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Unipulse F701+ User Manual

Unipulse F701+
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01AUG2020REV.1.03
WEIGHING INDICATOR
F701+
OPERATION MANUAL

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Unipulse F701+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUnipulse
ModelF701+
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Before Getting Started

1-1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the F701+. Keep manual for future use.

1-2. Safety Precautions

Ensure installation and maintenance by qualified personnel. Read safety warnings.

1-3. Unpacking Precautions

Instructions for taking the product and attachments out of the box.

1-4. RoHS2 Directive Compliance

Details on RoHS2 Directive compliance and restricted substances.

1-5. Package Contents

List of items included in the package box for checking.

1-6. Connection with Other Devices

Diagram showing connections to external devices like printers, PCs, PLCs.

1-7. Installation to Panel

Procedures for installing the F701+ into a panel, including cutout size.

1-8. Front Panel Overview

Description of the front panel layout, displays, and keys.

1-9. Rear Panel Overview

Description of the rear panel connectors and switches like power, grounding, I/O, load cell.

1-10. Connection Procedures

Precautions for connecting to the signal I/O terminal block and wiring.

1-11. Load Cell Connection

Details on connecting load cells, including six-line and four-line types.

1-12. Protective Grounding Connection

Explanation of the protective grounding pole for the AC power supply connector.

1-13. Frame Grounding Connection

Grounding terminal usage for noise prevention and installation precautions.

2 Key Operation

2-1. Front Panel and Setting Mode Chart

Overview of front panel elements and a chart mapping setting modes to functions.

2-2. Using the Keys

Explanation of how to use setting keys, one-touch keys, and designated keys.

2-3. Setting Mode Selection Procedure

Step-by-step guide for selecting setting modes and items, with examples.

2-4. Aborting a Setting

Procedure to abort a setting or skip an item during the setting process.

3 Weighing

3-1. Calibration Definition

Definition of calibration and types: actual load and equivalent calibration.

3-2. Load Cell Junction

How to connect multiple load cells using junction boxes or terminal blocks.

3-3. Calibration Procedure Steps

Detailed steps for performing calibration, including hardware/software LOCK release and tuning.

3-4. Calibration Settings and Operations

Explanation of setting values related to calibration, like LOCK, units, decimal place, capacity.

3-4-7. Gravitational Acceleration Setting

Function to correct weight discrepancies due to differing gravitational acceleration.

3-4-8. 1/4 Scale Division Setting

Function to detect center point of scale interval and select 1/4 scale division ON/OFF.

3-4-9. Calibration Operations

Procedures for zero calibration, span calibration, and equivalent calibration.

3-4-10. Span Calibration Procedure

Procedure to place weight for span calibration and register the span.

3-4-11. Equivalent Calibration Procedure

Procedure to calibrate using load cell output value (mV/V).

3-5. Display and Internal Function Tuning

Built-in functions for easier use after calibration, like display update rate and filters.

3-5-5. Moving Average Filter

Filter to reduce fluctuation of indicated values by taking moving averages.

3-5-6. Filter in Stable Condition

Function to automatically insert a digital filter to reduce fluctuation when value is stable.

3-5-7. Motion Detection (MD) Settings

Parameters to detect indicated value stability, with stable mode and checker mode.

3-5-8. Zero Tracking (ZT) Function

Function to automatically set gross weight to zero based on tracking range and time.

3-5-9. Digital Zero (DZ) Function

Function to forcibly zero gross weight, with DZ regulation value constraint.

3-5-10. DZ Regulation Value Setting

Setting zero point correction amount (deviation from zero calibration point).

3-5-11. Gross/Net Weight Display

Switching between gross and net weight display, and tare weight calculation.

3-5-12. One-Touch Tare Subtraction

Function to equalize gross weight and tare weight, then zero net weight.

3-5-13. One-Touch Tare Subtraction Reset

Resets tare subtraction, allowing one-touch tare operation to clear tare weight.

3-5-14. Preset Tare Subtraction

Subtracts a given setting value from net weight.

3-5-15. Tare Subtraction Function Limitation

Imposes limitations on preset tare weight and one-touch tare subtraction operations.

3-5-16. Tare Weight Display

Displays current tare weight, including one-touch and preset tare subtractions.

4 Performing Final Discharge Control

4-1. Feed and Discharge Weighing

Procedures for controlling weight during feeding and discharging of raw material.

4-2. Comparison and Sequence Control

Differences between simple comparison and sequence control methods for discharge.

4-3. Setting Procedures Overview

General steps for setting up final discharge control parameters.

4-4. Discharging Control Mode

Setting feeding/discharging control and using external signals for selection.

4-5. Selecting a Control Procedure

Setting sequence mode or simple comparison mode, including power failure restoration options.

4-6. Auto Free Fall Compensation

Function to automatically compensate for weighing errors due to free fall of material.

4-6-1. Auto Free Fall Compensation Enable/Disable

Enable/disable auto free fall compensation function.

4-6-2. Auto Free Fall Compensation Regulation Value

Set regulation value to prevent compensation from becoming too large or small.

4-6-3. Average Times for Auto Free Fall Compensation

Set number of times to record weighing values for averaging.

4-6-4. Auto Free Fall Compensation Coefficient

Setting to prevent compensation value fluctuation by multiplying a coefficient.

4-7. Comparison Settings

Functions and settings to make final discharge control more convenient, including comparison types.

4-7-1. Near Zero Comparison Mode

Detects weight value near zero and allows arbitrary setting for near zero comparison.

4-7-2. Upper/Lower Limit Comparison

Setting upper and lower limits for comparison and timing of comparison.

4-7-3. Over/Under Comparison

Setting target weight for comparison using final and over/under comparison weight.

4-7-4. Judging/Comparison Inhibit Time

Inhibiting comparison judgment for a period to prevent inappropriate operation due to vibration.

4-7-5. Complete Output Time and Signal Mode

Setting the time to output the complete signal and determining the timing for signal output.

4-8. Sequence Control Settings

Setting various parameters for operations from weighing start to completion.

4-8-1. Number of Times for Judging

Selecting over, under, or go judgment for complete signal output.

4-8-2. Number of Times for AZ (Auto-Zero)

Selecting whether to set weighing value to zero when starting weighing (auto-zero).

4-8-3. At Start Near Zero Confirmation

Checking if near zero signal is ON when starting weighing.

4-8-4. At Start Weight Value Confirmation

Checking if weighing value reached set point 1 when starting weighing.

4-8-5. Adjust Feeding/Compensation Feeding Time

Setting whether to perform adjust feeding after weighing completion and setting its time.

4-8-6. Number of Times for Knocking/Knocking Time

Setting duration and number of times for knocking output to shake off residue.

4-8-7. Restart Settings (SP1, SP2, SP3)

Determining restarting conditions for weighing operation based on set points.

4-9. External I/O Signal (Control Connector)

Information on external I/O signals, connector pin assignments, and I/O selection.

4-9-1. Connector Pin Assignments

Detailed pin assignments for the external I/O signal connector.

4-9-2. I/O Selection Settings

Setting for I/O input signals and output selections.

4-9-3. Connecting External Control Devices

Examples of connecting external devices using sink or source type circuits.

4-9-4. External Input Signals

Types of external input signals: edge input and level input.

4-9-5. External Output Signals

Conditions under which set point, complete, near zero, stable, over/under/go, and limit signals turn ON.

5 Timing Chart for Weighing

5-1. Simple Comparison Control Timing

Timing chart example for simple comparison control.

5-2. Normal Sequence Control Timing

Timing chart example for normal sequence control.

5-3. Sequence Control with Adjust Feeding

Timing chart example for sequence control with adjust feeding.

5-5. Sequence Control with Pause/Power Failure Restoration [CASE 1]

Timing chart for sequence control with pause and power failure restoration.

5-7. Sequence Control with Pause/Power Failure Restoration [CASE 3]

Timing chart for sequence control with pause and power failure restoration.

6 Useful Functions

6-1. Prohibiting Designated Key Operations

Prohibiting front panel key operations to prevent malfunctions.

6-2. Locking Setting Value Changes

Enabling LOCK to prevent calibration and setting value changes due to operational errors.

6-3. Checking Option Substrate

Checking if an option substrate is mounted, indicated by "1" on display.

6-4. Setting Value Restoration Function

Saving current setting values for restoration and restoring saved values.

6-5. Power Failure Restoration Function

Recovering operation status after power restoration or power failure in sequence mode.

6-6. Changing A/D Conversion Rate

Switching A/D converter rate between 100 and 500 times/sec.

6-7. Self-Check Function Usage

Using self-check for memory error detection and visual check of display unit.

6-8. Replacing the I/O Substrate

Procedure for replacing the I/O substrate by removing screws and pulling out the control panel.

6-9. Using the SI/F Interface

Dedicated interface for connecting printers and display units made by UNIPULSE.

Automatic Print Command

F701+ can output automatic print commands to printers and display units connected to SI/F.

6-10. Using RS-232C Interface (Option)

Details on RS-232C interface, including communication specifications and connector pin assignments.

6-10-1. Communication Specifications

Standards, transmitting distance, speed, bit configuration, and code for RS-232C communication.

6-10-2. RS-232C Interface Settings

Setting values for PC/PLC connection and RS-232C interface, including baud rate, character length, parity, stop bit, terminator.

6-10-3. Communication Modes

Different communication modes (0-6) for transmitting data via RS-232C.

6-10-4. Transmission Formats

Formats for data transmission (formats 1, 2, 3) including header, codes, and BCC calculation.

6-10-5. Communication Formats

Communication formats for reading gross/net/tare weight and status information.

6-10-6. List of Setting Values

Table listing setting values, command numbers, input ranges, and writing prohibition.

6-10-7. List of Commands

Commands for host to F701+, including zero calibration, span calibration, and data read/write.

6-11. Using RS-485 Interface (Option)

Using RS-485 for longer distance communication and connecting multiple units.

6-11-2. RS-485 Connection

Connection examples for RS-485, including two-wire point-to-point and multi-point configurations.

6-11-3. RS-485 Interface Settings

Settings for RS-485 interface, including baud rate, character length, parity, and ID settings.

6-11-4. Modbus-RTU Function Codes

Function codes for Modbus-RTU communication, detailing read/write operations.

05 (0x05) Write Single Coil

Writing single coil status (ON/OFF) for slave devices.

06 (0x06) Write Single Register

Changing values in slave holding registers.

15 (0x0F) Write Multiple Coils

Changing data for multiple coils starting from a specified address.

16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers

Changing data for multiple holding registers starting from a specified address.

11 (0x0B) Get Communication Event Counter

Reading the event counter incremented for each processed request.

12 (0x0C) Get Communication Event Log

Reading event status, event counter, message counter, and event log details.

17 (0x0011) Return Slave Busy Count

Returning the count of slave busies issued by a slave device.

18 (0x0012) Return Bus Character Overrun Count

Reading the number of times character overrun errors were detected.

20 (0x0014) Clear Overrun Counter and Flag

Clearing the overrun counter and dropping the error flag.

17 (0x11) Report Slave ID

Returning current status and operation mode of the slave device.

08 (0x08) Diagnostic Code (Diagnostics)

Checking communication status between master and slaves by requesting diagnosis.

00 (0x0000) Return Query Data

The request frame is returned.

01 (0x0001) Restart Communication Option

Initializing communication ports and clearing event counters.

02 (0x0002) Return Diagnostic Register

Returns diagnostic register information.

04 (0x0004) Force Listen Only Mode

Turns slave device to receive-only mode, ignoring messages but processing counters.

10 (0x000A) Clear Counters and Diagnostic Register

Clears all counters and diagnostic registers.

11 (0x000B) Return Bus Message Count

Reading the total number of frames detected by a slave device.

12 (0x000C) Return Bus Communication Error Count

Reading the total number of CRC errors detected by a slave device.

13 (0x000D) Return Bus Exception Error Count

Reading the total number of exception errors transmitted by a slave device.

14 (0x000E) Return Slave Message Count

Reading the total number of frames matching the slave address.

15 (0x000F) Return Slave No Response Count

Reading the number of times not responded to frames matching the slave address.

7 Troubleshooting

7-1. Over-Scale Display Errors

Explains over-scale displays like LOAD, -LOAD, OFL1, OFL2, OFL3 and their causes/countermeasures.

7-2. Sequence Error Displays

Describes sequence error displays (Err1 to Err5) and their error content/countermeasures.

7-3. Calibration Error Displays

Details calibration error displays (Err2 to Err9) and their countermeasures, including resistance values.

8 List of Setting Items

Setting Mode 0: Limits and Compensation

Lists settings for mode 0, including limits, compensation, and final values.

Setting Mode 1: Timing and Tare

Lists settings for mode 1, including timing, judging, and tare settings.

Setting Mode 2: Weighing Functions and Comparison

Lists settings for mode 2, including weighing functions, comparison modes, and filter settings.

Setting Mode 3: Calibration and Unit Settings

Lists settings for mode 3, including balance weight, capacity, scale division, DZ regulation, and units.

Setting Mode 4: Communication Interfaces

Lists settings for mode 4, including D/A output, RS-232C/RS-485 interface, and ID settings.

Setting Mode 4 (Continued): Extended Functions

Lists settings for mode 4, including extended function selection, motion detect, and compliance.

Setting Mode 5: Input/Output and Restart

Lists settings for mode 5, including input/output selection, restart settings, and filter adjustment.

Setting Mode 6: PROFIBUS Interface

Lists settings for mode 6, including PROFIBUS interface and baud rate.

Setting Mode 7: Printer and RS-232C Settings

Lists settings for mode 7 related to RS-232C, including printer settings and commands.

Setting Mode 7 (Continued): Print Formats

Lists settings for mode 7, including printer formats and print counts.

Setting Mode 8: Statistical Data Functions

Lists settings for mode 8, focusing on statistical data functions like average weight and accumulated value.

Setting Mode 9: Calibration and System Settings

Lists settings for mode 9, including calibration, A/D conversion rate, and password.

9 Specifications

9-1. General Specifications

Technical specifications of the F701+ weighing indicator.

9-1-1. Analog Section Specifications

Specifications for the analog section, including load cell power, adjustment ranges, and accuracy.

9-1-2. Display Section Specifications

Specifications for the display section, including weight display unit, capacity, and decimal point.

9-1-3. Setting Section Specifications

Specifications related to setting procedures, saving values, and value protection.

9-1-4. External Signal Input/Output Specs

Specifications for external signal input and output points.

9-1-5. Standard SI/F Interface Specs

Specifications for the standard SI/F interface.

9-1-6. Optional Interface Specifications

Specifications for optional interfaces: BCD, RS-232C, and D/A converter.

RS-485 Communication Interface Specs

Specifications for the RS-485 communication interface.

PROFIBUS Interface Specifications

Specifications for the PROFIBUS interface.

9-1-7. General Performance Specifications

General performance specifications like power supply, operating conditions, and dimensions.

9-1-8. Accessories Included

List of included accessories like power cord, screwdriver, and connectors.

9-2. External Dimensions and Panel Cutout

Diagrams showing external dimensions and panel cutout size of the F701+.

9-3. Block Diagram

Block diagram illustrating the internal components and connections of the F701+.

9-4. Compliance with EC Directives

Information on CE compliance and adherence to EC Directives.

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