Industrial Data Systems IDS 440 User Manual
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IDS440 Users Manual version 4.2
General Description
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The IDS440 Display
The IDS440 DISPLAY consists of a 6 character NUMERIC display and 6 statuses LED’s
The NUMERIC display is normally used to display the weight on the scale. The LED’s
display the scale status. When lighted they indicate the following conditions:
GROSS-
The number displayed is the gross weight on the scale.
NET -
The number displayed is the net weight on the scale.
MOTION-
The weight on the scale is changing (not stable).
ZERO-
The scale is at "Center of Zero".
lb-
The weight displayed is in increments of pounds.
kg-
The weight displayed is in increments of kilograms.
The IDS440 Keyboard
The keyboard is used to initiate weighing functions and for data input and setup of the
IDS440. It is divided into 3 sections: Numeric Keypad, Function Keys, and Control keys
as shown on the previous page.
Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad is used for numeric data entry. Alphanumeric entry is performed
using a three-digit code for every alphanumeric character. Some system parameters may
require alphanumeric entry. Instructions for alphanumeric entry are provided where
needed.
Function Keys
The function keys ZERO, TARE, GROSS/NET, UNITS and PRINT are used to perform
the functions of zeroing the scale, tarring the scale, switching the weight display between
gross and net display, switching the weight display between LB and KG display, and
printing the weight. The function keys F1 and F2 are programmable using Scale Basic
functions.
Control Keys
The control keys ENTER, and CLEAR are used to control the data entry operations for
ID’s, setpoints and setup.