FT-13 Technical Manual, Rev. 1.40 March 2013
APPENDIX 3: MODBUS RTU DATA STRUCTURE
If the instrument is programmed for Modbus, it can be used as a Modbus RTU slave on a RS485
communication line or on the Ethernet communication line. The Modbus slave adress is defined in the
parameter [Address]. Function code “0x03” and function code “0x10” are supported.
Current display value; Gross or Net
Transfer
binary
(Bit13 to
Bit15) to
decimal and
compare to
error code
FT not in weighing or filling
mode
1 = Filling mode, 0 = Weighing mode
Current consecutive Number
Current output status:
Active output no. = Data bit no. set to “1”
(e.g. only Bit 1 + Bit 8 = “1” only output 1 + 8 active)
D0…D7
Calibration
Process
Status
Zero calibration in process
Span calibration in process
Error (Refer to D8 ... D15 )
D8…D15
Calibration
Errors
Calibration Timeout –
Restart calibration
ADC Error
– Re-energize the instrument
– If seen again, change board.
Instrument cannot be calibrated –
Check load cell cable
– Re-energize the instrument
Instrument cannot be calibrated – Load
cell signal is too low or too high
Calibration Error
– Calibration test weight is too small,
increase calibration weight value
(40031-32)
– Check load cell connections
Scale unstable
– Wait until scale becomes stable
– Check grounding wiring
Calibration Jumper is not installed-
Check Calibration jumper