Industrial Data Systems IDS 430 - Manual (Page 31)

IDS 430/433 Users Manual Version 1.0
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Scale Parameters
The scale parameters configure IDS 430/433 for the weigh platform or load cell
that it is connected to. The preceding table titled “SCALE PARAMETERS” lists
the scale parameters and their factory settings. Use the “Field Setting” column to
record any changes made to the factory default values.
Many of the following parameters are entered in terms of “graduations”. The full-
scale graduations can be found by dividing the full-scale weight by the count-by
weight. For example, if the scale is configured for 500.00kg x 0.05kg, the full-
scale graduations is 500.00/0.05 = 10,000 graduations to full scale.
The numbers in parenthesis are the default factory settings.
Parameter 1. Load Cell mv/V (3 mv/v)
The IDS 430/433 can be used with load cell outputs of 1 mv/V, 2 mv/V, or 3
mv/V. Enter a 1, 2, or 3 for the load cell type used in your application.
Setting A/D gain
0 200
1 mV/v 100
2 mV/v 100
3 mV/v 50
4 25
Parameter 2. Digital Filter (9)
The digital filter removes scale vibrations and other noise signals from the weight
display. The filter range is between 0 and 18. A setting of 0 provides no filtering;
a setting of 18 provides maximum filtering. The higher the filter number, the
longer the settle time of the weight display. For example:
Filter Setting Settle Time
3 0.4 sec
6 0.8 sec
9 1.75 sec
12 3.5 sec
15 7.0 sec
Use the smallest filter setting that provides satisfactory display stability.
Parameter 3. Display Update Rate (1)
Enter the time between display updates (in tenths of a second). An update rate of
1 causes a 0.1 second delay between display updates, a rate of 200 causes a 20
second delay between updates. NOTE: motion detection is calculated using the
weight values of the display rate. If the update rate is 50, the motion calculation is
based on weight readings sampled at 0.5sec intervals.