Hardy HI 1769-FC - Manual (Page 51)

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Chapter 5
capacity is rated at 1000 pounds, the load cell/point will be 10 mVDC at 1000 pounds,
7.5 mVDC at 750 pounds, 5 mVDC at 500 pounds and so on.
A zero reference point will
vary from system to system
depending on the “Dead Load”
of the vessel. “Dead Load” is
the weight of the vessel and
appurtenances only, with no
product loaded. In our
example we will assume the
dead load to be 500 pounds.
The operating range for the
scale in this example is 5-10
mVDC with a 500 pound
weight range. Note that after
zeroing the instrument, the 0
reading refers to the zero
reference point and not
absolute 0 mVDC or absolute
0 weight.
Millivolts/Weight Scale
NOTE Load cell/point measurements are checked with a digital volt meter at the J1 connector
on the front of the module or by using INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN with the HI 215IT
Junction Box.
Load Check
Place a load (weight) on the scale or vessel, and check to see if the weight reading on the
input table changes in the proper direction.
For example: If the input table display reads 100 pounds and a 20-pound weight is placed
on the vessel or scale, the ladder logic display should read 120 or some value over 100.
With the input table display reading 100 pounds, if a 20-pound load is placed on the
vessel or scale and the reading is 80 pounds, the reading is going in the wrong direction
and indicates some problem with the system.
If the input table reads improperly or shows no change, something is wrong with the
setup. If the input table changes weight in the proper direction, remove the weight and
proceed to calibrate the module.
Calibration Procedures
NOTES When calibrating the HI 1769FC for the first time, go from one instruction to the next in
sequence.
Any example settings are for illustration only. Your setting requirements will vary.
C2 Calibration
C2 ® Electronic Calibration enables a scale system to be calibrated electronically without
using certified test weights. A C2 weighing system consists of up to eight load sensors,
depending on the input resistance of the sensor; junction box, interconnect cable, and C2
capable weight controller such as the HI 1769FC Feeder Controller. The HI 1769FC
reads the performance characteristics of each load sensor and detects the quantity of load
sensors in the system at the time of calibration.