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Table of Contents – Category Logger App L003-507

1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Overview .................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. User Interface & Display ............................................................................................. 3
1.5. Display & Annunciators .............................................................................................. 4
1.7. Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.9. Turning Instrument on ................................................................................................ 6
1.11.1 Wiring & Connections ................................................................................................. 7
1.12. Zero Key..................................................................................................................... 8
1.13. Dynamic Scale, Creating & Setting up Trucks ............................................................ 9
1.14. Setting Time & Date ................................................................................................. 10
1.15. Stability .................................................................................................................... 11
1.16. Traffic Lights……………………………………………………………………………… 12
1.17 Clicker Operation ...................................................................................................... 13
1.18. USB Operation ......................................................................................................... 14
1.19. Printer Operation…………………………………………………………………………..
2. SETTING UP TRUCKS ....................................................................................................... 15
1.20. Truck Weighing ........................................................................................................ 16
1.21. Function Key Operations .......................................................................................... 17
1.22. Setting up CSV Data-base................................................................................... 18-21
1.23. Data log output ......................................................................................................... 22

3. ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................................... 23

1.24. Overview .................................................................................................................. 23
1.25. Weighing Errors........................................................................................................ 23
1.26. F2 Configuration Menu Defined................................................................................ 24
1.27. Definitions & Special Settings Menu .................................................................... 25-26

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Overview and Safety

1.1. Overview

This precision digital indicator uses advanced firmware and the LUA module to perform
axle weighing. The category logging program records truck weights to a database for
later recovery using a USB drive. There is a soft power on/off function that retains
memory of its state. Once an instrument is turned on it will automatically start up again
if the external power is interrupted. Day-to-day settings (Clock, Trucks, and Pre-set
Tares etc.) are retained when power is removed.
The instrument provides zero, truck and re-print on the fixed function keys and supports
special functions (farm/field setup, 1 key access to configuration menu.), via function
key and remote inputs (clickers). The up/down arrow and [ok] keys are used in most
menus to make selections.
There are various features written into the LUA module that are very useful for this
specific application. The discard timer allows for weighing first then setting up the truck
id. The farm configuration data can be setup to individual trucks for unique data-basing
options.
Many of the features and functions described in this manual may not be available in all
versions of the axleWEIGHr. Due to variations in Firmware and various applications not
all features described in this manual may work as described.

1.2. Operating Environment

 Temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F (–10 to +50°C ambient)
 Humidity: <90% non-condensing
 Storage: –20 to +50°C ambient (-4 °F to 122 °F)
 IP66 panel mounted

1.3. Electrical Safety

 For your protection all mains electrical hardware must be rated for environmental
conditions of use.
 Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible power socket outlet.
 To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the instrument, always unplug or
isolate the console from the power supply before maintenance is carried out.

1.4. Cleaning
 To maintain the instrument, never use harsh abrasive cleaners or solvents. Wipe the
instrument with a soft cloth slightly dampened with warm soapy water.

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User Interface and Display

Code Description
1 Display
2 Numeric Keypad
3 Function Keys (Fixed)
4 Power Key

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1.5. Display

Code Description
1 Primary Annunciators
2 Primary Display
3 Auxiliary Display (WO or WO-PT)
4 Primary Units
5 Category prompt: example Farm
6 Miscellaneous Annunciators
7 Secondary Units (function not available)
8 Secondary Display (totalised weight of last truck)

1.6. Primary Annunciators

Symbol Name Description
HOLD Visible when the displayed reading is held.
Visible when the displayed reading represents Net
NET
weight.
Visible when the gross reading is within  ¼ of a
ZERO
division of true zero.
MOTION Visible when the displayed reading is not stable.
Visible when the displayed weight is within the zero
ZERO BAND
'dead' band setting.

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1.7. Keypad

Code Description
1 Number Buttons 0-9 (short press)

2 Black Characters Hold 2 seconds (#1 key allows time & date
configuration)

3 Orange Characters [F1]-[F3]*

Cancel Undo last command; step backwards (including

in setup menus).

Up Move cursor backwards; previous option

(use for trucks & farm/field selections)

Down Move cursor forwards; next option

(use for trucks & farm/field selections)

OK Accept this choice

Decimal Point Place decimal point

 See FUNCTION KEYS (pg. 13)

1.8. Strings

To enter custom names via the keypad press the number keys repeatedly and the
characters will scroll through. For example pressing the #2 key twice will produce a “B”.
If you wait 2 seconds and press the #2 key again you can enter an “A”.

Normal String Editing

Normal string editing is most useful where strings are small and contain no lowercase
or unprintable characters. The available characters are printed in orange on the
keypad.

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Special keys are:

 <OK>: Accept changes and finish.
 <Long press of cancel>: Cancel and exit without changes
 <Cancel>: Delete character
 <Up>, <Down>: Move cursor
 <Long press of down>: Delete string after cursor
 <+/->: Switch editing modes

1.9. Turn Instrument ON - Short press <Power>

1.10. Turn Instrument OFF - Long press <Power>

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1.11. Wiring & Connections

Make connections using the supplied AC Power cord terminating the Grey Green and
White wires as shown below. 110 VAC - 240 VAC accepted

AC POWER MAIN CONNECTIONS

Grey Terminal – Black (HOT) Connector 1 – Scale Cable (5 pin)
White Terminal – White (Neutral) Connector 2 – Remote Display
Green Terminal – Green (Ground) Connector 3 – Clicker RF Box
Optional: Connector 4—Sensor Cable I/O

*Figure 2: Connector #4 is used in some applications for optional accessory (sensors, external
lights, etc.)

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1.12. Zero Key

When an empty scale has drifted away from a true zero reading, this key is
used to perform a zero adjustment on the scale display. The zero
adjustment is stored when power is removed and is re-used when next
powered up.

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Setting Dynamic Scale Factor

1.5 Dynamic Scale

With the scale at zero the dynamic scale factor can now be set. The reference weight of
a fully loaded truck should be obtained at a nearby certified truck scale. Simply drive
across the axleWEIGHr to capture a truck’s total weight. (See also page 20-21)

CAPTURED TOTAL ON BOTTOM:

Divide the average of 4 to 5 weighments using this formula:

K/R=D
K = Known weight of truck (reference)
R = Average reading of 5 weighments from axleWEIGHr axle scale
D = Dynamic Scale Adjustment

1. Press and hold [F2] for 2 seconds to enter the configuration menu.
2. The lower display will show: “DISCARD”.
3. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys to scroll to “DYN.SCL”. Press [OK] to show
INBOUND*. Press [OK] to change current value: 1.000000.
4. Enter your Dynamic factor up to 6 decimal places. X.XXXXXX and press [OK].
5. Use the [UP] [DOWN] arrow keys until “QUIT” then press [OK] to exit.
If your configuration does not have directional sensors please use INBOUND setting only.

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1.13 Creating a Permanent Truck ID (Create & Setup)

(Press & Hold the Up key, set name using number pad, select 1 or 2 pass, enter tare weight if
one pass.) Farm & Field selection will then prompt (see section 2.10.2.)

Editing Truck Data (existing)

Select the truck you want to configure. Proceed through the rest of the prompts. Press
cancel key to return to weigh mode with no truck selected.

Now press & Hold the TRUCK key to change truck name and method from one pass /
two pass. Complete farm & field setup as shown above.

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Selecting Truck IDs

Select a Truck ID - Short Press of F1 (TRUCK KEY)

A short press of the [F1] key will allow the user to select the desired truck from the truck
list. The <UP> and <DOWN> keys will then step through the list of trucks in the truck
database. Alternately use the key fob

Setting up Farm. Field

[F1] These options are associated with the Truck key and allow different fields to be
assigned to different trucks. Note: If farm/fields are not selected from front panel then
these fields will be blank in the csv database

The cancel key is used to return to the home screen. (Truck not queued)

1.14 Clock

A long press of the 1 key (Clock) allows the system time and date to be viewed and
changed

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1.15 Stability Considerations

Some functions (e.g. Tare and Zero) require a stable weight. These functions will wait
for up to 10 seconds for stable weight. If a stable weight is not available ‘MOTION
ERROR’ is displayed and the function is cancelled.

1.16 Traffic Lights

While at Zero & stable weight the traffic lights should both be off. There are various
conditions that will activate the lights. If there are errors the RED light will activate. See
table below.

TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS

Code Description
RED SOLID ON ERROR – CHECK SCALE DISPLAY FOR
CODE

RED 5 SEC THEN OFF NORMAL OPERATION (TICKET PRINTS)

GREEN SOLID ON CLICKER PRESS DETECTED/ TRUCK IN

PROCESS OF WEIGHING/ MOTION
DETECTED OVER 1000 lbs

BOTH GREEN & RED SCALE IS IN IDLE MODE/ NO POWER TO

OFF ARE BOTH OFF SCALE

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1.17 Clicker operation

The remote clicker has a small red LED that lights when pressed. When pressing the key
fob you should be somewhere in the range of 75-150 feet from the antennae system. If
the “GREEN” traffic light does not illuminate then check to see if the small red light on
the key fob lights.

To add a key fob go to the Config menu (Long press of F2) and go to KEY.BIND menu.
Press [OK] to enter learn mode. Once key fob has been press “DONE” will display.

Weigh-in (2 PASS), Weigh-out pre-set tare (1 PASS), Weigh-out (2 PASS)

These are the 3 screen you should see on the Rinstrum 423 display when the clicker
has been activated.

 If when pressing the clicker you receive the error “NOT FOUND” your clicker has been
detected by the system but the truck has not been created yet. Either hold the “UP” arrow
key to create the new truck name or make the name on the USB drive under truck.csv and
upload it to the console.

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1.18 USB Operation

When using the USB drive provided by Rinstrum you will want to search for the folder
named “Data Store”. (See section 1.23) The 2 files you will be using need to be moved
to the ROOT directory of the USB drive. (This means the upper most level of the USB
directory)

There are 3 options to select once the USB drive has been detected by the console.

 TO USB
This means you will send the log.csv file to the USB drive. (This creates a copy
only – the original log file will remain on the console)

 FROM USB
This means you will duplicate the files from the USB drive. If you have modified
the truck.csv file or the harvest.csv file then they will overwrite your truck
configuration and your farm & field configuration.

 EJECT USB
This will prepare the console for the USB drive to be removed.

1.19 Printer Operation

The Kiosk style printer uses thermal paper that will need to be loaded upon first use. This
paper is a special thermal style paper that can be ordered directly through Rinstrum Inc.
Load the paper into the printer with the inside facing upwards as shown below. If the
power is on to the printer the paper sensor will feed automatically once paper is detected.

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Ensure tension spring is configured for maximum tension as shown above to

ensure optimal printing operation. There is a “PRINT’ test button shown in figure
above used to perform a single test page.

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Truck Weighing
1.20 Weighing

Once a Truck has begun to scale you can

either press the clicker button/[F1] key to
select the truck or do nothing and the
weight will totalize and display on the
lower display for a period of time. If you
do nothing then the data will not be stored
in the database and a ticket will not print
out.

Weighing out with pre-set tare

Once a truck with a pre-set tare is
selected the indicator will move to weigh
out with pre-set tare mode. The tare
weight will display on the lower display.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows
you to cancel out of the weigh out mode
and return to normal mode without
adding any weight to totals.

1.21 Weighing out with first weight

Once a Truck with a stored first weight is

selected the indicator will move to weigh
out with first weight mode.
The Cancel key <C> or <OK> key allows
you to cancel out of the weigh out mode
and return to normal mode without
clearing the first weight or adding any
weight to totals.

1.22 Weighing first then configuring

If you are making use of the “DISCARD” timeout setting you are going to want to set
this setting for 120 (120 seconds). See [F2] Configuration menu at end of manual.
With the discard timeout you can either use the clicker to id the truck or manually setup
your truck from the front panel of the R423 after you weigh. If you are making use of the
farm & field configuration and you have not setup your farm & fields yet then you will
want to use the [F1] key after weighing. This will allow your first time configuration of the
truck. Once you have done this step you can use the clicker for the rest of the day and
it will recall your farm field selection.
Note: The farm & field data will need to be configured for each truck using the [F1] key. The
unique farm/field data being stored for each truck will be recalled when using the clicker.

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Function Keys
1.23 Introduction

The instrument has 3 special function keys on the front panel. It uses [F1]
as the Truck key and [F2] as a re-Print key. [F3] long allow for resetting of
farm field database settings.
TRUCK [F1]
A short press of the truck button will allow you to select from your list of permanent trucks.
Use the <arrow> keys to select truck.

Short press: select of truck

Long press: configure truck (last selected)

[F2] Key
Short press: Reprint last truck
Long press: Configuration menu
(This menu controls critical axleWEIGHr settings. The default menu settings should
not be altered unless advised by Rinstrum/Service Company)
Other Configuration:

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To re-bind all wireless key fobs or to change the farm field selection methods see end of
manual.

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Harvest & Truck CSV File Configuration

1.24 USB Files

Select and open the harvest.csv file. An example of the harvest file is shown below. Do not
change the data in the header (data inside the yellow box). To setup your farm & field data
change the names to suit your farm names. If you only have 1 farm then the farm names in the
#1 farm column will all be the same. The field names however MUST all be different.

Farm & Field Column

This information should be setup and edited as new farms/ fields are added or removed.
These should all be typed in capital letters. The R423 display is optimal with upper case
lettering.

Description, Map, Acres Column

This information will not print on the ticket but will be stored in the database and pulled
out when using thumb drive.

Crop & Variety Column

This information will print out on the ticket and will need to be updated yearly based on
crop data.

Once you have completed updating your files on the USB drive you will need to take it
out to the console and plug it into the LUA module to complete the uploading process.
(Note – this only needs to be done once a year)

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1.25 Truck.csv File editing

The truck file allows for editing/ adding trucks. You can create custom names instead of
the default “Truck 1”, “Truck 2” etc. The header should not be altered (The label “id”,
“truck”, “pass”, “tare”) but the data below it is configurable.

Id & Truck Column

Id and truck needs to unique and will display to the R423 screen & print on the ticket.
The id number should be sequential and in order. (Example: 1,2,3,4 etc.)
The labels in the truck column will print out to the ticket.

Pass & Tare Column

If pass equals 1 pass then you must enter in the tare weight. If pass equals 2 then tare
will equal zero lbs. Pass must be equal to “1” or a “2”.
The tare value will print to the ticket. The tare value is typically the empty weight of the
truck/ wagon.

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Data Log Output

The log.csv file contains all of the weight data for each truck including the farm and field
configuration.

A farm & field that does not have data details is due to the farm & field not configured. The
truck was weighed before the farm database was configured for that day.

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Error Messages

1.26 Overview
A number of error messages may be displayed to warn of operation outside of the
acceptable limits. These messages may appear on either the primary or the secondary
display. Short messages (XXXXXX) will appear as a single message. Longer
messages (XXXXXX) (YYYYYY) will appear on the display in two parts, first the
(XXXXXX) part, then the (YYYYYY) part.

1.27 Weighing Errors

These messages show status messages or errors that may occur during normal
weighing operation.
Error Description Resolution
(U.LOAD) The weight is below the minimum Increase the weight or
allowable weight reading. decrease the minimum
allowable weight
reading.
(O.LOAD) The weight is above the maximum Check the condition of
allowable weight reading. load cell connections.
Warning - overloading may damage Check for damaged load
mechanical scale elements. cell.
(ERROR) The weight reading is beyond the limit set Increase the Zero
(RANGE) for Zero operation. The operation of the Range (Z.RANGE) or
<ZERO> key is limited in the setup during use the <TARE> key
installation. The indicator cannot be instead.
Zeroed at this weight.
(ERROR) Scale motion has prevented a <ZERO> Try the operation again
(MOTION) or <TARE> operation from occurring on once the scale is stable.
command.
(ERROR) An error with the ADC has prevented a Ensure load cell cabling
(ADC) <ZERO> or <TARE> operation from is correct.
occurring
(E2000) Cable error – 4/6 mode not selected Check for broken wires
& check 4 way
(NOT No truck data has been found in Create truck using up
FOUND) database. arrow or USB drive.
Table 1: Errors: weighing

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F2 Configuration Menu (long press)

Timeout: Time in between axles before controller times out
and complete axle captures. (default 20 sec)

Discard: Timer allowing for truck id press after weighing

has taken place. (default 10 sec)

Dyn.Scl: dynamic scaling factor for “in-motion” calibration adjust.

Zero: zero calibration capture. (do not use)

Span: span calibration capture. (do not use)

MvV: raw millivolt reading from scale base.

( example .2234 +/- .0001)

(Note: to exit the config menu either press the clear key or
scroll to quit and press the "OK" key)

SENSOR NOTES:

EMITTERS (BLUE MARKED CABLES)

RECEIVERS (GREEN/RED MARKED CABLES)

GREEN MARKED RECIEVER = INBOUND DIRECTION

RED MARKED RECEIVER = OUTBOUND DIRECTION

INBOUND DYN.SCL SETTING MUST BE SET FIRST

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DIAGRAM FOR MOUNTING SENSORS:

See below:

Definitions:

Console: This can include the R423 instrument and up to the entire axleWEIGHr
box including kiosk printer

R423: This is the stainless indicator mounted on the front of the axleWEIGHr

LUA: The lua module is located on the back of the stainless indicator nearest the
green 2 pin power connector

Arrow Keys: The up and down arrows are located on the number pad keypad

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Clicker: Small black key fob used for remote id of trucks

Power Supply: 120 VAC Power supply located inside the enclosure near the M12
connectors (see figure 1)

SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU:

Press and Hold Power & F1 together at the same time. This will enter a special
settings menu and should only be done by qualified personnel.

The SEL.TYPE option allows the farm/field selection to be switched from global
(all trucks assigned) to multiple (each truck is assigned) to a single farm and
field.

Press OK Key to enter Menu

Use up/down arrow keys to switch from GLOBAL to MULTIPLE

Press OK to make Selections and then arrow keys to QUIT

MASSBIND:

This Menu allows the pairing of all key fobs in the truckDB file –

Enter the Special settings menu and use arrow keys to navigate to MASSBIND

Press OK to begin key pairing – all keys fobs will need to be pressed in order #1,
#2 etc. until all key fobs have been paired.

DONE will be displayed after each successful key bind and then the next ID will
be displayed along with the message Press Clicker #

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