Industrial Data Systems IDS 410 - Manual (Page 5)

IDS 410/422 User's Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the IDS 410/422 User's Manual. This manual
describes the installation and operation of the IDS 410/422 weight indicator. The IDS
410/422/422 is a microprocessor based weight indicator with rugged design and state-of-the-art
technology. It is designed for use in industrial environments to perform the following functions:
• Analog to Digital conversion (A/D) - converts the analog signal from a strain gauge "load
cell" to a numeric weight.
• Signal Processing - filters electrical and mechanical noise from the load cell signal using
electronic circuits and digital filtering.
• Basic Weighing - push button zero, tare functions (push button and keyboard tare), display
of gross or net weight and scale status, and transmission of weight data to a printer and a
computer.
• Additional Functions - there are 8 modes of operation: basic weighing, print & total, auto
print & total, automatic axle weigh - short scale, automatic axle weigh - long scale, peak
hold, over/under checkweigh, and bulkweighing.
The IDS 410/422 has two bi-directional serial communication ports that are used for printer
output, bar code input, computer communications, and remote control. The serial ports support
RS232, RS422, RS485, and 20ma Current Loop communication. The IDS 410/422 Digital port
has 3 TTL outputs and 3 TTL inputs.
ORGANIZATION
This manual is divided into separate sections which describe the installation, calibration, setup,
operation, and testing of the IDS 410/422. The installation, calibration, and setup sections are
intended for trained scale technicians familiar with the installation of weighing instrumentation..
The other sections present information applicable to a user, installer, or system integrator. Please
note that this is not a service manual and the unit is not user-serviceable. All service work must
be performed by qualified technicians.