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Industrial Commercial Scales, LLC ICS427 Wireless Indicator Transceiver Standard: FCC 15.249 FCC ID: XL5-ICS427-01B Report #: 2009199 Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix H: Us er Manual Please refer to the following pages. Page 21 of 31 Wireless Transceiver System 427 Series Technical Manual Version 1.0 2320 AIR PARK ROAD NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406 Voice: 314-754-6358 / 843-278-0342 Fax: 843-329-1333 www.icscale.com sales@icscale.com Copyright Information Copyright 2009 ICS, LLC All rights reserved. The information contained in this manual are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by ICS, LLC. ICS, LLC reserves the right to make periodic modifications of this product without obligation to notify any persons or entity of such revision. Copying, duplicating, selling, or otherwise distributing any part of this product without the prior consent of an authorized representative of ICS, LLC is prohibited. All brands and product names in this publication are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Information furnished by ICS, LLC in this specification is believed to be accurate. Devices sold by ICS, LLC are covered by the warranty and patent indemnification provisions appearing in its Terms of Sale only. ICS, LLC makes no warranty, express, statutory, and implied or by description, regarding the information set forth herein. ICS, LLC reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without notice ICS, LLCs products are intended for use in normal commercial applications. Applications requiring extended temperature range or unusual environment requirements such as military, medical life-support or life-sustaining equipment are specifically not recommended without additional testing for such application Limited Warranty For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, ICS, LLC warrants the transceivers against defects in materials and workmanship. ICS, LLC will not honor this warranty (and this warranty will be automatically void) if there has been any:
1. Tampering, signs of tampering, or opening of the transceivers case. 2. Use of AC power adapters and cables other than those originally supplied with the transceivers. 3. Repair or attempt to repair by anyone other than an ICS, LLC authorized technician. This warranty does not cover and ICS, LLC will not be liable for, any damage or failure caused by misuse, abuse, acts of God, accidents, electrical irregularity, or other causes beyond ICS, LLCs control, or claim by other than original purchaser. 7/23/2009 Page 2 FCC Notice
! Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
! Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ICS, LLC will void the users authority to operate the equipment. These statements apply to the following ICS Wireless Transceiver System Models:
Model ICS 427-01A Wireless Loadcell Transceiver FCC ID: XL5-ICS427-01A And Model ICS 427-01B Wireless Indicator Transceiver FCC ID: XL5-ICS427-01B 7/23/2009 Page 3 Table of Contents Overview Product Specifications Enclosures Transceiver Connections Loadcell Transceiver Installation Indicator Transceiver Installation Jumper Settings (Loadcell Transceiver Only) Power Requirement Unit Operation Calibration Led Indicator Lights (Anodized Enclosure only) Troubleshooting Notes 7/23/2009 5 6 7 8 9 9-10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 Page 4 Overview connectivity from a loadcell(s) to an indicator. It eliminates the requirement for a local indicator or RS-232 modem transceiver. The ICS 427 Wireless transceiver system is designed to allow wireless This is a bi-directional wireless system that is composed of two transceivers, one that is designated as the transmitter and the other designated as the receiver. The transceivers are designed to be used in pairs, and will only operate with their respectable partner. The loadcell transceiver, (Transmitter) supplies source excitation voltage to the connected loadcell(s), which can be connected in quantities of 1, 4, 6, or 8. The transceiver then receives the respective mV/V output signal from the connected loadcell(s) or J-box to be transmitted to the Indicator transceiver
(Receiver). The Indicator transceiver (Receiver) receives the transmission from the loadcell transceiver (Transmitter) and recreates mV/V signal. The mV/V output signal is then connected to the signal input connections of an indicator that meets operational requirements. 7/23/2009 Page 5 Transceiver Specifications Transmitter (Loadcell) Source Voltage Internal Battery Voltage Internal Battery Life 3 12VDC 3.6VDC 100+hrs w/4 loadcells
(Will accept 1-8 Loadcells. Battery life varies with qty of cells applied) AC Power Adapter Input AC Power Adapter Output Loadcell Connection Antenna Frequency Band Range (Line of Sight) Range (Non Line of Sight) Operating Temperature Excitation Voltage Signal Input 110VAC 5VDC 2A 5 Wire shielded 902-928 MHz 100+ m 50+m
-40C -- +85C 3.3VDC 3.9mV/V Receiver (Indicator) Source Voltage
(supplied by indicator excitation Voltage) 5-10VDC Signal Output Indicator Connection Antenna Frequency Band Range (Line of Sight) Range (Non Line of Sight) Operating Temperature Accuracy 2mV/V 5 Wire Shielded 902-928 MHz 100+m 50+m
-40C -- +85C 1/5,000 for any Indicator Page 6 7/23/2009 Enclosures Standard Anodized Enclosure Loadcell Transceiver (Left) Indicator Transceiver (Right) Stainless Steel Nema 4 Enclosure (Optional) Loadcell Transceiver (Left) Indicator Transceiver (Right) 7/23/2009 Page 7 Transceiver Connections Stainless Steel Nema 4 Enclosure E+ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Excitation +
S+ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Signal +
S- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Signal E- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Excitation Gnd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ground FIG 1.1 Standard Anodized Enclosure FIG 1.2 7/23/2009 Page 8 Loadcell Transceiver Installation
(Anodized Enclosure) See fig 1.2 1. Connect the enclosed 5 pin female plug to the loadcell / Scale as follows:
a. Pin 1 = Excitation +
b. Pin 2 = Signal +
c. Pin 3 = Signal d. Pin 4 = Excitation e. Pin 5 = Shield (If so equipped) 2. Connect 5 pin plug to transmitter. 3. Connect the enclosed antenna to the transmitter 4. Transmitter is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery pack. To charge the battery pack, plug in enclosed power adapter. See Fig 1.1 for loadcell / scale connections. For remaining connections follow steps 3 and 4 of instructions above.
(Stainless Enclosure)
**Loadcell transceiver will not power up until the receiver is powered up and communicating. Once power is turned off to the indicator transceiver, or communication is lost, the loadcell transceiver will enter SLEEP MODE to save battery life.**
Indicator Transceiver Installation
(Anodized Enclosure Only) See Fig 1.2 1. (Depending on the indicator that is used, a cable may need to be made to go from the indicator to the transmitter plug) Connect the enclosed 5 pin female plug to the loadcell connection from the indicator as follows:
a. Pin 1 = Excitation +
b. Pin 2 = Signal +
c. Pin 3 = Signal d. Pin 4 = Excitation e. Pin 5 = Shield (If so equipped) 2. Connect the enclosed antenna to the receiver. 7/23/2009 Page 9 3. The power to the receiver is supplied by the excitation voltage from the indicator 4. Power the indicator up and ensure that the transmitter and receiver are communicating (the signal LED will flash rapidly when communicating). 5. Follow calibration procedures for the indicator used. 6. To power down wireless units, remove power to the indicator. See Fig 1.1 for indicator connections. For remaining connections follow steps 2-6 of the instructions above.
(Stainless Steel Enclosure) Jumper Settings Loadcell Transceiver Only
(Selects number of loadcells used up to 8 loadcells) 1. There is a jumper located on the circuit board in the loadcell transceiver. The factory default setting is set for 4 loadcells. 2. To change the jumper setting, remove the end plate with the 5 pin connector, or for stainless enclosure, remove cover plate. The Jumper has 4 positions. The positions are labeled 1,4,6, and 8, which corresponds to the number of loadcells being used. 3. Move the jumper to the selected position and replace the end plate, or cover plate.
**Changing Jumper settings will affect indicator calibration, recalibration will be required.**
7/23/2009 Page 10 Power Requirement Loadcell Transceiver 1. Internal 3.6VDC rechargeable battery 2. 110VAC adapter Indicator Transceiver DC operational source voltage supplied from indicators +
and excitation connections. Unit Operation Turning Transceivers On/Off Indicator Transceiver The indicator transceiver receives its source voltage from the excitation voltage of the connected indicator. Once the indicator is powered up, the transceiver is automatically powered up with it. Loadcell Transceiver The loadcell transceiver receives its source voltage from either the internal rechargeable battery or the supplied 110 VAC adapter. If the unit is running on its internal rechargeable battery, it will not power up until it has received a signal from the indicator transmitter (this is an internal sleep mode that is used to prolong battery life.) If at any time during operation the transceivers lose connectivity, the transceiver will return to sleep mode until connection is restored. If the loadcell transceiver is connected to the supplied 110 VAC adapter, it will remained powered up continuously. 7/23/2009 Page 11 Calibration for indicator calibration.**
indicator .
**The transceivers require no calibration, adjustment, or programming Follow manufacturer provided calibration instructions for the connected LED Indicator Lights
(For Anodized Enclosure Only) Signal Indicator Green LED Good signal strength LED will flash 10 times per second. Poor signal strength, or loss of signal LED will flash once for every 1.5 sec while searching for signal.
(Transmitter will enter sleep mode after 5 seconds of signal loss. Transmitter will reactivate once signal strength is re-obtained. Battery Indicator Green LED -
Good Battery Strength Red LED -
Low Battery strength DC Power Indicator Orange LED - Recharging Battery Unit will function properly while battery is recharging, or running solely on DC power 7/23/2009 Page 12 Troubleshooting Problem Indicator transceiver will not power up. Loadcell Transceiver will not power up. Inaccurrate weight readings on indicator. Unstable weight readings or severely erratic readings. Loss of connectivity between transceivers. Low battery light is illuminated on loadcell transceiver. Solution Check indicator connections, Power is supplied from excitation voltage. Check power connections. Charge battery. Check Power connections. Charge battery. Check loadcell connections. Recalibrate indicator. Check loadcell/indicator connections. Check for connectivity. Check Power connections. Charge Battery Check connections. Transceivers may also be out of range. Check Power connections. Charge battery Plug in supplied AC power adapter to recharge battery.
**To obtain optimal battery life, battery must be charged with supplied charger for a minimum of 8 hours when recharging**
For further technical assistance please contact the technical support department. INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SCALES
(843) 278 0243 EXT 107 service@icscale.com 7/23/2009 Page 13 Notes 7/23/2009 Page 14