Industrial Data Systems IDS DT200 - Manual (Page 5)

DT 200 Users Manual version 1.E Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the DT200 User's Manual. This
manual describes the installation and operation of the DT200 data terminal. The DT200
is designed for use in industrial environments to perform the following functions:
• Data entry and data collection.
• Computation.
• Reporting.
• Control.
• Additional Functions - trip level event monitor, programmable "Scale Basic"
functions, TTL level 'setpoint' inputs and outputs, and remote control via TTL inputs
or RS232 serial input.
The DT200 has three bi-directional serial communication ports that are used for weight
indicator input, printer output, bar code input, computer communications, and remote
control. The serial ports support RS232, RS422, RS485, and 20ma Current Loop
communication.
The DT200 has one parallel TTL I/O port for output to a printer or for setpoint
input/output. The TTL inputs can be used for remote control (ZERO, TARE,
GROSS/NET, PRINT).
What’s In Each Section
This manual is organized and divided into separate sections, which describe the
installation, setup, operation, and testing of the DT200. Some Sections, such as
Installation and Setup are intended for trained scale technicians familiar with the
installation of computer equipment. Other sections present information applicable to a
user, installer, or system integrator.
The importance of certain information in various sections depends on what features of the
DT200 are to be utilized. It is recommended that each installer and user review all
sections of the manual and determine what information is useful to his personal needs.
Installation and Setup allow a user to quickly get the DT200 working for simple use
and testing.
Set Operation Parameters and Parameter Functions concentrate upon setup
parameters and interfacing to peripheral devices such as printers, computer, PLCs, remote
displays/scoreboards, etc.
Diagnostic Tests and Troubleshooting supply fast and simple diagnostic and
troubleshooting instructions.
Hardware and Wiring Diagrams provides all external-wiring instructions.