Rice-lake iQUBE2 Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Bedienungsanleitung

106113 Rev ADigital Diagnostic Junction Box Version 2.03Installation Manual®

6 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual• For cables with foil shielding, strip insulation and foil from the cable half an inch (15 mm) past the grounding clamp

Installation 72.4 Load CellsWhen wiring load cells, cells wired to iQUBE2 connectors J1–J4 are assigned by default as channels 1–4 (5–8, 9–12, 13–16 f

8 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualFigure 2-2. iQUBE2 CPU BoardHB1 is a heartbeat monitor which monitors processor activity. Blinking once per second indica

Installation 92.5 Serial CommunicationsSerial communications between the iQUBE2 and host or peripheral devices is provided by two ports.• Port 1 provi

10 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual Selecting Communication Type for Port 1When changing communication protocols on Port 1, follow the below procedure.1. R

Installation 112.6 Digital I/OEach iQUBE2 board provides four channels of digital I/O.Digital inputs can be set to provide many indicator functions, i

12 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual2.7 Primary/Secondary Wiring and ConfigurationAn iQUBE2 system can consist of up to four iQUBE2 boards, with up to four

Installation 13The cell numbering for secondary units follows the sequence of the load cell connector designations, withconnectors J1–J4 of the first

14 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual2.7.2 Restore System DefaultsSystem defaults can be restored by using EDP commands or manually resetting the iQUBE2.Usi

Installation 152.9 Transient BoardTransient protection boards are recommended on each end of a power supply run when an external DC supply is used, an

16 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualFigure 2-7. Connect cables to the power board and transient protector board.Figure 2-8. Transient Protection Board Wirin

Installation 172.10 Parts Kit ContentsParts kit contents for 4- and 8-channel models of the iQUBE2. Table 2-13. Parts Kit ContentsPN DescriptionQuanti

18 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual2.11 Replacement Parts and Assembly DrawingsFigure 2-9. iQube2 Parts Illustration259246753289819161113152312221018172642

Installation 19Ref Number PN Description (Quantity) Qty1 106389 10 x 8 x 4 stainless steel enclosure 1106388 Large FRP enclosure 1109528 Small FRP e

20 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual3.0 ConfigurationThis section describes configuration for the iQUBE2 using the Virtui2 Configuration Utility, Revolution

Configuration 21When configuration is complete, press the Save and Exit softkey to exit setup mode, then replace the setup switch access screw. Save a

22 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual3.1.3 920i–iQUBE2 Menu ConfigurationUse the LEFT () and RIGHT ( ) navigation keys to move between menu selections. Use

Configuration 23SERIAL Menu (PORTn, iQUBE Submenu)Parameter Choices DescriptionLevel 3 SubmenusCOMM SEL IQ COM1IQOPTCOMSelects whether to use the stan

24 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualLevel 5 SubmenusBIT 1 - BIT 4 OFFZEROTARENT/GRSUNITSPRINTCLRCNCLRTARSETPNTCELHLTHHOSTCTRLSpecifies the function of each

Configuration 25CONFIG Menu1. Use the CONFIG menu to select the iQUBE2 board and cell configuration. 2. Use the CELLS submenu to enter load cell IDs,

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26 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual3.1.4 Associating a ScaleIf the 920i isn’t connected to the iQUBE2, refer to Section 2.5 on page 8.Scale 5 is a total s

Configuration 273.2.2 InfoThis is the default section that is displayed when a configuration file is opened for editing. A graphic of the iQUBE2, lin

28 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual 3.2.5 Load Cells The Load Cells section allows you to enter the capacity, sensitivity, name, serial number, z

Configuration 293.2.6 Load Cell AssignmentOnce the load cells have been defined (Section 3.2.5), load cell assignment allows up to 16 load cells to b

30 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualGross Format and Net Format tabsUse these tabs to specify the gross and net print formats. Click the Preview button to v

Configuration 313.3 Revolution III ConfigurationThe Revolution III configuration utility can be used to set iQUBE2 configuration parameters for use wi

32 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualLoad Cell AssignmentOnce the load cells have been defined, load cell assignment allows up to 16 load cells to be associa

Calibration 334.0 CalibrationCalibration types depend on how many load cells are connected to iQUBE2. See Table 4-1. If only one load cell is connecte

34 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual4.1.1 Front Panel CalibrationFrom the 920i front panel, a theoretical, 2-point, or Cal-Match calibration can be perform

Calibration 354. Make sure all weight is removed from the scale and press the Cal-Match softkey to begin the calibration. Cal-Match calibration can be

ii iQUBE 2 Installation Manual4.1.2 Advanced Calibration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualPerforming a RezeroThe rezero function is used to remove a calibration offset when hooks or chains are used to hang the

Calibration 37Figure 4-3. Two-Point Calibration wizard4. Select the calibration type (see Figure 4-3), then click Next.5. Enter the amount of test wei

38 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual4. Select whether you want standard calibration with or without linear points, then click Next.5. Enter the amount of te

Calibration 398. Click Next.The Section Match Calibration Wizard displays all load cells installed on the system.Figure 4-6. Section Calibration wizar

40 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual4.3 Revolution III CalibrationFor reference, Revolution III calibration examples are included on the CD, PN 77925. To ca

Serial Commands 415.0 Serial CommandsThe iQUBE2 can be controlled by a personal computer using a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTermi-nal).

42 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualRESETCONFIGURATION Reset system, restore to factory defaults —RESETDEFAULTS Reset system defaults but retain M/S communi

Serial Commands 43See Section 7.0 on page 52 for more information about data formatting commands.Commands = scale numberDescription ValuesSCs.STREAMEn

44 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualCommandc = load cell numberDescription ValuesLCc.ID Load cell ID Load Cell A1, load_cell_ID (16 characters, maximum)LCc.

Serial Commands 45Commandp = port numberDescription ValuesCOMMOPTS Lists any option cards installed DEFAULT=7, Fiber=6, Ethernet=5, WiPort=4, Reserved

Introduction 1About This ManualThis manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing iQUBE®2 digital diagnos

46 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualSee Section 6.0 on page 46 for more information about the commands listed in Table 5-11.Commandn = digital I/O bit numbe

Diagnostics 476.0 DiagnosticsThe advanced diagnostic capabilities of the iQUBE2 include power supply and excitation voltage monitoring, load cell conn

48 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual6.1.2 Retrieving Diagnostic DataTable 6-2 also lists the diagnostic query commands associated with each of the diagnost

Diagnostics 49Use the DIA.PS query command to retrieve diagnostic information for P-type error conditions.Query Command Example:DIA.PSDIA.PS=SC2; SC3;

50 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualCell Underload Error, <D> = UThe underloaded cell diagnostic flag is set when the cell output falls below the perc

Diagnostics 51Cell Drift Error, <D> = DThe drift diagnostic is used principally for tank and hopper scales that never reach zero.Query Command E

52 iQUBE 2 Installation Manualspecified range. In this example, the 5% range allowed represents 6000 lb (120000 x 0.05), but cells 1 and 2 exceed that

Data Formatting 537.0 Data Formatting 7.1 Weight Data FormatsThe following data formats are available for the iQUBE2: Each of the listed formats can b

54 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual7.1.2 Weight Data Status CodesTable 7-3 lists the weight data status codes used in iQUBE2 data streams. See Section 7.1.

Data Formatting 557.2 Data Formatting Examples7.2.1 Formatting Data from Multiple ScalesData from multiple scales can be streamed or polled using one

2 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualDiagnosticsAdvanced diagnostic capabilities of the iQUBE2 include power supply and excitation voltage monitoring; load ce

56 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual8.0 Appendix 8.1 Digital FilteringDigital filtering can be used to create a stable scale reading in challenging environm

Appendix 578.2.2 Corner MatchCorner match calibration can be used on any scale base with two or more cells. It is increasingly effective as the numbe

58 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual8.3 Power ConsiderationsThe iQUBE2 can be powered either by the internal power supply (PN 76556) or by an external DC po

Appendix 598.3.2 System Voltage DropOnce the current draw of the system is calculated, the voltage input to an externally-powered iQUBE2 system can a

60 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual8.4 Installing Firmware UpdatesThe Rice Lake iQUBE2 Flash Updater application is automatically installed with Virtui2 an

Appendix 611. Connect the programming cable to the J14 connector as shown in Figure 8-4 and Table 8-5 on page 61. Figure 8-4. Host Connection to iQUB

62 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual8.5 Replacing CPU BoardsReplacing a board is best done by modifying a stored system configuration that was uploaded from

Appendix 63Use the interactive menu of Revolution III to monitor the cells, platforms, or systems. If any of the load cells reads incorrectly, correct

64 iQUBE 2 Installation Manual8.8 SpecificationsAC MODEL PowerLine Voltages 115 or 230 VACFrequency 50 or 60 HzCurrent Draw 2 A (max per 4 CPU system)

Appendix 65iQUBE2 Limited WarrantyRice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Dis-tributor

Introduction 31.2 Support SoftwareThe iQUBE2 allows several methods of configuration, calibration and operation. In addition to the support softwareli

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4 iQUBE 2 Installation ManualRevolution III applications and support files are installed in C:\Program Files\Rice Lake WeighingSystems\Revolution III;

Installation 52.0 InstallationThis section describes procedures for connecting load cell, power, and serial communications cables to the iQUBE2 juncti