TLM8

WEIGHT TRANSMITTER - 8 INDEPENDENT CHANNELS - WEIGHING AND BATCHING

Instrument
Manager

DESCRIPTION

 Weight transmitter with 8 independent reading channels with IP68/IP69K AISI 304 STAINLESS STEEL BOXES (on request)
display of the total weight.
Hygienic version
 The TLM8 series allows to have same benefits and performance of
an advanced digital weighing system even using analog load cells.
 TEST key for direct access to the diagnostic functions.
 Back panel mounting on Omega/DIN rail or junction box (on request).
 Dimensions: 148x92x60 mm.
 Backlit LCD graphic display, resolution: 128x64 pixel, visible area:
60x32 mm.
 5-key keyboard.
 Extractable screw terminal blocks.
 The instrument can be configured and managed using the free
“Instrument Manager” PC software, which you can download from
www.laumas.com.
IP67 POLYCARBONATE BOXES (on request)

INPUTS/OUTPUTS AND COMMUNICATION

 RS485 serial port for communication via protocols ModBus RTU,

ASCII Laumas or continuous one way transmission.
 5 relay outputs controlled by the setpoint values or via protocols.
 3 optoisolated PNP digital inputs: status reading via serial
communication protocols.
 8 load cell dedicated inputs. 8+3 cable glands - plugs 8+3 PVC end-fittings for sheath

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DESCRIPTION CODE

RS485 serial port.

Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 (bit/s).
16 bit analog output. TLM8
Current: 0÷20 mA; 4÷20 mA (up to 400 Ω).
Voltage: 0÷10 V; 0÷5 V (min 2 kΩ)

CANopen port.
Baud rate: 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 800, 1000 (kbit/s).
TLM8CANOPEND
The instrument works as slave in a synchronous CANopen network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

DeviceNet port.
Baud rate: 125, 250, 500 (kbit/s).
TLM8DEVICENETD
The instrument works as slave in a DeviceNet network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

CC-Link port.
Baud rate: 156, 625, 2500, 5000, 10000 (kbit/s).
The instrument works as Remote Device Station in a CC-Link network and TLM8CCLINKD
occupies 3 stations.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

Profibus DP port.
Baud rate: up to 12 Mbit/s.
TLM8PROFIBUSD
The instrument works as slave in a Profibus DP network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

Modbus/TCP port.
Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
TLM8MODBUSTCPD
The instrument works as slave in a Modbus/TCP network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

Ethernet TCP/IP port.

Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
The instrument works in an Ethernet TCP/IP network and it is accessible via TLM8ETHETCPD
web browser.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

2x Ethernet/IP ports.
Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
TLM8ETHEIPND
The instrument works as adapter in an Ethernet/IP network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

2x Profinet IO ports.
Type: RJ45 100Base-TX.
TLM8PROFINETIOD
The instrument works as device in a Profinet IO network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

2x EtherCAT ports.
Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
TLM8ETHERCATD
The instrument works as slave in an EtherCAT network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

2x POWERLINK ports.
Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
TLM8POWERLINKD
The instrument works as slave in a Powerlink network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.

2x SERCOS III ports.

Type: RJ45 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing).
TLM8SERCOSD
The instrument works as slave in a Sercos III network.
Equipped with RS485 serial port.
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CERTIFICATIONS

OIML R76:2006, class III, 3x10000 divisions, 0.2 μV/VSI

UL Recognized component - Complies with United States and Canada standards

Complies with the Eurasian Customs Union standards

Equivalent of the CE marking for the United Kingdom

Complies with United Kingdom regulations for legal for trade use

CERTIFICATIONS ON REQUEST

Conformity assessment (initial verification) in combination with Laumas weighing module ( - )

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Power supply and consumption 12÷24 VDC ±10%; 5 W

Number of load cells • Load cells supply up to 16 (350 Ω) - 4/6 wires • 5 VDC/240 mA
Linearity • Analog output linearity (only for TLM8) <0.01% full scale • <0.01% full scale
Thermal drift • Analog output thermal drift (only for TLM8) <0.0005% full scale/°C • <0.003% full scale/°C
A/D Converter 8 channels - 24 bit (16000000 points) - 4.8 kHz
Divisions (with measurement range ±10 mV and sensitivity 2 mV/V) ±999999 • 0.01 μV/d
Measurement range ±39 mV
Usable load cells sensitivity ±7 mV/V
Conversions per second 600/s
Display range ±999999
Decimals • Display increments 0÷4 • x1 x2 x5 x10 x20 x50 x100
Digital filter • Readings per second 21 levels • 5÷600 Hz
Relay outputs 5 - max 115 VAC/150 mA
Optoisolated digital inputs 3 - 5÷24 VDC PNP
Serial ports RS485
Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 (bit/s)
16 bit = 65535 divisions. 0÷20 mA; 4÷20 mA (up to 400 Ω)
Analog output (only for TLM8)
0÷10 V; 0÷5 V (min 2 kΩ)
Humidity (condensate free) 85%
Storage temperature -30 °C +80 °C
Working temperature -20 °C +60 °C

Relay outputs 5 - max 30 VAC, 60 VDC/150 mA

Working temperature -20 °C +60 °C
Equipment to be powered by 12-24 VDC LPS or Class 2 power source

METROLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF TYPE-APPROVED INSTRUMENTS OIML

EU: 2014/31/UE - EN45501:2015 - OIML R76:2006

Applied standards by region
United Kingdom: Non-automatic Weighing Instrument Regulations 2016
Operation modes single interval, multi-interval, multiple range
Accuracy class III or IIII
Maximum number of scale verification divisions 10000 (class III); 1000 (class IIII)
Minimum input signal for scale verification division 0.2 μV/VSI
Working temperature -10°C +40°C
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MAIN FUNCTIONS

 8 independent channels for load cells: monitoring and direct BATCHING PROGRAM
management of each connected load cell.  Settable dosage formula.
 Immediate reporting of anomalies (also on the connected weight  Automatic fall calculation.
indicator display).
 Tolerance error control.
 TLM8 functions can be managed by a W series weight indicator  Precision batching through slow function.
connected via RS485 serial port (excluding instruments with
graphic display) or remotely via the communication interfaces.  Precision batching through tapping function.
 Digital equalization of the 8 channels.  Consumption storage.
 Load distribution analysis on the 8 channels with backups archive:  Printing of batching data.
storing, consultation, printing.  Alarm contact management.
 Single channel overload function.  Batching start via external contact or fieldbus.
 Detailed diagnostics of each load cell (max 8): depending on the  Autotare at batching start.
type of weighing system you can perform:
- load automatic diagnostics;
- automatic diagnostics on zero.
8 INDEPENDENT CHANNELS
 Tilt compensation of the weighing system up to ±10 degrees via
inclinometer (not included). The weight correction is also valid for The screen shows the standard automatic operating mode:
systems approved for legal for trade use. the activation/deactivation status of each channel indicates the
presence/ absence of connection with the load cells.
 Archive of the last 50 significant events (zeroing, calibration,
equalization, alarms): storing, consultation, printing.
Auto mode: at each power-on, the instrument
 Transmission via RS485 (Modbus RTU) or fieldbus of the divisions for automatically detects the status of the 8 channels.
the 8 reading channels. Only the points of each load cell connected
are transmitted, with no filter applied; the calculation of the weight
value, the zero setting and calibration are made by the customer.
 Transmission of load distribution percentages via RS485
(Modbus RTU) or fieldbus.
 Connections to:
- PLC via analog output and fieldbus;
- PC/PLC via RS485 (up to 99 instruments with line repeaters, up
to 32 without line repeaters);
- remote display, inclinometer and printer via RS485;
- up to 16 load cells in parallel;
Active channels: the load cell is connected
- W series weight indicator via RS485.
- IoT gateway for cloud connection via RS485.
 TCP/IP WEB APP: integrated software in combination with the Inactive channel: the load cell is not connected
Ethernet TCP/IP version for remote supervision, management and
control of the instrument.
 Digital filter to reduce the effects of weight oscillation. LOAD DISTRIBUTION
 Possibility to define the condition of stable weight.
The TLM8 displays, in graphical form, the current load distribution
 Theoretical calibration (via keyboard) and real calibration (with sample on each active channel.
weights and the possibility of weight linearization up to 8 points).
 Tare weight zero setting.
 Automatic zero setting at power-on. Gross weight
 Gross weight zero tracking.
 Semi-automatic tare (net/gross weight) and preset tare. Load % on
 Semi-automatic zero. each active
channel
 Direct connection between RS485 and RS232 without converter.
Channels
 Hysteresis and setpoint value setting.
Approved versions for legal for trade use ERROR: OFF: inactive
connection problem channel
 System parameters management protected by qualified access
via software (password), hardware or fieldbus.
 Weight subdivisions displaying (1/10 e). LOAD CELLS INPUT TEST
 Three operation mode: single interval or multiple ranges or The TLM8 displays, in graphical form, the load cells response signal
multi-interval.
in mV for each active channel.
 Net weight zero tracking.
 Calibration.
 Alibi memory (option on request).
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EQUALIZATION WITH JUNCTION BOXES DIGITAL EQUALIZATION

The equalization with junction boxes and trimmers requires several The TLM8 does not require the use of the junction box thanks to the
manual steps and can suffer drift over time, requiring subsequent support of 8 independent channels; the digital equalization function
repetitions of the same procedure. simplifies the procedure to a single step and it is free of drift over time.

1002 kg 1000 kg
998 kg 1000 kg
= LOAD CELL

TLM8
TRANSMITTER EQUALIZATION kg kg
INDICATOR BOARD 1000 1000
PLATFORM PLATEFORM

997 kg 1000 kg
1003 kg 1000 kg

OPTIONS ON REQUEST

DESCRIPTION CODE

Alibi memory. OPZWALIBI

AISI 304 stainless steel box; dimensions: 286x206x85 mm

- IP68 protection rating.

- 10 M12x1.5 cable glands. Available versions:
- Adjustable stainless steel bracket included. Standard CASTLM8I
- Dimensions with bracket: 290x206x187 mm. ATEX II 3GD (zone 2-22) CASTLM8I-X
option on
- Kit for front panel mounting (option IECEx (zone 2-22) CASTLM8I-IEX
request).

- IP69K front panel protection rating

- Hygienic version RPSCQC authorized by 3-A SSI
CASTLM8I3A
- 6 M12x1.5 cable glands
- Supports for front panel mounting included

IP67 polycarbonate box; dimensions: 188x188x130 mm

(four fixing holes Ø4 mm; centre distance: 164x164 mm)

- transparent cover CASTLG

- transparent cover; 8+3 M16x1.5 cable glands - plugs CASTLG8PG9
- transparent cover; 8+3 PVC end-fittings for sheath CASTLG8GUA

- external keyboard CASTLGTAST

- external keyboard; 8+3 M16x1.5 cable glands - plugs CASTLGTAST8PG9
- external keyboard; 8+3 PVC end-fittings for sheath CASTLGTAST8GUA
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