Communication
The Communication wizard allows the user to setup one or more network protocol(s), including Ethernet TCP/IP, UDP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Printer Outputs.
USB
USB allows the user to program the instrument using a previously programmed USB stick. This is especially useful in situations where the user wishes to clone an existing unit.
Instrument Setup
The Instrument Setup allows the customer to input the Graduations, Measurement Resolution, Scale Capacity, and Motion Tolerance of their Hardy Instrument
Calibration
Where traditional calibration uses certified test weights, Hardy enabled C2® (or eCAL™ as it is called in China) Electronic Calibration allows a scale to be calibrated without the need for test weights, providing a safe and efficient way to calibrate scale systems. System must have Hardy C2 load cells to utilize C2 calibration.
Filter
Hardy specializes in applications where steady weight measurement is needed in the presence of vibration. Hardy filtering techniques detect and mitigate vibrational effects on weight measurement.
Ethernet Configuration
Hardy 6000 series instruments are capable of operating as EtherNet/IP, Ethernet UDP, Ethernet TCP/IP, or Modbus TCP. EtherNet/IP is not available on 6300 and 6310 instruments.
MODBUS-RTU
Hardy 6000 series instruments are capable of Profibus-DP or Modbus RTU communications, depending on the model options purchased.
Printer
Hardy 6000 series instruments are capable of communicating to printers depending on the model options purchased.
Traditional Calibration
Traditional calibration uses certified test weights. C2® (or eCAL™ as it is called in China) Electronic Calibration allows a scale to be calibrated without the need for test weights. System must have Hardy C2 load cells to utilize C2 calibration.
DHCP
DHCP allows the network to assign an IP address automatically. When DHCP is disabled or the network is unable to assign an IP address, a Fixed IP address is used. It is recommended that PLC or Personal Computer users keep DHCP OFF
Fixed IP Address
The Fixed IP addresses must be carefully selected to avoid accidentally configuring two devices to the same address with unpredictable results. Since 'guessing' a value could lead to personal injury, property damage and/or interrupted network services, your network administrator should provide this address.
Hardy Port
The Hardy Port parameter provides the service port which is combined with the IP address to provide a unique application socket. The Hardy Port value can be any 16-bit value between 0 and 65,535.
Slave Address
Setup a slave address assigned to the Hardy instrument from the communications menu and the Modbus-RTU submenu. Use a unique address between 1 and 247
Profibus Node
Setup a address assigned to the Hardy instrument from the communications menu and the Profibus submenu. Use a unique address between 1 and 125
Baud rate
Set the Baud Rate to the same as the master device, typically 9600 or 19,200
Parity
Set the Parity Bit parameter to match that of the Modbus-RTU master (EVEN, ODD, or NONE)
Serial Configuration
Hardy 6000 series instruments are capable of operating as Modbus RTU or Profibus-DP, depending on the model.
Termination
The termination selection allows the user to electronically choose if the unit has termination enabled/disabled on the communications line. There is also a selection for a hardware link.
Printer Mode
Using the printer mode allows you to select what values to transmit over the serial interface to the printer. The values available are Gross Weight, Net Weight, Tare Weight, Unit Count, and ALL. Default is OFF.
Weight Source
Hardy 6310 and 6510 models are capable of outputting an analog 4-20mA signal. Values that can be set for this are Gross, Net, Count, and Manual. Setting the weigh source to manual allows the mA output setting to be set to a fixed output. This is used to test the circuit level to the host. If not operating in manual mode, this would select the source for the current mA output level.
Value 4mA
Value 4mA is the value of the Weight Source at which the unit will output 4 milliamps.
Value 20mA
Value 20mA is the value of the Weight Source at which the unit will output 20 milliamps.
4 to 20
4 to 20 is the value of the current output the unit is attempting to output. If the Weight Source is manual, this value may be set by the user.
Operator ID
Operator ID will add a tag to changes made to the instrument setup for traceability
Instrument ID
Allows the user to name the instrument for future reference and traceability
Decimal Point
Use the Decimal Point Parameter to set the resolution you want for the instrument. Note that setting more decimal points does affect the overall accuracy of the instrument.
Graduations
Graduation Size is the minimum increment displayed by the instrument. The Base Graduation Number can be calculated by dividing the total load cell capacity by 10,000.
Motion Tolerance
The Motion Tolerance sets the allowable deviation during ZERO, TARE and COUNT operations. This must be greater than or equal to the Graduation Sizes. We recommend 3 times the graduation size.
Scale Capacity
Scale Capacity is the scale's nominal operating capacity (the total weight capacity of the scale system). If the weight exceeds this value by six graduations, dashes appear on the front display
C2 Calibration
Traditional calibration uses certified test weights. C2® (or eCAL™ as it is called in China) Electronic Calibration allows a scale to be calibrated without the need for test weights. System must have Hardy C2 load cells to utilize C2 calibration.
Load Cell Sensitivity
The load cell sensitivity, defined in mV/V, sets the expected change in analog signal over the full scale range of the load cell. The load sensitivity parameter should be set to match the output rating of the load cell.
Cal Motion Tolerance
The Calibration Motion Tolerance sets the allowable deviation during calibration, and must be greater than or equal to the base motion value and/or the Graduation Sizes. Base Motion value = Total Load Cell Capacity x 0.0003. This Cal Motion tolerance is used only during calibration.
Num Devices
The Number of Devices refers to the number of C2 capable load cells currently connected to the instrument. This is a read only parameter.
Ref Weight
Reference Weight is the total live load that is currently on the scale. With nothing on the scale, the Reference Weight is 0.00. With 5 lbs on the scale, the Reference Weight is 5.00 lbs. This will be the reference weight used during a C2 Calibration.
Cal Low Weight
With nothing on the scale, the Cal Low Weight is 0, with 5 lbs on the scale, the Cal Low Weight would be 5. This is also considered the dead load. This is the reference weight used during the Traditional Cal Low Command.
Span Weight
Input the Span Weight (Cal Hi Weight). Span weight should be about 80% of the scale capacity. This is the reference weight used during the Traditional Cal High Command.
WAVERSAVER
WAVERSAVER is a combination of software and hardware which allows accurate weight readings despite vibration.
Num Averages
Num Averages is the number of updates that the module will average together to get the reported weight. Range: 1-255
WAVERSAVER+
WAVERSAVER+ Options: Variation_thd and Motion_thd
WAVERSAVER+ is a superset of WAVERSAVER that uses two entirely new parameters, Variation_thd (Variation Threshold) and Motion_thd (Motion Threshold). These two parameters add a patent-pending adaptive filtering algorithm to the WAVERSAVER output that provides stability to weight readings of up to 1:30,000. To configure WAVERSAVER+, set the WAVERSAVER and Numaverages parameters to establish the speed and required accuracy for dynamic weighing. Set the variation_thd to 0.0 and observe the peak to peak variation of the weight value. Then set the variation threshold parameter to be 1.5 times larger than the observed weight variation. Set the motion threshold to 1/3 of the observed peak to peak weight variation. For example, if the observed weight change is 6, set the variation_thd should be set to 9 (1.5X) and the motion_thd parameter set to 2 (1/3X). Note the weight changes will settle to a 2 increment level. Weight changes smaller than 1:40,000 will need considerations for environmental protections from air movement forces and additional WAVERSAVER and NumAverages settings.The default factory setting is 0.0; which turns WAVERSAVER+ OFF.
Gravity Correction
(Range: 0.90-1.10) Gravity Correction values account for differences in longitudinal gravity forces acting on your load cells. These values can be found below:
CityGrav. Accel
Amsterdam0.999369
Athens1.000684
Auckland NZ1.000782
Bangkok1.002392
Brussels0.999503
Buenos Aires1.001004
Calcutta1.00191
Cape Town1.00104
Chicago0.99922
Copenhagen0.999075
Nicosia1.00093
Jakarta1.002631
Frankfurt0.999579
Istanbul1.000406
Havana1.001872
Helsinki1.001405
Kuwait1.001405
Lisbon1.000615
London0.999445
Los Angeles1.001028
Madrid1.000461
Manila1.000461
Mexico City1.002102
New York1.000433
Oslo0.998726
Ottawa1.000007
Paris0.999048
Rio de Janeiro1.001884
Rome1.000326
San Francisco1.000702
Singapore1.00269
Stockholm0.99877
Sydney1.00104
Taipei1.001741
Tokyo1.000886
Vancouver BC0.999653
Washington DC1.000601
Wellington NZ0.999399
Zurich0.999821