Ramsey Micro-Tech 9104 User Manual

Micro-Tech™ 9104
Loss in Weight Feeder

Controller
User Manual
REC 4297 Rev E
Part number 127426—English
© 2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. All rights reserved.

Revision History
Revision Date Released Eco Number Details of the Release
Number
Rev A January 2013 3034 First release of the Micro-Tech 9104 Loss-In-Weight Feeder
Controller User Manual.
Rev B February 2013 3044 On field wiring drawing, add "VDC ONLY" for pulse
Rev C May 2013 3322 Corrected error motherboard jumpers & Dual plant A/D
jumpers
Rev D September 2013 3363 Corrections.
Rev E November 2013 3403 Corrections.
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on the user of the equipment and the act is generalized to the extent that determination of the equipment that the defect is due to a matter embraced within seller's warranty
of compliance is a judgment decision on the part of the local inspection. Hence, Thermo hereunder. Any such defect in material and workmanship shall be presented to seller as
Fisher Scientific will not be responsible for meeting the full requirements of OSHA in soon as such alleged errors or defects are discovered by purchaser and seller is given
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Safety in Transportation and Handling maintained in accordance with seller's written instructions applicable to such equipment,
The Micro-Tech is an integral part of your plant and when transporting, or if such equipment shall have been repaired or altered or modified without seller's
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Because your Micro-Tech and associated systems are tailored to application to repairs, alterations, or modifications, shall not be applicable to routine preventive and
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About This Manual
This manual tells you how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the Micro-
Tech. If you encounter a technical term or unit of measure that you do not
recognize in the manual or in the Micro-Tech screens, please consult the
glossary at the end of the manual.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
The names of Micro-Tech buttons, functions, and so on are shown using

initial upper-case letters—for example, Menu, Run, Edit, Choice, Tons.
Italics are used in the text for emphasis.
NOTE. Provides information of special importance. 
HINT. Indicates a hint about understanding or operating the Micro-

Tech. 
Safety Precautions
Listed below are the safety messages for your Micro-Tech and its associated
scale system. Please read all safety messages very carefully, because this
information is important—for your own personal safety and the safety of
others.
WARNING. Failure to observe could result in death or serious injury. 
CAUTION. Failure to observe may cause minor injury or damage to the

equipment. 
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................. 1-1
Unpacking the Micro-Tech ................................................................. 1-1
Overview of the Micro-Tech ............................................................... 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................. 1-3
General Safety Precautions ............................................................... 1-3
Incoming Power Safety .................................................................... 1-3
EMC Instructions ............................................................................ 1-3
Hardware Installation.......................................................................... 1-4
Important Wiring and Safety Information ....................................... 1-4
Installing the Field Model ................................................................ 1-4
Mounting...................................................................................... 1-4
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ....................................... 1-5
Installing the Panel Model ............................................................... 1-6
Mounting...................................................................................... 1-6
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ....................................... 1-7
Configuring Jumpers and Switches .................................................. 1-7
Micro-Tech Features ........................................................................... 1-7
Standard Features............................................................................. 1-7
Inputs and Outputs.......................................................................... 1-8
Micro-Tech Menus and Functions ...................................................... 1-8
Monitoring Functions ...................................................................... 1-9
Print Functions ................................................................................ 1-9
Communication Functions .............................................................. 1-9
Symbol Identification........................................................................ 1-10
Standards Applied ............................................................................. 1-11
Specifications .................................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Set-up ....................................................................................... 2-1

Using the Console ............................................................................... 2-1
Display Screen ................................................................................. 2-2
Keypad ............................................................................................. 2-2
Soft Key Buttons .............................................................................. 2-2
Status LEDs ..................................................................................... 2-2
Measuring Functions ....................................................................... 2-3
Determining Installation Parameters ................................................... 2-3
Scale Capacity .................................................................................. 2-3
Number of Load Cells...................................................................... 2-4
Load Cell Capacity, Sensitivity, and Resistance ............................. 2-4
Load Cell Capacity........................................................................... 2-4
Load Cell Sensitivity ........................................................................ 2-4
Load Cell Resistance ........................................................................ 2-5
Using the Console ............................................................................... 2-5
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Initializing the Software ...................................................................... 2-5
Overview .......................................................................................... 2-5
Cold-Starting the Micro-Tech.......................................................... 2-5
Setting the Date ............................................................................... 2-6
Setting the Time .............................................................................. 2-8
Choosing a Language ....................................................................... 2-9
Selecting English/Metric Units ....................................................... 2-10
Setting the Rate Units .................................................................... 2-11
English Rate Units ...................................................................... 2-12
Metric Rate Units ....................................................................... 2-12
Mixed Rate Units ........................................................................ 2-13
Setting the Weight Units................................................................ 2-14
English Weight Units .................................................................. 2-14
Metric Weight Units ................................................................... 2-15
Mixed Weight Units ................................................................... 2-15
Setting the Total Units ................................................................... 2-16
English Total Units ..................................................................... 2-16
Metric Total Units ...................................................................... 2-17
Entering Scale Data ........................................................................ 2-17
Entering the type of Scale ............................................................... 2-18
Entering the Maximum Scale Capacity .......................................... 2-19
Entering the Scale Divisions ........................................................... 2-20
Entering Number of Load Cells ..................................................... 2-21
Load Cell Capacity, Sensitivity, and Resistance ........................... 2-21
Entering Lever Ratio ................................................................... 2-21
Calibration ..................................................................................... 2-22
Running the Micro-Tech .................................................................. 2-23
Run Screen..................................................................................... 2-24
Calibrating the Micro-Tech .............................................................. 2-25
Doing a Zero Calibration ............................................................... 2-25
Doing an R-Cal Span Calibration .................................................. 2-27
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 3-1

Critical Checkpoints ........................................................................... 3-1
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts ............................... 4-1

Overview ............................................................................................. 4-1
RMA ................................................................................................... 4-1
Getting Ready to Order ...................................................................... 4-1
Contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific................................................... 4-3
Parts List ............................................................................................. 4-4
Appendix A Additional Installation Information ........................................A-1

Door Label .......................................................................................... A-1
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R-Cal Factoring .................................................................................. A-2
Reset Weight Factor ......................................................................... A-2
R-Cal Span ...................................................................................... A-3
Set R-Cal Factor............................................................................... A-5
Terminal Block Definitions ................................................................ A-7
Motherboard Jumper Locations .......................................................... A-9
Jumper Settings................................................................................. A-10
A/D Jumpers—Load-Cell Sense ..................................................... A-12
Load-Cell Specifications .................................................................... A-12
Programmable Digital Inputs/Outputs.............................................. A-13
Digital Input Expansion Boards ........................................................ A-13
DC Input Board ............................................................................ A-14
Opto22 Input Board ...................................................................... A-14
Digital Output Expansion Boards ..................................................... A-16
Relay Output Board ....................................................................... A-16
Opto22 Output Board ................................................................... A-17
DIO 8in/8out Board ......................................................................... A-18
Analog I/O Boards ............................................................................ A-19
Type A: 4–20mA Output Board .................................................... A-19
Type B: Analog I/O Board ............................................................. A-20
Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board...................................................... A-22
Communication Board ..................................................................... A-24
Profibus-DP Board ........................................................................... A-26
Glossary ...................................................................................... 1
Attached Drawings ..................................................................... 2
List of Figures
Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech .............. 1-2
Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech ............ 1-2
Figure 1–3. Connectors on Underside of Enclosure ................. 1-6
Figure 2–1. Main Features of the Micro-Tech Console ............. 2-1
Figure 2–2. Location of Load-Cell Data .................................... 2-4
Figure 2–3. Run Screen .......................................................... 2-24
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List of Tables
Table 1–1. Symbol Identification ............................................. 1-10
Table 1–2. Micro-Tech Technical Specifications ..................... 1-12
Table 4–1. Micro-Tech Parts List .............................................. 4-4
Table A–1. Load-Cell Technical Specifications ....................... A-12
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Introduction
Unpacking the Micro-Tech
Chapter 1
Introduction
This manual provides the information you need to install, operate, and
troubleshoot the Micro-Tech. Please read the entire manual before
installing your Micro-Tech. For personal and system safety, and for the
best product performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the
manual before installing or using your Micro-Tech. If you have a question
not covered in this manual please refer to the Reference manual.
The Micro-Tech has been properly packaged for shipment at the factory.
Unpacking the Please inspect all packages for damage before opening the shipping package,
Micro-Tech because the carrier is likely responsible for any damage. Once removed
from the package, the Micro-Tech can be safely stored with its cover and
latches secured and with the hole plugs installed. During storage, do not
expose the Micro-Tech to moisture or to temperatures outside the range of
–22 to +158°F (–30° to +70°C).
The Micro-Tech 9000 Field Mount Integrator (Figure 1-1) or Panel

Overview of Mount Integrator (Figure 1-2) is a bus-based microcomputer driven
the Micro- instrument.
Tech
By suitable processing of input signals, the Integrator delivers visible and
electrical output representing the rate of material movement or other
factors specific to the model.
The Micro-Tech has provisions for four outputs on the digital output
board, plus one DC output from the mother board—making a total of five,
one of which can be defined as a Fault output. In addition, many
automatic and check functions are available to monitor its calibration
functions and maintenance schedule.
There are two models of Micro-Tech: the field-mounted version
(figure 1–1) and the panel-mounted version (figure 1–2). For the panel-
mounted version, provide a cut-out (see figure 1–2 for dimensions) in the
panel and, after removing the holding brackets and installing the gasket,
insert the Micro-Tech.
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Overview of the Micro-Tech
Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech
Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Please read the following warnings and cautions before installing, operating, or maintaining the Micro-Tech.
General Safety Precautions Incoming Power Safety
Please read the following warnings and cautions, when working with
CAUTION. Do not install, operate, or perform any maintenance
incoming power to the Micro-Tech or its associated systems.
procedures until you have read all the safety precautions listed below. 
CAUTION. Do not connect power until you have read and
CAUTION. Do not connect power to the electronics or turn on the unit
understood this entire section. Improper connection may result in
until you have read and understood this entire manual. The precautions
damage to your Micro-Tech. 
and procedures presented in this manual must be followed carefully in order
to prevent equipment damage and protect the operator from possible WARNING. All wiring must be in accordance with standards (IEC,
injury.  EN) national and local codes (NEC, VDE, and so forth) outline
provisions, for safely installing electrical equipment. Installation must
WARNING. Covers over the electronics should always remain in place
comply with specifications regarding wire types, conductor sizes,
during operation. They should be removed only for maintenance
branch circuit protection, and disconnect devices. Failure to do so may
procedures with the machine’s power OFF. Be sure to replace all covers
result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. 
before resuming operation. 
WARNING. Ground impedance must conform to the requirements
WARNING. All switches (such as control or power) must be OFF when
of national and local industrial safety regulations and/or electrical
checking input AC electrical connections, removing or inserting printed
codes. The integrity of all ground connections should be periodically
circuit boards, or attaching voltmeters to the system. 
checked. For installations within a cabinet, a single safety ground-
WARNING. Incoming voltages must be checked with a voltmeter before point or ground bus-bar connected directly to building steel should be
being connected to the electronics.  used. All circuits including the AC input ground conductor should be
grounded independently and directly to this point/bar. Grounding all
WARNING. Extreme caution must be used in testing in, on, or around
enclosures and conduits is strongly recommended. 
the electronics, PC boards, or modules. There are voltages in excess of 115V
or 230V in these areas. Avoid high voltage and static electricity around the CAUTION. Verify that the input voltage is correct with an AC
printed circuit boards.  voltmeter before you connect it to the Micro-Tech. 
WARNING. Maintenance procedures should be performed only by CAUTION. Earth ground must be provided to the Micro-Tech. Do
qualified service personnel and in accordance with procedures/instructions not use conduit to provide this ground. 
given in this manual. 
CAUTION. A readily accessible disconnect device (maximum 20
WARNING. During maintenance, a safety tag (not supplied by Thermo amp) must be incorporated in the field wiring. This disconnect device
Fisher Scientific) should be displayed in the ON/OFF switch areas as a should be within easy reach of the operator and must be marked as the
precaution instructing others not to operate the unit.  disconnecting device for the equipment. 
WARNING. Only qualified service technicians should be allowed to open EMC Instructions
The Micro-Tech may cause radio interference if used in a residential
and work in the electronics, power supply, control, or switch boxes. 
or domestic environment. The installer is required to take measures to
WARNING. This equipment should not be operated or utilized in prevent interference, in addition to the essential requirements for CE
applications other than those stated in the original order.  compliance provided in this manual, if necessary.
WARNING. All panels covering the electronics must be in place and tight Conformity of the Micro-Tech with CE/EMC requirements does not
before wash down procedures. Damage to the electronics could result from guarantee an entire machine or installation complies with CE/EMC
water, moisture, or contamination in the electronics housing.  requirements.

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Hardware Installation
Hardware This section tells you how to complete the hardware installation for your
Micro-Tech. Please go to the appropriate section, depending on which
Installation model of Micro-Tech you purchased (field-mounted or panel-mounted).
Important Wiring Before installing the Micro-Tech, please read the following important
and Safety safety information about wiring up the Micro-Tech.
Information
 Ensure power is OFF at the main disconnect.
 Do not route load-cell and signal cables in the same conduit with
power cables or any large source of electrical noise.
 Earth ground all instrument chassis’ and conduits. A ground
connection between all conduits is required.
 Connect the shields only where shown.
 Check that all wires are tight in their connections.
 Never use a “megger” to check the wiring.
 A readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the field
wiring. This disconnect should be within easy reach of the operator and
must be marked as the disconnecting device for the Micro-Tech and
associated equipment.
 All conduits should enter the bottom of the enclosure. Do not run
conduit through the top or sides of the enclosure.
Installing the The integrator should not be exposed to excessive vibration, heat, direct
sunlight, or moisture. The ideal mounting location would be on a separate
Field Model wall or beam in view of the device being monitored. Refer to system wiring
diagram for the maximum allowed distance from the monitored device to
the Micro-Tech.
Mounting Mount the Micro-Tech to a rigid, flat, vertical surface using four mounting
holes provided on the back of the enclosure. Care should be taken to
ensure the mounting surface is flat, so as not to twist or warp the fiberglass
enclosure when tightening the mounting bolts.

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Connecting the To connect the incoming power, use the following procedure. Please note
Incoming Power that all units shipped from the factory are configured for 100 to 240 VAC.
Supply
1. A customer-supplied 2 Amp 250 VAC normal-blow fuse must be
connected in the “Hot” power lead between the AC Mains and the
Micro-Tech “AC Power Input” terminal block.
2. Unlatch and open the enclosure door.
3. Route incoming power wiring through a conduit hole at the bottom

right of the enclosure. Leave ample loose wiring (typically 8 inches /
20 cm) to facilitate removing the terminal connectors.
4. Locate the wiring panel (see figure 1-3 below), which lies on the
underside of the electronics enclosure. The wire-safety ground-
terminal is located on the enclosure back panel.
5. Wire HOT to Terminal H on the AC PWR IN terminal.
6. Wire NEUTRAL to Terminal N on the AC PWR IN terminal.
7. If additional I/O is required using the line voltages, these wires

should be routed through a conduit hole on the bottom right of the
enclosure. Leave ample loose wiring (typically 8 inches / 20 cm) to
facilitate removing the terminal connectors.
8. In the case of sourcing power for the AC outputs/inputs from the

Micro-Tech, source the power from the AUX PWR OUT terminal.
9. All additional field wiring operation at voltages less than 30 V must

be located on the left bottom of the enclosure. Leave ample loose
wiring (typically 8 inches / 20 cm) to facilitate removing the terminal
connectors.
10. Close and latch the enclosure door.

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Figure 1–3. Connectors on Underside of Enclosure
Installing the This model of the Micro-Tech is designed to be mounted in an instrument

panel. The instrument panel should not be exposed to excessive vibration,
Panel Model heat, or moisture. The front bezel, when properly seated, forms a dust seal.
A 2 inch (50 mm) clearance around the top and bottom of the Micro-Tech
is required for convection cooling. Additional clearances may be required if
other equipment mounted directly below the Micro-Tech generates
excessive heat. A 2-3 inch (50-75mm) clearance in the back is necessary for
wiring access and fuse replacement. A 1 inch (25 mm) clearance on each
side is necessary for inserting the chassis-holding brackets from the back
after inserting the Micro-Tech.
Mounting Provide a cut-out (see figure 1-2 for dimensions) in the panel and, after
removing the holding brackets, and installing the gasket, insert the Micro-
Tech. From the back, insert the holding brackets on both sides of the
Micro-Tech. Tighten the holding brackets to support the Micro-Tech and
form a dust seal.

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Micro-Tech Features
Connecting the To connect the incoming power to the Micro-Tech, use the following
Incoming Power procedure. Please note that all units are 24VDC only.
Supply
1. For input power, use 16 AWG / 1.5 mmsq standard wires.
2. Wire the safety ground to the terminal labeled “E” on the Power
Input Terminal.
3. Wire the +24VDC to the terminal labeled “+” on the Power Input
Terminal.
4. Wire the 24VDC Common to the terminal labeled “–” on the Power
Input Terminal.
Configuring In most instances, your Micro-Tech is shipped to you from the factory
with all the needed jumpers installed and the switches set in the correct
Jumpers and positions for your particular installation and application. As a result, you
Switches should not need to connect any jumpers or set any switches but, if you do,
all the appropriate settings are shown in the specific model reference
manual.
The following sections give you a quick overview of the Micro-Tech’s

Micro-Tech features, functions, and capabilities.
Features
Standard The Micro-Tech has many hardware and software features. The standard
features of the Micro-Tech are listed below.
Features
 Menu-driven scroll entries on a four line display.
 Four LED status indicators.
 Audit trail.
 Automatic zero and span calibration.
 Auto zero tracking (where applicable).
 Several software options that may be turned on by keypad entry or by
installing optional plug-in PC boards.
 Optically coupled digital inputs and outputs.

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Micro-Tech Menus and Functions
 Alarms and failure detection.

 Communication standards such as RS232C, RS485, and networking
multi-drop.
 Allen-Bradley DF1 and Modbus RTU.
 Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP
Inputs and The standard Micro-Tech configuration is as follows. For more

information about the Micro-Tech’s communication protocols, see the
Outputs
specific model reference manual.
 USB port.
 Two serial communication ports.
 Two Digital Inputs on motherboard
 One DC output from the mother board (J29)
 Ethernet TCP/IP.
 Four circuit board expansion slots that can accommodate the following
boards, if needed.
 Three programmable digital inputs on plug-in card.
 Four programmable digital outputs on a plug-in card.
 Single channel current output board
 Dual channel current output, analog input board (2 analog in and
2 analog out)
 8 digital inputs/8 digital outputs board
 Serial communication board
 Profibus-DP board
Micro-Tech Each Micro-Tech has been designed for a specific application and is
capable of performing all of the necessary measuring functions. All of the
Menus and required functions are resident in the software of the microprocessor.
Functions Optional functions are automatically turned on when the relevant
hardware is installed, or after the operator has selected them through the
keypad. Setup of the Micro-Tech is easy and is performed via the keypad
on the front of the device. The setup parameters may be divided into the
following main groups.
 Menu 1: Calibration

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Micro-Tech Menus and Functions
 Menu 2: Set-up
 Menus 3–6: Options Configuration
Monitoring
The Integrator includes internal diagnostics that generate alarms in case of
Functions hardware failures or programming errors.
Alarms are visible on the display and can be acknowledged and reset
through the keypad, digital input, or serial line. Alarms can be delayed to
avoid intervention in case of short time peaks. Each individual alarm can be
programmed to operate as alarm, shut down, or none. Two LED’s indicate
the cumulative status of alarms and shut down. Digital outputs are also
provided for the following:
• Hardware failure
• Alarm cumulative
• Shut down cumulative
Print Functions Timed or command reports can be obtained by connecting a serial printer
to the Comm output on the motherboard, or an optional communication
board. Data may also be downloaded to a USB memory device. The
Micro-Tech Set-Up, Totals, Zero results, and Audit Trail of the
instrument can be printed.
Communication There are two communication ports on the Motherboard. Comm A is

RS232C/RS-485 (jumper selectable), isolated. Comm B is RS-485 only,
Functions non-isolated. One additional communication board may be installed. For
detailed descriptions of communication protocols, see the specific model
reference manual.
There are three types of standard communication functions, as described
below.
 Serial Communications
The communication protocol allows a remote intelligent device to read
the contents of the registers and write to some registers. During the
communication activity, the Micro-Tech always acts as a Slave,
responding to a request from a Master device on the line, but never

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Symbol Identification
attempting to send messages out. One electrical interface may be

selected and accessed through one communication port.
 Field Bus I/O

Profibus-DP I/O, communication protocol board is typically used to
transfer I/O images between a main PLC and the remote devices
(normally remote I/O racks—rack adapters) or to transfer (read and
write blocks of data with intelligent remote devices (node adapters), the
Micro-Tech in this case. The Remote I/O is a typical master/slave
communication where the main PLC is the master or scanner and the
remote devices are slaves or adapters.
 Ethernet Port
The Micro-Tech has a built-in Ethernet port. Communications
protocols Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP can be used. The Micro-
Tech is a slave device only, and cannot initiate messages.
Symbol Here are the details of the symbols used on the Micro-Tech.
Identification
Table 1–1. Symbol Identification
Symbol Description
Alternating current
Earth (ground) TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CONDUCTOR TERMINAL
Caution, risk of electric shock
Caution (refer to
accompanying documents)

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Standards Applied
Conformity with the Low Voltage (LVD) Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standards (EMC) Directive has been demonstrated using harmonized European Norm (EN)
Applied standards published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, and
International (IEC) applicable standard used in North America.
The Micro-Tech™ 9000 series comply with the EN and IEC standards listed below, when
properly installed in accordance with this and other relevant manuals.
 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010.1-04
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use.
Part 1: General Requirements.
 UL 6101-1(2nd Edition)
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use.
 UL 60950-1
Information Technology Equipment—Safety
 IEC/EN 61010-1:2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for Measurement, Control, and
laboratory use.
Part 1: General requirements.
The Micro-Tech™ 9000 series has been tested with the EN and IEC standards listed
below.
 IEC/EN 61326-1
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use—EMC
requirements.
Part 1: General requirements
 EN 55011
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,
scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment.
 EN 55022
Information technology equipment. Radio disturbance characteristics. Limits and
methods of measurement.
The Micro-Tech™ 9000 series complies with the following EN directives.
 2006/95/CE—Low Voltage Directive.
 2004/108/CE—EMC Directive.

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Specifications
Specifications
Table 1–2. Micro-Tech Technical Specifications
Description Specification
Field Mount Enclosure NEMA 4X, IP66, dust and watertight, 17.01 [432] x 14.18 [360] x
6.59 [167] inches. Fiberglass reinforced polyester.
Steel chassis providing EMI/RFI shielding.
Panel Mount Enclosure Size: 12.11 [308] x 4 [102] x 7.95 [202] inches.
Material: Zinc-plated mild steel.
Environmental Conditions Mounting Mount as close to the measuring device as possible without
exposing to excessive heat or moisture.
Field Mount suitable for outdoor mounting.
Temperature (Ambient) Storage: -22° to +158° F (-30° to +70° C).
Operating: –4° to +140° F (-20° to +60° C).
Relative Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
decreasing linearly to 50% humidity at 40°C.
Pollution Degree Level 2 per IEC 61010-1
Altitude Up to 6,561 ft (2000m)
Installation Category 2
Shock 15G peak for 11ms duration (±1.0 ms)
Vibration 0.006 in./0.152 mm displacement, 1G peak
Emission Limitation According to IEC/EN 61326-1, Class A
Noise Immunity According to IEC/EN 61326-1, Industrial Environmental
Nominal Voltage Field Mount: 100-240 VAC.
Panel Mount: 24VDC +10%,-15% (user supplied).
Nominal Frequency Field Mount: 50-60 Hz.
Panel Mount: DC only.
Fusing 250VAC, 2A fast acting, on motherboard
Power Consumption 50 VA max.
Maximum Non-Destructive Input Voltage Field Mount: 265 VAC.
Panel Mount: 28VDC.
DC Power Supply Required for Panel Mount Output voltage: 24 VDC
Isolation: No.
Output current: 2A minimum, short circuit protected.
Processor Coldfire MCF5234 32-bit microprocessor
2 MB Flash memory
128K NVRam
2 Integrated UARTs and Ethernet communication peripherals.

Introduction
Specifications
Description Specification
Removable Storage USB flash driver port
RAM Battery Life expectancy of the RAM support battery is a minimum of 10
years, if power is not applied. Under normal operation where
power is on continuously, life expectancy is much longer.
Inputs #1, #2 Optically isolated. Powered by + 24VDC supply.
Built-in current source for dry contact use.(Gold plated contacts
recommended)
Frequency range Voltage/current type sensor: 0.25 to 2.0 kHz.
Contact closure type sensor: 0.25 to 30 Hz.
Low threshold: +1.3 VDC min.
High threshold: +2.2 VDC max.
Low or High Pulse Duration Voltage/current type sensor: 200 us min.
Contact closure type sensor: 15 ms min.
Hysteresis 0.8 VDC minimum.
Input impedance 10 k-ohm typical, 500 ohm minimum.
Input source current -2 mA nom. at 0 VDC.
Max. non-destructive input voltage ±28 peak, continuous.
Digital Pulse Output (Output #5) Able to drive TTL, CMOS, or relay solenoids.
Current sinking driver.
+24 VDC internal supply, 100mA DC maximum.
Standard Communication Serial Interface UART 0 RS-232C provides support for modem.
RS-485; 2 and 4 wire multi-drop.
Data rate: 110 to 19200 bits/second, operator selectable from
the keypad. Data format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable
parity, data length, and stop bits.
Optical isolation: 250 VRMS max. Input Voltage: ±30 Vdc max.
(RS-232C) ±15/-10 Vdc max. (RS-485).
Cable length: RS-232C, 50ft [15m] max; RS-485, 4000 ft
[1219m] max.
Standard Communication Serial Interface UART 2 RS-485; 2 and 4 wire multi-drop in RS- 485.
(For use with Thermo Fisher Scientific equipment Data rate: 110 to 19200 bits/second, operator selectable from
only.) the keypad. Data Format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable
parity, data length, and stop bits.
Isolation: Non-Isolated.
Cable Length: 4000ft [1219m] max.
Physical: 100baseT, RJ45 Ethernet port
Embedded Web server
Ethernet Communication Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP.

Chapter 2
Set-up
This chapter tells you how to start up your Micro-Tech, initialize its
software, and get your Micro-Tech and its associated scale up and running.
As part of the initialization process you will initialize the software, once this
is done, do the initial zero and span calibrations of the scale. Your Micro-
Tech is then ready to go into operation.
There are four major parts to the Micro-Tech console, as follows.

Using the
 Display screen
Console
 Keypad
 Soft keys
 Status LEDs
Figure 2–1. Main Features of the Micro-Tech Console

Set-up
Using the Console
Display Screen This displays the built-in Micro-Tech menus as well as any entries you
make using the keypad. The display also shows the current functions (such
as Edit, Enter, and Clear) that are assigned to the four Micro-Tech soft
keys situated below the display.
Keypad The keypad allows you to scroll through the Micro-Tech menus, enter
numbers and letters into the Micro-Tech’s menus, and control the
operation of the Micro-Tech using the Run button. As you will already
have noticed—similar to the keys on a cell phone—the Micro-Tech’s
number keys have multiple uses. All are context sensitive, meaning, for
example, that when the Micro-Tech is displaying a menu, the number “8”
key operates as a down-arrow key, but when the Micro-Tech is expecting
you to enter a number, it operates as an “8” key. Similarly, in the print
menu, when you are naming your output, repeatedly pressing the “8” key
brings up, in succession, the letters V and W.
 Arrow Keys
The up-arrow and down-arrow keys allow you to scroll through the
Micro-Tech menu screens—up and down as well as left and right in
some menus.
 Control Keys
The Micro-Tech has two control keys—the Menu button and the Run
button. Once the Micro-Tech is up and running, pressing the Menu
button brings up the menu screens. Pressing the Run button returns
the Micro-Tech to its normal operating mode.
The four blue keys below the display screen are “soft keys,” that is, they
Soft Key Buttons have different functions depending on which menu you are using. The soft
keys are assigned to various menu-selection and data-entry functions—such
as Edit, Clear, Reset, Totals, and so forth.
Status LEDs The four indicators show the status of the Loss-In-Weight Feeder
Controller.
• REMOTE
• AUTO
• ALARM
• READY

Set-up
Determining Installation Parameters
Measuring The Loss-in-Weight Controller can be directly connected to up to six

350 ohm load cells and converts the weight signal into a numeric value
Functions
with very high accuracy and resolution.
Rate is calculated as decrease or increase of weight in time. Total is

computed on two individual registers: master total and reset total. It is
calculated as difference of weight at given time intervals.
The unit can perform automatic zero and span calibrations. Analog
(current) output signals or communications can be used to transmit rate,
net and gross weight to other control devices. Displayed variables and
analog outputs can be smoothed via damping filters, individually
programmable.
The system fully handles the refill of the bin, by acting in volumetric mode
during the refilling time and adjusting the volumetric constants according
to the current net weight. One single instrument can control one or two
completely independent loss in weight feeders.
Following mechanical and electrical installation, it is necessary that you

Determining program field data that is specific to your application into the Micro-Tech
Installation memory. The following setup procedure should be completed before
programming your Loss-In-Weight Feeder Controller.
Parameters
Before applying power to the weighing system, it is necessary to complete
the following statements.
Scale Capacity Determine the maximum scale capacity in one of the following weight
units (Pounds, Tons, LTons, kg, t) and record the capacity and weight
units below. (Example: 400.0 pounds)
Scale #1
Scale #2

Set-up
Determining Installation Parameters
Number of Load Enter the number of load cells.

Cells (Number of Load Cells) Scale #1
(Number of Load Cells) Scale #2
Load Cell Capacity, All Thermo Fisher load cells have the capacity, sensitivity, and resistance
Sensitivity, and marked (as shown below) on the end of the cable. In case the label is not
Resistance present please refer to the data sheet supplied with the load cell. Enter the
capacity, sensitivity, and resistance below.
Figure 2–2. Location of Load-Cell Data
Load Cell Determine the load cell size in weight units (Pounds, Tons, LTons, kg, t).
Record the weight and units below.(Example: 250.0 Pounds)
Capacity
(Load Cell Capacity) Scale #1
(Load Cell Capacity) Scale #2
Load Cell From the load cell nameplate, determine the load cell sensitivity in mV/V.
Sensitivity Record the sensitivity below. (Example 3.000 mV/V)
mV/V (Load Cell Sensitivity) Scale #1
mV/V (Load Cell Sensitivity) Scale #2

Set-up
Using the Console
Load Cell Determine the load cell resistance from the label or data sheet or measure
Resistance the signal (output) resistance with a digital VOM. You must determine the
resistance separately for each individual load cell. Record the individual
resistances below. (Example: 350.000)
(Ohms) Scale #1
(Ohms) Scale #2
Using the Please see page 2-1 of the manual to familiarize yourself with the Micro-
Tech’s console and how to use it.
Console
This section gives you step-by-step instructions to guide you through the
Initializing the software-initialization process.
Software
NOTE. You must complete the entire software initialization and scale-
calibration procedure before putting the Micro-Tech into operation. There
are no shortcuts! 
Overview There are four steps in the software initialization process, as follows.
 Enter the correct date and exact current time.
 Choose the appropriate language for the display.
 Choose the appropriate units of measure (standard tons, long tons,

metric tons, and on).
 Enter the installation parameters recorded above.
Cold-Starting the The first time you power up the Micro-Tech, you are doing what is known
as a “cold-start.” Once the Micro-Tech is up and running, you can use the
Micro-Tech cold-start procedure (described below) to—in computer terms—“reboot”
the Micro-Tech. In other words, when you do a cold start, the Micro-
Tech’s RAM memory is erased and everything is returned to its initial start-

Set-up
Initializing the Software
up state. As a result, cold-starts are used, for example, to restore all the
Micro-Tech settings from a previously made back-up flash drive.
To cold-start the Micro-Tech, do the following.
1. Turn on the Micro-Tech’s power switch while simultaneously pressing

and holding soft-key #1 and the Run button. (See figure 2–1 for the
location of these buttons.)
2. The Micro-Tech starts up, and the Alarm LED will light to indicate
that the Micro-Tech has not yet been initialized or calibrated. After a
brief delay the Default screen appears, as shown in the section below.
Setting the Date You are now ready to set the current date and time. (In the following
example we are going to set the date to May 21, 2013.)
READY BATCH ALARM CALIB
Install Factory
Defaults?
NO YES
1. Make sure the scale is empty.
2. Press the Yes button and the date screen appears.
Exact date?
- Date 01 – 01 – 2012
DAY 1
EDIT
3. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the Day entry field
leaving just the underline.)

Set-up
4. Use the keypad to enter the correct day. Remember to enter two
numbers for the day. If you make a mistake, press the Clear button.
(We entered 21 for day, as shown below.)
Exact date?
- Date 01 – 01 – 2012
DAY 21
EDIT
NOTE. The Micro-Tech displays the date in the month-day-year format,

and requires two numbers in the month and day fields and four numbers in
the year field (MM-DD-YYYY). In addition, the Micro-Tech will not
display the correct date in the Date line until you have completed the entire
process. You can change the date and time formats later, if you would like
to use a different one. 
5. Press the Enter button. Follow steps 3 and 4 above to enter the
correct month and year.
6. Press the Enter button. The display should now look something like
this. (You may have to repeatedly press the Edit and Enter buttons on
start up, scrolling through the fields again, to get to this screen.)
Either way, make sure this screen is displayed before proceeding.
Exact date?
- Date 05 – 21 – 2013
YEAR 2013
EDIT
7. You are now ready to enter the correct time, as described below.

Set-up
Setting the Time In the following example we are going to set the time to 2:09 p.m. To set
the correct time, do the following.
1. Press the down-arrow button (see figure 2–1). The display should
currently look like this.
Exact time?
- Time 12:00 am
EDIT AM/PM
2. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the hour entry field
3. Use the keypad to enter the correct hour. Remember to enter two
numbers for the hour.
4. Press the Enter button.
5. Press the down-arrow button to move to the minute field.
Exact time?
- Time 2:00 am
EDIT AM/PM
6. Press the Edit button. (The Micro-Tech clears the minute entry field

Set-up
7. Use the keypad to enter the correct minutes. Remember to enter two
numbers for the minutes.
8. Press the Enter button.
9. Press the “AM/PM” button to toggle the setting to “PM.”
10. The time is now set. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the
USB screen. The Micro-Tech pauses for about 10 seconds, while it
checks for the presence of a flash drive in the USB port. (If you were
rebooting the Micro-Tech to restore your previously saved settings,
this is where you would insert the back-up flash drive into the USB
port.)
Choosing a The default language shown in the Micro-Tech display is English. You can,
however, choose other languages.
Language
1. The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this.
- MEMORY ERASED -
Choose the language
key to continue to
> ENGLISH <
CHOICE ENTER CLEAR
NOTE. Ignore the “Memory Erased” message. The date and time you
already entered have been retained. 
2. To select the current language, press the Enter button and the scale
set-up screen appears.
3. To choose another language, repeatedly press the Choice button until

the language you want is displayed, then press the Enter button.

Set-up
Initial scale setup
and calibration
Press down SCROLL
5. The Micro-Tech menus are also known as the Micro-Tech “scrolls.”

Please go to figure 2–1 and note that the Micro-Tech keypad
contains an up-scroll button and a down-scroll button, which are also
known as the up-arrow and down-arrow buttons. Thus, the notation
in the display saying “Press down SCROLL,” is a cue to press the
down-arrow (or down-scroll) button, as described the next step.
6. Press the down-arrow button (or Scroll button) and the “Display
Scroll 1” screen appears.
Selecting This menu allows you to choose what units of measurement the Micro-
Tech uses when displaying its results. The Micro-Tech can display
English/Metric information using the following units of measurement.
Units
 Standard English units—such as pounds, standard tons, and long tons.
 Metric units—such as kilograms and tonnes.
 Both English and metric units. (The “Mixed” option.)

Set-up
READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- DISPLAY SCROLL 1 -
Measure Units
> English <
CHOICE
2. The default selection for Measure Units depends on which Language

was selected initially.
3. To Choose a different selection (English, Metric, or Mixed),

repeatedly press the Choice button until the choice you want is
displayed, then press the Enter button.
4. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the rate units screen.
5. In pages 2-12 through 2-16, do the following.

 Follow the “English” headings, if you are using English units.
 Follow the “Metric” headings, if you are using metric units.
 Go to page 2-13, if you are using mixed units.
Setting the Rate This menu allows you to choose the rate units used by the Micro-Tech.
Clearly, which rate units are available in this menu depends on the choices
Units you made in previous menus (English, Metric, Mixed).

Set-up
English Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Rate Units
> Lb/h <
CHOICE
1. Pounds per hour (“Lb/h”) is the default value.
2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other rate units (shown
below), then press the Enter button.
 “LTph”—Long tons per hour
 “Lb/mn”—Pounds per minute
 “T/mn”—Standard tons per minute
 “Lt/mn”—Long tons per minute
 “percent %”
 “Lb/hr”—Pounds per hour
Metric Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose metric
units.
Rate Units
> kg/h <
CHOICE

Set-up
1. Kilograms per hour (“kg/h”) is the default value.
 “kg/mn”—Kilograms per minute
 “t/mn”—Metric tonnes per minute
 “percent %”
 “kg/h”—Kilograms per hour
Mixed Rate Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose mixed
units.
Rate Units
> kg/h <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms per hour (“kg/h”) is the default value.
 “Lb/h”—Pounds per hour
 “Tph”—Standard tons per hour
 “LTph”—Long tons per hour
 “kg/mn”—Kilograms per minute
 “t/mn”—Metric tonnes per minute
 “Lb/mn”—Pounds per minute
 “T/mn—Standard tons per minute

Set-up
 “LT/min”—Long tons per minute

 “percent %”
 “kg/h”—Kilograms per hour
3. Press the down-arrow button to bring up the weight units screen (see
the next section).
Setting the This menu allows you to choose the weight units used by the Micro-Tech.
Clearly, which weight units are available in this menu depends on the
Weight Units choices you made in previous menus (English, Metric, Mixed).
English Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Weight Units
> Pounds <
CHOICE
1. Pounds is the default value.
2. Repeatedly press the Choice button to select other weight units

(shown below), then press the Enter button.
a. “Pounds”
b. “Tons”
c. “LTons”
d. “Percent %

Set-up
Metric Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose metric
units.
Weight Units
> kg <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms is the default value.

a. “kg”—Kilograms
b. “t”—Metric tonnes
c. “percent %”
Mixed Weight Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose mixed
units.
Weight Units
> kg <
CHOICE
1. Kilograms is the default value.


Set-up
a. “kg”—Kilograms
b. “t”—Metric tonnes
c. “percent %”
d. Pounds
e. Tons
f. LTons
Setting the Total This menu allows you to select the specific units of measure that are
displayed by the Micro-Tech when reporting its results (known as
Units
“Totalization”). Clearly, which units of measure are available in this menu
depends on the choice you made in previous topic (“Selecting
English/Metric Units).
English Total Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose
English units.
Total Units
> Tons <
CHOICE
Tons (the standard U.S. ton, 2,000 lbs—also known as the British “short
ton”) is the default value.
1. To choose long tons (“LTons” 2,240 lbs) or pounds (“Pounds”),

repeatedly press the Choice button until the unit you want is
displayed, then press the Enter button.

Set-up
Metric Total Units The Micro-Tech display should currently look like this, if you chose metric
units.
Total Units
>t<
CHOICE
1. t -Metric tonnes (1,000 kg) is the default value.
2. To choose kilograms (“kg”), press the Choice button (“kg” is

displayed), then press the Enter button
Press the down-arrow button (or Scroll button) and the “Number of
Entering Scale scales” screen appears. On this scroll you can choose between 1 to 2
Data scales.
If multiple scales are being used Scale 1 is always assigned to

Motherboard A/D channel #1 (J16). When using only 1 scale there are
other A/D channel assignment options available, which are described
later.
When activated, Scale 2 is always assigned to Motherboard A/D #2

(J21).
READY STABLE ALARM ZERO
- SC DATA SCROLL 1 -
Number of scales
EDIT

Set-up
Entering the type When the Number of scales is set to 1, the following “Type of scale”
of Scale screen is shown. When using only 1 scale you have the capability to
utilize multiple loadcell A/D channels (2,3,4) to match the number of load
cells on your scale.
READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- SC DATA SCROLL 1A - - SC DATA SCROLL 1A -
Type of scale Type of scale
> One A/D Channel < > Two A/D Channel <
CHOICE CHOICE
In you have an optional Dual A/D expansion board installed you also have
the following choices:
READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE READY AUTO ALARM REMOTE
- SC DATA SCROLL 1A - - SC DATA SCROLL 1A -
Type of scale Type of scale
> Three A/D Channel < > Four A/D Channel <
CHOICE CHOICE
The default value is “One” A/D channel. However, if your scale has 2,
3, or 4 load cells, choose the “Two”, “Three”, or “Four” A/D channels
option. Review the system-specific wiring diagram to determine the
number of load cells on your scale.
Note: When the Number of scales is set to 2, the Micro-Tech

automatically assigns only one available A/D channel to each scale and the
“Type of scale” screen is not displayed.

Set-up
Entering the This menu allows you to enter the maximum scale capacity of the
particular scale you are using in your facility. Please note that the maximum
Maximum Scale
scale capacity is expressed as a weight, Pounds (lbs), Tons, (T), and so on.
Capacity
The Micro-Tech display should look something like this, depending on the
choices you made in the menus above.
Max. scale capacity
100.00 lbs
EDIT
1. To enter the maximum capacity of your particular scale, press the

Edit button and use the keypad to enter the appropriate value, using
the decimal point, if needed. In addition, please note the following.
 If you need to enter a value such as 1234.5 tons per hour, soft key 3
allows you to enter the decimal point. (See screen shot below.)
 There cannot be more than three numerals after the decimal.
(Thus, 12.345 is allowed but not 12.3456, which will be truncated
to three decimal places.)
 Whatever value you enter cannot contain more than seven
characters, including the decimal point.
 The maximum rate (that is, the scale capacity) cannot exceed
200,000 units of measure.
2. We entered 1,750 Pounds (lbs), as shown below.

Set-up
Max. scale capacity
1750 lbs
ENTER • CLEAR
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Press the down-arrow key to bring up the scale-divisions screen.
Entering the This menu allows you to tell the Micro-Tech how to report the quantity of
material that crosses the scale in one hour. For example, if 1,750 tons cross
Scale Divisions the scale in an hour and you want the results reported to one decimal place
(that is, to the nearest 200 lbs.), you would choose a scale division of 0.1.
As a result, hourly rates would be reported as—for example—1742.8 Tph
(tons per hour).
Please note that the choice of division has no bearing on the accuracy of the
underlying numbers, and that if your control system contains a PLC
(programmable logic controller), you may need to choose a smaller (or
larger) scale division.
The Micro-Tech display should look something like this.
Scale divisions
> 0.1 <
CHOICE

Set-up
1. The Micro-Tech displays an appropriate scale division depending on

the value you entered in the “Maximum Scale Capacity” menu.
Possible scale divisions are 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.05,
0.02, and 0.01.
2. To choose the appropriate scale division, press the Choice button

until the division you want is displayed, then press the Enter button.
Entering Number Enter the number of load cells on each scale, then press the down-arrow
button to move on.
of Load Cells
# of load cells
EDIT
Load Cell Capacity, Enter the load cell Capacity, Sensitivity and Resistance for each scale.
Sensitivity, and Note: You must enter the resistance separately for each load cell
Resistance
Entering Lever Ratio Defining the Lever Ratio

Enter the lever ratio of the system.
Lever Ratio
EDIT

Set-up
When finished press the down-arrow key to begin calibration.
Calibration The following screen appears. The Micro-Tech is now setting the
appropriate span number for the scale.
CALIBRATION
IN
PROGRESS
1. When the span number has been set, the following screen appears briefly in
the display. Notice that the red “Alarm” LED in the console goes off and
the green “Ready” LED comes on.
S1 calibrated
If you get an “S1 not calibrated” message, check all the numbers you
entered in the previous steps. Then go back to the “Entering the Scale
Data” section above (see page 2-17) and carefully re-enter all the data into
the Micro-Tech. If the calibration fails again, check the load cell (or cells)
are working and sending signals to the Micro-Tech.

Set-up
Running the Micro-Tech
2. After a brief pause, the following screen appears.
Press RUN to start

or MENU for scrolls
3.Press the Run button and the Micro-Tech Run screen appears, which
looks like this.
PV 0.0 lb/h
TOTALS
4.Continue with the following steps, finishing with “Calibrating the Micro-
Tech”, and perform the initial zero and span calibrations for your scale.
This is a very important step, because the scale will not give accurate
readings until these calibrations are done.
Running the To run the Micro-Tech, do the following.

Micro-Tech
1. Make sure the Micro-Tech is powered up.
2. Make sure the Run screen (see below) is currently being displayed.

Set-up
Running the Micro-Tech
Run Screen The screen below is known as the Run screen. This screen shows the
process variable (rate).
Model 9104 Run Screen
PV 0.0 lb/h
TOTALS
Figure 2–3. Run Screen
Line 1 of the display always displays the Process Variable. A “R” will
appear when the system is in refill.
Lines 2 and 3 of the display are by default blank, but can be selected to
show:
Weight, Reset tot, Master tot, Date/Time, Bargraph
R PV 50.0 Lb/h
Gross 146.0 lbs
R. Tot 142.0 lbs
TOTALS

Set-up
Calibrating the Micro-Tech
Depending on your particular application, the Micro-Tech should be

Calibrating calibrated on a daily, weekly, monthly, or other regularly scheduled basis.
the Micro- You should run the zero calibration routine often to ensure that the
accuracy of the scale is optimized.
Tech
Doing a Zero To run a zero calibration on your scale, do the following.

Calibration
1. Make sure the Run screen is currently being displayed.
2. Press the Menu button and the “Main Menu 1” screen appears.
MAIN MENU 1
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
3. Press the Zero Calibration button and the following screen appears.
ZERO CAL
Empty Scale, Then press

START
START MANUAL
4. Make sure your scale is completely empty, then press the Start
button. The count-down screen appears. (The data in your screen
will, of course, be different.)

Set-up
AUTO ZEROING
Time remaining 59
Gross 0.00 Tons
END ABORT
5. A complete zeroing procedure will count down from 60 seconds, but

can be reduced by pressing the END key. When the counter reaches
zero, the calibration is complete and the change-zero screen appears.
AUTOZERO COMPLETE
Error 0.01%
Change zero?
YES NO
In our example, the display shows that the newly established zero is just
0.01% different from the previous zero, meaning that both zeros are
essentially the same and the scale is performing consistently. However, as
there has been a small amount of drift, we decide to reset the zero to the
newly established zero point.
6. Press the Yes button to accept the new zero, and the zero-changed
screen appears.

Set-up
ZERO # CHANGED
New zero # 20000

Old zero # 19980
RUN MENU
7. Press the Run soft key in the display to return the Micro-Tech to the
Run mode.
8. Run several zero calibrations to assess the repeatability of the

readings.
Doing an R-Cal To perform an R-Cal span calibration for your scale, do the following.
Span Calibration
1. Make sure the Run screen is currently being displayed.
2. Press the Menu button and the “Main Menu 1” screen appears.
MAIN MENU 1
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
3. Press the Span Calibration button and the following screen appears.

Set-up
AUTO SPAN R Cal
Empty scale, then
press START
START MANUAL
4. Make sure the scale is empty, then press the Start button. The count-
down screen appears. (The data in your screen will, of course, be
different.)
AUTO SPANNING
Time remaining 59
0.000 Tons
END ABORT
5. The calibration time (60 seconds) will start counting down. The End
key can be used to conclude the function in less time. When the
counter reaches zero, the calibration is complete and the change-span
screen appears.
AUTOSPAN COMPLETE
Error 0.01%
Change span?
YES NO

Set-up
Performing an R-Cal For the First Time During Initialization

If you are performing an R-Cal for the first time as part of the Micro-Tech
initialization process, make sure that the R-Cal error is less than 0.75%. (If
the error is greater than 0.75%, there may be a problem. See the manual’s
the troubleshooting section on page 3-1 for additional help.)
6. Press the Yes button to set the span.
7. Press the Run button (in the display not the keypad) to return the
Micro-Tech to the Run mode. Congratulations! You are now ready
to put your Micro-Tech into operation.
Performing Any Subsequent R-Cal

Once you have initialized your Micro-Tech and are doing an R-Cal as part
of your weekly, daily, or other routing testing, proceed as follows.
In the example screen above, the display shows that the established span is
just 0.01% different from the previous span, meaning that both spans are
essentially the same and the scale is performing consistently. This error is
below the critical threshold error of 0.5%. As a result, the span should not
be changed. Record the span results for future reference.
However, if the error is greater than 0.5% there may be a problem—see the
manual’s troubleshooting section in the following chapter for additional
help. Record the span results for future reference.
(The numbering below is continued from page 2-28.)
6. This is important! Press the No button (that is, do not change the
span) and the following screen appears. (Your numbers will, of
course, be different.)

Set-up
SPAN # UNCHANGED
New span # 199980

Old span # 199980
RUN MENU ADV
7. Press the Run soft key in the display to return the Micro-Tech to the
Run mode.
8. Run several span calibrations to assess the repeatability of the

readings.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Critical Checkpoints
Chapter 3
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
The maintenance information in this manual should meet your service
needs. If problems occur requiring technical assistance, please call 1-800-
445-3503 or the local Thermo contact listed in Chapter 4. Thermo
Scientific has a repair center located at our plant in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Contact one of our technical representatives at 1-800-445-
3503, or the local Thermo contact listed in Chapter 4 for assistance. To
expedite your service request, please have your Micro-Tech model, serial
number, and scale data available.
The Micro-Tech is a solid-state device and should require very little

Critical maintenance. The front panel can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, and if
Checkpoints necessary, a mild detergent (never use abrasive cleaners, especially on the
display window). As a preventative measure, check to ensure all wires,
plugs, and integrated circuits are tight in their connectors. Also, keep the
enclosure door tightly closed to prevent dirt infiltration. More often than
not, a quick visual inspection leads to the source of trouble. If a problem
develops, check the following before proceeding to more specific
troubleshooting procedures.
 Check Power
 Check the fuse.
 Check that the power switch is ON and that power is supplied to
the unit.
 Check Connections
 Check that all terminations are secure.
 Check to ensure the display, module, and keypad connectors are
firmly seated in their connectors.
 Check that all jumpers are in their correct position.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently
Here is a list of frequently-asked questions (FAQs) to help you resolve
Asked common problems and concerns about operating, calibrating, and
Questions maintaining your scale.
Question Answer
What is the best way to calibrate my The best way to calibrate your scale is to use the “Test Weight Calibration”
scale? method.If, for whatever reason, you cannot use the Weights method
(capacity of the system too big) another suggested method is to load the
scale with a known weight of material. As a last possibility you can run a
“simulated-calibration” test. For example, all Micro-Techs can be calibrated
using the “R-Cal” procedure.
How often should the zero and span As a general rule, if you make or receive payments based upon the weight
be calibrated? readings from your scale, the scale should be zeroed daily and the span
checked weekly.
• Your scale is only as good as the repeatability of your error on
repeated zero calibrations.
• The span should never change drastically, if the zero is properly
maintained.
If an external contractor is responsible for maintaining your scale, he or she

will establish an appropriate schedule for testing your scale’s zero and
span.
How often should I check the The scale should only need weekly preventive-maintenance checks for
mechanical installation of the scale? material build up in critical areas, such as where the load cells are located.
This is schedule is dependent on the type of operations that are performed
over the scale (e.g. manual loading of product, high possibility of material
escape, and so forth.)
Why do I need to see repeatability The repeatability of a scale is important for the accuracy of the scale. If the
during calibrations? scale cannot repeat tests within the scale’s percentage of accuracy, then
you should investigate why the scale is not repeating within the appropriate
tolerances.
Every time I complete a zero or span The only time you should change zero or span is on the initial, start-up test.
test and get a percentage of error, do I Press the “Yes” button to change the span. In any subsequent test, even
say “Yes” each time to change the when there is an error, press the “No” button—as any additional tests are
zero or span? for repeatability, which is a maintenance feature of calibrations.
What kind of information is available The programmable outputs are as follows.

from the digital output?

Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Alarm cumulative Totalization
Shutdown cumulative Custom
Ready Fault
High Weight Load Weights
Low Weight Deviation alarms
High Rate
Low Rate

Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts
Overview
Chapter 4
Service, Repair, and
Replacement Parts
Listed below is information about how to get help servicing, repairing, and
obtaining replacement parts for your Micro-Tech. In addition, Thermo
Fisher Scientific provides experienced, on-site service technicians who can
assist you with installing, setting up, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing
your Micro-Tech. They can also help you train your operators and solve
virtually any Micro-Tech-related problem.
For a detailed list of the spare parts available for your Micro-Tech, please
Overview see the Parts List in table 4–1 on page 4-4.
Before returning the Micro-Tech or any other equipment to Thermo

Fisher Scientific, you must contact your nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific
office for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, which will
authorize you to make the return. In addition, you will need to complete
the appropriate RMA Form, Product Information Sheet, and Hazard
Declaration Form, before returning anything to Thermo Fisher Scientific.
For more information about contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific, see

page 4-3.
The Return Material Authorization (RMA) you will need before returning
RMA your Micro-Tech to Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Getting Ready The quickest way to get the parts you need for your Micro-Tech is to do
the following.
to Order
1. Identify the broken or faulty parts.

Getting Ready to Order
2. See whether the part is shown in table 4–1, which lists parts that may
need to be replaced. Note the part number from the table. If the part
is not listed in the table, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific directly (as
described in the following pages).
3. Before you contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for commonly needed

parts, make sure you have the following information ready.
 Your Micro-Tech model number and serial number.
 Your company’s purchase order (PO) number. Please note that a hard
copy of your PO is required before parts can be sent. In addition, your
PO must reflect the current and correct prices for all parts ordered. So,
please email or fax us your PO to expedite the process.
 The date the parts are needed.
 Your preferred shipping method.
 A list of all the part numbers—together with descriptions and the
quantities needed.
4. Then contact Thermo Fisher Scientific by email, fax, or telephone—

as described on the following page.
WARNING. Major repairs and/or modifications to your Micro-Tech

must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel. 

Contacting Thermo Fisher Scientific
Please verify and write down your Micro-Tech model number and serial
Contacting number before contacting us. Things will go a lot more quickly and
Thermo Fisher efficiently once we know this information.
Scientific
North America Brazil
1-800-445-3503 +55-11-2367-2192
1-763-783-2525 +55-11-2367-2192 fax
Service.bulk.us@thermofisher.com
parts.bulk.us@thermofisher.com
Germany Chile
+49 (0) 208-824930 +56 2 2378 5080
+49 (0) 208-852310 fax +56 2 2370 1082 fax
service.oberhausen@thermofisher.com
Italy China
+39 02-959514-1 +86 10-8419-3588
+39 02-953200-15 fax +86 10-8419-3580 fax
service.bulk.emea@thermofisher.com
Spain India
+34 91-484-5965 +91-22-4157-8800
+34 91-484-3597 fax +91-22-4157-8801 fax
United Kingdom Mexico

+44 (0) 1452-337800 +52 55 1253 9410
+44 (0) 1452-415156 fax +52 55 1253 9424 fax
Australia South Africa

+61 (0) 8 8208-8200 +27 (0) 11-609-3101
+61 (0) 8 8234-3772 fax +27 (0) 11-609-3110 fax
service.auadl@thermofisher.com

Parts List
Here is the parts list for your Micro-Tech.

Parts List
Table 4–1. Micro-Tech Parts List
Description Part Number
PCBA,MOTHERBOARD,MT9104 127653
DISPLAY,LCD,6 DIGIT,QVGA,MT9000 100775
PCBA,HMI BOARD,MT9000 100802
CONN,PWR,3POS,3.81MM,HDR,M 100781
POWER SUPPLY,SGL, 24V, 3.2A 100755
CABLE,USB,M/F,2.0,1.6FT,PNL MT 100792
PCBA, ANALOG I/O BOARD, MT9000 102949
PCBA, 4-20MA OUTPUT BD, 1 CH, MT9000 100744
PCBA, DC INPUT BD, MT9K 100785
PCBA, PLANT A/D BD, MT9000 102450
PCBA, OPTO-22 INPUT, MT9000 102999
PCBA, OPTO-22 OUTPUT BD, MT9000 103003
PCBA, RELAY OUTPUT BD, MT9000 102479
PCBA, COMM BOARD, MT2K/9K 102942
PCBA,PROFIBUS BD,MT2000/MT9000 102936
PCBA, DIO, 8IN / 8OUT 103017
MODULE,POWER,IN,140VAC, G4- 5 038014
MODULE,POWER,IN,280VAC, G4- 5 050480
MODULE,POWER,IN, 32VDC, G4- 5 044551
MODULE,POWER,OUT,240VAC, G4- 5 037289
MODULE,POWER,OUT, 60VDC, G4- 5 039669
MODULE,POWER,OUT,DRY,N/O,G4- 5 044552
FUSE,FAST-BLOW,2A,250V,5X20MM 103190
DRIVE,FLASH,USB 2, 4GB,BRANDED 112183

Appendix A
Additional Installation
Information
Here is a copy of a typical Door Label for the Micro-Tech.
Door Label
Thermo Fisher Scientific Micro-Tech 9104 User Manual Rev E A-1

Additional Installation Information
R-Cal Factoring
When the possibility exists that multiple calibration methods are available,
R-Cal one must be selected to achieve a span number.
Factoring Calibration Method Availability
R-Cal Built-in
Weights Weights required by User.
When a Weights span calibration has been done to achieve a span number
the R-Cal calibration method should be Factored to the proven span
number.
Reset Weight To reset the existing R-Cal factor, do the following.

Factor
1. Press the Menu button twice to bring up “Main Menu 2.”
- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA
2. Press the Calibration Data button and the following screen appears.
- START OF SCROLL -
Use SCROLL keys to view
selections.
3. Press the down-arrow button repeatedly until the “Cal Data Scroll 5”
screen appears.
A-2 Micro-Tech 9104 User Manual Rev E Thermo Fisher Scientific

R-Cal Factoring
- CAL DATA SCROLL 5 -

R-Cal Factor
x.xx %
EDIT
4. Press the Edit button.


R-Cal factor
| %
ENTER +/– . CLEAR
5. Use the keypad to enter a zero value (0). Then press the Enter
button. Your screen will now look like this.

R-Cal factor
0.00 %
EDIT
R-Cal Span The auto-span procedure determines the percent R-Cal span-error.
1. Press the Menu button to bring up the “Main Menu 1” screen.

R-Cal Factoring
- MAIN MENU 1 -
Press MENU for more
ZERO SPAN
CAL CAL
2. Press Span Cal button and the following screen appears.
AUTOSPAN R Cal
Empty scale, then
press START
START MANUAL
3. Make sure the scale is empty, then press the Start button. The
following Auto Spanning screen appears.
AUTO SPANNING
Time remaining 59
44.12 lbs
END ABORT
4. When the Auto Span procedure is completed, the span percent-

error is displayed. Record the percent-error results and note
whether the error is positive or negative.

R-Cal Factoring
AUTOSPAN COMPLETE
Error -0.07 %
Change Span?
Yes NO FACTOR
5. Press the No button (meaning you do not want to change the

span), and the following screen appears.
SPAN UNCHANGED
Old span # 1002010
New span # 1002010
MENU REPEAT
Set R-Cal Factor Now to set the new R-Cal factor, do the following.
1. Press the Menu button to bring up the “Main Menu 2” screen.
- MAIN MENU 2 -
Press MENU for more
SCALE CALIB
DISPLAY DATA DATA
2. Press the Calibration Data soft-key. Press the down-arrow button

and the R-Cal Factor screen appears.

R-Cal Factoring

R-Cal factor
0.00 %
EDIT
3. Press the Edit button and use the keypad to enter the R-Cal error.
Then press the Enter button. The error you entered is displayed in
the screen below.

R-Cal factor
-0.07 %
EDIT +/- . CLEAR
4. Factoring R-Cal is now complete. Press the Run button and the
Micro-Tech Run screen reappears, as shown below.
PV xxxxx.x lb/h
TOTALS

Terminal Block Definitions
The terminal-block definitions for the motherboard are shown below.

Terminal
Block
Definitions
J16 J21 J45 J37 J29

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 31 32 33 34 35 36 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
17 26 37 38 48
LOADCELL 1 LOADCELL 2 COMM B COMM A SPU and
PULSE OUT
J16 Load Cell 1

1 SHIELD (EARTH)
2 + EXCITATION
3 – EXCITATION
4 + SENSE
5 – SENSE
6 + SIGNAL
7 – SIGNAL
J21 Load Cell 2

11 SHIELD (EARTH)
12 + EXCITATION
13 – EXCITATION
14 + SENSE
15 – SENSE
16 + SIGNAL
17 – SIGNAL

Terminal Block Definitions
J45 COMM B (Non-isolated RS-485)

21 RS-485 Z TX -
22 RS-485 Y TX +
23 RS-485 A RX +
24 RS-485 B RX -
25 COMMON
26 SHIELD (EARTH)
J37 COMM A (Isolated RS-485/232)

(Jumper J39—A=RS232, B=RS485)
31 RTS/-485 OUT
32 TXD/+485 OUT
33 RXD
34 +485 IN
35 –485 IN
36 CTS/DCO
37 UART GND (ISOLATED)
38 SHIELD (EARTH)
J29 Input #1 & #2 and Pulse output #5

41 +24VDC
42 Input #1
43 COMMON
44 SHEILD (EARTH)
45 Input #2
46 24VDC POWER
47 PULSE OUTPUT (24V) (OPEN-DRAIN)
48 COMMON

Motherboard Jumper Locations
Here are the jumper locations the Micro-Tech motherboard.

Motherboard
Jumper
Locations

Jumper Settings
Here are the jumper settings for the Micro-Tech.

Jumper
Settings
Load-Cell Interrupt Selection Jumper
Jumper Jumper Settings Default
Jumper Setting Description

Pins 1-2 Load Cell IRQ 1
J8 J8 Not Installed
Load-Cell Sense Selection Jumpers


J14 J14 1-2 Installed
Pins 1-2 Local Sense Channel 1
Pins 2-3 Remote Sense Channel 1
Not Installed Remote Sense Channel 1
J17 Optional R-CAL resistor Channel 1 Not Installed

Pins 1-2 Local Sense Channel 2
Pins 2-3 Remote Sense Channel 2
Not Installed Remote Sense Channel 2
J22 Optional R-CAL resistor Channel 2 J22 Not Installed
UART Configuration Jumpers

COMM A, (UART 0)
J34 Jumper Setting Description J34 Installed 1-2

Pins 1-2 RS-485 Normal Operation
Pins 2-3 RS-485 Multi-Drop Operation

Jumper Settings
COMM A, (UART 0)
J35 Jumper Setting Description J35 Installed Pins 1-2

J36 Pins 1-2 RS-232 Mode J36 Installed Pins 1-2
J39 Pins 2-3 RS-485 Mode J39 Installed Pins 1-2
Not Installed RS-232 Mode

COMM A, (UART 0)
J38 J38 Installed 1-2
Pins 1-2 RS-485 Receive  U0RXD
Pins 2-3 RS-485 Receive  U0CTS
COMM A Termination, (UART 0)

J40 Pins 1-2 Enable RS-485 Termination J40 Installed 3-4
Pins 3-4 Disable RS-485 Termination
Not Installed Disable RS-485 Termination
Jumper Setting Description J41 Installed
J41
Pins1-2 Enable RS-485 Termination

Pins1-2 1.2kΩ termination enable
Pins 2-3 600Ω Bias Enabled
Not Installed No additional termination
UART Configuration Jumpers (continued)

COMM B Termination, (UART 2)
J46 Jumper Setting Description J46 Not Installed
Installed 120Ω termination

Load-Cell Specifications
A/D Jumpers— Load-cell sense is controlled by selectable jumpers (J14 and J15 for
Load-Cell Sense channel 1, and J19 and J20 for channel 2) located on the motherboard.
The jumpers should be in position “1-2” local sense, if the distance is less
than 200 feet between the load cell and the Micro-Tech. For distances
greater than 200 feet and less than 3,000 feet, the jumper should be in
position “2-3” and a special 6-wire cable is required. Refer to the field
wiring diagram that is appended to this manual, for jumper requirement in
the scale junction box.
Load-Cell
Table A–1. Load-Cell Technical Specifications
Specifications
Load Cell Excitation Power Supply 5 VDC ±10%, 90 mA, minimum load impedance (58 ohms).
Output short circuit, 0.5 A maximum.
Load Cell Number: Up to six (6) 350-ohm load cells in parallel. Cable
distance: 200ft [61m] or less without sense, or 3000ft [914m]
with sense.
Load cell input circuits
Sensitivity: 0.5mV/V to 3.5 mV/V (keypad selectable).
(2 each)
Input Impedance: 1M-ohm minimum.
Maximum Usable Signal: 114% of 3mV/V.
Internal A/D counts: (3mV/V): 6,440,000.
Isolation: Non-isolated.
Max non-destructive input voltage: ± 6 V relative to ground.
Load Cell Cable Shield: Connected to earth ground.
Load Cell 4 wire system: cable distance not exceed 200ft [61m].
6 wire system: cable distance not to exceed 3000ft [914m].
Excitation-Sense Circuitry Nominal input voltage: 5 VDC.
(2 each) Input impedance: 100 k-ohm minimum.
Jumper selectable: Local or remote sense.

Programmable Digital Inputs/Outputs
The Micro-Tech has provision for up to 21 programmable digital inputs

Programmable and 21 programmable digital outputs. Motherboard I/O includes two
Digital digital inputs and one digital pulse output. Optional I/O includes three
Inputs/Outputs programmable inputs and four programmable outputs. Optional DIO
boards can be added, if additional I/O is required.
 Digital Inputs
 Two (2) (DC) inputs on the motherboard. (See the Specifications
in chapter 1.)
 Three (3) programmable dry-contact inputs on the optional DC
Input Board, or three (3) programmable opto-22 inputs modules
on the optional Opto22 Input Board.
 Eight (8) programmable inputs on the optional Digital I/O
8in/8out Board. Two of these boards may be installed for a total of
sixteen (16) inputs.
 Digital Outputs
 One (1) Digital Pulse Output on the motherboard. (See the
Specifications in chapter 1.)
 Four (4) programmable relay outputs on the optional Relay Output
Board, or four (4) programmable opto-22 output modules on the
optional Opto22 Output Board.
 Eight (8) programmable outputs on the optional Digital I/O
8in/8out Board. Two of these boards may be installed for a total of
sixteen (16) outputs.
Digital Input The board options are as follows.

Expansion  DC Input Board
Boards or
 Opto-22 Input Board
Install in expansion slot J6 on the motherboard. Use UL 1015 wire,

16AWG / 1 sq.mm or smaller.

Digital Input Expansion Boards
DC Input Board This is an optional board with three inputs (inputs #3–5).
Type: Current sourcing to common ground. Designed for dry-contact
input. Rated: 24VDC, 5mA typical. Input function is assigned by user.
Part number = 100785
Opto22 Input This is an optional board with three inputs (inputs #3–5). The module
Board options are as follows.
 240VAC In Module (G4IAC5A)

 Input voltage range: 180-280 VAC or VDC.
 Input current at maximum line: 5mA.
 120VAC In Module (G4IAC5)

 Input voltage range: 90-140 VAC or VDC.

Digital Input Expansion Boards
 32VDC In Module (G4IDC5)

 Input voltage range: 10-32VDC; 12-32VAC.
Install in slots U1–U3 on the input board.

Digital Output Expansion Boards
Digital Output The board options are as follows.

Expansion  Relay Output Board
Boards or
 Opto-22 Output Board
Install in expansion slot J7 on the motherboard. Use UL 1015 wire,

16AWG / 1 sq.mm or smaller.
Relay Output This is an optional board.

Board  Four (4) outputs (outputs #1–4)
 Panel version
 Rated: 33 VAC at 2A. Fusing requirement: 3A.
 Rated: 70 VDC at 0.5A. Fusing requirement: 1A.
 Field version
 Rated: 240 VAC at 3A. Fusing requirement:5A.
 Rated: 70 VDC at 0.5A. Fusing requirement 1A.

Digital Output Expansion Boards
Opto22 Output This is an optional board. There are four (4) outputs (outputs #1–4).
Modules are installed in slots U2–U5 on the output board. One spare fuse
Board is located on the output board. The module options are as follows.
 240VAC Out Module, G4OAC5A.

 Output voltage range: 24-280 VAC.
 2A at 50°C ambient.
 Replaceable 250V 4A fuse.
 60VDC Out Module, G4ODC5.
 Output voltage range: 5-60 VDC.
 2A at 50°C ambient.
 Dry (Reed) Out Module, G4ODC5R.
 Contact rating: 10 VA.
 Maximum switching voltage: 100VDC, 130VAC.
 Maximum switching current: 0.5A.

DIO 8in/8out Board
This is an optional board with eight (8) inputs (inputs #6–13) and eight
DIO 8in/8out (8) outputs (outputs #6–13). Install in one of the motherboard expansion
Board slots J10–J13. Up to two boards may be installed for a total of 16 inputs/16
outputs.
The DIO board provides isolated contact closure inputs and 24-volt
current sinking or current sourcing isolated outputs. Output current must
be limited to 80 mA maximum, continuous.
The inputs and outputs are powered by an external 24 VDC power source.
The isolated contact closure inputs are activated by completing the circuit
from the input to the negative side of the 24 VDC supply. Approximately
12 mA of current flows out of each input during contact closure.
Output current sinking or sourcing is selectable thru a menu screen.
Inputs are always current sourcing.
Board Diagram

Analog I/O Boards
Analog I/O The analog I/O board is available in two configurations described below.
Type A has one current output only, whereas, Type B has two voltage
Boards inputs and two current outputs. The Micro-Tech can support up to four
analog inputs and four analog outputs.
Type A: 4–20mA This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion slots
J10–J13. Single channel high-level current output.
Output Board
 Outputs
 Rate
 Load
 Optically isolated
 Isolated power source
 Voltage output by adding an internal dropping resistor
 Output range (mA)

 0 to 20 mA
 +4 to 20 mA
 +20 to 4 mA
 +20 to 0 mA
 Resistive load: 800 ohms max.

 Capacitive load: No limit
 Field wiring: Connections are made to the terminal strip on end of the
4-20mA Output Board. Note that connector is removable for ease of
termination.

Analog I/O Boards
Board Diagram
Type B: Analog This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion slots
J10–J13.
I/O Board
 Inputs
 Incline compensation
 Moisture compensation
 Outputs
 Rate
 Load
High-Level Inputs (Two Channels)

Differential voltage.
 Input Range (Volts)
 0 to +5 V
 +1 to +5 V
 -5 to +5 V
Current (Requires Jumper Selection)

 Input Range (mA)

Analog I/O Boards
 0 to +20 mA
 +4 to 20 mA
 Converted Display (Volts)
 0 to +5 V
 +1 to +5 V
 Jumpers J1 and/or J2 are used to select 250 ohm resistance for the
Current inputs.
 Input impedance: 100 k nominal (differential)
 Maximum usable input voltage: 106% of full scale
 Non-isolated voltage
 Max. non-destructive input voltage: 12V peak
Current Outputs (Two Channels)

Here are the specifications.
 Optically isolated
 Isolated power source
 Output Range (mA)
 0 to 20 mA
 +4 to 20 mA
 Voltage output by adding an internal dropping resistor.
 Resistive load: 800 ohms max.
 Capacitive load: No limit
 Field wiring: Connections are made to the terminal strip on end of the
Analog I/O Board. Note that connector is removable for ease of
termination.

Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board
Board Diagram
This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion slots

Dual-Plant J10–J13.
Load-Cell A/D
Board Each load-cell channel provides its own buffer amplifiers for driving the
A/D converter IC’s differential reference voltage from the excitation sense
voltage resistive divider. The load-cell signals are individually filtered then
connected directly to the differential signal input of the A/D converter.
Each load-cell also has an individual R-Cal relay and individual R-Cal
resistor.
“Channel 1,” top connector has jumpers J14 and J15 that allow selection of
either external excitation sense (6-wire LC hook-up) or internal excitation
sense (4-wire LC hook-up).
“Channel 2,” bottom connector has jumpers J19 and J20 that allow
selection of either external excitation sense (6-wire LC hook-up) or internal
excitation sense (4-wire LC hook-up).
One of four different interrupt channels can be selected from J1 jumper. J1
is board interrupt 1-2 this is a factory installed jumper, do not move.

Dual-Plant Load-Cell A/D Board
Load-Cell Sense Jumper Defaults

Four-Wire Load-Cell Six-Wire Load-Cell
Jumper (internal sense) (external sense)
J14 1-2 2-3
J15 1-2 2-3
J19 1-2 2-3
J20 1-2 2-3
Factory option jumpers W2 and W3 allow the A/D converters to operate at
either 10 conversions per second or at 80 conversions per second, which
may be useful for “loss-in-weight” applications. The standard board is
hard-wired for 10 conversions per second. Altering the W2/W3 option
jumpers allows software selection of the desired conversion rate, so do not
change.
Jumper Locations
Board Diagram

Communication Board
This is an optional board. Installed in one of the motherboard expansion

Communication slots J10–J13.
Board
Serial Interface
 Type: Conforms to RS-232C, RS-485/422, and 20 mA standards;
supports 2 and 4 wire multi-drop in RS-485. 20 mA loop is passive
ONLY.
 Interfacing: RS-485 supports 2-wire or 4-wire multi-drop networking;
RS-232C provides support for modem.
 Data rate: 300 to 19200, operator selectable from the keypad.
 Data format: Asynchronous, bit-serial, selectable parity, data length,
and stop bits.
 Optical isolation, 250 Vrms max.
 Input voltage: ±30 Vdc max. (RS-232C)
 +15/-10 Vdc max. (RS-485)
 Cable length: 50 feet maximum (RS-232C)
 4000 feet maximum (RS-485 and 20 mA)
For more information, see “Model 9104 Reference Manual”

Installation
To install the COMM board(s), do the following.
1. Select the jumper positions on the COMM board for the desired
communication standard. Below is a table which summarizes the
jumper positions for selection of the electrical interface. The jumper
locations are shown below.
Jumpers
Mode OP1 OP2 OP3 OP4 OP5 OP6
RS-232 “A” “A” “A” “A” “A” “B”
RS-485* “B” “A” “B” “B” “MDP” “TRM”
20 mA “B” “B” “A” “A” “A” “C”
* Default

Communication Board
“MDP” “TRM”
For RS-485 only For RS-485 only
OP5 OP6
“A” Normal “A” Terminated
“B” Multi-drop “B” Not terminated
2. Open the Micro-Tech wall mount enclosure and turn power off at
the mains, or remove panel mount enclosure from the panel and
remove top cover allowing access to the motherboard.
3. Remove the field mating connector. Wire the connector per the
supplied field-wiring diagram at the end of the manual.
4. Remove the hex head mounting screw from the connector end of the
COMM board.
5. Insert the COMM board in any available expansion slot on the

motherboard.
Board Diagram

Profibus-DP Board
This is an optional board. Install in one of the motherboard expansion slots

Profibus-DP J10–J13. No hardware configuration jumpers or switches are present on the
Board Profibus-DP board.
Profibus is a typical master/slave communication where the main PLC is

the master or scanner, and the Micro-Tech device is a slave. The
connection is EIA RS 485 through a 2-wire twinax Siemens cable.
Profibus-DP is the performance-optimized version specifically dedicated to

time-critical communication between automation systems and distributed
peripherals. It is typically used to transfer I/O images between a main PLC
and remote devices (sensors, actuators, transmitters, etc.). In this case, it
will be used to transfer (read and write) blocks of data.
The Profibus-DP interface board contains the Siemens SPC3 Profibus-DP

controller ASIC. The SPC3 controller is an integrated circuit provided by
Siemens that handles the interface between the Micro-Tech slave and the
master.
See REC 4063 for details about the Profibus-DP option card.
Board Diagram

Glossary
A/D channel Analog/Digital channel. An PID Proportional, integral, derivative control.
electronic sub-unit on the Micro-Tech Scroll When used as a noun (for example,
motherboard that handles the load-cell(s) when the word appears in the Micro-Tech
input. Your Micro-Tech motherboard is display), it means “menu.” When used as a
equipped with two A/D channels, but the verb (for example, “Scroll down to...”), it
dual A/D printed-circuit-board assembly means press the up- or down-arrow button
can be ordered as an option.
to move to one of the Micro-Tech menus.
Console The main operating panel of the Soft key One of the four buttons at the bottom
Micro-Tech including the display, keypad, of the Micro-Tech display that allows you to
arrow buttons, and soft keys. access various context-sensitive Micro-Tech
DIO A digital-input/output board. commands—such as Edit, Enter, Continue,
and so forth.
display In the console, the small square screen
that displays Micro-Tech results, menus, Standard (US) ton Equivalent to 2,000 lbs.
and so forth. t/hr Metric tons per hour.
kg Kilogram. t/min Metric tons per minute.
kg/h Kilograms per hour. T/mn Standard US tons/minute.
kg/min Kilograms per minute. Ton Standard (2,000# or 2,000 lb.) tons per
Lb/hr Pounds per hour. hour.
Lb/mn Pounds per minute. tonne The “metric tonne” equivalent to
1,000 kg.
Lt/min Long tons per minute.
Tph Tons per hour.
LTons The “long ton,” equivalent to 2,240 lbs.
Totalizer The Totalizer shows the total tons
LTph Long tons per hour.
accumulated by the Micro-Tech.
Mixed units A menu choice that allows the
Micro-Tech to display a mixture of English
and metric units.
mV/V Millivolts per volt. A measure of the
sensitivity of a load cell.
pcba Printed-circuit board assembly.
PEIC Periodic-error-integrating control.
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Attached Drawings
The following information is appended to the manual to help you install
and maintain your Micro-Tech.
Description Document
Field-Wiring Diagrams
Micro-Tech 9104 D07392B-E030
Analog I/O Board B07392B-E003
8-In/8-Out Digital Board B07392B-E005
Serial Communication C07392B-E008
Siemens Profibus Board C07392B-E011
Communication Board C07392B-E017
Notes—Micro-Tech 9000 C07392B-E018
Digital Output Boards C07392B-E021
Anybus Comm for Device Net B07392B-E022
Digital Input Boards B07392B-E025
4–20mA Out Board B07392B-E026
Dual Plant LC A/D Board B07392B-E027
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MAINTENANCE WORK. CORRECTION OF ANY DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP. IN NO EVENT SHALL

Low Voltage Directives SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

personnel is not recommended. the closest factory base.

extend such warranty to buyer.

The names of Micro-Tech buttons, functions, and so on are shown using

Italics are used in the text for emphasis.

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WARNING. Failure to observe could result in death or serious injury. 

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Chapter 2 Set-up ....................................................................................... 2-1

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................ 3-1

Chapter 4 Service, Repair, and Replacement Parts ............................... 4-1

Appendix A Additional Installation Information ........................................A-1

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Attached Drawings ..................................................................... 2

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The Micro-Tech 9000 Field Mount Integrator (Figure 1-1) or Panel

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Figure 1–1. Field-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech

Figure 1–2. Panel-Mounted Version of the Micro-Tech

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Important Safety Information

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2. Unlatch and open the enclosure door.

3. Route incoming power wiring through a conduit hole at the bottom

5. Wire HOT to Terminal H on the AC PWR IN terminal.

6. Wire NEUTRAL to Terminal N on the AC PWR IN terminal.

7. If additional I/O is required using the line voltages, these wires

8. In the case of sourcing power for the AC outputs/inputs from the

9. All additional field wiring operation at voltages less than 30 V must

10. Close and latch the enclosure door.

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Figure 1–3. Connectors on Underside of Enclosure

Installing the This model of the Micro-Tech is designed to be mounted in an instrument

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The following sections give you a quick overview of the Micro-Tech’s

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 Alarms and failure detection.

Inputs and The standard Micro-Tech configuration is as follows. For more

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Communication There are two communication ports on the Motherboard. Comm A is

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attempting to send messages out. One electrical interface may be

 Field Bus I/O

Earth (ground) TERMINAL

Caution, risk of electric shock

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The Micro-Tech™ 9000 series complies with the following EN directives.

 2006/95/CE—Low Voltage Directive.

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