BVH2062GB

DISOCONT ®
Weighfeeder
Instruction Manual
BV-H2062GB
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Contents
1 ON MANUAL...................................................................................... 1
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 1
3 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 4
3.1 What is DISOCONT? .............................................................................................. 4
3.2 Definitions .............................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Measuring Principle............................................................................................... 5
3.4 Operating Modes.................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Control .................................................................................................................... 7

3.5.1 Weighfeeder ...................................................................................................... 7
3.5.2 Belt Weigher With Controlled Material Prefeeder ............................................. 8
3.5.3 Belt Weighers With Constant Load ................................................................... 8
3.6 Belt Influence Compensation BIC ........................................................................ 9
3.7 Measuring at Point of Discharge VAP ................................................................. 9
3.8 Batching................................................................................................................ 10
4 CONTROL........................................................................................ 10
4.1 Control Unit .......................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 LED ................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.2 Status Field ..................................................................................................... 12
4.1.3 Display Field.................................................................................................... 13
4.1.4 Message Field ................................................................................................. 14
4.1.5 Function Keys ................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Function Distributor ............................................................................................ 15
4.3 Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 16

4.3.1 START/STOP Feeder ..................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Setpoint Input .................................................................................................. 16
4.3.3 Relative Setpoint ............................................................................................. 17
4.3.4 Reset Totalizing Counters............................................................................... 17
4.3.5 Acknowledge Event Messages ....................................................................... 17
4.4 Operating Functions............................................................................................ 18

4.4.1 Test Display..................................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Select/Stop Prefeeder ..................................................................................... 19
4.4.3 Service Values ................................................................................................ 19
4.4.4 Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric Modes............................ 23
4.4.5 START / STOP Keyboard Mode ..................................................................... 23
4.4.6 >0< Zero Set ................................................................................................... 24
4.4.7 Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings) ....................................................... 25
4.4.8 Display Events ................................................................................................ 26
4.4.9 Trend ............................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Calibrating Functions .......................................................................................... 27

4.5.1 "TW: Tare"....................................................................................................... 28
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4.5.2 "CW: Weight Check" ........................................................................................29

4.5.3 "LB: Pulses/Belt" ..............................................................................................30
4.5.4 "Set Time" ........................................................................................................32
4.5.5 "START / STOP Simulation"............................................................................32
4.6 Programming Functions ......................................................................................33

4.6.1 Read Parameters.............................................................................................34
4.6.2 Enter Parameters.............................................................................................34
4.6.3 Load Default Parameters.................................................................................35
4.6.4 Print Parameters ..............................................................................................35
4.6.5 Print Parameter Shortlist..................................................................................36
4.6.6 Status Report ...................................................................................................37
4.7 Batching Functions ..............................................................................................38

4.7.1 Select Batch.....................................................................................................38
4.7.2 Abort Batch ......................................................................................................39
4.7.3 Print Batch .......................................................................................................39
4.7.4 Deselect Batch.................................................................................................40
4.8 Bin Weigher...........................................................................................................40

4.8.1 "Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function .................................40
4.8.2 "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function ...........................................41
4.8.3 "TB: Tare" Calibrating Function .......................................................................41
4.8.4 "CB: Weight Check" Calibrating Function........................................................42
4.8.5 "B: Controller Optim." Calibrating Function......................................................43
4.9 On-stream Calibration System............................................................................44

4.9.1 "Start Tare Corr." function................................................................................44
4.9.1.1.1 To start:...............................................................................................44
4.9.2 "Start Range Corr." ..........................................................................................45
4.9.3 "Correct" function .............................................................................................45
4.9.4 "Abort Check" function .....................................................................................46
5 COMMISSIONING............................................................................ 46
5.1 Mechanical Prerequisites ....................................................................................46
5.1.1.1 Alignment ..................................................................................................47
5.1.1.2 Out-of-Round Error....................................................................................47
5.1.1.3 Maintenance..............................................................................................47
5.2 Electrical Wiring ...................................................................................................47
5.3 Input Important Parameters ................................................................................48
5.4 Control ...................................................................................................................49

5.4.1.1 Setting external feed rate controller ..........................................................49
5.4.1.2 Setting internal controller ..........................................................................49
5.5 Controller Calibration...........................................................................................50
5.6 Belt Run Monitoring .............................................................................................50
5.7 Belt Influence Compensation BIC.......................................................................51
5.8 Measurement at Point of Discharge VAP...........................................................52
6 CHECKS .......................................................................................... 52
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6.1 Functional Check ................................................................................................. 52
6.2 Check Using Check Weight ................................................................................ 53
6.3 Belt Speed Check................................................................................................. 54
6.4 Check Using Material .......................................................................................... 55
6.5 Test Plug............................................................................................................... 56
7 PARAMETERS ................................................................................ 57
7.1 General Information............................................................................................. 57
7.2 Parameter List ...................................................................................................... 61
7.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules ......................................................... 72
7.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions ............................................................ 75
7.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources ............................................................. 79
7.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder ..................................................... 82
7.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling ........................................................... 83
7.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring ............................................................ 85
7.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters ................................................................ 90
7.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values .................................................................. 91
7.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data ........................................................... 93
7.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller ...................................................................... 94
7.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs ............................................................ 99
7.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs .............................................................. 102
7.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs ........................................................... 106
7.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode................................................................. 109
7.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control ......................................................... 111
7.18 Parameter Group 16 - VAP.............................................................................. 112
7.19 Parameter Group 17 - Feeder Monitoring...................................................... 113
7.20 Parameter Group 18 - Printer.......................................................................... 116
7.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. EasyServe...................................................... 117
7.22 Parameter Group 20 - Comm. Fieldbus ......................................................... 119
7.23 Parameter Group 21 - PLS Outputs ............................................................... 127
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7.24 Parameter Group 22 - Controller Belt Load ...................................................128
7.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking .................................................................131
7.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher.................................................................135
7.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller....................................................140
7.28 Parameter Group 26 - 2nd Weighbridge.........................................................144
7.29 Parameter Group 27 - Check System .............................................................147
7.30 Parameter Group 28 - Moisture.......................................................................159
7.31 Parameter Group 29 - Dead Time....................................................................161
7.32 Parameter Group 30 - Linearization................................................................163
7.33 Parameter Group 31 - Flow Gate.....................................................................164
7.34 Parameter Group 32 - 2-Sensor Slip...............................................................166
8 EVENT MESSAGES ...................................................................... 168
9 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS............................................................. 176

9.1 Weighfeeder ........................................................................................................176
9.2 Belt Weigher with Controlled Prefeeder...........................................................177
9.3 Belt Weigher with Constant Load .....................................................................178
10 APPENDIX ................................................................................... 180

10.1 Linearization .....................................................................................................180
10.2 Sensor Slip........................................................................................................181
10.3 Source Selection ..............................................................................................182
10.4 Setpoint and Start Sources .............................................................................183
10.5 Batching ............................................................................................................186
10.6 Feed Rate Control.............................................................................................188
10.7 Effective Platform Load ...................................................................................194
10.8 Belt Load Control .............................................................................................196
10.9 Hopper Control .................................................................................................197
10.10 Interlocking P23.01...P23.19 ..........................................................................198
10.11 Interlocking P23.20...P23.27 ..........................................................................200
10.12 Details: Time Gate P22.28...P22.37 ...............................................................201
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10.13 On-stream Calibration System ..................................................................... 203
10.14 Pulse output ................................................................................................... 204
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On Manual
1 On Manual
The Operating and Service Manual is designed for use by the operator and the service
engineer.
This manual is available both in printed and Windows-Help (Winhlp) formats.
You may also access the printed version electronically in the Adobe PDF format.
The daily user will find the information he needs in the Operating Manual.
Information on the DISOCONT electronic design is included in the System Manual
(BV-H2085).
2 Safety Instructions
To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the safety regulations stated
below.
Additionally, you should observe:
• Safety hints given in order-specific documentation
• Safety hints relating to mechanical components
• Instructions given in sub-suppliers documentation.

When performing installation, commissioning and service work, observe all applicable
local regulations.
Use As Originally Intended
The measuring system and its connected mechanical components are exclusively
designed for weighing and controlling tasks. Any use other than originally intended is
considered inappropriate.
Risks
No danger originates from the measuring system itself, if it is properly installed and
commissioned.
However, upon use of the measuring system, danger may result during transit of
material to be weighed (e.g. from auxiliaries used to handle or feed material) or if
system assumes control tasks. Residual risks may originate from the measuring
system if unskilled operators improperly handle the system.
The measuring system can be part of a more complex plant. The user is fully
responsible for the overall plant safety.
Identification of Residual Risks
The presence of this symbol indicates that the machine or component
used has the potential to cause damage to the measuring system or other
plant sections.
The presence of this symbol indicates that the machine or component

used has the potential to cause severe injury or death.
Personnel
Preparation, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing may
exclusively be performed by skilled persons only.
All persons working on the measuring system are required to observe the safety hints
and know the parts of the technical documentation relevant to their work.
The supervisor is responsible for instructing his operators to observe all regulations
and instructions given.
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Safety Instructions
Parameter Changes
The measuring system's functionality is determined by parameters, which must
exclusively be changed by persons familiar with the measuring system operating
principles (e.g. after training by Schenck Process). Parameters incorrectly set may
cause injuries or damage to the machine whenever a user control system is
connected. They can also adversely affect weighing operation.
Password
Software parameters are protected from unintended change by password. The
measuring system user has to ensure safe password handling.
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Safety Instructions
Error Message Acknowledgement

Error messages may be acknowledged only after cause of fault has been remedied.
Before you acknowledge an error message, check to see that connected peripherals
properly operate. Check to see that connected control systems, if any, are in fail-safe
state.
Maintenance and Repair
• During maintenance and repair, observe any warning symbols on the scale.
• Before performing work on the mechanical system or peripherals (particularly

the control system), disconnect the measuring system and protect the system
from inadvertent restart.
• Before performing work on the electrical equipment, disconnect the power

supply.
• The devices may be operated only in the provided housings. There is danger
of contacting live parts.
Moisture Protection
Protect all system parts, electrical items in particular, from moisture (e.g. during
maintenance and servicing) when housings are open. Observe housing protection
standards.
Modification & Replacement
Unauthorized modifications to the system and/or use of replacement parts not
supplied by Schenck Process voids Schenck Process's liability for any resulting
damages. This particularly applies to modifications, which have the potential to affect
the operating safety of the measuring system.
Replacement of Components
Spare parts must meet the technical specifications indicated by Schenck Process. To
ensure this requirement is met, only genuine Schenck Process spare parts should be
used. When using other spare parts, the warranty will be void.

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Overview
3 Overview
The Overview chapter explains the principle functions of the DISOCONT system used
in conjunction with a feeder or meter.
3.1 What is DISOCONT?

The DISOCONT is a versatile family of modular weighing electronics for use with
weighing and feeding systems.
Its components are system unit VSE, local control unit VLB and input/output unit VEA.
The DISOCONT is designed for continuous measuring and control tasks as well as
discontinuous batching.
The system also performs all weighing and processing functions required for the
measuring and feeding of bulk solids.
The DISOCONT is suited for flexible adaptation to space requirements and

interconnection.
Used in conjunction with the specific application software for weighing and feeding
tasks, the DISOCONT can be used in the following industries:
• Steel
• Basic Materials
• Cement
• Food
• Chemical
In connection with the corresponding mechanical equipment, the following systems
are supported:
• Belt weighers
• Weighfeeders
• Solids flow meters (chutes)
• Solids flow feeders
• Loss-in-weight, gain-in-weight feeders
• Mass flow meters (Coriolis meters)
• Mass flow feeders (Coriolis feeders)
• Filling systems

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3.2 Definitions
The table below explains some basic terms.
Abbreviation Meaning Explanation Unit
kg/hr or
I Actual feed rate Material amount per unit time
t/hr
Preset feed rate actual value is controlled kg/hr or
P Set feed rate
for t/hr
Weight of material amount fed out since
Z Totalized amount kg or t
last counter reset
V Belt speed Conveyor belt speed m/s
Weight of material fed on one meter of belt
Q Belt load kg/m
length
QB Platform load kg
Controller
Y Depending on deviation mA
magnitude
Xd Deviation Difference from setpoint - actual value %
Tab.: Definitions
3.3 Measuring Principle

The belt weigher is designed to continuously weigh the amount of material transported
on a conveyor belt. The measuring principle is shown in the "Measuring Principle"
figure. The material is guided over a platform arranged below belt and limited by two
carrying idlers. Via one or multiple weighed idlers, the material amount on platform
excerts a force on load cell L/C. Weighed idlers are connected to the frame structure,
e.g. via leaf-spring parallel guidance.
Fig.: Measuring Principle

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The load cell output voltage is proportional to platform load. It is amplified and
transferred to the microprocessor with the use of an analog/digital converter. The load
pattern of a single-idler belt weigher is shown in the "Measuring Principle" figure by
the white triangle. Only half of the material weight load is applied to the weighed idler.
Weighing technology considers the weight pattern of platform load in the computation
of the effective platform length. For the single-idler platform, the following holds true:
Leff = Lg / 2
Leff = Effective platform length in m

Lg = Total platform length in m
NOTE: For multi-idler platforms, compute effective platform length as explained in the
"Details: Platforms" item of the Appendix.
Belt load Q is computed as follows:
Q = QB / Leff
Q = Belt load in kg/m

QB = Weight of load on platform in kg
Another significant measurement value is the belt speed acquired by a speed

transducer and converted into a corresponding pulse frequency.
DISOCONT uses belt load and speed to compute the feed rate in accordance with the
following formula:
I = Q * v = QB * v / Leff
I = Feed rate in kg/s
v = Belt speed in m/s
Q = Belt load in kg/m
QB = Weight of load on platform in kg
Leff = Effective platform length in m

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3.4 Operating Modes

The DISOCONT can operate in three modes:
• Gravimetric Mode (Controlled)
Actual feed rate is controlled for preset feed rate. Maximum possible
setpoint corresponds to nominal feed rate. If input value is too big,
system reports error.
• Volumetric Mode (Uncontrolled)
Feed unit is set proportional to set feed rate. Changes in hopper weight do not
influence feed unit control. At rated conditions, feed rate approximately
corresponds to defined setpoint. Setpoint is limited to three times the nominal
feed rate. If value is exceeded, system reports error.
• Volumetric Synchronous Mode
In contrast to volumetric mode, current belt speed setpoint is not computed

using nominal belt load but the belt load measured before change-over. This
ensures that change-over takes place without jerks.
3.5 Control
This items briefly describes how the control system operates with different
applications.
NOTE: All applications require the belt to be driven by an external power stage with
armature voltage or speed control.
3.5.1 Weighfeeder
The figure below shows how the conveyor belt extracts material from a silo. Actual
feed rate is compared to setpoint and the difference is transferred to controller R
which continues varying belt speed until actual feed rate is equal to setpoint.
Fig.: Weighfeeder Control

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3.5.2 Belt Weigher With Controlled Material Prefeeder

The figure on the next page reflects the control principle. A controlled prefeeder feeds
the material onto a conveyor belt. The feed rate is controlled for setpoint by change of
belt load. Normally, belt speed is constant.
Prefeeder
Q V
- ACT
Y Xd
R
+ SET
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kg/hr
Fig.: Belt Weigher Control With Controlled Material Prefeeder

NOTE: Position-controlled prefeeders require an external three-point step controller to
be connected.
3.5.3 Belt Weighers With Constant Load

The figure below shows the control principle. An uncontrolled prefeeder feeds the
material onto a conveyor belt. The controller adapts belt speed such that it always
corresponds to nominal belt load Qo. Since the weighing system always uses the
same working point, a high measuring accuracy can be achieved. The feed rate at the
point of discharge corresponds to the prefeeder feed rate.
Prefeeder
Q V
ACT
+
Y Xd ACT
R
-
SET
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Qo
Fig.: Belt Weigher With Constant Load

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3.6 Belt Influence Compensation BIC

Not even the best conveyor belts have exactly the same material properties.
Particularly at the welds, conveyor belts become thicker and stiffer. The figure below
enlarges the situation over one belt circuit.
Fig. Material Distribution On Conveyor Belt
On these grounds, high accuracy can be ensured only over complete belt circuits, i.e.
via the mean value. An additional belt circuit sensor and a metallic marker on belt
enables the DISOCONT to acquire and compensate the dynamic zero point influence
which increases the scale's short-term accuracy. To compensate changes in running
operation, belt influence is continuously measured. Adaptive compensation is active
also while material is being measured.
3.7 Measuring at Point of Discharge VAP

For constructional reasons, the weighing platform is not arranged directly at the point
of material discharge. So, if belt load varies, the feed rate measured does not
correspond to the current feed rate at the point of discharge. A special speed
dependent delay element shifts the measurement to the point of discharge where it
acquires the amount of material directly. There is no need for special measurement
value transducers. Material flow, too, is controlled for point of discharge.

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3.8 Batching
In batch mode, a preselected amount of material is discharged. If batch setpoint is
reached, batching process is complete.
Batching can be performed in any mode and with any variant.
The figure below shows the batching sequence of a controlled system:
Fig.: Batching
The represented sections mean:
0 : Start batch
1 : Stop batch
2 : Continue stopped batch
3 : Continuously decrease set feed rate
4 : Stop batch automatically if preset amount has been batched.
4 Control
This chapter details the DISOCONT control.
There are three different modes:
• Control via the VLB local control box
• Control via "Easyserve" software on PC
• Local control (emergency mode) via the VLG local control

box.
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4.1 Control Unit

After start of the DISOCONT control unit, display is automatically tested.
If test is complete, the device version number is displayed for some seconds, to be
then replaced by the normal display.
NOTE: The following values and settings remain stored after power failure:
• Counter readings
• Parameter settings
• Setpoints
• Service values
• Counter pulses not yet output
• Date and time for approx. 5 days provided that a DISOCONT

input/output unit is connected.
The figure below shows the DISOCONT control unit front panel and its display fields.
This manual uses the abbreviations "<Key Name...> key", e.g. <Return> key. Cursor
keys are called "cursor <UP> or <DOWN>".
The DISOCONT is operated with the use of function keys (yellow), keypad (white) and
Return key (red).
Function keys are assigned in accordance with the specific control situation. The
particular function is displayed over or right next to the key.
You can increase display contrast by operating key <.> and single or repeated
operation of the <UP> cursor. Use <.> keys and <DOWN> cursor to decrease display
contrast.
On standard, the background lighting cuts off after 15 minutes and comes on again
after operation of any key. Use shortcut <.> and cursor key <Left> for steady light.
Shortcut <.> and cursor key <Right> lets you return to default state.
The state selected last is maintained also after power failure.
The elements shown in the figure have the following meanings.
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4.1.1 LED
If the green LED lights, DISOCONT is ready to operate.
4.1.2 Status Field

In the first and second text lines you can read the following texts:
Display Meaning
Scale OFF. Only belt load and belt speed continue being
OFF
measured and displayed.
Scale ON. Feed unit is active, amount fed out and feed rate
ON
are aquired.
VOL Volumetric mode
VOL--> Start-up or clearance mode
VOL-S Volumetric Synchronous mode
>0< Automatic zero point setting
OP Keyboard mode
SIM Simulation ON
BATCH Batch mode selected
PC with EasyServe software Version 11 is connected for
ES 11
passive monitoring.
PC with EasyServe software Version 11 is actively connected
ES-ACT 11
and can be used to change values.
PC with EasyServe software Version 11 disrupted without
ES-DIS
previous log-off.
PA Scale in parametrization mode
CA Setting program active
LOCAL Local mode preselected
CHECK Check system active
MAN + Manual hopper filling started
MAN - Manual hopper filling stopped

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4.1.3 Display Field

In the display field, one of the following process variables can be displayed in two
lines. You can also fade out line display.:
Selection is by cursor keys. <Left> and <Right> cursors refer to the first text field;
<Up> and <Down> cursors, to the second text field.
The stated sequence of variables corresponds to scrolling with <Right> or <Up>
cursor.
Displayed Variable Unit Reference Value
Current Setpoint kg/hr or t/hr -
Feed Rate I kg/hr or t/hr -
Relative Feed Rate % Nominal feed rate
Belt Load kg/m -
Relative Belt Load % Nominal belt load
Belt Speed m/s -
Totalizer 1 kg or t -
(Setpoint-actual value)/nominal
Deviation %
feed rate *100
External Setpoint (1) kg/hr or t/hr -
Relative Setpoint % External setpoint
Batch Setpoint (2) kg or t -
Batch Resid. Amount (2) kg or t -
Batch Feed Rate (2) kg or t -
Moisture (3) % -
Corr. Feed Rate (3) kg/hr or t/hr -
Corr. Rel. Feed Rate (3) % Nominal feed rate
Totalizer 1 Corr. (3) kg or t -
BIN: Fill Weight (4) kg or t -
BIN: Rel. Fill Weight (4) % Nominal fill level
BIN: Setpoint (5) kg -
Flow Gate Position (6) % 100%
Difference Feed Rate (7) kg/hr -
Rel. Tare Corr. (8) % Nominal belt load
Rel. Span Corr. (8) % Range correction
Check Belt Length (8) m -
Contin. Result Z (8) kg -
Check Result F/Z (8) - -
Belt load 2nd Bridge (9) kg/m -
Rel. Load 2nd Bridge (9) % Nominal belt load

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(1) Only if Parameter P 03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" is set to external system (fieldbus
or analog input).
(2) Only if Parameter P 14.01 "Batch Mode" is set to "YES" and "Preselect Batch"
function is active.
(3) Only if moisture measurement is active (Block 28)
(4) Only if hopper scale is active (Block 24)
(5) Only if bin weigher control is ON (Block 25)
(6) Only if P31.01 AI Pos. Flow Gate unequals "--"
(7) Only if P03.09 "Difference Feed Rate" unequals "--"
(8) Only if check system is active (Block 27)
(9) Only if P26.01 "2nd Weighbridge Active" is set to "YES"
4.1.4 Message Field

The message field in the lower display field area shows the event message, if any,
complete with code and a short explanatory text.
Sample event message: "WE-01 Power Failure".
4.1.5 Function Keys

Over or next to function keys <F1> to <F9>, the contact specific key definition is
shown on display. The following keys are important for DISOCONT control:
Key Assignment Function
F5 ON Turn on
F6 OFF Turn off
F4 DEL Delete number of character entered last
F1 EDIT Prepare input
F3 ESC Abort inputs, programs and all other function after call
F2 MENU Call function distributor
F7 ResTot Reset totalizing counter
F7 FILL Start filling
F7 NO FILL Stop filling
F7 Events Display events
F7 Print T Print totalizing counter readings
F7 Volum Volumetric mode
F7 Grav Gravimetric mode
F7 VolSyn Volumetric Synchronous mode
F7 EndBat Terminate batch
F7 Print B Print batch
<Return> Return Acknowledge input. Call program or function.
F8 ClrEvt Acknowledge event messages
F9 Ba Set Enter batch setpoint
Function key F7 serves as hot-key designed to directly perform special functions. Key
is assigned using Parameter P 02.14 "Hot-Key F7".

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4.2 Function Distributor

The function distributor is designed to access special DISOCONT functions required
for system control and configuration. Among these are, for instance, operating,
calibrating, and programming functions, as well as setting programms and parameter
input.
To reduce the risk of maloperation, some functions are protected by password.
Using the function distributor, you can select the following functions and menus:
FUNCTION DISTRIBUTOR
Print FMZ
Reset Totalizer “PROGRAMMING” Menu
Test Display
Select/Stop Prefeeder Read Parameters
Service Values Enter Parameters
Trend Load Default Param.
Volumetic/Gravimetric Print Parameters
Volum. Synchronous Print Shortlist
Start/Stop Keyb. Mode Print Status Rep.
Display Events (1)
Select/Deselect Batch (2
Abort Batch (3)
Print Batch (4)
Start Span Corr. (5)
Finish Check Meas. (5) “CALIB. FUNCTIONS” Menu
Accept Correction (5)
>0< Zero Set START/STOP Simulation
Programming TW: Tare
Calib.Functions CW: Weight Check
LB: Pulses/Belt
TB: Tare (6)
(1) only if events are available CB: Weight Check (6)
(2) only if Parameter P 14.01 “Batch Mode” is set to BIN: Contr. Optim. (7)
“YES” Set Time
(3) only if “Select Batch” is active
.
Autom. Manual Bin Control (6)

(4) only if a batch is complete Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop (8)
(5) only if check system is active (Block 27)
(6) only if bin weigher is active (Block 24)
(7) only if bin control is started (P 25.01)
(8) only if bin controller has been selected manually vh206201_GB.cdr
Fig: Function Distributor With Menus
Follow these steps:

1. Select normal display by pressing <ESC> key as many times as required.
2. Press <MENU> key.
3. Scroll functions using cursor keys.
4. Select with <Return> key.

NOTE: In case of functions with two possible selections, the function not active is
displayed, e.g. if "Select Batch" is active, "Deselect Batch" is displayed.

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4.3 Basic Functions

This item describes the use of the basic functions, e.g. start/stop feeder, enter
setpoint, relative setpoint, reset totalizing counters and acknowledge event message.
4.3.1 START/STOP Feeder

Prerequisites
• No alarm available.
• External release signal available. If not, event message IL-01 "No Release" is
output.
• Keyboard mode ON or Parameter P03.02 "Feeder Start" set to "OP".

To start:
1. Press <ON> key.
Feature
"ON" appears in first text line in double-size letters.
To stop:
1. Press <OFF> key.
Feeder cuts off. Measurement starts after elapse of the time set by Parameter P 05.03
"Afterfl. Totalizer".
Feature
"OFF" appears in first text line in double-size letters.
4.3.2 Setpoint Input

Prerequisite:
• Keyboard Mode ON or Parameter P03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" set to "OP".

To enter setpoint:
1- Press <EDIT> key.
2- Enter desired figures on keypad using keys <1> to <9>.
NOTE: Delete single figures using the <DEL> key.
3- Acknowledge with <Return> key, or
4- Abort with <ESC> key.
NOTE: In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to
nominal feed rate; in volumetric mode, to three times
the nominal feed rate.

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4.3.3 Relative Setpoint

Relative setpoint Pr can be used to percentally evaluate setpoint Pe input from
external source.
Pr value can be preset via VLB or analog input (see P03.08).
Prerequisites
• Parameter P 03.03 "Setpoint" set to "AI", "DI4" or "FB"
• Parameter P 03.08 "Rel. Setpoint" not set to "--"
• Keyboard mode OFF

Compute control setpoint using the following formula:
P = Pe * Pr / 100%
P = Effective setpoint
Pe = External setpoint
Pr = Relative setpoint
NOTE: In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate; in volumetric
mode, to three times the nominal feed rate.
4.3.4 Reset Totalizing Counters

DISOCONT is equipped with three totalizing counters. Counters 1 and 2 can be reset;
counter 3 automatically resumes counting from 0 in case of overflow.
To reset:
1. Press <ResTot> (F7) key. If Hot-Key <F7> does not offer the
<ResTot> function (Parameter P02.11), call "Reset Counter"
using the function distributor.
2. Enter number of counter to be reset.
3. Acknowledge with <Return> or
4. Abort with <ESC> key. Old counter readings remain stored.
4.3.5 Acknowledge Event Messages

All significant feeder functions are monitored. If an error occurs, an event message is
displayed in message field. If several messages occur at the same time, the most
significant event is displayed first.
Priority sequence: Alarm, Warning 1, Warning 2.
NOTE: The "Display Events" function details the event messages (cf. "Operating
Functions" item).
To acknowledge:
Before you acknowledge event message on DISOCONT, remove cause

of fault!
1. Remove cause of fault.
2. Operate <ClrEvt> key.
For list of events, see "Parameters" chapter, "Event Messages" item.

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4.4 Operating Functions

This item describes how to use the operating functions.
These are:
Print FMZ
Reset Totalizer
Test Display
Select/Stop Prefeeder
Service Values
Trend
Volum. Mode/Gravimetric
Volum. Synchronous
Start/Stop Keyb. Mode
Display Events (1)
Select/Deselect Batch (2)
Abort Batch (3)
Print Batch (4)
Start Tare Corr (5)
Start Span Corr (5)
Finish Check Meas. (5)
Accept Correction (5)
>0< Zero Set
Programming
Calib. Functions
(1) Only if events are available

(2) Only if Parameter P14.01 "Batch Mode" is set to "YES"
(3) Only if a batch is active
(4) Only if a batch is complete
(5) Only if check system is active (Block 27)
NOTE: The use of the operating functions always starts from normal display.
Go to normal display by pressing the <ESC> key as many times as required.
4.4.1 Test Display

This function lets you test display using a test pattern. In addition, the DISOCONT
software version is displayed.
To test:
1. Call up function distributor using the <MENU> key.
2. Select function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function with <Return> key.
NOTE: Test is complete after 10 s. System returns to normal display.
Display
• For approx. 2 s display reads "Display Test".
• DISOCONT application, device type and number are displayed for some
seconds.

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4.4.2 Select/Stop Prefeeder

With the use of this function, DISOCONT controls a connected prefeeder.
Prerequisite:
• Prefeeder present and connected.

To select/stop:
1. Call function distributor with <MENU> key.
2. Select function "Select/Stop Prefeeder" with cursor keys.
4.4.3 Service Values

The service values provide detailed information on weighing system, its active units
and their digital and analog inputs/outputs.
To call service values:
4. Select desired service value using <UP> or <DOWN> cursor.
The following service values are available:
Service Value Sample Explanation
DISOCONT Device family, software number, ID

VDB 20150-1 2312 number and VSM module
VSM 20102 AF F = quick A = larg
Current Time 28.07.2001 15:05:27
Digital outputs on DISOCONT control

VSE1 : DO = 0000
unit 1
VSE 2 : DO = 0100
unit 2
VSE 3 : DO = 1001
unit 3
Digital outputs on DISOCONT
VEA1 : DO = 01110
input/output unit 1
VEA2 : DO = 01001
input/output unit 2
VEA3 : DO = 10011
input/output unit 3
EIO: DO = 0001001100001101
external input/output unit
Digital inputs on DISOCONT external
EIO: DI = 0110010011000010
input/output unit
Digital inputs on DISOCONT control
VSE1: DI = 01++ unit 1 "+" = short circuit; "-" = cable
breakage
VSE2 : DI = 0010
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VSE3 : DI = 1000
unit 3
Digital inputs on DISOCONT
VEA1 : DI = 0000
input/output unit 1
VEA2 : DI = 0110
input/output unit 2
VEA3 : DI = 1000
input/output unit 3
Time Voltage ON 33 h
Time Scale ON: 13 h
Tacho 100.000 Hz Speed transducer input frequency
Nominal Belt Load 27.778 kg/m
Load on belt before linearization (only
Belt Load Unlin. 18.081 kg/m if P 30.01 "Linearization ON" is set to
YES).
Utilize L/C 100.000 % Load cell load
Raw measured value with VAP active
Loadcell Raw VAP 0.904076 mV/V (delay for point of discharge only if P
16.01 is set to YES.
Raw measured value with BIC active
Loadcell Raw BIC 0.904076 mV/V (belt influence compensation); (only if
P 17.03 is set to YES).
Loadcell Raw 0.462963 mV/V
Load on hopper load cells (only if P
BIN: Utilize LC 70.095% 24.01 "Bin Weigher Active" is set to
YES).
Hopper raw measured value (only if P
BIN: Loadcell Raw 0.713456 mV/V 24.01 "Bin Weigher Active" is set to
YES).
Measure for adverse effects on
hopper (wind, etc.); (only if P 24.01
Check Meas. Window 0,00 %
"Bin Weigher Active" is set to YES).
See also P 27.44 "Max. Bin Error".
Second weighbridge raw measured
2.Br. Loadcell Raw 0.653456 mV/V value (only if P 26.01 "2nd
Weighbridge Active" is set to YES).
Second weighbridge load cell load
(only if
2.Bridge Utilize LC 60.321 %
P 26.01 "2nd Weighbridge Active" is
set to YES).
Belt load controller control magnitude
Controller Mag. Y2 30.22 % (see Appendix); (only if P 26.01 "2nd
Weighbridge Active" is set to YES).
Acquired belt length change in % of
total conveyor belt length (only if P
2-Sensor Slip 0.21 %
32.01 2-Sensor Slip act. is active:
Block 32).

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Acquired belt length change in % of
total conveyor belt length (only if P
Belt Slip 0.21
17.01 "Belt Sensor Active" is set to
YES).
Acquired belt drift in cm. Monitoring
starts one belt circuit after start. In cut-
Belt Drift 0.12 cm off state, the old display is maintained
(only if P 17.01 "Belt Sensor Active" is
set to YES).
Analog output on DISOCONT control
VSE1: Analog Output 0.00 mA
unit 1
VSE1: Analog Output Analog output 2 on DISOCONT
4.50 mA
2 control unit 1
VSE2 : Analog Output 2.45 mA
unit 2
VSE3 : Analog Output 12.50 mA
unit 3
Analog output 1 on DISOCONT
EIO: Analog Output 1 2.05 mA
Analog output on DISOCONT
VEA1: Analog Output 4.00 mA
input/output unit 1
input/output unit 2
input/output unit 3
Analog input on DISOCONT
VEA1: Analog Input 0.00 mA
input/output unit 1
Analog input on DISOCONT control
VSE1: Analog Input 9.89 mA
unit 1
input/output unit 2
input/output unit 3
Analog input DI 4 on DISOCONT
VSE1 : Analog DI4 5.96 mA
control unit 1 (only if DI4 is used).
Analog input 1 on DISOCONT
EIO: Analog input 1 0.00 mA

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Controller Magnitude 7.77 mA Feed rate controller control magnitude
Bin controller control magnitude (only

Controller Mag. Yb 5.21 mA if P25.01 "Bin Controller Active" =
YES).
Bin controller internal auxiliary
Controller Mag. Ybi 3.21 mA magnitude, see Appendix (only if
P25.01 "Bin Controller Active" = YES).
External totalizing counter pulses (see
Pulses Output 319
Parameter P 02.07 "Counter 1 Unit").
External totalizing counter pulses still
to be output. Value should not exceed
Pulses pending 7 10. In case of excess, adjust
weighting (see Parameter P 02.07
"Counter 1 Unit").
Flash Checksum 16798 Checksum via feeder software
New checksum cyclically computed
via Flash Eprom. If value unequals
Flash-Checksum calc. 16798
Flash check sum, a serious fault is
present. Inform the Schenck Service.
Prefeeder control magnitude for belt
Controller Mag. Yz 3.48 mA load controller (only if P 22.01
"Controller Belt load" is set to YES).
Belt load controller internal auxiliary
Controller Mag. Yzi 3.45 % magnitude (only if P 22.01 "Controller
Belt load" is set to YES).
DISOCONT VSE current hardware
Hardware version 1
version
Data are also acquired in turned-off state of scale.

NOTE: Value on display remains active until function is terminated by operating the
<ESC> key in normal display.

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4.4.4 Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric Modes

This function lets you select "Volumetric", "Volumetric Synchronous" and "Gravimetric"
modes.
Volumetric Mode:
Prefeeder drive motor is controlled porportional to setpoint.
At rated conditions, flow rate approximately corresponds to selected setpoint.
Setpoint is limited to the triple nominal flow rate. Excessive values cause output of
message SC1 "Setpoint Limited".
Volumetric Synchronous Mode:
In contrast to volumetric mode, current belt speed setpoint is not computed using
nominal belt load but the belt load measured before change-over. This ensures that
change-over takes place without jerks.
Gravimetric Mode:
Flow rate actual value is controlled for selected setpoint.
Maximum possible setpoint equals nominal flow rate. Excessive values cause output
of message SC1 "Setpoint Limited".
To select:
2. Select desired function with cursor keys.
3. Activate displayed mode with <Return> key.

Note:
You can also call the "Volumetric", "Volumetric Synchronous" and "Gravimetric"
modes using hot-key F7 (see Parameter P02.11 "Hot-Key F7").
Display
"VOL" in the first text line indicates Volumetric mode; VOL-S in the first text line
indicates Volumetric Synchronous mode; in Gravimetric mode, no symbol is displayed.
4.4.5 START / STOP Keyboard Mode

The "Keyboard Mode ON/OFF" function can be used to assign to the DISOCONT
keyboard the pre-selected operating sources for turning the device on and off, for
specifying the setpoint and for the source for the batch setpoint. The previous
operating sources are preserved if keyboard mode is turned off.
Note: The ON / OFF scales status, the setpoint and the batch setpoint are all
preserved when switching to keyboard from an external source (i.e. serial).
To start/stop:

Display
"OP" is displayed in second line if keyboard mode is selected.

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4.4.6 >0< Zero Set

Use function to call up zero setting program designed to acquire the weighfeeder's
zero point error over one or multiple belt circuits. Unlike the taring program, function is
used in daily operation and therefore not protected by password. At that, the zero
setting program only accepts values outside of basic tare within certain tolerances. If
tolerance is exceeded, scale has to be re-tared (see "Calibrating Functions" item).
Prerequisites
• Volumetric mode preselected
• No material on conveyor belt
• Prefeeder, if any, disconnected using the STOP Prefeeder function
• Feeder connected
• Batch mode not active.

Follow these steps:
1. Call up function distributor using <MENU> key.
2. Select ">0< Zero Set" function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function using <Return> key.
4. Enter displayed value into Parameter P 09.05 "Tare Correction" with <Return>
key or abort with <ESC> key.
NOTE: If deviation exceeds 20%, check for mechanical scale error.
Display
• "CA" is displayed in second text line.
• While program is running, ">0 Measurement ON" is displayed in first text field;
residual run time in %, in first display field.
• If program is terminated, "Deviation" is displayed in first text field; percent

value, in first display field.
• "Tare Correction" is displayed in second text field; tare correction value related
to nominal belt load in %, in second display field.
Special Messages
Message Cause
START! Scale cut off.
Select VOLUM! Gravimetric mode selected
Aborted ! Process aborted; no changes effected
Value too big Zero setting result exceeds set limit value. Result is not acquired.
Batch Active Batch mode is active.
Note:
You can also start Zero Set function via digital input (see P12.24 "DI Zero Set").
Positive contact edge starts function. Results within tolerance (5% of nominal belt
load) are acquired automatically; results out of tolerance, rejected automatically.

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Note:
Successful completion of zero setting program can be checked via digital output
P13.17 "DO Zero Setting OK".
Start of zero setting program closes digital output. After check, contact reopens
provided that the result is in tolerance.
4.4.7 Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings)

Use function to print totalizing counter readings.
Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 active P01.02 = "YES".
NOTE: You can also print totalizing counter readings during batching.
To print:
2. Select "Print FMZ" function using cursor keys.

Note: You can also call function "Print FMZ" using hot-Key <F7> (Parameter P02.11
"Hot-Key F7" = "Print Totalizer) (Assignment of <F7>: Print T).
Printout may look like this:
Fig.: Sample Totalizing Counter Report

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4.4.8 Display Events

This function gives detailed information on all available event messages.
Prerequisite
• At least one event has occurred. If not, function is not available.

To display events:
NOTE: If events are available, function automatically appears first in function
distributor display.
3. If several events are available, these can be viewed by operating the <UP> or
<DOWN> cursor.
4. Sorted by priority, the events additionally reference the relevant parameter,

e.g. 1st event IL06 = P23.19 "Not Ready For Start".
5. Return to normal display with <ESC> key.

Note: You can also call the "Display Events" function using hot-key <F7> (Parameter
P 02.11 "Hot-Key F7" = Display Events"). (Assignment of <F7>: Events).
4.4.9 Trend
The trend is defined as graphical representation of measuring results over a certain
period of time on the VLB control unit.
The resolution is 50 * 100 pixels (value, time).
Parametrization uses Parameters P02.12 - P02.15. The following measurement
values can be represented:
Values Parameter Setting
Rel. feed rate I
Rel. belt load Q
Current setpoint W
B: Rel. fill weight: B
Deviation Xd
2nd weighbridge rel. load 2nd weighbridge
Moisture Moisture
Corrected rel. actual value Icorr.
Note:
The trend values are continuously transferred to VLB and stored there. Only if time
axis P 02.14 or the value of P 02.15 are changed, the values stored in VLB are
deleted. The values of P 02.12 "Upper Limit Trend" and P 02.13 "Lower Limit Trend"
can be changed at will without loss of data.

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4.5 Calibrating Functions

The following calibration programs are available:
START/STOP Simulation
TW: Tare
CW: Weight Check
LB: Pulses/Belt
TB: Tare (1)
CB: Weight Check (1)
BIN: Contr. Optim. (1)
Set Time
Autom. Manual Bin Control (1)
Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop (2)
(1) Only if bin weigher is active (Block 27)
(2) Only if bin controller has been selected in manual
Calibrating functions are protected from inadvertent use by password.

NOTE: Preset password: 7353.
The calibrating functions descriptions given at the items below start from the
Calibrating menu. To go to Calibrating menu:
1. Go to normal display by pressing the <ESC> key as many times as required.
2. Go to function distributor using <MENU> key.
3. Select Calibrating Function menu using cursor keys.
4. Activate menu using <Return> key.
5. Enter password.
6. Acknowledge using <Return> key.

NOTE: All programs can be aborted with <ESC> at any time. Previous status is
maintained.
NOTE: Upon weighfeeder initial calibration, first call "LB: Pulses/Belt" function; all
other calibrating functions always refer to one or multiple belt circuits.
NOTE: During program run time until acknowledgement
1. no totalization takes place
2. analog outputs are set to the elevation value
3. no event messages are suppressed.

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4.5.1 "TW: Tare"

Use function to acquire the belt weigher's zero point error over one or multiple belt
circuits. Unlike the zero setting program, function is exclusively used for
commissioning or after conversions. It is protected from inadvertent use by password.
After taring, belt load is 0 kg/m.
Prerequisites
• Volumetric mode preselected
• No material on conveyor belt
• Prefeeder, if any, cut off using the STOP Prefeeder function
• Scale turned on
• Batch mode not active.
Follow these steps:

1. Select "TW: Tare" program in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor keys.
2. Start program using <Return> key.
3. Wait for new tare value to be displayed.
4. Acquire measuring result with <Return> key or abort with <ESC> key.
Taring program result is entered into Parameter P09.04 "Basic Tare", and Parameter
P09.05 "Tare Correction" is set to zero.
Display
• Second text line reads "CA".
• While function is active, first text field reads "TW: Measurement ON"; first
display field indicates residual run time in %.
• If function is terminated, first text field reads "Deviation"; first display field
indicates deviation value related to previous tare value.
• Second text field reads "Tare"; second display field indicates tare value
related to nominal belt load in %.
Special Messages
Message Cause
START ! Feeder cut off
Aborted ! Process aborted; no changes
Select Volum.! Gravimetric mode selected
Batch active! Batch mode active
Note: If BIC is active, P17.03 = "YES", BIC tare vectors are initialised along with taring
program.
Note: 2nd weighbridge tare is acquired and stored upon taring (P26.15).

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4.5.2 "CW: Weight Check"

Use function to check the DISOCONT measuring range. Platform is loaded with
known check weight and the platform load mean value is acquired over one or multiple
integer belt circuits. The result is compared with setpoint, to be then displayed.
NOTE: Result does not automatically enter into Parameter P 09.01 "Range
Correction" nor into any other parameter.
Prerequisites
• Ensure that there is no material on conveyor belt.
• If prefeeder is involved, cut off using the "STOP Prefeeder" function.
• Perform taring or zero setting operation.
• Enter Parameter P 09.03 "Check Weight". Ensure that check weight is

between 30% and 100% of nominal platform load Q0. Nominal platform load
is computed from:
Q0 = q0 * Leff
q0 = Nominal belt load
Leff = Eff. platform length
• Apply check weight in appropriate location.
• Start scale.
• Preselect volumetric mode.
• Ensure Batch mode is not active.
Follow these steps:

1. Select function in menu using cursor keys.
3. Evaluate acquired values using the table below.
4. Exit function with <ESC>.

NOTE: Acquisition with <Return> key is not possible.
Display
• Function active: First text field reads "CW: Measurement ON"; first display
field indicates residual run time in %.
• Function active: Second text field reads "Set/Act"; second display field
indicates the quotient from Parameter P 09.03 "Check Weight" and check
weight measurement value.
• Function terminated: First text field reads "CW: Complete"; first display field
indicates measured weight of fictitiously fed material amount in kg.
• Function terminated: Second text field reads "KOR"; second display field
indicates SET/ACT mean value over the entire run time.
Special Messages
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Message Cause
START ! Feeder cut off
Aborted ! <ESC> suppressed
Select Volum ! Gravimetric mode selected
Evaluation Table
Error KOR Explanation
<1% 0.99.....1.01 Scale OK; no further action required
If the result of a material check has not yet been
< 5% 0.95.....1.05 considered with Parameter "Range Correction",
enter KOR value into Parameter.
Deviations of several percent may be due to
< 0.95
>5 input of wrong technical data (e.g. belt inclination
or
% not yet known, lever arms) or mechanical faults
> 1.05
(alignment, wrong belt tension).
Note: Parameter P09.01 "Range Correction" is not considered during check. After
correction, check program displays the same error quotient KOR.
4.5.3 "LB: Pulses/Belt"

Use function to acquire the number of speed transducer pulses for one belt circuit.
Number of pulses is used as belt circuit code for the following functions:
• Zero Set >0<
• TW: Tare
• CW: Weight Check
Upon initial calibration, the "LB: Pulses/Belt" calibrating function is the

first to be called up.
Function requires to be called whenever
• scale is initially calibrated
• a new belt has been applied
• belt tension heavily varies
• with scales with or without speed measurement, Parameter P 04.01 "vs-

Charact.Val" or Parameter P 02.04 "Nominal Speed" has been changed.
Prerequisites
• Before calling function, measure the time for one belt circuit with utmost
precision and enter value in Parameter P 09.02 "Belt Circuit Time".
• Turn on feeder.
• Select Volumetric mode .
• Ensure Batch mode is not active.

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Follow these steps:

1. Select function in Calibrating Function menu using cursor keys.
3. Acquire result with <Return> key or abort with <ESC> key.

NOTE: If you press <Return> key, result is acquired and stored in Parameter
P 09.06 "Belt Circuit No.".
Display
• Function active: First text field reads "LB: Measurement ON"; first display field
shows residual run time in s.
• Function active: Second display field indicates the number of totalized speed
transducer pulses.
• Function terminated: First text field reads "LB: v"; first display field indicates
belt speed mean value over the entire run time.
• Function terminated: Second display field indicates the total result of pulses
per belt circuit.
Note: If belt sensor is active, P17.01 = "YES", program sequence slightly
differs. Second text field immediately shows current value of pulses per belt
circuit. Value flashes upon every belt circuit.
Note: Also if the belt sensor is active, enter the time for one belt circuit into
P09.02 as precisely as possible. If you fail to do so, the belt speed mean
value is incorrectly displayed after termination of setting program.
Special Message
Message Cause
START! Feeder cut off
Aborted! Process aborted; no changes
Select Volum! Gravimetric mode selected

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4.5.4 "Set Time"

Use function to set date and time.
Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active; P01.02 = "YES".
To enter:
1. Select Set Time function in Calibrating Function menu using cursor keys.
2. Start Calibrating Function using <Return> key.
3. Enter year via keypad.
4. Acknowledge with <Return>.
5. Enter month via keypad.
7. Enter day via keypad. .
9. Enter hour via keypad.
11. Enter minute via keypad.
13. Enter second via keypad.

NOTE: No entry means 00 seconds.
4.5.5 "START / STOP Simulation"

Designed for training purposes, the simulation function enables all scale functions to
be tested without material. Setting programs can also be called in simulation mode.
NOTE: In simulation mode, no normal weighing operation can be performed.
Features
• All operating functions can be performed.
• Normal weighing and feeding operations cannot take place.
• Control circuit is closed internally, with actual feed rate being controlled for
setpoint by the connected controller.
• Control magnitude Y is transferred to the outside.
• Belt load and speed measurement are active.
• All control input and outputs operate normally.

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To start/stop:
1. Select function in Calibrating Menu using cursor keys.

Display
"SIM" is displayed in second text line as soon as START Simulation function is active.
4.6 Programming Functions

This item details the functions of the Programming menu. These are:
Read Parameters
Enter Parameters
Load Default Parameters
Print Parameters
Print Shortlist
Print Status Report
Print Check Result (1)
(1) Only if check measurement is active (Block 24)
Parameters are variable features or data used to program DISOCONT for the
application. Parameters are organized by function blocks and consecutively numbered
within a block.
Parameter input is protected by password.
NOTE: Preset password: 7353
The programming functions described at the items below start from the Programming
menu. To call Programming menu:
1. Go to normal display by pressing <ESC> as many times as required.
3. Select Programming menu using cursor keys.
4. Activate menu using <Return> key.

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4.6.1 Read Parameters

Use function to view parameters. Editing is not possible.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
To read:
1. Select function in Programming menu using cursor keys.

NOTE: Display shows title of first parameter block.
3. Select parameter block with cursor keys, or direct using <.>

key and enter via keypad.
4. Activate parameter block using <Return> key.
5. View parameters within a block using cursor <UP>, <DOWN>

keys, or directly select number using <.> key and enter via
keypad.
6. Return to parameter block using <ESC> key.
7. If need be, resume from step 3.
8. Return to normal display using <ESC> key.

Display
"PA" is displayed in second text line.
4.6.2 Enter Parameters

Use function to read and edit parameters. Enter password.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
To enter:
3. Enter password.
4. Acknowledge with <Return> key.

NOTE: Display shows title of first parameter block.
5. Select parameter block with cursor keys, or select direct using

<.> key and enter via keypad.
6. Activate parameter block using <Return> key.
7. View parameters within a block using cursor <UP>, <DOWN>

keys, or directly select number using <.> key and enter via
keypad.
NOTE: Use cursor keys to choose parameters of selected
block. Press <Return> to choose parameters in rising
sequence independent of block.
8. Activate parameter using <EDIT> key.
9. Enter new value using keypad or cursor keys.

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10. Acquire new value with <Return> key, or reject with <ESC>
key.
11. Return to parameter block using <ESC> key.
12. If need be, resume from step 5.
13. Return to normal display using <ESC> key.

Display
"PA" is displayed in second text line.
4.6.3 Load Default Parameters

Use function to reset parameters to default values.
Edited parameters and calibrating values are reset. We recommend to

print parameters using the Print Parameters function before loading default values.
To load:
2. Start function using <Return> key.
3. Enter password.
4. Acknowledge with <Return> key.

NOTE: System prompts for acknowledgement.
5. Enter "1" for "YES" or "0" for "NO".
6. Acquire "1" or "0" using <Return> key.
4.6.4 Print Parameters

Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 active; P 01.02 = "YES".
Use function to print parameter list complete with current settings, software version
and current date. In addition, current hardware assignment and event message are
printed.
Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
To print:
3. Abort using <ESC> key.

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Sample Printout:
4.6.5 Print Parameter Shortlist

Prerquisiste:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active (P 01.02 = "YES"). The shortlist
contains the parameters deviating from default values (identified with* in Parameter
List) as well as scale version and date/time.

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To print:
4.6.6 Status Report

Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active; P 01.02 = "YES".
The status report includes the most important status values as well as all event
messages occurred since last printout. If no status report has been printed yet, events
are counted from last DISOCONT power-up.
To print:

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4.7 Batching Functions

NOTE: For batching, Parameter P 14.01 "Batch Mode" has to be set to "YES".
Only then, the "Select Batch / Deselect Batch" function is available in function
distributor.
In addition, the following functions are available:
Abort Batch
Print Batch
4.7.1 Select Batch

This function provides the prerequisites for batching, however, does not start batching
process.
Prerequisite
• Feeder disconnected
To call Batch mode:
1. Call function distributor using <MENU> key.
3. Start function with <Return> key.
4. Enter batch setpoint using <1>... <9> keys.
5. Acquire batch setpoint and return to normal display using <Return> key, or
6. Abort with <ESC> key.

Note: If no batching operation has been started or stopped, you can change batch
setpoint in normal display using the <BaSet> key provided that batch active setpoint
P.14.02 is set to "OP".
Note: Items 4-6 can be omitted if active batch setpoint P 14.02 is not set to "OP".
Features
Display: "BATCH" in first text line
The following process variables can be scrolled into normal display using cursor keys:
• Batch setpoint
• Batch actual value = Amount discharged
• Batch residual value = Amount still to be discharged.

Display format corresponds to that of totalizing counter 1.
During batching, "Batch actual value" display is running from 0 towards setpoint;
"Batch residual value" display is running from setpoint towards 0.
NOTE: Before start of new batch, "Batch actual value" and "batch residual value"
displays show the amounts reached with previous batch.
After deselection of batching mode ("Deselect Batch" function), displayed values can
no longer be used. However, they reappear upon new selection of function.

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To start/stop batch:
1. Start selected batch mode using the <ON> key.
2. Abort batching using the <OFF> key.
3. Resume stopped batch using the <ON> key.
4.7.2 Abort Batch

Abort batching process. Batch Mode remains stored.
NOTE: Next start command starts new batch. Old batch is not resumed.
Prerequisite
• Batching started
To abort:

Note: You can also print batch using hot-Key <F7> , if Parameter P 02.11 is set to
"Abort/Print Batch" and offers <F7> "EndBat".
4.7.3 Print Batch

Prerequisites:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 active; P01.02 = "YES".
If batch is complete or has been aborted, you can start printing in manual using the
"Print Batch" function.
Note: If Parameter "Automatic Printout" is set to "YES", printing starts automatically
after every complete batch.
Prerequisite:
• Batching is complete or has been aborted using the "Abort Batch" function.
If batching is complete or has been aborted, you can start printout in manual using the
"Print Batch" function.
NOTE: If Parameter "Automatic Printout" is set to "YES", batch report is printed
automatically after every complete batch.
Prerequisite
• Batching complete or aborted via "Abort Batch" function.

To start printout in manual:

Note: You can also print batch using hot-Key <F7>, if Parameter P 02.11 ist set to
"Abort/Print Batch" and offers <F7> "Print B".

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4.7.4 Deselect Batch

Use function to deselect batching mode and remove function of active range. BATCH
display disappears from first text line. Batching values, i.e. "Batch Setpoint", "Batch
Actual Value" and "Batch Residual Amount", can no longer be called up. However,
they are not cleared.
Prerequisites
• Batching complete or aborted using the "Abort Batch" function
• Feeder disconnected
To deselect batch:

Note: Reactivate batch mode using the "Select Batch" function. The old batch values
"Batch Setpoint", "Batch Actual Value" and "Batch Residual Amount" can be viewed
again.
4.8 Bin Weigher

Operating totally independent of the continuous scale, the bin weigher is designed for
display of bin weight, monitoring and reporting of limits values, control of fill level as
well as for use as check scale in conjunction with an on-stream calibration system.
4.8.1 "Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function

Bin level can be controlled either manually or automatically. Upon automatic control,
the prefeeder is turned on/off as a function of limits values P24.12 and P24.13
"Control Level MIN" and "Control Level MAX" (Parameter P24.14 "DO Bin Filling").
Upon manual control, you can start/stop prefeeder direct using the "Bin Contr. Man.
Start" or Bin Contr. Man.Stop" calibrating functions.
To avoid bin overflow, prefeeder cuts off in both modes as soon as limit value P24.13
"Control Level MAX" is exceeded.
Upon changeover from Manual to Automatic Bin Control, any active filling operation is
synchronized.
To change over:
1. Select "Manual/Autom. Bin Control" in "Calibrating Function" menu using
cursor keys.

Display:
In manual mode, first text line reads "MAN+" or "MAN-".

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4.8.2 "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function

In manual mode, this function starts/stops prefeeders.
Prerequisites:
• Set bin controller to manual.
• If limit value P24.13 "Control Level MAX" is exceeded, prefeeder cannot be

started.
To start/stop bin controller:
1. Select the "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" in "Calibrating Functions" menu using
cursor keys.
2. Acticate function with <Return> key.

Note:
Ensure that prefeeder feed rate exceeds maximum discharge rate.
Display:
With prefeeder started, first text line reads "MAN+"; in cut-off state, "MAN-".
Note:
If continuous bin control in P 25.01 "Bin Controller ON" mode is set to YES, the fill or
discharge unit control magnitude P25.03 "AO Contr. Mag." is set to 20mA with
manually started prefeeder, and to 0mA with manually stopped prefeeder. Digital input
P25.04 "DO Scale ON" is started/stopped likewise.
4.8.3 "TB: Tare" Calibrating Function

The taring program automatically acquires the weight of the empty bin and enters it
into Parameter P24.25 "Tare". If taring is complete, bin fill weight is 0 t.
Prerequisites:
• Bin must be empty.
• Bin must not be filled.

To tare:
1. Select "TB: Tare" setting program in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor
keys.
2. Start setting program with <Return> key.
3. Wait for new tare value to be displayed.
Display:
• While function is active, first text field reads "TB: Measurement running", and
first display field shows the residual run time in %.
• If function is complete, first text field displays "Deviation", and first display field
shows the deviation value related to previous tare value.
• Second text field changes to "Tare", and second display field shows the tare
value related to load cell rated capacity in % (P24.04 "L/C Rated Cap.").

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Special Messages
Message Cause
Aborted! Process aborted; no change.
4.8.4 "CB: Weight Check" Calibrating Function

The "CB: Weight Check" automatically aquires the value of P24.24 "Range Correction"
used to corrected the bin measuring result.
Prerequisites:
• Bin not filled or discharged.

To check bin weight:
1. Select "CB: Weight Check" in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor keys.
Check weight (Parameter P24.26 "Check Weight") may already be applied.
3. Wait until current bin weight is acquired, prompt "Checkweight Up/Down"

displayed in first text line, and check weight value displayed in first display
field.
4. Apply or remove check weight.
5. Continue setting program with <Return> key.
6. Wait for new "Set/Act" value to be displayed.
New value for Parameter P24.24 "Range correction" is computed using the following
formula:
Abbreviation Description
KOR Parameter P24.24
new New value
old Old value
set Check weight
act Measured check weight
Display:
• During first measuring phase, first text field reads "CB: Measurement running",
and first display field shows residual run time in %.
• Second text field displays "Weight"; second display field, current bin weight.
• If first measuring phase is complete, first text field reads "Checkweight

Up/Down"; first display field, check weight value.
• Second text and display fields continue indicating current weight.

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• In second measuring phase, with check weight applied or removed, first field
shows the residual run time; second field, the measured check weight value. If
check weight has been removed, value is negative.
• If setting program is complete, first text fields displays "Weight"; first display
field, measured check weight value. If check weight has been removed, value
is negative.
• Second text field displays "Set/Act"; second display field, the ratio between
check weight and measured value.
Special Messages
Message Cause
Aborted! Process aborted; no change.
4.8.5 "B: Controller Optim." Calibrating Function

The bin controller optimization program automatically computes control parameters
KP and TN (P25.08 and P25.09) from feed or discharge unit constants (P25.06) and
dead time (P25.07).
Prerequisites:
• Bin control active (P25.01 set to "YES").
• Fill or discharge unit technical data (P25.06 "Scale Constant" and P25.07
"Dead Time TT") correctly set.
To optimize controller:
1. Select "B: Control Optim." setting program in "Calibrating Functions" menu
using cursor keys.

Note:
With this setting program, the results are entered automatically, i.e. the program must
not be terminated with <Return> or <ESC>. The values computed for Parameters
P25.08 "P-Component KP" and P25.09 "I-Component TN" can be adjusted in manual.
The residual hopper control parameters (D-Component, Bypass, Elevation, etc.) are
not affected by the optimization program.
Display:
• While function is active, first text field reads "CO: P-Component KP", and first
display field shows the newly computed value of Parameter
P25.08 "P-Component KP".
• Second text field displays "I-Component TN"; second display field, the newly
computed value for Parameter P25.09 "I-Component TN".
• After approx. 10 seconds, normal display returns.

Note:
If there is no valid scale constant value (P25.06 = 0.0 (kg/h)/mA), function is aborted,
and Parameters KP and TN remain unchanged. In this case, first text field displays
"Scale Constant"; first display field, value 0.0.
After approx. 5 seconds, message "Aborted"! is output.

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4.9 On-stream Calibration System

The KME system basically consists of a bin weigher used to check and correct the
weighfeeder actual feed rate.
During check and correction, the material flow is not interrupted.
The check results comprises the measuring results of the two scales for the material
amount actually fed out. Being by far more accurate than dynamic weighing, the static
weighing result is acquired as correct.
The correction value is computed from the difference, or the ratio, of the two amounts.
Correction of the zero point error compensates additive errors, e.g. caused by material
deposits on weighing platform.
Ranges correction compensates multiplicative errors.
Range correction is principally required after commissioning; zero point correction,
also in running operation.
For setting details, see Block 27 and Appendix.
4.9.1 "Start Tare Corr." function

Use function to start on-stream calibration system in order to acquire the feeder's tare
error.
Prerequisites:
• Parameter P27.01 "Type of Check" set to "NO".
• The source of Parameter P27.09 "Start Tare Corr." set to "OP".
4.9.1.1.1 To start:
2. Select "Start Tare Corr." function with cursor keys.

Features
"CHECK" display in second text line.
The following additional process variables can be displayed in normal mode using
cursor keys:
Displayed
Unit Description
Variable
Continuous
kg Amount acquired by continuous scale
results Z
Check length m Belt length passed over weighbridge during check
Check result F/Z Static /Dynamic Amount ratio
Tare rel.
Check result (see P27.34)
correction
Note:
If check-and-correct measurement is complete, system automatically acquires result
(P27.02 = "YES") provided that it is between defined limits (P27.31 and P27.32). If not,
acquire result using the "Correct" function, or reject with "Abort Check" function.

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4.9.2 "Start Range Corr."

Use function to start on-stream calibration in order to acquire the scale range error.
Prerequisites:
• Parameter P27.01 "Type of Check" set to "NO".
• Source of Parameter P27.08 "Start Range Corr." set to "OP".

To start range correction:
2. Select "Start Range Corr." function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function with <RETURN> key.

Features
"CHECK" display in second text line.
The following additional process variables can be displayed in normal mode using
cursor keys:
Displayed
Unit Description
Variable
Continuous
kg Amount acquired by continuous scale
results Z
Check length m Belt length passed over weighing platform during check
Check result F/Z Static / Dynamic Amount ratio
Range rel.
Check result (see P27.36)
correction
Note:
If on-stream calibration is complete, system automatically acquires result (P27.02 =
"YES") provided that it is within defined limits (P27.31 and P27.32). If not, acquire
result using the "Correct" function, or reject with "Abort Check" function.
4.9.3 "Correct" function

Use function to acquire check result after completion of measuring phase.
Prerequisites:
• KME measuring phase complete
• Source of Parameter P27.10 "Correct" set to "OP".

To correct check result:

Features
"CHECK" display removed from second text line
Note:
Upon range correction, the result enters into Parameter P09.01 "Range Correction" ;
upon tare correction, into Parameter P09.05 "Tare Correction"

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4.9.4 "Abort Check" function

Use function to reject result after completion of a KME measuring phase.
Prerequisites:
• KME measuring phase complete
• Source of Parameter P27.11 "Abort Check" set to "OP"

To reject check result:

Features
"CHECK" display removed from second text line
Note:
The process values of the last check operation are present displayed in normal display
until start of a new check measurement.
If P27.01 "Type of Check" is set to "NO", no KME process values can be called any
longer.
5 Commissioning
5.1 Mechanical Prerequisites

Mount mechanical equipment as described in the Installation Instructions. The weigher
influential zone comprises all weighed idlers and three carrying idler approach and
retreat of weighing station. The weigher influential zone is shown in the figure below.
Fig.: Weigher Influential Zone

Upon installation, check for proper alignment and out-of-round error of weighed and
carrying idlers in the weigher influential zone. Improper alignment causes a zero point
error that depends on belt load and cannot be tared off. Exact alignment is the
essential prerequisite for an accurate scale.

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5.1.1.1 Alignment
The figure below shows the points of alignment which must be observed for perfect
alignment.
Fig.: Alignment Points

Lift idlers in the weigher influential zone to 3...5 mm above residual idlers. Ensure that
their difference in height does not exceed 0.4 mm. Depending on idler station
equipment, alignment must be performed in several points.
5.1.1.2 Out-of-Round Error
Ensure that the idlers out-of-round error in the weigher influential zone does not
exceed 0.4 mm. In addition, protect idler stations from displacement after alignment.
5.1.1.3 Maintenance
Always remount serviced idlers in previous pattern.
NOTE: Therefore: Mark idlers and idler stations before performing maintenance work.
Once service work is done, check for proper alignment and retare scale.
5.2 Electrical Wiring

Depending on equipment supplied, DISOCONT can be wired as shown in sample or
system specific circuit diagrams.
For electrical data and assembly interfaces, see DISOCONT Hardware Manual BVH-
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5.3 Input Important Parameters

System comes with Spec Sheet including all important nominal and calibrating data. In
addition, some values have to be determined in the field, e.g. belt inclination. No
further parameters changes are required. Parameter default values are suitable for
most practical applications.
Principal data and parameters:
• Total of load cell rated capacities. Parameter P 04.03 "Lever Ratio".
• Load cell characteristic. Parameter P 04.02 "L/C Charact. Value".
• Lever ratio, if any. Parameter P 04.05 "Angle".
• Nominal feed rate. Parameter P 02.03 "Display Formats".
• Speed transducer characteristic value. Parameter P 04.01 "vs Charact.

Value".
• Effective platform length. Parameter P 04.04 "Eff. Platf. Length".
• Belt rise. Parameter P 04.06 "Angle" (cf. "Details: Belt Rise" item in the
Appendix).
• Belt circuit time. Parameter P 09.02 "Belt Circuit Time".

NOTE: For parameter input, see "Programming Functions" item. For parameter
meanings and settings, see "Parameters" item.

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5.4 Control
Before commissioning the control system, set external feed rate controller and internal
controller.
NOTE: The setting description below holds true for weighfeeders with DC drive. With
some few changes, description equally applies to other systems.
5.4.1.1 Setting external feed rate controller
1. Set setpoint ramp, if any, to smallest value.
2. Set I-R compensation, if any, to zero.
3. Set current limitation to approx. two times the rated motor current.
4. Set controller Parameters P 10.02 "P-Component" and P 10.03 "I-Component"

to zero (note default value).
5. Set Parameter P 10.06 "Cont.Magn.Offset" to 10...15 mA.

NOTE: If need be, you can set control magnitude via local control unit.
6. Calibrate external controller amplification so that weighfeeder nominal speed
is reached.
At 10 mA control magnitude, speed must not exceed motor rated

speed.
7. Enter setpoint steps into Parameter P 10.06 "Cont.Magn.Offset", check
external controller control behaviour and optimize.
8. Set Parameter P 10.06 "Cont.Magn.Offset" such that motor just stops

revolving (normally 0 mA).
5.4.1.2 Setting internal controller
1. Enter default values of controller parameters P 10.02 "P-Component" and P

10.03 "I-Component".
2. Select Volumetric mode.
3. Enter setpoint steps and, if need be, optimize controller parameters P 10.02
"P-Component" and
P 10.03 "I-Component".
NOTE: Default values may slow down speed settling.
4. Check setting in Gravimetric mode using check weights.

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5.5 Controller Calibration

Calibration as such is not required. After entry of nominal and calibrating data, scale is
calibrated.
Call the following programs:
Rigidly observe order of sequence.

1. "LB: Pulses/Belt" setting program.
2. "TW: Tare" setting program.

After calibration, two checks are useful (cf. Check item).
1. Check using check weight
2. Check of belt speed
5.6 Belt Run Monitoring

DISOCONT is equipped with integrated belt run monitoring function. Activate
monitoring using Parameter P 17.01 "Belt Sensor Active".
Provided that belt is equipped with a belt circuit sensor N (NAMUR) and a
triangled metallic sensor area, programs can be used for belt monitoring (see Belt
Monitoring figure). If not, set Parameters P 17.01"Belt Sensor Active" and P 17.03
"BIC Active" to NO.
Fig.: Belt Run Monitoring

Activating belt run monitoring:
1. Set Parameter P 17.01 "Belt Sensor Active" to YES.
2. Enter sensor length L into Parameter P 17.04 "Sensor Length" (see Belt Run
Monitoring figure).
3. Enter sensor width B into Parameter P 17.05 "Sensor Width" (see Belt Run
Monitoring figure).
4. Set Parameter P 17.06 "Sensor Offset" to 0.
5. Call up the "LB: Pulses/Belt" calibrating function.

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6. Acquire result after minimum two belt circuits.
7. Adjust sensor.
NOTE: To adjust sensor, the "Belt Slip" service value is monitored. This value
indicates the belt off-centre deviation in cm.
Example: Belt slip = 0.20 cm: Parameter P 17.06 "Sensor Offset" = - 0.20 cm,
belt slip = 0.00 cm is indicated.
8. If necessary, determine event classes of belt drift and belt skew messages
(Parameters P 17.07 to P 17.12).
NOTE: In most cases, the default values can be used.
9. Check messages.
NOTE: Perform check, e.g. by changing Parameter P 17.06 "Sensor Offset".
Ensure that parameter value is reset after check.
5.7 Belt Influence Compensation BIC

The automatic belt influence compensation BIC is designed to monitor and correct the
belt influence. Like belt monitoring, sensor and sensor area are required. Before
starting BIC, turn on belt run monitoring.
NOTE: Perform first start without BIC active.
Features
After start of the belt influence compensation, belt influence on measurement is
compensated after approx. ten belt circuits.
Prerequisites
• Belt monitoring commissioned
• Belt monitoring turned on.

To start BIC:
Set Parameter P 17.03 "BIC Active" to "YES".

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5.8 Measurement at Point of Discharge VAP

With measurement at the point of discharge VAP, a delay element shifts the weighing
platform measuring points to the point of material discharge. The amount discharged
is acquired directly.
NOTE: If VAP is active, we recommend to turn on the BIC belt influence
compensation.
Prerequisite
• The length ratio of platform centre up to discharge point over the entire
conveyor belt length is known.
• Enter length ratio in percent into Parameter P 16.02 "Platf.Dis.Length".

To start VAP:
Set Parameter P 16.01 "VAP Active" to YES.
6 Checks
6.1 Functional Check
Follow these steps:
1. Connect scale.
2. Interpret event messages, if any, and remedy fault.
3. Go to "Service Values" function and check the following values:
o Tachometer: Ensure that speed transducer output frequency is below

2900 Hz. The value should more or less correspond to Spec Sheet. If
the frequency heavily varies at constant belt speed, the speed
transducer Namur sensor is likely to be too far away from gearing
(see also "Check Belt Speed" item).
o Raw measured value: Ensure that the unnormalized load cell amplifier
output value does not exceed 3.5mV/V, not even at nominal belt load.
Value must change if weighing platform is loaded, e.g. by check
weight. If value is excessive, load cell is overloaded. If value is
negative, load cell is improperly connected.
o L/C utilization: Load cell load in percent related to total load cell rated
capacities. Value must change if weighing platform is loaded, e.g. by
check weight. If value is excessive, load cell is overloaded. If value is
negative, load cell is improperly connected. At nominal platform load,
load cell utilization should not exceed 100%.
NOTE: If no stable operating state can be achieved, read the Check Using Test Plug
item.

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6.2 Check Using Check Weight

Check using check weight makes good sense since
• mechanical or electrical errors are detected
• calibrating data can be "uncertain", e.g. lever ratio is not exactly known or belt
rise difficult to measure
• faulty data can be recognized.

Prerequisites
• Check weight exactly known
• Effective check weight exactly known
• Effective check weight between 30% and 100% of nominal platform load.
NOTE: If weighing modules with leaf-spring parallel guidance are used,
effective platform weight equals the real value. In other cases, see Spec
Sheet or compute effective check weight as described at the "Details: Check
Weight" item. For effective platform load, belt rise is irrelevant.
Follow these steps:
1. Enter effective check weight into Parameter P 09.03 "Check Weight".
2. Call up the "CW: Weight Check" calibrating function (see Calibrating

Functions item).
Deviations of measured value from actual value may be caused by
• Platform distortion
• Improper alignment
• Interferential forces acting on load cell cable.

NOTE: If one of these causes is likely to be given, we recommend to perform
additional tests with different check weights. Non-linear deviations are probably due to
the above causes and linear deviations to faulty data.

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6.3 Belt Speed Check

The speed sensor frequency transducer can be driven either by
• a friction wheel on the return belt, or
• the drive motor shaft.

In the first case, the value of Parameter P 04.01 "vs-Charact. Value" depends on
exact friction wheel diameter, in the second case, on gearbox and belt underslung
factor. Therefore, speed measurement accuracy must be checked.
Follow these steps:

1. Acquire conveyor belt speed Vg using stop watch and tape measure.
NOTE: To be on the safe side, perform several measurements and compute
mean value.
2. Read off speed value Va on DISOCONT, at best over the same period of
time.
3. Compare values for deviation.

If yes:
4. Acquire new value for Parameter P 04.01 "vs-Charact. Value" using the
following formula:
Parameter P 04.01 (new) = Parameter P 04.01 (old) *Va / Vg
Vg = Speed measured
Va = Speed read off
5. Enter new value into Parameter P 04.01 "vs-Charact. Value".
NOTE: This method can also be used with unknown Parameter P 04.01 "vs-Charact.
Value".
If bigger deviations occur
With unknown vs-characteristic value and big deviations, the NAMUR sensor is in
many cases too far away from sprocket.
NOTE: We suggest to switch an ammeter into sensor circuit. The following
measurement values are to be expected:
Tooth over sensor : i = 0.1...1.65 mA
In all other cases: i = 1.65...8 mA.

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6.4 Check Using Material

No check or calibration using check weights can simulate the natural conditions to
perfection. A highly accurate scale can only be achieved with the aid of multiple
measurements with material and subsequent correction.
Correction is performed using Parameter P 09.01 "Range Correction".
Prerequisites
• Handling route from weighing platform to material collecting point is totally

clean.
• Material diverters do not divert any material.
• If feed screws or air slides are provided between platform and collecting point,
have system feed material for approx. 30m minutes before starting check
measurement. Thus, the normal build-ups are formed on feed units.
• Dedustings are reduced to a minimum.
• Hoppers or vehicles transporting the material to a legal-for-trade commercial

scale have been cleaned and re-weighed before filling (tare weight).
Example:
The "Check Using Material" figure shows the operating principle of a check using
material.
Fig.: Check Using Material

Within a certain period of time, e.g. 15 min., an actual material amount MW of 4.9 t is
fed. The material value MA displayed on DISOCONT is 5.0 t. The new value of P
09.01 "Range Correction" is computed using the following formula:
Parameter P 09.01 (new) = Parameter P 09.01 (old) * MW / MA
In our example, value is 0.98.
Enter new value into Parameter P 09.01 "Range Correction".

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Checks
6.5 Test Plug

Most functional errors are reported by event message. If a measured value displayed
is obviously wrong, you can check measuring amplifier function with the aid of a
simple test plug (s. Test Plug figure). Using the test plug you can easily find out
whether the fault is with load cell, cabling, or electronics.
Fig.: Test Plug

Connecting test plug:
1. Wire plug as shown in drawing.
2. Turn off power.
3. Withdraw load cell connector X6.
4. Plug test plug into load cell connector X6 slot.
5. Turn on power.
If the stated resistors are used, the following service values result:
• Raw measurement value approx. 1.500000 mV/V.
• L/C utilization approx. 75% for 2mV/V load cell characteristic value.
• L/C utilization approx. 53% for 2.85mV/V load cell characteristic value.
If raw measurement value is in specified range, measuring amplifier operates free
from fault.
Measured load display depends on scale rated data.
Note: With other resistors R1 and R2, the following raw measured value results:
Raw measured value ~ 500 * R2 / R1 [mV/V]
If parameter default values are used, display reads approx. 90 kg/m.

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Parameters
7 Parameters
This chapter discusses the parameters available with DISOCONT and presents a list
of event messages relating to the individual parameters.
7.1 General Information

Parameters are variable features or data used to adapt DISOCONT to the application.
There are two principal types of parameter:
• Selection parameters - for selection from multiple alternatives
o Select characteristic values (e.g. display unit, control behaviour)
o Select event classes (determine reaction on events)
o Select hardware configuration (source, unit, channel, level)
• Numeric parameters - for direct input of numeric values

Parameters can be changed during operation. However, parameters influencing
measuring result, e.g. display filters, must not be changed.
Default Values
All parameters are preset with default values which normally need not be changed.
You can recall default values using the "Load Default Parameters" function.
NOTE: For loading default values, see "Loading Default Parameters" item.
Identification
Parameters are organized by function group and identified as follows:
"Group number - parameter number", e.g. P01.02.
The system ID is a unique identification code used throughout the DISOCONT

system. It is used, for instance, in data transfer or for special service tasks.
Dependencies
There are parameters whose availability depends on other parameters setting values.
These dependencies are stated in the header of every single parameter description.

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Parameters
Abbreviations
Source Description
FB Fieldbus
OP Operator Panel (control unit)
DI Digital input
DO Digital output
AI Analog input
AO Analog output
DI 4 Analog input with low resolution
W1 Warning 1 (acknowledgement required)
W2 Warning 2 (no acknowledgement required)
A Alarm
IG No event message but contact outputs
LC Load cell
LS Logical signal
VSE System unit
VEA Input/output unit
I Flow rate
Q Belt load
V Belt speed
EIO External I/O unit
Notes
Inputs/outputs
Number Description
1. Select source DI, DO ...,...
"--" means "not assigned", i.e. function is not
available.
2. Select unit VSE 1 ...
Display only shows units selected in Parameter
Block 1.
3. Select channel number DI 1 ...
4. Select signal level LOW or HIGH (N/C or N/O
contact)
Analog Input DI 4:
Low-resolution input designed to be used only for minor auxiliary signals.

Description Unit
Resolution: Max. 1000d
Galvanic isolation: None
Input: 0...10V
Across positive input, an internal voltage of +9V over 1 kilohm is available.

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Parameters
Hardware Configuration
Upon parametrization of the hardware used, the source determines whether unit,
channel and level must be additionally indicated or not. The following table applies:
Possible hardware configurations:

Source Unit Channel Level
FB
OP
v
--
DI4
AI VEA1-VEA3
EIO AI1-AI4
AO VEA1-VEA3
VSE1-VSE3
EIO AO1-AO4
LC VSE1-VSE3
DI VEA1-VEA3 DI1-DI4 High, Low
VSE1-VSE3
EIO DI1-DI16
DO VEA1-VEA3 DO1-DO5 High, Low
VSE1-VSE3 DO1-DO4
EIO DO1-DO16
LS VEA1-VEA3 DI1-DI4 High, Low
DO1-DO5
VSE1-VSE3 DI1-DI4
DO1-DO4
EIO DI1-DI8
DO1-DO8
As you can see, with fieldbus (FB), control unit (OP), speed (v), are not assigned (--)
and the low-resolution analog input (DI4) does not require additional specification for
unit, channel or level.
Analog inputs (AI), outputs (AO) and load cell (LC) require the unit to be specified.
Digital inputs (DI), outputs (DO) and logical signals (LS) require unit, channel and level
to be specified.
The external input/output unit readies 4 analog input and outputs, and 16 digital inputs
and outputs.
Extension card VEA 20101 offers the following additional inputs and outputs on VSE
1:
Analog output A02
Analog input AI1
Digital inputs DI5, DI6 and DI7
Digital outputs DO5, DO6 and DO7.

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Parameters
Example:
Parameter P 03.02 determines the scale start source.
Description Source
P 03.02 Start FB
Alternatives OP, DI
On standard, the scale is connected via fieldbus (FB). Alternatively, you can select
control unit (OP) or a digital input (DI). If DI is desired, additionally specify active unit
with channel and level (see Possible Hardware Configurations table).
Event messages
The reaction on events can be parametrized using the event classes. As a rule, all
classes (Alarm (A), Warning 1 (W1), Warning 2 (W2) and No Message (IG) can be
set. Therefore, the parameter default value suffices.
Example:
P 06.09 Power Down A Event WE 01
After power failure, event WE 01 is set as Alarm.

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Parameters
7.2 Parameter List

This item includes a list of all DISOCONT parameters divided into functional
parameter blocks. Listed are number, name and the so-called Sys ID.
The latter is the DISOCONT internal ID number for the single parameters.
The following list applies to
VDB 20150-18 2608
01 - Hardware Modules
Number: Name Default Sys ID
P 01.01 Comm.-Error OP IG 4218
P 01.02 VEA-Unit 1 YES 4208
P 01.03 VEA-Unit 2 NO 4209
P 01.04 VEA-Unit 3 NO 4210
P 01.05 VSE-Unit 2 NO 4211
P 01.06 VSE-Unit 3 NO 4212
P 01.07 Comm.-Error VEA1 A 4213
P 01.10 Comm.-Error VSE2 A 4216
P 01.11 Comm.-Error VSE3 A 4217
P 01.12 External I/O NO 4219
P 01.13 Com. Ext. I/O A 4220
P 01.14 VEA 20101 NO 4221
P 01.15 Com. VEA 20101 A 4222
02 - Scale Definitions
P 02.01 Language DEUTSCH 4224
P 02.02 Units SI 4225
P 02.03 Nominal Feed Rate Io 10000.0 kg/h 4226
P 02.04 Nominal Speed 0.1000 m/s 4227
P 02.05 Display Formats STANDARD 4228
P 02.06 Feed Rate Units ------ kg/h 4229
P 02.07 Counter 1 Unit ------- kg 4230
P 02.08 Pulse Length Total. 0.050 s 4231
P 02.09 Counter 2 Unit ----.-- t 4232
P 02.10 Counter 3 Unit -----.- t 4233
P 02.11 Hot-Key F7 Reset Totalizer 4238
P 02.12 Upper Limit Trend 100.00 % 4235
P 02.13 Lower Limit Trend 0.00 % 4234
P 02.14 Trend Period 1.00 h 4236
P 02.15 Trend Value I 4237
P 02.16 DO Pulse Counter -- 4239
P 02.17 Pulse Weighting 0.00 kg 4254
P 02.18 Codepage Standard (8859) 6242
03 - Control Sources
P 03.01 Control Sources STANDARD 4240
P 03.02 Feeder Start FB 4241
P 03.03 Absolute Setpoint FB 4242
P 03.04 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4243
P 03.05 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4244
P 03.06 Release -- 4245

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Parameters
P 03.07 Event No Release W2 4246

P 03.08 Relative Setpoint -- 6233
P 03.09 Difference Feed Rate -- 4248
P 03.10 Diff. Feed Rate Rang 20.00 mA 4249
P 03.11 Diff. Feed Rate Off. 4.00 mA 4250
P 03.12 Difference Function NO 4251
P 03.13 Rel.Setp. Range 20.00 mA 6240
P 03.14 Rel. Setp. Offset 4.00 mA 6241
04 - Rated Data of Feeder

P 04.01 vs Charact. Val. 10000.0 I/m 4256
P 04.02 LC Charac. Value 2.0000 mV/V 4257
P 04.03 LC Rated Cap. 60.000 kg 4258
P 04.04 Eff. Platf.Length 0.500 m 4259
P 04.05 Lever Ratio 1.0000 4260
P 04.06 Angle 0.00 degr. 4261
P 04.07 Speed Measurement DI 4262
P 04.08 Belt Load Measurem. LC 4263
05 - Scale Controlling
P 05.01 Volum. Start-Up 0.00 % length 4272
P 05.02 Volum. Clearance 0.00 % length 4273
P 05.03 Afterfl.Totalizer 3.0 s 4274
P 05.04 Zero Drop Out Active NO 4679
P 05.05 Zero Drop Out Limit 1.00 % Q 4680
P 05.06 Start-Up Mode % length 4276
P 05.07 DO Scraper -- 4277
P 05.08 Pulse Length Scraper 0.25 h 4278
P 05.09 Pulse Pause Scraper 6.00 h 4279
P 05.10 DI scraper impulses -- 4280
P 05.11 Scraper imp. Time 20 s 4281
P 05.12 Scraper defects A 4282
06 - Scale Monitoring
P 06.01 Scale Monitoring STANDARD 4288
P 06.02 Stand-By Event W2 4289
P 06.03 Stand-By Limit Value 2 % Io 4290
P 06.04 Tacho Event A 4291
P 06.05 Error LC Input A 4293
P 06.06 LC Input < MIN A 4294
P 06.07 LC Input > MAX A 4295
P 06.08 Setpoint Limited W1 4296
P 06.09 Power Failure A 4297
P 06.10 Time Deviation 20.0 s 4298
P 06.11 Threshold Deviation 5.0 % 4299
P 06.12 Factor Deviation 1.0 4320
P 06.13 Event Deviation A 4300
P 06.14 Controller Limited W2 4301
P 06.15 Memory Error A 4302
P 06.16 License Violation A 4303
P 06.17 Password 10000 4292
P 06.18 Source Emerg. Setp. -- 4930
P 06.19 Emergency Setpoint 0.0 kg/h 4931
P 06.20 Analog Input< Offset A 5418

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Parameters
07 - Display Filters
P 07.01 Display Filters STANDARD 4327
P 07.02 LC Filter 0.25 s 4334
P 07.03 I-Display 3.0 s 4328
P 07.04 I-Analog Output 3.0 s 4329
P 07.05 I-Serial Output 3.0 s 4330
P 07.06 Belt Load 3.0 s 4331
P 07.07 Belt Speed 3.0 s 4332
P 07.08 Deviation 3.0 s 4333
08 - Limit Values
P 08.01 Limit Values STANDARD 4336
P 08.02 Value for I-Min 5.0 % Io 4337
P 08.03 Event Class I-Min W1 4338
P 08.04 Value for I-Max 120.0 % Io 4339
P 08.05 Event Class I-Max W1 4340
P 08.06 Value for Q-Min 60.0 % Q 4341
P 08.07 Event Class Q-Min W1 4342
P 08.08 Value for Q-Max 120.0 % Q 4343
P 08.09 Event Class Q-Max W1 4344
P 08.10 Value for V-Min 5.0 % V 4345
P 08.11 Event Class V-Min W1 4346
P 08.12 Value for V-Max 120.0 % V 4347
P 08.13 Event Class V-Max W1 4348
09 - Calibration Data
P 09.01 Range Correction 1.0000 4352
P 09.02 Belt Circuit Time 30.0 s 4353
P 09.03 Check Weight 10.000 kg 4354
P 09.04 Basic Tare 0.00 kg/m 4355
P 09.05 Tare Correction 0.00 kg/m 4356
P 09.06 Belt Circuit No. 1000000 I/U 4357
10 - Controller
P 10.01 Optim. Controller STANDARD 4368
P 10.02 P-Component KP 0.02000 mA/% 4369
P 10.03 I-Component TN 1.0 s 4370
P 10.04 Lower Limit 0.00 mA 4371
P 10.05 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4372
P 10.06 Contr. Magn. Offset 0.00 mA 4373
P 10.07 Position at STOP 0 4374
P 10.08 Bypass 0.00 mA 4375
P 10.09 Store NO 4376
P 10.10 Volumetric Mode Qconst 4377
P 10.11 Setp. Filter 1st Ord 0.0 s 4378
P 10.12 Setp. Filter 2nd Ord 0.0 s 4379
P 10.13 Set/Act Comparison W-X 4380
P 10.14 Set/Act Sources I 4381
P 10.15 Adaptation 1 NO 4382
P 10.16 Adaptation 2 NO 4383
P 10.17 Auto Zero Active NO 4675
P 10.18 Zeroing Limit 5.00 % Q 4677
P 10.19 Event Tare Corr. W1 4678
P 10.20 Limit Value Diff. 0.50 % Q 4729

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Parameters
P 10.21 Mean Limit Value 1.00 % Q 4676
11 - Analog Outputs
P 11.01 Analog Outputs STANDARD 4384
P 11.02 Setpoint -- 4385
P 11.03 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4386
P 11.04 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4387
P 11.05 Actual Feed Rate -- 4388
P 11.06 Feed Rate Offset 4.00 mA 4389
P 11.07 Feed Rate Range 20.00 mA 4390
P 11.08 Belt Load -- 4391
P 11.09 Belt Load Offset 4.00 mA 4392
P 11.10 Belt Load Range 20.00 mA 4393
P 11.11 Speed -- 4394
P 11.12 Speed Offset 4.00 mA 4395
P 11.13 Speed Range 20.00 mA 4396
P 11.14 Deviation -- 4397
P 11.15 Deviation Offset 4.00 mA 4398
P 11.16 Deviation Range 20.00 mA 4399
P 11.17 Controller Magnit. Y AO 4400
12 - Digital Inputs
P 12.01 Digital Inputs STANDARD 4416
P 12.02 Error Ext. Event 1 A 4417
P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1 DI 4418
P 12.04 Error Ext. Event 2 A 4430
P 12.05 DI Ext. Event 2 -- 4431
P 12.06 DI Acknowl. Events -- 4419
P 12.07 DI Local Mode DI 4420
P 12.08 DI Volumetric ON -- 4421
P 12.09 Belt Limit Switch -- 4422
P 12.10 Event Limit Switch IG 4423
P 12.11 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI3 A 4424
P 12.12 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI4 A 4425
P 12.13 NAMUR Error VSE2-DI3 IG 4426
P 12.17 Error Ext. Event 3 IG 4730
P 12.18 DI Ext. Event 3 -- 4731
P 12.19 Error Ext. Event 4 IG 4732
P 12.20 DI Ext. Event 4 -- 4733
P 12.21 DI Volum. Sync. ON -- 4941
P 12.22 DI:Reset Totalizer 1 -- 5414
P 12.23 DI:Reset Totalizer 2 -- 5415
P 12.24 DI Zero Set -- 4255
13 - Digital Outputs
P 13.01 Digital Outputs STANDARD 4432
P 13.02 DO Feeder Start DO 4433
P 13.03 DO Feeder Started -- 4434
P 13.04 DO Start Prefeeder DO 4435
P 13.05 DO ALARM -- 4436
P 13.06 DO Deviation -- 4437
P 13.07 DO I-MIN -- 4438
P 13.08 DO I-MAX -- 4439

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Parameters
P 13.09 DO Q-MIN -- 4440

P 13.10 DO Q-MAX -- 4441
P 13.11 DO v-MIN -- 4442
P 13.12 DO v-MAX -- 4443
P 13.13 DO Volumetric Mode -- 4444
P 13.14 DO Local Mode -- 4445
P 13.15 DO WARNING -- 4759
P 13.16 DO Keyboard Mode -- 4462
P 13.17 DO Zero Set OK -- 4463
14 - Batch Mode
P 14.01 Batch Mode NO 4448
P 14.02 Batch Setp. Source OP 4449
P 14.03 Adaptation Time 3s 4450
P 14.04 Correction Amount 0.000 kg 4451
P 14.05 Adaptation Factor 0.5 4452
P 14.06 Automatic Printing NO 4453
P 14.07 DI Batch Terminate -- 4454
P 14.08 DO Batch is Running -- 4455
P 14.09 DO Dribble Feed -- 4456
P 14.10 DO Full Feed -- 4457
P 14.11 Analog Setp. Relat. 1000.0 kg 4936
P 14.12 Batch Setp. Range 20.00 mA 4937
P 14.13 Batch Setp. Offset 4.00 mA 4938
P 14.14 Batch Tolerance 100000.000 kg 4458
P 14.15 Out of Tolerance W2 4459
P 14.16 Pre-cut-off Amount 0.000 kg 4460
P 14.17 DO Pre-cut-off -- 4461
15 - Process Control
P 15.01 Process Control STANDARD 4464
P 15.02 Maintenance Elec. 3000 h 4465
P 15.03 Event Maint. EL. IG 4466
P 15.04 Maint. Feeder Run. 3000 h 4467
P 15.05 Ev.Maint Feeder Run. IG 4468
16 - VAP
P 16.01 VAP Active NO 4480
P 16.02 Platf.Dis.Length 0.00 % length 4482
17 - Feeder Monitoring
P 17.01 Belt Sensor Active NO 4496
P 17.02 Source Belt Sensor DI 4497
P 17.03 BIC Active NO 4498
P 17.04 Sensor-Length 8.20 cm 4500
P 17.05 Sensor-Width 12.00 cm 4501
P 17.06 Sensor-Offset 0.00 cm 4502
P 17.07 Belt Drift 3.00 cm 4503
P 17.08 Belt Drift Event W1 4504
P 17.09 Belt Skew 4.00 cm 4505
P 17.10 Belt Skew Event A 4506
P 17.11 Slip Value 2.00 % length 4507
P 17.12 Slip Event W1 4508
P 17.13 Belt Drift DO -- 4509
P 17.14 Belt Skew DO -- 4510

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Parameters
P 17.15 Slip DO -- 4511
18 - Printer
P 18.01 Baudrate 9600 4512
P 18.02 Page Length 72 4513
P 18.03 Print Event NO 4514
19 - Comm. EasyServe
P 19.01 Own Address 1 4520
P 19.02 EasyServe Baudrate 9600 4521
P 19.03 EasyServe Diagnose 0 4522
P 19.04 Flag 1 0 5444
P 19.05 Flag 2 0 5445
P 19.06 Format Data 8-O-1 4523
P 19.07 Connection Serial 4526
P 19.08 Modbus Idle Time 4 ms 4527
20 - Comm. Fieldbus
P 20.01 Protocol Type NO 4528
P 20.02 Timeout Host 10 s 4529
P 20.03 Comm.-Error Host A 4530
P 20.04 Station Address Host 1 4531
P 20.05 Modbus Diagnose 0 4532
P 20.06 Resolution 4096 4533
P 20.07 Modbus-IEEE-Format IEEE:std / LONG:std 4534
P 20.08 Modbus Baudrate 19200 4535
P 20.09 Modbus Format Data 8-O-1 4656
P 20.10 S5-Diagnose 0 4536
P 20.11 S5-Float-Format SIEMENS-KG 4537
P 20.12 S5-Baudrate 9600 4538
P 20.13 S5 Format Data 8-E-1 4657
P 20.14 PB-DP Address 10 4539
P 20.15 PB-DP-FLOAT-Format IEEE 4540
P 20.16 PB-DP-Parameter NO 4658
P 20.17 PB-DP-ID-Count 6 4659
P 20.18 DeviceNet Address 63 4541
P 20.19 DeviceNet Baudrate 125K 4542
P 20.20 SE-Bus Address 33 4543
P 20.21 IB-FLOAT-Format SIEMENS-KG 4686
P 20.22 IB-Effective Data NO PARAM / 2 ID 4685
P 20.23 PB-DP-Set-Val-Count 2 Preset IDs 4734
P 20.24 DVN-Parameter NO 4780
P 20.25 DVN-ID-Count 6 4779
P 20.26 DVN-Set-Val-Count 2 Preset IDs 4781
P 20.27 DVN-Byte Sequence Low - High 4924
P 20.28 Word Sequence IEEE:std / LONG:std 5474
P 20.29 WEB Coding XML 6228
P 20.30 DHCP NO 6229
P 20.31 IP Address 1 192 6216
P 20.32 IP Address 2 168 6217
P 20.33 IP Address 3 240 6218
P 20.34 IP Address 4 1 6219
P 20.35 Net Mask 1 255 6220
P 20.36 Net Mask 2 255 6221
P 20.37 Net Mask 3 255 6222
P 20.38 Net Mask 4 0 6223

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Parameters
P 20.39 Gateway 1 0 6224

P 20.40 Gateway 2 0 6225
P 20.41 Gateway 3 0 6226
P 20.42 Gateway 4 0 6227
P 20.43 Byte Sequence High - Low 6231
P 20.44 Word Sequence IEEE:std / LONG:std 6232
P 20.45 Configuration FIXED 6230
P 20.46 Monit. in KB-Mode YES 6234
P 20.47 S5 Config S3964 4661
P 20.48 PB-DP-Config VARIABLE 6236
P 20.49 DVN-Config VARIABLE 6235
21 - PLS Outputs
P 21.01 PLS Binary OUT 1 -- 4662
P 21.09 PLS Analog OUT 1 -- 4670
P 21.10 PLS Analog OUT 2 -- 4671
22 - Controller Belt Load

P 22.01 Controller Belt Load NO 4544
P 22.02 Contr. Magn. Adapt. 10.0000 mA 4545
P 22.03 Blind Distance 5.00 m 4546
P 22.04 Offset 0.00 mA 4547
P 22.06 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4549
P 22.07 Position at STOP 0 4550
P 22.08 Store NO 4551
P 22.09 Contr.Mag. Prefeeder -- 4552
P 22.10 Pulse Length 1.0 s 4553
P 22.11 S: P-Component 0.5000 s/mA 4687
P 22.12 S: I-Component 3.0 s 4688
P 22.13 S: Threshold Resp. 0.00 % 4689
P 22.14 S: DO Open Flow Gate -- 4702
P 22.15 S: DO Close Flow G. -- 4703
23 - Interlocking
P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1 -- 4760
P 23.06 DI Error Electr. 1 -- 4765
P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics -- 4768
P 23.10 Error Mechanics W1 4769
P 23.11 DO Error Electricity -- 4770
P 23.12 Error Electricity W1 4771
P 23.13 DO Error Mechatr. 1 -- 4772
P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr. 2 -- 4773

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Parameters
P 23.15 Error Mechatronics W1 4774

P 23.16 DO Ready -- 4775
P 23.17 Not Ready W1 4776
P 23.18 DO Ready for Start -- 4777
P 23.19 Not Ready for Start W1 4778
P 23.20 LS_1 AND-Gate 1 -- 5376
P 23.21 LS_2 AND-Gate 1 -- 5377
P 23.22 Error AND-Gate 1 W1 5378
P 23.23 LS_1 AND-Gate 2 -- 5379
P 23.24 LS_2 AND-Gate 2 -- 5380
P 23.25 Error AND-Gate 2 W1 5381
P 23.26 DO: AND-Gate 1 -- 5416
P 23.27 DO: AND-Gate 2 -- 5417
P 23.28 LS TIME-Gate 1 -- 5520
P 23.29 Delay TIME Gate 1 0.0 s 5521
P 23.30 Pulse TIME Gate 1 10.0 s 5522
P 23.31 Active at OFF:TIME 1 YES 5523
P 23.32 DO: TIME Gate 1 -- 5524
P 23.33 LS TIME-Gate 2 -- 5525
P 23.34 Delay TIME Gate 2 0.0 s 5526
P 23.35 Pulse TIME Gate 2 10.0 s 5527
P 23.36 Active at OFF:TIME 2 YES 5528
P 23.37 DO: TIME Gate 2 -- 5529
24 - Bin Weigher
P 24.01 Bin Weigher Active NO 4704
P 24.02 Load Measurement -- 4705
P 24.04 LC Rated Cap. 1000.000 kg 4707
P 24.05 LC Filter 0.25 s 4708
P 24.06 Bipolar Measuring NO 4712
P 24.07 Error LC Input W1 4709
P 24.08 LC Input > MAX W1 4710
P 24.09 Nominal Bin Load 100.0 % LC 4711
P 24.10 Display Format ---.--- t 4672
P 24.11 Display Filter 3.0 s 4713
P 24.12 Control Level MIN 60.0 % 4714
P 24.13 Control Level MAX 70.0 % 4715
P 24.14 DO Bin Filling -- 4716
P 24.15 Bin Level MIN 5.0 % 4717
P 24.16 Event Bin Level MIN W1 4718
P 24.17 DO Bin Level MIN -- 4719
P 24.18 Bin Level MAX 120.0 % 4720
P 24.19 Event Bin Level MAX W1 4721
P 24.20 DO Bin Level MAX -- 4722
P 24.21 AO Bin Load -- 4723
P 24.22 AO Offset 4.00 mA 4724
P 24.23 AO Range 20.00 mA 4725
P 24.25 Tare 0.000 kg 4727
P 24.26 Check Weight 10.00 kg 4728
P 24.27 Control. in OFF-Mode YES 4755
P 24.28 DI: Bin Load Sensor -- 5401
P 24.29 Bin Load MAX Sensor W1 5402

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Parameters
25 - Bin Level Controller

P 25.01 Bin Controller ON NO 4735
P 25.02 Filling Type YES 4736
P 25.03 A0 Contr. Magn. -- 4738
P 25.04 D0 Feeder ON -- 4758
P 25.05 Setpoint Bin Level 0.00 kg 4757
P 25.06 Feeder Constant 0.0 (kg/h)/mA 4741
P 25.07 Dead Time TT 3.0 s 4742
P 25.08 P-Component KP 0.00000 mA/kg 4739
P 25.10 D Portion TV 0.0 s 4747
P 25.11 D Filter TD 0.0 s 4748
P 25.12 Bypass 10.00 mA 4743
P 25.13 Bypass D Portion 0.0 s 4749
P 25.14 Contr. Magn. Offset 0.00 mA 4744
P 25.16 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4746
P 25.17 Dead Band Deviation 0.0 kg 4750
P 25.18 Dead Band Factor 0.0 4751
P 25.19 Setpoint Filter 0.5 s 4752
P 25.20 Feedrate Filter 0.5 s 4753
P 25.21 DI Init. Controller -- 4754
P 25.22 Bin Setpoint source PARAMETER 5476
26 - 2nd Weighbridge
P 26.01 2.Weighbridge active NO 4905
P 26.02 2nd Weighbridge -- 4906
P 26.04 LC Rated Cap. 200.000 kg 4908
P 26.05 Eff. Platf.Length 0.180 m 4909
P 26.06 LC Filter 0.25 s 4910
P 26.07 Error LC Input W1 4911
P 26.08 2nd Bridge MIN 5.0 % 4912
P 26.09 Event 2nd Bridge MIN W2 4913
P 26.10 DO 2nd Bridge MIN -- 4914
P 26.11 2nd Bridge MAX 150.0 % 4915
P 26.12 Event 2nd Bridge MAX W2 4916
P 26.13 DO 2nd Bridge MAX -- 4917
P 26.15 Tare 0.00 kg/m 4919
P 26.16 Controller active NO 4920
P 26.17 P-Component KP 0.500 4921
P 26.19 analog Output 2nd Br -- 5383
P 26.20 2nd Bridge Offset 4.00 mA 5384
P 26.21 2nd Bridge Range 20.00 mA 5385
27 - Check System
P 27.01 Type of Check System NO 4861
P 27.02 Auto Correction NO 4903
P 27.03 Cyclic Auto Start NO 4862
P 27.04 Cycle Time 0.50 h 4863
P 27.05 Print Check Result NO 4886
P 27.06 Release Check System -- 4864
P 27.07 No Check Release W2 4884

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Parameters
P 27.08 Start Span Corr OP 4865

P 27.09 Start Tare Corr OP 4866
P 27.10 Accept Correction OP 4867
P 27.11 Finish Check Meas. OP 4868
P 27.12 Circuits or Quantity Quantity 4869
P 27.13 Check Circuits 0.0 4870
P 27.14 Check Quantity 0.0 kg 4871
P 27.15 Storage Quantity 500.0 kg 4872
P 27.16 Min. Check Quantity 0.0 kg 4873
P 27.17 Min. Check Quantity W1 4874
P 27.18 Min. Fill Weight 0.0 kg 4875
P 27.19 Min. Fill Weight W1 4876
P 27.20 Max. Fill Weight 1000.0 kg 4877
P 27.21 Max. Fill Weight W1 4878
P 27.22 Damping Time 3.0 s 4879
P 27.23 Blind Distance 0.0 % 4880
P 27.24 DO: Check Started -- 4881
P 27.25 Feeder Stopped -- 4882
P 27.26 Feeder Not Stopped W1 4883
P 27.27 Prepare Check Meas. W2 4885
P 27.28 DO:Check Meas Active -- 4887
P 27.29 Expect Acceptance W2 4888
P 27.30 DO:Expect Acceptance -- 4889
P 27.31 Absolute Range 10.0 % 4890
P 27.32 Relative Range 3.0 % 4891
P 27.33 Abs.Tare Corr. Error W1 4892
P 27.34 Rel.Tare Corr. Error W1 4893
P 27.35 Abs.Span Corr. Error W1 4894
P 27.36 Rel.Span Corr. Error W1 4895
P 27.37 Corr. Evaluation 1.000 4896
P 27.38 Correction Speed 0.0 s 4897
P 27.39 AO:Check Meas Result -- 4898
P 27.40 DO: Check Gate -- 4899
P 27.41 Check Gate Feedback -- 4900
P 27.42 Check Gate Time 0s 4901
P 27.43 Check Gate Error W1 4902
P 27.44 Max. Bin-Error 0.0 % 4946
P 27.45 Event Bin-Error W1 4947
P 27.46 DO: Correction Error -- 4904
28 - Moisture
P 28.01 Moisture active NO 5386
P 28.02 Moisture Select -- 5399
P 28.03 Moisture Measurement -- 5387
P 28.04 Nominal Moisture 20.00 % 5388
P 28.05 Moisture Offset 4.00 mA 5389
P 28.06 Moisture Range 20.00 mA 5390
P 28.07 DO Moisture active -- 5400
P 28.08 Moisture MAX 10.00 % 5391
P 28.09 DO Moisture MAX -- 5392
P 28.10 Event Moisture MAX W1 5393
P 28.11 AO Feed Rate corr. -- 5394
P 28.12 AO Feed Rate Offset 4.00 mA 5395
P 28.13 AO Feed Rate Range 20.00 mA 5396
P 28.14 Pulse Counter corr. NO 5397

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Parameters
29 - Dead Time
P 29.01 Dead Time Active NO 5403
P 29.02 Dead Time 0.00 s 5404
P 29.03 Setpoint Select -- 5405
P 29.04 Setpoint Clock ON -- 5406
P 29.05 ON/OFF Select -- 5407
P 29.06 ON/OFF Clock ON -- 5408
P 29.07 Time Elem. Preassign -- 5409
P 29.08 Time Elements Init. -- 5410
P 29.09 DO Dead Time Active -- 5411
P 29.10 DO Setpoint Active -- 5412
P 29.11 DO ON/OFF Active -- 5413
30 - Linearization
P 30.01 Linearization ON NO 4577
P 30.02 Lin.-S1 25.00 % Q 4681
P 30.03 Lin.-I1 25.00 % Q 4579
P 30.04 Lin.-S2 50.00 % Q 4682
P 30.05 Lin.-I2 50.00 % Q 4581
P 30.06 Lin.-S3 75.00 % Q 4683
P 30.07 Lin.-I3 75.00 % Q 4583
P 30.08 Lin.-S4 100.00 % Q 4684
P 30.09 Lin.-I4 100.00 % Q 4585
P 30.10 Lineariz. Error W2 4586
31 - Flow Gate
P 31.01 AI Pos.Flow Gate -- 4691
P 31.02 AI Offset 4.00 mA 4692
P 31.03 AI Range 20.00 mA 4693
P 31.04 AO Pos. Flow Gate -- 4694
P 31.05 AO Offset 4.00 mA 4695
P 31.06 AO Range 20.00 mA 4696
P 31.07 Err. MIN Flow Gate W2 4697
P 31.08 Pos. MIN Flow Gate -- 4698
P 31.09 Err. MAX Flow Gate W2 4699
P 31.10 Pos. MAX Flow Gate -- 4700
32 - 2-Sensor Slip
P 32.01 2-Sensor Slip act. NO 5433
P 32.02 Source Sensor 1 Speed 5434
P 32.03 DI Sensor 1 -- 5435
P 32.04 Char. Value Sensor 1 100.00 I/m 5436
P 32.05 DI Sensor 2 -- 5437
P 32.06 Char. Value Sensor 2 100.00 I/m 5438
P 32.07 Slip Value 2 2.00 % length 5439
P 32.08 Slip Error 2 W1 5440
P 32.09 DO Slip 2 -- 5443

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Parameters
7.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules

A DISOCONT system can comprise maximum 3 VSE system units, 3 VEA
input/output units, 1 EIO external input/output unit and 1 OP control unit. For servicing,
a PC with the EasyServe program can be connected. Except EasyServe, all units
involved must be logged in using Parameter P01.02.... Non-logged in units are
inoperable and the EasyServe and control unit parametrization and control functions
are not available either. With units actively involved in closed- and open-loop control,
communication error messages P01.07... must be set to Alarm.
P 01.01 Comm.-Error OP Default: IG

Event Group: SY Number: 07
Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT control unit.
Serial communication interrupted for more than 10s.
Action: Check cable connections.
P 01.02 VEA-Unit 1 Default: YES

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Input/Output Unit 1
P 01.03 VEA-Unit 2 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
P 01.04 VEA-Unit 3 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
P 01.05 VSE-Unit 2 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Control Unit 2
P 01.06 VSE-Unit 3 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Control Unit 3

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Parameters
P 01.07 Comm.-Error VEA1 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT input/output unit 1 (VEA1).
Action: Check cabling .
Must be set to Alarm if VEA1 actively intervenes in control loop.

Cause of Event:
Achtion: Check cabling .

Cause of Event:
Action: Check cabling.
P 01.10 Comm.-Error VSE2 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT system unit 2 (VSE2).
Must be set to Alarm if VSE2 actively intervenes in control loop.
P 01.11 Comm.-Error VSE3 Default: A

Cause of Event:
P 01.12 External I/O Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
External I/O expansion (EIO) for additional digital and analog inputs/outputs

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Parameters
P 01.13 Com. Ext. I/O Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT External I/O (EIO).
P 01.14 VEA 20101 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
To equip VSE base card with additional I/O, extension card VEA 20101 is available.
Plugged on the base card fieldbus connector, the extension card offers the following
additional inputs/outputs on VSE 1:
Analog output A02
Analog input AI1
Digital inputs DI5, DI6 and DI7
Digital outputs DO5, DO6 and DO7
Output DO7 can also be used for pulse output.
NOTE:
After start-up, plugged-on card is automatically identified and activated.
P 01.15 Com. VEA 20101 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with extension card VEA 20101.

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Parameters
7.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions
P 02.01 Language Default: DEUTSCH

Alternative: DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
OTHER
Select DISOCONT dialog langue. OTHERS let you use your own texts that can be
created using EasyServe.
P 02.02 Units Default: SI

Alternative: SI
NON-SI
Change over displays and parameter inputs from SI units to the American metric
system (NON-SI). Numerical values entered are automatically converted.
The table below shows the conversion from one unit system into the other:
NON-SI unit SI-unit Conversion
pound lb Kilogramm kg 1 lb = 0.453593 kg
ton t Tonne t 1 t = 0.907185 t = 2000 lb
feet f Meter m 1 f = 0.3048 m
inch " Millimeter mm 1" = 25.4 mm
This table equally applies to combined units, e.g. kg/hr.
P 02.03 Nominal Feed Rate Io Default: 10000.0 kg/h

Min: 0.0 kg/h Max: 220000000.0 kg/h
Nominal flow rate is the scale characteristic value used as reference for limit values
and service displays.
P 02.04 Nominal Speed Default: 0.1000 m/s

Min: 0.0010 m/s Max: 50.0000 m/s
Serving as reference value for limit value monitoring, nominal speed determines
nominal belt load together with nominal feed rate.
Value should be accurate to some percent.
P 02.05 Display Formats Default: STANDARD

Alternative: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine whether standard or user specific display formats are to be used. Preset
standard display formats are matched to scale depending on nominal flow rate .
Normally, display formats suit the practical application.

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Parameters
P 02.06 Feed Rate Units Default: ------ kg/h

Only available if Parameter: 02.05 = SELECTABLE
Alternative: ------ kg/h
----.- kg/h
---.-- kg/h
--.--- kg/h
------ t/h
----.- t/h
---.-- t/h
--.--- t/h
----.-- kg/min
Lets you display format of flow rate actual value and setpoint.
P 02.07 Counter 1 Unit Default: ------- kg

Alternative: ------- kg
-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Display format for counter 1 and pulse weighting for external counter.
See also section Details: Pulse output.
P 02.08 Pulse Length Total. Default: 0.050 s

Min: 0.000 s Max: 10.000 s
External totalizing counter output pulse duration.

Pulse weighting corresponds to the Counter 1 smallest display digit.
If pulse duration is smaller than 10 ms, pulse output is blocked. All pulses not yet
output are reset.
At nominal flow rate, output frequency f is:
Pnom = Nominal flow rate in kg/hr or t/hr

Zmin = Counter 1 smallest display digit in kg or t
If an external counter is connected, output frequency has to be smaller than or equal
to 10 Hz.

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Parameters
P 02.09 Counter 2 Unit Default: ----.-- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Counter 2 display format.
P 02.10 Counter 3 Unit Default: -----.- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Counter 3 display format.
P 02.11 Hot-Key F7 Default: Reset Totalizer

Alternative: Reset Totalizer
Display Events
Print Totalizer
Volum / Grav
Volum-Syn / Grav
Abort / Print Batch
Key F7 on control unit VLB can be assigned with different functions:

Reset Totalizer:
Reset totalizing counter readings.
Display Events:
Display event list (scroll using cursor keys).
Print Totalizer:
Print out batch report.
Volum./Grav.:
Change over from Gravimetric to Volumetric mode, and vice versa.
Volum-Syn./Grav:
Change over from Gravimetric to Volumetric Synchronous mode, and vice versa.
Abort/Print Batch:
Abort batch, print batch report.
Print command is effective only after completion of batch.

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Parameters
P 02.12 Upper Limit Trend Default: 100.00 %

Min: -200.00 % Max: 200.00 %
The trend is a graphical representation of measuring results over the time displayed
on control unit VLB.
The resolution is 50 * 100 pixels (value, time).
See Operating Functions chapter, Trend item.
P 02.13 Lower Limit Trend Default: 0.00 %

Min: -200.00 % Max: 200.00 %
P 02.14 Trend Period Default: 1.00 h

Min: 0.19 h Max: 100.00 h
P 02.15 Trend Value Default: I

Alternative: I
Q
W
B
Xd
2.Br.
Feuchte/Moisture
I corr.
I:
Feed rate
Q:
Belt load
W:
Setpoint
B:
Bin level
Xd:
Deviation
2. Br:
Load on second weighbridge
Feuchte/Moisture:
Moisture measurement value
Icorr:
Feed rate, moisture corrected

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Parameters
P 02.16 DO Pulse Counter Default: --

Alternative: DO
Totalizing counter 1 pulse output can alternatively be output via digital output.
Default value "---" uses the pulse output on VEA 1. The "DO" alternative uses the
configured output.
Pulse time is determined by Parameter P02.08 now as before. Values below 10ms
totally block output, and values up to 1 second are set to "High" for 1 second.
DO7 which can also output values < 1 second is an exception.
P 02.17 Pulse Weighting Default: 0.00 kg

Min: 0.00 kg Max: 100000.00 kg
Lets you select output pulse weighting at will.

With default value " 0.00 kg", weighting corresponds to the smallest display digit of
counter 1 (see Parameter P02.07).
P 02.18 Codepage Default: Standard (8859)

Alternative: Standard (8859)
Kyrillisch (1251)
P 02.18 (Codepage) selects the character set to be used by the operator panel VLB.
The change of the character set is possible only with software VLB 20150-05 or
higher. After switching to the Cyrillic character set, characters above the normal ASCII
set will be shown as Cyrillic characters on the VLB. Special German characters and
Cyrillic characters cannot be shown at the same time.
7.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources
P 03.01 Control Sources Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
Determine whether default or user specific parameter values are to be used for control
source configuration.
P 03.02 Feeder Start Default: FB

Alternative: OP
DI
Determine scale start source.

The digital input operates edge-controlled, i.e. if scale shuts down after alarm, reset
Start signal.

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Parameters
P 03.03 Absolute Setpoint Default: FB

Alternative: OP
AI
DI4
Determine setpoint source.
P 03.04 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Maximum input current for 100% analog setpoint. The range and elevation parameters
are effective only if Parameter P03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" is set to A1 or DI4.
P 03.05 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Elevates input current for 0% nominal feed rate setpoint. Active only if Parameter P
03.03 "Setpoint" is set to AI or DI4.
P 03.06 Release Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Determines system responsible for scale release.

Setting "--" means that no release is required.
P 03.07 Event No Release Default: W2

Event Group: IL Number: 01
Cause of Event:
No release signal from source defined by Parameter "Release".

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Parameters
P 03.08 Relative Setpoint Default: --

Alternative: OP
AI
DI4
Lets you evaluate absolute setpoints from fieldbus (FB) or analog input (AI, or DI4)
relatively.
Example:
OP :
Percental setpoint from VLB
AI, DI4:
Percental setpoint via analog input or DI4. For normalization, use Parameters P03.13
"Rel.Setp. Range" and P03.14 "Rel.Setp.Elevation".
Attention:
Only absolute setpoints from external source can be evaluated relatively. If Keyboard
Mode or OP are selected for absolute setpoint, absolute setpoint from keyboard is
active directly.
P 03.09 Difference Feed Rate Default: --

Alternative: FB
AI
DI4
For explanation, see Parameter P 03.12.
P 03.10 Diff. Feed Rate Rang Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Maximum input current for 100% flow rate (Parameter P 03.09 set to AI or DI4).
P 03.11 Diff. Feed Rate Off. Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Input current for 0% flow rate.
P 03.12 Difference Function Default: NO

Alternative: NO
Control
Display
Control + Display
Using input "P 03.09" an additional feed rate value can be entered into system.
NO:
Value is ineffective for control, display and totalization.

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Parameters
Control:
Value can be subtracted from measured feed rate and used for control. Measured
feed rate is displayed and counted.
Display:
Value can be subtracted from measured feed rate and displayed. Control uses
measured feed rate.
Control + Display:
Display and control use the difference between actual value measured and actual
value difference.
P 03.13 Rel.Setp. Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 03.14 Rel. Setp. Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
7.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder
P 04.01 vs Charact. Val. Default: 10000.0 I/m

Min: 1.0 I/m Max: 1000000.0 I/m
vs-characteristic value is defined as number of speed transducer pulses per belt

length meter.
If no tachometer is active, do not change vs- characteristic value. This would change
setting programs run time.
P 04.02 LC Charac. Value Default: 2.0000 mV/V

Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V
Load cell characteristic value (transmission factor).
P 04.03 LC Rated Cap. Default: 60.000 kg

Min: 0.500 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Total of load cells rated capacities.
P 04.04 Eff. Platf.Length Default: 0.500 m

Min: 0.100 m Max: 50.000 m
Effective platform length

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Parameters
P 04.05 Lever Ratio Default: 1.0000

Min: 0.0100 Max: 2.0000
Lever ratio between load cell and force transducing weighed idler.
Lever ratio = load cell load / platform load
P 04.06 Angle Default: 0.00 degr.

Min: 0.00 degr. Max: 60.00 degr.
Inclination of scale longitudinal axis if load cell is mounted vertical to belt.
P 04.07 Speed Measurement Default: DI VSE1.DI3 High

Alternative: --
Determine device configuration for speed acquisition. Only DI3 can be used on VSE1.
If the "--" alternative is selected, speed acquisition is inactive. Nominal speed P 02.04
is internally active.
With weighfeeders, the alternative is useful only for testing.
P 04.08 Belt Load Measurem. Default: LC VSE1

Alternative: --
Belt load measurement device configuration.

With the "--" alternative, belt load measurement is inactive. Internally, nominal belt
load P(Nenn)/v(Nenn) is active.
This possibility is useful only for special cases.
7.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling
P 05.01 Volum. Start-Up Default: 0.00 % length

Min: 0.00 % length Max: 200.00 % length
Volumetric start-up cycle after start of scale, before start of Gravimetric (controlled)
mode.
Display feature "VOL -->" in first text line.
Input is in % of belt length.
P 05.02 Volum. Clearance Default: 0.00 % length

Volumetric clearance cycle after scale stop. Prefeeder immediately cuts off. After set
number of belt circuits, belt stops.
Change over from Gravimetric to Volumetric mode takes place smoothly.
Display feature "VOL-->" in first text line.

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Parameters
P 05.03 Afterfl.Totalizer Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 2000.0 s
During this period of time, after scale stop, the amount fed out is still acquired.
P 05.04 Zero Drop Out Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
If belt load falls below the value set by Parameter P05.05, measurement value is set
to 0. Feed rate and totalized amount are no longer acquired.
Zero Drop Out is useful only with feed-controlled belt weighers, not with weighfeeders.
P 05.05 Zero Drop Out Limit Default: 1.00 % Q

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 10.00 % Q
P 05.06 Start-Up Mode Default: % length

Alternative: Q MIN
% length
FAST
Lets you optimize start-up behaviour.

%length:
Start-up mode always uses the belt length set by Parameter P05.01.
Qmin:
Lets you abort start-up mode. As soon as belt load exceeds limit value Qmin (P08.06
Q-Min Limit), system goes to Gravimetric Mode. If limit value is not exceeded,
changeover takes place as soon as belt length value set by Parameter P05.01 is
reached.
FAST:
The setpoint for the automatic controller is set to the rated feed rate in this mode
(P02.03) which increases the belt speed. It switches from the start-up mode into
normal operation when one of the following conditions is met.
• Q>Qmin (P08.06)
The belt length set for start-up mode (P05.01) has run out.
Feed Rate> setpoint
P 05.07 DO Scraper Default: --

Alternative: DO
Parameters P05.07 to P05.09 let you control a cleaning scraper in cycles.

If weighfeeder is STARTED, digital output (P05.07) for pulse time (P05.08) is open,
and closed for pause (P05.09).
Special cases:
P05.09 = 0.00h ---> no pause
P05.09 > 1000.00h ---> only one pulse; then always pause.

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Parameters
P 05.08 Pulse Length Scraper Default: 0.25 h

Min: 0.01 h Max: 1000.00 h
P 05.09 Pulse Pause Scraper Default: 6.00 h

Min: 0.00 h Max: 1001.00 h
P 05.10 DI scraper impulses Default: --

Alternative: DI
A new routine provides monitoring of the scraper. When the scraper is started check
pulses generated by the scarper can be monitored. Missing pulses result in an event
message (WM06).
Entry for the check pulses. When set to "-- ", monitoring is disabled. Each edge of the
signal (rising and falling) retriggers a timer (time set in P05.11). When the timer
elapsed, the event "WM06 Error Scraper" is detected.
P 05.11 Scraper imp. Time Default: 20 s

Min: 1 s Max: 1000 s
This parameter sets the time within which there has to be a new flank on the digital
input (P05.10).
P 05.12 Scraper defects Default: A

Event Group: WM Number: 06
Cause of Event:
There are no scraper impulses longer than the period allowed P05.11.
7.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring
P 06.01 Scale Monitoring Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
Determine whether default values or user specific parameter values are to be used for
scale monitoring.
P 06.02 Stand-By Event Default: W2

Event Group: SC Number: 02
Cause of Event:
Scale is in standby mode, i.e. setpoint is smaller than set standby limit (Parameter
P06.03 "Standby Limit"). Material prefeeder cuts off.

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Parameters
P 06.03 Stand-By Limit Value Default: 2 % Io

Min: 0 % Io Max: 100 % Io
Cuts off belt drive and prefeeder (not scale), if setpoint is smaller than this value.
Control magnitude is set to the value of Parameter P 10.07 "Position at STOP".
Change-over to Stand-by mode is delayed by 3s, return is immediately effected.
P 06.04 Tacho Event Default: A

Event Group: CA Number: 02
Cause of Event:
Input frequency exceeds 2900 Hz.
Prerequisite: Parameter P 04.07 "Speed Measurement" not set to "--".
P 06.05 Error LC Input Default: A

Cause of Event:
Load cell cable wrong.
Measuring amplifier A/D converter is in saturated state.
Supply voltage is below 19V.
Error must be available for minimum 3s.
If cabling is OK, load cell amplifier could be defective.
Check for either possibility. If scale connot be restarted after remedy of fault, turn
device off and restart.
P 06.06 LC Input < MIN Default: A

Event Group: LO Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Load cell load is smaller than 3% of load cell rated capacities.
P 06.07 LC Input > MAX Default: A

Event Group: HI Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Load cell load is higher than 110% of load cells rated capacities.
Full scale value:
125% with 2.85mV/V load cells
175% with 2mV/V load cells
Action: Check material infeed.

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Parameters
P 06.08 Setpoint Limited Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Depending on selected mode:
a) In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate.
b) In volumetric mode, limitation starts from values exceeding 3 times the nominal
value.
c) Emergency setpoint is active (P 06.18).
P 06.09 Power Failure Default: A

Event Group: WE Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Power failure. Power supply failed or cut off.
During power failure, no totalization takes place.
Scale does not start automatically, independent of event class.
P 06.10 Time Deviation Default: 20.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Time during which the deviation may exceed the limit determined by "Deviation
Threshold" parameter.
See also "Deviation Factor" parameter.
P 06.11 Threshold Deviation Default: 5.0 %

Min: 0.0 % Max: 100.0 %
Maximum admissible deviation.

Reference: Nominal feed rate
P 06.12 Factor Deviation Default: 1.0

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
If the deviation absolute value exceeds threshold P 06.11(12) for time P 06.10 , event
message HI 5 (P 06.13) is output.
At 100% setpoint, the effective threshold should be equal to Parameter P 06.11. For
smaller setpoints, threshold can be reduced using Parameter P 06.12.
P 06.12 = 0 : Effective threshold = P 06.11 * Setpoint/nominal value
P 06.12 = 1 : Effective threshold = P 06.11

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Parameters
P 06.13 Event Deviation Default: A

Cause of Event:
Maximum control deviation exeeded. Actual feed rate strongly differs from setpoint for
more than preset time.
There are various possible causes:
1. Material handling error

Material flows irregularly or cannot be discharged with sufficient qualitiy.
Controller is out of limit for a certain time.
2. Electronics error
Check external feed rate controller and motor cablings. Check feed controller
for proper setting (current limitation, speed range).
3. Calibration error
During initial calibration, controller was set so critically that smallest changes
of system properties cause unreliable operation.
Action: Repeat this commissioning step.
P 06.14 Controller Limited Default: W2

Event Group: CO Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Feed rate controller control magnitude has reached upper response threshold. After
some time, message HI-5 (Deviation) is additionally output.
1. Material flow missing or irregular.
2. External feed rate controller wrongly set.

Action: Check material discharge and control magnitude (service value Y). At nominal
feed rate, Y should be 10 to 14mA.

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Parameters
P 06.15 Memory Error Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error has been detected by cyclic check of program and parameter memories. If SY
01 is output immediately after power-up, check VSM module for proper seat.
If this is no help, call the "Load Default Parameters" function. If this does not help
either, contact the Schenck Service; in most cases, scale is inoperable.
P 06.16 License Violation Default: A

Cause of Event:
Loaded software or activated parameter blocks (e.g. Bin Weigher) are not licensed
through the VSM module used. You need a module with a higher type number.
The only possible event class is "Alarm".
P 06.17 Password Default: 10000

Min: 1000 Max: 9999
Change the password protecting parameters, calibrating functions, etc. from access
through the control unit.
Changed password is displayed in encoded form. Default password 7353 results in
return display 10 000.
Password forgotton:
Tell the SCHENCK service the value of Parameter P 06.17, or change password using
EasyServe.
P 06.18 Source Emerg. Setp. Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Activate the emergency setpoint, and setpoints higher than P 06.19 are limited to this
value.
Message SC01 (P 06.08) is output.
Keyed in setpoints are automatically set to the emergency setpoint.
P 06.19 Emergency Setpoint Default: 0.0 kg/h

Min: 0.0 kg/h Max: 220000000.0 kg/h

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Parameters
P 06.20 Analog Input< Offset Default: A

Cause of Event:
The signal available across an analog input is smaller than the offset.
A tolerance space of 0.4 mA is built in for ensuring that events are not constantly set
and deleted with noisy input signals around the offset.
7.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters
P 07.01 Display Filters Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
Determine if default values or user defined values of display filter parameters are to be
used.
The load cell filter (2nd order) acts on all measurement values depending on belt load.
All other filters (1st order) act only on corresponding displays and outputs.
P 07.02 LC Filter Default: 0.25 s

Min: 0.25 s Max: 300.00 s
Load cell filter acts on all load cell dependent measurement values.
P 07.03 I-Display Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Filter for feed rate display and output on operator panel, EasyServe and all fieldbuses
(except SEBUS).
P 07.04 I-Analog Output Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Flow rate analog output
P 07.05 I-Serial Output Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Filter for serial output via SEBUS (see "Protocol Type" parameter)

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Parameters
P 07.06 Belt Load Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Belt load display
P 07.07 Belt Speed Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Belt speed display
P 07.08 Deviation Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Deviation display
7.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values
P 08.01 Limit Values Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
limit value messages.
Digital outputs for limit value messages report excess of MIN/MAX values independent
of event class.
Limit values are monitored only in turned-on state of scale. Monitoring starts 10s after
start of scale.
P 08.02 Value for I-Min Default: 5.0 % Io

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io
Reference: Nominal flow rate
P 08.03 Event Class I-Min Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Flow rate smaller than set minimum value.

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P 08.04 Value for I-Max Default: 120.0 % Io

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io
Reference: Nominal flow rate
P 08.05 Event Class I-Max Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Flow rate exceeds set maximum value.
P 08.06 Value for Q-Min Default: 60.0 % Q

Min: -10.0 % Q Max: 200.0 % Q
Reference: Nominal belt load
P 08.07 Event Class Q-Min Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Belt load smaller than set minimum value.
P 08.08 Value for Q-Max Default: 120.0 % Q

Min: -10.0 % Q Max: 200.0 % Q
Reference: Nominal belt load
P 08.09 Event Class Q-Max Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Belt load exceeds set maximum value.
P 08.10 Value for V-Min Default: 5.0 % V

Min: -10.0 % V Max: 200.0 % V
Reference: Nominal speed

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P 08.11 Event Class V-Min Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Belt speed is smaller than set minimum value.
P 08.12 Value for V-Max Default: 120.0 % V

Min: -10.0 % V Max: 200.0 % V
Reference: Nominal speed
P 08.13 Event Class V-Max Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Belt speed exceeds set MAX value.
7.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data
P 09.01 Range Correction Default: 1.0000

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
Proportionally influences belt load q measurement.

q(corrected) = q(measured)·range correction
Enter result of the "Weight Check" setting program.
P 09.02 Belt Circuit Time Default: 30.0 s

Min: 1.0 s Max: 9999.0 s
Determines measuring time for the "LB: Pulses/Belt" calibrating function.

Normally the time for one belt circuit is selected.
P 09.03 Check Weight Default: 10.000 kg

Min: 0.001 kg Max: 22000.000 kg
Check weight value used to perform the "Weight Check" calibrating function,
P 09.04 Basic Tare Default: 0.00 kg/m

Min: 0.00 kg/m Max: 10000.00 kg/m
Taring function result.

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Parameters
P 09.05 Tare Correction Default: 0.00 kg/m

Min: -1000.00 kg/m Max: 1000.00 kg/m
The results of the zero setting program of automatic zero setting or the KME on-
stream calibration system.
Upon every taring operation, tare correction is set to 0.
Using the zero setting program, a value of max. 5% of nominal belt load can be
entered into parameter.
Message "Value Too Big" aborts zero setting program.
P 09.06 Belt Circuit No. Default: 1000000 I/U

Min: 0 I/U Max: 9000000 I/U
Result of the "LB:Pulses Belt" .

Determines setting programs running cycle.
Division by characteristic value vs results in belt length (in m).
Upon initial calibration, always call the "LB:Pulses Belt" setting program in first place,
also if P 04.07 is set to "--".
7.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller
P 10.01 Optim. Controller Default: STANDARD

UNIVERS
STANDARD:
Standard controller setting for Weighfeeder applications.
UNIVERS:
User-defined controller settings for special cases (see Appendix).
For detailed schematic diagrams and special applications, see Appendix.
Attention!
Change-over from UNIVERS to STANDARD resets parameters from P 10.08 onward
to default values.
P 10.02 P-Component KP Default: 0.02000 mA/%

Min: 0.00000 mA/% Max: 1000.00000 mA/%
Reference: Nominal setpoint

Special case: KP=0 results in I-controller

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Parameters
P 10.03 I-Component TN Default: 1.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Feed rate controller tracking time (integral component).

Tracking time TN is defined as the time during which the I component changes the
control magnitude in the exact same way as the P component.
Special cases:
1st KP = 0 : I controller
TN is the reciprocal of integration constant KI, i.e. a big value means a slow controller.
KI = 1/TN TN in %/(mA/s)
2nd TN = 0 : P-controller
The I component is reset.
P 10.04 Lower Limit Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Lower controller magnitude limit.
P 10.05 Upper Limit Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Controller magnitude upper limit.

With inputs smaller than 20 mA, limit depends on setpoint size.
1st upper limit P 10.05 = 20mA

2nd upper limit P 10.05 = 10mA
3rd upper limit P 10.05 = 0mA
P 10.06 Contr. Magn. Offset Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Elevation of control magnitude by a constant value. Elevation acts before control

magnitude limitation.

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Parameters
P 10.07 Position at STOP Default: 0

Alternative: 0
Lower Limit
In stop state of scale, control magnitude can be set either to 0 or to the elevation value
set by Parameter P 10.04 "Lower Limit".
0:
In turned-off state of feeder, control magnitude is set to 0.
Lower Limit:
Control magnitude is set to the lower limit (P10.04).
P 10.08 Bypass Default: 0.00 mA

Only available if Parameter: 10.01 = UNIVERS
Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Proportional to preset setpoint, the control magnitude is additively superimposed by a

value.
This parameter indicates the bypass value for the nominal setpoint.
P 10.09 Store Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
YES-A
Store last control value of after scale stop. Next start uses this value.
NO :
No storage
YES :
Store
YES-A :
Store only if scale has not been stopped by alarm.
Alarm in stop state of scale does not influence stored value.
P 10.10 Volumetric Mode Default: Qconst

Alternative: Qconst
Yconst
Determines volumetric mode.

Qconst:
V*Qconst acts as actual value.V= actual belt speed and Qconst= stored value
(nominal belt load, or last measurement value). Scale operates in speed-controlled
fashion.
Yconst:
Controller is cut off, setpoint by-pass (Parameter P 10.08 "Bypass") acts alone.
For more information, see Appendix "Details: Control".

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Parameters
P 10.11 Setp. Filter 1st Ord Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 6000.0 s
First-order filter in setpoint branch. Does not act on bypass.
P 10.12 Setp. Filter 2nd Ord Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 6000.0 s
Second-order filter in setpoint branch. Does not act on bypass.
P 10.13 Set/Act Comparison Default: W-X

Alternative: W-X
X-W
Set/act comparison:
W-X:
Controller receives control difference "setpoint - actual value"
X-W:
Controller receives control difference "actual value - setpoint"
P 10.14 Set/Act Sources Default: I

Alternative: I
Q
I setting:
Setpoint = Set feed rate
Actual value = Measured feed rate
Q setting :
Setpoint = Nominal belt load Qo.
Actual value = Measured belt load
P 10.15 Adaptation 1 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
V
1/Q
1/W
For adaption across controller input, see Appendix.

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Parameters
P 10.16 Adaptation 2 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
W
For adaption across controller output (see Appendix).
P 10.17 Auto Zero Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Preselection of the automatic zero setting system that corrects the zero point after
each belt circuit with an empty belt. When the scale is turned on/off, the automatic
system is active if the belt speed is greater than VMIN.
The measurements from one belt circuit are constantly being compared with the
previous measurement. The zero point is automatically corrected when Belt Empty is
identified.
Regular plausibility checks are set with the parameters P10.20 Limit Difference and
P10.21 Mean Limit.
The value of the zeroing limit can be corrected (P10.18) as a maximum
The specified original values make sense for normal conveyor belts, but they still
should be checked.
• Deactivate Automatic P10.17 = NO.
• Call up the zero setting program several times via function distributor and take on
the results.
• Note the final results deviation (first display field) from the second passage.
• Key the 2-/3-fold value of the largest deviation from point 3 into parameter P10.20,
however at least 0.1%.
• Key the 2-/4-fold value of parameter P10.20 into parameter P10.21.
• Parameter P10.18 zeroing limit monitors the total of all zero adjustments. Specify a
multipe of P10.21.
• Activate Automatic P10.17 = YES
Conditions:
• v > min
• No set-up program active
• No parameter input
• Parameter P10.01 automatic controller optimisation to UNIVERS
Display:
• is shown in the status field.
• The service value Current TARE shows the current effective total tare from P09.04
Basic Tare + P09.05 Tare Correction.
P 10.18 Zeroing Limit Default: 5.00 % Q

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 100.00 % Q
The automatic zero setting system cannot correct any more than the zeroing limit
value.

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P 10.19 Event Tare Corr. Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Automatic zero setting exceeds zeroing limit P10.18. Value is not acquired.
Action:
Clean scale; if need be, re-tare
P 10.20 Limit Value Diff. Default: 0.50 % Q

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 10.00 % Q
First condition for automatic zero setting. Defines the coincidence of mean belt load
acquired during two sequential belt circuits.
P 10.21 Mean Limit Value Default: 1.00 % Q

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 10.00 % Q
Second condition for automatic zero setting. Defines the maximum admissible mean
value of belt load over 2 sequential belt circuits.
7.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs
P 11.01 Analog Outputs Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
analog outputs.
In cut-off state of scale, all analog outputs are set to the value of the particular
elevation.
P 11.02 Setpoint Default: --

Alternative: AO
Set feed rate analog output source.
P 11.03 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% set feed rate value.

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P 11.04 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% set feed rate value.
P 11.05 Actual Feed Rate Default: --

Alternative: AO
Actual flow rate analog output source
P 11.06 Feed Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% actual flow rate value.
P 11.07 Feed Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% actual flow rate value.
P 11.08 Belt Load Default: --

Alternative: AO
Belt load analog output source
P 11.09 Belt Load Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% belt load
P 11.10 Belt Load Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% belt load

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Parameters
P 11.11 Speed Default: --

Alternative: AO
Belt speed analog output source
P 11.12 Speed Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% belt speed
P 11.13 Speed Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% belt speed
P 11.14 Deviation Default: --

Alternative: AO
Deviation analog output source
P 11.15 Deviation Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Deviation value "zero" is symmetrically between elevation and 20 mA.
P 11.16 Deviation Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
For output current, the folowing ratio holds:
P 11.17 Controller Magnit. Y Default: AO VSE1

Alternative: --
Analog output for feed rate controller control magnitude Y.

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Parameters
7.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs
P 12.01 Digital Inputs Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
Determine whether default values or user specific parameter settings are to be used
for digital inputs.
P 12.02 Error Ext. Event 1 Default: A

Cause of Event:
External fault signal at input 1.
P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1 Default: DI VSE1.DI1 Low

Alternative: --
Input 1 for external fault signal. Linked with internal fault logic (Block: Interlocking).
P 12.04 Error Ext. Event 2 Default: A

Cause of Event:
External fault signal at Input 2.
P 12.05 DI Ext. Event 2 Default: --

Alternative: DI
P 12.06 DI Acknowl. Events Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input for acknowledgement of event messages.

Designed for static action, the level must not be continuously available (continuous
acknowledgement).

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Parameters
P 12.07 DI Local Mode Default: DI VSE1.DI2 High

Alternative: --
Local control unit feedback signal reports that mode has been switched to "Local".
DISOCONT operates as display unit only. To suppress event messages, it is
automatically set to "Volumetric" mode. Upon reset, DISOCONT cuts off.
Digital outputs for control of drives (P13.02 and P13.04) are reset in Local Mode.
P 12.08 DI Volumetric ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input for changeover of scale to volumetric mode; not to

volumetric/synchronous mode.
P 12.09 Belt Limit Switch Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input for connection of belt limit switch.

Monitoring is independent of belt drift monitoring using belt sensor
(Block: Conveyor Belt ).
P 12.10 Event Limit Switch Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Belt limit switch for belt run monitoring has been triggered.
P 12.11 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI3 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Short circuit or interruption in speed transducer connecting cable.
If other devices are connected (not Namur), event message must be of the IG type.
External Namur adaptors, resistor circuits, etc. are not required (the same holds the
for the Namur monitorings below).
P 12.12 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI4 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Short circuit for breakage in NAMUR sensor connecting cable.
Action: Check NAMUR sensor cable.

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P 12.13 NAMUR Error VSE2-DI3 Default: IG

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:
P 12.17 Error Ext. Event 3 Default: IG

Cause of Event:
External fault signal across fault input 3.

Alternative: DI

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P 12.19 Error Ext. Event 4 Default: IG

Cause of Event:
External fault signal across fault input 4

Alternative: DI
P 12.21 DI Volum. Sync. ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used for change-over of scale to Volumetric Synchronous mode.
P 12.22 DI:Reset Totalizer 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used to reset totalizing counter 1. The positive edge is active.
P 12.23 DI:Reset Totalizer 2 Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used to reset totalizing counter 2. The positive edge is active.
P 12.24 DI Zero Set Default: --

Alternative: DI
You can also start Zero Set function using this digital input (Item 4.4.6).
Positive contact edge starts function. Results within tolerance (5% of nominal belt
load) are acquired automatically; results out of tolerance, rejected automatically.

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Parameters
7.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs
P 13.01 Digital Outputs Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
for digital outputs.
P 13.02 DO Feeder Start Default: DO VSE1.DO1 High

Alternative: --
Digital input used to start/stop feeder drive
P 13.03 DO Feeder Started Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal used to display START/STOP states of scale.
P 13.04 DO Start Prefeeder Default: DO VSE1.DO2 High

Alternative: --
Digital output for prefeeder start/stop
P 13.05 DO ALARM Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output used to indicate general alarm.
P 13.06 DO Deviation Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if maximum deviation ( P 06.11) is reached.

Contact output is independent of event class.

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P 13.07 DO I-MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output when minimal flow rate (P08.02) is exceeded down.
P 13.08 DO I-MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output when maximum flow rate (P08.04) is exceeded up.
P 13.09 DO Q-MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if minimum belt load (P 08.06) is reached.

Contact output is independent of event class
P 13.10 DO Q-MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if maximum belt load (P 08.08) is reached.

P 13.11 DO v-MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if minimum speed (P 08.10) is reached.

P 13.12 DO v-MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if maximum speed (P 08.12) is reached.


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P 13.13 DO Volumetric Mode Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal when scale changes over to volumetric mode.
P 13.14 DO Local Mode Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal when scale changes over to local mode.
P 13.15 DO WARNING Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output when a warning is available
P 13.16 DO Keyboard Mode Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal transferred when Keyboard Mode is selected.
P 13.17 DO Zero Set OK Default: --

Alternative: DO
Successful completion of zero setting program can be checked via digital output.
Start of zero setting program closes digital output. After check, contact reopens
provided that the result is in tolerance.

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7.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode
P 14.01 Batch Mode Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Determine whether batch mode can be run or not.

Additionally select operating menu item "Select Batch".
P 14.02 Batch Setp. Source Default: OP

Alternative: FB
AI
DI4
Enter source determining batch setpoint.
P 14.03 Adaptation Time Default: 3 s

If adaption time is reached, set feed rate decreases towards zero.
P 14.04 Correction Amount Default: 0.000 kg

Min: -100000.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
Shifts the start of the adaption time by the correction amount. Adaption time = 0
corresponds to a pre-cut-off point.
Upon commissioning, the correction amount should be 0.
P 14.05 Adaptation Factor Default: 0.5

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
Start of tracking time automatically adapts the cut-off function, so that system is nearer
to real conditions upon next batch.
Adaption factor = 0 : No adaption
Adaption factor = 1 : Full adaption
Intermediate values lead to filtered adaption which is to be preferred with systems with
inaccurate repeat behaviour.
The adaption result enters into the Correction Amount parameter.

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P 14.06 Automatic Printing Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
YES:
Automatic printout after every complete batch .
NO:
Batch printout is possible only via a control menu.
Printout is possible only if batch has been terminated automatically or in manual.
P 14.07 DI Batch Terminate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input signal used to terminate active batch.
P 14.08 DO Batch is Running Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal available if batch is running.

Signal is activated upon batch start, and deactivated after completion of batch. In case
of batch stop, signal is maintained.
P 14.09 DO Dribble Feed Default: --

Alternative: DO
Dribble feed signal is output during adaption time.
P 14.10 DO Full Feed Default: --

Alternative: DO
Full feed signal is output from feed start to end of adaption time. Feeding continues in
dribble feed.
P 14.11 Analog Setp. Relat. Default: 1000.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 220000000.0 kg
Reference value used to parametrize the "Batch Setpoint" analog input. (Source P
14.02 = AI or DI4)
P 14.12 Batch Setp. Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Input current for a batch setpoint in the amount of P 14.11.

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P 14.13 Batch Setp. Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Input current for batch setpoint 0. With negative values, the input range can be
expanded, e.g.
P 14.11 = 1000 kg
P 14.12 = 20mA
P 14.13 = -20mA
0...20mA correspond to 500 ... 1000 kg
P 14.14 Batch Tolerance Default: 100000.000 kg

Min: 0.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
If batch is out of tolerance, the correction amount maximally changes by the set
tolerance value during adaption.
P 14.15 Out of Tolerance Default: W2

Event Group: MF Number: 06
Cause of Event:
Batch out of tolerance
P 14.16 Pre-cut-off Amount Default: 0.000 kg

Min: 0.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
If batch residual amount falls below the "Pre-cut-off Amount" parameter, digital output
"DO Pre-cut-off Amount" opens and remains open until batch is complete.
P 14.17 DO Pre-cut-off Default: --

Alternative: DO
7.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control
P 15.01 Process Control Default: STANDARD

SELECTABLE
for process control.
P 15.02 Maintenance Elec. Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
Hint on possible maintenance work depending on voltage ON-time.

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Parameters
P 15.03 Event Maint. EL. Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Total of power-on time exceeds value of "Voltage On-Time" parameter.
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply informs
you that service work is required.
P 15.04 Maint. Feeder Run. Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
Hint on possible maintenance work depending on scale ON-time.
P 15.05 Ev.Maint Feeder Run. Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Total of scale run times exceeds "Scale ON-Time".
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply informs
you that service work is required.
7.18 Parameter Group 16 - VAP
P 16.01 VAP Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Start speed-dependent belt load delay VAP.

Permits belt load measurement to be shifted to point of discharge.
Prerequisites:
Speed measurement system has to be installed and activated. No belt circuit sensor is
required.
P 16.02 Platf.Dis.Length Default: 0.00 % length

Distance from mid weighbridge to material discharge point in percent of total belt
length (not to be confused with tail pulley spacing).

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7.19 Parameter Group 17 - Feeder Monitoring
P 17.01 Belt Sensor Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Belt sensor and sensor area in conveyor belt serve for acquisition of belt drift, belt
skew and synchronization of adaptive belt influence compensation BIC.
P 17.02 Source Belt Sensor Default: DI VSE1.DI4 High

Alternative: --
Belt sensor digital input. Function can be controlled using relevant service value. Only
DI4 on VSE1 can be used. With alternative "--" , BIC and belt monitoring functions
cannot be used.
P 17.03 BIC Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Start adaptive belt influence compensation.

BIC initialization:
Dynamic tare component is cleared upon Power On or change of parameters:
• Parameter P 17.03 "BIC Active"
• Parameter P 04.01 "vs-Characteristic Value"
• Parameter P 09.06 "Belt Circuit Code ".

Brief instructions:
1. Set P 17.01 to YES.
2. Enter P 17.04...06.
3. Run setting program "LB: Pulses/Belt".
4. Activate BIC (P 17.03 = YES)
5. Tare scale.
P 17.04 Sensor-Length Default: 8.20 cm

Min: 0.01 cm Max: 400.00 cm
Length of sensor area in direction of belt travel.
P 17.05 Sensor-Width Default: 12.00 cm

Min: 0.01 cm Max: 400.00 cm
Sensor area width

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P 17.06 Sensor-Offset Default: 0.00 cm

Min: -400.00 cm Max: 400.00 cm
Offset can be used to correct belt run monitoring zero point. However, maximum
display range is limited. Bigger differences should be compensated by shifting of
sensor (see Commissioning chapter).
New display = old display - offset
P 17.07 Belt Drift Default: 3.00 cm

Min: 0.01 cm Max: 400.00 cm
P 17.08 Belt Drift Event Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Belt out of tolerance.
Action:
1. Clean tail and drive pulleys.
2. Align belt.
Monitoring can be faulty. Watch belt circuit sensor service value; if need be, remedy
fault.
P 17.09 Belt Skew Default: 4.00 cm

Min: 0.01 cm Max: 400.00 cm
P 17.10 Belt Skew Event Default: A

Cause of Event:
Belt has run off-center. Scale is no longer operable.
Action: See Belt Slip event.
P 17.11 Slip Value Default: 2.00 % length

Admissible slip between conveyor belt (sensor area) and speed acquisition in % of
total belt length.
P 17.12 Slip Event Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Admissible slip exceeded.

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Parameters
P 17.13 Belt Drift DO Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output reporting Belt Drift event.
P 17.14 Belt Skew DO Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output reporting Belt Skew event.
P 17.15 Slip DO Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output reporting Belt Slip event.
7.20 Parameter Group 18 - Printer
P 18.01 Baudrate Default: 9600

Alternative: 9600
4800
2400
19200
Protocol baud rate

Data format: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
P 18.02 Page Length Default: 72

Min: 1 Max: 127
Number of lines per page.

Change of parameter or Power ON starts printer.
Printer is connected to first VEA input/output unit.
P 18.03 Print Event Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
No printout.
YES :
Every event is automatically printed the moment it occurs.

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Parameters
7.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. EasyServe
P 19.01 Own Address Default: 1

Min: 1 Max: 16
Station addresses and baud rates of scale and EasyServe must be identical.
Settings (including the COM interface) can be searched using EasyServe (Menu:
Extra/Options/Communication).
The station address is specially designed for systems with Service bus. If there is no
Service bus, select address 1.
P 19.02 EasyServe Baudrate Default: 9600

Alternative: 9600
19200
38400
Baud rate
P 19.03 EasyServe Diagnose Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 1
Activate various diagnostic stages. Zero means: No diagnosis.

Diagnosis is possible only using a special interface card.
P 19.04 Flag 1 Default: 0

Min: -3276 Max: 32767
Note:
Scale does not evaluate this parameter.
Parameter can be used for fail-safe storage of user-specific characteristic.
P 19.05 Flag 2 Default: 0

Min: -3276 Max: 32767
Same function as "Flag 1" parameter
P 19.06 Format Data Default: 8-O-1

Alternative: 8-E-1
8-O-1
8-N-1

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Parameters
P 19.07 Connection Default: Serial

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = MODBUS/TCP, ETHERNET/IP
Alternative: Serial
SERIAL + MODBUS/TCP
When fieldbus is set to MODBUS/TCP, EasyServe can additionally be operated via

TCP.
This is not possible with an ETHERNET/IP fieldbus.
P 19.08 Modbus Idle Time Default: 4 ms

Min: 2 ms Max: 60 ms
Lets you freely select message end-of-text character for Modbus driver.
According to the Modbus standard, the idle time is 3.5 digits depending on baud rate.
For setting details, see Manual BVH2104.
4ms value fits 9600 baud rate. For other speeds, calculate and enter correct time.
Faulty input can increase fieldbus error rate.
Note:
It may be necessary to key in longer times with modem connections, although you
should normally work with the original value of 4 ms (the standard value for 9,600
baud).

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Parameters
7.22 Parameter Group 20 - Comm. Fieldbus
P 20.01 Protocol Type Default: NO

Alternative: NO
MODBUS
S5
PROFIBUS DP
INTERBUS-S
DEVICE NET
MODBUS/TCP
ETHERNET/IP
SEBUS
Lets you select protocol.

For detailed protocol description, see the following manuals:
BV-H 2100:
General fieldbus description applicable to any fieldbus.
BV-H 2101:
Special INTERBUS-S manual
BV-H 2102:
Special PROFIBUS-DP manual
BV-H 2103:
Special DEVICE NET manual
BV-H 2104:
Special MODBUS manual
BV-H 2105:
Special S5 and S5-BCC manuals
BV-H 2243
Special manual for MODBUS/TCP and ETHERNET/IP
Attention!
Changes to Parameters P 20.14, P 20.16, P 20.17, P 20.18, P 20.19, P 20.22, P
20.23, P 20.24, P 20.25 and P 20.26 are active only after a 30-second POWER
DOWN.
Note:
If the fieldbus coupling is not active, ensure that the event class of Parameter 20.03
"Host Communication " is not set to Alarm. Otherwise scale cannot be started.
P 20.02 Timeout Host Default: 10 s

Min: 1 s Max: 600 s
Interface monitoring. Zero means that interface is not activated.
P 20.03 Comm.-Error Host Default: A

Cause of Event:
Interruption of serial communication exceeds the timeout period.

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Parameters
P 20.04 Station Address Host Default: 1

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = MODBUS
Min: 1 Max: 254
Slave address on Modbus
P 20.05 Modbus Diagnose Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 15
Activate various diagnostic stages. Zero means that diagnostics is not active.
P 20.06 Resolution Default: 4096

Min: 1000 Max: 32767
Maximum number of increments of the measurement value transferred is output in

analog or integer format.
P 20.07 Modbus-IEEE-Format Default: IEEE:std / LONG:std

Alternative: IEEE:std / LONG:std
IEEE:swap/ LONG:std
IEEE:std/ LONG:swap
IEEE:swap/LONG:swap
Determines word sequence during measurement value transmission in the

IEEE/LONG format.
P 20.08 Modbus Baudrate Default: 19200

Alternative: 9600
19200
Baud rate
P 20.09 Modbus Format Data Default: 8-O-1

Alternative: 8-N-2
8-E-1
8-O-1
8-N-1
Modbus always uses an 11-bit character frame.

Example: 8-O-1 means:
1 start bit, 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit.
(N = No Parity, E = Even Parity)

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Parameters
P 20.10 S5-Diagnose Default: 0

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = S5
Min: 0 Max: 254
Activates various diagnostic stages. Zero means that diagnostics is not active.
P 20.11 S5-Float-Format Default: SIEMENS-KG

Alternative: SIEMENS-KG
IEEE
Format indication for all setpoints, measurement values and floating-point parameters.
P 20.12 S5-Baudrate Default: 9600

Alternative: 9600
19200
Baud rate
P 20.13 S5 Format Data Default: 8-E-1

Alternative: 8-N-2
8-E-1
8-O-1
8-N-1
The S5 protocol always uses an 11-bit character frame.

Example: 8-E-1 means:
1 start bit, 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit.
P 20.14 PB-DP Address Default: 10

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = PROFIBUS DP
Min: 0 Max: 126
Attention!
Active only after a 30-second POWER DOWN.
Slave address on Profibus
P 20.15 PB-DP-FLOAT-Format Default: IEEE

IEEE
Format indication for all setpoints, measurement value and floating-point parameters.

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Parameters
P 20.16 PB-DP-Parameter Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Attention!
Select whether user data package includes parameter block or not.
P 20.17 PB-DP-ID-Count Default: 6

Min: 0 Max: 12
Attention!
Select optional measurement and status values (scale --> Master).
P 20.18 DeviceNet Address Default: 63

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = DEVICE NET
Min: 1 Max: 63
Attention!
Parameter is active only after a 30-second power down.
Slave address on DeviceNet.
P 20.19 DeviceNet Baudrate Default: 125K

Alternative: 125K
250K
500K
Attention!
Parameter is active only after a 30-second power down.
Baud rate.
P 20.20 SE-Bus Address Default: 33

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = SEBUS
Min: 1 Max: 33
Internal bus address
P 20.21 IB-FLOAT-Format Default: SIEMENS-KG

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = INTERBUS-S
IEEE

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Parameters
P 20.22 IB-Effective Data Default: NO PARAM / 2 ID

Only available if Parameter: 20.01 = INTERBUS-S
Alternative: NO PARAM / 2 ID
NO PARAM / 4 ID
NO PARAM / 6 ID
1 PARAM / 2 ID
1 PARAM / 4 ID
Attention!
P 20.23 PB-DP-Set-Val-Count Default: 2 Preset IDs

Alternative: 2 Preset IDs
3 Preset IDs
4 Preset IDs
Attention!
P 20.24 DVN-Parameter Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Attention!
P 20.25 DVN-ID-Count Default: 6

Min: 0 Max: 12
Attention!
P 20.26 DVN-Set-Val-Count Default: 2 Preset IDs

Alternative: 2 Preset IDs
3 Preset IDs
4 Preset IDs
Attention!
P 20.27 DVN-Byte Sequence Default: Low - High

Alternative: High - Low
Low - High

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Parameters
P 20.28 Word Sequence Default: IEEE:std / LONG:std

IEEE:swap/ LONG:std
IEEE:std/ LONG:swap
IEEE:swap/LONG:swap
P 20.29 WEB Coding Default: XML

Alternative: XML
HTML
P 20.30 DHCP Default: NO

Alternative: NO
P 20.31 IP Address 1 Default: 192

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255
P 20.35 Net Mask 1 Default: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

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Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255
P 20.39 Gateway 1 Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255

Min: 0 Max: 255
P 20.43 Byte Sequence Default: High - Low

Alternative: High - Low
Low - High

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P 20.44 Word Sequence Default: IEEE:std / LONG:std

IEEE:swap/ LONG:std
IEEE:std/ LONG:swap
IEEE:swap/LONG:swap
P 20.45 Configuration Default: FIXED

Alternative: FIXED
NO_PARA_4_4
NO_PARA_3_6
PARA_2_4
P 20.46 Monit. in KB-Mode Default: YES

Alternative: NO
YES
You can use this parameter to deactivate fieldbus communication monitoring in

keyboard mode to use keyboard mode as emergency operation if the coupling fails
without having to log off fieldbus coupling. This makes it possible to operate the scale
even if fieldbus coupling is malfunctioning.
P 20.47 S5 Config Default: S3964

Alternative: S3964R
S3964
P 20.48 PB-DP-Config Default: VARIABLE

Alternative: FIXED
VARIABLE
P 20.49 DVN-Config Default: VARIABLE

Alternative: FIXED
VARIABLE

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Parameters
7.23 Parameter Group 21 - PLS Outputs
P 21.01 PLS Binary OUT 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO
Control digital output 1 via fieldbus.

PMS Binar-OUT 1-8 outputs can be controlled via fieldbus.
The residual inputs/outputs configured are accessible on fieldbus for information.

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

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Parameters
P 21.09 PLS Analog OUT 1 Default: --

Alternative: AO
Control analog output 1 via fieldbus.
P 21.10 PLS Analog OUT 2 Default: --

Alternative: AO
Control analog output 2 via fieldbus.
7.24 Parameter Group 22 - Controller Belt Load
P 22.01 Controller Belt Load Default: NO

Alternative: NO
ANALOG
PULS
Stepping
NO:
No belt load control.
ANALOG:
Analog control magnitude output for speed-controlled prefeeders.
PULSE:
Pulse/pause output for intermittently controlled prefeeders.
Stepping:
Position-controlled prefeeder with Parameters P 22.11-P 22.15.
For controller schematic, see Appendix.
For second weighbridge controller, see Parameter Block 26.
P 22.02 Contr. Magn. Adapt. Default: 10.0000 mA

Min: 0.0010 mA Max: 20.0000 mA
Speed bypass superimposing belt load controller. Use parameter to calibrate belt load
in volumetric mode to nominal value.
P 22.03 Blind Distance Default: 5.00 m

Min: 0.00 m Max: 100.00 m
Distance between prefeeder material infeed point and platform centre.

Controller automatically adjusts as a function of the socalled blind distance, nominal
speed and load cell filter P 07.02.
Big distances result in slow controller, and vice versa.
P 22.03 = 0.0m :
Controller cut off and in home position (0).

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Parameters
P 22.04 Offset Default: 0.00 mA

Min: -20.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Elevates control magnitude by a constant value. If parameter P 22.01 is set to "Pulse",

value is normally zero.

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Belt load controller control magnitude lower limit. If parameter P 22.01 is set to
"Pulse", value is normally zero.

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Controller control magnitude upper limit.

Upon inputs smaller than 20 mA, limit depends on setpoint size (see Parameter P
10.05).
P 22.07 Position at STOP Default: 0

Alternative: 0
Lower Limit
In cut off state of scale, you can set control magnitude either to 0 or to the lower limit
in Parameter P 22.05.
P 22.08 Store Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
YES-A
Store last value of belt load controller after scale stop. Next start uses this values.
NO :
No storage
YES :
Store
YES-A :
Store only if scale has not been stopped by alarm.
P 22.09 Contr.Mag. Prefeeder Default: --

Alternative: AO
Control magnitude analog output (P 22.01 = ANALOG).

Configure "Start Prefeeder" output using Parameter P 13.04.

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Parameters
P 22.10 Pulse Length Default: 1.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60.0 s
Pulse length for "PULSE" setting of Parameter P 22.01 "Belt Load Controller". Pulse
length remains constant; pause is adjusted before control.
Output "Start Prefeeder, P 13.04" should be placed on first system unit VSE 1.
P 22.11 S: P-Component Default: 0.5000 s/mA

Only available if Parameter: 22.01 = Stepping
Min: 0.0000 s/mA Max: 1000.0000 s/mA
Parameters P 22.11-P 22.15 hold for position controlled prefeeders. For relevant gate
control, see Block 31.
P 22.12 S: I-Component Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
P 22.13 S: Threshold Resp. Default: 0.00 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 1000.00 %
P 22.14 S: DO Open Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DO
Step controller "Prefeeder OPEN" control output (P 22.01 = Stepping).

At best, set output on first VSE system unit.
P 22.15 S: DO Close Flow G. Default: --

Alternative: DO
Step controller "Prefeeder CLOSED" control output (P22.01 = Stepping").

At best, set output on first VSE system unit.

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Parameters
7.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking
P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI
LS
The complete interlock circuitry consists of a big interlock block and two smaller
blocks.
1. Big block P23.01...P23.19
The entire interlock circuitry comprises 1 big and 2 smaller interlock blocks.
Big blocks P 23.01...P 23.19
Let you interlink fault inputs of mechanical and electrical system with relevant
Error and Ready messages.
All digital system inputs/outputs can be placed on inputs.
Small blocks P 23.20...P 23.37
2 Freely available AND gates with 2 inputs each. P22.20...P22.27
All digital system inputs/outputs can be placed on gate inputs.
2 universal time gates P23.28-P23.37
DI continue being active also when events are configured for IG.
For complete signal patterns, see Appendix.

Alternative: DI
LS

Alternative: DI
LS

Alternative: DI
LS

Alternative: DI
LS
P 23.06 DI Error Electr. 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI
LS

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Alternative: DI
LS

Alternative: DI
LS
P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.10 Error Mechanics Default: W1

P 23.11 DO Error Electricity Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.12 Error Electricity Default: W1

P 23.13 DO Error Mechatr. 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr. 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.15 Error Mechatronics Default: W1

P 23.16 DO Ready Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.17 Not Ready Default: W1


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P 23.18 DO Ready for Start Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.19 Not Ready for Start Default: W1

P 23.20 LS_1 AND-Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: LS

Alternative: LS
P 23.22 Error AND-Gate 1 Default: W1


Alternative: LS

Alternative: LS
P 23.25 Error AND-Gate 2 Default: W1

P 23.26 DO: AND-Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.27 DO: AND-Gate 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO

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P 23.28 LS TIME-Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: LS
Lets you select input signal (digital input or output). If signal is available, contact
P23.32 for time P23.30 is output after delay time P23.29.
Parameter P23.31 lets you determine whether time gate is active always or only in ON
state of feeder.
P 23.29 Delay TIME Gate 1 Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
P 23.30 Pulse TIME Gate 1 Default: 10.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 36000.0 s
P 23.31 Active at OFF:TIME 1 Default: YES

Alternative: NO
YES
P 23.32 DO: TIME Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.33 LS TIME-Gate 2 Default: --

Alternative: LS
Parameters P23.33 - P23.37 refer to the second time gate (see P23.28).
P 23.34 Delay TIME Gate 2 Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
P 23.35 Pulse TIME Gate 2 Default: 10.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 36000.0 s
P 23.36 Active at OFF:TIME 2 Default: YES

Alternative: NO
YES

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P 23.37 DO: TIME Gate 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO
7.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher
P 24.01 Bin Weigher Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Simulation
The bin weigher operates entirely independent of continuous scale.

Functions:
1. Display bin weight
2. Monitor and report limit values
3. Control MIN/MAX levels
4. Check scale for a on-stream calibration system.

You can also fill scale via menu.
P 24.01 = Simulation:
Simulates bin and MIN/MAX control. Continuous scale extracts material; filling uses
4 * P(Nenn)
P 24.02 Load Measurement Default: --

Only available if Parameter: 24.01 = YES, Simulation
Alternative: LC
FB

Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V

Min: 0.500 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Load Cells Rated Capacities Total

If a hopper is supported to x% on load cells, to the rest on non-weighed support points
(pivots), and load cells rated capacity total is L/Cnom1, the load cell rated capacity to
be entered results from
L/C rated capacity = L/Cnom1 * 100% / x%.
If percental share x% is not known, determine rated value by external weighing of a
hopper contents.

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Parameters

Min: 0.25 s Max: 300.00 s
The load cell filter acts on all measurement values depending on measured load.
P 24.06 Bipolar Measuring Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
Measurement value 0...175% of load cell rated capacity (2mV/V).
YES :
Measuring range -175%...175% of load cell rated capacity
Since the A/D converter resolution is higher in case of "NO", "YES" should be used
only in special cases (e.g. if measuring eyes are used).
P 24.07 Error LC Input Default: W1

Cause of Event:
corresponding to event CA01 (refer to parameter P 06.05)
P 24.08 LC Input > MAX Default: W1

Cause of Event:
See Parameter P 06.07.
P 24.09 Nominal Bin Load Default: 100.0 % LC

Min: 0.0 % LC Max: 1000.0 % LC
Indicated in percent of load cell rated capacity (P 24.04), nominal bin load serves as
reference value for limit values and analog outputs.

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Parameters
P 24.10 Display Format Default: ---.--- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
--.---- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
P 24.11 Display Filter Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Filter applies to analog, or serial, output, however, not to limit values and control
contacts.
P 24.12 Control Level MIN Default: 60.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
MIN/MAX levels can be used to control a fill unit (output P 24.14). Fill unit stops if MIN
value is reached, and cuts off if MAX value is reached.
P 24.13 Control Level MAX Default: 70.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
P 24.14 DO Bin Filling Default: --

Alternative: DO
Upon every scale alarm, contact is set to "No Filling".

During its measuring phase, the automatic on-stream calibration system (Block: Check
System) performs the control.
P 24.15 Bin Level MIN Default: 5.0 %

Min: -200.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Freely definable limit value

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P 24.16 Event Bin Level MIN Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Set MIN value exceeded down
P 24.17 DO Bin Level MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 24.18 Bin Level MAX Default: 120.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Freely definable MAX value.
P 24.19 Event Bin Level MAX Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Set MAX value exceeded up
P 24.20 DO Bin Level MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 24.21 AO Bin Load Default: --

Alternative: AO
Fill weight analog output.
P 24.22 AO Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
0% fill weight output current.
P 24.23 AO Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
100% fill weight output current

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Parameters

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
Serving for correction of measuring result, parameter is automatically set by the "CB:
Weight Check" setting program.
P 24.25 Tare Default: 0.000 kg

Min: 0.000 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Setting program "TB: Tare" automatically acquires tare and enters value into
parameter.
P 24.26 Check Weight Default: 10.00 kg

Min: 0.00 kg Max: 220000000.00 kg
Enter relevant check weight for the "CB: Weight Check" setting program.
P 24.27 Control. in OFF-Mode Default: YES

Alternative: NO
YES
Determines whether fill weight (P24.12 and P24.13) and bin control (Block: Bin
Control) are active always or only in turned-on state of scale.
P 24.28 DI: Bin Load Sensor Default: --

Alternative: DI
Fill weight sensor digital input. If sensor responds, filling is suppressed or aborted for
60s.
1. DO (P 24.14) OFF
2. DO (P 25.04) OFF
3. Control magnitude (P 25.03) 0, controller in home position.

Filling aborts independent of source (open loop control, closed loop control, manual)
and event class (P 24.29).

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Parameters
P 24.29 Bin Load MAX Sensor Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Fill weight sensor digital input has responded.
7.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller
P 25.01 Bin Controller ON Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Continuous bin control with interference quantity application, suitable for all feed units
controlled with 0(4)...20mA.
For controller schematic, see Appendix.
P 25.02 Filling Type Default: YES

Only available if Parameter: 24.01 = YES, Simulation; 25.01 = YES
Alternative: NO
YES
YES:
Weighfeeder extracts material from bin. Fill weight is controlled using fill unit.
NO:
Weighfeeder fills material into bin. Fill weight is controlled using discharge unit.
P 25.03 A0 Contr. Magn. Default: --

Alternative: AO
Fill/discharge unit control magnitude

(P 25.02 = YES or NO)
P 25.04 D0 Feeder ON Default: --

Alternative: DO
Fill/discharge unit digital output.

Upon every scale alarm, output is set to "Off", control magnitude to "0" and controller
to home position.
During its measuring phase, the on-stream calibration system performs the control.

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Parameters
P 25.05 Setpoint Bin Level Default: 0.00 kg

Min: 0.00 kg Max: 1000000.00 kg
Fill weight setpoint to be used for control.
P 25.06 Feeder Constant Default: 0.0 (kg/h)/mA

Min: 0.0 (kg/h)/mA Max: 1000000.0 (kg/h)/mA
The fill/discharge unit constant is defined as feed rate in kg/hr per mA control
magnitude. Together with deadtime parameter P 25.07, it serves for automatic setting
of control parameters KP and TN.
Setting uses the "BIN: Controller Optim." setting program.
P 25.07 Dead Time TT Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Deadtime from feed unit to bin (see also P 25.06).
P 25.08 P-Component KP Default: 0.00000 mA/kg

Min: 0.00000 mA/kg Max: 10000.00000 mA/kg
KP = 0 results in an I controller producing an instable control loop. This setting should

be avoided.

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
TN = 0 results in a P controller; the I component is reset.
P 25.10 D Portion TV Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
P 25.11 D Filter TD Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Filter for D component. Value should not exceed the D component. 0.1 ... 0.3 TV is
normal.

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Parameters
P 25.12 Bypass Default: 10.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Weighfeeder setpoint additively superimposes control magnitude. Enter the current

value to be active upon weighfeeder nominal rate.
Calibrate bypass thus that with controller cut off (KP, TN, TV = 0) and scale turned on,
bin fill level is maintained (amount extracted = amount filled).
With controller active, bypass can be changed in small steps until service display yBi
is around 0.
P 25.13 Bypass D Portion Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
In critical cases (small bin, high deadtime), the bypass D component can relieve
weighfeeder in case of big setpoint changes. Deviation time integral can be minimized.
Suggestion: Normally 0, in critical cases, approx. TT/2 (P25.07).
P 25.14 Contr. Magn. Offset Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Elevate control magnitude.

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Control magnitude lower limit.

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Control magnitude upper limit.
P 25.17 Dead Band Deviation Default: 0.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 10000.0 kg

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Within dead band, the effective control deviation Xd(w) can be reduced by factor
P 25.18.
This helps to achieve a slower control behaviour in balanced state, e.g. in case of bin
vibrations.
P 25.18 Dead Band Factor Default: 0.0

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
See P 25.17.
P 25.19 Setpoint Filter Default: 0.5 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 200.0 s
Bin level setpoint filter. Helps to avoid overshooting in case of setpoint changes
caused by the on-stream calibration system.
P 25.20 Feedrate Filter Default: 0.5 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 200.0 s
Actual value filter for bin level control. Calibrating program "BIN: Controller Optim."
automatically considers set value.
P 25.21 DI Init. Controller Default: --

Alternative: DI
Contact initializes all memorizing controller elements. As long as contact is available,

only bypass + elevation are active.

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Parameters
P 25.22 Bin Setpoint source Default: PARAMETER

Alternative: PARAMETER
FB
With this parameter it is specified whether that the fill level setpoint is specified via the
parameter P25.05 "fill level setpoint" or via the fieldbus interface (ID:Hex.0x266 or
Dez. 614). In both cases, the dimension is kg (or lb).
7.28 Parameter Group 26 - 2nd Weighbridge
P 26.01 2.Weighbridge active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Parameter combinations:
1. P 26.01 = YES, P 26.16 = YES, P 22.01 = YES
First and second weighbridge belt load controllers are active.
2. P 26.01 = YES, P 26.16 = YES, P 22.01 = NO, P 22.03 = 0

Second weighbridge controller is active..
3. P 26.01 = YES, P 26.16 = NO, P 22.01 = NO

Second weighbridge with displays and limit values is active..
Special features:
1. Parameter P 22.08 (Store) applies to first weighbridge controller only.
In cut-off state of scale, second weighbridge controller is reset.
2. Upon start of second weighbridge controller, control magnitude is

synchronized.
P 26.02 2nd Weighbridge Default: --

Only available if Parameter: 26.01 = YES
Alternative: LC
Parameter to "--": Q = 0

Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V

Min: 0.001 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Total of load cell rated capacities. Pivots are counted as load cells.
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Parameters
P 26.05 Eff. Platf.Length Default: 0.180 m

Min: 0.001 m Max: 100.000 m

Min: 0.25 s Max: 300.00 s
Filter applies to all functions and displays depending on belt load.
P 26.07 Error LC Input Default: W1

Cause of Event:
P 26.08 2nd Bridge MIN Default: 5.0 %

Min: -200.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Minimum belt load limit value.
P 26.09 Event 2nd Bridge MIN Default: W2

P 26.10 DO 2nd Bridge MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 26.11 2nd Bridge MAX Default: 150.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Maximum belt load limit value
P 26.12 Event 2nd Bridge MAX Default: W2


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P 26.13 DO 2nd Bridge MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO

Min: 0.2000 Max: 5.0000
Only manual correction is possible. Check to see that first and second weighbridge
displays coincide with Parameter P 26.14.
P 26.15 Tare Default: 0.00 kg/m

Min: 0.00 kg/m Max: 10000.00 kg/m
Taring program "TW: Tare" simultaneously acquires the tare of both weighbridges and
enters the result into the respective parameters. There is no special taring program for
second weighbridge.
P 26.16 Controller active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
P 26.17 P-Component KP Default: 0.500

Min: 0.000 Max: 100.000
KP = 0 results in an I controller with KI = 1/TN (P 26.18).

Min: 0.0 s Max: 1000.0 s
TN = 0 results in a P controller; the I component is reset.
P 26.19 analog Output 2nd Br Default: --

Alternative: AO
Analog output for belt load on second weighbridge.

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Parameters
P 26.20 2nd Bridge Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0 belt load .
P 26.21 2nd Bridge Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Nominal belt load output current.
7.29 Parameter Group 27 - Check System
P 27.01 Type of Check System Default: NO

Alternative: NO
Single Unit
Separated Units
Filling System
Extern
Single Unit:
Forming a mechanical unit, weighfeeder and check weigh bin are weighed at a time.
Weighfeeder discharges from bin.
Separate Units:
Weighfeeder and check weigh bin are decoupled from one another. Weighfeeder
discharges from bin.
Filling System:
During check measurement, weighfeeder fills material into check bin.
External:
Check sequence is controlled by a host system. DISOCONT only supplies relevant
measurement values.
Only the following parameters are active:
P 27.28 DO Check Meas. Active
P 27.31 Absolute Range
P 27.32 Relative Range
The following parameter description primarily relates to the first two types.
For sequence diagram, see Appendix.

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Parameters
P 27.02 Auto Correction Default: NO

Only available if Parameter: 27.01 = Single Unit, Separated Units, Filling
System
Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
Start correction in manual.
YES:
Correction takes place automatically if the correction result is within P 27.31, P27.32.
P 27.03 Cyclic Auto Start Default: NO

System
Alternative: NO
Tare
Span
Automatically starts on-stream calibration system for "Tare" or "Range".

Start is delayed by the timeout set by Parameter P 27.04.
It is useful to additionally select automatic correction (P 27.02).
P 27.04 Cycle Time Default: 0.50 h

System
Min: 0.01 h Max: 100.00 h
P 27.05 Print Check Result Default: NO

System
Alternative: NO
YES
Prints check measurement result after every check operation.

1. Date and time
2. Continuous result Z = .... kg
3. Check result F/Z = ...
4. Check length = ... m
5. Correction Tare rel. ... % *
6. Correction Span rel. ... % *

* depending on correction target

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Parameters
P 27.06 Release Check System Default: --

System
Alternative: FB
DI
If release is missing
1. No check measurement starts
2. Active check measurement aborts.
If you enter "--", on-stream calibration system is permanently released.
P 27.07 No Check Release Default: W2

System
Event Group: CH Number: 09
Cause of Event:
On-stream calibration system started; no release available.
Message is output in turned-on and turned-off state of scale.
P 27.08 Start Span Corr Default: OP

System
Alternative: DI
FB
Start on-stream calibration system to acquire scale span error and correct, if
necessary.
For details, see Parameter P 27.09.
P 27.09 Start Tare Corr Default: OP

System
Alternative: DI
FB
Start on-stream calibration system to acquire scale tare error and correct, if
necessary. Primarily caused by material deposits in weigh hopper, tare error should
be corrected as frequently as possible. Span error is normally acquired only during
initial and re-calibration of scale.
You can start check measurement also in cut-off state of scale. However, start in
turned-on state is preferrable.
While a setting program is running, no check measurement can be started. Start is
caused by the input signal edge

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Parameters
P 27.10 Accept Correction Default: OP

System
Alternative: DI
FB
If measurement is complete, on-stream calibration system goes to acknowledgement

phase and waits for correction command. If tolerances P 27.31, P 27.32 are
exceeded, you can also start correction in manual. Correction is started through input
edge.
P 27.11 Finish Check Meas. Default: OP

System
Alternative: DI
FB
Check measurement can be aborted at any time.

Input is edge-controlled.
P 27.12 Circuits or Quantity Default: Quantity

System
Alternative: Quantity
Circuits
You can select check setpoint as

1. Quantity, P 27.14
2. Integer number of belt circuits, P 27.13..

In case of weighfeeders without BIC (P 17.03) and increased requirements, the
second option is preferrable.
P 27.13 Check Circuits Default: 0.0

System
Min: 0.0 Max: 100.0
See P 27.12.
If possible, select integer belt circuits.
P 27.14 Check Quantity Default: 0.0 kg

System
Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
See P 27.12

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Parameters
P 27.15 Storage Quantity Default: 500.0 kg

System
Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
The storage quantity determines the minimum fill level required for a check
measurement. Before measurement, bin is filled up to this level.
Prerequisites:
1. Ensure that storage quantity is below maximum check level
P 27.15 < P 27. 20
If this is not given, check aborts after start and message CH 03 (Max. Check
Level) is output.
2. Ensure that storage quantity exceeds the total from check amount, minimum
check level and safety reserve
P 27.15 > P 27.14 (P 27.13) + P 27.18 + MT + MB
If this is not given, bin level falls below minimum check bin level.
Measurement aborts and message CH 02 (MIN Bin Level) is output.
MT = Lost amount caused through damping time P 27.22.
MB = Lost amount caused through blind distance P 27.23 (with Single Unit
type only).
P 27.16 Min. Check Quantity Default: 0.0 kg

System
Min: 0.0 kg Max: 10000.0 kg
Determines and monitors the smallest admissible check amount upon setpoint
presetting by belt circuits.
If set amount is not reached after selected number of belt circuits, measurement
aborts and message CH 01 (Check Amount Too Small) is output. At best, set
Parameter P 27.12 = Quantity to 0
P 27.17 Min. Check Quantity Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
After completion of measurement, bin weigher has acquired a check amount below
that preset minimum value (P 27.16). Check measurement aborts.
Either number of belt circuits (P 27.12,13) or belt load is too small.
P 27.18 Min. Fill Weight Default: 0.0 kg

System
Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
Smallest bin level admissible during measurement. If value falls below MIN level,
check measurement aborts and message CH 02 (Min. Check Level) is output.

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Parameters
P 27.19 Min. Fill Weight Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
During measurement, bin level has fallen below admissible minimum value (P 27.18).
Check measurement aborts.
Check setpoint is too big or storage quantity too small.
P 27.20 Max. Fill Weight Default: 1000.0 kg

System
Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
Maximum bin level is the highest admissible level admitted during check.
Measurement does not start before MAX value is exceeded down. The MIN (P 27.18)
and MAX (P 27.20) values determine the check measurement working point within bin.
P 27.21 Max. Fill Weight Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Storage quantity (P 27.15) exceeds MAX bin level (P 27.20). Check aborts
immediately after start.
In case of error, check both parameters values.
P 27.22 Damping Time Default: 3.0 s

System
Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
Timeout between filling and measuring period, also if no refilling is required.

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Parameters
P 27.23 Blind Distance Default: 0.0 %

System
Min: 0.0 % Max: 100.0 %
P 27.01 = Single Unit

1. VAP (P 16.01) = NO
Blind distance from mid weighbridge to material discharge point in % of total
belt length
2. VAP = YES
Blind distance is 0.
P 27.01 = Separated Unit
1. VAP = NO
Blind distance from material infeed point to mid weighbridge
2. VAP = YES
Distance from material infeed to material discharge
P 27.24 DO: Check Started Default: --

System
Alternative: DO
Digital output "Check Active"

Signal is available from start to effected correction, or abort.
P 27.25 Feeder Stopped Default: --

System
Alternative: FB
DI
Fill unit Start/Stop feedback. "OFF" message starts damping time.
P 27.26 Feeder Not Stopped Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
1. The echo (P 27.25) is pending (10s after "Stop Filling"). Check does not abort
but waits for echo.
2. If there is no echo during measuring phase, i.e. Start Filling is reported, check
aborts without message.

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Parameters
P 27.27 Prepare Check Meas. Default: W2

System
Cause of Event:
Check process is in filling or damping phase, or bin level exceeds maximum check
level (P27.20).
P 27.28 DO:Check Meas Active Default: --

System, Extern
Alternative: DO
Digital output reporting measuring phase.
P 27.29 Expect Acceptance Default: W2

System
Cause of Event:
On-stream calibration system waits for operator's intervention.
(a) Accept correction
(b) Reject correction and abort.
If "Automatic Correction" (P 27.02 = YES) is selected, intervention is required only if
tolerance is exceeded.
P 27.30 DO:Expect Acceptance Default: --

System
Alternative: DO
Acknowledgement phase digital output.
P 27.31 Absolute Range Default: 10.0 %

System, Extern
Min: 0.0 % Max: 1000.0 %
Limit for total of all corrections; see Parameters P 27.33 and P 27.35.
P 27.32 Relative Range Default: 3.0 %

System, Extern
Min: 0.0 % Max: 1000.0 %
Limit for single correction; see Parameters P 27.34 and P 27.36.

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Parameters
P 27.33 Abs.Tare Corr. Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
This correction raises the zero point correction total to above limit P 27.31. No
automatic correction is performed. Acknowledge message and accept the result in
manual. Monitoring and reporting take place in the acknowledgement phase.
Correction evaluation factor P 27.37 is not considered for error evaluation.
Tabs = Absolute tare in %

TK = Parameter P 09.05 (Tare Correction) in kg/m
Qo = Nominal platform load in kg/m
N = Acquired zero point error (Z-F)/L in kg/m
F = Bin weigher check amount (setpoint)
Z = Weighfeeder check amount (actual value)
L = Belt length passed over weighbridge during check measurement
P 27.34 Rel.Tare Corr. Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Relative zero point error, i.e. the error acquired during last check measurement
exceeds limit value P 27.32.
P 27.35 Abs.Span Corr. Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Causes the total of all span corrections to exceed limit value P 27.31.
Babs = Absolute span in %

B = Acquired span error F/Z
K = Parameter P 09.01 (Span Correction)
1 = Default of Parameter P 09.01

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Parameters
P 27.36 Rel.Span Corr. Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Relative span error, i.e. error acquired during last check measurement, exceeds limit
value P 27.32.
Values Brel, Trel, B and Z are displayed during acknowledgement phase.
P 27.37 Corr. Evaluation Default: 1.000

System
Min: 0.000 Max: 1.000
Factor "Correction Evaluation" evaluates measuring result; only a part of it is used for
zero point and span correction.
This enables variations in measurement to be averaged over various check
operations.
N(KOR) = N * KB
B(KOR) = 1 + (B -1) * KB
KB = Correction evaluation
P 27.38 Correction Speed Default: 0.0 s

System
Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
To avoid feed rate steps through correction, correction can be performed automatically
in small steps. Enter 0, and correction is effected in one single step.
Parameter defines the time between two steps. One steps is 0.1% Qnenn, or 0.1%K.
Qnenn = Nominal belt load
K = Range Correction parameter P 09.01
P 27.39 AO:Check Meas Result Default: --

System
Alternative: AO
Analog output of measuring result B = F/Z. Update takes place upon start of
acknowledgement phase. Output value is maintained until next measuring result.
4mA : F/Z = 0,9
12mA : F/Z = 1
20mA: F/Z = 1,1
Correction Evaluation P 27.37 is not considered.

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Parameters
P 27.40 DO: Check Gate Default: --

System
Alternative: DO
Parameters P 27.40...P27.43 refer to the Filling System check type.

Sequence:
Control gate (material diverter) can guide the material to the normal conveyor route or
to a check bin.
Digital input "Gate Feedback" lets you monitor gate position.
If no feedback is output during set monitoring time (P27.42"Gate Monit. Time"), event
message CH12 "Gate Error" is output and check measurement aborts.
P 27.41 Check Gate Feedback Default: --

System
Alternative: DI
P 27.42 Check Gate Time Default: 0 s

System
P 27.43 Check Gate Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Check gate not in proper position or too slow.

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Parameters
P 27.44 Max. Bin-Error Default: 0.0 %

System
Min: 0.0 % Max: 10000.0 %
Bin level is measured upon start and end of measuring phase. Both points are
monitored for measuring errors.
If the error exceeds set limit values P 27.44, a second attempt starts after damping
time P 27.22. If this attempt fails, too, check measurement aborts. With default value
0, monitoring is inactive.
Suggestion:
1. Set limit to 10 000%.
2. Watch service display "KME Window" during check measurement and note
maximum value.
3. Enter approx. triple value into Parameter P 27.44.
P 27.45 Event Bin-Error Default: W1

System
Cause of Event:
Upon second attempt, measuring error acting on bin exceeded set limit (P 27.44).
Abort also takes place with event class IG.
P 27.46 DO: Correction Error Default: --

System
Alternative: DO
Contact is set if one of events CH 04...CH 07 occurs upon end of measuring phase.

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Parameters
7.30 Parameter Group 28 - Moisture
P 28.01 Moisture active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Moisture block can be used to correct actual value. For controller input and batch
counter, the corrected value is used if moisture is activated. Pulse counter readings
can be corrected using Parameter P 28.14, or output without being corrected.
P 28.02 Moisture Select Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
With default value "--" , moisture is activated.
P 28.03 Moisture Measurement Default: --

Alternative: AI
DI4
Parameters P 28.03...P 28.06 determine the input for moisture acquisition and
normalization.
P 28.04 Nominal Moisture Default: 20.00 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %
P 28.05 Moisture Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
P 28.06 Moisture Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 28.07 DO Moisture active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Moisture digital output active

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Parameters
P 28.08 Moisture MAX Default: 10.00 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %
Parameters P 28.08...P 28.10 monitor moisture for MAX value.
P 28.09 DO Moisture MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 28.10 Event Moisture MAX Default: W1

Event Group: MF Number: 05
P 28.11 AO Feed Rate corr. Default: --

Alternative: AO
Parameters P 28.11...P 28.13 determine corrected actual value analog output and its
normalization.
P 28.12 AO Feed Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
P 28.13 AO Feed Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 28.14 Pulse Counter corr. Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
If "NO" is selected, VEA 1 pulse output outputs uncorrected Counter 1 readings (see
Parameters P 02.06 and P 02.07).

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Parameters
7.31 Parameter Group 29 - Dead Time
P 29.01 Dead Time Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
Setpoint + ON/OFF
Setpoint
ON/OFF
Dead time elements for setpoint and ON/OFF command are available and can be
activated separately.
NO :
No dead time active
Setpoint :
Only setpoint dead time active
ON/OFF :
Only ON/OFF dead time active
Setpoint + ON/OFF:
Setpoint and ON/OFF dead times are active.
P 29.02 Dead Time Default: 0.00 s

Only available if Parameter: 29.01 = Setpoint + ON/OFF, Setpoint, ON/OFF
Min: 0.00 s Max: 600.00 s
Dead time value is valid for both elements.
P 29.03 Setpoint Select Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
With default value "--", preselection is active.
P 29.04 Setpoint Clock ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
"--" starts setpoint element clock.
P 29.05 ON/OFF Select Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
"--" activates preselection.

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Parameters
P 29.06 ON/OFF Clock ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
"--" starts ON/OFF element clock.
P 29.07 Time Elem. Preassign Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Time elements can be assigned from outside with available setpoint, or current
ON/OFF command.
P 29.08 Time Elements Init. Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Upon initialization, setpoint element is preset with zero; the ON/OFF element, with
OFF.
P 29.09 DO Dead Time Active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output for setpoint or ON/OFF dead times active.
P 29.10 DO Setpoint Active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output for setpoint dead time active.
P 29.11 DO ON/OFF Active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output for ON/OFF dead time active.

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Parameters
7.32 Parameter Group 30 - Linearization
P 30.01 Linearization ON Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
The linearization function is designed to linearize belt load measurement.

You can determine the 4 linearization points through calibration with check weights or
checks using material. Place points not required or measured outside of measuring
range or interpolate. For calibration details, see Appendix.
P 30.02 Lin.-S1 Default: 25.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
Linearization Point 1:
Actual belt load, e.g. acquired using check weight or material measurement.
P 30.03 Lin.-I1 Default: 25.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
Linearization point 1:
Belt load measured by DISOCONT
P 30.04 Lin.-S2 Default: 50.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
Linearization point 2: See P 30.02
P 30.05 Lin.-I2 Default: 50.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
P 30.06 Lin.-S3 Default: 75.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
P 30.07 Lin.-I3 Default: 75.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q

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Parameters
P 30.08 Lin.-S4 Default: 100.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
P 30.09 Lin.-I4 Default: 100.00 % Q

Min: 0.01 % Q Max: 1000.00 % Q
P 30.10 Lineariz. Error Default: W2

Cause of Event:
Monitoring for monotonously rising compensation takes place:
• Upon linearization start
• Upon parameter change.
7.33 Parameter Group 31 - Flow Gate

This block describes the flow gate parameters that can be used for position-controlled
belt load control.
The gate can also be used independent of belt load controller.
P 31.01 AI Pos.Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: AI
DI4
Prefeeder position analog input. For normalization, use Parameters P 31.02...P31.03.
P 31.02 AI Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Calibrate input for 0% nominal position.
P 31.03 AI Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Calibrate input for 100% nominal position.

With nominal position, 100% material flow should be available at rated conditions.
P 31.04 AO Pos. Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: AO
Prefeeder position analog output

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Parameters
P 31.05 AO Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Calibrate output for 0% position.
P 31.06 AO Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Calibrate output for 100% position.
P 31.07 Err. MIN Flow Gate Default: W2

Cause of Event:
"Prefeeder Pos. MIN" (P31.08) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MIN position.
P 31.08 Pos. MIN Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Prefeeder MIN value message digital input.

Signal does not affect control.
P 31.09 Err. MAX Flow Gate Default: W2

Cause of Event:
"Prefeeder Pos. MAX" (P31.10) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MAX position.
P 31.10 Pos. MAX Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Prefeeder MAX value message digital input.

Signal does not affect control.

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Parameters
7.34 Parameter Group 32 - 2-Sensor Slip
P 32.01 2-Sensor Slip act. Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
The 2-sensor slip speeds up the detection of slip errors with slow-going belts.
Normal slip monitoring (see Block 17) requires a belt sensor to detect a new slip error
upon entire belt circuits. The 2-sensor slip can do without belt sensor to continuously
acquire the slip error. For detailed description of function, see Appendix.
P 32.02 Source Sensor 1 Default: Speed

Alternative: Speed
DI
As Sensor 1 source, you can select tachometer sensor (P 04.07 Speed Measurement)
or a digital input (DI).
The requirements for a signal connected via DI are described in the Annex.
P 32.03 DI Sensor 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI
If you set Sensor 1 source (P 32.02) to DI, determine physical input.

The requirements for a signal connected via DI are described in the Annex.
P 32.04 Char. Value Sensor 1 Default: 100.00 I/m

Min: 0.01 I/m Max: 1000000.00 I/m
Sensor 1 characteristic value if P32.02 is set to DI.

No further function.
P 32.05 DI Sensor 2 Default: --

Alternative: DI
Sensor 2 digital input.
P 32.06 Char. Value Sensor 2 Default: 100.00 I/m

Min: 0.01 I/m Max: 1000000.00 I/m
P 32.07 Slip Value 2 Default: 2.00 % length

Admissible change of belt length in % of total belt length.

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Parameters
P 32.08 Slip Error 2 Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Slip error has exceeded limit value P 32.07.
P 32.09 DO Slip 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO
Slip error (P 32.08) digital output

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Event Messages
8 Event Messages
Event messages report abnormal states, e.g. errors or limit value excess.
Before acknowledging event message, always remedy cause of fault. If this is

not done, system has the potential to cause injuries or damage to the machine.
Reactions on events can be parametrized using event classes. The parameters
appertaining to event messages are indicated in brackets.
There are four different event classes:
Event
Code Display / Effect
Class
Event is highlighted and underscored. All measuring and control
Alarm A
operations are aborted. System goes to safe state.
Event is underscored. Message remains underscored until event has
Warning
W1 been acknowledged. Display does not efface before cause of fault
1
has been remedied. Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
Warning Event is displayed as long as cause has not been remedied.
W2
2 Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
Ignore IG Event is not displayed. Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
The event messages are comprised in form of groups. The following priority applies:
Event Group Symbol
System message SY
Sequence monitoring SC
Electrical system WE
Mechanical system WM
Material flow MF
Interlocking IL
Controllers CO
Check-and-correct system CH
Calibration CA
Maximum HI
Minimum LO
NOTE: In the following list, the parameters appertaining to the event message
displayed are stated in brackets.

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Event Messages
Event Group: Calibration

CA-01 LC Input ( P 06.05 )
Load cell cable wrong.
Measuring amplifier A/D converter is in saturated state.
Supply voltage is below 19V.
Error must be available for minimum 3s.
If cabling is OK, load cell amplifier could be defective.
Check for either possibility. If scale connot be restarted after remedy of fault,
turn device off and restart.
CA-02 Tacho Input ( P 06.04 )
Input frequency exceeds 2900 Hz.
Prerequisite: Parameter P 04.07 "Speed Measurement" not set to "--".
CA-03 LC Input Bin ( P 24.07 )
corresponding to event CA01 (refer to parameter P 06.05)
CA-04 LC Input 2.Bridge ( P 26.07 )
CA-05 Linearization ( P 30.10 )
Monitoring for monotonously rising compensation takes place:
• Upon linearization start
• Upon parameter change.
CA-06 Tare Corr. > MAX ( P 10.19 )
Automatic zero setting exceeds zeroing limit P10.18. Value is not acquired.
Action:
Clean scale; if need be, re-tare
Event Group: Check Measurement

CH-01 Min. Check Quantity ( P 27.17 )
After completion of measurement, bin weigher has acquired a check amount
below that preset minimum value (P 27.16). Check measurement aborts.
Either number of belt circuits (P 27.12,13) or belt load is too small.
CH-02 Min. Fill Weight ( P 27.19 )
During measurement, bin level has fallen below admissible minimum value (P
27.18). Check measurement aborts.
Check setpoint is too big or storage quantity too small.
CH-03 Max. Fill Weight ( P 27.21 )
Storage quantity (P 27.15) exceeds MAX bin level (P 27.20). Check aborts
immediately after start.
In case of error, check both parameters values.
CH-04 Abs.Tare Corr. Error ( P 27.33 )
This correction raises the zero point correction total to above limit P 27.31.
No automatic correction is performed. Acknowledge message and accept the
result in manual. Monitoring and reporting take place in the acknowledgement
phase.
Correction evaluation factor P 27.37 is not considered for error evaluation.
Tabs = Absolute tare in %

TK = Parameter P 09.05 (Tare Correction) in kg/m
Qo = Nominal platform load in kg/m
N = Acquired zero point error (Z-F)/L in kg/m

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Event Messages

L = Belt length passed over weighbridge during check measurement
CH-05 Rel.Tare Corr. Error ( P 27.34 )
Relative zero point error, i.e. the error acquired during last check
measurement exceeds limit value P 27.32.

CH-06 Abs.Span Corr. Error ( P 27.35 )
Causes the total of all span corrections to exceed limit value P 27.31.
Babs = Absolute span in %

B = Acquired span error F/Z
K = Parameter P 09.01 (Span Correction)
1 = Default of Parameter P 09.01
CH-07 Rel.Span Corr. Error ( P 27.36 )
Relative span error, i.e. error acquired during last check measurement,
exceeds limit value P 27.32.
Values Brel, Trel, B and Z are displayed during acknowledgement phase.

CH-08 Feeder Not Stopped ( P 27.26 )
1. The echo (P 27.25) is pending (10s after "Stop Filling"). Check does
not abort but waits for echo.
2. If there is no echo during measuring phase, i.e. Start Filling is
reported, check aborts without message.
CH-09 No Check Release ( P 27.07 )
On-stream calibration system started; no release available.
Message is output in turned-on and turned-off state of scale.
CH-10 Prepare Check Meas. ( P 27.27 )
Check process is in filling or damping phase, or bin level exceeds maximum
check level (P27.20).
CH-11 Expect Acceptance ( P 27.29 )
On-stream calibration system waits for operator's intervention.
(a) Accept correction
(b) Reject correction and abort.
If "Automatic Correction" (P 27.02 = YES) is selected, intervention is required
only if tolerance is exceeded.
CH-12 Check Gate Error ( P 27.43 )
Check gate not in proper position or too slow.
CH-13 Max. Bin-Error ( P 27.45 )
Upon second attempt, measuring error acting on bin exceeded set limit (P
27.44).
Abort also takes place with event class IG.

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Event Messages
Event Group: Controller

CO-01 Controller Limited ( P 06.14 )
Feed rate controller control magnitude has reached upper response
threshold. After some time, message HI-5 (Deviation) is additionally output.
1. Material flow missing or irregular.
2. External feed rate controller wrongly set.
Action: Check material discharge and control magnitude (service value Y). At
nominal feed rate, Y should be 10 to 14mA.
CO-02 Err. MIN Flow Gate ( P 31.07 )
"Prefeeder Pos. MIN" (P31.08) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MIN position.
CO-03 Err. MAX Flow Gate ( P 31.09 )
"Prefeeder Pos. MAX" (P31.10) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MAX position.
CO-04 Bin Load MAX Sensor ( P 24.29 )
Fill weight sensor digital input has responded.
Event Group: Electrical System

WE-01 Power Failure ( P 06.09 )
Power failure. Power supply failed or cut off.
During power failure, no totalization takes place.
Scale does not start automatically, independent of event class.
WE-02 Namur-Error VSE1-DI3 ( P 12.11 )
Short circuit or interruption in speed transducer connecting cable.
If other devices are connected (not Namur), event message must be of the IG
type. External Namur adaptors, resistor circuits, etc. are not required (the
same holds the for the Namur monitorings below).
WE-08 Analog Input< Offset ( P 06.20 )
The signal available across an analog input is smaller than the offset.
A tolerance space of 0.4 mA is built in for ensuring that events are not
constantly set and deleted with noisy input signals around the offset.

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Event Messages
Event Group: Interlock

IL-01 No Release ( P 03.07 )
No release signal from source defined by Parameter "Release".
IL-02 Error Mechanics ( P 23.10 )
IL-03 Error Electricity ( P 23.12 )
IL-04 Error Mechatronics ( P 23.15 )
IL-05 Not Ready ( P 23.17 )
IL-06 Not Ready for Start ( P 23.19 )
IL-07 Error AND-Gate 1 ( P 23.22 )
IL-08 Error AND-Gate 2 ( P 23.25 )
Event Group: Material Flow

MF-05 Moisture > MAX ( P 28.10 )
MF-06 Out of Tolerance ( P 14.15 )
Batch out of tolerance
Event Group: MAX

HI-01 LC Input > MAX ( P 06.07 )
Load cell load is higher than 110% of load cells rated capacities.
Full scale value:
125% with 2.85mV/V load cells
175% with 2mV/V load cells
Action: Check material infeed.
HI-02 I > MAX ( P 08.05 )
Flow rate exceeds set maximum value.
HI-03 Load > MAX ( P 08.09 )
Belt load exceeds set maximum value.
HI-04 v > MAX ( P 08.13 )
Belt speed exceeds set MAX value.
HI-05 Control Deviation ( P 06.13 )
Maximum control deviation exeeded. Actual feed rate strongly differs from
setpoint for more than preset time.
There are various possible causes:
1. Material handling error
Material flows irregularly or cannot be discharged with sufficient
qualitiy.
Controller is out of limit for a certain time.
2. Electronics error
Check external feed rate controller and motor cablings. Check feed
controller for proper setting (current limitation, speed range).
3. Calibration error
During initial calibration, controller was set so critically that smallest
changes of system properties cause unreliable operation.
Action: Repeat this commissioning step.
HI-10 Bin: LC Input > MAX ( P 24.08 )

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Event Messages
HI-11 B > MAX ( P 24.19 )

Set MAX value exceeded up
HI-12 2nd Bridge > MAX ( P 26.12 )
Event Group: Mechanic

WM-01 Belt Limit Switch ( P 12.10 )
Belt limit switch for belt run monitoring has been triggered.
WM-02 Slip Error ( P 17.12 )
Admissible slip exceeded.
WM-03 Belt Skew ( P 17.10 )
Belt has run off-center. Scale is no longer operable.
Action: See Belt Slip event.
WM-04 Belt Drift ( P 17.08 )
Belt out of tolerance.
Action:
1. Clean tail and drive pulleys.
2. Align belt.
Monitoring can be faulty. Watch belt circuit sensor service value; if need be,
remedy fault.
WM-05 Slip Error 2 ( P 32.08 )
Slip error has exceeded limit value P 32.07.
WM-06 Fehler Kratzer ( P 05.12 )
There are no scraper impulses longer than the period allowed P05.11.
Event Group: MIN

LO-01 LC Input < MIN ( P 06.06 )
Load cell load is smaller than 3% of load cell rated capacities.
LO-02 I < MIN ( P 08.03 )
Flow rate smaller than set minimum value.
LO-03 Load < MIN ( P 08.07 )
Belt load smaller than set minimum value.
LO-04 v < MIN ( P 08.11 )
Belt speed is smaller than set minimum value.
LO-11 B < MIN ( P 24.16 )
Set MIN value exceeded down
LO-12 2nd Bridge < MIN ( P 26.09 )
Event Group: Sequence Monitoring

SC-01 Setpoint Limited ( P 06.08 )
Depending on selected mode:
a) In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate.
b) In volumetric mode, limitation starts from values exceeding 3 times the
nominal value.
c) Emergency setpoint is active (P 06.18).
SC-02 Stand-By ( P 06.02 )
Scale is in standby mode, i.e. setpoint is smaller than set standby limit
(Parameter P06.03 "Standby Limit"). Material prefeeder cuts off.

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Event Messages
SC-03 Maint. Feeder Run. ( P 15.05 )

Total of scale run times exceeds "Scale ON-Time".
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply
informs you that service work is required.
SC-04 Maintenance Int.Elec ( P 15.03 )
Total of power-on time exceeds value of "Voltage On-Time" parameter.
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply
informs you that service work is required.
SC-05 External Event 1 ( P 12.02 )
External fault signal at input 1.
External fault signal at Input 2.
External fault signal across fault input 3.
External fault signal across fault input 4
Event Group: System Message

SY-01 Memory Error ( P 06.15 )
Error has been detected by cyclic check of program and parameter
memories. If SY 01 is output immediately after power-up, check VSM module
for proper seat.
If this is no help, call the "Load Default Parameters" function. If this does not
help either, contact the Schenck Service; in most cases, scale is inoperable.
SY-02 Comm.-Error VSE2 ( P 01.10 )
SY-03 Comm.-Error VSE3 ( P 01.11 )
SY-04 Comm.-Error VEA1 ( P 01.07 )
Action: Check cabling .
Achtion: Check cabling .

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Event Messages
SY-07 Comm.-Error OP ( P 01.01 )

Error in communication with DISOCONT control unit.
Action: Check cable connections.
SY-08 Comm.-Error Host ( P 20.03 )
Interruption of serial communication exceeds the timeout period.
SY-09 License Violation ( P 06.16 )
Loaded software or activated parameter blocks (e.g. Bin Weigher) are not
licensed through the VSM module used. You need a module with a higher
type number.
The only possible event class is "Alarm".
SY-10 Com. Ext. I/O ( P 01.13 )
Error in communication with DISOCONT External I/O (EIO).
SY-11 Com. VEA 20101 ( P 01.15 )
Error in communication with extension card VEA 20101.

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Typical Applications
9 Typical Applications
9.1 Weighfeeder
The figure below shows the DISOCONT controlling a weighfeeder. Material is
extracted from a silo and off-handled by a conveyor belt. Actual feed rate is compared
to setpoint, with the difference being transferred to controller R1. Controller continues
varying belt speed until actual value equals setpoint.
If a controlled prefeeder is required, additional belt load controller R2 can be activated
which is capable of controlling prefeeder continuously or via starting pulses.
Yz
V
-
R2
+ + Q V
M
V Qo
P - ACT
Y Xd
R1
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kg/hr
Fig.: Weighfeeder
Feature Setting
Set Parameter P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" to "STANDARD" or
Controller type
"UNIVERS"
See "Standard Controller" figure shown at the "Detail: Control"
Control scheme
item of the Appendix
Actual feed rate Q * V
Gravimetric mode
control
Belt speed control Volumetric mode
You can also select the weighfeeder control structure by setting Parameter P 10.01
"Optim. Controller" to "UNIVERS". This offers the additional possibility to adapt the
controller to changes in weigh span amplification caused by varying belt load.

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9.2 Belt Weigher with Controlled Prefeeder

Feed rate is controlled for setpoint by changing of belt load. Belt speed is normally
constant.
NOTE: Position-controlled prefeeders require an external three-point step controller to
be available.
The figure below shows the control loop of a belt weigher operating with connected
prefeeder.
Prefeeder
Q V
- ACT
Y Xd
R
+ SET
Vh206224_gb.cdr
kg/hr
Fig.: Belt Weigher With Controlled Prefeeder

Feature Setting
Controller type Set Parameter P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" to "UNIVERS"
As shown in the "Universal Controller" figure at the
Control scheme
"Detail: Control" of the Appendix
Gravimetric mode
control
Prefeeder control via
Volumetric mode
setpoint bypass
The control scheme corresponds to that of the Universal Controller (s. "Details:
Control" item in the Appendix). If Gravimetric Mode is selected, actual feed rate is
controlled. If Volumetric Mode is selected, prefeeder is controlled via the setpoint
bypass (s. figure).
Enter the following parameter settings for the "Belt Weigher With Controlled Material
Prefeeder" application:
Parameter Setting
P 10.01 "Optim.Controller" "UNIVERS"
P 10.08 "Bypass" apr.10...15 mA
P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" "Yconst"
P 10.11 "Setp. Filter 1st Ord" apr. Tt / 5
P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd Ord" apr. Tt / 5
P 10.13 "Set/Act Comparison" "W-X"
P 10.14 "Set/Act Sources" "I"
P 10.15 "Adaption 1" "1 / W"
P 10.16 "Adaption 2" "W"

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The adaption points enable the controller working point to be quickly adapted to
setpoint changes. Parameters KP and TN are maintained. Filter Parameters P 10.11
"Setp. Filter 1st Ord" and P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd Ord" simulate the time behaviour of
weigh span with dead time Tt, so that upon setpoint steps only the bypass is active. If
after a setpoint step actual value strongly tends to over or undershooting, filters have
to be adapted empirically.
9.3 Belt Weigher with Constant Load

An uncontrolled prefeeder feeds the material onto a conveyor belt. Controller adapts
belt speed such that belt load always corresponds to rated value Qo.
The figure below shows the control loop for the "Belt Weigher With Constant Load"
application.
Prefeeder
Q V
ACT
+
Y Xd ACT
R
-
SET
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Qo
Fig.: Belt Weigher With Constant Load
Features Setting
Controller type Set Parameter P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" to "UNIVERS"
As shown in the "Universal Controller" figure at the
Control scheme
"Detail: Control" of the Appendix
Gravimetric mode
control
Prefeeder control via
Volumetric mode
setpoint bypass
NOTE: To prevent belt from standstill with smaller belt loads, enter control magnitude
lower value by setting Parameter P 10.07 "Position at STOP" to "Lower Limit".
The always identical working point of the weighing system permits a high measuring
accuracy to be achieved. Feed rate at the point of discharge corresponds to the
prefeeder feed rate.

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Enter the following parameter settings for the "Belt Weigher With Constant Load"
application:
Parameter Setting
P 10.01 "Optim.Controller" "UNIVERS"
P 10.07"Position at STOP" "Lower Limit"
P 10.08 "Bypass" apr.10...15 mA
P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" "Yconst"
P 10.11 "Setp. Filter 1st Ord" 0
P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd Ord" 0
P 10.13 "Set/Act Comparison" "X-W"
P 10.14 "Set/Act Sources" "Q"
P 10.15 "Adaption 1" "V"
P 10.16 "Adaption 2" "NO"
Belt speed control changes the dead time between prefeeder and weighing platform.
To ensure same control quality over wide ranges, controller is adapted as a function of
belt speed.

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10 Appendix
This chapter details special functions.
10.1 Linearization
Belt load linearization is normally not required. It makes good sense only with high belt
load variations and simple scale mechanics.
Calibration Using Check Weights:
1. Apply check weight Q1. Start scale and call zero setting program.
2. Note zero setting final result (under display) and enter later into Parameter
Lin-I1. Abort program; do not overwrite result.
3. Enter
into Parameter Lin-S1.
Value Meaning Unit

Q1 Check weight kg
L Effective platform length m
q0 Nominal belt load kg/m
4. Repeat steps 1...3 with increasing check weights for all other linearization
points.
Calibration Through Check With Material:
1. Perform material check at q1 nominal belt load.
2. Read off belt load mean value q1(a) from DISOCONT. Enter value into
Parameter Lin-I1.
3. Enter
into Parameter Lin-S1.
Value Description Unit

Ms Material amount fed out kg
Material amount read off
Ma kg
from DISOCONT
4. Repeat steps 1...3 with increasing check weights for all other linearization
points.

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10.2 Sensor Slip
The smallest slip that still can be acquired SMin is the bigger value of S1 or S2.
Value Meaning
IB No. of Belt Circuits (P 09.06)
K1 Sensor 1 Char. Val. (P 32.04)
K2 Sensor 2 Char. Val. (P 32.06)
Vs VS Characteristic (P 04.01)
Example:
Value Size
vs 10 000 I/m
IB 30 000 I/r
K1, K2 100 I/m
SMin 0.667 %
If the value of Parameter P 32.07 falls below value SMin, SMin automatically becomes
active.
Attention!
The pulses on sensors S1 and S2 must be available for at least 1.2 seconds. Pulse
intervals must also exceed 1.2 sec.
When using binary inputs on main VSE (equipped with program VDB 20150-xx) for
sensor signals, the minimum pulse/pause times are reduced to 0.2s.

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10.3 Source Selection

Source selection is used to assign a logical signal (source) to a hardware channel
(unit, channel).
Moreover, it can be used to determine the digital signal level which causes signal to
become active (level = low or high).
Hardware configuration is thus highly flexible. Assignment of analog and digital
inputs/outputs to logical signals can be optimized for the DISOCONT assemblies
spatial arrangement.
Every signal that can be configured is identified by the following information:
• Source = Logical signal name
• Unit = Hardware assembly for which signal has been configured

Counter number 1-n stands for the address set in the following table:
o VSE = System unit
o VEA = Input/output unit
o VLB = Local control box
o Hardware address setting for Local Bus

Address switch for Device-Net setting:
VSE1 = 1
VSE2 = 2
VSE3 = 3
VEA1 = 11
VEA2 = 12
VEA3 = 13
VLB1 = 21
EIO = 31
• Channel = Name of output, or input, on assembly
o DI = Digital input
o DO = Digital output
o AO = Analog output
o AI = Analog input
• Level = Effective level
o Low = input 0V, or output contact open

With Namur inputs, "Low" corresponds to > 1.6 mA current, or sensor
not covered
o High = Input energized, or output contact closed

With Namur inputs, "High" corresponds to < 1.6 mA current, or sensor
covered .

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10.4 Setpoint and Start Sources
Fig.: Setpoint and Start Sources
"Select Setpoint" and "Start/Stop" sources can be started from various operating
sources. Source is preselected by parameter.
Using the "Keyboard Mode" dialog function, we can change from preselected sources
to keyboard, and vice versa.
Parameter Function Range

P03.02 Start source Keyboard/serial/contact
P03.03 Setpoint source Keyboard/serial
analog
P03.08 Setpoint with percental evaluation --, OP, AI, DI4
Setpoint Displays:
Value Description
P Effective setpoint
Pe External setpoint (if selected with P03.03)
Pr Percental evaluation (if selected with P03.08)
In Keyboard Mode, selected Pe and Pr displays are maintained.

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Entering Setpoint Via Keyboard:

Value Description
T Absolute setpoint (only if no external setpoint is selected)
Percental setpoint (only if P03.08 is set to OP and analog, or serial, input is
selected with P03.03.
Tr
Relative setpoint can also be selected using analog input (see Parameter
P03.08).
Setpoint Synchronization:
Upon change-over from external setpoint source to keyboard, external
setpoint is acquired. In opposite direction, the external source is
active.
Start / Stop Synchronization:
Upon change-over from external setpoint source to keyboard, the
Start/Stop status is maintained. In opposite direction, the external
source is active.
Power OFF:
Keyboard setpoints are stored.
Fig.: Control Inputs/Outputs
Parameter Function Range

P05.01 Start-up period in % length
P05.03 Counter tracking time in s

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Point in time:
1. As long as contact is open (no release signal), no start command is active.
2. Release signal is available, feeder is released.
3. During start-up period P05.01 feeder is in volumetric mode.

In many cases, P05.01 is set to zero.
4. Automatic change-over to gravimetric mode takes place.
5. Cut-off command is output (Release contact open).

Prefeeder immediately cuts off.
6. During counter tracking time (P05.03), feed rate acquisition and totalization
are still active.
Alarm:
If feeder is cut off due to Alarm, prefeeder immediately stops.
If the time set by Parameter P05.03 has elapsed, measurement is
complete.
Measurement and Displays:
Belt load and belt speed are always acquired and displayed. Feed
rate is acquired only in turned-on state and during counter tracking
time (P05.03). All phases of active feed rate acquisition are reported
by ON message.

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10.5 Batching
The figure below applies to controlling feeders.
Fig.: Details: Batching
NOTE: The most important batching settings are effected in Parameter Block 14
"Batch Mode".
Batching Sequence
("Details:Batching" figure)
Point 0 : Connect scale to start batch.
Point 1 : Cut off scale to stop batching. Totalizing

counter continuous measurement for the time set by
Parameter P 05.03 "Afterfl. Totalizer".
Point 2 : Restart scale to resume batching. Also

possible during counter tracking time.
Point 3 : Set feed rate moves towards zero; Full

Feed or Dribble Feed signal changes its level. This
point is determined using Parameter P 14.03
"Adaption Time" indicating the reset time.
Point 4 : Cut-off point. Batch setpoint minus the

correction amount acquired by Parameter P 14.04
"Correction Amount" is reached and batch is
complete. Feed unit cuts off.

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Point 5 : Material afterflow. Totalizing counter continues operating for

the time set by Parameter P 05.03 "Afterfl. Totalizer". New batch can
start only if afterflow time has elapsed.
Adaption
After every complete batch, system computes a correction amount based on missing
amount and stores value in Parameter "Correction Amount". Steps 3 and 4
automatically shift during next batching operation (s. Fig. Details: Batching).
K(new) = K(old) + Adap * Error
K(new) = New correction amount
Adap. = Adaption factor
Alarm
Aborts batch. After remedy of cause and acknowledgement of message, batching can
be resumed.
Power OFF
Batch aborts, batching mode remains selected. All counter readings and batch values
are stored. Next start command starts new batch
Stand-By Mode
During deceleration time, feeder can go to stand-by mode. Relevant message is
suppressed.
Limit Values
Event messages P-min and v-min are suppressed during deceleration time. This does
not apply to digital outputs.
Clearance Mode
Batching with Parameter P 05.02 "Volum. Clearance" = > 0 makes good sense only if
prefeeder is controlled by the DISOCONT. Control sequence slightly varies.
• Prefeeder cuts off at Point 4 as shown the in the "Details: Batching" figure.
• Drive and dribble feed contact switch as soon as set clearance time has
elapsed.
• Counter tracking time starts as soon as drive and dribble feed cut off.

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10.6 Feed Rate Control

The setting of P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" determines the control scheme used for the
particular application.
The "STANDARD" controller optimization is specially designed for speed-controlled
weighfeeders. The figure below shows the control loop.
Fig.: Standard Control Loop
The "UNIVERS" control optimization with setpoint bypass and adapting interventions
can be matched to the specific task by using additional parameters. The figure below
shows the extended control loop:

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Fig.: Universal Controller Control Loop
The listing below indicates the meanings of the most important parameters occurring
in the "Standard Controller Control Loop" and "Universal Controller Control Loop"
figures.
NOTE: For information on other parameters, see the "Parameters" item.
Parameter P 10.02 "P-Component KP"
(cf. "Controller Constants" figure.) Nominal feed rate, or nominal belt load, is used as
reference.
Parameter P 10.03 "I-Component TN"
(cf. "Controller Constants" figure.) TN is the time during which the I-component causes
the same control magnitude change as the P-component.
Fig.: Controller Constants

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Cases
(cf. "Controller Constants" figure.)
1. KP = 0 : I-Controller. TN is the reciprocal of integration
constant KI, i.e. a big value means a slower controller.
KI = 1/TN in %/(mA/s).
2. TN = 0 : P-Controller. The I-Component is reset.
3. KP=TN= 0 : Controller output = elevation

Parameter P 05.01 "Volum. Start-Up"
Volumetric start-up mode for belt circuits after connection of scale. See Parameter P
10.10 "Volumetric Mode" and further explanations given at this item.
Parameter P 05.02 "Volum. Clearance"
Volumetric clearance mode for belt circuits after disconnection of scale. See
Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" and further explanations given at this item.
Parameter P 10.08 "Bypass"
Proportional to setpoint, control magnitude is additively superimposed by a value.
Parameter indicates nominal setpoint bypass value in mA.
Parameter P 10.09 "Store"
Stores integral component or belt load after disconnection of scale. Acts in start-up
mode.
Value Meaning
NO No storage
YES Store
YES-A Store only if scale did not fail due to alarm
Prerequisites: Parameter P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" = UNIVERS,

Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Yconst.
Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode"
Determines volumetric mode. There are two possible selections:
Qconst: Controller continuous operating. Actual value is the current
belt speed multiplied by Qconst. Qconst can be either the value of
nominal belt load or the value stored after cut-off (Parameter P 10.09
"Store"). This mode is designed for speed controlled weighfeeders.
Yconst: Controller cuts off. Setpoint bypass and constant controller
output YR are active. YR is either 0 or the integral controller
component stored after cut-off (Parameter P10.03 "I-Component").
This mode is designed, for instance, for belt weighers operating with
controlled prefeeders.
Parameter P 10.11 "Setp. Filter 1st Ord"
1st-order filter for setpoint branch in (cf. Parameter P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd Ord").
Parameter P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd Ord"
2nd-order filter for setpoint branch. If bypass is used, set the approximate control loop
time pattern using Parameters P 10.15 "Adaption 1" and P 10.16 "Adaption 2". If no
bypass is used, Parameter P 10.15 "Adaption 1" can be used as setpoint ramp.

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Parameter P 10.13 "Set/Act Comparison"

Forming deviation Xd:
• Xd = Set-Act (W-X)
• Xd = Act-Set (X-W)
Case "Xd = Act-Set (X-W)" makes good sense only with belt weighers controlled for
constant belt load.
Parameter P 10.14 "Set/Act Sources"
Selecting setpoint and actual value:
• I : Setpoint = feed rate corresponding to the setpoint source set by Parameter

P 03.03 "Absolute Setpoint".
Actual value = measured feed rate
• Q : Setpoint = nominal belt load Qo;

Actual value = measured belt load
In the second case, setpoint cannot be entered from selected setpoint sources.
Parameter P 10.15 "Adaption 1"
Controlled adaption of controller input
Value Meaning
NO No adaption
V Multiplication by V/Vo
1/Q Multiplication by Qo/Q
1/W Multiplication by Wo/W
Adapting the controller to variable loop gains, control behaviour is improved.
Parameter P 10.16 "Adaption 2"
Controlled adaption of controller output
Value Meaning
NO No adaption
Multiplication by setpoint
W
(cf. Parameter P 10.15 "Adaption 1")
Control parameter values essential for some operating states:
Power ON
Reset controller. Set Parameter P 10.11 "Setp. Filter 1st Ord" and Parameter P 10.12
"Setp. Filter 2nd Ord" to 0. Qold = Qo.
STOP Scale
Parameters P 10.11"Setp. Filter 1st Ord" and Parameter P 10.12 "Setp. Filter 2nd
Ord" are still active, controller integral component and belt load are stored.
START Scale
Set stored controller or belt load value to 0 (Qo) as a function of Parameter P 10.09
"Store" or use value for start-up mode.

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Stand-By
If setpoint falls below stand-by limit for more than 3 s, scale operates in Stand-By
mode.
Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Qconst
Cut off controller and initialize. Y corresponds to Parameter P 10.07
"Position at STOP".
Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Yconst
Cut off controller. Y corresponds to Parameter P 10.07 "Position at
STOP". Reset or store integral component as a function of Parameter
P 10.09 "Store".
"Drive" and "Prefeeder" control outputs are switched to OFF, "Feeder
START" output remains set to START. System immediately returns to
normal mode.
Synchronization
Upon changes to setpoint bypass and adaption points no synchromization takes
place. To prevent bigger feed steps from occurring, change bypass in small steps, or
with scale cut off. This equally applies to adaption changes.
Operating Intervals with Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Qconst
Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" determines the types of volumetric, start-up
and clearance modes.
Controller parameter selection "Controller Type = STANDARD" has the same effect as
parameter setting "Volumetric Type" = Qconst.
• Start-Up: Start command immediately sets "Prefeeder" and "Drive" outputs to

START. Controller belt load input is set to nominal belt load Qo or stored
value Qa as a function of Parameter P 10.09 "Store". Belt speed is controlled
proportional to setpoint. After the start-up period, system automatically
switches over to the belt load measurement value, e.g. the feed rate
(Gravimetric Mode).
• Clearance: Stop command immediately shuts prefeeder. Controller continues

operating as in start-up mode. Belt load is not the measurement value but
value Qa last measured and stored. This ensures smooth change-over. Qa is
the value smoothed by the display filter and stored for next start-up period.
Start command during clearance triggers new start-up period.
• Alarm: Alarm messages cut off scale without clearance. Only Qa is stored.
• Volumetric: Belt speed is controlled proportional to setpoint. On the controller

belt load input, constant value Qo (nominal belt load) is available. Volumetric
mode does not use any stored values upon start-up and clearance. In contrast
to gravimetric mode, you can enter the triple nominal setpoint.
• Volumetric Synchronous:
See above; however, in place of Qo, the last value measured before
changeover becomes active.
• Gravimetric: Feed rate control I = Q * v. Q and v are the current measurement

values. Gravimetric mode is given outside volumetric, start-up and clearance
modes. Setpoint is limited to nominal setpoint.

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Operating Intervals with Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Yconst

This setting is possible only if Parameter P 10.01 "Optim. Controller" is set to
"UNIVERS".
• Start-up: Start command immediately switches "Prefeeder" and "Drive"

outputs to START. Controller remains cut off. Its YR output is set to 0 or
integral component stored as a function of Parameter P 10.09 "Store".
External controller drive thus operates proportionally to setpoint. Once start-up
is complete, controller automatically connects and gravimetric mode (feed rate
control) starts.
• Clearance: Stop command immediately shuts prefeeder and cuts off

controller. The integral component is stored for next start-up period. Setpoint
bypass is superimposed by the integral component of controller YR. After
start-up, drive automatically cuts off. A start command during clearance
triggers new start-up period.
• Alarm: Alarm messages cut off scale without clearance. Only the controller
integral component is stored.
• Volumetric: Only setpoint bypass is active. Controller integral component is

reset and controller cuts off. Any external control drive is this controlled
proportionally to setpoint. As maximum setpoint you can enter the triple
nominal feed rate of scale.
• Volumetric Synchronous:
See above; however, the controller integral component is not reset.
• Gravimetric: See Parameter P 10.10 "Volumetric Mode" = Qconst

Displaying/storing operating modes
Volumetric: "VOL" in upper text line
Start-up: "VOL->" in upper text line
Clearance: "VOL->" in upper text line
Keyboard mode: "OP" in upper text line
Gravimetric: No special symbol
Volumetric synchronous: VOL-S
Power OFF
Volumetric, Gravimetric, and Keyboard modes are stored.

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10.7 Effective Platform Load

Effective platform length value is essential for calibration. Determined by the platform
construction, it can normally be taken from Spec Sheet. However, we recommend to
check for actual length and enter value into Parameter "Eff. Platf. Length".
Single Idler Platform Scale
The figure below shows the operating principle of a single idler platform scale.
Fig.: Single Idler Platform Scale

The hatched area shows the distribution of load on weighing platform. Platform load
weight is applied to load cell via a weighed idler. This can be done via lever system or
leaf-spring parallel guidance.
With a single idler platform scale, effective platform length is computed using the
following formula:
L = Lg / 2
L = effective platform length

Lg = total platform length as shown in the Single Idler Platform Scale
figure.
Multi Idler Platform Scale
The figure below shows the operating principle of a multi idler platform scale.
Fig.: Multi Idler Platform Scale

With a multi idler platform scale, effective platform length is computed using the
following formula:
L = (a+b) / 2 + c

a,b,c = length section as shown in the Multi Idler Platform Scale figure

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Buckled Platform
A buckled platform is of two-sectional design. In its centre the load is applied to the
load cell.
For load application, weighed idlers can be replaced by the sectional weighing table.
The figure below shows the operating principle of a multi idler platform scale.
Fig.: Buckled Platform

With a buckled platform scale, effective platform length is computed using the
following formula:
L = Lg / 2
Lg = total platform length as shown in the Buckled Platform figure

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10.8 Belt Load Control
Fig.: Belt Load Control

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10.9 Hopper Control
Fig.: Hopper Control

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10.10 Interlocking P23.01...P23.19
Explanations:
All signal levels can be inverted by parameter setting. The drawing shows the default
values.
• LOW = Closed contact in position of rest, i.e. voltage is available. If signal is

active, contact is open (N/C contact).
• HIGH = Open contact in position of rest, i.e. no voltage is available. If signal is

active, contact is closed (N/O contact).
• E = Event message
• DI = Digital input
• DO = Digital output

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Legende Parameter Signal Name

Alarm All event messages of the ALARM class
DI E 1 P 23.06 DI Error Electricity 1
DI E 2 P 23.07 DI Error Electricity 2
DI E 3 P 23.08 I Error Electricity 3
DI EE 1 P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1
DI EE 4 P 12 20 DI Ext. Event 4
DI M 1 P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1
DO E P 23.11 DO Error Electricity
DO M P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics
DO MT 1 P 23.13 DO Error Mechatr 1
DO MT 2 P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr 2
DO R P 23.16 DO Ready
DO RS P 23.18 DO Ready vor Start
IL-2 P 23.10 Error Mechanics
IL-3 P 23.12 Error Electricity
IL-4 P 23.15 Error Mechatronics
IL-5 P 23.17 Not Ready
IL-6 P 23.19 Not Ready for Start
Int. Internal alarms from event messages CA-01, CA-02, WM-01.
Alarm WM02, WM-03, WM-04
No service mode: No keyboard mode, no local mode, no
NO S
simulation mode
Release P 03.06 Release
SC-5 P 12.02 Event Ext. Event 1
SC-6 P 12.04 Event Ext. Event2
Note:
With signals DI E1 - DI E2 and DI M1 - DI M5, you can also select LS (Logical Signal)
for source. This enables digital outputs to be used as well.

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10.11 Interlocking P23.20...P23.27
Fig.: Sample Interlock Circuitry with AND-Gate 1

The above sample shows how the AND gates are used. The external fault (P12.03)
should become active only in turned-on state of scale (P12.12).
P 23.20 : Input LS-1 AND gate 1 : DO, VSE1, DO1, HIGH (Waage Ein, P13.02)
P 23.21 : Input LS-2 AND gate 1 : DI, VSE1, DI1, HIGH (DI Ext.Ereignis 1, P12.03)
In turned-on state of scale, error message IL07 (P23.22) is output after approx. 0.33 s
as soon as the External Event contact opens. At the same time, digital output P 23.26
"DO ÷ AND Gate 1" is set.
Note:
Input/output signal levels are polled directly. This means the HIGH/LOW level
preselection is irrelevant for inputs.

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10.12 Details: Time Gate P22.28...P22.37
Logical
Bit = 1 Bit = 0
signals
Level:
1 0
HIGH
Level:
0 1
LOW
Fig.: Time Gate 1
Fig.: Time Gate Input/Output

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Note:
The time gate output cycle always consists of delay time plus pulse time.
Input is not reevaluated before this cycle has elapsed.
Use:
(i) Short signals --> extend for fixed time
(ii) Long signals --> generate cycle (pulse/pause)
iii) Doubling a digital output
The delay time has to be set to 0 sec. and the pulse time has to be set to 0.3 sec.
Example:
Simple fill control using single contact (e.g. MAX).
If MAX contact is open, filling interrupts for a defined time. When this time has
elapsed, MAX contact is reevaluated, and cycle restarts.
Parameter "Active in OFF" lets you determine whether fill control operates in ON state
only or also in OFF state.

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10.13 On-stream Calibration System

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10.14 Pulse output

From the physical point of view there are three different ways of outputting pulses:
• via the "mere" pulse output (open collector) to VEA1 only (-X6: 4, 5);
frequency <10Hz for electronic totalizing counters,
• via a relay output to VSEs or VEA, the minimum pulse length being 1sec, or
• via the "hermaphrodite output" D07 available on VSE1 if a VEA 20101 is

used. DO7 is an open collector output which can be used both as a quick
pulse output and as a "binary output". The maximum output frequency when
used as a quick pulse output is 10Hz.
The relevant parameters are:
• P 02.07 Counter 1 unit (--.-- kg etc.)
• P 02.08 Pulse duration counter (0.000...10.000s)
• P02.16 Pulse output ("--" for pulse output on VEA1 or any digital output "DO")
• P 02.17 Pulse weighting (0,00...100.000,00kg)
Pulse duration P02.08

0-9 ms 10ms-1s >1s
--
No pulse 10ms-1s >1s
(^VEA1)
Pulse
output DO
VSE1 No pulse 10ms-1s >1s
P02.16 D07
DO
No pulse 1s >1s
bel.
Table 1: Interrelationship between pulse duration and selected pulse output.
Weighting P02.17
0kg >0kg
Counter 1 unit
Counter 1 unit P02.17
P02.07
Table 2: Interrelationship between weighting and counter 1 unit.

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Interrelationship between activation, pulse length, output and weighting:

1. If P02.08 pulse duration counter = 0,000s (or <10ms), no pulses are output
on any output. The pulse output is deactivated.
2. If P02.16 pulse output = --- (no assignment), the pulses are output on pulse
output VEA1 (-X6:4, 5).
If P02.16 pulse output DO x (VSE1, DO1 bis 6), the pulses are output on a
relay output, the minimum pulse length being at least 1 sec.
If P02.16 pulse output = DO7, VSE 01, pulse lenghts of <1 sec are also
possible.
3. If P02.17 weighting = 0,00 kg, the rightmost digit of the P02.07 counter 1 unit
(---,-- kg etc.) is always active.
If P02.17 pulse weighting > 0,00kg, P02.17 is always active!

The setting P02.17 weighting > 0,00kg should be preferred as the counter
pulse units of a connected counter are thus independent of the displayed
counter 1 units.

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"Abort Check" function 46

"B
Controller Optim." Calibrating Function 43
"Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function 41
"Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function 40
"CB
Weight Check" Calibrating Function 42
"Correct" function 45
"CW
Weight Check" 29
"LB
Pulses/Belt" 30
"Set Time" 32
"START / STOP Simulation" 32
"Start Range Corr." 45
"Start Tare Corr." function 44
"TB
Tare" Calibrating Function 41
"TW
Tare" 28
>0< Zero Set 24
Abort Batch 39
Acknowledge Event Messages 17
Alignment 47
Appendix 180
Basic Functions 16
Batching 10, 186
Batching Functions 38
Belt Influence Compensation BIC 9, 51
Belt Load Control 196
Belt Run Monitoring 50
Belt Speed Check 54
Belt Weigher with Constant Load 178
Belt Weigher With Controlled Material Prefeeder 8
Belt Weigher with Controlled Prefeeder 177
Belt Weighers With Constant Load 8
Bin Weigher 40
Calibrating Functions 27
Check Using Check Weight 53
Check Using Material 55
Checks 52
Commissioning 46
Control 7, 10, 49
Control Unit 11
Controller Calibration 50
Definitions 5
Deselect Batch 40
Details
Time Gate P22.28...P22.37 201
Display Events 26
Display Field 13
Effective Platform Load 194
Electrical Wiring 47
Enter Parameters 34
Event Messages 168
Feed Rate Control 188
Function Distributor 15
Function Keys 14
Functional Check 52
General Information 57
Hopper Control 197
Input Important Parameters 48
Interlocking P23.01...P23.19 198
Interlocking P23.20...P23.27 200
LED 12
Linearization 180

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Load Default Parameters 35

Maintenance 47
Measurement at Point of Discharge VAP 52
Measuring at Point of Discharge VAP 9
Measuring Principle 5
Mechanical Prerequisites 46
Message Field 14
On Manual 1
On-stream Calibration System 44, 203
Operating Functions 18
Operating Modes 7
Out-of-Round Error 47
Overview 4
Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules 72
Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions 75
Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources 79
Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder 82
Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling 83
Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring 85
Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters 90
Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values 91
Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data 93
Parameter Group 10 - Controller 94
Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs 99
Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs 102
Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs 106
Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode 109
Parameter Group 15 - Process Control 111
Parameter Group 16 - VAP 112
Parameter Group 17 - Feeder Monitoring 113
Parameter Group 18 - Printer 116
Parameter Group 19 - Comm. EasyServe 117
Parameter Group 20 - Comm. Fieldbus 119
Parameter Group 21 - PLS Outputs 127
Parameter Group 22 - Controller Belt Load 128
Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking 131
Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher 135
Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller 140
Parameter Group 26 - 2nd Weighbridge 144
Parameter Group 27 - Check System 147
Parameter Group 28 - Moisture 159
Parameter Group 29 - Dead Time 161
Parameter Group 30 - Linearization 163
Parameter Group 31 - Flow Gate 164
Parameter Group 32 - 2-Sensor Slip 166
Parameter List 61
Parameters 57
Print Batch 39
Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings) 25
Print Parameter Shortlist 36
Print Parameters 35
Programming Functions 33
Pulse output 204
Read Parameters 34
Relative Setpoint 17
Reset Totalizing Counters 17
Safety Instructions 1
Select Batch 38
Select/Stop Prefeeder 19
Sensor Slip 181
Service Values 19
Setpoint and Start Sources 183
Setpoint Input 16
Setting external feed rate controller 49
Setting internal controller 49
Source Selection 182
START / STOP Keyboard Mode 23

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START/STOP Feeder 16
Status Field 12
Status Report 37
Test Display 18
Test Plug 56
To start: 44
Trend 26
Typical Applications 176
Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric Modes 23
Weighfeeder 7, 176
What is DISOCONT? 4

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 1

3.2 Definitions .............................................................................................................. 5

3.3 Measuring Principle............................................................................................... 5

3.4 Operating Modes.................................................................................................... 7

3.5 Control .................................................................................................................... 7

3.6 Belt Influence Compensation BIC ........................................................................ 9

3.7 Measuring at Point of Discharge VAP ................................................................. 9

4.2 Function Distributor ............................................................................................ 15

4.3 Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 16

4.4 Operating Functions............................................................................................ 18

4.5 Calibrating Functions .......................................................................................... 27

4.5.2 "CW: Weight Check" ........................................................................................29

4.6 Programming Functions ......................................................................................33

4.7 Batching Functions ..............................................................................................38

4.8 Bin Weigher...........................................................................................................40

4.9 On-stream Calibration System............................................................................44

5.2 Electrical Wiring ...................................................................................................47

5.3 Input Important Parameters ................................................................................48

5.4 Control ...................................................................................................................49

5.5 Controller Calibration...........................................................................................50

5.6 Belt Run Monitoring .............................................................................................50

5.7 Belt Influence Compensation BIC.......................................................................51

5.8 Measurement at Point of Discharge VAP...........................................................52

II BV-H2062 GB , 0912 DISOCONT Instruction Manual Weighfeeder

6.1 Functional Check ................................................................................................. 52

6.2 Check Using Check Weight ................................................................................ 53

6.3 Belt Speed Check................................................................................................. 54

6.4 Check Using Material .......................................................................................... 55

6.5 Test Plug............................................................................................................... 56

7.2 Parameter List ...................................................................................................... 61

7.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules ......................................................... 72

7.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions ............................................................ 75

7.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources ............................................................. 79

7.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder ..................................................... 82

7.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling ........................................................... 83

7.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring ............................................................ 85

7.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters ................................................................ 90

7.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values .................................................................. 91

7.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data ........................................................... 93

7.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller ...................................................................... 94

7.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs ............................................................ 99

7.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs .............................................................. 102

7.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs ........................................................... 106

7.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode................................................................. 109

7.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control ......................................................... 111

7.18 Parameter Group 16 - VAP.............................................................................. 112

7.19 Parameter Group 17 - Feeder Monitoring...................................................... 113

7.20 Parameter Group 18 - Printer.......................................................................... 116

7.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. EasyServe...................................................... 117

7.22 Parameter Group 20 - Comm. Fieldbus ......................................................... 119

7.23 Parameter Group 21 - PLS Outputs ............................................................... 127

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7.24 Parameter Group 22 - Controller Belt Load ...................................................128

7.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking .................................................................131

7.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher.................................................................135

7.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller....................................................140