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Maintenance

July 8, 2008

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Options Menu• Editing Product Labels

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Product Labels

Press Menu

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Product Labels

Select Options

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Product Labels

Select the “Product Labels” Tab

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Product Labels

Select the Label you wish to change.

Edit the label. When finished, select ”Done”.

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Options Menu• Editing Product Labels• Editing Date/Time

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Editing Date and Time

Press Menu

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Editing Date and Time

Select “Options”

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Editing Date and Time

Select the “System” Tab

Press the “Date / Time” Button

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Editing Date and Time

Select the function to be changed and make the corrections.

When all changes have been made press the “Accept” button.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator

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Configurator

Press Menu

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Configurator

Select Options

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Configurator

Select the “System” Tab

Press the “Configurator” Button

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Configurator

You may scroll to the next page using the “Next” button or

You may go directly to the desired page by selecting “Menu”

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Configurator

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings

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Configuring Units

Select “Machine”

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Configuring Units

Verify all settings for number of IO Modules (BIO bds), number of Diverters and the units of measure you want the machine to use.

You May select and edit any box that is not grayed out.

Press the Details button

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Configuring Units

Press the “Back” button when done verifying the parameters on this page.

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Configuring Units

Press the “Set Motors” button

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Configuring Units

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions

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Configuring Zone Definitions

Select “Zones”

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Configuring Zone Definitions

For Statistics, The Zones can be labeled as “Accept” or “Reject”.

The Diverter Assignments can be changed.

The “No Gap Diverter” can be assigned.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions• Configuring Diverter Settings

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Configuring Diverter Settings

Select “Diverters”

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Configuring Diverter Settings

The Diverter Delay can be changed.

And the Duration or “Activate Time” can be changed.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions• Configuring Diverter Settings• Configuring Active Options

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Configuring Active Options

Select “Options”

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Configuring Active Options

Pressing the “On/Off” Button Enables or Disables the Active Option

The option along with its alarms and inputs can be configured by pressing the desired “Active Option” button

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Configuring Active Options

In this example, the “Diverter Check” Position can be configured by Selecting the “Diverter Check” Box.

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Configuring Active Options

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Configuring Active Options

The Diverter Check Alarm Type may be Selected by pressing the desired alarm type.

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Configuring Active Options

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Configuring Active Options

From this page, many other options can be configured.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions• Configuring Diverter Settings• Configuring Active Options• Configuring Alarms

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Configuring Alarms

Select “Alarms”

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Configuring Alarms

The Alarms are configured as described in the previous slides.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions• Configuring Diverter Settings• Configuring Active Options• Configuring Alarms• Configuring Inputs

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Configuring Inputs

Select “Inputs”

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Configuring Inputs

You may select or change the input assignment by selecting the desired assignment.

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Configuring Inputs

Select the proper assignment for that particular input.

Then Press the “Done” Button.

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Configuring Inputs

The “Input Polarity” (Normally Open / Normally Closed) may also be toggled by pressing its corresponding button.

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Configurator• Navigating the Configurator• Configuring Machine Settings• Configuring Zone Definitions• Configuring Diverter Settings• Configuring Active Options• Configuring Alarms• Configuring Inputs• Configuring Outputs

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Configuring Outputs

Select “Outputs”

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Configuring Outputs

As with configuring Inputs, the output assignment and polarity can be configured here.

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Product Editing• Detailed Parameter, Speeds, Filter and Zone Settings

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Detailed Parameter Settings

Press the “Select Product” Tab

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Detailed Parameter Settings

Select the “Browse” Button

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Detailed Parameter Settings

Select the Desired Product

Press the “Done” Button

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Detailed Parameter Settings

Ensure the desired product to edit is displayed here.

Press the “Edit Product” Button

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Detailed Parameter Settings

The Product Name may be edited by selecting this box and typing the new name.

Enter the Reference WeightEnter the Tare Weight

Enter the Package Length, (allow for skewing)

Enter the Over and Under Cut points

Select the “Speeds” Tab

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Detailed Speed Settings

Or,

Speed settings can be entered here for the desired conveyor or motor.

Select the “Filter” Tab

Enter the Max expected production rate. (PPM)

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Detailed Filter Settings

Filter Modes are “Off”, “Auto” and “Manual”. Those may be selected here.

In the Manual Filter Mode, the “Filter Cutoff Freq.” may be entered. Note: The Vibrations Test in Diagnostics may be used to determine this frequency.

In the Manual Filter Mode, the Filter Avg Time may be entered. Note: A typical Avg Time is 1/Filter Cutoff Freq. Ex. If the Filter Cutoff Freq. is 6 then1/6 is .167. So 167 would be entered here.

Select the “Zones” Tab

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Detailed Zones Settings

Zone Assignments, Status and Diverter Setup may be set here.

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Utilities• Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters

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Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters

Press Menu

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Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters

Select Utilities

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Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters

Select the “Save/Restore” Tab

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Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters

Select the desired “Mode”. Save or Restore.

Select the Data you wish to Save or Restore.

Select the desired source for Save or Restore

Select “Execute”

Monitor “Files Copied”. When the Save or Restore is complete, the number of files copied will be displayed here.

Ensure that there are no Errors in the “Files Error” box.

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Utilities• Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters• Sub Assembly Software Version

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Sub Assembly Software Version

This screen displays the Software Version for the Application, Weigh Engine, DSP, Data Server, Data Processor and Configurator.

Select the “Version” Tab

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Utilities• Saving and Restoring VersaWeigh Parameters• Sub Assembly Software Version• Updating the Software

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Updating the Software

Select the “Update Software” Tab

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Updating the Software

At this point, the Flash Card should be inserted into the USB port.

Select the System to be updated.

Follow instructions provided with the software update package.

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Updating the Software

If the APPLICATION is being updated, once START is selected, thefollowing screen displays:

Press the “Source Directory Browse” Button and select the USB Device and the directory per the instructions provided with the software update.

Typically, the destination directory is defaulted to the correct destination. Refer to installation Instructions.

Press the “Execute” ButtonThe software will be updated and the VersaWeigh software shuts down and restarts.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope

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Diagnostics – Using the Oscilloscope

Press Menu

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Diagnostics – Using the Oscilloscope

Select Diagnostics

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Diagnostics – Using the Oscilloscope

Select the “Tools” Tab

Select the “Oscilloscope” Test Mode

Press the “Start” ButtonRun a single package of product across the weightable and view the waveform.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration

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Diagnostics – Vibration Test

In the Diagnostics Menu from the Tools Tab, press the “Vibration” Button

The graph will indicate the amplitude and frequency of any vibration present.

Press the “Start” Button

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds

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Diagnostics – Calibrating Motor Speeds

Note: A calibrated tachometer may be needed for this step.Select the “Motor Speeds” Tab

Ensure the “Target” and “Measured” Speeds are correct.

If not, press the “Calibrate button for the desired motor.

Press the “Calibrate” Button

Then press “Close”

Enter the speed that was just measured with your tachometer

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs

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Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs

Select the “I/O” Tab

Normally closed Inputs and Outputs will have a dark background and normally open Inputs and Outputs will have a light background.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts

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Diagnostics – Viewing A/D Counts

Select the “Weighing” Tab

A/D Counts are displayed here.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability

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Diagnostics – Testing Load Cell Repeatability

Select the “Weighing” Tab

Monitor and record the A/D count with an empty weightable.

Place a weight on the table and record the A/D count.

Remove and replace the weight several times while monitoring the A/D count. The counts should repeat to the same approximate number.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability• Control Cabinet Anatomy

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Control System – Electronics Cabinet anatomy

Weigh Engine

BIO board(s)

Motor controllers

Power supplies

PC / Touchscreen

CanBus module

Power connection

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability• Testing Load Cell Voltage

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Diagnostics – Testing Load Cell Voltage

The load cell voltages may be tested where they connect to the Weigh Engine.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability• Testing Load Cell Voltage• Testing Incoming Line Voltage (Line to Neutral, Neutral to GND)

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Diagnostics - Testing Incoming Line Voltage

Ensure that the incoming line voltage is what it is supposed to be and Neutral to GND voltage is no more than 3Vac.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability• Testing Load Cell Voltage• Testing Incoming Line Voltage (Line to Neutral, Neutral to GND)• Resetting the motor controllers

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Diagnostics – Resetting the Motor Controllers

Stop the motors. Raise the tail roller on each of the conveyors so that there is no

drag on their respective motors. Open the rear cabinet door and press the red reset button on

each of the motor controllers. Start the Motors. The motors will step through their reset and calibration cycle. Return the tail rollers to their operating position and restart the

motors.

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Diagnostics• Using the Oscilloscope• Testing for Vibration• Checking and Calibrating Motor Speeds• Diagnosing Inputs and Outputs• Viewing A/D Counts• Testing Load Cell Repeatability• Testing Load Cell Voltage• Testing Incoming Line Voltage (Line to Neutral, Neutral to GND)• Resetting the motor controllers• Bypassing the Motor Controllers

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Diagnostics – Bypassing the Motor Controllers

Open the rear cabinet door. Raise the protective cover on the CBO (CanBus Override). Place the CBO Override switch in the “ON” position. Press the “Start” Button on the CBO. Adjust the conveyor speeds by pressing and releasing either the

“Increase” or “Decrease” Buttons on the CBO. Stop the motors by pressing the “Stop” Button on the CBO. Disable the CBO by returning the CBO ON/OFF switch to the

“OFF” position.

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Password Access• User Editing

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Password Access

Login as “System Administrator”

Select “Login”

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Password Access

Select the “Edit User” Tab

Press the “Create” Button

Enter the Name of the User you wish to create.

Select the “Access Level” the user should maintain.

Enter the User’s Password and confirm.

To delete a user, press the “Browse” Button, select a user, and press the Delete” Button.

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Password Access• User Editing• Configuring Operator Level Access

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Configuring Operator Level Access

Select the “Operator Access” Tab

“Allow” and “Deny” are the only two options for access in this menu.Select any box to toggle its field.

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Password Access• User Editing• Configuring Operator Level Access• Forgotten Passwords / Steps to Recover

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Forgotten Passwords / Steps to Recover

You must call Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Support to recover a lost System Administrator password.

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