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MANUAL
Strain Gauge Converter
KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D

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General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the
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(ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause: "Expanded reservation
of proprietorship"
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Table of contents

1 Symbols used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Explosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Mounting and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.2 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.3 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Display mode and error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Editing device data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.1 Parameterisation mode of the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.1.1 Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.1.2 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.1.3 Navigation principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.1.4 Lowest menu level: select values, enter numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.2 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.3 Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3.1 Excitation, Sensitivity, Cell rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3.2 Rate, Cell error, Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.4.1 Zero point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4.2 Adjust without mechanical load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4.3 Adjust with mechanical load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4.4 Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4.5 Notes on zero point and Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.4.6 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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7.4.7 kg/unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.5 Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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7.6 Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

7.6.1 Trip alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.6.2 Operating behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.6.3 Trip point and Hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.6.4 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.6.5 Alarm freeze and Hold on error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.6.6 Fault indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.7 Current output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.7.1 Gross/Net, Span, Inverted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.7.2 Characteristic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.7.3 Fault current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7.8 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.9 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8 RS 485 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
9 Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.1 Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.2 Sensor data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
9.3 Trigger inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
9.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
9.5 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
9.6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Symbols used in this document

1 Symbols used in this document

This symbol indicates a warning about a possible danger.
Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury or death, or property
damage or destruction.
Warning

This symbol warns of a possible fault.

If the instruction given in this warning is not heeded, the device and any plants or
systems connected to it could develop a fault or even fail completely.
Attention

This symbol brings important information to your attention.

Note

2 Overview
The devices of the K-System from Pepperl+Fuchs are used to transmit signals between field devices
and the process control system or control.
Devices with the "Ex" code in their type identifiers are suitable for connection to field devices in the
hazardous area. The field current circuits of these devices are intrinsically safe and are galvanically
isolated from the not intrinsically safe circuits. The devices thus represent an electrical isolation
between the hazardous area and the secure area.
Devices without an Ex code can be used for signal transmission between field devices in the secure
area and the process control system or the control.
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Safety instructions

Resistance bridges, i. e. strain gauges,

load cells, force transducers, pressure
transducers, torque shafts or similar
devices, can be connected to the input of
the converters KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D of the
K-System (referred to as WAC2).
The WAC2 converts the input signal into a
proportional output current, which can be
forwarded e. g. to a display unit or an
analog input of the process control system
or control. By means of the two relay
outputs of the WAC2, two different, freely
parameterisable trip values of the input
signal can be monitored.
Further information (e. g. certificates and the WAC2 data sheet and the operating instructions for the K-
System) can be found on our Internet page www.pepperl-fuchs.com/pa (under Product search, enter
*WAC2*).

3 Safety instructions
The converters KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D may only be operated by trained personnel in a
manner corresponding to this operating manual.

Warning

Protection of operating personnel and the installation is only guaranteed if the devices
are used according to their specifications. Any use other than that described in the
manual endangers the safety and functionality of the device and the system in which it is
installed.
Warning
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Explosion protection

The devices may only be installed, connected and adjusted by electrical professionals
outside the explosion hazardous area.

Warning

If malfunctions cannot be avoided, place the devices out of service and protect them
from accidental use. The devices may only be repaired directly by the manufacturer
Pepperl+Fuchs. Any opening or change in the units are dangerous and are therefore not
to be performed. They void any warranty.
Warning

Responsibility for adhering to local safety regulations and directives is held by the
operator.

Note

4 Explosion protection
For primary explosion protection, that is, measures to avoid or restrict the
production of a dangerous, explosive atmosphere, please consult the
P P P CP P P P P P P P P P ION

directive 94/9/EC or the corresponding national provisions.

For secondary explosion protection, that is, measures to avoid the
ignition of a surrounding explosive atmosphere by electrical equipment,
MANUAL Pepperl+Fuchs will gladly provide you with a copy of the "Ex-protection
EXPLOSION PROTECTION
manual" for a nominal fee.
Please pay particular attention to EN 60079-0, EN 60079-11 and
EN 60079-26 or to the corresponding national provisions.
Pepperl+Fuchs also provides a seminar on the topic of explosion
protection.
Intrinsic Safety
Explosion Protection
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explosion protection handbook when this is available.
This text will be adapted to the new issue of the
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Mounting and connection

5 Mounting and connection

5.1 Mounting
The converters KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D are constructed in protection class IP20 and must
therefore be protected from undesirable environmental conditions (water, small foreign
objects).
Attention

The devices of the K-System from Pepperl+Fuchs and thus also the converters
KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D can be mounted on a 35 mm standard rail corresponding
to EN 50022. The devices must be snapped onto the rail vertically, and never
slanted or tipped to the side.
Further mounting alternatives, e. g. using the Power Rail, can be found in the
operating instructions for the K-System on our Internet page www.pepperl-
fuchs.com/pa (under Product search, enter *WAC2*).

40 115
Dimensions of the
KFD2-WAC2-(Ex)1.D in mm

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 PWR
IN /
CH K
1 2
OUT
111

118

ESC

OK
RS232

7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
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5.2 Connection

The KF series' slip-off terminals significantly simplify connection

and construction of switching cabinets. They allow quick and
error-free exchange of the unit when service is needed.
The terminals can be screwed on, are self-opening, and have
generous connection room for a wire diameter of up to 2.5 mm²
and coded plugs, so that leads cannot be confused.

The intrinsically safe field circuit is connected

to the blue terminals 1 to 6 of the KFD2-
WAC2-Ex1.D. This may be conducted into
the hazardous area using DIN EN 60079-14-
compliant leads.
The non-intrinsically safe field circuit is 4 - 6 - 1 + 5 + 3 +

connected to the green terminals 1 to 6 of the

KFD2-WAC2-1.D.
In both cases you can connect:
• a half bridge (terminals 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)
• a full bridge (terminals 1 to 6)

4 - 6 - 2 - 1 + 5 + 3 +
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The remaining green terminals have the

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following functions: 1
• Terminals 7/8: current output 2 8
3
• Terminal 9: only for voltage output (see 9
below.)
• Terminals 10 ... 12: relay 1 4
10
• Terminals 13/14: binary input 1 5 11
6
• Terminals 15/14: binary input 2 12

• Terminals 16 ... 18: relay 2

• Terminals 19 ... 21: RS 485 interface 13 Binary
16
(deactivated if plug is in RS 232 interface) 14 inputs 17
15
• Terminal 22: not used 18

• Terminals 23/24: power supply 24 V DC

If you connect terminals 7 and 9 by means of a
bridge, a voltage output of - 10 V ... + 10 V RS 232
results between this bridge and terminal 8. The
built-in shunt resistance is 500 .
The RS 485 interface is galvanically isolated P
from other circuits. It is deactivated if you plug a
21+

connector into the socket of the RS 232 RS 485 N 19-

interface on the front panel of the WAC2. Please GND
20
note the description in section 8.
Further information on connecting the WAC2
(e. g. on using the Power Rail) can be found in
the data sheet and in the operating instructions
for the K-system on our Internet page
www.pepperl-fuchs.com/pa (under product
search, enter *WAC2*). 23 24
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5.3 Front panel

On the front panel of the WAC2 you will find:

• LED ERR (red) to indicate
 a sensor fault (flashes red)
 the simulation mode (only when using PACTwareTM, flashes red)
 a device fault (steady red)
For information on the error messages, see section 6.
• PWR LED (green), to indicate the presence of the supply voltage
• LED OUT 1 (yellow), to indicate that relay 1 is active
• LED OUT 2 (yellow), to indicate that relay 2 is active
• a display for measured value and error message display and for
display during parameterisation mode
• four buttons for parameterisation of the WAC2
  (Up)
  (Down)
 ESC (Escape)
 OK
• Interface for connecting a computer for parameterization and
diagnostics of the device with the PACTwareTM operating software,
using the K-ADP-USB adapter
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Display mode and error messages

6 Display mode and error messages

Measured value display
• In normal operation, the current net value is indicated on the display in the selected unit.
• If you hold down the  key, the current gross value is indicated on the display in the selected unit.
• If you hold down the  key, the mV value actually measured by the WAC2 on the terminals 1 and 2
is indicated on the display.
Explanations
• For information on selecting the unit, see section 7.2.
• For information on the conversion of the mV measured value into the gross value, see section 7.3.1
and 7.4.4.
• As usual, the following applies: net value = gross value - tare
• For information on determining the tare, see section 7.5.
Messages during operation
• Alarm freeze
• Hold on error
For information on these functions, see section 7.6.5.
Error messages
• Err INT: error in the internal communication of the WAC2; may also occur if no sensor is connected
• Err MEM: error in the memory of the WAC2
• Err SIM: WAC2 in simulation mode (only when using PACTwareTM)
• Err CELL: cell breakage or no cell connected; for information on selecting the check for sensor
breakage, see section 7.3.2
If you cannot solve the problem by checking the cell and the cell cables and by switching the WAC2 off/
on, please contact Pepperl+Fuchs.
In the case of a fault, the relays switch into a state with no current, unless you have selected the function
Hold on error (see section 7.6.5). For information on the behaviour of the current output in the case of
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7 Editing device data

Any change to device data will change the operation of the device!
Before entering new data into the device, be sure that no danger to the installation will
result.
Warning
In this manual, the parameterisation of the device via the control panel is described.
Parameterisation by means of a PC is more convenient.
The necessary K-ADP-USB can be ordered from Pepperl+Fuchs. The PACTwareTM
operating software and the manual are available on our Internet page
Note
www.pepperl-fuchs.com under Software > PACTware.

7.1 Parameterisation mode of the control panel

7.1.1 Invocation

Main menu parameterisation mode

OK + ESC (simultaneously, 1 sec) 
Display mode Unit (see section 7.2)
ESC

Input (section 7.3 to 7.5)

Output (section 7.6 and 7.7)

Service (see section 7.8)

From any menu option of the parameterisation mode, you can return to the display mode by (if
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necessary repeatedly) pressing the ESC key. If 10 minutes elapse without a key being pressed in
parameterisation mode, the device switches automatically back to display mode.

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7.1.2 Password
You can protect the parameterisation from unauthorised changes by means of a password (see
section 7.8; at the delivery of the WAC2, the password is inactive).
If the password protection is active, you can view the different settings in the parameterisation mode,
but not change them before entering the password. On the first attempt to make a change, the device
immediately prompts for a password.
The password must be entered for each transition from display mode to parameterisation mode, once
each time.
The password cannot be changed. It is 1234.
The password is entered as follows:

automatic switch to password entry 

value 0, flashing
parameters still protected ESC
Change ESC 
,  *: 
attempt OK, wrong value 

new value, flashing

parameters released OK, value 1234
*If you press the  or  key, the value changes step by step. If you hold the  or  key, the setting
"rolls" to higher or lower values.
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7.1.3 Navigation principle

The following figure shows the principle of navigation in the parameterisation mode by means of the ,
, OK and ESC keys:

OK 
Output Relay 1
ESC

 

OK 
Relay 2 Mode of operation
ESC ESC

 

Iout
ESC
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7.1.4 Lowest menu level: select values, enter numbers

At the lowest menu level, you can either select from certain possible values for the individual
parameters or enter a numerical value.
Proceed as follows:

Lowest menu level

OK 
Parameter current value, flashing
ESC

, :  ESC 

new value, flashing

OK 

new value, stored, not flashing

ESC

When entering numerical values, please observe the following:

• If you press the  or  key, the value changes step by step.
• If you hold the  or  key, the setting "rolls" to higher or lower values.
• The algebraic sign changes automatically.
• The decimal point is moved automatically.
• Units are automatically converted to higher units, e. g. kg to t, or a factor is displayed, e. g. factor 10
for numbers  10000.
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7.2 Unit

The following figure shows the menu for the unit. The menu options of the lowest menu level are
surrounded by a bold box. The unit is used for the measured value display (net and gross) and for all
respective settings in the parameterisation mode.

Unit —— kg*

cbm (m³)

pcs (pieces)

* If more than 9999 kg are entered, the unit changes automatically from kg on t!
The WAC2 makes measurements in mV. For information on the conversion into other units, see
section 7.3.1 and 7.4.4, for information on setting the tare, i. e. conversion of gross into net, see
section 7.5.
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7.3 Sensor

The following figures show the menus for the input parameters. The menu options of the lowest menu
level are surrounded by a bold box. Menu options that are only displayed if you have selected certain
parameter values elsewhere are highlighted in grey.

Input —— Sensor —— Excitation (7.3.1) —— 1V

2V

3V

4V

5V

Sensitivity (7.3.1) —— 0.001 to 60.00 mV/V

Cell rating (7.3.1) —— 0.001 kg to 999.9 t

Rate (7.3.2) —— normal

fast
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Cell detect (7.3.2) —— On

Off

Smoothing (7.3.2) —— 0 sec to 10 sec

Calibration (7.4)

Trigger 1 (7.5)

Trigger 2 (7.5)
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7.3.1 Excitation, Sensitivity, Cell rating

• For the values of these parameters, please refer to the technical data of the sensor.
• The supply voltage exists between terminals 3 and 4.
• When connecting several measuring cells in parallel, the supply voltage and sensitivity must be
transferred, the cell data are to be totalled. Only cells of the same design and with identical cell data
may be connected in parallel.
• For a resulting total sensor resistance of R < 100  the supply voltage 5 V must not be selected. The
maximum permitted supply voltage is calculated as follows:
Supply voltage = 49 mA x total resistance of the measuring cells
• For the Cell data parameter, the maximum cell load must be set in kg (even if a different unit has
been selected).
The cell data can be set up without a measuring cell being connected. The WAC2 can then be
connected to the weighing cell and is basically ready for operation. The voltage created by the weighing
cell due to the load is converted linear into the corresponding gross weight.
If you want to use the WAC2 without calibration yet take into account an existing empty
weight (e. g. an empty tank or a weighing platform) when measuring, do not use the
function "Zero point" (section 7.4.1) but the function "Tare" as described in section 7.5.
Note

Please note that mechanical influences have not yet been taken into account (e. g. acting of forces on
the weighing cell other than perfectly vertically) so that the weighing device does not achieve its
optimum accuracy.
To take into account mechanical influences a calibration of the fully installed weighing
device using defined loads is unavoidable (see section 7.4.4).

Note
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Without adjustment (see section 7.4), the gross value is calculated as follows:
Measured value in mV Cell rating
Gross value = -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------
Sensitivity  Excitation voltage kg/unit
For information on selecting the unit, see section 7.2, for information on the kg/unit parameter, see
section 7.4.7.
This results in the following assignment: 0 mV is converted into 0 unit, the maximum sensor signal (=
sensitivity x excitation voltage) is converted into the maximum cell load of the selected unit, interim
values are converted proportionally.
Unit
Maximum cell load
= Cell rating/(kg/unit)

0 mV
0 Maximum sensor signal
= Sensitivity x Excitation voltage

7.3.2 Rate, Cell error, Smoothing

• If you have selected the fast setting for Rate, the Sensor failure and Smoothing menu options are
not displayed. In this case, a check for sensor breakage and smoothing is not possible.
For the fast version (KFD2-WAC2-Ex.D-Y*) the menu item sensor error does not appear.

Note

• If you have selected the On setting for Sensor failure, a check for sensor breakage is performed after
each measurement (terminals 1 and 2). Possibly, the WAC2 returns the error message Err CELL.
Unless this check is enabled the WAC2 might process uncontrolled input values until the sensor
failure has been detected.
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• The settings influence the measuring cycle time:

For the fast version (KFD2-WAC2-Ex.D-Y*) the following menu item appears Rate
cannot be set or only set to "fast". The response time is then approx. 150 ms.

Hinweis

Rate Sensor failure Measuring cycle Note

time
fast – approx. 150 ms only Y*
fast – approx. 300 ms not Y*
normal Off approx. 750 ms not Y*
normal On approx. 850 ms not Y*

• By means of Smoothing, you influence the reaction of the WAC2 to strongly fluctuating measured
values.
The WAC2 processes the smoothed value instead of the current measured value. With an adjusted
smoothing time of 0 sec, the input value is processed directly. The largest smoothing is reached with
the attitude 10 sec. Note please that with increasing smoothing also the response time of the WAC2
is reduced.
Smoothing is designed as a first-order low-pass filter. The smoothing time is the time required by the
output signal to get from 10 % to 90 % after a jump stimulation.
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7.4 Calibration

The following figure shows the menu levels following the Calibration menu option. The menu options of
the lowest menu level are surrounded by a bold box. Menu options that are only displayed if you have
selected certain parameter values elsewhere are highlighted in grey.

Calibration —— Zero (7.4.1) —— Set —— -100 to +100 mV

Execute —— yes

no

Adjust (7.4.4) —— Weight —— 0.001 kg to 999.9 t

Execute —— yes

no

Range (7.4.6) —— Set —— see section 7.4.6

Execute —— yes

no

kg/unit (7.4.7) —— 0.001 kg/unit to 999.9 t/unit

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7.4.1 Zero point

For installations where a signal of 0 mV does not correspond to the measured value 0 in the selected
unit (see section 7.2), a zero offset can be stored.
• If the zero offset is known from the data of the installation, please enter the value under Set displays.
• If you select (after appropriate measures in the installation, e. g. removing all weights) Execute and
then Yes, the current mV measured value is stored as zero point. The gross value, the net value and
the tare (see section 7.5) are set to 0.
For storing the zero point by means of the triggers, i. e. without using the control panel keys, see
section 7.5.

7.4.2 Adjust without mechanical load

The easiest calibration method. However, not all links in the measuring chain will be considered
resulting in some inaccuracies.
• A trigger input must be parameterised as tare (see section 7.5)
• After installation and connection of the WAC2 the corresponding input must be short-circuited with
the measuring cell free from loads.

7.4.3 Adjust with mechanical load

This is the more accurate calibration method because the whole measuring chain is included. It does,
however, require a high effort.

7.4.4 Adjust
The adjust is an exact defined excitation of the cell, e. g. by an exactly known weight. The WAC2
requires both the value of the adjust in the selected unit (see section 7.2) and the
generated input signal in mV:
• First enter the adjust value in the selected unit kg, N, cbm or pcs under Weight. If you have selected
the unit %, the adjust value must be entered in the unit that was selected before the unit was set to %.
• After excitation of the sensor (applying the weight), select Execute and then Yes. This determines
the adjust value in mV. The tare (see section 7.5) is set to 0, gross value and net value correspond
to the adjust value in the selected unit.
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7.4.5 Notes on zero point and Adjust

• For the result of the adjust it does not matter whether you determine the zero point or the
adjust value first.
• Zero point and adjust value must be determined in the same unit (do not change the unit before both
operations have been performed).
• If you perform the adjust in a unit other than kg, a new adjust is required after changing the value kg/
unit (see section 7.4.7).
• If you change one of the Excitation voltage, Sensitivity or Cell rating parameters, a new adjust is
required.
After an adjust, the gross value is calculated as follows:
Measured value in mV – Zero point
Gross value = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Adjust in unit
Adjust in mV – Zero point
This results in the following assignment: The zero point (in mV) is converted into 0 unit, the adjust value
in mV is converted into the adjust value of the selected unit, intermediate values and values beyond the
adjust value are converted proportionally:
Unit

Adjust

0 mV
0 Zero point Adjust
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7.4.6 Range
This parameter is required for evaluations in the unit %.
• Under Set displays, enter the value that is to correspond to the gross value 100 % in the (before
selecting %) selected unit kg, N, cbm or pcs (see section 7.2). Values between 0 and the maximum
cell load are possible (see section 7.3.1).
• Alternatively, you can select Execute and then Yes after excitation of the cell (e. g. after applying a
corresponding weight). This stores the current measured value as Range.
After a change to the unit %, the gross value is calculated as follows:
Gross value without change to %
Gross value in % = --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  100 %
Range

7.4.7 kg/unit
• This menu option is only displayed if N, cbm or pcs has been selected as unit (see section 7.2) or if
% has been selected as unit and N, cbm or pcs has been selected previously.
• The entered value determines the conversion of kg into
 N (approx. 1/9.81 = 0.102)
 cbm (known from the application or to be determined by weighing)
 pcs (known from the application or to be determined by weighing).
• If % has been selected as unit, the factor for converting kg into the previously selected unit must be
entered.
• If an adjust into a unit other than kg is performed, the value kg/unit must be entered before the
adjust. After changing the value kg/unit, a new adjust is required.
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7.5 Triggers

The following figure shows the menus for trigger 1 and trigger 2. The menu options of the lowest menu
level are surrounded by a bold box. For information on the binary inputs, see also section 5.2.
Trigger 1 —— Tare Trigger 2 —— Tare

Adjust Adjust

Zero Zero

Binary input for trigger 1: terminals 13/14 Binary input for trigger 2: terminals 15/14

• In the case of the Tare setting, a signal of at least 100 ms at the binary input results in the current
measured value of the WAC2 being stored as the (new) value for the tare. As usual, the following
applies:
net value = gross value - tare
• In the case of the Adjust setting, a signal of at least 100 ms at the binary input results in the current
measured value of the WAC2 being adopted as the value for the adjust (see section 7.4.4).
• In the case of the Zero setting, a signal of at least 100 ms at the binary input results in the current
measured value of the WAC2 being adopted as the value for the zero point (see section 7.4.1).
Storing the adjust and the zero point by means of the triggers only makes sense, for example, if you
want to avoid operational actions on the WAC2.
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7.6 Relays

The following figure shows the menus for the output parameters.
Output —— Relay 1 —— Trip alarm (7.6.1)

Fault indication (7.6.6)

Relay 2 —— Trip alarm (7.6.1)

Fault indication (7.6.6)

Iout (section 7.7)

From the Relay 1 and Relay 2 menu options, you can use the OK key to get to a menu in which you can
enter individual parameters for the selected relay. Both menus are structured in the same way and are
thus only described once.
The activated function of a relay (Trip alarm or Fault indication) is marked by On. If you want to activate
a different function, first call this function using the  and  keys. Then press the OK key twice. After
the first OK you can cancel with ESC.
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7.6.1 Trip alarm

The following figures show the menu levels following the Trip alarm menu option. The menu options of
the lowest menu level are surrounded by a bold box.
If the Trip alarm function is activated (On), use the OK key to get from the Trip alarm menu option to the
Min/Max menu option. If you reactivate the Trip alarm function (see section 7.6), pressing the OK key
twice takes you directly to the Min/Max menu option.

Trip alarm (On) —— Min/Max (7.6.2) —— Min

Max

Trip —— see section 7.6.3

Hysteresis —— see section 7.6.3

Mode (7.6.2) —— Passive

Active

Gross/Net (7.6.3) —— Gross

Net
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Delay (7.6.4) —— 0 sec. to 250 sec.

Alarm freeze (7.6.5) —— On

Off

Hold on error (7.6.5) —— On

Off

7.6.2 Operating behaviour

As the trip mode Max or Min are possible, as the operating mode Active or Passive are possible (see
section 7.6.1). Areas of application:
• Trip mode Max, operating mode Active: alarm if the signal is above the trip value, e. g. horn on;
protection against overfilling, e. g. open drain in capacity tank
• Trip mode Max, operating mode Passive: protection against overfilling, e. g. conveyor belt/pump off;
for a large hysteresis Min-Max operation, e. g. conveyor belt/pump on/off
• Trip mode Min, operating mode Active: alarm if the signal is below the trip value, e. g. horn on;
protection against shortfalls in security reserves, e. g. conveyor belt/pump on
• Trip mode Min, operating mode Passive: Protection against shortfalls in security reserves, e. g.
pumping out off; for a large hysteresis Min-Max operation
The exact operating behaviour of the WAC2 is illustrated in the following figure:
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Measured value
Max
Max - hysteresis

Min + hysteresis
Min

Time
Trip mode Max, operating mode Active:
energised
de-energised

Trip mode Max, operating mode Passive:

energised
de-energised

Trip mode Min, operating mode Active:

energised
de-energised

Trip mode Min, operating mode Passive:

energised
de-energised

7.6.3 Trip point and Hysteresis

When entering the values for the trip point and hysteresis, please observe the following:
• By means of the Gross/Net parameter, you determine whether the value for the trip point is a gross
value or a net value (gross value minus current tare, see section 7.5).
• The trip point and hysteresis must be entered in the selected unit (see section 7.2).
 The minimum value for the trip point is 0, the minimum value for the hysteresis is 0.1.
 If you have selected Gross, the maximum cell load (see section 7.3.1) is the maximum value for
the trip point and hysteresis.
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• As the representation of the operating behaviour in section 7.6.2 shows, the following must apply:
 for the trip mode Max: trip point - hysteresis  0
 for the trip mode Min: trip point + hysteresis upper limit of the trip point
The limits are automatically determined by the WAC2.
• The hysteresis should be > 1 % of the trip point in order to prevent rapid switching of the relay.

7.6.4 Delay
If you set a time > 0 sec, you prevent short-time violations of the trip value from triggering an alarm.
• The relay only switches if the trip point is exceeded/fallen short of for a period that is longer than the
delay time.
• The relay only switches back if the trip point -/+ hysteresis is fallen short of/exceeded for a period
that is longer than the delay time.
• If the trip point is exceeded/fallen short of for a short time, this does not have any effects.
The following figure shows the operating behaviour for the trip mode Max, operating mode Active.
Measured
value
Max
Max - hysteresis
Time

Trip mode Max, operating mode Active, with delay

energised
de-energised

Delay Delay
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7.6.5 Alarm freeze and Hold on error

• By means of the Alarm freeze you ensure that the operating personnel notices if the trip value is
temporarily violated.
If Alarm freeze On has been selected, the new condition is maintained after switching the relay, until
the ESC key is pressed or the device is restarted. These actions reset the relay, unless the trip value
is still exceeded.
• The Hold on error function prevents the relay from de-energising in the case of a fault.
If Hold on error On has been selected, the condition of the relay is maintained in the case of a fault
(section 6), until the error message is cleared. Afterwards, the relay takes up its normal function
again.

7.6.6 Fault indication

The following figure shows the menu levels following the Fault indication menu option. The menu
options of the lowest menu level are surrounded by a bold box.
If the Fault indication function is activated (On), use the OK key to get from the Fault indication menu
option to the Alarm freeze menu option. If you reactivate the Fault indication function (see section 7.6),
pressing the OK key twice takes you directly to the Alarm freeze menu option.

Fault indication (On) —— Alarm freeze (7.6.5) —— On

Off

A relay with the function Fault indication is energised in normal operation. If the device detects a fault
(see section 6), the relay is de-energised.
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7.7 Current output

The following figures show the menu levels following the Iout menu option. The menu options of the
lowest menu level are surrounded by a bold box.

Iout —— Characteristic (7.7.2) —— 20.20 -/+mA

4 - 20 NE 43

12.20 -/+mA

0 - 20 mA (b)

Gross/Net (7.7.1) —— Gross

Net

Span —— see section 7.7.1

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Fault current (7.7.3) —— Min

Max

Hold

Up/down

Inverted (7.7.1) —— Normal

Inverted

7.7.1 Gross/Net, Span, Inverted

• By means of the Gross/Net parameter, you determine whether the value for the Span is a gross
value or a net value (gross value minus current tare, see section 7.5).
• By means of the Span parameter, you determine the measured value range which is represented by
the current output (see section 7.7.2).
 The span must be entered in the selected unit (see section 7.2).
 If you have selected Gross, you can enter values between 1 % and 100 % of the maximum cell
load (see section 7.3.1).
 If you have selected Net, you can enter values between 1 % of the maximum cell load and the
value of the maximum cell load minus the current tare.
• If you select Inverted  normal, the measured value 0 is converted into the start value of the current
output and the Span is converted into the end value (for the WAC2 always +20 mA). If you select
Inverted  inverted, the Span is converted into the start value of the current output and the
measured value 0 is converted into the end value.
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7.7.2 Characteristic
The settings have the following meaning (for Inverted  normal, see section 7.7.1):

Selected setting 20.20 -/+mA

mA
+ 20.5
+ 20.0

0
Measured
value

- 20.0
- 20.5
- 1.25 % 0 100 % = span 101.25 %

This setting converts the measured value 0 into -20 mA (i. e. into 20 mA in the case of changed polarity
at the terminals 7 and 8; see section 5.2), the span (see section 7.7.1) is converted into +20 mA
(terminal 7 -, terminal 8 +), interim values are calculated proportionally.
For values below the measured value 0, the output current decreases linearly to a minimum of
-20.5 mA (-1.25 % of the measurement range). Further underflows cannot be evaluated (output
-20.5 mA). If the span is exceeded, the output current increases linearly to a maximum of +20.5 mA
(101.25 % of the measurement range). Further increases cannot be evaluated (output +20.5 mA).
Selected setting 4 - 20 NE 43
mA
20.5
20.0

4.0
3.8
0
- 1.25 % 0 100 % = span ~ 103 % Measured
value
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This setting converts the measured value 0 into 4 mA, the span (see section 7.7.1) is converted into
20 mA, interim values are calculated proportionally.
For values below the measured value 0, the output current decreases linearly to a minimum of 3.8 mA
(-1.25 % of the measurement range). Further underflows cannot be evaluated (output 3.8 mA). If the
span is exceeded, the output current increases linearly to a maximum of 20.5 mA (approx. 103 % of the
measurement range). Further increases cannot be evaluated (output 20.5 mA).

Selected setting 12.20 -/+mA

mA
+ 20.5
+ 20.0

0
Measured
- 12.0 value
- 12.5
~ - 1.6 % 0 100 % = span ~ 102 %

This setting converts the measured value 0 into -12 mA (i. e. into 12 mA in the case of changed polarity
at the terminals 7 and 8; see section 5.2), the span (see section 7.7.1) is converted into +20 mA
(terminal 7 -, terminal 8 +), interim values are calculated proportionally.
For values below the measured value 0, the output current decreases linearly to a minimum of
-12.5 mA (approx. -1.6 % of the measurement range). Further underflows cannot be evaluated (output
12.5 mA). If the span is exceeded, the output current increases linearly to a maximum of 20.5 mA
(approx. 102 % of the measurement range). Further increases cannot be evaluated (output 20.5 mA).
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Selected setting 0 - 20 mA (b)

mA
20.5
20.0

0
0 100 % = span 102.5 % Measured
value
This setting converts the measured value 0 into 0, the span (see section 7.7.1) is converted into 20 mA,
interim values are calculated proportionally.
Values below the measured value 0 cannot be evaluated (output 0 mA). If the span is exceeded, the
output current increases linearly to a maximum of 20.5 mA (102.5 % of the measurement range).
Further increases cannot be evaluated (output 20.5 mA).

7.7.3 Fault current

The following table shows what the current output is during a fault, depending on the selected setting
(error messages see section 6):

Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic

Setting
20.20 -/+mA 4 - 20 NE 43 12.20 -/+mA 0 - 20 mA (b)
0 mA
Min (cannot be
-21.5 mA 2.0 mA -21.5 mA
(downscale) distinguished from
measurement 0)
Max
+21.5 mA 21.5 mA +21.5 mA 21.5 mA
(upscale)
Hold last value before the fault
Up/down in the case of Err Cell: downscale; in all other cases: upscale
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7.8 Service

The following figure shows the menus for the service parameters. The menu options of the lowest menu
level are surrounded by a bold box.

Service —— Password (7.1.2) —— On

Off

Language —— Eng (English)

De (German)

RS 485 (see below) —— 0 to 31

Reset (see below.) —— yes

no

RS 485: Set the address of the WAC2 for communication via the RS 485 interface here (see section 8).
Reset: If yes is flashing and you press the OK key, all settings of the WAC2 will be reset to factory
settings (see section 7.9; exceptions: language and password activation). All entries which you have
ever made in parameterisation mode and the adjust will be lost.
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7.9 Factory settings

Menu Parameter Factory setting Local setting

Main menu Unit kg
Input sensor Excitation voltage 5V
Sensitivity 2,000 mV/V
Cell rating 1000 kg
Rate Normal
Cell error On
Smoothing 0 sec.
Input adjustment Zero point 0.000 mV
Adjust 1000 kg
Range 1000 kg
Input Trigger 1 Zero
Trigger 2 Zero
Output relay 1 Trip alarm On (= selected)
MIN/Max Max
(= Trip mode)
Trip point 10.00 kg
Hysteresis 10.00 kg
Mode Passive
Net/Gross Net
Delay 0 sec.
Alarm freeze Off
Hold on error Off
Fault indication not selected
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Parameter Parameter Factory setting Local setting

Output relay 2 Trip alarm On (= selected)
MIN/Max Max
(= Trip mode)
Trip point 10.00 kg
Hysteresis 10.00 kg
Mode Passive
Net/Gross Net
Delay 0 sec.
Alarm freeze Off
Hold on error Off
Fault indication not selected
Output Iout Characteristic 20.20 -/+mA
Net/Gross Net
Span 20.00 kg
Fault current Max
Inverted Normal
Service Password Off
Language Eng
RS 485 1
Reset no
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RS 485 interface

8 RS 485 interface
The WAC2 can be connected to an RS 485 2-wire bus via the terminals 19 ... 21 or via the Power Rail
(see section 5.2). In principle, such a bus is structured as follows:
+5V

WAC2
21 19
390 
B line/+ Connection cable 5 m max.

220  Bus cable 500 m max. 220 

A line/- Connection cable 5 m max.

390 

(up to 31 RS 485 devices) RS 485 device

Ensure that the polarity of the connection is correct!

An incorrect polarity causes inverted data signals and thus prevents the bus from
working properly.
Attention

Characteristics of the RS 485 interface of the WAC2:

• Baud rate 9600
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Requests via the RS 485 interface are not suitable for time-critical or safety-critical
applications.

Warning

The WAC2 can request the following information via the RS 485 interface e. g. from a PC or a PLC (with
3 decimal places each):
• Net measured value (in the set unit, see section 7.2)
• Gross measured value (in the set unit, see section 7.2)
• mV measured value (see section 7.2)
• Output value current output (in mA, see section 7.7.2)

The following commands are available for the requests:

• Null: delete the receive buffer of the requesting device
• Check_1: checks whether WAC2 (with the respective address) is connected
• Get_value_ch1: requests the net measured value
• Get_value_ch2: requests the gross measured value
• Get_value_ch3: requests the mV measured value
• Get_current: requests the output value current output

At the beginning of each RS 485 communication, send the request Check_1.

The RS 485 interface is deactivated if a connector is plugged into the programming jack
(RS 232 interface) (see section 5.2).
When the connector is removed, the request Check_1 is required to switch to RS 485
Note
communication.
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The commands must be encoded as follows:

Command 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte
Null 0 0 0 0 0 0
Check_1 Address 1 Checksum
Get_value_ch1 Address BHex Checksum
Get_value_ch2 Address CHex Checksum
Get_value_ch3 Address 10Hex Checksum
Get_current Address DHex Checksum

The WAC2 returns the following responses:

Command 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte
Check_1 Address 9 Checksum
Get_value_ch1 Address Value Checksum
Get_value_ch2 Address Value Checksum
Get_value_ch3 Address Value Checksum
Get_current Address Value Checksum

Explanations:
• Address: The address must be calculated as follows: 128 + setting under Service  RS 485 (see
section 7.8). Values from 128 + 0 to 128 + 31, i. e. from 10000000Bin to 10011111Bin, are possible.
• Checksum: The checksum is calculated as follows: 100Hex - (1st byte + ... + penultimate byte of the
code), e. g. for Check_1 for address 17: 100Hex - (91Hex + 1) = 6EHex = 01101110Bin
• The figure 9 in the response to Check_1 refers to the device type WAC2.
• Value: in the signed long data format (4 bytes or 2 bytes)
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Example

9 Example
The weight of a lorry load is to be calculated. The empty weight of the lorry can be between 7.5 t and
15 t, the load to be measured can be up to 20 t. To prevent an overloading of the lorry an alarm is to be
triggered at a weight above 20.5 t.
The lorry rests on 4 weighing cells which have been connected in parallel at the input of the WAC2.
Each weighing cell has the following data:
• Supply voltage 5 V
• Sensitivity 2 mV/V
• Maximum load: 15 t
• Internal resistance: 350 
The mass of the lorry weighing scales is 10 t.

9.1 Unit

The weight is to be displayed in the unit tons. In the menu Unit kg must be set. If the weight reaches
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9.2 Sensor data

Because the lorry scale rests on 4 measuring cells the parameters of each individual measuring cell
must be combined: The following entries must be made in the menu Sensor:
• Supply voltage:
Here the resulting total resistance of the parallel connection of the 4 sensors must be taken into
account. If the resulting resistance of the sensors connected in parallel falls below 100 , a lower
supply voltage must be selected due to the maximum available current. The maximum permitted
supply voltage is calculated as follows:
Total resistance x 49 mA = maximum supply voltage
 4 measuring cells with each 350  = 87.5 
 87.5  x 49 mA = 4.2875 V
Set the supply voltage to 4 V.
The maximum permitted total resistance of the sensors is 10 k.
• Sensitivity:
The sensitivity of the individual cells can be accepted 1:1.
Example:
4 cells with 2 mV/V each, entry in Sensitivity = 2 mV/V
• Cell data:
Max. cell load: The cell load of the individual sensor must be multiplied by the number of sensors.
Example:
4 sensors with 15 t each, entry in Cell load = 60 tons).
Explanation:
If e. g. only one cell is loaded at its individual maximum load it will output its maximum voltage. The
other 3 sensors are connected to this voltage and become consumers; this puts a load on the
voltage source and results in a voltage drop. Only if all 4 cells are loaded at their respective
maximum loads will they output their respective maximum voltages equally which is then measured
in parallel by the WAC2. All uneven loads between those two extremes behave linear, therefore the
parallel connection can be considered as a single measuring cell.
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9.3 Trigger inputs

One trigger input must be parameterised as "Tare" to enable a subsequent zero point setup (see
section 9.4 (offline calibration) and 9.6)

9.4 Calibration

The calibration can be carried out offline or online.

Offline
Calibration without mechanical load is the simplest way of calibrating the WAC2. However,
inaccuracies are to be expected because the whole measuring chain is not included in the calibration
process.
With an empty weighing device setting a zero point for the whole system is possible via the input
parameterised as tare under "Trigger input". The characteristic of the weighing cell is retained and only
the origin is adjusted.
The WAC2 is then calibrated. Because the measuring cells are normally calibrated at factory and are
very strongly linear, the measuring values are calculated with great accuracy.
Online
The online calibration is more accurate than the offline calibration because it involves the whole
measuring chain 100%. The measuring cell is put under a defined load and the WAC2 calibrated to
these points.
The cell returns with an empty weighing platform 1.43 mV. In the menu item Input > Calibration >
Adjust > Zero point > Execute a zero point calibration is carried out, i. e. the 1.43 mV are allocated to
0 kg which is now also displayed by the WAC2.
A defined weight must then be placed on the cell, e. g. 5 t.
Under the menu item Input > Calibration > Adjust > Weight the applied weight must now be entered
(5 t) and the calibration be carried out via Execute. The WAC2 now displays 5 t.
The processes Zero point calibration and Adjust must always be carried out together, but the
sequence described above does not have to be adhered to (it is possible to calibrate Adjust and then
Zero point.
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However, because the total mass to be measured is greater, the range must also be entered|.
Under Input > Calibration > Range > Set the weight to be measured must be entered, in the example
35 t. With this setting the value 100 % will be displayed at 35 t if the unit is changed to %.
The WAC2 has now been calibrated including the whole measuring chain.

9.5 Outputs

Current output
The current output must only represent the net value (the weight of the load). In the menu Output >
Iout > Gross/Net the option Net must therefore be selected.
The adjustable range relates to the maximum cell load. Because the maximum cell load is not reached
with a full tank (full lorry = 20 t, maximum cell load = 60 t) the value 20 t must be entered here.
Relay outputs
To prevent overloading a relay must be triggered as a limit value relay if 20.5 t is exceeded. This
means that the relay must be parameterised as a limit value switch with the switching direction "Max";
as a switching point the 20.5 t must be entered. As hysteresis a value of approx. 1 % of the range is
recommended, i. e. 250 kg (0.25 t). The relay must energise once the switching point has been
exceeded, the direction of action must therefore be entered as "active".
To prevent the relay from switching during the lorry entering the scales a time of 60 s can be entered
under the menu item Relay > Trip alarm > Delay. Limit overruns of less than 60 s duration will then be
ignored.

9.6 Operation

An empty lorry enters the scales. After short-circuiting the inputs of the trigger input previously
parameterised as "Tare" a zero point calibration is carried out. The lorry is then loaded and the WAC2
displays only the weight of the load.
At the current output the weight of the load is represented by 4 mA for the empty lorry and 20 mA for
the fully loaded lorry.
Via the RS 485 interface the weight of the load (net weight) can be queried by a PLS via the command
Get_value_ch_1 and be processed numerically.
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