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This chapter describes the specifications for load cell modules, their operation, and their programming. You
can use the AS02LC load cell module with four-wire or six-wire load cells with various eigenvalues, so you
can adjust its response time according to your requirements. In addition, the AS02LC-A can read and write
data via the AS Series PLC units using the FROM/TO instructions. To ensure that the product is correctly
installed and operated, read the manual carefully before use. This manual provides functional specifications,
and it also introduces installation, basic operation, and settings. Refer to load cell related literature for more
details on the principles of operating load cells.

Load Cell Module Voltage Output

Rated Supply Voltage/Power
24 VDC (-15% to +20%)/5 W
Consumption
Minimum/Maximum Voltage 18–31.2 VDC
Maximum Current Consumption 150 mA
Input Signal Range ±40 mVDC
Sensibility +5 VDC +/-10%
Highest Accuracy 0.04 % of full scale
Communication Interface RS-232, RS-485
Applicable Sensor Type 4-wire or 6-wire load cell
Expanding a Temperature
±50 ppm/K v. E
Coefficient
Reducing a Temperature
±0.4 V/K
Coefficient to Zero
Linearity Error 2%
Response Time 2.5, 10, 16, 20, 50, 60, 100, 200, and 400 ms
Eigenvalue Applicable to a Load
0–1, 0–2, 0–4, 0–6, 0–20, 0–40 and 0–80 mV/V
Cell
Maximum Distance for
100 meters
Connecting a Load Cell
Maximum Output Current 5 VDC x 160 mA
Allowable Load 40–4010
Common-mode Rejection Ratio
dB
(CMRR @50/60 Hz)
Dynamic Filter K1–K5
Average Weights K1–K100
Between a digital circuit and the ground: 500 VAC
Isolation Between an analog circuit and the ground: 500 VAC
Between an analog circuit and a digital circuit: 500 VAC

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38.2 95

02LC 1
7
7
EX C+ EX C -

SI G+ SI G -

2
CH1
SE N+ SE N-

SL D

EX C+ EX C-
3
SI G+ SI G-
CH2

8 SE N+ SE N-

SL D

4
2 4V

0V

9
5
6 75
35

Unit: mm

Number Name Description

1 Model Name Model name of the module

Operating status of the module

RUN LED Indicator ON: the module is running.

OFF: the module is not running.

Error status of the module

ERROR LED ON: a serious error exists in the module.

2
Indicator OFF: the module is operating normally.

Blink: a minor error exists in the module.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion status

Conversion Blinking: conversion is in process.

Indicator OFF: conversion has stopped.

Removable The inputs are connected to transducers.

3
Terminal Block The outputs are connected to loads to be driven.

Arrangement of the
4 Input/Output Arrangement of the terminals
Terminals

5 Clip For removing the terminal block

6 DIN Rail Clip Secures the module onto the DIN rail

Module Connecting Connects the modules

7
Set

8 Ground Clip

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AS02LC-A

02LC

EX C+ EX C -

SI G+ SI G -
C H1
SE N+ SE N-

SL D

EX C+ EX C-

SI G+ SI G-
C H2
SE N+ SE N-

SL D

2 4V

0V

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*If you use HWCONFIG to set values in CRs, once the set value is downloaded, the values can be retained in
the module; however if you use TO instruction to write data into CRs, the values CANNOT be retained, after
power failure or after transition of the CPU from STOP to RUN.
Note: The attribute of the CR must be W (write) to use TO instruction.

CR# Name Description Att. Default

0: disabled

Display options for 1: gross weight

0 R/W 1
CH1 2: net weight

3: raw data

0: 1 mV/V

1: 2 mV/V

2: 4 mV/V

1 Eigenvalue for CH1 3: 6 mV/V R/W 1

4: 20 mV/V

5: 40 mV/V

6: 80 mV/V

0: 2.5ms

1: 10ms

2: 16ms

3: 20ms

2 Sampling cycle for CH1 4: 50ms R/W 4

5: 60ms

6: 100ms

7: 200ms

8: 400ms

Weight measured times in a

3 Range: K1–K500 R/W 5
stability range for CH1

4 Floating-point format
Stability range for CH1 R/W 10
5 Range: 0–100000

Floating-point format
6 Maximum weight for CH1 R/W 100,000
Maximum measuring weight; when the

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CR# Name Description Att. Default

weight measured exceeds the limit, an

7 alarm is triggered. The value should be

greater than 1.

0: no filter (default)

8 Filter mode for CH1 1: maximum filter mode R/W 0

2: average filter mode

Range: 0–8; the bigger the number the

9 Maximum filter for CH1 R/W 1
stronger the filter

Average weight measured Range: 1–100

10 R/W 10
times for CH1 (for FW V1.04: 1–400 is available)

11 Floating-point format
Upper limit of the zero return
Determines the current weight as the zero R/W 10
for CH1
12
point in the upper/lower range; when the

13 lower range is larger than the upper range,

Lower limit of the zero return
the lower range is read as the upper range R/W -10
for CH1
14 and vice versa.

Zero point tracking time for Range: 5–500

15 R/W 10
CH1 Unit: 100 ms

16 Zero point tracking range for Floating-point format

R/W 0
17 CH1 Range: 0–10000; 0: disabled

18 Calibration points for CH1 Range: 2–20 R/W 2

Floating-point format

19–58 Calibrated weight for CH1 Calibrated weight of the calibration points R/W -

1–20

0: disabled

1: gross weight
59 Display options for CH2 R/W 1
2: net weight

3: raw data

0 1 mV/V

60 Eigenvalue for CH2 1 2 mV/V R/W 1

2 4 mV/V

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CR# Name Description Att. Default

3 6 mV/V

4 20 mV/V

5 40 mV/V

6 80 mV/V

0 2.5 ms

1 10 ms

2 16 ms

3 20 ms

61 Sampling cycle for CH2 4 50 ms R/W 4

5 60 ms

6 100 ms

7 200 ms

8 400 ms

Weight measured times in a

62 Range: K1–K500 R/W 5
stability range for CH2

63 Floating-point format
Stability range for CH2 R/W 10
64 Range: 0–100000

Floating-point format
65
Maximum measuring weight; when the
Maximum weight for CH2 weight measured exceeds the limit, an R/W 100,000

alarm is triggered. The value should be

66
greater than 1.

0: no filter (default)

67 Filter mode for CH2 1: maximum filter mode R/W 0

2: average filter mode

Range: 0–8; the bigger the number the

68 Maximum filter for CH2 R/W 1
stronger the filter

Average weight measured Range: 1–100

69 R/W 10
times for CH2 (for FW V1.04: 1–400 is available)

70 Upper limit of the zero return Floating-point format

R/W 10
71 for CH2 Determines the current weight as the zero
72 Lower limit of the zero return point in the upper/lower range; when the
R/W -10
73 for CH2 lower range is larger than the upper range,

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CR# Name Description Att. Default

the lower range is read as the upper range

and vice versa.

Zero point tracking time for Range: 5–500

74 R/W 10
CH2 Unit: 100 ms

75 Zero point tracking range for Floating-point format

R/W 0
76 CH2 Range: 0–10000; 0: disabled

77 Calibration points for CH2 Range: 2–20 R/W 2

Floating-point format

78–117 Calibrated weight for CH2 Calibrated weight of the calibration points R/W -

1–20

118 Decimal place for CH1 Range: 0–4 R/W 1

119 Decimal place for CH2 Range: 0–4 R/W 1

0: warning

1: alarm

120 Alarm Bit0: error in the power supply R/W 1

Bit1: error in the module hardware

Bit2: error in the driver board

200 State register Refer to the explanation below. R/W -

201 Command set Refer to the explanation below. W 0

210 The maximum peak value for Floating-point format -

R
211 CH1 Maximum peak value for CH1 -

212 The maximum peak value for Floating-point format -

R
213 CH2 Maximum peak value for CH2 -

214 The minimum peak value for Floating-point format -

R
215 CH1 Minimum peak value for CH1 -

216 The minimum peak value for Floating-point format -

R
217 CH2 Minimum peak value for CH2 -

222 The time to record for CH1 Unit: 1 ms 50

Range: 1–100 (1 ms–1 s)

R/W
223 The time to record for CH2 Time to record the digital value for the 50

channels

240 The number of records for CH1 Range: 0–500; display the current records R -

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CR# Name Description Att. Default

241 The number of records for CH2 -

604 -
Tare weight measured by CH1 Display the tare weight measured by CH1 R/W
605 -

606 -
Tare weight measured by CH2 Display the tare weight measured by CH2 R/W
607 -

700– Floating-point format

Theoretical calibration for CH1 R/W 0
739 Output voltage unit: mV

740– Floating-point format

Theoretical calibration for CH2 R/W 0
779 Output voltage unit: mV

4000 Floating-point format

Records for CH1 R -
–4999 500 records for CH1

5000 Floating-point format

Records for CH2 R -
–5999 500 records for CH2

Normal Exchange Area

Explanation
You can view the error code, the channel value, and the state code, as well as the data registers that
correspond to their commands under the Normal Exchange Area tab of the Device Setting dialog box in the
HWCONFIG utility in ISPSoft.

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CR # 2 0 0 : Codes for the state register

Explanation

Bit Code Definition Bit Code Definition

b0 16#0001 Error exists in the power supply. b1 16#0002 Error exists in the module hardware.

b2 16#0004 Error exists in the driver board. b3 16#0008 Calibration disabled

b4 16#0010 Reserved b5 16#0020 Reserved

The weight measured by CH1 The weight measured by CH2

exceeds the maximum weight that exceeds the maximum weight that
b6 16#0040 b7 16#0080
can be measured, or the voltage of can be measured, or the voltage of
SEN is incorrect. SEN is incorrect.

The weight measured by CH1 The weight measured by CH2

b8 16#0100 exceeds the maximum weight that b9 16#0200 exceeds the maximum weight that
can be measured. can be measured.

b10 16#0400 CH1 has been adjusted incorrectly. b11 16#0800 CH2 has been adjusted incorrectly.

b12 16#1000 CH1 is not measuring any weight. b13 16#2000 CH2 is not measuring any weight.

The weight measured by CH1 is in The weight measured by CH2 is in

b14 16#4000 b15 16#8000
the stability range specified. the stability range specified.

Note: The state is determined by the corresponding bit and it is possible to have more than 2 states at the
same time.

CR # 2 0 1 : Command set

Explanation

Input
Description Input value Description
value

Start a new recording of the peak value

0 No action 16#0101
for CH1.

Commands for calibrating the calibration Start a new recording of the peak value
1–20 16#0102
points 1–20 on CH1 for CH2.

Commands for calibrating the calibration Start a new recording of the peak value
21–40 16#010F
points 1–20 on CH2 for CH1 - CH2.

98 Activate the weight calibration. 16#0201 Start a new recording for CH1.

99 Deactivate the weight calibration. 16#0202 Start a new recording for CH2.

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Input
Description Input value Description
value

Subtract the weight on CH1. Use the

subtracted weight as the tare weight
100 16#020F Start a new recording for CH1 - CH2.
and store it in CR604 and CR605
(DWORD).

Restore the tare weight stored in CR604

101 16#0211 Stop recording for CH1.
and CR605 to CH1.

Clear the weight measured by CH1 to

102 zero. You might need to execute this 16#0212 Stop recording for CH2.
command after each power-off.

Subtract the weight on CH2. Use the

subtracted weight as the tare weight
103 16#021F Stop recording for CH1 - CH2.
and store it in CR606 and CR607

(DWORD).

Restore the tare weight stored in CR606

104 16#0301 Start a theoretical calibration for CH1.
and CR607 to CH2.

Clear the weight measured by CH2 to

105 zero. You might need to execute this 16#0302 Start a theoretical calibration for CH2.
command after each power-off.

Start a theoretical calibration for CH1 - Restore default settings and clear
16#030F 16#0501
CH2. settings in Flash.

Restore default settings and settings in

16#0502 16#6000 Read the current settings from Flash
Flash stay intact.

16#6001 Write the current settings into Flash

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Item Function Description

1 Measuring net weight Various measuring modes to choose from

When an object is put on a load cell, you can check whether the present
2 Stability check
weight of the object is in a specified stability range.

3 Determining zero point If an object is removed from the load cell, no weight is measured.

Filter out the maximum or minimum weight measured or use an average

4 Filter out weights
weight for a more accurate value.

5 Multi-point adjustment There are as many as 20 points for adjustment

Calibration based on the output value of the sensor instead of the real weight
6 Theoretical calibration
calibration

7 Zero point tracking Zero point tracking

Limit detections for

8 Save the maximum and minimum values for channels.
channels

9 Records for channels Save the analog curves for channels.

1. Measuring net weight

You can choose to measure either the net weight or the gross weight of an object. Net weight is the actual
weight of a product without its package. The weight of a package is the tare weight. Gross weight is the total
weight: net weight plus tare weight.

Tare weight: the weight of a package

Net weight: the weight of a product, that is, the actual weight of a product without its package

Gross weight: the total weight, that is, the net weight of a product plus the tare weight of its package

Gross weight=Net weight+Tare weight

Example: a product weighs 10 kg, and the carton in which the product is packed weighs 0.2 kg. The
gross weight is 10.2 kg.

Net weight = 10 kg

Tare weight = 0.2 kg

Gross weight = 10.2 kg

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2. Checking stability

When an object is placed on a load cell, you can check whether the present weight of the object is in a
specified stability range.

If the weight measured is in the specified stability range, the corresponding bit is set to 1.

If the weight measured exceeds the specified stability range, the corresponding bit is set to 0 until the
number of objects weighed in the stability range reaches the setting.

Example: the measurement time set is 10 ms, the number of weights measured in a stability range is 10, and
the stability range is 1000 g. If a variation exceeds 1000 g, the corresponding bit is set to 0. If the variations
within 100 ms (10×10 ms) are within 1000 g, the corresponding bit is set to 1. You should determine whether
the present weight measured is in the stability range before you perform control actions.

: Va ria ti on s in ave rag e we ig hts

t: Me asur em en t tim e se t by use rs
k: Sta bil i ty ra ng e se t by use r s
<k <k
m: Num ber o f we i ghts me asu re d in <k
a sta bil ity ra ng e >k
>k
A ve r age we i ght
>k

>k

>k

>k

>k

T ime

B it in th e sta bil it y ran ge

3. Determining zero point

If an object is removed from the load cell, the corresponding bit is set to 1, and you can perform the next
control action. If a weight measured is in the specified zero range, the corresponding bit is also set to 1.

No o b je ct

Ch 1
L oa d ce ll

CH 2

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Average weight

Zero range

Time

Zero weight

4. Filtering out weights

There are two ways to filter out weights.

Filtering out the maximum/minimum weight measured: If there is a maximum weight or a minimum
weight, you can filter out the maximum weight or the minimum weight. The larger the value, the more

weights are filtered out. Range: K0–K8

Averaging weights: The values recorded are averaged so that a steady value is obtained. There may be
peak values due to unavoidable external factors, and the average value obtained may change
accordingly. A maximum of 100 values can be averaged.

5. Making multi-point adjustments

Make adjustments to get the weight measured by a cell to correspond to the digital value displayed by the
load cell module. Generally, two points are adjusted. After a system is set up, put no load on the scale. The
weight measured is 0 grams when there is no load. Then place an object of a given weight on the scale, and
set a digital value corresponding to the weight. At that point, two points have been adjusted. For example, if
you have a load cell sensor which can measure a maximum weight of 10 kg, and if 1 kg corresponds to
K1000, the curve is like the one shown below.

Weight

10 kg

Point
1 kg

Digital value
K0 K1000 K10000 (LSB)

Adjusting two points

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In addition to this two-point adjustment, the load cell also supports adjustments of up to 20 points. A
characteristic curve is shown below.

Weight
Point 5
10 kg

Point 3
Point 4

Point 1
1 kg
Point 2

Digital value
K0 K1000 K10000 (LSB)

Adjusting multiple points

6. Determining theoretical calibration

Theoretical calibration is determined according to the sensor specification in order to input the voltage values
corresponding to various weights. The registers for storing the voltage values are CR#700–739 for CH1 and
CR#740–779 for CH2. After entering the voltage values into the registers, you can use the command set
16#301–302 to execute the calibration.

Example: the sensor specification is 10 kg and its eigenvalue is 2 mV/V. When the sensor is loaded with a 10
kg weight, the output is 10 mV. The theoretical calibration steps are:

Step 1: set the eigenvalue.

Step 2: set the 2-point adjustment; when the sensor is loaded with a 1 kg weight, set the value to 1000.

Step 3: set the voltage calibration for the zero point to 0 (0 mV) in the CR#700/701 registers, and to 1.0 (1

mV) in the CR702/703 registers.

Step 4: enable the calibration function and enter 98 into the command set CR#201.

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Step 5: enter 16#0301 into the command set CR#201 to execute a theoretical calibration for channels 1.

Step 6: do not put any load on the sensor and enter 16#102 into the command set CR#201 to reset the value
to 0 for CH1.

Step 7: disable the calibration function to prevent inappropriate changes. To complete the theoretical
calibration, enter 99 into the command set CR#201. Put a 1 kg weight on the sensor and the load cell should
show 1000.

Weight

Point

Digita l v alue

2 -point a djustme nt

Step 8: write 16#6001 in CR#201 to disable the calibration function to write the current settings into Flash and
have the settings in the latched area.

7. Zero point tracking

Zero point tracking refers to resetting the current value to 0. You can reset the value to 0 within a certain
duration or at a certain weight. This is especially useful when the sensor is no longer as accurate as it was
before.

8. Limit detections for channels

Save the maximum and minimum values for channels so you can determine the peak to peak values.

Value o f the channel

Maximum value

Mini mu m value

Time

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9. Recording channels

Record the input values of the cyclic sampling for each channel. The system saves up to 500 data points and
the recording time is 10 ms.

Valu e o f the chan nel

500 records o f d ata

Ti me
Instru cti on for recor di ng Recordin g e nds

External wiring

EX C+ A+5V
EX C- AGND
F ou r -w ir e
SI G +
SI G -
CH 1
SE N+
SE N-

EX C+ A+5V
Six-wire EX C- AGND
SI G +
SI G -
CH 2
SE N+
SE N-

Co n ne ct ed t o
o n a po we r sup p ly m od u le *1 A+5V
Syst e m 0V DC /DC
g ro u n d 24V co nve r ter
AGND
T hird gr o un d
( Im p ed a n ce: L e ss t ha n 1 00 )

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Multiple load cells connected in parallel are connected to a single load cell module.

Lo ad cell

Lo ad cell

Lo ad cell

CH1
Lo ad cell

Lo ad cell
CH2

Lo ad cell

Lo ad cell

Loa d ce ll

Note 1: Please connect on the power supply module and on the load cell module to a system
ground, and then ground the system ground or connect the system ground to a distribution box.

Note 2: If multiple load cells are connected in parallel, the total impedance should be greater than 40 .

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Make adjustments to get the weight measured by a cell to correspond to the digital value displayed by the
load cell module. You can make adjustments by following the commands below or by setting up the
theoretical calibration (refer to section 8.2.5 for more details).

En tering adjust ment

Sett ing th e to tal numb er of

points which need to be
adjust ed

No weight

Writing an adjus tmen t en abled

ins truc tion

YES
Writing an ad ju st ment enabled A djust ing th e nex t point
ins truction

NO

Writing an ad ju stme nt dis abled

ins truction

The adjust ment is complet e.

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Step 1: set the eigenvalue in the HWCONFIG utility in ISPSoft.

Step 2: set the number of adjustments and their corresponding values. The example below shows a 2-point
adjustment in which point 1 = 0 and point 2 = 1000, corresponding to 1 kg.

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Step 3: after the configuration is complete, download the parameters to the module.

Step 4: right click the module and then click on LC Wizard to open the LC Wizard.

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Step 5: make sure the channel and the adjusted points displayed are the same as you have set.

Step 6: put no load on the load cell (adjustment point 1) and click Next to proceed.

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Step 7: Put a load on the load cell (adjustment point 2). For multi-point adjustment, repeat this step. This
example uses a 1 kg weight.

Step 8: the calibration is complete.

A characteristic curve is shown below.

Weig ht

1 0 kg

Po int
1kg

Dig ita l val ue

0 1 000 1 000 0

Ad ju sti ng two p oi nts

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Step 1: set the eigenvalue in the HWCONFIG utility in ISPSoft.

Step 2: set the number of adjustments and their corresponding values. The example below shows a 2-point
adjustment where point 1 = 0 and point 2 = 1000, corresponding to 1 kg.

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Step 3: after the configuration is complete, download the parameters to the module.

Step 4: verify that the corresponding address the command is D28007 in the Normal Exchange Area.

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Step 5: enter the command for activating the weight calibration 98 into D28007.
Step 6: put no load on the load cell (adjustment point 1) and enter 1 into D28007. 1 represents CH1 and 2
represents CH2.

Step 7: put a load on the load cell (adjustment point 2). For multi-point adjustment, repeat this step. This
example uses a 1 kg weight.

Step 8: to complete the adjustment, enter the command for deactivating the weight calibration 99 into
D28007.
A characteristic curve is shown below.

Weight

1 0 kg

Po int
1 kg

Dig ita l val ue

0 1 000 1 000 0

Ad ju sti ng two p oints

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Number Name Description

Operating status of the module

1 RUN LED Indicator ON: the module is running.

OFF: the module is not running.

Error status of the module

ERROR LED ON: a serious error exists in the module.

2
Indicator OFF: the module is operating normally.

Blink: a minor error exists in the module.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion status

3 Conversion Blinking: conversion is in process.

Indicator OFF: conversion has stopped.

(1) Start ISPSoft and double-click HWCONFIG.

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(2) Select a module and drag it to the working area.

(3) Double-click the module in the working area to open the Device Setting page.

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(4) Choose the parameter, set the values, and click OK.

(5) Click Download on the toolbar to download the parameters. Note that you cannot download the
parameters while the CPU module is running.)

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(1) On the Option menu, click Online Mode.

(2) Double-click the module to open the Device Setting page. The versions of both the firmware and the
hardware are displayed.

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(1) On the Option menu, click Online Mode.

(2) Right-click the module and click Module Status.

(3) View the module status.

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(1) Click Export in the Device Settings dialog box to save the current parameters as a CSV file (.csv).

(2) Click Import in the Device Settings dialog box and select a CSV file to import saved parameters.

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(1) Settings for CH1

(2) Adjustment for CH1

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(3) Settings for CH2

(4) Adjustment for CH2

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(5) Alarm settings

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And a Standard Project dialog appears. You can select the device and the programming language from the
drop-down list. Click OK, the system generates a cyclic task with a default PLC_PRG.

After a new project is successfully created, you can see a project management area in the left side of the
window. All the options are listed in nodes. on the tool bar, if nothing appears in
the project management area.

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Method 1

With AX-3 Series PLC backplaneless design, the extension module can install on the right-side of AX-3
Series PLC directly. Double-click or drag and drop the extension module that you’d like to add from the
Product List. Newly added extension modules will apper on the right-side of the AX-3 Series PLC. And the
device names will also show up on the left-side under Delta_LocalBus_Master.

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Method 2

If the AX-3 Series PLC and its connected extension module are powered on and the gateway is correctly set,

you can use the icon to scan and add the modules in. Newly added extension modules will apper on

the right-side of the AX-3 Series PLC. And the device names will also show up on the left-side under
Delta_LocalBus_Master.

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Two methods to open the parameter setting page.

Method 1
Find and double-click Hardwre Configuration in the tree view to open the Hardware Configuration.
Double-click the image of the module you’d like to configure to open the parameter setting page.

Method 2

Find and double-click the module you’d like to configure under Delta_LocalBus_Master (Delta LocalBus
Master) in the tree view to open the parameter setting page.

Check and set the configurations on the parameter setting page.

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You can set up Gross/Net setting, Characteristic Value, Sampling Time, Standstill Times, Standstill Range,
Max Weight, Filter Mode, Filter Ratio, Filter Average Times, Zero Upper Range, Zero Lower Range, Zero
Tracking Time and Zero Tracking Range for channel 1 and channel 2.

Channel 1:

Channel 2:

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You can set up Weight of Calibration Points for channel 1 and channel 2.
Channel 1:

Channel 2:

You can set up alarm settings for External Power Supply Error, Hardware Error and Driver Board Error.

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After the configuration is complete, click the Login button on the toolbar to go to the Online Mode and also
download the parameter to the PLC module. You can read the parameter status and the Module Revsion
under the Parameter Tab when the system is in the Online Mode, but editing is NOT accessible in the Online
Mode.

You can read/write values, status, error codes of each channel under the I/O Mapping Tab.

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You can monitor the status and error message of the module under the Status Tab.

You can check the module information, including Name, Vendoro, Categories, Type, ID, Version, Order
Number and Description under the Information Tab.

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Error A D LED ERROR LED

Description
Code indicator indicator

16#1605 Hardware failure OFF ON

16#1607 The external voltage is abnormal. OFF ON

16#1801 The external voltage is abnormal. OFF Blinking

16#1802 Hardware failure OFF Blinking

16#1807 The driver board is abnormal. OFF Blinking

The weight measured by CH1 exceeds the maximum weight that

16#1808
can be measured, or the voltage of SEN is incorrect.

The weight measured by CH1 exceeds the maximum weight that

16#1809
can be measured.

16#180A CH1 is adjusted incorrectly. Run: blinking

Blinking
The weight measured by CH2 exceeds the maximum weight that Stop: OFF
16#180B
can be measured, or the voltage of SEN is incorrect.

The weight measured by CH2 exceeds the maximum weight that

16#180C
can be measured.

16#180D CH2 is adjusted incorrectly.

Blinking once
or twice and
after 2
- When power-on, the module is not detected by CPU module. OFF
seconds, it
blinks
repeatedly

Description Procedure

The external voltage is abnormal. Ensure the power supply is functioning correctly.

Hardware failure Return the module to the factory for repair.

The driver board is abnormal. Return the module to the factory for repair.

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Description Procedure

The weight measured by CH1 exceeds the

maximum weight that can be measured, or the Check the signal received by CH1 and its wiring.
voltage of SEN is incorrect.

The weight measured by CH1 exceeds the Check the parameters of the related weight values for
maximum weight that can be measured. CH1.

Check the adjusted weight value and the adjustment

CH1 is adjusted incorrectly.
steps for CH1.

The weight measured by CH2 exceeds the

maximum weight that can be measured, or the Check the signal received by CH2 and its wiring.
voltage of SEN is incorrect.

The weight measured by CH2 exceeds the Check the parameters of the related weight values for
maximum weight that can be measured. CH2.

Check the adjusted weight value and the adjustment

CH2 is adjusted incorrectly.
steps for CH2.

When power-on, the module is not detected by Check if the connection between module and CPU
CPU module. module is working. If not, connect again.

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