Weigher Instrument MW61A

Technical Information ALL

Application
The ModWeigh MW61 Weigher Systems are state of the art weighing instru-
ments that can be used with any loadcell based weighing system. The unit is
APPLICATIONS fully digital with no potentiometers or DIP switches. The basic calibration is
• Silo/Tank weighing done by pushbutton on the unit, or full calibration facilities remotely by a
ModWeigh Weight Indicator.
• Batch weighing When calibrated remotely, the calibration may be done by entering loadcell
• Platform scales capacity and sensitivity which allows the calibration of systems without the use
FEATURES of test weights.
• Digital high accuracy design (no pots or ModWeigh Display
DIP switches) The ModWeigh Weight Indicator display are separate products which may be
• Excitation for up to 10 x 350Ω loadcells used with the ModWeigh family of products for display of weight, setup and
calibration. It has a graphics display with easy to use menu selection of set-
• 6 or 4 wire loadcell connection tings.
• Update rate 100 times per second
• 4-20mA output
• Modbus communications (independent
RS232 and RS485 ports)
• Field software upgrades
• 12-24Vdc power supply
• Overall accuracy better than 0.01%
• Totalising
D00
• Peak reading
• Rate of change (flowrate) L L
MT1 TRANSMITTER loadcells
L L
• Size 136 x 66 x 50mm
• Optional removable P-Module holds cali-
bration settings
mA
mA
MD1,MP1 INDICATOR PNP
• IP65 Facia PNP
• 4.3" (109mm) colour LCD
RS485 COMM
• 480 x 272 pixels
• Silicone tactile keypad
MD2,MP2 INDICATOR
• IP54 Facia
• 2.8" (70mm) colour LCD
• 320 x 240 pixels
• Polyester film tactile keypad
• 4-20mA output, 1 digital input & 2 digi-
tal outputs
MR1 I/O
• Size 136 x 66 x 30mm
• 8 Digital inputs
• 8 Digital outputs
• 4-20mA input (or 0-10V)
• 4-20mA output x 2
• Pulse output
MO3 I/O for MP2
• 4 Digital inputs
• 4 Digital outputs
• 4-20mA input (or 0-10V)
• 4-20mA output

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Features
Basic
Units & Resolution
The units for each variable type (weight etc.) can be selected from a list of metric and imperial units.
The resolution of each variable type can be adjusted, this alters the count by e.g 100kg displayed in
0.2kg increments.
OIML Design
The instrument is designed to OIML standards.
Language Support
Support is available for the following languages: English, Chinese, Korean, German, Spanish, French,
Italian and Polish.
Inputs
Digital Inputs INx
The digital inputs are programmable to a range of function including ‘acquire zero’, ‘print’ etc.
Direct Calibration
Direct calibration uses the loadcell capacity and loadcell sensitivity to calibrate the weight signal. Large
capacity weighing systems can be quickly and accurately calibrated without the need for large test
weights.
Corner Adjustment
The input sensitivity can be individually adjusted for up to 4 loadcells, allowing differences in loadcell
sensitivities to be corrected.
Four Loadcell Inputs
Separate inputs are available for 4 loadcells allowing the signal of each to be monitored sperately. This
provide an aid for load balancing across loadcells and also for fault finding.
Zeroing/Taring
The ZERO and TARE keys allow the weight reading to be set to zero. The SET TARE key allows a man-
ual tare weight to be entered.
Signal Filtering
Filtering for the weight can be adjusted to get the optimum compromise between reduction of plant vi-
bration and response speed.
Internal Signals
Limits
The high and low limits have adjustable setpoints which may be programmed to operate on any internal
signal.
Event Collection
Process events are collected for operation with external equipment (PLCs etc.)
Total Weight
The displayed weight can be added to a running total. The total can be reset at any time.
Peak Weight
A peak weight reading is maintained of the highest absolute value of the weight measured. The peak
value can be reset to 0.
Memory Storage
Allows a group of settings to be stored or recalled from memory. This can be used for example to store
settings for different products. There are 20 memory locations with up to 4 settings in each.
Outputs
Analog Outputs AO1 & AO2
A 4-20mA output normally of weight may be programmed to be any of the internal signals including
displayed weight, gross weight and net weight.
Analog I/O Scaling
The analog output range can be adjusted over the full 0 to 20mA range. The output will drive to a slight
negative mA, allowing a live zero to be achieved when using a 0 to 20mA range. A voltage output is
easily produced by connecting a resistor to the output.
In addition the analog output signal is selectable to come from any internal signal in the instrument e.g
weight, flowrate etc.
Digital Outputs OUTx
The digital outputs are programmable to operate from any internal signal. These signals include the
digital input states, status conditions (running, paused etc) and any fault conditions that are detected.
This makes it easy connect into other systems.

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Communications & Display

Comms
RS232 and RS485 ports are available. These are used to connect ModWeigh units together and also to
connect to other systems. The protocol is either ASCII output for example to drive a printer or Modbus
for interactive communications. Baud rates and node addresses are programmable.
Printouts & Macros
Printouts can be triggered by a key press or set up to occur at set times during the day or week. Data
may also be output continuously for data collection purposes. Data is output on the COM1 RS232 port.
The content of the printouts is fully programmable using Macros.
Macros are programs used to customise printouts, but can also be used to perform arithmetic calcula-
tions. The Macro language also contains conditional terms for more advanced programming.
Display Customisation
Locks may be set to prevent unauthorised use of the operator keys and restrict entry to the operator
menu. The keys are individually lockable and optionally a passcode can be used to allow authorised op-
erators to use the keys. Alternatively a confirmation of the key action can be requested.The operator
MENU can be customised to make additional settings or signals available to the operator.
The contents of the main display can be set to suit any condition, from a comprehensive display show-
ing all operating parameters to a simple display showing the basic signals.

Computer Connectivity
An ActiveX control is available to allow programmers to easily communicate with a ModWeigh instru-
ment. Typically this can be used with a Visual Basic programme to collect and write data to the control-
ler.
Feature Summary

Corner adjustment and

(includes pulse output)

Isolated 4-20mA Out-

(includes pulse input)

balancing for 4 load-

Isolated 4-20mA

Trade approvals
Digital Outputs

Isolated Pulse
Digital Inputs

(planned)
Output

Inputs

puts

cells

MT1,MR1,MD1 2+8 1+9
1 2

MT1,MR1,MD2 2+8 1+9
1 2


MP1,MR1 1+8 9
1 2  
MP2,MO3 1+4 2+4
1 2  
MP2 1 2
0 1  

Specifications
Loadcell Input AI1
Input Range ±4 mV/V (0-20mV)
Excitation 5 Vdc ±20 %, 250 mA maximum current
Signal processing rate 100 Hz (response time setting≤ 0.5 s)
Input sensitivity 0.5 µV/division maximum
Zero range ±3 mV/V (±15 mV)
Zero drift ±0.02 µV+0.0005 % of deadload/°C typical
Span drift ±0.0005 %/°C typical
Non-linearity ‹0.002 % of FS
Input noise 0.15 µVp-p typical
Filtering 0.04 s to 32.0 s response time adjustable
Sense voltage range 1-5 V
Analog Input AI2
4-20mA input resistance <60 Ω
0-10V input resistance ›100 kΩ

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Isolation galvanically isolated to 50Vac

Analog Outputs AO1 & AO2
Output range 0 to 20 mA (-0.2 mA to 21 mA, includes standard 4-20mA)
Maximum load 1000Ω
Resolution 0.4 µA
Response time Loadcell response time setting + 20 ms
Voltage output Use an external resistor to convert mA to volts.
For example 500Ω gives 10 V at 20 mA.
Non-linearity ‹0.01 %
Drift ‹2 µA/°C.
Isolation independently galvanically isolated to 50Vac
High voltage ›8V
Low voltage ‹4V
Maximum voltage 32 V
Input load 4 kΩ approximate
Digital Inputs INx
High voltage ›8V
Low voltage ‹4V
Maximum voltage 32 V
Input load 6 kΩapproximate
Input type PNP output sensors
Digital Outputs OUTx
Max output current Σ IIOx < 0.25 A
Output voltage same as supply voltage
Communications COM1, COM2 & COM3
COM1 Interface RS232
COM1 Handshake CTS can be enabled
COM2/COM3 Interface RS485
Baud rates 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 (230400 on COM2)
Settings 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (8-N-2)
Protocol Modbus RTU (MWBUS on COM2)
General
IP Rating IP20 (MD1,MP1 facia IP65) (MD2,MP2 facia IP54)
Operating temperature -10 to 45 °C
Supply voltage 10 to 32 Vdc
Power MT1 1.0 to 2.2 W + PTacho Excitation
Power MR1 1.5 to 2.5 W + POUTx
Power MD1 1.8 W
Power MP1 1.8 to 3.0 W
Power MD2 1.4 W
Power MP2 1.4 to 3.1 W
Power MP2 + MO3 3.4 to 5.0 W + POUTx + PTacho Excitation
MP2 Restrictions PLoadcell Excitation + PAO1 + PAO2 < 1.5 W
ISupply < 0.5 A

Dimensions
Following are the dimensions of the hardware items that make up the system.
The displays/processors are designed for panel mounting.
MT1 Transmitter
136mm
50mm
20mm
66mm
8mm
approx. 350g
optional DIN rail mount

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MR1 Remote IO
156mm
136mm

20mm
66mm 86mm
8mm
approx. 350g
optional DIN rail mount

MD1 Display
MP1 Processor
208mm

PANEL cut out FACIA 30mm top view

186 x 92 mm 104mm 208 x 104 mm 8mm
-0.0 + 1.0 mm approx. 450g

MD2 Display
MP2 Processor
144mm
top view
PANEL cut out 100mm
138 x 67 mm FACIA approx. 400g
72mm
-0.0 + 1.0 mm 144 x 72 mm 9mm

Connections
Connection Principles
ModWeigh instruments can be configured in many different ways to suit any given application.
The display is normally located to suit an operator. The transmitter can be located in the field to reduce
field wiring or can be located with the display for a more conventional approach.
The I/O can conveniently be situated on a DIN rail in a cabinet.

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Connection Diagram – MT1

MD1,MD2
Power/COM2 POWER SUPPLY
Keep all wiring separated 24V L1 +24V
0V L2 0V
from mains wiring. COM1
RTS
0V +D L3
RJ11 TXD RXD
CTS −D L4
0V

Use shielded cable where ADS L5

indicated. LOADCELL(s)
optional sense for 6 wire
connection
MT1 MAD to PC/PLC
Loadcell 1 Power/COM2
DB9F
P1 +EX 24V J1
P2 −EX/0V COM1 0V J2
RTS
P3 +SIG 0V +D J3 2 TXD
For individual loadcell sensi- RJ11 TXD
RXD
P4 −SIG 0V
CTS
−D J4 3 RXD
tivity adjustment, use termi- P5 +SEN ADS J5 4 DSR
nals P, Q, R and S. P6 −SEN
MAC
5 SG
Loadcell 2 Loadcell 3 6 DTR
Q1 +EX +EX R1 7 CTS
Display and transmitter can Q2 −EX/0V −EX/0V R2 8 RTS
alternatively be connected Q3 +SIG +SIG R3
COM1 to COM1 using an MAC Q4 −SIG −SIG R4
cable. Q5 +SEN +SEN R5 MAP to Printer
Q6 −SEN −SEN R6 DB25M
BELT SPEED TACHO Loadcell 4

Several system can be con- output Tacho (I/O) +EX S1

2 RXD
+ T1 24V −EX/0V S2
nected onto the same bus. 3 TXD
0V T2 0V +SIG S3
Use bus termination for cable IN0 −SIG S4
4 CTS
T3
runs over 100m. 6 DSR
acquire zero T4 IN9 +SEN S5
7 SG
limit 1 output T5 OUT9 −SEN S6
20 DTR
MT1 bus address set with
ADS pin or a setting.
Address Select ADS
MR1 1 2 3
Digital Inputs Power/COM2
MR1 bus address set with acquire zero I1 IN1 24V K1 24V 1 1 1 1 1k 4
2k2 5
ADS pin and must be same acquire tare I2 IN2 0V K2 0V 2 2 2 2 4k7 6
print I3 IN3 +D +D 3 3 3 3 10k 7
as MT1. K3

R
22k 8
capture weight I4 IN4 −D K4 −D 4 4 4 4
47k 9
print total I5 IN5 ADS K5 ADS 5 5 5 5 100k 10
Fit an MAT terminator to reset total I6 IN6 Digital Outputs

each end of COM2 cable if totalise I7 IN7 OUT1 O1 limit 1 output

hold flowrate I8 IN8 OUT2 O2 limit 2 output
length exceeds 50m.
I9 24V OUT3 O3 motion
I10 0V OUT4
{MT1}
O4 healthy
OUT5 O5 net mode
OUT6 O6 at zero
OUT7 O7 weight fault
to COM3 OUT8 O8 alarm alert
PC, PLC
or H1 +D 0V O9
ModWeigh Display H2 −D Pulse Output TOTALISER
MD1,MD2 H3 0V +/~ OUT0 U1 input
−/~ OUT0 U2 0V
Analog Outputs
Analog Input 2 +mAO2 M1
gross weight
V1 +VI2 −mAO2 M2
V2 +mAI2 +mAO1 M3
weight
V3 −AI2 −mAO1 M4

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Connection Diagram – MP1

MP1
Keep all wiring separated Power/COM2 POWER SUPPLY
from mains wiring 24V A1 +24V
0V A2 0V
LOADCELL(s)
optional sense for 6 wire +D A3
connection BELT SPEED TACHO
Use shielded cable where −D A4
+
indicated Loadcell IN0 A5 0V
P1 +EX
output
P2 −EX/0V COM1
RTS
P3 +SIG TXD
0V

−SIG
RJ11 RXD MAD to PC/PLC
P4 0V
CTS DB9F
Several system can be con- P5 +SEN
nected onto the same bus. P6 −SEN
Use bus termination for cable 2 TXD
runs over 100m. 3 RXD
4 DSR
MAC
5 SG
MP1 bus address set with 6 DTR
7 CTS
setting (Q2522).
8 RTS

MR1 bus address set with

MAP to Printer
ADS pin and must be same DB25M
as MP1.
2 RXD
Fit an MAT terminator to 3 TXD
4 CTS
each end of COM2 cable if
6 DSR
length exceeds 50m. 7 SG
20 DTR

Address Select ADS

MR1 1 2 3
Digital Inputs Power/COM2
acquire zero I1 IN1 24V K1 24V 1 1 1 1 1k 4
2k2 5
acquire tare I2 IN2 0V K2 0V 2 2 2 2 4k7 6
print I3 IN3 +D K3 +D 3 3 3 3 10k 7

R
22k 8
capture weight I4 IN4 −D K4 −D 4 4 4 4
47k 9
print total I5 IN5 ADS K5 ADS 5 5 5 5 100k 10
reset total I6 IN6 Digital Outputs
totalise I7 IN7 OUT1 O1 limit 1 output
hold flowrate I8 IN8 OUT2 O2 limit 2 output
I9 24V OUT3 O3 motion
I10 0V OUT4
{MT1}
O4 healthy
OUT5 O5 net mode
OUT6 O6 at zero
OUT7 O7 weight fault
to COM3 OUT8 O8 alarm alert
PC, PLC
or H1 +D 0V O9
ModWeigh Display H2 −D Pulse Output TOTALISER
MD1,MD2 H3 0V +/~ OUT0 U1 input
−/~ OUT0 U2 0V
Analog Outputs
Analog Input 2 +mAO2 M1
gross weight
V1 +VI2 −mAO2 M2
V2 +mAI2 +mAO1 M3
weight
V3 −AI2 −mAO1 M4

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Connection Diagram – MP2

MP2
Keep all wiring separated Power/COM2 POWER SUPPLY
from mains wiring 24V A1 +24V
0V A2 0V
LOADCELL(s)
optional sense for 6 wire +D A3
connection BELT SPEED TACHO
Use shielded cable where −D A4
+
Loadcell IN0 A5
indicated 0V
P1 +EX
output
P2 −EX/0V COM1
RTS
P3 +SIG TXD
0V

−SIG
RJ11 RXD MAD to PC/PLC
P4 0V
CTS DB9F
P5 +SEN
P6 −SEN
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 DSR
MAC
5 SG
weight
6 DTR
I/O 7 CTS
B1 +AO1 8 RTS
TOTALISER
B2 −AO1
input
B3 +/~ OUT0
0V
B4 −/~ OUT0 MAP to Printer
limit 1 output B5 OUT9 DB25M
acquire zero B6 IN9
B7 0V
2 RXD
24V 3 TXD
4 CTS
6 DSR
7 SG
20 DTR

MO3 OPTION
Digital I/O
OUT1 C1 limit 1 output
OUT2 C2 limit 2 output
OUT3 C3 motion
OUT4 C4
{MT1}
healthy
Analog IN1 C5 acquire zero
D1 +AO2 IN2 C6 acquire tare
D2 −AO2 IN3 C7 print
gross weight
D3 +VAI2 IN4 C8 capture weight
D4 +mAAI2 24V C9
D5 −AI2 0V C10

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System Ordering
A ModWeigh system is a group of ModWeigh parts that together form the system. Many possible sys-
tems can be created, but most applications will use one of the systems listed below. When ordering,
just specify the system order code. To create a custom system, specify the individual components re-
quired.
Weigher Instrument System Order Code
P-Module, transmitter, display, IO MW61A,MT1,MD1,MR1

P-Module, transmitter, display, IO MW61A,MT1,MD2,MR1

Product Key, Processor, IO MK61A,MP1,MR1

Product Key, Processor, IO MK61A,MP2,MO3

Product Key, Processor, IO MK61A,MP2

Parts Ordering
Following is a list of order codes for the individual parts of a ModWeigh system.
The order code (and options) are shown below.
select one of the following
Product
P-Module (for transmitter only) MW61A
Unactivated P-Module (requires a product key) MX61A
Product Key MK61A

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select any (or none) of the following

Special Options
Chinese manuals ,CH
Korean manuals ,KO
German manuals ,DE
Spanish manuals ,ES
French manuals ,FR
Italian manuals ,IT
Polish manuals ,PL
No manuals ,NM
Manufacturing certificate ,MC

select one (or none) of the following

Transmitter
Loadcell transmitter ,MT1
Loadcell processor ,MP1
Loadcell processor ,MP2

Processor

select one (or none) of the following (only for MP2)

IO Option
digital IO - 4In 4Out, 1 x 4-20mA input & output ,MO3

select one (or none) of the following

Display
4.3” Colour display ,MD1
2.8” Colour display ,MD2

select one (or none) of the following

Remote IO
Remote IO unit ,MR1

select one (or none) of the following

Accessories
RJ12 Cable 2m (COM1 cable) ,MAC
RJ12 to 9 pin D-connector adaptor (ModWeigh to PC) ,MAD
RJ12 to 25 pin D-connector adaptor (ModWeigh to printer) ,MAP
DIN Rail mount kit for MT1 or MR1 ,MAR
Stack mount kit for MT1 or MR1 ,MAS
RS485 Line Terminator ,MAT

Other ModWeigh Products

MW93 Weight Change Systems – for loss-in-weight and gain-in-weight flow control systems.
MW94 Impact Weigher Systems – impact weigher processor for continuous flowrate measurement.
MW95 Belt Weigher Systems – belt weigher processor for continuous flowrate measurement.
MW96 Weighfeeder Systems – weighfeeder processor for continuous flowrate control application of a
weighing conveyor.

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Contact Details
NEW ZEALAND
EMC INDUSTRIAL GROUP LTD
56 Tarndale Grove, Albany, North Shore, Auckland 0632
PO Box 101 444, North Shore, Auckland 0745, New Zealand
Phone +64-9-415 5110, Fax +64-9-415 5115
Email [email protected] Web www.emc.co.nz

AUSTRALIA
ACTIVE WEIGHING SOLUTIONS
Unit 2 / 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading, VIC 3131, AUSTRALIA
PO Box 338, Box Hill, VIC 3128, AUSTRALIA
Phone +61-3 9873 7677, Fax +61-3 9873 7655
Email [email protected] Web www.activeweighing.com.au

As we are continuously improving our products, changes to this specification may occur without notice.
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