menu table.
No. Parameter Selection Description

1 Measure Units English, Mixed, Metric If English is selected, all units are in English. If metric is
selected, all units are in metric. If mixed is selected,
units may be a combination of English and metric.
(Password: Service.)
2 Rate Units TPH, LTPH, kg/m, t/m, (Password: Operator.)

lb/m, T/m, LT/m, kg/h,
t/h, lb/h
3 Weight Units Pounds, Tons, Ltons,
Percent, kg, t
4 Total Units Tons, Ltons, kg, t, (Password: Service.)
Pounds
5 Language ENGLISH, ITALIANO, (Password: Operator.)
DUTCH, DEUTSCH,
ESPANOL,
FRANCAIS, RUSSIAN,
CHINESE
6 Time am/pm, 24h (Password: Service.)
7 Date MM-DD-YYYY, YYYY- (Password: Service.)

MM-DD, DD-MM-
YYYY
8 RUN Display line No display, Weight, Select for Scales 1 or 2 as applicable.
2 Reset total, Master (Password: Operator.)
Total, Date/Time,
Bargraph
9 RUN Display line No display, Weight, Select for Scales 1 or 2 as applicable.
3 Reset total, Master (Password: Operator.)
Total, Date/Time,
Bargraph
10 Display Rate .1, 0.05, 0.02, 0.01, Select for Scales 1 or 2 as applicable.
Divisions 0.005, 0.002, 0.001,
50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 0.5,
0.2

Main Menu 2

11 Display Rate 0 (0-400 sec) Select for Scales 1 or 2 as applicable.
Damping When process variables are displayed on the screen,
they can be damped by a programmable factor to filter
out variations that can be introduced by mechanical
vibrations. To tune a damping filter, enter the number
of seconds corresponding to the desired time constant.
For example, if 10 seconds is entered, the process
variable will reach stability after a step change in 10
seconds. These damping factors only affect the
display, not the current output variable. (Password:
Operator.)
12 Display Weight 4 (0-400 sec) "
Damping
13 Alternate scales 0 (0-60 sec)
in RUN
14 LC Fail Time 2 (2-90 sec)
Scale Data Menu Here is the Scale Data menu table.

1 Number of scales 1 (1, 2)
1A Type of scale One A/D Channel, Number of load cell input A/D channels being used.
Two A/D Channel, This scroll is only available when Number of scales is
Three A/D set to 1.
Channel*,
Four A/D *These options are available only when a Dual A/D
Channel* Board is installed.
1B Load cell/s conn. Channel 1 (J16), Scroll 1B is only present when One A/D Channel is
to Channel 2 (J21) selected for Scroll 1A
2 Max Scale 10 (1-200,000 lbs) Max Scale Capacity.

Capacity Operating range 25 to 100%.
Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
Scale capacity is the maximum weight at which the

scale is allowed to work. This entry also defines the
default number of decimal places that are used for
displaying weight. (Password: Service).
3 Scale divisions 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
0.05, 0.02, 0.01,
0.005, 0.002,
0.001, 50, 20, 10,
5, 2

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4 Number of Load 1 (1-6) Quantity of load cells wired to the Micro-Tech.
Cells Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
The number of load cells is automatically fixed to a value

of 2 when Two A/D Channel is selected for scroll 1A
Type of scale.

of 3 when Three A/D Channel is selected for scroll 1A
Type of scale.

of 4 when Four A/D Channel is selected for scroll 1A
Type of scale.
5 Load cell capacity 250 lbs (1 – Rated capacity of a single load cell. On multiple load cell
50000) scales each load cell will be of equal size.
Input ONLY capacity of one.
6 Load cell sens. 3.000 mV/V (0.5 - Load cell mv/v rating.
3.5 mV/V) Refer to label at end of load cell cable or the
applications data sheet from Thermo.
7A Load cell #1 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #1.
(10-2000) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
7B Load cell #2 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #2.
7C Load cell #3 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #3.
7D Load cell #4 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #4.
7E Load cell #5 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #5.
7F Load cell #6 res 350.000 Ohms Signal bridge resistance of load cell #6.
8 Lever Ratio 1.00 (0.1-100) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
10 Load Cell Balance 100% (1-100%)

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Calibration Data Here is the Calibration data menu table.

Menu
1 Calibration mode R-Cal, Weights Selecting simulated calibration mode.
2 Total test weight on 0.000* lbs (0-1500) Weight of calibration weight(s).

scale *Maximum is load cell size multiplied by
____ number of load cells.
3 R-Cal selected Res 165000 (10-1,000,000) Ohms value of calibration resister.

______ Ohms Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
4 R-Cal constant Calculated (or factored) accumulated weight

XXXX lbs at end of simulated Rcal calibration
5 R-Cal factor 0.00 Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
6 Calibration interval 0 days (0 - 365) The system can be programmed to prompt

you when the next calibration is due. If you
do not want this option, confirm the default 0
days interval; otherwise enter the number of
days.
If a non-zero value is entered, an alarm
appears after the time is elapsed. The alarm
can only be cleared after a calibration check
is executed.
7 Calibration date This scroll displays the date of the last
Last calibration and the expected date of the next
Next one, based on the entry in the previous
screen.
- MAIN MENU 3 -
Press MENU for more
PROT DIA TEST USB

Main Menu 3
Protection Menu The password-protection menu allows you to protect and unprotect the
system using passwords. Diagnostic functions can only be operated after
removing all password protection. The Protection button only appears if
you have already created a password in the Diagnostic Menu. There are
two passwords, Service and Operator. There are three protection levels
with specific related passwords.
Press the Protection button and the Protection Level screen appears.
- PROTECTION LEVEL -
> NONE <
NONE LTD PROT
Protection choices = None (the default), Limited, or Protected.

Increasing the protection level does not require a password. A Service
password is required to access the None level of protection. An Operator
or a Service password is required to access the Limited level of protection.
(A Service password supersedes an Operator password.)
Change the protection level by selecting the desired level, as described
below.
Decreasing the Decreasing the protection level requires a password.

Protection Level
1. Begin by selecting a protection level lower than the current. Press the
Limited soft-key.

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> PROTECTED <
NONE LTD PROT
2. The display will prompt for a password. Press the Edit key to enter the
password. Press Enter when complete.
> PROTECTED <
PASSWORD
EDIT
3. The protection level has now changed from Protected to Limited.
READY STABLE ALARM ZERO
> LIMITED <
NONE LTD PROT

Main Menu 3
On-Line Procedure The protection level can be temporarily changed by entering a password
for Changing “on the fly” during normal operation. When you try to enter a variable or
Protection Level select a function that is password protected, and the password is installed,
the following screen is displayed.
- SYSTEM PROTECTED -
PLEASE ENTER
PASSWORD __________
ENTER < > CLEAR
You can enter either the Operator or the Service password. However, if
you enter the Operator password and the variable or function requires the
Service password instead, access is denied and the following screen is
displayed.
PLEASE ENTER SERVICE
PASSWORD ___________
EDIT
If you do not enter the correct password, the following screen appears.
INVALID PASSWORD
ACCESS DENIED
RETURN

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Pressing RETURN returns the system to the previous function. If you

enter the correct password, the previous screen appears and access is
allowed.
When the protection level is changed using the on line procedure, the
system automatically returns to protected status if no keyboard entries are
made within 60 seconds.
Protection Menu Here is the protection menu table.

Table

PROTECTION NONE, The PROT menu is activated when a Service or
LEVEL LIMITED, Operator password is entered.
PROTECTED Sets protection level.
Required to enter the password in order to
decrease the protection level.
NONE – The system is completely unprotected;

all data can be read or changed.
LIMITED – Operator functions and data are

protected. All setup and calibration data are
protected except zero calibrate.
PROTECTED – The system is totally protected;

process data can be read, but no changes are
allowed.
Diagnostics Here is the Diagnostics menu table.

Menu
1 A/D gross 1 0 - 131070 Digital representation of gross load at the
1
A/D gross 2 load cell.
2
A/D gross 3 Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
3 1
A/D gross 4 Available only when Type of scale set to
Two A/D Channel.
2
Available only when Type of scale set to
4
A/D net Three A/D Channel.
3
Four A/D Channel.
4
Digital representation of “material” load at
the load cell. (gross – zero No.)

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2 Weight on load cell Gross load at load cell. Presented in mvdc
#1-J16____mV format.
1
#2-J21____mV Note: After A/D conversion.
2
#3-J1_____mV Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
3 1
#4-J2_____mV Available only when Type of scale set to
Two A/D Channel.
2
Three A/D Channel.
3
Four A/D Channel.
3 Enter SERVICE Enter Service password to enable protection.

password Up to eight characters long.
It is strongly recommended you write down
the password and keep a copy in a safe
place.
To remove a password, just press EDIT and
then ENTER. (Password: Service.)
4 Enter OPERATOR Enter Operator password to enable
password protection.
Up to eight characters long.
It is strongly recommended you write down
the password and keep a copy in a safe
place.
To remove a password, just press EDIT and
then ENTER. (Password: Operator.)
5 Software version Current software and rev installed in the
Micro-Tech
6 Date Enter the date.
DAY A battery operated clock calendar maintains
MONTH time and date even if power is removed.
YEAR (Password: Service.)
7 Time Enter the time.

A battery operated clock calendar maintains
time and date even if power is removed.
8 Board type slot #1 Analog I/O, Defines option pcba in bus slot #1.
Current Out, The system automatically recognizes when
8I 8O SRC, optional boards are installed.
8I 8O SYN, When a board is acknowledged, the related
PROFIBUS DP, information stays in memory even if the
Communication A, board is removed, until the operator deletes it
AD BOARD #2 by responding YES to the message shown at
channels power on.
9 Board type slot #2 “ Defines option pcba in bus slot #2.

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12 Back Light Level
13 Force cold start ENTER
ATTENTION YES, RETURN Confirm cold start

ARE YOU SURE ? Press yes, otherwise press return
Test Menu Here is the Test menu table.

1 LAMP TEST START Keypad LED’s blink on and off.
2 Internal test of START Testing ROM, RAM, and E2PROM.
microprocessor The message Test PASSED is displayed if the test
runs correctly. If something wrong is detected, the
message Test FAILED is displayed, and the soft key
CONTINUE is shown. You must
press the key to go on to the next test. (Password:
Service.)
2A Testing ROM PASSED, FAILED

2B Testing RAM PASSED, FAILED
2C Testing E2PROM PASSED, FAILED
3 Dig input test Slot #0 : ---00010 Shows the status of each digital input.
Slot #1: 00000000 Slots are numbered 1 to 4. Slot 0 is the
Slot #2: 00000000 motherboard. Inputs are shown from left to right.
Slot #3: 00000000 (Password: Service.)
Slot #4: 00000000
4 Dig output test (1-13) (OFF, ON) Output range based on number of DIO 8in/8out
boards installed.
Output #___ ___ Shows the status of each digital output and allows
the operator to force the output for testing purposes.
The output, when forced, stays on until the CLEAR
soft key is pressed or the Run Menu is entered.
If an output is forced and the scroll key is used for
reaching some other menu, the output stays in the
forced status until RUN is pressed. This allows you
to check inputs while outputs are still in the forced
status.
NOTE. Forcing the digital outputs may cause
machinery to start.

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5A Current output #1 4.00 mA (4-20) This scroll is only available when a current output
should be ____ (0-20) (20-0) (20- board is installed.
4) To force the output, use the numeric keys to enter
the desired number of mill amperes. Press ENTER
to confirm. Press CLEAR to free the mA channel.
5B Current output #2 4.00 mA (4-20) "
should be ____ (0-20) (20-0) (20-
4)
5C Current output #3 4.00 mA (4-20) "
should be ____ (0-20) (20-0) (20-
4)
5D Current output #4 4.00 mA (4-20) "
should be ____ (0-20) (20-0) (20-
4)
6 Current input 1 #1 -0.00 V This scroll is only available when an analog I/O
#2 -0.00 V board is installed. It shows the status of each analog
input channel.
6A Current input 2 #3 -0.00 V "

#4 -0.00 V
7 Test communication PORT1, PORT2* *Only available when COMM board is installed.
A A test pattern is sent out on the TX output and read
on the RX input. If the test fails, the message Test
Failed is shown; otherwise, the message TEST
PASSED is displayed. (Password: Service.)
8 Test communication This scroll only displays when the Profibus board is
B installed.
____ Kb Wait Prm

12 Simulated control no, yes Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
13 Keyboard test Press keys. Hit RUN key twice quickly to exit.

Main Menu 3
USB Menu The USB menu allows you to download all the Micro-Tech settings to a
flash drive to back them up and, in the event of a system failure, easily
restore them from the flash drive. You can also print to the flash drive.
Be sure to only use the USB stick that is provided with the Micro-Tech. If
using another USB stick with the Micro-Tech, please note it must have a
capacity of 1GB or less, and must be properly formatted as described
below before being used with the Micro-Tech.
Formatting a USB Due to limitations in the FTDI VNC1L USB Controller IC, the USB
Device devices used with the Micro-Tech must be formatted with 512-byte data
sectors. The default sector-size applied when a USB device is formatted in
Microsoft Windows, is not necessarily 512 bytes, so a special procedure is
required.
1. Plug a blank USB device into a PC running Windows.
NOTE. If the USB device contains any data, this data will be lost as a
result of formatting. 
2. Carefully note the drive letter assigned by Windows to the USB

device—for example, “E:\” or “I:\” or similar.
3. Open a DOS command-line window and type in the following

commands.
format x: /fs:fat16 /a:512 (Press the Enter key)
where x is the actual drive letter assigned to the USB device.
4. Answer Yes to any warnings about erasing all data on the device.
5. When complete, the PC will prompt you for a volume name. (You can
enter any 11-character name.)
6. Remove the USB device from the PC. The USB device is now ready
for use with your Micro-Tech.

Main Menu 3
NOTE. The maximum capacity of the USB device that can be used in the
Micro-Tech, is 1 GB. Higher capacity devices (> 1GB) require special
partitioning tools to enable formatting with 512-byte sectors. 
Uploading and
You must have inserted a flash drive into the Micro-Tech’s USB port to
Downloading Micro-
use this menu.
Tech Settings
- MAIN MENU 3 -
Press MENU for more
PROT DIAG TEST USB
1. Press the USB button and the following screen appears.
- START OF SCROLL -
Use SCROLL keys to
view selections.
2. Press the down-arrow button and the “USB configuration” screen

appears.
Saving to a USB Flash Drive

To save the Micro-Tech’s settings to a flash drive, do the following.

Main Menu 3
- USB Configuration -
Archive settings
SAVE RESTORE
Press the Save button and the following screens displays the progress of
the save operation.
Saving
xx %
Restoring Micro-Tech Settings from a USB Flash Drive
Archive settings
SAVE RESTORE
NOTE. Be careful using the Restore procedure, because all your current
settings will be overwritten. 
Press the Restore button and the following screens displays the progress of
the restore operation.

Main Menu 4
Restoring
xx %
Printing to a USB Please see the Print Menu section on page B-43.
Flash Drive
I/O Definitions The input/output (I/O) section of the system is fully configurable. All
inputs and outputs are conventionally numbered and can be assigned to
physical input and output terminals, depending on your needs. The
following section explains how to configure the I/O, but the standard,
factory-provided configuration is usually satisfactory.
Defining Current The following menus are shown for configuring the current output(s). Use
Outputs the Choice key to change the variable, and the Enter key to confirm. The
Next key allows you to set up to four current outputs, if installed.
- I/O DEF SCROLL 1 -

Current Out define
#1 > Control <
CHOICE ENTER NEXT
Default Values
1 = Control 1

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2 = None
3 = None
4 = None
Selections
None
Weight
Rate
Control
Setting Output Range If the selection of the Current Outputs screen above is not Off, you can set
in mA up the range, delay, and damping of the current output in the screen shown
below. The range is selectable between the standard 0–20 mA and 4–20
mA—both in direct and reverse mode. Select 0–20 or 4–20, if an increase
in current is desired for any increase of the variable. Select 20–0 or 20–4,
if a decrease of current is desired for any increase of the variable.
- I/O DEF SCROLL 1A -

Current out range
#1 > 4-20 mA <
CHOICE NEXT
Default Values
1 through 4 = 4–20 mA
Selections
0–20 mA
4–20 mA
20–0 mA
20–4 mA

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Delaying the Output Each current output can be delayed. This is typically needed in blending
systems, to correct transport time differences.
- I/O DEF SCROLL 1B -

Current out delay
#1 > 0 sec <
ENTER NEXT
Default Values
1 through 4 = 0 (zero) seconds
Time Selections
Min = 0 seconds
Max = 300 seconds
Setting a Damping A damping factor can also be selected for each current channel. The
Factor damping factor is the time for the output to stabilize after a step change.
This damping only affects the current output, not the displayed variable,
which has a separate damping factor (selectable in “Main Menu 2”).
- I/O DEF SCROLL 1C -

Current out damping
#1 > 0 <
ENTER NEXT
Default Values
1 through 4 = 0 (zero) seconds

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Selections
Min = 0 (zero) seconds
Max = 400 seconds
Press the Next button to move to the next current output. Press the up- and
down-arrow buttons to move between range, delay, and damping
functions.
NOTE. The analog input hardware is factory configured for current (0–
20 mA) in utilizing a shunt (J1 or J2) and a 250-ohm resistor across the
input. To use with a voltage input (0–5 VDC), the corresponding shunt (J1
for input #1, or J2 for Input #2) must be removed. 
Defining Analog Analog inputs can be used for measuring the moisture of the material, or
Inputs the remote setpoint.
The feeder controller accepts a remote analog setpoint on either or both
analog inputs. Local or Remote control is selectable on the front panel.
The feeder controller can be operated as a stand-alone controller, when an
external process variable signal is applied.
Defining Analog Input The setpoints are defined using the following screen.

Analog Input #1 def
> Set Point S1 <
CHOICE ENTER CALIB CLEAR
Default Value
Off

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Selections
Off
Moisture
Setpoint
Defining the Moisture The moisture parameter are defined using the following screen.
Parameters

Analog Input #2 def
> Moisture <
CHOICE ENTER CALIB CLEAR
Default Values
Off
Selections
Off
Moisture
Setpoint
Setting the First If an analog input has been programmed for reading the moisture signal
Moisture Input and the Calibration button was pressed, the screen below appears. You can
calibrate the input signal by entering the equivalence between percent of
moisture and voltage on two points. Use the “Edit” button to enter the
percent of moisture and the corresponding number of volts, and confirm
by pressing the Enter button.

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- I/O DEF SCROLL 2A/3A -

Moisture calib low
0.0 % M = 0.0 V
EDIT
Default Values
Moisture % = 0 (zero)
Volts = 0 (zero)
Selections
Moisture—Min = 0% and max = 40%
Volts—Min = 0 and max = 2.5V
Setting the Second This is done in the same way as described above.
Moisture Input
- I/O DEF SCROLL 2B/3B -

Moisture calib Hi
5.0 % M = 5.0 V
EDIT
Default Values
Moisture % = 5%
Volts = 5V

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Selections
Moisture—Min = 1% and max = 40%
Volts—Min = 1.0V and max = 5.0V
Defining the Remote If an analog input has been programmed for remote setpoint input and the
Setpoint Inputs Calibration button was pressed, the following screens appear. You can
calibrate the low remote setpoint by pressing the “% Set” button and using
the keypad to enter the low setpoint (in percent). Confirm your entry by
pressing the Enter button. If other than 0.0 volts is desired, press the Volts
button and use the keypad to enter the low setpoint (in volts). Confirm by
pressing the Enter button.
Press the down-arrow button to bring up the high setpoint screen, and
proceed as described above.
- I/O DEF SCROLL 2A/3A - - I/O DEF SCROLL 2B/3B -

Remote setpoint low Remote setpoint high
0.0 % S = 0.0 V 5.0 % S = 5.0 V
EDIT EDIT
Default Values
Setpoint = 0 % = 5%
Min = 0 % = 1%
Max = 20 % = 100 %
Volts = 0.0 V = 5.0V

Min = 0 % = 1.0V
Max = 2.5V = 5.0V

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Input/Output Here the Input/Output define menu table.

Define Menu
1 Current output Control s1, Control s2, None, This scroll is only available
define Weight s1, Weight s2, Rate s1, when a 4-20mA Out card or a
#1 Rate s2 2I/2O card is installed.
#2
#3
#4
1A Current out range 4-20 mA, 20-0 mA, 20-4 mA, 0-

#1 20mA
#2
#3
#4
1B Current out delay (0-300 sec)

#1 ___
#2 ___
#3 ___
#4 ___
1C Current out (0-400 sec)

Damping
#1
#2
#3
#4
2 Analog input #1 None, Moisture s1, Moisture This scroll is only available a
def. s2, Setpoint s1, Setpoint s2 2I/2O card is installed.
2A Moisture calib. Low 0.0 %M = 0.00 V (0 - 20%, 0 -

2.5 V)
Remote setpoint
low 0.0 % S = 0.00 V (0-20%, 0-
2.5V)
2B Moisture calib. Hi 5.0 %M = 5.00 V (1-20%, 1-5
V)
Remote setpoint
high 5.0 % S = 5.00 V (1-9999%, 1-
5 V)
3A “ “
3B “ “

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4A “ “
4B “ “
5A “ “
5B “ “
6 Dig. Input def. Ext alarm 1 0 NO The NC/NO key selects the
Normally Open (NO) or Normally
Ext alarm 2 0 NO
Closed (NC) status of the input.
Ext alarm 3 0 NO By assigning a function to 0, the
Print
1
0 NO function is disabled.
1 1
Print s1 0 NO The “CommA Scroll 5” (Protocol
Print s2
1
0 NO port #1) must be set to Printer, or
a COMM board must be installed
Reset alarm 0 NO for this option to be shown.
Reset Total 0 NO 2
Only available if Loadout card
Reset Total s1 0 NO installed.
Reset Total s2 0 NO
Refill s1 0 NO
Refill s2 0 NO
Loc/rem 0 NO
Loc/rem s1 0 NO
Loc/rem s2 0 NO
Auto/man 0 NO
Auto/man s1 0 NO
Auto/man s2 0 NO
Running s1 0 NC
Running s2 0 NC
2
Start 0 NO
2
Stop 0 NC
2
Stand-by 0 NC
2
Print Batch 0 NO
Reg Interl. s1 0 NC
Reg Interl. s2 0 NC
7 Dig. output def. Alarms 0 NC The NC/NO key selects the
Normally Open (NO) or Normally
Shut down 0 NC

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Ready 0 NO Closed (NC) status of the input.
By assigning a function to 0, the
Refill s1 0 NO
function is disabled.
Refill s2 0 NO
1
High weight s1
1
0 NO Only available if corresponding
1
alarm is defined in ALARMS
High weight s2 0 NO DEFINE scroll.
1
Low weight s1 0 NO 2
1
Only available if Loadout card
Low weight s2 0 NO installed.
1
High Rate s1 0 NO
1
High Rate s2 0 NO
1
Low Rate s1 0 NO
1
Low Rate s2 0 NO
1
H dev Pos s1 0 NO
1
H dev Pos s2 0 NO
1
HH dev Pos s1 0 NO
1
HH dev Pos s2 0 NO
1
H dev Neg s1 0 NO
1
H dev Neg s2 0 NO
1
HH dev Neg s1 0 NO
1
HH dev Neg s2 0 NO
Loc/rem 0 NO
Loc/rem s1 0 NO
Loc/rem s2 0 NO
Auto/man 0 NO
Auto/man s1 0 NO
Auto/man s2 0 NO
Increase s1 0 NO
Increase s2 0 NO
Decrease s1 0 NO
Decrease s2 0 NO
Totaliz. s1 0 NO
Totaliz. s2 0 NO
2
Batch Preset 0 NO
2
Batch End 0 NO
Load Weights 0 NO
2
Start 0 NO
2
Stop 0 NC
Custom 1 0 NO

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Custom 2 0 NO
Custom 3 0 NO
Custom 4 0 NO
Custom 5 0 NO
Custom 6 0 NO
Totaliz. 0 NO
Fault 4 NC
8 Type board 1 Source, Sink
8in8out
9 Type board 2 Source, Sink
8in8out
The Alarm key is displayed on “Soft Key #3” in the run screen when an
Alarm Definitions alarm is pending. The Alarm message and its LED flash at the same time.
Menu
l New—Indicates an alarm that has not yet been acknowledged. When
you press the Reset button to clear the alarm, the alarm disappears
only if the trigger for the alarm does not exist any longer. If the alarm
is still pending, an Acknowledge (ACQ) button is displayed instead of
the New button.
l The Next button is used to scroll between pending alarms.
Alarms List Here is a list of alarms.
1. Clock Fail
The system has detected a failure on the clock calendar circuit.
l Go to the Diagnostics menu and re-enter the date and time.
l Check the battery.
l Replace the motherboard.
2. Load Cell Fail

The system has detected an error on the load-cell signal.
l Check the load-cell connections.
l Check the load-cell(s).

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3. RAM Fail
The system has detected an error on the RAM (random-access memory)
checksum during the internal periodic test. The RAM is used to store
variables and set up data.
4. ROM Fail
The system has detected a failure on the ROM (read-only memory)
checksum during the internal periodic test. The ROM is used to store the
program.
Here is the Alarm define menu table.

1 High Weight Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
1A High Weight Set (0-105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
1B High Weight Delay (0-999 Sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
2 Low Weight Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
2A Low Weight Set (0-105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
2B Low Weight Delay (0-999 Sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
3 High Rate Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
3A High Rate Set (0-105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
3B High Rate Delay (0-999 Sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
4 Low Rate Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
4A Low Rate Set (0-105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
4B Low Rate delay (0-999 Sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
5 H Pos Dev Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.

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5A H pos Dev Set/Delay 10% (0-105%) 10 sec (1-68) Select for Scales 1-2 as
____% ___sec applicable.
6 HH Pos Dev Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
6A HH Pos Dev 20% (0-105%) 10 sec (1-68) Select for Scales 1-2 as
Set/Delay applicable.
____% ___sec
7 H Neg Dev Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
7A H Neg Dev Set/Delay 10% (0-105%) 10 sec (1-68) Select for Scales 1-2 as
____% ___sec applicable.
8 HH Neg Dev Alarm No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as
applicable.
8A HH Neg Dev 20% (0-105%) 10 sec (1-68) Select for Scales 1-2 as
Set/Delay applicable.
____% ___sec
Alarm Number
Alarm Description Selection Description
Number
#1 Clock Fail ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO The system has detected a
RES., NONE failure on the clock calendar
circuit. Go to the Diagnostics
menu and re-enter the date
and time. Check the battery.
Replace the motherboard.
#2 Load cell fail ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
RES., NONE of scales is set to 1.
This alarm indicates the
system has detected an error
on the load cell signal.
#3 Load cell fail S 1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#4 Load cell fail S 2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#7 RAM fail ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates the
RES., NONE system has detected an error
on the RAM (Random Access
Memory) checksum during
the internal periodic test. The
RAM is used to store
variables and set up data.
Replace the motherboard.

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Number
#8 ROM fail ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates the
RES., NONE system has detected a failure
on the ROM (Read Only
Memory) checksum during
the internal periodic test. The
ROM is used to store the
program. Replace the
motherboard.
#9 High weight ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#10 High weight s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#11 High weight s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#12 Low weight ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#13 Low weight s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#14 Low weight s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#15 High rate ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#16 High rate s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#17 High rate s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#18 Low rate ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#19 Low rate s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#20 Low rate s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#21 Warm start ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates the
RES., NONE system has detected a power
loss condition, or power was
removed for an undefined
period.
#22 Cold start ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates the
RES., NONE system has detected the loss
of the set up data after power
was removed. The
instrument needs to be setup
and calibrated.
Replace either the
motherboard or battery.

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Number
#23 Pwd during calib. ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates when the
RES., NONE system is powered off while a
calibration sequence is in
progress, the scale may not
be properly calibrated. Check
calibration.
#24 Cal time elapsed ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm is only available
RES., NONE when Number of scales is set
to 1.
If a calibration check time is

entered and the time expires,
this alarm occurs. The
purpose is to remind the
operator that the calibration
has not been checked for a
considerably long period.
#25 Cal time elapsed s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO

RES., NONE
#26 Cal time elapsed s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#37 Math error ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This alarm indicates a divide
RES., NONE by zero or overflow error is
encountered during internal
calculations. It indicates
some abnormal dimensional
parameter is entered in setup.
Check setup data.
#38 Printer error ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This scroll is only present
RES., NONE when Printer is selected for
Protocol port #1, or a COMM
board is installed.
This alarm is displayed if the

system has data to print and
the printer is disconnected or
the paper feed is empty.
#39 Communication err ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This scroll is not present
RES., NONE when Printer is selected for
Protocol port #1.
This alarm indicates a time

out or handshake error is
detected during a data
transfer on the COMM line.
#40 High pos. dev. ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number

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Number
#41 High pos. dev. s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#42 High pos. dev. s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#43 HHigh pos. Dev. ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#44 HHigh pos. Dev. s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#45 HHigh pos. Dev. s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#46 High neg. dev. ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#47 High neg. dev. s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#48 High neg. dev. s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#49 HHigh neg. dev. ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#50 HHigh neg. dev. s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#51 HHigh neg. dev. s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#52 Refill timeout ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO Only available when Number
#53 Refill timeout s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#54 Refill timeout s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#55 Overflow totalizer NONE, ALARM, SHUT DOWN, Only present when the
AUTO RES. Totalizer Output is defined
under I/O Define scroll.
This message indicates the
output pulse generator for the
remote mechanical totalizer
has reached an overflow
condition. The rate may be
too high or the pulse divider
has been set to small.
Check the rate.
Check and eventually
increase the pulse divider.
#56 Overflow tot. s1 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO

RES., NONE
#57 Overflow tot. s2 ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO
RES., NONE
#62 PROFIB comm error ALARM, SHUT DOWN, AUTO This scroll is only available if
RES., NONE the optional Profibus board is
installed. The following two

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Number
conditions activate the alarm.
The Siemens SPC3

Controller installed on the
Profibus interface board does
not recognize any successful
data transfer within the
watchdog timer interval.
The received data contains

errors (value overlaps limits,
register number does not
exist, group number does not
exist).
#63 Load cell Imbalance NONE, ALARM, SHUT DOWN,
AUTO RES.
Ethernet Settings Here is the Ethernet menu table.

Menu
1 IP address 192 168 1 2 (0 - 255)
2 Mask address 255 255 255 0 (0 - 255)
3 Gateway address 192 168 1 1 (0 - 255)
4 IP address motor 1 192 168 1 3 (0 - 255)
5 IP address motor 2 192 168 1 4 (0 - 255)
6 Mac Address 00-17-27-XX-XX-XX
Communications The motherboard has one serial channel that can be configured using
jumpers as an RS-232 or an RS-485 channel. The serial channel can be
Menu used for printing or for serial communication with an intelligent device
such as a PLC or a PC. An additional expansion COMM board can also be
installed and programmed. Typically one COMM for the printer and one
for the supervisor.
Communications Here is the Communications menu table.

Menu Table

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1 Baud rate port #1 9600, 19200, 110, 150, 300, 600,
1200, 2400, 4800
2 Set parity port #1 No Parity, even parity, odd parity
3 Stop bits port #1 1, 2
4 Word length port 8, 7
#1
5 Protocol port #1 Modbus*, Siemens 3964R*, Allen *These options are only available when
Bradley DF1*, Printer Printer is selected from Protocol port
#2.
5A Clear to send #1 Disactive, active This scroll is not available when Printer
is selected for Protocol port.
6 Address port #1 1 (1-255)
7 Acces lev. Port #1 none, protected, limited This scroll is not available when Printer
8 Baud rate port #2 9600, 19200, 110, 150, 300, 600, This scroll is only available when a
1200, 2400, 4800 COMM board is installed.
9 Set parity port #2 No Parity, even parity, odd parity This scroll is only available when a
COMM board is installed.
10 Stop bits port #2 1, 2 This scroll is only available when a
COMM board is installed.
11 Word length port 8, 7 This scroll is only available when a
#2 COMM board is installed.
12 Protocol port #2 Modbus*, Siemens 3964R*, Allen This scroll is only available when a
Bradley DF1*, Freerun S-Format, COMM board is installed.
Freerun L-Format, Printer
*These options are only available when
Printer is selected from Protocol port
#1
12A Clear to send #2 Disactive, active This scroll is not available when Printer
13 Address port #2 1 (1-255)
14 Acces lev. Port #2 none, protected, limited This scroll is not available when Printer
16 Variables No damped, damped, displayed This scroll is not available when Printer
selection is selected for Protocol port.

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Here is the Profibus menu table.

Profibus Menu
No. Parameter Selection

1 Address 1 (1-126)
2 Read buffer dim 48 (5-48)
___ words
3 Write buffer dim 48 (5-48)
___ words
4 Variables selection no damped, damped, displayed

Main Menu 5
Print Menu This section tells you how to use the Micro-Tech’s print function.
pv 0.0 lb/h
PRINT TOTALS ALARM
1. In the Run screen (shown above), press the Print button. (For this to
work, you must have already set the communications parameters for
the printer.) If the Micro-Tech detects a USB flash drive, the COM
button is displayed, as shown below.
PRINTER SCROLL
Com # 1 no data
Print SET UP
PRINT COM
2. Press the COM soft button to access the appropriate printer options.

3.
PRINTER SCROLL
USB no data
Print SET UP
PRINT COM

Main Menu 5
l Set Up—Prints all the current Micro-Tech settings.

l Totals—Prints Master, and Reset totals.
l Trails—Prints out Audit Trails.
- PRINT AUDIT TRAILS -

Number of records
to print xxx
EDIT MORE EXIT
l Press the Edit button to select the number of trails to print.

l Press the More button to access more records.
3. Press the Print button to print the records you selected.
- PRINT AUDIT TRAILS -

Number of records
to print xxx
EDIT PRINT EXIT
4. The display shows a “running” message (shown below) while the

records are being printed.
PRINTER SCROLL
Com # 1 is running
Print SET UP
PRINT COM

Main Menu 5
Here is the Print menu table.

1 Handshaking none, xon-xoff, CTS Refer to the printer instruction manual to
define which selection is required.
The selection None is only used for
testing purposes. It is not recommended
for normal use. If None is selected, the
system is not able to recognize whether
or not the printer is on-line, or if the paper
is empty.
The most commonly used protocol is
CTS, which is a signal generated by the
printer to indicate whether it is ready to
receive data. (Password: Service.)
2 End of line CR+LF, CR, LF Different printers use different end of line
patterns. Select the one you need for your
printer. (Password: Service.)
3 Delay end of line 0 (0 - 5 sec) Some printers cannot accept characters
while they are printing. In some cases, the
handshake is not well controlled by the
printer, so a delay at end of line is helpful.
4 Form Feed no, yes A form feed character can be sent to the
printer after each report to force the
printer to eject the paper. If NO is
selected, a normal End of Line
character(s) is printed at the end of the
report. (Password: Service.)
5 Print interval 0 (0-59 min)
0 (0-23 hours)
0 (0-365 days)
6 Print time #1 OFF, time Press ON/OFF soft key to enter print time.
time ___
Print time #2 OFF, time Press ON/OFF soft key to enter print time.
time ___
time ___
time ___
7 Print alarms no, yes
8 Total report format Default, User
9 String #1 no, yes
9A Contents string #1 String 1 Select from Scales 1-2 as applicable.
9B Position string #1 1 (0-24)

X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (0-24)

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10 String #2 no, yes

X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (0-24)
11 String #3 no, yes

X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (0-24)
12 Position date 4 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)
13 Position time 5 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)
14 Position Reset total 6 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)
15 Position Mast. total 7 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)
16 Position Net wght 0 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)
17 Position Rate 0 (0-24)
X = ___ Y= ___ 1 (1-80)

Main Menu 6
Press the AUDIT TRAIL soft key on Main Menu 6 to access the function.
Audit Trail Menu
The Audit Trails function is a method for recording all changes in setup
and calibration data. Any time you change a value that affects weighing,
the new parameter is recorded with time and date of the change. All
changes can be printed when required.
To view Audit Trails press the Edit button and, using the keypad, enter the
trail number (from 1 to 999) that you want to view. Then press the Enter
button.
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Linearization Here is the Linearization menu table.

Menu
1 Linearization no, yes Note: No linearization is done until you
perform an Auto Multipoint material
calibration or manually enter the
linearization factors.
LINEARIZ. #1 This scroll is for weight under 20%
Weight ______ 0.00 lbs
Fact. ________ 1.000000 (0-1.5) Enter a Factor and a Weight.
If you enter 0.000000 for the factor, the

weight is not corrected in that portion
of the range. A factor lower than 1.000
reduces the span, while a factor larger
than 1.000 increases the span.

Main Menu 6

LINEARIZ. #2 This scroll is for weight under 40%.
Weight ______ 0.00 lbs "
Fact. ________ 1.000000 (0-1.5)
Weight ______ 0.00 lbs "
Fact. ________ 1.000000 (0-1.5)
Weight ______ 0.00 lbs "
Fact. ________ 1.000000 (0-1.5)
Weight ______ 0.00 lbs "
Fact. ________ 1.000000 (0-1.5)

Main Menu 7
Main Menu 7 Main Menu 7 contains setup and configuration screens for two
independent control loops and enables the operator to define the
characteristics and parameters of the loss in weight system. If multiple
scales are selected, the Scale #1 or 2 soft key is visible. Pressing this key
switches scales.
- MAIN MENU 7-
Press Menu for more
CONTROL SYSTEM
The controller output is fully configurable as a PID or PEIC controller.

The controller can act as a Master or Slave or in a closed loop. The
following section explains how to configure the controller. Steps 1
through 11 configure PID Loop 1 and Step 3 through 23 configure PID
Loop 2.
Configuring the Here are the details about configuring the PID Loop.
PID Loop
Controlling Action When the LIW feeder is shut down (running and regulation interlock
During Shutdown contacts open) and the controller is in auto mode, the control output may
correspond to one of the following programmable selections.
• Locked to the last value before shutdown, or

• Selected to a value from 1 to 100% as entered through the
keyboard.
When the feeder is started in auto mode, the controller delays the control
action for the amount of time entered in Start Delay (from Control Scroll
20). The controller then begins the control action from the value at which
the output was Locked or Selected at shutdown.
1. A LIW feeder running normally open contact and a regulation

interlock normally open contact are required.

Main Menu 7
- CNTRL SCROLL 1 -
Start out
> Sel <
CHOICE
Default Value
Select a value
Selections
Lock control output
Select a value
2. When the feeder is not running (feeder running contact open), the
control output can be locked (LOCK) to the last value, or set (SEL) to
the value entered in the next screen.
Only if Start Out is set to Sel.
- CNTRL SCROLL 3 -
Set control value
0 %
EDIT
Default Values
0%
Min = 0%, Max = 100%

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3. Setting the Start Delay. The Start Delay is the time in seconds the
controller output remains at the set or locked value, after a restart or
Run command is received.
- CNTRL SCROLL 20 -
START delay
sec
EDIT
Default Values
Five (5) seconds
Min = 0 seconds, Max = 60 seconds
Setting the High The control output, when in Auto, cannot exceed the value entered in this
Control Limit screen.
- CNTRL SCROLL 4 -
High control limit
100%
EDIT
Default Values
100%
Min = 0%, Max = 100%
Setting the Low The control output, when in Auto, cannot be lower than the value entered
Control Limit in this screen.

Main Menu 7
- CNTRL SCROLL 5 -
Low control limit
0%
EDIT
Default Values
0%
Min = 0%, Max = 100%
Setting the The proportional control action responds to the amount of process
Proportional Control deviation from the setpoint. It changes the position of the final control
Band element, in direct proportion to the difference between process variable
and setpoint. The proportional band is expressed as that percentage of the
total scale range, which corresponds to the full corrective range of the
final control element. Entering 0% turns off the proportional band
function.
If the proportional band is set to 100%, then a 0 to 100% process variable

change causes the output to change 100% of its range. If the proportional
band is set to 200%, then a 0 to 100% process variable change causes the
output to change 50% of its range.
- CNTRL SCROLL 6 -
Proportional band
200%
EDIT
Default Values
200%

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Min = 50%, Max = 1,000%
Setting the Integral The reset action responds to a combination of the amount and duration of
(Reset) Time the process deviation. Integral time sets the slope of the output correction
signal. A 100% change in the process variable results in a 100% change in
the output correction signal at the integral time entered. Entering a zero (0)
time turns off the integral function.
NOTE. If the Model 9104 is using the PEIC mode, set the integral time to
zero (0). 
- CNTRL SCROLL 7 -
Integral time
0.1 min
EDIT
Default Values
0.1 minutes (6 seconds)
Min = 0 minutes, Max = 10 minutes
Setting Derivative Rate action responds to the speed and direction of the process deviation. In
(Rate) Time most feeder applications, Derivative is set to zero.
NOTE. If the Model 9104 is using the PEIC mode, the Derivative Time
function must be set to zero (0). 
- CNTRL SCROLL 8 -
Derivative time
0.0 min
Default Values
EDIT

Main Menu 7
0 minutes
Min = 0 minutes, Max = 10 minutes
Setting the PEIC Time Process lag is the time duration following a change in the control element
(Process Lag) until the effect of that change can be measured at the source of the process
variable signal. Lag may be measured in the process by making a small
manual change in the final control element and observing the elapse time
until the process variable display shows the effect of the change. P.E.I.C.
control mode is always disabled when time is set to 0.Setting the time to
other than zero enables raise and lower digital outputs to become active.
Control output may be analog or time proportional.
- CNTRL SCROLL 9 -
PEIC TIME
0 sec
EDIT
Default Values
0 seconds. Min = 0 seconds, Max = 500 seconds
When set to 0, there is not a P.E.I.C. action. Control output can be analog
or time proportional. If time proportional, see Main Menu 4, I/O
Definition scroll, digital outputs.
Defining the Setpoint Define the set point source. Local setpoint should always be entered by
Source keyboard, remote set point can be received from serial line or analog
input. If ANALOG IN or SERIAL IN is selected, the LOC/REM key (or
LOC/REM digital input) is used to switch from local to remote set point.

Main Menu 7
- CNTRL SCROLL 10-

Setpoint source
LOCAL
CHOICE ENTER CLEAR
Default Value
Local
Selections
Local
Analog In
Serial In
Defining the Setpoint Use the screen below to define the appropriate setpoint units.
Units
- CNTRL SCROLL 11 -
Set point units
Engineer.
CHOICE ENTER CLEAR
Default Value
Engineering
Selections
Engineering
Percent

Main Menu 7
Defining the Setpoint 1. If the setpoint source is set to Remote (that is, “Analog In” or “Serial
Delay In”), this delay shifts the remote setpoint in time.
- CNTRL SCROLL 12 -
Setpoint delay
0 sec
EDIT
Default Values
0 seconds
Min = 0 seconds, Max = 500 seconds (8+ minutes)
Defining the Percent For control systems where several weigh feeders operate in ratio control, it
of Ingredients may be that the transport lag time from each feeder to the mixing point is
different. To insure a correct ratio at the mixing point, an analog delay can
be entered for the remote setpoint.Use the screen below to scale down the
remote or local setpoint.
- CNTRL SCROLL 13 -
Percent of ingredients
100 %
EDIT
Default Values
100%
Min = 0%, Max = 100%

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Setting the Process The process variable damping averages the process variable to avoid
Variable Damping undesired jumps of the control output.
- CNTRL SCROLL 14 -
Process var damping
0 sec
EDIT
Default Value
0 seconds
Min = 0 seconds, Max = 120 seconds (2 minutes)
Enable PID+S Enable the PID+S function for quick control response when setpoint
changes.
- CNTRL SCROLL 15 -
PID+S function
> no <
CHOICE
Default: NO
Selections: NO, YES
If YES is pressed, the PID+S function is enabled and the following screen
appears to enter the delay time. Use the key pad to enter time value and
confirm with the ENTER key.

Main Menu 7
- CNTRL SCROLL 15A -

Regulation delay
10 sec
EDIT
Default: 10 sec
Max:: 900 sec
Min: 0 sec
The PIC+S function delays control action for the specified time entered in
Regulation delay when the set point changes. During this delay, the LIW
feeder screw speed changes to reflect the set point change. When
Regulation delay ends, control action resumes. When PID+S is enabled
and Regulation delay is set to a value other than 0 sec, the Regulation
delay time is added to the Start delay time to delay control action at start-
up.
Jump Cut-Off The Jump Cut-Off function, when enabled, eliminates system instability
Function that may be caused by temporary disturbances that may cause the rate of
flow indication to jump. Example: A vibrator that periodically shakes the
hopper. Jump is enabled in the following scroll and is based on two
parameters: the delay (CO_DELAY) and the deviation (CO-DEV).
After batch start, the system tries to reach the desired setpoint, and during
this time the Jump Cut-Off is inactive. When the error between flow rate
and setpoint enters the bandwidth defined by CO_DEV and stays in this
range for a minimum of 1 second, Jump Cut-Off assumes the system is
stable. At the same time, it starts to monitor the deviation.
If the deviation moves outside the CO_DEV limit, the Jump Cut-Off
forces the rate equal to the setpoint and sets a timer to CO_DELAY value.
When the timer reaches zero, the rate is released to the real value,
restarting normal control action. The time may be longer if two conditions
are detected during the time interval:
• A change in polarity of the error. If an error is detected, the timer is

restarted and set to CODELAY value.

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• If after the initial peak starts to decrease, that forced the error
outside its limits and the error decreasing, the time is frozen until
the error enters the stability band or reverts its trend.
The period of time that the control is frozen is indicated by the letter “C”
in the RUN scroll.
Jump Cut-Off is inhibited if:
• The MT9104 feeder controller is in MANUAL.
• The system is refilling.
• Control action is not running.
The set point changes and the difference between the new and previous
value is more than CO_DEV.
- CNTRL SCROLL 16 -
Jump Cut-Off
> no <
CHOICE
Default: NO
Selections: YES, NO
If YES is selected, the following two scrolls appear. Defines CO_DELAY

TIME
- CNTRL SCROLL 16A -

Jump Cut-Off Delay
5 sec
EDIT

Main Menu 7
Default: 5 sec
Max: 120 sec
Min: 1 sec
Defines the CO_DEV, stability range and cut-off limits.
- CNTRL SCROLL 16B -

Jump Cut-Off dev.
5.0 %
EDIT
Default: 5.0 %
Min: 0.1 %
Max: 50.0 %
Auto tuning Selecting YES in the next scroll enables the auto tuning mode. Auto
tuning allows an increased speed response of the system at the start and
when the setpoint changes. When active, the feeder controller
automatically determines the regulation parameters. The rate interval and
the weight constant is the basis of the regulation error.
- CNTRL SCROLL 17 -
Auto Tuning
> no <
CHOICE
Default: NO
Selections: NO, YES

Main Menu 7
Controlled Variable Select the variable to be controlled by the MT9104 feeder controller.
- CNTRL SCROLL 18 -
Controlled Variable
> RATE <
CHOICE
Default Value
Rate
Selections
Rate
Level
Control action Select the control action.
- CNTRL SCROLL 19 -
Control action
> Direct <
CHOICE
Default: DIRECT
Selections: DIRECT, INVERSE
Control Menu Here is the Control menu table.

1 Start out Sel, Lock Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.

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2 Refill Out Sel, Lock Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
3 Set control value 0% (0-100%) This scroll is only available when Start out is
set to Sel.

4 High control limit 100% ( 0-100%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
5 Low control limit 0% (0-100%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
6 Proportional band 200% (50-1000%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
7 Integral time 0.10 (0-10 min) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
8 Derivative time 0.00 (0-10 min) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
9 PEIC Time 100 (0-1000 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
10 Set point source Local, Analog in, Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
Serial in,
11 Set point units Engineering, Percent Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
12 Set point delay 0 (0-500 sec) This scroll is only available when Set point
source is set to Analog in or Serial in.
13 Percent of ingred. 100.00% (0-100 %) This scroll is only available when Set point
source is set to Analog in or Serial in.
14 Process var 0 (0-120 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.

damping
15 PID+S Function No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
15A Regulation delay 10 (0-900 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
16 Jump Cut-Off No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
16A Jump Cut-Off Delay 5 (0-120 Sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
16B Jump Cut-Off 5.0 % (0.1%-50%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
Deviation
17 Auto Tuning No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
18 Controlled Variable Rate, Level Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
19 Control Action Direct, Inverse Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
20 Start delay 5 (0-60 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
System Menu The System Scroll defines the characteristics and parameters of the loss in
weight system.
Setting Rate Capacity The first entry is the rate capacity, which is the maximum rate of the scale.

Main Menu 7
- SYSTEM SCROLL 1 -
Max rate capacity
lb/h
EDIT
Enter Minimum Rate
- SYSTEM SCROLL 2 -
Min. rate capacity
lb/h
EDIT
Setting Refill Define the two weight setpoints for starting and stopping the refill.
Parameters Setpoints can be entered in percent of scale capacity or in engineering
units. Press the UNIT key to switch between % and engineering units.
Enter the start refill set.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 3 -
Start refill set
%
EDIT

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Enter the end refill set.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 4 -
End refill set
%
EDIT
Define if refill can be executed when the system is in manual mode.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 5 -
Refill on manual
>no<
CHOICE
At the end of the refill, the system waits the time specified before
restarting normal action (control and rate computation).
- SYSTEM SCROLL 6 -
End refill time
sec
EDIT
Refill must be completed in a shorter time than what is entered here. If it

takes longer, an alarm is activated.

Main Menu 7
- SYSTEM SCROLL 7 -
Refill time-out
90 sec
EDIT
Density A difference of density may occur between the start and end of the refill.
Compensation This determines a variation in the flow rate for the same control output.
The rate will be lower at the end of refill than it was at the beginning. This
variation, due to the pressure of the material, may be compensated by the
system.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 8 -
Density compensation mode
>Set<
CHOICE
If CORRECT is selected, enter the correction in percent.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 9A -
Control out correct
%
EDIT
If SET selected, enter the control output value in percent.

Main Menu 7
- SYSTEM SCROLL 9B -
Control out value
%
EDIT
Setting Rate The two parameters which determine how the system computes the rate
Acquisition are RATE INTERVAL and WEIGHT CONSTANT. They are defined in
the next two scrolls.
- SYSTEM SCROLL 10 - - SYSTEM SCROLL 11 -

Rate interval Weight constant
sec
EDIT EDIT
System Menu Here is the System menu table.

1 Max Rate Capacity (1 - 15000 lb/h) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
2 Min Rate Capacity (0 - 15000 lb/h) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
3 Start Refill Set (0 - 105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
(0-105 lbs)
4 End Refill Set (0 - 105%) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
(0-105 lbs)
5 Refill On Manual No, Yes Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
6 End Refill Time (0-600 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.

Main Menu 7

7 Refill Time-out (0-600 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
8 Density None, Set, Correct, Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.
Compensation Auto
Mode
9A Control out correct (-100 - 100%) This scroll only displays if Density
Compensation is set to Correct.

9B Control out value (0.1 - 100%) This scroll only displays if Density
Compensation is set to Set.

9C Control out Value x (0-100%) This scroll only displays if Density
Compensation is set to Auto.
10 Rate interval (0.1 - 10 sec) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.

11 Weight Constant (1 - 16) Select for Scales 1-2 as applicable.

Appendix C
Communication Protocols
There are two communication ports on the Micro-Tech motherboard.
Comm A is a RS232C/RS-485 (jumper selectable), isolated. Comm B is
a RS-485 only, non-isolated.
l RS423/RS232C—For point-to-point asynchronous bidirectional

communications, maximum 50 feet (15 m). Modem capability.
l RS485/RS422—For point-to-point or multi-drop 4-wire bi-

directional communications, maximum 4,000 feet (1,200 m).
One additional communication board may be installed, as described later

in this appendix.
The table below shows the Comm jumper configurations on the

Comm Jumper motherboard.
Configurations
Motherboard Comm Jumper Configuration
MODE J39 J34 J35 J36 J38 J40 J42 J43
RS-232 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2
RS-485
4-wire 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2
2-wire 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2
multi-drop 2-3
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Built-In Protocols
Transmit with hardware

hand shake 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4 1-2 1-2
RCV terminated
with 120 ohms 1-2
pull-aside enable 2-3 2-3
Wire to the J37 terminal block on the motherboard for the

communication standard selected—RS-485 or RS-232C.
When a COMM line is set up for communication (not for a printer), the
Built-In system is able to send and receive data to and from another device
Protocols connected to the COMM line. The COMM option comes with the
following software communication protocols already built in.
l Modbus—An AEG proprietary protocol, multi-drop. The COMM

option only contains a subset of the protocol, as specified in this
manual.
l Allen-Bradley—A proprietary protocol, multi-drop. The COMM

option only contains a subset of the protocol in the PLC-5 version of
it, as specified in this manual.
l 3964R—A Siemens proprietary protocol, single point.
The hardware can be configured (through jumpers on the mother board)

to one of the standards as listed in the previous paragraph. However,
only the RS485/RS422 standard allows multi-drop communications.
RS232C can only be used in point-to-point mode. This does not prevent
the use of a protocol and only prevents physically connecting the Micro-
Tech to more than one device.
NOTE. The communication protocols have been implemented and

tested, as described in this document or in other referenced documents. It
is the intention of Thermo Fisher Scientific to provide all the necessary
information, and help the user to connect the instrument to other
compatible devices. However, because most of the protocols are specific
to other manufacturers, Thermo Fisher Scientific declines any
responsibility for any malfunction that may occur when connecting the
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Protocol Rules
instrument to devices of other manufacturers, unless tested and approved

by Thermo Fisher Scientific. 
The communication protocol allows a remote intelligent device to read

Protocol and eventually write information from and to the Micro-Tech. For
Rules convenience, the information is organized in a set of registers, which are
listed in this appendix.
During the communication activity, the Micro-Tech always acts as

Slave, meaning it responds to a request from a Master device on the line,
but never attempts to send messages out. The following rules apply.
l The Micro-Tech responds only if the message is completely

received.
l The Micro-Tech reads the message and looks for the address, which
is contained into an address byte in the query package. The message
is then processed only if the address matches the one specified in the
set-up data of the Micro-Tech, otherwise it is ignored.
l When the system receives a message, the integrity of the message is

checked. An answer-back message is prepared, if the message is
formally correct.
l When a message containing a variable to be written in memory is

received, the system checks the correctness of the message and, if it
is correct, immediately sends the answer-back message. This does
not always mean the data is written in memory. The system first
checks the register number (which must correspond to a valid
address of a variable), then the minimum and maximum limits, and
then the password. If data can be accepted, it is stored in memory
and the success flag is set to 0 (no error). If not, it is set to 1. To
know if the last variables sent have been stored, the Master checks
(reads) the success flag contained in a read-only register.
The following procedure applies to the Host.

l Sends data to the Micro-Tech.
l Waits at least 100 ms.

Printer
l Reads the success flag. It should be 0.
Some data is read only, some is read/write, and some is write only.
NOTE. In all cases, the maximum number of words the system can
transfer is limited to 41 per time. Requests of registers in excess of 41
are considered errors and do not generate an answer. 
When a COMM line is set up for printing, the system prints out data in
Printer different ways, depending on the set-up. Print menus become visible,
which allow the user to define when and in which format the data is
printed.
l Periodical printouts at predefined intervals, as well as at predefined

times of day, or on command are possible.
l The format of the printouts is selectable between a number of

predefined formats, plus a fully programmable user-defined format.
In this particular case, the user is able to easily format the printout to
fit into any pre-printed ticket or form, without the need of special
software.
The communication protocol allows a remote intelligent device to read

Master/Slave and eventually write the contents of the registers, as listed in this section.
Interactions During the communication activity, the Micro-Tech always acts as
Slave, meaning that it will respond to a request from a Master device on
the line, but never attempts to send messages out.
The instrument responds only if the message is completely received. The

instrument reads the message and looks for the address, which is
contained in an address byte in the query package. The message is then
processed only if the address contained in the message matches the
address specified in the set-up data of the instrument. When the system
receives a message, the integrity of it is checked, and an answer message
is prepared, if Yes.
The Master must respect a 100 ms interval time between two messages.
If a message is sent before 100 ms have passed since the previous one, it

Register Definitions
is lost. (The data is received by an interrupt routine, while it is processed

in a task that is executed each 100 ms.)
If the Master sends variables to be written in memory, the system checks

the correctness of the message, and immediately sends an answer
message, if it is correct. This does not necessarily mean that the data is
written in memory. The system first checks the address, which must
correspond to a valid address of a variable, then the minimum and
maximum limits are checked, and then the password. If data can be
accepted, the success flag is set to 0 (no error), if not, it is set to 1. The
Master needs to check the success flag (contained into a read-only
register), to know if the last variables sent have been stored or not.
The procedure is as follows.

l Send the data to the Micro-Tech.
l Wait 100 ms.
l Read the success flag, should be 0.
Some data is read only, some is read write, some is write only.
NOTE. The maximum number of words the system can transfer is 41

per time. Requests of registers in excess of 41 are treated as errors and
do not generate an answer. 
The following registers can be accessed through a serial line link using
Register one of the available communication protocols. The tables below list the
Definitions registers.
Parameter/Term Definition
Register A conventional name
Type The type can be one of the following.
• RO—The register can be read but cannot be written.
• RW—The register can be read or written. Write is allowed if the
instrument is in the specified protection level at the moment the
write message is received.
• WO—The register can only be written. Write is subject to
protection control.

Parameter/Term Definition
Low limit The minimum acceptable value for the variable. Lower values are
considered as errors.
High limit The maximum acceptable value for the variable. Higher values are
considered as errors.
Refresh time The time between two updates of the variable in the instrument's
memory.
Protection The minimum protection level which must be in place to allow access to
the variable, as follows.
• always - available
• limited - available if limited or service
• service - available if service only
Format The format can be one of the following.
• char—An ASCII string
• integer—16 bits IEEE integer
• long—32 bits IEEE long integer
• float—32 bits IEEE float
• double—64 bits IEEE double precision float
Type, Limits, and This section defines the type, limits, and format of registers.
Format of
Registers
NOTE. The actual address of each register is defined differently for
each protocol, as explained in the following sections. 
high
register type low limit refresh time [ms] protection format
limit
success_flag RO - - - none integer
display RO - - 100 - char
leds RO - - 100 - integer
status RO - - 100 - integer
alarms RO - - 100 - integer
i_o RO - - 100 - integer
commands WO 0 32767 100 none integer
batch_number RW 0 999 100 limited integer
batch_dev RW 0 100 - limited integer
batch_set RW 0 10000 - limited float
batch_preset RW 0 10000 - limited float
batch_preset_sp RW 0 100 - limited float

high
register type low limit refresh time [ms] protection format
limit
batch_preact RW 0 10000 - limited integer
batch_total RO - - 100 - float
master_total RO - - 100 - float
reset_total RW 0 (1) 0 (1) 100 none float
rate RO - - 100 - float
weight RO - - 100 - float
rate_cap RO 1 - - service float
scale_cap RO 1 - - service float
h_rate_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
l_rate_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
h_weight_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
l_weight_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
h_pos_dev_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
hh_pos_dev_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
h_neg_dev_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
hh_neg_dev_set RW 0 105.00% - limited float
start_ref RW 0 105.00% - limited float
end_ref RW 0 105.00% - limited float
ing_ratio RW 0 100.00% - limited float
Control_set RW 0 rate_cap min_rate limited float
Control_dev RO 0 100.00% - limited float
Set control value RW 0 100% - limited Integer
Regulation delay RW 0 900 Sec. - Limited float
Process var damping RW 0 120 Sec. - Limited float
Span RO - - float
Zero RO - - Long
Analog output RO - - float
Proportional band RW 50 1000 - limited integer
Integral time RW 0 min 10 min - limited float
Derivative time RW 0 min 10 min - limited float
Rate interval RW 0.1 Sec. 10.0 sec. - Service float
Weight constant RW 1 16 - service integer
Master_total RO - - 100 - double
reset_total RO - - 100 - double
(1) Can only be zeroed.
(2) rate_cap and min_rate are the maximum rate defined in the SYSTEM
scroll

Description of This section tells you more about each of the registers (such as the
Registers status, or alarm) listed above.
success_flag
Set to 0 after a message has been received and properly processed. If a

message is correctly received but cannot be processed because password
protection or size error, this flag is set to 1. The user may read this
register after a write message to ensure the data has been accepted.
display
Contains the messages actually shown on the display of the instrument

in form of an ASCII string.
Display Hex Hex Description
display ( 1 ) 2DH 20H Characters 1 and 2 from left of first row
display ( 2 ) 4DH 45H
display ( 3 ) 4EH 55H
display ( 4 ) 20H 4DH
display ( 5 ) 41H 49H
display ( 6 ) 4EH 20H
display ( 10 ) characters 19 and 20 from left of first row
display ( 11 ) characters 1 and 2 from left of second row
display ( 20 ) characters 19 and 20 from left of second
row
display ( 21 ) characters 1 and 2 from left of third row
display ( 30 ) characters 19 and 20 from left of third row
display ( 31 ) characters 1 and 2 from left of fourth row
display ( 38 ) 4CH 20H
display ( 39 ) 20H 20H
display ( 40 ) 20H 20H characters 19 and 20 from left of fourth row

GMT9104: STATUS
Register Type Bit (Motorola) Description
Name
Status (Led) Integer 15 Not Used
14 Not Used
13 Not Used
12 Not Used
11 Not Used
10 Not Used
9 Not Used
8 Not Used
7 Not Used
6 Led Auto (Scale 1)
5 Led Ready (Scale 1)
4 Led Alarm (Scale 1)
3 Led Remote (Scale 1)
2 Scale number
1 Scale number
0 Scale number
Status (1) Integer 15 Cumulative Shutdown (an shutdown is pending)
14 Cumulative Alarms (an alarm is pending)
13 Calibration Running
12 Automatic
11 Remote
10 Refill
9 Running
8 Refill request
7 High load (Load is higher than limit)
6 Low load (Load is lower than limit)
5 High rate (Rate is higher than limit)
4 Low rate (Rate is lower than limit)
3 High positive deviation
2 High High positive deviation
1 High negative deviation
0 High High negative deviation
Status (2) Integer 15 Not Used
14 Not Used
13 Not Used
12 Normal / Standby (0/1)
11 Not Used
10 Not Used

Register Type Bit (Motorola) Description

Name
9 Not Used
8 Not Used
7 Not Used
6 Not Used
5 Waiting stabilization time (Only with Load Out opt.)
4 Waiting start delay time (Only with Load Out opt.)
3 Batch running at low rate (Only with Load Out opt.)
2 Batch running at high rate (Only with Load Out opt.)
1 Not Used
0 Batch not running (Only with Load Out opt.)
Status (3) Integer - Not Used
Status (4) Integer - Not Used
GMT9104: ALARM
Register Name Type Bit Description
(Motorola)
Alarm (1) Integer 15 Clock Fail
14 EXCITATION CELL FAIL (Single Scale)
13 Excitation Cell Fail 1 - (Scale/Channel 1)
9 Not Used
8 Not Used
7 HIGH LOAD
6 High Load Scale # 1
5 High Load Scale # 2
4 LOW LOAD
3 Low Load Scale # 1
2 Low Load Scale # 2
1 HIGH RATE
0 High Rate Scale # 1
Alarm (2) Integer 15 High Rate Scale # 2
14 LOW RATE
13 Low Rate Scale # 1
12 Low Rate Scale # 2
11 Warm Start
10 Cold Start
9 Power During Calibration
CALIBRATION TIME ELAPSED (SINGLE
8 SCALE)


(Motorola)
7 Calibration Time Elapsed Scale 1
6 Calibration Time Elapsed Scale 2
5 External Alarm 1
4 External Alarm 2
3 External Alarm 3
2 HW configuration Changed Slot 1
Alarm (3) Integer 15 HW configuration Changed Slot 4
14 Not Used
13 Not Used
12 Not Used
11 Math Error
10 Printer Error
9 Communication Error
8 HIGH CONTROL POS. DEVIATION
7 High Control Pos. Deviation Scale # 1
5 HIGH HIGH CONTROL POS. DEVIATION
2 HIGH CONTROL NEG. DEVIATION
1 High Control Neg. Deviation Scale # 1
0 High Control Neg. Deviation Scale # 2
Alarm (4) Integer 15 HIGH HIGH CONTROL NEG. DEVIATION
14 High High Control Neg. Deviation Scale # 1
13 High High Control Neg. Deviation Scale # 2
12 Refill Time Out
11 Refill Time Out Scale # 1
10 Refill Time Out Scale # 2
9 OVERFLOW TOTALIZER
8 Overflow Totalizer Scale # 1
7 Overflow totalizer Scale # 2
6 BATCH DEVIATION
5 Batch deviation Scale # 1
4 Batch deviation Scale # 2
3 Not Used
2 Profibus Error
1 Multiple Load Cells Imbalance Alarm
0 SIGNAL CELL FAIL (Single Scale)
Alarm (5) Integer 15 Signal Cell Fail Channel 1
14 Signal Cell Fail Channel 2


(Motorola)
11 Not Used
10 Not Used
9 Not Used
8 Not Used
7 Not Used
6 Not Used
5 Not Used
4 Not Used
3 Not Used
2 Not Used
1 Not Used
0 Not Used
Alarm (6) Integer 15 Not Used
14 Not Used
13 Not Used
12 Not Used
11 Not Used
10 Not Used
9 Not Used
8 Not Used
7 Not Used
6 Not Used
5 Not Used
4 Not Used
3 Not Used
2 Not Used
1 Not Used
0 Not Used
GMT9104: I/O
Register Type Bit Description
Name (Motorola)
I/O (1) Integer 15 Not Used
14 Not Used
13 Not Used
12 Input 5 - Digital Input Board


Name (Motorola)
Input 2 - Digital Input Motherboard (Speed Input
9 2)
Input 1 - Digital Input Motherboard (Speed Input
8 1)
7 Input 8 - Digital 8In/8Out Board #1
I/O (2) Integer 15 Input 8 - Digital 8In/8Out Board #2
7 Not Used
6 Not Used
5 Output 4 - Digital Input Board
1 Not Used
0 Not Used
I/O (3) Integer 15 Output 8 - Digital 8In/8Out Board #1
14 Output 7 - Digital 8In/8Out Board #1


Name (Motorola)
GMT9104: COMMAND
Register Type Bit Hex Description
Name
Command 1 Integer 0-15 - Not Used
Command 2 Integer 15 8000 Density compensation –None
14 4000 Density compensation –Set
Density compensation –
13 2000 Correct
12 1000 Density compensation - Auto
11 800 Stand-by Batch
10 400 Abort Batch
9 200 Start Batch
8 100 Not Used
7 80 Not Used
6 40 Not Used
5 20 Not Used
4 10 Not Used
3 8 Manual
2 4 Auto
1 2 Clear Reset Total
0 1 Reset Alarms
rate
The instantaneous rate in engineering units as currently displayed on the

Run screen.
master_total
The current value of the master totalizer of the Micro-Tech.
reset_total
The current value of the reset totalizer of the Micro-Tech. Reset total can
be zeroed by writing zero to this register.

batch_total (Load Out only)
The current contents of the Load Out totalizer. Usually read at end of
batch to check the result of the Load Out. This register is automatically
cleared when a new batch is started.
batch_number (Load Out only)
The number of the currently running load out or the number of the last
finished one. The integrator automatically increments the batch number
when a new batch is started.
batch_set (Load Out only)
The set point for the current or the next Load Out. Usually entered or
downloaded by the user.
batch_pre_set (Load Out only)
The pre-set point for the current or the next load out. Set by the user,
defines when the rate is lowered to increase batch accuracy.
batch_pre_act (Load Out only)
The set point of the pre-act for the current or the next Load Out. Entered
or downloaded by the user (if in Manual mode) or calculated by the
integrator. Defines when the Load Out has to stop to compensate the
queue of material from the loading point to the scale.
batch_deviation
The maximum acceptable deviation from the batch set point. Usually
entered by the user.
scale-capacity
The scale capacity of the scale. Entered by the user at first start up,
should never be altered.

load_cell_capacity
The load-cell capacity of the integrator. Entered at first start up, should
never be altered.
high_weight_set
The set point for the alarm of high weight. Entered or downloaded by
the user.
low_weight_set
The set point for the alarm of low weight. Entered or downloaded by the
user.
high_rate_set
The set point for the alarm of high rate. Entered or downloaded by the
user.
low_rate_set
The set point for the alarm of low rate. Entered or downloaded by the
user.
cal_error
Indicates in percent, the zero or span error computed at the end of a

remote calibration function.
span
Indicate the span in use in the scale.
zero
Indicate the zero in use in the scale.
zero reference
The current value of the zero reference.

Siemens 3964R
auto zero max deviation
The current value of auto zero maximum deviation.
total AZ %
The current value of total auto-zero %.
AZ dev
The current value of auto-zero deviation.
master_total (Modbus only)
The current value of the master totalizer of the Micro-Tech. (In double
precision float format.)
reset_total (Modbus only)
The current value of the reset totalizer of the integrator. (In double
precision float format.)
number of trails (Modbus only)
The number of audit trails to print. Entered or downloaded by the user.

An integer value 1 to 999.
This section provides details about the Siemens 3964R protocol.

Siemens
3964R
Description Two communication modes are provided, as follows
l FETCH
The Host asks the slave unit for registers.
l SEND
The Host sends registers to the slave.

Siemens 3964R
The choice between requesting or sending data is made using a specific

code inside the message. Here are four examples.
Example 1: Host (PLC) Sends Data to Micro-Tech
The Host (PLC) sends data to the Slave (Micro-Tech), as shown in the
table below.
Host (PLC) Slave (Micro-Tech)

STX 02H →
← DLE 10H
→
HEADER HI 00H
HEADER LO 00H
COMMAND HI 41H
COMMAND LO 44H
DESTINATION DB XXH
BYTE COUNT HI 00H
BYTECOUNT LO XXH
no CF FFH
all CPUs FFH
DATA MSB
...
DATA LSB
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC XXH
→
← DLE 10H
← STX 02H
DLE 10H →
← HEADER HI 00H
HEADER LO 00H
NOT USED 00H

Siemens 3964R

NUMBER ERROR 00H
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC XXH
DLE 10H →
Example 2: Host (PC or PLC) Asks for Data from Micro-Tech

STX →
← DLE 10H
→
HEADER HI 00H
HEADER LO 00H
COMMAND HI 45H
COMMAND LO 44H
DESTINATION DB 00H
DESTINATION DW XXH
BYTE COUNT HI 00H
BYTE COUNT LO XXH
no CF FFH
all CPUs FFH
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC XXH
→
← DLE 10H
← STX 02H
DLE 10H → HEADER HI 00H
HEADER LO 00H
NOT USED 00H
NUMBER ERROR XXH
DATA LSB
MAX 127BYTES

Siemens 3964R

DATA MSB
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC XXH
DLE 10H →
Example 3: Host Wants to Write Batch Setpoint
Set batch = 100 Tons

02H →
← 10H
00H
00H
41H
44H
00H
6CH
00H
02H
FFH
FFH
42H
C8H
00H
00H
10H
03H
F2H →
← 10H
← 02H
10H →
← 00H
00H

Siemens 3964R

00H
00H
10H
03H
13H
10H →
Example 4: Host Wants to Receive Batch Setpoint
Batch setpoint = 100 Tons

02H →
← 10H
00H →
00H
45H
44H
00H
6CH
00H
02H
FFH
FFH
10H
03H
7CH →
← 10H
← 02H
10H →

Siemens 3964R

← 00H
00H
00H
00H
42H
C8H
00H
00H
10H
03H
99H
10H →
Register Mapping The table below provides more details about the Siemens 3964R
registers for the Model 9104.
register address note

success_flag 20H 0 successful, 1 failed.
display( 1 ) 21H
display( 2 ) 22H
display( 3 ) 23H
display( 4 ) 24H
display( 5 ) 25H
display( 6 ) 26H
display( 7 ) 27H
display( 8 ) 28H
display( 9 ) 29H
display( 10 ) 2AH
display( 11 ) 2BH
display( 12 ) 2CH
display( 13 ) 2DH
display( 14 ) 2EH
display( 15 ) 2FH
display( 16 ) 30H
display( 17 ) 31H
display( 18 ) 32H

Siemens 3964R

display( 19 ) 33H
display( 20 ) 34H
display( 21 ) 35H
display( 22 ) 36H
display( 23 ) 37H
display( 24 ) 38H
display( 25 ) 39H
display( 26 ) 3AH
display( 27 ) 3BH
display( 28 ) 3CH
display( 29 ) 3DH
display( 30 ) 3EH
display( 31 ) 3FH
display( 32 ) 40H
display( 33 ) 41H
display( 34 ) 42H
display( 35 ) 43H
display( 36 ) 44H
display( 37 ) 45H
display( 38 ) 46H
display( 39 ) 47H
display( 40 ) 48H
leds 49H
status( 1 ) 4AH
status( 2 ) 4BH
alarm_status( 1 ) 4CH
alarm_status( 2 ) 4DH
alarm_status( 3 ) 4EH
alarm_status( 4 ) 4FH
alarm_status( 5 ) 50H
i_o( 1 ) 51H
i_o( 2 ) 52H
i_o( 3 ) 53H
i_o( 4 ) 54H
i_o( 5 ) 55H
i_o( 6 ) 56H
i_o( 7 ) 57H
i_o( 8 ) 58H
i_o( 9 ) 59H

Siemens 3964R

i_o( 10 ) 5AH
i_o( 11 ) 5BH
i_o( 12 ) 5CH
Commands 5DH
Batch_number 5EH Load out option required
Batch_dev 5FH Load out option required
Batch_set (1) 60H Load out option required
Batch_set (2) 61H Load out option required
Batch_preset (1) 62H Load out option required
Batch_preset (2) 63H Load out option required
Batch_preset_sp (1) 64H Load out option required
Batch_preset_sp (2) 65H Load out option required
Batch_preact (1) 66H Load out option required
Batch_preact (2) 67H Load out option required
Batch_total (1) 68H Load out option required
Batch_total (2) 69H Load out option required
Master_total (1) 6AH
Master_total (2) 6BH
Reset_total (1) 6CH
Reset_total (2) 6DH
Rate (1) 6EH
Rate (2) 6FH
Weight (1) 70H
Weight (2) 71H
Rate_cap (1) 72H
Rate_cap (2) 73H
Scale_cap (1) 74H
Scale_cap (2) 75H
H_rate_set (1) 76H
H_rate_set (2) 77H
L_rate_set (1) 78H
L_rate_set (2) 79H
H_weight_set (1) 7AH
H_weight_set (2) 7BH
L_weight_set (1) 7CH
L_weight_set (2) 7DH
H_pos_dev_set (1) 7EH
H_pos_dev_set (2) 7FH
Hh_pos_dev_set (1) 80H

Siemens 3964R

Hh_pos_dev_set (2) 81H
H_neg_dev_set (1) 82H
H_neg_dev_set (2) 83H
Hh_neg_dev_set (1) 84H
Hh_neg_dev_set (2) 85H
Start_ref (1) 86H
Start_ref (2) 87H
End_ref (1) 88H
End_ref (2) 89H
Ing_ratio (1) 8AH
Ing_ratio (2) 8BH
Control_set (1) 8CH
Control_set (2) 8DH
Control_dev (1) 8EH
Control_dev (2) 8FH
Span (1) 90H
Span (2) 91H
Zero (1) 92H
Zero (2) 93H
Out Analogic 1 (1) 94H
Out Analogic 4 (1) 9AH
Out Analogic 4 (2) 9BH
Integral Time (1) 9CH
Integral Time (2) 9DH
Deriv. Time (1) 9EH
Deriv. Time (2) 9FH
Rate interval (1) A0H
Rate interval (2) A1H
Set cont. value A2H Integer
Regulat. delay A3H Integer
Var. damping A4H Integer
Prop. Band A5H Integer
Weight constant A6H Integer

Modbus
This section provides details about the Modbus protocol.

Modbus
Description Only a subset of the protocol has been implemented, as shown in the
examples below.
Example 1: Message of Data Query from Host (PC or PLC) to

Micro-Tech (code 03H)
Query
address xxx
function 03H
add hi xxx
add lo xxx
n data hi xxx
n data lo xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx
Response Message
address xxx
function 03H
byte count xxx
data MSB xxx
... xxx
data LSB xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx
Example 2: Host Wants to Receive the Batch Setpoint
Set point = 100.0 Tons

Address of Slave (Micro-Tech) = 01
Address 01H →
Function 03H

Modbus

Add HI 00H
Add LO 6CH
N Data HI 00H
N Data LO 02H
crc 04H
crc 16H →
← Address 01H
Function 03H
Byte count 04H
Data MSB 00H
Data 00H
Data 42H
Data LSB C8H
crc CBH
← crc 05H
Example 3: Message of Data Sending from Host (PC or PLC) to

Micro-Tech (code 10H)
Query
address xxx
function 10H
add hi xxx
add lo xxx
n data hi xxx
n data lo xxx
n bytes xxx
data MSB xxx
... xxx
data LSB xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx

Modbus
Response Message
address xxx
function 10H
add hi xxx
add lo xxx
n data hi xxx
n data lo xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx
Example 4: Host Wants to Write the Batch Setpoint
Batch setpoint = 100.0 Tons

Address of Micro-Tech (Slave) = 1
01H →
10H
00H
6CH
00H
02H
04H
00H
00H
42H
C8H
C4H
E4H →
← 01H
10H
00H
6CH
00H
02H
81H

Modbus

← D5H
Example 5: Message of Sending (only one word) from Host

(PC or PLC) to Micro-Tech (code 06H)
Query
address xxx
function 06H
add hi xxx
add lo xxx
value hi xxx
value lo xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx
Response Message
address xxx
function 06H
add hi xxx
add lo xxx
value hi xxx
value lo xxx
crc16 lo xxx
crc16 hi xxx
Example 6: Host Wants to Write the Batch Number
Batch number = 0
Address of Micro-Tech (Slave) = 1
01H →
06H
00H
5CH
00H

Modbus

00H
49H
D8H →
← 01H
06H
00H
5CH
00H
00H
49H
← D8H
Register Mapping The table below provides more details about the Modbus RTU registers.
Register Address Note

success_flag 33 0 successful, 1 failed.
display( 1 ) 34
display( 2 ) 35
display( 3 ) 36
display( 4 ) 37
display( 5 ) 38
display( 6 ) 39
display( 7 ) 40
display( 8 ) 41
display( 9 ) 42
display( 10 ) 43
display( 11 ) 44
display( 12 ) 45
display( 13 ) 46
display( 14 ) 47
display( 15 ) 48
display( 16 ) 49
display( 17 ) 50
display( 18 ) 51
display( 19 ) 52
display( 20 ) 53

Modbus

display( 21 ) 54
display( 22 ) 55
display( 23 ) 56
display( 24 ) 57
display( 25 ) 58
display( 26 ) 59
display( 27 ) 60
display( 28 ) 61
display( 29 ) 62
display( 30 ) 63
display( 31 ) 64
display( 32 ) 65
display( 33 ) 66
display( 34 ) 67
display( 35 ) 68
display( 36 ) 69
display( 37 ) 70
display( 38 ) 71
display( 39 ) 72
display( 40 ) 73
leds 74
status( 1 ) 75
status( 2 ) 76
alarm_status( 1 ) 77
i_o( 1 ) 82
i_o( 2 ) 83
i_o( 3 ) 84
i_o( 4 ) 85
i_o( 5 ) 86
i_o( 6 ) 87
i_o( 7 ) 88
i_o( 8 ) 89
i_o( 9 ) 90
i_o( 10 ) 91
i_o( 11 ) 92

Modbus

i_o( 12 ) 93
Commands 94
Batch_number 95
Batch_dev 96
Batch_set (1) 97
Batch_set (2) 98
Batch_preset (1) 99
Batch_preset (2) 100
Batch_preset_sp (1) 101
Batch_preset_sp (2) 102
Batch_preact (1) 103
Batch_preact (2) 104
Batch_total (1) 105
Batch_total (2) 106
Master_total (1) 107
Master_total (2) 108
Reset_total (1) 109
Reset_total (2) 110
Rate (1) 111
Rate (2) 112
Weight (1) 113
Weight (2) 114
Rate_cap (1) 115
Rate_cap (2) 116
Scale_cap (1) 117
Scale_cap (2) 118
H_rate_set (1) 119
H_rate_set (2) 120
L_rate_set (1) 121
L_rate_set (2) 122
H_weight_set (1) 123
H_weight_set (2) 124
L_weight_set (1) 125
L_weight_set (2) 126
H_pos_dev_set (1) 127
H_pos_dev_set (2) 128
Hh_pos_dev_set (1) 129
Hh_pos_dev_set (2) 130
H_neg_dev_set (1) 131

Modbus

H_neg_dev_set (2) 132
Hh_neg_dev_set (1) 133
Hh_neg_dev_set (2) 134
Start_ref (1) 135
Start_ref (2) 136
End_ref (1) 137
End_ref (2) 138
Ing_ratio (1) 139
Ing_ratio (2) 140
Control_set (1) 141
Control_set (2) 142
Control_dev (1) 143
Control_dev (2) 144
Span (1) 145
Span (2) 146
Zero (1) 147
Zero (2) 148
Out Analogic 1 (1) 149
Integral Time (1) 157
Integral Time (2) 158
Deriv. Time (1) 159
Deriv. Time (2) 160
Rate interval (1) 161
Rate interval (2) 162
Set cont. value 163 Integer
Regulat. delay 164 Integer
Var. damping 165 Integer
Prop. Band 166 Integer
Weight constant 167 Integer
Master total (1) 168

Allen-Bradley DF1

Reset total (1) 172
Reset total (2) 173
Reset total (3) 174
Reset total (4) 175
This section provides details about the Allen-Bradley DF1 protocol.

Allen-Bradley
DF1
Description The DF1 is a proprietary protocol of Allen-Bradley. The protocol has

been implemented according to Allen-Bradley’s “Reference Manual—
Data Highway/Data Highway Plus Protocol and Command Set,”
publication 1770–6.5, dated 16 September 1991.
NOTE. Only a subset of the protocol has been implemented. The

commands used to read or write the registers are as follows. Typed read
(code 68H) and typed write (67H). 
Here are some examples showing how the protocol is used.
Example 1: Connect Message
This message must be sent from the Host to Micro-Tech (Slave) before a request of sending
data can be performed.
DLE 10H →
SOH 01H
ADDRESS OF SLAVE
DLE 10H
STX 02H
ADDRESS OF SLAVE
ADDRESS OF HOST

Allen-Bradley DF1

COMMAND 0FH
STS 00H
TMS xxH
TMS xxH
FNC 68H
PACKET OFFSET (LOW)
PACKET OFFSET (HIGH)
TOTAL TRANS (LOW)
TOTAL TRANS (HIGH)
ADDRESS OF DATA (FIRST BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (SECOND BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (THIRD BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (FOURTH BYTE)
SIZE OF DATA IN ELEMENTS (LOW)
SIZE OF DATA IN ELEMENTS (HIGH)
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC →
← DL 10H
ACK 06H
Example 2: The Host (PLC) Asks for Data from the Micro-Tech
This message is sent from the Host to the Micro-Tech to request a certain number of data.
DLE 10H →
ENQ 05H
ADDRESS SLAVE
BCC →
DLE 10H
STX 02H
ADDRESS HOST
ADDRESS SLAVE
4FH (COMMAND)

Allen-Bradley DF1

STS 00H
TMS xxH
TMS xxH
TYPE DATA
PARAMETER
DATA LSB MSB
...
DATA LSB MSB
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
← BCC
DLE 10H →
ACK 06H →
Example 3: The Host Sends Data to the Micro-Tech
This message is used by the Host to download registers to the Micro-Tech.

DLE 10H →
SOH
ADDRESS OF SLAVE
DLE
STX
ADDRESS SLAVE
ADDRESS HOST
COMMAND 0FH
STS 00H
TMS xxH
TMS xxH
FNC 67H
PACKET OFFSET (LOW)
PACKET OFFSET (HIGH)
TOTAL TRANS (LOW)
TOTAL TRANS (HIGH)

Allen-Bradley DF1

ADDRESS OF DATA (FIRST BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (SECOND BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (THIRD BYTE)
ADDRESS OF DATA (FOURTH BYTE)
TYPE DATA PARAMETER
DATA LSB MSB
...
DATA LSB MSB
DLE 10H
ETX 03H
BCC →
← DLE 10H
← ACK 06H
Example 4: The Host (PLC) Asks the Micro-Tech if Data Were Received OK

DLE 10H →
ENQ 05H
ADDRESS OF SLAVE
BCC →
← DLE 10H
STX 02H
ADDRESS OF HOST
ADDRESS OF SLAVE
4FH (COMMAND)
STS 00H
TMS xxH
TMS xxH
DLE 10H
EYX 03H
BCC
DLE 10H →
ACK 06H →

Allen-Bradley DF1
l If the message is incorrectly received, the Micro-Tech does not

respond.
l The character 10H is doubled (sent two times), but it is computed
once only in the BCC.
Example 5: The Host Asks the Micro-Tech to Send Back the

Batch Setpoint
Setpoint = 200.5
Address of Slave = 01
Address of Host = 02
10H →
01H
01H
10H
02H
01H
02H
0FH
00H
00H
00H
68H
00H
00H
01H
00H
07H
00H
08H
17H
01H
00H
10H

Allen-Bradley DF1

03H
08H
17H
01H
00H
10H
03H
6DH →
← 10H
← 06H
10H →
05H
01H →
FFH →
← 10H
02H
02H
01H
4FH
00H
00H
00H
99H
09H
06H
94H
08H
00H
80H
48H
04H
10H
03H
← 5FH

Allen-Bradley DF1

10H →
06H →
Example 6: The Host Sends the Batch Setpoint to the Micro-

Tech
Batch setpoint = 200.5 Tons

Address of Slave = 01
Address of Host = 02+
10H →
01H
01H
10H
02H
01H
02H
0FH
00H
00H
00H
67H
00H
00H
01H
00H
07H
00H
08H
07H
99H
09H
06H
94H

Allen-Bradley DF1

08H
00H
80H
48H
43H
10H
03H
20H →
← 10H
← 06H
10H →
05H →
01H
FFH →
← 10H
02H
02H
01H
4FH
00H
00H
00H
10H
03H
← AEH
10H →
06H →
Register Mapping
The table below provides more details about the Allen-Bradley DF1
registers for Model 9104.
success_flag N7:0 0 successful, 1 failed.
display( 1 ) N7:1
display( 2 ) N7:2

Allen-Bradley DF1

display( 3 ) N7:3
display( 4 ) N7:4
display( 5 ) N7:5
display( 6 ) N7:6
display( 7 ) N7:7
display( 8 ) N7:8
display( 9 ) N7:9
display( 10 ) N7:10
display( 11 ) N7:11
display( 12 ) N7:12
display( 13 ) N7:13
display( 14 ) N7:14
display( 15 ) N7:15
display( 16 ) N7:16
display( 17 ) N7:17
display( 18 ) N7:18
display( 19 ) N7:19
display( 20 ) N7:20
display( 21 ) N7:21
display( 22 ) N7:22
display( 23 ) N7:23
display( 24 ) N7:24
display( 25 ) N7:25
display( 26 ) N7:26
display( 27 ) N7:27
display( 28 ) N7:28
display( 29 ) N7:29
display( 30 ) N7:30
display( 31 ) N7:31
display( 32 ) N7:32
display( 33 ) N7:33
display( 34 ) N7:34
display( 35 ) N7:35
display( 36 ) N7:36
display( 37 ) N7:37
display( 38 ) N7:38
display( 39 ) N7:39
display( 40 ) N7:40
leds N7:41

Allen-Bradley DF1

status( 1 ) N7:42
status( 2 ) N7:43
alarm_status( 1 ) N7:44
i_o( 1 ) N7:49
i_o( 2 ) N7:50
i_o( 3 ) N7:51
i_o( 4 ) N7:52
i_o( 5 ) N7:53
i_o( 6 ) N7:54
i_o( 7 ) N7:55
i_o( 8 ) N7:56
i_o( 9 ) N7:57
i_o( 10 ) N7:58
i_o( 11 ) N7:59
i_o( 12 ) N7:60
Commands N7:61
Batch_number N7:62 Load out option required
Batch_dev N7:63 Load out option required
Batch_set (1) F8: 0 Load out option required
Batch_set (2) Load out option required
Batch_preset (1) F8: 1 Load out option required
Batch_preset (2) Load out option required
Batch_preset_sp (1) F8: 2 Load out option required
Batch_preset_sp (2) Load out option required
Batch_preact (1) F8: 3 Load out option required
Batch_preact (2) Load out option required
Batch_total (1) F8: 4 Load out option required
Batch_total (2) Load out option required
Master_total (1) F8: 5
Master_total (2)
Reset_total (1) F8: 6
Reset_total (2)
Rate (1) F8: 7
Rate (2)
Weight (1) F8: 8

Allen-Bradley DF1

Weight (2)
Rate_cap (1) F8: 9
Rate_cap (2)
Scale_cap (1) F8:10
Scale_cap (2)
H_rate_set (1) F8:11
H_rate_set (2)
L_rate_set (1) F8:12
L_rate_set (2)
H_weight_set (1) F8:13
H_weight_set (2)
L_weight_set (1) F8:14
L_weight_set (2)
H_pos_dev_set (1) F8:15
H_pos_dev_set (2)
Hh_pos_dev_set (1) F8:16
Hh_pos_dev_set (2)
H_neg_dev_set (1) F8:17
H_neg_dev_set (2)
Hh_neg_dev_set (1) F8:18
Hh_neg_dev_set (2)
Start_ref (1) F8:19
Start_ref (2)
End_ref (1) F8:20
End_ref (2)
Ing_ratio (1) F8:21
Ing_ratio (2)
Control_set (1) F8:22
Control_set (2)
Control_dev (1) F8:23
Control_dev (2)
Span (1) F8:24
Span (2)
Zero (1) F8:25
Zero (2)
Out Analogic 1 (1) F8:26
Out Analogic 1 (2)
Out Analogic 2 (2)

EtherNet Port

Out Analogic 3 (2)
Out Analogic 4 (2)
Integral Time (1) F8:30
Integral Time (2)
Deriv. Time (1) F8:31
Deriv. Time (2)
Rate interval (1) F8:32
Rate interval (2)
Set cont. value N7:130 Integer
Regulat. delay N7:131 Integer
Var. damping N7:132 Integer
Prop. Band N7:133 Integer
Weight constant N7:134 Integer
The Micro-Tech has a built-in Ethernet port. Communications protocols

EtherNet Port Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP can be used. The Micro-Tech is a Slave
device only, and cannot initiate messages. If the Micro-Tech loses
power, the Ethernet communication will take roughly 30 seconds to
respond after power is restored.
EtherNet/IP uses Ethernet physical layer network infrastructure.

Ethernet/IP EtherNet/IP can be easily confused as a simple combination of Ethernet
and the Internet Protocol. Instead, it is an industrial application layer
protocol used for communication between industrial control systems
PLCs and their components, such as a programmable logic controller or
an I/O system. The “IP” in EtherNet/IP, is not an abbreviation for
“Internet Protocol” but instead stands for “Industrial Protocol.”
Embedded Web Server

This is a future implementation and only simple data are available. The
Micro-Tech will respond with a static home page, when the address
“http://192.168.1.2” is entered in your browser window, as shown
below.

Ethernet/IP
Figure C–1. Thermo Fisher Static Home Page

Ethernet/IP
1. Press the “Test Page” link and the following window appears.
Figure C–2. Thermo Fisher Test Page Example
IP Address To enter the IP address in the Micro-Tech, do the following.
2. Press the Menu key until “Main Menu 4” appears in the display.
3. Press the Ether button.
4. Press the down-arrow button. The following default settings are

displayed.
IP address = 92.168.1.2
Mask address = 255.255.255.0
Gateway address = 192.168.1.1 (which is the usual address of the
PLC or PC requesting data.)

Ethernet/IP
Controller Tag Here is the controller tag listing for the PLC.
Listing Example
Name Data Type
Rate REAL
Load REAL
Master_Total REAL
Speed REAL
Reset_Total REAL
Operator_Total REAL
Batch_Total REAL
RX SINT[200]
Batch_Setpoint REAL
Batch_Preset REAL
Batch_Preact REAL
High_Rate_Set REAL
Low_Rate_Set REAL
High_Speed_Set REAL
Low_Speed_Set REAL
High_Load_Set REAL
Low_Load_Set REAL
Calibr_Error REAL
TMR_1 TIMER
WS_1:C AB:ETHERNET_MODULE:C:0
WS_1:I AB:ETHERNET_MODULE_INT_308 Bytes:I:0
WS_1:O AB:ETHERNET_MODULE_INT_120 Bytes:O:0

Ethernet/IP
Ladder Diagram The ladder diagram for the PLC is shown on the following page
Example Ladder Diagram

Ethernet/IP
Read/Write The following tables show the read and write data Model 9104 Scale 1
and Scale 2. See Appendix D for the Model 9104 registers.
Registers for
Scales 1 and 2
Ethernet IP - Data Table Revision 2
Configuration Parameters
Type Parameter Value Remark
Reading data (Input) Service Type Read Assembly May be different
(ControlLogix - Compact
Logix)
Service Code E (hex)
Class 4 (hex)
Attribute 3 (hex)
Instance 64 (hex) - 100 (decimal)
Length Size AE (hex) - 174 (decimal) According data
Table
Read Data Table
Name Type Offset Dim Scale

Status (led) Integer 0 1 Word Common
Status (1) Integer 1 1 Word Scale 1
Alarm (1) Integer 5 1 Word Common
I/O (1) Integer 11 1 Word Common
Batch number Integer 14 1 Word Scale 1
Batch Deviation Integer 15 1 Word Scale 1
End Refill Integer 16 1Word Scale 1
Refill Timeout Integer 17 1Word Scale 1

Ethernet/IP

Free 1 Integer 18 1 Word Scale 1
Rate Float 22 2 Word Scale 1
Load Float 24 2 Word Scale 1
Master Total Float 26 2 Word Scale 1
Reset Total Float 28 2 Word Scale 1
Batch Total Float 30 2 Word Scale 1
Batch Set-point Float 32 2 Word Scale 1
Batch Preset Float 34 2 Word Scale 1
Preset Set-Point Float 36 2 Word Scale 1
Batch Pre-Act Float 38 2 Word Scale 1
High Rate Set Float 40 2 Word Scale 1
Low Rate set Float 42 2 Word Scale 1
High Load set Float 44 2 Word Scale 1
Low Load set Float 46 2 Word Scale 1
Regulat. Set-point Float 48 2 Word Scale 1
Serial
Local
Control deviation Float 52 2 Word Scale 1
Control Out Float 54 2 Word Scale 1
High positive Deviation Float 56 2 Word Scale 1
High high positive Dev. Float 58 2 Word Scale 1
High negative Float 60 2 Word Scale 1
Deviation
High high negative Float 62 2 Word Scale 1
Dev.
Percentage Ingred.1 Float 64 2 Word Scale 1
Rate capacity Float 66 2 Word Scale 1
Start Refill Set Float 68 2 Word Scale 1
End Refill Set Float 70 2 Word Scale 1
Master Total (double) Double 72 4 Word Scale 1
Reset Total (double) Double 76 4 Word Scale 1
Batch Total (double) Double 80 4 Word Scale 1
Free 5 Float 84 2 Word Scale 1

Ethernet/IP

Batch number Integer 96 1 Word Scale 2
Batch Deviation Integer 97 1 Word Scale 2
End Refill Integer 98 1Word Scale 2
Refill Timeout Integer 99 1Word Scale 2
Rate Float 104 2 Word Scale 2
Load Float 106 2 Word Scale 2
Master Total Float 108 2 Word Scale 2
Reset Total Float 110 2 Word Scale 2
Batch Total Float 112 2 Word Scale 2
Batch Set-point Float 114 2 Word Scale 2
Batch Preset Float 116 2 Word Scale 2
Preset Set-Point Float 118 2 Word Scale 2
Batch Pre-Act Float 120 2 Word Scale 2
High Rate Set Float 122 2 Word Scale 2
Low Rate set Float 124 2 Word Scale 2
High Load set Float 126 2 Word Scale 2
Low Load set Float 128 2 Word Scale 2
Serial
Local
Control deviation Float 134 2 Word Scale 2
Control Out Float 136 2 Word Scale 2
High positive Deviation Float 138 2 Word Scale 2
High high positive Dev. Float 140 2 Word Scale 2
High negative Float 142 2 Word Scale 2
Deviation
High high negative Float 144 2 Word Scale 2
Dev.
Percentage Ingred.1 Float 146 2 Word Scale 2

Ethernet/IP

Scale Capacity Float 148 2 Word Scale 2
Start Refill Set Float 150 2 Word Scale 2
End Refill Set Float 152 2 Word Scale 2
Master Total (double) Double 154 4 Word Scale 2
Reset Total (double) Double 158 4 Word Scale 2
Batch Total (double) Double 162 4 Word Scale 2
Configuration Parameters
Type Parameter Value Remark

Writing data (Output) Service Type Write Assembly May be different
(Control Logix - Compact
Logix)
Service Code 10 (hex)
Class 4 (hex)
Attribute 3 (hex)
Instance 70 (hex) - 112 (decimal)
Length Size 54 (hex) - 84 (decimal) According data
Table
Write Data Table
Limit Limit
Name Type Offset Dim Scale Low High
Command 1, 2 Long 0 2 Word Scale 1 0 10000000
End Refill Integer 2 1 Word Scale 1 - -
Refill Timeout Integer 3 2 Word Scale 1
Free 1 Integer 4 1 Word Scale 1 - -
Batch set-point Float 6 2 Word Scale 1 0 10000
Batch preset Float 8 2 Word Scale 1 0 10000
Preset Set-Point Float 10 2 Word Scale 1 0 100
Batch Pre-act Float 12 2 Word Scale 1 0 10000
High rate set Float 14 2 Word Scale 1 0 105

Ethernet/IP
Limit Limit
Low rate set Float 16 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
High load set Float 18 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
Low load set Float 20 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
Regulat. set-point Float 22 2 Word Scale 1 0 200000
serial
High positive deviation Float 24 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
High high positive dev. Float 26 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
High negative Float 28 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
deviation
High high negative dev. Float 30 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
Percentage Ingredient Float 32 2 Word Scale 1 0 100
Start Refill set Float 34 2 Word Scale 1 - -
End Refill set Float 36 2 Word Scale 1 - -
Free 3 Float 38 2 Word Scale 1 - -
Command 1, 2 Long 42 2 Word Scale 2 0 10000000
End Refill Integer 44 1 Word Scale 1 - -
Refill Timeout Integer 45 2 Word Scale 1
Batch set-point Float 48 2 Word Scale 2 0 10000
Batch preset Float 50 2 Word Scale 2 0 10000
Preset Set-Point Float 52 2 Word Scale 2 0 100
Batch Pre-act Float 54 2 Word Scale 2 0 10000
High rate set Float 56 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
Low rate set Float 58 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
High load set Float 60 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
Low load set Float 62 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
Regulat. set-point Float 64 2 Word Scale 2 0 200000
serial
High positive deviation Float 66 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
High high positive dev. Float 68 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
High negative Float 70 2 Word Scale 2 0 105
deviation
High high negative dev. Float 72 2 Word Scale 1 0 105
Percentage Ingredient Float 74 2 Word Scale 2 0 100
Start refill set Float 76 2 Word Scale 2 - -
End refill set Float 78 2 Word Scale 2 - -

Ethernet/IP
Limit Limit
PLC 5 Data Tables
SCALE 1
N10:X F11:X N12:X F13:X
0 Status_LED rate Command
1 Status Weight End_refill_time
2 Status Master Total Refill Time out
3 Status Reset Total Batch_Setpoint
4 Status Batch Total Batch Preset
5 Alarms Batch_Setpoint Preset Setpoint
6 Alarms Batch Preset Batch Cutoff
7 Alarms Preset Setpoint High Rate Alarm Set
8 IO Batch Cutoff Low Rate Alarm Set
9 IO High Rate Alarm Set High Weight Alarm Set
10 Batch_Counter Low Rate Alarm Set Low Weight Alarm Set
11 Batch_Counter High Weight Alarm Set Control Setpoint Serial
12 Batch_Deviation Low Weight Alarm Set High Pos. Deviation Alarm
13 End_refill_time Control Setpoint Serial High High Pos Deviation Alarm
14 Refill Time out Control Setpoint DSP High Neg. Deviation Alarm
15 Control Deviation High High Neg Deviation Alarm
16 Control Out Product Ratio
17 High Pos. Deviation Alarm Max Rate Capcity
18 High High Pos Deviation Alarm Start Refill
19 High Neg. Deviation Alarm End Refill
20 High High Neg Deviation Alarm
21 Product Ratio
22 Max Rate Capcity
23 Start Refill
24 End Refill
25 Master Total (Double)

Ethernet/IP
N10:X F11:X N12:X F13:X

26 Reset Total (Double)
27 Batch Total (Double)
28
29
30
31
32
33
SCALE 2
N20:X F21:X N22:X F23:X
0 Status_LED rate Command
1 Status Weight End_refill_time
2 Status Master Total Refill Time out
3 Status Reset Total Batch_Setpoint
4 Status Batch Total Batch Preset
5 Batch_Setpoint Preset Setpoint
6 Batch Preset Batch Cutoff
7 Preset Setpoint High Rate Alarm Set
8 Batch Cutoff Low Rate Alarm Set
9 High Rate Alarm Set High Weight Alarm Set
10 Batch_Counter Low Rate Alarm Set Low Weight Alarm Set
11 Batch_Counter High Weight Alarm Set Control Setpoint Serial
12 Batch_Deviation Low Weight Alarm Set High Pos. Deviation Alarm
High High Pos Deviation
13 End_refill_time Control Setpoint Serial
Alarm
14 Refill Time out Control Setpoint DSP High Neg. Deviation Alarm
High High Neg Deviation
15 Control Deviation
Alarm
16 Control Out Product Ratio
17 High Pos. Deviation Alarm Max Rate Capcity
High High Pos Deviation
18 Start Refill
Alarm
19 High Neg. Deviation Alarm End Refill
High High Neg Deviation
20
Alarm
21 Product Ratio
22 Max Rate Capcity
23 Start Refill
24 End Refill

Ethernet/IP
N20:X F21:X N22:X F23:X

25 Master Total (Double)
26 Reset Total (Double)
27 Batch Total (Double)
28
29
30
31
32
33

Modbus TCP/IP
This is a Modbus variant used for communications over TCP/IP

Modbus networks, connecting over port 502. It does not require a checksum
TCP/IP calculation as lower layers already provide checksum protection. Each
device intended to communicate using Modbus is given a unique
address. In serial and MB+ networks only, the node assigned as the
Master may initiate a command, but on Ethernet, any device can send
out a Modbus command, although usually only one master device does
so. A Modbus command contains the Modbus address of the device it is
intended for. Only the intended device will act on the command, even
though other devices might receive it (an exception is specific
broadcastable commands sent to node 0 which are acted on but not
acknowledged). All Modbus commands contain checking information,
ensuring that a command arrives undamaged. The basic Modbus
commands can instruct an RTU to change a value in one of its registers,
control or read an I/O port, as well as commanding the device to send
back one or more values contained in its registers.
Figure C–3. Modbus Screen
Register Mapping The table below provides more details about the Modbus TCP data for
the Model 9104.

Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP – Data Table Revision 2
Name Type Access Offset Note Limit Limit Scale

Low High
Display Char R 1 80 -- -- Common
Word
Status (led) Integer R 81 1Word -- -- Common
Status( 1) Integer R 82 1Word -- -- 1
Status (2) Integer R 83 1Word -- -- 1
Status (4) Integer R 85 1 Word -- -- 1
Alarm (1) Integer R 86 1 Word -- -- 1
I/O (1) Integer R 92 1 Word -- -- Common
Command 1, 2 Long W 95 2 Word 0 10000000 1
Batch number Integer R/W 97 1 Word 0 0 1
Batch deviation Integer R/W 98 1 Word 0 100 1
Last Key pressed Integer W 99 1 Word -- -- Common
End Refill Integer R/W 100 1 Word 0 600 1
Refill Timeout Integer R/W 101 1 Word 0 600 1
Model ID Integer R 102 1 Word -- -- 1
Free 2 Integer R 103 1 Word -- -- 1
Rate Float R 112 2 Word -- -- 1
Load Float R 114 2 Word -- -- 1

Modbus TCP/IP

Low High
Master total Float R 116 2 Word -- -- 1
Reset total Float R 118 2 Word -- -- 1
Batch total Float R 120 2 Word -- -- 1
Batch setpoint Float R/W 122 2 Word 0 10000 1
Batch preset Float R/W 124 2 Word 0 10000 1
Preset SetPoint Float R/W 126 2 Word 0 100 1
Batch preact Float R/W 128 2 Word 0 10000 1
High rate set Float R/W 130 2 Word 0 150 1
Low rate set Float R/W 132 2 Word 0 105 1
High load set Float R/W 134 2 Word 0 200 1
Low load set Float R/W 136 2 Word 0 105 1
Regulation setpoint Float R/W 138 2 Word 0 200000 1
serial
Regulation setpoint Float R 140 2 Word -- -- 1
local
Control dev. Float R 142 2 Word -- -- 1
Control out. Float R 144 2 Word -- -- 1
High positive deviation Float R/W 146 2 Word 0 105 1
High high positive dev. Float R/W 148 2 Word 0 105 1
High negative deviation Float R/W 150 2 Word 0 105 1
High high negativedev. Float R/W 152 2 Word 0 105 1
Percentage Ingredient. Float R/W 154 2 Word 0 100 1
Rate capacity Float R 156 2 Word -- -- 1
Start Refill Set Float R/W 158 2 Word 0 100.00% 1
End Refill Set Float R/W 160 2 Word 0 100.00% 1
Master total (dbl Double R 162 4 Word -- 1
format)
Reset total 1 (dbl Double R 166 4 Word -- 1
format)
Batch total 1 (dbl Double R 170 4 Word -- -- 1
format)
Free 11 Float - 174 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 12 Float - 176 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 13 Float - 178 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 14 Float - 180 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 15 Float - 182 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 16 Float - 184 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 17 Float - 186 2 Word -- -- 1

Modbus TCP/IP

Low High
Free 18 Float - 188 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 19 Float - 190 2 Word -- -- 1
Free 20 Float - 192 2 Word -- -- 1
Status (2) Integer R 195 1Word -- -- 2
Status (4) Integer R 197 1 Word -- -- 2
Command 1, 2 Long W 198 2 Word 0 10000000 2
Batch number Integer R/W 200 1 Word 0 0 2
Batch deviation Integer R/W 201 1 Word 0 100 2
End Refill Integer R/W 202 1 Word 0 600 2
Refill Timeout Integer R/W 203 1 Word 0 600 2
Rate Float R 214 2 Word -- -- 2
Load Float R 216 2 Word -- -- 2
Master total Float R 218 2 Word -- -- 2
Reset total Float R 220 2 Word -- -- 2
Batch total Float R 222 2 Word -- -- 2
Batch setpoint Float R/W 224 2 Word 0 10000 2
Batch preset Float R/W 226 2 Word 0 10000 2
Preset SetPoint Float R/W 228 2 Word 0 100 2
Batch preact Float R/W 230 2 Word 0 10000 2
High rate set Float R/W 232 2 Word 0 150 2
Low rate set Float R/W 234 2 Word 0 105 2
High load set Float R/W 236 2 Word 0 200 2
Low load set Float R/W 238 2 Word 0 105 2
Regulation setpoint Float R/W 240 2 Word 0 200000 2
serial

Modbus TCP/IP

Low High
Regulation setpoint Float R 242 2 Word -- -- 2
local
Control dev. Float R 244 2 Word -- 1 2
Control out. Float R 246 2 Word -- 1 2
High positive deviation Float R/W 248 2 Word 0 105 2
High high positive dev. Float R/W 250 2 Word 0 105 2
High negative deviation Float R/W 252 2 Word 0 105 2
High high negativedev. Float R/W 254 2 Word 0 105 2
Percentage Ingred.1 Float R/W 256 2 Word 0 100 2
Rate capacity Float R 258 2 Word -- -- 2
Start Refill Set Float R/W 260 2 Word 0 100.00% 2
End Refill Set Float R/W 262 2 Word 0 100.00% 2
Master total (dbl Double R 264 4 Word -- 2
format)
Reset total (dbl format) Double R 268 4 Word -- 2
Batch total (dbl Double R 272 4 Word -- 2
format)
Free 11 Float - 276 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 12 Float - 278 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 13 Float - 280 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 14 Float - 282 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 15 Float - 284 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 16 Float - 286 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 17 Float - 288 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 18 Float - 290 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 19 Float - 292 2 Word -- -- 2
Free 20 Float - 294 2 Word -- -- 2

Glossary
A/D channel Analog/Digital channel. An PEIC Periodic-error-integrating control.
electronic sub-unit on the Micro-Tech PID Proportional, integral, derivative control.
motherboard that handles the load-cell(s) input.
Your Micro-Tech motherboard is equipped with Scroll When used as a noun (for example, when
two A/D channels, but the dual A/D printed- the word appears in the Micro-Tech display), it
circuit-board assembly can be ordered as an means “menu.” When used as a verb (for example,
option. “Scroll down to...”), it means press the up- or
down-arrow button to move to one of the Micro-
Console The main operating panel of the Micro- Tech menus.
Tech including the display, keypad, arrow
buttons, and soft keys. Soft key One of the four buttons at the bottom of
the Micro-Tech display that allows you to
DIO A digital-input/output board. access various context-sensitive Micro-Tech
display In the console, the small square screen that commands—such as Edit, Enter, Continue, and
displays Micro-Tech results, menus, and so so forth.
forth. Standard (US) ton Equivalent to 2,000 lbs.
kg Kilogram. t/hr Metric tons per hour.
kg/h Kilograms per hour. t/min Metric tons per minute.
kg/min Kilograms per minute. T/mn Standard US tons/minute.
Lb/hr Pounds per hour. Ton Standard (2,000# or 2,000 lb.) tons per hour.
Lb/mn Pounds per minute.
tonne The “metric tonne” equivalent to 1,000 kg.
Lt/min Long tons per minute.
Tph Tons per hour.
LTons The “long ton,” equivalent to 2,240 lbs.
Totalizer The Totalizer shows the total tons
LTph Long tons per hour. accumulated by the Micro-Tech.
Mixed units A menu choice that allows the Micro-
Tech to display a mixture of English and metric
units.
mV/V Millivolts per volt. A measure of the
sensitivity of a load cell.
pcba Printed-circuit board assembly.
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Attached Drawings
The following information is appended to the manual to help you install and maintain your Micro-Tech.
Description Document
Field-Wiring Diagrams
Micro-Tech 9104 D07392B-E030
Analog I/O Board B07392B-E003
8-In/8-Out Digital Board B07392B-E005
Serial Communication C07392B-E008
Siemens Profibus Board C07392B-E011
Communication Board C07392B-E017
Notes—Micro-Tech 9000 C07392B-E018
Digital Output Boards C07392B-E021
Anybus Comm for Device Net B07392B-E022
Digital Input Boards B07392B-E025
4–20mA Out Board B07392B-E026
Dual Plant LC A/D Board B07392B-E027
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Loss in Weight Feeder

Terms of the Software License

You are responsible for the selection of the equipment.

Allowed Uses Under the License

Copy the software program for backup or in order to modify it.

You may not do the following.

Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software program.

Sub-license, rent, lease, or assign the software program.

General Conditions of the License

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Important Safety Notices about Using the Micro-Tech

Safe Practices During Use, Maintenance, and Repair

TO GUARANTEE PERSONAL SAFETY, CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON OR

Training Needs of Users

Low Voltage Directives

Thermo Fisher Scientific Warranty

“EXCEPT FOR THOSE WARRANTIES SPECIFICALLY CONTAINED HEREIN, SELLER DISCLAIMS

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l The names of Micro-Tech buttons, functions, and so on are shown

l Italics are used in the text for emphasis.

NOTE. Provides information of special importance. 

HINT. Indicates a hint about understanding or operating the Micro-

WARNING. Failure to observe could result in death or serious

CAUTION. Failure to observe may cause minor injury or damage to

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Introduction ............................................................................. 1-1

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Symbol Identification....................................................................... 1-23

Chapter 2 Initializing the Micro-Tech ....................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Operation .................................................................................. 3-1

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Overview ............................................................................................ 3-1

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 4-1

Chapter 5 Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts ............................... 5-1

Appendix A Additional Installation Information ........................................A-1

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R-Cal Factoring ................................................................................. A-2

Appendix B Micro-Tech Menu Details ....................................................... B-1

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Defining Current Outputs ..........................................................B-24

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System Menu ................................................................................B-66

Appendix C Communication Protocols ..................................................... C-1

Attached Drawings ..................................................................... 2

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Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech .............. 1-2

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Overview of The Model 9104 loss-in-weight feeder controller is a microprocessor

There are two models of Micro-Tech: the field-mounted version

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Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech

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Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech

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Please read the following warnings and cautions before installing,

CAUTION. Do not install, operate, or perform any maintenance

CAUTION. Do not connect power to the electronics or turn on the unit

WARNING. Covers over the electronics should always remain in place

WARNING. All switches (such as control or power) must be OFF

WARNING. Incoming voltages must be checked with a voltmeter

WARNING. Extreme caution must be used in testing in, on, or around

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