Model 250 tech ref version 2.3

GSE Model 250
Digital Indicator Series

Technical Reference Manual Version 2.3

GSE Model 250 Technical Manual Copyright © 2007 GSE Scale Systems. All rights reserved. Published by: SPX GSE 1525 Fairlane Circle Allen Park, MI 48101 USA
Information in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice due to correction or enhancement. The information described in this manual is solelythe property of GSE. This manual may not be distributed without written permission of GSE.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction _________________________________________________ 1
Manual Set____________________________________________________________

____________ 2 Document Conventions ____________________________________________________________

__ 2 Specifications ____________________________________________________________

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Chapter 2: Installation __________________________________________________ 5
GeneralWarnings____________________________________________________

_______________ 5 Electrical Safety ____________________________________________________________

________ 5 Cleaning ____________________________________________________________

______________ 5 Panel Mount Template ____________________________________________________________

___ 5 Cable Connections_________________________________________________

_________________ 6 DCPower (DC PWR + DC PWR -) ______________________________________________________ 6 Load Cell Connection ____________________________________________________________

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Load Cell Signals_____________________________________________________

____________ 7 4 – Wire Connection ____________________________________________________________

__ 7 6 – Wire Connection____________________________________________________________

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Communication Port Connection ______________________________________________________ 8

RS-232 Serial______________________________________________________

______________ 8 Printer Connection ____________________________________________________________

____ 9 Remote Display ____________________________________________________________

______ 9Remote Key ____________________________________________________________

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Setpoint Output Connection _________________________________________________________ 10 GSE-Link Option Connection (Opto-Link) ______________________________________________ 11 Connecting Shields ____________________________________________________________

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Chapter 3: Configuration_______________________________________________ 13
Basic Operation ____________________________________________________________

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Display_____________________________________________________

___________________ 13 Status annunciators ____________________________________________________________

__ 14 Setup Mode Annunciators _________________________________________________________ 14Selections and Options_____________________________________________________

_______ 15 Numeric Entry ____________________________________________________________

______ 15 Keypad ____________________________________________________________

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Update Model 250 Firmware _________________________________________________________ 18

Chapter 4: Setup______________________________________________________ 19
Accessing the Setup Mode __________________________________________________________ 19

Full Setup_______________________________________________________

_______________ 19 Safe Setup ____________________________________________________________

_________ 19 Setup Display Prompts_____________________________________________________

_______ 20 Setup Lock Out...