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lntercomp SW500 User Manual

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SW500 Wired Scale Systems, Users
Rev E,October, 2016
SW500 Wired Scale System
Users Manual
Intercomp Co.
3839 County Road 116
Medina, MN 55340, U.S.A.
(763)-476-2531
1-800-328-3336
Fax 763-476-2613
www.intercompracing.com
Manual #: 700431-E
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lntercomp SW500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandlntercomp
ModelSW500
CategoryScales
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Controls

Overview of the various controls and buttons available on the SW500 indicator.

Electrical

Details on voltage, battery type, battery life, filtering, and input/output specifications.

Performance

Information on the speed, accuracy, and division specifications for the scale system.

Environmental

Specifies humidity and temperature ranges for storage and operation.

Physical

Dimensions and weight of the scale pads, indicator, and carrying case.

Optional Equipment

Ramps

Details on aluminum and composite ramps for car access to weighing pads.

Rechargeable Battery

Information on the optional 9V NIMH rechargeable battery.

Printer and Cables

Details on optional tape printers, printer cables, and computer interface cables.

Replacement Cables

Information on replacement cables, available in multiple colors.

Setup

System

Illustrates the system setup configuration, including pad connections and cable assignments.

Operations

Quick Start (normal)

Step-by-step guide for initial setup and display format selection in normal operation.

Quick Start (HUB MODE)

Instructions for setting up and using the scale in HUB MODE for compensation.

Display Contrast

How to adjust the display contrast for better readability.

Overview (Automotive)

Overview (Kart)

Automotive Displays

Oval Track

Example display format for Oval Track racing, showing weights and percentages.

CUP/NW

Example display format for CUP/NW, showing weights and percentages.

Road Racing

Example display format for Road Racing, showing selected weight and total.

Dirt Track

Example display format for Dirt Track racing, showing weights, cross, and rear bite.

Drag/Rally

Example display format for Drag/Rally, showing front, rear, and total weights.

Wheels and Percentages

Example display format showing individual wheel weights and percentages.

TOTAL

Example display format showing the total weight on all pads.

TOTAL + 4

Example display format showing total weight and individual pad weights.

Kart Displays

Oval Track

Example display format for Kart Oval Track, showing weights and percentages.

Road Racing

Example display format for Kart Road Racing, showing selected weight and total.

Dirt Track

Example display format for Kart Dirt Track, showing weights, cross, and rear bite.

Drag/Rally

Example display format for Kart Drag/Rally, showing front and rear weights.

Wheels and Percentages

Example display format showing individual kart wheel weights and percentages.

TOTAL

Example display format showing the total weight for kart scales.

TOTAL + 4

Example display format showing total weight and individual pad weights for kart scales.

Controls

ON/OFF

Instructions for turning the SW E-Z Weigh indicator on and off.

ZERO

How to zero individual pads or all four pads, and how zeroing is remembered.

AZT (Auto Zero Tracking)

Explanation of the Auto Zero Tracking feature that corrects slight zero changes.

BACKLIGHT

Instructions for turning the indicator's backlight on and off.

PRINT (Serial Output)

How to print the current screen or access printing options and baud rate settings.

CLEAR

How to clear memory locations or reset numeric entries.

STORE/ENTER

Function of the STORE/ENTER key for saving setups and entering numbers.

COMPARE

How to view the difference between actual and target weights.

TARGET

How to view the target weight setup for the car.

ACTUAL

How to view the actual weight measured by the scales.

CG

How to enter the Center of Gravity function for Standard or Vertical CG.

Numeric keypad

Using the numeric keypad for recalling target setups and entering numbers.

LF, RF, LR, RR

Function of the LF, RF, LR, RR keys for selecting/unselecting pads in Road Racing format.

Special key combinations

Key combinations for switching units, enabling read-only mode, and entering HUB MODE.

Change display format

How to change the display format from the power-up selection menu.

Lock Display Format

How to lock the display format to prevent changing it after power-up.

Store Baseline Setup

Instructions for storing up to 99 weight setups as target setups.

Manually Enter the Target Setup

Steps for manually entering target weights using direct key-in, wedge, or target %.

Wedge

How to enter target weights using total weight, left side %, rear %, and wedge %.

Target %

How to enter target weights using left front %, right front %, left rear %, and right rear %.

Recall Baseline Setup

Instructions for recalling stored target setups from memory locations.

Clear Baseline Setup

How to clear individual or all stored baseline setups.

Center of Gravity

Standard CG

How to calculate Standard CG by entering axle width and wheel base.

Vertical CG

How to calculate Vertical CG by measuring car height and wheel base.

Power / Battery

Auto-off feature

Description of the auto-off feature to save battery life.

Serial Output

Multi-Line continuous output

Details on the data format and identifiers for multi-line continuous serial output.

Total Only continuous output

Information on transmitting only the total weight continuously.

Serial Output Wiring

Wiring diagram for the 3.5mm stereo audio jack serial output connector.

USB Output

Instructions for connecting and installing drivers for USB output to a computer.

Special Displays

Japan version

How to select and use the Japan display version, including free and fixed scaling.

Free Scaling

Explanation of the Free Scaling display format for automotive and kart scales.

Fixed Scaling

Explanation of the Fixed Scaling display format for automotive and kart scales.

RF-LF cross version

How to use the RF-LF cross display version and its output.

Motorcycle Version

How to use the Motorcycle display version for specific weight and percentage readings.

Error messages

Pad status error messages

Troubleshooting messages related to pad communication, capacity, and units.

Indicator status error messages

Troubleshooting messages for low battery, EEPROM errors, and hub compensation status.

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