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Technical Reference
MANUAL
W-4510 WEIGH SCALE WITH GEN 2000
®
ELECTRONICS MODEL W-4510 WITH
FREQUENCY OUTPUT

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Ohmart Vega W-4510 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOhmart Vega
ModelW-4510
CategoryScales
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Revision history

Details changes made to the manual across different versions.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Nuclear materials notice

Information regarding radioactive materials and handling precautions.

Unpacking the equipment

Instructions for safely unpacking and inspecting the weigh scale system.

Storing the equipment

Guidelines for proper storage of the source holder and detector.

Specifications

Technical details and operational parameters of the W-4510 Weigh Scale.

Typical applications

Common uses and scenarios for the W-4510 Weigh Scale.

Where to find help

Guidance on obtaining support and contact information for Ohmart.

System overview

Description of the W-4510 Weigh Scale system components and their functions.

Principles of operation

Explanation of how the nuclear gauge measures material mass using radiation.

Communicating with the gauge

Methods for interacting with the gauge using Smart Pro or Pro Pac.

Chapter 2: Installation

Location considerations

Factors to consider when choosing the optimal installation site for the gauge.

Re-cal considerations

Requirements and considerations for performing recalibration procedures.

Weigh scale assembly

Details on the physical assembly and mounting of the weigh scale.

Source on/off lights

Wiring and functionality of the source on/off indicator lights.

Securing the weigh scale assembly

Instructions for securely mounting the weigh scale assembly.

Mounting the electronics console

Procedures for mounting the Smart Pro or Pro Pac electronics console.

Smart Pro mounting

Specifics for mounting the Smart Pro unit.

Pro Pac mounting

Specifics for mounting the Pro Pac unit.

Rack mount computerized electronics

Details on installing computerized electronics in a rack mount configuration.

Chapter 3: Setup

Detailed screen description

Overview of the various setup screens available on the gauge.

Setup menus

Introduction to the four main setup menu categories.

Time and date

Procedures for setting the system's time and date.

Memory functions

Explanation of different memory areas and their usage.

Upper Ram transfers

How to transfer data to and from the upper RAM memory.

EEPROM transfers

Procedures for transferring data to and from the EEPROM.

Upload and download configuration program

Using software to manage gauge configurations.

Password functions

Managing access levels and passwords for system security.

Analog output setup

Configuring and calibrating the analog output channels.

Measurement span setup

Setting the minimum and maximum measurement ranges for the gauge.

Measurement units setup

Selecting and configuring units for measurements and rates.

Comm port setup

Configuring communication port settings for serial data transfer.

Temperature compensation setup

Settings for temperature compensation if applicable.

Operator screen

Customizing the main display screen for operator information.

Input channel setup

Configuring parameters for the gauge's input channels.

Output channel setup

Configuring parameters for the gauge's output channels.

Product codes

Grouping parameters using unique product codes.

Get linearizer data points

Procedures for collecting data to define the linearizer curve.

Data Collect Setup

Configuring how and when data is collected.

Measurement cutoff

Setting a threshold to stop measurement processing under certain conditions.

Filtering

Adjusting filtering parameters to manage signal noise and response time.

Selecting the filter type

Choosing between RC exponential and rectangular window filters.

Adaptive filter

Enabling and configuring an adaptive filter for improved performance.

Totalizer menu

Configuring totalizer functions for accumulating measurements.

Chapter 4: Calibration

Periodic calibration—channel #1 functions

Procedures for performing periodic recalibrations on Channel #1.

Process calibration

Establishing reference points to relate detector output to process values.

Initial calibration overview

Steps involved in performing the initial calibration of the gauge.

Step 1: Verifying the proper measurement units

Ensuring the correct units are configured for measurements.

Step 2: Verifying the proper measurement span entries

Checking and setting the minimum and maximum measurement spans.

Step 3: Determine the linearization

Process of determining and loading the linearization curve.

Step 4: Collecting data for the zero and span

Gathering data for zero and span calibration points.

Step 5: Calculating the calibration

Calculating new calibration parameters using collected data.

Two point calibration

Performing a two-point calibration for the gauge.

Step 6: Setting the absorber value

Procedure for setting the absorber value for calibration.

Step 7: Saving the calibration information to EEPROM

Saving calibration data to non-volatile EEPROM for long-term storage.

Step 1: Simple cal on low

Performing a simple low calibration on Channel #1.

Step 2: Cal Hi on absorber

Performing a high calibration using the absorber on Channel #1.

Step 3: Simple data collect

Collecting simple timed average data for Channel #1.

Step 4: Absorber value setup

Setting the absorber values for calibration.

Calibration—channel #2 functions

Procedures for calibrating Channel #2, typically for speed input.

Step 1: Collecting data for the zero and span

Gathering zero and span data for Channel #2.

Step 2: Calculating the calibration

Calculating calibration parameters for Channel #2.

Step 3: Saving the calibration information to EEPROM

Saving Channel #2 calibration data to EEPROM.

Current loop (analog output) calibration

Adjusting the 4-20mA output to a reference for accurate signaling.

Calibration of the analog output signal

Calibrating the analog output signal using a DC milliammeter.

Chapter 5: Diagnostics and repair

Communication diagnostics

Troubleshooting communication issues between components.

Bi-level input

Information on bi-level inputs, terminals, and LEDs for diagnostics.

Hardware diagnostics

Finding test points, fuses, jumpers, and connectors on the CPU board.

Jumper division values

Understanding jumper settings for output frequency division.

LED indicators

Basic functioning checks using LED indicators on the CPU board.

LED summary table

Summary of LED indications on the power supply and CPU boards.

Maintenance and repair

Guidelines for routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Periodic maintenance schedule

Suggested schedule to prevent problems and comply with regulations.

Spare parts

Information on ordering replacement parts from Ohmart.

Field repair procedures

Procedures for replacing assemblies or boards in the field.

Requesting field service

How to contact Ohmart for field service support.

Returning equipment for repair to Ohmart

Information needed when arranging for equipment repair.

Appendix I: Parameter blocks

Screen 520 Frequency Input Block

Details of parameters for the frequency input channel #1.

Screen 521 Frequency Input Block

Details of parameters for the frequency input channel #2.

Screen 522 Frequency Output Block

Details of parameters for the frequency output channels.

Screen 524 Auto Zero Log

Logs data related to the auto zero feature.

Screen 525 Totalizer Block

Parameters for the totalizer functions of the weigh scale.

Screen 527 Product Code Block

Parameters associated with product codes for configuration.

Screen 528 Linearizer Block

Parameters for defining and managing linearizer curves.

Appendix II: Auto zero feature

The Auto Zero feature

Explanation of how the auto zero feature works and its conditions.

Auto zero log

Viewing logged data from the auto zero feature.