880 Performance Series

™
Controller/Indicator
Firmware Version 4.0

Technical Manual

March 1, 2024 PN 158387 Rev I

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 880 Performance Series Controller/Indicator

Contents
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3.1 Weigh Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3.2 Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3.3 User Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4 FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5 Front Panel Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.6 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6.1 Navigating Through Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6.2 Edit Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.6.3 Alphanumeric Entry Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.6.4 Numeric Values Editing Procedure (880 Plus Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.7 Indicator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.1 Toggle Gross/Net Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.2 Toggle Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.3 Zero Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.4 Acquire Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.5 Remove Stored Tare Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7.6 Preset Tare (Keyed Tare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.7.7 Print Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.7.8 Front Panel User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.7.9 Displaying Audit Trail Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.7.10 Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.7.11 Display or Edit Setpoint Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.7.12 Turn Setpoint On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.7.13 Set Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.7.14 Display Accumulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.7.15 Clear the Accumulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.7.16 Display Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.1 Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2 Panel Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.1 Mounting the Controller Assembly Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.2 Controller Box Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2.3 Remove Backplate of Controller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2.4 Display Board Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2.5 Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.3 Universal Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.3.1 Remove Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.3.2 Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.4 Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.1 Cable Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.2 Load Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.3 Power Connections – 880 Panel Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.4 AC Cable Grounding in 880 Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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2.4.5 DC Cable Grounding in 880 Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4.6 Serial Communications – Port 1 (COM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.4.7 Optional Dual Serial Expansion Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.4.8 USB Device Communications – Port 2 (USBCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.5 USB Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.6 Ethernet Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.7 CPU Board (175109 - Blue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.8 Audit Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.9 Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.10 Legal for Trade Sealing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.10.1 880 Panel Mount Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.10.2 880 Universal Mount Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.11 Option Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.12 Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.13 Panel Mount Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.13.1 Panel Mount Parts Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.14 Universal Mount Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.1 Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.2 User Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.2.1 Audit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.2.2 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.2.3 Scale Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.2.4 Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.2.5 Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.2.6 Feature Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.2.7 Region Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.2.8 Ports Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.2.9 COM, USBCOM, and SERIAL Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.2.10 Ethernet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.2.11 USB Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.2.12 Fieldbus Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.2.13 Print Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.2.14 Setpoints Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.2.15 Version Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.2.16 Digital I/O Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.2.17 Analog Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.1 Front Panel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.1.1 Five-point linearization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.1.2 Rezero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.2 LAST – Calibrating Zero Without Removing Test Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.3 TEMP – Establishing a Temporary Zero for Calibrating a Loaded Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.4 Adjusting Final Calibration (Trimming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.5 Gravity Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.6 EDP Command Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.7 Revolution Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.0 Using Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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5.1 Connecting to the Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

5.2 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.2.1 New Configuration File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.2.2 Open an Existing Configuration File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.3 Saving a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.4 Downloading to the Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.2.5 Uploading Configuration to Revolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.3 Updating the Indicator CPU or Display Module Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.4 Revolution Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.0 EDP Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1 The EDP Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.1 Key Press Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.2 Reporting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.1.5 Scales Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.1.6 Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.1.7 Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.1.8 Ports COM and SERIAL (Option Card) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.1.9 Ports – Fieldbus Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.1.10 Ports – Ethernet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.1.11 Ports – USBCOM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.1.12 Stream Tokens Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.1.13 Feature Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.1.14 Regulatory Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.1.15 Time and Date Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.1.16 Passwords Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.1.17 Keypad Lock Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.1.18 Setpoints Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.1.19 Print Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.1.20 Digital I/O Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.1.21 Analog Out Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.1.22 Weigh Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.1.23 Digital I/O Control Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.1.24 Batching Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.1.25 Database Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.0 Print Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.1 Print Formatting Tokens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.2 Default Print Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.3 Customizing Print Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.3.1 Using the EDP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.3.2 Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.3.3 Using Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
8.0 Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.1 Batch and Continuous Setpoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.2 Batch Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.2.1 Batching Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.3 Batching Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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9.0 Ethernet and USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

9.1 Ethernet Server/Client Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9.1.1 Ethernet Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9.1.2 Ethernet Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9.1.3 Direct Connection from Computer to 880 Ethernet Server Without a Network (Ad-Hoc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.1.4 Computer Connection to 880 Ethernet Server Through a Network Switch or Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.1.5 Connection to a Remote Host - Demand Print to an Ethernet Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
9.1.6 Connecting to a Remote Host - Stream weight data to an Ethernet Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
9.1.7 Connecting to a Remote Host, Stream/Demand Data to Remote Ethernet-to-RS-232 Device Server . . . . . . . . . . 104
9.2 USB Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9.2.1 Using a USB Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9.2.2 USB Memory storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
10.0 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.1 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.1.1 Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.2 Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10.3 Using the HARDWARE Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10.4 ERROR Commands Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10.5 TARE and ZERO Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
10.6 Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
10.6.1 Stream Serial Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
10.6.2 Print Output Serial Data Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
10.6.3 RS-485 Data Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
10.7 Custom Stream Formatting – Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
10.8 Stream Formatting Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
10.8.1 Toledo 8142 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
10.8.2 Cardinal 738 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
10.8.3 Weightronix WI 120 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
10.9 ASCII Character Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
10.10 Digital Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10.10.1 Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10.10.2 Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10.11 Analog Output Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
10.12 Option Card Firmware Update Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11.0 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
12.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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 Introduction

1.0 Introduction
This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing 880 digital weight indicators.
IMPORTANT: This manual applies to indicators using Version 3 or newer of the 880 firmware and the new 880 CPU board,
PN 175109 (blue in color). Please be advised, past generation boards and parts are not interchangeable with
the new boards and parts. see Section 2.13 on page 40 for drawing and replacement part information.

NOTE: New 880 CPU boards are 5.5'' wide and are not interchangeable with previous boards which were 5.0'' wide.

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1.1 Safety
Safety Definitions:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

WARNING: Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.

Procedures requiring work inside the indicator must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without the enclosure completely assembled.
Do not use for purposes other than weight taking.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not exceed the rated specification of the unit.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not submerge.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Ensure the outlet is located in an easily accessible area.

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1.2 Overview
The 880 is a programmable single-channel digital weight indicator, available in a panel mount or universal enclosure.
The front panel can be sealed to a NEMA Type 4X/IP69K rating. The front panel consists of a six-button keypad and a six-digit,
14-segment LED display. The Universal front panel includes a numeric key pad.
Features include:
• LED display, 0.56 in (14 mm), six-digit, 14-segment
• RS-232 or RS-485 serial port
• USB device port connects directly to a PC
• Ethernet TCP/IP polled or continuous - supporting both a server and client connection
• AC or DC models
• Built-in DIN-rail clips on controller box (panel mount)
• Display and controller can be separated up to 250' (panel mount)
• Expansion slot for one option card
• Operator functions through menu key for audit trail, preset tare, accumulator, time & date, Ethernet MAC ID and setpoints
• Audit trail tracking for configuration and calibration changes; password protection for user and configuration changes
• 20 setpoints with latched batch engine or unlatched outputs
• Four onboard digital I/O channels
• Programmable ticket formats up to 1,000 characters for header text, gross, net, accumulator and setpoints
• Local/remote operation
• Multi-range or multi-interval weighing
• Filter settings for light, medium and heavy noise
Options/Accessories:
• Metrological hardware sealing kit
• Adapter plate for converting 310 A and 520 panel mounts
• Panel mount kit for universal enclosure
Network Cards:
• 179158 Indicator Option, EtherCat Model 880 Indicator
• 179159 Indicator Option, Ethernet/IP Model 880 Indicator
• 179160 Indicator Option, Profinet Model 880 Indicator
• 179161 Indicator Option, Modbus TCP Model 880 Indicator
• 179162 Indicator Option, Devicenet Model 880 Indicator
• 179163 Indicator Option, Profibus Model 880 Indicator

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1.3 Operating Modes

The three modes of operation for the 880 are described in the following sections.
1.3.1 Weigh Mode
In this mode, the indicator displays gross or net weights and annunciators to indicate scale status and type of weight value
displayed.
1.3.2 Configuration Mode
Many of the procedures described in this manual, require the indicator to be in configuration mode, see Section 3.0 on page 44.
The 880 has an Audit Trail that tracks changes to configuration and calibration, allowing the setup switch to be bypassed with
Jumper J4 on the CPU board. If Audit Trail is enabled, configuration mode can be accessed through the user setup mode.
1.3.3 User Setup Mode
User setup mode, accessed by pressing , allows the following configuration steps:
MENU

• View the audit trail

• Set time and date
• View the Ethernet MAC Address
• View or clear accumulator value
• Change setpoint values
• View current tare value
• Enter configuration mode (if audit trail is enabled)
See Section 1.7.8 on page 16 for more information about entering user setup mode.

1.4 FCC Compliance

United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Class A prescites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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1.5 Front Panel Display

The front panel consists of a six-button keypad and a six-digit, 14-segment LED display. The Universal front panel includes a
numeric key pad.
The numeric display consists of six 14-segment LED digits. If a negative number is displayed, the first digit is used to display -,
reducing the number of available digits to five.
The symbols on the keys in Figure 1-1 (representing up, down, enter, left, right) describe the key functions when in
configuration mode. The keys are used to navigate through menus, select digits within numeric values, and increment/
decrement values, see Section 3.2 on page 45 for information about using the front panel keys in configuration mode.

Gross
Brutto lb
13 Net kg
15
14
12 T
16
R1 R2 R3 PT

11
10 1
ZERO

6 2
9 UNITS TARE PRINT

MENU GROSS
3
NET
B/N

8 7 5 4

Figure 1-1. 880 Front Panel Display (Universal Model Shown)

Item No. Function

1 Sets the current gross weight to zero; used to navigate to other menus or to select another digit when editing a value
2 Sends an on-demand print format to a communications port, provided the conditions for printing are met; Print can be configured to dis-
play while the unit is printing; used to navigate to other menus or select another digit when editing a value
3 Performs several predetermined tare functions dependent on the mode of operation selected in the TAREFN; acts as enter for numeric or
parameter entry
4 Toggles displayed weight between gross and net mode; if a tare value has been entered or acquired, the net value is the gross weight
minus the tare; gross mode is indicated by the Gross/Brutto annunciator; net mode is indicated by the Net annunciator; used to navigate
to different menus or to select another digit when editing a value
5 Allows access to the user setup menu; also acts as the cancel key when editing parameter values, or Exit key when in the configuration
or user setup menus
6 Switches the weight display to an alternate unit, defined in the format menu, see Section 3.2.4 on page 48; units available: lb, kg, oz,
metric ton, ton, gram; used to navigate to different menus or to select another digit when editing a value
7 Clears a numeric entry from the LCD (not available with the panel mount)
8 Inserts a decimal point where necessary (not available with the panel mount)
9 The Numeric Keypad can be used to enter values; values may also be entered by scrolling through values with the arrow keys
(not available with the panel mount)
10 Indicates the current range when configured for multi-range or multi-interval
R1, R2, R3
11 Scale is at standstill or within the specified motion band; some operations, including Zero, Tare and Printing, can only be completed when
the LED is lit
Table 1-1. Key Functions

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Item No. Function

12 Indicates that the current gross weight reading is within ±0.25 display divisions of the acquired zero, or is within the center of zero band;
a display division is the resolution of the displayed weight value, or the smallest incremental increase or decrease that can be displayed
or printed
13 Gross weight mode (or Brutto in OIML mode)
Net weight mode
14 Indicator display area
15 lb/kg LED – the lb and kg annunciators indicate the units associated with the displayed value. If the displayed value is pounds, lb will be
lit. If the displayed value is kilograms, kg will be lit;
primary or secondary units – if the primary or secondary units value is neither lb or kg, then lb will be lit for the units assigned as primary,
and kg will be lit for the units assigned as secondary;
lb/tn, t, oz, g, or none – alternate conversions that can be displayed include short tons (tn), metric tons (t), ounces (oz), grams (g), or
NONE (no units); if the displayed units is one of these alternate conversions, and the other unit value is lb, then kg will be lit;
tn, t, oz, g, or none – alternate conversions that can be displayed include short tons (tn), metric tons (t), ounces (oz), grams (g), or NONE
(no units); if the displayed units is one of these alternate conversions, and the other unit value is kg, then lb will be lit
16 T LED – indicates that a tare has been acquired and stored by the system;
PT LED – indicates that a preset tare weight has been keyed in or received via an EDP command
Table 1-1. Key Functions (Continued)

1.6 Menu Structures and Parameter Descriptions

The front panel keys are used to navigate through the menus in configuration mode, see Figure 1-2.
• UNITS and PRINT
move left and right (horizontally) in a menu level

• ZERO and GROSS

NET move up and down (vertically) to different menu levels
B/N

• TARE serves as an enter key for selecting parameter values within the menus

1.6.1 Navigating Through Levels

Level 1 Level 1
Parameter Parameter

Level 2 Level 2
Parameter Parameter

Default value Value Value Value

When moving through values below the first menu level, press to return to the level
above. Press or to move to the next parameter on that level.
Figure 1-2. Configuration Mode Menu Navigation

To select a parameter, press UNITS or PRINT

to scroll left or right until the desired menu group appears on the display,

then press GROSS

NET to move down to the sub-menu or parameter to be edited. When moving through the menu parameters,
B/N

the current selected value appears first on the display.

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1.6.2 Edit Parameter Values

To change a parameter value, scroll left or right to view the values for that parameter. When the desired value appears on the
display, press TARE to select the value and move back up one level. To edit numerical values, use the navigation keys to
select the digit and to increment or decrement the value. Alternatively, use the numeric keypad (universal enclosure only), to
enter the digits. The decimal point will begin flashing if a decimal value is allowed. Use the navigation keys, to move the decimal
point left or right. Press TARE when done.

1.6.3 Alphanumeric Entry Procedure

Use the following scheme for alphanumeric entry when using the five-button keypad.

Level 1 Level 1
Parameter Parameter

Level 2 Level 2
Parameter Parameter

Display first 6
Scroll left in format string. characters of format Scroll right in format string.
Press to accept the changes
Press to insert a space and return to the level above.
before the active character.
Display and edit
Decrement ASCII value active character and Increment ASCII value of active character
of active character. ASCII value
Press to accept the changes
and return to the level above.

Delete active
character

Figure 1-3. Editing Procedure for Numeric Values

1.6.4 Numeric Values Editing Procedure (880 Plus Only)

When using the numeric keypad option, the method for editing numeric values relies on the numbers which are embossed on
the keypad (as opposed to using the arrows).

Figure 1-4. Numeric Keypad

1. Using the numeric keypad, insert the required value.

• Press to clear the currently selected digit
• Press to enter a decimal point

2. Press TARE
to save the value entered and return to the level above.

NOTE: When editing fractional numeric values, the decimal point must be positioned in accordance with the primary units
formatting, otherwise the keyed number may be rejected by the software.

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1.7 Indicator Operations

Basic 880 operations are summarized below.
1.7.1 Toggle Gross/Net Mode
1. Press to toggle the display mode between gross and net.
GROSS
NET
B/N

NOTE: Net mode is available when a tare value has been entered or acquired (Net = Gross minus Tare). If tare has not been
entered or acquired, the display remains in gross mode. The LEDs next to Gross or Net indicate the current mode.

1.7.2 Toggle Units

Press UNITS to switch between primary and secondary units. The current unit’s LED will be lit.

1.7.3 Zero Scale

1. In gross mode, remove all weight from the scale and wait for the LED to light.
2. Press ZERO . The 0 LED lights to indicate the scale is zeroed.

NOTE: The scale must be stable and within the configured zero range for the scale to be zeroed. If the scale cannot be
zeroed, NOZERO is displayed.

1.7.4 Acquire Tare

1. Place a container on the scale and wait for the LED to light.

2. Press TARE to acquire the tare weight of the container. The Net weight is displayed and the T LED lights to show
the tare value was entered.
1.7.5 Remove Stored Tare Value
1. Remove all weight from the scale and wait for the LED to light. The display should read zero and the 0
LED should be lit.
2. Press ZERO to zero the scale if needed.

3. Press TARE
(or ZERO in OIML mode). Display shifts to gross weight and the Gross LED is lit.

NOTE: If keyed tares are allowed, press to open the keyed tare prompt. To clear tare, press again.
TARE TARE

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1.7.6 Preset Tare (Keyed Tare)

NOTE: Tare mode must be set to keyed or both for the preset tare feature to function.

1. With the scale empty and zero weight on the display, press TARE
. 000000 displays with the focused digit flashing.
2. Edit the value using the keypad on the 880 Plus, see Section 1.6.4 on page 14 or use the following method for the
panel mount.
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value

• Press TARE
to move to the decimal point entry
• Press or to adjust the decimal point placement

• Press TARE
when the value is correct
The display will change to the Net mode and the PT LED lights to show the preset tare was entered.

NOTE: Entering a keyed tare of zero will remove the stored tare value.

1.7.7 Print Ticket

1. Wait for the LED to light.

2. Press to send data to the configured communications port.

PRINT

1.7.8 Front Panel User Setup

Press to enter user setup mode. Use User Setup to:
MENU

• View audit trail information

• Enter configuration mode if audit trail is enabled
• View or set time and date
• View the Ethernet MAC Address
• View or clear the accumulator
• Change setpoint values and enable/disable setpoints
• View the current tare value
1.7.9 Displaying Audit Trail Information
The Audit Trail Configuration and Calibration counters can be viewed through the User Setup Menu.

1. Press . Audit is displayed.

MENU

2. Press to display the Legally Relevant Firmware version.

3. Press to display Calib.
4. Press to view the Calibration Counter.

5. Press to return to Calib.

MENU

6. Press to display CFG.

7. Press to view the Configuration Counter.

8. Press to return to CFG.

MENU

9. Press to return to the weigh mode.

MENU

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1.7.10 Setpoints
Setpoints must be enabled in the configuration mode to be accessible in the user setup mode.
IMPORTANT: Breaking the seal to enter the configuration mode will void a Legal for Trade unit.
To enter the configuration mode:
1. Remove the large fillister head screw from the back of the enclosure.
2. Insert a non-conductive tool into the access hole and press the setup switch. Scale displays.
3. Press or until Setpts is displayed.
4. Press . SP CFG is displayed.
5. Press . Press or to desired setpoint number.
6. Press to enter setpoint settings.
7. Select the type by pressing or to desired setting, then press to set the value. For complete list of choices, see
Section 3.2.14 on page 62.

8. When all settings have been made, press to return to weighing mode.
MENU

NOTE: Setpoints are now accessible from the front panel menu.

1.7.11 Display or Edit Setpoint Value

1. Press . Audit is displayed.
MENU

2. Press or until Setpts is displayed.

3. Press and the first available setpoint number is displayed.
4. Press or to toggle through each setpoint that is operator accessible.
5. Press . Value is displayed.
6. Press again to display or edit the value.
7. Edit the value using the keypad on the 880 Plus, see Section 1.6.4 on page 14 or use the following method for the
panel mount.
• Press or to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit
• Press or to select the digit to edit

• Press TARE
to move to the decimal point entry
• Press or to adjust the decimal point placement

8. Press TARE
to accept the displayed value.
9. Repeat the above steps to set Preact, if enabled.

10. When all settings have been made, press to return to weigh mode.
MENU

NOTE: Setpoint Value and Preact Value may be accessible from the front panel in weigh mode.
Some indicator configurations may not allow setpoint values to be changed through the front panel or may require a
password to display or change the setpoint value.

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1.7.12 Turn Setpoint On or Off

Turn a setpoint off at the front panel.

1. Press . Audit is displayed.

MENU

2. Press or until Setpts is displayed.

3. Press and the first available setpoint number is displayed.
4. Press or to toggle through each setpoint that is operator accessible.
5. Press , then press or to Enable.
6. Press , then press or to turn setpoint On/Off.

7. Press TARE
to accept the setting.

8. Press to return to weigh mode.

MENU

NOTE: Some indicator configurations may not allow setpoints to be turned off through the front panel or may require a
password to turn the setpoint on and off.

1.7.13 Set Time and Date

1. Press . Audit is displayed.
MENU

2. Press or until T&D is displayed.

3. Press . Time is displayed.
4. Press to enter time.
5. Edit value using the keypad on the unit, see Section 1.6.4 on page 14 or use the following method for the panel mount:
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value

6. Press TARE
when the value is correct. Date is displayed.
7. Press to enter date.
8. Edit the value using the keypad on the 880 Plus in the specified format MMDDYY, DDMMYY, or YYMMDD. Press or
to select the digit. Press or to increment or decrement the value.

9. Press TARE
when the value is correct. Time is displayed.

10. Press to return to weighing mode.

MENU

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1.7.14 Display Accumulator

Enable the accumulator before use in either weigh mode or setpoint operations. Once enabled, weight (net weight if a tare is in
the system) is accumulated whenever a print operation is performed using the key, digital input assigned to print,
PRINT

setpoint PSHACC operation or KPRINT serial command. The scale must return to below the threshold value (except for the
setpoint PSHACC operation) before the next accumulation.

1. Press to enter the user setup mode, Audit is displayed.

MENU

2. Press or until Accum is displayed.

NOTE: Accum is only displayed if the accumulator is enabled, see Section 3.2.3 on page 46.
3. Press . View is displayed.
4. Press to view the current accumulator value.

5. While the accumulator value is displayed, press to print the value.

PRINT

NOTE: The format of the print output can be configured using the accumulator print format, see Section 7.0 on page 93.

1.7.15 Clear the Accumulator

1. Press to enter the user setup mode. Audit is displayed.
MENU

2. Press or until Accum is displayed.

3. Press , then press or until CLR Y is displayed.

4. Press TARE
to clear the accumulator. Clear will display briefly and display returns to CLR Y.

5. Press to return to the weigh mode.

MENU

NOTE: The print key only performs one accumulation, and only if the weight is above the accumulator threshold. Weight
must return to below the accumulator threshold value before another accumulation is allowed.
Accumulator threshold is configured in the setup menu, see Section 3.2.2 on page 46.

1.7.16 Display Tare

When a stored Tare value is displayed, the Gross and Net LEDs will be off and 0 will be lit. To display a stored tare:

1. Press .
MENU

2. Press to tare and press to view the current tare value.

3. Press twice to return to weigh mode.

MENU

If there is not a tare in the system, the value displayed will be zero and the Gross and Net LED will be turned off, see
Section 10.5 on page 109 for more information pertaining to the regulatory mode of operation.

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2.0 Installation
This section describes procedures for connecting power, load cells, digital I/O and data communications cables to the indicator.
Instructions for replacement of the circuit boards are included, along with assembly drawings and parts lists for service technician.
WARNING: Use anti-static protection for grounding and to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when
working inside the indicator enclosure.

Procedures requiring work inside the indicator must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
The supply cord serves as the power disconnect for the 880. Ensure the power cord is unplugged prior to opening the enclosure.

2.1 Unpacking and Assembly

Immediately after unpacking, visually inspect the 880 to ensure all components are included and undamaged. The shipping
carton should contain the controller, display, parts kit and manuals. If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake
Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.

2.2 Panel Mount Installation

NOTE: The controller can be mounted to the display DIN rail or mounted remotely up to 250 in away from display.

5.15" (13.1 cm)

5.50" (13.9 cm)
.58" 4.57" (11.6 cm)
1.5 cm

3.38" 3.88"
(8.6 cm) (9.9 cm)
3.88"
(9.9 cm)

Figure 2-1. 880 Panel Mount Dimensions

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Use the DIN rail mount plate as a template, see Figure 2-2, to drill the mounting holes in the panel for the stainless steel panel
mount enclosure.
1. Mark panel for installation using the DIN rail mount plate and drill the five holes required for mounting.
0.88" 4.25"
(2.24 cm) (10.80 cm)
IMPORTANT: This is not a template. 3.38” 5/32" Ø
Drawing is for reference only. (8.59 cm)

(2.24 cm)
0.88"
Use DIN Rail Mount Plate as a
template for drilling mounting
holes in panel. 7/8" Ø

1.13"

(10.2 cm)
4.00"
(5.72 cm)
2.25"
6.00"
(15.2 cm)
Figure 2-2. Pattern for Cutting Holes

2. Install the gasket on the display assembly. It must be seated correctly on display before mounting to ensure tight seal.
3. Align the display assembly to the front and the DIN rail mount plate to the back of the panel with holes cut, see Step 1.
4. Secure display and mounting plate to the panel using the four 6-32 Kep nuts (PN 14621) provided. Torque to 8 in-lb.

NOTE: Ensure gasket is seated properly on display assembly before mounting.

Panel for mounting indicator (Reference)

Din Rail Mounting Plate

6-32 Kep Nuts

Display Assembly

Front of panel Back of panel

Figure 2-3. Mounting Display Assembly

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5. Connect the cable assembly to the controller assembly.

6. Hook the controller assembly to the top DIN rail assembly as shown in Figure 2-4.
7. Snap the bottom spring loaded latch to the bottom DIN rail so it is secure.
Display cable harness

Insert screwdriver into tab to open

Figure 2-4. Install Controller Assembly

2.2.1 Mounting the Controller Assembly Remotely

A 6-pin connector (PN 153883) is required to mount the controller assembly remotely, see Figure 2-5 for terminal location and
Table 2-1 for pin assignments.
NOTE: Controller assembly can be mounted remotely on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, up to 250 ft from display.

AC POWER
Remote display terminal N L

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

Figure 2-5. Mount Controller Assembly Remotely

Pin Function
1 +6V
2 GND
3 -TX
4 +TX
5 -RX
6 +RX
Table 2-1. Pin Assignments

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NOTE: Connect to this terminal when mounting the display remotely (from the Controller Assembly).

NOTE: The connector on the display board is a

cage clamp style. Release by gently pressing on
the connector tab if field replacement is
necessary.

2 position, wire cage clamp connectors (J4, J5, J6),

insert all wires in the direction shown.

DTX+ DTX- DRX+ DRX- GND V_IN

J6 J5 J4 Display Board Assembly (PN 131598)

Figure 2-6. Display Board Assembly

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2.2.2 Controller Box Disassembly

NOTE: Enclosure disassembly is not required to make connections for power, load cells, data communications or digital
I/O. These connectors are all externally mounted on the back of the controller.
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Unhook the controller assembly from the DIN rail by inserting a flat blade screwdriver on the bottom tab and sliding the
mounting plate down. Due to the angle of the hook portion of the DIN bracket, it may be a little tight as it is
disconnected.
3. Carefully remove the controller assembly from the DIN rail.
4. Disconnect the display cable harness shown in Figure 2-7.

Display Cable Harness

Figure 2-7. Display Cable Harness Wiring

Figure 2-8. Cable Harness Wiring Breakout

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2.2.3 Remove Backplate of Controller Assembly

Remove the backplate of the controller assembly to gain access to the CPU board, power supply board and installed option
cards.
CAUTION: Use anti-static protection for grounding and to protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) when
working inside the indicator enclosure.

NOTE: The CompactCom option, if installed, must be removed prior to removal of the backplate.

Figure 2-9. Remove Controller Assembly Backplate

1. Remove the four corner screws to detach the backplate from the enclosure.

NOTE: Removing the backplate from the enclosure could void the Legal for Trade status in some cases.
This leaves the CPU board and Power Supply attached to the backplate. If the display is not connected, the boards can be slid out
of the enclosure, still attached to the backplate, see Section 2.9 on page 37.
2. Remove the power supply board and CPU board screws to detach the backplate from the boards.
3. Remove the backplate from the controller unit.
4. To reinstall, reverse the steps above.

NOTE: If Legal for Trade is required, see Section 2.10 on page 37 for sealing.

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2.2.4 Display Board Replacement

If the 880 display board must removed, use the following procedure:
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Remove the controller assembly, see Section 2.2.2 on page 24 and unplug the display cable harness.
3. Loosen and remove the four kep nuts securing the DIN rail and display assembly to the panel, see Figure 2-3 on
page 21.
4. Disconnect keypad cable assembly.
5. Remove four screws and pull display board from the display assembly.

Display Board

Screws

Keypad Cable Assembly

Figure 2-10. Display Board

6. To replace the display board, reverse the above procedure.

2.2.5 Board Replacement
If the 880 CPU board must be removed, use the following procedure:
1. Disconnect power to the indicator.
2. Unplug all connectors from the backplate, see Figure 2-24 on page 36 for connector locations.
3. Remove the controller assembly from the DIN rail, and unplug the display cable harness, see Section 2.2.2 on
page 24.
4. Loosen the four corner screws and carefully pull the backplate straight out from the enclosure. The boards are still
connected to the backplate and will slide out of the enclosure.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the boards, boards are fragile. All boards will slide out together; the power supply
board and the CPU board are connected by a cable.
5. Remove the cable connecting the boards.

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6. Remove the board to be replaced by loosening the screws holding it to the backplate.

Power supply board

Corner screws

Backplate

CPU board
Figure 2-11. Boards Removed from Enclosure

7. Place the new board in position and secure using the existing screws.
8. Connect cable to boards.
9. Slide backplate, with boards, into the enclosure. Ensure that each board is seated correctly in the grooves of the
enclosure.
NOTE: Ensure the enclosure is in the upright position, otherwise the connector for the display will not align with the front
cutout.

Ensure boards are seated

properly in the grooves of the
enclosure.

Figure 2-12. Boards Installed in Controller Assembly Enclosure

10. Secure backplate to the enclosure using the four existing corner screws.
11. Reinstall controller assembly, see Step 4–Step 6 in Section 2.2 on page 20.
12. Reconnect all connectors to the backplate, see Figure 2-24 on page 36 for connector locations.

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2.3 Universal Mount Installation

The universal mount can be placed on a desk or counter, or mounted to a wall or panel using the stand included in with the indicator.

4.33"
(110 mm)

4.08"
(103.6 mm)

8.10"
(205.7 mm)

6.69"
(170 mm)

8.94"
(227 mm)

8.37" 4.00"
(212.6 mm) (101.6 mm)
9.74"
(247.4 mm)
Figure 2-13. Universal Mount Dimensions

2.3.1 Remove Back Panel

Remove the backplate of the universal mount assembly to gain access to the display board, CPU board, power supply board,
and any installed option card.
1. Remove the eight screws that attach the backplate to the enclosure.
2. Remove the backplate.

Figure 2-14. Remove Universal Mount Backplate

NOTE: The 880 ships with only four screws securing the backplate.

WARNING: Disconnect power to the indicator prior to removing any boards from the 880.

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CPU Board
Power Supply
Installed Option Card

Display Board

Figure 2-15. Board Locations in the Universal Mount

2.3.2 Board Replacement

1. Disconnect power to the indicator.
2. Remove the backplate from the enclosure, see Section 2.3.1 on page 28.
NOTE: Label connections for re-installation of board.
3. Remove installed option card (if applicable).
• Disconnect all cables from the option card
• Remove the three screws that attach the option card to the CPU board
• Lift the card out of the enclosure
4. Disconnect all cables from the CPU board.
5. Remove the four screws from the CPU board.
6. Lift the CPU board out of the enclosure.
NOTE: If only replacing CPU board, place the CPU board in place, secure with screws, reconnect all cables and reverse the
above procedure to complete.
If replacing other boards, continue with Step 7.
7. Disconnect all cables from the power supply.
8. Remove the three screws from the power supply.
9. Lift the power supply out of the enclosure.
NOTE: If replacing the display board, continue with Step 10.
10. Remove the four screws from the CPU mounting plate.
11. Lift the CPU mounting plate out of the enclosure.
12. Disconnect all cables from the display board.
13. Lift the display out of the enclosure.

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To install the board, reverse the above procedure. Be sure to reinstall cable ties to secure all cables inside the indicator enclosure.
CPU Board Power Supply Display Board

Figure 2-16. 880 Universal Mount Board Replacement

2.4 Cable Connections

The 880 Panel Mount has six external connectors, a power terminal connector and a cutout for an option card. Enclosure
disassembly is not required to make connections to load cells, communications, digital I/O or option cards. These connectors
are all externally mounted on the back of the controller.
The 880 Universal Mount has four cord grips at the bottom of the indicator, one is used for the power supply. Cable plugs must
be installed in unused cord grips to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure. The backplate must be removed to make
connections to load cells, communications, digital I/O or option cards, see Section 2.3.1 on page 28.
IMPORTANT: Properly seal cord grips to prevent moisture damage inside of the enclosure. Cable plugs must be installed in
unused cord grips. Cord grip dome nuts, around a cable or a plug, must be torqued to 22 in-lb. The cord grip nut against
the enclosure must be torqued to 33 in-lb.

2.4.1 Cable Specifications

Cord Grip Diameter Range
PG9 (PN 15626) 0.138 - 0.315'' (3.5 - 8 mm)
PG11 (PN 68600) 0.197 - 0.394'' (5 - 10 mm)
Table 2-2. Cord Grip Specifications
2.4.2 Load Cells
To attach cable from a load cell or junction box, route the cable to the J1 connector. Wire the load cell cable from the load cell or
junction box to connector J1 as shown in Table 2-3. If using 6-wire load cell cable (with sense wires), open the unit, see
Section 2.2 on page 20 and remove jumpers JP5 and JP6.
A ferrite from the parts kit must be applied to the load cell cable within 1 in of the cord grip.
The cable must be sent through the ferrite twice.

NOTE: For 4-wire installation, leave jumpers JP5 and JP6 on, see Figure 2-24 on page 36.

Pin Function
1 +SIG
2 –SIG
3 +SENSE
4 –SENSE
5 +EXC
6 –EXC
Table 2-3. JP1 Pin Assignments
NOTE: For 6-wire load cell connections, remove jumpers JP5 and JP6
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2.4.3 Power Connections – 880 Panel Mount

Power connections to the 880 Panel Mount are shown below. A 3-pin plug is used to connect AC power (PN 152334) or DC
power (PN 15888) to the power supply board. Attach the wires as shown in Figure 2-17.

AC POWER
N L

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

Figure 2-17. Power Connection Location

Pin AC DC
1 N +
2 Chassis Chassis
GND GND
3 L –
Table 2-4. Power Connection Pin Assignments

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2.4.4 AC Cable Grounding in 880 Universal

Proper grounding must be done going to the power supply and the back plate of the indicator. Except for the power cord, all
cables routed through cord grips should be grounded against the indicator enclosure, including the AC power cable. The AC
versions of the 880 universal are shipped with the AC power cable already installed and grounded to the enclosure. The
following procedure is provided for reference and possible replacement applications..

M4 Nut

Backplate Ground

Lock Washer

Figure 2-18. AC Grounding Stackup

PIN 1
(NEUTRAL)
See Table
(LINE)
POWER CORD GROUND
TO GROUND RAIL See Table
Type US European
Neutral White Blue GROUND WIRE TO
BACK PANEL
Line Black Brown

Figure 2-19. Grounding Bonds

1. Run the cable up through the cord grip (not included), see Figure 2-20.
NOTE: 22-16 AWG wire (5-10 mm diameter) required.
2. One wire will be terminated (grounded) at a stud near the cord grip using the grounding stackup.
3. Run the other two wires down the back of the indicator and connect them to the three pin plug (PN 152334) that
connects to the power supply board, see Figure 2-20 and Table 2-4 on page 31.

Power Supply

Figure 2-20. Connect AC Wiring

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2.4.5 DC Cable Grounding in 880 Universal

Except for the power cord, all cables routed through cord grips should be grounded against the indicator enclosure, including
the DC power cable. Do the following to ground DC power.

Figure 2-21. DC Power Cable Routing

1. Run the cable up through the cord grip, see Figure 2-21.

NOTE: 22-16 AWG wire (5-10 mm diameter) required.

2. Run the three wires down the back of the indicator and connect them to the three pin plug (PN 15888) that connects to
the power supply board, see Figure 2-22 and Table 2-4 on page 31.

Figure 2-22. Connect DC Power Wiring

2.4.6 Serial Communications – Port 1 (COM)

Connector J3, see Figure 2-17 on page 31, provides connections for the RS-232 or the two-wire RS-485/RS-422 serial
communications, see Table 2-5 for pin assignments.
Pin RS-232 RS-485/RS-422
1 GND GND
2 RX B
3 TX A
Table 2-5. J3 Pin Assignments (Port 1 Serial Communications)

NOTE: For RS-232, all four switches on SW3, see Figure 2-23 on page 35 must be in the OFF position.
For RS-485/RS-422, all four switches on SW3 must be in the ON position.

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2.4.7 Optional Dual Serial Expansion Card

The Dual Serial Expansion Card (PN 197347) provides two additional serial ports to the 880 that can connect with either RS-
232, RS-485 or RS-422. Table 2-6 shows the pin assignments.
J1 Port (x1) J2 Port (x2)
Pin 1 GND Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 RX/B Pin 2 RX/B
Pin 3 TX/A Pin 3 TX/A
Pin 4 CTS/Z Pin 4 CTS/Z
Pin 5 RTS/Y Pin 5 RTS/Y
Table 2-6. Pin Assignments for RS-232/RS-485

For more information, refer to the Dual Serial Option Card addendum, PN 200282.
2.4.8 USB Device Communications – Port 2 (USBCOM)
The USB Device Port (J4 micro USB connector, Figure 2-17 on page 31) is intended to be connected to a computer only. It will
appear as a Virtual COM Port and be assigned a “COMx” designation. Applications will communicate through the port like a
standard RS-232 communications port.
Before the USB Device Port can be used, drivers must be installed on the computer. With the computer and indicator powered
on, connect a USB cable from the computer to the micro USB connector (J4) on the 880. The computer will recognize that a
device has been connected, and will attempt to install the drivers needed to make it work. The drivers are included on the CD
that was supplied with the indicator. The drivers can also be downloaded from the Rice Lake website.
NOTE: If using Windows 7 or later, and the computer is connected to the Internet, the operating system may be able to
install the drivers without any interaction.
When the individual drivers are installed, a new COM Port designation is assigned for each physical USB port the 880 is
connected to on the computer.
For example, if the computer already has two physical RS-232 COM Ports, they most likely are designated COM1 and COM2.
When connecting the indicator to a USB port on the computer, it will be assigned the next available port designation, or in this
case, COM3. When plugging into the same physical USB port on the computer, the port designation will again be COM3. If
plugging into another physical USB port on the computer, it will be assigned the next available designation, in this case COM4.
After the drivers are installed, use Windows Device Manager to determine the COM Port designation that was assigned to the
USB port. Or open the application that is to be used with the 880, such as Revolution®, and see which ports are available.
Configuration of the USB Device Port is done in the USBCOM sub-menu under PORTS in configuration mode.
The port can be configured as either a demand port for EDP commands and printing, or a data streaming port. Other settings
include the termination character(s); enabling echoes and responses; adjust the end-of-line delay; and whether or not the
indicator displays a 'print' message when a print format sends data out the port.
NOTE: If a computer application has an open communications connection through the USB Device Port, and the physical
cable connection is interrupted, a soft reset is performed on the indicator or power is cycled to the indicator; the
connection in the computer application must be disconnected and reconnected again before it will continue to
communicate with the indicator.
For the USB Device Port, it does not matter what the settings are for Baud, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits in the computer
software. The port will communicate in the same way regardless of these settings.
This port is not a host port and is not intended to be connected to other devices such as keyboards, memory sticks or
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2.5 USB Host

The 880 can host a USB device through the Type A USB connection (J5), see Figure 2-17 on page 31. Devices that are
supported include USB keyboards and flash drives, see Section 3.2.11 on page 59 for configuration.
For further information, see Section 9.2 on page 105.

2.6 Ethernet Communications

The 880 features Ethernet TCP/IP 10Base-T/100Base-TX communication using a standard RJ45 connector (J6), see Figure 2-
17 on page 31. It can support two simultaneous connections, one as a server, the other as a client.
Through an Ethernet network, software applications are able to communicate with the 880 using the EDP command set, see
Section 6.0 on page 77, or data can be streamed continuously from the indicator, or printed on demand.
The Ethernet port supports both DHCP and manual configuration of settings such as the IP and subnet. In addition, the TCP
Port number, Primary and Secondary DNS, and the Default Gateway can be configured using the Ethernet sub-menu of the
Ports setup menu. For more information on configuring the Ethernet port, see Section 3.2.10 on page 58.
Physical connection to the 880 Ethernet port can be made directly from a computer to the 880 (AdHoc Network), or through a
network router or switch. The port supports auto-sensing MDI/MDIX cable configuration, so either straight-through or crossover
cables can be used.
IMPORTANT: If the indicator is on a network that has PoE capable Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), the PSE must be IEEE
802.af or 802.2.at compliant. Any PSE that uses passive (always on) technology will damage the Ethernet port, because it is
not designed to act as an Ethernet PoE Powered Device.
The RJ45 Ethernet jack on the 880 houses two LEDs to indicate the status and speed of the connection.

Yellow LED Green LED

Figure 2-23. RJ45 Ethernet Jack – Panel Mount

Yellow LED (left) indicates the status of the connection:

• Off for no link
• On for a link
• Blinking if there is activity
Green LED (right) is:
• Off for a 10Base-T connection
• On for a 100Base-TX connection
IMPORTANT: The Ethernet port is not intended for use on Telecom Networks Circuits that are subject to lightning or power
faults. For information on using the Ethernet port, see Section 9.1 on page 101.

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2.7 CPU Board (175109 - Blue)

MH1
Pb
J7 MH2

MH3

J8

Coupon JP1 JP2

W2
SW1

Watch
Dog

U8 B1

Optional Remote
Setup Switch JP3 JP3

Audit Jumper JP4

ON (AUDIT) OFF

W4
JP4

Remote Sense

SW4NO
JP5 JP6

Jumpers JP5 and JP6

MH5 MH6

RS-232/RS-485/
SW3
ON CTS

RS-422 SW3 MH9

1 2 3 4 J5 J6
MH10

J1 J2 J3 J4

Figure 2-24. 880 CPU Board

Port Connector
J1 Load cell
J2 I/O
J3 Comm 1
J4 USB Device
J5 USB Host
J6 Ethernet TCP/IP
J7 Power Board
J8 Option Header
Table 2-7. CPU Board Connectors

The COMM 1 port supports RS-232 or two-wire RS-485/RS-422 communications; selectable with switch SW3. The port is
configured using the COM menu under Ports, see Section 3.0 on page 44.

2.8 Audit Trail

The 880 audit trail tracks the number of times changes have been made and saved for configuration and calibration. The time
and date is also retained for the last change for both calibration and configuration. It is possible to setup the 880 to allow entry
to the configuration and calibration menus using only the front panel .
MENU

The 3-pin jumper (JP4), enables or disables the audit trail feature. See Figure 2-1 on page 20.

• To use the audit trail and allow the use of to enter the configuration mode, place the jumper in the On position
MENU

• To prevent the use of the to enter the configuration and calibration mode, instead requiring use of the externally
MENU

seal-able setup switch located inside the enclosure, see Figure 3-1 on page 44, place the jumper in the Off position
The audit trail counters will operate in either position of the audit jumper.

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2.9 Digital I/O

Digital inputs can be set to provide many indicator functions, including all keypad functions except MENU. Digital inputs are
active low (0 VDC) and inactive high (5 VDC). Use the Digital I/O menu to configure the digital inputs.
Digital outputs are typically used to control relays that drive other equipment. Outputs are designed to sink, rather than source,
switching current. Each output is a normally open collector circuit, capable of sinking 20 mA when active. Digital outputs are
active when low or at 0 VDC, with reference to the 5 VDC supply.
Use the Digital I/O menu to set the function of the Digital I/O pins to OUTPUT, then use the Setpoints menu to configure the
digital outputs.
Table 2-8 shows the pin assignments for connector J2.
Connector Pin Signal
J2 1 5VDC, 500mA max
2 GND
3 DIO1
4 DIO2
5 DIO3
6 DIO4
Table 2-8. J2 Pin Assignments (Digital I/O)

2.10 Legal for Trade Sealing

In certain Legal for Trade applications, it may be necessary to seal the indicator to restrict access to the setup switch.
2.10.1 880 Panel Mount Sealing
An optional sealing kit (PN 153660) is available for Legal for Trade units. Sealing wire is not included within optional the sealing kit.
Part No. Part QTY
158402 Load Cell Locking Clip 1
158207 6-32 x 1/4" Fillister Head Screw 4
Table 2-9. Optional Sealing Kit Parts List

1. Remove the screw highlighted in Figure 2-25.

Screw

Figure 2-25. Bottom Plate Screw

2. Slide the load cell sealing clip over the load cell connector.

Load Cell Locking Clip

Figure 2-26. Secure Load Cell Locking Clip

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3. Replace the removed screw with a fillister head screw found in the sealing kit.
4. Install another fillister screw into the setup switch hole.

Setup Switch Hole

Figure 2-27. Setup and Configuration Switch Hole

5. Replace the two screws on the DIN rail bracket with the two remaining screws from the sealing kit.

NOTE: If required, a provision of fillister screws are provided to properly seal the unit.

Fillister Screws

Figure 2-28. DIN Rail Bracket Screw Locations

6. Thread the sealing wire through two of the fillister screws and the installed clip.

Sealing Wire

Figure 2-29. Install Sealing Wire

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2.10.2 880 Universal Mount Sealing

1. Place the sealing wire through the fillister head screws on the back panel, then through the fillister head screw at the
bottom of the indicator.
2. Seal the wire to secure.

Figure 2-30. Sealing the Universal Mount

2.11 Option Cards

Connector J8 is reserved for option cards. Table 2-10 lists the options available for the 880 Indicator. Each kit includes
instructions for installing and setting up the option card..
Option Part No. Option Addendum Part No.
179156 Analog Output Card 200273
179157 Relay Card 200274
179158 EtherCat 200275
179159 EtherNet/IP 200276
179160 ProfiNet 200277
179161 Modbus TCP 200278
179162 DeviceNet 200279
179163 Profibus DP 200280
197343 Digital I/O Card 200281
197347 Serial Card 200282
Table 2-10. Available 880 Option Cards

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2.12 Battery Replacement

When battery voltage depletes to 2.9 VDC, the indicator display shows low bat. Replace the battery when this warning is
displayed to prevent data loss in the event of a power failure. The battery life will vary depending on use. It is recommended to
replace the battery every three years if left powered off for extended periods of time.
Use the Revolution configuration utility or EDP commands, see Section 6.1 on page 77 to store a copy of the indicator
configuration on a computer before attempting battery replacement. If any data is lost, the indicator configuration can be
restored from the computer.
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to state and
local regulations.

2.13 Panel Mount Replacement Parts

1 2 3
4 6
5
7

9
10

11
12
13

14

18
17
16 15

Figure 2-31. Panel Mount Parts Illustration

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Item No. Part No. Description Qty.

-- 151674 Display Assembly, 880 Panel Mount (includes items 1-8) Ref
1 131740 Overlay, Membrane Switch 1
2 151663 Faceplate, Display 1
3 151667 Gasket, Faceplate 1
4 131598 Board Assembly, LED Display 1
5 14822 Screw, Mach 4-40NC x 1/4 4
6 156439 Display Backplate with DIN Rail 1
7 14621 Nut, Kep 6-32NC HEX 4
8 151668 Cable Assembly, Controller to Display 1
-- 177977 Controller, 880 Panel Mount (Includes Items 9-18) Ref
9 14822 Screw, Mach 4-40NC x 1/4 2
10 179641 Face Plate, Slot Cover 1
11 69291 Battery, 3 V Coin Lithium 1
12 177290 Backplate Assembly 1
13 153856 Screw, Mach 6-32NC x1/4 4
14 14822 Screw, Mach 4-40NC x 1/4 4
15 175109 Board Assembly, CPU 5.5'', Blue Color 1
16 175603 Power Supply, AC Power, 5.5” 1
175604 Power Supply, DC Power, 5.5”
17 154762 Cable Assembly, Power Supply to CPU 1
18 179640 Enclosure Assembly 1

Table 2-11. Panel Mount Replacement Parts

2.13.1 Panel Mount Parts Kits

Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty.
14621 Nut, Kep 6-32NC Hex 5 14621 Nut, Kep 6-32NC Hex 5
15130 Washer, Lock No. 6 Type A 5 15130 Washer, Lock No. 6 Type A 5
152334 Conn, 3 Pos Screw Terminal 1 15888 Terminal Block, 3 Pos 1
153873 Conn, 3 Pos Screw Terminal 1 153873 Conn, 3 Position Screw Terminal 1
153883 Conn,6 Pos Screw Terminal 3 153883 Conn, 6 Position Screw Terminal 3
157074 Ferrite, EMI/RFI Clamp-on 1 157074 Ferrite, EMI/RFI Clamp-on 1
53075 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 4 53075 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 4
67550 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 1 67550 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 1
94422 Label, Capacity 40 x 5.00 1 94422 Label, Capacity .40 x 5.00 1
Table 2-12. Parts Kit AC Power (PN 152235) Table 2-13. Parts Kit DC Power (PN 153647)

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1 2 3

4
5
6

7
23 24

22
31
35
28 32 36
29
26 33
8
27 30 34
25

37

9
10
12 11

7
19
16 20
13 17 18 21

14

15

Figure 2-32. Universal Mount Parts Illustration

IMPORTANT: Properly seal cord grips to prevent moisture damage inside of the enclosure. Cable plugs must be installed in
unused cord grips. Cord grip dome nuts, around a cable or a plug, must be torqued to 22 in-lb. The cord grip nut against
the enclosure must be torqued to 33 in-lb.

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Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Item No. Part No. Description Qty.
1 163986 Overlay, Membrane Switch 1 19 163768 Gasket 1
2 163752 Enclosure 1 20 45042 Washer, Bonded Sealing #6 3/8 4
3 151668 Cable Assembly, Controller to Display 1 21 14862 Screw, 8-32x3/8 Phillips Pan Head 4
4 131598 Board Assembly, LED Display 1 22 15601 Ground Wire 1
5 177361 Plate Mount 1 23 14626 Nut, Kep #8-32 Ext. Tooth Lockwasher 3
6 182290 Standoff, M-F 4-40x1/4 4 24 15134 Washer, Lock No. 8 Internal Tooth 3
7 14822 Screw, 4-40 X 1/4 8 25 163751 Tilt Stand 1
8 44845 Setup Switch Assembly 1 26 103610 Knob, Black 1/4-20 2
9 154762 Cable Assembly, CPU to Power Supply 1 27 103988 Washer, Nylon 0.515-0.52 2
10 175603 Board Assembly, AC Power 1 28 68601 Nut, PG-11 2
175604 Board Assembly, DC Power 29 68599 Seal Ring, PG-11 2
11 175109 Board Assembly, CPU 1 30 68600 Cord Grip, PG-11 2
12 182452 Standoff, M-F 4-40x1-3/16 3 31 15627 Nut, PG-9 2
13 69291 Battery, Lithium Ion 1 32 30375 Seal Ring, PG-9 2
14 67885 Standoff, M-F 4-40x1-1/4 1 33 15626 Cord Grip, PG-9 2
15 152334 Connector, 3-Pos Screw Terminal AC 1 34 19538 Post Plug, Slotted Stem, 1/4 x 1 2
15888 Connector, 3-Pos Screw Terminal DC 35 46381 Washer, #10 Bonded Sealing 1
16 163753 Backplate 1 36 14877 Screw, #10-32 X 3/8 Drilled Head 1
17 88734 Nut, M12x1 1 37 165343 Power Cord Assembly US 1
18 88733 Vent, Breather Sealed GORTEX 1 165402 Power Cord Assembly EU

Table 2-14. Universal Mount Replacement Parts

Universal Mount Parts Kits
Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty.
14626 Kep Nut, 8-32 Hex 3 14626 Kep Nut, 8-32 Hex 3
14862 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8 2 14862 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8 2
153873 Connector, 3-Position Screw Terminal 1 153873 Connector, 3-Position Screw Terminal 1
153883 Connector, 6-Position Screw Terminal 3 153883 Connector, 6-Position Screw Terminal 3
15631 Cable tie, 3 in Nylon 3 15631 Cable tie, 3 in Nylon 3
30623 Screw, 8-32 x 7/16, Drilled Head 2 15694 Connector, Eye Crimp #8 1
42149 Rubber Grommet Bumper 4 15888 Terminal Block, 3-Position 1
45042 Washer, Bonded Sealing #6 4 30623 Screw, 8-32 x 7/16, Drilled Head 2
53075 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 3 42149 Rubber Grommet Bumper 4
Table 2-15. Parts Kit AC Power (PN 164147) 45042 Washer, Bonded Sealing #6 4
53075 Clamp, Ground Cable Shield 3
Table 2-16. Parts Kit DC Power (PN 181964)

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3.0 Configuration
To configure the 880 indicator, the indicator must be placed in configuration mode. The setup switch is accessed through a
small hole on the enclosure, see Figure 3-1. The setup switch access hole is located on the backplate for the panel mount, and
from the bottom of the enclosure on the universal model. Insert a non-conductive tool into the access hole and press the setup
switch.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when inserting the non-conductive tool into the backplate, press the tool in about 3/4 inch, using
the board as a guide, until the switch is engaged (a gentle click will be felt). Do not use excessive force that may damage
the switch.

. Press
MENU
NOTE: If the audit trail is enabled, configuration mode may be accessed by pressing or until Setup is
displayed, then press to Scale, see Section 2.10 on page 37.

AC POWER
N L

Setup Switch Access

(880 Panel Mount)

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

Figure 3-1. Back View – Setup Switch Access

NOTE: Setup switch access for the 880 Universal Mount is located at the bottom of the enclosure next to the cord grips.

When the indicator is placed in configuration mode, the word Scale displays. The SCALE menu is the first of eight top-level
menus used for configuring the indicator. Detailed descriptions of these menus are given in Section 3.2 on page 45.

When configuration is complete, press to return to the weigh mode.

MENU

3.1 Configuration Methods

The 880 indicator can be configured by using the front panel keys to navigate through a series of configuration menus or by
sending commands or configuration data to any data communication port. Configuration using the menus is described in
Section 3.2 on page 45.
Configuration using a data communication port can be accomplished using either the EDP command set, see Section 6.0 on
page 77 or the Revolution configuration utility, see Section 5.2 on page 74.

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3.2 User Setup Menu

The 880 indicator can be configured using a series of menus accessed through the front panel when the indicator is in user
setup mode or configuration mode. Table 3-1 summarizes the functions of the user setup menu.

AUDIT SETUP T&D INFO ACCUM SETPTS TARE

No access
unless the
audit jumper MAC VIEW CLR Y? 000000
is installed

000000
TIME DATE ACCUM displayed
only if turned on in
Scale Menu
000000 000000
Figure 3-2. 880 Menu Layout

Menu User Menu Function

AUDIT Audit Trail Displays the legally relevant (LR) firmware version, configuration count and calibration count, see Figure 3-3
SETUP Setup Used to enter configuration mode, if audit trail is enabled, see Figure 3-4 on page 46
T&D Time and Date View and change time and date
INFO Information View read only information about the indicator, such as Ethernet MAC ID
ACCUM Accumulator View, print or clear the current accumulator value, if enabled
SETPTS Setpoints Configure setpoint values and Enable/Disable setpoints; only configured setpoints will be available, see Figure 3-17 on page 62
TARE Tare View the current tare value
Table 3-1. 880 Menu Summary

The following sections provide graphic representations of the 880 menu structures. In the actual menu structure, the settings
under each parameter are arranged horizontally. To save page space, menu choices are shown in vertical columns. The factory
default setting appears at the top of each column in bold letters. Parameters shown surrounded by a dotted-line box only
appear under the special circumstances explained under each box.
Most menu diagrams are accompanied by one or more tables that describe all parameters and parameter values associated
with that menu option.

3.2.1 Audit Menu

AUDIT SETUP T&D INFO ACCUM SETPTS TARE

LRV X.XX CALIB CFG

number number
Figure 3-3. Audit Menu Structure

Parameter Description
LRV Legally relevant firmware version
CALIB Displays total calibration events (read only)
CFG Displays total configuration events (read only)
Table 3-2. Audit Menu Parameters

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3.2.2 Setup Menu

AUDIT SETUP T&D INFO ACCUM SETPTS TARE

SCALE FEATUR PORTS PFORMT SETPTS DIGIO ALGOUT VERS

Figure 3-4. Setup Menu Structure

Menu Description
SCALE Configure and calibrate the scale, see Figure 3-5 on page 46 for the Scale menu structure
FEATUR Set miscellaneous system attributes, see Figure 3-9 on page 51 for the Feature menu structure
PORTS Configure communication ports, see Figure 3-11 on page 55 for the Ports menu structure
PFORMT Set the print format used for header, gross, net and setpoint print formats, see Figure 3-16 on page 61 for the Print Format menu structure
SETPTS Configure setpoints and batching mode, see Figure 3-17 on page 62 for the Setpoint menu structure
DIGIO Assign digital input/output functions, see Figure 3-22 on page 67 for the Digital I/O menu structure
ALGOUT Configure the analog output module, see Figure 3-23 on page 68 for the Analog Output menu structure
VERS Displays installed firmware version; option to reset configuration to default values; see Figure 3-21 on page 66 for the Version menu structure
Table 3-3. Setup Menu Parameters

3.2.3 Scale Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....

.... SCALE FEATUR PORTS ....

GRADS SPLIT FORMAT ZTRKBN ZRANGE MOTBAN OVRLOA SSTIME DSPRAT

10000 OFF 0-100 0-100 0-100 FS+2% 1-65536 1-80

Section 3.2.4
1-100000 2RNG on page 48 FS+ 1D
3RNG FS+ 9D
2INTVL FS
3INTVL

SMPRAT DFSENS DFTHRH TAREFN PWRUPM ACCUM THRESH CALIBR

30HZ LIGHT 1-99999 BOTH GO OFF 0-999999

Section 3.2.5
60HZ MEDIUM NOTARE DELAY ON on page 50
120HZ HEAVY PBTARE
240HZ KEYED
480HZ
960HZ
7.5HZ
15HZ
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Parameter Choices Description

GRADS 10000 Specifies the number of full scale graduations if SPLIT=OFF (for multi-range and multi-interval scales SPLIT is not
1–100000 Off but the GRADS value is derived from the capacity and display divisions specified for the range or interval);
the value entered must be in the range 1–100000 and should be consistent with legal requirements and
environmental limits on system resolution; to calculate GRADS, use the formula:
GRADS = Capacity / Display Divisions; display divisions are specified under the FORMAT submenu
SPLIT OFF Specifies whether the scale is full-range (OFF), multi-range (2RNG, 3RNG), or multi-interval (2INTVL, 3INTVL); for
2RNG multi-range and multi-interval scales, see the submenu shown in Section 3.2.4 on page 48 and parameter
3RNG descriptions in Table 3-5 on page 49.
2INTVL
3INTVL
FORMAT Primary See Section 3.2.4 on page 48 for menu structures; for standard scales see “If SPLIT = OFF”, for multi-range/interval
Format scales see “If SPLIT = 2RNG, 3RNG, 2INTVL, or 3INTVL”
ZTRBAN 0 Automatically zeros the scale when within the range specified, as long as the input is within the ZRANGE and scale
0.0–100 is at standstill; specify the zero tracking band in ± display divisions; the maximum legal value varies
depending on local regulations
ZRANGE 1.900000 Selects the range within which the scale can be zeroed; the 1.900000 default value is ±1.9% around the calibrated
0.0–100 zero point, for a total range of 3.8%. Indicator must be at standstill to zero the scale; maximum legal value varies
depending on local regulations
MOTBAN 1 Motion Band – sets the level, in display divisions, at which scale motion is detected.; if motion is not detected for the
0–100 time defined by the standstill parameter, the standstill symbol lights; some operations, including print, tare, and
zero, require the scale to be at standstill; maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations; if this
parameter is set to 0 the standstill annunciator is always lit; operations normally requiring standstill (zero, tare, print)
are performed regardless of scale motion; if 0 is selected, ZTRKBND must also be set to 0
OVRLOA FS+2% Overload – determines the point at which the display blanks and an out-of-range error message is displayed;
FS+1D maximum legal value varies depending on local regulations
FS+9D
FS
SSTIME 10 Standstill Time – specifies the length of time the scale must be out of motion, in 0.1-second intervals, before the
1–65535 scale is considered to be at standstill
DSPRAT 1 Display update rate – specifies display update rate, in the number of 100-millisecond intervals between updates
1–80
SMPRAT 30HZ Sample rate – selects measurement rate, in samples per second, of the analog-to-digital converter; lower sample
60HZ rate values provide greater signal noise immunity; settings of 120 Hz or above may be too fast to provide the
120HZ desired stability in some static weighing applications
240HZ
480HZ
960HZ
7.5HZ
15HZ
DFSENS LIGHT Digital filtering sensitivity – the amount of influence the current A/D cycle has on the running averaged value; the
MEDIUM Light setting will respond quicker to an applied weight to immediately impact the displayed value; Medium and
HEAVY Heavy settings are for applications where weighing times are longer and expected weight changes are larger
DFTHRH 0 Digital filter cutout threshold – controls the response of the filter and must be set above the noise disturbances in
0–99999 the system; value is in grads; if set to zero there is no filtering, see Section 10.10 on page 118
TAREFN BOTH Tare function – enables or disables push-button and keyed tare;
NOTARE BOTH – both push-button and keyed tares are enabled;
PBTARE NOTARE – no tare allowed (gross mode only);
KEYED PBTARE – push-button tares enabled;
KEYED – keyed tare enabled
PWRUPM GO Power up mode;
DELAY GO - in GO mode, the indicator goes into operation immediately after a brief power up display test;
DELAY - the indicator performs a power up display test, then enters a 30-second warm up period; if no motion is
detected during the warm up period, the indicator becomes operational when the warm up period ends; if motion is
detected, the delay timer is reset and the warm up period repeated
Table 3-4. Scale Menu Parameters

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ACCUM OFF Accumulator – specifies if the scale accumulator is enabled or disabled; if enabled, accumulation occurs every time
ON a print operation is performed, while the weight is above the accumulator reset threshold, as long as the weight
returns to a value lower than the threshold between print operations
THRESH 0 Accumulator Reset Threshold – when the weight falls below the value set, the accumulator is rearmed
0–999999
CALIBR WZERO Calibration – See Figure 3-8 on page 50 for descriptions and Section 4.0 on page 69 for calibration procedures
WVAL
WSPAN
WLIN
REZERO
LAST
TEMP
Table 3-4. Scale Menu Parameters (Continued)

3.2.4 Format Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO .... If SPLIT = OFF

.... SCALE FEATUR PORTS ....

.... FORMAT ZTRKBN ZRANGE ....
PRI SEC

DECPNT DSPDIV UNITS DECPNT DSPDIV UNITS

888888 1D LB 88888.8 5D KG
888880 2D KG 888888 1D OZ
8.88888 5D OZ 888880 2D TN
88.8888 TN 8.88888 T
888.888 T 88.8888 G
8888.88 G 888.888 NONE
88888.8 NONE 8888.88 LB

Figure 3-6. Format Menu Structure With Split Off

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....

If SPLIT = 2RNG, 3RNG, 2INTVL or 3INTVL
.... SCALE FEATUR PORTS ....
Only available if
.... FORMAT ZTRKBN ZRANGE .... SPLIT = 3RNG or 3INTVL

DECPT1 DDIV1 MAX1 DECPT2 DDIV2 MAX2 DECPT3 DDIV3 MAX3 UNITS

888888 1D 2000 88888.8 5D 5000 88888.8 5D 10000 LB

888880 2D weight 888888 1D weight 888888 1D weight KG
8.88888 5D 888880 2D 888880 2D OZ
88.8888 8.88888 8.88888 TN
888.888 88.8888 88.8888 T
8888.88 888.888 888.888 G
88888.8 8888.88 8888.88 NONE

Figure 3-7. Format Menu Structure With Split 2RNG, 3RNG 2INTVL or 3INTVL

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Parameter Choices Description

If SPLIT = OFF
PRI DECPNT Primary Units – settings determine the scale capacity and specifies the decimal point, display division and units
DSPDIV used; the primary units will display the lb annunciator unless secondary units is set to lb, see Figure 1-3 on
UNITS page 14 for details
SEC DECPNT Secondary Units – settings determine the Secondary, or Alternate, units value, decimal location, and display
DSPDIV division size; the secondary units will display the kg annunciator unless primary units is set to kg, see Figure 1-3
UNITS on page 14 for details
If SPLIT = OFF submenu
DECPNT 888888 Decimal Point Location – specifies the location of the decimal point or dummy zeros in the unit display;
888880 Defaults:
8.88888 Primary – 888888;
88.8888 Secondary – 88888.8
888.888
8888.88
88888.8
DSPDIV 1D Display Divisions – when combined with the decimal point location, specifies the minimum division size for the
2D displayed weight; scale capacity is determined by display division x graduations;
5D Defaults:
Primary – 1D;
Secondary – 5D
UNITS LB Units – specifies units for displayed and printed weight;
KG LB = pound (lights lb LED) – primary default;
OZ KG = kilogram (lights kg LED) – secondary default;
TN OZ = ounces;
T TN = short ton;
G T = metric ton;
NONE G = gram
If SPLIT = 2RNG, 3RNG, 2INTVL, or 3INTVL
DECPT1 888888 Decimal Point Location – specifies the location of the decimal point or dummy zeros in the unit display;
DECPT2 888880 Defaults:
DECPT3 8.88888 Primary – 888888;
88.8888 Secondary – 88888.8
888.888
8888.88
88888.8
DDIV1 1D Display Divisions – when combined with the decimal point location, specifies the minimum division size for the
DDIV2 2D displayed weight;
DDIV3 5D Defaults:
DDIV1 – 1D;
DDIV2 & DDIV3 – 5D
MAX1 1–999999 Maximum weight for first range or interval; default 2000;
MAX2 Maximum weight for second range or interval; default 5000;
MAX3 Maximum weight for third range or interval; default 10000
NOTE: Lights annunciators R1, R2 and R3 under the weight display.
UNITS LB Units – Specifies units for displayed and printed weight;
KG LB = pound;
OZ KG = kilogram;
TN OZ = ounces;
T TN = short ton;
G T = metric ton;
NONE G = gram
Table 3-5. Format Menu Parameters

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3.2.5 Calibration Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... SCALE FEATUR PORTS ....
.... CALIBR ....
WZERO WVAL WSPAN WLIN REZERO LAST TEMP

Previous A/D raw Display and edit Previous A/D raw Press Enter to Press Enter to recall Press Enter to
counts are shown. test weight value counts are shown. compensate for the last established temporarily zero the
Press Enter Press Enter zero offset pushbutton zero value displayed weight of a
to calibrate zero to calibrate zero Calibrating, please to allow calibration non-empty scale.
Press menu Press menu wait without removing test After span calibration
to cancel to cancel weights from the the previously
scale. calibrated zero value
Calibrating, please Calibrating, please
Calibrating, Please is used as the offset.
wait wait
wait Calibrating, Please
wait

POINT1 POINT2 POINT3 POINT4 POINT5

Same as POINT 1

WGT 1 CAL1

Display and Previous A/D raw

edit test counts are shown.
weight value
Press Enter
to calibrate span
Press menu
to cancel
Calibrating, please
wait
Figure 3-8. Calibration Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

WZERO --
Press TARE to display previous A/D raw counts; press TARE again to perform a zero calibration

WVAL --
Press TARE to display and edit the test weight value

WSPAN --
Press TARE to display previous A/D raw counts; press TARE again to perform a span calibration

WLIN POINT 1 – POINT 5

Press TARE to display and edit test weight and calibration values for up to five linearization points; perform linear

calibration only after WZERO and WSPAN have been set

REZERO --
Press TARE to remove an offset value from the zero and span calibrations; use REZERO only after WZERO and

WSPAN have been set, see Section 4.1 on page 70 for more information about using this REZERO
LAST --
Press TARE to recall the last established push button zero to allow calibration without removing weight from

scale, see Section 4.2 on page 72

TEMP --
Press TARE to temporarily zero the displayed weight from a loaded scale, see Section 4.3 on page 72

Table 3-6. Calibration Menu Parameters

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3.2.6 Feature Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... FEATUR PORTS PFORMT ....
REGION UID CONSC# PASSWD

See 000000 CURVAL RESVAL USER SETUP

Section 3.2.7
on page 53
0 0 0 0

KEYLCK LOCALE LATUDE ELEVAT IRITE

OFF 0-90 -9999 to +9999

2X3X
ON Shown if LOCALE is ON 4X

ZERO GRSNET UNITS PRINT TARE

UNLOCK UNLOCK UNLOCK UNLOCK UNLOCK

LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK

MENU NUM CLR DOT

UNLOCK UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK

LOCK LOCK UNLOCK LOCK
Figure 3-9. Feature Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

REGION REGULA Selects regional settings, see Level 3 sub menus
REGWRD
DECFMT
TIME
DATE
UID 000000 Sets the unit ID, a string of up to 6 ASCII characters, which can be set via serial port or keypad; this will be used
in place of the <UID> token in a print format; the default value is “1”; the Unit ID is also used as part of the File
Name for configuration storage and printing to USB Flash Drives
CONSC# CURVAL Allows sequential numbering for print operations (CURVAL is the current value and RESVAL is the reset value);
RESVAL the consecutive number value is incremented following each print operation that includes <CN> in the ticket
format; when the consecutive number is reset, it is reset to the RESVAL specified in the parameter
PASSWD USER Sets a password to access the Setup menu, or certain sub-menus in the User menu; specify a non-zero value to
SETUP enable the password; the Setup password protects the entire Setup menu, and when set is required even when
attempting entry into the Setup menu using the setup switch; the User password restricts access to the Time/
Date, Accumulator, and Setpoints sub-menus in the User menu; passwords can be overridden by loading new
firmware, or entering 999999; overriding passwords will clear configuration and calibration settings; to preserve
settings (i.e., ID information), use Revolution software to upload the data to a computer, then download it back to
the 880 after the password override is performed
Table 3-7. Feature Menu Parameters

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Parameter Choices Description

KEYLCK ZERO Disables the listed keys; select Lock to disable the key, and Unlock to enable the key
GRSNET
UNITS
PRINT
TARE
MENU
NUM
CLR
DOT
LOCALE OFF Gravity compensation enable/disable; set this parameter On to enable the LATUDE and ELEVAT
ON
LATUDE 45
0-90 Press TARE to display and edit the latitude in degrees for gravity adjustment to calibration

(LOCALE must be set to On)

ELEVAT 345
-9999–9999 Press TARE to display and edit the elevation in meters for gravity adjustment to calibration

(LOCALE must be set to On)

IRITE 2X3X Specifies the compatibility level for iRite programs
4X NOTE: The iRite keypress handler changed in Firmware version 4.0. If using an existing iRite program
that was written for Version 2X or 3X firmware, use the 2X3X setting. If starting an iRite program from
scratch, use the 4X setting.
2X3X - When one of the main front panel keys (units, zero, print, gross/net, tare) is pressed, the associated key
handler engages and the associated navigation key handler engages
4X -When one of the main front panel keys is pressed (units, zero, print, gross/net, tare), only the associated key
handler engages; The 4X setting is needed when using a USB keyboard and its up/down/left/right arrow
and the enter keys
Table 3-7. Feature Menu Parameters (Continued)

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3.2.7 Region Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... FEATUR PORTS PFORMT ....
REGION

REGULA REGWOR DECFMT TIME DATE

NTEP GROSS DOT DFORMT D SEP SET

CANADA BRUTTO COMMA
MMDDY4 SLASH 000000
INDUST
DDMMY4 DASH
NONE
Y4MMDD SEMI
OIML
TFORMT T SEP SET Y4DDMM
MMDDY2
12 HOUR COLON XX.XXAM DDMMY2
See INDUST 24 HOUR COMMA Y2MMDD
submenu below
Y2DDMM

SNPSHT ZTARE KTARE MTARE NTARE CTARE

DISPLY NO NO REPLAC NO YES

SCALE YES YES REMOVE YES NO
NOTHIN

RTARE PRTMOT PRTPT OVRBAS AUDAG

NO NO NO CALIB NTEP
YES YES YES SCALE CANADA
NONE
OIML

Figure 3-10. Region Menu Structure

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REGULA NTEP Regulatory mode – specifies the regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the scale site;
CANADA
the value specified for REGULA affects the function of the front panel TARE and Zero keys;
INDUST
NONE OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be acquired at any weight greater than zero; NONE allows tares to be
OIML acquired at any weight value;
OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be cleared only if the gross weight is at no load; NONE allows tares to be
cleared at any weight value;
NTEP and OIML modes allow a new tare to be acquired even if a tare is already present; in CANADA mode, the previous tare
must be cleared before a new tare can be acquired;
NONE, NTEP and CANADA modes allow the scale to be zeroed in either gross or net mode as long as the current weight is
within the specified ZRANGE; in OIML mode, the scale must be in gross mode before it can be zeroed;

pressing in net mode will zero the scale and clear the tare, if weight is within the specified ZRANGE;
ZERO

INDUST provides a set of sub-parameters to allow customization of tare, clear, and print functions in non-legal-for-trade scale
installations, see sub-menu below
REGWOR GROSS Sets the term displayed when weighing in gross mode; selecting BRUTTO replaces the Gross annunciator with Brutto
BRUTTO
DECFMT DOT Specifies whether decimal numbers are displayed using a period (DOT) or a comma
COMMA
TIME TFORMT Allows setting of the current time, and the time format and separator character
TSEP
SET
DATE DFORMT Allows setting of the current date, and date format and date separator character
D SEP
SET
INDUST sub-menu
SNPSHT DISPLY Snap Shot uses either the displayed weight or scale weight to determine restrictions; allows a method where Industrial mode
SCALE will take values from the display
ZTARE NO Remove tare on Zero
YES
KTARE NO Always allow keyed tare
YES
MTARE REPLAC Multiple tare action
REMOVE
NOTHIN
NTARE NO Allow negative or zero tare
YES
CTARE NO Allow Clear key to clear tare
YES
RTARE YES Round push button tare value to nearest display division
NO
PRTMOT NO Allow print while in motion
YES
PRTPT NO Print PT (preset tare) for keyed tare entries
YES
OVRBAS CALIB Overload Bases uses either the calibrated zero or the scale zero for overload calculation;
SCALE CALIB = Calibrated Zero;
SCALE = Scale Zero
AUDAG NTEP Selects the Audit Agency having jurisdiction over the scale site; OIML, NTEP, and CANADA modes allow a tare to be acquired
CANADA at any weight greater than zero; NONE allows tares to be acquired at any weight value; A tare can be cleared only if the gross
NONE weight is at no load; NONE allows tares to be cleared at any weight value; NTEP and OIML modes allow a new tare to be
OIML acquired even if a tare is already present; In OIML mode, printing is not allowed if the scale is more than -20 display divisions;
In CANADA mode, the previous tare must be cleared before a new tare can be acquired; NONE, NTEP and CANADA modes
allow the scale to be zeroed in either gross or net mode as long as the current weight is within the specified ZRANGE; In OIML
mode, the scale must be in gross mode before it can be zeroed; Pressing ZERO in net mode clears the tare; Value specified
for this parameter affects the function of the front panel Tare and Zero keys (Section 10.5 on page 109)
Table 3-8. Region Menu Parameters

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3.2.8 Ports Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... PORTS PFORMT SETPTS ....
COM USBCOM SERIAL ETHNET USB FLDBUS

CHAN 1 CHAN 2

See See See

See Section 3.2.9 Section 3.2.10 Section 3.2.11 Section 3.2.12
on page 56 on page 58 on page 59 on page 60

Figure 3-11. Ports Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

COM -- RS-232 and RS-485/422 Communications Port – See Figure 3-12 on page 56
USBCOM -- USB Device Port – See Figure 3-12 on page 56
SERIAL CHAN 1 Optional Serial Card Channel 1 - See Figure 3-12 on page 56
CHAN 2 Optional Serial Card Channel 2 - See Figure 3-12 on page 56
ETHNET -- Ethernet TCP/IP Port – See Figure 3-13 on page 58
USB MEM USB Host Memory Device functions - See Figure 3-14 on page 59
FLDBUS -- Field bus option card port when CompactCom board is installed – See Figure 3-15 on page 60
Table 3-9. PORT Menu Parameters

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3.2.9 COM, USBCOM, and SERIAL Menus

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... PORTS PFORMT SETPTS ....
COM USBCOM SERIAL ETHNET ....
CHAN 1 CHAN 2

Same menu structure as

COM with DUPLEX added.

TRIGGE TERMIN ECHO RESPNS EOLDLY PRNMSG SFMT

COMAND CR/LF ON ON 0-255 OFF format

STRIND CR OFF OFF ON
STRLFT
PROGIN

TRIGGE BAUD BITS STOP B TERMIN ECHO RESPNS EOLDLY

COMAND 9600 8NONE 1 CR/LF ON ON 0-255

STRIND 19200 7EVEN 2 CR OFF OFF
STRLFT 28800 7ODD Menu items are hidden if TRIGGE is set to REMOTE.
PROGIN 38400
REMOTE 57600
115200 TYPE ADDRES DUPLEX PRNMSG SFMT
1200
2400 232 0-255 HALF OFF format

4800 485 Only available FULL ON

if TYPE is
422 set to 485 Only available in
CHAN 1-2 menus
and if TYPE is
set to 485 or 422

Figure 3-12. COM, USBCOM, and SERIAL Menu Structures

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Parameter Choices Description

TRIGGE COMAND Setting Trigger to command allows operation of EDP commands and can print
STRLFT Stream Legal for Trade data – data is updated at the configured display update rate; allows operation
of EDP commands and printing
STRIND Stream Industrial scale data – data is updated up to the configured sample rate; allows operation of
EDP commands and printing
PROGIN Programmable input – for use with an iRite user program
REMOTE Configures the port to operate as a serial scale input, see Menu Structure if TRIGGE is set to
REMOTE below (not available in USBCOM)
When in STRLFT, STRIND and REMOTE, if the COM port is set to TYPE = RS485, the port will not stream data, and cannot be used in a local/remote
application, see Section 10.6.3 on page 111
BAUD 9600 Port baud rate (not available in USBCOM)
19200
28800
38400
57600
115200
1200
2400
4800
BITS 8NONE Port data bits and parity (not available in USBCOM)
7EVEN
7ODD
STOP B 1 Stop Bits – selects the number of stop bits transmitted and the number of stop bits expected to be
2 received by the port (not available in USBCOM)
TERMIN CR/LF Termination – selects the termination character(s) for data sent from the port
CR
ECHO ON Specifies whether characters received by the port are echoed back to the sending unit
OFF
RESPNS ON Response – specifies whether the port transmits replies to serial commands
OFF
EOLDLY 0–255 End of Line Delay – specifies, in 0.1 second intervals, the delay between transmitted lines of data
TYPE 232 Type – Specifies the protocol for the COM port (not available in USBCOM)
422
485
ADDRES 0–255 Address – If TYPE is 485, specifies the RS-485 address (not available in USBCOM)
DUPLEX FULL Duplex – Only applies to the RS-485 or RS-422 communications; parameter only available in CHAN 1
HALF and CHAN 2 menus if TYPE is 485 or 422;
FULL (default) for 4-wire connection
HALF for 2-wire connection
PRNMSG OFF Print message – displays a message when a print is transmitted on this port
ON
SFMT <2><P><W7.> Stream format – specifies the stream format used for streaming output of scale data
<U><M><S> (TRIGGE=STRLFT or STRIND) or specifies the expected input for a serial scale
<CR><LF> (TRIGGE=REMOTE); See Section 10.7 on page 112
Table 3-10. COM, USBCOM, and SERIAL Menu Parameters

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3.2.10 Ethernet Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... PORTS PFORMT SETPTS ....
ETHNET

DHCP IPADRS NETMSK DFTGWY DNSPRI DNSSEC

ON xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

OFF

SERVER CLIENT MAC

PORT TRIGGE TERMIN RMOTIP RMOTPT TRIGGE xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx

number COMAND CR/LF xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx number COMAND

STRIND CR STRIND
STRLFT STRLFT
PROGIN PROGIN

EOLDLY TIMOUT SFMT TERMIN EOLDLY TIMOUT

number number ALPHA/NUM CR/LF number number

CR

ECHO RESPNS SFMT ECHO RESPNS

OFF ON ALPHA/NUM OFF ON

ON OFF ON OFF

Figure 3-13. Ethernet Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

DHCP ON Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
OFF
IPADRS 000.000.000.000 Configures the IP address for this device but not for Fieldbus card
Valid IP Address
NETMSK 000.000.000.000 Specifies the subnet mask
Valid Net Mask
DFTGWY 000.000.000.000 Default Gateway
Valid IP Address
DNSPRI 000.000.000.000 IP address for the primary DNS server
Valid IP Address
DNSSEC 000.000.000.000 IP address for the secondary DNS server
Valid IP Address
SERVER See SERVER sub-level menu below
CLIENT See CLIENT sub-level menu below
MAC 00.00.00.00.00.00 The MAC address for this device, read only
SERVER/CLIENT Sub-level
RMOTIP 000.000.000.000 Remote IP address - IP address of the remote unit the 880 indicator will connect to
Valid IP Address Client level only
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Parameter Choices Description

RMOTPT 1 Remote port - TCP port number on the remote unit that the 880 will connect to
1-65535 Client level only
PORT 10001 The TCP port number of the 880 server
1-65535 Server level only
TRIGGE COMAND Selects the operation of the port
STRIND COMAND - allows operation of EDP commands and will print
STRLFT STRLFT - stream Legal-for-Trade scale data - data is transmitted at the configured display update rate. Will
also accept EDP commands and printing
STRIND - stream industrial scale data - data is transmitted up to the configured A/D sample rate. Will also
accept EDP commands and printing
TERMIN CR/LF Termination. Selects the termination character(s) for data sent from the port
CR
EOLDLY 0 Port end-of-line delay - specifies, in 0.1 second intervals, the delay between transmitted lines of data
0-255
TIMOUT 0 Timeout - inactivity disconnect timeout. A connections (either client or server) is closed if there is no activity
0-65535 before the timeout expires. Time is in seconds. A timeout value of 0 disables the inactivity disconnect
SFMT <2><P><W7.><U> Stream format - specifies the stream format used for streaming output of scale data (TRIGGE=STRLFT or
<M><S><CR><LF STRIND). Alphanumeric maximum length is 200 characters
>
ECHO OFF Specifies whether characters received by the port are echoed back to the sending unit
ON
RESPNS ON Response - specified whether the port transmits replies to serial commands
OFF NOTE - If an unexpected device (such as a printer), that may transmit unexpected data (such as a
low paper message), is connected to the indicator the response parameter should be set to OFF to
prevent a reply from the indicator from confusing the external device.
Table 3-11. Ethernet Menu Parameters (Continued)

3.2.11 USB Host

... ETHNET USB FLDBUS ...

MEM

LOAD SAVE?

ALL ?
CFG ?
CAL ?
Figure 3-14. USB Host Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

MEM SAVE? Save Configuration to a memory device
-- LOAD Load Configuration from a memory device;
CFG ? — loads only configuration
CAL ? — loads only calibration
ALL ? — loads all data
Table 3-12. USB HOST Menu Parameters

NOTE: For more information on the use of the USB Host features, see Section 9.2 on page 105.
Keyboard is automatically recognized upon connecting.

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3.2.12 Fieldbus Menu

.... SETUP ....
.... PORTS ....

COM ... USB FLDBUS

FORMAT SWAP DVCNET PRFBUS

AOPEXT WORD ADDRES

OLDSTD BOTH
AOPSTD NONE
BYTE
Figure 3-15. Fieldbus Menu Parameters

Parameter Choices Description

FORMAT AOPEXT 8 BYTE input and output is used with Smartcard firmware 2.18
OLDSTD 8 BYTE input and output is used with Smartcard firmware 2.02
AOPSTD
SWAP NONE Specifies byte-swapping used for the field bus card; for DeviceNet cards,
BYTE this parameter defaults to BYTE; for all other cards the default value is
WORD none
BOTH
DVCNET 63 DeviceNet option address
1–64
PRFBUS 126 Profibus option address
1–126
Table 3-13. Fieldbus Menu Parameters

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3.2.13 Print Format Menu

See Section 7.0 on page 93 for information about custom print formatting.
.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... PFORMT SETPTS DIGIO ....
GFMT NFMT ACCFMT SPFMT HDRFMT

format
FMT PORT

format COM
USBCOM
CHAN 1
CHAN 2
ETH-S
ETH-C
USBMEM
OFF

Figure 3-16. Print Format Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

GFMT -- Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
FMT Weigh mode, no tare in system; GROSS<G><NL2><TD><NL>
PORT The communications port the print data will be sent to: COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C, USBMEM, OFF
NFMT -- Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
FMT Weigh mode, tare in system; GROSS<G><NL>TARE<SP><T><NL>NET<SP2><N><NL2><TD><NL>
PORT The communications port the print data will be sent to: COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C, USBMEM, OFF
ACCFMT -- Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
FMT Accumulator enabled and displayed, or setpoint print operation with PSHACC=ON; ACCUM<A><NL><DA><TI><NL>
PORT The communications port the print data will be sent to: COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C, USBMEM, OFF
SPFMT -- Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
FMT Setpoint print operation with PSHPRNT=ON; <SCV><SP><SPM><NL>
PORT The communications port the print data will be sent to: COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C, USBMEM, OFF
HDRFMT -- Must be inserted into other print format. Alphanumeric, maximum length 300;
COMPANY NAME<NL>STREET ADDRESS<NL>CITY, ST ZIP<NL2>
Table 3-14. Print Format Menu Parameters

NOTE: For all PORT choices, if the COM port is set to TYPE = RS485, the port will not perform a demand print,
See Section 10.6.3 on page 111.

Available Print Ports

COM RS-232/422 port - J3, see Section 2.4.6 on page 33
USBCOM USB Device port - J4, see Section 2.4.8 on page 34
CHAN 1 Serial Card Channel 1 - see Section 2.4.6 on page 33
CHAN 2 Serial Card Channel 2 - see Section 2.4.6 on page 33
ETH-S Ethernet Server - J6, see Section 9.1 on page 101
ETH-C Ethernet Server - J6, see Section 9.1 on page 101
USBMEM Print File on USB Flash Drive, see Section 9.2.2 on page 106
Table 3-15. Available Printer Ports

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3.2.14 Setpoints Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... SETPTS DIGIO ALGOUT ....

SP CFG BATCHG

OFF
AUTO
MANUAL

SETPT1 SETPT2-20

OFF Same as
GROSS SETPT1

NET See Figure 3-18 on

page 63 Menu Layout A
-GROSS
-NET
%REL PAUSE
DELAY
WAITSS See Figure 3-19 on
page 64 Menu Layout B
COUNTR
AUTJOG TIMER
See Figure 3-20 on
CONCUR page 64 Menu Layout C

Figure 3-17. Setpoint Menu Structure

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3.2.14.1 Gross and Net and Relative Setpoints

A GROSS, NET, -GROSS, -NET, %REL

VALUE TRIP BANDVAL HYSTER PREACT PREVAL

number HIGHER number number OFF number

LOWER ON If PREACT
If TRIP = If TRIP = is ON or LEARN
INBAND INBAND HIGHER LEARN
OUTBAN or OUTBAND or LOWER

PREADJ PRESTA PCOUNT RELNUM BATSEQ CLRACM

number number number 1–20 OFF OFF

ON ON
If PREACT is LEARN %RELSP only

CLRTAR PSHACM PSHPRT PSHTAR ACCESS NAME

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 6ALPHA

ON ON ON ON OFF
ONQUIE WAITSS

SLOT DIGOUT SENSE BRANCH

NONE BIT1-BITx NORMAL 0

SLOT 0 INVERT 1-20
Based on which DIGIO
SLOT 1 are config as OUTPUT If BATSEQ is ON

SLOT1 – If RELAY or Digital I/O option board is installed. NOTE: x = maximum number of bits
supported for the slot/card.
SLOT 0 – The onboard DIGIO.
Figure 3-18. Setpoint Menu Structure – Layout A

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B PAUSE, DELAY, WAITSS, COUNTR, AUTJOG

VALUE CLRACM CLRTAR PSHACM PSHPRT PSHTAR

number OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON ON ON ON ON
ONQUIE WAITSS

DELAY, WAITSS and AUTJOG setpoints only.

ACCESS NAME SLOT DIGOUT SENSE BRANCH

ON 6ALPHA NONE BIT1-BITx NORMAL 0

OFF SLOT 0 Based on which DIGIO INVERT 1-20
SLOT 1 are config as OUTPUT
COUNTR setpoint only,
if BATSEQ is ON.
NOTE: x = maximum
number of bits
supported for the SLOT1 – If RELAY or Digital I/O option board is installed.
SLOT 0 – The onboard DIGIO.
slot/card

Figure 3-19. Setpoint Menu Structure – Layout B

C TIMER und CONCUR

VALUE START END ACCESS NAME

number 1 1 ON 6ALPHA
1-20 1-20 OFF

SLOT DIGOUT SENSE

NONE BIT1-BITx NORMAL

SLOT 0 Based on which DIGIO INVERT
are config as OUTPUT
SLOT 1
NOTE: x =
maximum
number of bits
SLOT1 – If RELAY or Digital I/O option board is installed.
supported for the
SLOT 0 – The onboard DIGIO. slot/card

Figure 3-20. Setpoint Menu Structure – Layout C

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Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 Submenus
SETPT 1– OFF Specifies the setpoint kind;
SETPT 20 GROSS GROSS, NET, –GROSS, –NET, %REL setpoint kinds can be used as either batch or continuous
NET setpoints;
–GROSS PAUSE, DELAY, WAITSS, COUNTR and AUTJOG setpoint kinds can only be used in batch sequences;
–NET TIMER and CONCUR setpoint kinds can only be used as continuous setpoints, see Table 8-1 on
%REL page 96 for more information about setpoint kinds;
PAUSE The digital output assigned to the Concur setpoint should not be used by another Concur setpoint, this
DELAY could cause a conflict in setting the output state
WAITSS
COUNTR
AUTJOG
TIMER
CONCUR
BATCHG OFF Batching mode – set to AUTO or MANUAL to allow a batch sequence to run; MANUAL requires a
AUTO BATSTR digital input or BATSTART serial command before the batch sequence can run; AUTO allows
MANUAL batch sequences to repeat continuously after receiving a single batch start signal, see Section 8.2 on
page 97
Level 3 Submenus
VALUE number Setpoint value; for weight-based setpoints: specifies the target weight value, 0–999999; for time-based
setpoints: specifies, in 0.1-second intervals, a time value in the range 0–65535; for COUNTR setpoints:
specifies the number of consecutive batches to be run, 0–65535
TRIP HIGHER Specifies whether the setpoint is satisfied when the weight is higher or lower than the setpoint value,
LOWER within a band established around the value, or outside of that band; in a batch sequence with
INBAND TRIP=HIGHER, the associated digital output is active until the setpoint value is reached or exceeded;
OUTBAND with TRIP=LOWER, the output is active until the weight goes below the setpoint value
BNDVAL 0 For setpoints with TRIP=INBAND or OUTBAND, specifies a weight equal to half the band width; the
0–999999 band established around the setpoint value is VALUE ±BNDVAL
HYSTER 0 Specifies a band around the setpoint value that must be exceeded before the setpoint, once off, can trip
0–999999 on again
PREACT OFF Allows the digital output associated with a setpoint to shut off before the setpoint is satisfied to allow for
ON material in suspension; the ON value adjusts the setpoint trip value up or down (depending on the TRIP
LEARN parameter setting) from the setpoint value using a fixed value specified on the PREVAL parameter; the
LEARN value can be used to automatically adjust the preact value after each batch; LEARN compares
the actual weight at standstill to the target setpoint value, then adjusts the preact PREVAL by the
PREADJ value times the difference after each batch
PREVAL 0 Specifies the preact value for setpoints with PREACT set to ON or LEARN; depending on the TRIP
0–999999 setting specified for the setpoint, the setpoint trip value is adjusted up or down by the PREVAL value
PREADJ 50.0 Preact adjustment factor; for setpoints with PREACT set to LEARN, specifies a decimal representation
0.0–100.0 of percentage of error correction applied (50 = 50%, 100 = 100%) each time a PREACT is adjusted
PRESTAB 0 Preact stabilization time-out; for setpoints with PREACT set to LEARN, specifies the time, in 0.1-second
0–65535 intervals, to wait for standstill before adjusting the PREACT value
PCOUNT 1 Preact learn interval; for setpoints with PREACT set to LEARN, specifies the number of batches after
1–65535 which preact value is recalculated; default value is 1; recalculates preact value after every batch cycle
RELNUM 1 For % REL setpoints, specifies the number of relative setpoints; target weight for this setpoint is
1–20 percentage (specified on VALUE parameter of the %REL setpoint) of target value of relative setpoint
BATSEQ OFF Specifies whether the setpoint is used as a batch (ON) or continuous (OFF) setpoint
ON
CLRACM OFF Specify ON to clear the accumulator when the setpoint is satisfied
ON
CLRTAR OFF Specify ON to clear the tare when the setpoint is satisfied
ON
Table 3-16. Setpoint Menu Parameters

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Parameter Choices Description

PSHACM OFF Specify ON to update the accumulator and perform a print operation when the setpoint is satisfied
ON (uses the accumulator print format); specify ONQUIE to update the accumulator without printing
ONQUIE
PSHPRT OFF Specify ON to perform a print operation when the setpoint is satisfied; specify WAITSS to wait for
ON standstill after setpoint is satisfied before printing; uses the setpoint print format; for AUTJOG setpoints,
WAITS it will print only once the previous setpoint is satisfied; instead of printing setpoint print format, it will print
GROSS or NET print format (depends on the type of previous setpoint)
PSHTAR OFF Specify ON to perform an acquire tare operation when the setpoint is satisfied; PSHTAR acquires the
ON tare regardless of the value specified for the REGULA parameter in the FEATUR menu, and regardless
of the stability
ACCESS ON Specifies the access allowed to setpoint parameters shown in the user menu; ON: values can be
OFF displayed and changed; OFF: Values can be displayed but not changed
NAME 6ALPHA A six character alphanumeric name for the setpoint
SLOT NONE Lists all available digital I/O slots; SLOT 0 – onboard DIO; SLOT 1 – option card (if installed); a slot will
SLOT 0 only appear if one or more of its individual bits are configured as an output
SLOT 1
DIGOUT BIT 1-BITx Lists all digital output bits available for the specified SLOT; this parameter is used to specify the digital
output bit associated with this setpoint; use the DIGITAL I/O menu Section 3.2.16 on page 67 to assign
OUTPUT as the function for the bit associated with this setpoint; for continuous setpoints, the digital out-
put becomes active (low) when the condition is met; for batch
setpoints, the digital output is active until the setpoint condition is met
SENSE NORMAL Specifies whether the state of the digital output associated with this setpoint is inverted when the
INVERT setpoint is satisfied
BRANCH 0 Specifies the setpoint number to which the batch sequence is to branch if the current setpoint is not
0–20 satisfied upon initial evaluation; the special value zero indicates that no branch is taken
START 1 Specifies the starting setpoint number; do not specify the number of the TIMER or CONCUR setpoint
1–20 itself; the TIMER or CONCUR setpoint begins when the starting setpoint begins
END 1 Specifies the ending setpoint number; do not specify the number of the TIMER or CONCUR setpoint
1–20 itself; the TIMER or CONCUR setpoint stops when the ending setpoint begins
Table 3-16. Setpoint Menu Parameters (Continued)
NOTE: If two or more of the CLRxxx and PSHxxx parameters are set on, the actions specified by those parameters are
performed in the following order when the setpoint is satisfied: 1) clear accumulator; 2) clear tare; 3) accumulate;
4) print; 5) acquire tare.

3.2.15 Version Menu

The VERS menu is used to check firmware version installed in the indicator and to set the indicator configuration to factory defaults.
.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... VERS SCALE FEATUR ....
SOFTWR REG DEFALT

VX.XX.XX LRV X.XX NO

YES

Figure 3-21. Version Menu Structure

Parameter Choices Description

SOFTWR VX.XX.XX Displays firmware version number
REG LVR X.XX Displays the Legally Relevant firmware version number
DEFALT NO Performs a reset of all the indicator parameters to factory default settings
YES
Table 3-17. Version Menu Parameters

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3.2.16 Digital I/O Menu

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....
.... DIGIO ALGOUT VERS ....
SLOT 0 SLOT 1

BIT 1 BIT 2-4 BIT 1-24 BIT 1-4

Same as
OFF Same as OFF
SLOT 0
PRINT SLOT 0
BIT 1 OUTPUT
BIT 1
ZERO If a 4-channel
If a 24-channel
relay card is
TARE BATSTP card is installed
or if neither a
installed
relay or
UNITS KBDLOC 24-channel
card is installed
CLEAR GROSS
DSPACC NET
DSPTAR PRIM
NT/GRS SEC
CLRCN CLRTAR
BATRUN CLARACC
BATSTR OUTPUT
BATPAS INPUT
BATRST PROGIN

Figure 3-22. Digital I/O Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 Submenus
SLOT 0 BIT 1 – BIT 4 Select the bit to set the function
Slot 0 Submenu
BIT 1 OFF Specifies the function activated by Bits 1–4;
BIT 2 PRINT PRINT, ZERO, TARE, UNITS, NT/GRS provide the same functions as the five front panel keys;
ZERO DSPACC displays the current accumulator value;
BIT 3 TARE
BIT 4 UNITS DSPTAR displays the tare;
CLEAR CLRCN resets the consecutive number to the value specified on the RESVAL parameter (FEATUR menu);
DSPACC BATRUN allows a batch routine to be started and run; with BATRUN active (low), the BATSTR input starts the
DSPTAR
NT/GRS batch; if BATRUN is inactive (high), BATSTR resets the batch;
CLRCN BATSTR starts or resets a batch routine, depending on the state of the BATRUN input;
BATRUN BATPAS pauses a batch routine while held active (low);
BATSTR BATRST resets a batch to first batch setpoint;
BATPAS
BATRST BATSTP stops a batch at the current step;
BATSTP KBDLOC locks the keyboard;
KBDLOC GROSS, NET, PRIM and SEC select gross or net weight display, and primary or secondary units display modes;
GROSS CLRTAR clears the current tare;
NET
PRIM CLRACC clears the accumulator;
SEC OUTPUT defines a bit as an output to be used by the setpoint or iRite program;
CLRTAR INPUT assigns the bit as a digital input that can be read with the GetDigin iRite API;
CLRACC PROGIN assigns the bit as a digital input used to generate an iRite program event
OUTPUT
INPUT
PROGIN
SLOT 1 - Relay Card BIT 1 - BIT 4 Select the bit to set the function - only the settings of OFF or OUTPUT are available
SLOT 1 - Digital I/O BIT 1 - BIT 24 Select the bit to set the function - Settings are the same as Slot 0, Bit 1
Card
Table 3-18. Digital I/O Menu Parameters

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3.2.17 Analog Output Menu

The ALGOUT menu is used only if the analog output option is installed. If the analog output option is installed, configure all
other indicator functions and calibrate the indicator before configuring the analog output, see Section 10.11 on page 119 for
analog output calibration procedures.

NOTE: Minimum calibration occurs at 0.5V and 1mA for a 0-10 V and 0-20 mA output respectively.
For analog output board (PN 131601), ensure SW2 switch is in the ON position if installed onto the blue CPU board (PN 175109) or
in the OFF position if installed onto the green CPU board (PN 131597). The SW2 switch is located on the backside of the analog
output card. This information does not apply for analog output board (PN 164704).

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....

.... ALGOUT VERS SCALE ....
SOURCE MODE OUTPUT ERRACT MIN MINNEG MAX MAXNEG TWZERO TWSPAN

SCALE GROSS 0-10V FULLSC 0 OFF 10000 OFF number number

PROGIN NET 0-20MA HOLD number ON number ON
4-20MA ZEROSC

Figure 3-23. Analog Output Menu

Parameter Choices Description

Level 2 Submenus
SOURCE SCALE Specifies the source of the analog output control; SCALE: indicates that the analog output will follow the con-
PROGIN figured Mode based on scale data; PROGIN: indicates that the analog output is under iRite program control
MODE GROSS Defines if the output follows the Gross or Net weight
NET
OUTPUT 0–10V Selects whether the analog output supplies voltage (0–10 V), current (0-20 mA), or current (4-20 mA)
0–20MA
4–20MA
ERRACT FULLSC Error action. Specifies how the analog output responds to system error conditions; possible values are:
HOLD FULLSC: set to full value (10 V or 20 mA, depending on output setting); HOLD: hold current value; ZEROSC:
ZEROSC set to zero value (0 V, 0 mA or 4 mA, depending on output setting)
MIN 0.000000 Specifies the minimum weight value tracked by the analog output; specify a value in the range 0–999999
number
MIN NEG OFF Set to ON if the MIN value is negative
ON
MAX 10000.00 Specifies the maximum weight value tracked by the analog output; specify a value in the range 0–999999
number
MAX NEG OFF Set to ON if the MAX value is negative
ON
TWZERO 000000 Calibrate zero; adjust the analog output zero calibration, see Section 10.11 on page 119; edit the value to
number match reading on multimeter to perform calibration
TWSPAN 000000 Calibrate span; adjust the analog output span calibration, see Section 10.11 on page 119; edit the value to
number match reading on multimeter to perform calibration
Table 3-19. Analog Output Menu Parameters

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4.0 Calibration
The 880 can be calibrated using the front panel, EDP commands, or Revolution.
Calibration consists of the following steps:
• Zero calibration
• Entering the test weight value
• Span calibration
• Optional five-point linearization
• Optional rezero calibration for test weights using hooks or chains
• Optional last zero calibration
• Optional temporary zero calibration
NOTE: The 880 requires the WZERO and WSPAN points to be calibrated. The linearity points are optional; they must fall
between zero and span, but must not duplicate zero or span. During calibration, TARE
acts as a data entry confirmation
key. It also acts as an execute key, and accepts the value if calibration was successful.

.... SETUP T&D INFO ....

.... SCALE FEATUR PORTS ....
.... CALIBR ....
WZERO WVAL WSPAN WLIN REZERO LAST TEMP

Previous A/D raw Display and edit Previous A/D raw Press Enter to Press Enter to recall Press Enter to
counts are shown. test weight value counts are shown. compensate for the last established temporarily zero the
Press Enter Press Enter zero offset pushbutton zero value displayed weight of a
to calibrate zero to calibrate zero Calibrating, please to allow calibration non-empty scale.
Press menu Press menu wait without removing test After span calibration
to cancel to cancel weights from the the previously
scale. calibrated zero value
Calibrating, please Calibrating, please
Calibrating, Please is used as the offset.
wait wait
wait Calibrating, Please
wait

POINT1 POINT2 POINT3 POINT4 POINT5

Same as POINT 1

WGT 1 CAL1

Display and Previous A/D raw

edit test counts are shown.
weight value
Press Enter
to calibrate span
Press menu
to cancel
Calibrating, please
wait

Figure 4-1. Calibration (CALIBR) Menu

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4.1 Front Panel Calibration

1. Put the indicator in configuration mode using the setup switch on the back of the unit, see Figure 3-1 on page 44, (or
use if audit trail is enabled), and navigate to CALIBR, see Figure 4-1 on page 69.
MENU

2. Press TARE
or to go to the WZERO parameter.

3. Press TARE
or to view the previously captured A/D count value for zero.
4. Remove all weight from the scale platform. If the test weights require hooks or chains, place the hooks or chains on the
scale for zero calibration.

5. Press TARE
to Calibrate WZERO.

NOTE: If calibration of zero is not required, press to exit.

MENU

6. The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while calibration is in progress. When complete, WVAL is displayed.
NOTE: To view zero A/D count, repeat Step 3. Instead of pressing Enter while viewing value, press Menu to exit.

7. With WVAL displayed, press TARE

to display the stored calibration weight value.
8. Edit value using the keypad on the 880 Plus, see Section 1.7.2 on page 15 or the following method for the panel
mount.
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value
• press TARE
when the value is correct
• Press or to move the decimal point position
9. Press TARE
to store the WVAL value and advance to WSPAN.

10. With WSPAN displayed, press TARE

or to view the previously captured A/D count value for span.

11. Place test weights on the scale equal to WVAL.

12. Press TARE

to calibrate WSPAN.

13. After TARE

is pressed, the indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait. When complete WLIN is displayed.

NOTE: To view span A/D count, repeat Step 9. Instead of pressing Enter while viewing value, press Menu to exit.

14. When calibration is complete press to return to the weigh mode.

MENU

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4.1.1 Five-point linearization

Five-point linearization (using the WLIN parameter) provides increased scale accuracy by calibrating the indicator at up to five
additional points between the zero and span calibrations.
Linearization is optional: if choosing not to perform linearization, skip the WLIN parameter; if linearization values have
previously been entered, these values are reset to zero during calibration of WZERO. To perform linearization, follow the
procedure below.

NOTE: The linearity points must be less than the WSPAN point.

1. With WLIN displayed, press TARE

to go to the first linearization point (POINT1).
2. Press again, WGT1 is displayed.
3. Press to display the value.
4. Edit the value using the keypad on the 880 Plus. See the following method for the panel mount:
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value

• Press TARE
when the value is correct (the decimal point will be set in the following step)
• Press or to move the decimal point position

• Press TARE
when the value is correct; the indicator will display CAL1

5. Place test weights on the scale and press TARE

. The indicator will display the previously captured A/D counts for
the linearization point.

6. Press TARE again to calibrate. The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while calibration is in progress.
When complete, WGT1 is displayed.
7. Press to POINT1, then press to POINT2.
8. Repeat for up to five linearization points. To exit the linearization parameters, press to return to WLIN.

4.1.2 Rezero
The rezero function is used to remove a calibration offset when an apparatus is used to hang test weights. If no other apparatus
was used to hang the test weights during calibration, remove the test weights and press to return to the CALIBR menu.

1. With Rezero displayed, press TARE

or to access the rezero function.
2. If an apparatus is used during calibration, remove it and the test weights from the scale. The indicator will display the
AD count from the previous zero (WZERO) calibration.

3. With all weight removed, press TARE to rezero the scale. This function acquires a new ZERO calibration value.
The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while the zero and span calibrations are adjusted. When complete,
Last is displayed.
NOTE: For more information on LAST or TEMP, see Section 4.2 on page 72 or Section 4.3 on page 72.

4. Press to return to weigh mode.

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4.2 LAST – Calibrating Zero Without Removing Test Weights

Last zero (typically platform scales) replaces the original captured zero with the last push button zero prior to a calibration.

NOTE: To use this feature a pushbutton zero must have been taken while the scale was empty while in the weigh mode.
Perform a normal calibration, except instead of using WZERO to capture the zero point of an empty scale, select Last to use the
last pushbutton zero. The test weight does not need to be removed from the scale.

4.3 TEMP – Establishing a Temporary Zero for Calibrating a Loaded Scale

Temporary zero (typically tank scales) is only a reference for a span calibration, and allows the original zero to be retained after
a span adjustment has been done.

NOTE: This procedure assumes the previously calibrated zero point is still accurate.
Perform a normal calibration, except instead of using WZERO to capture the zero point of an empty scale, select Temp. After
calibrating the temporary zero, enter the WVAL of the test weights added to the scale (just the test weights, not the product
loaded on the scale). Then perform the span calibration.

4.4 Adjusting Final Calibration (Trimming)

Calibration may be affected by environmental factors including wind, vibration, and angular loading. For example, if the scale is
calibrated with 1000 lb, a strain test may determine that at 2000 lb the calibration is 3 lb high. In this case, final calibration can
be adjusted by changing the WVAL to 998.5 lb. This adjustment provides a linear correction of 1.5 lb per 1000 lb.

4.5 Gravity Compensation

This feature is used to compensate for the variance in gravitational pull from one location to another. To calibrate with gravity
compensation, the LOCALE parameter under the FEATUR menu must be set to ON, see Section 3.2.6 on page 51, and the
LATUDE (latitude) and ELEVAT (elevation in meters, relative to sea level) parameters set before calibrating the indicator.
If the indicator is later installed at a different location, gravity compensation can be applied to a pre-calibrated indicator by
adjusting the LATUDE and ELEVAT parameters.

4.6 EDP Command Calibration

To calibrate the indicator using EDP commands, the indicator COM, USBCOM or Ethernet port must be connected to a terminal
or personal computer, see Section 2.6 on page 35 for cable connections.
NOTE: The indicator will respond with OK if the value of the parameter was valid, or the command executed properly. If the
indicator responds with ??, then either the value for the parameter was invalid, or the command could not be executed
Once the indicator is connected to the sending device, do the following:
1. Place the indicator in configuration mode and remove all weight from the scale platform. If the test weights require
hooks or chains, place the hooks or chains on the scale for zero calibration.
2. Send the SC.WZERO#1 command to calibrate zero. The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while calibration
is in progress.
3. Place test weights on the scale and use the SC.WVAL#1 command to enter the test weight value in the following
format:
SC.WVAL#1=nnnnnn<CR>
4. Send the SC.WSPAN#1 command to calibrate span. The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while calibration
is in progress.
5. Up to five linearization points can be calibrated between the zero and span calibration values. Use the following
commands to set and calibrate a single linearization point:
SC.WLIN.V1#1=nnnnn<CR>
SC.WLIN.C1#1<CR>
The SC.WLIN.V1#1 command sets the test weight value (nnnnn) for linearization point 1. The SC.WLIN.C1#1 command
calibrates the point. Repeat using the SC.WLIN.Vn#1 and SC.WLIN.Cn#1 (where 'n' is the linearity point number) commands
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6. To remove an offset value, clear all weight from the scale, including hooks or chains used to hang test weights, then
send the SC.REZERO#1 command. The indicator displays Calibrating, Please Wait while the zero and span
calibrations are adjusted.
7. Send the KMENU or KEXIT EDP command to return to weigh mode.

4.7 Revolution Calibration

To calibrate the indicator using Revolution, the indicator serial port must be connected to a computer running the Revolution
configuration utility. With the 880 connected to the PC:
1. Place the indicator in configuration mode (display reads CONFIG).
2. From Revolution, select New from the File menu.
3. The Select Indicator dialog box will appear. Select 880 and click OK.
4. From the Communications menu, select Connect.
5. From the left pane, select Scale selection and select the Scale button.
6. From the Tools menu, select Calibration Wizard.
7. Select Next to begin the Calibration Wizard.
8. Select Standard Calibration (zero and span) or Standard with Mullti-Point Linearization and then click Next to
continue.
9. In the text box, enter the test weight value be to used for span calibration.
10. Select the check box if using chains or hooks during the calibration, then select Next.
11. Remove all weight from the scale and select click the Calibrate Zero to begin zero calibration. If the test weights
require an apparatus to hang, place it on the scale for zero calibration.
12. When zero calibration is complete, the Calibration Wizard prompts to place test weights on the scale. Place the test
weights on the scale, then select Calibrate Span.
13. If choosing to perform linear calibration, the Calibration Wizard now displays prompts (1–5). Enter the weight value for
Linear Point #1, place test weights on scale and select Measure. Repeat for additional linearization points, then select
Next.
14. If the check box for using chains or hooks is selected, the Calibration Wizard prompts to perform a Re-zero. Remove
the apparatus used to hang the weights, and select Re-Zero to calibrate the zero offset.
15. The new and old calibration settings are displayed. To accept the new values, select Finish. To exit and restore the old
values, select Cancel.

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5.0 Using Revolution

The Revolution utility provides functions used to support database management, iRite program editing, configuration,
calibration, customizing and backup of the 880 configuration settings using a computer.
Calibration values, scale configuration, batch routines, and print ticket formatting can be configured, saved and restored to the
880 using Revolution.
The indicator’s operating firmware can also be updated using Revolution, see Section 5.3 on page 76 for more details on
firmware updating.
NOTE: For system requirements visit the Revolution product page on www.ricelake.com/revolution

5.1 Connecting to the Indicator

Communicating to the 880 can be accomplished using any of the available ports - using a serial connection to the indicator
serial (COM) port through J3; using a port on a dual serial option card; using a USB connection and Virtual Comm Port to the
indicator’s USB Micro Device (USBCOM) port through J4; or using a TCP/IP connection through the Ethernet Port (J6).
After making the physical connection to a computer, select the Options in the Tools menu and configure the communications
settings as needed to match the communications method that is being used:
• RS-232 and RS-485 – select the COM port that it will be connected to; settings can be configured manually to match the
indicator's current settings, or check the box for “Auto Detect Settings” to have Revolution automatically detect the
settings
• USB – select RS-232 as the communication mode, the USB connection appears as a standard COM port to Revolution;
note that the comm port for the USB connection will only show in the list of available ports if the indicator is physically
connected, and powered on; the settings for baud rate, data and stop bits, and parity do not apply for a USB connection,
and do not need to be set to any specific value
• TCP/IP – requires the IP address and TCP Port of the indicator; enter the IP address and port during the
communications connection
To open the communication connection, click on CONNECT under the COMMUNICATIONS menu, or the CONNECT button in
the Toolbar. Revolution will attempt to establish communications with the indicator. It also can be used to verify the com port
being used in the options/settings and in the device manager com/lpt.
NOTE: If Revolution does not detect the indicator, check the:
Physical connections, communications settings in Revolution.
Current settings of the communications port in the indicator.
Indicator communications port TRIGGE parameter is set to COMAND.
If Revolution displays a Version Error, the indicator version of firmware does not match the module used in Revolution. A
connection can be forced, but some parameters may not be enabled if they were not originally supported in that module.

5.2 Configuration
The Revolution configuration utility provides the preferred method for configuring the 880 indicator. Revolution runs on a
computer to set configuration parameters for the indicator. When Revolution configuration is complete, configuration data is
downloaded to the indicator.
5.2.1 New Configuration File
1. Select New File on the tool bar (New under the file menu can also be used).
2. Select the icon for the indicator with the appropriate firmware version for which the configuration file is to be created.
3. Revolution will create a default configuration file. Edit the settings, upload the indicator’s current settings, or download
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5.2.2 Open an Existing Configuration File

1. Select Open File on the tool bar (Open under the file menu can also be used).
2. Navigate to the *.rev file to open then click the OK button.
3. Revolution opens the file, selecting the correct indicator module to use with it. Edit the settings, or download the
settings to the indicator.

5.2.3 Saving a Configuration File

1. Select Save File on the tool bar (Save under the file menu can also be used).
• If the file is new, enter a name when requested
• If the file already exists, confirm to overwrite the previous file
• Select Cancel to exit the save process without saving
• Select Save As under the file menu if saving to a different file name
5.2.4 Downloading to the Indicator
The Send Configuration to Device function in the Revolution Communications menu allows a Revolution configuration file
(with or without scale calibration data), database tables, an iRite program file, ticket formats or setpoints to be downloaded to a
connected indicator in Setup mode.
The Send Section to Device function in the Revolution Communications menu allows download of only the currently displayed
object, such as a scale configuration.
Because less data is transferred using the Send Section to Device, it is typically faster than a full configuration download, but
there is an increased possibility that the download may fail due to dependencies on other objects. If the download fails, try
performing a complete download using the Send Configuration to Device function.
5.2.5 Uploading Configuration to Revolution
The Get Configuration from Device function in the Revolution Communications menu allows the existing user settings of a
connected indicator to be saved to a file on the computer. Once saved, the configuration file provides a backup that can be
quickly restored to the indicator if needed or the file can be edited within Revolution and downloaded back to the indicator.

NOTE: It does not allow for a custom program to be uploaded from the indicator.

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5.3 Updating the Indicator CPU or Display Module Firmware

The firmware for the 880 CPU and/or the 880 Display Module can be updated using a computer with a RS232 serial port, and
the Revolution indicator configuration software package. Firmware can be updated for just the CPU, just the Display Module, or
both.
NOTE: If updating the CPU Firmware, all configuration data, including calibration, will be lost. Use Revolution to upload and
save a copy of the current configuration before continuing. After updating, use Revolution to restore the configuration and
calibration. Firmware updates can only be done through the RS-232 port. Updates through the USB and Ethernet ports are
not supported.
1. Download the new CPU and/or Display Module firmware from www.ricelake.com/880.
• CPU firmware file – 156650-880CPUFirmwareVx-xx-xx.S19
• Display Module firmware file – 156651-880DisplayFirmwareVx-xx-xx.S19
2. Connect the RS-232 Port (J3) from the CPU board, see Figure 2-20 on page 32 to a computer.
3. Press and hold the SETUP switch (located under the Ethernet jack) while applying power to turn on the 880 indicator
and put it into BOOT mode. The display will be black for several seconds, then display . . . . . . .
4. Release the setup switch.
5. Start the Revolution software on the computer.
6. Under file, select New.
7. Select the 880 module applicable for the current version of firmware.
8. Under Tools select Options/Communications/AutoDetect.
9. Select the Auto Detect Settings check box and click OK.
10. Under Communications, select Connect. Revolution will establish communications with the 880 indicator.
NOTE: If it fails to connect, check the connections.
11. Once connected, select Update CPU Firmware or Update Display Firmware in the main indicator information
screen.
12. Select the file for the Firmware being updated, CPU or Display.
The program will proceed to load the new firmware. This may take several minutes, while in progress do not leave the
Revolution window or interrupt the power to the indicator. The progress of the download will be indicated on the Indicator
Information screen.
When the download is complete, the program indicates if it was successful or not.
NOTE: If not successful, turn off the power to the indicator, return to step 3, and try the entire procedure again. If problems
persist, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for technical assistance.
If loading both the CPU and Display Module firmware, after one is complete, turn off the power and start again at
Step 3 before loading the other.

5.4 Revolution Help

The menu bar in Revolution contains a Help system for further assistance in using Revolution software.
The help system contains an index of help topics and a search function. The search function allows the user to search with a
keyword. When a keyword is typed into the search text box, Help searches its Index and finds the closest related topic in the
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6.0 EDP Commands

The 880 can be controlled by a computer or terminal using the EDP commands, which can simulate front panel key press
functions, display and change setup parameters, and perform reporting functions.

6.1 The EDP Command Set

The EDP command set can be divided into seven groups: key press commands, reporting commands, the
RESETCONFIGURATION special function command, parameter setting commands, weigh mode commands, error conditions
and batching control commands.
When the indicator processes an EDP command, it responds with the message OK. The OK response verifies that the
command was received and has been executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot be executed, the indicator
responds with ??.
The following sections list the commands and command syntax used for each of these groups.

6.1.1 Key Press Commands

Key press EDP commands simulate pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator. These commands can be used in both
setup and weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as “pseudo” keys, providing functions that are not represented by a
key on the front panel.
For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using EDP commands:
1. Type K1 and press Enter (or RETURN).
2. Type K5 and press Enter.
3. Type KTARE and press Enter.
Command Function
KMENU
Press
MENU

KZERO
Press
ZERO

KUNITS
Press UNITS

KPRINT
Press
PRINT

KTARE
Press TARE

KGROSSNET
Press
GROSS
NET
B/N

KGROSS Go to gross mode (pseudo key)

KNET Go to net mode (pseudo key)
KDISPACCUM Display ACCUM (pseudo key)
KDISPTARE Display tare (pseudo key)
KCLR Press the Clear key (pseudo key)
KCLRCN Reset consecutive number (pseudo key)
KCLRTAR Clear tare from system (pseudo key)
KLEFT In menu mode, move left in the menu
KRIGHT In menu mode, move right in the menu
KUP In menu mode, move up in the menu
KDOWN In menu mode, move down in the menu
KSAVE In menu mode, saves the current configuration (pseudo key)
Table 6-1. EDP Key Press Commands

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Command Function
KEXIT In menu mode, saves the current configuration then exits to
weigh mode (pseudo key)
K0–K9 Press number 0 (zero) through 9 (pseudo keys)
KDOT Press the decimal point (.) (pseudo key)
KENTER Press the Enter key (pseudo key)
KLOCK Lock specified front panel key; for example, to lock the Zero
key, enter KLOCK=KZERO (pseudo key)
KUNLOCK Unlock specified front panel key; for example, to unlock the
Print key, enter KUNLOCK=KPRINT (pseudo key)
KDATE Display date (pseudo key)
KTIME Display time (pseudo key)
KESCAPE Exits the selected parameter; returns to weigh mode if a
parameter is not selected (functions identical to the Menu
key in menu mode) (pseudo key)
KPRIM Change to primary units (pseudo key)
KSEC Change to secondary units (pseudo key)
Table 6-1. EDP Key Press Commands (Continued)

6.1.2 Reporting Commands

Reporting commands, see Table 6-2 for more information, about sending specific information to the EDP port. These
commands can be used in both configuration mode and weigh mode.
Command Function
AUDITJUMPER Returns the state of the audit jumper; a response of OK indicates the jumper is in the On position; a response of “??”
indicates the jumper is in the Off position
BUILD Returns the date and time of the software build
DUMPALL Returns a list of all parameter values
DUMPAUDIT Returns a list of audit trail information
DUMPCONFIG Returns a list of all parameter values except for setpoint data
DUMPETH Returns a list of all Ethernet parameter values
DUMPSP Returns a list of all setpoint parameter values
HARDWARE Returns a value that indicates which option card is installed in the option slot; possible values:
000=none, 032=24-channel DIO card, 085=relay card, 101=USB host, 153=analog output card, 170=CompactCom card,
097=dual serial card
Example response with a relay card installed: HARDWARE=085
VERSION Returns the 880 firmware version
DISPLAYBUILD Returns the date and time of the display module software build; NONE is returned if no display is connected
DISPLAYVERSION Returns the display module software version; NONE is returned if no display is connected
P Returns the current displayed weight with units identifier, see Section 10.4 on page 108
OPTVERSION#1 Returns the software version of an installed option card, if supported; returns UNSUPPORTED if not supported; returns
NOCARD if no option card is installed
FBTEST Returns the type of Field Bus module that is connected to the Field Bus Option Card, if installed; returns NOMODULE if no
module is installed; returns NOTFOUND if no Field Bus Option Card is installed
Table 6-2. EDP Reporting Commands

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6.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command

The RESETCONFIGURATION command can be used in configuration mode to restore all configuration parameters to their
default values.
This command is equivalent to using the DEFALT function in CONFIG mode.

NOTE: All load cell calibration settings are lost when the RESETCONFIGURATION command is run.

6.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands

Parameter setting commands allow the display or change of the current value for a particular configuration parameter.
Current configuration parameter settings can be displayed in either configuration mode or weigh mode using the following
syntax:
command<CR>
Most parameter values can be changed in configuration mode only; setpoint parameters listed in Table 6-16 on page 85 can be
changed when in normal weighing mode.
Use the following command syntax when changing parameter values:
command=value<CR>
Where value is the new value you want to assign to the parameter. Use no spaces before or after the equal (=) sign. If an
incorrect command has been typed in, the response will be ??.
For example, to set the motion band parameter to 5, type the following:
SC.MOTBAND#1=5D<CR>
To see a list of values for parameters with selectable values, in configuration mode only, enter the command and equal sign
followed by a question mark:
command=?<CR>
6.1.5 Scales Menu
Command Menu Description Choices / Range
SC.ACCUM#1 ACCUM Accumulator OFF, ON
SC.DFTHRH#1 DFTHRH Digital filter cutout threshold 0–99999
SC.DSPRATE#1 DSPRAT Display update rate (in 0.1 sec intervals) 1–80
SC.DFSENS#1 DFSENS Digital filter cutout sensitivity LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY
SC.GRADS#1 GRADS Graduations 1–100000
SC.MOTBAND#1 MOTBAN Motion band (in divisions) 0–100
SC.OVRLOAD#1 OVRLOA Overload FS+2%, FS+1D, FS+9D, FS
SC.PWRUPMD#1 PWRUPM Power up mode GO, DELAY
SC.RANGE1.MAX#1 MAX1 Maximum weight for first range or interval 0.0–999999.0
SC.RANGE2.MAX#1 MAX2 Maximum weight for second range or interval 0.0–999999.0
SC.RANGE3.MAX#1 MAX3 Maximum weight for third range or interval 0.0–999999.0
SC.SMPRAT#1 SMPRAT Sample Rate 7.5HZ, 15HZ, 30HZ, 60HZ, 120HZ, 240HZ, 480HZ, 960HZ
SC.SPLIT#1 SPLIT Specifies full range, multi-range, or multi-interval OFF, 2RNG, 3RNG, 2INTVL, 3INTVL
SC.SSTIME#1 SSTIME Stand still time (in 0.1 sec intervals) 1–65535
SC.TAREFN#1 TAREFN Tare function BOTH, NOTARE, PBTARE, KEYED
SC.THRESH#1 THRESH Accumulator zero threshold 0–999999
SC.ZRANGE#1 ZRANGE Zero range (in % of capacity) 0.0–100.0
SC.ZTRKBND#1 ZTRKBN Zero track band (in divisions) 0.0–100.0
Table 6-3. Scales EDP Commands

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6.1.6 Format Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
If SPLIT = OFF
SC.PRI.DECPNT#1 DECPNT Decimal point location (for primary units) 888888, 888880, 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8
SC.PRI.DSPDIV#1 DSPDIV Display divisions 1D, 2D, 5D
SC.PRI.UNITS#1 UNITS Specifies primary units for displayed and printed LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE
weight
SC.SEC.DECPNT#1 DECPNT Decimal point location (for secondary units) 888888, 888880, 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8
SC.SEC.DSPDIV#1 DSPDIV Display divisions (for secondary units) 1D, 2D, 5D
SC.SEC.UNITS#1 UNITS Specifies secondary units for displayed and printed LB, KG, OZ, TN, T, G, NONE
weight
If SPLIT = 2RNG, 3RNG, 2INTVL, 3INTVL
SC.PRI.DECPNT#1 DECPNT1 Decimal point location for first range or interval 888888, 888880, 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8
SC.SEC.DECPNT#1 DECPNT2 Decimal point location for second range or interval 888888, 888880, 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8
SC.TER.DECPNT#1 DECPNT3 Decimal point location for third range or interval; 888888, 888880, 8.88888, 88.8888, 888.888, 8888.88, 88888.8
only available in 3RNG or 3INTVL
SC.PRI.DSPDIV#1 DDIV1 Range/Interval 1 division size 1D, 2D, 5D
SC.SEC.DSPDIV#1 DDIV2 Range/Interval 2 division size 1D, 2D, 5D
SC.TER.DSPDIV#1 DDIV3 Range/Interval 3 division size 1D, 2D, 5D
Table 6-4. Format EDP Commands

6.1.7 Calibration Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
SC.WZERO#1 WZERO Perform zero calibration --
SC.WSPAN#1 WSPAN Perform span calibration --
SC.LC.CD#1 -- Raw count at zero -2147483646–2147483647
SC.LC.CW#1 -- Raw count at span -2147483646–2147483647
SC.LC.CZ#1 -- -- -2147483646–2147483647
SC.REZERO#1 REZERO Perform zero calibration --
SC.WLIN.C1#1 -- Calibrate linearization point 1 --
SC.WLIN.C2#1 -- Calibrate linearization point 2 --
SC.WLIN.C3#1 -- Calibrate linearization point 3 --
SC.WLIN.C4#1 -- Calibrate linearization point 4 --
SC.WLIN.C5#1 -- Calibrate linearization point 5 --
SC.WLIN.F1#1 CAL 1 Raw count value for linearization point 1 -2147483646–2147483647
SC.WLIN.F2#1 CAL 2 Raw count value for linearization point 2 -2147483646–2147483647
SC.WLIN.F3#1 CAL 3 Raw count value for linearization point 3 -2147483646–2147483647
SC.WLIN.F4#1 CAL 4 Raw count value for linearization point 4 -2147483646–2147483647
SC.WLIN.F5#1 CAL 5 Raw count value for linearization point 5 -2147483646–2147483647
SC.WLIN.V1#1 WGT 1 Test weight value for linearization point 1 0.0–999999.0
SC.WLIN.V2#1 WGT 2 Test weight value for linearization point 2 0.0–999999.0
SC.WLIN.V3#1 WGT 3 Test weight value for linearization point 3 0.0–999999.0
SC.WLIN.V4#1 WGT 4 Test weight value for linearization point 4 0.0–999999.0
SC.WLIN.V5#1 WGT 5 Test weight value for linearization point 5 0.0–999999.0
SC.WVAL#1 WVAL Test weight value 0.00001–999999.0
Table 6-5. CALIBR EDP Commands
NOTE: The menu items, CAL1 – CAL5 are used to do the calibration. A value cannot be keyed in.
The SC.WLIN.Fx#1 EDP commands can be used to view and edit the value but they do not perform the calibration.
Use the SC.WLIN.Cx#1 commands to perform the calibration.

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6.1.8 Ports COM and SERIAL (Option Card) Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
EDP.BAUD#p BAUD Port baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 28800,
38400, 57600, 115200
EDP.BITS#p BITS Port data bits and parity 8NONE, 7EVEN, 7ODD
EDP.ECHO#p ECHO Specifies whether characters received by the port are OFF, ON
echoed back to the sending unit
EDP.EOLDLY#p EOLDLY Port end-of-line delay in 0.1 sec intervals Range: 0–255
EDP.TYPE#p TYPE Specifies RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 communication 232, 485, 422
EDP.ADDRESS#p ADDRES RS-485 address Range: 0–255
EDP.PRNMSG#p PRNMSG Print message OFF, ON
EDP.RESPONSE#p RESPNS Response OFF, ON
EDP.SFMT#p SFMT Stream format Alphanumeric, max Length: 200
EDP.STOPBITS#p STOP B Stop Bits 1, 2
EDP.TERMIN#p TERMIN Termination character(s) CR/LF, CR
EDP.TRIGGER#p TRIGGE Selects the operation of the port COMAND, STRLFT, STRIND, REMOTE
EDP.DUPLEX#p DUPLEX Selects half or full duplex 422/485 (option card ports only) HALF, FULL
NOTE: #p = 1 for COM, 5 for serial option channel 1 and 6 for serial option channel 2
Table 6-6. PORTS (COM and Serial Option Card) EDP Commands

6.1.9 Ports – Fieldbus Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
FB.DATAFORMAT#1 FORMAT The data format OLDSTD, AOPSTD
FB.BYTESWAP#1 SWAP Specify byte swap for Fieldbus card NONE, BYTE, WORD, BOTH
FB.DEVICENETADDRESS#1 DVCNET Address for DeviceNet option 1–64
FB.PROFIBUSADDRESS#1 PRFBUS Address for Profibus option 1–126
Table 6-7. PORTS – Fieldbus EDP Commands

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6.1.10 Ports – Ethernet Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
ETH.DEFAULTGATEWAY DFTGWY Default gateway Valid IP address
ETH.DHCP DHCP Dynamic host configuration protocol OFF, ON
ETH.DNSPRIMARY DNSPRI Primary DNS server address Valid IP address
ETH.DNSSECONDARY DNSSEC Secondary DNS server address Valid IP address
ETH.IPADDRESS IPADRS IP address for the indicator Valid IP address
ETH.MACADDRESS MAC MAC address (read only) N/A – read only
ETH.NETMASK NETMSK Subnet mask Valid IP address
ETH.CLIENT.ECHO CLIENT | ECHO Specifies whether characters received by the port are echoed back to OFF, ON
the sending unit
ETH.CLIENT.EOLDLY CLIENT | EOLDLY Port end-of-line delay, in 0.1 second intervals 0–255
ETH.CLIENT.RESPONSE CLIENT | RESPNS Response – specifies whether the port transmits replies to serial OFF, ON
commands; parameter should be set to OFF to prevent a reply from the
indicator confusing an external device (such as a printer)
ETH.CLIENT.REMOTESERVERIP CLIENT | RMOTIP Remote IP address of the remote machine that the 880 will connect to Valid IP address
ETH.CLIENT.REMOTESERVERPORT CLIENT | RMOTPT Remote port number of the remote machine that the 880 will connect to 1–65535
ETH.CLIENT.SFMT CLIENT | SFMT Stream format – specifies the stream format used for streaming output Alphanumeric,
of scale data (TRIGGE=STRLFT or STRIND) max length: 200
ETH.CLIENT.TERMIN CLIENT | TERMIN Termination – selects the termination character(s) for data sent from the CR/LF, CR
port
ETH.CLIENT.TIMEOUT CLIENT | TIMOUT Inactivity disconnect timeout – connection is closed after a specified 0–65535
period (in seconds) of inactivity; setting the value to 0 disables the
parameter
ETH.CLIENT.TRIGGER CLIENT | TRIGGE Selects the operation of the client Ethernet port COMAND,
STRLFT, STRIND
ETH.SERVER.ECHO SERVER | ECHO Specifies whether characters received by the port are echoed back to OFF, ON
the sending unit
ETH.SERVER.EOLDLY SERVER | Port end-of-line delay, in 0.1 second intervals 0–255
EOLDLY
ETH.SERVER.PORT SERVER | PORT Port that the 880 uses for its server 1–65535
ETH.SERVER.RESPONSE SERVER | Response – specifies whether the port transmits replies to serial OFF, ON
RESPNS commands; parameter should be set to OFF to prevent a reply from the
indicator confusing an external device (such as a printer)
ETH.SERVER.SFMT SERVER | SFMT Stream format – specifies the stream format used for streaming output Alphanumeric,
of scale data (TRIGGE=STRLFT or STRIND) max length: 200
ETH.SERVER.TERMIN SERVER | TER- Termination – selects the termination character(s) for data sent from the CR/LF, CR
MIN port
ETH.SERVER.TIMEOUT SERVER | Inactivity disconnect timeout – connection is closed after a specified 0–65535
TIMOUT period (in seconds) of inactivity; setting the value to 0 disables the
parameter
ETH.SERVER.TRIGGER SERVER | Selects the operation of the server Ethernet port COMAND,
TRIGGE STRLFT, STRIND
Table 6-8. PORTS – Ethernet EDP Commands

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6.1.11 Ports – USBCOM Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
EDP.ECHO#2 ECHO Specifies whether characters received by the port are echoed back OFF, ON
to the sending unit
EDP.EOLDLY#2 EOLDLY Port end-of-line delay, in 0.1 second intervals 0–255
EDP.PRNMSG#2 PRNMSG Displays print message OFF, ON
EDP.RESPONSE#2 RESPNS Specifies whether the port transmits replies to serial commands OFF, ON
EDP.SFMT#2 SFMT Stream format Alphanumeric, max length: 200
EDP.TERMIN#2 TERMIN Termination character CR/LF, CR
EDP.TRIGGER#2 TRIGGE Selects the operation of the port COMAND, STRLFT, STRIND
Table 6-9. Ports – USBCOM Menu EDP Commands

6.1.12 Stream Tokens Menu

Command Description Default Choices / Range
STR.GROSS String transmitted for the <M> token for gross weight G Alphanumeric, max length: 8
STR.INVALID String transmitted for the <S> token when weight is invalid I Alphanumeric, max length: 2
STR.MOTION String transmitted for the <S> token when scale is in motion M Alphanumeric, max length: 2
STR.NEG Character transmitted for the <P> token when the weight is negative - NONE, SPACE, -
STR.NET String transmitted for the <M> token for net weight N Alphanumeric, max length: 8
STR.OK String transmitted for the <S> token when the scale is ok “” Alphanumeric, max length: 2
STR.POS Character transmitted for the <P> token when the weight is positive SPACE NONE, SPACE, +
STR.PRI String transmitted for the <U> token for primary units L Alphanumeric, max length: 8
STR.RANGE String transmitted for the <S> token when the scale is out of range O Alphanumeric, max length: 2
STR.SEC String transmitted for the <U> token for secondary units K Alphanumeric, max length: 8
STR.TARE String transmitted for the <M> token for tare weight T Alphanumeric, max length: 8
STR.ZERO String transmitted for the <S> token when the scale is at center of zero Z Alphanumeric, max length: 2
Table 6-10. Stream Tokens EDP Commands

6.1.13 Feature Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
CONSNUM CURVAL Consecutive numbering 0–999999
CONSTUP RESVAL Consecutive number startup value 0–999999
DECFMT DECFMT Decimal format DOT, COMMA
GRAVADJ LOCALE Locale - must be enabled for latitude and elevation OFF, ON
LAT.LOC LATUDE Latitude (locale must be set to ON) 0-90
ELEV.LOC ELEVAT Elevation (locale must be set to ON) -9999–9999
UID UID Unit ID Alphanumeric, max length: 6
IRITECOMPATIBILITY IRITE Specifies the compatibility level for iRite programs 2X3X, 4X
NOTE: The iRite keypress handler changed in Firmware
version 4.0. If using an existing iRite program that was written
for Version 2X or 3X firmware, use the 2X3X setting. If starting
an iRite program from scratch, use the 4X setting.
Table 6-11. Feature EDP Commands

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6.1.14 Regulatory Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
REGWORD REGWRD
Term printed when weighing in gross mode GROSS, BRUTTO
REGULAT REGULA
Regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the scale site NONE, OIML, NTEP, CANADA, INDUST
REG.AGENCY AUDAG
Audit trail agency format NONE, OIML, NTEP, CANADA
REG.BASE OVRBASE
Zero preference for overload calculation; CALIB, SCALE
CALIB - calibrated zero;
SCALE - push button zero
REG.CTARE CTARE CLEAR key – clear tare/accumulator while viewing NO, YES
REG.RTARE RTARE Round push button tare to nearest display division YES,NO
REG.KTARE KTARE Keyed tare NO, YES
REG.MTARE MTARE Multiple tare action NOTHIN, REPLAC, REMOVE
REG.NTARE NTARE Negative or zero tare NO, YES
REG.PRTMOT PRTMOT Print while in motion NO, YES
REG.PRINTPT PRTPT Add “PT” to keyed tare print NO, YES
REG.SNPSHOT SNPSHT Selects display or scale weight source DISPLAY, SCALE
REG.ZTARE ZTARE Remove tare on ZERO NO, YES
Table 6-12. Regulatory EDP Commands

6.1.15 Time and Date Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
DATEFMT DFORMT Date format MMDDY2, DDMMY2, Y2MMDD, Y2DDMM, MMDDY4, DDMMY4, Y4MMDD, Y4DDMM
DATESEP D SEP Date separator character SLASH, DASH, SEMI
TIMEFMT TFORMT Time format 12HOUR, 24HOUR
TIMESEP T SEP Time separator character COLON, COMMA
Table 6-13. Time and Date EDP Commands

6.1.16 Passwords Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
PWD.USER USER Used to protect items in the top level menu 0–999999
PWD.SETUP SETUP Used to protect items in the setup menu 0–999999
Table 6-14. Password EDP commands

NOTE: The EDP commands can be used to set the passwords but they will not return the current password setting.

6.1.17 Keypad Lock Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
KEYLCK.GROSSNET GRSNET LOCK, UNLOCK
Locks or unlocks
GROSS
NET
B/N

KEYLCK.MENU MENU LOCK, UNLOCK

Locks or unlocks
MENU

KEYLCK.PRINT PRINT LOCK, UNLOCK

Locks or unlocks
PRINT

KEYLCK.TARE TARE LOCK, UNLOCK

Locks or unlocks TARE

KEYLCK.UNITS UNITS LOCK, UNLOCK

Locks or unlocks UNITS

KEYLCK.ZERO ZERO LOCK, UNLOCK

Locks or unlocks
ZERO

Table 6-15. Keypad Lock EDP Commands

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6.1.18 Setpoints Menu

NOTE: For setpoint commands the “n” symbolizes the setpoint number, 1-20.

Command Menu Description Choices / Range

SP.ACCESS#n ACCESS Setpoint access in top level menu (user) OFF, ON
SP.BANDVAL#n BNDVAL Band value 0–999999
SP.BRANCH#n BRANCH Branch destination 0,1–20
SP.CLRACCM#n CLRACM Clear accumulator OFF, ON
SP.CLRTAR#n CLRTAR Clear tare OFF, ON
SP.DIGOUT#n DIGOUT Lists all digital output bits available for the specified SLOT
NONE, BIT1–BIT4
SP.END#n END Ending setpoint number for TIMER and CONCUR 1–20
SP.HYSTER#n HYSTER Hysteresis 0–65535 (for the COUNTR and DELAY
setpoints);
0–999999 (for the GROSS, NET and %REL
setpoints)
SP.KIND#n Selection made after Supported setpoint kinds OFF, GROSS, NET, -GROSS, -NET, %REL,
dropping down from PAUSE, DELAY, WAITSS, COUNTR,
SETPT x AUTJOG, TIMER, CONCUR
SP.BATSEQ#n BATSEQ Specifies whether the setpoint is a batch step OFF, ON
SP.NAME#n NAME Setpoint name string Alphanumeric, max length: 6
SP.PCOUNT#n PCOUNT Preact learn interval (number of cycles before it learns) 0–65535
SP.PREACT#n PREACT Preact type OFF, ON, LEARN
SP.PREADJ#n PREADJ Preact adjustment percentage 0–999999
SP.PRESTAB#n PRESTB Preact learn stability 0–65535
SP.PREVAL#n PREVAL Preact value 0–999999
SP.PSHACCM#n PSHACM Push accumulate OFF, ON, ONQUIET
SP.PSHPRINT#n PSHPRT Push print OFF, ON, WAITSS
SP.PSHTARE#n PSHTAR Push tare OFF, ON
SP.RELNUM#n RELNUM Relative setpoint number 1–20
SP.SENSE#n SENSE Digital output sense NORMAL, INVERT
SP.DSLOT#n SLOT Digital output slot NONE, SLOT0, SLOT1
SP.START#n START Starting setpoint number for TIMER and CONCUR 1–20
SP.TRIP#n TRIP Specifies when the setpoint is satisfied when compared to value HIGHER, LOWER, INBAND, OUTBAND
SP.VALUE#n VALUE Setpoint value 0–65535 (for the COUNTR and DELAY setpoints)
0–999999 (for the GROSS, NET and %REL setpoints)
BATCHNG BATCHG Batching mode OFF, AUTO, MANUAL
Table 6-16. Setpoints EDP Commands
NOTE: Different setpoint parameters are available and accepted depending on KIND, TRIP, and PREACT. These restrictions
are listed below by the EDP command name but the same applies to access by menu.

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6.1.18.1 GROSS, NET, -GROSS, -NET and %REL Type Setpoints

SP.KIND#n=GROSS, NET, -GROSS, -NET, or %REL
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.BNDVAL#n (if TRIP INBAND or OUTBAND only)
SP.BRANCH#n (if BATSEQ is ON)
SP.CLRACCM#n
SP.CLRTARE#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.HYSTER#n (if TRIP HIGHER or LOWER only)
SP.BATSEQ#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.PCOUNT#n (if PREACT is LEARN only)
SP.PREACT#n (if TRIP HIGHER or LOWER only)
SP.PREADJ#n (if PREACT is LEARN only)
SP.PRESTAB#n (if PREACT is LEARN only)
SP.PREVAL#n (if PREACT is ON or LEARN only)
SP.PSHACM#n
SP.PSHPRT#n
SP.PSHTAR#n
SP.RELNUM#n (for %REL setpoints only)
SP.SENSE#n
SP.SLOT#n
SP.TRIP#n
SP.VALUE#n
6.1.18.2 PAUSE Type Setpoints
SP.KIND#n=PAUSE
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.SENSE#n
SP.SLOT#n

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6.1.18.3 DELAY Type Setpoints

SP.KIND#n=DELAY and AUTJOG
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.CLRACCM#n
SP.CLRTARE#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.PSHACM#n
SP.PSHPRT#n
SP.PSHTAR#n
SP.SENSE#n
SP.SLOT#n
SP.VALUE#n
6.1.18.4 WAITSS Type Setpoints
SP.KIND#n=WAITSS
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.CLRACCM#n
SP.CLRTARE#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.PSHACCM#n
SP.PSHPRINT#n
SP.PSHTARE#n
SP.SENSE#n
SP.SLOT#n
6.1.18.5 COUNTR Type Setpoints
SP.KIND#n=COUNTR
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.BRANCH#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.SENSE#n
SP.SLOT#n
SP.VALUE#n
6.1.18.6 TIMER and CONCUR Setpoints
SP.KIND#n=TIMER and CONCUR
SP.ACCESS#n
SP.DIGOUT#n
SP.END#n
SP.NAME#n
SP.SLOT#n
SP.START#n
SP.SENSE#n
SP.VALUE#n

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6.1.19 Print Format Menu

The Menu items (except for HDRFMT) are listed by the format and the sub-parameters.
Command Menu Description Choices / Range
ACC.FMT ACCFMT | FMT Accumulator enabled and displayed, or Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
setpoint print operation with PSHACCM=ON
ACC.PORT ACCFMT | PORT Accumulator print port COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C,
USBMEM, OFF
GFMT.FMT GFMT | FMT Weigh mode, no tare in system Alphanumeric, max mength: 1000
GFMT.PORT GFMT | PORT Weigh mode, no tare in system, print port COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C,
USBMEM, OFF
HDRFMT1 HDRFMT Must be inserted into other print format Alphanumeric, max length: 300
NFMT.FMT NFMT | FMT Weigh mode, tare in system Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
NFMT.PORT NFMT | PORT Weigh mode, tare in system, print port COM, USBCOM, CHAN1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C,
USBMEM, OFF
SPFMT.FMT SPFMT | FMT Setpoint print operation with PSHPRT=ON Alphanumeric, max length: 1000
SPFMT.PORT SPFMT | PORT Setpoint print port COM, USBCOM, CHAN 1, CHAN 2, ETH-S, ETH-C,
USBMEM, OFF
Table 6-17. Print Format EDP Commands

6.1.20 Digital I/O Configuration Menu

Command Menu Description
DIO.b#s BIT x OFF, PRINT, ZERO, TARE, UNITS, CLEAR, DSPACC, DSPTAR, NT/GRS, CLRCN, BATRUN, BATSTR,
BATPAS, BATRST, BATSTP, OUTPUT, KBDLOC, GROSS, NET, PRIM, SEC, CLRTAR, CLRACC, INPUT,
PROGIN
Table 6-18. Digital I/O Configuration EDP Commands
NOTE: Digital inputs and outputs are specified by bit number (b = 1-4 for slot 0 or slot 1 relay option; or 1-24 for slot 1 24-
channel DIO option) and slot number (s = 0 or 1).

6.1.21 Analog Out Menu

Command Menu Description Choices / Range
ALG.SOURCE#1 SOURCE Specifies source of the analog output control; SCALE: indicates that the SCALE, PROGIN
analog output will follow the configured Mode based on scale data;
PROGIN: indicates that the analog output is under iRite program control
ALG.MODE#1 MODE Specifies weight data, gross or net, tracked by the analog output GROSS, NET
ALG.OUTPUT#1 OUTPUT Specifies the output type 0–10V, 0–20MA, 4–20MA
ALG.ERRACT#1 ERRACT Error action FULLSC, HOLD, ZEROSC
ALG.MIN#1 MIN Minimum value tracked 0–999999
ALG.MINNEG#1 MINNEG Specify ON if the minimum weight is a negative value OFF, ON
ALG.MAX#1 MAX Maximum value tracked 0–999999
ALG.MAXNEG#1 MAXNEG Specify ON if the maximum weight is a negative value OFF, ON
Table 6-19. ALGOUT EDP Commands

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6.1.22 Weigh Mode Commands

The weigh mode commands, see Table 6-20, transmit data to a data communications port on demand. The SX, EX, and all the
X weight retrieval commands are valid only in normal operating mode; all other commands are valid in either setup or weigh
mode.
Command Function
CONSNUM Set or query the consecutive number
UID Set or query the unit ID
SD Set or query the date; enter six-digit date using the year-month-day order specified for the
DATEFMT parameter, using only the last two digits of the year
ST Set or query the time; enter the time using 24-hour format
SX#n Start serial port streaming; if port is configured to stream on port #1–4 (1=COM, 2=USBCOM,
3=Ethernet Server, 4=Ethernet Client, 5=Serial Card Channel 1, 6=Serial Card Channel 2)
SX Start serial port streaming for the port receiving the command, if port is configured to stream
EX#n Stop serial port streaming; if port is configured to stream on port #1–4 (1=COM, 2=USBCOM,
3=Ethernet Server, 4=Ethernet Client, 5=Serial Card Channel 1, 6=Serial Card Channel 2)
EX Stop serial port streaming for the port receiving the command, if port is configured to stream
RS Reset system; this is a soft reset; used to reset the indicator without resetting the configuration to
the factory defaults
S Sends a single stream frame from the scale to the port in the format defined by the Stream Format
parameter of the port receiving the command
XA#n Transmit accumulator value in displayed units for scale n
XA Transmit accumulator value in displayed units for selected scale
XAP#n Transmit accumulator value in primary units for scale n
XAS#n Transmit accumulator value in secondary units for scale n
XG#n Transmit gross weight in displayed units for scale n
XG Transmit gross weight in displayed units for selected scale
XG2 Transmit gross weight in non-displayed units for selected scale
XGP#n Transmit gross weight in primary units for scale n
XGS#n Transmit gross weight in secondary units for scale n
XN#n Transmit net weight in displayed units for scale n
XN Transmit net weight in displayed units for selected scale
XN2 Transmit net weight in non-displayed units for selected scale
XNP#n Transmit net weight in primary units for scale n
XNS#n Transmit net weight in secondary units for scale n
XT#n Transmit tare weight in displayed units for scale n
XT Transmit tare weight in displayed units for selected scale
XT2 Transmit tare weight in non-displayed units for selected scale
XTP#n Transmit tare weight in primary units for scale n
XTS#n Transmit tare weight in secondary units for scale n
XE Returns a decimal representation of any error conditions (Table 10-3 on page 108)
XEH Returns a hexadecimal representation of any error conditions (Table 10-3 on page 108)
Table 6-20. Weigh Mode EDP Commands

NOTE: The 880 only supports one scale.

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6.1.23 Digital I/O Control Menu

Command Function
DON.b#s Set digital output on (active) at bit b, slot s
DOFF.b#s Set digital output off (inactive) at bit b, slot s
DIN.#s A value is returned that is the sum of all active bits, no matter how they are configured, for the specified slot.
Table 6-21. Digital I/O Control EDP Commands

NOTE: Digital inputs and outputs are specified by bit number (b = 1-4 for slot 0 or slot 1 relay option; or 1-24 for slot 1 24-
channel DIO option) and slot number (s = 0 or 1).
The DON/DOFF commands will only control the state of the a slot/bit that is defined as an OUTPUT in the configuration
menu.

6.1.24 Batching Control Commands

Command Function
BATSTART Batch start; if the BATRUN digital input is active (low) or not assigned, the BATSTART command can be used to start the
batch program; if the BATRUN is inactive (high), the BATSART command will reset the batch program to the first batch step
BATSTOP Batch stop; stops the batch program at the current batch step and turns off all associated digital outputs
BATPAUSE Batch pause; stops the batch program at the current step; all digital outputs set on by the current step (except for those set by
concur setpoints) are set off; the BATSTR digital input or BATSTART serial command can be used to restart the batch
program at the current step
BATRESET Batch reset; stops the program and resets the batch program to the first batch step; run the BATRESET command after
making changes to the batch configuration
BATSTATUS Batch status; returns XYYY where X is S (if the batch is stopped), P (if the batch is paused), R (if the batch is running) and
YYY is the setpoint number the batch is currently on (1-20)
Table 6-22. Batching Control Commands

6.1.25 Database Commands

The commands listed in Table 6-23 can be used to create and maintain databases in the 880. Except for the DB.DELALL
command, all of the database commands require an extension to identify the database number.
Command Description
DB.ALIAS.n#x Get or set database name
DB.CLEAR.n#x Clear database contents
DB.DATA.n#x Get or set database contents
DB.SCHEMA.n#x Get or set database structure
db.delall Delete all databases and database contents
• n represents the database number, x is 0
• Each command must be terminated with a carriage return character (<CR>, ASCII 13)
• The 880 only supports onboard databases - slot 0
• Onboard database number 1 is reserved for future use on the 880; database numbers 2-9 are available
Table 6-23. Database Commands
db.alias
The DB.ALIAS command is used to get or set the alias used by iRite programs to reference the specified database.
Each database alias must be unique among all databases and adhere to the following rules: eight character maximum; must
begin with an alpha character or an underscore; can only contain A–Z, a–z, 0–9, or an underscore (_).
The following command assigns an alias of TRUCKS_2 to the second database in the onboard memory:
DB.ALIAS.2#0=TRUCKS_2<CR>
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db.clear
To clear the contents of a database, send the following command:
DB.CLEAR.n#x<CR>
Where:
n is the database number within the memory
x is the slot number 0
The 880 responds with OK<CR> if the command is successful, ??<CR> if unsuccessful.
db.data
The DB.DATA command can be used to send data to or retrieve data from the 880.
Data can be sent to the indicator using the following command:
DB.DATA.n#x = data{ | }<CR>
Where:
n is the database number within the memory
x is the slot number 0
data represents a single cell of a row of data
{ | } is an ASCII pipe character (decimal 124), used to delimit cell data. If the data being sent is not the last cell of the row,
append the pipe character to the data to indicate that more data is coming for that particular row. If the data being sent is
the last cell of the row, do not append the pipe character.
If the command is accepted, the 880 responds with OK<CR>; if not, it responds with ??<CR>.
The following commands place the data shown in Table 6-24 into the second database in the onboard memory:
DB.DATA.2#0=this|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=is|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=a|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=test<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=aaa|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=bbb|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=ccc|<CR>
DB.DATA.2#0=ddd<CR>
Cell
Record 1 2 3 4
First this is a test
Second aaa bbb ccc ddd
Table 6-24. Sample Database Contents
Sending the DB.DATA command alone, without assigned data, returns the database contents:
DB.DATA.n#x<CR>
The 880 responds with the entire contents of the database. Returned data is cell-delimited with the pipe character (decimal
124) and row-delimited with carriage returns (decimal 13).
For example, the following command could be used to return the contents of database 2 in the onboard memory:
DB.DATA.2#0<CR>
If the database contents are the records shown in Table 6-24, the indicator responds with the following data, using pipe
characters and carriage returns to delimit the database cells and rows, respectively:
this|is|a|test<CR>aaa|bbb|ccc|ddd<CR>
Determine the number of records currently in the database both prior to and after sending the DB.DATA command to verify that
the correct number of records are received. The number of records can be determined with the DB.SCHEMA command.
NOTE: The 62K of onboard (slot 0) memory can be allocated to up to eight databases. The size of any one database may
limit the size and number of other databases. There is not an end of database notification at the end of the DB.DATA
command transmission. Use a receive time-out to determine command completion. The time-out value will vary based on
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db.schema
The DB.SCHEMA command is used to get or set the structure of a database.
DB.SCHEMA.n#x<CR>
The 880 responds to the command above by returning the following:
<Max Records>,<Current Record Count>,
<Column Name>,<Data Type>,<Data Size>,...<CR>
The <Column Name>, <Data Type>, and <Data Size> elements repeat for each column in the database.
The <Column Name> follows the rules for alias names: 8 character maximum; must begin with an alpha character or an
underscore; can only contain A–Z, a–z, 0–9, or an underscore (_).
The <Data Type> is represented by a numeric field:
Value Type
1 Byte
2 Short (16-bit integer)
3 Long (32-bit integer)
4 Single (32-bit floating point)
5 Double (64-bit floating point)
6 Fixed string
7 Variable string
8 Date and time
Table 6-25. Data Type Field Codes

The <Data Size> value must match the data type. A range of data size values is allowed only for the string data types. The
maximum number of characters allowed for the string field are listed below.
Size Value
Byte 1
Short 2
Long 4
Single 4
Double 8
Fixed string 1–255
Variable string 1–255
Date and time 8
Table 6-26. Data Size Field Codes

The DB.SCHEMA command can also be used to modify the schema, but only when the indicator is in setup mode and only if
the database does not contain any data.

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7.0 Print Formatting

The 880 provides five print formats. Formats GFMT and NFMT will be printed based on the current mode of operation when the
Print key is pressed, see Table 7-2 on page 94. HDRFMT can be inserted into any other print format using the <H1> formatting
token. SPFMT is printed when a setpoint is satisfied if PSHPRT is set to ON or WAITSS in the setpoint configuration. The
ACCFMT is printed if the accumulator is embedded and the print key is pressed while viewing the accumulator value, or if a
setpoint PSHACM is set to ON. If PSHACM is set to ONQUIE, it will accumulate, but not print.
Each print format can be customized to include up to 1000 characters of information (300 for HDRFMT), such as company
name and address. Use the indicator front panel (PFORMT menu), EDP commands, or the Revolution configuration utility to
customize the print formats.

7.1 Print Formatting Tokens

Table 7-1 lists tokens that can be used to format the 880 print formats. Tokens included in the format strings must be enclosed
between < and > delimiters. Any characters outside of the delimiters are printed as text. Text characters can include any ASCII
character that can be printed by the output device.
Ticket Format
GFMT/NFMT/
Tokens Description ACCFMT SPFMT
<G> Gross weight in displayed units, see notes 1 and 2 X X
<N> Net weight in displayed units, see notes 1 and 2 X X
<T> Tare weight in displayed units, see notes 1 and 2 X X
<A> Accumulated weight in displayed units X X
<AC> Number of accumulator event (five-digit counter) X X
<AT> Time of last accumulator event X X
<AD> Date of last accumulator event X X
<SCV> Setpoint captured value -- X
<STV> Setpoint target value -- X
<SPM> Setpoint mode (gross or net label) -- X
<SNA> Setpoint name -- X
<SN> Setpoint number -- X
<SPV> Setpoint preact value -- X
<TI> Time X X
<DA> Date X X
<TD> Time and date X X
<UID> Unit ID number, see note 3 X X
<CN> Consecutive number, see note 3 X X
<H1> Ticket header (HDRFMT) X X
<NLnn> New line (nn = number of termination (<CR/LF> or <CR>) characters), X X
see note 4
<nnn> ASCII character (nnn = decimal value of ASCII character); used for X X
inserting control characters (STX, for example) in the print stream
<SPnn> Space (nn = number of spaces), see note 4 X X
<SU> Toggle weight data format (formatted/unformatted), see note 5 X X
<AN> Alibi ticket number X X
<USnn> Insert user print text string (from iRite user program, SetPrintText API) X X
<EVx> Invoke iRite user program print handler x (PrintFmtx) X X
<CR> Carriage return character X X
<LF> Line feed character X X
Table 7-1. Print Format Tokens

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NOTE: Gross, net, and tare weights are eight digits in length, including sign and decimal point, followed by a space and a
one- to five-digit units identifier. Total field length with units identifier is 10-14 characters. Depending on what units are
configured, the units identifier will be lb, kg, oz, tn, t, or g.
Gross, net, tare, and accumulator weights can be printed in any configured weight units by adding the following modifiers
to the gross, net, tare, and accumulator weight commands: /P (primary units), /D (displayed units), /S (secondary units), /T
(tertiary units). If not specified, the current displayed units (/D) is assumed. Example: To format a ticket to show net weight
in secondary units, use the following command: <N/S>.
Unit ID and consecutive number (CN) fields are 1–6 characters in length, as required.
If nn is not specified, 1 is assumed. Value must be in the range 1–99.
After receiving an SU token, the indicator sends unformatted data until the next SU token is received. Unformatted data
omits decimal points, leading and trailing characters.

7.2 Default Print Formats

Table 7-2 shows the default print formats for the 880 and lists the conditions under which each print format is used. The
HDRFMT format is used to specify header information that can be used by the other print formats. The contents of the
HDRFMT format can be inserted into any other print format using the <H1> formatting token.
Format Default Format String Used When
GFMT | FMT GROSS<G><NL2><TD><NL> Weigh mode, no tare in system
GFMT | PORT -- Defines the communication port that the format will be sent to
NFMT | FMT GROSS<G><NL>TARE<SP><T><NL Weigh mode, tare in system
>NET<SP2><N><NL2><TD><NL>
NFMT | PORT -- Defines the communication port that the format will be sent to
ACCFMT | FMT ACCUM<A><NL><DA> <TI><NL> Accumulator enabled and displayed, or setpoint print operation with PSHACCM=ON
ACCFMT | PORT -- Defines the communication port that the format will be sent to
SPFMT | FMT <SCV><SP><SPM><NL> Setpoint push print operation (PSHPRNT=ON or WAITSS)
SPFMT | PORT -- Defines the communication port that the format will be sent to
Table 7-2. Default Print Formats

NOTE: In OIML and CANADA modes, the letters PT (preset tare) are automatically inserted after the printed tare weight.
If the COM port is set to TYPE = RS485, the port will not perform a demand print.

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7.3 Customizing Print Formats

The following sections describe procedures for customizing print formats using the EDP commands, the front panel (PFORMT
menu), and the Revolution configuration utility.
7.3.1 Using the EDP Commands
With a personal computer, terminal, or remote keyboard attached to the 880, the EDP command set can be used to customize
the print format strings.
To view the current setting of a format string, type the name of the print format, followed by .FMT, and press ENTER. For
example, to check the current configuration of the GFMT format, type GFMT.FMT and press ENTER. The indicator responds by
sending the current configuration for the gross format:
GROSS<G><NL2><TD><NL>
To change the format, use the format EDP command followed by an equals sign (=) and the modified print format string. For
example, to add the name and address of a company to the gross format, send the following EDP command:
GFMT.FMT=RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS<NL>230 W COLEMAN ST<NL>RICE LAKE WI 54868<NL2><G>
GROSS<NL>
A ticket printed using this format might look like the following:
RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS
230 W COLEMAN ST
RICE LAKE WI 54868
1345 LB GROSS
The ticket above could also be formatted by specifying the company address information in the HDRFMT ticket format, then
substituting the <H1> token for the address in the GFMT ticket format:
HDRFMT1=RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS<NL>230 W COLEMAN ST<NL>RICE LAKE WI
54868<NL2>GFMT=<AE><G> GROSS<NL>

NOTE: The HDRFMT1 command does not require the .FMT.

7.3.2 Using the Front Panel

NOTE: If there is no access to equipment for communication through the communication ports or when working at a site
where such equipment cannot be used, the PFORMT menu, see Section 3.2.13 on page 61, can be used to customize the
print formats. Using the PFORMT menu, edit the print format strings by changing the decimal values of the ASCII characters
in the format string.
Some special characters cannot be displayed on the 880 front panel, see Section 10.9 on page 116, and are shown as
blanks. The 880 can send or receive any ASCII character; the character printed depends on the particular ASCII character
set implemented for the receiving device.

7.3.3 Using Revolution

The Revolution configuration utility provides a print formatting grid with a tool bar. The grid allows the construction of the print
format without the formatting tokens (<NL> and <SP>) required by the front panel or EDP command methods. Using
Revolution, type text directly into the grid, then select weight value fields from the tool bar and place them where they are to
appear on the printed ticket.

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8.0 Setpoints
The 880 indicator provides 20 configurable setpoints for control of both indicator and external equipment functions. Setpoints
can be configured to perform actions or functions based on specified parameter conditions. Parameters associated with various
setpoint kinds can, for example, be configured to perform functions (print, tare, accumulate), to change the state of a digital
output to control external equipment functions, or to make conditional decisions.
NOTE: See Section 3.2.14 on page 62 for setpoint menu layout.
Weight-based setpoints are tripped by values specified in primary units only.

8.1 Batch and Continuous Setpoints

880 setpoints can be either continuous or batch setpoints.
Continuous setpoints are free-running; the indicator constantly monitors the condition of free-running setpoints at each A/D
update. The specified setpoint action or function is performed when the designated setpoint parameter conditions are met. A
digital output or function assigned to a free-running setpoint continuously changes state, becoming active or inactive, as
defined by the setpoint parameters.
Batch setpoints are active one at a time, in an ordered sequence. The 880 can use setpoints to control up to 20 separate batch
processing steps.
A digital output associated with a batch setpoint is active until the setpoint condition is met, then latched for the remainder of the
batch sequence.
To use batch setpoints, the BATCHG parameter in the SETPTS menu must be set to auto or manual. AUTO sequences repeat
continuously after receiving a single initial BATSTR signal. MANUAL sequences require a BATSTR signal each time a single
batch is run. The BATSTR signal can be initiated by a digital input, serial command or the StartBatch function in an iRite
program. Set the BATCHG parameter to OFF to disable batch setpoints.
For setpoint kinds that can be used as either continuous or batch setpoints, the BATSEQ parameter must also be set ON.
(Setpoint kinds that can only be used as batch setpoints do not require the BATSEQ parameter.) If the setpoint is defined but
the BATSEQ parameter is off, the setpoint operates as a continuous setpoint, even during batch sequences.
NOTE: In applications that contain both batch setpoint routines and continuous setpoints, continuous setpoints should be
kept separate from the batch sequence. This is especially true when using CONCUR or TIMER setpoints to perform actions
or functions based on the batch sequence. CONCUR and TIMER setpoints should not be included in the referenced START
and END setpoint sequence.
Kind Description Batch Continuous
OFF Setpoint turned off/ignored -- --
GROSS Gross setpoint; performs functions based on the gross weight; the target weight entered is X X
considered a positive gross weight
NET Net setpoint; performs functions based on the net weight; the target weight entered is X X
considered a positive net weight value
–GROSS Negative gross weight; performs functions based on the gross weight; the target weight entered X X
is considered a negative gross weight
–NET Negative net weight; performs functions based on the net weight; the target weight entered is X X
considered a negative net weight value
%REL Percent relative setpoint; performs functions based on a specified percentage of the target X X
value of a referenced setpoint, using the same weight mode as the referenced setpoint; the
actual target value of the %REL setpoint is calculated as a percentage of the target value of the
referenced setpoint
PAUSE Pauses the batch sequence indefinitely; a BATSTR signal must be initiated to continue the X --
batch process
DELAY Delays the batch sequence for a specified time; the length of the delay (in tenths of a second) is X --
specified by the VALUE parameter
WAITSS Wait for standstill. Suspends the batch sequence until the scale is at standstill X --
Table 8-1. Setpoint Kinds

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Kind Description Batch Continuous

COUNTR Specifies the number of consecutive batch sequences to perform; counter setpoints should be X --
placed at the beginning of a batch routine
AUTJOG Auto Jog – automatically checks the previous weight-based setpoint to verify the setpoint X --
weight value is satisfied in a standstill condition; if the previous setpoint is not satisfied when at
standstill, the AUTJOG setpoint activates the digital output of the previous weight-based
setpoint for a period of time, specified by the VALUE parameter; the autjog process repeats
until the previous weight-based setpoint is satisfied when the scale is at standstill
NOTE: The AUTJOG digital output is typically used to signify that an autjog operation is
being performed. AUTJOG should not be assigned to the same digital output as the
related weight-based setpoint.
TIMER Tracks the progress of a batch sequence based on a timer; the timer value, specified in tenths -- X
of a second on the VALUE parameter, determines the length of time allowed between start and
end setpoints; the indicator START and END parameters are used to specify the start and end
setpoints; if the END setpoint is not reached before the timer expires, the digital output
associated with this setpoint is activated
CONCUR Allows a digital output to remain active over a specified portion of the batch sequence; two -- X
types of concur setpoints can be configured:
Type 1 (VALUE=0): the digital output associated with this setpoint becomes active when the
START setpoint becomes the current batch step and remains active until the END setpoint
becomes the current batch step;
Type 2 (VALUE > 0): if a non-zero value is specified for the VALUE parameter, that value
represents the timer, in tenths of a second, for this setpoint; the digital output associated with
this setpoint becomes active when the START setpoint becomes the current batch step and
remains active until the timer expires
Table 8-1. Setpoint Kinds (Continued)

8.2 Batch Operations

Batches are controlled by digital inputs or EDP commands.
Batch Run (BATRUN digital input)
If a BATRUN digital input is configured, it must be active (low) for a batch to be started, and for it to continue to run. If a batch is
running and the input becomes inactive (high), it will stop the batch at the current batch setpoint and turn off all associated
digital outputs.
Batch Start (BATSTR digital input or BATSTART EDP command)
If the BATRUN digital input is active (low), or is not assigned, batch start will start a batch, resume a paused batch or resume a
stopped batch. If the BATRUN digital input is inactive (high), batch start will reset the current batch.
Batch Pause (BATPAS digital input or BATPAUSE EDP command)
The BATPAS digital input will pause an active batch, turning off all associated digital outputs EXCEPT those associated with
CONCUR and TIMER setpoints, while the input is active (low). As soon as the BATPAS digital input is made inactive (high), the
batch will resume.
BATPAUSE EDP command works the same, except the batch will not resume until a batch start signal is received.
Batch Stop (BATSTP digital input or BATSTOP EDP command)
Stops an active batch at the current setpoint and turns off all associated digital outputs.
Batch Reset (BATRST digital input or BATRESET EDP command)
Stops and resets an active batch to the beginning of the process.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury and equipment damage, software-based interrupts must always be supplemented by
emergency stop switches and other safety devices necessary for the application.

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8.2.1 Batching Switch

The batching switch option, PN 19369, comes as a complete unit in an FRP enclosure, with legend plate, locking stop switch
(mushroom button), and a run/start/abort three-way switch.
Both switches are wired into the indicator’s digital I/O terminal strip as shown in Figure 8-1. Each switch uses a separate digital
input. Digital input #1 must be set to BATSTR and #2 must be set to BATRUN.
Once cables and switches have been connected to the indicator, use the setup switch to place the indicator in configuration
mode. Use the Digital I/O menu, see Section 3.2.16 on page 67 to configure digital input and output functions.

ABORT/START SWITCH
RED BLACK

A S
B 3 3 T
O NO NO A
CPU BOARD
R 4 4 R
T T DIGITAL I/O

+5VDC

DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
GND
1 2 3 4 5 6

BLACK
3 1 1
NO NC NC
4 2 2

WHITE
RED
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
Figure 8-1. Batching Switch and Wiring Diagram Example

When configuration is complete, exit configuration mode. Initialize the batch by turning the three-way switch to ABORT, then
unlock the STOP button (the STOP button must be in the OUT position to allow the batch process to run). The batching switch
is now ready to use.
To begin a batch process, turn the three-way switch to START momentarily. If the STOP button is pushed during the batch
process, the process halts and the button locks in the IN position.
The START switch is ignored while the STOP button is locked in the IN position. The STOP button must be turned
counterclockwise to unlock it, then released into the OUT position to enable the three-way switch.
To restart an interrupted batch from the step where it left off, do the following:
1. Unlock STOP button (OUT position).
2. Turn three-way switch to START.
To restart an interrupted batch from the first batch step, do the following:
1. Turn three-way switch to ABORT.
2. Unlock STOP button (OUT position).
3. Turn three-way switch to START.
NOTE: Use this procedure (or the BATRESET serial command) to initialize the new batch routine following any change to
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8.3 Batching Examples

NOTE: DIGIO, SLOT 0, BIT 1 = BATSTR
DIGIO, SLOT 0, BIT 2, 3 and 4 = OUTPUT
Example 1
The following example is used to dispense 100 lb drafts, automatically refilling a hopper to 1000 lb gross weight once the gross
weight has dropped below 300 lb.
Setpoint 1 ensures that the hopper has enough material to start the batch. If the hopper weight is 100 lb or higher, setpoint 1 is
tripped.
KIND=GROSS
VALUE=100
TRIP=HIGHER
BATSEQ=ON
Setpoint 2 waits for standstill, performs a tare, and puts the indicator into net mode.
KIND=WAITSS
PSHTAR=ON
Setpoint 3 is used to dispense material from the hopper. When the hopper weight goes below 100 lb net the setpoint is tripped.
KIND=–NET
VALUE=100
TRIP=LOWER
BATSEQ=ON
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=2
Setpoint 4 is used to evaluate the gross weight of material in the hopper after dispensing. When the hopper weight falls below
300 lb, digital output slot 0, bit 3, becomes active and the hopper is refilled to 1000 lb.
KIND=GROSS
VALUE=300
TRIP=HIGHER
HYSTER=700
BATSEQ=ON
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=3
Setpoint 5 is used as a “no flow alarm”. If the process in setpoint 5 is not completed in 10 seconds, digital output slot 0, bit 4,
becomes active to signify a problem.
KIND=TIMER
VALUE=100
START=3
END=4
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=4

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Example 2
The following example uses a CONCUR setpoint to provide a two-speed simultaneous fill of a hopper to a net weight of 1000 lb.
Setpoint 1 ensures that the gross weight is within 50 lb of gross zero.
KIND=GROSS
VALUE=0
TRIP=INBAND
BNDVAL=50
BATSEQ=ON
Setpoint 2 performs a tare once the scale is at standstill.
KIND=WAITSS
PSHTARE=ON
Setpoint 3 uses digital output slot 0, bit 2, to fill a hopper to a net weight of 800 lb.
KIND=NET
VALUE=800
TRIP=HIGHER
BATSEQ=ON
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=2
Setpoint 4 uses digital output slot 0, bit 3, to fill the hopper to a net weight of 1000 lb.
KIND=NET
VALUE=1000
TRIP=HIGHER
BATSEQ=ON
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=3
Setpoint 5 operates digital output slot 0, bit 3, while Setpoint 3 is active, providing simultaneous two-speed filling.
KIND=CONCUR
VALUE=0
START=3
END=4
SLOT = SLOT 0
DIGOUT=3

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9.0 Ethernet and USB

The following section provides an overview of Ethernet and USB configuration.

9.1 Ethernet Server/Client Connections

The 880 supports two simultaneous TCP connections, one as a server and the other as a client. This section details the
functions of the Server and Client connections, including some examples on how they may be used. Refer to Section 3.2.10 on
page 58 for configuration.
IMPORTANT: If the indicator is on a network that has PoE capable Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), the PSE must be IEEE
802.af or 802.2.at compliant. Any PSE that uses passive (always on) technology will damage the Ethernet port, because it is
not designed to act as an Ethernet PoE Powered Device.

9.1.1 Ethernet Server

The server features a configurable TCP Port number. It also has settings for echo, response, End-of-Line delay, trigger function,
timeout, and stream data format.
A typical application may connect software (a terminal program such as Telnet, or Revolution) to the 880.
The 880 listens for a connection request from an external client device.
9.1.2 Ethernet Client
The client features the ability to open a TCP connection to a configurable remote server IP and TCP port.
If a connection has not been made and the 880 attempts to send data through the client connection, it will attempt to establish
a connection to the remote server. It will continue trying indefinitely until a connection is made.
Typical applications for the client include connecting to a:
• Ethernet printer or remote display
• Remote TCP to serial device server
• Software that is listening for the connection
The client also has settings for echo, response, End-of- Line delay, trigger function, timeout, and stream data format.
NOTE: Only a single connection each to the server and client is allowed at one time. If a connection is already established,
other connection attempts will fail.
The server and client ports are independent of each other, and both can have a connection at the same time. This means it
can be streaming out one port, while using a computer to poll data from the other. Data can be streamed out both ports if
desired (for best results, set the End-of-Line delay on both ports to at least 2).
Establishing connections - a client must establish a connection to a server. Therefore, the 880 cannot connect to a remote
client, and a remote server cannot connect to the 880.
Both the server and client connections have a timeout parameter, allowing the 880 to terminate either connection after the
set number of seconds has passed with no activity (0 = no disconnect).
When connecting to a DHCP network, it may take several seconds before the 880 is assigned an IP address. When a new IP
address is assigned through DHCP, it is stored in the 880 configuration and will remain the IP address used until
reconfigured manually; the indicator settings are reset to default; or a new address is assigned by DHCP.

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9.1.3 Direct Connection from Computer to 880 Ethernet Server Without a Network (Ad-Hoc)
1. The computer must be configured with a static IP address. Using the computer’s network configuration tools, configure
the network adapter to have a static IP address and appropriate subnet mask.
Example: 192.168.0.100.

PC Client 880 Server

IP: 192.168.0.100 IP: 192.168.0.110
TCP Terminal Program Server Port: 10001
or Revolution

Figure 9-1. Direct Connection from Computer to 880 Ethernet

The 880 must also be configured with a static IP address, different from the computer’s, but in the same subnet.
• Enter the configuration mode using the setup switch on the back of the 880, see Figure 3-1 on page 44
• Navigate to the ethernet sub-menu under the ports menu, see Figure 3-11 on page 55
• Set Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal (DHCP) to OFF, then configure the IP address and Subnet Address
Example: 192.168.0.110. Also set the Server Ethernet TCP Port number, if needed (default is 10001).
2. Connect an Ethernet straight-through or crossover cable (the port is auto-sensing, so either will work) between the 880
and the Ethernet connector on the computer.
3. Open the computer application that will be used.
4. To establish the connection, enter the indicator’s IP address and Server TCP Port number. The application will now be
able to communicate to the 880 using any of its EDP commands.
9.1.4 Computer Connection to 880 Ethernet Server Through a Network Switch or Router
NOTE: In some cases, devices cannot be connected to an existing network without the network administrator’s approval.
Ensure the computer has permissions to connect to a network. If there is any doubt as to what needs to be done, seek help
from the networks administrator.
1. The computer should already be connected to the network, and either assigned an IP address using DHCP, or have a
static address.

PC Client 880 Server

IP: 192.168.0.100 IP: 192.168.0.110
TCP Terminal Program Server Port: 10001
or Revolution

Network
Switch
Figure 9-2. Connection from Computer to 880 Ethernet Through a Network Switch or Router

• If not, use the computer’s network configuration tools to connect to the network
• If it is not a DHCP network, make note of the computer’s IP address and subnet mask

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2. The 880 can either be configured to obtain its IP address automatically using DHCP (if supported on the network), or it
can be configured manually with a Static IP. It is recommended to use DHCP, if available.
• To configure the settings, go into the configuration mode using the setup switch on the back of the unit, see
Figure 3-1 on page 44
• Navigate to the Ethernet sub-menu under the ports menu, see Figure 3-11 on page 55
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal (DHCP): set the DHCP Setting to ON; set the Ethernet server TCP port to
the desired port number (default is 10001); the IP, subnet, primary and secondary DNS, and default gateway will
be configured automatically when the 880 is connected to the DHCP-enabled network
- Manual (static) IP (IPADRS): set DHCP to OFF, then configure the IP address and subnet address; for example,
192.168.0.110; also set the Ethernet server TCP port number, if needed (default is 10001); the primary and
secondary DNS, and default gateway, can be set if needed
3. Using a straight-through or crossover cable (the port is auto-sensing, so either will work) connect the Ethernet
connector on the 880 to an available connector on the network.
4. If connected to a DHCP-enabled network and DHCP is enabled, go back into the configuration mode and navigate to
the IP setting to get the IP address the network assigned to the 880. Make note of the current IP address, being careful
not to change any of the numbers. Return to weigh mode.
5. Open the computer application to be used. To establish the connection, enter the indicator’s IP address and server
TCP port number (192.168.0.110 - or the DHCP-assigned IP address - and 10001). The application will now be able to
communicate to the 880 using any of its EDP commands.
9.1.5 Connection to a Remote Host - Demand Print to an Ethernet Printer
1. Connect the 880 and printer either directly to each other (each with a Static IP on the same subnet), or through a
network.

Ethernet Printer 880 Client

IP: 192.168.0.10 IP: 192.168.0.110
TCP Port: 9100 Remote IP: 192.168.0.10
Remote Port: 9100

Network
Switch
Figure 9-3. Connection to Remote Host

2. Configure the Client Remote Server IP and port to the IP address and TCP port of the printer.
3. Configure the destination port of the Print Format(s) being used to Ethernet Client (ETH-C).
4. Set the Ethernet Client Trigger (TRIGGE) to Command (COMAND) mode.
5. If the client has not been connected and a demand print is called for, the Client will attempt connection to the Printer.
This may take several seconds. Once the connection is made, the print data will be sent to the printer.
The connection will remain intact unless the 880 or the printer terminates the connection. The 880 has a timeout setting for the
Client connection. The timeout feature is useful when several indicators want to print to the same printer.
• When set to 0, the connection will not be terminated by the 880
• When set to a value other than zero, the connection will be terminated after inactivity for the specified period of time, in
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9.1.6 Connecting to a Remote Host - Stream weight data to an Ethernet Remote Display
1. Connect the 880 and Remote Display either directly to each other (each with a Static IP on the same subnet), or
through a network.

Serial Device Ethernet to RS-232 880 Client

such as a Printer, Device Server IP: 192.168.0.110
Remote Display, IP: 192.168.0.30 Remote IP: 192.168.0.30
or Serial Scale in TCP Port: 10001 Remote Port: 10001
an Indicator
RS-232

Network
Switch

Figure 9-4. Stream or Demand Data to a Remote Ethernet to RS232 Device Server

2. Configure the client remote server IP and port to the IP address and TCP port of the remote display.
3. Configure the trigger setting for the client to either Stream Industrial (STRIND), or Stream Legal-for- Trade (STRLFT).
4. To prevent data overrun on the receiving device (the 880 will stream data at up to 50 frames per second), it is
recommended the client’s End-of-Line delay be set to 1 (10 frames per second) or 2 (5 frames per second), or higher.
This is also a good way to help reduce network traffic if speed is not a concern. If data at the remote display appears
to lag, or get behind the data on the indicator, the End-of-Line delay may need to be increased even more.
5. Shortly after returning to weigh mode, the 880 will start to stream data to the Ethernet client port. The 880 will attempt
to make the connection. The data will be sent to the remote host once connected. This may take several seconds.

NOTE: There may be several seconds worth of buffered data sent at the moment of connection.

9.1.7 Connecting to a Remote Host, Stream/Demand Data to Remote Ethernet-to-RS-232 Device Server
1. Connect the 880 and device server either directly to each other (each with a static IP on the same subnet), or through
a network.
2. Configure the client remote server IP and port to the IP address and TCP port of the device server.
3. Configure the trigger setting for the client to either command mode (COMAND), stream industrial (STRIND), or stream
Legal-for-Trade (STRLFT), depending on the application.
4. Connect the serial output of the device server to the serial device set to send or receive data through the Ethernet
connection.

NOTE: In this configuration, the 880 has to initiate the connection.

Using Revolution with Ethernet

1. Use one of the methods shown in Section 9.1.3 on page 102 or Section 9.1.4 on page 102 to connect the 880 to the
computer with Revolution installed.
2. In Revolution, after opening the 880 module, select Tools, then Options.
3. Set the default communications to TCP/IP and select OK.
4. Under the Communications menu, select Connect.
5. Revolution will request the IP address and port number. Enter them and select OK.
6. Revolution will attempt to establish communications with the indicator. If the connection is successful, Revolution is
ready to use to upload and download configuration settings.
NOTE: When using Revolution with Ethernet, the Timeout setting for the 880 Ethernet Server should be set to 0 to prevent
the 880 from terminating the connection.
If the connection was unsuccessful, re-check all network settings, both on the computer and in the 880. Also try to ‘ping’ the IP
address of the 880 to verify the computer and 880 are both able to communicate on the network.

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9.2 USB Host

9.2.1 Using a USB Keyboard
A USB keyboard will be detected when it is connected, no configuration is required.
Key Options Description
Caps Lock Off Press key to toggle between On/Off; when on, alpha keys will display in upper case; not user configurable
On
Num Lock On Press key to toggle between On/Off; when on, numeric keypad will be available; not user configurable
Off
Arrows -- Used to navigate through the menu
Alphanumeric -- Available when a string prompt is open
Numeric -- Available when a numeric prompt is open
Modifiers Ctrl Modify another key press; there is no difference between the left and right modifier keys
Alt Example: shift + a displays an "A" to the application.
Shift
Table 9-1. USB Keyboard Key Descriptions

Key Alt Key Function

F1 -- No base function but can be received by iRite
F2 -- No base function but can be received by iRite
F3 -- No base function but can be received by iRite
F4 -- No base function but can be received by iRite
F5 -- No base function but can be received by iRite
F6 Alt+z Zero key
F7 Alt+g Gross/Net key
F8 Alt+t Tare key
F9 Alt+u Units key
F10 Alt+p Print key
F11 -- Not used
F12 -- Menu key
Esc -- Cancel key
Print Screen -- Print key
Home -- Home key (move to the start of a string entry)
End -- End key (move to the end of a string entry)
Delete -- Delete key (delete the current character and move any trailing characters left one character; if it was the
last character in a string then move the character highlight left one position)
Backspace -- Clear key (deletes the character in the left most digit location of the display)
Table 9-2. USB Keyboard Function Keys
NOTE: In weigh mode, with no prompt open, enter a numeric value and press Tare on the 880 to perform a keyed tare. On a
keyboard press F8 or Alt + t.
When editing a string, a keyboard can be used to directly edit the string while at the top level. Pressing any alphanumeric
key will insert the appropriate character in the current position. If the down arrow key is pressed (either on the 880 or the
keyboard) then the left/right arrow keys will be used move through the characters.
When a USB keyboard is connected - Indicator front panel key operations can be performed on both the 880 keypad and
the USB keyboard.
These keyboard keys will have no function within the 880: Scroll Lock, Page Up, Page Down, Insert, Tab, Windows Key and
Application Key.

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9.2.2 USB Memory storage

A USB memory storage device can be used to save the 880 configuration to a file or to load configuration from a file. Saving or
loading configuration is done in the configuration mode using the Load and Save menu items located in the Ports menu under
the Setup Menu, see Figure 3-14 on page 59 for more information.
9.2.2.1 Saving Configuration
1. Connect the USB memory device to the indicator.
2. Press the setup switch, see Figure 3-1 on page 44 for setup switch information, to enter configuration mode.
3. Press or until PORTS displays.
4. Press , COM displays.
5. Press or until USB displays.
6. Press , LOAD displays.
7. Press SAVE? displays.

8. Press to save configuration. The display will say Busy. When save is complete, Saved will display
TARE

momentarily, then display will return to Save?.

9.2.2.2 Loading Configuration
To load a configuration file, use a USB memory device with an appropriate configuration file on it.
The file will either be a 880_<UID>.txt or 880_<UID>.rev file (UID matches the Unit ID of the Indicator).

NOTE: If the Unit ID does not match, the indicator will not load the file.
1. Connect the USB memory device to the indicator.
2. Press the setup switch, see Figure 3-1 on page 44, to enter configuration mode.
3. Press or until Ports displays.
4. Press , COM displays.
5. Press or until USB displays
6. Press , Load displays.
7. Press , All? displays.
8. Press or to the desired parameter.
• All? to load all parameters
• Cfg? to load all except calibration
• Cal? to load just calibration

9. Press to load the selected configuration. The display will say Busy. When load is complete, Loaded will be
TARE

displayed momentarily, then display will return to the previous selection.

9.2.2.3 Printing to a Text File on a USB Flash Drive
Demand prints can be sent to a file on a USB flash drive installed in the USB host port.
1. Set the PORT setting to USBMEM for each of the print formats to be sent to the flash drive.
2. Insert a USB flash drive in the USB host port (J5).
Whenever a print format is called to print, a file will be created on the USB flash drive named PRINT_<UID>.txt, where UID is
the unit ID of the indicator. If the file already exists, the data will be appended to the current file.
If there is an error writing data to the flash drive, USBERR will display momentarily each time a print is attempted. Remove and
reinstall the USB flash drive to restore operation.
If a USB flash drive is not installed, nothing will be printed.

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10.0 Appendix
10.1 Error Messages
The 880 indicator provides a number of error messages. When an error occurs, the message is shown on the indicator display.
Error conditions can also be checked remotely by using the XE EDP command as described in Section 10.4 on page 108.
10.1.1 Displayed Error Messages
The 880 provides a number of front panel error messages to assist in problem diagnosis. Table 10-1 lists these messages and
their meanings.
Error Message Description Solution
Over range (upper dashes) Check for improper load cell wiring, configuration, calibration, scale
hardware problems
Under range (lower dashes)
A/D out of range (center dashes); or if using local/remote
(serial scale) - loss of serial scale data
CFGERR Configuration error on power up if there was an error Press the Enter key to reboot the indicator
loading configuration
ERROR Internal program error Check configuration
HWFERR Hardware failure error on failure to write to the EEPROM Press the Enter key to reboot the indicator
any error (except for a battery error or an accumulation
over range error) when exiting the menu
LOBATT The low battery error message flashes every 30-seconds Replace the battery
when the battery is low
NOTARE Tare is prevented because of regulatory mode settings, Change regulatory mode settings or the TAREFN parameter
the configuration of the TAREFN parameter, motion on
the scale, and others
RANGE A numeric value entered in configuration mode is out Re-enter a value that is in range for the parameter being edited
of the acceptable range; the error is displayed
momentarily – then parameter being edited is displayed
so the value can be corrected
NO ZERO Zero is prevented (due to regulatory mode settings, Check zero settings and for motion
motion on the scale, zero range settings)
Table 10-1. 880 Error Messages

10.2 Status Messages

The EDP command P can be used to provide status about the indicator.
• The P EDP command returns whatever is currently shown in the indicator’s primary display area
PPPPPPP uu
Where:
• PPPPPPP is the information shown on the primary display
• uu is the two-digit units annunciator
If the indicator is in an underrange or overload condition, the weight value is replaced with &&&&&& (overload) or ::::::
(underrange).

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10.3 Using the HARDWARE Command

The HARDWARE serial command can be used to verify that installed option cards are recognized by the system.
The HARDWARE command returns a three-digit card code, representing the card installed:
ID Number Description
000 No card installed
032 24 Channel Digital I/O Card
085 Relay Card
097 Dual Serial Card
101 USB Host Option
153 Analog Output Card
170 CompactCom Card
Table 10-2. HARDWARE Command Option Card Type Codes
If an installed card is not recognized (HARDWARE command returns code of 000), ensure that the card is seated properly.
Reinstall the card, if necessary, then cycle the power to read the configuration again. If the card is still not recognized, try a
different option card.

10.4 ERROR Commands Output

The XE and XEH commands return a representation of any existing error conditions as described in the following table. If more
than one error condition exists, the number returned is the sum of the values representing the error conditions. The XE
command returns the value as a decimal representation and the XEH command returns the value as a hexadecimal
representation.
XE Error Code XE Error Code
(Decimal) Description (Hexadecimal)
0 No errors 0x00000000
1 VIRGERR 0x00000001
2 PARMCHKERR 0x00000002
4 LOADCHKERR 0x00000004
8 PRINTCHKERR 0x00000008
16 ENVRAMERR 0x00000010
32 ENVCRCERR 0x00000020
64 BATTERYERR 0x00000040
128 TCPERR 0x00000080
32768 GRAVERR 0x00008000
65536 ADPHYSICALERR 0x00010000
131072 TAREERR 0x00020000
262144 EACCOVER 0x00040000
524288 STRINGERR 0x00080000
1048576 RESERVED_PF 0x00100000
2097152 RTCERR 0x00200000
4194304 MISSINGHWERR 0x00400000
8388608 CFGCONFLICTERR 0x00800000
16777216 UNRECOVERABLEERR 0x01000000
Table 10-3. Error Commands Output

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10.5 TARE and ZERO Key Functions

The function of the front panel Tare and Zero keys depend on the value specified for the REGULA parameter in the FEATUR
menu, see Figure 3-9 on page 51.
Table 10-4 describes the function of these keys for each of the regulatory modes.
Front Panel TARE Key or KTARE Command
(TAREFN – Tare Function Setting)
REGULAT Weight on Tare in Front panel ZERO key or
Parameter Value Scale System KEYED PBONLY BOTH KZERO command
NTEP Zero or No Keyed Prompt (1) No Action Keyed Prompt (1) Zero
Negative Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Clear tare Keyed Prompt (2) Zero
Positive No Keyed Prompt (1) Tare Tare Zero
Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Tare Tare Zero
CANADA Zero or No Keyed Prompt (1) No Action Keyed Prompt (1) Zero
Negative Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Clear Tare Keyed Prompt (2) Zero
Positive No No Action Tare Tare Zero
Yes No Action No Action No Action Zero
OIML Zero or No Keyed Prompt (1) No Action Keyed Prompt (1) Zero
Negative Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Clear tare Keyed Prompt (2) Zero and Clear Tare (3)
Positive No Keyed Prompt (1) Tare Tare Zero
Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Tare Tare Zero and Clear Tare (3)
NONE Zero or No Keyed Prompt (1) Tare Keyed Prompt (1) Zero
Negative Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Clear Tare Keyed Prompt (2) Zero
Positive No Keyed Prompt (1) Tare Tare Zero
Yes Keyed Prompt (2) Clear Tare Clear tare Zero
Table 10-4. TARE and ZERO Key Functions for REGULA Parameter Settings
NOTE: Entering a Zero tare will cancel the entry. Any other value will be accepted as a Keyed Tare.
Entering a Zero tare will clear the current Tare. Any other value will be accepted as a Keyed Tare.
The indicator will Zero and Clear the Tare only if the gross weight is within ZRANGE. No action is taken if the weight is
outside of ZRANGE.

Table 10-5 lists the sub-parameters available when configuring a scale using INDUST mode. The table includes the default
values of the INDUST sub-parameters and the effective (not configurable) values used by NTEP, CANADA, OIML and NONE
regulatory modes
REGULA/INDUST Parameter REGULA Mode
Parameter Description INDUST NTEP CANADA OIML NONE
SNPSHT Display or scale weight source DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY SCALE
ZTARE Remove tare on ZERO NO NO NO YES YES
KTARE Always allow keyed tare YES YES NO YES YES
MTARE Multiple tareaction REPLAC REPLAC NOTHIN REPLAC REMOVE
NTARE Allow negative tare NO NO NO NO YES
CTARE Allow CLEAR tare to clear tare YES YES YES NO YES
RTARE Round push button tare to nearest display division YES YES YES NO YES
PRTMOT Allow print while in motion NO NO NO NO YES
PRTPT Add PT to keyed tare print NO NO YES YES NO
OVRBAS Zero base for overload calculation CALIB CALIB CALIB SCALE CALIB
Table 10-5. REGULA/INDUST Mode Parameters, Comparison with Effective Values of Regulatory Modes

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10.6 Data Formats

10.6.1 Stream Serial Data Format
If stream data transmission is configured for the communication ports (STRLFT or STRIND), by default the 880 sends data
using the Rice Lake Weighing Systems serial data format (RS-232/RS-422) shown in Figure 10-1.

459
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Figure 10-1. Stream Serial Data Format – RS-232 and RS-422

SFMT parameter default – <2><P><W7.><U><M><S><CR><LF>

NOTE: Format can be changed, see Section 10.7 on page 112.
The character values can be changed for the stream format tokens, see Table 6-10 on page 83.
If the COM port is set to TYPE = RS485, the port will not stream data, and cannot be used in a local/remote application, see
Section 10.6.2.

10.6.2 Print Output Serial Data Format

The 880 uses a data string format for a basic ticket printout. The print format is configured in the setup menu for the demand
(print) port, and depends on the indicator configuration and mode, see Section 7.0 on page 93 for print formatting.
Use the EDP commands, Revolution or the front panel to fully customize the print to work with a wide variety of printers, and
other remote equipment.

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10.6.3 RS-485 Data Formats

The 880 has a built-in RS-485 software protocol which is enabled when configuring a port’s TYPE as 485. On the 880 the
onboard COM port and the optional serial card ports have support for RS-485 communication.
All RS-485 communication with the 880 is via command and response. An external host must send a command and wait for a
response.
All remote commands are initiated using the data format shown in Figure 10-2:

<STX> <ADDRESS> <COMMAND> <CR>

ASCII 02
EDP serial command
decimal

ASCII
The address of the recieving 13 decimal
indicator is a single ASCII
character with in the range of 0-255 NOTE: Host must send <CR>, not
<CR><LF>. Failure to use <CR>
renders all indicators unable to
respond to serial commands
Figure 10-2. RS-485 Send Data Format

If the initiating device address matches the port address of a 880 on the RS-485 network, that indicator responds. The
responding indicator uses the format shown in Figure 10-3:

<STX> <ADDRESS> <RESPONSE> <ETX> <CR>

ASCII 02 Response commands from ASCII 13

decimal indicator: decimal
<first line> <EOL>
<additional lines> <EOL>
Address of the <last line> <EOL> ASCII 03
transmitting indicator where EOL = <CR> or <CR> <LF> decimal
(set by TERMIN parameter on the
SERIAL menu)
Figure 10-3. RS-485 Respond Data Format

<STX><ADDRESS><first line> <EOL>

<additional lines> <EOL>
<last line> <EOL><ETX><CR>
Where:
EOL- <CR> or <CR><LF> (set by the TERMIN parameter for the port)
Example: To send the XG#1 command from an ASCII terminal to an indicator at address 65 (decimal) on the RS-485 network,
see Figure 10-2 for proper formatting.
The keyboard equivalent for the start-of-text (STX) character is CONTROL-B, see Table 10-10 on page 116.
The indicator address (65) is represented by an upper case “A”.
The carriage return (CR) character is generated by pressing the Enter key.
Therefore, to send the XG#1 command to the indicator at address 65, enter the following at the terminal:
<CONTROL-B>AXG#1<CR>
The indicator will respond with <STX>A 1234.00 lb<CR><LF><ETX><CR>, see Section 6.0 on page 77, for other commands
that can be used.

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10.7 Custom Stream Formatting – Input/Output

The format of the streamed data can be configured for the available ports individually using the front panel, EDP commands or
Revolution using the tokens in Table 10-6. Configuration is available for stream input/output tokens through EDP commands
only; no front panel access is provided.
Format Identifier Defined By Description
<P[G | N | T]> STR.POS Polarity; outputs the positive or negative polarity label for the current or specified (Gross/Net/Tare) weight on the
STR.NEG source scale; possible values are SPACE, NONE, + (for STR.POS) or – (for STR.NEG)
<U[P | S | T]> STR.PRI Units; outputs the primary, secondary, or tertiary* units label for the current or specified
STR.SEC (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary*) weight on the source scale
STR.TER
<M[G | N | T]> STR.GROSS Mode; outputs the gross, net, or tare label for the current or specified weight (Gross/Net/Tare) on the source scale
STR.NET
STR.TARE
<S> STR.MOTION Outputs the status for the source scale; default values and meanings for each status:
STR.RANGE STR.MOTION M In motion;
STR.OK STR.RANGE O Out of range;
STR.INVALID STR.OK <space> OK;
STR.ZERO STR.INVALID I Invalid;
STR.ZERO Z COZ
<B [–]n,…> See descrip- Bit fields; comma-separated sequence of bit field specifiers; must be exactly 8 bits; minus sign ([–]) inverts the bit
tion below
B0 -- Always 0
B1 -- Always 1
B2 Configuration =1 if even parity
B3 Dynamic =1 if MODE=NET
B4 Dynamic =1 if COZ (center of zero)
B5 Dynamic =1 if motion
B6 Dynamic =1 if displayed gross or net weight is negative
B7 Dynamic =1 if out of range
B8 Dynamic =1 if secondary/tertiary*
B9 Dynamic =1 if tare in system
B10 Dynamic =1 if tare is keyed
B11 Dynamic =00 if MODE=GROSS
=01 if MODE=NET
=10 if UNITS=TERTIARY*
=11 (not used)
B12 Dynamic =00 if UNITS=PRIMARY
=01 if UNITS=PRIMARY
=10 if UNITS=PRIMARY
=11 (note used)
B13 Configuration =00 (not used)
=01 if current DSPDIV=1
=10 if current DSPDIV=2
=11 if current DSPDIV=5
B14 Configuration =00 (not used)
=01 if primary DSPDIV=1
=10 if primary DSPDIV=2
=11 if primary DSPDIV=5
B15 Configuration =00 (not used)
=01 if secondary DSPDIV=1
=10 if secondary DSPDIV=2
=11 if secondary DSPDIV=5
Table 10-6. Custom Stream Format Identifiers

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Format Identifier Defined By Description

B16 Configuration =00 (not used)
=01 if tertiary* DSPDIV=1
=10 if tertiary* DSPDIV=2
=11 if tertiary* DSPDIV=5
B17 Configuration =000 (not used)
=001 if current DECPNT=888880
=010 if current DECPNT=888888
=011 if current DECPNT=88888.8
=100 if current DECPNT=8888.88
=101 if current DECPNT=888.888
=110 if current DECPNT=88.8888
=111 if current DECPNT=8.88888
B18 Configuration =000 (not used)
=001 if primary DECPNT=888880
=010 if primary DECPNT=888888
=011 if primary DECPNT=88888.8
=100 if primary DECPNT=8888.88
=101 if primary DECPNT=888.888
=110 if primary DECPNT=88.8888
=111 if primary DECPNT=8.88888
B19 Configuration =000 (not used)
=001 if secondary DECPNT=888880
=010 if secondary DECPNT=888888
=011 if secondary DECPNT=88888.8
=100 if secondary DECPNT=8888.88
=101 if secondary DECPNT=888.888
=110 if secondary DECPNT=88.8888
=111 if secondary DECPNT=8.88888
B20 Configuration =000 (not used)
=001 if tertiary* DECPNT=888880
=010 if tertiary* DECPNT=888888
=011 if tertiary* DECPNT=88888.8
=100 if tertiary* DECPNT=8888.88
=101 if tertiary* DECPNT=888.888
=110 if tertiary* DECPNT=88.8888
=111 if tertiary* DECPNT=8.88888
<wspec [–] [0] Scale weight Weight for the source scale; wspec is defined as follows:
digit[[.]digit]> wspec Indicates whether the weight is the current displayed weight; (W, w), gross (G, g), net (N, n), or tare (T, t)
weight; upper-case letters specify right-justified weights; lower-case are left-justified; optional /P, /S, or /T suffixes
can be added before the ending delimiter (>) to specify weight display in primary (/P), secondary (/S), or tertiary* (/
T) units; [–] enter a minus sign (–) to include sign for negative values; [0] enter a zero (0) to display leading zeros
digit[[.][.]digit]; the first digit indicates the field width in characters – range is 1–7; decimal point only
indicates floating decimal; decimal point with following digit (range is 1–5) indicates fixed decimal with n digits to
the right of the decimal; two consecutive decimals send the decimal point even if it falls at the end of the
transmitted weight field
<CR> -- Carriage return, hex 0x0D, ASCII decimal 13
<LF> -- Line feed, hex 0x0A, ASCII decimal 10
<SPnn> -- Space, nn = number of spaces; if nn is not specified, 1 is assumed; value must be in the range 1–99
<NLnn> TERMIN New line, nn = number of termination (<CR/LF> or <CR>) characters; if nn is not specified, 1 is assumed; value
setting of the must be in the range 1–99
port NOTE: When streaming data, a configured End-of-Line Delay is performed after each New Line.
<nnn> -- ASCII character (nnn = decimal value of ASCII character); used for inserting control characters (<002> for an STX,
for example) in the output
* Tertiary (Range/Interval 3)
Table 10-6. Custom Stream Format Identifiers (Continued)

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10.8 Stream Formatting Examples

10.8.1 Toledo 8142 Indicator
Sample string for Toledo 8142 indicator (with no checksum):
<STX><Status Word A><Status Word B><Status Word C><wwwwww><tttttt><EOL>880 stream format configuration:
<02><B2, B0, B1, B13, B17><B2, B0, B1, B8, B5, B7, B6, B3><B2, B0, B1, B0, B0, B0, B0, B0><W6><T6><CR>:
Identifier Description
<STX> The STX character is entered into the string using the <02> hex value
<Status Word A> Toledo status words are made up of various bit fields;
NOTE: Identifiers must be entered beginning with the high-order bit (bit 7–bit 0) of the Toledo status word.
status Word A contains the following fields; equivalent 880 format identifiers are shown in parentheses;
Bit 7: parity (B2)
Bit 6: always 0 (B0)
Bit 5: always 1 (B1)
Bits 3–4: display divisions (B13)
Bits 0–2: decimal format (B17)
<Status Word B> Status Word B contains the following fields. Equivalent 880 format identifiers are shown in parentheses:
Bit 7: parity (B2)
Bit 6: always 0 (B0)
Bit 5: always 1 (B1)
Bit 4: lb/kg units (B8)
Bit 3: stable/motion (B5)
Bit 2: in/out-of-range (B7)
Bit 1: pos/neg (B6)
Bit 0: gross/net (B3)
<Status Word C> Status Word C contains the following fields; equivalent 880 format identifiers are shown in parentheses:
Bit 7: parity (B2)
Bit 6: always 0 (B0)
Bit 5: always 1 (B1)
Bits 0–4: always 0 (B0)
<wwwwww> The <W6> and <T6> indicate six digits of indicated weight and tare weight; valid characters are W, w, G, g, T, t, N, or n (lower
case indicates left justified); W indicates current weight, G gross weight, N net weight, and T tare weight. /P and /S can be used to
specify primary or secondary; minus indicates sign inclusion, and (0) indicates leading zeros; first digit indicates field width in
characters; decimal indicates floating decimal point; decimal with subsequent digit indicates fixed decimal with n digits to the right
of the decimal; two consecutive decimals (for example, <W06..>) send the decimal point even if it falls at the end of the
transmitted weight field
<tttttt> Tare weight, see description above
<EOL> <CR> is entered at the end of the string as the end of line character in this example
Table 10-7. Toledo Sample String Identifiers

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10.8.2 Cardinal 738 Indicator

Sample string for the Cardinal 738 indicator:
<CR><POL><wwwwww><S><SP><units><SP><G/N><SP><SP><EOL>
880 stream format configuration:
<CR><P><W07..><S><SP><U><SP><M><SP2><03>
Identifier Description
<CR> Carriage return
<POL> Cardinal uses + for positive and – for negative, so the stream polarity tokens need to reflect this; the EDP commands for the 880
are STR.POS=+ and STR.NEG= –
<wwwwwww> The <W07..> identifier that the 880 recognizes indicates seven digits of weight with a decimal and leading zeros, with the decimal
being sent at the end of the weight; valid characters are W, w, G, g, T, t, N, or n (lower case indicates left justified); W indicates
current weight, G gross weight, N net weight, T tare weight. /P and /S can be used to specify primary or secondary; minus
indicates sign inclusion, while (0) indicates leading zeros; first digit indicates field width in characters; decimal indicates floating
decimal point; decimal with subsequent digit indicates fixed decimal with n digits to the right of the decimal; two consecutive
decimals (for example, <W06..>) send the decimal point even if it falls at the end of the transmitted weight field
<S> There are four possible tokens for status bits that can be used: motion, out-of-range, valid, and invalid; in the Cardinal, m
indicates motion, o indicates out-of-range, and a space is used for valid or invalid weights; the commands to set these tokens in
the 880 are STR.MOTION=m, STR.RANGE=o, STR.OK= , STR.INVALID= x
<SP> Space
<units> The Cardinal uses two-character, lower-case units identifiers; the commands to set these tokens in the 880 include: STR.PRI=lb
(options: kg, g, tn, t , gr, oz, or sp), STR.SEC=kg (options: lb, g, tn, t , gr, oz, or sp)
<SP> Space
<G/N> The mode used for Cardinal is g for gross and n for net; these tokens are set using the STR.GROSS=g and STR.NET=n tokens
<SP> Space
<SP> Space
<EOL> The end of line character is an ETX in this case so the hex value of <03> is entered in the string
Table 10-8. Cardinal Sample String Identifiers

10.8.3 Weightronix WI 120 Indicator

Sample string for the Weightronix WI120 indicator:
<SP><G/N><POL><wwwwww><SP><units><EOL>
880 stream format configuration:
<SP><M><P><W06.><SP><U><CR><LF>
Identifier Description
<SP> Space
<G/N> The mode used for Weightronix is G for gross and N for net; these tokens are set using the STR.GROSS=G and STR.NET=N tokens
<POL> Since the Weightronix uses + for positive and – for negative, the polarity tokens need to reflect this; the EDP commands for the 880
are STR.POS=+ and STR.NEG= –
<wwwwww> The <W06.> that the 880 recognizes indicates six digits of weight with a decimal and leading zeros; valid characters are W, w, G, g, T,
t, N, or n (lower case indicates left justified). W indicates current weight, G gross weight, N net weight, and T tare weight. /P and /S can
be used to specify primary or secondary; minus indicates sign inclusion, while (0) indicates leading zeros; first digit indicates field width
in characters; decimal indicates floating decimal point; decimal with subsequent digit indicates fixed decimal with n digits to the right of
the decimal; two consecutive decimals (for example, <W06..>) send the decimal point even if it falls at the end of the transmitted
weight field
<SP> Space
<units> The Weightronix uses two-character, lower-case units identifiers; the commands to set these tokens in the 880 include: STR.PRI=lb
(options: kg, g, tn, t , gr, oz, or sp), STR.SEC=kg (options: lb, g, tn, t , gr, oz, or sp)
<EOL> <CR> or <CR> and <LF>
Table 10-9. Weightronix Sample String Identifiers

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10.9 ASCII Character Chart

Use the decimal values for ASCII characters listed in Table 10-10 and Table 10-11 on page 117 when specifying print format
strings in the 880 PFORMT menu or serial stream formats. The actual character printed depends on the character mapping
used by the output device.
The 880 can send or receive any ASCII character value (decimal 0–255). Due to limitations of the indicator display, some
characters cannot be shown.
Control ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex
Ctrl-@ NUL 00 00 space 32 20 @ 64 40 ‘ 96 60
Ctrl-A SOH 01 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a 97 61
Ctrl-B STX 02 02 “ 34 22 B 66 42 b 98 62
Ctrl-C ETX 03 03 # 35 23 C 67 43 c 99 63
Ctrl-D EOT 04 04 $ 36 24 D 68 44 d 100 64
Ctrl-E ENQ 05 05 % 37 25 E 69 45 e 101 65
Ctrl-F ACK 06 06 & 38 26 F 70 46 f 102 66
Ctrl-G BEL 07 07 ’ 39 27 G 71 47 g 103 67
Ctrl-H BS 08 08 ( 40 28 H 72 48 h 104 68
Ctrl-I HT 09 09 ) 41 29 I 73 49 i 105 69
Ctrl-J LF 10 0A * 42 2A J 74 4A j 106 6A
Ctrl-K VT 11 0B + 43 2B K 75 4B k 107 6B
Ctrl-L FF 12 0C , 44 2C L 76 4C l 108 6C
Ctrl-M CR 13 0D - 45 2D M 77 4D m 109 6D
Ctrl-N SO 14 0E . 46 2E N 78 4E n 110 6E
Ctrl-O SI 15 0F / 47 2F O 79 4F o 111 6F
Ctrl-P DLE 16 10 0 48 30 P 80 50 p 112 70
Ctrl-Q DC1 17 11 1 49 31 Q 81 51 q 113 71
Ctrl-R DC2 18 12 2 50 32 R 82 52 r 114 72
Ctrl-S DC3 19 13 3 51 33 S 83 53 s 115 73
Ctrl-T DC4 20 14 4 52 34 T 84 54 t 116 74
Ctrl-U NAK 21 15 5 53 35 U 85 55 u 117 75
Ctrl-V SYN 22 16 6 54 36 V 86 56 v 118 76
Ctrl-W ETB 23 17 7 55 37 W 87 57 w 119 77
Ctrl-X CAN 24 18 8 56 38 X 88 58 x 120 78
Ctrl-Y EM 25 19 9 57 39 Y 89 59 y 121 79
Ctrl-Z SUB 26 1A : 58 3A Z 90 5A z 122 7A
Ctrl-[ ESC 27 1B ; 59 3B [ 91 5B { 123 7B
Ctrl-\ FS 28 1C < 60 3C \ 92 5C | 124 7C
Ctrl-] GS 29 1D = 61 3D ] 93 5D } 125 7D
Ctrl-^ RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7E
Ctrl-_ US 31 1F ? 63 3F _ 95 5F DEL 127 7F
Table 10-10. ASCII Character Chart (Part 1)

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ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex ASCII Dec Hex
Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 -- 192 C0 a 224 E0
ü 129 81 í 161 A1 -- 193 C1 b 225 E1
é 130 82 ó 162 A2 -- 194 C2 G 226 E2
â 131 83 ú 163 A3 -- 195 C3 p 227 E3
ä 132 84 ñ 164 A4 -- 196 C4 S 228 E4
à 133 85 Ñ 165 A5 -- 197 C5 s 229 E5
å 134 86 ª 166 A6 -- 198 C6 m 230 E6
ç 135 87 º 167 A7 -- 199 C7 t 231 E7
ê 136 88 ¿ 168 A8 -- 200 C8 F 232 E8
ë 137 89 169 A9 -- 201 C9 Q 233 E9
è 138 8A ¬ 170 AA -- 202 CA W 234 EA
ï 139 8B 1/2 171 AB -- 203 CB d 235 EB
î 140 8C 1/4 172 AC -- 204 CC ¥ 236 EC
ì 141 8D ¡ 173 AD -- 205 CD f 237 ED
Ä 142 8E « 174 AE -- 206 CE Î 238 EE
Å 143 8F » 175 AF -- 207 CF Ç 239 EF
É 144 90 -- 176 B0 -- 208 D0 º 240 F0
æ 145 91 -- 177 B1 -- 209 D1 ± 241 F1
Æ 146 92 -- 178 B2 -- 210 D2 ³ 242 F2
ô 147 93 -- 179 B3 -- 211 D3 £ 243 F3
ö 148 94 -- 180 B4 -- 212 D4 ó 244 F4
ò 149 95 -- 181 B5 -- 213 D5 õ 245 F5
û 150 96 -- 182 B6 -- 214 D6 ¸ 246 F6
ù 151 97 -- 183 B7 -- 215 D7 » 247 F7
ÿ 152 98 -- 184 B8 -- 216 D8 ° 248 F8
Ö 153 99 -- 185 B9 -- 217 D9 · 249 F9
Ü 154 9A -- 186 BA -- 218 DA -- 250 FA
¢ 155 9B -- 187 BB -- 219 DB -- 251 FB
£ 156 9C -- 188 BC -- 220 DC -- 252 FC
¥ 157 9D -- 189 BD -- 221 DD 2 253 FD
Pts 158 9E -- 190 BE -- 222 DE -- 254 FE
ƒ 159 9F -- 191 BF -- 223 DF -- 255 FF
Table 10-11. ASCII Character Chart (Part 2)

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10.10 Digital Filtering

Digital filtering can be used to create a stable scale reading in challenging environments. The 880 has two filtering methods that
can be set; sample rate and digital filter.

10.10.1 Sample Rate

The Sample rate should be set first. Better stability is achieved with a lower sample rate setting, so 7.5 Hz is more stable than
960 Hz.

10.10.2 Digital Filter

The digital filter is an adaptive filter that has two parameters to set the filter settling and response times: sensitivity and
threshold.
Digital Filtering Sensitivity
Digital filtering sensitivity (DFSENS) controls the stability and settling time of the scale. The sensitivity parameter can be set to
heavy, medium, or light. A heavy setting will result in an output that is more stable and will settle more slowly than that of light.
However, small changes in weight data (a few grads) on the scale base will not be seen as quickly.
If the difference in typical subsequent weight values on the scale will be only a few grads, use a light setting. If using a truck
scale where the changes in subsequent weight values will be 100s of grads, a heavy setting will be more appropriate.
Digital Filtering Threshold
With the digital filter threshold set at zero, determine the amount of instability that is present. Convert this instability to display
divisions. The number of display divisions of instability will be used to set the threshold of the digital filter. The digital filter can
be set to Off by entering 0 in the DFTHRH parameter.
Digital filtering threshold (DFTHRH) should be set for the amount of observed noise in the system. This parameter can be set in
the range of 0 to 99999 display divisions. When a new sampled weight value is acquired, the adaptive filter compares the new
value to the previous (filtered) output value. If the difference between the new value and the previous output value is greater
than the DFTHRH parameter (displayed division) the adaptive filter output is reset. The newly acquired sample value replaces
the filtered output. If the difference between the new value and the previous output value is less than the DFTHRH parameter,
the two values are averaged together using a weighted average. The weighed average is based on the amount of the
difference, time the system has been stable, and selected DFSENS value.

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10.11 Analog Output Calibration

See Section 3.0 on page 44 and Table 3-18 on page 67 for ANALOG OUTPUT parameters.
The following calibration procedure requires a multimeter to measure voltage or current output from the analog output module.
If the option is not already installed, install it in according to the instructions included with the option.
NOTE: The analog output must be calibrated after the indicator itself has been configured, see Section 3.0 on page 44 and
Section 4.0 on page 69.
1. Enter configuration mode and go to the ALGOUT menu, see Figure 3-23 on page 68:
• Set OUTPUT as desired for 0-10V, 0-20mA, or 4-20mA output
NOTE: The minimum calibration occurs at 0.5 V and 1 mA for a 0-10 V and 0-20 mA output respectively.
• Set MIN to lowest weight value to be tracked by the analog output
• Set MAX to highest weight value to be tracked by the analog output
2. Connect multimeter to connector J1 on the analog output board:
• For voltage output, connect voltmeter leads to pins 3 and 4 (-V, +V)
• For current output, connect ammeter leads to pins 1 and 2 (-mA, +mA)
3. Adjust zero calibration:
• Scroll to the TWZERO parameter
• Press , 000000 will display
• Check voltage or current reading on multimeter
• Set the parameter to match the reading from the multimeter
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value

• Press TARE
to move to the decimal point entry
• Press or to adjust the decimal point placement

• Press TARE
to accept the displayed value
• CAL will be displayed while the calibration is being performed
4. Adjust span calibration:
• Scroll to the TWSPAN parameter
• Press , 000000 will display
• Set the parameter to match the reading from the multimeter
• Press or to select the digit
• Press or to increment or decrement the value

• Press TARE
to move to the decimal point entry
• Press or to adjust the decimal point placement

• Press TARE
to accept the displayed value
• CAL will be displayed while the calibration is being performed
5. Verify calibration:
• Return to the TWZERO/TWSPAN parameter and verify that the calibration has not drifted
• Repeat calibration if needed
6. Return to weigh mode. Analog output function can be verified using test weights.

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10.12 Option Card Firmware Update Procedure

The procedure to update firmware for option cards differs depending on the generation. The first generation option cards are
green and must be returned to the facility for firmware updates.
The second generation cards are blue and can be updated in the field using a USB micro cable with Windows PC. If the
process fails or a step is skipped, the hardware is not affected. Return to step 2 and repeat the process.
The state of the LEDs on the card do NOT change during the installation steps.

Push Button

Figure 10-4. Push Button Location on the Anybus Host Card (PN 164756)
1. Download the second generation option card firmware *.bin file from ricelake.com/firmware to your PC.
2. Power down the 880.
3. Remove the second generation option card from the 880.
4. Attach the USB cable into PC.
5. Locate the push button on the card near the 880 backplane connector.
6. While holding down the card’s push button, plug the USB micro end into the J4 connector (see Figure 10-4). PC
detects a removable USB device called CRP DISABLD.
7. Release the push button after the USB device displays.
8. Access the newly attached device on the PC using a program such as Windows File Explorer.
9. Select the file firmware.bin and delete it.
10. Drag and drop to copy the downloaded second generation option card firmware to the attached device. Allow file to
complete transfer.
11. Disconnect the drive in File Explorer.
12. Remove the USB cable connected to the second generation option card.
13. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
14. Unplug the USB cable from the second generation option card.
15. Replace the second generation option card into the same 880 slot it was removed from.
16. Power up 880.

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Option Cards Kit Part Number Manual Part Number

Single Channel Ethernet/IP Interface 179159
200276
Dual Channel Ethernet/IP Interface 205566
DeviceNet Interface 179162 200279
Single Channel Profinet Interface 179160
200277
Dual Channel Profinet Interface 205567
Single Channel Modbus TCP Interface 179161
200278
Dual Channel Modbus TCP Interface 205568
Profibus DP Interface 179163 200280
EtherCAT Interface 179158 200275
Table 10-12. Available Option Cards

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12.0 Specifications
Power Ethernet TCP/IP
Line Voltages 100–240 VAC Optional Dual channel serial board – RS-232 and RS-
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz 422/485 full and half duplex
DC Voltages 12–24 VDC, LPS (Class 2) / PS2 powered Operator Interface
Power Consumption AC: 15 W Display LED, Six 0.56'' (14 mm), 14-segment with
DC: 20 W decimal point or comma
Analog Specifications Panel Mount Keyboard 6-key membrane panel
Universal Mount Keyboard 18-key membrane panel with a numerical
Excitation Voltage 10 VDC bi-polar (+/- 5 VDC) keypad
16 x 350 ohm or 32 x 700 ohm load cells
Sense Amplifier Differential amplifier with 4-wire and Environmental
6-wire sensing Operating Temperature 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C) (legal-for-trade
Analog Signal Input Range -45 mV to 45 mV applications)
Analog Signal Sensitivity 0.3 μV/graduation minimum at 7.5 Hz 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) (industrial
1.0 μV/graduation typical at 120 Hz applications)
4.0 μV/graduation typical at 960 Hz Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C
A/D Sample Rate 7.5 Hz to 960 Hz, software selectable Humidity 0–95% relative humidity
Input Impedance 200 MW, typical
Enclosure
Noise (Usable Min LSB) 0.3 mV p-p
Panel Mount Dimensions 6.0'' x 4.0'' x 4.95'' (152 mm x 102 mm x 126
Internal Resolution 8 000 000 counts at 23 usable bits, mm)
approximate
Weight 2.5 lb (1.2 kg)
Display Resolution 100 000 display divisions
Rating/Material Stainless Steel 304 Type 4X, IP69K
Input Sensitivity 10 nV per internal count
Universal Mount Dimensions 6.7'' x 8.1'' x 4.3'' (170 mm x 206 mm x
System Linearity ±0.01% of full scale 110 mm)
Temperature 0 to150 nV/°C, maximum Weight 12 lb (5.4 kg)
Span ±3.5 ppm/°C, maximum Rating/Material Stainless Steel 304 Type 4X, IP69K
Calibration Method Software, constants stored in EEPROM
Common Mode Voltage ±0.8 V in unbalanced condition
Common Mode Rejection 120 dB min at 50 Hz or 60 Hz Certifications and Approvals
Input Overload ±12 V continuous, static discharge protected
NTEP
EMI/RFI Protection Signal, excitation, and sense lines protected by
capacitor bypass and filtering elements CC Number: 13-080
Class: III/IIIL 10,000d
Optional Analog Measurement Measurement Canada
Output Fully isolated, voltage or current output Canada
Approval: AM-5931C
Approved
Voltage output: 0–10 VDC
Load resistance: 1 k minimum OIML
Current output: 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA File Number: R76/2006-A-NL1-18.23
External loop resistance: 500  maximum Class: III, 10,000d
Universal Model
Digital I/O
Certification Number: UL-CA_2121087-0
I/O Channels Up to 4, 5 V/TTL, active low (0 V), each
software configurable as input or output
Relay Supply Voltage 5 VDC, 500 mA maximum Panel Mount Model
Input Voltage 0–5.5 V maximum File Number: E151461
Digital Outputs Active low, sink up to 24mA per output.
Optional Four channel relay module, dry contact 3 A at The 880 DC indicator must be connected to a class 2
115 VAC, 3 A at 30 VDC power source in accordance with the NEC (National
24-channel DIO board Electrical Code) and local regulations.
See equipment data plate for power requirements.
Serial Communications
RS-232 Full Duplex
RS-485/RS-422 Half Duplex
USB USB Type A Connector 2.0, Micro A/B
Connector 2.0

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