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Avery Weigh-Tronix WI-130 User Manual

Avery Weigh-Tronix WI-130
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WI-130 SimPoser
TM
Software Users Manual

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Avery Weigh-Tronix WI-130 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAvery Weigh-Tronix
ModelWI-130
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SimPoser Software Setup and Operation

Computer Requirements and Installation

Lists system requirements and provides instructions for installing the SimPoser software.

Starting and Navigating SimPoser

SimPoser Toolbar Button Functions

Configure Button

Describes the Configure button, which opens a tabbed dialog box for setting customizable features.

Program Button

Explains the Program button, which opens the WT-BASIC text editing window for creating application programs.

Format Button

Details the Format button for setting up and designing custom print formats for output.

Setpoint Button

Describes the Setpoint button for configuring setpoints to monitor or detect conditions.

Simulate Button

Explains the Simulate button for launching the WI-130 simulator to test programs.

SimPoser Operation Details

Download Program to WI-130

Explains how to download an active application program to the WI-130 via COM ports.

Using the WI-130 Simulator

Details how to start the WI-130 simulator to test programs before downloading.

Configure Button Settings

Configure Dialog Box and Parameters

Explains the Configure button and its associated dialog box for setting scale parameters.

Parameters Tab Details

Details scale parameters like Number of Scales, Scale Type, Capacity, Divisions, Display Rate, and Zero Range.

Units Tab Configuration

Describes the Units tab for selecting units of measure, including custom unit configuration.

Key Enable Tab Settings

Explains the Key Enable tab for enabling or disabling keys and autotare functions.

Display Values Tab Options

Details the Display Values tab for enabling active display values during weighing operations.

Analog Output Tab Configuration

Explains the Analog Output tab for configuring parameters for the optional Analog Output card.

Bargraph Tab Parameters

Details the Bargraph tab for setting parameters for bargraph or checkweigher functions.

Counting Tab Settings

Explains the Counting tab for selecting parameters related to scale stability during parts sampling.

Misc Tab Settings

Describes the Misc tab for recording miscellaneous parameters like Date Preference, AC Excitation, and Passwords.

Time Out Tab Settings

Explains the Time Out tab for setting Accumulate, Print, Zero, and Tare timeouts.

Motion/AZT Tab Settings

Details the Motion/AZT tab for enabling or disabling motion detection and Automatic Zero Tracking.

Filters Tab Configuration

Explains the Filters tab for configuring the Harmonizer® filter to minimize interference.

ROC Tab Settings

Describes the ROC tab for setting up the WI-130 Indicator to calculate Rate of Change.

Serial Ports Tab Configuration

Explains the Serial Ports tab for setting parameters for the two WI-130 serial ports.

Serial Port Settings: Baud Rate

Details selecting the Baud Rate for serial communication, including cautions for high rates.

Serial Port Settings: Parity

Explains selecting the Parity setting for serial communication, listing available choices.

Serial Port Settings: Data Bits

Describes selecting the Data Bits for serial communication, with choices of 7 or 8.

Serial Port Settings: Handshake

Explains selecting the Handshake protocol for serial communication, listing available options.

Serial Port Settings: Mode

Details selecting the serial port mode, such as BASIC Control or Keyboard.

Program Editor Functionality

Program Editor Window Overview

Describes the program editor window for entering WT-BASIC code and saving programs as .cfg files.

Program Editor Window Commands

Downloading Programs via Editor

Explains downloading programs to the WI-130 via COM ports, using F11/F12 as hot keys.

Simulating Programs via Editor

Details starting the WI-130 simulation using the program currently being worked on.

Program Editor Window Buttons

Program Errors Button

Details the Program Errors button for displaying and navigating program errors found during simulation.

Format Button Configuration

Print Format Editing Window

Describes the Print Format Editor window for controlling printer output and creating up to 16 output formats.

Setpoint Button Configuration

Setpoint Window Overview

Describes the Setpoint Editor window for defining conditions to trigger WI-130 events.

Setpoint Number Identification

Explains how to select the active setpoint number, from 1 to 32.

Setpoint Mode Settings

Details the Mode setting for setpoints: Disabled, Input, or Output.

Input Setpoint Mode

Describes the Input mode for receiving signals from external devices.

Output Setpoint Mode

Explains the Output mode for sending signals to external devices or program interactions.

De-Bounce Time Configuration

Details the De-Bounce time parameter for setting timer intervals for events.

Activate/Deactivate Condition Setup

Explains setting conditions for activating and deactivating output setpoints.

Above/Below Condition Setup

Describes the Above/Below condition for setpoints based on scale readings relative to a value.

Select Basis for Setpoint

Explains selecting the basis (e.g., Gross Weight, Net Weight) for setpoint activation.

Inside/Outside Condition Setup

Details the Inside/Outside condition for setpoints based on a range of selected values.

Motion and Zero Conditions

Explains setpoint activation based on motion, no motion, or center of zero conditions.

Operation-Based Conditions

Details setpoint activation based on specific operations or control modes.

Simulate and Close Functionality

WI-130 Simulation Process

Explains how to start the WI-130 simulation using the Simulate button.

Exiting the SimPoser Program

Describes the Close button for exiting the SimPoser program, with options to save changes.

Appendix 2: WT-BASIC Interpreter Command Set

WT-BASIC Language Overview

Introduces the WT-BASIC interpreter command set for WI-130 programming, comparing it to QBASIC.

WT-BASIC Event Handlers

Explains event handlers in WT-BASIC, which are subroutines triggered by specific events.

WT-BASIC Variables Explained

Defines variables in WT-BASIC, including numeric, string, and system variables.

WT-BASIC Subroutine Controls

Details subroutine controls like SUB, END SUB, CALL, GOSUB, RETURN, and EXIT SUB.

WT-BASIC CALCSTAT Function

Describes CALCSTAT for calculating statistical values based on a series of numbers.

WT-BASIC SETTIMER Function

Explains SETTIMER for regulating the frequency of SYSTEM_TIMER events.

WT-BASIC ANBASIS Function

Describes ANBASIS for setting the basis for analog output PC boards.

WT-BASIC SETANLOG Function

Explains SETANLOG for setting minimum and maximum analog output limits.

WT-BASIC DO Commands

Explains DO commands (DOZERO, DOUNITS, DOTARE, DOPRINT, DOACCUM, DOSELECT) for initiating operations.

WT-BASIC ASK Command

Details ASK(MSG$) for prompting the operator for a yes/no response.

WT-BASIC GETPORT Function

Explains GETPORT for retrieving the current protocol of a selected port.

WT-BASIC SETPORT Function

Details SETPORT for configuring serial port parameters like baud rate and parity.

WT-BASIC GETCOM$ Function

Describes GETCOM$ for reading messages from a specified COM port.

WT-BASIC CONTOUT Command

Explains CONTOUT for activating continuous output of a chosen format.

WT-BASIC SETPON Command

Details SETPON(n) for activating a setpoint.

WT-BASIC SETPTOFF Command

Explains SETPTOFF(n) for deactivating a setpoint.

WT-BASIC ISSETPT Function

Details ISSETPT for checking if a setpoint has been activated.

Permanent Memory Storage

Details the three types of memory (Standard, Expanded, Memory Card) and their capacities.

Memory Storage Commands (STORE)

Explains STORE and STORE$ for storing numeric and string values in memory locations.

Memory Recall Commands (RECALL)

Explains RECALL and RECALL$ for recalling numeric and string values from memory locations.

Appendix 3: Subroutine Examples

Creating Menus with MENU Keyword

Explains creating a menu system with softkey legends and subroutine events using the MENU keyword.

Menu Keyword Examples

Continues example of creating menu systems with different levels and routines.

SETPWD Command

Details SETPWD for setting the password for the SYSTEM_SETUP event handler.

Appendix 4: Error Messages

Saving Errors

Lists error messages related to saving files.

Edit Menu Errors

Lists error messages found in the Edit Menu.

Downloading Errors

Lists error messages related to downloading data.

General Operation Errors

Lists general error messages encountered during operation.

Non-Mouse User Errors

Lists error messages specific to non-mouse user operations.

WT-BASIC Syntax Errors

Lists specific error messages for WT-BASIC syntax and logic errors.

Undefined Label Error

Explains the 'undefined label' error.

THEN Expected Error

Explains the 'THEN expected' error.

Common WT-BASIC Error Messages

Lists various error messages and their meanings.

TO Expected Error

Explains the 'TO expected' error.

Nested FOR Loop Errors

Explains the 'too many nested FORs' error.

FOR/NEXT Loop Errors

Explains the 'NEXT without FOR' error.

Nested GOSUB Errors

Explains the 'too many nested GOSUBs' error.

Appendix 6: System Values Definitions

Multi-Scale System Variables

Defines multi-scale system variables, including gross, tare, net, ROC, and motion flags.

ERR System Variable

Explains the ERR system variable for detecting and displaying system errors.

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