PL-950 MANUAL

LOAD CELL CONTROLLER

PL-950

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◈ Index ◈
1. Overview

1-1. Introduction ----- 3

1-2. Caution ----- 3
1-3. Product Feature ----- 3
1-4. Option ----- 3

2. Specification

2-1. Power and General Specification ----- 4

2-2. Input & Output Specification ----- 4

3. Display

3-1. Front Display ----- 5

3-2. KEY Operation ----- 6
3-3. Zero Point KEY Operation ----- 6

4. Installation

4-1. Terminal Port ----- 7

4-2. Weight Calibration ----- 8
4-3. Product Wire Drawing ----- 8
4-4. Product Dimension ----- 8

5. Function Configuration

5-1. Function Configuration List ----- 9

5-2. Function Configuration Instruction ----- 10

6. Communication

6-1. Communication Specification ----- 14

6-2. Communication Format ----- 14

7. Follow-up Measures for Abnormal Symptoms

7-1. Abnormal Number Display

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7-2. In case of OVER LOAD
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7-3. The numbers on the display either increase or
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decrease while LOAD CELL is not loaded
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7-4. PASSWORD
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7-5. Service Dept., Point, Inc. Contact Info.

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1. Overview

1-1. Introduction
The product is produced with extensive features, including the interface for external
devices with simple but strong exterior design. To make the interface operation easy, the
program is written based on user friendliness. Also, the product is safe for overloads
and suitable for hoists and cranes in various industrial fields.
Please read this description thoroughly before using the product.
Thank you very much for choosing our products.

1-2. Caution

. Please do not drop and/or apply severe impact to the product

. Please cut off the power before connecting to external device(s) and/or system(s).
. Please keep the product away from water spray or rain.
. Please do not use the product with excessive Voltage.
. After installation, except the one in charge of the product, please do not change wirings
and/or configurations.
. Please check if the operating conditions and the product’s specifications are matching.
. Please ground the product properly to prevent electric shocks such as electromagnetic or
electric static.
. Please do not operate the product in the environment with explosive gas or inflammable
dust.
. Please be sure to perform Weight and Zero Point Adjustment on installing the product.

1-3. Product Feature

. Self Diagnosis Function

. Shield Function against External Noise and Static

1-4. Option

. RS-422 Serial output

. 4~20mA output
. MODBUS Communication

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2. Product Specification

2-1. Power and General Specification

Power AC 110V OR 220V ±10% 50~60Hz
Consumption
30W
Power
Operation
Temperature and -10°C ~ 55, 85%
Humidity
Storage
Temperature and -40°C ~ 80°C , 90%
Humidity
Product Dimension 300 x 350 x 100mm
Product Weight Approx. 3.5kg

2-2. Input Output Specification

LOAD CELL Applied
DC10V 140mA
Voltage
LOAD CELL
Measurement 0mV ~ 34.0mV
Voltage
A/D Conversion Double Integration
A/D Resolution 40,000 Count

A/D Sampling Rate 20 Times/Sec

Display
-1999 ~ 9999
Resolution
Relay Load 5A 250VAC
Max. Display
-1999 ~ 9999
Value
LCD 20 Characters X 2 Lines Back Light
Display
FND 7-Segments 4 digit red
KEY 6 Function KEYs

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3. Display

3-1. Front Display

1) Front Display

2) Status Display Description

S1 STOP in case of OVER LOAD on "A" SIDE Always RELAY ON

S2 ALARM in case of OVER LOAD on "A" SIDE Always RELAY OFF

S3 STOP in case of OVER LOAD on "B" SIDE Always RELAY ON

S4 ALARM in case of OVER LOAD on "B" SIDE Always RELAY OFF

S5 STOP in case of "T" TOTAL OVER LOAD Always RELAY ON

S6 ALARM in case of "T" TOTAL OVER LOAD Always RELAY OFF

S7 N.A. N.A.

S8 N.A. N.A.

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3) Weight Display Description

A_LOAD LOAD CELL Value input to "A" channel

B_LOAD LOAD CELL Value input to "B" channel
TOTAL Combined LOAD CELL Value input to "A" and "B" channels

3-2. KEY Operation

Function
KEY Name Function Description Instruction
KEY
Enter to Function Configuration Press for More Than
MODE
MODE 5 Seconds

Cursor Move Move Cursor to the Set Value Press Once each time

Increases Cursor Position’s

Number Change Set to the Set Value
number by 1.

END END after storing Set Value Press Once.

Weight Display is set to Zero Press for More Than

Zero Point
Point. 3 Seconds
During Weight Calibration, Store
SET Press Once.
Zero Point and Net Weight

3-3. KEY Operation

Press ZERO (Zero Point) Button more than 3 seconds.
PA_WORD is shown on the display.

Press Input the Preset Code (0111), and press to return to

Initial Screen.

Press then, the Weight is set to 0.0 on the display.

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4. Installation

4-1. Terminal Port Function

Number Signal Function Remark
1 INPUT AC110V or 220V AC110V or 220V Power Selection
2 EARTH Power Frame EARTH (Ground) Select Input Power using Change
3 INPUT AC110V or 220V SWITCH.
4 OUTPUT RELAY COM RELAY OUTPUT
5 OUTPUT “A” OVER LOAD STOP While the relay is in Normal “ON”,
6 OUTPUT “A” OVER LOAD ALARM ifOVERLOADSTOPContactislighted,
7 OUTPUT “B” OVER LOAD STOP the relay is turned OFF.
8 OUTPUT “B” OVER LOAD ALARM When the power is OFF, the relay
9 OUTPUT TOTAL OVER LOAD STOP is OFF.
10 OUTPUT TOTAL OVER LOAD ALARM While the relay is in Normal “OFF”,
11 OUTPUT N.A. if the relay is turned ON, OVER LOAD
12 OUTPUT N.A. ALARM Contact is lighted.

13 INPUT ZERO INPUT Zero Point Adjustment Input

14 INPUT INPUT COM Input Contact COM
15 INPUT KEY LOCK INPUT KEY LOCK Input
16 OUTPUT TX +
RS-422 Output
17 OUTPUT TX -
SERIAL PORT
18 INPUT RX +
RS-422 Input
19 INPUT RX -
20 GROUND GROUND
21 OUTPUT EXE+ (DC +5V)
22 OUTPUT EXE- (DC -5V)
“A”LOAD CELL Input
23 INPUT SIG+ (Signal 0~20mV)Input
24 INPUT SIG- (Signal 0~20mV)Input
25 OUTPUT EXE+ (DC +5V)
26 OUTPUT EXE- (DC -5V)
“B”LOAD CELL Input
27 INPUT SIG+ (Signal 0~20mV)Input
28 INPUT SIG- (Signal 0~20mV)Input
29 OUTPUT EXE+ (DC +5V)
30 OUTPUT EXE- (DC -5V)
N.A.
31 INPUT SIG+ (Signal 0~20mV)Input
32 INPUT SIG- (Signal 0~20mV)Input
33 OUTPUT EXE+ (DC +5V)
34 OUTPUT EXE- (DC -5V)
N.A.
35 INPUT SIG+ (Signal 0~20mV)Input
36 INPUT SIG- (Signal 0~20mV)Input
37 GROUND LOAD CELL GROUND
38 GROUND LOAD CELL GROUND
LOAD CELL GROUND
39 GROUND LOAD CELL GROUND
40 GROUND LOAD CELL GROUND

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4-2. Weight Calibration

Adjustment to have the displayed weights matched with the weights when the minimum weight and
the maximum weight are actually applied to LOAD CELLs.
‧ In case of LOAD CELL or CONTROLLER replacement, Weight Calibration MUST be performed.
‧ Please refer ZERO and SPAN Configuration in 5. "Function Configuration" for the instruction.

4-3. Product Wire Drawing

4-4. Product Dimensions

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5. Function Configuration

5-1. Function Configuration List

DISPLAY Function Set Button Used

Value
Pressing MODE Button more than 3 Seconds, After Save
Saving Next Save
Screen displays Setting Mode. Next End
Check Password Input.(In case of “0000”,
PA_WORD 0000 MODE ENT
Password is not in use.)
PA_Chang Password Change(Changeable No, Max. 0299) MODE ENT
Set1_AST “A”SIDE OVER LOAD STOP TON Set 025.0 MODE ENT
Set2_AAL “A”SIDE OVER LOAD ALARM TON Set 025.0 MODE ENT
Set3_BST “B”SIDE OVER LOAD STOP TON Set 025.0 MODE ENT
Set4_BAL “B”SIDE OVER LOAD ALARM TON Set 025.0 MODE ENT
Set5_TST “TOTAL”OVER LOAD STOP TON Set 900.0 MODE ENT
Set6_TAL “TOTAL”OVER LOAD ALARM TON Set 900.0 MODE ENT
Delay_t OVER LOAD Contact ON Delay Time Set 001.0 MODE ENT
Hys_(%) OVER LOAD Contact OFF Delay % Set 001.0 MODE ENT
Display the value change during the setting
Dsp_aver 0008 MODE ENT
with the average
Min_unit Set Minimum Indicator Unit on the display 0001 MODE ENT
Point Set Decimal Point Position 0001 MODE ENT
Zero Point and Weight Values are stored by pressing SET Button for Weight Set.
Span_A_Z Zero Point Set while No Load on 0000 MODE SET
“A” SIDE of LOAD Cell
Zero Point Set while No Load on
Span_B_Z “B”SIDE of LOAD Cell 0000 MODE SET

Span_A_F Net Weight set when “A” SIDE of LOAD 0020.0 MODE SET
Cell is Loaded.
Span_B_F Net Weight set when “B” SIDE of LOAD 0020.0 MODE SET
Cell is Loaded.
A_4mA_Z Weight Value Set to have 4mA from “A” 000.0 MODE ENT
SIDE’s Output
Weight Value Set to have 4mA from “B”
B_4mA_Z SIDE’s Output 000.0 MODE ENT

T_4mA_Z Weight Value Set to have 4mA from 000.0 MODE ENT
“TOTAL” Output
Weight Value Set to have 20mA from “A”
A_20mA_F SIDEs Output 050.0 MODE ENT

B_20mA_F Weight Value Set to have 20mA from 050.0 MODE ENT
“B” SIDE’s Output
Weight Value Set to have 20mA from
T_20mA_F “TOTAL” Output 050.0 MODE ENT

KEY Operation
Press ZERO (Zero Point) Button more than 3 seconds.
PA_WORD is shown on the display.

Press Input the Preset Code (0111), and press to return to

Initial Screen.

Press then, the Weight is set to 0.0 on the display.

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5-2. Function Configuration Instruction

The display before the initial configuration mode.

Press Button for more than 3 seconds to enter
to
the configuration mode.
Press to move to the next stage.

PASSWORD CONFIGURATION Display.

No initial setup is configured. (0000)
Press to move to the next stage.

PASSWORD CHANGE
Press button to move the cursor to the desired
position.
And, by pressing enter the value.
(Input range : 0~299)
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD STOP SET FOR TON "A"

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD ALARM SET FOR TON "A"

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD STOP SET FOR TON "B"

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

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OVER LOAD ALARM SET FOR TON "B"

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD STOP SET FOR TON "T" (A+B)

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD ALARM OVER LOAD STOP SET FOR

TON "T" (A+B)
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD ON CONTACT DEALY TIME SET

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

OVER LOAD OFF CONTACT DELAY TIME SET

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

Display the value change during the setting with

the average.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

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THE MINIMAL DISLAY UNIT SET

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Ex) 1,2,3,4 incensement, 2,4,6,8 incensement,
5,10,15,20 incensement,
Press to move to the next stage.

THE DECIMAL POINT POSITION SET

Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
EX) 1->000.0 2->00.00
Press to move to the next stage.

"A" LOAD CELL ZERO POINT SET

By pressing button, the upper right value is set
to ZERO POINT (during unloaded).
Press to move to the next stage.

"B" LOAD CELL ZERO POINT SET

By pressing button, the upper right value is set
to ZERO POINT (during unloaded).
Press to move to the next stage.

"A" LOAD CELL NET WEIGHT SET

Having the net weight loaded, and move the cursor
by pressing to the desired position.
And, press to enter the net weight.
Press to complete NET WEIGHT setup.
(NET WEIGHT Input)
Press to move to the next stage.

"B" LOAD CELL NET WEIGHT SET

Having the net weight loaded, and move the cursor
by pressing to the desired position.
And, press to enter the net weight.
Press to complete NET WEIGHT setup.
(NET WEIGHT Input)
Press to move to the next stage.

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When "A" is 4mA, OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 0, 4mA Output when it’s 0.
To set to -5.0, 4mA Output when it’s -5.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

When "B" is 4mA, OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 0, 4mA Output when it’s 0.
To set to -5.0, 4mA Output when it’s -5.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

When "T" is 4mA, OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 0, 4mA Output when it’s 0.
To set to -5.0, 4mA Output when it’s -5.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

When "A" is 20mA, OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 50.0, 4mA Output when it’s 50.0.
To set to 60.0, 4mA Output when it’s 60.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

When "B" is 20mA , OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 50.0, 4mA Output when it’s 50.0.
To set to 60.0, 4mA Output when it’s 60.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

When "T" is 20mA, OUTPUT VALUE SET

EX) To set to 50.0, 4mA Output when it’s 50.0.
To set to 60.0, 4mA Output when it’s 60.0.
Move the cursor by pressing to the desired
position.
And, by using enter the value.
Press to move to the next stage.

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6. SERIAL

A RS-422 Output Serial Port for Large Display in built in as the basic option.

6-1. Serial Specification

Interface Type EIA-RS-422
Asynchronous, Single Directional
Serial Method
Communication (Output)
Serial Speed 4800
Data Bit 8 Data bit
Stop Bit 1 stop bit
Parity Bit Non parity

6-2. Communication Format

HEADER 1 , HEADER 2 , Signal DATA K g CR LF

1) HEADER 1
ST : Display Stabilization (2byte ASCII code)
2) ,
, : Separation Code (1byte ASCII code)
3) HEADER 2
NT : Net Weight (2byte ASCII code) Net weight
GS : Gross Weight (2byte ASCII code) Gross weight
4) ,
, : Separation Code (1byte ASCII code)
5) Signal
+ : PLUS (1byte ASCII code 2Bh)
- : MINUS (1byte ASCII code 2Dh)
: SPACE (1byte ASCII code 20h)
6) DATA
00000000 ~ 99999999 (8byte ASCII code)
7) K
K : UNIT (1byte ASCII code)
8) G
G : UNIT (1byte ASCII code)
9) CR
CR : Carriage Return (1byte ASCII code)
10) LF
LF : Line Feed (1byte ASCII code)

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7. Follow-upMeasures for Abnormal Symptoms

7-1. Abnormal Number Display

Turn the power off for 2~3 seconds and turn the power on. Then, the machine becomes
normal. If the numbers are not normally displayed continuously, the product should
receive the service
7-2. In case of OVER LOAD
1) If the value is shown on the display, and it is higher than set value, the
machine is in normal operation. If the value is lower than the set value, refer
5-10. RELAY Reversed Output of this manual. And still, if the machine is not
normal, the machine should be serviced for malfunction.
2) If "Over" is show on the display, check the connection to LOAD CELL. If not
connected, refer the wire drawing and wire the cell.
If it's connected and "Over" is displayed, check LOAD CELL.

3) When the power is supplied to the machine, check if DC 10V is supplied to EXC
terminal. If the power is not found or low, the machine should be serviced for
malfunction.
4) If Input Voltage is normal, check if Output Voltage is in the range, DC –10mV ~
+30mV is read on SIG Terminal of Load Cell. If Output Voltage is in the range, Load
Cell is in normal operation.
5) If SIG Terminal’s Output is lower than -10mV or higher than +40mV, have the
power off and disconnect wires connected to Terminal Port of Load Cell, and check
if the resistance of LOAD CELL EXC Terminal is in 350 ohm ~ 400 ohm range and the
resistance of SIG Terminal is in 340 ohm ~ 360 ohm range. If the resistance values
are too high or too low, the Load Cell should receive the service for malfunction.
7-3. The numbers on the display either increase or decrease while LOAD CELL is
not loaded.
1) While LOAD CELL is connected to Terminal Port, short the two terminals of SIG.
If the numbers on the display are not changing, the LOAD CELL is defective and
should receive the service.
2) If the number still increases or decreases, the LOAD CELL should receive the
service for malfunction.
7-4. PASSWORD is lost.
1) PASSWORD is the function to prevent the operation of the LOAD CELL by anyone
except the one in charge of the machine.
2) If the configuration should be changed, entering PASSWORD “121”can make a
forced entry.
7-5. Please contact Service Dept., Point, Inc. for questions and comments.
TEL : 051-311-3400
FAX : 051-315-2347
E-mail : gopoint@unitel.co.kr
http://www.gopoint.co.kr

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