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CHAPTER 1:  INTRODUCTION TO THE Neptune 4500 SERIES DIGITAL INDICATORS 

 
The Neptune 4500 Series Digital Indicator is a general purpose, industrial grade weight indicator. 
All models operate identically, can readout up to 50,000 display divisions and can supply enough 
current for up to 4-350

 load cells. All setup parameters may be entered via the front panel keys, 

including calibration. 
 
If your Neptune Model 4500 Series Digital Indicator is part of a complete floor scale or has been 
installed for you, you may skip to Chapter 7 for operating instructions. Prior to using the indicator, 
please read this chapter carefully and completely.  Store the manual in a safe and convenient 
place so it will be available if you have questions concerning the operation of the scale. 
 
If you are an installer, the indicator's installation and wiring instructions are found in Chapter 2. 
The indicator contains two main setup menus: The Setup (“F”) menu, which configures the 
indicator to your weigh platform and the User (“A”) menu, which configures the serial 
communication port and enables some user options. Chapter 3 gives an overview and explains 
how to use the two front panel keys to maneuver and save settings in both menus. Chapters 4 
and 5 explain the Setup and User Menu options, respectively. Chapter 6 covers system 
calibration. Prior to installing the indicator, please read this manual carefully and completely.  
Store the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions 
concerning the setup and operation of the scale. 
 
 

MODEL DISPLAY 

 

TYPE 

ENCLOSURE 

TYPE 

POWER SOURCE 

Neptune 4500 

LED 

Stainless Steel 

110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 

TABLE 1-1: Neptune Series Product Matrix 

 

 

 

FIGURE 1-1: Neptune 4500 Front Panel 

 

 

Neptune 4500  Page 1-1 

Summary of Contents for NEPTUNE 4500

Page 1: ...vision 0 3 February 6 2003 2003 Transcell Technology Inc Contents subject to change without notice Transcell Technology Inc 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Tel 847 419 9180 Fax 847 419 15...

Page 2: ...he equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may c...

Page 3: ...he Setup Menu Stainless Steel Enclosure 3 1 3 2 2 Navigating in the Setup Menu 3 2 3 2 3 Notes on the Setup Menu 3 3 3 2 4 Exiting the Setup Menu Stainless Steel Enclosure 3 3 3 3 User A Menu 3 3 3 3...

Page 4: ...tion 7 3 7 3 1 Weighing an item 7 3 7 3 2 Zeroing an item 7 3 7 3 3 Piece Counting 7 3 Chapter 8 Legal for Trade Sealing 8 1 8 2 Stainless Steel Enclosure 8 1 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B...

Page 5: ...nments 5 3 6 1 Setup Menu Key Assignments 6 2 7 1 Neptune 4500 Series LED Display Detail 7 1 7 2 Function Keys Layout 7 2 B 1 Cable Diagram for Indicator to IBM PC B 1 B 2 Consolidated Controls Demand...

Page 6: ...f you are an installer the indicator s installation and wiring instructions are found in Chapter 2 The indicator contains two main setup menus The Setup F menu which configures the indicator to your w...

Page 7: ...and set aside T NOTE On earlier units the rear cover must remain off to access the Setup Menu and calibration procedures J8 S SH E S E CPU EPROM J3 TXD RXD GND J1 P P JP2 J4 J6 5 Figure 2 1 Neptune 4...

Page 8: ...the 5V terminal not shown 1 Connect your serial printer remote display or computer communication cable not included to the appropriate terminal on the main board Figure 2 3 Connection assignments for...

Page 9: ...o drilled head screws may conceal the slide switch 3 Power on the indicator The indicator shows F 1 to indicate that you are in Setup Menu mode Note 1 Access to the back cover is inhibited if the indi...

Page 10: ...Figure 3 1 Setup Menu Key Assignments Neptune 4500 Page 3 2...

Page 11: ...eys will now return to their normal mode of operation 3 3 USER A MENU 3 3 1 ENTERING THE USER MENU 1 Enter the Setup F menu by following the directions in Section 3 2 1 or 3 2 2 2 Use the ZERO directi...

Page 12: ...models in the series Likewise additional selections may be available on other models in the series See Chapter 5 for more information 3 3 4 EXITING THE USER MENU 1 Exit the User A menu by sliding the...

Page 13: ...ated whenever this pa rameter is altered See Appendix C for more information 25 50 75 100 150 200 F3 Zero Track Band Selects the range within which the scale will automatically zero Note that the scal...

Page 14: ...seconds for effect Press UNIT SET key to begin se quence F18 View Calibra tion Actuates the function that allows you to view both the zero and span calibration value The values displayed in this funct...

Page 15: ...ONS F1 Graduations 6 000 8 000 10 000 12 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 F3 Zero Tracking Band SAZSM 0d 5d F5 Motion Band 3d 5d 10d 15 d 20d 30d 40d 50d F6 Digital Filter 1 2 4 Table 4 1 Invalid Setup...

Page 16: ...function that illuminates all digit segments decimal points and LCD annunciators in a test sequence Pressing the UNIT SET key to scroll down one level begins the test sequence Press UNIT SET key to b...

Page 17: ...y a value with one flashing digit This value will be the current ID number value 3 Use the directional keys to adjust the displayed value to the actual ID Number value Increase the flashing digit by p...

Page 18: ...wed by the current line feeds value 3 Use the directional keys shown in Figure 5 1 above to adjust the displayed value to the actual line feeds value Increase the flashing digit by pressing the UNITS...

Page 19: ...IT SET key to enter zero calibration menu The display will momentarily show C 0 followed by a value This value is the internal A D count and can prove useful when trying to troubleshoot setup problems...

Page 20: ...Take the indicated action to correct the problem then perform a new calibration Err0 The calibration test weight or the adjusted keyed in weight is larger than the full capacity of the scale Change t...

Page 21: ...etup mode scroll to F 19 then scroll down once using the UNIT SET key 2 The display will momentarily show CAL 0 followed by a flashing zero Use the directional keys shown in Figure 6 1 to adjust the d...

Page 22: ...tting Diode display Typically LCD s are used for outdoor applications while LED s are used indoors where brightness is needed Table 7 1 summarizes both types of dis play annunciators 7 1 1 LIGHT EMITT...

Page 23: ...e unit of the displayed weight PCS stands for pieces STABLE This light is on whenever the scale is stable TABLE 7 1 NEPTUNE 4500 Series Annunciator Definitions 7 2 KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of...

Page 24: ...g unit by pressing the UNIT key until that unit is indicated on the display 2 Place the empty container on the scale s platter and allow the weight indication to stabi lize 3 Press the ZERO key The di...

Page 25: ...2 3 Place the sample items on the platform all at once and allow the weight indication to stabilize Once this is done press and hold the UNIT SET for three seconds If the sample size is large enough t...

Page 26: ...cial Legal for Trade pplications as follows a 1 Power off the indicator 2 On the rear cover of the indicator locate the calibration switch cover 3 Thread a wire security seal through both drilled head...

Page 27: ...age Neptune 4500 10 VDC 4 x 350 load cells SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Serial Port Full Duplex 1200 2400 4800 9600 Baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits odd parity 1 stop bit 7 data bits even pa...

Page 28: ...C Figure B 2 shows the serial data format for the Demand Mode INDICATOR PC 2 RXD RXD 2 TXD 3 S GND 5 3 TXD 5 S GND 6 DSR 4 DTR 8 CTS DSUB9 DSUB9 FIGURE B 1 Cable Diagram for Indicator to IBM PC STX PO...

Page 29: ...t The indicator will not respond if the scale is in motion positive overload or negative overload The indicator will also not respond if it is not in gross mode or a tare has yet to be established C T...

Page 30: ...nsmission occurs at the end of each display update Figure B 5 shows the serial data format for Continuous Mode STX POL xxxxx xx L K G N STAT CR LF Polarity SP Positive Negative Weight Data Units L pou...

Page 31: ...sest to your full scale input range in millivolts 2 Enter the Setup Menu and save this number for the Span Gain parameter in F2 3 Perform a system calibration If the calibration proves unsuccessful or...

Page 32: ...3 000 150 75 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 4 000 200 100 75 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 000 150 100 75 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 6 000 150 100 75 75 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 2...

Page 33: ...check keyed in value Err 2 Span Calibration Mode F17 There is not enough load cell signal to produce the internal counts necessary to properly calibrate the scale First check all load connections Use...

Page 34: ...d to repair replacement or credit of equipment of parts The warranty does not extend coverage to labor material freight or service charges involved in removal shipping or reinstallation of equipment o...

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